theguardian.com (2026-04-07). Donald Trump says he has agreed two-week ceasefire with IranTrump announced the United States will suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks subject to Tehran ending its blockade of the strait of Hormuz, canceling an ultimatum for Iran to surrender or face widespread destruction after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan.
PBS.org (2026-04-07). What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants He's both threatening a war crime and he's engaging in a war crime through that rhetoric itself.
First of all, the law of war, that's not just international law. It's U.S. law. And our military members are deeply trained and steeped in this law. The law of war prohibits measures of intimidation against a civilian population, including threats of violence whose primary purpose is to sow terror amongst that civilian population.
rawstory.com (2026-04-07). Trump is 'bloodthirsty, like a mad dog' about Iran escalation: insider
aljazeera.com (2026-04-07). Trump on Iran: 'A whole civilisation will die tonight'
Trump has suggested the United States will destroy Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz and submit to his terms.
About 12 hours before the Tuesday night deadline he set for Iranian authorities, Trump shared a social media post threatening to irreversibly obliterate Iran.
mediaite.com (2026-04-07). 50 Congressional Democrats Now Calling for Trumps Immediate Removal from OfficeMore than 50 congressional Democrats have called for President Donald Trump's removal from office following his latest threat against Iran. | | That sudden escalation sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape. Key figures from across the spectrum condemned Trump's words, with some even accusing him of threatening to commit genocide on one of the world's oldest civilizations.
aljazeera.com (2026-04-07). Trump on Iran: 'A whole civilisation will die tonight' Trump has suggested the United States will destroy Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz and submit to his terms.
About 12 hours before the Tuesday night deadline he set for Iranian authorities, Trump shared a social media post threatening to irreversibly obliterate Iran.
mediaite.com (2026-04-07). 50 Congressional Democrats Now Calling for Trumps Immediate Removal from OfficeMore than 50 congressional Democrats have called for President Donald Trump's removal from office following his latest threat against Iran. | | That sudden escalation sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape. Key figures from across the spectrum condemned Trump's words, with some even accusing him of threatening to commit genocide on one of the world's oldest civilizations.
(2026-04-07). US & Israel's desperation exposed as Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum ticks toward dangerous deadline. hindustantimes.com With Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum nearing expiry, the U.S. and Israel are reportedly finalising coordinated strike plans targeting key sites inside Iran. High-level talks between the Israel Defense Forces and U.S. Central Command have outlined operational roles and mission objectives, signalling readiness for escalation if Tehran continues to defy demands. Even as Trump claims the war could end "in days," preparations on the ground suggest a major military phase could be imminent.
(2026-04-07). Is the War In Iran About to Become Apocalyptic? (w/ Trita Parsi) Two Shows. scheerpost.com As Trump escalates threats, oil chokepoints tighten, and talk of "total surrender" creeps toward the unthinkable, Trita Parsi warns that the US-Israeli war on Iran is entering its most dangerous phase yet. Scheerpost Staff There are moments when the machinery of war begins to outrun the people operating it—when threats replace strategy, escalation replaces thinking, …
(2026-04-07). threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to destroy Iran if it does not yield to his demands drew rebukes from around the globe and even unnerved some aides and supporters, though administration officials said the increasingly hostile rhetoric was merely a negotiating tactic to force Tehran to concede.
(2026-04-07). 14 arrests at RAF Lakenheath after main gates shut down for 6 hours. thecanary.co 
14 peace campaigners were arrested during a 6 hour blockade of the main gates at RAF Lakenheath on 7 April. RAF Lakenheath is used exclusively by the United States Air Force and is sending fighter jets to the Iran war. The peace protesters used heavy-duty locks to attach themselves to a car, a large multi-coloured […] | By
(2026-04-07). Israeli Peace Activist: Gaza, Iran Lebanon Are All Part Of "One Forever War" That Must End. scheerpost.com At least 17 people were arrested Saturday as Israeli police violently cracked down on an antiwar protest in Tel Aviv, where hundreds had gathered condemning the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Israeli peace activist Alon-Lee Green, who helped organize the protest and was among those arrested, says the Israeli public's initial support for the war has …
(2026-04-07). Trump finally breaks silence after two planes, helicopters destroyed, anonymous US pilot saved. hindustantimes.com With a hard deadline looming, Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric, warning Iran that "Tuesday is the last day" to comply or face massive strikes. The urgency follows the downing of a U.S. F-15, which exposed operational risks and triggered a high-stakes rescue mission deep inside Iranian territory. Trump acknowledged Iran "got lucky" in hitting the jet, even as Washington prepares for possible escalation and Tehran vows severe retaliation, rejecting peace terms outright.
(2026-04-07). presses on with occupation, Palestinians warn of neglect amid Iran war. haaretz.com While the Israel-U.S. coalition is at war with Iran, the future of Gaza remains unclear. 'If there was some degree of international pressure before the war with Iran, now no one is paying attention and Israel is continuing on its course'…
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-07). BDS Victories: Washington State Divests From Caterpillar. popularresistance.org Twenty-three years after Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by a Caterpillar bulldozer in Gaza, two divestment successes in her home state of Washington have brought her some measure of justice. | Last month, the Office of the Washington State Treasurer divested its $62 million in Caterpillar bonds, and on March 24, the Olympia, Washington City Council voted unanimously to include a strongly worded statement in its ethical investment policy, which includes no investment in entities that engage in apartheid or illegal occupation.
(2026-04-07). Top Palestinian Children's Rights Group Shutters After Being Targeted By Israel. truthout.org A top Palestinian children's rights group has announced that it has been forced to shut down due to Israel's recent attacks and bans on human rights organizations, removing a critical voice shining light on Israel's atrocities against children in Gaza and the West Bank. Defense for Children International-Palestine (DCIP) announced that it has ceased operations on Tuesday. "After 35 years of… |
(2026-04-07). Greenpeace To Join The Global Sumud Flotilla To Gaza. popularresistance.org Barcelona, Spain — Greenpeace has today announced that its ship, the Arctic Sunrise, will join the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla. Sailing alongside more than seventy vessels and over a thousand participants who seek to directly challenge Israel's ongoing blockade of aid to Gaza. The Arctic Sunrise's role is to provide technical and operational maritime support so that the vessels safely transit across the Mediterranean before they complete the last 200 nautical miles onto Gaza's shores. Greenpeace has long condemned both the humanitarian and environmental crises caused by Israel's genocide on Gaza.
(2026-04-07). Israel Has Buried Gaza in Rubble, But Our Love for the Land Will Always Survive. truthout.org I have never chosen to adopt the title of "refugee," yet it keeps haunting me. It is scribbled on my Palestinian national identification card and follows my name in human rights conferences. It serves as a cruel mark to be treated as marginalized and homeless. It is a word I have unconsciously repeated in my head as I sat through history lectures, summing up the root of the dystopia we are living… |
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-07). 'Dying of thirst': Inside Gaza's al-Mawasi water crisis. aljazeera.com Residents in Gaza describe daily torment as water shortages worsen, leaving families desperate for clean drinking water.
(2026-04-07). Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise to join Global Sumud Flotilla mission to Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Brett Wilkins Greenpeace International has announced that the MY Arctic Sunrise — one of its largest vessels — will be taking part in the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla relaunch in order "to directly challenge Israel's ongoing blockade of aid to Gaza". The green group said the Arctic Sunrise, an icebreaker that's been part of…
(2026-04-07). Headlines for April 7, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Shrugs Off Concerns over War Crimes, Renews Threat to Blow Up Iran's Civilian Infrastructure, U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Kill Dozens, Including Children, Iranian Attack on U.S. Base in Kuwait Injures 15 U.S. Soldiers, Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Kill More Civilians, Including Anti-Hezbollah Politician, Israeli Strikes Kill 10 Palestinians in Gaza Refugee Camp, IMF Warns Iran War Will Lead to Higher Inflation and Weakened Global Economy, One Gunman Killed, Two Others Injured in Shooting at Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Trump Administration Terminates Civil Rights Settlements Protecting Transgender St…
(2026-04-07). Banga defends World role on Board of Peace. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the territory, the bank's President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday after protesters disrupted his speech to a think tank.
(2026-04-07). No Kings In America, Real Resistance In Rome. popularresistance.org The "No Kings" slogan sounded promising when it exploded across the United States in 2025: a mass rejection of authoritarianism, unchecked executive power, and the cult of the strongman. But like so many liberal-led mobilizations in the Trump era, the U.S. version has revealed itself as carefully managed theater — heavy on performative outrage, light on principle, and deliberately blind to two of the greatest crimes of our time: Israel's genocide in Gaza and the illegal U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. | The contrast with the Italian "No Kings and Their Wars" mobilization in Rome could not be starker.
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-07). Epstein, the UN and "the clash of civilizations" unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 13 Min Read April 7, 2026 By Namit Verma, Author and security analyst The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Namit Verma, author and security analyst, gave …
(2026-04-07). Was the Latest Epstein Files Dump a Satanic Ritual? muslimskeptic.com A few weeks have passed since the mega 3 million page Epstein files drop, and in its light many theories have popped up as to why so many of the files were released and what it reveals about the Satanists who run the modern world. It's quite fitting that something which was such a vindictive …
(2026-04-07). Venezuela Receives 350 Repatriated Citizens as Return to the Homeland Program Counters US Immigration Policies. OrinocoTribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process is governed by the 2025 agreement between Caracas and Washington, serving as a vital c…
(2026-04-07). Is Lula Only Now Discovering That Latin America Needs Stronger Defenses After He Abandoned Venezuela to Its Fate? globalresearch.ca A curious and perhaps belated shift has emerged from the Brazilian presidency in the wake of the January 2026 US For President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
(2026-04-07). Minneapolis shooting video exposes ICE lies, frame-up of Venezuelan immigrants. wsws.org Newly obtained footage contradicts the official account used to justify the shooting of Julio C. Sosa-Celis and the prosecution of two Venezuelan immigrants.
