palestinechronicle.com (2024-04-18). Israeli Airstrikes Intensify – Scores Killed, Widespread Destruction in Gaza 
Israeli warplanes intensified airstrikes on Gaza City and the central Gaza Strip in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in numerous casualties and widespread destruction.
(2024-04-18). UK Insurers Refuse to Pay Nord Stream Because Blasts Were ‘Government’-Backed. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-18). Whistleblower Says US Is Putting Troops in Danger by Refusing to Leave Niger. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration’s refusal to withdraw from Niger despite an order from…
(2024-04-18). ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 194: Palestinians Mark ‘Prisoners’ Day’. popularresistance.org The Gaza-based Palestinian health ministry announced that 56 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours, while 89 others were wounded. | Meanwhile, in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli army withdrew from Beit Hanoun after four days of siege. Local media sources reported that Israeli troops arrested dozens of Palestinian men and forced women to leave the town, after searching them. | In Gaza City, nine Palestinians were reported killed in an Israeli strike on the al-Tuffah neighborhood. Seven of them were policemen, according to reports.
thenation.com (2024-04-18). Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Is a World Historical Crime 
Words can’t express the horrors of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. To actually feel the nightmare, you would have to be there under the bombs, fleeing with Palestinians desperately seeking a safe place that doesn’t exist; seeing building after building destroyed; treading through blood in one of the few, only partially standing hospitals; and witnessing children and other patients sprawled on hospital floors, limbs amputated without anesthesia (Israel having blocked all medical supplies).
(2024-04-18). Will Israel attack Iran’s nuclear plants? wsws.org For political and tactical reasons Israel may decide to hold back at least in the short term, but it is widely understood that the possibility of such an attack exists.
newarab.com (2024-04-18). Israel broadcasts baby sounds to 'lure Palestinians' in Gaza 
Israeli forces are broadcasting fake sounds of women screaming and babies crying to lure Palestinians out and kill them, a rights monitor has found.
(2024-04-18). Iranian press review: Social media users ridicule effectiveness of Israel attacks. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Social media users ridicule effectiveness of Israel attacks | Meanwhile, media who question attacks are charged with ‘disrupting the psychological security of society’, and Islamic morality police resume violent enforcement of hijab law | | Iranian sold…
(2024-04-18). A Brief History of Kill Lists, From Langley to Lavender. counterpunch.org 
The Israeli online magazine +972 has published a detailed report on Israel’s use of an artificial intelligence (AI) system called “Lavender” to target thousands of Palestinian men in its bombing campaign in Gaza. When Israel attacked Gaza after October 7, the Lavender system had a database of 37,000 Palestinian men with suspected links to Hamas
(2024-04-18). Germany Buries the Evidence of Complicity in Genocide: Nicaragua Exposes It. counterpunch.org 
Last Thursday, Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, the British-Palestinian war surgeon, gave his first address as the newly-appointed rector of Glasgow University, chosen in recognition of his work at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. The following day he flew to Berlin, where he had been invited to address a major conference about Palestine. On arrival he was taken away
(2024-04-18). A Tale of Two Genocides: Namibia’s Stand Against Israeli Aggression. mintpressnews.com 
(2024-04-18). “Rules-Based Order” Means Rules For Thee But Not For We. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The “rules-based international order” that the US-centralized power structure purports to uphold just means an order in which the US makes up the rules and nations had better obey them.
(2024-04-18). War on Gaza: Qatar ‘re-evaluating’ role as mediator between Israel and Hamas. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Qatar ‘re-evaluating’ role as mediator between Israel and Hamas | Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said he ‘lamented the political exploitation’ of Doha’s mediation efforts
| | A cloud of smoke erupts down the road as a man drives a cart loaded with j…
(2024-04-18). Sunday 4/21: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-04-18). Friday 4/19: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Ceasefire and Peace in Ukraine and Palestine/Gaza. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost “sign”
(2024-04-18). Could The Russians Seize Congress? popularresistance.org The Russians are coming — or coming back, better put. | As the November elections draw near, let us brace for another barrage of preposterous propaganda to the effect Russians are poisoning our minds with “disinformation,” “false narratives,” and all the other misnomers deployed when facts contradict liberal authoritarian orthodoxies. | We had a rich taste of this new round of lies and innuendo in late January, when Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who served as House speaker for far too long, asserted that the F.B.I. should investigate demonstrators demanding a ceasefire in Gaza for their ties, yes in…
(2024-04-18). What Hamas wants from Israel – and why the ceasefire talks are faltering. middleeasteye.net 
What Hamas wants from Israel – and why the ceasefire talks are faltering | While both sides are ostensibly negotiating with similar aims, Hamas believes they are worlds apart. Here’s why | | A Palestinian woman in front of damaged residential buildings in Khan Younis, 13 March 2024 (Reu…
(2024-04-18). The Middle East needs a ceasefire now. newarab.com 
It is hard to imagine that anyone in the Levant or the broader Middle East managed to sleep on Saturday night, as Iran Almost all of the drones and missiles were intercepted before reaching their targets, as a result of a
(2024-04-18). Google workers arrested after protesting company’s giant deal with Israel. presstv.ir Police have arrested nine Google employees at the tech giant’s offices in New York City and Sunnyvale, California, after staging an hours-long sit-in in protest against the company’s $1.2-billion Nimbus contract with the Israeli regime.
(2024-04-18). FM: Iran informed US of retaliatory strikes against Israel. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran informed the United States of its plan to carry out strikes against Israel.
(2024-04-18). The Iran Attack — What did the U.S. Know and When Did It Know? sonar21.com 
(2024-04-18). Sunday 4/21: Sacramento: Ceasefire Demonstration. indybay.org South Side Park | Corner of 7th & T St. | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-04-18). US Government Rejects Australia’s Call To End Assange Case. popularresistance.org Faced with a deadline set by the British High Court of Justice, the United States Embassy in London submitted “assurances” to potentially avoid an appeal in the case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. | The assurances come days after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Australia government asked the U.S. to offer Assange, an Australian citizen, a “felony plea deal” that would allow him to return home. | Instead of ending the case, the U.S. State Department provided a diplomatic note to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that contained assurances related to issues raised by Assange’s legal team and u…
(2024-04-18). U.S. Preparing for New Pacific War Against China that Could Be As Deadly as the Last One Against Japan. covertactionmagazine.com In March, the House of Representatives passed a measure to ban the online app TikTok unless its owners found a new buyer. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused TikTok of being “an espionage tool of the Chinese Communist government,” though The Intercept reported that U.S. intelligence had produced “no evidence that TikTok had ever coordinated with …
(2024-04-18). CovertAction Bulletin — Iran and Israel: Is A Regional War Imminent? covertactionmagazine.com Iran carried out a strike over the weekend of April 13 and 14 in retaliation for the Israeli bombing on April 1 of the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria. Embassies are the sovereign territory of the country represented, effectively making it an Israeli attack on Iran…
(2024-04-18). Earthquakes, Robo-Taxis and Land Lines, a Looming Disaster. indybay.org Earthquake preparedness, along with robotaxis and a proposal by AT&T now before the CPUC (California Public Utility Commission) calling for the company’s release from providing landline phone service to four million customers across the state, were the interrelated topics of discussion in calling for “people before profits.”
(2024-04-18). Italian students challenge universities for their complicity in Israel’s crimes. peoplesdispatch.org 
“Birzeit University urges the international community to immediately intervene to stop this barbaric aggression and to protect Palestinians from the dramatic escalation of Israeli war crimes, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing throughout all of Palestine.” | With these
(2024-04-18). Palestinians across Gaza face ‘man-made famine’: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA has warned that a ‘man-made’ famine is tightening its grip across the war-torn Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-18). ‘Unparalleled’ Israeli settlement expansion underway in East Jerusalem: Report. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Israeli government has dramatically accelerated the pace of expanding illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem since the start of its genocide in Gaza, according to planning documents reviewed by The Guardian, which detail that over 20 projects totaling thousands of housing units have been “approved or advanced.” The surge in …
(2024-04-18). Oppose the campaign to silence opponents of the Gaza genocide on campuses! wsws.org The IYSSE demands that all faculty, students and organizations that have been terminated, expelled or suspended be immediately reinstated. The broadest possible support must be mobilized among youth and in the working class to fight for this demand.
(2024-04-18). Tehran warns of “massive and harsh” response if Israel again bombs Iran. wsws.org Israel’s genocide in Gaza and its strikes on Iranian and Syrian targets, backed by the NATO powers, have placed the region on the brink of total war.
(2024-04-18). Saturday 5/4: Webinar: Challenging Christian Silence Regarding the Gaza Genocide. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
bupipedream.com (2024-04-18). BDS resolution passes 
At a raucous, nearly five-hour meeting Tuesday night, the Student Association (SA) Congress, in a momentous vote, passed a resolution expressing the SA’s support for Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS). Shortly after midnight, 14 representatives voted in favor, 11 voted against, two abstained and one vote was deemed invalid.
(2024-04-18). No Taxes for War and Genocide! Nationwide Economic Blockade. indybay.org Protest at IRS offices and blocking of Golden Gate bridge and major Bay Area highways as part of a world wide protest against the genocide of the Palestinian people being perpetrated by Israel, the US, France, and Germany.
(2024-04-18). No Tech for Genocide Sit-In and Demo at Google Offices in Sunnyvale, Arrests. indybay.org Angry Google employees and supporters protested at the giant search engine’s offices in Sunnyvale yesterday. Same day demonstrations were also held in San Francisco, Seattle and New York City. The Washington Post reports that there were arrests in both Sunnyvale and NYC.
(2024-04-18). Germany Confirms Its Collaboration With Genocide. orinocotribune.com By Rick Sterling — Apr 15, 2024 | A three-day Palestine conference in Berlin was forcibly shut down after three hours on Friday. Electricity was abruptly terminated in the midst of the presentation by Salman Abu Sitta, the 87-year-old author of the authoritative “Atlas of Palestine.” | Former Greek Finance Minister and leader of DIEM25, Yanis Varoufakis, was prevented from entering Germany to attend the conference. He went on
(2024-04-18). Germany’s suppression of the Palestine Congress and the fight against genocide and dictatorship. wsws.org 80 years after the end of the Nazi dictatorship, the ruling class in Germany is dispensing with its democratic mask. The suppression of the Palestine Congress in Berlin is reminiscent of the darkest times in German history.
(2024-04-18). Germany Buries The Evidence Of Complicity In Genocide. popularresistance.org Last Thursday, Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, the British-Palestinian war surgeon, gave his first address as the newly-appointed rector of Glasgow University, chosen in recognition of his work at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. The following day he flew to Berlin, where he had been invited to address a major conference about Palestine. On arrival he was taken away by police, interrogated for several hours and eventually told he had to leave Germany and wouldn’t be allowed to return until at least the end of April. Any attempt to speak to the conference via Zoom could result in a fine or even a year’s prison sentence.
(2024-04-18). UK insurers refuse to pay Nord Stream because blasts were ‘government’ backed. thegrayzone.com The legal team representing high-powered insurers Lloyd’s and Arch says that since the Nord Stream explosions were “more likely than not to have been inflicted by… a government,” they have no responsibility to pay for damages to the pipelines. To succeed with that defense, the companies will presumably be compelled to prove, in court, who carried out those attacks. British insurers are arguing that they have no obligation to honor their coverage of the Nord Stream pipelines, which were blown …
(2024-04-18). Qatar PM says ‘re-evaluating’ Israel-Hamas mediation role. newarab.com 
“Qatar is in the process of a complete re-evaluation of its role,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told a Doha news conference alongside Turkey’s foreign…
(2024-04-18). PDF of April 18 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Editorial: No U.S.-Israel war on Iran! Iran on military action against Israel Philadelphia: Workers unite for Palestine Arizona’s abortion ban: ‘Control and upholding white supremacy’ Mumia turns 70 on April 24 Mundo Obrero: Asesinatos en la Cocina Central Mundial: Otro crimen de guerra israelí Download the PDF. . . . |
(2024-04-18). US secretly pressing countries into nixing Palestinian statehood: Cables. presstv.ir The US is reported to be secretly pushing members of the UN Security Council into rejecting Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the world body.
(2024-04-18). Iran shuts nuclear facilities over Israel retaliation fears. newarab.com 
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah have both reduced the presence of their senior officers in Syria, while other officers are reportedly shifting from their locations. | Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s missile and drone strikes on the country on 13 April, which was triggered by Israel’s attack on the Iranian consu…
(2024-04-18). ‘Enormous risks’: Jordan warns of Israeli response to Iran. newarab.com 
Jordan’s Foreign Minister In an interview released by state media, Safadi said his country was lobbying major powers against an escalation that would have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and security. | “The risks are enormous. That c…
(2024-04-18). Hezbollah unleashes barrage of rockets on Israeli bases in support of Gaza. presstv.ir Hezbollah has targeted the Israeli Meron airbase and Beit Hillel military base among others in response to the Tel Aviv regime’s onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-18). Israel has killed more than 10,000 women in Gaza since October: UN. presstv.ir A UN body which is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women has compiled a report on the subject.
(2024-04-18). 2009 US Policy Paper Planned Current Israeli-Iranian Tensions. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Apr 15, 2024 | Since October 7, 2023 it would appear a spontaneous chain of events is leading the Middle East deeper and deeper into conflict. From Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza to its strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and repeated strikes across Syria (including the recent strike on Iran’s embassy in Damascus), to the ongoing US-led confrontation with Yemen in the Red Sea, it would appear that poor diplomacy is failing to prevent escalation and is instead leading to mounting tensions and a growing potential for wider war. | In reality, almost verbatim, US-Israeli di…
(2024-04-18). Israel intensifies bombing of Rafah, 5 children among dead. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Egypt steps up border security ahead of Israeli Rafah attack. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Apr 18, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Stand By Me — Music Travel Love (At Al Ain) Calibrating the Response to Genocidal War, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett The “Kalibrated” attacks against neo-colonialism, by Hugo Dionísio Pepe Escobar: Iran’s ‘New Equation’ Reaches Way Beyond West Asia The Death of the Two-State Solution, by Paul Larudee Stop Making Sense. There are no “why”s in our world, by Aurelien MoA: Iran And Saudi Arabia — A Common Future Looking East The Middle East and Arctic Triggers for WWIII and Global Solutions, by Matthew Ehret The One Video Israel Really Doesn’t Want You To See (Video) Inferiority of the ‘Western Way of War’ Slowly…
(2024-04-18). Iran attack on Israel sought to avoid casualties: commander. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Israel gave ambulance sent for Little Hind ‘safe passage’. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Israeli activist laments Germany’s ‘persecution’ of pro-Palestine Jews. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli activist laments Germany’s ‘persecution’ of pro-Palestine Jews | Berlin resident Udi Raz helped organise a conference shut down by German police. He has lost his job for referring to Israeli ‘apartheid’ and been branded an antisemite | | Udi Raz, 34, is a Jewish activist in Berlin (MEE/Sal…
(2024-04-18). EU to expand sanctions on Iran over retaliation against Israel. presstv.ir EU member states have decided to impose new sanctions on Iran over Tehran’s retaliatory operation against Israel.
(2024-04-18). Hezbollah attack on Israeli military position injures 18: Reports. presstv.ir The regime’s Walla news website said the Hezbollah attack was “a carefully planned ambush.”
(2024-04-18). Mideast crisis to dominate G7 ministers meeting. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is among those attending the meeting of the Group of Seven leading nations, which runs until Friday, just days after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel. | Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is h…
(2024-04-18). Raeisi: ‘Operation True Promise’ inflicted strategic defeat on Israel. presstv.ir President Raeisi says Iran’s Operation True Promise inflicted a military defeat on Israel and dissuaded countries seeking to normalize relations with the occupying regime.
(2024-04-18). Google Employees Sit-In To Protest ‘Project Nimbus’ Contract With Israel. popularresistance.org Manhattan, NY — Google employees organized a sit-in at the tech company’s Chelsea office in New York City and occupied the office of Google Cloud’s CEO Thomas Kurian in California on April 16, 2024. The demonstration aimed to expose the internal unrest surrounding Google’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud technology contract between the Israeli military, Google, and Amazon which has sparked allegations of complicity in human rights violations that surround Israel’s war on Gaza. After 10 hours of protest, Google ordered the police to arrest both groups of workers with a man stating the workers in NYC w…
(2024-04-18). Google employees arrested for sit-in protest against cloud services contract with Israel. wsws.org Nine employees were arrested for occupying the corporate offices of Google in New York and California on Tuesday as part of a protest to demand an end to the company’s Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government and military.
(2024-04-18). Israel bombs Gaza as Middle East tense after Iranian attack. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). London demonstration calls for UK to stop exporting arms to Israel. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside the UK parliament to demand that the country stop selling weapons to Israel.
(2024-04-18). Israel has committed ‘terrible crimes’ against Palestinian detainees since October 7. presstv.ir A rights organization says Israel has committed terrible crimes against Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails since October 7 last year.
(2024-04-18). World thanks Ayatollah Khamenei after Iran punishes Israel for its foolhardiness. presstv.ir After Iran carried out an unprecedented military operation against the Israeli regime, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyeyd Ali Khamenei has been praised for his leadership.
(2024-04-18). ‘Operation True Promise’ exhibits new power balance in West Asia: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran’s FM says the Islamic Republic’s retaliatory strikes on the Israeli-occupied territories presented a new definition of the balance of power in the West Asia region.
(2024-04-18). How trade became a battleground in Turkey-Israel ties. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Selected Articles: Expanding Middle East War. Planned US-Israeli Attack on Iran, The War on Energy, Strategic. globalresearch.ca 
By Israel and the Zionist lobby in the U.S. are NOT exerting undue influence AGAINST U.S. foreign policy …
(2024-04-18). Israel’s War Campaign: Systematic Devastation, Assassination and Stalemate. counterpunch.org 
After six months of war in Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it has brought only “relentless death and destruction” to Palestinians. Since Hamas’s deadly attack on October 7, 2023, more than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed, thousands have been injured, hundreds of thousands have been displaced and many are daily dying of starvation. On October 9th, Prime Minister
(2024-04-18). Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding | The far-right national security minister says the death penalty is a ‘partial solution’ to prisons bursting with Palestinian captives | | Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks to the press at t…
(2024-04-18). Ben-Gvir forms force targeting left-wing activists in W Bank. newarab.com 
Israel’s National Security Minister The unit’s formation came as a direct response to Ben-Gvir ac…
(2024-04-18). Israel ‘itself’ will decide on response to Iran: Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would decide for itself how to Meanwhile, The Israeli military has v…
(2024-04-18). Putin: Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel best way to punish aggressor. presstv.ir The Russian president hailed Iran’s “tactful” and “wise” response to the Israeli aggression.
(2024-04-18). Israeli military’s new killing tactic: ‘Drones luring Palestinians to their death’. presstv.ir The Israeli military’s new killing tactic reportedly features its drones playing sounds of crying children and women to lure Palestinians to their death.
(2024-04-18). Google fires employees for protesting Cloud deal with Israel. newarab.com 
Tech giant In an email sent to the company staff, Vice President for Global Security Chris Rackow said the employees were dismissed after an investigation found they were involved in protests at thei…
(2024-04-18). French-Israeli soldier faces ‘torture complaint’ in Paris. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Revealed: Israel’s Hidden History Of Attacks On Iran. popularresistance.org While the international media’s attention was riveted on Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel, drawing great focus to some 300 drones and missiles used in the attack, no major deal was made of Israel’s strike on April 1 against the consular segment of Iran’s embassy in Damascus, Syria, that killed a dozen people, including seven Iranian officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In this unprecedented act of aggression against Iranian soil, breaking international diplomatic norms, the Israelis were shielded by the U.S. government at the United Nations Security Council, blocking any condemnatio…
(2024-04-18). ‘US, West must abandon double standards towards Israel’s acts of terror’. presstv.ir Iran’s top human rights official urges the US and the West to stop their discriminatory approach to Israel’s terrorism.
(2024-04-18). Crowds in Amman protest in support of Palestinians on Eid al-Fitr. presstv.ir Crowds in Amman protest near the Israeli embassy after Eid al-Fitr prayers in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-18). Israel’s Cabinet Meets on Counterattack on Iran. telesurenglish.net After two postponements, Israel’s war Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday to discuss a wide range of options that Israel could take against Iran. A majority of the ministers support a counterattack but have yet to decide on the “scale and timing.” | RELATED: | The upcoming meeting will be the third group discussion in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war Cabinet this week, focusing on the high-stake issue amidst international calls for restraint. | On Saturday night, I…
(2024-04-18). UNRWA details harrowing torture of Gazans detained by Israel. newarab.com 
The UNRWA staff members were among the released detainees and the report said they were forced…
(2024-04-18). ‘Unprecedented’: Western media wakes up to Iran’s military prowess against Israel. presstv.ir Iran’s retaliatory military operation against Israel prompted the mainstream Western media to wake up from its blissful slumber and acknowledge Iran’s phenomenal military prowess.
(2024-04-18). Palestinian Refugees to Assemble ‘Jihad Mobiles’ for Chechen Military. themoscowtimes.com Around 200 Palestinians have settled in Chechnya since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.
(2024-04-18). Funeral of Palestinian killed during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus. presstv.ir Palestinian mourners carry the body of Yazan Shtayeh, who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus.
(2024-04-18). Palestine Rejects Israel’s Plan to Change Al-Aqsa Mosque Status. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Adnan Al-Husseini, a member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and head of the Jerusalem Affairs Department, rejected the plan to change the current status quo in the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the eastern part of Jerusalem. | RELATED: | Al-Husseini told reporters that Israel’s national security minister’s decision to change the current situation in the Al-Aqsa Mosque is rejected and constitutes an assault on…
(2024-04-18). Two tourists ‘pull down pro-Palestinian posters’ in India. newarab.com 
Two tourists allegedly pulled down Police have “registered a case” against them, the Indian Express newspaper said, adding that the tourists were of Jewish origin. | The relevant provision of India’s penal code concerns “wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot, whether or not riot is committed”. | The women’s names were not included in the police’s report and…
(2024-04-18). Abbas rejects US request to halt UN membership vote. newarab.com 
The UNSC is expected to vote on the draft resolution on Thursday. Currently, Palestine has observer status, but full member status would amount to the UN recognising a Palestinian state. | Nine votes…
(2024-04-18). Iraqi parliament readies vote on anti-LGBT bill. newarab.com 
The The Iraqi parliament, on Monday, postponed the vote on a bill advocating for the death penalty or life imprisonment for same-sex relationships. This decision drew cr…
(2024-04-18). Solidarity group formed in support of Tunisia’s Ghannouchi. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). ‘You are my son’: stabbed Sydney bishop forgives attacker. newarab.com 
A Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was slashed in the head and chest by a 16-year-old suspect on Monday, sparking a riot by followers of the “I am doing fine, recovering very quickly,” said the bishop of Christ the Good Shepherd Churc…
(2024-04-18). UK’s controversial Rwanda migration bill delayed again. newarab.com 
The UK’s The House of Lords insisted on several amendments to the bill following a debate on Wednesday, which will see it go back to the House of Commons…
(2024-04-18). Gaza’s journalists urge boycott of White House dinner. newarab.com 
Journalists in Gaza are urging their US-based counterparts to boycott the upcoming White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner over This week, Palestinian rights advocates circulated a “As Palestinian…
(2024-04-18). Italy PM Meloni visits Tunisia for migration talks. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). What’s behind Bahrain’s largest prisoner amnesty in years. newarab.com 
(2024-04-18). Algerian reporter expelled from country without explanation. newarab.com 
An Algerian journalist was expelled from the country after flying in from France and not being allowed to leave the airport as Farid Alilat, a writer for the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique, wrote on Facebook that he spent 11 hours in police custody on Saturday at the airport before being boarded onto a plane and sent to France, where he has a…
(2024-04-18). What is cloud seeding and is it linked to Gulf flooding. newarab.com 
Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after The UAE witnessed a record rainfall with 254 mm falling in Al Ain on Tuesday in less than 24 hours, according to the National Meteorology Centre (NMC). | The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data colle…
(2024-04-18). Prominent Tunisian journalist given six months for defamation. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court Wednesday condemned a journalist and virulent critic of President Mohamed Boughalleb was arrested by a cybercrime unit a month ago following a complaint filed by a civil servant. | The complainant, a woman working in the Tunisian ministry of religious affairs, accused Boughalleb of “damaging her honour and reputation” in Facebook posts and according to local media. | Boughalleb had suggested on social…
(2024-04-18). X working with Pakistan to ‘understand concerns’ over ban. newarab.com 
Social media platform The platform has been rarely accessible since February 17, when jailed former prime minister
(2024-04-18). X working with Pakistan to ‘understand concerns’ over ban. newarab.com X said on Thursday that it would work with the Pakistani government to understand its concerns after it insisted on a two-month ban on security grounds.
