(2026-04-02). Donald Trump's Iran war story: 32 days of shifting messages in 16 Speeches. hindustantimes.com In just 32 days, Donald Trump has told the story of the Iran war, one remark at a time. From announcing "major combat operations" to claiming Iran was weeks away from a nuclear weapon, from threatening endless bombing to suddenly talking peace – and now, promising to end the war "within two to three weeks." But what do these statements actually reveal? Is this a coherent strategy or a narrative shifting in real time? This bite belt tracks every key moment, mapping how the U.S. President's messaging evolved as the war unfolded. Watch closely, because the contradictions are hard to ignore. Before the national addre…
(2026-04-02). Selected Articles: Iran — A Failed Strategy and Economics of War. globalresearch.ca 
By Just a few hours ago, President Trump has announced he will shortly speak to the Nation about progress in Iran. What will he talk …
(2026-04-02). Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War. truthout.org How Christian clergy talk about Jesus this Easter Sunday will tell you a lot about their politics. While parishioners in the U.S. are likely to be greeted by the traditional refrain, "He is risen," at their April 5 Easter service, they're just as likely to be met with the phrase, "Christ is King." This rhetoric replaces the traditional understanding of Easter as a celebration of Jesus's sacrifice… |
(2026-04-02). Spy game intensifies in Iran war: Is a secret deal taking shape as CIA comes in touch with Russia. hindustantimes.com Backchannel talks between the Central Intelligence Agency and SVR have emerged amid the ongoing Iran war, raising questions about hidden diplomacy and global power dynamics. Sergei Naryshkin confirmed ongoing contacts, while speculation grows over potential Russian support to Tehran. As Donald Trump navigates a prolonged conflict, these developments highlight the complex web of intelligence, diplomacy, and strategic maneuvering shaping the crisis.
(2026-04-02). Headlines for April 2, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran "Back to Stone Ages," Won't Give Timeline for Ending War, U.K. Hosts Talks with 35 Countries Seeking to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Iran Continues Drone and Missile Attacks on Gulf Nations and Israel, U.S. Embassy Warns Citizens to Leave Iraq "Now," Citing Threat of Iran-Backed Militias, NYT: Israel Urges Christian and Druze Communities to Force Shiites Out of Southern Lebanon, Russia Claims Complete Control of Ukraine's Luhansk Region, House and Senate Republicans Announce Plan to End Partial Shutdown of DHS, SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Birthright…
(2026-04-02). Trump Threatens to Take Iran 'Back to Stone Age.' Here's Why It May Backfire. w/ Foad Izadi. thealtworld.com The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has entered its second month, and despite repeated assassinations, attacks on infrastructure, and growing civilian casualties, Iran has not collapsed. | Meanwhile, Donald Trump is threatening to take Iran "back to the Stone Age," floating the seizure of oil infrastructure, Kharg Island, and even a military reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, all while claiming negotiations may be underway. | So what is actually happening inside Iran? Is Tehran looking for a way out, or preparing for a longer war? How is Iranian society responding to mounting destruction and civilian targeting? And what…
ndtv.com (2026-04-02). "Hollywood Delusions": Iran General's 6,000 Years Reply To "Stone Age" Barb
Hitting back at the US threat of blasting Iran back to the "Stone Age", an Iranian military commander has said that it is the US that is taking its soldiers back to their graves and that it is delusional for a country with a 250-year history to threaten a civilisation 6,000 years old.
(2026-04-02). How Did the War Launched by the US and Israel Against Iran Resonate in Asia? uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk / President of the Sino-Turkish Studies Center The war launched against Iran following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28-carried out by Washington and Tel Aviv while negotiations with Tehran were still ongoing-has now exceeded its first month. The operations initiated under Trump's "regime change in Iran" strategy …
(2026-04-02). Are there, or will there be, U.S. negotiations with Iran? strategic-culture.su The short answer is 'no', Alastair Crooke writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The short answer is 'no'. Trump was confabul…
(2026-04-02). Fascism has no place in the struggle for peace. cpusa.org 
The current political landscape in the United States has become increasingly convoluted and increasingly dangerous. In the wake of the U.S. government's latest war against Iran, Donald Trump is leading the MAGA movement into an ever-deepening alliance with neoconservatives, evangelical Zionists, and Israeli fascists — all united in their commitment to war and militarism. | This war is not simply the product of ideology or geopolitical rivalry. It is deeply rooted in the political economy of U.S. imperialism. Control over energy markets, strategic trade routes, and regional dominance remains central to U.
(2026-04-02). Peace Vigil attenders see US ground attack planes leaving RAF Lakenheath. thecanary.co 
Peace Vigil attenders at RAF Lakenheath have observed more than 20 planes taking off on the morning of 2 April. At least six were A10 ground attack aircraft, likely heading for West Asia, where Donald Trump is threatening a ground invasion of Iran. Witness Avril Simpson said: This carnage should not be happening, and our […] | By
(2026-04-02). Crimes against peace: The Nuremburg Trials precedent and the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org In a powerful lecture at Friedrich-Alexander University in Nuremberg, David North demonstrated that the US-Israeli war against Iran constitutes a crime against peace under the legal standards established at the Nuremberg Trials.
(2026-04-02). From Gaza to Minab, the Same Story: Children Paying the Price of War. counterpunch.org 
Those who had the misfortune of growing up in a war zone require no explanation. War is hell, it is true—but for children, it is something else entirely: a confusing, disorienting fate that defies comprehension. There are children who live only briefly, experiencing whatever life manages to offer them: the love of parents, the camaraderie of siblings, the fragile joys and inevitable hardships of existence.
(2026-04-02). Prominent New York synagogue hosts presentation on why U.S. Jews should support the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Benjamin Anthony's racist speech at New York's influential Park Avenue Synagogue, where he argued that U.S. Jews need to support ethnic cleansing in Gaza, illustrates how the American Jewish community has embraced Israeli racism and brutality.
(2026-04-02). Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ahmed ShalabyCAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) – Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit Gaza as laid out in a disarmament plan from U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", three sources told Reuters.Hamas' disarmament is a sticking point in talks to implement Trump's plan for the Palestinian enclave and cement an October ceasefire that halted two years of full-blown war.
(2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Calling Party for Gaza! Tell the Red Cross: Take Action Now! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpgredcross…
(2026-04-02). 'The rope is for Arabs only': Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians recycles a colonial playbook. mondoweiss.net 
The passing of the recent Israeli death penalty law follows a familiar colonial practice: legalize an already existing policy of extrajudicial executions, but make it follow a timetable. This logic also governs how Israel times its wars, from Gaza to Iran.
(2026-04-02). Iran mocks 'American dream': Mojtaba aide hits back at Rubio remark, says plot to create 'new Gazas'. hindustantimes.com Iran is using Marco Rubio's own rhetoric to mock what it calls the real "American Dream," with parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arguing that if Tehran had not spent heavily on weapons, the U.S. could have seized Iran's oil fields within 48 hours, armed Israel even more heavily, and created "many, many new Gazas." His post was a direct response to Rubio's claim that Iran would be a very different country if it had spent billions on its people instead of weapons.
(2026-04-02). Israel Plots razing Iran, but it has 330K STEM graduates per Year. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Apartheid government of indicted war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned to using Gaza genocide-style tactics against Iran — even while the genocide against Gaza continues and an ethnic cleansing campaign proceeds in Lebanon. Israel is now striking civilian objects in Iran in hopes of collapsing Iranian society. It is blowing up pharmaceutical factories making anti-cancer drugs and steel factories and university campuses that do not have a direct military tie. Because of heavy US and European sanctions, Iran had to develop its own drug manufa…
(2026-04-02). Trump Ousts Pam Bondi, Who Leaves Legacy of Epstein Cover-Up. truthout.org President Donald Trump announced that he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who leaves behind a legacy of obstructing the release of the Epstein files and protecting the alleged sex abusers named within them. "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Thursday afternoon. |
(2026-04-02). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-02). Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's Acting President After the Abduction of President Maduro? orinocotribune.com Due to the illegal abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US military forces, power passed to the executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who is currently serving as acting president in President Maduro's absence. | Some facts about Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: | She was born on May 18, 1969, in Caracas, daughter of Jorge Antonio Rodríguez, leader of the Revolutionary Left Movement and founder of the Marxist party Socialist League. | She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the Central University of Venezuela, was a leader of the student movement, and specialized in labor law in Paris, France…
(2026-04-02). Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's Acting President After the Abduction of President Maduro? orinocotribune.com Due to the illegal abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US military forces, power passed to the executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who is currently serving as acting president in President Maduro's absence. | Some facts about Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: | She was born on May 18, 1969, in Caracas, daughter of Jorge Antonio Rodríguez, leader of the Revolutionary Left Movement and founder of the Marxist party Socialist League. | She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the Central University of Venezuela, was a leader of the student movement, and specialized in labor law in Paris, France…
(2026-04-02). Venezuelan Authorities Coordinate With Shopping Centers on Energy-Saving Protocols. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for public works, Juan José Ramírez, and representatives of the Venezuelan Chamber of Shopping Centers (Cavececo), set up a working group to coordinate measures for the incorporation of this sector into the National Energy Saving Plan. | In statements given to VTV, Ramírez highlighted that during the meeting an overview of the plan was presented, which allowed for an analysis of the necessary actions to address the increased electricity demand associated with rising temperatures and high electricity consumption. | "Here we have reached good agreements regarding the rational use of the elec…
(2026-04-02). The Empire Is Losing Its Ability To Hide Its Ugly Nature. thealtworld.com 
It used to be hard to help westerners see the depravity of the US empire. Now it's just right in everyone's face with raw genocide footage and insanely evil warmongering of direct economic consequence. | It took a lot of work to help the average westerner understand that NATO aggressions actively provoked the war in Ukraine, or that western interventionism played a major role in the violence and chaos in Syria, or that US economic warfare was largely responsible for the suffering of Cubans and Venezuelans. The murderous savagery of the empire was hidden behind layers of obfuscation, allowing the propagandists to…
(2026-04-02). U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. ecns.cn The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website.
