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2026-04-12: News Headlines

presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). Press TV Exclusive: US destroyers Strait of Hormuz transit stunt failed, came close to destruction The US military's attempt to sail two destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday ended as a failed propaganda stunt timed to coincide with talks in Islamabad, a Press TV investigation has found.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). At US-Iran talks, field marshal takes centre stage. al-monitor.com When US Vice President JD Vance disembarked his plane ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran in Islamabad on Saturday, he was greeted by the powerful Pakistani army chief, his civilian attire blending in with those around him.The image illustrated what many experts say is Field Marshal Asim Munir's growing role at the centre of Pakistan's foreign relations."He is a soldier, a statesman and a diplomat," Islamabad-based political analyst Qamar Cheema told AFP. "Munir has created a momentum for Pakistan at a global level to change Pakistan's perception."

hindustantimes (2026-04-12). Did Iran lose track of Hormuz mines? Mojtaba struggles to locate naval mines amid talks in Pakistan. hindustantimes.com Amid high-stakes Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad, a new crisis unfolds in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's naval mine strategy, once a tool of leverage, now appears to be backfiring as Tehran struggles to locate and clear hazardous minefields. Reports suggest deployments were haphazard, with drifting mines posing continued risks to global shipping and energy routes. As tensions with the United States and Israel escalated earlier, the situation has only grown more complex. With Donald Trump demanding a complete reopening of the strait, questions remain—can Iran eliminate a threat it may no longer fully control?>

2026-04-12: No deal after 21 hours. JD Vance Says US—Iran talks fail

Al Jazeera EnglishComment: FYI, Al Jazeera is not an independent news service; it is a state-funded media outlet owned by an absolute monarchy in Qatar that also hosts a US military base. While it is good on some issues like Palestine, and frequently other flashpoints in Southwest Asia, it is NOT a neutral or a fully reliable alternative on many other issues, including Iran.


Sana Khan (2026-04-12). War Back on the Brink as US Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hour Showdown. moderndiplomacy.eu After more than six weeks of intense conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, delegations from Washington and Tehran met in Islamabad for the first direct negotiations in over a decade. The talks followed a fragile two week ceasefire aimed at halting a war that has already killed thousands, disrupted global trade, and …

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks: Peace talks collapse after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv US-Iran peace talks: The US-Iran peace talks, which were being helped by Pakistan, ended without any agreement after 21 hours of discussions on Saturday (April 11). US Vice President JD Vance, who was leading the American side, said this is "bad news for Iran" and that the US team is leaving after giving its "final and best offer." | So, why did the talks fail? | Vance did not share full details publicly but said the main issue was about nuclear weapons. He explained that the US wants a clear promise from Iran that it will not try to build nuclear weapons or develop the means to make them quickly. | "Their nucle…

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately. al-monitor.com April 12 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran.Trump made his remarks in a Truth Social post hours after U.S-.Iran peace talks ended L1N40U07M without a deal. Trump said the meeting "went well, most points were agreed," but added the two sides had not agreed on Iran's www.reuters.com/world/iran/ nuclear program.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). other Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail. al-monitor.com A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region with Donald Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Following more than 20 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, US Vice President JD Vance admitted the yawning differences between the US and Iran proved to be insurmountable for the moment.

presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). US-Iran talks: Russian diplomat criticizes JD Vance for not knowing 'ABC of diplomacy' Russia's representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, has questioned whether US Vice President JD Vance genuinely believed that a resolution with Iran could be attained in a mere few hours, stressing that multi-layered discussions are essential for meaningful outcomes.

realclearpolitics.com (2026-04-12). Tucker Carlson: Trump Is Not Free To Do What He Thinks Is Best For America on Iran and IsraelTucker Carlson said during an interview with BBC's "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg," that he feels sorry for his longtime friend, President Donald Trump, who allowed himself to be tricked into trying to overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'calling it "the single biggest mistake any American president in my lifetime has made."

rawstory.com (2026-04-12). 'Time to face reality': Columnist says Trump is 'mentally unwell' ' it can't be ignored Columnist and former editor of The Guardian, explained how the moment of reckoning has arrived – it's time to be honest that President Donald Trump's mental state is declining.

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-12). Strait Of Hormuz, Nuclear Rights: Bone of contention behind collapse of US-Iran peace talks. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without any agreement after Iran refused to accept the US's main demand—a clear promise not to develop nuclear weapons or the ability to quickly build them. | US Vice President JD Vance said that without this assurance, progress was not possible, even after more than 21 hours of talks. | "We need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon," Vance said. | "That is the core goal of the President of the United Sta…

presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Iran condemns assassination threats against Iranian negotiators amid US talks Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called for public condemnation of the assassination threats leveled against Iranian negotiators amid ongoing talks with the United States that are aimed at permanently ending the US-Israeli aggression against the country.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump? al-monitor.com The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left President Donald Trump with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move.Any hopes that US Vice President JD Vance would emerge from the marathon day of negotiations with top Iranian officials with a deal to end a war that has rippled across the Middle East were dashed when he left Pakistan emptyhanded.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Iran 'will not bow' to threats -Iran's parliament speaker, who led peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, said his country would not give in to threats after US President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz."If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, cited by several Iranian news agencies.

newarab (2026-04-12). Iran leaders say 'couldn't trust US' at failed Islamabad talks. newarab.com Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran's delegation, said Iran had put forward "advanced initiatives" during the discussions, but that Washington "ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round". | "The Unit…

Juan Cole (2026-04-12). Iran: Despite Failure in Islamabad, Talks with US will Continue. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Islamabad negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

newarab (2026-04-12). Iran, US fail to reach agreement in marathon talks in Pakistan. newarab.com Marathon Speaking at a press conference, US Vice President JD Vance said that the US negotiating team would leave Pakistan having failed to come to an agreement. | "We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it," he told reporters after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capi…

newarab (2026-04-12). US-Iran talks failed over Hormuz, Lebanon and nuclear programme. newarab.com Talks between the US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations in Islamabad had failed after Washington presented what he described as its "fi…

Newsroom (2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan end in stalemate. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. and Iran did not reach an agreement to end their ongoing war after lengthy talks in Islamabad, which raised concerns about the ceasefire. Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations, which have resulted in numerous casualties and increased global oil prices over the past six weeks. U. …

Brian Berletic (2026-04-12). US-Iran Talks Collapse: US Floats Iran-China Blockade as US Prepares for Further War on Iran. thealtworld.com US "negotiations" with Iran failed primarily because US terms were illegal under international law and simply coercion dressed up as "negotiations;" | US Vice President JD Vance's role in the failed talks and his public threats against Iran afterward confirm his ardent support for US aggression evident even during 2024 presidential campaigning; | US war with Iran is part of continuity of agenda, driven by US-based corporate interests transcending presidential administrations regardless of rhetoric or supposed political affiliations with the Biden administration carrying out policy without which the current w…

Editor (2026-04-12). After 21 Hours, Nothing: U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse and the Empire Shows Its Cracks. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What did I say this morning? So much for the "college try." It didn't even last a day. I never expected anything real to come from this — not from a United States that is not only losing ground, but losing face in full view of the world. This wasn't strength at the …

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Vance says talks failed to reach agreement with Iran. al-monitor.com US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a "final and best offer".Vance signalled that he was still giving time to Iran to consider the offer from the United States, which on Tuesday said it would pause attacks with Israel for two weeks pending negotiations."We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it," Vance told reporters after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of failed peace talks with Iran ⚪ a significant escalation that would test an already fragile ceasefire.In lengthy social media posts and an interview on Fox News, Trump acknowledged that the marathon negotiations in Islamabad had gone "well" and "most points were agreed to."