(2024-04-18). Tunisian opposition to sue Saied over arbitrary detention. newarab.com 
In “After 14 months in custody, those arrested on charges of conspiring against state security have not had any charges proven against them. However, authorities insist on keeping them in prison,” said Islem Hamza, a committee member, in a press conference on Tuesday, 16 April. | Here’s a breakdown of the…
(2024-04-18). Two tourists ‘pull down pro-Palestinian posters’ in India. newarab.com Two tourists allegedly pulled down Police have “registered a case” against them, the Indian Express newspaper said. | The relevant provision of India’s penal code concerns “wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot, whether or not riot is committed”. | The women’s names were not included in the police’s report and the tourists have been released given the alleg…
(2024-04-18). African migrants stuck and harrassed in Sfax’s olive fields. newarab.com 
“Bring your cameras out here, I want everyone to see me say this: Tunisia is bull, f**k, shit, motherf**ker,” yells Emmanuel Kebua Akale Ebà§i, his middle fingers raised at the sky. | Emmanuel is a 47-year-old father of two from Cameroon and one of thousands of migrants from across Africa who are currently stuck in the olive fields north of Tunisia’s second-largest city, Sfax. | Emmanuel fled the civil war with his wife and two children in Cameroon’s anglophone Northwest and Southwest regions. They all have valid asylum status with the UNHCR in Tunisia. | “Tunisian authorities are trying to make life hard…
(2024-04-18). West Bank faces ‘worst settler violence yet’: activists. newarab.com 
Families The latest round of settler violence, extending from Nablus in the north of the occupied West Bank to central Ramallah, erupted aft…
(2024-04-18). US-led coalition slammed for ignoring Syrian camp torture. newarab.com 
An Amnesty International senior advisor has said the US-led coalition was “not doing enough” to address serious torture and human rights violations in Lauren Aarons, the senior advisor on gender, conflict and international justice at the organisation told The New Arab that the rights group had found patterns of systematic torture and coercion, which the US has been involved in. | “They [US-led coalition] brought people into the system of detention…they fund the system of detention, they’re coming…
(2024-04-18). The North American Peace Movement At An Inflection Point. popularresistance.org The North American peace movement is contesting ongoing US wars in Ukraine and Palestine and preparations for war with China. Out of the fog of these wars, a clear anti-imperialist focus is emerging. Giving peace a chance has never been more plainly understood as opposition to what Martin Luther King, Jr., referred to as “the greatest purveyor of violence in the world: my own government.” | Palestinian, Muslim and Arab, and anti-Zionist Jewish groups have been in the forefront of the anti-imperialist peace movement.
(2024-04-18). The Axis Of Resistance Exposing The Functionaries Of Imperialism. popularresistance.org Before the Al-Aqsa Flood operation on October 7th, developments in southwestern Asia were progressing in a reactionary fashion, with a number of Arab states normalizing relations with the zionist entity, including Saudi Arabia, whose actions were more furtive. For example, in July 2022, Saudi Arabia began allowing the zionist entity’s airplanes to use Saudi airspace, something the Biden White House called a “historic decision.” Yet, the resistance in Gaza has unleashed a progression of history that has unexpectedly shifted the fragile dynamics of a region entangled in Western imperialism.
(2024-04-18). Canceling The Valedictorian. popularresistance.org The University of Southern California’s (USC) cancellation of its 2024 valedictorian, Asna Tabassum’s, commencement speech on Monday garnered attention from national and international media. Andrew T. Guzman, the provost, announced the university’s decision to cancel the speech on April 15, citing security reasons. | Guzman stated: | “Unfortunately, over the past several days, discussion relating to the selection of our valedictorian has taken on an alarming tenor. The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC an…
(2024-04-18). The War On Protest. popularresistance.org Amin Chaoui had been in Atlanta less than 24 hours when things took an unexpected turn. Chaoui, then 31, drove down from Richmond, Va., to attend a March 2023 music festival organized by activists trying to stop the construction of the police training facility known as Cop City. The sprawling compound in one of Atlanta’s largest urban parks would require clearing at least 85 acres of partly forested land that abuts a predominantly Black neighborhood in DeKalb County. It faced growing opposition from racial and environmental justice advocates, including an occupation of the forest that began in November 2021.
(2024-04-18). ALBA-TCP Holds World Gathering for a Social Alternative. telesurenglish.net Starting April 18, Venezuela will host the World Gathering for a Social Alternative, a two-day event organized by the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) and the Simon Bolivar Institute (ISB). | RELATED: | This international meeting seeks to promote a common agenda to protect the Latin American people from the different forms of contemporary imperialist aggression. | This…
(2024-04-18). Los Angeles Quality of Life Hits Lowest-Ever Level. telesurenglish.net Concerns over the high cost of living pushed the satisfaction of residents in Los Angeles County back to its lowest-ever level, with renters feeling especially pessimistic about their futures, showed an annual survey published Wednesday. | RELATED: | The Quality of Life Index is a project of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Luskin School of Public Affairs that gathers responses from county residents in nine major categories to produ…
(2024-04-18). Hitmen Assassinate the Mayor of Ponce Enriquez in Ecuador. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday night, Juan Lloret, the prefect of the province of Azuay, confirmed that hitmen shot and killed Jose Sanchez, the mayor of Camilo Ponce Enriquez. | RELATED: | “We express our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the dignified and noble people who elected him, while demanding that authorities find those responsible for this new crime that mourns Azuay and Ecuador,” Lloret said. | In the attack again…
(2024-04-18). CFA franc: conditions are ripe for replacement of the west African currency rooted in colonialism. cadtm.org At no point in history has the CFA franc — the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone — been closer to its demise.
| Senegal has overwhelmingly voted for leftwing Pastef candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (and his former party leader Ousmane Sonko) while the coup governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been talking about leaving the CFA franc for some time.
| Senegal under outgoing president Macky Sall was a pillar of the (…) | – | /…
(2024-04-18). 100 organizations from around the world call on Ecuador to defend its sovereignty against international arbitration: No to ISDS! cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). From the Magnificent Seven to the Desperate Hundred. cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). Economy and history. cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). Geopolitical conflicts could exacerbate the new international debt crisis, which has already reached the record level of $313,000 billion, according to the IIF. cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). Farmers’ mobilizations back on track. cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence. cadtm.org The global oil palm craze
| Oil palm plantations are rapidly gaining ground in Latin America, driving communities from their lands and causing deforestation, violence, and poverty.
| Global production of palm oil has increased by almost 600% from 14.72 million tonnes in 1994 to 80.58 million tonnes in 2021. The cultivation area has also expanded drastically from 7.86 million hectares in 1994 to 28.91 million hectares in 2021. [1] The multiple uses of palm oil, together with its relatively low (…) | – | / |
(2024-04-18). The South Korean miracle is exposed. cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). The debt trap. cadtm.org
(2024-04-18). Why They Hate Us: Anti-Zionism in the Jewish Community. counterpunch.org 
As a longtime anti-Zionist and member of Jewish Voice for Peace, it has been a fact of my life that the organized Jewish community has considered me a pariah. When I was president of my Jewish congregation, the executive director of the local Jewish Federation refused to speak with me; when communication was required, he
(2024-04-18). Dead Last (With an Emphasis on Dead!). counterpunch.org 
Last September witnessed what used to be a truly rare weather phenomenon: a Mediterranean hurricane, or “medicane.” Once upon a time, the Mediterranean Sea simply didn’t get hot enough to produce hurricanes more than every few hundred (yes, few hundred!) years. In this case, however, Storm Daniel assaulted Libya with a biblical-style deluge for four
(2024-04-18). How Unions Are Launching a New Frontier in American Manufacturing. counterpunch.org 
Tom Bixler and several hundred of his co-workers produced top-quality glassware at the Libbey Glass plant in Toledo, Ohio, over the years while keeping the aging equipment there operating through sheer grit. They even set efficiency standards despite the steep odds and carried the company through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, all to ensure the sprawling manufacturing complex remained
(2024-04-18). Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza included in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people. geo.tv 
Motaz Azaiza says he’s really blessed to share his country’s name with him wherever he goes or whatever he achieves…
(2024-04-18). WATCH: Ruang volcano in Indonesia erupts after nearly 22 years. geo.tv 
Indonesia’s Ruang volcano eruptions prompt evacuation of 11,000 amid highest tsunami alert…
(2024-04-18). Excess Deaths and Depopulation: Shall We Sit Around in Our Insouciance and Permit This to Happen? globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-18). Thursday 4/18: Webinar: Discriminatory Policies on Social Media Platforms in Times of War. indybay.org
(2024-04-18). The sun is setting in the West. indybay.org The West’s misjudgement also applies to the course of the war, where the Russian army is advancing again after the failed counter-offensive in Ukraine. There is a shortage of weapons, ammunition and soldiers. The strategy of wearing down the West seems to be working. In the US, the Biden administration is already encountering difficulties in mobilizing further war credits.
(2024-04-18). Thursday 5/9: Reject AIPAC Phone Bank. indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-18). Tuesday 4/23: Virtual Phone Bank for Summer Lee! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-18). Monday 4/29: Webinar: Countering the Destructive Consequences of Christian Zionism. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-18). Movie Trailer: “THE SECRET CANDIDATE” indybay.org THE SECRET CANDIDATE: Her neighbor said he could get on the ballot in several states, with low ballot access petition signature requirements, as an independent candidate for President of the United States of America, and he would put her name on the ballot as “Jane Doe” for Vice President, because she is still terrified of Donald Trump and what he may do to her.
(2024-04-18). Saturday 4/20: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-04-18). Indigenous Youths and Women Leading U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. indybay.org Indigenous Youths and Women led the opening day of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, as it began its two week session at the U.N. in New York. The defense of Mother Earth was the focus of testimony. Mining companies continue their violence while seizing Indigenous Peoples land and water globally in the name of “transitional energy” projects.
(2024-04-18). Neuro-Linguistic Programming & UC Santa Cruz – Interview w/ Robert Dilts and Michael Hall. indybay.org Interview with teachers/authors Robert Dilts and Michael Hall on the history of NLP, it’s development at the University of California Santa Cruz in the mid-1970’s and the recent January, 2024 Neuro-Linguistic Programming Leadership Summit in Santa Cruz, California. This interview was originally broadcast on KZSC 88.1 (UCSC) on March 21, 2024. It was re-broadcast on KSQD, Santa Cruz.
(2024-04-18). Saturday 4/27: Earth Day at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve. indybay.org Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve | 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville…
(2024-04-18). Sunday 4/28: Virtual Poetry Reading: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear. indybay.org
(2024-04-18). Wednesday 5/1: Occupy Mill Street. indybay.org Walking only section of Mill street in Grass Valley…
(2024-04-18). Tuesday 4/16: Demand Release of Golden Gate Arrestees. indybay.org 425 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-04-18). On the occasion of the death of “the leading left communist in the United States” indybay.org Revolutionary extremism is what it does — and when it does nothing, it is nothing…
(2024-04-18). Wednesday 4/24: Virtual Delegation Webinar: Live from Al Khalil. indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-18). Sunday 4/21: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-04-18). PM Justin Trudeau to introduce ‘halal mortgage’ for Muslims in Canada. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Canadian government is exploring options to broaden access to financing alternatives, including halal mortgages. This initiative is part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s efforts to support Canadians aspiring to become homeowners, with a particular focus on the Muslim community. The ‘Halal Mortgage’ is a significant step towards ensuring that Muslims …
(2024-04-18). Zambia requests international aid to alleviate drought. plenglish.com Authorities believe that some ten million people need humanitarian assistance urgently. | President Hakainde Hichilema requested the international community for some 900 million dollars in aid in the face of the worst drought the country has experienced since the record has been registered. | The president pointed out that 9.8 million Zambians have been affected by the drought, 6.6 million of whom need humanitarian assistance immediately. | The El Niño weather phenomenon, which causes a change in atmospheric dynamics due to a rise in temperature of the Pacific Ocean, has worsened the drought in Zambia, Malawi, a…
(2024-04-18). The North American Peace Movement at an Inflection Point. pressenza.com The North American peace movement is contesting ongoing US wars in Ukraine and Palestine and preparations for war with China. Out of the fog of these wars, a clear anti-imperialist focus is emerging. Giving peace a chance has never been more plainly understood as opposition to what Martin Luther King, Jr., referred to as “the greatest purveyor of violence in the world: my own government.” | By Roger D. Harris | Palestinian, Muslim and Arab, and anti-Zionist Jewish groups have been in the forefront of the anti-imperialist peace movement. With strong youth components, they are not confused by either relying on sell…
(2024-04-18). About A Half-Year Ago… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-04-18). Experts forecast annual revenues of India’s tour industry to grow. tvbrics.com 
About half will come from package tours…
(2024-04-18). China’s central bank keeps medium-term interest rate. tvbrics.com 
This emphasises the central bank’s intention to maintain monetary stability…
(2024-04-18). UAE gets 18 medals in taekwondo at Gulf Youth Games. tvbrics.com 
The games will continue until 2 May…
(2024-04-18). Russian Shelling Kills 2 in East Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The shelling came as Russia said it had thwarted Ukrainian attacks on border territories, downing 20 drones and two ballistic missiles, most over the Belgorod region.
(2024-04-18). Russian Missile Barrage on Ukraine City Kills 18. themoscowtimes.com President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine lacked the weapons needed to intercept the three cruise missiles that struck Chernihiv.
(2024-04-18). Kremlin Says U.S. Aid for Ukraine Won’t Change Military Situation. themoscowtimes.com U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday he would advance a $61 billion package of funding for Ukraine, stalled since last year.
(2024-04-18). Germany Arrests 2 Over Military Base Attack Plot for Russia. themoscowtimes.com The men are suspected of spying for Russia and planning blasts and arson attacks to undermine Berlin’s military support for Ukraine.
(2024-04-18). Russian Court Upholds 4-Year Sentence for Prominent Bashkir Activist. themoscowtimes.com Fayil Alsynov’s sentencing to four years in January sparked some of the largest protests in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-04-18). Ukraine Says Hit Russian Airfield in Annexed Crimea. themoscowtimes.com The attack took place in the early hours of Wednesday at the Dzhankoi air base, on the northern part of the peninsula seized by Moscow in 2014.
(2024-04-18). Days after the terrorist attack in Moscow: Support to special military operation increased even further. uwidata.com What powers are behind the attack? Who planned it? What is the target? How is Russian society and the state affected by the attack? Will, and if so, how would Russia respond? UWI author, historian, and political scientist Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek evaluated all this for us. Has there been any clarification on the attackers and …
(2024-04-18). Australian police rapidly declare Sydney church attack a “terrorist” incident. wsws.org The rapid declaration grants police sweeping powers that override fundamental civil liberties and serves to heighten religious and other tensions among ordinary people.
(2024-04-18). Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour testifies before Congress on safety of the 777 and 787 aircraft. wsws.org Boeing’s harassment and threats against Salehpour raise new questions about the death of another whistleblower, John Barnett.
(2024-04-18). Modi banks on venal, right-wing character of opposition to secure third term. wsws.org Indians will go to the polls this Friday in more than 100 Lok Sabha constituencies in the first phase of a seven-phase national election that is to conclude June 1.
(2024-04-18). Right-wing Supreme Court majority signals it may dismiss obstruction charges against January 6 insurrectionists. wsws.org Based on questioning during oral arguments ≠Tuesday, the right-wing Supreme Court majority appears poised to rule in favor of dismissing some or all criminal charges against January 6 insurrectionists for violating a federal statute that prohibits obstructing official proceedings.
(2024-04-18). Global pandemic agreement undermined by corporate interests. wsws.org The proposed agreement has been repeatedly watered down based on considerations of corporate profit and national interests.
(2024-04-18). Brazil’s chief justice “turns the page” on military’s involvement in Bolsonaro coup attempt. wsws.org Barroso was speaking less than a week after the 60th anniversary of the bloody US-backed coup of 1964, in which the Brazilian military overthrew elected president Joà£o Goulart.
(2024-04-18). Biden, steelworkers union beat the drums for anti-China campaign. wsws.org Embracing trade war measures even more provocative than those of Trump, the Democratic president appeared before an enthusiastic audience of United Steelworkers union bureaucrats in Pittsburgh.
(2024-04-18). Meeting of Canada Post workers calls for establishment of Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee. wsws.org At a meeting organized on Sunday, April 14 with the support of the World Socialist Web Site, a group of Canada Post workers passed a resolution calling for the establishment of a Postal Workers Rank-and-file Committee.
(2024-04-18). IMF says US debt creating “significant risks” for the global economy. wsws.org Money to pay the debt will not come from slowing economic growth but through deepening attacks on the working class.
(2024-04-18). New Zealand unions collaborate with thousands of job cuts. wsws.org While the far-right coalition government has slashed more than 3,000 public sector jobs in a matter of weeks, the corporatist trade unions have made clear that nothing will be done to defend a single job.
(2024-04-18). Google resorts to layoffs, transfers roles overseas amid cost reductions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant move, Google, the tech giant, has unveiled plans for a major restructuring that may result in employee layoffs, marking the company’s second round of job cuts in 2024. The announcement follows a prior caution from Google CEO Sundar Pichai about the potential for further layoffs in the year.Ruth Porat, the chief financial officer at Google, addressed employees via a memo detailing the company’s restructuring initiatives, as reported by CNBC. In the memo, Porat acknowledged the transformative shift underway in the technology sector, particularly with the advent of Artificial Intelli…
(2024-04-18). Efforts called for on students’ mental health. ecns.cn A recent high-profile case concerning three middle school boys who allegedly killed a classmate has sparked discussions on the mental health of left-behind children in China.
(2024-04-18). Top Russian Hypersonic Scientist Sentenced to 7 Years for Treason. themoscowtimes.com Alexander Kuranov, the head of a St. Petersburg state research institute who oversaw the Soviet-era Ayaks hypersonic aircraft program, was arrested in 2021 at age 73.
(2024-04-18). Iran rejects nuclear activities against interaction with IAEA: Nuclear chief. presstv.ir Iran’s nuclear chief says the country will not settle for any kind of nuclear activity that undermines the interaction between Tehran and the IAEA.
(2024-04-18). Blast at chemical plant kills two, injures four. ecns.cn Two people died and four were injured in an explosion at a chemical plant of Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group in Ningxia Hui autonomous region on Thursday, Xinhua reported.
(2024-04-18). Kamchatka’s Glaciers Have Shrunk by 36% Since 1950 — Russian Scientists. themoscowtimes.com The rate of retreat of the ice caps in the northern Sredinny Range from 2002 to 2017 was 4.3 times higher than from 1950 to 2002.
(2024-04-18). Serena Williams And Elaine Welteroth Create Foundation To Improve Maternal Healthcare. newsone.com 
Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty | This Welteroth is on a mission to safeguard maternal health one birth at a time. She welcomed her first child, Silver Isley, in April 2022. Since then, she realized the financial hardships many moms face during and after pregnancy. This week Welteroth launched birthFUND, a fund that suppor…
(2024-04-18). Bayern edges Arsenal to reach UEFA Champions League semis. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN, CHINA | Xinhua | Joshua Kimmich’s sole goal helped Bayern Munich progress into the UEFA Champions League last four after beating Arsenal 1-0 (3-2 on aggregate) in the second leg on Wednesday. The German giants caught a bright start in front of the home crowd as Harry Kane’s volley went just wide in the …
(2024-04-18). Dubai’s green sky goes viral during intense rainstorm. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In recent days, Dubai encountered an unprecedented weather phenomenon as heavy rainfall engulfed the city, causing widespread disruption across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This intense downpour, considered the heaviest in the past 75 years, disrupted normal activities and severely impacted air travel, leading to flooded streets and logistical challenges. While images depicting the aftermath of the deluge have dominated headlines, videos and pictures capturing Dubai’s sky turning an unusual shade of green have sparked widespread intrigue on social media platforms. While some users expressed ast…
(2024-04-18). New envoy reaffirms Beijing’s support to UN. ecns.cn China’s new permanent representative to the United Nations Fu Cong presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
(2024-04-18). Fewer Russians Getting Married Despite State’s Encouragement to Start Families — Official Data. themoscowtimes.com Some of the biggest drops in marriages were recorded in regions that the Defense Ministry hailed as the most successful at recruiting contract soldiers.
(2024-04-18). Philippines urged to stop provocations. ecns.cn Ahead of joint military drills by the Philippines and the United States next week, China urged the Philippines on Wednesday to refrain from bringing countries outside the South China Sea into regional issues.
(2024-04-18). Destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-18). China downsizes holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $775 billion: data. ecns.cn China’s holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds fell to $775 billion in February, a drop of $22.7 billion from a month earlier, the second decrease this year, according to data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday.
(2024-04-18). Minister Nankabirwa: Uganda’s oil value not affected by delays. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development insists that all the required infrastructure will be in place for the start of oil production by the end of 2025. Major infrastructure projects include the crude oil central processing facilities in the two areas; Kingfisher run by Cnooc Uganda Ltd and Tilenga …
(2024-04-18). Dubai grapples with aftermath of torrential rains; significant delays and chaotic scenes at airport | See Pics. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Dubai is grappling with the aftermath of unprecedented torrential rains that inundated the desert city, leaving residents to recount harrowing experiences and causing disruptions at major airports. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall in 75 years on Tuesday, with up to 259.5mm (10.2in) reported in the country, a stark departure from its usually arid climate.
(2024-04-18). PBOC governor, Fed chairman hold meeting. ecns.cn Governor of the People’s Bank of China Pan Gongsheng met with U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group on Wednesday in Washington.
(2024-04-18). Indian Embassy facilitates stranded Indians, extends relief measures as rain lashes UAE. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As heavy rain falls on the Gulf nation, the Indian Embassy in Dubai reiterated on Thursday that they are in constant contact with UAE authorities and airlines, and have facilitated connections between stranded Indian passengers and their families.They also stated that relief measures had been implemented in collaboration with Indian community organisations.Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Dubai said: “We are in touch with UAE authorities and the airlines to facilitate stranded passengers. – Regular updates from airlines are being conveyed to travellers. – Relief measures have been extended in as…
(2024-04-18). Zhongguancun tech forum to focus on AI. ecns.cn China’s upcoming 2024 Zhongguancun Forum, which will focus on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, is expected to be more international than previous events, officials said on Wednesday.
(2024-04-18). At Least 7 People Killed in Russian Floods — IStories. themoscowtimes.com Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry has maintained that no one was killed directly by the floods.
(2024-04-18). Panda strolls in flowers. ecns.cn Giant panda Bai Tian plays among a sea of Chinese violet cress at Beijing Zoo, April 17, 2024.
(2024-04-18). Scientists train robot to walk on moon. presstv.ir This is Spirit — a robot that is being trained to walk on the moon.
(2024-04-18). Worker at Russian Military’s Patriot Park Accused of Treason — BBC. themoscowtimes.com Nikolai Martynov, 26, worked as an engineer at Patriot Park, which displays Russian and Soviet military equipment.
(2024-04-18). Kazakhstan declares state of emergency in 10 states amid worst floods in decades. presstv.ir Worst floods in decades have hit Kazakhstan, forcing the country to declare a state of emergency in 10 of its 14 states.
(2024-04-18). Kremlin Slams France’s Seizure of Russia-Linked Villa. themoscowtimes.com The palatial villa is allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin’s ex-wife.
(2024-04-18). China’s longest urban high-speed railway tunnel marks key milestone. ecns.cn The Suzhou East Tunnel, a high-speed railway project in East China, began shield tunneling on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of the longest urban high-speed railway tunnel in the country.
(2024-04-18). Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in UAE. ecns.cn The United Arab Emirates, usually known for its hot and sunny weather, reportedly saw over 100 mm of rain in a 24-hour period in some places, marking a 75-year record since records began in 1949.
(2024-04-18). Young people’s unemployment rate sees slight rise. ecns.cn Young people’s unemployment rate saw a slight rise in March and senior officials called for more support to help the large number of college graduates entering the market to find work.
(2024-04-18). Tilenga academy starts training 200 youths at UPIK. independent.co.ug 
Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 200 youths from the Tilenga Training Academy have been enrolled for studies at the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK) in Kiryandongo district. They were selected from the 13,000 youths who applied through the Tilenga Massive open online courses a free program that started in 2022. Speaking at the commencement of …
(2024-04-18). Senate Inquiry into criminal gangs posing as supermarkets. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-18). China voices dissatisfaction, opposition to U.S. probe. ecns.cn China expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the United States’ initiation of a Section 301 investigation targeting China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, said the Ministry of Commerce.
