doomsdayscenario.co (2026-04-06). Is Trump About To Nuke Iran?
Is Donald Trump set to nuke Iran tomorrow night, Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET? | | The chances at this moment are, at least, non-zero. | | The simple fact that we can't say "definitely no, absolutely not, for sure" is an astounding commentary on how unhinged and dangerous his presidency has become and how far off the rails the war with Iran has gone as Trump flails about with no plan, no strategy, no exit, and a global economy that day-by-day is reeling from the biggest geopolitical oil shock in history. It sets the next 36 or so hours up as one of the weirdest and scariest moments in geopolitics of our lifetimes.
(2026-04-06). Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon. truthout.org We go to Lebanon, where an Israeli invasion is in full swing along the southern border. Israel has announced the expansion of its so-called buffer zone and issued mass evacuation orders as its military destroys homes and infrastructure throughout the region. A humanitarian crisis is brewing as hospitals have been blocked from receiving medical supplies and as healthcare workers, as well as other… |
(2026-04-06). 'Torture and Degrading Treatment'. counterpunch.org 
"Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya," UN experts said in a recent statement, in unequivocal terms. Dr. Abu Safiya was "subjected to torture and other cruel and degrading treatment," they said. His health condition is "dire." Many are already familiar with the iconic Palestinian doctor from Gaza. But the deserved and
(2026-04-06). America's Israel: The Moral Cost of Complicity. counterpunch.org 
The foisting of a Jewish state in the heart of Palestine was an arrogant imperial decision that has left a trail of carnage in West Asia; most recently, the genocide in Gaza. How much bloodletting will satiate Israel and its American enabler? In his lawless rabid tirade of 1 April, President Donald Trump threatened even
(2026-04-06). How the neoconservative influence over U.S. war-making paved the way for Trump's war crimes in Iran. mondoweiss.net 
Donald Trump's naked threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure mark the culmination of neoconservative thought that has defined U.S. war-making over the past 30 years, from the Iraq war to Obama's drone campaigns to the Gaza genocide.
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-06). Israel's War on Lebanon Is a Consequence of "No Accountability" for Gaza: Human Rights Watch. democracynow.org 
We go to Lebanon, where an Israeli invasion is in full swing along the southern border. Israel has announced the expansion of its so-called buffer zone and issued mass evacuation orders as its military destroys homes and infrastructure throughout the region. A humanitarian crisis is brewing as hospitals have been blocked from receiving medical supplies and as healthcare workers, as well as other civilians, have been killed in targeted Israeli strikes. "This is a war again that's been ongoing since October 2023, and over the past two-and-a-half years we've documented repeated, apparently delibera…
(2026-04-06). Headlines for April 6, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens War Crimes Against Iran on Easter Sunday, as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz "Will Never Return to Its Former State", Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Kill at Least 39 People on Sunday, Israeli Strikes Kill Four People in Gaza City on Sunday, Israeli Police Disperse Antiwar Protest in Tel Aviv, Arresting 17 People, Iranian Authorities Arrest Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh in Tehran, University of Washington Removes Israel Critic from Role Directing Middle East Center, ICE Enters Louisiana Army Base to Arrest Newly Wedded Spouse of Sergeant Preparing for Deployment, Lawsuit Alleges 3-Year…
(2026-04-06). Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud IssaCAIRO/GAZA, April 6 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing the fragile U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire deal.Before the strikes, some Palestinians had clashed with members of an Israeli-backed militia, who they said attacked the school in an attempt to abduct some people, medics and residents said.
(2026-04-06). Israeli Peace Activist: Gaza, Iran & Lebanon Are All Part of "One Forever War" That Must End. democracynow.org 
At least 17 people were arrested Saturday as Israeli police violently cracked down on an antiwar protest in Tel Aviv, where hundreds had gathered condemning the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Israeli peace activist Alon-Lee Green, who helped organize the protest and was among those arrested, says the Israeli public's initial support for the war has rapidly declined in recent weeks, as the quick, decisive engagement that was promised has not come to fruition. "I think the Israeli public is waking up. A lot of people are angry. It's been three years now of constant war. People are tired. People want di…
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-06). BDS victories: Washington State divests from Caterpillar, capital city, Olympia, blocks investment in apartheid. mondoweiss.net 
Twenty-three years after Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by a Caterpillar bulldozer in Gaza, two divestment successes in her home state of Washington have brought her some measure of justice.
(2026-04-06). Israel's Restrictions on Gaza's Banking System Have Led to a Currency Crisis. truthout.org In the sweltering markets of Gaza, or even in the muddy displacement tents where I have lived for months, having money in your bank account means nothing if you can't scrape together five metal shekels for a pack of bread or even secure your transportation. I stand exhausted after walking miles in search of change, clutching a crumpled 100-shekel note that feels like a cruel joke. |
(2026-04-06). How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline. portside.org How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline |
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2006-04-26). From blockade to tutelage: Sovereign funds, financial hegemony and economic subordination in Venezuela. links.org.au 
Ana Gabriela Salazar — What is at stake now in Venezuela is sovereignty, not as an abstraction but as a real and concrete exercise that impacts our present and future.
(2006-04-26). Venezuela: 'In times of retreat, the priority should be preparing the counteroffensive'. links.org.au 
Reinaldo Iturriza looks at the political situation in Venezuela after the January 3 US attack, the state of Chavismo and the communes and why talk of "betrayal or loyalty" when it comes to the Delcy Rodríguez's government makes little sense.
(2026-04-06). Hands Off Venezuela: Historic Stance at the United Nations against US Imperialism. globalresearch.ca In a spectacular display of solidarity and strength, envoys from Beijing and Havana, Moscow and Tehran, Pyongyang and Caracas, Damascus and Managua and numerous other states stood together, side by side, in front of the UN Security Council…
(2026-04-06). Cuba is Not Alone! Cuba Will Not Yield! An interview with Adrián Heredia, Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Washington, D.C. counterpunch.org 
I met Adrián Heredia, the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. at the Cuba Under Siege conference on March 14th in New York City. Adrián had recently assumed his role at the Cuban Embassy in January 2026, shortly before Trump issued his libelous Executive Order of January 29th which labeled Cuba a
(2026-04-06). øEstá Lula Descubriendo Ahora Que América Latina Necesita Defensas Más Fuertes Después de Abandonar Venezuela a Su Suerte? globalizacion.ca
(2026-04-06). øEstá Lula Descubriendo Ahora Que América Latina Necesita Defensas Más Fuertes Después de Abandonar Venezuela a Su Suerte? globalizacion.ca
(2026-04-06). "He Is Increasingly Desperate" : Trita Parsi on Trump's Expletive-Laced Threats Against Iran. democracynow.org 
We get the latest analysis on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Parsi discusses the increasing "desperation" of U.S. strategy, Iran's long-term economic control over the Strait of Hormuz and growing "hawkishness," and the dangerous possibility of nuclear warfare.