(2026-04-02). Boxing: Saidel and Claro Know of Rivals for Professional Fights. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The announcement of Saidel Horta and Alejandro Claro's opponents provided news about Cuba's presence on a professional boxing card scheduled for May 1st in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which also features star Arlen López. | The featherweight Horta, the 2023 World Championship silver medalist in Tashkent, will be looking for his second consecutive victory when he faces Venezuelan Fernando José Toro, who boasts an impressive record of 11 wins (9 KOs) and three losses (2 KOs). | Claro, a two-time world bronze medalist, will also be aiming to replicate his success from his previous bout, wh…
(2026-04-02). Lying is Marco Rubio's Premise. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Once again, the pathological liar Marco Rubio lies. This time, before a Miami court that is trying his close friend and former congressman, David Rivera. | A report from the Spanish news agency EFE, published by El Nuevo Herald, stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed in a Miami court that he was unaware of an alleged multimillion-dollar contract that his close friend David Rivera supposedly made in 2017 to bring the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro closer to the United States and facilitate a peaceful transfer of…
(2026-04-02). Zelenskiy offers maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com April 2 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid conflict in the Middle East.Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had taken part in a virtual meeting devoted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, attended by about 40 countries."Ukraine has relevant expertise concerning sea waterways, concerning the defence and reopening of maritime traffic," he said.
(2026-04-02). Trump's April Fools' Address to the nation. responsiblestatecraft.org Washington was literally sizzling Wednesday with expectations ahead of President Donald Trump's evening address on Iran. Would he announce a ceasefire? Would he just declare the war over, wash his hands of the mess, and leave the Strait of Hormuz to the Persian Gulf and Europe? What about a full land invasion? Turns out he did none of that — except maybe the part about the Strait, but we'll get to that in a second.
(2026-04-02). Trump Might Finally Force NATO to Radically Reform. globalresearch.ca Trump raged against NATO last week after it refused his request to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was analyzed
(2026-04-02). UK to Host International Talks on Reopening Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain will host a virtual meeting on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that securing the strategic waterway was the responsibility of other nations. Meeting Details and Participants The session, chaired by British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, …
(2026-04-02). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-02). Inside the Strait of Hormuz: Eyewitness to US-Israeli War Crimes in Iran w/ Dimitri Lascaris. thealtworld.com Journalist and lawyer Dimitri Lascaris just returned from Iran, where he traveled from Tehran to the Strait of Hormuz, witnessing firsthand the impact of the US-Israeli war. | From hospitals treating the wounded to the world's most important oil chokepoint, Lascaris saw a side of this war that Western media is barely covering. | The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical waterways on earth, responsible for a massive share of global energy flows. But today, it has become a frontline in a rapidly escalating conflict. Trump says only with its opening would he consider a ceasefire. | In this episode of Dispatch…
(2026-04-02). Full speech: Trump reveals when US will end Iran war. hindustantimes.com On Day 33 of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, making a major revelation regarding the end of the conflict. Even as the war stretches beyond the one-month mark, Trump claimed that US and its ally Israel were achieving success in their military objectives. The US Commander-in-Chief paid homage to over a dozen soldiers who have died in the war so far. He also targeted US allies, asking them to take a more proactive role, especially in ending Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which handles one-fifth of global oil flows, and whose blockade amid the war has led to a global ener…
(2026-04-02). Macron in Trump's crosshairs as US president blasts France over Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com At Easter lunch, U.S. President Donald Trump launched into a fiery rant ahead of his nationally televised war address, boasting of having "taken out" multiple Iranian regimes while blasting Emmanuel Macron, France, and NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted countries like France, European allies, South Korea, Japan, and China should bear the burden of ending the vital oil chokepoint's blockade, as the U.S. enters Day 33 of the war with growing tensions over Iran and alliance commitments. Watch for more…
(2026-04-02). Iran fires 100+ missiles at Israeli and US targets as Araghchi warns escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has unleashed one of its most intense barrages yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming over 100 missiles fired in the latest wave targeting Israeli cities and U.S. assets across the region. Strikes reportedly hit Tel Aviv, Gulf bases, and key military infrastructure, while Tehran frames the escalation as retaliation for attacks on civilian targets, including a pharmaceutical facility. As tensions spiral, Abbas Araghchi has warned of a "forceful" response, raising fears of a deeper and more dangerous phase in the conflict.
(2026-04-02). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-02). Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats. al-monitor.com In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages".The country has been at war for more than a month and Trump ⚪ who launched the conflict alongside Israel on February 28 ⚪ has vowed to strike Iran hard for another "two or three weeks".Powerful blasts shook the Iranian capital on Thursday.
(2026-04-02). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. globalresearch.ca With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies …
(2026-04-02). Racine, April 4, 2026: Stop U.S.-Israel War on Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-02). Israel military under strain as Eyal Zamir warns of troop shortages | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israel's military is facing mounting pressure as Eyal Zamir warns of a critical troop shortage amid an expanding multi-front conflict. The Israel Defense Forces is stretched across operations against Iran, Hezbollah, and regional threats, raising concerns over long-term combat readiness. As manpower gaps widen and calls grow to extend mandatory service, pressure is building on Benjamin Netanyahu while Iran signals it has large reserves ready for escalation.
(2026-04-02). The US War on Iran is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. and Israeli war has, from its very beginning, violated both U.S. domestic and international law. The legal consequences go beyond specific violations. Washington and Tel Aviv's breaches of the UN Charter and other legal frameworks also undermine the very foundations of the rule of law. Even while international legal institutions too often lack sufficient capacity
(2026-04-02). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-02). Collapsing Empire: The Resistance Disarms Israel. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack As the criminal Zionist-American war on Iran enters its second month, the conflict has proven so ruinous for the aggressors that dire alarm is being widely sounded. Embarrassing failure to subdue the Islamic Republic from the air has raised the prospect of a US ground operation of some kind, widely perceived as a suicide …
(2026-04-02). Palestinian Refugees Exposed to Iranian Missiles in West Bank. moderndiplomacy.eu The Palestinian Ghanem family, along with an estimated 32,000 people, have been forcibly displaced from long-standing refugee camps in the occupied West Bank. Israeli military operations in Tulkarm, Nur Shams, and Jenin were justified by Israel as necessary to neutralize infrastructure that could be used by militants. However, human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, …
(2026-04-02). Swift End to Iran War Appears Unlikely. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a quick resolution to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran faded following a prime-time address by President Donald Trump. In his speech, Trump signaled intensified military operations, including potential strikes on Iran's energy and oil infrastructure, without providing a clear timeline for ending hostilities. The statement fueled market uncertainty and geopolitical tension, with oil …
(2026-04-02). International Notes: CP's worldwide coordinate against imperialist war. cpusa.org 
Middle East and Mediterranean parties fight the Iran War | A teleconference of Communist and Workers' Parties from the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and the Persian Gulf was held March 12 at the initiative of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE). The meeting, which brought together representatives from eleven parties including the Communist Party of Israel (MAKI), the Tudeh Party of Iran, the Palestinian Communist Party, AKEL (Cyprus), the Jordanian Communist Party, and the Sudanese Communist Party, focused on coordinating action against the imperialist war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran…
(2026-04-02). Austria Becomes Latest EU Country to Deny US Military Use of Its Airspace. truthout.org Austria says it's banned the U.S. military from using its airspace, adding to a growing list of countries denying requests from the U.S. military amid its joint war on Iran with Israel as President Donald Trump lashes out at allies for refusing direct participation in the atrocities. The Austrian Defense Ministry cited its wartime neutrality policy for the decision. "There have indeed been… |
(2026-04-02). Trapped in his own Image: Trump's Ego and the Iran War. juancole.com ( What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. | Beyond these circles, the war is widely understood as reckless, unjustified, and strategically incoherent.
