(2026-04-09). US has 'own reasons' for engaging: Israel envoy flays Pakistan's mediator role in Iran ceasefire, questions its credibility. ptcnews.tv Reuven Azar, Israel's ambassador to India, questioned Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States, saying Israel does not consider Pakistan a "credible player." He added that the US may have its own reasons for involving Pakistan. | Azar said Israel's main goal is to ensure there is no "terrorist infrastructure" of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. | He also compared the situation to past cases where the US, under Donald Trump, worked with countries like Qatar and Turkey—which he called "problematic"—to help broker ceasefire deals in Gaza, including ta…
(2026-04-09). Iran To Boycott Islamabad Talks With US If Israeli Strikes Persist. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic of Iran has told Pakistani mediators that it will not attend the talks with Washington in Islamabad this week unless there is a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on 8 April following massive and deadly Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut. | The report coincided with official Iranian warnings to maintain closure of the Strait of Hormuz and carry out missile strikes if attacks on Lebanon do not halt. Israel killed and injured hundreds in its assault on Lebanon and its capital on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Trump Warns of Massive War Escalation as Iran Talks Hang by a Thread. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump signaled that the United States will maintain a heavy military presence in the Middle East until a formal agreement with Iran is secured. His warning comes after a fragile ceasefire following weeks of intense conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. Despite both sides claiming victory, key disagreements remain unresolved, particularly over …
(2026-04-09). Pakistan Steps in as Power Broker in US Iran Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in ceasefire talks between the United States, Iran and Israel, hosting negotiations in Islamabad. The announcement of the initial ceasefire by Shehbaz Sharif signaled Islamabad's unexpected diplomatic centrality in a high stakes conflict. This role is not incidental. It reflects Pakistan's long standing regional ties, security concerns, and …
(2026-04-08). White House says U.S. working on modified plan ahead of talks with Iran. ecns.cn People attend a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026..Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people and injuring 722, officials said, with densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, among the hardest hit.
(2026-04-09). 'Historic Victory': Iran Says US Forced To Accept Its Negotiation Framework. popularresistance.org Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Wednesday that the country had achieved a "historic" victory and forced the United States to accept the framework of a 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations. | In a statement, the council said the proposal includes guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, the withdrawal of US forces from the region, and reparations. | It added that negotiations, set to begin on Friday in Pakistani capital Islamabad, will focus on finalising details but "do not mean the end of the war".
(2026-04-09). For peace with Iran to work a reckoning with Israel is in order. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-09). Al Jazeera slams killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza. newarab.com 
Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera condemned the Wednesday "Al Jazeera Media Network strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Mohammed Wishah,
(2026-04-09). Philadelphia emergency protest defends Iran. workers.org 
Philadelphia, April 7, 2026. Over 200 people turned out Aug. 7 in Philadelphia outside City Hall for an emergency demonstration against Trump's war threats on Iran. When the first large sign that read "No War on Iran, No Genocide in Gaza" was held up for passing cars to see, drivers . . . |
(2026-04-09). Israel's Strategic Shift: Buffer Zones and Permanent Conflict. devdiscourse.com As diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and Iran aim to establish a ceasefire, Israel is taking assertive steps to create 'buffer zones' in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. This move signifies Israel's strategic pivot following the October 7, 2023 attacks, suggesting a shift towards a prolonged conflict strategy in the region.
(2026-04-09). Oil Explosion In Black Town Traces Back To Iran And Venezuela Crises. popularresistance.org John Beard takes no pleasure in being right. | In January, he told Capital B that he feared U.S. military action in Venezuela, which ultimately gave America preferential access to the South American nation's vast oil reserves, would lead to disaster in southeast Texas. | "The chickens have come home to roost," Beard said over the phone, between fielding calls from his neighbors. "Our exact fears have come true." | On March 23, an explosion at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery shook homes as far as 11 miles away and sent a thick black plume across the predominantly Black city.
(2026-04-09). Amid deep divisions over ceasefire agreement, Israel launches massive attack on Lebanon. wsws.org Israel's massive assault on Lebanon, which killed over 250 people Wednesday, comes as factions of both US political parties condemned the outcome of Trump's war on Iran as a debacle that left Iran in control of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-08). A few ships transit through the Strait of Hormuz>. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply and then stopped following what it said was an Israeli ceasefire violation in Lebanon, according to CNN.
(2026-04-09). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes 100 missiles in Lebanon. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Less than 24 hours after the US announced ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic closed the key oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to Strikes on Lebanon by Israel. | Iran warned that oil tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz would completely stop, blaming Israel for breaking the ceasefire by carrying out around 100 airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, which killed over 250 people. The White House asked Iran to reopen the strait immediately. Before shutting it, Iran had briefly allowed two ships to pass but then changed its decision. | Israel said Lebanon was n…
(2026-04-09). Iran, Trump and Strait of Hormuz — Who Is the "Bad Guy" ? globalresearch.ca The threat does not refer to Iran's "nuclear arsenal" but rather to their move to close the Strait of Hormuz which Iran controls, for all enemy ships. Not for those of friendly nations.
(2026-04-09). Fake News Alert: Russia Didn't Give Iran a List of Israeli Energy Targets. globalresearch.ca The This follows reports over the past month that …
(2026-04-09). High-Stakes Diplomacy: Iranian Delegation Heads to Islamabad. devdiscourse.com An Iranian delegation is expected to touch down in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, on Thursday night. The delegation is arriving for crucial discussions involving the United States and Israel, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan confirmed.
(2026-04-08). White House may punish 'unhelpful' NATO allies over Iran war. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are considering a plan to punish some NATO allies Trump believes were unhelpful during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. officials.
(2026-04-09). Israel bombards Lebanon with 160 missiles within hours of Trump's ceasefire announcement. wsws.org Israel's barbaric air and artillery assault on civilians in southern Lebanon, the most intense attack since the conflict began on March 2, exposed the fraudulent nature of the two-week "ceasefire" announced by President Trump on Tuesday in the war against Iran.
(2026-04-09). US-Iran truce enters second day as war flares in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The fragile truce between Iran and the United States entered its second day on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a But the deal's fractures emerged quickly…
(2026-04-09). Emergency waivers move arms for Israel, UAE to speed lane. responsiblestatecraft.org Amid its war on Iran — now frozen by a
(2026-04-09). Why the Ceasefire is Doomed. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges It is highly unlikely, unfortunately, that the ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan will endure. This is due to two principal impediments. First, Israel is adamantly opposed to a cessation of the bombing of Iran's infrastructure. This bombing campaign is part of the Israeli effort to turn Iran into a failed state. Israel has …
(2026-04-09). Ceasefire in name only? Iran unleashes wave 100, hits 25 US-Israel targets across Mid-East | Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com Despite a declared ceasefire, Iran has escalated its offensive with the 100th wave of Operation True Promise, targeting key U.S. and Israeli-linked energy, military, and logistics infrastructure across the Gulf. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims over 25 high-value sites—including oil refineries, airbases, and command centers—were struck in a coordinated barrage of missiles and drones. With strategic energy hubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait reportedly hit, fears of a wider regional energy and security crisis are mounting. Tehran has doubled down on its warning, signalling that…
(2026-04-09). 'Proposal thrown in garbage': Trump rejects Iran's 10-point truce agreement, says White House. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire hangs: A day after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, the ground reality look far from settled. Reports of continued military activity have been surfacing. | Meanwhile, the White House said that the United States continue to reject Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan what it describes as its 'wishlist' including uranium enrichment. | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday suggested that the 10-point proposal put forward by Iran as the basis for a ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran differs from the proposal published by the government in Tehran. | Leavitt said Iran…
(2026-04-09). Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing and wounding scores on deadliest day of war. scmp.com Israeli strikes hit busy commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. | A total of 254 people were killed and over 1,100 ‚Äåwounded across Lebanon, the country's civil defence service said. The highest toll was in Beirut, where 91 people were killed. The health ministry gave a toll of 182 dead across the country and said it was not a final figure. All up, it was the deadliest day in the latest…
(2026-04-08). 'Nothing short of horrific': World reacts to Israeli attacks on Lebanon hours after US-Iran ceasefire. ecns.cn Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks on "unarmed civilians."
(2026-04-08). IRGC warns Israel as strikes on Lebanon continue despite U.S.-Iran truce. ecns.cn Israeli forces have launched a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in what they describe as operations against Hezbollah, April 8, 2026./VCG.
(2026-04-09). Lebanon Crisis Exposes Fatal Cracks in US Iran Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The ceasefire between the United States, Iran and Israel was never a fully aligned agreement but rather a convergence of temporary interests. Each party entered the deal with different assumptions about its scope and conditions. This divergence became immediately visible as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon continued, killing hundreds and exposing a core dispute: Iran views …
(2026-04-09). Iran threatens to quit ceasefire within 24 hours as Israel pounds Lebanon with massive strikes | War. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-09). Despite ceasefire, Iran and its militias continue attacking regional states (April 2—8 updates). longwarjournal.org Iran and its allied militias launched numerous drones and missiles against regional countries between April 2 and April 8, continuing attacks after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced yesterday. Across this period, the attacks remained concentrated on the Gulf, Jordan, Iraq, and Iraqi Kurdistan, with repeated mass-interception events in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
(2026-04-09). JEFF MCMULLEN: Trump's "own goals" in Iran. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Grading Albanese's address to the nation: A fail, must do better next time. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Election Battles Amidst Fuel Crises: India's Local Polls Heat Up. devdiscourse.com Millions of Indians turned out on Thursday to cast their votes in local elections across two states, marking the start of four significant electoral contests this month. These elections come as tension in the Middle East sparks fuel supply concerns, although Prime Minister Narendra Modi has managed to control domestic pricing.
(2026-04-09). 7 best nail fungus treatments that actually work (Doctor-recommended picks). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). U.S. judge sentences 'Ketamine Queen' to 15 years for selling Matthew Perry fatal ketamine dose. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 8 ⚪ A U.TV series stars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and his death renewed scrutiny of ketamines growing use outside operating rooms as both a treatment and an illicit drug.
(2026-04-09). Trump, Hegseth and the Language of War Crimes. globalresearch.ca He's out of ideas, a mind running on empty. Increasingly, he is also short of reason, zapped by geopolitical addling and meddling.
(2026-04-09). Selected Articles: History of America's Wars against Iran: 1909-2025. globalresearch.ca 
By 1951. The Mossadegh Project. The Nationalization of the the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (AIOC). Act of Parliament leading to the …
(2026-04-09). What on earth just happened? Trump, Iran, and the unlikely ceasefire. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Trita Parsi Yesterday began with Donald Trump issuing genocidal threats against Iran on social media and ended — just ten hours later — with the announcement of a 14-day ceasefire, on Iran's terms. Even by the volatile standards of Trump's presidency, the whiplash is extraordinary. What, then, have the two sides actually agreed…
(2026-04-09). A New Homelessness Strategy Is Sweeping California. scheerpost.com By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Maybe the way out of California's homelessness crisis is to prevent it in the first place, rather than focusing only on people who have already lost their housing. That's the thinking behind a program in Santa Clara County — …
(2026-04-08). China launches new internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a new group of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province early on Thursday.
(2026-04-09). Anti War Action Network Calls For National Day Of Action On Tax Day. popularresistance.org The Anti War Action Network (AWAN) called for a national day of action on Tax Day, April 15, to protest Trump's costly war on Iran. President Trump has asked Congress to authorize an additional $200 billion for his war on Iran while at the same time cutting funding to scientific research, environmental protection, and various social programs including housing assistance, Medicaid and SNAP. | From the AWAN post on their Instagram @antiwaractionnetwork, "Organize an action in your community for Tax Day — April 15th — to show that we want our tax dollars spent on human needs like education and healthcare…
(2026-04-08). Trump slams NATO again for being unhelpful for U.S. ecns.cn "NATO wasn't there when we needed them, and they won't be there if we need them again," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). A new Vietnam: Iran imposes military humiliation on the U.S. strategic-culture.su Regardless of the future of the current agreement, Iran has already won. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The announcement of a…
(2026-04-09). As election losses mount, White House pursues ballot-rigging plans. wsws.org An easy Democratic victory in Wisconsin and a narrow Republican win in Georgia both showed swings of 25 percent or more against Trump.