(2026-04-06). Trump says Iran could be on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come. al-monitor.com By Nandita Bose and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids.Trump had earlier vowed to enforce a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal or face broad attacks on power plants and other critical infrastructure. Trump is demanding Iran forswear nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz oil transit waterway.
(2026-04-06). From France to India: Who is Iran allowing through the Strait of Hormuz? al-monitor.com Ships from Qatar turned around on Monday after sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz, while a growing number of countries have received permission to traverse the waterway.
(2026-04-06). Secrets and Shortcuts: The US Uranium Enrichment Rush. counterpunch.org 
The United States keeps going to war over uranium enrichment. We started a war in Iraq over it after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," which later proved to be false. We bombed Iran's enrichment facilities in June 2025, with Trump declaring he had "completely and totally obliterated" them. Eight months later, we started another war with Iran over enrichment, even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program. Now Trump is considering sending special forces into Iran to physically seize…
(2026-04-06). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War and the Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. juancole.com
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). US Loses at Least Six Aircraft in Iran War Since Friday. news.antiwar.com The US has lost at least six military aircraft during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday and in the operation to retrieve a pilot and a weapons system officer (WSO) who manned the F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iranian territory. On the same day the F-15 was shot down, an A-10 attack …
(2026-04-06). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. counterpunch.org 
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 are proving increasingly unwilling to play along. That unwillingness gurgled to the top with Spain's announcement on
(2026-04-06). Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month. scmp.com Israel has assessed that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media on the weekend. | In an interview with Channel 12, an Israeli air force officer provided the tally of remaining Iranian ballistic missiles in what appeared to be an official break from earlier refusals to disclose estimates of Tehran's arsenal. The estimate of 8,000 to…
(2026-04-06). 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire. geo.tv 
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-06). Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Stupidity. counterpunch.org 
Perhaps Donald Trump was persuaded—by his generals, by his buddies in Silicon Valley, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—that American military superiority would make quick work of the Iranian military. In addition to the aircraft carriers, the Stealth bombers, the Tomahawk missiles, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Trump could also call upon the assistance of Claude and his buddies.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). rescuing downed fighter crew in Iran. al-monitor.com US forces carried out a high-risk mission to recover the pilot and weapon systems officer of an F-15 fighter jet ⚪ the first crewed American warplane shot down over Iran in more than five weeks of combat.President Donald Trump said last week that US-Israeli operations had left Iran with "no anti-aircraft equipment" or radars, but the Islamic republic's forces subsequently shot down the F-15 and heavily damaged another plane during the rescue mission.
(2026-04-06). Surging Gas Prices Oil Wars of US-Israel, Iran, Kuwait. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment On Saturday morning the US and/ or Israel attacked the Khuzestan Petrochemical Special Economic Zone at Mahshahr and several other petrochemical sites around Ahvaz, a city of 1.3 million (think Dallas, Texas). These facilities manufacture engineering polymers for local Iranian industries, including construction and electronics. While these products obviously could have military uses, …
(2026-04-06). The End of Strategic Monopoly: War, Energy, and the Fragmentation of Global Power in 2026. globalresearch.ca The 2026 war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States constitutes a systemic rupture in the architecture of international relations.
(2026-04-06). Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia's diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down | 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone | 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum…
(2026-04-06). With goals unmet, can strikes on economy force a deal? al-monitor.com Ordering the US military to destroy Iran's road transit system and electrical grid risks war crimes that may harden Iranian resistance after five weeks of bombing has failed to deliver Trump's strategic objectives.
(2026-04-06). On Easter, Trump Drops F-Bomb Threat to Iran. globalresearch.ca On this Eastern Sunday, I pray that the innocent civilians of Iran will be spared from the sadistic and demented wrath of "President DONALD J. TRUMP."
(2026-04-06). Trump Threatens to Commit War Crimes If Iran Maintains Blockade on Hormuz Strait. truthout.org Following President Donald Trump's Sunday morning Truth Social post detailing his intent to further break international law by bombing Iran's power plants and civilian infrastructure, the message sent by numerous critics to White House officials, the US Congress, and US allies was the same: "Act now to stop this lawless war." That demand was made by Just Security editor and Rutgers University… |
(2026-04-06). Water Under Fire: What Comes Next for the Gulf? globalresearch.ca On April 3, 2026, the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water reported an Iranian attack on an electricity and water treatment plant, causing material damage. This incident raised broader concerns about the potential for military targeting of desalination plants and …
(2026-04-06). Demonstrating the Reverse Greenhouse Effect in the Laboratory PART2. wattsupwiththat.com Measured gas emissions show increased infrared radiation and localized cooling effects, offering experimental observations relevant to ongoing debates over greenhouse processes.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). I Support Cuba Because I Am on the Side of Humanity and Life: An Interview With Gabriel Rockhill. OrinocoTribune.com I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to the event: those present were standing up to the recent display of aggressivity against our country, which includes the possibility of armed aggression. That is why the meeting was not by accident. It was driven by conviction. | Gabriel Rockhill—a philosopher, professor, res…
(2026-04-06). How to think like a Marxist. mronline.org 
Applying Marxist analysis to our daily lives.
(2006-04-26). Sindh Rangers arrest four members of street crime gang in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force's headquarters on April 6. | The statement said the suspects — Saeed ur Rehman, alias Kumandan, Sabir alias Sheena, Ikram alias Akro, and Akash alias Punjabi — were detained during an intelligence-based operation in Gulshan Ghazi, Baldia Town. They are accused of involvement in "multiple incidents of robbery and street crime" in Baldia Town, Gulshan Ghazi, and 24 Market. | According to the Rangers, Saeed ur Rehman, "the head of the Kumandan gang", was responsible for "pr…
(2026-04-06). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-06). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-06). EU includes Ukraine in €1.5 billion defense program despite corruption. infobrics.org Brussels is trying to launder money on the Ukrainian issue.