(2026-04-02). Hit List: Iran Threatens US and Israeli Corporations. globalresearch.ca Eighteen corporations operating in Israel and the GCC nations were warned on March 31 they "will come under attack as they have assisted US-Israeli terror operations inside Iran." The companies are considered "
(2026-04-02). Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing. truthout.org President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to bomb Iran into the "Stone Ages" in concerning statements on Wednesday night harkening to Vietnam War-era atrocities, as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes on life-supporting infrastructure in Iran. In his prime time remarks to the U.S. public on Wednesday night, Trump said that, over the next two to three weeks, the U.S. |
(2026-04-02). Lula says U.S. fabricated lie to wage 'unnecessary war' against Iran. ecns.cn People attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on April 1, 2026..The United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on Feb.28, disrupting global shipping, sending oil prices soaring and shaking the global economy.
(2026-04-02). "This War Is Already Lost" : Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on Trump's Iran Debacle. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump gave a primetime televised address Wednesday to discuss the war on Iran, his first since the United States and Israel launched attacks on February 28. Trump gave few clues about when or how the war could end, but he boasted about killing top Iranian leaders and degrading the country's military. He threatened to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages, where they belong." | Despite the grandiose claims, built on "lies and delusions," Trump "did not add anything new," says Iranian American scholar Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi, who calls Trump's shifting ju…
(2026-04-02). Has the US Already Lost the War on Iran? truthout.org President Donald Trump gave a primetime televised address Wednesday to discuss the war on Iran, his first since the United States and Israel launched attacks on February 28. Trump gave few clues about when or how the war could end, but he boasted about killing top Iranian leaders and degrading the country's military. He threatened to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages, where they belong."… |
(2026-04-02). Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict. sanews.gov.za Ministerial task team appointed to coordinate impact of Middle East conflict | President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to coordinate government action to cushion South Africans against the impact of the war in the Middle East which has triggered rising costs of fuel. | This according to Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who led a post Cabinet media briefing in Tshwane on Thursday. | Conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran in the Middle East has placed strain on crude oil supply chains across the world, consequently triggering increased local fuel prices. | The…
(2026-04-02). Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeGENEVA, April 2 (Reuters) – Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and other gear could run low if the war persists, the head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies delegation there said on Thursday.More than 1,900 people have been killed since the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran began on February 28, and more than 21,000 injured, according to the agency – the only humanitarian group working across the country. Other estimates are higher.
(2026-04-02). Irán no negociará con EEUU ni reabrirá el estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente del Parlamento iraní, Ali Nikzad afirmó este miércoles que su país no entablará negociaciones con Estados Unidos ni reabrirá el estrecho de Ormuz. | Durante una manifestación en la provincia de Markazi, Nikzad declaró que Teherán mantiene una postura firme frente a Washington tras los recientes ataques atribuidos a Estados Unidos e Israel, según reportó la agencia semioficial Fars. | En referencia a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el dirigente expresó: El estrecho de Ormuz jamás se abrirá, no ha habido ni habrá negociaciones". | Nikzad rechazó, además, version…
(2026-04-02). IRGC aerospace chief reappears, inspects missile bases as Iran projects unity. hindustantimes.com IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Majid Mousavi has resurfaced in fresh Iranian state footage, dismissing speculation of internal rifts within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the war intensifies. Seen inspecting underground missile bases and troops, Mousavi's appearance comes amid reports questioning leadership and operational setbacks. Meanwhile, Iran continues sustained missile and drone strikes, projecting unity and defiance even as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.
(2026-04-02). Oil SHOOTS PAST $110 After Trump Vows to Bomb Iran "Back to Stone Age" Ep. 193. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-04-02). US strike on Iran suspension bridge hints at looming shift in war strategy. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to widen the US military's aperture to bomb civilian infrastructure if leaders in Tehran continue to refuse his demands for capitulation by April 6.
(2026-04-02). Global Helium Supply Disrupted by Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing conflict involving Iran has begun to affect not only energy markets but also the global supply of helium, a critical yet often overlooked resource. Qatar, which produces roughly one third of the world's helium, has been forced to halt production due to attacks on its gas infrastructure. At the same time, the closure …
(2026-04-02). Mutual aid is a lifeline for the million people displaced by war in Lebanon. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-04-02). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-02). Marx in Moments 01 The Materialist Conception of History. mronline.org 
Welcome to the first entry in my new series, Marx in Moments. My goal is to post at least one of these each month; this will act as an accessible glossary of Marxian concepts, terms, works, life events. Each entry will be concise, introductory, and free of academic jargon. Coming in under 600 words, these will be short and simple examinations, which obviously comes with some limitations; they should be read as a starting point.
(2026-04-02). Olympic Chess Teams Announced. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The experienced Maritza Arribas and national champion Lelys Martínez lead the teams announced today to defend Cuba's colors at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026, which will take place in that Uzbek city from September 15 to 28. | A press release from the Cuban Chess Federation explained that the early formation of the teams is due to the country's current economic situation, which prompted this unusual procedure. Furthermore, the team will receive financial support from FIDE to attend the competition. | Participation in the men's and women's national championships is usually a require…
(2026-04-02). Make America America, Again. counterpunch.org 
Ronald Reagan used the "Shining City on a Hill" as a metaphor for the United States as a beacon for freedom and democracy in the world. Joe Biden often spoke of the soul of America being under threat, that our belief in fairness and unalienable rights had at times fallen short, but until now had never
(2026-04-02). Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions. truthout.org "We have a great opportunity in our movements to learn how to be opponents without being enemies," says Tanuja Jagernauth. In this first of a two-part conversation, Jagernauth and host Kelly Hayes discuss the language people use to describe harm and conflict, the difference between disagreement and abuse, and how organizers can move through conflict with more clarity and care under fascist… |
(2026-04-02). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Result: Board to issue single Marksheet-cum-Certificate. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced to issue a single Marksheet-cum-Certificate to students who have appeared in the 2026 SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12th) exams.
(2026-04-02). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-02). Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel. sanews.gov.za Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel | As travellers begin to make their way to various destinations for the Easter and Passover holidays, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has reiterated its call for citizens to remain vigilant and take steps to safeguard their homes and ensure safety on the roads. | GCIS Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa on Thursday urged residents to take precautionary measures to protect their property while away. | "Ensure that all doors and windows are properly secured, and double-check all entry points before leaving home, even for…
(2026-04-02). How do we get from 'No Kings Day' to no billionaires? mronline.org 
Eight million people demonstrated across the United States on March 28, against Trump in the third "No Kings Day." There were protests in 3,300 communities in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
(2026-04-02). Attacks on Transgender Women are Part of a Larger MAGA Agenda. counterpunch.org 
Just days before, March 31, 2026, International Transgender Day of Visibility, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a ban on transgender women participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The committee released a statement saying, "Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is
(2026-04-02). Israel's death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians. aljazeera.com It is about eliminating Palestinian existence in Palestine.
(2026-04-02). Looming Aviation Fuel Shortages. wattsupwiththat.com Little wonder, when oil refineries are punished with carbon taxes, electric car mandates and the Net Zero energy transition.
(2026-04-02). Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant. al-monitor.com Threatening to destroy Iran's electricity grid and to reduce the country of 90 million to destitution, US President Donald Trump is shattering precedent by not just accepting but gloating about acts seen as potential war crimes.The consequences for Trump, at least in the near term, are probably none, experts say, as his administration works hard to undermine international institutions tasked with keeping norms.
(2026-04-02). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CiDfoUMNq/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J.Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We are …
(2026-04-02). Indonesia in the BRICS: What It Means for Global Health. infobrics.org By joining BRICS, Indonesia can take advantage of existing diplomatic levers, infrastructure, and manufacturing to unlock a pathway to locally producing end-to-end priority drugs and establishing a major role in global health…
(2026-04-02). Your Party and Greens set to capitulate to Zionists. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party (YP) and Zack Polanski's Green Party appear to be making moves towards rehabilitating Zionism. Instead of opposing its colonialist ideology, they seem more inclined to support it. A recent landmark motion which declared Zionism as a form of racism was railroaded by pro-Israel members at the Green Party's spring conference. The […] | By
(2026-04-02). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-02). Plot to assassinate Palestinian activist follows harassment campaign promoted by Zionist groups and elected officials. mondoweiss.net 
The plan to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani was the result of a years-long harassment campaign against the activist, carried out by a wide network of Zionist organizations and elected officials who have promoted violence against Palestinians.
(2026-04-02). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-02). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-04-02). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…
(2026-04-02). Will the Iran War Affect Access to Medicines. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing conflict involving Iran is disrupting global systems such as fuel, shipping, and trade, raising concerns about access to medicines. In the short term, most countries with strong regulatory systems are unlikely to face immediate shortages of common medicines. Existing stockpiles and supply buffers are designed to absorb temporary disruptions. However, the real concern …
(2026-04-02). Teamsters block DHL strike with tentative agreement one day before deadline. wsws.org Six thousand DHL workers in the US had authorized strike action by 96 percent against the global logistics giant earlier in March.
(2026-04-02). China completes key Yangtze River tunnel section for major high-speed rail line. ecns.cn China has completed a key underwater section of a high-speed rail tunnel beneath the Yangtze River, marking a major step forward in the construction of a 2,100-km east-west rail corridor.