(2026-04-07). The clear key to global change: Hormuz! unitedworldint.com How Did the Strait of Hormuz Become the U.S.'s Global Dilemma? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist After the past 37 days, the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has moved beyond the battlefields and evolved into a phase that directly targets the resilience of nations. The harsh tone evident in U.S. President Donald Trump's latest statements makes it clear …
(2026-04-07). Pakistan Rushes to Electric Bikes as Fuel Crisis Reshapes Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu Crisis Driven Shift in Consumer Behavior The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an immediate shift in how people in Pakistan think about fuel. This is not a slow transition. It is panic driven and precautionary. People are not only reacting to high prices but also to fear that petrol may become unavailable. …
(2026-04-07). Iran calls for 'human chains' around its power plants as Trump's deadline nears. scmp.com Air strikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired on Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. | The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as the latest deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drew closer.
(2026-04-07). Asian Airlines Face Fuel Crunch, Trim Flights and Carry Extra Fuel Amid Middle East Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Jet Fuel Shortages Hit Asia Hard Airlines across Asia are adjusting operations in response to the Middle East conflict, which has sharply reduced jet fuel availability. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted nearly 21 percent of global seaborne jet fuel supply, forcing carriers to carry extra fuel, add refuelling stops, and reduce …
(2026-04-07). Six weeks in, US-Israel war on Iran becomes battle of endurance. newarab.com 
Last week marked a decisive shift in the trajectory of the From a high-risk US special forces operation deep inside Iranian territory to mounting pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, developments between 30 March and 5 April suggest that the conflict is no longer contained within defined battlefronts, but is increasingly shaped by endurance, escalation, and systemic pressure. |
(2026-04-07). Oil Rises as Hormuz Shuts, Iran Strikes Intensify, Trump Deadline Looms. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices increased on Tuesday as a deadline from U. S. President Donald Trump approached, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its infrastructure. By 1209 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.39 to $111.16 per barrel, while U. S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude reached nearly a four-week high at …
(2026-04-07). For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron. scmp.com The Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe economic setbacks. In Gulf states serving as air hubs, expats and affluent locals are scrambling for the exit. | The discovery of oil transformed Arabian deserts into rich petro-states. Knowing this wealth would not flow forever, the states leveraged their strategic locations to become air traffic hubs….
(2026-04-07). Iran claims downing of 12 US aircraft as Trump extends deadline amid intensifying conflict. ecns.cn Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate on Sunday, as Iran claimed that it has shot down 12 US aircraft of various types since April 3 while US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's energy facilities and bridges after signaled another delay to its ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, even as both sides hinted at ongoing diplomatic contacts.
(2026-04-07). Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a text already diluted to remove Gulf states' desired green light to use force to protect the key shipping lane.The draft resolution prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11 votes in favor, two against and two abstentions. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said Gulf states "regret" the outcome.
(2026-04-07). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump mulls Pakistan delay plea -The White House said US President Donald Trump was studying a last-minute request from mediator Pakistan to extend his 8: 00 PM (midnight GMT) deadline for Iran to make a deal by two weeks.Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made his appeal to Trump in a post on X, also requesting Iran agree to a two-week opening of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump said earlier Tuesday that "a whole civilization will die" if Tehran fails to make a deal.- Blasts in Baghdad, Doha, UAE -…
(2026-04-07). Iran war: Which countries are allowed through Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). Trump steps up Iran threats as deadline approaches. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said every bridge and power plant in Iran will be destroyed in "four hours", unless the Middle East nation met a deadline for accepting his demands, including the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Every bridge will be "decimated" and every power plant "will be out of business, burning, exploding and never to be used again", Trump told reporters on Monday as he reiterated a deadline of Tuesday 8pm New York time (8am on Wednesday Hong Kong time). Iran must allow…
(2026-04-07). Report from Tehran: "Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath" democracynow.org 
We speak with two Iranian scholars ahead of an 8 p.m. ET deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of all its power plants, bridges and other civilian infrastructure. Twelve hours ahead of the deadline, the president posted on social media, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will." | Iran has blocked most maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war, leading to a sharp increase in oil and gas prices around the world. M…
(2026-04-07). Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to deadline on Iran. al-monitor.com April 8 (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday requested that U.S. President Donald Trump make a two-week extension to a deadline he imposed on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil."To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture," Sharif said in a post on X.
(2026-04-07). Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks, after apocalyptic threats. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was suspending bombing of Iran for two weeks but that Tehran must reopen the key Strait of Hormuz, barely an hour before his apocalyptic deadline to destroy the country was set to expire.After more than five weeks of blistering attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, Trump said he had accepted a proposal mediated by Pakistan to extend his deadline but he again pushed on the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway vital for the world's oil.
(2026-04-07). Asia shows interest in maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says. al-monitor.com KYIV, April 7 (Reuters) – The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence expertise is also of interest in Asia. Kyiv sent several hundred specialists to the Middle East in the wake of the war in Iran, aiming to share its battle-tested approach in downing Iranian drones, which Russia used in the early years of its full-scale invasion.
(2026-04-07). Trump: 'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' if Iran Defies Deadline. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran showed no sign of accepting Donald Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday. Trump stated that "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless Tehran reached a last-minute agreement. As the deadline approached, strikes on Iran escalated, targeting railway bridges, a petrochemical plant, an airport, and power lines, according …
(2026-04-07). Jordan Reassures Instead of Hedging: Stability Today, Risk Tomorrow. globalresearch.ca stability-first messaging remains crystal clear. In the midst of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began on 28 February and the subsequent wave of Iranian missile, drone, and allied retaliation across the region …
(2026-04-07). Iran Threatens Retaliatory Strike on Stargate AI Project in UAE. globalresearch.ca Iran has threatened to follow through on its threat to
(2026-04-06). Trump isn't in charge of anything, he makes ZERO decisions, and no, he hasn't "lost his mind." thealtworld.com 
This is messaging. | The question you have to ask is messaging to who and why? | When the US renamed the Department of Defense to the "Department of War," I warned of a concerted and ongoing effort to radicalize as many across the West into rabid, racist warmongers celebrating naked and entirely unapologetic imperial aggression as possible. | The US is out of time to make excuses, sell justifications, and shape narratives — it is rushing to the finish line with war and proxy war against the pillars of multipolarism — Russia, Iran, and China. | It needs to distill a core minority willing to irrationally…
(2026-04-07). Even U.S. Generals Recognize that U.S. Boots on the Ground in Iran Would Be Catastrophic. covertactionmagazine.com As public support for the war in Iran dips lower and lower, the Trump administration is not only threatening a massive bombing campaign but appears to be planning a large-scale ground invasion, including (1) seizure of Iran's main export terminal at Kharg Island, and (2) raids on nuclear facilities. The U.S. Army has deployed part …
(2026-04-07). Will US nuke Iran to save petrodollar. infobrics.org Trump's increasingly erratic statements demonstrate that Iran will need to contemplate both nuclear weapons and advanced delivery systems (ICBMs, SLBMs or other means) to ensure its very survival. Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst.
(2026-04-07). Mojtaba video threat makes scared Trump change stance despite deadline? Iran eyes Israel nuke site. hindustantimes.com An AI-generated video featuring Mojtaba Khamenei has gone viral, triggering global alarm after it appeared to display coordinates of Israel's sensitive nuclear facility in Dimona. The video, seen as a strategic warning, comes amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions and renewed missile activity near key sites. As speculation grows over intent and capability, Donald Trump has acknowledged Iran may be more resilient than previously projected, even as Washington pushes for a ceasefire.
(2026-04-07). UK shooting down Iranian drones while Starmer shouts 'not involved'. thecanary.co 
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced that the UK shot down multiple Iranian drones in a 'high threat area' overnight on April 4. This is despite Starmer repeatedly claiming that the country will not back up the US and Israel's illegal attacks on Iran. Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 5 April […] | By
(2026-04-07). While Israelis were dying in the rubble, Netanyahu was lashing out at two familiar targets. haaretz.com While rescue forces tried to extract people trapped beneath the ruins of Haifa building that was hit by an Iranian missile, the prime minister made it clear yet again that nothing is sacred in his eyes — apart from his continued grip on power…
(2026-04-07). Israel warns Iran citizens to avoid trains: IDF issues urgent railway safety advisory amid rising tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Israel Defense Forces has issued a serious warning for people in Iran, asking them to stay away from trains and railway tracks for a specific period due to safety concerns. The | Israel warns Iran citizens to avoid trains: IDF issues urgent railway safety advisory amid rising tensions…
(2026-04-07). Iranian ballistic missile cluster munitions strike dozens of sites in Israeli cities. longwarjournal.org Iran's increasing use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks since late February has intensified damage across Israel, with dozens of impact sites reported in major cities in the first week of April. Four people were killed in Haifa in a missile attack on April 6. Meanwhile, Israel is escalating strikes on Iranian infrastructure targets and boosting production of Arrow interceptors as part of its multi-layered air defense.
(2026-04-07). After Iran burns Haifa, Netanyahu risks Israeli kids, reopens schools as IDF fails to stop missiles. hindustantimes.com Missiles have killed civilians and torched streets in Haifa, yet Netanyahu is backing a partial school reopening after five weeks of war. With 2.5 million children caught between education and incoming rockets, authorities are banking on shelters, rotation and "resilience" while Iran and its proxies keep firing.