(2026-04-06). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-06). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-06). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-06). Communities Near Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Have Higher Cancer Rates. truthout.org People living near concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, in California, Texas and Iowa suffer from higher rates of cancer, suggesting that the air and water pollution from the massive farms may be playing a role, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, comes just weeks after a years-long report in Iowa found the state's agricultural… |
(2026-04-06). Selected Articles: The Capitalist Crucifixion of Cuba. globalresearch.ca 
By Since early after its inception as a socialist economy, Cuba's stellar achievement of the highest rate of literacy in Latin America, and the lowest rate of infant mortality …
(2026-04-06). Guy Christensen: Palantir Kill Chain Operations Explained, NJ is Complicit! fightbackbetter.com 
Make the Road NJ,
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Iran War: It's Almost Dawn, There's No Way Out. "Is A Ground Operation Inevitable?… The Path to Strategic Failure" globalresearch.ca The Iran conflict has really driven the United States into a situation without good options, and this is a classic escalation trap. The Trump administration has driven itself into a corner where both retreat and offensive carry catastrophic risks, but …
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). British Intel's Secret Lebanese Panopticon. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On March 7th, shadowy British intelligence contractor Siren Associates launched Monitor Lebanon. The "real-time situational awareness platform" is "designed to help individuals and organisations understand and navigate Lebanon's rapidly evolving security environment." The tool sifts vast swaths of "open-source information" from "news agencies, verified social media accounts, Telegram channels, conflict monitoring initiatives, and traffic data systems." …
(2026-04-06). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-06). Why socialist Cuba is more democratic than the U.S. mronline.org 
A country that presents itself as the "global model of democracy" continues to treat a small socialist island as a persistent threat.
(2026-04-06). India's Nuclear Milestone: Kalpakkam's Reactor Revolution. devdiscourse.com In a landmark moment for India's nuclear ambitions, the indigenously engineered Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved a critical milestone. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this achievement as a pivotal step in India's civil nuclear journey, commending the country's scientific and engineering capabilities.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-06). Investigating the Bhubaneswar Blast: NIA Takes Charge. devdiscourse.com The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officially requested on Monday that local police transfer the investigation of the January blast in Bhubaneswar that resulted in two fatalities, according to officials.
(2026-04-06). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-06). The Perils of Inexperienced Leadership in War: Lessons from History. globalresearch.ca The Burden of Command: Leadership and the Consequences of War: | The decision to wage large-scale war is among the gravest responsibilities any leader can undertake. It is not merely a matter of political will or ideological conviction; it requires a …
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: WEEKLY AIAC ANTI-IMPERIALIST MEETING. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-06). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-06). How the Iran war can help Syria manage Turkey and its regional rivals. al-monitor.com Rising regional tensions and disrupted oil flows are giving Damascus leverage to balance Ankara and other neighbors while exploring alternative energy corridors.
(2026-04-06). The US Army Is "Uneasy" with the Trump Regime. globalresearch.ca There is a serious crisis in the US. | The military, or Pentagon as it is more commonly known, has long been uneasy about Trump's adventurous and reckless policies. | However, the war launched against Iran, and especially the possible ground operation, …
(2026-04-06). Solidarity with Cuba is not philanthropy, it's the future. radiohc.cu Showing solidarity with Cuba is not a superficial gesture or a sentimental concession in the rhetoric of charity; it is, in its deepest sense, a historical affirmation of the future. It is not an isolated moral act, but a conscious practice that challenges the very structure of social relations against contemporary capitalism.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). How BRICS's De-Dollarization Project Presents a "Golden" Opportunity for Ghana. infobrics.org The quiet shift unfolding in the global financial system is presenting an opportunity for Ghana to accelerate its economic liberation. Experts are revealing that as China and its partners in the BRICS bloc are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade…
(2026-04-06). Kyrgyzstan Is Considering the Launch of the BRICS Pay Payment Gateway. infobrics.org The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting dedicated to the creation of the BRICS Pay payment gateway in the country…
(2026-04-06). Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster. portside.org Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster |
(2026-04-06). President Maduro's Easter Sunday Message: Truth, Reconciliation and Love Always Win, Leading to Resurrection. OrinocoTribune.com Caracas ( The Chavista leader, who has been held in a Brooklyn detention center since the bloody US military operation that claime…
(2026-04-06). Federal Judge Halts Huge Forest Service Clearcutting Scheme West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
The primary reason we took the U.S. Forest Service to court — and won — over the Round Star Logging Project is because lynx critical habitat is the worst place for clearcuts, and the surest way to drive lynx to extinction is to allow the Forest Service to continue its massive deforestation of the West.
(2026-04-06). Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone. sanews.gov.za Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). | This follows the publication, on 3 March 2026, of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau's intention to designate the proposed SEZ for public comment. | The consultation on 8 April at the Meyerton Town Hall will provide businesses, and stakeholders with an opportunity to express their vie…
(2026-04-06). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-06). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-06). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-06). India's Urea Imports from China Hit 3-year High, Russian Supplies Also Rise. infobrics.org India imported 21.24 lakh (1 lakh =100.000.000. – InfoBRICS) tonne of urea from China between April 2025 and February 2026, the highest in three years, even as total fertiliser imports from China and Russia rose sharply this fiscal year…
(2026-04-06). Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline looms. al-monitor.com "They made a proposal, and it's a significant proposal. It's a significant step. It's not good enough, but it's a very significant step," Trump said at the White House.
(2026-04-06). Trump lashes out at NATO while re-upping Greenland claim. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at NATO allies who did not support the United States in the war in Iran and reiterated his desire to annex Greenland.Trump's remarks came ahead of a visit by the defense alliance's chief Mark Rutte scheduled for later this week."Look, we went to NATO," Trump recalled. "I didn't ask very strongly, I just said, 'Hey, if you want to help, great.'""'No, no, no we will not help,'" Trump said he was told, while not saying who he spoke to.Trump went on to say that NATO members had "actually gone out of their way not to help."
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat. indybay.org Artists' Television Access (ATA) | 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-06). Sunday Science: Massive Budget Cuts for US Science Proposed Again by Trump Administration. portside.org Sunday Science: Massive Budget Cuts for US Science Proposed Again by Trump Administration |
(2026-04-06). Viral video: Man takes his pet parrot 'Bebe' scuba diving. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A baby parrot named Bebe has taken the internet by storm after its owner shared a video of it scuba diving in the Bahamas. The video posted on Instagram by "bebebirdparrot" garnered over three million views and 500,000 likes, sparking speculation among social media users about whether the stunt was fake or AI-generated. An Insatgram user wrote, "No one is saying this is ai. This legit has to be ai. It looks so real but makes no sense. The bird would totally be freaking out. This is really scary."Another added, "The literal exact opposite place bro is meant to be."Viral video: Man takes his pet parr…
(2026-04-06). Claim: AI Laws Overlook Environmental Damage. wattsupwiththat.com Southampton Lecturer in Law Louise Du Toit is concerned that even EU regulators seem to be overlooking the AI Environmental Crisis.