Liza Rozovsky (2026-04-12). Historic Israel-Lebanon talks set for Washington, but sources say hopes for agreement remain low. haaretz.com There seems to be a gap between Benjamin Netanyahu's declarations on a possible peace agreement with Lebanon and the circumstances under which they were made: American and international pressure to halt strikes in Lebanon to allow talks between the United States and Iran to move forward…

Zeeshan Javaid (2026-04-12). Failed US-Iran Talks Could Trigger Energy Crisis and Regional War. thinktank.pk The recent collapse of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad underscores the deep-rooted complexities that continue to define one of the most volatile geopolitical rivalries of the modern era. Despite 21 hours of intensive discussions, both sides failed to reach an agreement, exposing not only immediate disagreements but also long-standing structural …

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Trump orders blockade of Hormuz strait after Iran talks fail. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement. In response to Trump's announcement, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned they had traffic in the strategic waterway under their full control and would trap any enemy who tried to challenge it "in a deadly vortex".

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Pope Leo urges end to of as US, Iran start talks. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, April 11 (Reuters) – Pope Leo www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal as senior U.S. and Iranian officials met in Pakistan nL1N40U01A to discuss ending the six-week conflict.At a special prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, the first U.S. pope decried the use of religious language to justify war and said a "delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us … is becoming increasingly unpredictable".

Staff (2026-04-12). Lebanese media: Five killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com

Alastair Crooke (2026-04-12). America's Suez Crisis (w/ Alastair Crooke) The Chris Hedges Report. thealtworld.com Amidst the U.S.-Iran negotiations, Alastair Crooke says, Iran is not incentivized to end the war. It wants to "break the paradigm" — and restore its global status.

Associated Press (2026-04-12). Pope Leo slams 'delusion of omnipotence' stoking US-Israeli war on Iran. scmp.com In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fuelling the US-Israel war on Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. | Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St Peter's Basilica on the same day the US and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as a fragile ceasefire held.

Editor (2026-04-12). America's Suez Moment Is Here — And It's Losing. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As Washington scrambles to reframe a disastrous war as "diplomacy," a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened the door to negotiations that may already be collapsing under their own contradictions. In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Hedges speaks with former British diplomat Alastair Crooke, who lays out …

newarab (2026-04-12). Hamas to meet Egyptian mediators over Israeli truce violations. newarab.com Israel has violated the ceasefire that theoretically took effect in October on a near-daily basis, killing at least 749 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. | "The delegation will meet Egyptian officials on Sunda…

The Grayzone (2026-04-12). UK seeks to jail Palestine Action for 'terrorism' amid UK media blackout. thegrayzone.com Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February following over a year in prison. If convicted, the six Palestine Action activists and 18 others will likely be sentenced as terrorists, facing long prison terms. The jury has not been notified about the 'terrorist' designation, and the British media cannot report this information under a court order. Activists will also be prohibited from telling jurors how their efforts sought to impede the Gaza genocide. The prosecution followed …

Global Sumud Flotilla. (2026-04-12). Global Sumud Flotilla: We Refuse To Wait. popularresistance.org The Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail from Barcelona this Sunday, April 12, 2026, joined by Open Arms and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise. While countries trade ceasefire announcements, the Israeli regime's assault on Gaza and ground offensive in Lebanon continue as of this morning, underscoring how little has changed for civilians under fire and how urgent it is to act. | The flotilla's strategy and purpose are clear: to challenge israel's illegal siege on Gaza, deliver aid, and confront the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people and the complicity that enables it.

Newsroom (2026-04-12). Gaza flotilla challenges Israeli blockade. moderndiplomacy.eu A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was scheduled to depart on Sunday from Barcelona, with about 30 boats filled with medical supplies. More vessels are anticipated to join along the way. The Israeli military previously stopped a similar mission in October, arresting Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and over 450 others. Israel …

Reuters (2026-04-12). Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade. scmp.com A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade. | About 30 boats planned ‚Äåto leave the Mediterranean port city laden with medical aid and other supplies on the Global Sumud Flotilla, and more vessels are expected to join along the route towards Palestine.

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). Flotilla to Gaza from Barcelona calls for greater commitment. radiohc.cu The director of the NGO Open Arms, àíscar Camps, called today for greater commitment to human rights from the international community, ahead of the departure of the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. | Just hours before setting sail for Gaza, members of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), who are once again attempting to provide assistance to the Palestinian people, criticized the failure of governments in Gaza, and directed their message especially to European administrations. | Regarding human rights, Camps commented that "they are the best idea we've had (…)," but "also the most uncomfortable. They were born…

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade. al-monitor.com MADRID, April 12 (Reuters) – A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona to try to break the Israeli blockade.About 30 boats planned to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with medical aid and other supplies on the Global Sumud Flotilla, and more vessels are expected to join along the route towards Palestine.

International Middle East Media Center (2026-04-12). Israeli attacks, Blockade on Gaza: Casualties, Humanitarian Collapse. juancole.com By IMEMC | — | ( The latest attacks come amid intensifying bombardment, deepening displacement, and the continued failure of emergency crews to reach large numbers of victims trapped under the rubble. | Al‚ÄëJazeera's correspondents in Gaza r…

newarab (2026-04-12). Gaza war: Sumud flotilla aims to again break Israeli blockade. newarab.com A About 30 boats planned to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with medical aid and other supplies on The Israeli military intercepted the rough…

UMMID (2026-04-12). Gaza: Israeli sniper kills Palestinian schoolgirl in front of classmates. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a Palestinian schoolgirl Thursday April 09, 2026 in front of her classmates while she was studying in a tent classroom in northern Gaza.

UMMID (2026-04-12). Chorus Grows for US President Trump's Impeachment. ummid.com The reticence expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and attacked Iran without seeking congressional approval, quickly fell away after his latest threat to Iran.

Staff (2026-04-12). On April 11 Coup Anniversary, Delcy Rodríguez Condemns Fascism, Venezuela Expresses Solidarity with Lebanon Following Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Saturday, April 11, speaking at the Cotiza neighborhood in Caracas, Rodríguez noted that the upcoming April 13 celebration would mark the restoration of constitutional order, just as it did 24 years ago. | "Every 11th has its 13th, and on the 13th we wi…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Trump says it will take a little while for US to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com MIAMI, Florida, April 12 (Reuters) – Implementing a newly announced U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will take a little while, President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo". (Reporting by Bo Erickson in Miami, FloridaEditing by David Goodman)…

al-monitor (2026-04-12). US says warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op. al-monitor.com Two US Navy warships transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing Iranian-laid mines, US Central Command said Saturday ⚪ a claim Tehran denied as the Revolutionary Guards threatened to deal "severely" with military vessels crossing the strategic waterway.The announcement of the first such transit since the US-Israeli war with Iran began came shortly after President Donald Trump said Washington had started "clearing out" the strait, through which a fifth of the world's crude oil passes.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach. al-monitor.com CAIRO, April 12 (Reuters) – Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the two-week U.S. ceasefire and be dealt with harshly and decisively.The strait is under the control and 'smart management' of Iran's Navy, the Guards said in a statement reported by Iranian state media, adding it is "open for the safe passage of non-military vessels in accordance with specific regulations".(Reporting by Ahmed Tolba and Hatem Maher; Editing by Alexander Smith)…

Emil Avdaliani (2026-04-12). Why China is looking to Central Asia as Middle East grows riskier. scmp.com The war in Iran is not just a regional crisis. It is reshaping global energy flows, disrupting shipping routes and forcing governments to reassess the vulnerability of their supply chains. For China, the conflict has exposed an increasingly urgent problem: the risks of heavy reliance on maritime energy imports from the Gulf. | The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical chokepoints, carrying roughly a fifth of global oil and gas under normal conditions. Any sustained disruption —…

newarab (2026-04-12). Iran 'retains nuclear capabilities' despite weeks of bombardment. newarab.com

hindustantimes (2026-04-12). Bibi hiding in bunker? Netanyahu begs for two more weeks as Iran's missiles still loom over Israel. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu is under renewed fire at home as he asks to delay his corruption trial yet again, this time citing the growing security threat from Iran. In this video, we break down how Iran's missile arsenal, which has survived weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes, is now feeding a political storm inside Israel. Critics accuse Netanyahu of hiding behind the Iran crisis and practicing "bunker politics," as he postpones testimony in a case that has dragged on since 2020 and could still send him to jail. We explain the latest court filing, the judge's response, the shockwaves from Judge Benny Sagi's death, and why pol…