(2026-04-09). Iran war shock causes IMF to revise down global growth forecast. wsws.org IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has said the world is ill-equipped to deal with the turmoil resulting from the war on Iran, due to the lack of international collaboration and the rise of government debt.
(2026-04-09). President Ramaphosa to visit Kusile Power Station. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to visit Kusile Power Station | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday visit Eskom's Kusile Power Station in Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga. | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, as well as Eskom management, will accompany the President during the visit. | "This visit allows the President to witness progress made in restoring the nation's energy security. | "The President will be provided with a comprehensive operational briefing from Eskom's leadership and technical teams. The briefing will highlight the tangible advancements towards enhanced generation…
(2026-04-09). Two Limpopo police officers convicted of fraud and corruption. sanews.gov.za Two Limpopo police officers convicted of fraud and corruption | The Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit in Limpopo has secured a conviction against two police officers, aged 32 and 52, for corruption and defeating the administration of justice. | The duo, stationed at Mahwelereng police station, were found guilty of soliciting a bribe from a suspect's family in exchange for his release. On 2 January 2023, they responded to a complaint of possession of suspected stolen property at Ga-Molekane village under the Mahwelereng policing area. | "They took a male suspect into custody and drove away with him. [T…
(2026-04-08). China, Afghanistan, Pakistan hold informal talks in Urumqi from April 1 to 7. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 8 ⚪ Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held informal talks from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Project Hail Mary—a hopeful (but somewhat wishful) adventure. wsws.org The overall result is a charming but cartoonish pastiche that, while broadly appealing, falls short of its ambition to be a truly insightful film…
(2026-04-08). China boosts medical innovation for public health. ecns.cn China will accelerate the development of core medical technologies and innovative drugs targeting common and complex diseases, including cardiovascular conditions, as part of its effort to harness science for better public health, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-09). The KMT's new right-left dichotomy. moderndiplomacy.eu As chairman of the Guomindang (KMT), Cheng Li-wun (ÈÑ≠È∫óÊñá) is currently on a visit to the Chinese mainland with a delegation of KMT officials; a subtle divide within the ranks of the century-old party has been reported on by Western media. Such a divide, between the right wing and the left wing of the party, …
(2026-04-09). Trump's Threats To 'End' Iran Spark Backlash Across The United States. popularresistance.org "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," said US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social on April 7. | The statement followed remarks a day earlier in which the president said "the entire country can be taken out in one night", if Iran failed to make a deal by Trump's deadline of 8pm EST on April 7. | "After that, they're going to have no bridges, they're going to have no power plants," Trump said in a chaotic White House address on April 6 . "Every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12: 00 … complete demolition."
(2026-04-09). Nationwide roadblocks by truckers and farmers in Mexico face repression. wsws.org Mexican truckers and farmers launched a nationwide strike over war-driven diesel and fertilizer cost surges and insecurity, facing brutal repression by the Morena government.
(2026-04-09). Call to action against the "Prisoners' Execution Law" in occupied Palestine: Globalize the Intifada! workers.org 
The following excerpt is from an article posted on March 31, 2026, by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Read the entire article at tinyurl.com/35ycbpha. On March, 30, 2026 — the 50th Palestinian Land Day — the Zionist Knesset adopted in its third and final reading, the "execution law" targeting Palestinian . . . |
(2026-04-09). Hong Kong's global future depends on diverse talent. scmp.com Hong Kong's identity as a world-leading international hub has never been static. It has been built over time through openness, adaptability and, crucially, diversity. Recent discussions about the city's talent strategy, including concerns that the overwhelming majority of applicants under key admission schemes come from mainland China, raise a deeper structural question: can Hong Kong remain truly global if its talent pipeline becomes increasingly concentrated? | This is not about downplaying the…
(2026-04-08). 6 killed in highway crash in Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, April 9 ⚪ Six people died in a collision between a bus and a multicab on Wednesday night in Camarines Sur, southern Luzon Island of the Philippines, local media reported.
(2026-04-08). India postpones steel conference due to Middle East situation. ecns.cn NEW DELHI, April 9 ⚪ Citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday announced it has postponed a global steel conference until further notice.
(2026-04-09). Why Japan Attacked the US Pacific Fleet in Hawaii? globalresearch.ca In essence, and at the beginning of the crisis in the Far East, the US administration, during Japan's intervention in China, advocated in principle for maintaining peace in the Asia-Pacific region…
(2026-04-09). Bluster without strategy: Trump's ill-fated Iran war. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war was intended to project control and resolve. Instead, it revealed indecision and disarray, marked by contradictions, self praise, and shifting objectives.
(2026-04-09). Iran's solidarity with Black Liberation. workers.org 
Iranian missile art says "In memory of Tupac Shakur." Since the start of U.S. aggression against Iran on February 28, the ruling class has made continuous attempts to sway the people into supporting this war. From false allegations of sleeper cells to outright lies about assassination plots against the MAGA . . . |
(2026-04-09). Puducherry's Electoral Battle Heats Up with Early Voter Turnout. devdiscourse.com Puducherry witnessed an early voter turnout of 17.41% by 9 am on Thursday as polling kicked off across all 30 assembly constituencies. The election began at 7 am across various regions like Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam, with an electorate of around 9.50 lakh deciding the fate of 294 candidates.
(2026-04-09). Call for nominations of candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council. sanews.gov.za Call for nominations of candidates for Agricultural Produce Agents Council | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has issued a call for nominations of suitable people to be considered for appointment as members of the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC). | Suitably qualified nominated members will replace all current council members, whose terms have and will expire in 2026, in accordance with the Agricultural Produce Agents Act 12 of 1992. | The Agricultural Produce Agents Council is mandated to regulate the occupations of fresh produce, export, and livestock agents. The Council also works to uphold the…
(2026-04-09). The Democrats Don't Know Who They'll Be in 2028. Michigan May Offer an Answer. theintercept.com 
The outrage over Abdul El-Sayed's appearance with Hasan Piker reveals a schism that runs deeper than his Senate primary race against Mallory McMorrow.
(2026-04-08). KMT chair calls for stronger cross-Strait cooperation. ecns.cn Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, called for stronger cross-Strait cooperation and lasting peace during her visit on Wednesday to Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, and Shanghai, emphasizing the need to benefit future generations.
(2026-04-09). A Civilizational Struggle: Truth Versus Shadow in World Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu "To them. I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images. That is certain." -Plato, The Republic Plato's Cave and its "Shadows" At a moment when an American president openly threatens the death of an entire civilization[1] [Iranian/Persian], world politics becomes the issue of absolute primacy. Most worrisome regarding this …
(2026-04-09). Pediatricians File To Unionize. portside.org Pediatricians File To Unionize |
(2026-04-09). SIU crackdown: Rubicon Communications CC and its CEO to pay back the money. sanews.gov.za SIU crackdown: Rubicon Communications CC and its CEO to pay back the money | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an Acknowledgement of Debt from Rubicon Communications CC and its Chief Executive Officer, Hangwani Mudangawe Nengovhela, after the company was awarded nearly R2.7 million for a youth leadership and skills development programme that never happened. | The company was allocated the money in November 2018 by the National Skills Fund (NSF) to train some 100 learners. | "The project was meant to start in 2019 and run for 12 months, equipping learners with a National Certificate in Clothing, Tex…
(2026-04-09). Hungary elections: US Vice President Vance throws his weight behind Orbán. wsws.org For the working class, this election offers no progressive alternative. Neither Orbán nor Magyar represents its interests. Both stand for militarism, social attacks and authoritarian forms of rule—albeit with differing foreign policy orientations.
(2026-04-09). Artemis II Astronauts Reflect on Historic Lunar Mission as They Prepare for Earth's Fiery Return. devdiscourse.com Four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission, the farthest-flying human endeavor in history, are heading home from the far side of the moon. In a press conference from space, they shared the emotional rollercoaster of their journey, especially as they prepare for re-entry, described as a "fireball" into Earth's atmosphere.
(2026-04-09). Glenmark Secures USFDA Nod for Progesterone Vaginal Inserts. devdiscourse.com Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced that it received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of progesterone vaginal inserts. These are primarily used in fertility treatments and are deemed bioequivalent to Endometrin vaginal inserts.
(2026-04-09). Northern Cape jobs, investment conference less than a week away. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape jobs, investment conference less than a week away | The Northern Cape Provincial Government is expected to hold the provincial Investment and Jobs Conference in Kimberley next week. | The conference will be held under the theme: "Unlocking Investment for Jobs through Industrialisation". | "[The] conference will focus on unlocking investment opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships and driving sustainable job creation," the provincial government said in a social media post. | Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, and MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism Lerato Venus Blennies-Magage will le…
(2026-04-09). Australia's critical minerals strategy has a missing link. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's biggest critical-minerals problem is not geology. It is failing to capture the refining and manufacturing that creates real value.
(2026-04-09). PSG Takes the Lead in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 8(RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Liverpool 2-0 at home today in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, but missed opportunities to seal the tie. | In a Parc des Princes stadium buzzing with celebrations for PSG's dominance, the Parisians secured a victory with goals from Désiré Doué in the 11th minute and Khivicha Kvaratskhelia in the 65th, their fifth and eighth goals of the tournament, respectively. | Doué himself, Ousmane Dembélé, and others failed to capitalize on clear chances to score and further tip the tie in PSG's favor. The second leg will be played next Tues…
(2026-04-09). Government moves to reduce red tape for investors. sanews.gov.za Government moves to reduce red tape for investors | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, will on Monday officiate the launch of Invest South Africa's One Stop Shop (OSS) in the Northern Cape. | The OSS initiative is aimed at providing investors with services that fast-track projects and reduce government red tape when establishing businesses. | "The InvestSA One Stop Shop customer interface serves as the primary gateway through which investors and stakeholders engage with South Africa's investment facilitation ecosystem," the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) said in…
(2026-04-08). Chinese FM meets Thai princess Sirindhorn. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 8 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). High-Stakes Diplomacy Amidst Energy Turmoil. devdiscourse.com India's oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, is set to travel to Qatar on April 9 and 10, officials in New Delhi announced on Thursday. This strategic visit comes at a time when India, the world's most populous country, grapples with significant disruptions in LPG supply.
(2026-04-08). China to further cut corporate burdens, dismantle market barriers in 2026. ecns.cn Workers operate on a production line in Yongzhou, central Chinas Hunan Province, Feb.24, 2026..
(2026-04-09). Money for child care — Not for War! workers.org 
No Kings protest, Cleveland, March 28, 2026. Entrenched in a war of his own making, President Donald Trump announced his spending priorities for 2027 during a White House luncheon on April 1: "The United States can't take care of day care. It's not possible for us to take care of . . . |
(2026-04-08). Macao embracing opportunities through aligning plan. ecns.cn The century-old skincare brand from Tianjin, Wanzi Qianhong, solidified its comeback this month when it broke ground on a new industrial park in Xiqing district, following three consecutive years of doubling its online sales.
(2026-04-08). Chinese icebreaker Xuelong returns after fruitful Antarctic expedition. ecns.cn China's research icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in East China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage which formed part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition.
(2026-04-09). Big Oil Cashed In While War Sent Prices Soaring. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff It's All About The Oil As ordinary people paid more at the pump, fossil fuel executives were cashing out. A new analysis reported by The Wall Street Journal found that oil and gas executives sold off a staggering $1.4 billion in stock as Donald Trump's war on Iran sent energy markets into chaos …
(2026-04-08). Grandparents top AI swindlers' list. ecns.cn About a year ago, an elderly woman surnamed Ding living in Huangshi, Hubei province, received a phone call she believed was from her grandson urgently requesting financial help. What she didn't know at the time was that the call was the beginning of a sophisticated scam.