(2026-04-06). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes Intersect. juancole.com (
(2026-04-06). Bolivia focuses on International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Bolivian internet users closely followed the Fifth International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba, which was broadcast on the Ecos Latinos platform and concluded this Sunday with a presentation by activist Betsy Cuti. | Following Saturday's opening session, in which speakers concurred in denouncing the U.S. government's preparations for a direct armed attack against Cuba, Sunday ¥s session featured the participation of intellectuals from Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. | Moderated by Dr. José J. Pacheco, Ramón Franquesa addressed the topic "The Attack on Cuba in the Current Geopolitical Situation," and D…
(2026-04-06). Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that he thought the Iranian people should rise up against the government in the country if a ceasefire were declared, but understood that it was too dangerous for them to do so."Well they should do it but, again, the consequences are great," Trump said during a White House news conference. "I mean, they were told, 'If you protest, you will be shot immediately.'"
(2026-04-06). DOGE Attacks on Social Security Have Left Millions in the Lurch. truthout.org When Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) was running roughshod over the Social Security Administration (SSA) last year, experts warned it could spell disaster for disabled, ill, and aging Americans who depend on its programs. A March 2026 report by the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) offers… |
(2026-04-06). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-06). Maharashtra Tightens Reins on Polluting Industries. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra Environment Department is revamping its approach to managing pollution by reevaluating bank guarantees and fines imposed on non-compliant industries. This comes after a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) exposed lapses that left Rs 272.47 crore in uncollected guarantees.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-06). Gaslighting: "Unprecedented Global Matrix of Manipulation Directed at Humanity Itself." The Covid Atrocity … and Its Aftermath. globalresearch.ca "Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities." (Voltaire) | Merriam-Webster dictionary chose 'gaslighting' as its "word of the year" for 2022. | M-W defined gaslighting as: | "Psychological manipulation of a person, usually over an extended …
(2026-04-06). Net Zero France Capitulates to an Iranian Safe Passage Fee for Gulf Oil. wattsupwiththat.com European Net Zero policies appear to have created a total dependency on imported fossil fuel.
(2026-04-06). Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian's Letter to the American People. globalresearch.ca President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran has written this letter to the American People. Below is the full text. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website button below the author's name. | Farsi, …
(2026-04-06). Controversy in Indore: Author Alleges Assault Over Shah Bano Book Project. devdiscourse.com A self-claimed author has reported being attacked by a mob in Indore, accusing the crowd of mistaking her for a 'child lifter' during a visit intended for her book project on Shah Bano, a figure in a landmark legal case.
(2026-04-06). Arsenal's FA Cup exit at Southampton lays bare a team losing its certainty. thecanary.co 
Arsenal went into the FA Cup quarter‚Äëfinal following a season built on control over games, tempo, and expectation. The said control became fragile following a 2—1 defeat at St Mary's. This was not a lucky cup shock. It was a match that showed a football team struggling to assert itself when it mattered most. Southampton […] | By
(2026-04-06). Trillions Hidden, Humanity Starving: The Super-Rich vs. the Rest of Us. scheerpost.com Josh Scheer Ten years after the world first glimpsed the Panama Papers, the shadow empire of the super-rich is no less formidable. New analysis from Oxfam reveals a staggering truth: the untaxed wealth hidden offshore by the richest 0.1 percent now exceeds the combined wealth of the poorest 4.1 billion people on Earth. That's not …
(2026-04-06). Marjorie Taylor Greene's Statement Condemning Trump. scheerpost.com Marjorie Taylor Green's Statement from X: On Easter morning, this is what President Trump posted. Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President and intervene in Trump's madness. I know all of you and him and he …
(2026-04-06). A Pakistani strike killed her son in rehab. Now an Afghan mother demands answers. scmp.com Samira Muhammadi hopes an international investigation can "extinguish" her pain after a Pakistani bombing killed her son and hundreds of other Afghans in the capital Kabul last month. | The March 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials. | A United Nations source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they had verified at least 250 killed, with more still missing.
(2026-04-06). Specialists refuse to correctly diagnose best economy ever. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-06). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-06). Ray McGovern Says NATO's Crisis Is No Longer Theoretical — It Is Unfolding in Real Time. scheerpost.com In a wide-ranging interview with Glenn Diesen, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern offered a blunt assessment of the political and military order built after the Cold War: the crisis surrounding North Atlantic Treaty Organization, he argued, is no longer a distant strategic debate but a breakdown already visible across multiple fronts—from Ukraine to Iran to …
(2026-04-06). Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it? grist.org 
Last month, President Trump sat alongside executives of the largest tech companies in the country as they pledged to pay a fair share of the energy costs of their data center buildout. "Data centers … they need some PR help," Trump said at the gathering. "People think that if the data center goes in, their electricity is going to go up." | It's not an entirely unfounded assumption. | As the tech industry has funneled billions of dollars into the AI boom over the last several years, it has simultaneously been expanding its fleet of computing powerhouses, which require vast amounts of energy to run. These faci…
(2026-04-06). Some Black Women Say the Best Thing They Did for Their Health Was Leave America. capitalbnews.org 
This story was produced as part of the Association of Health Care Journalists' German Work Study Group, with support from the Commonwealth Fund. BERLIN — Denise Banks-Grasedyck sat inside a bustling food court full of currywurst and German cuisines in Potsdamer Platz, one of Berlin's largest shopping plazas. The Louisiana native has lived in the …
(2026-04-06). US Troops Need To Start Disobeying Orders In Iran, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com The president of the United States has a At this point if you're in the US military you have a moral obligation to start refusin…
(2026-04-06). The US-Israel Culture of Annihilation. counterpunch.org In close coordination with the Israeli regime, Donald Trump has embraced Roosevelt's style of gunboat diplomacy without prior congressional authorization or a declaration of war but with far more violence and destruction. This is a man who came to politics not only undisciplined by the formalities and limitations of the presidential office or the Constitution but with the level of narcissism and egotism of a dangerous sociopath holding massive WMD. This is the lowest point in US political history.