Alan MacLeod, Mintpress News. (2026-04-12). United States And Israel Bomb 307+ Medical Facilities In Iran. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel are systematically targeting hospitals in Iran. In one month of bombing, the two countries have hit at least 307 health centers across the country, according to reports from the Iranian Red Crescent. The carefully planned destruction of the Islamic Republic's medical infrastructure fits into a long history of deliberate U.S. attacks on hospitals. Since the end of World War Two, Washington has targeted medical centers in at least 16 countries, and the 307 Iranian sites hit does not even come close to the record for the number of hospitals in any country destroyed by American bombs and…

Dr. Usman (2026-04-12). The Real Energy Crisis Begins After the Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The April 8 ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel has calmed nerves, but it has not repaired the energy system that was thrown into chaos over the past six weeks. Markets may welcome the language of de-escalation, yet energy traders do not buy words alone. They buy confidence, verified shipping access, functioning infrastructure, …

Reuters (2026-04-12). Israeli bombardment kills infant in Lebanon during father's funeral. scmp.com Wrapped in bloodied bandages, seven-year-old Aline Saeed barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives. | The strike on the Saeed family home in the village of Srifa took place on Wednesday, the first day ‚Äåof a US-Iran ceasefire that many in Lebanon hoped would apply to their country, too. Instead, Israeli strikes killed more than…

UMMID (2026-04-12). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.

Editor (2026-04-12). US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits. scheerpost.com Even if the ceasefire holds and the war comes to an end, Iran's academia will bear great costs and long-term impacts. Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout hroughout their war on Iran, the U.S. and Israel broke many norms of military engagement, such as systematically targeting academic institutions in Iran. Universities became a major casualty, and explicit …

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.

Sarah van Gelder (2026-04-12). What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other. truthout.org Even before Donald Trump launched a war on Iran, his presidency had heightened the strain on millions of people in the United States struggling with high prices and precarious work. Now, as the U.S. and Israel escalate their violence in the Middle East, pressures at home are intensifying. Higher prices at the gas pump make the war-related surge in energy costs visible to all. |

Editor (2026-04-12). Don't Be Fooled, The Hormuz Crisis Is Coming. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic Don't be fooled by the relative lull since the onset of the ceasefire between Iran and the US. The economic crisis is coming. The fuse has been lit. We're still in the burning down phase. But the bomb will go off. First off, there is still nothing moving through the Strait of …

newarab (2026-04-12). Kuwait arrests 24 amid 'terror financing' probe. newarab.com A security source told AFP that five Since Iran began attacking Kuwait and other Gulf states last month as part of the Middle East war, authorities across the region have moved against individuals and…

Brett Wilkins (2026-04-12). Evidence Challenges US Account of Deadly Strike in Iran. truthout.org New information published Friday by the New York Times further suggests that the U.S. military may have lied when it tried to pin the blame for a February airstrike that killed 21 people in Iran on the Iranian government, with evidence indicating that the U.S. carried out the attack with a new missile designed to inflict maximum casualties. While much of the world knows about the February 28… |

newarab (2026-04-12). Netanyahu says war with Iran 'not over yet', attacks Erdogan. newarab.com In a

Sheheryar Bilal (2026-04-12). AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford. scmp.com No Ethiopian, Pakistani, Indian, Brazilian or other serious policymaker believes artificial intelligence will solve corruption or improve governance overnight. National policies such as Digital Ethiopia 2030, Pakistan's National AI Policy 2025 or other initiatives in Chile, Argentina and Colombia consider AI as a means to enhance service delivery in healthcare, education, agriculture, taxation and disaster management, rather than as institutional reform. | These are practical applications….

UMMID (2026-04-12). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is set to announce soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.

UMMID (2026-04-12). MHT CET 2026 (PCM) rescheduled. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has rescheduled the MHT CET 2026 (PCM) as the entrance exam dates fixed earlier clashed with other competitive exams.

UMMID (2026-04-12). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.

Jonathan Lis (2026-04-12). Ahead of U.S. talks, Israel pushes Lebanon to curb Hezbollah militarily. haaretz.com As Washington mediates rare direct contact, Israel aims to expand its southern security zone while pressing Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah's nationwide military and political influence, amid uncertainty over IDF freedom of action under U.S. pressure…

UMMID (2026-04-12). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.

newarab (2026-04-12). Shelly Kittleson kidnapping prompts journalists to leave Iraq. newarab.com The kidnapping of US freelance journalist The deteriorating security situation in the country

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). CTC calls for May Day celebrations 2026. radiohc.cu The Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), along with its national unions and the National Association of Innovators and Rationalizers (ANIR), today called for the celebration of May Day, International Workers' Day, under the mobilizing slogan "The Homeland Defends Itself." | The call comes in a context marked by the U.S. government's January 29 executive order, which added an energy embargo to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed against Cuba for more than six decades. | Due to its importance, Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the call in its entirety: | CALL TO ACTION FOR MAY 1, 2026 | Dear Cuban worke…

UMMID (2026-04-12). 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.

Blue Turn Indivisible (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…

Jamie, Hazel, Cat (2026-04-12). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.

UMMID (2026-04-12). UK Monarch issues Easter message after accusations he cares Muslims more. ummid.com British King, Charles III, issued Easter Day message, though belated, after he was accused by a section of Christians he cared Muslims and Islam more.

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.

aljazeera (2026-04-12). Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis. aljazeera.com Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight ice loss in the Alps.

underdog (2026-04-12). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.

The Canary (2026-04-12). Activists 'raid' genocide-complicit tech company in Hampshire. thecanary.co At approximately 4am on Sunday, 12th April, three people from the direct action group People Against Genocide successfully evaded security and stormed the Keysight Technologies research and development plant in Hampshire: Once inside, the activists destroyed computers, servers and machinery, directly linked to the murder of Palestinian, Lebanese, and Iranian civilians. All three were arrested […] | By

Willem Moore (2026-04-12). Morgan McSweeney has plans to ____ up Ukraine next. thecanary.co Morgan McSweeney is the man who manoeuvred Keir Starmer into power. At one time, this was something McSweeney could brag about; now it's like admitting to being the guy who shat in the pool. Not satisfied with bringing his own party to the point of electoral oblivion, McSweeney is now rumoured to have his sights […] | By

Nick Turse (2026-04-12). DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans Stranded in Iran War Zone. theintercept.com Foreign service officers fired in Elon Musk's workforce purge warn the State Department is unable to help Americans stranded in the Middle East.

AACC (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.

newarab (2026-04-12). Hungary votes in closely watched election, Orban's rule on line. newarab.com Hungarians voted on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end Opinion po…

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, April 12 (Reuters) – Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for Jewish worshippers and drawing condemnation from Jordan.The compound in Jerusalem's walled Old City is one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/where-…. Known to Jews as Temple Mount, it is the most sacred site in Judaism and is Islam's third-holiest site.

Staff (2026-04-12). This morning's interview on NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com Interview on minutes 20 — 24…

Nathan Spears (2026-04-12). How to Hire the Right Solicitor in North Yorkshire. thecanary.co Understandably, finding the right solicitor can feel stressful. This is especially true when you are already dealing with a legal issue. Whether you are buying a home, sorting out a dispute, or handling a family matter, the person you select can make the entire process smoother or harder than it needs to be. Nonetheless, the […] | By

Guest Blogger (2026-04-12). At The Heartland Climate Conference: "What Is The Proof?" , Extreme Weather Events Edition. wattsupwiththat.com You will not be surprised to learn that for most every claim of the climate cabal, the proof is lacking.

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.