(2026-04-09). Australian creatives push back against 'AI theft'. globalvoices.org Australian artists and cultural workers are demanding stronger laws, more transparency, and remuneration Global Voices Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-04-09). Ice's Israeli Spyware Expansion Signals A New Era Of Domestic Surveillance. scheerpost.com Zero-click phone hacking tools once used abroad are now confirmed inside the United States — raising urgent civil liberties concerns. ScheerPsot Staff In a quiet but deeply consequential admission, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed it is deploying powerful spyware capable of infiltrating phones, intercepting encrypted messages, and surveilling targets without any user …
(2026-04-09). Sixteen Years, Four Days Left: Can Hungary Finally Break Free? moderndiplomacy.eu JD Vance landed in Budapest on Tuesday to address a campaign rally for Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday, April 12. First US Vice President to set foot in Hungary since 1991. That alone tells you how much Washington has riding on what happens Sunday — and how worried Orbán's allies are …
(2026-04-09). DOJ Wants to Scrap Watergate-Era Rule That Makes Presidential Records Public. theintercept.com 
In this Justice Department handout photo, stacks of boxes can be observed in a bathroom and shower in the Mar-a-Lago Club's Lake Room at former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Photo: U.S. Department of Justice via Getty Images | President Donald Trump recently
(2026-04-08). Northwest University investigates professor for alleged plagiarism. ecns.cn Northwest University announced on Thursday that it has set up a working group to investigate allegations of academic misconduct involving a faculty member from the university.
(2026-04-09). Condolences for family of WC High Court Judge Taswell Papier. sanews.gov.za Condolences for family of WC High Court Judge Taswell Papier | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has extended condolences to the family and friends of Judge Taswell Papier of the Western Cape Division of the High Court. | Papier died on Tuesday at the age of 64. | Kubayi said: "His work, both during and after apartheid, leaves a lasting legacy in strengthening the rule of law and promoting human dignity. South Africa has lost a dedicated jurist, a compassionate leader, and a servant of justice." | Papier is a product of the University of the Western Cape, where he studied law dur…
(2026-04-08). KMT chairwoman pays homage to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. ecns.cn Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, leads a KMT delegation to pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province on April 8, 2026.
(2026-04-09). Japan deploys long-range missiles for the first time. wsws.org In close coordination with Washington's own military operations, Tokyo is setting the pieces in place for war against China.
(2026-04-08). China's rejuvenated wetlands attract spectacular 'bird waves'. ecns.cn Every year, flocks of migratory birds traverse China's major flyways in spectacular waves. More than a natural wonder, it shows how wetland restoration efforts are making habitats healthy and vibrant.
(2026-04-09). Government backs Gledhow Mill revitalisation. sanews.gov.za Government backs Gledhow Mill revitalisation | Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has visited sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season in May, as government moves to support the recovery and sustainability of South Africa's sugar industry. | During Wednesday's visit, Godlimpi toured facilities including Gledhow Mill, where operations are being revitalised under new ownership following a major investment commitment. | Speaking to the media during the visit, Godlimpi said workers at Gledhow Mill had been reassured that government is prior…
(2026-04-09). Youth challenged to shape global AI governance. sanews.gov.za Youth challenged to shape global AI governance | Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence (AI) governance to ensure the technology advances equity, rather than deepens global inequality. | Delivering the keynote address at the 4th BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2026, currently underway at Tshwane University of Technology, Chikunga positioned youth as central actors in shaping a more just and multipolar global order. | She warned that artificial intelligence is not neutral, urging y…
(2026-04-09). The no-nonsense grooming and wellness guide for Australians. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Debt In Canada Isn't A Personal Failure. It's A Math Problem. Here's How To Solve It. moguldom.com Debt doesn't announce itself. It doesn't show up one day with a warning label. It builds slowly: a credit card balance that lingers a month longer than planned, a loan payment pushed back "just this once," a financial decision made during a rough week that quietly turns into a years-long obligation. For millions of Canadians, …
(2026-04-09). Philadelphia's Abolition School Taps The 'radical Potential' Of Political Education. scheerpost.com Officially known as the W.E.B. Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction, the organization grounds local organizers in historical knowledge, theory, and rigorous analysis Adryan Corcione Prism Political education plays a critical role in movements for social justice by helping to guide strategy and direction. Philadelphia's W.E.B. Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction, better known as Abolition …
(2026-04-09). OC restores common sense to women's sport now it's time for New Zealand and Australia to follow suit. onlineopinion.com.au If fairness matters at LA28, why not at school sport? The IOC's decision now puts pressure on Australia and New Zealand.
(2026-04-09). Partnerships key in driving reindustrialisation: Deputy President. sanews.gov.za Partnerships key in driving reindustrialisation: Deputy President | With government pursuing a reindustrialisation agenda, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored to investors the importance of strong partnerships between government and business to drive economic growth, job creation, and increased manufacturing and industrial activity. | Delivering a keynote address at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 (GIC 2026) in Johannesburg on Thursday, Mashatile said government requires a solid partnership with businesses that invest in skills, support localisation, integrate small enterprises into value chai…
(2026-04-09). Iran — A Failed Strategy and Economics of War. globalresearch.ca Author's Note: It is as if we were just concerned with the war, with the weapons they use, and who aggresses whom, and of, course who will win. | But nobody seems to address the question of WHY? Nobody seems to …
(2026-04-09). Nitin Nabin's Call to Action: Voting for Progress in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. devdiscourse.com In a vigorous appeal, BJP national president Nitin Nabin called on the citizens of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to exercise their democratic rights for the progress and development of their states. He highlighted the necessity of voting in substantial numbers to secure a future characterized by growth and stability.
(2026-04-09). Turkey puts 11 LGBT activists on trial for 'obscenity'. newarab.com 
Eleven leaders of a The defendants, leaders of the Genc LGBTI+ association (Young LGBTI+ in Turkish), stand accused of breaching an article of the Turkish constitution on
(2026-04-09). From Risk to Target: The New Reality for Journalists in War Zones. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As Journalists Are Killed, the World Looks Away We reported on one of these deaths yesterday. Today, there are more. The killing of journalists—already at record levels—continues at a pace that is both staggering and deliberate. What was once framed as the "risk" of war has become something far more disturbing: a pattern …
(2026-04-09). Zenith Multi Trading DMCC Ventures into Aerospace with Singular Aircraft. devdiscourse.com Dubai's Zenith Multi Trading DMCC has formalized a Letter of Intent with Singular Aircraft S.L., marking its strategic entry into aerospace. This step aligns with Zenith's vision to diversify into technology-driven asset classes.
(2026-04-09). Reza Pahlavi says Iranians still 'need to topple regime'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-09). Donald Trump and the Iran War path to madness. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). WTO's Trade Multilateralism, its Basic Principles of Global Trading. moderndiplomacy.eu The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark conference discussed diverse aspects of significant issues relating to the WTO today. The structural and functional reforms also dominated the discussions. While there was no expectation of a substantial outcome, there …
(2026-04-09). US Increasingly Imposes Conditions of Subordination on EU. globalresearch.ca Tensions during Donald Trump's presidency, disputes with China, and initiatives like de-dollarization are expanding the influence of non-Western powers and reshaping the global order. Recent crises worldwide have caused divisions within the West, with the Trump administration growing increasingly at …
(2026-04-09). Jayapal: US policy is 'strangling' Cuba. responsiblestatecraft.org As Cuba's economy struggles under the weight of a near-total American oil blockade, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is pushing for a change in Washington's policy toward the Caribbean island nation.Jayapal and fellow Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) traveled last week to Cuba, where they met with senior officials and a range of civil society groups. Since returning stateside, Jayapal has
(2026-04-09). From Kiev to Belgrade and Budapest: Is the war spreading? strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-09). Il ruolo degli Stati Uniti (e di Israele) in Siria smascherato. strategic-culture.su L'ex responsabile dell'antiterrorismo di Trump svela la verità sui legami degli Stati Uniti con l'ISIS e Al-Qaeda | Segue nostro La narrativa ufficiale costruita dagli Stati Uniti e dai loro alleati durante tutta la guerra in Siria ha costantemente cercato di nascondere un elemento centrale del conflitto: l'uso deliberato di gruppi estremisti come strumento geopolitico. Per anni, analisti indipendenti hanno sostenuto che Washington non s…
(2026-04-09). Cuba no es un país de guerra, declara presidente Díaz-Canel a Newsweek. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó que Cuba no es de guerra y que tampoco representa una amenaza para Estados Unidos, mucho menos una amenaza "inusual y extraordinaria" como se alegó como pretexto para una orden ejecutiva. | Durante una entrevista exclusiva concedida a la revista estadounidense Newsweek, Díaz-Canel dijo que Cuba promueve la solidaridad, pero que no le teme a la guerra.Tenemos una doctrina de defensa denominada 'Guerra de todo el pueblo', que no es una doctrina agresiva, sino defensiva, con la participación de todo el pueblo", explicó. | Ratificó que la isla no constituye amenaza para…
(2026-04-09). Vilma: la imagen de una mujer en flor. radiohc.cu 
Muchas imágenes regresan a nuestros días la presencia de Vilma Espín Guillois: Vilma niña con sus padres, Vilma en la Universidad de Oriente, donde se hizo ingeniera química, Vilma, hermosa como siempre, vestida de bailarina angelical. | Ella, que era toda ternura, enfrentando cara a cara a un guardia del Ejército batistiano en una manifestación. Vilma con una boina y una sonrisa mágica, vestida de verde olivo en la Sierra Maestra. Con una flor en el pelo y su mano colocada sobre los hombros de otra grande, Celia Sánchez. Vilma, al lado de Fidel y de Raúl, siempre; en Congresos de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas…
(2026-04-09). Chico Buarque viaja a La Habana para grabar una canción con Silvio Rodríguez. radiohc.cu "Vino a grabar una canción con nosotros", publica este miércoles en Facebook la página Zurrón del Aprendiz, del cantautor cubano Silvio Rodríguez, quien anunció así la visita del brasileño Chico Buarque. | Indica el texto que "treinta y cuatro años después de su última visita a Cuba, Chico Buarque aterrizó en La Habana para grabar Sueño con serpientes". | Informa, además, que en la grabación del legendario tema del trovador antillano participan Niurka Gonzalez, en la flauta; Jorge Reyes, en el contrabajo; Malva Rodríguez al piano, Oliver Valdés, en la batería y en los arreglos, Jorge Aragón. | Dignos representant…
(2026-04-09). Las alianzas estratégicas. strategic-culture.su Malvinas en la geopolítica atlántica | Ezequiel Magnani
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(2026-04-09). Honran mujeres bayamesas a Vilma y denuncian consecuencias del bloqueo norteamericano para Cuba. radiohc.cu Integrantes de la Federación de Mujeres Cubana en la ciudad de Bayamo, rindieron homenaje a la eterna presidenta de esa organización, Vilma Espín, en el aniversario 96 de su natalicio. | Al dirigirse a los presentes María Elena Cirnero Ferrer destacó el legado de Vilma que se mantiene vivo en la actualidad. | "Vilma es ejemplo de lucha, ternura y firmeza. Hoy la recordamos con el corazón, pero también con la convicción de seguir defendiendo cada conquista que ella nos ayudó a lograr." | En el acto, realizado en la Plaza de la Revolución de la Ciudad Monumento Nacional, las bayamesas reafirmaron su compromiso con…
(2026-04-09). Vice primera ministra de Cuba llama en Matanzas a buscar alternativas en el abasto de agua. radiohc.cu La miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Inés María Chapman, vice primera ministra de la República, llamó este miércoles a buscar con ´inteligencia colectiva ´, alternativas para el abasto de agua en la provincia de Matanzas, una de las más golpeadas por la falta del preciado líquido. | En un encuentro en la sede del Gobierno local, que contó con participación de directivos del ramo en el occidental territorio, Chapman indicó abordar el problema del acceso al agua desde una óptica diferente a la habitual y en el menor tiempo posible, en medio de un contexto agravado por la c…
(2026-04-09). El V Coloquio Patria, una cita para romper intentos por aislar a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con un centenar de participantes extranjeros confirmados, entre ellos personalidades de la comunicación, la quinta edición del Coloquio Internacional Patria tendrá lugar del 16 al 18 de abril próximos en la Estación Cultural de Línea y 18, en La Habana.