(2024-04-18). Leader congratulates Iranian wrestlers on winning Asia titles. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei congratulates Iran’s national Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling teams on clinching Asian championships.
(2024-04-18). Jakarta-Bandung high-speed network sees over 2.5 mln passenger trips. ecns.cn More than 2.5 million passenger trips were undertaken on the Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway as of Wednesday, marking the first six months of its operation, according to China Railway International, which oversees the line’s operation.
(2024-04-18). China receives 38 cultural relics returned from U.S. ecns.cn The U.S. returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to China on Wednesday.
(2024-04-18). HK says terrorism threat is ‘moderate’. ecns.cn Hong Kong will maintain its terrorism threat level at “moderate” after the arrest of 291 people for endangering national security in the past three years, the city’s Security Bureau said on Wednesday.
(2024-04-18). Arkansas National Guard flight crew capture total solar eclipse. presstv.ir An Arkansas National Guard crew from the 189th Airlift Wing have captured images of Monday’s total solar eclipse.
(2024-04-18). Chinese, German banks issue first batch of $140 mln funds. ecns.cn The China Development Bank and Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg have issued the first batch of 1 billion yuan ($140 million) of funds.
(2024-04-18). Scientific literacy rate rises to 14.1 percent. ecns.cn The proportion of Chinese people who are scientifically literate reached 14.1 percent last year, up 1.2 percentage points from 2022, according to a survey conducted by the China Association for Science and Technology.
(2024-04-18). 141 million entries, exits recorded in the first quarter of 2024 in China. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, China’s national immigration authorities cumulatively inspected more than 141 million entries and exits, registering a year-on-year increase of 117.8%.
(2024-04-18). Parliament approves rationalisation of gov’t agencies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved the rationalisation of several government agencies, aiming at enhancing efficiency and optimizing resources. In a plenary session chaired by Speaker Anita Among, on Wednesday 17 April 2024, Parliament passed five bills related to this rationalisation, including the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Free Zones (Amendment) …
(2024-04-18). Evacuation operations underway as Russian Orenburg region battles record floods. presstv.ir Images show flooded areas and emergency workers rescuing people from their homes in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast, after the level of the Ural River rose to new record highs on Friday April 12.
(2024-04-18). ‘Unsubstantiated’: Iran rejects Argentine court’s blaming for AMIA bombing. presstv.ir The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed a ruling by an Argentine court that blames Iran for two bombing attacks in the country during the 1990s, labeling the claims in the verdict as unsubstantiated and politically motivated.
(2024-04-18). Days after the terrorist attack in Moscow: Support to special military operation increased even further. unitedworldint.com What powers are behind the attack? Who planned it? What is the target? How is Russian society and the state affected by the attack? Will, and if so, how would Russia respond? UWI author, historian, and political scientist Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek evaluated all this for us. Has there been any clarification on the attackers and …
(2024-04-18). U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Journalist safety kit. knightfoundation.org 
(2024-04-18). Canada gold heist: 2 Punjab-origin men among 9 arrested in Canada’s biggest-ever gold heist. ptcnews.tv Canada gold heist: Do you remember Canada’s biggest-ever gold heist when a Swiss bank hired Brink’s Co. to transport the valuables from Zurich, Switzerland to Toronto, who in turn arranged for Air Canada to fly the valuables into the country? Yes, yes you are guessing it right!The biggest-ever heist in the history which stunned the world by sensational headlines revealing that the stolen goods amounted to an astonishing 6,600 gold bars, collectively weighing 400 kilograms (882 pounds), along with over $2 million in foreign currency and also resembled a plot straight out of a Netflix series, garnering widespread…
(2024-04-18). Jinja traders join strike against EFRIS. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Traders Association-TA have joined the nationwide strike by closing shop to protest the enforcement of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution-EFRIS. Traders say that, EFRIS is a form of taxation that will lower their customers’ purchasing power and over time create unfair business regimes, with frustrated individuals falsifying …
(2024-04-18). Government launches new National Physical Development Plan. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has launched a 20-year National Physical Development Plan aimed at ensuring that the whole of Uganda is a physical planning area. The plan (NPDP) for the period 2021 to 2040 is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The Lands, Housing and Urban Development …
(2024-04-18). Millions of Indonesians brave mass traffic jams on journey home for Eid. presstv.ir Millions of Indonesian Muslims braved extensive traffic jams as they began the journey to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
(2024-04-18). China records big jump in foreign visitors. ecns.cn The number of foreigners visiting China in the first quarter of this year has increased by more than three times year-on-year, the National Immigration Administration said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-04-18). Chinese yuan fourth biggest payment currency. ecns.cn The Chinese yuan has ranked as the world’s fourth biggest payment currency for the fifth month in a row as of March, accounting for 4.69 percent of global payments by value, according to global financial messaging platform Swift.
(2024-04-18). Islam and One Piece: A Critical Analysis of Conflicting Philosophies. muslimskeptic.com As a child, long before my journey into Islam, my days were occupied with the fictional adventures of a small boat and its crew. This tiny vessel sailed between lands and islands in a vast, enchanting world, igniting my mind with its captivating tales. These stories, from which I derived strength and inspiration, had held …
(2024-04-18). Gazans prepare for Eid ‘despite adversity and pain’. presstv.ir Gazans prepare for Eid al-Fitr despite the adversity and pain.
(2024-04-18). China-Egypt relationship ‘at its best’, says envoy. ecns.cn China and Egypt are now at the peak of their bilateral relationship after a golden decade of leapfrogging development, and more progress is expected to be made as they continue to deepen cooperation.
(2024-04-18). Los apremios contra las mujeres obstaculizan alcanzar la igualdad. radiohc.cu El hecho de que los ametrallamientos de Israel contra Gaza cobraran más de 33 mil vidas, fundamentalmente de niños y mujeres, pone de relieve el peligro al que ellas se exponen, en un mundo donde la violencia no cesa.
(2024-04-18). Israel mantiene bombardeos contra el norte y sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de diez cuerpos fueron recuperados en la ciudad de Khan Yunis, mientras que Rafah, aviones israelíes bombardearon una casa, matando al menos 8 personas.
(2024-04-18). Ataca Hezbolá sitios militares israelíes en frontera con el Líbano. telesurtv.net La acción fue una respuesta a dos bombardeos israelíes de este martes que causó la muerte a tres miembros del grupo en áreas del sur del Líbano.
(2024-04-18). Unrwa: Israel impide arribo de ayuda humanitaria a Gaza. telesurtv.net El Comisionado General de Philippe Lazzarini, alertó que “está en marcha una insidiosa campaña para acabar con las operaciones de Unrwa”.
(2024-04-18). Israel lanza ataque con fósforo blanco el sur del Líbano. telesurtv.net Los ataques israelíes llegan después de que Hezbolá reivindicara un bombardeos contra un centro comunitario israelí en la frontera del Líbano.
(2024-04-18). Cuba mantiene política de tolerancia cero a las drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) Cuba mantiene una política de tolerancia cero a las drogas, por lo que sostiene el combate al tráfico de estupefacientes e impulsa la educación de la población y la prevención como estrategias de enfrentamiento.
(2024-04-18). En juicio penal a Trump todavía sin completar jurados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) La selección del jurado que decidirá la culpabilidad o inocencia del expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump en el histórico juicio penal iniciado en su contra se retomará hoy en una corte de Manhattan.
(2024-04-18). Día del Tanquista en Cuba recuerda victoria sobre invasión mercenaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) El Día del Tanquista en Cuba rinde tributo hoy a los combatientes que hicieron retroceder a los mercenarios en el segundo día del desembarco por las arenas de Playa Girón, auspiciado por Estados Unidos en 1961.
(2024-04-18). Donald Trump pasa a la historia. radiohc.cu El expresidente, Donald Trump, pasa a la historia con dos tristes primicias: Primer exmandatario en dos siglos en EEUU, en ser juzgado en un proceso penal; y primer virtual candidato presidencial, en dividir su tiempo como acusado en los 23 juicios que confronta y la campaña electoral por su regreso a la Casa Blanca.
(2024-04-18). Pdvsa y Repsol firman acuerdo para extensión geográfica de empresa mixta. telesurtv.net El ministro Tellechea indicó que se trata de un paso fundamental para fortalecer la asociación y garantizar el incremento sostenible de la producción petrolera en Venezuela.
(2024-04-18). ALBA-TCP hará Encuentro para una Alternativa Social Mundial. telesurtv.net Se conoció que los más de 500 invitados por el ALBA debatirán y propondrán una agenda de acciones concretas para enfrentar a las acciones imperialistas.
(2024-04-18). Presidente de la AN de Venezuela: EE.UU. incumple sus acuerdos y da la espalda al pueblo. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez denunció que desde el inicio de los diálogos con EE.UU. suman nueve las conspiraciones contra la Paz de la República.
(2024-04-18). Presidente de Brasil ratifica rechazo a sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario Lula aseveró que Brasil no está de acuerdo con este tipo de acciones y que las medidas coercitivas no funcionan.
(2024-04-18). ONU confirma mayoría de jóvenes gazatíes están afectados. telesurtv.net ONU indicó que los jóvenes están “lidiando con niveles sin precedentes de trauma, violencia, enfermedades e inseguridad alimentaria”.
(2024-04-18). Continúan evacuaciones por erupción de volcán en Indonesia. telesurtv.net El Departamento de Meteorología de Australia informó el miércoles sobre “alertas de ceniza volcánica”, indicando que la columna de humo del Ruang habría alcanzado los 19,000 metros de altura.
(2024-04-18). Marruecos intercepta dos embarcaciones con migrantes rumbo a Canarias. telesurtv.net Según la Acnur, millones de personas procedentes de Sahel se desplazan cada año por la grave crisis humanitaria y de protección que atraviesa la zona.
(2024-04-18). Venezuela pondrá en marcha vuelos comerciales hacia China. telesurtv.net La aerolínea venezolana Conviasa será la asignada para sobrevolar la distancia que separa a ambas naciones.
(2024-04-18). Trabajadores público de Argentina anuncian nuevo paro nacional. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ATE, Rodolfo Aguiar, expresó su preocupación por el impacto negativo que ha tenido el programa económico en la sociedad, afirmando que “el programa económico que impulsa Milei nos está destruyendo a todos”.
(2024-04-18). Siria celebra un nuevo aniversario de su independencia. telesurtv.net Los sirios reiteraron el rechazo a la ocupación israelí y a sus prácticas criminales.
(2024-04-18). Homenaje póstumo a Ramona de Sáa de Ballet Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) Hoy le dedicamos esta función y bailamos en su memoria, dijo en Granada, España, Viengsay Valdés, al destacar la figura de Ramona de Sáa con el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC).
(2024-04-18). La XXV Edición del Festival Nacional de Trovadores Al Sur de mi Mochila comenzará en Cienfuegos (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 17 abr (RHC) El Festival Nacional de Trovadores Al Sur de mi Mochila inicia este jueves en la Perla del Sur y se extenderá hasta el domingo 21 de abril dedicado al trovador cienfueguero Lázaro García Gil en el segundo año de su desaparición física, y al 205 Aniversario de nuestra bella ciudad.
(2024-04-18). Vigencia de la lucha del cubano Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. telesurtv.net Carlos Manuel de Céspedes dedicó su existencia a consolidar el deseo del pueblo cubano de arrancar su independencia a España.
(2024-04-18). Sismo de 5.6 se registra en Costa Rica. telesurtv.net El epicentro del sismo se ubicó 22 kilómetros al este de la ciudad de La Cruz, en Guanacaste, cerca de la frontera con Nicaragua, a una profundidad de 157 kilómetros, a las 03H21 hora local.
(2024-04-18). Sindicato griego se moviliza por retomar negociación colectiva. telesurtv.net “Nuestros derechos no son una utopía”, refirieron los congregantes.
(2024-04-18). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-04-18). Alzamientos por la Tierra. indybay.org Alzamientos por la Tierra | El renacimiento de las luchas por el clima: Soulèvements de la Terre, Làºtzerath y Atlanta…
(2024-04-18). Argentina 2024: Colonia $í. indybay.org Argentina 2024: Colonia $í | El feudo de Milei: precios europeos y salarios africanos…
(2024-04-18). Desfilarán el Primero de Mayo más de 400 mil obreros en Holguín. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) Más de 400 mil obreros junto a sus familias protagonizarán el desfile del Primero de Mayo en la provincia de Holguín, en conmemoración al Día Internacional del Proletariado y al aniversario 85 de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC).
(2024-04-18). No habrá soberanía alimentaria sin la unidad de todos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) Para analizar cómo garantizar un mayor control y eficiencia en la producción de alimentos, se realizó la reunión de trabajo de la Comisión Agroalimentaria del Parlamento, sobre la implementación de la Ley 148/2022 de Soberanía Alimentaria y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional,…
(2024-04-18). Havana Film Festival cierra días de homenaje al cine latinoamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) El Havana Film Festival de Nueva York cierra hoy sus jornadas dedicadas al cine latinoamericano con la entrega de los premios en cinco categorías: mejor filme de ficción, guion, director, actor y actriz.
(2024-04-18). àöltimo día de campaña en Ecuador con vistas a la consulta popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 abr (RHC) La campaña en Ecuador con vistas a la consulta popular y referendo del próximo domingo 21 de abril concluye hoy de forma oficial y a partir de mañana regirá en todo el país el silencio electoral.
(2024-04-18). Uruguayos se manifiestan por la libertad de presos palestinos. telesurtv.net Este 18 de abril argentinos y argentinas se movilizarán en defensa de la vida palestina en la Plaza de Mayo, después de la ronda histórica de las Madres.
(2024-04-18). Burkina Faso expulsa a diplomáticos franceses por subversión. telesurtv.net Gwenaïelle Habouzit y los asesores políticos, Guillaume Reisacher y Hervé Fournier, deben abandonar el país este jueves, de acuerdo al texto.
(2024-04-18). Mantienen en alerta 25 provincias dominicanas por lluvias. telesurtv.net El COE mantiene 15 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla y otras 10 en verde.
(2024-04-18). Aprueban denuncia contra presidente de JNE en Perú. telesurtv.net La denuncia fue respaldada por 12 votos a favor, ocho en contra y dos abstenciones.
(2024-04-18). Tres palestinos son asesinados en ataque aéreo israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net En el barrio de Al-Salam, al sur de la ciudad de Rafah, al menos ocho personas murieron en un ataque aéreo israelí dirigido a un área agrícola.
(2024-04-18). Piden 12 años de cárcel para jefes del bufete de los Panama Papers. telesurtv.net La fiscal Isis Soto, pidió condenar a otros 24 imputados, principalmente exempleados de la firma de abogados implicada en los Panama Papers.
(2024-04-18). Continúan protestas contra Ley de Agentes Extranjeros en Georgia. telesurtv.net Los marchantes demandaron al Parlamento retirar el proyecto de Ley antes de las 23H00 (hora local).
(2024-04-18). Cámara de Representantes de Colombia aprueba Ley de Educación. telesurtv.net La ley aprobada en Representantes pasará al Senado de la República.
(2024-04-18). OMS reitera convocatoria a proteger los hospitales de Gaza. telesurtv.net El director de la Organización de la OMS, Tedros Ghebreyesus, valoró de doloroso el desastre ocasionado a los hospitales de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-04-18). China emite alerta azul por intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net Los fuertes aguaceros en distintas zonas del país afectarán desde hoy jueves por la tarde hasta el mismo horario del viernes.
(2024-04-18). Asesinan a alcalde en la provincia ecuatoriana de Azuay. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios locales, en el ataque contra el alcalde del cantón Camilo Ponce Enríquez, José Sánchez, también murieron dos personas más.
(2024-04-18). Partido HDZ gana elecciones parlamentarias en Croacia. telesurtv.net Entre tanto, la participación electoral a las 16H30 (hora local) era del 50,6 por ciento.
(2024-04-18). Cuba rechaza medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU. contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net AN de Venezuela denuncia incumplimientos de EE.UU. sobre acuerdos para levantar sanciones económicas.
(2024-04-17). Germany Buries the Evidence of Complicity in Gaza Genocide: Nicaragua Exposes It. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Germany buries the evidence of complicity in genocide: Nicaragua exposes it. dissidentvoice.org Last Thursday, Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, the British-Palestinian war surgeon, gave his first address as the newly-appointed rector of Glasgow University, chosen in recognition of his work at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. The following day he flew to Berlin, where he had been invited to address a major conference about Palestine. On arrival he was taken …
(2024-04-17). Revealed: Israel’s Hidden History Of Attacks On Iran. mintpressnews.com 
Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel was framed in the West as a reckless attempt to spark a major regional war, but in reality, Israel has been attacking Iran for decades. | As is routinely the case with Western-backed wars, the corporate media’s timeline begins at the moment that suits their narrative. We have seen this play out recently, with the
(2024-04-17). Russian Firms Rush to Buy Anti-Drone Defenses for Their Plants. anti-empire.com 
Intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks are forcing Russian companies to find ways to protect their own plants and factories instead of relying on the military, providing an unexpected boost to radar and warfare-equipment producers. | Tender data show that demand for private systems to repel unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, has quadrupled over the past year. At the same time, Russia has managed to at least double output of this sort of equipment since the start of the war, Bloomberg Economics estimates. | “Russia will likely be able to make its refineries and other high-value structures less vulnerable to drone st…
(2024-04-17). Israel holds over 10,000 Palestinians captive. This Palestinian Prisoners’ Day act to #FreeThemAll. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-04-17). Assange Extradition Case Moves Forward While The CIA Covers Its Tracks. caitlinjohnstone.com.au As Assange himself tweeted in 2017, “The overwhelming majority of information is classified to protect political security, not national security.”
(2024-04-17). After 24,000 sign open letter calling for Israel’s exclusion from Venice Biennale, artist shuts down exhibition. wsws.org The announcement read: “The artist and curators of the Israeli pavilion will open the exhibition when a ceasefire and hostage release agreement is reached.”
(2024-04-17). “Stop the World For Gaza”: Thousands Take Part in Direct Actions and Blockades Against the War. itsgoingdown.org 
Thousands took part in mass direct actions and blockades on Monday, in protest of the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing within the occupied Palestinian territories by the state of Israel and supported directly by the United States. The demonstrations take place against a backdrop of rising public support for a ceasefire and also represented a…
(2024-04-17). We don't have to be enemies. indybay.org We demand a ceasefire. The release of the hostages. An end to the military occupation of Palestine. We stand side by side with our Palestinian friends.There is no alternative to peace in Israel and Palestine. Not for Jews, not for Palestinians and not for the other people who live there. This is not naàØve, but realistic and pragmatic. It is not radical, but the only option to end the suffering…
(2024-04-17). US to impose new sanctions on Iran following Israel attack. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). The Middle East needs a ceasefire now. newarab.com It is hard to imagine that anyone in the Levant or the broader Middle East managed to sleep on Saturday night, as Iran Almost all of the drones and missiles were intercepted before reaching their targets, as a result of a
(2024-04-17). Czech pro-Palestine activists put Gaza on art centre stage. newarab.com 
If there was one thing that the pro-Israel political establishment in the Czech Republic would have never wanted to see, it was the sudden disruption by a group protesting Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza on stage at the season-opening of Prague’s National Gallery. | Their brief scuffle with guards followed by leaflets being dropped from the upper floors and chants of ‘Ceasefire Now’ spontaneously joined by the hundreds of attendees became the unexpected highlight of the event. |
(2024-04-17). oPt: Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: European Commission, European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Please refer to the attached file. | High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarƒçiƒç, have issued the following statement: | “It is essential to avoid any further escalation in the Middle East, in particular following the attacks from Iran targeting Israel. At this crucial time, we yet again call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in line with UN Secu…
(2024-04-17). Revolt In Northern England: No Ceasefire, No Vote. popularresistance.org There is a rebellion brewing in England, particularly in the north, where voters are fed up with the similar, repressive policies of both Labour and Conservative Parties, in particular when it comes to Gaza. | This movement is being spearheaded by a surge of independent candidates for local council elections slated for May 2, and by George Galloway’s new Workers’ Party of Britain. Galloway became the first member of the party to be elected to Parliament in February representing Rochdale, outside Manchester.
(2024-04-17). The West now wants “restraint” after months of fuelling a genocide in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org 
Suddenly, western politicians from US President Joe Biden to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have become ardent champions of “restraint” — in a very last-minute scramble to avoid regional conflagration. Iran launched a salvo of drones and missiles at Israel at the weekend in what amounted a largely symbolic show of strength. Many appear to have been …
(2024-04-17). Faulty Assurances: The Judicial Torture of Assange Continues. dissidentvoice.org Only this month, the near comatose US President, Joe Biden, made a casual, castaway remark that his administration was “considering” the request by Australia that the case against Julian Assange be concluded. The WikiLeaks founder has already spent five gruelling years in London’s Belmarsh prison, where he continues a remarkable, if draining campaign against the …
(2024-04-17). Earthquakes, Robo-Taxis and Land Lines, a Looming Disaster. indybay.org Earthquake preparedness, along with robotaxis and a proposal by AT&T now before the CPUC (California Public Utility Commission) calling for the company’s release from providing landline phone service to four million customers across the state, were the interrelated topics of discussion in calling for “people before profits.”
(2024-04-17). An Apartheid South Africa moment for Israel? electronicintifada.net Authors and activists Ghada Karmi and Andrew Feinstein discuss the global response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and lessons from the anti-Apartheid movement.
(2024-04-17). Why I “arrested” von der Leyen for aiding Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net EU boss pledged full support to Israel as massacres got underway.
(2024-04-17). Joseph Massad responds to fabrications and lies about him in Congress. electronicintifada.net Columbia University President Minouche Shafik throws professors under the bus amid McCarthyite attack.
(2024-04-17). Day 194 roundtable: Suffering and survival in Gaza. electronicintifada.net News report (01: 21); Aseel Mousa on reporting from Gaza (22: 10); Paul Biggar on Israel’s use of artificial intelligence and how tech workers are organizing (46: 53); Jon Elmer analyzes videos from the resistance in Gaza and the West Bank as well as the Iranian missile counterstrike against Israel (01: 22: 39); Group discussion on Iran and repression in Germany (02: 07: 03).
(2024-04-17). NYT: Don’t use words ‘genocide,’ ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza war coverage. presstv.ir The New York Times instructs journalists covering Israel’s war to restrict the use of the terms “genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” and to “avoid” using the phrase “occupied territory” for the Palestinian lands occupied by Israel.
(2024-04-17). Apr 17, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Take Me Home, Country Roads | John Denver Dual Fascisms: Who Won? by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Prospects for World War 3, Part Two, by Alex, Black Mountain The West now wants ‘restraint’- after months of fueling a genocide in Gaza, by Jonathan Cook How Iran’s ‘strategic Patience’ Switched to Serious Deterrence, by Pepe Escobar Checkmate, by Scott Ritter A Few Comments on the New Equation, by Karl Sanchez ‘Mr. Netanyahu: Violent ethnic cleansing is fine. But please, do it more discreetly, by John Spritzler There is Nothing Christian about “Christian” Zionism, by Don Hank The NYT’s Palestinian-…
(2024-04-17). Sudan: Soudan – Conférence humanitaire internationale pour le Soudan et ses voisins – Questions et demandes clés sur l’accès humanitaire (15 avril 2024, Paris). reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: European Commission, Government of France, Government of Germany | Please refer to the attached file. | Après un an de conflit, le Soudan connaàÆt une crise humanitaire d’une ampleur sans précédent. La moitié de la population – 25 millions de personnes – a besoin d’une assistance humanitaire, et plus de 8 millions de personnes ont été forcées de fuir à l’intérieur du pays ou de franchir les frontières vers les pays voisins. Plus d’un tiers de la population est confronté à une insécurité alimentaire aiguà´ et le risque de famine s’accroàÆt dans certaines régions de…
(2024-04-17). Remembering the ‘year of the Irish’. mronline.org 
There is a chilling parallel between what happened during the peak of the Irish famine and the current global refugee crisis.
(2024-04-17). Sudan – International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbors – Key Asks on Humanitarian Access (15 April 2024, Paris). reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: European Commission, Government of France, Government of Germany | Please refer to the attached file. | After one year of conflict, Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. Half the population — 25 million people — need humanitarian assistance, and more than 8 million people have been forced to flee within the country or across Sudan’s borders into neighbouring countries. More than one-third of the population is facing acute food insecurity, and there is now a growing risk of famine in parts of Khartoum and Darfur as the lean season quickly appro…
(2024-04-17). UN ‘still facing’ obstacles in bid to fend off Gaza famine. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). New Orleans People’s Town Hall demands Civilian Police Accountability Council, confronts police superintendent. fightbacknews.org
(2024-04-17). New York City universities step up purge of pro-Palestinian faculty. wsws.org The firings of professors at Columbia University and John Jay College are part of a coordinated campaign to silence all opponents of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-17). No Tech for Genocide Sit-In and Demo at Google Offices in Sunnyvale, Arrests. indybay.org Angry Google employees and supporters protested at the giant search engine’s offices in Sunnyvale yesterday. Same day demonstrations were also held in San Francisco, Seattle and New York City. The Washington Post reports that there were arrests in both Sunnyvale and NYC.