(2026-04-07). Eugene Doyle: Saudi Arabia's 'Nordstream' pipeline is waiting to be hit. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle If the US-Israelis escalate, the Saudis should fear for the future of the Yanbu pipeline. So should we — even if you don't know it by name. If Trump and Netanyahu make good on their genocidal threats against Iran and escalate, "Yanbu" may soon be as familiar to you as "Hormuz".
(2026-04-07). Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal as US-Israeli operations escalate, regime suffers high-profile casualties. longwarjournal.org US and Israeli operations inside Iran escalated over the past week. Actions included strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps missile and air defense sites, eliminations of senior military and intelligence officials, the recovery of a US F-15E crew downed over Iran, and attacks on Iranian infrastructure, ranging from petrochemical facilities to major industrial plants.
(2026-04-07). Iran's Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attack on synagogue. newarab.com 
In a statement carried by Iran's Mehr news agency, the community said it condemned the targeting of the Rafi'-Nia synagogue in central Tehran, which it said had been destroyed, as well as wider US-Israeli attacks. | "We, the Jews of Iran, condemn the brutal attacks carried out by the Ame…
(2026-04-07). Iran Submits Demands For End To War. popularresistance.org Iran announced on 6 April that it has conveyed its demands on a potential ceasefire with the US and Israel through intermediaries, as US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iranian energy and water infrastructure looms. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told a news briefing that Tehran has communicated its demands "based on national interests" through regional mediators. | "We have formulated our own set of demands based on our interests and considerations. We are not ashamed to voice our legitimate and logical demands," he said when asked about the prospect of an end to the war.
(2026-04-07). Trump Deadline Met with Defiance as Iran Signals Conditional Diplomacy Under Fire. moderndiplomacy.eu A War at the Brink of Escalation The conflict has entered a decisive and volatile phase as Iran refuses to comply with a ceasefire deadline set by Donald Trump. Instead of de-escalation, both sides have intensified military operations. Israeli airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and continued missile exchanges signal that neither side is prepared to step …
(2026-04-07). Irán. Operación Promesa Verdadera IV. Balance preliminar. radiohc.cu Al cumplirse el primer mes de contienda bélica, con la implementación de la Operación Furia Épica de los EEUU contra la República Islámica de Irán, de manera ilegal, con respaldo de las Fuerzas de Defensa Israelí, la respuesta de Teherán ha sido contundente, calibrada, y con prioridad de contragolpe sobre aquellos objetivos militares y de apoyo logístico y económico del entorno regional y más allá, comprometidos con la agresión. | Precisamente, el mando del Cuerpo de los Guardianes Revolucionarios Islámicos actualizó la relación de objetivos a batir, ubicados en la región de Medio Oriente, que son activos estadou…
(2026-04-07). Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the Iran war.Trump said he spoke to leaders in Pakistan, which has been a mediator between Washington and Tehran and which had sought a two-week ceasefire.
(2026-04-07). Senior BBC Iran reporter exposed as opposition activist. thegrayzone.com After a top reporter at the BBC drew outrage for publishing a quote demanding Iran be nuked, she's been revealed as a dedicated regime change activist whose career was launched by a CIA-founded propaganda network. Serious questions remain about the BBC's editorial process. On April 6, 2026, horrified social media users began drawing attention to an extraordinary statement allegedly provided to the BBC by a twenty-something Iranian: "About them hitting energy infrastructure, using an atomic bomb, or leveling Iran — …
(2026-04-07). Trump's Genocidal Threats on Iran Are Enabled by a Vast Apparatus of Destruction. truthout.org Somehow, in a war already bent on turning Iran into a failed state, Donald Trump's threats against the country have become increasingly disturbing. For days now, Trump has threatened to bomb key civilian infrastructure in Iran, from bridges to power plants. On April 5, in a terrifying screed, he wrote: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped in one, in Iran." He went on to… |
(2026-04-07). Trump suspenderá los bombardeos y ataques contra Irán durante dos semanas. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo que acordó suspender durante dos semanas los bombardeos y ataques contra Irán, pero condicionando la medida a que la República Islámica acepte la "apertura completa, inmediata y segura" del estrecho de Ormuz.
(2026-04-07). EEUU: Cancelan rueda de prensa para el día en que expira ultimátum de Trump a Irán. radiohc.cu Una rueda de prensa programada para la mañana de este martes en el Pentágono fue cancelada sin que se informara el motivo, reportan medios locales. | La comparecencia estaría a cargo del secretario de Guerra, Pete Hegseth, junto al jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto, general Dan Caine, y estaba prevista a unas 12 horas del plazo fijado por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para que Irán reabra el estrecho de Ormuz o afronte bombardeos contra instalaciones de puentes y plantas eléctricas. | ´El martes será el Día de la Central Eléctrica y el Día del Puente, todo en uno, en Irán °No habrá nada i…
(2026-04-07). Iran strikes disrupt Saudi-Bahrain bridge, hit petrochem site. newarab.com 
Authorities early Tuesday announced the temporary closure of the major bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain as a precaution following the issuance of security alerts in the area amid ongoing Iranian attacks. | "The movement of vehicles across King Fahd Bridge has been suspended as a precautionary measure," said the General Authority for King Fahd Causeway in a post online. | The causeway is a 25-kilometre (16-mile) series of bridges connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. | Hours later, authorities said the bridge had been reopened to traffic. | Overnight attacks on Saudi Arabia hit a petr…
(2026-04-07). Why More Cord Cutters Are Choosing IPTV Over Traditional Streaming Bundles. moguldom.com 
The promise of streaming was simple: pay less, watch more, and escape the rigid structure of cable television. But for many cord-cutters, the reality in 2026 looks different. Subscribing to multiple streaming platforms to cover live TV, sports, movies, and original series now costs nearly as much as the cable bill they canceled. IPTV has …
(2026-04-07). New Hung Hom Waterfront draws visitors. ecns.cn New Hung Hom Waterfront, formerly a railway freight pier, has recently been opened to the public after redevelopment into a multifunctional waterfront space integrating art, technology, culture and leisure.
(2026-04-07). UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday. newarab.com 
The Oil prices have surged since the
(2026-04-07). Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday. sanews.gov.za Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday | Thabo Mofutsanyana District Police have arrested 12 suspects during Easter holiday operations for various serious offences, including murder, attempted murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and drug-related crimes. | The intensified, high-visibility policing operations yielded positive results in both police-driven and community-reported crimes. However, the district also recorded an increase in cases of murder, attempted murder and rape. | "Six suspects were arrested in connection with murder cases reported across Nketoana, Setsoto,…
(2026-04-07). NHRC Demands Answers on Whistleblower Allegations and Document Leaks. devdiscourse.com The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened following claims of retaliation against whistleblowers who highlighted alleged corruption within the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The NHRC has issued notices to the Health Ministry, FSSAI, and Delhi Police, demanding an action taken report within two weeks.
(2026-04-07). Settlers erect first-ever outpost within Jerusalem city limits, attack local Palestinians. haaretz.com Two weeks ago, Israelis from the West Bank and Jerusalem set up a tent near the Palestinian village of Nu'man. 'The government's policy is to pressure us,' says the mukhtar of neighbouring Umm Tuba…
(2026-04-07). James Orr and the Messianic Transatlantic MAGA Alliance Trying to 'Save' Britain. bylinetimes.com It has been a spectacular rise for Dr James Orr, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University, dubbed by US Vice President JD Vance as his In January this year, Orr hosted Silicon Valley titan Peter Thiel in Cambridge for a series of his 'Antichrist Lectures', which he hailed as "the highlight of our academic year…
(2026-04-07). London polling suggests Green Party to make huge gains impeding rise of Reform. thecanary.co 
A recent poll of the London region suggests the Green Party could make significant gains in the May 7 local elections. It predicts a serious blow to incumbent Labour councillors who have long held a majority. In fact, well over a third of wards are projected to turn green as voters are set to abandon […] | By
(2026-04-07). Israeli journalist admits reporting rescue of US airman as Trump threatens jail over 'leak'. geo.tv 
Israeli journalist Amit Segal in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022. — Times of Israel
(2026-04-07). Chengdu: The happiest city with the most ambitions in China. ecns.cn Long known as one of Chinas most livable cities, Chengdu is now emerging as a national leader in creative industries, digital culture and esports.If Beijing represents continuity, Chengdu embodies experimentation.