(2026-04-02). African American Museum of Bucks County to open this spring. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The African American Museum of Bucks County will open at its permanent home in Middletown Township this spring. | Exhibits across four levels of
(2026-04-02). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-02). Researcher Finds Proof The Met Office is Inflating UK Maximum Temperature Records. wattsupwiththat.com But what is worse is that the Met Office does not appear to appreciate the scale of its problem, with higher class sites blighted by unnatural heat sources whether it be from jet aircraft, main roads, solar farms, electricity sub stations or tall glass-clad buildings.
(2026-04-02). The U.S. War on Cuba's Doctors. globalresearch.ca The work they've done for rural and poor Jamaicans is immeasurable", wrote a
(2026-04-02). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-02). Shallāl: On Water, Palestine, and the Grammar of the Unrelenting. counterpunch.org 
There are mornings when what I feel is not grief exactly. It is rage that has nowhere to go. A need to climb the highest mountain and scream, not words, not arguments, just sound, the kind of sound a human being makes when they have witnessed something that should not be possible and the world has not stopped. When the birds are still singing and the trains are still running and someone somewhere is complaining about the weather, and I am standing there holding what I have seen.
(2026-04-02). 'Succession' star Brian Cox narrates new film exposing controversial gannet hunt watch here. thecanary.co 
Succession actor Brian Cox has narrated a harrowing new animated film. It calls for an end to Scotland's controversial guga hunt, and exposes the 'tradition' of killing gannet chicks. Firelily Studios created the animation for wildlife campaign group Protect the Wild. It depicts the life and death of a single gannet chick, from the safety […] | By
(2026-04-02). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-02). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). The UK, Repackaged for US Culture Wars. counterpunch.org 
An odd patchwork of British figures—among them Liz Truss, Tommy Robinson, and Nigel Farage, continue, in varying forms, to present the United Kingdom to US audiences as a cautionary tale. Nor is this confined to the most recognisable names. When off-shoot figures such as Rupert Lowe appear on platforms with Tucker Carlson, the framing is much the same. The UK is cast as a scuttled country in sinking decline, awash with either liberal or technocratic elites, depending on the mood of the drowning that day. It is like watching all day long the radicalised in hot pursuit of the radicalised. One day the serpent…
(2026-04-02). The Iran War Didn't Break US Defense—But It Shook Global Trust. thinktank.pk For decades, American-made defense systems—especially missile shields like Patriot—have been considered the backbone of global security. From Europe to the Gulf, countries have relied heavily on U.S. military technology as a guarantee of protection. But the ongoing Iran war is beginning to challenge that long-standing trust. The conflict has revealed a new reality: even the …
(2026-04-02). Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity by All Sides. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (Clockwise, from top left): Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré. © 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP; Iyad Ag Ghaly, JNIM supreme leader. © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO HIEN/AFP/Getty Images; JNIM fighters in Barsalogho, Sanmatenga province,‚ÄØBurkina Faso, August 24, 2024.‚ÄØ © Private; Burkinabè military forces in Baraboulé, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, during Operation "Tchefari 2," December 2023. © 2024 RTB | The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,8…
(2026-04-02). Art with a message: Delaware creatives turn trash into works of art. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | Apeksha Jain's art studio in her Wilmington home is lined with shelves of boxes filled with beads and mirrors, which she uses to create Lippan art. The traditional Indian wall art combines clay and mirrors to create intricate motifs. | Jain's walls are also…
(2026-04-02). Solar was poised to help Puerto Ricans survive blackouts — until Trump axed nearly $1B in funding. grist.org 
María Pérez lost power for about three months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Her home in Salinas, on the island's southern coast, sits near a river. As the hurricane knocked out the island's grid and sent rainwaters surging down from the mountains, Perez's house flooded with a swirling mix of muddy water and animal feces, rising 3 feet high and warping the hallways. For the next three months, she went without power as she cleaned out the home and began the long process of rebuilding. | Five years later, when Pérez got word that Hurricane Fiona was expected to make landfall, she was…
(2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-04-02). UNDP and Kashf Launch Game-Changing Pension Scheme for Women in Pakistan. thinktank.pk In Pakistan, millions of women working in the informal economy remain invisible to the formal financial system. They run small businesses, support families, and contribute significantly to local economies—yet when it comes to long-term financial security, they are often left without a safety net. With only a small fraction of the labor force covered by …
(2026-04-02). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-02). In genocidal rant, Trump vows to send Iran "back to the Stone Ages" wsws.org In a prime-time television address Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared that the goal of the United States in the Iran war is the destruction of Iranian society.
(2026-04-02). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-02). Lesufi announces Brixton reservoir to boost Joburg water supply. sanews.gov.za Lesufi announces Brixton reservoir to boost Joburg water supply | Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the construction of a new ground reservoir and tower in Brixton has been successfully concluded, making a tangible difference in strengthening water provision across Johannesburg. | The Premier held a media briefing in the city on Wednesday. | Johannesburg has faced several water challenges due to several factors including ageing infrastructure, increasing supply demand and maintenance backlogs. | "[The] construction…has been successfully concluded, alongside the completion of an emergency boosting pumping stat…
(2026-04-02). It's not renewables putting up your energy bills, it's billionaires. thecanary.co 
Do you remember Great British Energy? Labour's 2024 manifesto had six pledges. No. 4 was 'Set up Great British Energy', a publicly owned clean power company, to cut bills for good and boost energy security. If you've seen the news or paid a bill recently, you'll be forgiven for wondering where those lower bills are. […] | By
(2026-04-02). American war strategy and the need for independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-02). Reform sacks 'fires do happen' Grenfell spokesperson. thecanary.co 
Following his obscene comments about the Grenfell Tower disaster, Reform has sacked spokesperson Simon Dudley. It comes as Reform has been struggling to hold on to candidates for the local election. Firings do happen As the BBC reported, Simon Dudley used to be an executive at Homes England and Ebbsfleet. He joined Reform in February. Sickeningly, […] | By
(2026-04-02). History of World War II: German and Soviet Military Offensives During 1942 in the USSR. globalresearch.ca In the late winter and spring of 1942 epic defensive actions took place in the western Russian towns of Kholm and Demyansk.
(2026-04-02). Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling against life sentences. workers.org 
Philadelphia — On March 26 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling in Commonwealth v. Derek Lee found mandatory life without parole for felony murder to be an unconstitutional punishment. This decision could lead to the largest resentencing in the state's history. The justices determined that Lee's life without parole sentence, which . . . |
(2026-04-02). Another Development Foundation and World BEYOND War. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Ingvar Rà∂nnbà§ck, In January 2025, Another Development Foundation (ADF), Sweden, became an affiliated partner of World BEYOND War (WBW). | Our first contact with WBW was established in early 2024, including meetings in New York in April 2024 and subsequent communication with Phill Gittins, Educational Director at WBW's London office. Phill was also invited to speak at one of our events on October 24. | Later that same year, in November, Ingvar Rà∂nnbà§ck, Founder of Another Developm…
(2026-04-02). Hospital in Jiangxi lays off all 315 staff, task force set up. ecns.cn A hospital in Leping, Jiangxi Province, has laid off all 315 employees, local authorities said, adding that a task force has been established to handle the aftermath.
(2026-04-02). Israel Wants to Annex South Lebanon — But Hezbollah Isn't Defeated, w/ Karim Makdisi. thealtworld.com As Israel expands its war across the region, Lebanon is once again in the crosshairs. | Israeli officials are openly calling for pushing the border to the Litani River, annexing southern Lebanon, and preventing displaced civilians from returning. At the same time, the country is being bombed, depopulated, and pushed toward internal collapse. | So what is Israel actually trying to achieve? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with Karim Makdisi, co-host of the Makdisi Street podcast and Associate Professor of International Politics at the American University of Beirut. | They discuss: | Israel's lo…
(2026-04-02). Chinese Mainland says it will ensure Taiwan energy security after reunification. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the mainland would ensure Taiwan's energy security and industrial supply after peaceful reunification, pledging to ease concerns over potential resource shortages.
(2026-04-02). Hawks secure a preservation order in kidnapping and murder case. sanews.gov.za Hawks secure a preservation order in kidnapping and murder case | The Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit and the National Prosecuting Authority have secured a preservation order in a kidnapping and murder case. | The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court. The asset was a silver grey and white Mitsubishi worth R100 000. | The case marks a decisive advancement in the strategic deployment of asset forfeiture as a crime-combatting instrument. | "The matter arises from the abduction of the victim on 17 January 2023. The victim was allegedly accused of stealing the accused personal property.
(2026-04-02). Pakistan Engages Afghanistan in Talks to End Border Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan is holding talks with Afghanistan aimed at ending the worst conflict between the two South Asian neighbours since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. A spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday that senior officials from both countries are participating in discussions in the northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi. China Mediates the …
(2026-04-02). Premier calls for new energy security strategy. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts to implement a new energy security strategy, advance the construction of a new-type power grid, and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the nation's energy structure, in order to provide strong support for high-quality economic and social development.
(2026-04-02). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-02). Mass opposition from Nexteer auto parts workers to sellout contract pushed by UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS during the vote denounced its expansion of a two-tier wage system, unaffordable healthcare costs, poverty-level pay for new hires, and the role of the UAW bureaucracy in imposing it.