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran General Strike Now! Emergency Rally To Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-06). 5 Things Giving Me Anxiety As A Younger Millennial. newsone.com 
Source: Xavier Lorenzo / Getty | Every day, it becomes harder and harder not to think that maybe, just maybe, millennials picked the worst time to be born. In my 33 years, I've witnessed 9/11, the Great Recession, the election of Donald Trump, a pandemic, the inexplicable second election of Donald Trump, and now it appears that the war in Iran is leading to yet another recession. | With all that in mind, it's unsurprising that
(2026-04-06). Italian channel copyright strikes Nvidia DLSS 5 trailer on YouTube. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – YouTube's controversial copyright system is at it again after an Italian TV channel successfully took down Nvidia's DLSS 5 showcase trailer, claiming that the content is DMCA-protected and owned by the channel instead of the GPU manufacturer.Reports state that the copyright claim was issued by Italian private television channel La7, which used footage from the Nvidia trailer. Upon visiting the video posted by Nvidia Geforce on YouTube, users were met with a message that read, "This video is unavailable. It contains material from La7, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds." Italian…
(2026-04-06). Orban on the brink: could Hungary's election dent China's influence in Europe? scmp.com Major powers are closely watching Hungary's election next week — a vote seen as a referendum on Europe's right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. | Recent polls show self-styled "illiberal democrat" Viktor Orban's Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as "Europe's most consequential".
(2026-04-06). Iran is winning the war with the U.S. This is how. mronline.org 
Iran is winning the war started by Trump. This is now admitted even in the Western media. Tehran has destroyed major U.S. military bases in West Asia, expelling American troops to Europe.
(2026-04-06). Tomgram: Michael Klare, One Blow After Another. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Let's not kid ourselves. We really are on an increasingly different planet, even if it is still called Earth. In case you hadn't noticed, it recently was summer in what passes for winter in the American West, Southwest, …
(2026-04-06). 'No bridges, no power plants': Trump ups threats against Iran if deal fails. al-monitor.com President Trump said he wasn't worried that striking civilian infrastructure could amount to war crimes.
(2026-04-06). Shocking Crime: Arrests Made in Gumla District Rape Case. devdiscourse.com In a disturbing incident in Jharkhand's Gumla district, three men were arrested for allegedly raping two women. The arrest followed a swift police operation after the victims reported the crime.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-06). Liverpool's season on the edge: Slot faces a crucial test after FA Cup humiliation. thecanary.co 
Liverpool's 4—0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad was more than just an exit from football's FA Cup. Their foundering reflected deep problems within the club. During the first 40 minutes, the Reds looked competitive, with Mohamed Salah active and Hugo Ekitike stretching City's back line. The progressive dynamic shifted abruptly following the penalty […] | By
(2026-04-06). No weapons surrender: Hamas sends strong warning to Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson, Abu Obeida, stated in a televised statement that the group would not accept any offers to give up its weapons, characterizing such requests as an effort to undermine Palestinian resistance.Opinion Regarding Negotiations: He warned that further pressure through mediation attempts has significant dangers and emphasized that Hamas would not give up politically what it had not lost militarily. Before proceeding, the organization urged mediators to make sure Israel complies with its commitments under the first phase of the truce.Recent discussions with Egyptian a…
(2026-04-06). The next global health crisis is already here: Childhood trauma from war. globalvoices.org 
While some physical injuries heal or can be managed, the invisible wounds of mental trauma can last a lifetimeGlobal VoicesChildren playing in a street in war-torn Damascus, Syria. Undated By Angela Joyce | The brutal reality of wars unfolding in our world, such as the current
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-06). Abu Obeida's statement calls for widespread action to defend the prisoners and Al-Aqsa. samidoun.net Abu Obeida, the spokesperson of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, issued a statement on Sunday, April 5 in video, urging widespread action and resistance to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque, which has been forcibly closed by the occupation in Al-Quds for over 37 days, and the Palestinian …
(2026-04-06). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates. theintercept.com 
Amoco, now part of BP, never cleaned up after its failed oil prospecting mission. Rural Kenyans are suing for a right to a clean environment.
(2026-04-06). Multimillion-Dollar CEO Pay at These 20 Low-Wage Companies is Costing You. This is the Only Fix. ips-dc.org CEO pay at the 'low-wage 20' averages $18.6 million, while many of their median workers rely on taxpayer-supported Medicaid and SNAP.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Are Cheap Drones Going to be the "Blowback" Feared by U.S. Intelligence Agencies? counterpunch.org 
While our intelligence agencies and the Defense Department have long studied possible "domestic blowback scenarios" to our aggressive wars overseas, what happened last month was a troubling, unexplained reality. ABC News reported that the large Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in Louisiana, where B-52 bombers are stationed, "detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace
(2026-04-06). Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue. al-monitor.com By Nandita Bose and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would demand that the journalist who first reported that an airman in Iran had been rescued reveal how they got that information, and threatened to jail themif they refused.
(2026-04-06). Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern. mronline.org 
In the Trump administration's reorganization of the struggling agency, painful echoes of BLM's past moves.
(2026-04-06). Tomgram: Eric Ross, Forever War (Yet Again!). warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I began TomDispatch in response to President George W. Bush's decision to invade Afghanistan in the (all too literal) wake of the 9/11 attacks on my city, New York, and on Washington, D.C. Now, here we are, almost …
(2026-04-06). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-06). Lesson from the Iran War: Making Enemies Makes Us Poorer. counterpunch.org 
Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost — not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to oppose this pointless war is its impact on
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Vulgar, Criminal Easter Threat Enriches Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Easter Sunday, God's chosen in the White House issued a vulgar and unbalanced posting on his "Truth Social" that epitomizes the insanity of his Iran War. Attending to it closely will help us understand how Trump has strengthened the government of the Islamic Republic and put it in control of global energy. Trump fondly imagines that he can dislodge Iran from this new ascendancy, but he is wrong, since it depends on sabotage, a sabotage that cannot be policed. | @realDonaldTrump‚Å© — unless you want everyone to think you've lost your marbles.
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-06). Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa's future. sanews.gov.za Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa's future | By Michael Currin | Just a few years ago South Africa's energy situation looked bleak with power outages sometimes exceeding eight hours a day. Communities and businesses endured severe stages of load shedding, disrupting economic activity and eroding public confidence. It became distinctly clear that urgent and coordinated intervention was needed to change the trajectory of our electricity grid. ⚪ This turning point materialised through the establishment of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) in 2022, which was a decisive response to an e…
(2026-04-06). Tensions Escalate as Iran Rejects Ceasefire and US Threats Intensify. devdiscourse.com Iran has dismissed a 45-day ceasefire proposal, asserting its desire for a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has intensified his rhetoric, warning that the entire nation could be targeted imminently if no agreement is reached by the deadline.
(2026-04-06). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-06). Political Tug-of-War Over Women's Reservation Bill. devdiscourse.com In a heated political exchange, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government's recent stance on the Women's Reservation Bill, accusing it of being a ploy to distract from an impending economic crisis and sway voters in five upcoming state elections.