Associated Press (2026-04-12). Ireland police remove farmers, blockades protesting against fuel price rises. scmp.com Police broke up a blockade in the centre of Dublin by fuel protesters who have brought much of Ireland to a standstill during the past week, as the government on Sunday prepared to approve cost-cutting measures they hope will end the six days of disruption over soaring costs at the pump. | As tractors and trucks that had blocked O'Connell Street were rolling out of the capital, protests continued elsewhere, with police on the other side of the country clashing with demonstrators at the Galway…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.

aljazeera (2026-04-12). Hungarians vote as PM Orban faces toughest election challenge in years. aljazeera.com The parliamentary election could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year hold on power.

via The Diversity Center Werkers Union (2026-04-12). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…

Xiaofei Xu,Finbarr Bermingham (2026-04-12). Hungary's Orban concedes defeat as voters deliver sweeping rebuke to 16-year rule. scmp.com Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on Hungary is over. The Hungarian Prime Minister had conceded the election in a phone call with Peter Magyar, the leader of the main opposition Tisza Party. | "The election result is painful but clear, I congratulated the winning party," Orban said from his election headquarters in Budapest.

aljazeera (2026-04-12). Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy. aljazeera.com Israel says it has reprimanded Spain's top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister.

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). Cuba thanks Europe for its solidarity in the face of the tightening U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed his gratitude this Sunday, April 12, to the solidarity shown by friends, members of political and social organizations, and compatriots residing in Europe for the massive mobilizations held in support of the island. | The head of Cuban diplomacy emphasized that these demonstrations of solidarity prove that the Caribbean nation is not alone in its struggle against what he described as a genocidal blockade and energy embargo imposed by the United States government to suffocate the Cuban people."We thank our friends, members of political and social organizati…

S. Baum (2026-04-12). Boise Responds to Idaho Pride Flag Ban With Creative Display. truthout.org Try as they might, the Idaho state legislature can't seem to silence Boise's LGBTQ Pride. Idaho Republicans have spent years crafting bills and passing laws trying to lower the rainbow flags flown in public schools, government-owned buildings, roads, and parks. The latest attempt got as far as compelling Boise Mayor Lauren McLean to remove City Hall's Pride flag on March 31 — the Trans Day of… |

Newsroom (2026-04-12). China rolls out Taiwan incentives after hosting opposition leader. moderndiplomacy.eu China announced 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan on Sunday, following a visit by Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT). The measures include easing tourist restrictions, allowing "healthy" television dramas, and making it easier to sell food. These steps aim to enhance communication between the KMT and China's Communist Party, resume …

Bill McAuley (2026-04-12). A phoenix from the ashes: Caveat crucifix denies bushfire. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.

WSWS (2026-04-12). UK secondary school's sweeping censorship of library books. wsws.org Librarian instructed to remove up to 200 books from school library deemed inappropriate by school with Christian ethos…

Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune (2026-04-12). Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year. grist.org This story was originally published by Texas will lose out on $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years thanks to an exemption for the state's booming data center industry, according to the comptroller's office. | That figure is likely a vast underestimate given the explosion of new facilities being built, but already makes the tax break one of…

Human Banner SF & Green Faith (2026-04-12). 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…

BILL (2026-04-12). A Citizen's Impeachment Movement Underway Can Restore Our Republic and Its Constitution. progressivehub.net RALPH NADER | NADER.ORG

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn Authorities on the Chinese mainland have put forward a package of 10 policies and measures to boost exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.

Central Coast Advocates for Peace (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.

Neo Sithole (2026-04-12). Same Story, Different Languages: What a South African seen in Hungary's 2026 Election. moderndiplomacy.eu On the 12th of April, Hungarians head to the polls in what is being called their most important election. Being a foreign national in Hungary's election season is fascinating for a host of reasons, the two biggest being these. The first is that when living as a foreign national in an increasingly anti-immigration state, you …

Guest Blogger (2026-04-12). Rare Earth Leverage and Pressure Points on U.S. Technological Power. wattsupwiththat.com The rare‚Äëearth crisis is becoming a structural element of the global environment, shaping the resilience of the American technological and defense system. In the logic of the Yankee angle, the United States' ability to adapt to these conditions and establish secure supply chains will determine its strategic position in the years ahead.

Steve Topple (2026-04-12). Over 500 arrests at Defend Our Juries peaceful demo in London. thecanary.co The Met Police have confirmed 523 arrests in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 11 April, where Defend Our Juries protesters staged a silent vigil against the genocide and the unlawful use of terrorism laws to silence opposition to the genocide. This brings the total number of arrests for defying the Palestine Action ban from 2,779 to […] | By

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-12). Israel's Netanyahu, in south Lebanon, says threat of invasion by Hezbollah removed. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israeli forces had eliminated the threat of an invasion by Hezbollah militants during a visit to troops in southern Lebanon. | His visit comes two days before officials from Lebanon, Israel and the United States are due to hold direct talks in Washington.

Willem Moore (2026-04-12). Interview shows Streeting is preparing to challenge Starmer. thecanary.co On 12 April, Wes Streeting appeared on the Sunday interview shows. With the local elections fast approaching, you'd expect him to be on an election footing. As Saul Staniforth noted, however, it seemed like Streeting was actually gearing up to challenge his boss, Keir Starmer: Words Wes Streeting uses to describe Trumps language and rhetoric: […] | By

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during funeral. al-monitor.com (Correcting last name of doctor in paragraphs 19-20 to Attiyeh, not Khattiyeh.)By Thomas Suen and Louisa GouliamakiTYRE, Lebanon April 12 (Reuters) – Wrapped in bloodied bandages, Aline Saeed, seven, barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her father as hopes of a truce spread across the region, but a new strike killed her infant sister and other relatives.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace. ecns.cn Those who play with fire will eventually get burned; those who ride the waves with nuclear ambitions will ultimately be swallowed by the surging tide of nuclear proliferation risks.

DikelediM (2026-04-12). Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses. sanews.gov.za Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province. | In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province's efforts to combat FMD continue to make strong progress. | "This latest shipment will further bolster our drive to vaccinate the province's entire herd and is critical in protecting our economy and jobs. I want to thank all our partners who continue to work with…

UMMID (2026-04-12). SPL 25-26 MW27: Al Nassr leads, Ronaldo narrows gap as top goal scorer. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26 MW27: Al-Nassr Saudi FC continues to lead as the top team whereas Cristiano Ronaldo narrows the gap as top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 27 ending Sunday April 05, 2026.

DikelediM (2026-04-12). Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island. sanews.gov.za Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area. | In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the department initiated these arrests in two separate incidents involving attempts to harvest marine resources illegally. | "I want to send a stern warning to poaching syndicates that the senseless and untethered poaching and plundering o…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.

scorinoco (2026-04-12). Colombia Exits Andean Community in Response to Ecuador's Aggressive Tariffs. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his country's exit from the Andean Community in response to Ecuador's imposition of 100% tariffs on Colombian products, which Petro called a "monstrosity." | "This means the end of the Andean Pact for Colombia. We have nothing more there," the Colombian president announced on Thursday, April 9. This marks a breaking point for the regional integration body comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. | In this regard, Petro gave instructions for the immediate reorientation of Colombian foreign and trade policy toward Mercosur, the Caribbean, and Central America.

UMMID (2026-04-12). Ibrahim Traore Must Remember — Africa's Problem are Weak Institutions, Not Democracy. ummid.com Burkina Faso or Africa's challenge, therefore, is not to reject democracy in favour of ill-defined alternatives, but to undertake the harder task of making it work.

aljazeera (2026-04-12). Netanyahu next to Middle East map: 'We strangled them and have more to do'. aljazeera.com Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us'.

APR editor (2026-04-12). Cyclone Vaianu: Damaging winds, heavy rain hit NZ's North Island. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Weather warnings in New Zealand's North Island are starting to lift, as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracks away from the country. Red and orange wind and rain warnings have been in place across much of the island since Friday. All red warnings and most orange warnings have now expired or been lifted. READ MORE:…

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply. al-monitor.com SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Brunei and Malaysia this week, continuing diplomatic efforts to secure fuel supplies from Asian allies after disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.Albanese will travel to Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuala Lumpur from April 14 to 17, his office said in a statement on Sunday.He is scheduled to meet Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Foreign Minister Penny Wong would also meet her counterparts in Brunei and Malaysia, the statement said.

Earth Day Santa Cruz (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.

newarab (2026-04-12). Economic shock of Mideast war to cast shadow over IMF meeting. newarab.com

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.

UMMID (2026-04-12). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.