(2024-04-17). No Taxes for War and Genocide! Nationwide Economic Blockade. indybay.org Protest at IRS offices and blocking of Golden Gate bridge and major Bay Area highways as part of a world wide protest against the genocide of the Palestinian people being perpetrated by Israel, the US, France, and Germany.
(2024-04-17). Monday 4/15: Santa Cruz: No Taxes for Genocide and War. indybay.org in front of main Post Office (850 Front Street) Santa Cruz; also at clock tower on nearby Water Street.
(2024-04-17). NYT directs journos to limit use of ‘genocide’, ‘Palestine’. newarab.com 
Journalists reporting on the News site The Intercept reported on Monday that it had acquired a copy of the memo, which tells journalists to reserve the name “Palestine” for “very rare cases”.
(2024-04-17). 1.7 million Palestinians forcibly displaced in Gaza: UNHCR. presstv.ir The UN has announced that around 1.7 million Palestinians have faced forced displacement in the Gaza Strip since the Israeli genocide unfolded there in early October.
(2024-04-17). ‘Googler Against Genocide’: Tech giant orders arrest of workers protesting contract with Israel. middleeasteye.net 
‘Googler Against Genocide’: Tech giant orders arrest of workers protesting contract with Israel | Internal anger over Google’s $1.2bn Project Nimbus contract with Israel has grown amid Israel’s war on Gaza | | Activists and Google workers held protests at Google in New York City and Sunnyvale, Cali…
(2024-04-17). Sunday 5/12: Israel and Palestine, race and genocide. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or via Zoom | zoom.us/j/92814559714?pwd=cWU3VEdhbFUvdT… | Meeting ID: 928 1455 9714 | Passcode: 806110…
(2024-04-17). Israel Is Expanding Settlements in East Jerusalem at “Unparalleled” Rate. truthout.org As Israeli forces have been carrying out their genocide of Gaza over the past six months, Israeli officials have been expanding construction of illegal settlements in East Jerusalem at a speed not previously seen in modern times, new reporting finds. In a report published Wednesday, The Guardian revealed that the Israeli government has approved or advanced the building of thousands of housing… |
(2024-04-17). WCK: How Western-vetted aid helps sanitise genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) followed every Israeli protocol to operate — and not be killed — in Gaza. | The Aerial images
(2024-04-17). Workers Demand General Strike for Palestine & Against Genocide in Gaza at SFLC Meeting. indybay.org Workers called on the San Francisco Labor Council to support a general strike for Palestine and against the genocide in Gaza. The SFLC leadership tried to lock the door to the meeting. They also have prevented any resolution on Palestine from coming up at their meetings.
(2024-04-17). Israel’s Blowback Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Words can’t express the horrors of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. To actually feel the nightmare, you would have to be there under the bombs, fleeing with Palestinians desperately seeking a safe place that doesn’t exist; seeing building after building destroyed; treading through blood in one of the few, only partially standing hospitals; and witnessing children and other patients sprawled
(2024-04-17). Breaking: Rail Lines in Toronto Shut Down by Hundreds Calling for Arms Embargo on Israel, End to Genocide in Palestine. worldbeyondwar.org 
Rail lines at Osler St and Pelham Ave (near Dupont and Dundas W) in Toronto have just been blocked, shutting down critical freight services from Canada to the United States in solidarity with starving Palestinians in Gaza. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2024-04-17). April 7: Six Months of Genocide in Gaza. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-04-17). New York City universities step up purge of pro-Palestinian faculty. wsws.org Two firings of professors at Columbia University and John Jay College are part of a coordinated campaign to silence all opponents of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-17). The US Did Not Fail to Intervene in Rwanda. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Well over a million refugees fled from Rwanda into Uganda, Tanzania, and Zaire at the end of the Rwandan Genocide. The U.S. kept the U.N. Security Council from sending in troops to stop the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. The most widespread and pernicious myth about the Rwandan Genocide may be that the US stood…
(2024-04-17). Not in Our Name! An Angry German Voice Speaks Out Against the German Federal Government’s Complicity in the Gaza Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel. democracynow.org Democracy Now! speaks with two of the Google employees who were arrested staging sit-ins on Tuesday at the company’s offices in New York City and in Sunnyvale, California, to protest the tech giant’s work with the Israeli government. Organized by the group No Tech for Apartheid, the protesters are demanding Google withdraw from Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud computing services to the Israeli military. “Google execs basically chose to arrest workers for speaking out against the use of our technology to power the first AI-powered genocide,” says Google software engi…
(2024-04-17). Yale Students Launch Hunger Strike Over School’s Connection To Gaza. popularresistance.org Fourteen students at Yale University are on a hunger strike over the school’s connection to arms manufacturers currently supplying Israel with weaponry. | The group sent Yale University Peter Salovey a letter declaring that their strike would begin if the school did not take immediate action on the issue. | “We here at Yale University have witnessed this ongoing genocide from the comforts of not only the heart of the empire that is funding the military conquest and colonization of Palestine, but from the distance and security provided by the investments of this University which profit from this mass ethnic cleans…
(2024-04-17). Facebook designates Grayzone journalist Kit Klarenberg a ‘dangerous individual’. thegrayzone.com The notoriously intelligence-friendly social media network appears to have imposed a ban on posting a recent report by Kit Klarenberg, and is automatically restricting users who re-publish his work. Multiple Facebook users have reported being banned, or having their posts censored, after sharing an investigation by The Grayzone’s Kit Klarenberg into CIA and MI6 involvement in the creation of ISIS. Readers who post links to the piece on the social network find themselves frozen out of their accounts, on the …
(2024-04-17). Macron’s push to arm Europe getting more dangerous. infobrics.org Majority of French people oppose the deployment of troops to Ukraine.
(2024-04-17). X BRICS Youth Summit to Be Held in Ulyanovsk in July. infobrics.org The presentation of the X BRICS Youth Summit, which will be held in Ulyanovsk from 22 to 26 July, took place at the Russia exhibition at VDNKh…
(2024-04-17). No illegal Russian weapons in Zaporozhye, IAEA reports. infobrics.org The atomic agency finally took a more incisive position in reporting the real criminals behind attacks on ZNPP.
(2024-04-17). US moves previously banned missiles closer to China and Russia. infobrics.org The US-led political West is antagonizing both multipolar superpowers, openly taking pride in the fact that it can get into their “geopolitical backyards”. However, both Russia and China have superior missile technologies, particularly in terms of the development and deployment of hypersonic weapons.
(2024-04-17). Indo-Russian Education Summit 2024: Strengthening Educational Ties Between Russia and India. infobrics.org Rossotrudnichestvo in collaboration with the Embassy of Russia in New Delhi, Russian House and Rus Education, is organising the Indo-Russian Education Summit to be held in New Delhi…
(2024-04-17). BRICS as a Platform for Economic Sustainability. infobrics.org “With each new day in Africa, a gazelle wakes up knowing he must outrun the fastest lion or perish. At the same time, a lion stirs and stretches, knowing he must outrun the fastest gazelle or starve. It is no different for the human race. Whether you consider yourself a gazelle or a lion, you simply have to run faster than others to survive.” ‚Äï Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Monarch of Dubai and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirate…
(2024-04-17). ‘Operation al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 194: Palestinians mark ‘Prisoners’ Day’ with more than 9,500 in Israeli jails. mondoweiss.net 
On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, rights groups report at least 5,000 Palestinians have been detained from Gaza since October 7, and at least 16 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention amid unprecedentedly inhumane conditions.
(2024-04-17). The Iron Dome is global—and so is the resistance. mronline.org 
In her powerful speech at ‘Still We Rise’, Naomi Klein argues that global political classes are united behind a shared supremacist vision in their defence of Israel’s crimes.
(2024-04-17). Israel readies for military response to Iran attack: reports. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid looming threat of Israeli attack. wsws.org The United States and its imperialist allies will imminently announce new sanctions targeting Iran, as the US-led war drive against Tehran continues to accelerate.
(2024-04-17). ‘Enormous risks’: Jordan warns of Israeli response to Iran. newarab.com Jordan’s Foreign Minister In an interview released by state media, Safadi said his country was lobbying major powers against an escalation that would have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and security. | “The risks are enormous. That c…
(2024-04-17). Suspending the Rule of Tolerable Violence: Israel’s Attack and Iran’s Retaliation. scheerpost.com 
By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch The Middle East has, for some time, been a powder keg where degrees of violence are tolerated with ceremonial mania and a calculus of restraint. Assassinations can take place at a moment’s notice. Revenge killings follow with dashing speed. Suicide bombings of immolating power are carried out. Drone strikes of devastating, collective punishment are …
(2024-04-17). French-Israeli soldier faces ‘torture complaint’ in Paris. newarab.com
(2024-04-17). Iran shuts nuclear facilities over Israel retaliation fears. newarab.com The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah have both reduced the presence of their senior officers in Syria, while other officers are reportedly shifting from their locations. | Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s missile and drone strikes on the country on 13 April, which was triggered by Israel’s attack on the Iranian consu…
(2024-04-17). Expanding Middle East War. Planned US-Israeli Attack on Iran, The War on Energy, Strategic Waterways. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Eighteen injured in retaliatory Hezbollah strike on Israel. newarab.com 
At least 18 people were injured, two seriously, after Hezbollah said in a statement earlier that it had launched an attack on a “military facility” in northern Israel in response to the killing of three of its fighters, including two commanders, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday. | The strike took place at 10: 15 GMT using explo…
(2024-04-17). UN experts condemn Israel’s use of AI in war on Gaza. newarab.com Five It came after reports emerged that Israeli forces were using
(2024-04-17). Erdogan: Israel to blame for tensions in West Asia. presstv.ir The Turkish president made a televised address on Tuesday.
(2024-04-17). Israel has lost deterrence against Iran: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir The Islamic Jihad deputy chief says Israel has lost its deterrence against Iran as evidenced by the latter’s unprecedented drone and missile strike.
(2024-04-17). UNRWA details harrowing torture of Gazans detained by Israel. newarab.com The UNRWA staff members were among the released detainees and the report said they were forced…
(2024-04-17). Democracy Now! 2024-04-17 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 17, 2024; One Year into War, Sudan Wracked by World’s Largest Displacement and Hunger Crises; No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel; Can UAW Unionize the South? Volkswagen Tennessee Vote Could Change U.S. Labor Landscape | Headlines for April 17, 2024; One Year into War, Sudan Wracked by World’s Largest Displacement and Hunger Crises; No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel; Can UAW Unionize the South? Volkswagen Tennessee Vote Could Change U.S. Labor La…
(2024-04-17). Funeral of Palestinian killed during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus. presstv.ir Palestinian mourners carry the body of Yazan Shtayeh, who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces in Nablus.
(2024-04-17). Headlines for April 17, 2024. democracynow.org U.N.: Israel Is Still Unlawfully Restricting Aid into Gaza, Report: Israeli Assault on Gaza Has Left 19,000 Children Orphaned, U.K. Tells Israel: Do “As Little as Possible to Escalate” Tensions with Iran, Israel Urged to Stop Supporting Violent Jewish Settlers After Deadly West Bank Attacks, Nine Google Workers Arrested at Sit-In Protesting Firm’s Work with Israel, Columbia University Students Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment, Seven Jurors Selected for Trump Hush Money Criminal Trial, Supreme Court Considers Tossing Out Jan. 6 Convictions for Violating Federal Obstruction Law, Extradition of Ju…
(2024-04-17). Walid Nimr As’ad Daqqah: Killed by Israeli prison’s medical neglect. workers.org 
Walid Daqqah The following is a statement from the Central Information Department of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, issued April 7, 2024: The Popular Front mourns the death of imprisoned national and Frontsman leader, the great intellectual, thinker and writer, Walid Daqqah “Abu Milad.” With the greatest . . . |
(2024-04-17). Israel keeps ‘unlawful’ restrictions on Gaza aid in place, UN warns. presstv.ir The occupying regime has blocked water, food, and electricity to Gaza.
(2024-04-17). Iran Attack Delays Israel’s Invasion of Rafah. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-17). Putin: Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel best way to punish aggressor. presstv.ir The Russian president hailed Iran’s “tactful” and “wise” response to the Israeli aggression.
(2024-04-17). Israel gave ambulance sent for Little Hind ‘safe passage’. newarab.com
(2024-04-17). Checkmate: Iran Defeats the US-Israeli Missile Defense Architecture. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Gaza’s IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). Does Israel Want a Wider War? progressive.org Provoking Iran is a strategy to distract from the ongoing slaughter of civilians in Gaza.
(2024-04-17). Speaker Johnson Unveils $95 Billion Foreign Military Aid Bills. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled three foreign military aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, totaling over $95 billion in spending. The three bills match roughly with the $95 billion foreign military aid bill that was passed by the Senate, although Israel will get a boost in military aid. Some of the …
(2024-04-17). Report: Iran Attack Delays Israel’s Invasion of Rafah. news.antiwar.com
(2024-04-17). Iran ‘Operation True Promise’ further debunks Israel’s invincibility myth: Commander. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander says the country’s retaliatory attack debunked the Israeli regime’s invincibility myth more than ever.
(2024-04-17). 18 Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Hezbollah Attack on Army Base. news.antiwar.com At least 18 soldiers were wounded, many of them seriously, when Hezbollah targeted an Israeli military reconnaissance command center in a drone and guided missile attack. Hezbollah took credit for the attack, which targeted a base in the northern village of Arab al-Aramshe. They said this was retaliation for yesterday’s attack which killed three of …
(2024-04-17). Al Jazeera airs footage of mass grave at Gaza’s Al-Shifa. newarab.com 
Pan-Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera aired on Monday footage of a mass grave found on the grounds of A correspondent for the channel said that medical teams had found a “mass grave of Palestinians who were buried by the [Israeli] occupation troops in t…
(2024-04-17). IAEA Worries Israel Could Strike Iran’s Civilian Nuclear Program. news.antiwar.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is worried that Israel might strike Iran’s nuclear program in response to the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, which was a reprisal for Israel bombing Iran’s consulate in Damascus. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi told reporters on Monday that Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities on Sunday …
(2024-04-17). Biden Claims to Support a Two-State Solution. His Policies Say Otherwise. truthout.org Recent initiatives by the Palestinian government to revive their application for UN membership are putting to the test the U.S. claim that it supports a “two-state solution” — a Palestinian state on at least some portion of the West Bank and Gaza Strip alongside a secure Israel. In practice, however, the Biden administration and Congress have been working hard to ensure that that does not come… |
(2024-04-17). Democrats want proof that Israel isn’t using US weapons to violate international law. middleeasteye.net 
Democrats want proof that Israel isn’t using US weapons to violate international law | More than two dozen House Democrats are calling on Biden to show what assurances Israel gave Washington about whether its complying with international law | | US President Joe Biden joins Israel’s prime minister…
(2024-04-17). Israeli Air Defenses Are Not ‘Untouchable’. libya360.wordpress.com Shivan Mahendrarajah Iran’s recent military strikes have exposed weaknesses in Israel’s ‘advanced’ air defense systems, overturning assumptions of their invulnerability while showcasing Tehran’s strategic pivot from ‘patience’ to ‘active deterrence’. In the movie The Untouchables, there’s a scene where a member of the so-called “untouchables” federal investigative team is killed inside an elevator. The assassins leave…
(2024-04-17). China taking steps to ease Mideast tension. ecns.cn China has stepped up diplomatic efforts to rein in the conflict between Iran and Israel, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding phone conversations with his counterparts in Iran and Saudi Arabia, and pledging that Beijing will work to prevent the regional security environment from deteriorating.
(2024-04-17). Zionists will come to know Iran’s real response if they make a mistake: Raeisi. presstv.ir Iran’s Raeisi says Israel will know Iran’s real military strengths if it opts for a new attack on the country.
(2024-04-17). UN warns that Israel is still blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
Israel is still imposing “unlawful restrictions” on aid for Gaza, the United Nations warned today, despite claims by the occupying state and the Biden administration that barriers have eased. Israel has been facing increasing pressure to allow more humanitarian supplies into the devastated strip. UN human rights office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said: “Israel continues to …
(2024-04-17). Armed Forces warn Israel, Western supporters against crossing Iran’s red lines. presstv.ir Spokesman of Iranian Armed Forces warns Israel and its Western supporters against crossing Iran’s red lines.
(2024-04-17). Iran hit Israeli military, intelligence bases linked to Syria attack: FM. presstv.ir Amir-Abdollahian warns of a “decisive, immediate, and maximum” response in the event of any further reckless move by the Israeli regime.
(2024-04-17). Pakistan says Iran entitled to retaliate as Israel breaches sovereignty. presstv.ir Pakistan’s defense minister says the Israeli assault on the Iranian consulate in Damascus was a breach of its sovereignty.
(2024-04-17). Columbia University students stage Vietnam-style anti-war encampment for Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Columbia University students stage Vietnam-style anti-war encampment for Gaza | The latest student-led action is aimed at forcing administrators to divest from companies and institutions they deem to be profiteering from Israel’s war and occupation | | The Gaza solidarity encampment at the heart of…
(2024-04-17). Israel’s Government Is Ripping Up. Internal Divisions at Full Display. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Israeli attacks kill 56 more Palestinians in Gaza, bringing death toll since Oct. 7 to 33,899. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : A total of 33,899 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since last October, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave said on Wednesday. The Gaza-based Health Ministry made the statement as the Israeli deadly onslaught on Gaza entered its 194th day. The ongoing onslaughts have also injured 76,664 …
(2024-04-17). China to work with Iran in settlement of Palestine question: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi talked with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian via telephone on Monday, centering around regional tensions between Iran and Israel, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2024-04-17). Democrats challenge Biden administration: Are US weapons used by Israel in accordance with international law? nationofchange.org This inquiry, led by Texas Representatives Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro, targets the very heart of America’s foreign arms policies and its ethical implications.
(2024-04-17). Crowds in Amman protest in support of Palestinians on Eid al-Fitr. presstv.ir Crowds in Amman protest near the Israeli embassy after Eid al-Fitr prayers in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-17). Pentagon Recognizes “Officially” that Israel is a Nuclear Power. Declassified Document. globalresearch.ca This is considered to be a landmark decision, widely interpreted as constituting a semi-official recognition by the US Department of Defense that Israel is a bona fide nuclear power.
(2024-04-17). Towards Military Escalation? Will Israel “Do the Dirty Work for Us”? “Theater Iran Near Term (TIRANNT)”? The War on Iran is No Longer On Hold? globalresearch.ca At the outset of Bush’s Second Term, Vice President Dick Cheney dropped a bombshell, hinting that Iran was “right at the top of the list” of rogue enemies of America, & that Israel would, so to speak, “be doing the bombing for us”, without US military involvement & without us putting pressure on them “to do it”.
(2024-04-17). Israel obstructing access to Hamas attack victims: UN probe. newarab.com 
Israel is preventing The unprecedented Commission of Inquiry was established by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021 to investigate alleged viol…
(2024-04-17). UK’s Cameron Says Israel Will Likely Respond to Iran Attack. news.antiwar.com British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that he believes Iran will respond to Iran’s drone and missile attack, which was a reprisal for Israel bombing Iran’s consulate in Damascus. Cameron made the comments while visiting Israel and advising against escalation. “It’s right to have made our views clear about what should happen next, but …
(2024-04-17). Israel extends administrative detention of Palestinian woman. newarab.com 
A 23-year-old Palestinian Christian woman has been ordered to serve four months of administrative detention by Reverend Munther Isaac, who has been outspoken about Israeli assaults and the bombardment of Gaz…
(2024-04-17). Selected Articles: Checkmate: Iran Defeats the US-Israeli Missile Defense Architecture. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca 
By By defeating the US-Israeli missile defense shield, Iran exposed the notion of US missile defense supremacy that serves as the heart of US …
(2024-04-17). Iran gave greatest display of military power by launching hypersonic missiles on Israel. muslimmirror.com By Harsh Thakor After the massive aerial strike launched by Iran on Israel directly from its soil, claims have emerged that Tehran also employed hypersonic missiles that purportedly hit all their designated targets, circumventing Israel’s state-of-the-art air defense systems. Interestingly the hoardings of Hypersonic missiles were put on several buildings in Tehran before the attack …
(2024-04-17). Gaza detainees ‘urinated on, made to act like animals’ by Israeli forces, Unrwa says. middleeasteye.net 
Gaza detainees ‘urinated on, made to act like animals’ by Israeli forces, Unrwa says | Palestinians released from Israeli custody report widespread ill treatment to UN agency | | A Palestinian man receives treatment at Rafah’s Al-Najjar hospital after being released by Israeli forces…
(2024-04-17). UK’s Cameron Says Israel Will Likely Respond to Iran Attack. news.antiwar.com British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that he believes Israel will respond to Iran’s drone and missile attack, which was a reprisal for Israel bombing Iran’s consulate in Damascus. Cameron made the comments while visiting Israel and advising against escalation. “It’s right to have made our views clear about what should happen next, but …
(2024-04-17). War on Gaza: Israeli drones lure Palestinians with crying children recordings then shoot them. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli drones lure Palestinians with crying children recordings then shoot them | Locals report Israeli quadcopters drawing people out of their houses by playing sounds of women and children in distress | | An Israeli quadcopter is seen over Gaza in 2018 (AFP/Said Khatib)<...
(2024-04-17). Mideast crisis to dominate G7 ministers meeting. newarab.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is among those attending the meeting of the Group of Seven leading nations, which runs until Friday, just days after Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel. | Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who is h…
(2024-04-17). Suspending the Rule of Tolerable Violence: Israel’s Attack and Iran’s Retaliation. counterpunch.org 
The Middle East has, for some time, been a powder keg where degrees of violence are tolerated with ceremonial mania and a calculus of restraint. Assassinations can take place at a moment’s notice. Revenge killings follow with dashing speed. Suicide bombings of immolating power are carried out. Drone strikes of devastating, collective punishment are ordered, all padded by the
(2024-04-17). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ’s research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…
(2024-04-17). Spain and Slovenia Lead Push for EU Countries to Recognize Palestinian State. truthout.org In his latest stop on a tour of several European countries aimed at gathering support for recognizing a Palestinian state, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joined his Slovenian counterpart on Tuesday in calling to make the diplomatic move to help secure an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestine is already recognized as a state by the vast majority of United Nations members — 139… |
(2024-04-17). Israeli bombs wipe out entire Gaza family in Rafah assault. newarab.com 
The Abu Qamar family, who were forcibly displaced from their home and seeking shelter in Rafah, were all killed in the bombing, according to local Palestinian media. |
(2024-04-17). Israel ‘itself’ will decide on response to Iran: Netanyahu. newarab.com Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would decide for itself how to Meanwhile, The Israeli military has v…
(2024-04-17). Slightest act against Iran’s interests will be met with ‘painful response’: Raeisi. presstv.ir Raeisi warns that any slightest action against Iran’s interests will be met with an “extensive and painful response.”
(2024-04-17). Sam Harris DESTROYED On Israel. youtu.be
(2024-04-17). US Makes Failed Bid for Iran To Allow ‘Symbolic Strike’ by Israel. orinocotribune.com Washington used diplomatic backchannels to ask Tehran not to retaliate to an Israeli strike, which would allow Tel Aviv to ‘save face’ following the massive retaliatory attack launched by Iran | An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel “a symbolic strike to save face” following Iran’s retaliatory “Iran has received messages from mediators to let the regime d…
(2024-04-17). Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza. newarab.com Israel said on Wednesday that its “military activities” were ongoing in central The southern city of At least 20 people, including children, were killed in strikes in Gaza over the past day. Footage on Wednesday morning showed residents surveying the damage…
(2024-04-17). Gaza: 56 Palestinians killed, 89 injured by Israeli bombardment last 24hrs. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City (Wafa, AA): At least 56 Palestinians were killed and 89 others were injured in Israeli indiscriminate bombings in Gaza Strip that took place in the last 24 hours, according to Gaza Ministry of Health. This brings total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli bombings in Gaza Strip since 7 October to at least …
(2024-04-17). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor’s notes: The list below is CPJ’s most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
(2024-04-17). Israel’s War on Lebanon’s Trees. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Former Speaker Pelosi signs onto Israeli military aid cutoff. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A congressional heavyweight—former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—has, in a major reversal, signed onto a letter advocating a cutoff of US military aid to Israel. That includes aid which Democratic President Joe Biden now lobbies for. Pelosi’s decision is another sign that the Democratic Party support for Biden’s backing of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza continues …
(2024-04-17). How the UK media devalues Palestinian lives. mondoweiss.net 
The UK media’s coverage of the killing of World Central Kitchen workers shows how much Palestinian life is devalued.