(2026-04-06). How U.S. Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger in Cuba. counterpunch.org 
In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready
(2026-04-06). BJP's Grassroots Gear-Up: Sharma Emphasizes Election Preparedness in J&K. devdiscourse.com Jammu and Kashmir's BJP Chief, Sat Sharma, conducted a strategic review of the party's readiness for future elections at a crucial meeting on Monday. Addressing the attendees, Sharma highlighted the necessity of grassroots organization and public connection as pillars of the party's strength.
(2026-04-06). Trump's Dual Obsessions are Colliding and China's Gaining Ground. counterpunch.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 Ishaq Dar sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for "in-depth" consultations. The meeting, ostensibly about bilateral ties, was in reality a
(2026-04-06). Easter Sunday: Recognizing the Intervention of Satan in Our Times. "Shame on the United States If this Man is Not Impeached…." globalresearch.ca The personality defects of Donald J. Trump have been the subject of amateur psychology in mass media since his first presidential electoral campaign in 2016.
(2026-04-06). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. scheerpost.com Trump's endless falsehoods about the Iran war build on a long history of US military mythmaking. Scott Kurashige for Truthout he first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the …
(2026-04-06). Serenity in Blooms: Therapeutic Visit Boosts Mental Health. devdiscourse.com The Jammu and Kashmir Floriculture Department, in collaboration with Government Medical College Srinagar, hosted a therapeutic visit to the Indira Gandhi Memorial tulip garden for patients on Monday. This initiative, spearheaded by the director of floriculture in Kashmir, aimed to enhance mental well-being and foster social interaction amidst the serene environment of the gardens.
(2026-04-06). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-06). Crucifixion and Renaissance. globalresearch.ca When I first heard about the practice of Roman crucifixion, I was a boy and it was in the context of the murder of Christ.
(2026-04-06). Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People. truthout.org Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states are creating lists of trans people, moves that advocates say would make it nearly impossible to exist in a trans body. In February, Kansas revoked the state identification cards and birth certificates of trans residents, making it the first state to cancel documents of individuals who changed their gender markers. The move was made possible… |
(2026-04-06). Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production. sanews.gov.za Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production | By More Matshediso | Tshililo Mafuka is a tomato farmer from Muswodi Dipeni in Musina, Limpopo, whose passion for agriculture began long before he launched his own farming business. | His rise in the agricultural sector is a story of resilience and a meaningful contribution to strengthening South Africa's local food supply chain. | Mafuka gained practical experience in crop cultivation and machinery operation while working on a farm several years ago, which inspired him to establish his own operation. | He said his decision to focus on tomato production was strategic…
(2026-04-06). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-06). Israel's Death-by-Hanging Law Marks Further "Dehumanization of Palestinians" : B'Tselem. portside.org Israel's Death-by-Hanging Law Marks Further "Dehumanization of Palestinians": B'Tselem |
(2026-04-06). New York Is Closing In on Amazon's Shady Delivery System. portside.org New York Is Closing In on Amazon's Shady Delivery System |
(2026-04-06). Attacks on Mail Voting are Attacks on the Working Class. inequality.org
(2026-04-06). Adiós luces LED, las bombillas de nueva generación consumen menos y su luz se parece a la del sol. cubadebate.cu Estamos pasando de iluminar nuestras casas con puntos de luz concentrados a hacerlo con superficies vivas. Por esta razón, la bombilla, tal y como la conoces, está a punto de desaparecer. Apenas uno se había acostumbrado a cambiar las bombillas de filamento por los LED y la industria está a punto de dar el salto a una nueva tecnología.
(2026-04-06). Podcast Las 3 del día: Una mirada a lo publicado en Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a este su podcast Las 3 del día.
| Hoy traemos noticias que van desde la solidaridad con Cuba hasta tensiones internacionales, pasando por cultura e innovación.
| Acompáñeme.
(2026-04-06). Adiós luces LED, las bombillas de nueva generación consumen menos y su luz se parece a la del sol. cubadebate.cu Estamos pasando de iluminar nuestras casas con puntos de luz concentrados a hacerlo con superficies vivas. Por esta razón, la bombilla, tal y como la conoces, está a punto de desaparecer. Apenas uno se había acostumbrado a cambiar las bombillas de filamento por los LED y la industria está a punto de dar el salto a una nueva tecnología.
(2026-04-06). El trabajo a distancia y el teletrabajo en el Derecho Laboral cubano. cubadebate.cu La Resolución 71 de 2021 del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social tiene un objetivo muy concreto dentro del sistema jurídico cubano, ordenar de manera precisa dos formas de organización laboral que en los últimos años comenzaron a utilizarse con mayor frecuencia en entidades estatales y en otras estructuras de empleo subordinado.
(2026-04-06). La cultura della corruzione profondamente radicata in Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Una nuova ondata di corruzione nell'esercito ucraino, mentre vengono sospesi gli addestramenti all'estero | Segue nostro Recentemente, il regime di Kiev ha sospeso il regolare invio di truppe all'estero per l'addestramento. Cià≤ rivela ben più di un semplice cambiamento amministrativo. In realtà , si tratta di un sintomo di problemi strutturali profondamente radicati all'interno dell'apparato statale e militare del Paese. Con il prete…
(2026-04-06). Podcast Las 3 del día: Una mirada a lo publicado en Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a este su podcast Las 3 del día.
| Hoy traemos noticias que van desde la solidaridad con Cuba hasta tensiones internacionales, pasando por cultura e innovación.
| Acompáñeme.
(2026-04-06). MINEM aclara que no ha entrado ninguna patana nueva al país. cubadebate.cu Ante rumores recientes en redes sociales , el Ministerio de Energía y Minas aclaró en su cuenta en X que actualmente se mantienen en Cuba dos patanas, la Belgin Sultán y Erol Bay, con una capacidad instalada de 124 MW. "No se ha incorporado ninguna otra en las últimas horas", informó el MINEM.
(2026-04-06). Declaración de los congresistas estadounidenses Japayal y Jackson tras su visita a Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los congresistas demócratas Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan Jackson exigieron este lunes en Washington el cese inmediato del bloqueo de combustible impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba, al concluir una visita de cinco días a la isla como parte de una delegación del Congreso…
(2026-04-06). Artemis II supera el récord de distancia desde la Tierra, superando al Apolo 13 en su sobrevuelo lunar. cubadebate.cu La tripulación de la misión Artemis II, compuesta por los astronautas Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch y el canadiense Jeremy Hansen (de la CSA), ha superado el récord de distancia más lejana alcanzada por humanos desde la Tierra. Este hito se produjo al sobrevolar la cara oculta de la Luna, superando la marca establecida en 1970 por el Apolo 13.