____ (2026-04-12). Why most economists vastly underestimate the economic damage of the Iran conflict. resourceinsights.blogspot.com A priest, an engineer and an economist are stranded on a desert island. | The first order of business is to get some food. The priest suggests that | they all pray. The practical-minded engineer suggests that the three men | make a net to catch some fish. But where will they find the necessary | materials? The priest and the engineer turn to the economist and ask him | if he has any ideas. The economist replies, "Assume a fish." | This well-worn economist joke summarizes one of the chief flaws in | contemporary economic theory. That theory almost completely ignores the | role of physical resources, assuming they…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-12). At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Henri fort: culture minister. scmp.com A stampede at a historical fortress in Haiti has killed at least 30 people, a government minister told Agence France-Presse on Sunday, with the crush reportedly involving several young visitors. | "The Minister of Culture and Communication has confirmed the deaths of 30 people at the Citadelle Henri on Saturday, April 11, 2026," Culture Minister Emmanuel Menard told Agence France-Presse in a written message.

newarab (2026-04-12). Israeli forces raid West Bank cities as Ben-Gvir storms al-Aqsa. newarab.com At least four Palestinians were injured and more than a dozen others detained during a new Early on Sunday morning, Israeli forces opened fire on two men near the separation wall in Beit Marsam, west of Hebron in the southern West Bank. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, both men were hospitalised and are receiving treatment. | In Nablus, Israeli…

Jim Vivian (2026-04-12). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…

Eyewitness Palestine (2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi…

Tour Support (2026-04-12). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.

MISS (2026-04-12). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…

Angela (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ…

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). Bicycle caravan in Brasilia supports Cuba and condemns U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Amid chants of "Long live Cuba!", "Down with the blockade!" and "Out with Trump!", a bicycle caravan traveled through the northern part of the Brazilian capital of Brasilia in support of the Caribbean island and in rejection of the sanctions imposed by the United States. | The mobilization brought together members of left-wing parties, social movements, solidarity activists with Cuba, and Cubans residing in Brazil, in a day marked by a political atmosphere and denunciation. | From the outset of the event, participants emphasized the protest nature of the demonstration against the economic, commercial, and financi…

David Giesen (2026-04-12). 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…

Patrick Lawrence, Consortium News. (2026-04-12). US Diplomacy's Last Breath. popularresistance.org How long did it take for the Israelis to sabotage the five-minutes-to-midnight ceasefire accord the Trump regime reached with the Islamic Republic Tuesday evening? | How long before the Trump regime endorsed the Zionists' purposeful spoliation of this agreement? | We are counting in hours. | President Donald Trump announced his approval of the two-week agreement on Truth Social, his social-media platform, at 6: 32 Tuesday evening U.S. East Coast time. | By the following morning — at the latest — the Zionist regime was carpet-bombing Lebanon.

DPA (2026-04-12). Trump's 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that there would be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight in the White House grounds to mark his 80th birthday on June 14. | Trump, a UFC fan, made the announcement on social media. This year marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and the initial plans were for the fight to take place on July 4, US Independence Day.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.

Newsroom (2026-04-12). Hungary's landmark election draws scrutiny from EU, Russia, and US. moderndiplomacy.eu Hungarians began voting in an important election on Sunday that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. This election is significant not only for Hungary but also for Russia and right-wing movements in the West, including the U. S. Orban, who identifies as a eurosceptic nationalist, has developed an "illiberal democracy" that has drawn …

The Nation magazine (2026-04-12). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/

Reuters (2026-04-12). 200 feared dead after Nigerian air strike hits market in northeast Yobe state. scmp.com At least ‚Å 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military planes struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast of the country on Saturday night, a councillor for the area and residents said on Sunday. | Nigeria's Air Force said it had killed ‚ÄåBoko Haram militants in the Jilli axis in Borno state, but in a statement released to Reuters on Sunday it did not mention hitting a market. It did not respond to further requests for comment.

Spartacist League (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). Cuba Exposes Fake News About Medicare. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch | Not a single day goes by without the U.S. regime, along with far-right Cuban-American members of Congress or the Senate, issuing fake news and threats against the island in their quest to destroy the Cuban Revolution. | The latest fake news story was a statement by the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mehmet Oz, who told Fox News that criminal networks are billing millions of dollars for medical equipment in Florida and then fleeing with that money to the island. | The Cuban Foreign Ministry immediately refuted these allegations in a statement, asserting…

Deana Hsu (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…

City of Milpitas, Citizens Climate Lobby, etc (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…

Alaa Shamali (2026-04-12). 4 crises behind Italy's World Cup exit. thecanary.co The Italian Football Federation has published a detailed report outlining the reasons behind the sharp decline in the standard of the game within the country, alongside a package of proposed solutions to rebuild the system, following the senior team's failure to qualify for the World Cup finals for the third consecutive time. Italian fans are […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.

UMMID (2026-04-12). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.

Jeff Wright (2026-04-12). Palestinian Child Rights Group Shutters After Israeli Pressure. truthout.org Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCI-P) has ended its extraordinary work with the children of Palestine as a result of unending threats from the State of Israel. Despite having been designated by Israel as a terrorist organization in 2023, DCI-P had continued its groundbreaking work of investigating, documenting and exposing human rights violations against Palestinian children as well… |

multiple orgs (2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA…

Community Youth Center (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). Cuba expresses appreciation for solidarity from Brussels. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry has expressed its gratitude for the gestures of solidarity shown to the island by social movements and Cubans residing in Belgium. | "We thank the solidarity movement, the unions, and the Cubans residing in Belgium who raised their voices to denounce the criminal blockade that has besieged our people for more than six decades," the ministry wrote in a post on the social network X. | More than 200 people gathered on Saturday in the streets of Brussels to express their strongest rejection of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, denoun…

newarab (2026-04-12). Saudi says pipeline, energy facilities restored after attacks. newarab.com The ministry said energy facilities and the pipeline affected by attacks during the conflict have recovered and restored operational capacity. | Saudi did not speci…

UMMID (2026-04-12). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.

UMMID (2026-04-12). 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.

Willem Moore (2026-04-12). Polanski confirms Labour's 'Green apocalypse' is the plan. thecanary.co On Saturday 11 April, the Independent published what may be an alarming headline to some: Labour faces a green apocalypse at the local elections By 'some', we of course mean 'the Starmer loyalists and councillors who are about to lose their jobs'. And for them, the following message from the Green Party's Zack Polanski almost certainly […] | By

HG (2026-04-12). UK bases are 'invaluable' to US military — what happened to 'defensive' operations. thecanary.co Britain's defence secretary, John Healey, has said that UK bases have been invaluable to the US military. This raises serious concerns, given that the UK's involvement is supposedly only for 'defensive purposes' From the horse's mouth: "in this conflict, the basing permission that we in the UK have provided to the US has been invaluable […] | By

UMMID (2026-04-12). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.

UMMID (2026-04-12). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?

Associated Press (2026-04-12). Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter ceasefire. scmp.com Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire on Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow's four-year-long war against its neighbour. | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the Easter weekend, ordering Russian forces to halt hostilities from 4pm on Saturday until the end of Sunday.

Eyewitness Palestine (2026-04-12). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-04-12). 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.