(2026-04-07). Why is Tebboune calling on undocumented Algerians to return. newarab.com 
When President Whilst it was widely welcomed by local officials and much of the national press, those this directly concerns — undocumented Algerians – have reacted with hesitation. | This was not an open…
(2026-04-07). Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is aware of Pakistan's proposal for a two-week extension to a deadline he imposed on Iran, and a response will come, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday."The President has been made aware of the proposal, and a response will come," Leavitt said in a statement. (Reporting by Steve Holland, Editing by Bhargav Acharya and David Ljunggren)…
(2026-04-07). Madlanga Commission resumes hearings. sanews.gov.za Madlanga Commission resumes hearings | The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed its hearings this morning. | The commission resume its public hearings after the Easter recess with City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Commissioner, Yolanda Faro, taking the stand. | "The commission will, over the coming months – ahead of its final deadline at the end of August 2026 – continue to expand its focus on areas of its Terms of Reference, which have not yet been covered. | "The…
(2026-04-07). Gunman killed in shootout outside Israel's Istanbul consulate. newarab.com 
A gunman was killed and two others wounded in a shootout Tuesday with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkish officials said, adding that two officers were lightly wounded. | Governor Davut Gul confirmed the killing of one of the assailants during the attack that took place around 12: 15 pm (0915 GMT). | It was not immediately clear if the intended target was the Israeli consulate. No Israeli diplomats "are currently on Turkish soil", a source familiar with the matter told AFP. | Israeli diplomatic missions had been evacuated "not only in Turkey but throughout the region for security reasons"
(2026-04-07). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-07). Qingming Festival holiday by the numbers: Travel, consumption on the rise. ecns.cn An estimated 845.38 million passenger trips were made across China during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, up 6 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-04-07). Resident doctors' strike begins with disruption expected. thecanary.co 
NHS England has warned of disruption to its services as resident doctors begin six days of strike action on 7 April. The government had previously threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands of new training posts for resident doctors, unless the British Medical Association (BMA) called off its strike within 48 hours. On 2 April, […] | By
(2026-04-07). Trump holds press conference on war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 6, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-07). Secretive US tech firm Palantir embedding itself into UK public services. thecanary.co 
A petition started by Zack Polanski to kick Palantir out of UK public services has nearly 160,000 signatures. At nearly 160,000 signatures — my petition to stop Palantir.t.co/oqsZdtN3pZ — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) April 6, 2026 Palantir is a secretive US tech firm. It's embedding itself in UK public services, including running a huge patient database for the NHS. […] | By
(2026-04-07). Negation of the Croatian language and violation of minority rights of Croats in Vojvodina. indybay.org About the non-recognition of Croatian identity and language with systematic negation of Croats in Vojvodina.
(2026-04-07). Call for global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversity. sanews.gov.za Call for global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversity | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called for greater global fairness in the sharing of benefits derived from biodiversity. | The Deputy Minister made the call as he opened the third meeting of the Steering Committee on the multilateral mechanism for Digital Sequence Information (DSI) at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens on Tuesday. | Addressing delegates from across the world, Singh described the setting, located within the Cape Floristic Region, as a reminder of both the value of…
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Weekly AIAC Anti-Imperialist Meeting. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-07). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-07). WBW Romania Protested NATO on April 1st. worldbeyondwar.org 
On April 1st, the Pacifist Barricade, World BEYOND War Romania, and the Left Platform went to the United Nations Square in Bucharest to promote the following April Fool's Day message: NATO is a defensive alliance! #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-07). Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona host Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
(2026-04-07). Sanctuary City Showdown: U.S. Customs Processing at Risk. devdiscourse.com In a potentially disruptive move, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed the Department of Homeland Security might stop processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in sanctuary cities. Without the cooperation of local authorities on the federal government's immigration crackdown, this could hit trade and tourism hard.
(2026-04-07). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-07). Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran. scmp.com Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said on Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting, however, that the individual is not allowed to leave the Islamic Republic. | The Japanese news agency also reported, citing unnamed sources within the government in Tokyo, that the person is believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK.
(2026-04-07). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-07). How Israel's death penalty law codifies killing under apartheid. newarab.com 
The cheap celebrations added to the cruelty of the declaration. It is a brazen codification of a racial hierarchy that far surpasses even the excesses of apartheid South Africa. | "It doesn't matter if it's by injection, poison, or rope; what's important is a death penalty for terrorists law. 'So that the Jews shall rule over their enemi…
(2026-04-07). Newcastle set for UK and Europe's first Palestinian memorial. thecanary.co 
A new memorial for Palestinian civilians could be added to Newcastle's Peace Garden following a proposal supported by local councillors and community groups. The Peace Garden, located within the grounds of Newcastle's Civic Centre, was established as a space for remembrance and reflection for communities affected by war, genocide and violence. Councillor Habib Rahman has […] | By
(2026-04-07). WESA Is Wrong, Sneezing and Watering Eyes Aren't Climate Change Indicators. wattsupwiththat.com Sneezing in March is not a climate signal and WESA is doing a disservice to allergy sufferers in their coverage area by falsely leading them to think climate change is making them miserable.
(2026-04-07). Hezbollah repels Israeli ground attack in southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah released video footage on Monday showing captured Israeli military gear, destroyed vehicles, and a damaged bridge, claiming its fighters successfully repelled an Israeli ground incursion along the southern Lebanese border. Hezbollah released footage showing an ambush on Israeli forces in the Tayyiba area near the Yidir River in southern Lebanon, claiming significant damage to military vehicles and personnel during the engagement.The group said several Israeli soldiers were killed or wounded, forcing the attackers to retreat under fire. Additional footage showed drone strikes targeting Israeli…
(2026-04-07). Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes. aljazeera.com Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against reporters who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.
(2026-04-07). Russia and China to Collaborate in Biotech Production. infobrics.org Russia intends to implement joint projects with China's Eppen Group in amino acid production, as well as to cooperate in other areas of the agricultural industry…
(2026-04-07). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-07). RETURN FROM HORMUZ w/ Dr Tim Anderson Dimitri Lescaris. thealtworld.com Dimitri Lascaris and Tim Anderson have just returned from the Hormuz Strait and 11 days reporting inside Iran. They tell CN Live! what they saw. | Guests: Dimitri Lascaris and Tim Anderson. Interviewer: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan. | Dr. Tim Anderson is an Australian writer and academic who is Director of the Centre for Counter Hegemonic Studies. His recent books on West Asia are: The Dirty War on Syria (2016), Axis of Resistance (2019) and West Asia After Washington (2023). | Dimitri Lascaris, a Canadian lawyer, politician, activist and film-maker, who was a candidate for Parliament from the Green Party.
(2026-04-07). Tragedy in Ain Saadeh: Lebanon's War Touchpoint. devdiscourse.com Church bells and bursts of gunfire echoed across the valley as Lebanon mourned Pierre Mouawad, a Christian party official known for his opposition to Hezbollah. The deaths of Mouawad and his wife in an Israeli airstrike have further amplified the divisions in Lebanon over the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
(2026-04-07). Omissions on a Cruel Trade: The Neglected Role of African Slavers. globalresearch.ca Last month, the United Nations General Assembly was unimpeachably correct in condemning the hideous practice of slavery in a
(2026-04-07). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-07). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-07). TUC calls for urgent support for at-risk manufacturers as illegal war fuels Trumpflation. thecanary.co 
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for a targeted emergency package to protect UK companies from the effects of Donald Trump's illegal war. The union body refers to at-risk manufacturers like chemicals, ceramics and glass. And it says: Trump's war must not put jobs in critical industries at risk. In the face of "Trumpflation" […] | By
(2026-04-07). Vietnamese party chief elected state president. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). Girona Achieves an Important Victory in the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 6 (RHC) — Girona FC defeated Villarreal one goal to zero today in the match that marked the closing of the 30th round of the Spanish first division (La Liga). | Just 15 minutes into the first half, Girona was forced to make a change to its formation after striker Vladyslav Vanat, who had been the best player on the pitch up to that point, suffered an injury. | With little attacking play from either side, the match became bogged down and neither team created any clear chances to score the first goal. | In first-half stoppage time, Villarreal full-back Pau Navarro unfortunately inadvertently put…
(2026-04-07). China is sitting back and letting Trump destroy Brand America. thecanary.co 
China beat the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup polling released last week. While neither country commands broad support, China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median […] | By
(2026-04-07). Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for the massive war crime against Iran. wsws.org The United States is on the brink of a moral and political catastrophe. This is the inescapable conclusion to be derived from Donald Trump's press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran: General Strike Now! Emergency Rally to Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). India, China Hit $155B BRICS Trade Record, Imports Surge 43% in 2026. infobrics.org The BRICS trade record between India and China reached $155 billion in 2025 — a historic high that no government forecast had publicly anticipated. The BRICS trade record in 2025 caps a year of quiet economic convergence between two neighbors who spent most of the previous four years locked in diplomatic friction…
(2026-04-07). French Minister Urges Caution Amidst US-Iran Tensions. devdiscourse.com French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot voiced his concerns on Tuesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats against Iran. Barrot highlighted the gravity of maintaining global stability and cautioned against actions that could lead to significant escalation in regional tensions.
(2026-04-07). What's next after No Kings? May Day! cpusa.org 
No Kings 3 was by far the largest, broadest, and most important expression of the anti-MAGA upsurge to date. Organizers estimate that some 8 million people turned out at over 3,000 protests across all 50 states. In New York City, it is estimated that some
(2026-04-07). Monday 4/13: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe. sanews.gov.za TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says government's housing reparations programme is not only about rebuilding homes, but about healing the deep divisions left by apartheid. | Kubayi was speaking at the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, where President Cyril Ramaphosa is officiating the event. | The launch coincides with the 30-year commemoration of South Africa's Constitution, held under the theme: "Renew, Reflect a…
(2026-04-07). Trump agrees to halt war for 2 weeks if Iran reopens Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON — President
(2026-04-07). Numbers don't lie: The truth about Xinjiang. ecns.cn Xinjiang has entered its best period in history with social harmony and stability, and happy, peaceful life for local people.