(2026-04-06). Declaración de los congresistas estadounidenses Japayal y Jackson tras su visita a Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los congresistas demócratas Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan Jackson exigieron este lunes en Washington el cese inmediato del bloqueo de combustible impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba, al concluir una visita de cinco días a la isla como parte de una delegación del Congreso…
(2026-04-06). EEUU e Israel atacan la Universidad Tecnológica Sharif de Teherán, dañando centros de investigación. cubadebate.cu La Universidad Tecnológica Sharif de Teherán —principal institución de ingeniería de Irán— sufrió un ataque aéreo este lunes ejecutado por fuerzas estadounidenses e israelíes. "Lamentablemente, esta mañana el enemigo atacó uno de los edificios de la universidad, causando daños a una institución académica dedicada a la difusión del conocimiento", declaró Tajrishi en redes sociales.
(2026-04-06). Díaz-Canel recibe a congresistas de EEUU y critica el impacto del bloqueo económico. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió a los congresistas estadounidenses Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan L. Jackson en un encuentro donde denunció el impacto del bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos, especialmente el cerco energético decretado por la administración actual.
(2026-04-06). Adiós a Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico y director de los Tigres del béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu El exjugador de béisbol cubano Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico de Atenas 2004 y director del equipo Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, al frente del cual ganó la última Liga Élite, falleció hoy en su provincia natal. Miranda, de 47 años de edad, había sido intervenido quirúrgicamente de urgencia debido a una obstrucción intestinal aguda, según reportan varias fuentes locales.
(2026-04-06). Díaz-Canel recibe a congresistas de EEUU y critica el impacto del bloqueo económico. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió a los congresistas estadounidenses Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan L. Jackson en un encuentro donde denunció el impacto del bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos, especialmente el cerco energético decretado por la administración actual.
(2026-04-06). La producción y venta de automóviles en China superaron los 34 millones de unidades en 2025. cubadebate.cu La industria automovilística china ha vuelto a acaparar una amplia atención internacional. Desde que los fabricantes chinos de automóviles centraron las miradas en la Feria de Electrónica de Consumo (CES) de Las Vegas hasta el anuncio de Canadá sobre ajustes en su política de importación de vehículos eléctricos chinos, el entusiasmo mundial por el automóvil chino continúa creciendo.
(2026-04-06). EEUU e Israel atacan la Universidad Tecnológica Sharif de Teherán, dañando centros de investigación. cubadebate.cu La Universidad Tecnológica Sharif de Teherán —principal institución de ingeniería de Irán— sufrió un ataque aéreo este lunes ejecutado por fuerzas estadounidenses e israelíes. "Lamentablemente, esta mañana el enemigo atacó uno de los edificios de la universidad, causando daños a una institución académica dedicada a la difusión del conocimiento", declaró Tajrishi en redes sociales.
(2026-04-06). Artemis II supera el récord de distancia desde la Tierra, superando al Apolo 13 en su sobrevuelo lunar. cubadebate.cu La tripulación de la misión Artemis II, compuesta por los astronautas Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch y el canadiense Jeremy Hansen (de la CSA), ha superado el récord de distancia más lejana alcanzada por humanos desde la Tierra. Este hito se produjo al sobrevolar la cara oculta de la Luna, superando la marca establecida en 1970 por el Apolo 13.
(2026-04-06). Adiós a Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico y director de los Tigres del béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu El exjugador de béisbol cubano Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico de Atenas 2004 y director del equipo Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, al frente del cual ganó la última Liga Élite, falleció hoy en su provincia natal. Miranda, de 47 años de edad, había sido intervenido quirúrgicamente de urgencia debido a una obstrucción intestinal aguda, según reportan varias fuentes locales.
(2026-04-06). La producción y venta de automóviles en China superaron los 34 millones de unidades en 2025. cubadebate.cu La industria automovilística china ha vuelto a acaparar una amplia atención internacional. Desde que los fabricantes chinos de automóviles centraron las miradas en la Feria de Electrónica de Consumo (CES) de Las Vegas hasta el anuncio de Canadá sobre ajustes en su política de importación de vehículos eléctricos chinos, el entusiasmo mundial por el automóvil chino continúa creciendo.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-06). The Iran war is changing how millions of people cook — and what they eat. grist.org 
About a decade ago, India's government began subsidizing the purchase of liquid petroleum gas, or LPG, to promote greater adoption among its lower-income citizens. Switching to the gas was considered a safer and more reliable alternative to burning wood and coal for cooking at home, which families in resource-strapped rural areas were still doing en masse. Ever since, the fuel has become ubiquitous. The bulk of Indian households prepare most of their food with it, and typically use a few cylinders of LPG every year, an amount that varies depending on whether they are in rural or urban communities. | In all tha…
(2026-04-06). NZ's Peters called on to stress Palestine 'open wound' with Rubio. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has appealed to Foreign Minister Winston Peters to stress to the Palestine genocide "open wound" in his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week. Co-chair Maher Nazzal of PSNA said in a statement the international crisis in West Asia "must be reined in"
(2026-04-06). Richard David Hames: When will we make war untenable for the power elites? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Richard David Hames An Easter message. There's no mystery about why wars start. They happen because someone, somewhere, decides that negotiation is more dangerous to them than to the people being bombed. Look at what was happening this "Good" Friday. Iran. Gaza. The West Bank. Lebanon. Thirty-six days of missiles and a Strait…
(2026-04-06). Monsters of war the men who have put the world at risk. asiapacificreport.nz 
The war in Iran is in its second month. A war started by a criminal defendant, a convicted felon, and a blackmail network that explains everything Western leaders won't say. Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Two men are mainly responsible for the war on Iran. And then there are those — such…
(2026-04-06). At least five Papuans reported dead as violence explodes in Dogiyai. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Reports from West Papua say as many as five people have been shot dead in Dogiyai regency in an alleged retaliatory attack after a policeman was killed. A joint police and military operation was launched in the regency in Indonesia's Central Papua province to respond to the killing, by apparent stabbing, of a…
(2026-04-06). Mass Easter resignations within Tahiti's pro-independence ruling party. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A rift within French Polynesia's ruling party Tavini Huiraatira deepened during Easter weekend with a mass resignation from a group of 14 members. The resignation was tendered by a group of young members of the local Territorial Assembly. In their resignation letter, the members of the…
(2026-04-06). Talk World Radio: Matthew Hoh on War on Iran. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Iran, the world, and the problem of war. Our guest Matthew Hoh is a disabled Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and former Afghan War …
(2026-04-06). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-06). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-06). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-06). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-06). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-06). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-06). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-06). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-06). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-06). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China. ecns.cn Say goodbye to whirlwind, checklist-style sightseeing—foreign visitors to China are discovering entirely new ways to experience the country.