(2026-04-09). Todo lo que debes saber sobre las nuevas empresas mixtas nacionales. cubadebate.cu En un paso que marca una nueva etapa en la transformación del sistema empresarial cubano, el ministro de Economía y Planificación, Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, explicó en la Mesa Redonda los fundamentos, objetivos y retos del Decreto-Ley 114, una norma que abre el camino a la creación de empresas mixtas entre entidades estatales y no estatales.
(2026-04-09). Vea Cuadrando la caja: Fuentes Renovables de Energía, øcambian las reglas del juego para la generación? cubadebate.cu En el programa Cuadrando la Caja expertos y académicos hablaron sobre el tema de las fuentes renovables de energía y sus nuevas directrices para la economía cubana. Algunas interrogantes fueron puestas sobre la mesa para su análisis y discusión.
(2026-04-09). Um novo Vietnà£: Ir࣠impàµe humilhaàßà£o militar aos EUA. strategic-culture.su Independentemente do futuro do acordo atual, o Ir࣠venceu. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | O anúncio de um cessar-fog…
(2026-04-09). Atlético de Madrid Defeats Barcelona in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 8 (RHC) — Atletico Madrid defeated FC Barcelona two goals to zero today in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals (UEFA Champions League). | The match began with FC Barcelona creating several chances that ended with shots on goal against Atlético, guarded by Juan Muso. | As the first half drew to a close, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi committed a last-man foul, resulting in his expulsion and a free kick that winger Julián àÅlvarez converted into the first goal for his team. With one player less on the pitch, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick brought on Fermín López and Pablo Pá…
(2026-04-09). Daily Memo: ICE Returns to Downtown LA ISAP Office, Increases Raids in the Inland Empire. lataco.com ICE returned to the ISAP office after a week-long hiatus, and another woman has died after release from ICE custody.
(2026-04-09). High-Stakes Bypolls in Karnataka: Congress Battles BJP for Key Seats. devdiscourse.com As voting commenced for bypolls in Bagalkot and Davanagere South constituencies in Karnataka, the initial turnout was recorded at 11.87 percent and 9.01 percent, respectively. These elections were necessitated by the deaths of Congress MLAs H Y Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa, posing a significant challenge for Congress which is keen to hold its ground.
(2026-04-08). US-Iran ceasefire announced: Global reactions pour in as peace talks set for Islamabad; Strait of Hormuz reopens. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: A temporary de-escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran has sparked cautious optimism across the world, as both sides agreed to a two-week ceasefire with formal peace talks scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Friday.The truce, announced by Donald Trump on Tuesday, is expected to ease immediate hostilities in the region. As part of the agreement, Iran will also reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route that carries nearly 20 percent of the world's petroleum supply.The ceasefire comes amid rising fears of prolonged conflict impacting global…
(2026-04-08). Tehran raises Israeli ceasefire breaches during Pakistan talks. newarab.com 
Araghchi "discussed the Zionist regime's violations of the ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon", referring to Israel, in a call with the powerful Pakistani military leader Field Marshal Asim Munir, the statement said. | Reports from Iranian media and Al Jazeera citing I…
(2026-04-08). Crude rises, stocks fall on fears over nascent Iran ceasefire. al-monitor.com Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday on fears over the nascent US-Iran ceasefire after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities after Israel launched a major bombardment of Lebanon.Equity markets across the globe soared and crude plunged Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced the two-week halt in the war, and the Islamic republic said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz as peace talks took place.
(2026-04-07). U.S., Iran agree to mediators' 14-day truce proposal, opening of Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are set to hold talks in Pakistan on Friday after the two sides agreed to a 14-day conditional ceasefire under the mediation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
(2026-04-08). Vance says up to Iran if it wants truce to over Lebanon. al-monitor.com US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday urged Iran not to let the fragile ceasefire deal fall apart over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, days before he is due to lead talks with Tehran in Pakistan.As Iran's president said a truce in Lebanon was a key condition for ending the Middle East war, Vance said he believed there had been a "legitimate misunderstanding".
(2026-04-08). Trump acknowledges China help in Iran ceasefire deal. scmp.com US President Donald Trump credited Chinese assistance after he agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the war on Iran that includes a resumption of shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. | "I hear yes," Trump told Agence France-Presse when asked whether China had helped to get Iran into negotiations, which are due to start in Islamabad, Pakistan on Friday. Iran separately said that it wants China, its biggest trading partner, to be among guarantors of regional peace.
(2026-04-08). Trump Says A 'Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' In Iran. popularresistance.org President Trump on Tuesday issued another threat against Iran, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight," raising fears that he's threatening to use nuclear weapons. | "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," the president wrote on Truth Social. He went on to reference his deadline that he previously set for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or agree to some sort of diplomatic deal by 8 pm EST tonight, but there's no sign that real negotiations are taking place.
(2026-04-08). Trump accepts Iran's 10-point proposal, announces two-week ceasefire for negotiations. peoplesdispatch.org After threatening that "a whole civilization will die tonight", the US president announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, an hour before his self-imposed 8pm deadline for a potential escalation.
(2026-04-07). Key points of Iran's official statement on ceasefire with U.S. ecns.cn Key points of Irans official statement on ceasefire with U. ⚪ It is necessary for all Iranians to trust and support the negotiation process with the United States, which is under the supervision of the supreme leader and the"highest levels of the system."‚ñ .
(2026-04-08). Counting the cost of the Iran war in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
Over the past six weeks, Iran and Iraqi militias have subjected Iraq's Kurdistan Region to a massive Regular drone and missile strikes have resulted in multiple deaths and caused significant It has also exacerbated political friction between Erbil and other political forces inside Iraq. | According to Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT), a…
(2026-04-08). Kashmir's Cleric Praises US-Iran Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has praised the newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He sees this development as a significant move towards peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and restraint over confrontation for resolving conflicts.
(2026-04-08). Trump's Iran War Is Not Going Great For The NATO+ Alliance. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump has become increasingly unhinged as the war on Iran has not gone as he imagined. Both the United States and Israel felt that a series of domination strikes against Iran would decapitate the leadership of the country and force the remaining mid-level leaders into surrender. The miscalculation of the Trump-Netanyahu agenda has been total: a depth of wartime leadership has emerged within Iran, the public stands united to defend their homeland, and because of Iran's strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz, it is the United States, and not Iran, that is now suing for peace.
(2026-04-08). Bondi won't appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files, Justice Department says. scmp.com Former US attorney general Pam Bondi does not plan to appear for a planned interview with a House of Representatives committee on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files following her firing by US President Donald Trump, the Justice Department told Congress on Wednesday. | Bondi was subpoenaed ‚Äålast month to testify in her formal role as attorney general, rendering the demand invalid now that she no longer holds that title, a Justice Department official wrote in a letter to the House Oversight…
(2026-04-08). Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation. al-monitor.com ATHENS, April 8 (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and such a move would set a dangerous precedent for freedom of navigation.The Iran war has threatened Gulf ports and disrupted global trade through the strait, a waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes.Greece controls one of the largest merchant fleets globally in terms of cargo-carrying capacity.
(2026-04-08). "Sigh of Relief" : U.S. & Iran Agree to 2-Week Ceasefire, But Israel Keeps Bombing Lebanon. democracynow.org 
The United States and Iran have announced a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, under which Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel is also part of the agreement, but it has said it will continue its attacks and occupation inside Lebanon. The deal was reached less than two hours before President Trump's 8 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday for Iran to reopen the strait under threat of destroying every power plant and major bridge in Iran. | Although both parties have "strong incentives" to maintain a ceasefire, the deal is "extremely precarious," says Eskandar Sadeghi-Boro…
(2026-04-08). Even with Hormuz reopened, jet fuel supplies won't recover for months, IATA warns. moderndiplomacy.eu The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, stated on Wednesday that it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover, even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. This is due to disruptions in refining capacity in the Middle East. Jet fuel is the second-largest cost for airlines after labor, …
(2026-04-08). US, Iran Strike Two-Week Ceasefire Deal, Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just before President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement came after mediation by Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who invited both Iranian and U. S. delegations to …
(2026-04-08). Iranians, Watching Precarious Ceasefire, Express Desperation Over What's Next. truthout.org The United States and Iran have announced a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, under which Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel is also part of the agreement, but it has said it will continue its attacks and occupation inside Lebanon. The deal was reached less than two hours before President Trump's 8 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday for Iran to reopen the strait under threat of… |
(2026-04-08). Maritime Opportunities Arise from U.S.-Iran Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com The Danish shipping giant Maersk expressed cautious optimism this Wednesday in the wake of a recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, suggesting it could foster improved transit opportunities for vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-08). Trump: US to step in and help manage Strait of Hormuz congestion. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will assist in increasing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran just before the deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face attacks on its civilian infrastructure. This agreement requires Iran to …
(2026-04-08). Iran warns ships in Strait of Hormuz, threatens destruction without permission as Trump announces 2-week ceasefire. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high as Iran has reportedly tightened its control over maritime movement through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, Iran's naval forces issued a stern warning to commercial vessels operating in the region, stating that ships must obtain prior clearance before attempting to pass through the narrow waterway.According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Iranian naval authorities communicated over radio frequencies that any vessel crossing the strait without explicit permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy would fa…
(2026-04-08). Chris Hedges Report: Is The War In Iran About To Become Apocalyptic? popularresistance.org Recently, United States President Donald Trump has been issuing a series of soft deadlines to pressure Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. On Easter Sunday, in what would be a serious escalation of the conflict, President Trump threatened to target "bridges and power plants" and to "bomb Iran back to the Stone Age" beginning on Tuesday if Iran refuses his demands. To better understand what the ramifications would be if President Trump follows through on his threats, Chris Hedges sits down with Trita Parsi, an expert on US-Iranian relations and the geopolitics of the Middle East.
(2026-04-08). Ceasefire deal sends oil tumbling below $100 and stocks soaring. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices decreased while stocks and bonds increased on Wednesday due to a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, which raised hopes for the return of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. This news followed weeks of market fluctuations caused by U. S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, which …
(2026-04-08). As war premiums hit groceries, China deals give Africa room to breathe. scmp.com The first tankers that turned away from the Strait of Hormuz did not just redraw shipping maps. They redrew grocery lists, too. After Iran's partial closure of the strait disrupted a chokepoint that carries roughly 20 per cent of the world's oil, traders priced in something they know too well: war is not only about missiles; it's about the bill that lands on kitchen tables months later. | Brent crude climbing back above US$100 a barrel, and touching roughly US$120 on the worst days, is already…
(2026-04-08). Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war: IATA. newarab.com 
It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil, has been virtually paralysed for weeks by IATA director general Willie Walsh told reporters in Singapore it was difficult to say how long fuel supplies w…
(2026-04-07). China, Russia veto UN Security Council draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The UN Security Council on Tuesday failed to adopt a draft resolution that "strongly encourages" states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate efforts of a defensive nature to contribute to ensuring the safety and security of navigation across the Strait of Hormuz, including through the escort of merchant and commercial vessels.