(2024-04-17). A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month. fpif.org I’ve always known my Arab culture is worth celebrating. | I heard it in Syrian tenor Sabah Fakhri’s powerful voice reverberating in my mom’s car on the way to piano lessons and soccer practice during my youth. I smelled it in the za’atar, Aleppo pepper, allspice, and cumin permeating the air in the family kitchen. | I saw it in the intricate embroidery on my grandma’s silk robe. And in the determination etched in the faces of my immigrant parents, who raised seven children in Southern California without relinquishing our rich Syrian traditions. | April is National Arab American Heritage Month. It should be a time…
(2024-04-17). A Bittersweet Arab American Heritage Month. otherwords.org I’ve always known my Arab culture is worth celebrating. | I heard it in Syrian tenor Sabah Fakhri’s powerful voice reverberating in my mom’s car on the way to piano lessons and soccer practice during my youth. I smelled it in the za’atar, Aleppo pepper, allspice, and cumin permeating the air in the family kitchen. | I saw it in the intricate embroidery on my grandma’s silk robe. And in the determination etched in the faces of my immigrant parents, who raised seven children in Southern California without relinquishing our rich Syrian traditions. | April is National Arab American Heritage Month. It should be a time…
(2024-04-17). Resist Congressional efforts to silence free speech on Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce is aiming to silence support of Palestine. After targeting notable private universities it is now going after public institutions starting with Rutgers. The school must stand up to this intimidation.
(2024-04-17). One dead in floods as UAE sees heaviest rain in its history. newarab.com 
The heaviest rain ever recorded in the The UAE witnessed a record downpour with 254 mm falling in Al-Ain, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday in less than 24 hours, according to the National Meteorology Centre (NMC), the most rain since records began in 1949 before the country was established in 1971. | In neighbou…
(2024-04-17). UN’s Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for progress. newarab.com 
The UN’s special envoy for “I tendered my resignation to the Secretary General,” Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily told reporters after a Security Council meeting where he painted a sombre picture of the situation in the North African country, riven by conflict and civil war for over a decade.
(2024-04-17). Solidarity group formed in support of Tunisia’s Ghannouchi. newarab.com
(2024-04-17). US House of Congress passes Syria Captagon sanctions bill. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). Saudi Arabia to host Sudan peace talks in next three weeks. newarab.com 
The discussions, which will be held in
(2024-04-17). Testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses. newarab.com 
An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraq’s The retired general, Antonio Taguba, told jurors that the contractor, Steven Stefanowicz, even tried to intimidate the general as he investigated the Abu Ghraib abuses. | “He would lean on the table staring me down. He did not answer questions directly,” Taguba said. “He was trying to intimidate m…
(2024-04-17). Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed: From refugee to the First Lady of Iraq. newarab.com 
Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed was just 10 years old when a series of events following the 1958 military coup forced her family to flee Iraq. | Her father, the eminent Kurdish jurist and author Ibrahim Ahmed, had already survived one assassination attempt after serving time in Baghdad’s notorious Abu Graib prison on trumped-up charges of insurrection. | His novel Jani Gal, written while incarcerated, was widely viewed as a call for Kurdish independence during a time of violent upheaval in Iraqi politics. Her novelist mother, Galawezh, refused to leave her husband’s side and, along with their eight children, they fled to…
(2024-04-17). South Africa Muslim migrants’ Ramadan solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
This year, Musa Maliki, a 28-year-old Malawian living in South Africa, found himself immersed in a Ramadan and Eid unlike any other. | As the sacred month unfolded, justice and solidarity with the civilians of Gaza dominated the sentiments of Muslims in the country, like in much of the world. | For Musa and many others, it was not merely a time of personal devotion but a collective awakening to the plight of the Palestinian people. | 
The Earlier the airport, which had been expecting more than 100…
(2024-04-17). Prominent Tunisian journalist given six months for defamation. newarab.com A Tunisian court Wednesday condemned a journalist and virulent critic of President Mohamed Boughalleb was arrested by a cybercrime unit a month ago following a complaint filed by a civil servant. | The complainant, a woman working in the Tunisian ministry of religious affairs, accused Boughalleb of “damaging her honour and reputation” in Facebook posts and according to local media. | Boughalleb had suggested on social…
(2024-04-17). Riyadh eyes significant investment in Pakistan, Saudi FM says. newarab.com 
Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Islamabad on Monday to lead a delegation on a two-day visit as part of efforts to boost economic cooperation. | His Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar…
(2024-04-17). UN committee ‘unable to agree’ on full Palestine membership. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Authority is still expected to push the 15-member Security Council to vote – as early as this week – on a draft resolution recommending…
(2024-04-17). Two tourists ‘pull down pro-Palestinian posters’ in India. newarab.com Two tourists allegedly pulled down Police have “registered a case” against them, the Indian Express newspaper said. | The relevant provision of India’s penal code concerns “wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot, whether or not riot is committed”. | The women’s names were not included in the police’s report and the tourists have been released given the alleged crime is consi…
(2024-04-17). More To The Story: A Pakistani-American tale. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). What’s behind Bahrain’s largest prisoner amnesty in years. newarab.com
(2024-04-17). US House resolution condemns river to the sea as antisemitic. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). US-Iraq security partnership affirmed, no troop exit yet. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). Egypt’s economic growth forecast lowest in 11 years: WB. newarab.com 
The World Bank downgraded Egypt’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 2.8 per cent, the lowest in 11 years, as the region’s most populous country struggles to overcome the greatest economic crisis in its modern history. | This is the third time the international lender has lowered Egypt’s growth this year. In the latest Middle East and North Africa Economic Update, the World Bank
(2024-04-17). Qatar slams US congressman over threat to ‘reevaluate’ ties. newarab.com 
The Qatari mission
(2024-04-17). Slovenia, Spain prioritise recognition of Palestinian state. newarab.com 
Slovenia and They must also act to alleviate the suffering of the people of
(2024-04-17). UK court determines prayer ban at London school ‘lawful’. newarab.com 
A A Muslim pupil lost a UK court challenge against a top London school’s ban on prayer rituals, in a case about freedom of religion in schools that captured national attention. | The student, who cannot be named, took legal action against Michaela Community School in northwest London, claiming the policy was discriminatory…
(2024-04-17). What is cloud seeding and is it linked to Gulf flooding. newarab.com Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after The UAE witnessed a record rainfall with 254 mm falling in Al Ain on Tuesday in less than 24 hours, according to the National Meteorology Centre (NMC). | The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data colle…
(2024-04-17). Italy PM Meloni visits Tunisia for migration talks. newarab.com
(2024-04-17). US-led coalition slammed for ignoring Syrian camp torture. newarab.com An Amnesty International senior advisor has said the US-led coalition was “not doing enough” to address serious torture and human rights violations in Lauren Aarons, the senior advisor on gender, conflict and international justice at the organisation told The New Arab that the rights group had found patterns of systematic torture and coercion, which the US has been involved in. | “They [US-led coalition] brought people into the system of detention…they fund the system of detention, they’re coming…
(2024-04-17). Will the EU strike a new anti-migration deal with Lebanon. newarab.com 
A rising number of Senior EU officials have suggested that Brussels could strike a deal with Beirut similar to recent The Cypriot government has recorded more than 2,000 Syr…
(2024-04-17). Unveiling a new perspective with The Islamic Secular. newarab.com 
(2024-04-17). Algerian reporter expelled from country without explanation. newarab.com An Algerian journalist was expelled from the country after flying in from France and not being allowed to leave the airport as Farid Alilat, a writer for the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique, wrote on Facebook that he spent 11 hours in police custody on Saturday at the airport before being boarded onto a plane and sent to France, where he has a…
(2024-04-17). Kuwait taps ex-oil minister to form latest government. newarab.com 
Kuwait’s emir on Monday tasked a former oil minister with forming a new government, state media reported, after the latest parliamentary polls in “Today an Emiri order was issued appointing Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah as prime minister and assigning him to nominate members of the new cabinet,” the Kuwait News Agency said. | • ÿ£ŸÖÿ± ÿ£ŸÖŸäÿ±Ÿä ÿ&r…
(2024-04-17). Canadian Journalist Arnold August: My Xizang Field Trip Tells a Story Different From the West’s Lies About the Region (Interview). orinocotribune.com
(2024-04-17). India: The Reichstag Fire and Prof Shoma Sen. orinocotribune.com By Prabhat Patnaik — Apr 14, 2024 | The Reichstag Fire was a crucial event in the conversion of Germany from a liberal democracy into a fascist dictatorship in 1933. The fire, suspected to have been started by the Nazis themselves, was falsely blamed on the communists, on whom massive terror was unleashed on this pretext; many of them were arrested, including several of the 81 communist deputies in the Reichstag (the German parliament), and this was exploited by the Nazis, who till then had lacked a majority in parliament, to ram through measures that in effect gave them absolute power and converted Germany…
(2024-04-17). Venezuela to Close Embassy in Ecuador. orinocotribune.com The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced this Tuesday that Venezuela will close its embassy in Ecuador and its consulates in Quito and Guayaquil until international law is expressly restored in that country. | This was indicated at the Extraordinary Virtual Summit of Heads of State of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), during which he stated that Venezuela supports Mexico’s proposal to expel Ecuador from the United Nations until it apologizes for the assault by police on the Mexican embassy and the abduction and arrest of former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas and rest…
(2024-04-17). The Gaza Syndrome. orinocotribune.com By Bouthaina Shaaban — Apr 15, 2024 | Almost everyone in the world feels that the last seven months have changed our lives, and in a way, dramatically changed the world we were born and brought up in, to the extent that people everywhere, especially the inhabitants of the Arab world, feel alienated in their own homes and countries. This is because what has been taking place in Gaza has undermined all the ideas, concepts and basics of human relations and behavior, international relations and justice, human rights and freedom, free thought and media, and other notions we were fed. | At every juncture of a war,…
(2024-04-17). President Maduro Confirms Meeting with US Officials. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, confirmed this Monday that a Venezuelan government delegation spoke virtually with US officials. | During the anniversary program of Con Maduro+, the Venezuelan head of state reported that the head of the government delegation, Jorge Rodríguez, and the governor of the state of Miranda, Héctor Rodríguez, held a conversation with representatives of the Biden administration. | “Who leaked the information?” asked President Maduro. “The White House. Today at noon, there was a video conference with them. I am just going to say that only Jorge and Héctor were on our side. Vene…
(2024-04-17). President Maduro Condemns Chilean Interference in Venezuelan Affairs (+Open to Dialogue). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, criticized the Chilean government’s interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela, and stressed that through dialogue and respect it will be possible to combat transnational organized crime. | “What is necessary is cooperation, respect, not interference,” President Maduro said on Monday, April 15, on episode 41 of his TV program Con Maduro+. “I do not get involved in the internal affairs of Chile, I have never gotten involved, and they should not get involved in the internal affairs of Venezuela. Many things can be achieved with respect and dialogue, with communicat…
(2024-04-17). Venezuela Receives Carter Center’s Exploratory Electoral Observation Delegation. orinocotribune.com The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Elvis Amoroso, received an exploratory electoral observation delegation of the US-based Carter Center as part of the preliminary procedures for international observers to accompany the July 28 presidential elections. The meeting with Carter Center took place on Tuesday, April 16, when the CNE also met with a European Union exploratory delegation at the CNE headquarters in Caracas. | The Carter Center acts as an observer in electoral processes, plays the role of mediator in international crises, and supports national, regional, and international s…
(2024-04-17). Canadian Journalist Arnold August: My Xizang Field Trip Tells a Story Different From the West’s Lies About the Region (Interview). orinocotribune.com Over the past decades, Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region (Tibet) has experienced a period of unprecedented development. This year marks the 65th anniversary of Serfs’ Emancipation Day, a day to commemorate the emancipation of more than one million serfs in Xizang in 1959. Xizang, once plagued by poverty and backwardness, is now embarking on a new journey of modernization. This huge change astonished Canadian author and journalist Arnold August, who visited Xizang and neighboring Qinghai Province last year. He shared with Global Times reporter Xia Wenxin his experiences during his field trip to this regio…
(2024-04-17). Supreme Court to Decide on Criminalizing Outdoor Sleeping. scheerpost.com 
By Clare Pastore / The Conversation On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could radically change how cities respond to the growing problem of homelessness. It also could significantly worsen the nation’s racial justice gap. City of Grants Pass v. Johnson began when a small city in Oregon with just one homeless shelter began …
(2024-04-17). Dead Last (With Emphasis on Dead!). scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-17). Canceling the Valedictorian. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-17). Sen. Wyden Says Spying Bill Would Force Americans to Become an ‘Agent for Big Brother’. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-17). US Issues Assurances on Assange. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-17). Western Intelligence Agencies Busy Trying to Spark Color Revolution in georgia; And Me with the boys of The DuranT. sonar21.com 
This is a video article for the most part. First up, I do a five-minute rant on the current effort of Western intelligence to carry out a color revolution in Georgia under the guise of promoting freedom and democracy. Bullshit!! Georgia’s legislature passed a new law that mirrors the U.S.
(2024-04-17). Western Intelligence Agencies Busy Trying to Spark Color Revolution in georgia; And Me with the boys of The DuranT. sonar21.com This is a video article for the most part. First up, I do a five minute rant on the current effort of Western intelligence to carry out a color revolution in Georgia under the guise of promoting freedom and democracy. Bullshit!! Georgia’s legislature passed a new law that mirrors the U.S.
(2024-04-17). Infant starved to death by influencer’s sunlight-only diet, resulting in jail. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Maxim Lyutyi, a Russian influencer, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the tragic death of his one-month-old son, Kosmos. Lyutyi’s belief in exposing the newborn to sunlight, with the hope of bestowing upon him superhuman abilities, led to fatal consequences.Kosmos succumbed to malnutrition and pneumonia while being rushed to the hospital in Sochi. Lyutyi, who initially anticipated an early release based on a social media post, now faces over eight years behind bars in a high-security prison after changing his plea to guilty. | The circumstances leading to Kosmos’s death reveal a dist…
(2024-04-17). Faulty Assurances: The Judicial Torture of Assange Continues. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Syria: Kurdish forces accused of torture and ‘mass death’ in prisons. middleeasteye.net 
Syria: Kurdish forces accused of torture and ‘mass death’ in prisons | Amnesty says at least hundreds of detainees have died from mistreatment and inhumane conditions in US-facilitated detention system for people ‘linked’ to Islamic State | | Men accused of being affiliated with the Islami…
(2024-04-17). Amnesty: US-Backed Kurds in Syria Are Running Torture Prisons Responsible for ‘Mass Death’. news.antiwar.com US-backed Kurdish authorities in northeast Syria are responsible for torture and “mass death” due to inhumane conditions at detention facilities that were set up after the defeat of ISIS, Amnesty International said in a new report on Wednesday. Amnesty said that the US is “involved in most aspects of the detention system,” which holds more …
(2024-04-17). ‘They’re in danger’: Mumbai woman in Pakistan refuses to leave without her sons. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Mumbai woman fighting for custody of her children in Pakistan, has refused to return to her home country, citing concerns for her children’s safety.Indian citizen Farzana Begum married Mirza Mubin Elahi, a Pakistani citizen, in Abu Dhabi in 2015. Later, the couple moved to Pakistan in 2018 and has two sons, ages seven and six.Farzana’s case made headlines after she allegedly tortured her husband over a custody dispute involving her sons and some properties in their names. Farzana refutes her husband’s claims that he divorced her, saying, “If he divorced me, there must be a certificate.””Me and m…
(2024-04-17). The Right to an Abortion Might Be on the 2024 Ballot in Montana. truthout.org Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights has officially launched a campaign to place a state constitutional amendment safeguarding abortion rights on the ballot for the general election this November. The group will need to gather 60,000 signatures from Montana residents by June 21 to qualify for the ballot. “With 2024 shaping up to be the biggest year ever for abortion on the ballot… |
(2024-04-17). Report: GOP State AGs Abused Authority to Get Trans Patients’ Health Records. truthout.org A report from the Senate Finance Committee published on Tuesday details how Republican attorneys general from several states abused their authority to obtain the private health care information of transgender patients within — and sometimes beyond — their jurisdictions. The report specifically describes how Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey… |
(2024-04-17). Right-Wing SCOTUS Sounds Skeptical of Statute Used to Charge Capitol Attackers. truthout.org Conservative justices of the United States Supreme Court seemed ready to narrow the interpretation of a federal statute relating to the obstruction of official proceedings, an action that, if they indeed do so, will affect a plethora of cases relating to the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 — including possibly the case relating to Donald Trump’s attempt to usurp the 2020 presidential… |
(2024-04-17). Nobody “Earns” a Billion Dollars. We Need a Wealth Tax. truthout.org billionaires have seen their wealth nearly double since the Trump tax cuts took effect in 2017. In the meantime, the planet is getting hotter and the richest 1 percent of humanity accounts for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66 percent. Indeed, the interconnection between climate change and economic inequality has emerged as a central theme in serious economic analyses and a focal… |
(2024-04-17). Abortion Leave Is Covered by Workplace Protections, Federal Agency Confirms. truthout.org This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finalized its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations, after being criticized by conservative lawmakers and religious organizations. Part of the update included a clarification that accommodations, like a leave of absence, under the law apply to abortion care. The EEOC said it received approximately 54,000 comments — “most of which… |
(2024-04-17). Analyst: Dems, Mike Johnson, Could Form “Coalition Speakership” truthout.org With the potential for a “motion to vacate” the Speaker of the House measure coming closer to reality this week, some political observers are suggesting that non-MAGA-aligned Republicans and Democrats could vote for a “coalition” choice for the speakership — and that that choice could end up still being Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). On Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) announced he… |
(2024-04-17). One Year Into War, Sudan Is Experiencing the World’s Largest Displacement Crisis. truthout.org One year ago this week, a devastating conflict erupted in Sudan when a fragile alliance between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces collapsed. The war initially began around the capital city of Khartoum but quickly spread to other parts of Sudan, including Darfur, Port Sudan and the Gezira state, situated in the country’s agricultural heartland. One year on… |
(2024-04-17). Mumia turns 70 on April 24. workers.org 
Political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal will turn 70 on April 24. This important life milestone will be observed in Philadelphia with an afternoon demonstration outside City Hall and District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office. Also, 1,000 petitions, collected in France, will be delivered to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s satellite office, demanding that . . . |
(2024-04-17). Hamas on Palestinian Prisoners’ DayA call for ‘liberation from occupation’s prisons’. workers.org 
In recognition of Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, April 17, 2024, the following statement was issued by Hamas on Resistance News Network. On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day: Our Free Prisoners at the Heart of Al-Aqsa Flood Battle, Their Liberation from the Enemy’s Prisons is Our Top Priority, in a Deal of Loyalty to . . . |
(2024-04-17). Global Strike for Palestine hits pro-Zionist economic targets. workers.org 
The following April 17, 2024, report appeared on Resistance News Network on the Global Strike for Palestine. The last two days have represented the largest series of direct actions in support of Palestine since October 7, 2023, as part of the April 15 actions and beyond it. Impactful actions were . . . |
(2024-04-17). The CIA overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah and the struggle against neo-colonialism in West Africa today. liberationnews.org 
We can look to the case of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president and prime minister, to understand some of the ways U.S. imperialism may potentially respond to the current developments in West Africa — and how those of us in the United States can better equip ourselves to challenge it.
(2024-04-17). Profits: margins and rates. cadtm.org US corporate profit margins are at record highs, despite slowing price inflation and rising wage increases. Looking at the whole US economy, non-financial sector profit margins are at their highest level in the 21st century (over 16%) and not far short of the record levels of the ‘golden age’ of capitalist growth in the mid-1960s.
| And just looking at the net profit margins (that’s after deducting all unit costs of production) for the top 500 companies in the US, it’s the same story.
| Source: (…) | – | /…
(2024-04-17). Oil palm in Latin America: monoculture and violence. cadtm.org The global oil palm craze
| Oil palm plantations are rapidly gaining ground in Latin America, driving communities from their lands and causing deforestation, violence, and poverty.
| Global production of palm oil has increased by almost 600% from 14.72 million tonnes in 1994 to 80.58 million tonnes in 2021. The cultivation area has also expanded drastically from 7.86 million hectares in 1994 to 28.91 million hectares in 2021. [1] The multiple uses of palm oil, together with its relatively low (…) | – | / |
(2024-04-17). Economy and history. cadtm.org
(2024-04-17). 100 organizations from around the world call on Ecuador to defend its sovereignty against international arbitration: No to ISDS! cadtm.org
(2024-04-17). From the Magnificent Seven to the Desperate Hundred. cadtm.org
(2024-04-17). Geopolitical conflicts could exacerbate the new international debt crisis, which has already reached the record level of $313,000 billion, according to the IIF. cadtm.org
(2024-04-17). The debt trap. cadtm.org
(2024-04-17). CFA franc: conditions are ripe for replacement of the west African currency rooted in colonialism. cadtm.org At no point in history has the CFA franc — the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone — been closer to its demise.
| Senegal has overwhelmingly voted for leftwing Pastef candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (and his former party leader Ousmane Sonko) while the coup governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been talking about leaving the CFA franc for some time.
| Senegal under outgoing president Macky Sall was a pillar of the (…) | – | /…
(2024-04-17). The South Korean miracle is exposed. cadtm.org
(2024-04-17). Assange Extradition Case Moves Forward While The CIA Covers Its Tracks. thealtworld.com 
(2024-04-17). Americans Want Germany’s Weed Laws. counterpunch.org 
Much to the joy of many of its citizens, and perhaps to the chagrin of a significant number of others, Germany has just decriminalized marijuana. Adults in Germany can now carry up to 25 grams of cannabis for their own consumption and store up to 50 grams at home, as well as keep three plants
(2024-04-17). Property and Debt in Ancient Rome. counterpunch.org 
Traditional societies usually had restrictions to prevent self-support land from being alienated outside of the family or clan. By holding that the essence of private property is its ability to be sold or forfeited irreversibly, Roman law removed the archaic checks to foreclosure that prevented property from being concentrated in the hands of the few. This Roman concept of property is essentially creditor-oriented, and quickly became predatory.
(2024-04-17). Debating the Slaughter: a Historical Retrofitting. counterpunch.org In the summer and into the fall of 1942, the Germans deported over a quarter of a million Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto to be exterminated at the Treblinka death camp. In the ensuing uprising in the spring of 1943, about 14 thousand Jews were killed or captured and then killed. By the end of
(2024-04-17). Ecuador is Not For Sale. counterpunch.org 
Teargas for mega-mines Corporations and their government enablers prefer to keep the ecocidal and ethnocidal reality of extractivism hidden, but activists in Ecuador are exposing the truth. The Ecuadorian government, led by the administration of President Daniel Noboa, is forcefully and illegally pursuing mineral and fossil fuel extraction without democratic consent, tear-gassing peaceful protestors in full
(2024-04-17). Oppenheimer, the Sequel. counterpunch.org 
The scenes described in the following article are based on drawings and oral histories of survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, August 6, 1945. The City of Hiroshima collected these artifacts and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum exhibits the artworks. August 6, 1945, was a Monday in Hiroshima, Japan. The morning was exceptionally clear.