(2026-04-06). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-06). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-06). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-06). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-06). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-06). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-06). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-06). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-06). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-06). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-06). Why and how the U.S. is losing its China experts. ecns.cn Over the past few years, a subtle yet profound shift has been taking place in U.S.-China relations. This change goes beyond trade or technology, reaching into one of a nation's most important resources — talent.
(2026-04-06). Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says. haaretz.com According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure…
(2026-04-06). Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv area: 5 wounded, medics say; at least 20 impact sites reported. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). My The Isaiah Scroll was removed from view due to the war, when Israel needs it more than ever. haaretz.com With its poignant passages about beating swords into plowshares, this biblical manuscript is powerfully resonating. A rare exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript at the Israel Museum opened — and closed — within days…
(2026-04-06). military is following suit with police to curb anti-government protests. haaretz.com Israelis seeking to protest against the government do not expect much from the politicized police National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has created. Defense Minister Israel Katz is determined to make the army go the same way ahead of the upcoming elections…
(2026-04-06). police are weaponizing the law to silence dissent. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). 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…
(2026-04-06). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
A $656 million judgment against The decision from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against the
(2026-04-06). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-06). What if Israel just won't stop? responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's televised
(2026-04-06). Israelis don't pay for the weapons we 'sell' to them — US taxpayers do. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration expects U.S. taxpayers to fund not only its own military adventurism but Israel's as well.Ending American subsidies for Israel's wars is one reason why Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) recently filed Joint Resolutions of Disapproval opposing $659 million in President Donald Trump-approved bomb sales to Israel, with many of the bombs coming
(2026-04-06). Fighting the same war, again and again. responsiblestatecraft.org In the mid 1960s, I worked for the United States Navy's Bureau of Ships, managing radar procurement and distribution to vessels operating in Vietnamese waters. Later in the decade I was a research assistant for the Navy Logistics Research Project. I wore a suit to work. I had a salary that my classmates envied. I was, by any conventional measure, on the right side of the desk.I also went to Walter Reed Army Hospital on my own time and interviewed eight wounded veterans at the Army's principal rehabilitation center for Vietnam amputees — men who had lost legs, feet, eyes, and jawbones in a war I was help…
(2026-04-06). Is Trump's Iran Strategy Confused or Calculated? thinktank.pk In the evolving US—Iran conflict, one of the most debated dynamics is not only the military escalation but the rapidly changing rhetoric of Donald Trump. Within a matter of days, Trump has alternated between declaring total military dominance, threatening devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, and expressing optimism about a diplomatic breakthrough. This constant shift has …
(2026-04-06). US—Iran War: The Hidden Climate Catastrophe Reshaping the Planet. thinktank.pk The modern geopolitical landscape is increasingly defined by overlapping crises, but few intersections are as underexplored as the relationship between war and climate change. The ongoing US—Iran conflict is widely discussed in terms of security, oil markets, and global power politics. Yet beneath these headlines lies a deeper and more enduring consequence: the war's profound …
(2026-04-06). Smith Shines as Multan Sultans Chase Down Quetta in Style. thinktank.pk Multan Sultans returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the 13th match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. The convincing chase of 167 not only marked a strong comeback after their first loss of the season but also propelled Multan to …
(2026-04-06). The Collapse of Western Hegemony: The US-Israeli Axis and the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Interview with geopolitical analyst K.J. Noh. by Yunus Emre àñzgàºn The mainstream narrative treats the current escalation in the Middle East as a localized, manageable crisis. It is not. What we are actually watching in real-time is the rapid, structural overextension of the entire Western bloc. To cut through the daily noise and diplomatic theater, …
(2026-04-06). Why Yiddish is experiencing a grassroots revival in West Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Isy Abraham-Raveson, 33, began learning Yiddish by reading books on insults. | "There's a lot of creativity about how someone should suffer if they've done you wrong," she said, offering some choice words. | "'May you grow like an onion with your head in the ground. May you be like a chandelier and hang by day and burn by night," she said. "There's one that's, like, 'May you become a mouse, and a cat eats you and you taste so bad that it spits you up.'" | Abraham-Raveson is…
(2026-04-06). Australia: Labor government conducts police raids against anti-genocide protesters in Melbourne. wsws.org One of the most significant features of the police operation, conducted under Labor Premier Jacinta Allan's state government, is that Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called in the police.
(2026-04-06). US, Israel wreak further damage on Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The willful destruction of UNESCO World Heritage sites is a repudiation not only of international law but also of human civilization itself.
(2026-04-06). Sri Lankan workers and students discuss the US-Israel war on Iran and how to stop it. wsws.org "If workers come together, they are like a bundle of sticks. If the sticks are separated, they can be broken. What we need to do is tie the rope—unite the working class."
(2026-04-06). UFCW preparing to sell out 3-week strike by JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers should defy the back-to-work order under conditions where nothing has been secured and instead continue the strike under rank-and-file control,…
(2026-04-06). This week in history: April 6-12. wsws.org Police attack South Korean autoworkers; Chinese CP strips Deng Xiaoping of posts; Truman fires Douglas MacArther; Failed assassination attempt on Mussolini…
(2026-04-06). ICE presence increasing at Michigan healthcare facilities. wsws.org Immigrant and civil liberties groups have alerted hospitals and other healthcare providers about the rights of immigrant patients.
(2026-04-06). Trump's threats to destroy Iran and the breakdown of American democracy. wsws.org Trump operates completely outside the framework of international law, of democratic conventions and basic legality. His statements and actions are a testament to the total breakdown of American democracy under the pressure of soaring social inequality, endless war and spiraling social, economic and political crisis.
(2026-04-06). Union pushes through pay cut for New Zealand primary teachers. wsws.org The deal imposed by the NZEI consists of a 2.5 percent pay rise in the first year and 2.1 percent in the second year—well below inflation.
(2026-04-06). Writers Guild of America suddenly announces new contract with studios. wsws.org Without a strike authorization vote or full disclosure, the WGA leadership moves to impose a deal designed to block rank-and-file resistance.
(2026-04-06). The Wuhan "lab leak" fraud and the institutionalization of anti-science: An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak. wsws.org In this interview, Daszak responds to the inaugural "Scientific Freedom" lecture held at the National Institutes of Health under the sponsorship of NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, chosen for that position by vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because he opposed any serious public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.