(2026-04-08). Trump Baselessly Suggests That Iran, US Will Jointly Manage Strait of Hormuz. truthout.org President Donald Trump is expressing optimism for the two-week ceasefire deal that has been reached between the U.S. and Iran. However, on many aspects of the supposed deal — including management of the Strait of Hormuz — the president appears to still be at odds with Iran, despite implying the country's leaders are open to his ideas about the waterway. Trump announced the tentative ceasefire… |
(2026-04-08). FO Live: When Will the Houthis Join the War to Support Iran? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh moderates an FO Live discussion on the US—Israel war with Iran. He is joined by Fernando Carvajal, executive director of The American Center for South Yemen Studies; Eric Jeunot, a professor at Abu Dhabi University; and Heena Lotus, a geopolitical analyst. Khattar Singh pushes the panel to assess…
(2026-04-08). 'Restraint Is Over': IRGC Warns Washington. popularresistance.org Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on 7 April that it will no longer restrain itself in responding to US-Israeli attacks on its energy and petrochemical infrastructure. | "Restraint is over," the IRGC said in its statement on Tuesday. | "We will act against US infrastructure and that of its partners in a way that will deprive the United States and its allies of the region's oil and gas for years. Regional partners of the United States should know that, until now, we have exercised significant restraint out of good neighborliness and have taken considerations into account when selecting retalia…
(2026-04-08). Hezbollah halts attacks following US-Iran ceasefire, sources say. moderndiplomacy.eu Hezbollah stopped firing at northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon early Wednesday, as part of a ceasefire announced by the U. S. and Iran, according to three sources tied to the group. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated that the two-week ceasefire would cover Lebanon, where violence erupted between Hezbollah and Israel on March …
(2026-04-08). Iran war ends, questions remain: Israeli economy reopens as security risks persist. haaretz.com Israel's defense spending will remain high, but a permanent cease-fire could soften the projected hit to GDP in 2026. Still, a prolonged presence in Lebanon may delay recovery in the north and require larger reserve call-ups than planned…
(2026-04-08). Hours Into Ceasefire, Hegseth Demands Iran Hand Over Uranium or US Will Seize It. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued a new demand that Iran forfeit its uranium stockpile, or else face renewed attacks or a ground operation by the U.S. and Israel — a threat levied just hours after the start of a fragile temporary ceasefire on Tuesday. When asked if the U.S. has plans to force Iran to hand over its enriched uranium… |
(2026-04-08). Israel says battle in Lebanon continues despite Iran war truce. scmp.com Israel renewed its strikes in southern Lebanon and urged residents in parts of Beirut to evacuate on Wednesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the US-Iran truce does not extend to the war against Hezbollah. | Israel hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut on Wednesday afternoon. Israel's military called it the largest coordinated strike in the current war, striking more than 100 Hezbollah targets within 10 minutes in Beirut, southern Lebanon…
(2026-04-08). Macron urges US, Iran to respect ceasefire in Lebanon. al-monitor.com April 8 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he told the leaders of Iran and the United States that he hoped a ceasefire between them would be respected in Lebanon and across "all areas of confrontation", as Israeli strikes continued to hit Beirut.The U.S. and Iran on Tuesday agreed to pause their sprawling conflict for two weeks, but Israel on Wednesday killed more than 250 people in its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since fighting with Hezbollah broke out last month.
(2026-04-08). A ceasefire on Iran's terms underscores war's strategic blunder. responsiblestatecraft.org Yesterday began with Donald Trump
(2026-04-08). Egypt farmers face crisis as Hormuz disruption drives costs up. newarab.com 
Sixty-five-year-old farmer Rabie Abdel Azim, from the village of Gardu in Fayoum Governorate, was caught off guard this week when the price of a 50-kilogramme bag of fertiliser jumped 50% overnight. | The price went up to EGP 1,200 ($22) from EGP 800 ($15) right before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. | Just a year ago, the same bag cost no more than EGP 350 ($7) — an increase of 243% year-on-year. | Rabie cultivates roughly half a feddan of clover, a crop that requires heavy fertilisation. He needs four bags every two weeks, at a cost of up to EGP 9,600 ($176) per month. | "In one week, the pric…
(2026-04-08). India issues fresh advisory for its citizens in Iran as ceasefire kicks in; 'expeditiously exit…'. hindustantimes.com India has issued a fresh advisory for its citizens in Iran, urging them to leave the country at the earliest despite the recently announced two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The Indian Embassy in Tehran released the latest advisory asking Indian nationals residing in Iran to "expeditiously exit Iran" while cautioning them not to approach any international land border without prior consultation with embassy officials. The warning comes amid uncertainty over the ceasefire, with authorities appearing unconvinced that the temporary truce guarantees lasting stability in the region. The U.S. and Ir…
(2026-04-08). How Trump's White House demands as prerequisites for stopping bombings bit the dust. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Yanis Varoufakis Having launched an illegal, destructive war that brutally struck the entire planet's economy (and confirmed once again Europe's combination of irrelevance and hypocrisy), and after threatening Iran with genocide and "civilisational annihilation," President Trump ultimately backed down on everything. Like a Roman Emperor during the Empire's declining years would declare victory…
(2026-04-08). Hormuz control, uranium enrichment: Iran proposes 10-point ceasefire conditions. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Minutes after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran and stepped back from brink of major escalation, Tehran claimed a "historic victory" and agreed to a two-week ceasefire, and laid out a sweeping 10-point truce conditions asserting that Washington has agreed to in principle. | In a statement shortly after Trump's announcement on Tuesday night, Iran's Supreme National Security Council said the US had suspended its "bombing and attack" campaign and accepted the two-week, "double-sided" ceasefire after being compelled by Tehran's military and political pressure. | "Iran achieved a great v…
(2026-04-08). Trump's tantrum backfires again: NATO ally publicly warns against war crimes-style strikes on Iran. hindustantimes.com Reports say the Pentagon is widening the range of Iranian sites it could target, including so-called dual-use facilities that supply fuel and electricity to both civilians and the military. According to the claim attributed to Politico, U.S. war planners are revising the target list in a way that could give the administration added legal cover if future strikes trigger accusations of war crimes. The move is already drawing concern from allies. France has publicly warned against any strike on civilian infrastructure in Iran, with Foreign Minister Jean-Noà´l Barrot saying such attacks would open a dangerous n…
(2026-04-08). economy was weak before the war, now worse. al-monitor.com Even before the war in sanctions-hit Iran, inflation was running at nearly 50 percent and anger over the economy had fuelled massive anti-government protests. After more than five weeks of conflict, problems have only mounted. Beyond the daily fear of attacks, the most immediate effect of the war has been another upward spiral in the prices of everything from basic goods ⚪ food, drink, medicine or diapers ⚪ to lunches in trendy city cafes.
(2026-04-08). French government refuses to denounce US threat of genocidal attack on Iran as a war crime. wsws.org While it has sought to distance itself from Trump's most undeniably genocidal statements, Paris has made itself complicit in crimes against humanity.
(2008-04-26). McIlroy finds new challenges. tribune.com.pk 
Putting on a green jacket has lifted an incredible weight off the shoulders of Rory McIlroy as the relaxed reigning Masters champion strolls around Augusta National. | The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland completed a career Grand Slam by capturing the green jacket last year to end a 10-year major win drought and years of chasing a Masters crown. | "It's so nice to walk around property or be out on the golf course and just not have that hanging over me," McIlroy said Tuesday. "It feels that it's a big weight off my shoulders." | World number two McIlroy tries to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo a…
(2026-04-08). Rohingya activist urges Muslim world to oppose Myanmar junta. newarab.com 
A Yasmin Ullah is one of 11 plaintiffs who lodged the complaint with Indonesia's attorney general on Monday, accusing Myanmar's president-elect Min Aung Hlaing of rights abuses against the mostly Muslim Rohingya minority in the country. | Indonesian law gives courts "universal jurisdiction", meaning they can prosecute individuals for…
(2026-04-08). The breach of trust fuelling One Nation. onlineopinion.com.au What finally broke the Coalition vote? The answer may begin with Covid, not immigration.
(2008-04-26). Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief. tribune.com.pk 
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal became the youngest head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday, after the National Sports Council dissolved the BCB's board of directors following an investigation into elections held in October. | A committee found irregularities in the BCB's election process, the NSC's sports director Mohammed ‚Å Aminul Ahesan told reporters in Dhaka. | Tamim, 37, is the youngest BCB president and will lead an 11-member ad hoc committee that includes former Bangladesh captain Minhajul Abedin and former cricketer and TV commentator Athar Ali Khan. The other me…
(2026-04-08). NUP Spokesperson Alex Waisswa Mufumbiro Seeks Court Permission to Bury Wife. plusnews.ug 
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the jailed spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has formally written to the Chief Justice seeking permission to attend the burial of his wife, Edith Katende Mufumbiro, who passed away earlier today, after battling cancer. Mufumbiro, who has been on remand at Luzira Upper Prison since September 2025, was arrested alongside …
(2026-04-08). No tolls can be imposed for crossing Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's 'transit fees' condition in truce agreement. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Hours after a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was materialised and one of Tehran's 10-point demands which makes the ground fro the truce, Oman said there were no plans to cha | No tolls can be imposed for crossing Hormuz: Oman contradicts Iran's 'transit fees' condition in truce agreement…
(2026-04-08). Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate. newarab.com 
Turkish security forces have arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the terrorist organisation Daesh", another name for the Islamic State group. | A gunman was killed and two others wounded in Tuesday's shootout with police outside the consulate, with two officers lightly wounded.
(2026-04-08). BBBEE policy a critical component of SA's democracy. sanews.gov.za BBBEE policy a critical component of SA's democracy | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy remains a critical component of South Africa's constitutional democracy and the process of rebuilding the country. | The Minister said this when he was in conversation about the overall state of the South African economy and global trading environment at the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Legacy Breakfast session in Pretoria. | Tau said the people of South Africa would attain freedom once they have been freed from the bondage of economic discrimination.
(2026-04-08). LA Teachers Strike: 68,000 Education Workers in 3 Unions Set to Walk. counterpunch.org 
Three unions representing 68,000 education workers are set to strike against the Los Angeles Unified School District beginning Tuesday, April 14. United Teachers Los Angeles has been working without a contract for nine months, in contravention of the long-held labor position of "no contract, no work!", and we have been negotiating for over a year.
(2026-04-08). Tomgram: Nan Levinson, The War in Iran as International Terrorism. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. As someone born in 1944, when Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, who lived through 12 other presidencies before Donald Trump took — and that word has a different meaning with him — office in 2016, the truth is …
(2026-04-08). 15 Arrested In Anti-ICE Passover Takeover Of Palantir's Lobby. popularresistance.org Fifteen protesters participating in a special Passover seder condemning ICE operations were cuffed in Manhattan on Monday night after the participants occupied the lobby of Palantir's headquarters and refused to leave. | The hours-long event began earlier in the day, around 5 p.m. on April 6, at Union Square for the sixth night of Passover and was held by Jews for Racial & Economic Justice for a "Seder in the Streets." Attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a host of other elected officials, protesters looked to condemn President Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown.
(2026-04-08). LIVE: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid — Champions League quarterfinal. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the all-Spanish quarterfinal first leg clash at Camp Nou.
(2026-04-08). Starmer heads to Gulf, welcomes Iran war truce. newarab.com 
"I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world," a statement from Starmer's office quoted him as saying. | "Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and re-open the Strait of Hormu…
(2026-04-08). eThekwini mayor pays tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko. sanews.gov.za eThekwini mayor pays tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko | EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Albert Mazibuko, a long-serving and award-winning member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who passed away over the weekend after a short illness. | The internationally acclaimed choral group confirmed Mazibuko's passing in a statement on its Facebook page. | Xaba described Mazibuko (77) as a towering figure in South African music, whose artistry and dedication helped elevate the multi-Grammy Award-winning isicathamiya group to global prominence. | "Albe…
(2026-04-08). FO Podcasts: The Muslim Brotherhood Explained — Origins, Ideology and Global Influence. fairobserver.com 
(2026-04-08). Why the US—Iran Deal May Collapse Sooner Than Expected. thinktank.pk The announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran—reportedly facilitated through discreet diplomatic channels involving Pakistan—has been framed as a breakthrough moment in a rapidly escalating conflict. Yet, beneath this momentary calm lies a complex web of contradictions, mistrust, and competing geopolitical interests that render any such agreement inherently unstable. This is …
(2026-04-08). How to access incentives for the use of clean energy sources in Cuba? radiohc.cu In its Extraordinary Edition No. 30 — dated February 19, 2026 — the Gazette published Resolution 41 of the Minister of Finance and Prices, which establishes that access to the exemption from paying taxes on profits and personal income for individuals and legal entities will be subject to the requirements established by the National Office for the Control and Efficient Use of Energy (ONURE). | To clarify any doubts about the procedures, Joel Trincado, Director of Standardization and Energy Efficiency at ONURE (National Office for the Rational Use of Energy), explained to Prensa Latina the steps to follow…
(2026-04-07). China probes online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan. ecns.cn China has launched an investigation into online abuse targeting Olympic champion Quan Hongchan, after a social media group was exposed for sustained harassment.