(2026-04-07). Far-right settlers track assaults on Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
The document, which provides details on assaults on The document, written by organisers for the Hilltop Youth…
(2026-04-07). US Satellite Firm Blacks Out Iran War Images. popularresistance.org Planet Labs says it will "indefinitely withhold" satellite visuals of Iran and the wider Middle East war zone after a request from the US government and the Trump administration. In an email to customers, the firm said it is shifting to a "managed distribution" model, releasing imagery only case-by-case for "urgent, mission-critical requirements," or when release is deemed "in the public interest." Planet also said it will withhold imagery dating back to March 9, and it expects the policy to remain in effect until the conflict ends. | On March 6, Planet Labs announced a mandatory 96-hour delay on new imagery coll…
(2026-04-07). China's deepest undersea high-speed rail tunnel advances to 113m depth. ecns.cn China's deepest undersea high-speed railway tunnel has reached a record excavation depth of 113 meters beneath the seabed, marking a major milestone in the construction of the Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway.
(2026-04-07). Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq's Basra after rocket attack kills three. al-monitor.com BASRA, Iraq, April 7 (Reuters) – Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed three people.At least three people were killed and five others wounded when rockets hit a house in Khor al-Zubair near Basra, security and health officials told Reuters.Police said the death toll could rise as some family members remained under the debris.
(2026-04-07). US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates. ecns.cn The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 ‚Äåmillion Tesla vehicles over a feature allowing users to move cars remotely after finding ‚Äåit was linked only to low-speed incidents.
(2026-04-07). Wes Streeting is lying to trans kids in Pink News now. thecanary.co 
Pink News have run an article penned by Labour's Wes Streeting. The health secretary ostensibly addressed young people who are worried about the fact that his party has gutted both health and social support for trans people. Pink News describes itself as the "world's largest and most influential LGBTQ+ led media brand". Of course, to anyone […] | By
(2026-04-07). GOP Lawmakers Defend, Spin Trump's Genocidal Truth Social Screed Against Iran. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Congress are reacting to President Donald Trump's Truth Social post advocating for the genocide of Iranians in varying ways, including defending, spinning, and denying its contents, with some also giving full support to the President's threats and others — including some in leadership positions — issuing no response at all. Trump has set a deadline of 8 p.m. |
(2026-04-07). Taiwan's gender row boxer Lin takes bronze medal at Asian championships. aljazeera.com Lin Yu-ting ‚Äåwins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.
(2026-04-07). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-07). French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran."One does not erase a civilisation…This ultimatum is not the first that President Trump has set since the war started," Barrot told France 2 television."Obviously I hope he does not go ahead with his threats that would push the region but also the world in a new escalation that would be particularly dangerous," he added…
(2026-04-07). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-07). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Rules-based order collapse: chance for independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). Oil and the world economy. mronline.org 
Oil prices have shot up in terms of U.S. dollars, and this in turn has been accompanied by a depreciation of other currencies, especially Asian currencies, vis-à -vis the dollar, causing even higher inflation in the periphery compared to the metropolitan capitalist centres.
(2026-04-07). Pope Leo calls threat against Iran. al-monitor.com By Yesim DikmenCASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, April 7 (Reuters) – Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said "a whole civilization will die tonight" in a social media post that shocked world leaders."Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," said the pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war.
(2007-04-26). Heavy rains in K-P swell rivers, trigger power outages, disrupt daily life. tribune.com.pk 
Peshawar and surrounding areas have been experiencing continuous rainfall since Monday night, ranging from light showers to heavy downpours, which is likely to continue in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) until April 9. By Tuesday morning, the rain intensified, bringing cooler temperatures and causing water to accumulate along roadsides and in low-lying areas. | In Dera Lower, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder has swollen streams and raised water levels in the Panjkora River. The downpour has intensified the chill in the region and caused widespread power outages, with multiple electricity feeders tripping. Local…
(2026-04-07). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-07). Cover-up of British nuclear testing in the Pacific exposed. wsws.org For decades, British governments have suppressed evidence of the human and environmental consequences of nuclear testing in the Pacific.
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-07). Unveiling the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: A Milestone for Uttarakhand's Development. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a significant meeting on Tuesday to finalize preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anticipated visit. Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on April 14.
(2026-04-07). In Roseland, Black Residents Were Told They Were Safe as Toxic Chemicals Spread. capitalbnews.org 
ROSELAND, La. — First came the oily sludge that spotted homes, waterways, and gardens. Then the stomach aches, headaches, nosebleeds, brain fog, and dead chickens and fish that pastor Marvin Vernon began tallying in his notebook. Vernon joined other residents this past Saturday morning to protest what they describe as official neglect and a "cover …
(2026-04-07). eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding. sanews.gov.za eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding | The eThekwini Municipality says its disaster management teams are working around the clock following severe rains that caused widespread flooding and damage across parts of Durban at the weekend. | In a statement issued on Monday, the municipality said teams were immediately deployed after the storm left a trail of submerged roads, fallen trees and damaged vehicles in several areas. | Disaster management officials, supported by recreation and parks teams, are currently on the ground responding to incidents, clearing debris and restoring access to affected…
(2026-04-07). The Italy's referendum beckons a democratic reawakening. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). Wild alpine azaleas bloom in E China's Anhui. ecns.cn Wild alpine azaleas bloom at the Tianxia scenic spot in Yuexi County, east China's Anhui Province, in the heart of the Dabie Mountains, attracting visitors for sightseeing and leisure, April 6, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st. indybay.org 115 Coral St. in front of the Funding Matters poverty-industrial complex…
(2026-04-07). Home Office bans Kanye West from entering UK after antisemitism spat. thecanary.co 
A new wave of controversy surrounds Kanye West as the UK government have blocked the rapper's visa for a performance at a major festival. A number of sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in response to a scheduled performance from West. This is due to criticism over a history of antisemitic comments. West released a […] | By
(2026-04-07). Israel further cuts off occupied West Bank mosque from local worshippers. thecanary.co 
Israel has tightened restrictions on the Ibrahimi mosque in Hebron in the occupied West Bank — claiming the measures are to protect illegal settlers in the town. The mosque was the scene of extremist settler Baruch Goldstein's 1994 massacre of 29 Palestinian worshippers. The atrocity was used by the occupation to further restrict local Muslims' […] | By
(2026-04-07). Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed. sanews.gov.za Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed | The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the helicopter that went missing on Monday with four occupants, including the pilot, has been successfully located this morning with all individuals found alive and unharmed. | The group, which includes two SAPS investigators, along with an Environmental Crime Investigator, had safely landed in a remote area on Monday. However, as they attempted to navigate through the thick bush, they could not find the chopper. | Following their rescue, it has been confirmed that all the occupants are safe. | "The chopper disappea…
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-07). Concerns over private credit deepen as war on Iran intensifies. wsws.org The US Treasury is convening meetings with regulators to discuss the growing risks arising from the interconnections between insurance firms and the private credit markets.
(2026-04-07). Government Announces Enhancement of Arts Teachers Salaries Starting with 2026/2027 FY. plusnews.ug 
The government is set to enhance salaries of Arts at the beginning in the next financial year.State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi equall talked of the possibility of having the salaries of the Arts teachers enhanced to match those paid to the science teachers. He was speaking at fundraising event organized by Kakore Rugambwa Catholic …
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). China's Qingming holiday sees 845 million trips amid spring travel boom. ecns.cn Chinas Qingming Festival holiday, spanning Saturday to Monday, witnessed a massive surge in travel as millions honored ancestors through tomb-sweeping rituals and enjoyed the vibrant spring scenery across the country.
(2026-04-07). Schumer Takes No Action As Even Far Right Calls for Trump Impeachment. truthout.org As calls for Donald Trump to be impeached flooded social media after his genocidal threats toward Iran on Tuesday, the Senate's Democratic leaders put out a statement late in the day that merely condemned Trump's comment without any vow to take action. In a joint statement on Tuesday afternoon, Democratic leaders Senators Chuck Schumer (New York) and Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire)… |
(2026-04-07). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-07). Remembering a Red Scare Hero, H. Chandler Davis. counterpunch.org 
A few personalities and images have come to signify resistance during the McCarthy Era: Edward R. Murrow asking "Upon what meat does this our Caesar feed…"; Lillian Hellman telling a Congressional committee, "I will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions;" Pete Seeger asking his trial judge for permission to sing "Wasn't That
(2026-04-07). USA striker Patrick Agyemang ruled out of World Cup due to injury. aljazeera.com Agyemang has been diagnosed with an Achilles tendon injury after he was stretchered off during a game for Derby.
(2026-04-07). Too Freaky and Too Violent: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-07). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. counterpunch.org 
It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists), an instrument expanding the use of the death penalty for offences of a terrorist nature. The death penalty had previously existed in Israeli law for war crimes but was abolished in 1954 for ordinary crimes in
(2026-04-07). Juan González: "Latinx Freedom" Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! co-host Juan González discusses the Latinx Freedom Movement Conference, taking place this week at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. The conference will be a landmark gathering of 1960s movement veterans, scholars, cultural leaders and more. | González, who co-founded the Young Lords, a revolutionary group that fought for Puerto Rican rights in the 1960s and '70s, says the CUNY conference will kick off a series of events in cities across the United States, presenting "sort of an alternative view of the 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence" that aims to "bring…
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Labor set to win next election. onlineopinion.com.au The real (but largely unspoken) reasons why unpopular Labor is set to win the next federal election at the expense of the hapless Liberals.
(2026-04-07). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-07). The Visage of the Free World. globalresearch.ca Trump clearly explains what constitutes the "free world" in his speech…
(2026-04-07). Cheng arrives in Shanghai, kicking off KMT delegation's mainland visit. ecns.cn A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Shanghai at noon on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday.
(2026-04-07). Between war and regime oppression, Iran trapped by trauma cycle. newarab.com 
Follow her on X: Have questions or comments? Email us at: editorial-english@newarab.com…
(2026-04-07). U.S. Artemis II crew completes record-breaking trip around moon. ecns.cn Artemis II astronauts made history on Monday as they took a trip around the moon and reached a maximum distance from Earth of 248,655 miles, surpassing the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970.