(2026-04-02). Chinese premier stresses building new-type power grid, optimizing energy structure. ecns.cn CHENGDU, April 1 ⚪ Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to advance the construction of a new-type power grid and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the energy structure.
(2026-04-02). Japan's missile move stirs concern. ecns.cn China has expressed "grave concern" over Japan's deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking what Tokyo calls "enemy bases".
(2026-04-02). Trump addresses the nation on Iran. whyy.org President Trump's speech had a clear goal: convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting.
(2026-04-02). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-02). These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer. grist.org 
Every state in the West is expected to face an above-normal threat of wildfire this summer, according to The government-run center publishes monthly reports predicting fire risk for the four months ahead, and the change since the March outlook is staggering. The agency denotes elevated risk in red on its maps, and the June forecast from March 2 showed a small swath of rouge in the Southwest. But, citing an ongoing snow droug…
(2026-04-02). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-04-02). Oracle reported to lay off up to 30,000 workers globally via email. wsws.org Tech giant Oracle joined the industry-wide AI jobs massacre by informing thousands of employees on Monday via an email message at 6: 00 a.m. that "current business needs" have eliminated their position and "today is your last working day."
(2026-04-02). Hong Kong forum highlights empowerment for women worldwide. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 1 ⚪ The 4th Women Power Forum held in Hong Kong on Wednesday convened 380 representatives from 27 countries worldwide for dialogues on pushing womens progress.
(2026-04-02). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-02). Right-wing media fuel ADHD hate, Labour promote "overdiagnosis" propaganda. thecanary.co 
The Telegraph is inciting hatred of disabled kids, again. The right-wing shit rag published a piece suggesting parents are forcing ADHD diagnoses for benefits. Coincidentally, this comes just as the Department of Health and Social Care has published an interim report into their review on whether the condition is overdiagnosed. Shit rags spreading ADHD hate […] | By
(2026-04-02). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-02). Key member of Chen Zhi crime syndicate extradited from Cambodia to China. ecns.cn A key member of the Chen Zhi crime syndicate has been extradited from Cambodia to China, authorities said Wednesday, in a sign of ongoing law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/2: Hands Off My Voice & My Body-Workers & Labor Groups To Rally At SF Federal Building. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). Corbyn 'takes aim at Labour heartlands' as Your Party unveils local elections strategy. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Corbyn has unveiled Your Party plans to target Labour's heartlands in the upcoming English local elections in May. The start-up party is supporting allied community independent groups at the local elections. And it's hopeful of several groups winning East London councils, with Labour's core vote set to collapse in major cities. It's worth noting […] | By
(2026-04-02). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-02). EV power consumption a costly mystery. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that EV power usage is invisible could be hiding problems that are serious and rapidly growing. We really need to understand what is going on.
(2026-04-02). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-02). US downplays NATO's collective defense. infobrics.org The Atlantic alliance crisis seems irreversible.
(2026-04-02). Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions. devdiscourse.com Oil prices skyrocketed on Thursday amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. U.S. oil prices surged more than 11%, while Brent oils saw an almost 8% increase. The spike in prices followed President Donald Trump's announcement of continued military operations against Iran, leading to fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions.
(2026-04-02). China strongly opposes Philippines' illegal re-naming of China's Nansha Qundao: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a press conference, Beijing, April 1, 2026./Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2026-04-02). Why Hungary's Election Matters Beyond Its Borders. moderndiplomacy.eu Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister for 16 years and the longest-serving in the EU, faces potential defeat in the election on April 12, according to opinion polls. This election is critical for Hungary's 9.5 million people and the future of right-wing populism, which Orban has represented. Orban previously won elections easily due to a weak …
(2026-04-02). Media barred from doorstepping Polanski's family following Mail feud. thecanary.co 
As we reported, freelance journalist Nicole Lampert has been bothering Zack Polanski's family. According to her, she's been doing so as part of her efforts to conduct what she calls 'journalism'. Defending herself, Lampert claimed that Polanski's family went to her. Now, it's claimed that the Green leader's family have complained to the Independent Press […] | By
(2026-04-02). Shayla Smith Scored More Points Than Wilt Chamberlain. whyy.org Last year, Shayla Smith broke Philadelphia's all-time scoring record for girls and boys basketball. That's a huge deal, especially in Philly — a city known for basketball legends like WNBA guard Shawnetta Stewart, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, and NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. None of them scored as many points in high school as Shayla did.
(2026-04-02). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-02). CAAT condemns conviction of peaceful protest organisers as part of ongoing assault on civil liberties. thecanary.co 
Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has spoken out following the conviction of Palestine Solidarity Campaign director Ben Jamal and Stop the War Coalition vice-chair Chris Nineham. They were convicted on 1 April of public order offences at Westminster magistrates court. The charges related to a peaceful protest in January. Additionally, district judge Daniel Sternberg convicted Jamal […] | By
(2026-04-02). Trump Slashed Medicaid. Now He Says US Can't Fund It Because of His War on Iran. truthout.org Two days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio unironically advised Iran to spend its public funds "helping the people of Iran" instead of on weapons, President Donald Trump announced that the US government has "to take care of one thing: military protection" and isn't able to provide people in the US with necessities like healthcare and childcare. "Oh wow, he actually admitted it… |
(2026-04-02). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-02). So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect. sanews.gov.za So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect | Cabinet has expressed "disgust" at the so-called coronation of a Nigerian national as an alleged chief in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape. | During a post-Cabinet media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said this was "a mere kindergarten gimmick" and that it "has no legal effect". | She said Cabinet confirmed that the establishment, recognition, and functioning of any traditional leadership structure are strictly governed by the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, which provides clear and non-n…
(2026-04-02). Simelane calls for delivery over declarations at investment conference. sanews.gov.za Simelane calls for delivery over declarations at investment conference | Human Settlements Minister Thembisile Simelane has urged a shift from investment pledges to tangible delivery, saying South Africa's credibility now depends on turning commitments into real economic outcomes. | Simelane said the next phase of the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) must be defined by implementation rather than promises. | "Our credibility as an economic partner will increasingly be defined by our ability to translate pledges into projects, and projects into tangible development outcomes," the Minister said. | Simelane,…
(2026-04-02). Defence showcases capabilities at the 2026 Rand Show. sanews.gov.za Defence showcases capabilities at the 2026 Rand Show | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will be participating in the 2026 edition of the Rand Show, taking place from 2 to 6 April 2026, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, in NASREC. | In a statement, the SANDF said it will once more utilise the Rand Show as an opportunity to educate and raise public awareness about the defence force, while bringing its work closer to the people. | It will also showcase and engage with citizens on a variety of careers, training opportunities and social responsibility initiatives, while putting a spotlight on the depa…
(2026-04-02). Israeli settlers are using 'fencing' to seize land in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-04-02). Deadly Militant Attack Claims 43 Lives in Eastern Congo. devdiscourse.com Forty-three individuals lost their lives in a tragic attack by militants linked to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a statement by the Congolese army.
(2002-04-26). Bayern eye all-time goal record. tribune.com.pk 
Bayern Munich have all but wrapped up the Bundesliga title with a nine-point advantage and seven games remaining but motivation will not be an issue when they travel to Freiburg on Saturday with the league's scoring record in sight. | The Bavarians have tallied 97 league goals in a dominant season so far, four short of the record 101 from their 1971/72 campaign. | Vincent Kompany's team look set to top the 99 goals scored last year in the Belgian coach's first season in charge, while forward Harry Kane is eyeing Robert Lewandowski's all-time Bundesliga scoring record of 41 goals in a single season. | The…
(2026-04-02). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-02). As Right leaps to pressure Lewis, we must push Left. mronline.org 
Congratulations to Avi Lewis on his victory in the NDP leadership race.
(2026-04-02). EPA and HHS Launch Initiative to Monitor Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have announced their initiative to monitor microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water. This joint effort marks a milestone in evaluating potential health risks and crafting new policies to safeguard the public.
(2026-04-02). Makkah finally gets its own airport. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia has approved plans to build Makkah's first international airport, marking a historic step in modernizing infrastructure in Islam's holiest city.Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, confirmed the decision in remarks published by Harvard Business Review Arabia. He said feasibility studies have been completed and strategic and investment frameworks approved, with the project set to be developed in partnership with the private sector to international standards.The airport is intended to serve both residents and millions of annual pilgrims while maint…
(2026-04-02). US Economy: Tech Company Layoffs to Afford AI Data Centers. globalresearch.ca Oracle is building new data centers in Michigan and Texas with additional expansion projected. The result? | Over 30,000 global employees fired with additional cuts coming this month. The pink slip: "… the position you currently hold will become redundant." | AI …
(2026-04-02). Gambia police fire tear gas at rally over rearrest of siblings. aljazeera.com Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in the Gambia who were demanding the release of two siblings.
(2026-04-02). Iran's president releases "open letter" to American people. thecanary.co 
Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has officially released a four-page "open letter" to the American people. To the people of the United States of America pic.twitter.com/3uAL4FZgY7 — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) April 1, 2026 However, many social media users have pointed out that if the average American were as well educated as the average Iranian, perhaps the […] | By
(2026-04-02). War in the hands of the algorithm. mronline.org 
When killing becomes a faster, more remote, and more efficient process, barbarity ceases to be an exception and functions as an industry.