(2026-04-08). Bangladesh FM visits India in highest-level trip since 2024 uprising. geo.tv 
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Indian Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar shake hands during a meeting in New Dehli on April 8, 2026. — X/@DrSJaishankarFM Rahman taking part in "goodwill visit": state news agency. Says issues of…
(2026-04-08). Museveni Lays Down Tough Agenda for New MPS. plusnews.ug 
Amid rising corruption cases in flagship government programmes, President Museveni asked newly elected NRM MPs to restore accountability as they begin their legislative term. Museveni emphasized that political leadership demands a deeper intellectual grounding. "A follower may support some aspects of the movement without going deep into its beliefs, but a leader must understand ideology, …
(2026-04-08). Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments. aljazeera.com The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro.
(2026-04-08). Here Is What Trump's Gargantuan $1.5T Defense Budget Has In It. twz.com 
(2026-04-08). Uganda man says he killed 4 children as human sacrifices in bid to get wealthy. scmp.com A man has admitted stabbing four children to death at a kindergarten in Uganda, saying he believed killing them as human sacrifices would make him wealthy, prosecutors said on Wednesday. | The defendant, Christopher Okello Onyum, 39, who holds both Ugandan and American citizenship, appeared in court to have the charges formally put to him.
(2026-04-08). How to Find Black Farmers in Your Area and Support Them. capitalbnews.org 
It's no secret that Black farmers make up less than 1% of total U.S. farmers today, significantly less than there were more than a century ago. For decades, Black farmers have been disproportionately impacted by land loss, loan rejections, and fewer resources than their white counterparts. Since Donald Trump took office in 2025, his administration …
(2026-04-08). New Zealand signs neo-colonial defence deal with Cook Islands. wsws.org The deal, which ensures that New Zealand's military retains access to the Cook Islands' vast territorial waters, escalates the US-led militarisation of the Pacific in preparation for war against China.
(2026-04-08). Erdoƒüan-Zelenskyy meeting; Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Syria; New NATO headquarters in Türkiye. uwidata.com Last week, Türkiye's political agenda remained intense. A meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood at the top of the agenda. Secondly, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated in a meeting in Damascus attended by Syrian President al-Sharaa and Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, statements by the Ministry of National Defense regarding NATO …
(2026-04-08). Political leaders in Panama demand the U.S. end the blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu Various figures in Panamanian politics signed an open letter addressed to the United States government demanding an end to the blockade that has affected Cubans for more than sixty years. Under the slogan "Cuba is not alone: a call for solidarity from Panama," the signatories emphasize that they cannot remain indifferent to the policies that seek to suffocate the people of the Caribbean island. | "At a time when international pressure against Cuba is intensifying, it is essential to raise our voices based on our own history. Panamanians, marked by decades of struggle for…
(2026-04-08). South Asian political parties express solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Communist, workers', and left-wing parties from South Asia urged the governments of the region and the Global South to offer firm support to Cuba, which is under siege by the United States. | In a statement, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, the communist parties of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and the Workers' Party of Bangladesh issued a formal call for support for the Caribbean nation. | Similarly, the Democratic Left Front — Sri Lanka, the Frontline Socialist Party — Sri Lanka, the Lanka Sama Samaja Party, the Haqooq-e-Khalq Party — Pakistan, and the Mazdoor Kisa…
(2026-04-08). Mutual aid a Lifeline for the million people Israel Displaced in Lebanon. juancole.com ( Over the course of March, Hezbollah attacks continued and Israel escalated to a large-scale military operation across Lebanon, including a ground invasion. There were more strikes o…
(2026-04-08). Abu Dhabi detains 375 for filming sensitive sites, spreading misleading information. geo.tv 
Abu Dhabi Police issue warning against filming sensitive locations in the UAE and spreading misleading information on social. — X/@ADPoliceHQ
(2026-04-08). Your Support Keeps Truth Alive. Donate to Global Research. globalresearch.ca The media is a pillar of democracy; without it, accountability becomes almost impossible. It is the public's eyes and ears, the foremost critic of power and the vanguard of truth. | But what happens when the media is co-opted by the …
(2026-04-08). AOC: Iran Deal "Changes Nothing" on Need to Impeach Trump for Genocidal Threat. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has reiterated that the call for President Donald Trump to be impeached or removed from office remains as urgent as ever after his genocidal threat toward Iran, regardless of the president's announcement of a temporary ceasefire on Tuesday evening. In a post on X, Ocasio-Cortez said the deal "changes nothing." "The President has threatened a… |
(2026-04-08). Guatemala's Ongoing Memory Battles. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-08). PSL Statement: Why Trump failed in his criminal war against Iran — and why we need to keep up the pressure. liberationnews.org 
What Trump has accomplished is proving beyond a doubt in front of the entire world that he is a ruthless war criminal and murderer, with no regard for human life.
(2026-04-08). Trump pauses Iran strikes, agrees to two-week ceasefire after Pakistan's intervention. geo.tv 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — ISPR/Reuters/FilePakistan leadership urged restraint ahead of planned strikes.Iran reopening Hormuz key condition for…
(2026-04-08). BP Whiting lockout enters 4th week, as 1,700 Northern Indiana utility workers are locked out. wsws.org BP Whiting refinery workers continue their battle, as Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) locks out 1,700 USW workers.
(2008-04-26). WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship. tribune.com.pk 
WAPDA and Punjab have advanced to the final of the team event at the 61st National Table Tennis Championship after thrilling semi-final encounters on Wednesday. | In the first semi-final, WAPDA defeated hosts Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in a closely contested tie to book their place in the final. In the second semi-final, Punjab overcame Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) by a 3-1 margin to secure their spot in the deciding match. | Provincial Minister for Sports Taj Muhammad Khan Trand was the chief guest on the occasion. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Director General Sports Tashfeen Haider, Secretary of the Pakista…
(2026-04-08). Ggaba Killings Suspect Committed to High Court for Trial. plusnews.ug 
Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, has been committed to the High Court to stand trial on four counts of murder. Onyum is accused of killing four toddlers, Eteku Gideon, Keisha Agenorwoth Otim, Sseruyange Ignitius, and Odeke Ryan, at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre on April 2, 2026. The children, …
(2026-04-08). Air Justice Lab Project Ending in Celebration. mediasanctuary.org Launched in 2022, the Sanctuary's Air Justice Lab (AJL) is a community air monitoring and educational initiative serving the greater Capital Region of NYS. Based within our NATURE Lab, AJL started in late 2022, when concerned residents, local students, and Sanctuary staff began a collaborative effort to install a growing network of low-cost air-monitoring devices. A'Livija Mullins-Richard is the Air Justice Lab Coordinator and reflected on the experience with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-04-08). Romuald Wadagni: From Finance Minister to Benin's Presidential Front-runner. devdiscourse.com Romuald Wadagni, previously Benin's Finance Minister, stands as the leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Known for his role in expanding the nation's economy and tripling the national budget under outgoing President Patrice Talon, Wadagni has maintained strong ties with his predecessor.
(2026-04-08). Senior BBC Iran Reporter Exposed As Opposition Activist. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone After a top reporter at the BBC drew outrage for publishing a quote demanding Iran be nuked, she's been revealed as a dedicated regime change activist whose career was launched by a CIA-founded propaganda network. Serious questions remain about the BBC's editorial process. On April 6, 2026, horrified social media users …
(2026-04-08). Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT. al-monitor.com Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of "obscenity" and "violating the protection of the family", their lawyer told AFP.The defendants, leaders of the Genc LGBTI+ association (Young LGBTI+ in Turkish), stand accused of breaching an article of the Turkish constitution on protecting family values, as well as publishing images on social media showing same-sex couples kissing ⚪ deemed "obscene" by the authorities.
(2026-04-08). Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to Chinese buyers. scmp.com Chinese buyers were the end destination of a five-year smuggling pipeline that drained an estimated US$917 million worth of stolen copper from Chile, authorities said on Wednesday after police dismantled the network in one of the largest organised crime operations ever uncovered in the country. | The group trucked stolen metal to Iquique, a port city in Chile's far north, and shipped it to China in containers disguised as scrap cargo. Over the same period, it collected more than US$55 million in…
(2026-04-08). Deputy Minister visits sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister visits sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi will on Wednesday visit sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season in May. | The Deputy Minister will start his visit with the re-opening of the Gledhow Mill. | This follows a R1.8 billion expansion by the new owners, which was a commitment pledge made at the South African Investment Conference which took place on 31 March 2026 in Sandton, Gauteng. | Godlimpi will also sign Phase 2 of the Sugar Cane Value Chain Master Plan during the quarterly Exe…
(2026-04-08). UTA on Albany's Changes in Affordable Housing Zoning. mediasanctuary.org The Albany Common Council held a hearing Monday night on a potential amendment that would ease the city's affordable housing requirements for new construction. The Mayor's proposal would decrease the percentage of affordable units required to be set aside in new construction from a maximum of 13% to 5%. The plan also raises the affordability threshold from 60 to 70% of the area median household income . Under the proposal, developers of new buildings can choose to pay the city $50,000 per unit to avoid the affordable housing requirement. Canyon Ryan of United Tenants of Albany expressed concerns, saying that r…
(2026-04-07). China, Ukraine sign protocol on Ukrainian wheat flour exports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun met with Iryna Ovcharenko, deputy minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, and Serhii Tkachuk, head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection on Monday, according to the Embassy of China in Ukraine.
(2026-04-08). Suicide of U-M researcher: Stop the persecution of Chinese scientists! wsws.org The tragic death of Danhao Wang, a brilliant Chinese postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, is the direct and fatal consequence of a vicious xenophobic campaign of harassment and intimidation orchestrated by the federal government and enabled by the university administration.
(2026-04-08). Oracle and the Rise of the AI Surveillance State Under Trump. thelastamericanvagabond.com While Peter Thiel's firm Palantir has rightfully gained the ire of the American public, Larry Ellison's Oracle is also steadily becoming entangled with the US government—and that should worry all Americans. The month of March saw tech giant Oracle affirm its already tight relationship with the US government as it expanded its influence via Artificial
(2026-04-08). Beyond The Brink And Fighting Back With Playwright And Actor Patrick White. mediasanctuary.org Capital District Playwright and actor Patrick White will take on the accent and persona of Tennessee Williams starting April 24 when the one-man play Youth a Distant Country opens at Schenectady's Mopco Improv Theater. White was inspired to. make a career in drama when he starred in Williams Glass Menagerie as a high school student He is thrilled to be portraying Williams in a play that is based on letters Williams wrote over 30 years to friends and family, starting when he was a teenager. It's a daunting task to fill 90 minutes on a stage by yourself. White is. working daily now to memorize — line by li…
(2026-04-08). Eurofighter Typhoon Test Fires Laser-Guided Counter-Drone Rockets. twz.com 
(2026-04-08). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-04-07). NASA releases space images captured from Orion spacecraft. ecns.cn Artemis II astronauts made history on Monday as they took a trip around the moon and reached a maximum distance from Earth of 248,655 miles, surpassing the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970.
(2026-04-08). Supreme Court Is Poised to Gut Remaining Protections of the Voting Rights Act. truthout.org The Supreme Court appears poised to deal a severe blow to the fundamental right to vote in two cases this term. Louisiana v. Callais threatens the right to vote free from racial discrimination and Watson v. Republican National Committee will test the right to have your absentee ballots counted. On August 1, 2025, when the Supreme Court asked the parties in Callais to brief the issue of… |
(2026-04-07). China blasts off 18 communications satellites from Hainan. ecns.cn China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center — a coastal spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province — on Tuesday night, deploying the seventh batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.
(2026-04-08). How Trump Manipulated the Media for his War. juancole.com (
(2026-04-08). Cuba denounces impact of blockade on essential food delivery. radiohc.cu Cuba's Minister of the Food Industry, Alberto López, denounced that the intensified US blockade against the island is preventing the acquisition of fuel for the country's logistics chain, a situation that affects the collection and delivery of basic products. The official described this as an act of extreme cruelty that impacts the most vulnerable sectors of Cuban society. | The lack of gasoline and diesel, López explained, has resulted in more than 117,000 children not receiving their daily milk ration, as collection is only possible in 56 municipalities. This limitation forces the distribution of local producti…
(2026-04-08). Tehran residents relieved but divided by Trump truce. al-monitor.com While some Iranians in the capital Tehran fear the ceasefire with the United States will lead to nothing, others declared victory and most breathed a sigh of relief after weeks of war."Everyone is at ease now, we are more relaxed," Sakineh Mohammadi, a 50-year-old housewife, told AFP, saying she was "proud" of her country.Just the day before, US President Donald Trump threatened to eradicate "a whole civilization" in Iran if its leaders did not heed his ultimatum to accept Washington's war demands.