(2024-04-17). No Sign of US Withdrawal from Iraq After PM Visits Washington. news.antiwar.com Following a meeting between President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, there’s no sign a US withdrawal from Iraq will happen anytime soon despite earlier calls from al-Sudani’s government for an end to the presence. Biden and al-Sudani met in Washington on Monday and released a statement reaffirming the US-Iraqi military partnership. The …
(2024-04-17). One Year into War, Sudan Wracked by World’s Largest Displacement and Hunger Crises. democracynow.org 
One year ago this week, a devastating conflict erupted in Sudan when a fragile alliance between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces collapsed. The war initially began around the capital city of Khartoum but quickly spread to other parts of Sudan, including Darfur, Port Sudan and the Gezira state, situated in the country’s agricultural heartland. One year on, the conflict has driven nearly 9 million people from their homes, collapsed the country’s health system and created the world’s largest hunger and displacement crisis. “This is essentially a war between two generals,…
(2024-04-17). Can UAW Unionize the South? Volkswagen Tennessee Vote Could Change U.S. Labor Landscape. democracynow.org 
On Wednesday, 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, begin voting in a closely watched election on whether to organize with the United Auto Workers in what could be the union’s first big victory as they try to expand into the southern United States after huge contract wins in 2023 with Detroit companies General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. Journalist Hamilton Nolan argues this is “probably the most important union election that this country has seen in years,” as unions attempt to challenge southern states’ economic policy of creating cheap, exploited labor to attract major co…
(2024-04-17). This messaging app is spreading like forest fire. Are you using it. geo.tv 
Messaging app is based in Dubai and was founded by 39-year-old Russian…
(2024-04-17). What caused record-breaking rainfall in UAE. geo.tv 
Officials send students for e-learning, employees home as weather is expected to exacerbate in UAE…
(2024-04-17). Elderly Ohio man shoots Uber driver, pleads not guilty to murder charge. geo.tv 
Uber blocks account that requested ride to house of man who killed employee…
(2024-04-17). WATCH: Apocalyptic scenes show UAE flash floods wreak havoc. geo.tv 
Flash floods in Dubai affect popular crypto conference TOKEN2049…
(2024-04-17). What is Donald Trump’s fate in hush money trial. geo.tv 
Experts weigh in on whether former US president will be convicted in hush money case or not…
(2024-04-17). ‘Elderly’ circus elephant Viola breaks loose in Montana streets. geo.tv 
Jordan World Circus elephant escapes to Montana streets leaving bystanders stunned…
(2024-04-17). Disturbing findings of 500 corpses in Wagga Wagga, Australia spark probe. geo.tv 
Officials say they found numerous separate dumps of carcasses throughout property…
(2024-04-17). Guess whose post did Donald Trump notice? geo.tv 
Donald Trump was indicted four times and his other three are these…
(2024-04-17). Flight safety concerns prompt advisory for pilots; what does it say. geo.tv 
Door of Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 blew out in January…
(2024-04-17). Popular US politician, former governor dies. geo.tv 
His daughter announces news of his death…
(2024-04-17). Red alert in UAE: Residents urged to stay home as unprecedented rains paralyse life. geo.tv 
Forecasters predict ongoing unstable weather patterns from Tuesday through Thursday…
(2024-04-17). Kiev Admits It Has No Control Over Weapons Distributed to Ordinary Citizens. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Turbo Cancer Literature Is Growing Rapidly. The Dam Is Breaking and It Will Take Pfizer and Moderna with It. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). WHO Cancer Agency Predicts 77% Rise in Cancers by 2050. Is the Covid Vaccine Causing Turbo Cancers? globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). The War on Gaza: Whither the “Jewish State”? globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Nicht in unserem Namen! Eine wàºtende deutsche Stimme spricht sich gegen die Mitschuld Deutschlands am Và∂lkermord im Gazastreifen aus. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che ‚ÄûWebsite àºbersetzen” unter dem Namen des Autors aktivieren (nur in der Desktop-Version verfàºgbar). | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten, klicken …
(2024-04-17). ‚Ä®The Great Dispossession: A Massive Financial Crisis Is Pending. The WEF’s “Great Reset” Means “The Re-institutionalization of Feudalism” globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Epidemic of 15-19 Year Olds Dropping Dead in Schools and Dorms Across USA and Canada in April 2023. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). What ‘Mysterious ICBM’ Did Russia Just Test Launch? Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Former US Officials Calling for Regime Change in China and “Greater Friction” Thus Risking World Peace. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). US Moves Previously Banned Missiles Closer to China and Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Macron’s Push to Arm Europe Getting More Dangerous. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). German Government Admits There Was No Pandemic/By Baxter Dmitry. marktaliano.net 
(2024-04-17). In the Wake of “Covid Panic” and the “Lockdowns”: The Death and Resurrection of Science. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-17). Job vacancies in Gaza – ILOT. icrc.org
(2024-04-17). Sunday 4/21: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-04-17). Sunday 4/28: Sugarcane Premier. indybay.org 1 Letterman Drive, San Francisco CA, 94129…
(2024-04-17). Neuro-Linguistic Programming & UC Santa Cruz – Interview w/ Robert Dilts and Michael Hall. indybay.org Interview with teachers/authors Robert Dilts and Michael Hall on the history of NLP, it’s development at the University of California Santa Cruz in the mid-1970’s and the recent January, 2024 Neuro-Linguistic Programming Leadership Summit in Santa Cruz, California. This interview was originally broadcast on KZSC 88.1 (UCSC) on March 21, 2024. It was re-broadcast on KSQD, Santa Cruz.
(2024-04-17). Tuesday 4/23: Virtual Phone Bank for Summer Lee! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-04-17). Sunday 4/21: “A New Climate Vision”: Film & Discussion on Climate Emergency and Solutions. indybay.org San Mateo Public Library | 55 West 3rd Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94402…
(2024-04-17). Wednesday 4/24: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/lpe424…
(2024-04-17). Sunday 4/28: Animal Rights and the Law. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom: | zoom.us/j/93346164242?pwd=bVZsWkZ6eFNPb3… | Meeting ID: 933 4616 4242 | Passcode: 991929…
(2024-04-17). Monday 4/15: West Oakland BART: Coordinated Economic Blockade. indybay.org
(2024-04-17). On the occasion of the death of “the leading left communist in the United States” indybay.org Revolutionary extremism is what it does — and when it does nothing, it is nothing…
(2024-04-17). The sun is setting in the West. indybay.org The West’s misjudgement also applies to the course of the war, where the Russian army is advancing again after the failed counter-offensive in Ukraine. There is a shortage of weapons, ammunition and soldiers. The strategy of wearing down the West seems to be working. In the US, the Biden administration is already encountering difficulties in mobilizing further war credits.
(2024-04-17). Tuesday 4/16: Demand Release of Golden Gate Arrestees. indybay.org 425 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-04-17). Indigenous Youths and Women Leading U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. indybay.org Indigenous Youths and Women led the opening day of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, as it began its two week session at the U.N. in New York. The defense of Mother Earth was the focus of testimony. Mining companies continue their violence while seizing Indigenous Peoples land and water globally in the name of “transitional energy” projects.
(2024-04-17). Thursday 4/18: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-04-17). On Tax Day, Anti-War Activists Protest for a Peace Economy. indybay.org Tax Day is always one of protest when anti-war activists and frustrated taxpayers demonstrate objections to their hard-earned money paid in income-tax, being used to fund and support America’s never-ending wars along with a myriad of other expenditure issues. Military expenditures are the single largest category of federal spending,…
(2024-04-17). Thursday 4/18: Webinar: Discriminatory Policies on Social Media Platforms in Times of War. indybay.org
(2024-04-17). Monday 4/15: Tesla Fremont Factory: Coordinated Economic Blockade. indybay.org Warm Springs BART Station, Fremont…
(2024-04-17). Wednesday 4/24: The San Francisco origins of the game of Monopoly. indybay.org 518 Valenica | San Francisco…
(2024-04-17). Saturday 4/27: Earth Day at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve. indybay.org Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve | 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville…
(2024-04-17). Movie Trailer: “THE SECRET CANDIDATE” indybay.org THE SECRET CANDIDATE: Her neighbor said he could get on the ballot in several states, with low ballot access petition signature requirements, as an independent candidate for President of the United States of America, and he would put her name on the ballot as “Jane Doe” for Vice President, because she is still terrified of Donald Trump and what he may do to her.
(2024-04-17). Sunday 4/21: Palo Alto: March for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Palo Alto City Hall | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-04-17). CIA Director Claims Lawsuit Against Alleged CIA-Backed Spying On Assange Visitors Could Damage US Security. thedissenter.org 
CIA Director William Burns claimed that a lawsuit involving alleged spying on Americans, who visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, must be dismissed or there could be “serious” and “exceptionally grave” damage to the “national security of the United States.” | In a declaration [
(2024-04-17). How CIA Created Modern Germany. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg The vast US embassy in Berlin lurks by iconic Brandenburg Gate On February 4th, The Economist published a devastating analysis — or perhaps, “pre-mortem” — of the collapse of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) under Olaf Scholz’s stewardship. Elected in what the Western media contemporaneously branded a “shock” result in September 2021, hopes for his coalition government in…
(2024-04-17). The Three Great Myths of NATO. libya360.wordpress.com Sevim DagdelenTo mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Sevim Dagdelen, foreign policy spokesperson for the “Bàºndnis Sahra Wagenknecht” group in the German Bundestag, has published the book “Die NATO. A reckoning with the alliance of values”. In the introduction, the MP addresses the three great myths of…
(2024-04-17). The North American Peace Movement at an Inflection Point. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris The North American peace movement is contesting ongoing US wars in Ukraine and Palestine and preparations for war with China. Out of the fog of these wars, a clear anti-imperialist focus is emerging. Giving peace a chance has never been more plainly understood as opposition to what Martin Luther King, Jr., referred…
(2024-04-17). MOLEGHAF Denounces the US-Imposed “Accord for Peaceful Orderly Transition” in Haiti. libya360.wordpress.com MOLEGHAF The “transitional council” in Haiti is another part of the plan to maintain the dominance of imperialist forces over the island. This process is driving the nation further into a socioeconomic crisis. Port-Au-Prince, Ayti, 14 April 2024 Once again, organizations and political parties, intertwined with the civil society above them, disrespectful of the masses,…
(2024-04-17). Haiti: CARICOM-Core Group Scheme Rejected. libya360.wordpress.com A. T. Freeman Political developments in Haiti continue to occupy attention not only across the Caribbean but also globally. In early March, the Core Group appointed Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, was blocked from returning to Haiti after armed groups besieged the country’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport, where he intended to land. Within a week of…
(2024-04-17). Dr. Aseem Malhotra Deposition to Helsinki District Court. marktaliano.net
(2024-04-17). Saudi Arabia plans to tap Islamic bond market to raise funding for Neom. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia plans to tap Islamic bond market to raise funding for Neom | Neom aims to shore up $1.3bn from Islamic bond sale as megacity ambitions are scaled back | | Artist view of the ‘Mirror Line’, a 170km horizontal skyscraper, announced as a landmark in Neom, north of Saudi Arabia (Reuters)…
(2024-04-17). UK imam’s alleged input in school prayer ban case denied by mosque. middleeasteye.net 
UK imam’s alleged input in school prayer ban case denied by mosque | Headteacher said imam of London Central Mosque told her pupils could make up missed prayers later in the day, an issue contested among Muslim scholars | | Muslims kneel at London’s Central Mosque in Regents Park during Friday’s pr…
(2024-04-17). Heavy flooding hits Gulf countries, causing death and disruption. middleeasteye.net 
Heavy flooding hits Gulf countries, causing death and disruption | UAE records highest ever rainfall, days after schoolchildren were among 18 people who died in storms in Oman | | Motorists drive along a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai, on 17 April 2024 (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace) | The dea…
(2024-04-17). UK imam’s alleged input in school prayer ban case causes stir. middleeasteye.net UK imam’s alleged input in school prayer ban case causes stir | Headteacher said imam of London Central Mosque told her pupils could make up missed prayers later in the day, an issue contested among Muslim scholars | | Muslims kneel at London’s Central Mosque in Regents Park during Friday’s prayers…
(2024-04-17). Climate change and cloud seeding ‘exacerbated’ deadly flooding in Gulf countries. middleeasteye.net Climate change and cloud seeding ‘exacerbated’ deadly flooding in Gulf countries | UAE records highest ever rainfall, days after schoolchildren were among 18 people who died during storms in Oman | | Motorists drive along a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai, on 17 April 2024 (G…
(2024-04-17). Tunisia: Leading regional figures launch campaign to help secure release of Ghannouchi. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: Leading regional figures launch campaign to help secure release of Ghannouchi | Former speaker of parliament, 82, was jailed a year ago on suspicion of plotting against state security, a charge his supporters and family deny | | Rached Ghannouchi, head of Tunisia’s Ennahda party, arrives a…
(2024-04-17). War on Gaza: Erdogan likens Hamas to Turkish independence fighters. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-04-17). Delhi HC urges to expedite investigation into Faizan’s death during 2020 riots. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi High Court has heard a petition filed by Kismatun, the mother of the deceased Faizan, who is seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into her son’s death. In a video that surfaced on social media, Faizan was seen being beaten by the police and forced to sing the …
(2024-04-17). New report reveals millionaires’ tax rates slashed by half since 1950s, fueling wealth inequality. nationofchange.org This stark reduction in tax rates for the wealthiest Americans coincides with an era of escalating income disparity and could be costing the federal government hundreds of billions in lost revenue annually.
(2024-04-17). New study reveals microplastics’ alarming journey from everyday items to human organs. nationofchange.org The extensive reach of these particles beyond the gut and into critical body tissues, raises significant concerns particularly for the most vulnerable: Our children.
(2024-04-17). Missouri Republican Attorney General Bailey sues Media Matters using consumer law to censor the press. nationofchange.org An analysis of Mo. Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s bogus allegations against Media Matters.
(2024-04-17). Lawmakers Should Spend a Night in a Homeless Shelter. otherwords.org If there’s one thing I could tell lawmakers, it would be to bring back the expanded, monthly, fully refundable Those monthly payments of up to $300 per child cut child poverty nearly in half in just a few months. And when the credit expired in late 2021, child poverty immediately shot back up. So we know it works. | Lawmakers are now considering a more modest expansion. It doesn’t go far enough, but it could lift another 400,000 kids out of poverty — children like the ones I worked with. | I grew up walking the fine line of havin…
(2024-04-17). Cartoon: The Speaker’s Slippery Balancing Act. otherwords.org
(2024-04-17). In OtherWords: April 17, 2024. otherwords.org April is Arab American Heritage Month. Her community has made countless contributions worth celebrating, columnist Also this week, we offer more perspectives from our ongoing coverage of th…
(2024-04-17). Why Do My Groceries Cost So Much? otherwords.org In 2004, I was a single mom raising three daughters on my own. I worked three jobs, including an overnight shift as a translator at our local hospital, to make ends meet. Every time I stood in line at the supermarket, I worried about what I would have to put back on the shelf to stay within our weekly $100 food budget. | My daughters are all grown now. But whenever I’m buying groceries, I still get that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach as I remember not knowing if we would have enough to eat, and how much — or how little — I could provide for my family with $100. | Prices for all of us have g…
(2024-04-17). Still Can’t Afford an EV? Here’s Why. otherwords.org
(2024-04-17). The UN Pact for the Future Needs Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue. passblue.com 
In September, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations’ Summit of the Future, an event intended to revive a multilateral system built for a different era. While similar efforts are taking place in other international forums, no other platform for reforming global governance can compete with a summit that convenes all countries, …
(2024-04-17). Hundreds of students occupy Columbia University in solidarity with Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
(2024-04-17). Presidents of Brazil and Colombia to discuss bilateral agenda. plenglish.com Bogotá, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will meet with his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro to address issues on the bilateral agenda.
(2024-04-17). China’s Defense Ministry calls US Armed Forces to coexist. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Defense of China called on the Pentagon to explore ways to coexist under the principles of peace, stability, and mutual trust.
(2024-04-17). El Salvador exports to US decrease. plenglish.com The document from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the US Census Bureau indicated that purchases in the local market went down from 3.037 billion to 2.574 billion between 2022 and 2023. | Statistics from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) of El Salvador show that clothing and accessories are the main exports to El Salvador. | Washington is El Salvador’s major trading partner, at it is the country that exports more than imports. | Local exports to the US are led by clothing and accessories, and accounted for 1.388 million last year, and dropped by 8.7 percent in 2023. | On the other hand, US exports in 2023…
(2024-04-17). Ecuador faces energy crisis. plenglish.com Although Noboa dismissed Minister Andres Arrobo and stated that there would be no more cuts this week, the electricity companies already announced the schedule for this Wednesday. In addition, the president declared an emergency in the electricity sector, offered to assume the cost of 50 percent of the electricity bills of Ecuadorian homes, and stated that there was sabotage in generating plants, although he did not present evidence. | The new Minister of Energy and Mines, Roberto Luque, admitted on Tuesday that they do not have any easy short-term solutions to solve the power deficit. | Assemblymember Blasco Lu…
(2024-04-17). UN meeting to focus on solutions for sustainable transportation. plenglish.com United Nations, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The UN General Assembly will host a high-level meeting on sustainable transportation in the search for effective solutions for its maximum use.
(2024-04-17). Bolivia to summon Argentine ambassador to give explanations. plenglish.com La Paz, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Foreign Ministry will summon the ambassador of Argentina to explain “unfortunate and reckless” statements made by Minister of Security of Argentina Patricia Bulrich.
(2024-04-17). ECLAC calls to strengthen bonds to fulfill the 2030 Agenda. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of several Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) member countries presented their experiences to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and called to promote alliances to achieve their fulfillment.
(2024-04-17). Electoral engineering versus democracy. pressenza.com The Chilean case is a true expression of the fact that democracy is not just about holding periodic elections. On the contrary, the fundamental preoccupation of political parties can become a real obstacle to the genuine exercise of popular sovereignty. | Citizens have little or nothing to do with so-called electoral engineering, that is, the obsessive search for pacts and alliances that ensure that the various collectives have representatives in the executive, parliament, regional, and local governments. | In the first months of this year, we are already in the midst of the maelstrom of cupula arrangements for t…
(2024-04-17). Toy Safety Warning: Potential Health and Toxicity Hazards of Kids’ Blaster Guns with Gel Water Balls to Young Children. pressenza.com 
Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raised concerns over the proliferation of battery-rechargeable gel blaster submachine gun toys using water-absorbing plastic beads or gel ammunition and similar toys. | “We express concern about the growing availability of gel blaster submachine gun toys using water beads or gel ammunition that expand to sizes ranging from 7 mm to 10 mm when soaked in water. We reiterate the dangers associated with plastic beads, particularly the risk of ingestion and choking, which can have severe consequences for infants and young children,” said Thony Dizon, Toxics Campaigner, BAN Toxics. | Comm…
(2024-04-17). Mario Aguilar, President of the Chilean Teachers’ Association, elected to Education International’s Executive Committee. pressenza.com The President of the Chilean Teachers’ College, Mario Aguilar, has been elected to the Executive Committee of Education International for Latin America, EILA, for the period 2024-2028. | In his first speech to the General Assembly, the Chilean teacher leader reviewed the Chilean education system over the last decades and mentioned some of the problems that remain: “the abandonment of public education; the overburdening of teachers’ work with a useless administrative and bureaucratic overload that does not serve a great pedagogical work and that only stresses and makes teachers sick”. | Mario Aguilar added: “The p…
(2024-04-17). Reflections on Euthanasia: Opening the conversation towards a humanizing perspective. pressenza.com In a social context where conversations about choices and assistance at the end of life are becoming more frequent, we meet at REHUNO Health to explore a delicate and deeply human issue: euthanasia. In this space for reflection and dialogue,…
(2024-04-17). Lord Mallinatha, Goddess Padmavati and the Jain feminism. pressenza.com 
Whether the Jain philosophy and the related treatises were written from the perspective of Vedic or Sramanic tradition or whether those were the result of the mélange between the local and the Vedic elements that gradually happened over centuries — these issues raised a lot of debates and a lot of scholastic works have been carried out on these debatable grounds. I have some perceptions about all these, which I want to share with the readers here, but in a nutshell, keeping Lord Mallinatha and Padmavati in the center of the discussion. | By Muhammad TanimNowshad | I have nothing to write for those with suff…
(2024-04-17). Night’s Guardians Unveiled: The Enigmatic World of Bats. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, Every year on April 17, the world turns its attention to the skies at dusk to celebrate Bat Appreciation Day. This special day is not just a tribute but a call to recognize these nocturnal creatures’ vital roles in our ecosystems. Bats, often misunderstood and cloaked in myths, are fascinating beings that play key roles in pollination, insect control, and seed dispersal. As twilight creatures, they embody the mysterious intersection between day and night, serving as crucial contributors to the health of our planet. | Bats, belonging to the order Chiroptera, meani…
(2024-04-17). The humanist Dr Bernardita Zalisñak at the head of the Faculty of Humanities at Concordia, Argentina. pressenza.com 
The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences — UADER, Mg. María Gracia Benedetti and the Vice Dean Lic. Daniel Richar was present in the city of Concordia to accompany the inauguration of the new director, lawyer Bernardita Zalisñak, who was appointed by the Dean’s Office last Thursday. | The Dean highlighted, among other things, that the Office has undergone an important process of institutional strengthening and that a new stage is undoubtedly beginning in which the academic presence of the Faculty of Humanities will become increasingly important in its territorial integration and its r…
(2024-04-17). Romania – Labour Market Integration of Refugees from Ukraine – 2023 Annual Report. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Romania, Ukraine | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Findings: | Among respondents, 43 per cent are active (employed or unemployed), and 46 per cent are inactive (student status, parental leave, retirement, unemployment and not looking for a job). | Within active population, 54 per cent are employed and 46 are unemployed. | 90 per cent of respondents do not speak Romanian | Top barriers to employment include: language barrier (55%), where to find jobs (40%) and lack of jobs suited to qualifications (40%)5 | Top reasons for unemployment and…
(2024-04-17). Time Is Running Out: Stopping a Downward Spiral into Conflict-Induced Hunger in Sudan. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: InterAction | Despite
(2024-04-17). International humanitarian conference for Sudan and neighbouring countries (Paris, 15 April 2024): Communiquè from France, Germany and the European Union [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: European Commission, Government of France, Government of Germany | Please refer to the attached files. | In Paris today, France, Germany and the European Union organised an international humanitarian conference for Sudan and neighbouring countries, one year after the Sudanese conflict broke out. This unprecedented meeting in “Team Europe” format follows on from the conferences held in Berlin in 2020 and Paris in 2021 to support the Sudanese transition, as well as the Sudan Pledging Conference in Geneva in June 2023 and the high-level meetings in New York in September and December 2…
(2024-04-17). Romania: Access to Healthcare Services for Refugees from Ukraine – 2023 Annual Report. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Romania, Ukraine | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached file. | Key findings: | Specific needs* include chronic diseases or serious medical conditions (60%), visual impairment (18%), mobility impairment (8%) and pregnant or lactating women (8%). | Priority needs include medicine (32%) and healthcare services (67%). | More male respondents reported needing medicine (35%) than their female counterparts (31%) | Female respondents required healthcare services (69%) more than men (65%). | Groups with elderly required medicine (40%) more than healthcare servic…
(2024-04-17). oPt Health Cluster: Partner Presence (April 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-04-17). oPt: West Bank Health Cluster: Partner Presence (April 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-04-17). Ministerial meeting for advancing the Sudan peace initiatives (Paris, 15 April2024): Declaration of Principles on the occasion of the “International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and the Neighbouring Countries” reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: African Union, European Commission, European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, Government of Chad, Government of Djibouti, Government of Egypt, Government of Ethiopia, Government of France, Government of Germany, Government of Kenya, Government of Libya, Government of Norway, Government of Saudi Arabia, Government of the Republic of South Sudan, Government of the United Arab Emirates, Government of the United Kingdom, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, United Nations, US Department of State…
(2024-04-17). Sudan: Réunion Ministérielle en soutien aux initiatives de Paix pour le Soudan (Paris, le 15 avril 2024) : Déclaration de principes à l’occasion de la Conférence humanitaire internationale pour le Soudan et les pays voisins. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Sources: African Union, European Commission, European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, Government of Chad, Government of Djibouti, Government of Egypt, Government of Ethiopia, Government of France, Government of Germany, Government of Kenya, Government of Libya, Government of Norway, Government of Saudi Arabia, Government of the Republic of South Sudan, Government of the United Arab Emirates, Government of the United Kingdom, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, United Nations, US Department of State…
(2024-04-17). You Know What? smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-04-17). Whitney Webb Interview — Manufacturing Bipartisan Consent For Biometric Surveillance. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me once again today is TLAV writer and researcher, and founder/editor of Unlimited Hangout, Whitney Webb, here to discuss the biometric surveillance network being built around democrat and republican alike, while they all squabble about manufactured distractions and situations designed to manufacture bipartisan consent. She explains how this is connected to the push for
(2024-04-17). Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Sports about joining BRICS: Getting into alliance will allow us to expand our potential both economically and politically. tvbrics.com 
Heads of Delegations of the teams that will compete at the BRICS 2024 Games kick off in Kazan…
(2024-04-17). About 100 specialists gather at International Forum for Russian Language Teachers TERRA RUSISTICA in Tunisia. tvbrics.com 
They will discuss issues of teaching and the development of educational literature…
(2024-04-17). Brazilian government sets 2025 fiscal target of zero primary deficit. tvbrics.com 
The document also proposes a R$90 increase in the minimum wage…
(2024-04-17). Tehran and Moscow finalise draft contract to implement agreement on construction of Rasht-Astara Railway. tvbrics.com 
According to the contract, Iranian contractors will fully realise the infrastructure of the railway line…
(2024-04-17). Russia to chair meeting of SCO education ministers in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
Heads of delegations will discuss national priorities in the issue of ensuring affordable education…
(2024-04-17). More than 200 companies with Chinese investment in South Africa create over 400,000 local jobs. tvbrics.com 
The South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA), in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy, holds third Job Fair…
(2024-04-17). India wins 9 medals at Asian Wrestling Championships in Kyrgyzstan. tvbrics.com 
The team consisted of 30 wrestlers…
(2024-04-17). Sergey Lavrov about BRICS Chairmanship: We aim to achieve substantial results. tvbrics.com Key areas of work for this year: politics and security, economy and finance, cultural and humanitarian contacts…
(2024-04-17). Saudi Arabia hosts Gulf Film Festival to promote cultural co-operation between countries. tvbrics.com 
The Gulf Cinema Festival, held in Riyadh, aims to showcase the richness of the region’s cultural heritage…
(2024-04-17). Egypt’s Finance Ministry announces co-operation with 2,000 global investment institutions. tvbrics.com 
The Head of the Ministry spoke about activities to attract funds to the country’s economy…
(2024-04-17). President of Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergey Katyrin: experts expect BRICS to account for 90 per cent of global GDP by 2050. tvbrics.com 
The Chairman of the Russian part of the BRICS Business Council spoke about the prospects of the association’s development…
(2024-04-17). The Weekly Round-Up: Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights, EU Asylum Pact Passed, & Arizona Reinstates 1864 Abortion Law. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the News Dr Hilary Cass, Chair of the Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people, submitted her final report last Wednesday to NHS England. The Cass Review was commissioned in 2020 to look into the effectiveness of the gender care services provided to young people by the NHS. The report …
(2024-04-17). Russia Labels 3 More Human Rights Groups ‘Undesirable’. themoscowtimes.com The Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom and Ukraine’s Center for Civil Liberties are now outlawed in Russia.