(2026-04-02). Uttarakhand Police: A Beacon of Excellence. devdiscourse.com In a landmark event, the Uttarakhand Police has received the President's Police Colours, the nation's highest award for a police force. This honor signifies a 'golden and glorious chapter' in the state's history, said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
(2026-04-02). WHYY Presents: Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison. whyy.org WHYY presents Dying on the Inside: Podcast launch and panel on aging behind bars. Hear women lifers' stories and explore justice, care, and second chances.
(2026-04-02). China braces for cross-border travel rush during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel via China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected atop 2.3 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia. geo.tv 
(2026-04-02). eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers. sanews.gov.za eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers | The eThekwini Municipality has placed the safety of visitors, residents and churchgoers at the centre of its Easter holiday preparations, rolling out an integrated law enforcement plan to ensure a safe and peaceful period. | The city confirmed that the plan brings together multiple agencies, including Metro Police, the South African Police Service, private security, the KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate, Home Affairs and Customs. | In a statement on the municipality's plans for Easter holiday, eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba announced that…
(2026-04-02). When Shakespeare Took On Joe McCarthy. portside.org When Shakespeare Took On Joe McCarthy |
(2026-04-02). Monday 4/6: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). U.S. Vice President JD Vance's Diplomatic Journey to Hungary. devdiscourse.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance is scheduled for an official visit to Hungary this April, affirming the information previously reported by Reuters. According to the White House, Vance's agenda includes bilateral meetings with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest.
(2026-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-02). AI, datacenters, ignorant politicians: the coming electricity crisis. onlineopinion.com.au With AI and data centers demanding a surge in continuous power, politicians have stymied nuclear-generated electricity.
(2026-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-02). Trump takes a dig at Macron, saying wife treats him 'badly'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he…
(2026-04-02). Penn Ordered To Comply With Trump Administration's Demand For 'List Of Jews'. newsone.com 
Source: SOPA Images / Getty | The Trump administration hasn't had a lot of luck with federal judges as of late, but it got one to rule in its favor regarding allegations of on-campus antisemitism at colleges — for which the administration, apparently, needs to solicit potential victims that may or may not exist. | According to
(2026-04-02). Gut microbiota research fuels drug innovation. ecns.cn Gut microbiota research is opening up fresh opportunities for innovative drug discovery and health product innovation, experts said recently in Beijing, as China steps up efforts to foster biopharmaceutical innovation.
(2026-04-02). Brazil-South Africa a Strategic South Atlantic Axis. infobrics.org In an era defined by shifting geopolitical centres of gravity, the relationship between South Africa and Brazil stands out as one of the most historically resonant and strategically underutilised partnerships of the Global South…
(2026-04-02). Iran War: Thirty-two Days to Unmake the World. globalresearch.ca On the evening of April 1, 2026 — a date whose irony will not be lost on future historians — Donald Trump delivered a 19-minute primetime address from the Cross Hall of the White House.
(2026-04-02). Israel's Knesset look to "collectively criminalise" Palestinians with death penalty. thecanary.co 
Israel's Knesset is about to have a second reading of an appalling, and underreported, death penalty bill. This murderous bill will be exclusive to Palestinians, yep, only Palestinians. Due to its criminal dilution of legal norms, it could give authorities a carte blanche to execute thousands of imprisoned Palestinians detained by Israel since October 7. […] | By
(2026-04-02). Olympic champion Quan Hongchan opens up about weight struggles. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan said she has struggled with weight gain during adolescence over the past year and remains fearful of public scrutiny.
(2026-04-02). Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook. truthout.org The picture of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir jubilantly trying to open a champagne bottle on the Knesset floor over the passing of a death penalty law for Palestinians will be anchored in history as one of those photographs that needs no caption. It's the image of a country that has never truly left the colonial moment into which it was born. It didn't simply inherit… |
(2026-04-02). Save the Date! Waukesha PRIDE September 12, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-02). Video: A Delusional President. globalresearch.ca President Trump's 19-minute speech tonight was an extraordinary collection of blatant lies and fantastic delusions. | He repeatedly claimed over and over that Iran was decimated. So why isn't the war over? Why does it have to continue for another month? …
(2026-04-02). The Zero-Sum of All Fears. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-02). More than just a national election: Brussels and the 'Patriots' face off in Hungary. uwidata.com By Yasin Okyay Hungary is holding parliamentary elections on April 12. There are two parties with a real chance of winning the elections: Fidesz and Tisza. When looked at in a broader context, the contest between them appears to be part of a larger struggle within the EU, between Brussels and the Brussels-opposed European Patriots …
(2026-04-02). SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected. sanews.gov.za SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging motorists to prioritise road safety amid changing weather conditions expected across the country as South Africans prepare to travel for the Easter period. ⚪ SAWS has forecast partly cloudy conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers on Thursday and Friday. ⚪ In its latest weather outlook, the weather service said conditions will be cool to warm in most areas, but hot in some regions, with a higher likelihood of scattered showers in the western parts of the country. ⚪ The fo…
(2026-04-02). Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Reuters
(2026-04-02). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-02). AI porn isn't regulated. What does that mean for depictions of queer bodies? globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-02). Dollar Surges Amid Renewed Tensions: Market Reacts to Trump's Iran Speech. devdiscourse.com The U.S. dollar rose sharply after two consecutive sessions of losses, as President Trump's recent speech on Iran reignited concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions. Investors, spurred by Trump's promise of increased aggression, flocked to safe-haven assets amidst uncertainty over conflict resolution timelines.
(2026-04-02). Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility. scheerpost.com Gabriel Arkles for Truthout/TheAppeal oday is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of transgender people worldwide. The extraordinary accomplishments — in law, art, and beyond — of incarcerated trans people tend to receive far too little celebration. Yet many trans people in prison keep fighting for their communities, in environments where …
(2026-04-02). 'Wow, he actually admitted it': Trump says US can't pay for childcare because it's 'fighting wars' instead. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Two days after Secretary of State
(2026-04-02). GM hits Factory Zero workers with another layoff as UAW maintains silence over escalating job cuts. wsws.org The UAW, which pledged to defend jobs in the transition to electric vehicles, has offered workers nothing but platitudes and silence.
(2026-04-02). No Kings protests rock over 3,100 places in United States. ummid.com Over 3,100 demonstrations were planned nationwide and staged in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. U.S. media reports projected the protests involved some 900,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest event on record.
(2026-04-02). CWA Orange Mobility Members Mobilize for March Madness. wibailoutpeople.org 
For the second week in a row, AT&T Orange Mobility members from CWA Locals 9421, 9423, 7901, 1122, and 4202 handed out informational flyers to attendees of AT&T-sponsored March Madness tournament games in Sacramento, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Chicago, Ill., respectively. The flyers call out AT&T for their corporate greed, …
(2026-04-02). Japan's new textbooks reflect shift toward revanchism: Russian spokesperson. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 2 ⚪ The new edition of Japanese school textbooks, set to be introduced in 2027, reflects Tokyos efforts to instill a sense of revanchism in the younger generation and to deny the outcomes of World War II.
(2026-04-02). China eyes 10 billion IoT connections by 2028 under new policy plan. ecns.cn China aims to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) sector to more than 10 billion device connections and a core industry size exceeding 3.5 trillion yuan ($505.8 billion) by 2028, according to a policy plan released on Tuesday.
(2026-04-02). Hero-themed metro station in N China attracts visitors. ecns.cn Passengers pass through a metro station hosting activities themed "Honoring Heroes," supported by the North China Military Region Martyrs' Cemetery, in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 2, 2026.
(2026-04-02). 'It all depends on the crop': Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers. aljazeera.com As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.
(2026-04-02). Trump attacks citizenship and voting rights. wsws.org The would-be dictator in the White House seeks to strip millions of their citizenship and rig the 2026 elections.
(2026-04-02). Microsoft can frolic with Israel, but staff are saying buh-bye. thecanary.co 
A Microsoft employee has quit over the company's involvement in Israel's war crimes and published a video calling on other Microsoft workers to join the movement. Jenni is part of No Azure for Apartheid, a growing tech movement that is demanding that Microsoft live up to its own purported ethical values — by ending its […] | By
(2026-04-02). Tiger Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy; can leave US for treatment. aljazeera.com The 15-time major winner will focus on health following his car crash and subsequent DUI arrest on Friday.