(2026-04-08). Murder Suspect Alice Mbolanyi Sent Back to Luzira After Prosecutor Misses Hearing. plusnews.ug 
A 40-year-old woman has been further remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing before the Senior Magistrate's Court in Mukono on charges of murdering her husband and concealing his body with the alleged help of her children. Alice Mbolanyi is accused of killing her husband, Charles Kisekka, before allegedly working with her two children to tie …
(2026-04-08). Eco-Friendly' Energy Slaughtering Wildlife. wattsupwiththat.com By Vijay Jayaraj Numerous studies by biologists and ornithologists are unequivocal in expressing rising concern about the slaughter of birds and other creatures by so-called eco-friendly technologies. Many of the…
(2026-04-08). Trump Administration Wields New Threat to Reproductive Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters of Planned Parenthood rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington DC, as the Justices will be hearing the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, April 2, 2025. | © 2025 Sipa via AP Images…
(2026-04-08). Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of war as Hezbollah pauses attacks. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. — ReutersHezbollah halts attacks as Israel presses campaign.France's Macron urges Lebanon's inclusion in ceasefire.UN 'strongly condemns' Israeli strikes in…
(2026-04-08). Women's Rights in Iran: The Country Often Portrayed as "Backward" , Surpasses the United States in All Academic Areas. globalresearch.ca [Below is an AI English translation from In the grand theater of geopolitics, Iran is systematically portrayed as a hell for women, a country where the veil masks widespread oppression. Yet, when one dares to look at the …
(2026-04-08). In Germany, a woman bites a railway worker to get through closing doors. scmp.com A woman trying to board a train in Germany at the last minute resorted to extraordinary means and bit a station worker in the arm when he tried to intervene. | The 36-year-old woman was looking to board a local train at Munich's Pasing station as the doors were closing, police said on Wednesday. | The 29-year-old employee tried to stop her, and the woman bit his arm, resulting in a visible wound. | However, the man did not sustain any serious injury and was able to continue working, it said.
(2026-04-08). Settlers establish first outpost within Jerusalem city limits. newarab.com 
Residents of two Palestinian villages reported incursions by dozens of Jewish extremists, who attacked them with tear gas and rocks, and blocked them from grazing their sheep. | Clashes at the village of Nuaman on Sunday resulted in the arrest of four Palestinians and another four being wounded, Haaretz reported. | The encampment was reportedly established in late March close to the village, which is situated on the eastern…
(2026-04-07). China's appliances increasingly predicting, preparing, interacting. ecns.cn Before a family gets home, their car has already spoken to the house. This means that when they arrive at their house, the air-conditioner is on and the air purifier is running.
(2026-04-08). JBS meatpacking workers return to work at Greeley, Colorado plant after UFCW sellout of strike. wsws.org Workers returned to the plant Tuesday after the United Food and Commercial Workers suddenly canceled their powerful three-week strike without any progress at the bargaining table.
(2026-04-08). Liberal government demands jobs bloodbath at Canada Post, as workers prepare to vote on concession-filled contracts. wsws.org Dictated by the federal Liberal government, Canada Post's transformation into an Amazon-style employer of precarious "gig workers" will eliminate tens of thousands of jobs.
(2026-04-08). US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantánamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island. truthout.org On one side of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. soldiers face a temporary disruption in the availability of lattes. On the other side, Cubans sit in darkness, waiting for the power to come back on. Amid the Trump administration's fuel blockade on Cuba, conditions in the country are deteriorating rapidly, raising the very real possibility of mass emigration. In February, the United Nations warned that a… |
(2026-04-08). How years of US policy put Cubans on a path to Gitmo. responsiblestatecraft.org On one side of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. soldiers face a temporary disruption in the
(2026-04-08). "He needs to be arrested" : US workers denounce Trump's genocidal threats against Iran. wsws.org Workers across the United States reacted furiously Tuesday to Trump's threat to "annihilate" the civilization of Iran, a country of 93 million people.
(2026-04-08). UN: Israeli fire, Hezbollah IED killed peacekeepers in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-04-08). Reject the Australian Education Union sellout in Tasmania, unify with educators in Victoria, form rank-and file committees! wsws.org By calling off its work bans the AEU is signalling its willingness to force the state government's offer through, further cutting real wages and doing nothing to address staff shortages and intolerable workloads.
(2026-04-08). Cuba rejects U.S. slander regarding Medicare fraud. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced as slander the statements by US officials who speculate, without providing evidence, about the alleged involvement of the Cuban government in fraud against the Medicare health program in South Florida. | In a statement released in Havana, the Cuban Foreign Ministry attributed these accusations to anti-Cuban sectors and warned that this is yet another offense in the disinformation strategy against the island. | The MINREX statement reiterated the island's firm stance against transnational crimes and recalled that the US government "is well aware" of this position due t…
(2026-04-08). Daily Memo: ICE Shoots At Man in Central Valley and ICE Takes People in the Coachella Valley and Glendora. lataco.com ICE continues to conduct raids and traffic stops, taking three men from their work truck in the Coachella Valley.
(2026-04-07). Art Kathmandu 2026 opens, highlighting Nepal's artistic heritage. ecns.cn Sabina Kafle, wife of Nepali Prime Minister Balenendra Shah, attended the opening ceremony along with hundreds of guests, including diplomats stationed in Nepal. | After the ceremony, Kafle toured the exhibition with keen interest and listened to presentations by several artists.
(2026-04-08). AI used against Associated Press and ProPublica journalists. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—AI has hit the AP: At least 120 U.S. newspeople, some of them longtime veterans of the Associated Press, the worldwide wire service, have received layoff notices as a result, with buyout offers—but with little notice to and no negotiations with their union. AI—artificial intelligence—can be used for good or ill, but corporate executives …
(2026-04-08). Bangladesh grapples with measles outbreak, over 100 children dead, thousands infected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Bangladesh is currently facing one of its worst measles outbreak in recent years with death of over 100 children and thousands of suspected infections in just weeks. | The sudden surge in the infections has raised alarming concerns over gaps in immunisation and public health concerns. According to the reports, over 900 confirmed cases and more than 7,500 suspected infections have been recorded since March 2026, with the outbreak affecting a majority of districts across the country. | The outbreak gained momentum in March 2026 and more than 900 confirmed cases have been reported across the country.
(2026-04-08). The Eve Of A Radical Evil. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic We are on the eve of a radical evil. Tonight Trump's deadline for Iran to surrender or be faced with the destruction of its critical energy and national infrastructure expires. Just the fact that the president of the United States can set a 'deadline' for massive war crimes which leaves …
(2026-04-08). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. onlineopinion.com.au California transportation fuel demands are among the highest in the nation and are now beginning to be imported from refineries in foreign countries.
(2026-04-07). Roses cast a gentle hue over ancient town in Yunnan. ecns.cn A couple poses by a rose tree in Dayan Ancient Town, Lijiang, Yunnan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-04-08). US man pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another. scmp.com A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings. | Rex Heuermann, 62, entered the pleas in a courtroom packed with reporters, police and victims' relatives, some of whom wept as he detailed his crimes for the court. He will be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at a later date.
(2026-04-07). Pakistani PM confirms Iran, U.S. and allies agreed to immediate ceasefire. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X on Wednesday that Iran and the U.S., along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
(2026-04-08). His Majesty's head-chopper: Syria's MI6-backed president bows to King Charles. strategic-culture.su By Kit KLARENBERG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ahmed al-Sharaa's Downing Street visit offered him a reunion with the British i…
(2026-04-08). Bringing Warmongers to Justice? The Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal. globalresearch.ca [This article was first posted on GR in December 2023.] | The precise road map of the Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal is still an enigma. Even the format of the court, as a Russian or an international legal institution, remains unclear. …
(2026-04-08). "Steal This Story, Please!" : Documentary on Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! in Theaters April 10. democracynow.org 
Amy Goodman, along with co-host Juan González and Pacifica Radio, launched Democracy Now! on WBAI 30 years ago as the only daily election show in public broadcasting. It grew from nine community radio stations to television, as well, the week of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. There's a new documentary about Amy and Democracy Now! called Steal This Story, Please! We speak with the film's Oscar-nominated directors Carl Deal and Tia Lessin. Their previous films include Citizen Koch and Trouble the Water. The film's executive producers include Jane Fonda, Rosario Dawson and Tom Morello. The documentary h…
(2026-04-08). How Iran won the Iran War. nationofchange.org It is a pyrrhic victory in many ways, since Iran has new enemies among its neighbors and it has lost industrial capacity. But it is a victory of sorts.
(2026-04-08). Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls. scmp.com Peruvians will choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential candidates this Sunday, electing the next leader of an Andean nation beset by crime and a string of short-lived, scandal-tainted presidencies. | "Now any old person runs for office," said 51-year-old teacher Jane Layza, pondering the plethora of presidential hopefuls, and how she will cast her ballot.
(2026-04-08). May Day: Take to the streets for workers' power. cpusa.org 
This May Day, International Workers' Day, we are calling every worker, organized and unorganized, employed and unemployed, to hit the streets! | On May 1, workers, students, immigrants, and families in over 1,000 cities nationwide will join May Day actions. They will march, rally, and refuse business as usual to demand one thing: Workers Over Billionaires. Some will take the
(2026-04-08). Hormuz crisis pushes Arab states toward MENA transport corridor. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit DPRK. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will pay a visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from April 9 to 10, at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
(2026-04-08). More than meets the eye: The material dialectic of vision. mronline.org 
Charles Darwin said that thinking about the vertebrate eye made him "shudder."
(2026-04-08). In Echoes of Corbyn, Insurgent Candidate Wins Canadian Party Leadership. truthout.org Canada's left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP) has elected a new leader, someone whose campaign drew comparisons to the politics and style of U.S. figures like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Zohran Mamdani. On March 29, the NDP elected Avi Lewis on the first round of balloting with 55 percent of the vote in his first successful political campaign. The NDP was decimated in the… |
(2026-04-08). Protest Safety Training at UAlbany, Learning How to Stay Safe—and Care for Each Other. mediasanctuary.org Protest Safety Training at UAlbany.
(2026-04-08). How To Get Rid of Netanyahu. counterpunch.org 
Sometimes, I wish I had a right not to care if Israel has a right to exist. After all, far greater nation-states have vanished into history's mist. For millennia, everyone from merchants to mapmakers has coped with not having a Carthage. If the Tanakh-addled psychopaths who run the Knesset suddenly found themselves with no realm
(2026-04-07). Xi urges breaking new ground in high-quality development of service sector. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for striving to break new ground in the high-quality development of China's service sector.
(2026-04-08). Selected Articles: Video: Donald Trump: "A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight" globalresearch.ca 
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(2026-04-08). Why Might China Have Pressed Iran To Compromise With The US? thealtworld.com The sequence that Trump threatened if no deal was reached before the expiry of his deadline would have cut China off from half of the oil that it imported by sea last year and likely set Afro-Eurasia aflame in resource wars for the indefinite future that would have derailed China's superpower rise. | Three unnamed Iranian officials reportedly told the
(2026-04-08). A letter from Cuban troubadour Raúl Torres: "Shame and pity those pseudo-artists who dream of seeing their own people's blood flow" radiohc.cu Hey, let me explain… what shame and pity those pseudo-artists who dream of seeing their own people's blood run. But not just any blood, no: the blood of those who sweat it out on a P8 bus at six in the morning on their way to work, the blood of those who stand in line under the sun to take a piece of bread home.
(2026-04-08). Israel launches 100 air strikes in 10 minutes across Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel carried out an unprecedented wave of attacks across Lebanon, saying it launched 100 air strikes in 10 minutes.
(2026-04-07). Xi stresses deepening political rectification at training session for military officials. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged efforts to deepen political rectification in the military to maintain the purity and glory of the people's armed forces.