Associated Press (2026-04-12). Peru police and investigators visit election headquarters amid vote delays. scmp.com Peruvian police and investigators have descended on the country's election headquarters, investigating delays that prevented voting from taking place at polling stations during Sunday's presidential and legislative poll. | Prosecutors and election officials said the visit was part of an investigation into how a failure to deliver election materials had prevented tens of thousands of people from voting, prompting unproven claims of fraud.

newarab (2026-04-12). 13 killed in Lebanon as Israel threatens more attacks. newarab.com One person was killed in a strike on Tyre, while six were killed in Maaroub, ‚Å ‚Å and six others were killed in Qana. | Lebanon's health ministry said the total number of people killed since 2 March had risen to 2,020, with 6,436 wounded, amid continued Israeli bombardment across the country. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mea…

Sonali Kolhatkar (2026-04-12). PA's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole. truthout.org In late March, Pennsylvania's Supreme Court issued a momentous ruling overturning mandatory life sentences for people convicted of felony murder, also known as second-degree murder. Activists and advocates hailed the ruling as a victory that was years in the making and has the potential to impact the lives of more than a thousand people in the state, a majority of whom are Black. |

aljazeera (2026-04-12). UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump. aljazeera.com Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.

newarab (2026-04-12). Saudi Arabia executes seven people in a day for drug trafficking. newarab.com The Saudi Press Agency said five Saudis and two Jordanians were found guilty of trafficking "The death penalty was carried out as a discretionary punishment against the perpetrators," the agency reported, adding that the executions took place o…

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.

newarab (2026-04-12). Sabrina Carpenter slammed for 'annoyed' reaction to Zaghrouta. newarab.com US singer Sabrina Carpenter has apologised after mislabelling a fan's Carpenter headlined the California musical festival As Carpenter sat by her piano during one of her sets, a fan let out a Zaghrouta, which prompted the singer to addr…

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-04-12). Nobody's "Obsessed" With Israel — It's Just A Uniquely Horrible Country. thealtworld.com Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

al-monitor (2026-04-12). London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban. al-monitor.com LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) – Police said on Saturday they had arrested 212 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group. The gathering was the first since London's High Court ruled in February that a ban designating the pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organisation was unlawful L8N3Z90PY. UK Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood has been granted approval to appeal the ruling.

UMMID (2026-04-12). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…

UMMID (2026-04-12). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, April 12 (Reuters) – Israel approved the appointment of Roman Gofman as the new Mossad intelligence agency head, a statement from the Israeli prime minister's office said on Sunday.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to nominate Gofman in December 2025 and a committee for senior appointments approved the decision on Sunday. Gofman will start his role in June 2026, replacing the agency's current director David Barnea.

Sharat G. Lin (2026-04-12). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.

Eran Rolnik (2026-04-12). racist death penalty bill: when the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status. haaretz.com At one end the ultimate punishment is applied selectively, while at the other, efforts are made to let the prime minister skirt his corruption trial. In both cases, the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status…

Willem Moore (2026-04-12). BBC tries fails to defend Palestine Action ban. thecanary.co Palestine Action — On Sunday 12 April, Victoria Derbyshire interviewed Tucker Carlson on the BBC. At one point, Carlson suggested it's a crime to criticise Israel in the UK. While this isn't strictly true, it's certainly the case that Keir Starmer's government have limited the ways in which Britons can oppose Israel's genocide. He also […] | By

UMMID (2026-04-12). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.

Mark J Willière (2026-04-12). Can Europe Protect Consumers While Taxing Energy Giants? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran ripple across global energy markets, Europe once again finds itself caught in a familiar storm—soaring fuel prices, fragile supply chains, and mounting public frustration. The latest proposal emerging from the European Commission to impose new taxes on oil and gas companies reflects both urgency and political calculation. …

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.

newarab (2026-04-12). Maliki sidelined after election of new Iraqi president. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.

Rachael Swindon (2026-04-12). Britain needs the Green Party now more than ever. thecanary.co I have to be honest here. I couldn't ever imagine the possibility of the Green Party leading an opinion poll. Ever. I would've bet my vital organs on Liz Truss returning to Number 10 in a blaze of glory before a load of sensible tree-huggers topped any UK opinion poll. But the Green Party has […] | By

UMMID (2026-04-12). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Student Registration Starts, Last Date April 30. ummid.com The Maharashtra Education Department has started from today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 online registration of FYJC 2026 or Class 11 students through official portal mahafyjcadmissions.in.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.

Alice Wu (2026-04-12). On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework. scmp.com Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu visited one of the schools offering free after-school care for low-income families last month. After receiving positive feedback from participants, he pledged to extend the programme to benefit more families. Lee said it had helped promote family harmony, with children also reporting "positive development in both academic and social aspects". | There's little doubt we should celebrate victories, however small, but it is equally important to examine…

ICRC (2026-04-12). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.

Tyler Rogoway (2026-04-12). Battle Damaged KC-135 Seen Covered In Shrapnel Patches. twz.com A KC-135R was just spotted transiting through The images come to us from aviation photographer Andrew McKelvey, which show the aircraft dotted with the repairs from nose to tail. It is very likely this is one of the tankers damaged in the Iranian long-range strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia last month. The aircraft belongs to the Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing. | …

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-12). Benin election favours continuity amid al-Qaeda attacks, poverty. scmp.com Benin was voting for a new president on Sunday, with Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni a shoo-in after overseeing a decade of economic growth in the West African country despite jihadist attacks in the north. | Nearly eight million voters are eligible to cast ballots to choose a successor to Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after two five-year terms and has endorsed Wadagni as his successor. | Turnout will be a crucial factor after a lacklustre campaign hit by voter apathy.

Willem Moore (2026-04-12). Hypocrite Richard Tice linked to corporate tax crime. thecanary.co In 2025, Reform's Richard Tice called for Angela Rayner to resign over £40,000 of stamp duty she supposedly didn't pay (she's since claimed she was legally correct not to do so). Now, investigators have uncovered that Tice himself may have a £91k skeleton in his closet: Exclusive: Richard Tice's company broke the law by failing […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].

aljazeera (2026-04-12). Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are terrified they will lose their land.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.

WSWS (2026-04-12). Five hundred more pro-Palestine protesters arrested in UK despite High Court ruling. wsws.org Over 3,300 people have now been arrested on these charges since Palestine Action was outlawed by the Labour government in June-July last year.

UMMID (2026-04-12). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.

A a (2026-04-12). Trump: From useful monster to instrument of empire regeneration. strategic-culture.su Trump has, for now, gotten the U.S. armed forces out of the dead-end alley he had led them into. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

Ed Newman (2026-04-12). Massive demonstration in support of Cuba held in Rome. radiohc.cu The Italian people expressed their overwhelming and growing solidarity with Cuba in the face of pressure and threats from the United States during a massive national demonstration that marched on Saturday along several of Rome's main avenues. | More than ten thousand people participated in the march, organized by the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC). They were convened by numerous political, social, and labor organizations, and departed at 3: 00 PM local time from the iconic Roman Colosseum. | Marco Papacci, president of ANAIC, emphasized in statements to Prensa Latina the support for this ini…

aljazeera (2026-04-12). Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil's World Cup squad: Ancelotti. aljazeera.com Brazil's coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.

UMMID (2026-04-12). 86.48% Pass Karnataka 12th Exam 2026 – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced on its official website karresults.nic.in the results of the Higher Secondary 12th (Karnataka 2nd PUC) 2026, also known Class 12 exams, along with details of toppers and their marks.

al-monitor (2026-04-12). Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory. al-monitor.com April 12 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had summoned Iraq's ambassador over what it described as threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf states from drones launched from Iraqi territory.The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement that it had "emphasised the importance of Iraq dealing responsibly with these threats and attacks". (Reporting by Hatem Maher and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Alexander Smith)…

UMMID (2026-04-12). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.

Saeed Minhas (2026-04-12). $5 Billion Lifeline Air Defense : Is Pakistan Preparing for a Gulf Conflict? thinktank.pk Pakistan's recent deployment of fighter jets and military personnel to Saudi Arabia has triggered a major geopolitical debate: is Islamabad abandoning its long-standing neutrality between Gulf rivals and aligning firmly with the Arab bloc? More critically, does this move indicate that Pakistan is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia in the event of escalation with Iran? …

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2026-04-12). The Twilight Of Western White Power Will Usher In The Dawn Of A New Global Civilization. popularresistance.org I predict that the US will be physically expelled from the region. It is becoming quite clear to the vassal states that have aligned themselves with the US, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, that the US was unable to defend them, and not only unable to defend them, but that they the US, made decisions that clearly appear to prioritize the defense of Israel over them. And so being in alignment with the US, allowing for US bases to exist on in their territory as a result of not only them not being able to be defended, but making them a target. And so there is a real rethinking, if you will, taking place am…

Associated Press (2026-04-12). Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him. scmp.com Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the United States has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. | Speaking in an interview on NBC News' Meet the Press programme, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But should it happen, Diaz-Canel said, Cubans would defend themselves.