(2024-04-17). Ukrainian journalists Heorhiy Levchenko, Anatasiya Glukhovska missing since Russia detention. cpj.org New York, April 17, 2024—Russian authorities must confirm the whereabouts of Ukrainian journalists Heorhiy Levchenko and Anatasiya Glukhovska, and drop all charges against them, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. Levchenko’s and Glukhovska’s detention was not made public until late October 2023, when Vesti Nedeli, a program of Russian state-owned TV channel Rossiya…
(2024-04-17). Russia Arrests Four Accused of Helping Ukraine Army. themoscowtimes.com Russia arrested four people Wednesday, accusing them of sending money to Ukrainian armed forces and planning to join its ranks.
(2024-04-17). 50K Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine — Independent Tally. themoscowtimes.com The real number of Russian war casualties is likely much higher, the journalists said.
(2024-04-17). How We Marked Tax Day in Biden’s Home Town. worldbeyondwar.org 
Photo by Vera Scroggins | By Jack Gilroy, April 16, 2024 | At the Scranton, Pennsylvania, 155mm shell factory on Tax Day, April 15th, the gate guards would not let Veterans For Peace in (as usual) and did not accept our Veterans For Peace letter informing the staff that they were aiding and abetting criminal activity. We managed to speak to a military-looking guard who opened the gate for a car but said he could not take our letter at the General Dynamics facility. | At Lockheed Martin,…
(2024-04-17). A Conversation with Award Winning War Correspondent Jeffrey Stern. worldbeyondwar.org The Tribunal now interviews award winning journalist Jeffrey Stern about his reporting in Afghanistan and Yemen. Jeffrey is the author of “The Mercenary,” “The 15: 17 to Paris,” and “The Last Thousand.” #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2024-04-17). A Brief History of Kill Lists, From Langley to Lavender. worldbeyondwar.org 
“Let’s say you calculate [that there is one] Hamas [operative] plus 10 [civilians in the house],” the officer said. “Usually, these 10 will be women and children. So absurdly, it turns out that most of the people you killed were women and children.”
(2024-04-17). Penny Poll Report — Tax Day, 2024. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Dave Meserve, World BEYOND War, April 17, 2024 | On Saturday, April 13, two days before Tax Day, we conducted the annual Penny Poll at the Arcata Farmers Market. It is usually in front of the U.S. Post Office, but in this electronic age, people rarely mail their tax returns any more. About 165 people voted by distributing ten pennies among ten containers labeled to represent major government programs. By choosing where they want their federal tax dollars to go, they also infor…
(2024-04-17). Biden administration issues “weasel words” assurances to secure Assange’s extradition. wsws.org The US is seeking to prosecute Assange on charges under the Espionage Act which carry a de facto life sentence for publishing documents exposing war crimes and human rights abuses carried out by Washington and its imperialist allies.
(2024-04-17). Ban on the Palestine Congress: Another step towards a German police state. wsws.org Since hundreds of police officers broke up a Palestine Congress in Berlin last Friday, new details have come to light every day about the arbitrariness and ruthlessness with which the police disregarded the law and trampled on democratic rights.
(2024-04-17). “Something will have to give”—IMF warns of build-up of US debt. wsws.org Over the next five years, global growth, which has been steadily falling since the 2008 financial crisis, will trend below the historical average.
(2024-04-17). Tesla axes 14,000 jobs: Workers need a global strategy to fight against mass unemployment. wsws.org The announcement of 14,000 job cuts at Tesla marks an escalation of the assault by the corporate oligarchy on workers’ jobs. This a global campaign, which requires a globally coordinated response by the working class.
(2024-04-17). CUPE announces sellout agreement for 3,000 striking York University academic workers. wsws.org The deal which the union leadership is hoping to rush through in a three-hour online only vote on Friday is an abject capitulation to management which workers must reject with the contempt it deserves.
(2024-04-17). Thousands could be deported under Australian government’s draconian immigration bill. wsws.org Home Affairs officials admitted that up to 5,000 non-citizens could face removal from Australia, a figure far higher than the Labor government’s earlier misleading statements.
(2024-04-17). Damage to Glen Canyon Dam pipes threatens Colorado River water supply. wsws.org If the water level in Lake Powell falls too low, the dam may not be able to release water to downstream users.
(2024-04-17). Nearly five million removed from Medicaid have no health insurance. wsws.org A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation said on Friday that nearly one-quarter of the 20 million people removed from Medicaid rolls during Biden’s “post-pandemic unwinding” of the program this year are now uninsured.
(2024-04-17). Tesla axes 14,000 jobs: workers need a global strategy to fight against mass unemployment. wsws.org The announcement of 14,000 job cuts at Tesla marks an escalation of the assault by the corporate oligarchy on workers’ jobs. This a global campaign, which requires a globally-coordinated response by the working class.
(2024-04-17). Nearly 5 million removed from Medicaid still have no health insurance. wsws.org A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation said on Friday that nearly one-quarter of the 20 million people removed from Medicaid rolls during Biden’s “post-pandemic unwinding” of the program this year are now uninsured.
(2024-04-17). No layoffs! No budget cuts! Mobilize the working class to defend public education in Ann Arbor and across Michigan! wsws.org The claim that “there is no money” is a lie. In Michigan, where the Democrats fully control the state government, corporate handouts—particularly to the automakers—amount to billions.
(2024-04-17). Pope Francis has abandoned transgender Catholics. mronline.org 
In a recent official Declaration on Human Dignity, Dignitas Infinita, the Pope has endorsed a document that effectively outlaws sex change for transgender Catholics. The Declaration is both harsh and unrelenting in its tone, dismissive of new science and judgemental of those Catholics who in good faith make life choices contrary to the edicts of the Church. Nothing new here, but just another slap in the face for people who seek to live their God given lives as authentically and honestly as possible.
(2024-04-17). What Happened To Sade Robinson? Everything We Know About Her Mysterious Disappearance. newsone.com 
(2024-04-17). ‘Dirty as Hell’: Coal Dust Chokes Murmansk as Moscow Ramps Up Asia Exports. themoscowtimes.com As the dust fuels public grievances and concerns for human health, the Murmansk Commercial Seaport is busy expanding its operations.
(2024-04-17). Chinese college graduates increasingly considering smaller cities for employment: report. ecns.cn More college graduates in China are choosing smaller cities for employment rather than only considering first-tier cities, according to a report released by MyCOS, a higher education consulting firm.
(2024-04-17). Arkansas National Guard flight crew capture total solar eclipse. presstv.ir An Arkansas National Guard crew from the 189th Airlift Wing have captured images of Monday’s total solar eclipse.
(2024-04-17). Supreme People’s Court sentences four minors aged 12-14 to 10 to 15 years. ecns.cn SPC revealed on Tuesday that four minors aged between 12 and 14 had been sentenced to 10 to 15 years recently. It came after a brutal bullying and murder case involving three 13-year-old suspects that drew public attention toward juvenile crime.
(2024-04-17). 20K Rally in Georgia as MPs Advance Controversial ‘Foreign Influence’ Law. themoscowtimes.com The bill would require any independent NGO or media outlet receiving more than 20% of funding from abroad to register as an “organization pursuing the interests of a foreign power.”
(2024-04-17). CPJ, others oppose the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists, along with over 70 civil society organizations, signed a letter urging Senate leaders to oppose the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA), H.R.7888, which would dramatically expand the government’s warrantless surveillance powers without providing adequate protections for journalists. Under an amendment adopted as part of RISAA, the government could, in…
(2024-04-17). From Ashes to Aloha: Lahaina’s Journey of Resilience. america.cgtn.com 
In August 2023, the town of Lahaina, nestled on the island of Maui, was engulfed in flames as wildfires tore through its sun-dried hills. The devastation was unparalleled, claiming 94 lives and leaving behind a landscape of destruction. However, amidst the ashes, a story of resilience emerged—a tale of a community bound by tradition, culture, and an unwavering spirit to rebuild. | Lahaina’s journey is one of tragedy and triumph, loss and resilience. As the community continues to rebuild and heal, it does so with a profound connection to its past and a steadfast commitment to its future. From ashes to aloha,…
(2024-04-17). Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers win Asian championship. presstv.ir Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers win the championship title in Asia’s top competition in Bishkek.
(2024-04-17). Flame for Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games lit in Ancient Olympia. ecns.cn The Olympic flame that will be burning for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games started its journey after being ignited at the birthplace of the Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece on Tuesday during a traditional ceremony.
(2024-04-17). Action plan to bolster foreign investment. ecns.cn The country saw a significant increase in the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce, with 53,766 companies being set up nationwide, up 39.7 percent year-on-year.
(2024-04-17). U.S. Supreme Court considers Capitol riot prosecutions, Trump case at stake. america.cgtn.com 
In a pivotal session, the U.S. Supreme Court engaged in deliberations that could significantly impact the prosecution of individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol building, raising questions about the application of federal obstruction statutes. | The court’s focus on this matter has drawn attention to potential implications for the criminal case against former President Donald Trump. | The case before the court involves Joseph Fischer, a former Pennsylvania police officer charged in connection with the Capitol attack. | Fischer’s legal team argues against the broad application of an…
(2024-04-17). Experts: Gov’t failed to allocate money for road safety. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road safety experts have raised a red flag over the government’s failure to allocate money for road safety in the next financial year. While attending the Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) meeting on resourcing for road safety on Tuesday in Kampala, the experts wondered why the government would not allocate …
(2024-04-17). Court confirms charges against Kaweesi suspected killers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed charges of terrorism, aggravated robbery and murder against eight people accused of murdering the former Police Spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi. Kaweesi was shot dead on March 17th, 2017 together with his bodyguard Kenneth Erau and driver Godfrey Mambewa …
(2024-04-17). Putin Calls To Protect Flood-Hit Areas From Looting. themoscowtimes.com Putin also scolded the governor of the flood-hit Tyumen region for calling people who resisted evacuation orders “stubborn.”
(2024-04-17). President Ramaphosa to officiate EPWP 20 year celebration. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate EPWP 20 year celebration | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officiate over the celebration of 20 years of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the Eastern Cape, on Wednesday next week. | The President will also launch Phase V of the programme. | “The EPWP is a nationwide government programme to create work opportunities and income support to poor and unemployed people through the delivery of public and community assets and services, thereby contributing towards development. | “The programme is one of government’s flagship Public Employment Programmes and has been…
(2024-04-17). China’s defense minister holds a video call with U.S. defense secretary. ecns.cn China’s Defense Minister Dong Jun holds a video call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday at the invitation of the latter.
(2024-04-17). Russian Court Orders Review of Verdict Against Scientist. themoscowtimes.com Valery Golubkin, 72, a professor at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, was arrested in April 2021 on suspicion of passing state secrets to a NATO member country.
(2024-04-17). WNBA Contracts Controversy Reminds Us Why Brittney Griner Was Playing In Russia. newsone.com 
Source: Steph Chambers / Getty | This year’s WNBA Draft and the resulting contracts for the top selected players have sparked outrage about equal pay along gender lines. | But one overlooked aspect of the raging discussion is how the low salaries compared to their NBA counterparts is exactly the reason why so many WNBA players also choose to compete overseas, where the compensation is exponentially more. | That’s exactly why basketball star
(2024-04-17). Athletes, organizers prepare for Paris Olympic Games. america.cgtn.com 
There are less than 100 days ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. Tuesday was a significant day for many athletes, as their Olympic dream edges ever closer. | But for organizers, the focus is on security. | CGTN’s Dan Williams reports.
(2024-04-17). Black Maternal Health: Notable Groups That Are Working On Behalf Of Mothers Of Color. newsone.com 
Source: Prostock-Studio / Getty | According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of all pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, but Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women. Factors such as variation in qua…
(2024-04-17). Age limit raised to give women better support. ecns.cn To offer more support to young female academics, the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences announced a policy change on Friday that raised the age limit for female applicants to National Social Science Fund Youth Projects to 40, five years more than the age limit for male applicants.
(2024-04-17). First-quarter GDP grows 5.3 percent year-on-year. ecns.cn China’s economy grew more strongly than expected in the first quarter while pressures and challenges from insufficient demand persist, bolstering the case for more policy stimulus to consolidate the recovery trend.
(2024-04-17). China and El Salvador begin talks on FTA. ecns.cn China and El Salvador kick-started the negotiation on a free trade agreement between the two countries on Wednesday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce.
(2024-04-17). Clear negative lists to speed up services trade. ecns.cn China has rolled out national and pilot free trade zone versions of negative lists for international trade in services, signaling the country’s latest effort to further liberalize its service sector and create a more open and fair business environment.
(2024-04-17). Airports in Russia’s Volga Region Halt Flights Over Drone Threat. themoscowtimes.com The SIBUR petrochemicals company is also evacuating employees from its factories in Nizhnekamsk, local Telegram channel reported.
(2024-04-17). Malawi football fans assault TV reporter Yasin Limu. cpj.org Lusaka, April 17, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Malawian authorities to credibly investigate the assault on TV reporter Yasin Limu by Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Football Club supporters and urged the sport’s governing bodies to take concrete steps to deter future attacks against journalists. On April 7, three supporters of the club,…
(2024-04-17). Universities Are Making Billions Gatekeeping Your Meds. levernews.com Research universities, many of them public, have joined forces with pharmaceutical companies and Wall Street firms to fight new government efforts to curtail out-of-control drug prices, saying the regulations could stifle innovation.But these universities are also likely concerned that drug-price reforms would hamper their profits. Case in point: the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has quietly reaped more than a billion dollars in payouts from Xtandi, a lifesaving cancer drug that it developed with the help of government funding and now costs U.S. patients $200,000 a year. | This is not a paywal…
(2024-04-17). Washington’s political capture of the Philippines: A former colony, a future proxy. mronline.org 
Tensions continue to grow in the Asia-Pacific region and more specifically in the South China Sea where China faces off against the United States and its collection of regional proxies including Japan and Australia.
(2024-04-17). LIVE: Will US Oligarchy Accept Limits Or Push WW3? (& much more). rumble.com
(2024-04-17). Xizang launches pilot work for cultural relics census. ecns.cn Significant cultural discoveries have been made in Maldrogungkar county in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, with 54 cultural relic sites identified since 2012 comprising ancient ruins and buildings, tombs, grotto temples and stone carvings.
(2024-04-17). Insights丨Australian expert: American pursuit of primacy the greatest source of instability. ecns.cn The first trilateral meeting among the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines was held at the White House on Thursday to expand a web of security and economic alliances in the Indo-Pacific. According to Kyodo News, the U.S., Japan, Philippine leaders show a united front against China. In this regard, Warwick Powell, professor at Queensland University of Technology, shared his thoughts.
(2024-04-17). Man killed as truck crashes Mitsubishi at Entebbe road traffic lights. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One person is believed to have been killed after a cement mixer truck, that tried to avoid a collission with cars waiting for the signals at the Nkumba traffic lights, instead overturned and crashed a Mitsubishi RVR. CCTV footage showed the minutes before the accident on Entebbe Road. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Here’s …
(2024-04-17). Olympics opening ceremony could be scaled down, says Macron. ecns.cn The Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony planned for the River Seine could be scaled down or moved to a stadium, if the security risk is deemed too high, France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
(2024-04-17). Kodwa welcomes ruling dismissing application by boxing promoters in high court. sanews.gov.za Kodwa welcomes ruling dismissing application by boxing promoters in high court | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has welcomed the high court judgment which threw out an application of the National Professional Boxing Promoters’ Association (NPBPA) to declare that the appointment of the Boxing South Africa (BSA) Accounting Authority is irregular and invalid. | The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday delivered a judgment dismissing with costs the NPBPA’s application based on lack of legal standing. | According to the SABC, the application was also seeking an order to stop BSA from s…
(2024-04-17). China prepares for next manned mission. ecns.cn China’s next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVIII, is scheduled to be launched in coming days to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-04-17). Xi, Scholz call for mutual progress. ecns.cn Mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Germany creates no “risks”, but serves as a guarantee for their stable relations and presents opportunities for future development.
(2024-04-17). Cuba’s protests and the long crisis of US intervention. therealnews.com 
Protests against shortages of food and fuel in Cuba’s eastern provinces on March 18 brought the corporate media spotlight back to the island, which is currently experiencing a major economic crisis. True to form, much US reporting on the protests attempted to construct a familiar narrative of Cuba as a failed state on the brink of collapse, with no mention of the 62-year US blockade. This is particularly striking given how Cuba’s current crisis is a direct outcome of the intensification of the blockade under Trump—which President Biden has upheld throughout his term despite promises to relieve the str…
(2024-04-17). Products of Chinese culture shine at CICPE 2024. ecns.cn Products blending Chinese tradition with modern fashion display the uniqueness and inclusiveness of Chinese culture.
(2024-04-17). China, U.S. hold 4th meeting of economic and financial working groups. ecns.cn The economic and financial working groups of China and U.S. held the fourth meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday, with the two sideengaging in “in-depth, pragmatic and constructive”dialogue.
(2024-04-17). Matter in motion: Dialectical philosophy’s role in science. mronline.org 
In this second article in a series on philosophy and science, we take a look at dialectics and its relevance to understanding change in the natural world.
(2024-04-17). World Cup police accommodation fraud and corruption case postponed. sanews.gov.za World Cup police accommodation fraud and corruption case postponed | The case against nine suspects facing charges relating to the R47 million Soccer World Cup police accommodation fraud and corruption investigation has been postponed in the Durban High Court. | The case was postponed to allow for pre-trial conferencing. | The accused in the case include former high ranking police officials including: | Former KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Mmamonnye Ngobeni | Colonel Navin Madhoe | Former police captain Aswin Narainpershad | The other accused are: | Businessman, Toshan Panday | Panday’s mother, Areven…
(2024-04-17). Op. True Promise showcased interoperability of Iran’s Army, IRGC: Top general. presstv.ir General Baqeri made the statement in a message ahead of the National Army Day.
(2024-04-17). The GI Life in “The One We Had to Win” mronline.org 
Veteran Cleveland writer and photographer Scott MacGregor recovered a manuscript written by his uncle Hugh O’Neill, which turned into Captured! A World War II Memoir. In it, O’Neill weaves a real-life tale of his life as a prisoner of the Germans in the last year of the Second World War and Cleveland comic artist Gary Dumm, who has worked with the best of the genre, Harvey Pekar in particular, provides vivid illustrations.
(2024-04-17). Archaeological findings expected to help improve understanding of vassal state. ecns.cn Chu, a vassal state in China over 2,000 years ago, left a lot of charming legends in history. Thanks to new discoveries at a key site, its stories can be told more vividly today.
(2024-04-17). HK’s Lee backs new mindsets. ecns.cn Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed on Tuesday to lead the city to surmount difficulties and embrace new chances to drive high-quality development, while urging Hong Kong residents to adopt flexible mindsets in the face of new challenges.
(2024-04-17). New York City struggles to handle influx of undocumented migrants. america.cgtn.com 
Tensions between New York City law enforcement and undocumented migrants continue to mount — with scuffles making national headlines. | New York is one of several sanctuary cities across the U.S., which limits its cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. | But city officials say those accused of breaking the law are not welcome — this comes as New York struggles to accommodate asylum seekers looking for shelter. | CGTN’s Sally Patterson reports.
(2024-04-17). Russian Peacekeepers Withdrawing From Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin Confirms. themoscowtimes.com Russia had deployed around 2,000 military personnel to the region as part of a Moscow-brokered deal in 2020 to end weeks of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
(2024-04-17). Cabinet approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection | Cabinet has approved the Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. | This is according to Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who briefed the media on Wednesday. | “The Department of Home Affairs carefully and duly considered all the oral and written submissions. This final White Paper is the product of robust engagements. | “The Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa approved this final White Paper on Wednesday, 10 April…and it has been published in the Government Gazette…today,” the M…
(2024-04-17). Probe into Beijing Half Marathon controversy underway. ecns.cn The organizer of the Beijing Half Marathon announced that an investigation is underway, after an online uproar was caused by videos that show three African runners appearing to slow down near the finish line to allow Chinese runner He Jie to win by a second.
(2024-04-17). China Through The Lens: Stunning sunset view of Beijing’s CBD. ecns.cn Through the lens of Ailishe Kaholey, Secretary to the Ambassador of the Republic of Benin to China, let’s discover the enchanting beauty of Beijing’s Central Business District under the sunset.
(2024-04-17). Adviser urges more cooperation with Guangdong. ecns.cn Leung Chun-ying has called for further expansion of cooperation and exchanges between Guangdong and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to achieve high-quality development.
(2024-04-17). Uranium mining threatens indigenous communities in America’s Southwest. america.cgtn.com 
Following an agreement at the COP28 climate summit last year to triple nuclear energy production to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there’s been a global shift to nuclear plants. | Earlier this month, the largest uranium producer in the United States, resumed its extraction in three mines located near Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, for the first time in eight years. | But indigenous groups, living on protected lands nearby, are once again worried about losing their natural resources. | CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-04-17). Gazans prepare for Eid ‘despite adversity and pain’. presstv.ir Gazans prepare for Eid al-Fitr despite the adversity and pain.
(2024-04-17). Li, Scholz vow to strengthen ties. ecns.cn The advantages of China’s new energy industry are shaped through sound market competition rather than relying on government subsidies, Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday, reiterating China’s willingness to work with all parties to uphold fair competition and open cooperation for win-win results.
(2024-04-17). Thabong Service Centre, a shining example of excellence. sanews.gov.za Thabong Service Centre, a shining example of excellence | by Simphiwe Mngomezulu | Thusong Service Centre Managers and Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) provincial teams from all corners of the country gathered on Tuesday in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality to learn best practices from the Thabong Service Centre. | The benchmarking programme was hosted by the National Inter-Sectoral Steering Committee (NISSC) which is the national coordination structure of the Thusong Service Centre Programme, chaired by the GCIS at national level. | The vibrant intergovernmental programme took place in the…
(2024-04-17). High-tech manufacturing, fixed-asset investment strong. ecns.cn China’s fixed-asset investment, a pivotal growth driver, grew at a faster-than-anticipated clip in the first quarter amid a big bet on manufacturing and high-tech sectors, thus getting the economy off to a solid start this year.
(2024-04-17). Oman flash floods kill nearly 20, including children. presstv.ir At least 18 people have been killed, many of them schoolchildren, in flash floods triggered by heavy rain across Oman since Sunday.