(2026-04-02). President appoints new SARS Commissioner. sanews.gov.za President appoints new SARS Commissioner | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service for a period of five years with effect from 1 May 2026. | President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in terms of section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act of 1997, following a unanimous recommendation by a selection panel convened by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. | Dr Makhubu, who has held the position of Deputy Commissioner: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations since 2023, succeeds Commissioner Edward Kieswetter whose two-year contr…
(2026-04-02). What Should You Know About Paybis Crypto SwapSecurity in 2026? moguldom.com As of 2026, you can find documented cases of over $700 million being stolen in crypto assets. The most disheartening aspect is that people can view their assets online, but are unable to retrieve them. The cryptocurrency exchange world is a balance between anonymity and security. To become successful in this field, a platform should …
(2026-04-02). US Could Soon Run Out of Tomahawk Missiles Amid War with Iran. globalresearch.ca Since the monthly consumption of Tomahawk missiles greatly exceeds their yearly production, the United States cannot supply weapons to Ukraine, contain China, and wage war against Iran all at once. Additionally, the US cannot boost production of these missiles because …
(2026-04-02). Iran war threatens world food crisis. mronline.org 
While media coverage of Iran's restrictions on passage through the Hormuz Straits focuses on fuel prices, closure is also disrupting crucial fertiliser supplies, risking catastrophe for billions.
(2026-04-02). China effectively curbs trafficking of children, women. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 2 ⚪ The number of children and women abductions and human trafficking crimes in China has shown a significant decline, with a 77.95 percent drop in 2025 compared to the peak in 2012, the Supreme Peoples Courtsaid on Thursday.
(2026-04-02). No Karp No Kings No Palantir. indybay.org Alternative action to the usual No Kings held on March 28.
(2026-04-02). Narendra Modi's Approval Ratings: A Closer Look. ummid.com The recurring claim that 'Modi is the world's most popular leader' reveals more about media amplification and political messaging than about any definitive measure of public opinion.
(2026-04-02). CATL chairman Zeng donates $291 million to alma mater Shanghai Jiao Tong University. ecns.cn Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, has donated shares worth more than 2 billion yuan ($291 million) to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, marking one of the largest gifts in the university's history, according to a company filing.
(2026-04-02). Analyzing the Global Economic Fallout of the War on Iran: Insights from Professor Michael Hudson. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The ongoing war against Iran is not just a regional confrontation; it is, according to economist and historian Professor Michael Hudson, a crisis with profound global economic and geopolitical consequences. Speaking on Glenn Diesen's show, Hudson framed the conflict as a strategic effort by the United States to maintain control over critical energy …
(2026-04-02). Chinese FM voices readiness to work with Bahrain to push for ceasefire, restore peace. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 2 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that China stands ready to work with Bahrain to push for ceasefire, restore peace and achieve lasting stability in the Middle East.
(2026-04-02). Starbucks didn't give us this. We fought for it! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Starbucks baristas are driving a historic union organizing campaign, building real power and taking on one of the most well-known brands in the world. Nearly 700 union elections won. Thousands of workers organized. In the middle of a fight this big, it can be easy to forget how far …
(2026-04-02). Stumbling Along in Hitler's Footsteps. counterpunch.org World War II, at least in Europe, can be blamed on a single man — a dictator who gained absolute power because of the fecklessness of democratically elected politicians in his country. Afraid to challenge a politician popular with much of their lumpen proletarian base, they hoped to be rid if him by making him
(2026-04-02). The United States Is already headed for a forever war. strategic-culture.su By Jude RUSSO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The current war is already collapsing into a "mowing the grass" strategy. | Let's a…
(2026-04-02). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Today: Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) is releasing the Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result on its official website.
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-02). India boasts about defence exports while ignoring ballooning debt from Trump's illegal war. thecanary.co 
The Defence Minister of India — Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Rajnath Singh — celebrated that Indian defence exports had touched a new all-time high with a record 38,424 crore rupees ($4.4 billion), an 63% annual increase. The BJP's defence boast is meant to ease concerns about India's ballooning current account deficit, particularly as Modi's western […] | By
(2026-04-02). Karnataka CET 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026 or UGCET 2026) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
(2002-04-26). Pegula wins Charleston opener. tribune.com.pk 
Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula labored more than three hours to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston Open on Wednesday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Yulia Putintseva. | Pegula, the world number five from the United States, had clawed back a set but was broken to trail 0-2 in the third before mounting a final fightback. | "All I just kept thinking was, like, welcome to the clay court season," Pegula said after grinding out the win on Charleston's green clay. | Pegula, who enjoyed a first-round bye, said the breezy conditions and challenging shadows made it hard to respond aggressively…
(2026-04-02). U.S. launches Artemis II crewed Moon mission. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 1 ⚪ NASAs Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.The mission will carry astronauts farther from Earth and nearer to the Moon than any human has been in over half a century.
(2002-04-26). 'Iran will be at World Cup': Infantino. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war. | "Iran will be at the World Cup," Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in southern Turkey. | "That's why we're here. We're delighted because they're a very, very strong team, I'm very happy." | "I've seen the team, I've spoken to the players and the coach, so everything is fine," added Infantino, whose attendance at Tuesday's game was unannounced. | Infantino went on to stress that Iran's "matches will b…
(2026-04-02). Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft South Africa AI policy for public comment. | The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the benefits and risks brought by AI are evenly distributed across society and generations. | During a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, the Minister said the policy aims to strengthen government's ability to regulate and adopt AI responsibly, while encouraging local innovation, supporting job creation and improving access to AI skills. | "The policy is…
(2026-04-02). Italy left out of another World Cup, as the nation seeks answers. thecanary.co 
Italy's exclusion from a third straight World Cup has shifted from a sporting failure to a national plight. Players born after 1990, many now in their prime, have never performed at football's grandest stage. This absence is undoubtedly reshaping selection, development, and the public's connection to the Azzurri. What went wrong on the field Italy […] | By
(2026-04-02). Conservationists Win Another Battle in the Fight for Bitterroot Grizzly Bears. counterpunch.org 
On March 31, two Montana grassroots conservation groups, Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council, prevailed in their lawsuit to stop a logging and road-building project on public lands in the Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot Valley because the government had pretended that grizzly bears were not present in that region. The facts
(2026-04-02). ALF Inflicts $40,000 in Damages at Utah Animal Feed Facility. indybay.org Although a communiquè has not yet been received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, news reports from Beryl, Utah, claimed that the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) has caused $40,000 in damages to machinery used to produce food for animals on factory farms.
(2026-04-02). Weave: The All-in-One Communication and Patient Engagement Platform for Healthcare Practices. moderndiplomacy.eu Weave provides an all-in-one platform that integrates phone, two-way text, email, scheduling, reminders, payments, reviews, team chat, and more into a single system to help automate your communication needs and keep your practice running smoothly. With easy-to-use tools and AI-driven automations, including automated missed-call texts, appointment reminders, and AI receptionist capabilities, you can reduce administrative …
(2026-04-02). 'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Two newly built "New Oriental Express" tourist trains are nearly ready in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and are scheduled to make their maiden journey on April 23.
(2026-04-02). Letter to the People of the USA. counterpunch.org 
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations
(2026-04-02). From Pariah to Power Broker: Pakistan's Rise as a Key Mediator in the Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu A year ago, Pakistan was widely seen as a diplomatic outcast. Today, it has emerged as a trusted regional partner and a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran, helping to manage the ongoing Middle East conflict. This remarkable turnaround is largely credited to Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose personal diplomacy has …
(2026-04-02). Trump's Dual Obsessions Are Colliding, and China Is Gaining Ground. fpif.org As global markets continue to churn under the weight of a month-long conflict in the Gulf, the strategic map of the world is shifting in a quiet but profound way. In Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister The timi…
(2026-04-02). Trump's Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations in Shift to Immigration. portside.org Trump's Justice Department Dropped 23,000 Criminal Investigations in Shift to Immigration |
(2026-04-02). Stephen Miller and the Passover Message. counterpunch.org 
Stephen Miller, President Donald J. Trump's repellent senior advisor, deputy chief of staff, and director of the interagency Homeland Security Council, posted on social media two months ago: "Plenty of countries in history have experimented with importing a foreign labor class. The West is the first and only civilization to import a foreign labor class
(2026-04-02). Suspended Between Escalation and Exit: The U.S.—Iran War's Strategic Deadlock. moderndiplomacy.eu Entering the second month of the war with Iran, the United States has delivered substantial military effects without articulating a viable political end state—a familiar pattern in which battlefield success fails to produce strategic clarity and increasingly risks an exit without resolution. Washington has degraded key elements of Iran's military capacity, yet what "victory" entails …
(2026-04-02). How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next? aljazeera.com The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission.
(2026-04-02). IOM warns of risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon. al-monitor.com International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming"."I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of destruction that's happening and… the further destruction that has been threatened," she said when asked about the possibility of prolonged mass displacement.
(2026-04-02). SDF officer's embassy intrusion shows 'toxic' right-wing ideology in Japan: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday that an intrusion into the Chinese Embassy in Japan by a Self-Defense Forces officer reflects the dangers of right-wing ideology and distorted historical views.
(2026-04-02). "Born in the U.S.A." : Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban. democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday about President Donald Trump's attempt to abolish birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Several justices seemed highly skeptical of the administration's arguments, though a final ruling is not expected for months. | "I think the oral arguments went really well for our side," says Aarti Kohli, the executive director of the Asian Law Caucus and co-counsel in the Supreme Court case.