(2026-04-07). Israel's claim Hezbollah hit UK warship off Lebanese coast raises thorny questions. thecanary.co 
Media in Israel have claimed that a warship struck by a Hezbollah missile 68 nautical miles (nm) off the Lebanese coast was British, not Israeli. The Lebanese group had announced it struck an Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) ship with a "naval cruise missile" after several hours of monitoring it preparing to attack Lebanon. There appear […] | By
(2026-04-07). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-07). What is CREC and How Does It Shape Pete Hegseth's Religious Rhetoric? counterpunch.org 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches — CREC — whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism. Many CREC leaders call for the implementation of biblical law and
(2026-04-07). Will the RBA choose a recession for Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-07). RAF Lakenheath shut down by protesters at both gates. thecanary.co 
RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has seen its operations shut down this morning (Tuesday, 7 April) by a group of grassroots activists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Entrances to the military base have been blocked by two groups since 6am this morning: one creating a hard picket across […] | By
(2026-04-07). Taiwan China Tensions in Focus as Opposition Leader Opens Dialogue with Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu Visit Signals Parallel Diplomacy Amid Rising Tensions Cheng Li-wun's visit to China represents an alternative diplomatic channel at a time of heightened military pressure from China. As a leader of the Kuomintang, her engagement reflects a long standing divide within Taiwan between confrontation and dialogue with Beijing. The possibility of a meeting with Xi Jinping …
(2026-04-07). Videos capture shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul. aljazeera.com Gunfire could be heard on videos filmed during a shooting near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
(2026-04-07). Smart indoor farming helps scale up edible mushroom output in E China. ecns.cn Intelligent technologies are helping mushroom producers in eastern China to scale up their operations, creating growing environments that can ensure year-round production and even yield varieties that would otherwise not be possible in the region.
(2026-04-07). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-07). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-07). Masonic Plot to Kill Mossad Agent in France? Athanor Affair Emerges Amid Deepening Crisis in Franco-Israeli Relations. globalresearch.ca A high-profile criminal trial in Paris involving a shadowy Masonic lodge, intelligence operatives, and a (apparently) fabricated narrative about Mossad has unfolded just as Franco-Israeli relations hit a new low. | While officials insist the affair is purely criminal, the broader …
(2026-04-07). Trump: Whole civilization will die tonight. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has just posted on Truth Social, warning: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again".He wrote on Truth Social, "I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"Trump continued, "We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Gr…
(2026-04-07). 5 dead after car plunges into river in east China's Fujian. ecns.cn Five people died after a car fell into a river from a bridge in east China's Fujian Province on Monday, local authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). Why this NASA climate scientist wants you to stay angry. grist.org 
Last month, climate scientist and author Kate Marvel resigned from her position at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, where she had spent more than a decade studying a warming world. In her "I anticipated that our work would be questioned," she wrote, "but only because its implications were politically inconvenient. I never expected that science itself would come under attack." | Marvel joins more than 10,000 professionals…
(2026-04-07). Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth. aljazeera.com Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
(2026-04-07). 1 killed, 2 injured in fire beneath bridge on Panama Canal. ecns.cn At least one person died and two others were injured following a fire on Monday that involved several fuel trucks beneath the Bridge of the Americas, according to a report of the Spanish news agency EFE.
(2026-04-07). Reform's cruel statements on slavery run on corporate media like clockwork. thecanary.co 
Reform — the UK media's darling — is currently being given a platform to air cruel statements about slavery and reparation demands on most UK news channels and platforms. A resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly declared the transatlantic slave trade and the associated system of racialised chattel enslavement to be the gravest crime […] | By
(2026-04-07). DOGE Attacks On Social Security Have Left Millions In The Lurch. scheerpost.com Disabled, ill, and aging Americans are facing a broken system that's now harder to navigate than ever. Marianne Dhenin for Truthout hen Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) was running roughshod over the Social Security Administration (SSA) last year, experts warned it could spell disaster for disabled, ill, and aging Americans who depend on its programs. A …
(2026-04-07). Teamsters announce last‚Äëminute agreement for 17,000 First Student school bus drivers. wsws.org Teamsters hailed First Student's new contract as a "national foundation," but drivers demand details on real gains for hours, pay, and pensions.
(2026-04-07). Blasts heard near Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
Two blasts were heard near Some hours earlier, air defence systems downed four missiles headed towards the
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/18: Palestinian Day – Bay Area Commemoration. indybay.org Sumud Mural, 401 26th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-07). Donald Trump and Marco Rubio deceive the world about Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of the United States and his Secretary of State are deceiving the world about the truth regarding Cuba by sowing false ideas that the Cuban revolutionary system is a failure, while simultaneously obscuring reality. | Now they want everyone to believe that socialism is responsible for the economic crisis suffered by the Cuban people, when the truth is quite different from what their media campaigns claim. | Why don't they mention that on December 23, 1958, when the Revolution had not yet triumphed, at a meeting of the U.S. National Security Council, the Director of the CIA stated: "We must prevent Ca…
(2026-04-07). Vinicius hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim fan chants. aljazeera.com 'If we keep fighting together, future players won't have to go through this again,' the Real Madrid player said.
(2026-04-07). Two Decades of Intra-BRICS Trade: Trends, Patterns and Policies. infobrics.org As one of the world's most important economic cooperation platforms, BRICS has expanded from 5 members to the 10 official members and 10 partner countries, with significant increase of its role in the international economic landscape…
(2026-04-07). The lost gas fields that could power Britain for decades. wattsupwiththat.com The problem is that gas could only be extracted by hydraulic fracking, which, like new exploration, is currently banned.
(2026-04-07). Draft rules to regulate digital human services. ecns.cn Chinas cyberspace regulator has released a draft regulation to strengthen oversight of digital human services, as authorities move to address risks arising from rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies.
(2026-04-07). Iranian targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says. al-monitor.com By AJ VicensApril 7 (Reuters) – Iranian hacking campaigns targeting equipmentused across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors are escalating in response to hostilities, U.S. cybersecurity, law enforcement and intelligence agencies said on Tuesday.The hackers are targeting publicly exposed programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition displays, according to the advisory. The targeted devices are used to interact with or control certain critical infrastructure-related equipment and systems, the advisory said.
(2026-04-07). Vance Brings Trump's 'Loves You' Message to Hungary in Push for Orbán's Re-Election. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. Vice President JD Vance praised Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orban during his visit to Budapest, aimed at supporting Orban's re-election campaign, which recent polls suggest he may lose. Orban, in power since 2010 and known for his eurosceptic nationalist stance, is facing a tough challenge from center-right competitor Peter Magyar's Tisza party …
(2026-04-07). Jonathan Kozol and the Struggle Against U.S. Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
Although bookshelves groan under the weight of tracts about U.S. racism, no one's writings on the topic are more unsettling than Jonathan Kozol's. He is among our greatest and most eloquent dissenters. He writes not from studied objectivity but with an impassioned conviction that sears the conscience and haunts the soul. His books, once read, stay with you; his insights, once seen, can never again be unseen. Horrors we once attributed to happenstance or personal failure are revealed by Kozol for what they are: our society's deliberate punishment of innocent poor people, whose very existence reminds us of moral fa…
(2026-04-07). China-built engine fueled by hydrogen test-flown. ecns.cn A 7.5-metric ton unmanned cargo aircraft powered by the AEP100, Chinas independently developed megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, successfully completed its maiden flight on Saturday at an airport in Zhuzhou, Hunan province.
(2026-04-07). Kataib Hezbollah say they will release abducted US journalist. newarab.com 
Iraqi militia group Kataib Hezbollah said on Tuesday that it would release abducted On Monday, Iraqi sources told The Washington Post they believed Kittleson to be alive and held by Kataib Hezbollah in an apparent attempt to halt US strikes on the Iran-backed group's stronghold. | The repor…
(2026-04-07). Daily Memo: The 15th Death In ICE Detention and ICE is Slowly Escalating. lataco.com ICE's slow increase in operations is now averaging about 30 kidnappings per week in Southern California.
(2026-04-07). Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems. haaretz.com Israel and Serbia tighten defense ties: The joint venture comes amid a surge in arms exports from Belgrade, and two major deals to supply Elbit made artillery, missiles and advanced UAVs…
(2026-04-07). Historical issues in Supreme Court argument on birthright citizenship. wsws.org Last week's oral argument on Trump's executive order to revoke birthright citizenship raised historical questions dating back to the Civil War on whether the offspring of immigrants have full citizenship rights.
(2026-04-07). Vietnam Power Shift as To Lam Consolidates Leadership with Dual Mandate. moderndiplomacy.eu Historic Break from Collective Leadership To Lam's election as state president alongside his role as Communist Party chief marks a major departure from Vietnam's long standing model of collective leadership. Traditionally, power in Vietnam has been distributed among top positions to prevent dominance by a single figure. This move concentrates authority in one leader, signaling …
(2026-04-07). Coal, The Fuel We Ignore But Cannot Replace. wattsupwiththat.com If you think coal is a thing of the past… then you are missing the big picture, which is far more complex and far more relevant than most headlines suggest.