Robert Freeman (2026-04-12). Hero attacks US warplane with hatchet at Ireland's Shannon airport. thecanary.co An absolute legend has breached security at Shannon airport and made some DIY modifications to a US military plane stationed at the genocide-enabling warport. His handiwork seems to have made some significant improvements to the death dealing monstrosity, allegedly causing "extensive" damage and putting it out of service. Social media accounts are circulating footage showing […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research. ecns.cn Although artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, the scientific research paradigm based on physical experiments must be upheld in critical fields, and overreliance on AI should be avoided, said Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel during an exclusive interview with China News Service at Southwest University in Chongqing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-12). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.

UMMID (2026-04-12). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.

Editor (2026-04-12). Inside The US F-15E Rescue Cover-Up. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh for Mintpress News Contradictions, Costs, and a Failed Mission in Iran. The F-15E rescue Iran operation, sold by the Trump administration as a 'biblical' triumph, stands exposed as one of the most costly and contradictory failures in modern military history. Not only did it set back the US taxpayer over $300 million dollars, Iran …

David Giesen (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…

ICRC (2026-04-12). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org

City of Sunnyvale (2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org

Zulker Naeen (2026-04-12). Bangladesh's energy crisis worsens as war on Iran drags on. globalvoices.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org

A a (2026-04-12). Even Hobbes has a foot in Kabbalah. strategic-culture.su

ICRC (2026-04-12). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org

fishbein (2026-04-12). A Quick Note on the AI Bubble: Either the Market or Arithmetic is Wrong. cepr.net

ICRC (2026-04-12). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org

Middle East Monitor (2026-04-12). Trump, Hegseth, and the Colonial Language of War Crimes. juancole.com

ICRC (2026-04-12). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-04-12). Nobody's "Obsessed" With Israel‚Ää—‚ÄäIt's Just A Uniquely Horrible Country. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

ICRC (2026-04-12). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-12). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org

Staff (2026-04-12). Por el bienestar animal: La identificación, es útil y necesaria. cubadebate.cu Con mucha frecuencia se reporta en las redes sociales, que animales sanos y bien cuidados, de momento son declarados perdidos por sus dueños y por otra parte, que son encontrados animales en las calles y que activistas, protectores y personas sensibles informan sobre su condición en los lugares públicos y los recogen.

Staff (2026-04-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel en Meet the Press: Somos un país de paz. Nosotros no promovemos la guerra (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez concedió una entrevista al influyente programa "Meet the Press", de NBC News. Este intercambio con la periodista Kristen Welker es la primera entrevista que el jefe de Estado cubano concede a una televisora de Estados Unidos. Cubadebate comparte la entrevista íntegra en video.

Staff (2026-04-12). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1630 MW para el pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica pronostica que para el horario de máxima demanda se prevé una disponibilidad de 1350 MW con una demanda máxima de 2950 MW, para un déficit de 1600 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1630 MW en este horario.

Staff (2026-04-12). Más de 27 millones de peruanos salen a las urnas para elegir nuevo presidente. cubadebate.cu Perú enfrenta hoy las elecciones generales con 35 candidatos presidenciales y la decisión de regresar a un Congreso bicamaral, lo que confiere más poder a un Legislativo que destituyó a cuatro presidentes en la última década. Más de 27 millones de peruanos, la población electoral, eligen este domingo al presidente de la nación.

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-04-12). Multitudinaria manifestación de apoyo a Cuba en Roma. radiohc.cu El pueblo italiano expresó su solidaridad mayoritaria y creciente con Cuba, ante las presiones y amenazas de Estados Unidos, durante una masiva manifestación nacional que este sábado recorrió hoy varias de las principales avenidas de Roma. | En la marcha, organizada por la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), participaron más de diez mil personas convocadas por numerosas organizaciones políticas, sociales y sindicales, quienes partieron a las 15: 00 hora local desde el emblemático Coliseo Romano. | Marco Papacci, presidente de la Anaic, destacó, en declaraciones a Prensa Latina, el respaldo a esta i…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-04-12). Dirigente partidista evoca desembarco de Martí y Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y miembro del Buró Político, Roberto orales Ojeda, evocó desde su perfil en Facebook el desembarco del Héroe Nacional José Martí y el Mayor General Máximo Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo, el 11 de abril de 1895, como inicio de la llamada Guerra Necesaria. | Morales Ojeda subrayó que aquel episodio, protagonizado por seis hombres en medio de la oscuridad y la tempestad, constituye un símbolo de resistencia y voluntad de lucha por la independencia nacional. | Señaló que Cajobabo no es un sitio del pasado, sino un recodo de Patria donde la…

Staff (2026-04-12). Chequea ministro del Transporte servicios a la población. cubadebate.cu El periplo lo inició por el puerto de Batabanó, en Mayabeque, donde evaluó las acciones para la remodelación de la terminal de pasajeros de la entidad Viajero, que ofrece servicios para el transporte de pasajeros entre ese puerto y Nueva Gerona en la Isla de la Juventud.

Staff (2026-04-12). Moscú alista el Soyuz-5, primer cohete desarrollado por Rusia desde 2014. cubadebate.cu El cohete Soyuz-5 será el primer vehículo de lanzamiento completamente nuevo desarrollado por Rusia desde 2014, informó este domingo el director de la corporación espacial estatal Roscosmos, Dmitri Bakánov.

Staff (2026-04-12). Tragedia en Haití: Al menos 30 personas fallecieron en el interior de monumento histórico tras estampida humana. cubadebate.cu Al menos 30 personas fallecieron este sábado en el interior de la Ciudadela Henri, también conocida como Ciudadela Laferrière, una fortaleza declarada Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO y símbolo histórico de Haití. Según los primeros informes, la causa de las muertes fue la falta de oxígeno en las galerías del monumento.

Staff (2026-04-12). Falleció la reconocida actriz cubana Zelma Morales. cubadebate.cu La reconocida actriz cubana Zelma Morales falleció este fin de semana en Estados Unidos a los 75 años de edad, dejando una profunda huella en la escena artística nacional, aseguraron hoy amistades cercanas en las redes sociales.

newleftreview (2026-04-12). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.

newarab (2026-04-12). Israel 'reprimands' Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy. newarab.com The seven-metre (23-foot) figure was packed with 14 kilograms (31 lb) of gunpowder in El Burgo, a small town near the southern city of Malaga, in a decades-old ceremony on 5 April, its Mayor Maria Dolores Narvaez told local television.

Staff (2026-04-12). Mis influencers: (I parte) "Rodrigo y Elvira, una cadera caprichosa" cubadebate.cu Una y otra vez pedía: "mamá, carga, mamá, carga", aunque no estuviera cansado ni hubiera gastado mucha energía. Mis piernas eran cortas y los pies se metían hacia dentro sin poderlos dominar. Ya empezaba a cojear un poquito y la preocupación familiar no se hizo esperar. Eran tres años y medio y no parecía normal aquel pedido: "mamá, carga".