(2026-04-02). Buffalo's Rohingya Community Demands Accountability After Disabled Refugee Dies. truthout.org It has been more than a month since the body of a disabled Rohingya refugee was found on a Buffalo, New York, street five days after his release from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. Friends and family members, along with local immigrant communities and elected officials across the state, are demanding answers. The death of 56-year-old Nurul Amin Shah Alam has shaken Buffalo's… |
(2026-04-02). President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Americans — read full letter here. geo.tv 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a visit to the shrine of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in southern Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. — ReutersIran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday published an open…
(2026-04-02). Police scrap another inconsequential plan to 'end' racism. thecanary.co 
Five years after the implementation of the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP), progress has been patchy, slow, and all-too-easily reversed. Worse still, it's been overly dependant on "individual goodwill", rather than a true commitment to change across the force. That's according to the final report from the Independent Scrutiny and Oversight Board (ISOB), whose job […] | By
(2026-04-02). NicaNotes: The UN "experts" fueling Washington's attacks on Nicaragua. afgj.org 
NicaNotes April 2, 2026 By John Perry {Nicaragua-based journalist John Perry writes for the London Review of Books, FAIR, Antiwar.com and Covert Action. This article was first published in Covert Action Magazine on March 25, 2026.) United Nations "experts" on Nicaragua, working to sanitize the effects of a failed, US-inspired coup attempt, haven't visited the country since the violence…
(2026-04-02). Resalta Primer Ministro potencialidades de Decreto Ley 114. cubadebate.cu Primer Ministro, destacó hoy las potencialidades del Decreto Ley 114, que regula las asociaciones entre entidades empresariales estatales y no estatales, en vigor desde este jueves. Con este Decreto Ley se podrán aprovechar las capacidades productivas, sustituir importaciones, aumentar las exportaciones, así como generar empleos y promover la innovación.
(2026-04-02). Rusia con ayuda más necesaria que nunca. radiohc.cu Coincidente con la descarga en un puerto cubano de un tanquero de Rusia, luego de tres meses de cerco energético estadounidense, La Habana y Moscú rubricaron importantes acuerdos, durante conversaciones en el país euroasiático. | Una apretada agenda desarrolló en San Petersburgo el viceprimer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, con vista a profundizar los nexos con Rusia en una situación apremiante para el archipiélago caribeño. | Los dos gobiernos rubricaron ocho acuerdos de colaboración, y el viceprimer ministro ruso Dmitri Chernyshenko reafirmó la decisió…
(2026-04-02). Alcaldía de Roma aprobó moción solidaria con Cuba y de condena a EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La Alcaldía de Roma, capital italiana, aprobó hoy una moción de apoyo a Cuba, ante el endurecimiento de la política agresiva de Estados Unidos contra ese país, con un bloqueo económico violatorio de los derechos humanos de su pueblo.La moción debe ser enviada a la primera ministra, Giorgia Meloni, al titular de Asuntos Exteriores, Antonio Tajani.
(2026-04-02). Cienfuegos: Alegres fiestas celebran niños y jóvenes por aniversarios de la fundación de sus organizaciones. radiohc.cu 
Con alegría los niños y jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos participan en múltiples actividades para conmemorar el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. | Estas significativas actividades continuarán desarrollándose hasta el 19 de abril, 65 Aniversario de la de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la Proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución. Anisley Cordero González | Los ocho municipios del centro y sur del país realizan acciones para los diversos sectores de la sociedad, informa Anisley Cordero González, Primera Sec…
(2026-04-02). Cuba conformó sus equipos para Olimpiada de Ajedrez en Uzbekistán. radiohc.cu Los equipos que representarán a Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Samarcanda 2026, que tendrá lugar en esa ciudad uzbeka, del 15 al 28 de septiembre venidero, fueron anunciados este miércoles con varios meses de adelanto, respecto a lo habitual. | Cuestiones organizativas y de ajustes en medio de la compleja situación del país provocaron la conformación de ambas selecciones, incluso sin haber podido celebrar el certamen nacional femenino. | En comunicación ofrecida a los medios de prensa por parte de la Federación cubana del llamado juego ciencia, se confirmó que la experimentada Maritza Arribas y el monarca nac…
(2026-04-02). Le monde russe et la Pax Americana. thealtworld.com En russe moderne, le mot ´ mir ª a deux significations: (1) l'espace qui nous entoure, c'est-à -dire la planète Terre; et (2) un état de calme et d'harmonie. En sciences politiques, on utilise souvent le terme latin ´ Pax ª, dont dérive le mot anglais ´ peace ª ( ´ paix ª). Le plus souvent, le mot Pax est employé avec un adjectif — par exemple, l'expression bien connue ´ Pax Britannica ª, qui décrivait la puissance de l'Empire britannique et l'existence de ses colonies à travers le monde. | La Pax Americana, c'est-à -dire la paix à l'américaine, est app…
(2026-04-02). Milwaukee, April 18-19, 2026: May Day Art Build! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1BZrBPQAcQ/ Join the Voces de la Frontera Milwaukee chapter to make May Day art during our family-friendly event. This is a two-day event happening on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, from 10am — 5pm, at the Voces office at 733 W Historic Mitchell St. *All materials and supplies provided. No RSVP is …
(2026-04-02). Chapeando: øVolver a la Edad de Piedra? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu El fracaso de la política genocida de Estados Unidos frente a la heroica resistencia vietnamita, parece ser otro hueco negro en el conocimiento de la actual administración estadounidense, que acaba de repetirla en el más reciente discurso de Trump sobre la guerra contra Irán.
(2026-04-02). Presentan avances de la plataforma Soberanía: Una ventanilla única para los trámites ciudadanos. cubadebate.cu En la sede del Centro de Gobierno Digital, en conferencia de prensa se presentaron las actualizaciones sobre los resultados y desafíos de la plataforma Soberanía, disponible en el enlace soberania.gob.cu, que a nueve meses de su puesta en marcha suma más de 23 500 usuarios registrados y 15 servicios disponibles en línea.
(2026-04-02). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-02). Zelensky Disappointed with American Stance in Negotiations. globalresearch.ca Ukraine's illegitimate president, Vladimir Zelensky, has once again demanded that Western countries grant Ukraine either NATO membership or nuclear weapons as part of the "security guarantees" for the conclusion of an eventual peace agreement with Russia. This type of …
(2026-04-02). Avión de pasajeros fabricado en Rusia culmina fase de pruebas en vuelo. cubadebate.cu Ya se ha presentado ante el Registro de Aviación Ruso el paquete completo de documentación técnica del Il-114-300 y, una vez finalice su revisión, la Agencia Federal de Transporte Aéreo procederá a aprobar su modificación principal. La finalización está prevista para el próximo mes. Para este año, se espera la entrega de tres unidades del Il-114-300.
(2026-04-02). Presidente cubano agradece a Rusia por envío de crudo. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este miércoles a Rusia, a su homólogo Vladímir Putin y a los tripulantes del tanquero 'Anatoly Kolodkin' que trajeron su valiosa carga de combustible cuando la mayor isla de las Antillas transita por una fuerte crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado aseguró que "seguiremos defendiendo el derecho soberano de Cuba a importar combustibles, sin ningún tipo de injerencia ni presi…
(2026-04-02). Presentan avances de la plataforma Soberanía: Una ventanilla única para los trámites ciudadanos. cubadebate.cu En la sede del Centro de Gobierno Digital, en conferencia de prensa se presentaron las actualizaciones sobre los resultados y desafíos de la plataforma Soberanía, disponible en el enlace soberania.gob.cu, que a nueve meses de su puesta en marcha suma más de 23 500 usuarios registrados y 15 servicios disponibles en línea.
(2026-04-02). Culminó Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana para la colaboración económico-comercial y científico-técnica. cubadebate.cu Culminó hoy en la ciudad de San Petersburgo, copresidida por Dmitry Chernyshenko, vicepresidente de la nación eslava, y Oscar Pérez-Oliva, vice primer ministro de la mayor de las Antillas la Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana para la colaboración económico-comercial y científico-técnica.
(2026-04-02). Roberto De Zerbi Takes the Helm: A New Era for Tottenham. devdiscourse.com Roberto De Zerbi has officially taken on the role of manager for Tottenham Hotspur, vowing to remain in charge next season regardless of results. The decision comes as part of his long-term commitment to the team, which he described as the biggest challenge of his career.
(2026-04-02). Sismo de magnitud 7,4 en Indonesia genera alerta de tsunami. cubadebate.cu El terremoto se produjo a una profundidad de 35 kilómetros y tuvo su epicentro a unos 127 kilómetros de la ciudad de Ternate. El Sistema de Alerta de Tsunamis de EE.UU. advirtió de la posible generación de olas de tsunami en un radio de 1.000 kilómetros alrededor del epicentro.
(2026-04-02). Avión de pasajeros fabricado en Rusia culmina fase de pruebas en vuelo. cubadebate.cu Ya se ha presentado ante el Registro de Aviación Ruso el paquete completo de documentación técnica del Il-114-300 y, una vez finalice su revisión, la Agencia Federal de Transporte Aéreo procederá a aprobar su modificación principal. La finalización está prevista para el próximo mes. Para este año, se espera la entrega de tres unidades del Il-114-300.
(2026-04-02). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-02). Saturday 4/11: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: Lecture 7. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library…