(2026-04-07). "A Moral Obscenity" : White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII. democracynow.org 
The White House is seeking a record-shattering Pentagon budget of $1.5 trillion for the next fiscal year, the largest year-over-year increase in a presidential military spending request since World War II. The United States already has the world's largest military budget at roughly $1 trillion, more than the combined budgets of the next nine highest-spending countries. The Trump administration's budget request includes funding for F-35 stealth fighter jets, new warships and President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, among other priorities. | "All it means is buying…
(2026-04-07). The Democratic Party debate over Hasan Piker is really a fight over Palestine's new place in U.S. politics. mondoweiss.net 
The moral panic over Hasan Piker's involvement with the Democratic Party is really about Palestine's growing influence in U.S. politics. While Israel supporters might want to ban him and Palestine from the discourse, they've already lost the fight.
(2026-04-07). Home Office claiming detaining child asylum seekers are adults. thecanary.co 
The Home Office is routinely detaining so-called "age-disputed children" as adults as part of its 'One in, one out' asylum scheme. That's according to an investigation from the independent Humans for Rights Network. Despite Labour's increasingly far-right anti-asylum posturing, it remains illegal to detain unaccompanied child asylum seekers in adult detention centers. However, the Home […] | By
(2026-04-07). A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway. scmp.com A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism. | US President Donald Trump's administration is putting pressure on Cuba, demanding change and restricting oil exports to the country, but the Castro dynasty still holds sway on the communist-run island.
(2026-04-07). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-07). ‚ÄéEight Dead, Several Injured in Mbarara-Kampala Bus Crash. plusnews.ug 
‚ÄéEight people have been confirmed dead in the tragic accident which happened along the Mbarara-Lyantonde-Masaka highway.‚Äé‚Äé The accident occured in the Tuesday morning, at Kalegeero junction in Lyantonde district, involving a Bus belonging to Kasaba bus company, registration number UAL 492H, which was heading for Kampala from Rukungiri district.‚Äé‚Äé The bus which was reportedly traveling …
(2026-04-07). Easter faith and defiance in Lebanon under Israeli fire. newarab.com 
Easter Sunday brought no ceasefire to Lebanon. As Israeli shells By Easter Sunday, Lebanon's Health Ministry had More than 1.1 million people, roughly a…
(2026-04-07). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-07). NASA's Artemis II completes lunar flyby. wsws.org The new aspects of spaceflight being carried out by Artemis II largely concern the impacts of radiation on the spacecraft and the astronauts themselves.
(2026-04-07). This isn't journalism Australia's Bowen beat-up and the Iran war. asiapacificreport.nz The Murdoch press runs cover for an illegal war by blaming the wrong man entirely, instead of informing the public of facts. Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Here is a reliable indicator that you are being managed rather than informed. When the story gets complicated, when the real cause of your pain…
(2026-04-07). EU Includes Ukraine in ‚Ǩ1.5 Billion Defense Program Despite Corruption. globalresearch.ca Kiev's inclusion in the European Union's defense program exposes the corrupt interests of European officials and the bloc's goal of militarization. Although this funding is relatively small and unlikely to impact Ukraine's defense sector significantly, it indicates that Brussels still …
(2026-04-07). Distancing from AIPAC Is Not Enough. indybay.org While Distancing from AIPAC, Most 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Are Still Embracing Israel…
(2026-04-07). Parents and children devastated by Girlguiding's ban on trans women and girls. thecanary.co 
Parents and volunteers have spoken out about the impact of a recent ban on trans women and girls from participating in Guide groups. It follows an announcement in late 2025 that "trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding." Now, the organisation has said that existing Guides will also have to […] | By
(2026-04-07). 'We're fighting wars, we can't take care of daycare': Trump. mronline.org 
U.S. Donald Trump's proposed budget ramps up military spending amid the war on Iran while slashing domestic programs, raising concerns over economic priorities and public backlash.
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). After our contract rejection we must strike Nexteer to win our demands! wsws.org The Nexteer Rank-and-File Committee issued this statement after workers at the Saginaw, Michigan parts plant rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-07). Fresh Fighting between M23/AFC Rebels and FARDC Erupts in South Kivu. plusnews.ug 
Fresh fighting has erupted between the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), alongside Wazalendo coalition forces, across several fronts in South Kivu province. According to locals, heavy gunfire broke out on Tuesday in Mikenke, located in the highlands of Minembwe, sparking panic …
(2026-04-07). Support for Cuba in Spain and solidarity shipments. radiohc.cu A demonstration in Pamplona, marking Aberri Eguna (Basque Homeland Day), served to reiterate support for Cuba, which is being further reinforced by solidarity shipments this week. | According to the Cubainformación website, the event, organized by the EH Bildu party, served as a twofold internationalist gesture, with a prominent presence of solidarity with Cuba in Spain. | At the start of the march, the source indicated, a Cuban citizen residing in the Basque Country, along with a Palestinian, carried a shared symbol (the "txori," or bird, from Pablo Picasso's painting Gu…
(2026-04-07). EU sanctions policy a 'suicide ship' – Fico. infobrics.org Slovak leader urges Europeans to reverse anti-Russian sanctions policy.
(2026-04-07). Manipur Dismisses Deadly Rumour, Calls for Calm. devdiscourse.com The Manipur government has vehemently denied rumors circulating on social media suggesting that security forces have killed numerous innocent protesters. Official statements from the government emphasize the critical need for verifying information before disseminating it.
(2026-04-07). Food time bombs and predicted starvation: the prospects of a Hormuz transit deal. onlineopinion.com.au Hormuz is no longer just an oil chokepoint. It may soon become the trigger for a global hunger crisis.
(2026-04-07). "Mercy:" Judge Maddox Will See You Now. counterpunch.org 
The Chair Is Already Built There is a moment early in Mercy, Timur Bekmambetov's Amazon MGM techno-thriller, when Detective Christopher Raven—played by a sweaty, straining Chris Pratt— is strapped into what the film calls the Mercy Chair. He is accused of murdering his wife. The evidence is overwhelming: her blood was found on his clothes, and
(2026-04-07). Heavy use of AI increases tensions in Hungary's upcoming election. globalvoices.org The ruling government has been employing 'us vs. them' political rhetoric as voting day draws nearer | Global Voices "I, The Two-Faced" posters at a bus stop in Budapest were created with AI from the comics used by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party against Opposition Leader Peter Magyar, ahead of Hungary's elections in April 2026. Author: Elekes Andor, own work. (2026-04-07). Nick Faldo Relives His Iconic 1996 Masters Triumph. devdiscourse.com Nick Faldo, standing outside the iconic Augusta National clubhouse, commemorated the 30th anniversary of his 1996 Masters victory with nostalgia and themed merchandise. The legendary Englishman marked the historic win by unveiling hats and T-shirts reading 'Six back in '96'.
(2026-04-07). Migrant workers lead three-week Colorado meatpackers' strike, bosses resume negotiations. workers.org 
By Viviana Weinstein Greeley, Colorado The strike by 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, will pause as the company has agreed to negotiations starting April 9. Workers, the majority of them immigrants, bravely walked out on March 16, extended the strike to three weeks and . . . |
(2026-04-07). Poll underscores crisis of Australia's two-party system, rise of One Nation. wsws.org In Queensland, the far-right One Nation is outpolling both Labor and the Coalition, something unprecedented for a "third" party in modern times.
(2026-04-07). Cuba Operating on Fumes While Rubio Smirks and Trump Changes His Mind on the Inhumane and Criminal U.S. Fuel Blockade of Cuba. covertactionmagazine.com While International Citizen Solidarity Is Strong for Cuba, Nations Turn Their Backs As 700 international solidarity citizens visited Cuba last weekend, Cuban-American Secretary of State Marco Rubio smirked at the humanitarian disaster his and Trump's policies were wreaking on Cuba, a small island nation of around 11 million people only 90 miles off the tip …
(2026-04-07). Will Trump be "Neutralized" by Deep State amid Iranian Disaster? globalresearch.ca The United States is once again confronting a crisis of command at the highest levels of its military establishment, during an increasingly risky foreign war that threatens One wonders then whether Trump can effectively …
(2026-04-07). Train carrying 250 crashes with truck in France, killing driver. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A high-speed train, carrying 250 passengers, collided with a truck in France, killing at least one and leaving several injured.AFP reported that a train driver, 56, was killed and 27 others were injured in a crash involving a train and a truck during rush hour on Tuesday morning.According to the media, the TGV train was heading from Dunkirk to Paris before it hit an army truck trailer.On the other hand, the driver of the van was seriously wounded, The Irish Sun reported Tuesday.French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said he would be visiting the site of the incident.üî¥ᣦ…
(2026-04-07). The March Jobs Report and Time. counterpunch.org 
Let me be straight: the March jobs report was much better than I had expected. I always give my wife my predictions just before the report comes out, because that's when I have all the data I'm going to have. My pre-release numbers were 40k jobs and 4.5% unemployment. The actual numbers were 178k jobs
(2026-04-07). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-07). Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 7 (Reuters) – Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in the town told Reuters.Thousands of Christians in several southern Lebanese towns have stayed in their homes despite the escalating fighting between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, hoping their towns would be spared if they stayed on the sidelines of the conflict.
(2026-04-07). Egypt's ban on women's jobs in Gulf ignites national debate. newarab.com 
The Ministry of Labour has banned Taken on 1 April, the
(2026-04-07). Bribery Scandal: National Insurance Executives Arrested. devdiscourse.com The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a manager and an investigator from the National Insurance Company Limited over a bribery case. This case involves an alleged demand for a bribe totaling more than Rs 2.6 lakh for reactivation of a cashless medical facility at a private hospital in Manesar, Haryana.