(2024-04-17). Mbarara city suspends boda boda election due to protests. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The authorities in Mbarara City have halted the elections for the top leadership of the Boda Boda riders following protests and the storming of the City Council offices by a group of riders. The proposed election method, utilizing electoral colleges, was met with opposition from some riders who prefer adult …
(2024-04-17). Forward together — block and build against fascism. cpusa.org 
While voting against fascism is undoubtedly crucial to defeating the fascist danger, the slogan itself does not effectively convey the depth of our ideals or the urgency of organizing a genuine mass struggle to defend and deepen democracy. Now more than ever, our Party must clearly and concisely explain the need for sustained organizing, not just on Election Day, but for as long as it takes to permanently overcome the fascist danger. It is imperative that we strive to communicate our ideas in a manner that resonates not only with a broad audience of the working class but also with the vanguard fighters who are…
(2024-04-17). Sakha Rights Official Calls on Russia To Criminalize Domestic Abuse. themoscowtimes.com Sardana Guryeva’s comments were likely inspired by the high-profile trial of an ex-official in Kazakhstan accused of brutally murdering his wife.
(2024-04-17). Thousands of Yemenis mark al-Quds Day in capital Sana’a. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis marched to mark al-Quds Day on Friday (April 5) in Sana’a.
(2024-04-17). UDB in joint partnership with top institutions to train women, youth entrepreneurs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 291 enterprises across the country are to benefit from the first phase of the Enterprise Development Program that commenced Tuesday, courtesy of Uganda Development Bank and other organisations. The program’s focus is on training in management best practices, debt management, good governance, record keeping, and financial management among others, areas …
(2024-04-17). The Unsung Heroes of Recycling: A Look into Bogota’s Waste Pickers. america.cgtn.com 
In the bustling streets of Bogota, Colombia, one family stands out from the crowd—the Ochoa family. | Their work is not just a means of livelihood but also a vital service to the environment. Diana and Marta, the family recyclers, navigate the streets of Bogotá, collecting recyclable materials. | Despite facing challenges such as physical labor and societal stigma, the Ochoa family remains dedicated to their cause. They are part of Bogotá’s extensive network of waste pickers, contributing to the city’s efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability. | Their dedication ensures that recyclable materials a…
(2024-04-17). Voices of Resilience: Challenges Faced by Indigenous Communities in the Americas. america.cgtn.com 
From Mexico to the Amazon rainforest, indigenous peoples confront discrimination and marginalization. In a sit-down interview with Elaine Reyes, Mirian Masaquiza highlights their barriers to accessing education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, perpetuating poverty and inequality. | Despite the obstacles, indigenous communities fiercely preserve their cultural heritage and traditions. Masaquiza emphasizes the importance of indigenous languages, customs, and knowledge systems, serving as a source of resilience and pride. | The fight for indigenous rights extends beyond awareness to policy change. Advocacy e…
(2024-04-17). CPI dips slightly in March. sanews.gov.za CPI dips slightly in March | Consumer inflation has marginally dipped from 5.6% in February to 5.3% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday. | The Consumer Price Index was 0.8% in March down from 1% in February. | “The categories with the highest annual price changes in March were miscellaneous goods and services up 8.5%, education up 6.3%, health up 6.0% and housing and utilities up 5.9%. | “Education fees are surveyed once a year in March. Overall, education was 6.3% more expensive in 2024 than it was in 2023. This exceeds the 5.7% annual increase in 2023 and is the highest since 2020 wh…
(2024-04-17). U.K. Prime Minister RUINED By One Question On Live TV! youtu.be
(2024-04-17). Call for calm amid rumours of a Mahikeng shutdown. sanews.gov.za Call for calm amid rumours of a Mahikeng shutdown | The North West provincial government has urged residents of Mahikeng and surrounding areas to remain calm and not panic following rumours of a shutdown taking place today, 17 April 2024. | Protest organisers have vowed to close roads leading to the Mahikeng central business district (CBD) due to the decay and lack of services, according to the SABC. | Meanwhile, the provincial government said no application to march has been made by organisers of the purported shutdown. | “While the provincial government respects the rights of any person to march and protest a…
(2024-04-17). Peru struggles against worsening dengue outbreak. america.cgtn.com 
As a dengue fever epidemic sweeps Latin America, medical authorities in Peru report that cases and deaths have more than tripled in 2024 compared to the same period last year. | CGTN’s Dan Collyns reports…
(2024-04-17). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-04-17). Shanghai opens upgraded center for overseas talents. ecns.cn An upgraded service center to better meet overseas talents’ needs with high-quality, efficient and seamless services opened in Shanghai’s Changning district on Tuesday.
(2024-04-17). Insights丨German experts: Practical and win-win cooperation the key to Germany-China relationship. ecns.cn
(2024-04-17). Experts blame malaria as infant mortality shoots up in West Nile. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers in the West Nile region attribute the high infant mortality rate in the area to the significant burden of malaria. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infant mortality rate refers to the likelihood of a child born in a specific period dying before reaching the age of …
(2024-04-17). Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Has No Place at Labor Notes. leftvoice.org
(2024-04-17). Togo expels French journalist Thomas Dietrich, suspends foreign accreditations. cpj.org Dakar, April 17, 2024—Togolese authorities must identify and hold accountable the law enforcement agents responsible for arresting and assaulting French journalist Thomas Dietrich and ensure both foreign and local journalists are able to freely report on political news, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, a court in Togo’s capital Lomé sentenced…
(2024-04-17). Paris Olympics 100-day countdown: moving forward amid expectations and challenges. independent.co.ug 
With 100 days out to the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics, expectations are running high amid challenges. PARIS, France | Xinhua | With the Olympic flame lit on Tuesday in ancient Olympia, the countdown to the Paris Olympic Games hit the 100-day mark, ushering in a period of intense preparation and growing expectations. This …
(2024-04-17). Donald Trump Hush Money Trial: Black Woman Among Jurors Selected. newsone.com 
Donald Trump attends jury selection with his attorneys Todd Blanche (L) and Emil Bove on the second day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 16, 2024, in New York City. | Source: Pool / Getty | UPDATED: 8 a.m. ET, April 17 | Originally published April 15 | At least one Black woman is among those who have been selected to serve on the jury that will decide
(2024-04-17). Dubai rain: Airport flooded as city receives year’s rainfall in 24 hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Dubai was hit by an extraordinary deluge on Tuesday, receiving a staggering amount of rain equivalent to what it typically gets in a year within just a single day. The consequence was swift and dramatic: flash flooding wreaked havoc across the city, submerging the runways at Dubai International Airport and transforming streets into rushing torrents. | The torrential downpour inundated the airport runway, rendering it reminiscent of an ocean rather than a landing strip, while roads throughout the city were transformed into churning rivers. Such was the severity of the flooding that flight operation…
(2024-04-17). US reacts to PM Modi’s tough stance on terrorism amid India-Pakistan tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The recent remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting a proactive stance on counter-terrorism, have sparked reactions from the United States and Pakistan, underscoring the delicate dynamics in the region.In response to PM Modi’s statement that “India will not hesitate to cross borders to kill terrorists,” the United States Department of State issued a cautious response, urging both India and Pakistan to pursue dialogue for resolution while maintaining its stance of non-interference in allegations of cross-border activities. | State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reitera…
(2024-04-17). Insights | U.S. to replay Cold War via trilateral leader’s summit with Japan, Philippines: scholar. ecns.cn The first-ever trilateral summit among the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines was held at the White House on April 11, with debates around the contested South China Sea high on the meeting agenda, capturing the attention of international media and analysts.
(2024-04-17). Dubai floods: Dubai Airport advises not to come to airport unless… ptcnews.tv Dubai floods: Dubai is experiencing an unprecedented deluge on Tuesday, receiving a staggering amount of rainfall equivalent to its annual average within a single day. The aftermath was swift and dramatic, as flash flooding wreaked havoc across the city. Runways at Dubai International Airport were submerged, and streets turned into rushing torrents.In the recent advisory issued by Dubai International Airport, authorities urges passengers to avoid coming to the airport unless absolutely necessary due to unprecedented weather conditions in the country. | Flights are experiencing delays and diversions, and passenge…
(2024-04-17). No justice, no jeans: Unions fight for Levi’s workers around the world. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—”Workers’ rights are violated overseas, they are making a fraction of what American workers make, and it’s important to shed light on this struggle because an injury to one is an injury to all,” Chicago Federation of Labor Secretary-Treasurer Don Villar told People’s World just hours before a major multi-union demonstration downtown Chicago Tuesday. The …
(2024-04-17). Breaking Down Rico Wade’s Contributions To Hip-Hop Music. newsone.com 
Source: Julia Beverly / Getty | Atlanta’s flourishing hip-hop community endured a huge loss with Wade was born on February 26, 1972, in East Point, Georgia. His legacy extends beyond his production and songwriting credits as Wade became a pillar…
(2024-04-17). NSSF funded company to market farmers’ produce. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged Uganda to ensure that climate change prevention and mitigation measures are at the heart of the country’s development agenda, especially in agriculture. Antonio Querido, the FAO Country Representative in Uganda says the country is among the most vulnerable and that there …
(2024-04-17). The Kind of World We Want to See. progressive.org An interview with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.
(2024-04-17). Scientists train robot to walk on moon. presstv.ir This is Spirit — a robot that is being trained to walk on the moon.
(2024-04-17). Yulia Navalnaya Appears on Time’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ List. themoscowtimes.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Navalnaya has given “renewed hope to those working against corruption and for a free, democratic Russia.”
(2024-04-17). Record Number of Russian Soldiers Convicted of Murder in 2023 — Data. themoscowtimes.com Russian courts sentenced 116 contract soldiers and conscripts for premeditated murder last year, a dramatic increase from 2022 and 2021.
(2024-04-17). Chinese, U.S. defense ministers hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun spoke with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin via a video call on Tuesday at the latter’s invitation. Dong said that China will never compromise on the Taiwan question and urged the U.S. to recognize China’s firm stance.
(2024-04-17). Urgent call to halt Migration Amendment Bill 2024. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-17). Class structure in the U.S.A. cpusa.org 
Karl Marx and Frederich Engels started the What did Marx and Engels mean by this statement and why is it important? We should start by how Marx and Engels define the term class. | What is class in the Marxist context? | Marx distinguished one class from another based on relations of production, i.e. which class owns the means of production, purchases and lives off others’ labor power, and which class must sell…
(2024-04-17). Senators demand DeJoy dump postal center closure plans. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Trump-named Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is drawing more flak, as more than 20 senators, in a letter to him and…
(2024-04-17). GBV fight strengthened with opening of Thuthuzela centre. sanews.gov.za GBV fight strengthened with opening of Thuthuzela centre | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has launched a state-of-the-art Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) in Stellenbosch. | TCCs are a one stop facility for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) where they are able to receive psycho-social support, medical treatment, and legal services. | These centres are also aimed at removing incidents of secondary victimisation and create a platform for building successful cases. | Speaking at the launch of the TCC, NPA National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Shamila Batohi, explained that the site b…
(2024-04-17). Four sentenced in 2022 Guangdong ship collision. ecns.cn Xu Jun, the principal offender of a fatal maritime incident, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crime of forcing and organizing others to engage in illegal and risky operations.
(2024-04-17). Millions of Indonesians brave mass traffic jams on journey home for Eid. presstv.ir Millions of Indonesian Muslims braved extensive traffic jams as they began the journey to their hometowns ahead of Eid al-Fitr.
(2024-04-17). Nkadimeng to handover Van Schalkwyk Road in Sebokeng, Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Nkadimeng to handover Van Schalkwyk Road in Sebokeng, Gauteng | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, will be handing over the Van Schalkwyk Road in Eatonside Sebokeng Unit 6 under the Emfuleni Local Municipality, which is situated within the Sedibeng District in Gauteng. | This event will take place on Thursday and the Gauteng MEC of CoGTA Mzikayifane Khumalo, the Sedibeng Executive Mayor Lerato Maloka, as well as the leadership from the Emfuleni Local Municipality will join the Minister. | The department explained that before the project was implemented, the…
(2024-04-17). Commands of Allah That Are Applicable In Every Era And Place. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] says: ŸàŸéÿ•Ÿêÿ∞Ÿí ÿ£ŸéÿÆŸéÿ∞ŸíŸÜŸéÿß ŸÖŸêŸäÿ´Ÿéÿߟǟé ÿ®ŸéŸÜŸêŸä ÿ•Ÿêÿ≥Ÿíÿ±Ÿéÿßÿ¶ŸêŸäŸÑŸé &…
(2024-04-17). China, U.S. hold constructive dialogue during economic working group meeting. ecns.cn China and the United States have engaged in candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges during the fourth meeting of the China-U.S. economic working group held on Tuesday in Washington, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.
(2024-04-17). From Puerto Rico to the World: The Enduring Legacy of El Gran Combo. america.cgtn.com 
In the heart of Puerto Rico’s vibrant music scene, a legendary orchestra emerged over six decades ago, destined to become a global sensation. El Gran Combo’s journey from humble beginnings to prestigious stages like the Kennedy Center is a testament to salsa music’s enduring power and its creators’ resilience. | Founded in 1962 by Rafael Ithier, El Gran Combo quickly rose to prominence with its unique blend of salsa, bolero, and tropical rhythms. Despite facing financial constraints and societal challenges, Ithier’s unwavering dedication to music paved the way for the orchestra’s iconic status. | As El Gran Combo…
(2024-04-17). Xi meets German chancellor, calls for achieving mutual success. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, capital of China, April 16, 2024.
(2024-04-17). Kazakhstan declares state of emergency in 10 states amid worst floods in decades. presstv.ir Worst floods in decades have hit Kazakhstan, forcing the country to declare a state of emergency in 10 of its 14 states.
(2024-04-17). Blooming water lilies in West Lake resemble Monet’s painting. ecns.cn Water lilies bloom in West Lake, resembling Monet’s painting to life, in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, April 17, 2024.
(2024-04-17). IMF release World Economic Outlook showing steady growth. america.cgtn.com 
The global economy is holding steady, and inflation is dropping with no sign of a recession in sight, that according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook which estimates global growth in 2024 and 2025 will maintain the current rate of 3.2%. | CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.
(2024-04-17). Mashatile to launch second phase of Wi-Fi connectivity project in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za Mashatile to launch second phase of Wi-Fi connectivity project in Limpopo | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will lead the official launch of Phase 2 of the South Africa Connect project on Friday, 19 April 2024. | The project is a flagship programme aimed at bridging the digital divide by providing Wi-Fi access to communities and ensuring universal access to the internet. | The SA Connect Phase 2 launch event is organised by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and will take place at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium, Modimolle Local Municipality, Waterberg District, in Limpopo. | The project alig…
(2024-04-17). Ex-LRA commander Kwoyelo disowns “added” name on charge sheet. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Lord’s Resistance Army Rebel Commander Thomas Kwoyelo has disowned what he refers to as an added name on his charge sheet at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court. The suspect is recognized on the charge sheet as Kwoyelo Thomas alias Latoni who is indicted of 78 …
(2024-04-17). Destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the destruction at Nasser medical complex in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-17). D.A.R.E. Is More Than Just Antidrug Education—It Is Police Propaganda. publicbooks.org DARE lost its once hegemonic influence over drug education, but it had long-lasting effects on American policing, politics, and culture.
(2024-04-17). PLA Southern Theater Command conducts live-fire air defense exercises on China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will organize its land and air forces to conduct live-fire air defense exercises on the Chinese side of China-Myanmar border starting from Wednesday.
(2024-04-17). Uganda to send five teams for 2024 ISF Football World Cup in Dalian. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda will send five teams to the 2024 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup in China. The global tournament will take place from May 17 to 27 in Dalian, northeast China. Justus Mugisha, president of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA), told Xinhua on Monday that Uganda …
(2024-04-17). New Singapore PM to ensure continuity. ecns.cn Incoming Singapore prime minister Lawrence Wong is expected to provide policy continuity as he leads the country’s fourth-generation leadership team, analysts say.
(2024-04-17). Evacuation operations underway as Russian Orenburg region battles record floods. presstv.ir Images show flooded areas and emergency workers rescuing people from their homes in Russia’s Orenburg Oblast, after the level of the Ural River rose to new record highs on Friday April 12.
(2024-04-17). China’s FAST telescope detects over 900 new pulsars. ecns.cn hina’s Five-hundred-meter-Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), dubbed “China Sky Eye,” has detected over 900 new pulsars so far, including more than 650 identified through a Galactic Plane Pulsar Snapshot (GPPS) survey.
(2024-04-17). Playing Russian Roulette with Middle Eastern Oil. fpif.org
(2024-04-17). Un poderoso movimiento por la paz estadounidense ha crecido en respuesta al genocidio en Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
Un movimiento por la paz pro palestino ha crecido en cuestión de meses desde manifestaciones dispersas y espontáneas hasta convertirse en un factor importante en la escena política estadounidense. Cualquiera que hace sólo unos meses esperaba que se esfumaría y desaparecería a medida que nos acercáramos a las elecciones, esas esperanzas se han visto frustradas. …
(2024-04-17). Asciende a 33.399 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud dice que otras 76.664 personas resultaron heridas en la ofensiva israelí desde octubre pasado.
(2024-04-17). Ataca Hezbolá sitios militares israelíes en frontera con el Líbano. telesurtv.net La acción fue una respuesta a dos bombardeos israelíes de este martes que causó la muerte a tres miembros del grupo en áreas del sur del Líbano.
(2024-04-17). Este es el pais que mas ha bombardeado a otras naciones. globalizacion.ca
(2024-04-17). Este es el pais que mas ha bombardeado a otras naciones. globalizacion.ca Este es el pais que mas ha bombardeado a otras naciones… | Si, EEUU! | Muchas gracias a @y_xque por este vídeo. | http: //www.globalizacion.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eeuu-bombardeado-otras-naciones.mp4 …
(2024-04-17). Debaten creadores granmenses sobre el quehacer cultural de esta región del oriente cubano (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 17 abr (RHC) Con el homenaje a Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Padre de la Patria, en el 205 aniversario de su natalicio el 18 de abril y el pronunciamiento de los creadores de solidarizarse con el pueblo Palestino, inició la Asamblea X Congreso de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba en la provincia Granma, tercer territorio del país que realiza este proceso.
(2024-04-17). Sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacude Japón, no hay alerta de tsunami. telesurtv.net Un funcionario de la ciudad de Uwajima, prefectura de Ehime, dijo que se sintió un temblor durante unos 20 segundos y que los papeles de los estantes cayeron.
(2024-04-17). Cuba y EE.UU. revisan acuerdos en materia migratoria. telesurtv.net En la reunión se expresó que el bloqueo económico desempeña un papel importante impactando directamente en la vida de los cubanos.
(2024-04-17). Consejo de Seguridad votará el jueves sobre admisión de Palestina en la ONU. telesurtv.net El jueves está programada una sesión sobre la cuestión en el Consejo, según fuentes diplomáticas, la cual se espera que ocupe todo el día.
(2024-04-17). Ecuador anuncia que continuarán los apagones. telesurtv.net Ante la crisis energética, el Gobierno suspendió la jornada laboral este 18 y 19 de abril para el sector público y privado.
(2024-04-17). øPor qué se celebra el Día Mundial de la Lucha Campesina. telesurtv.net La fecha recuerda con iniciativas a los campesinos, indígenas, agricultores y trabajadores en general, que respaldan la lucha por la tierra y la reforma agraria.
(2024-04-17). ONU informa que unas 10.000 mujeres han sido asesinadas en Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de un millón de mujeres y de niñas palestinas en Gaza afrontan un hambre devastadora sin apenas alimentos.
(2024-04-17). Inauguran VII foro latinoamericano sobre el Desarrollo Sostenible. telesurtv.net El informe de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (Cepal) destaca que solo el 22% de las metas de los ODS se han cumplido o están en vías de cumplirse.
(2024-04-17). Proceso de extradición de Assange se reanudará el 20 de mayo. telesurtv.net Los jueces Victoria Sharp y Adam Johnson indicaron, en una orden judicial, la audiencia de dos horas en la que podrán ser examinadas las garantías solicitadas a EE. UU.
(2024-04-17). Aumento de actividad volcánica deja 800 evacuados en Indonesia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al departamento de Vulcanología del país asiático, durante la noche anterior, el cráter registró una gran erupción que envió una gran columna de humo y ceniza.
(2024-04-17). Bolivia y Chile desmienten declaraciones de Argentina sobre Hezbolá en la región. telesurtv.net Ante las acusaciones, la Cancillería de Bolivia anunció que convocará a la representación diplomática de Argentina para solicitar explicaciones.
(2024-04-17). Presidente brasileño llega a Colombia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net Lula será recibido por su homólogo Gustavo Petro, participará en la Feria Internacional del Libro de Bogotá y se reunirá con empresarios.
(2024-04-17). Hallan bombas israelíes en escuelas de Unrwa en Khan Younis, Gaza. telesurtv.net UNRWA realizó tal declaración luego de una misión de evaluación en esa ciudad después de la retirada de las tropas de ocupación la semana pasada.
(2024-04-17). Publican decreto de nombramiento a Consejo de Transición de Haití. telesurtv.net Organizaciones opositoras exigieron la publicación del acuerdo para una transición pacífica y ordenada consensuado el 3 de abril, en lugar de uno modificado por el Consejo de Ministros.
(2024-04-17). Gabriel García Márquez, uno de los maestros de la literatura universal. telesurtv.net El premio Nobel aportó un rumbo espléndido del género de la novela, fue un creador de cuentos y un periodista consumado.
(2024-04-17). Contingente pacificador ruso inicia retirada de Nagorno Karabaj. telesurtv.net El contingente pacificador ruso durante la última escalada de las hostilidades evacuó a unos 5.000 civiles de zonas peligrosas del área en disputa.
(2024-04-17). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-04-17). Argentina 2024: Colonia $í. indybay.org Argentina 2024: Colonia $í | El feudo de Milei: precios europeos y salarios africanos…
(2024-04-17). Alzamientos por la Tierra. indybay.org Alzamientos por la Tierra | El renacimiento de las luchas por el clima: Soulèvements de la Terre, Làºtzerath y Atlanta…
(2024-04-17). Inaugurada en Cienfuegos VII Edición del Concurso y Festival de Guitarras Edgardo Matín (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 17 abr (RHC) La VII Edición del Concurso y Festival de Guitarras Edgardo Matín quedó inaugurada en la Perla del Sur y se extenderá hasta el próximo día 20, con la dedicatoria al gran maestro àëico Rojas y al 205 Aniversario de la fundación de la otrora colonia Fernandina de Jagua, hoy Cienfuegos.
(2024-04-17). Memorias de Orestes Wong González, un héroe de Girón y para todos los tiempos (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La invasión por Playa Girón, considerada además la primera derrota del gobierno de Estados Unidos en América Latina, demostró la capacidad de Fidel Castro Ruz como estratega militar y el apoyo de los hijos de esta tierra a la Revolución.
(2024-04-17). Museo Memorial Playa Girón, en la preferencia de los jóvenes. radiohc.cu Miles de turistas nacionales y extranjeros cada año visitan el Museo Memorial Playa Girón, ubicado en la Ciénaga de Zapata, en la zona sur de la occidental provincia de Matanzas.
(2024-04-17). Honoris Causa y rosas blancas en Italia para un amigo sincero de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Roma, 17 abr (RHC) En el Aula Magna de la Universidad La Sapienza, de Roma, adornada con rosas blancas, se le entregó este miércoles el Doctorado Honoris Causa de la Universidad de La Habana al catedrático italiano Luciano Vasapollo, amigo de Cuba.
(2024-04-17). Escala conflicto entre Argentina con Bolivia y Chile. telesurtv.net Declaraciones infundadas de la Ministra de Seguridad argentina crean incidente diplomático con La Paz y Santiago de Chile.
(2024-04-17). Croacia celebra elecciones parlamentarias. telesurtv.net Los colegios electorales abrieron este miércoles en el país europeo a las 07H00 hora local y alrededor de 3,7 millones de ciudadanos tienen derecho a votar en ellos.
(2024-04-17). CNE se reúne con cuerpo diplomático acreditado en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Misiones diplomáticas recibieron información de primera mano sobre los avances del proceso electoral y otros detalles de la verdad de Venezuela.
(2024-04-17). Dubái registra las lluvias más intensas de los últimos 75 años. telesurtv.net Varias personas compartieron a través de la red social X vídeos y fotografías del aeropuerto, carreteras y centros comerciales inundados por las lluvias torrenciales.
(2024-04-17). Continúa la agresión israelí en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes no cesan de realizar intensos bombardeos sobre el norte de Gaza.
(2024-04-17). Sube a 63 el número de muertos por lluvias en Pakistán. telesurtv.net En Pakistán, la mayoría de las muertes se registraron en la provincia de Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, en el noroeste del país.
(2024-04-17). Honduras retirará de Ecuador a diplomáticos en apoyo a México. telesurtv.net “Pues todos, todos, todos, ayudando, apoyando a México, respaldando a México”, afirmó el mandatario.