A A (2026-04-12). Rivendicare la vittoria pur ammettendo la sconfitta: non esiste un modo semplice per riaprire lo Stretto di Hormuz. strategic-culture.su Trump ora si rende conto che la guerra è persa — forse è persa, ma non è finita. Potrebbe protrarsi ancora per un po'. | Segue nostro Bloomberg: ´Si puà≤ sostenere che sia l'Iran ad aver ottenuto la vittoria strategica più significativa… Tutto indica che la capacità di Teheran di controllare lo Stretto stia aumentando ª | Le sconfitte che l'Occidente continua a subire ´[sono] soprattutto… intellettuali &ordf…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-11). US-Iran peace talks: High-stakes US Iran discussion begins in Islamabad, Tehran in touch with Hezbollah | LIVE UPDATES. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Iranian negotiating team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, according to Iranian media, marking the beginning of a crucial diplomatic push to end the conflict. | Reports said the talks would move forward only if Washington agrees to Tehran's "preconditions." The delegation comprises top political, military, and economic figures, including the foreign minister, defence council secretary, central bank governor, and several lawmakers. | Key members of the delegation include: | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — Pa…

newarab (2026-04-11). Tankers exit Gulf via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks begin. newarab.com

Sana Khan (2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …

Ami Kaufman (2026-04-11). MAGA, Israel-style: Netanyahu just hired his theorist-in-chief. haaretz.com Amidst Iranian missile barrages, eye-watering threats and cease-fire negotiations, Netanyahu's appointment last week of a new chief of staff barely registered. It should have…

Bheria (2026-04-11). Hormuz Over Hiroshima: Iran's Victory and the New Logic of Power. muslimskeptic.com More than a month into the U.S.-Israel offensive against Iran, informally dubbed "Operation Epstein Fury," the conflict has now culminated in what is being described as a ceasefire brokered through Pakistan — well, supposedly. In the immediate discourse, particularly across Iranian official channels, the outcome is being framed through a lens of civilizational resilience and …

Sarah Lazare, In These Times. (2026-04-11). Our Political Class Goes All In On A Permanent War State. popularresistance.org Less than 24 hours after the U.S.-Israeli coalition bombed oil depots around Tehran on March 7, blanketing the city of 10 million with smoke that blotted out the sun, Brenda‚Äâ—‚Äâ6,300 miles away in South Baltimore‚Äâ—‚Äâfound out she had lost her food stamps. She had checked the status of her SNAP benefits after I had first interviewed her a few days prior about the United States spending billions on war with Iran while Americans like her struggle to eat. When she logged in to the online portal, she discovered her food stamps had be…

newarab (2026-04-11). Iran's supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds: report. newarab.com Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's compound in central Tehran and he suffered a significant injury to one or both legs, all three sources said. | The 56-year-old is nonetheless recovering from his wounds and remains mentally sharp, according to the peop…

Geoff Dembicki, DeSmog. (2026-04-11). The MAGA Plan To 'Take Out' Progressive Leaders Worldwide. popularresistance.org A few weeks ago, Viktor Orbán reminisced about the election of the current American president before a cheering crowd at a conference in Budapest organized by ultra-conservative American political operatives. "I remember one year ago, we jointly celebrated the victory of President Donald Trump. It was a fabulous success for the patriotic forces of the world," Hungary's prime minister, the leader of the right-wing nationalist Fidesz party, told CPAC Hungary, according to an English translation of his remarks. | However, he warned, the global expansion of Trump's MAGA movement still faces threats, such as his oppos…

Willem Moore (2026-04-11). Greens smash Reform despite Labour claim only they could win by-election. thecanary.co Labour keeps telling voters some variation of the following: Only we can beat Reform! The problem is they keep proving themselves wrong — most recently in a Kent County Council by-election: These people are genuinely addicted to lying. Labour have deployed this "only Labour can beat Reform" line in 3 legislative by-elections, and… ‚û°Ô∏è Reform […] | By

Associated Press (2026-04-11). French police find naked boy, 9, locked in father's van since 2024. scmp.com A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained. | Police were alerted by a neighbour to the "sounds of a child" coming from a van on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders with Switzerland and Germany, according to a statement on Saturday from prosecutor Nicolas Heitz.

Peter Crimmins (2026-04-11). Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With over 1,000 works of art spread across roughly 20,000 square feet in two of Philadelphia's major art museums, "A Nation of Artists" is a lot to take in. | Each iteration of the exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is substantial enough to be a destination show. As part of the United State's 250th anniversary, the two institutions have partnered to present one of the largest single exhibitions of American art, ever.

aljazeera (2026-04-11). Machete-wielding man killed by police in New York's Grand Central station. aljazeera.com Three elderly victims were wounded at the transit hub attack as authorities continue to investigate, police said.

Ed Newman (2026-04-11). Grenada launches massive solidarity campaign with Cuba against Washington's blockade. radiohc.cu The people of Grenada announced on April 9, through national television, the launch of an ambitious large-scale solidarity initiative with Cuba. | The campaign, which will run from April 14th to May 14th, seeks to mobilize resources and funds to support Cuba in the face of the tightening of the economic blockade imposed by the United States. | The start of this campaign coincides with a historic date: the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, sealed on April 14, 1979. This symbolism reinforces the bonds of brotherhood that have united the two Caribbean peoples for…

Manuel Castello Branco (2026-04-11). The Two Triads: An Emerging Post-American Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu Sometime in the past twelve months, the Middle East's security architecture quietly stopped revolving around the United States. The shift has no single point of origin, but if one moment clarified it, it was the Israeli strike on Doha, an attack on the capital of a Gulf state hosting the largest American air base in …

aljazeera (2026-04-11). Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Lebanon's Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

Capital B Staff (2026-04-11). Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Returns From History-Making Mission to the Moon. capitalbnews.org On Friday night, the first Black man to travel around the moon piloted the Orion spacecraft that returned to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. In the hours leading up to Artemis II's high-speed return, there was a nervous excitement as the pilot Victor Glover Jr., Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina …

aljazeera (2026-04-11). Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.

Common Dreams (2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-11). FBI flags 3700% surge in hate crimes against Sikh in a decade in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Hate crimes against Sikhs in the United States have surged dramatically over the past decade, rising by an estimated 3,700 per cent, according to preliminary data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation cited by Axios. Reported anti-Sikh incidents increased from just six cases in 2015 to 228 in 2025, reflecting a sharp escalation in targeted violence. | Although overall hate crime incidents in the US declined by 11 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, the broader trend remains upward, with total cases rising by around 88 per cent between 2015 and 2025. This suggests that while year-to-…

Editor (2026-04-11). 'Disgusting': Trump's Top Economic Adviser Brags About Killing 300,000 'High-Paying' American Jobs. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams President Donald Trump's top economic adviser boasted on Fox Business Thursday that the government had slashed more than 300,000 "high-paying" jobs from the federal payroll during the president's first year back in office. Asked by anchor Maria Bartiromo about the administration's efforts to cut government spending, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett …

DAVE (2026-04-11). JD Vance Visits Hungary To Help Orbán Win Election. portside.org JD Vance Visits Hungary To Help Orbán Win Election |

WSWS (2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."

WSWS (2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.

James Wright (2026-04-11). The winners of Farage's energy bill prize look oddly familiar… thecanary.co People on social media have noticed that the winners of Nigel Farage's energy bill prize are the same people pictured with the Reform leader at a Brexit party rally in 2019: Left: Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick meet the winners of Reform UK's competition to have your energy paid for the whole year Right: Here […] | By

Professor Carl Rhodes (2026-04-11). Hastie's break with neoliberalism puts business on notice. independentaustralia.net

Guest Blogger (2026-04-11). Miliband blamed as OpenAI pulls out of £31bn investment plans over high energy costs in huge blow to Labour's bid to make Britain an 'AI superpower'. wattsupwiththat.com The California-based firm pointed to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty for its decision to pause its Stargate UK project.

Reel Work (2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…

Editor (2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …

WHYY (2026-04-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

aljazeera (2026-04-11). Iraqi parliament elects new president. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.

Gideon Levy (2026-04-11). A Palestinian family reported settler attacks — and ended up in jail. haaretz.com Almost every day, the Mizham family in the village of Jiljilyya are the victims of attacks by settlers — but when they summon Israeli security forces, they are the ones detained and sometimes beaten, while their assailants go free…

newarab (2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian in raid on West Bank village. newarab.com The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, died after settlers opened fire during a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of "He was brought to the Palestine Medical Complex in a critical condition" and later succumbed to hi…

WSWS (2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .

Editor (2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-04-11). Protestan en Bruselas contra el bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba. radiohc.cu Más de 200 personas se concentraron hoy frente a la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Bruselas para exigir el cese inmediato del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto a Cuba y denunciar el recrudecimiento de la política agresiva de Washington. | El bloque unitario estuvo compuesto por movimientos sociales, líderes políticos, representantes sindicales, integrantes del Movimiento de Solidaridad con Cuba y cubanos residentes en Bélgica y exigió el cese inmediato de las medidas de asfixia que golpean a la isla. | La movilización en la capital belga formó parte de un contundente llamado europeo que también tu…

Martha Rios (2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…

Nuria Barbosa (2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.

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