(2007-04-26). Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA. tribune.com.pk 
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government's revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must balance the interests of solar users and conventional electricity consumers. | Speaking during a session of the National Assembly of Pakistan chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Asif said that while shifting to solar energy was desirable, capacity payment obligations limited policy flexibility. | "So, this is the way forward—go solar. What can we do? Capacity payments have to be made; our hands ar…
(2026-04-07). Open letter to Peters: We fought fascism. Why are we silent now? asiapacificreport.nz OPEN LETTER: By Nureddin Abdurahman to NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters Minister, You are about to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a time of real global tension. Moments like this define countries. My great-grandfather fought fascism. READ MORE: 'Complete demolition': Trump repeats Iran ultimatum as deal deadline looms Monsters of war —…
(2026-04-07). Daniel BensaàØd (2005): Dialectics and Revolution. mronline.org 
Dialectical reason is, when set against the dominant mode of reason, unreason: only in encompassing and cancelling this mode does it become itself reasonable.‚Ä® | ‚— Theodor W. Adorno, Minima moralia‚Ä® | 1.‚Ä®‚Ä®i About 30 years ago, Michael Là∂wy published an article entitled 'From Hegel's "Logic" to the Finland Station in Petrograd'.ii In it, he highlighted the connection between Lenin's feverish rereading of Hegel's great text in the midst of global turmoil and his evolution, under the heat of the moment, from the 'Apr…
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-07). Australian and IPL cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving. aljazeera.com The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, still features in T20 franchise cricket.
(2026-04-07). What phone was used to capture Artemis II's stunning space images. albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – NASA has released three stunning photos taken by the Artemis 2 astronauts using their phones during their journey to the moon, which is the first such trip in ages.One of the images shows Reid Wiseman, the commander of NASA's Artemis II mission, who is leading the first crewed flight test around the Moon in over 50 years, and mission specialist Christina Koch looking at Earth through one of the windows of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin.Artemis II is NASA's landmark mission that will send astronauts on a crew mission around the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17. Unlike Artemis I, which was uncr…
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). China surpasses U.S. in approval of leadership. ecns.cn China has surpassed the United States in global leadership approval ratings for the third time, with the gap between the two nations widening to its largest margin in nearly two decades.
(2026-04-07). How China Dominates the World's Critical Minerals Production. wattsupwiththat.com For the West, securing critical mineral supply without reliance on China requires more than just sourcing mines in friendly countries. It requires alternative processing capacity, substantial long-term supply agreements, and coordination between policymakers and private traders who still move much of the world's ore.
(2026-04-07). Chinese firm tests AI 'digital employees' modeled on former staff. ecns.cn A game media company in east China's Shandong Province recently has turned a departing employee into an AI-powered digital worker to continue handling tasks, according to media reports.
(2026-04-07). How Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon created a humanitarian crisis. aljazeera.com In the last month, 1.2 million people in Lebanon, or one-fifth of the population, have been forced to flee their homes.
(2026-04-07). Record low number of threatened species get new protections under Trump. mronline.org 
Critics say Trump's administration has "just gone so much further" than previous Republican administrations in dismantling protections for endangered species.
(2026-04-07). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-07). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-07). 'They want to create a rift': Israeli attacks deepen Lebanon fissures. aljazeera.com Lebanon grows increasingly divided as escalating Israeli bombardment and ground invasion worsen displacement crisis.
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center. truthout.org President Trump's budget request to Congress contains the largest counterterrorism spending increase in years — and buried inside it is a new FBI-led center dedicated to "proactively" hunting Americans the government classifies as so-called domestic terrorists. The new center and funding boost represent the implementation of Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7)… |
(2026-04-07). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-07). Sheridan Educators On Strike After Negotiations Fall Flat. popularresistance.org Englewood, CO — On April 1, teachers and faculty across five schools of the Sheridan School District went on strike demanding union recognition and the reinstatement of their contract. Over 100 teachers, faculty and community members walked the picket lines demanding that the school district come back to the table for negotiations. | Tensions rose earlier this year when the school district passed a policy that stated they would not recognize staff without licenses in the union. That means school custodians, paraprofessionals on staff, bus drivers — workers who all keep the district's schools running a…
(2026-04-07). IMF chief says Iran war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). 'Macron — Whose Wife Treats Him Extremely Badly': Trump's Iran War Unraveling. counterpunch.org 
"I call up France, Macron — whose wife treats him extremely badly. Still recovering from the right to the jaw." It is not the first time that Donald Trump has resorted to this kind of language. But the timing, as always, is everything. His remarks about Emmanuel Macron, delivered during a private lunch in Washington,
(2026-04-07). 1.1 million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli assault intensifies. newarab.com 
More than 1.1 million people have been displaced across The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said over 137,000 displaced people, around one third of them children, were sheltering in nearly 700 collective centres, most of them schools. | The majority are staying…
(2026-04-07). Pope Leo Condemns Threats: A Call for Action. devdiscourse.com In a strong-worded statement on Tuesday, Pope Leo condemned threats against Iran as 'unacceptable.' His remarks came in response to a provocative social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring, 'a whole civilization will die tonight,' which left global leaders stunned.
(2026-04-07). Have the United States and Ukraine's Azov Batalion Returned to Being Close Allies? globalresearch.ca Apparently, certain geopolitical dynamics follow a predictable pattern, even when they contradict official statements. The case of the possible connections between the United States and the Ukrainian nationalist movement "Azov" illustrates this structural contradiction in Washington's foreign policy. |
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(2026-04-07). EEUU: Congresistas que visitaron Cuba piden fin inmediato del bloqueo. radiohc.cu Los congresistas demócratas Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan Jackson exigieron este lunes en Washington, el cese inmediato del bloqueo de combustible impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba, al concluir una visita de cinco días a la isla como parte de una delegación del Congreso. | En su declaración publicada en la página oficial de Jayapal, expresaron: El bloqueo ilegal de combustible impuesto por los Estados Unidos a Cuba —situada a solo 90 millas al sur de los Estados Unidos— se suma al embargo más prolongado de la historia mundial y está causando un sufrimiento incalculable al pueblo cubano". | Recordaron que…
(2026-04-07). Mujeres cubanas protagonizan en La Habana un firme rechazo al recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El rechazo firme de la mayor de las Antillas al recrudecido bloqueo impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba se patentó este martes en la voz de cientos de mujeres que se dieron cita hoy, en el capitalino parque Mariana Grajales, para condenar esa hostil política que limita al pueblo del desarrollo y ejercicio de derechos básicos.
(2026-04-07). Anuncian dictamen del Consejo de Gobierno del Tribunal Supremo Popular sobre delitos contra el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu Ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EE. UU., el gobierno cubano impulsa un programa energético clave para el bienestar ciudadano. Sin embargo, personas inescrupulosas sustraen componentes de parques fotovoltaicos y grupos electrógenos, afectando al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional.
(2026-04-07). Andrea Becali rompe récord nacional en 50 metros libres y se convierte en la primera cubana en bajar los 26 segundos. cubadebate.cu La cubana Andrea Becali estableció este martes marca nacional en los 50 metros libres, al detener los relojes en 25.87 segundos en el Abierto de Natación 2026 que se desarrolla en Australia. Becali rebajó dos veces su propia marca personal en la jornada, para convertirse en la primera nadadora de Cuba en bajar los 26 segundos.
(2026-04-07). La agencia de artes de Delaware solicita la opinión del público sobre el próximo plan de financiación estatal a cinco años. whyy.org La División de las Artes de Delaware solicita a los residentes que ayuden a definir cómo se invertirán millones en fondos estatales para las artes durante los próximos cinco años, a medida que la agencia comienza a trabajar en su plan estratégico para el periodo 2026-2030. | El plan guiará la manera en que la…
(2026-04-07). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, SOBERANÂA: Plataforma digital al servicio del pueblo. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu øQué es la plataforma Soberanà¨a? øQué servicios brinda? øQué ventajas ofrece a la población? A esas y otras preguntas responderán este martes en la Mesa Redonda autoridades del Ministerio de Comunicaciones, el Centro de gobierno Digital, el Ministerio de Justicia y la Dirección de Identificación, Inmigración y Extranjería del MININT.
(2026-04-07). May Day 2026 Milwaukee Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera The time to act is now. Stand with immigrant workers who keep this country running — but are under attack. Friday, May 1, join Voces De La Frontera and coalition partners for a national day of action in Milwaukee to demand justice, dignity, and protections for immigrant workers and their families. …
(2026-04-07). Fincimex anuncia que remesas desde el exterior se podrán recibir en efectivo en dólares en oficinas de Cadeca. cubadebate.cu La Financiera CIMEX S.A. (Fincimex) informó este martes desde su perfil en Facebook que las remesas enviadas desde el exterior podrán recibirse ahora en efectivo en dólares estadounidenses en las oficinas de la Casa de Cambio (Cadeca).
(2026-04-07). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-07). The End of Communist Cuba? fpif.org President Donald The Cuban government, established by the revolution of 1959 and Communist since the early 1960s, seems destined t…
(2026-04-07). "Cuba faces a brutal information war in digital media" : Rosa Miriam Elizalde. radiohc.cu Luis Hernández Navarro, correspondent / La Jornada | The blockade in Cuba — explains journalist and researcher Rosa Miriam Elizalde — is not only economic and commercial, but also technological and communicative. The island faces a brutal and unequal information war that is part of the regime change attempts promoted from Washington, Miami, and Madrid. | Rosa Miriam is the coordinator of the Patria International Colloquium on Digital Communication, which will be held this month in Havana. Born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, she is a central figure in Latin American journalism. Founder and editor of several…