(2026-04-08). Proposed Theory of Historical Global Cloud Cover. wattsupwiththat.com This expansion of the CRGW theory is intended to be a possible tool in the investigation of historical climate change to explore what did cloud fraction do as the earth changed over time and what future changes in the earth's land mass might do to cloud fraction.
(2026-04-08). Pentagon's fascist revamping of military training program. wsws.org In February, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a memorandum outlining a fascistic revamping of the US military's training program for senior officers.
(2026-04-08). German politics debates on NATO and US troops in the country. uwidata.com 
By Deniz Yƒ±ldƒ±rƒ±m, from Berlin / Germany On April 2, AfD Co-Chair Tino Chrupalla directly targeted the American military presence in Germany, stating that the country should define its defense policy based on "full sovereignty". According to Chrupalla, US bases make Germany part of global conflicts and restrict Berlin's ability to act independently. This statement …
(2026-04-08). The Dangerous Precedent of the Prairieland "Antifa" Trial. rightsanddissent.org The guilty verdict on federal terrorism charges for activists protesting ICE at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, marks a dangerous win for Trump and the criminalization of dissent. Throughout the 3-week trial in North Texas, prosecutors advanced the baseless claim that "antifa" is a terrorist organization—pointing to political zines and black clothing as supposed evidence. This case delivers a major victory for Trump's long-running effort to recast a loosely defined political ideology as a domestic terrorist threat. | What does this mean for the Prairieland Defendants—and for the f…
(2026-04-08). Mussolini's summer villa on Italian coast to be a cultural space. scmp.com The summer residence of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini is to be used as a cultural community space featuring exhibitions on history to promote democratic values. | Villa Mussolini, situated on the seafront promenade of the seaside resort of Riccione on the Adriatic coast, now belongs to the local council, which spent US$1.3 million to secure the site. | The house was built around 1890 in the typical style of holiday homes on the Adriatic coast.
(2026-04-08). Tororo Municipal Council Cracks Down on Illegal Construction Sites. plusnews.ug 
Tororo Municipal Council has launched an enforcement operation targeting illegal construction sites in a bid to restore order and ensure compliance with the law. Ayub Kisubi, the Town Clerk, directed that all ongoing construction activities without approved building plans be halted immediately until developers secure the necessary documentation from the council. The crackdown is anchored …
(2026-04-08). Toxic 'forever chemicals' in New Jersey's tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds. 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?
| In 2021, after environmental regulators started restricting PFAS in drinking water, the Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority began sampling the "forever chemicals" for the first time. | Those samples detected PFAS levels well above state standards, pro…
(2026-04-08). 'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in jail for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him. scmp.com A US federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023. | "You're going to have to show some epic resilience," Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett said to Jasveen Sangha, echoing the defendant's words earlier in the hearing about her self-improvement.
(2026-04-08). Another Pakistan gaffe: PM Shehbaz Sharif's X post goes viral, posts 'draft' message welcoming ceasefire. ptcnews.tv Pakistan gaffe: Pakistan's back is being pat for mediating the ceasefire between the US and Iran and averting what could have been a major escalation of the hostilities with Trump threatening to end the entire civilasation. | Amid all the appreciation, a social media post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has triggered widespread debate after an apparent 'draft message' inadvertently published on X and later edited. | The message swiftly drew attention with netizens suggesting that the inclusion of the word 'Draft' signals that…
(2026-04-08). Stop Pretending Military Spending is About "Defense" counterpunch.org 
$1.5 trillion. With a "t." That's how much US president Donald Trump wants Congress to appropriate for military (falsely called "defense") spending in 2027. And that number — there's no other way to put this — is insane. The only proper date for such a spending request, followed by a winking grin emoji, is April
(2026-04-08). When allies threaten war crimes, silence is self-destruction. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). IDF says Staff Sergeant Touvel Yosef Lifshiz killed in Lebanon fighting. haaretz.com Touvel Yosef Lifshiz, 20, was killed fighting in southern Lebanon. Another five soldiers were wounded in the clash. With his death, the number of soldiers killed in Lebanon in the current war rose to 12…
(2026-04-08). After No Kings, it's onward to May Day. peoplesworld.org 
No Kings III was by far the largest, broadest, and most important expression of the anti-MAGA upsurge to date. Organizers estimate that some eight million people turned out at over 3,000 protests across all 50 states. In New York City, it is estimated that some 300,000 demonstrated against Trump and the MAGA agenda. Organizers anticipated …
(2026-04-08). Shoptalk: Overheard at ASA 2025 or MLA 2026? publicbooks.org This edition of Shoptalk asks: Can you guess which of the following was overheard at ASA 2025 and which was overheard at MLA 2026?
(2026-04-08). The Iran War and the Case for Tech-Enabled Multilateralism. fairobserver.com The chaos of the Iran War has reminded the world why multilateralism matters. From Singapore to Riyadh, the world's governments are drawing the same conclusion: The absence of a credible multilateral process does not produce stability — it produces arms races and chaos. China has seized the moment, using the War to contrast its declared…
(2026-04-08). When Seeing Isn't Believing: Netanyahu's 'Death' and AI-Driven Misinformation. moderndiplomacy.eu Recent rumours of Binyamin Netanyahu's death saw millions of impressions within hours, going immediately viral on the internet and infecting the public zeitgeist. These rumours outpaced official statements and reputable journalism. Online debates were notably centred not on the actual facts of the case, but on whether circulating videos were AI-generated or not — this …
(2026-04-08). Barbaria strategically surrenders. Civilization wins. For now. thealtworld.com This was always about Civilization. | "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." History will register it with a gaze as pitiless as the Sun. An astonishing barbarian imprimatur, courtesy of the President of the United States, via a social media post. | In a nutshell, this was a trashy "civilization" that gave the world the Big Mac threatening to wipe out an ancient civilization that gave the world algebra; influenced art, science, governance in unparalleled ways; produced stars from Cyrus the Great to Avicenna, from Omar Khayyam to poet supreme Jalaladdin Rumi; developed serial, sub…
(2026-04-08). How AI and geopolitical rivalry are breaking economic orthodoxy. scmp.com Global imbalances are once again taking shape, albeit differently than how they manifested before the financial crisis of the late 2000s. | Back then, the story was simple: some countries, led by China and Germany, saved too much, while the United States consumed too much. The answer, at least in theory, was also simple: surplus countries should rely more on domestic demand while deficit countries should save more; exchange rates should adjust.
(2026-04-08). SPECIAL] Scott Ritter : WHAT CEASEFIRE? thealtworld.com [SPECIAL] — Scott Ritter : WHAT CEASEFIRE?
(2026-04-08). US still nervous about Iran's next move, hits Kharg Island with surgical strikes, but leaves docks. hindustantimes.com Tensions have sharply escalated after Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran was rejected, with reports of U.S. strikes hitting the strategic Kharg Island—Tehran's key oil export hub. Explosions reportedly targeted bunkers, radar systems, and ammunition storage, signalling a direct blow to Iran's energy infrastructure. As Washington doubles down and hints at broader control over Iran's oil assets, the conflict appears to be entering a far more aggressive and high-stakes phase.
(2026-04-08). Democratic promise to algorithmic power: How social media reshaped truth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Pescador espirituano Rafael Richardson: "Lo único que no puede perderse es la paciencia y el compromiso" radiohc.cu "Lo único que no puede perder un pescador es la paciencia, el sentido de responsabilidad por tu vida y la de tus compañeros y el compromiso, aunque haya calma en el embalse, llueva o aparezca una ventisca repentina con sus oleajes peligrosos", subrayó Rafael Richardson Gómez, hombre imprescindible de la Unidad Empresarial de Base Acuiza, de la Empresa Pesquera Sancti Spíritus. Con más de tres décadas entre barcos, redes y espejos de agua, Richardson comentó a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias que el oficio le ha enseñado mucho, sobre todo en estos tiempos complejos, cuando lo importante es llevar más comida a la pobl…
(2026-04-08). Nuevo decreto para unidades presupuestadas otorga mayor flexibilización en su sistema de gestión (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu Con la mirada puesta en una administración pública más eficiente, Cuba dio a conocer hoy en la Gaceta Oficial un nuevo paquete normativo que redefine el funcionamiento de las unidades presupuestadas, amplía sus facultades de gestión y abre paso a esquemas más flexibles de autofinanciamiento, remuneración e incentivos para la fuerza laboral vinculada a este sector.
(2026-04-08). Proyecto científico estudia reptiles como bioindicadores para conservar Reserva Ecológica Centro-Oeste Cayo Coco. radiohc.cu Un proyecto de investigación científica, enfocado en el estudio de los reptiles como bioindicadores del estado de salud de las formaciones vegetales, aporta conocimientos esenciales para conservar la Reserva Ecológica Centro-Oeste Cayo Coco, segunda área protegida de esa categoría con mayor extensión en el país (36 mil 040 hectáreas). Daylon Fundora Caballero, al frente de esta iniciativa promovida por el Centro de Ingeniería Ambiental y Biodiversidad de Ciego de àÅvila (CIBA-CA), explicó que la novedad radica en la integración del uso estructural de las comunidades de reptiles con su presencia o ausencia e…
(2026-04-08). El siglo de Fidel: øQuién es àÅngel García Seoane, el alcalde antiimperialista de Galicia? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En este capítulo de la serie: "El siglo de Fidel", conversamos con àÅngel García Seoane, quién accedió a recibirnos en su oficina de la alcaldía, donde hay una frase de Fidel y un busto del Che en cada departamento.
(2026-04-08). Grande marche à Brasilia pour les droits des indigènes. radiohc.cu Des milliers d'indigènes brésiliens ont défilé ce mardi sur l'Esplanade des Ministères de Brasília, pour défendre leurs droits et contre les projets législatifs qui menacent leurs territoires et leurs modes de vie. | La mobilisation, convoquée dans le cadre du Camp Terre Libre 2026, qu'organise l'Articulation des Peuples Indigènes du Brésil (APIB), a eu lieu sous le slogan ´ Congrès ennemi des peuples : notre avenir n'est pas à vendre ª. | La manifestation s'est attaquée à une offensive législative en cours qui, selon l'APIB, vise à restreindre les droits constitutionnels, à freiner la délimitation des…
(2026-04-08). Felicitó Díaz-Canel a TॠLâm por elección presidencial en Vietnam. cubadebate.cu Al trasladar sus felicitaciones a TॠLâm por su elección como presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam, Díaz-Canel ratificó "la voluntad y el firme compromiso de continuar impulsando las históricas y especiales relaciones de hermandad, solidaridad y cooperación que unen a nuestros países".
(2026-04-08). Vice primera ministra Chapman Waugh insta a solucionar retos en abasto de agua en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Afirmó que urge proteger, en la medida de las posibilidades, circuitos eléctricos que tienen una influencia marcada en el rebombeo de agua o, de lo contrario, poner en funcionamiento los grupos electrógenos. "Es preferible poner el combustible en los grupos que asignarlo a pipas que no suplen las grandes necesidades de la población", dijo.
(2026-04-08). Centro de Investigaciones de Ecosistemas Costeros por la protección de aves marinas. radiohc.cu La conservación de las aves marinas constituye un eje estratégico que se fortalece dentro de la Tarea Vida, tras anunciarse el desarrollo de un programa investigativo que no solo busca proteger la biodiversidad, sino también enriquecer las acciones del Estado cubano para mitigar los efectos del calentamiento global en el archipiélago. | El estudio, cuyos resultados sientan las bases de este programa, constituye un paso trascendental para la ciencia nacional, al incorporar indicadores biológicos clave en la toma de decisiones ambientales. Su implementación permitirá una gestión más efectiva de los ecosistemas cost…
(2026-04-08). "Sarajevo Safari" , una nuova analisi. strategic-culture.su L'inchiesta "Sarajevo Safari" non ha finora prodotto alcuna prova che giustifichi l'avvio di un procedimento penale nei confronti di chicchessia. | Segue nostro Jacques Ellul, l'autorevole studioso francese in materia di propaganda, ha tracciato un ritratto significativo dell'odierno "uomo dell'attualità ", il quale — secondo Ellul — è "un bersaglio facile per la propaganda": | "Un uomo del genere è estremamente sensibile all…