(2026-04-01). Pro-Palestine protest organisers found guilty of breaching police restrictions. thecanary.co 
Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal, two well-known protest organisers, were convicted in the UK for defying police restrictions. Their convictions stem from a planned protest in London last January against the UK's complicity in the genocide in Gaza. The conviction follows charges brought under the Public Order Act, finding the organisers guilty on two counts. […] | By
(2026-04-01). People Against Genocide once again target Elbit's insurers. thecanary.co 
On 30 March 2026, two activists from the group People Against Genocide (PAG) targeted the London headquarters of Chubb Insurance, as well as the offices of Sompo, owner of Aspen Insurance. They sprayed the front of the building with symbolic blood-red paint, before locking-on outside the front entrance. This is the fourth recent action by […] | By
(2026-04-01). IRGC: Yemeni Resistance Dealt Humiliating Defeat to US Aircraft Carrier. orinocotribune.com The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has expressed solidarity and appreciation to the Islamic Resistance of Yemen, hailing its heroic role in confronting criminal America and the child-killing Israeli regime while defending Islamic values and the oppressed people of Gaza. | In the message, released on Monday, Brigadier General Esmail Qa'ani said that Yemen's timely and strategic actions have once again strengthened the powerful Islamic Resistance Front across the West Asia region, and forced the US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford into humiliating retreat. | "By God's grace, o…
(2026-04-01). Toddlers Evacuated From Gaza As Premature Babies Reunite With Families Two Years Later. scheerpost.com Ohood Nassar Prism Eleven toddlers who were evacuated as premature babies returned to the Gaza Strip on March 30, after a harsh journey that began in November 2023, when they were forced to leave the enclave during Israel's first two-week siege on Al-Shifa Hospital. Many of the families reuniting with their children on Monday had no idea …
(2026-04-01). Israel may dominate through violence, but Palestinians hold a force more powerful. mondoweiss.net 
Israel has overwhelming military power, but moral power rooted in peace and justice is completely absent from Zionism. This is the power that has inspired millions to shout "Free Palestine" in cities around the world like never before.
(2026-04-01). Friday 4/3: Calling Party for Gaza! Tell the Red Cross: Take Action Now! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpgredcross…
(2026-04-01). Iran — A Failed Strategy and Economics of War. globalresearch.ca Just a few hours ago, President Trump has announced he will shortly speak to the Nation about progress in Iran. | What will he talk about? Could it be about a possible US invasion of Kharg Island, where most of Iran's …
(2026-04-01). Trump Underestimated Iran: Talks are the Only Way Out. juancole.com The Conversation) — For all their claims of military
(2026-04-01). Trump's War Secy accidentally drops list of US officials behind 'Operation Epic Fury' in Iran. hindustantimes.com U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked controversy after appearing to reveal sensitive details about "Operation Epic Fury," including references to key officials and troop engagements in the Iran war. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with Iran exposing alleged U.S. officers and rejecting ceasefire talks, while Donald Trump's administration continues to insist negotiations are underway. With Washington refusing to rule out ground invasion, the conflict risks entering a far more dangerous phase.
(2026-04-01). The Annals of an Empire in Free Fall. fpif.org The joint US-Israeli killing of Iranian leaders on February 28th marked the second time in a year that the United States had used negotiations as a decoy for a surprise attack. On the pattern of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, our own invasion of Iraq in 2003, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. under President Trump has indeed launched a
(2026-04-01). China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war. scmp.com China and Pakistan unveiled a joint five-point plan on Tuesday to restore peace in the Persian Gulf after five weeks of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran. | China, Pakistan five-point initiative for restoring peace in the Middle East by scmp…
(2026-04-01). Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war. scmp.com Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the conflict ends, analysts say. | If Islamabad can deliver without being sucked into the maelstrom, it can capitalise on its position as peacemaker by signing defence deals with Gulf monarchies and attracting investment from them to strengthen its weak economy.
(2026-04-01). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-01). Confucian lessons for the crisis of Western democracy. uwidata.com By Zhang Weiwei The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Zhang Weiwei held a speech here. Below is the transcription. Hello Madame Helga LaRouche, hello everyone. Today, really, the world is in crisis, …
(2026-04-01). Venezuela Repudiates OAS Statement on Selection of Attorney General and Ombudsperson. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Ramdin had written the following on social media: "Venezuelan authorities must ensure that the processes for appointing the attorney general and the…
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 2, 2026: Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair. wibailoutpeople.org 
4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. War is never an answer. Respect for human dignity, diplomacy, and international law are …
(2026-04-01). Another Vietnam? Trump Sends Mixed Messages on Iran, from Ending War to Sending in Ground Troops. democracynow.org 
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, says the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has transformed from a "war of choice" to a "war of necessity" as Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sparks a worldwide oil crisis. Vaez discusses President Donald Trump's "mixed messages" about U.S. military strategy and warns that "mission creep" could set in if Trump refuses to "exit this war and accept that he hasn't been able to achieve most of his strategic objectives."…
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies threats over US invasion, sends fiery message to Trump: 'Cut off the legs…'. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). War's Environmental Fallout: U.N. Expert Decries Targeting of Oil Sites & Desalination Plants. democracynow.org 
We take a look at how war in the Middle East is impacting the environment in "one of the most water-stressed regions in the world," with Kaveh Madani, the renowned U.N. scientist, former Iranian politician and recipient of the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize. Madani discusses threats to civil water infrastructure in the Gulf region, how the Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights consumer countries' overreliance on oil and gas, and his prize-winning work on the global effects of "water bankruptcy." Madani ties the antiwar and climate struggles together and calls for wider popular resistance to…
(2026-04-01). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-01). The Trump Economic Effect: "Make America's Billionaires Bigger Again" (MABBA). globalresearch.ca The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered from every western country with perhaps the exception of Spain. As officials walk out of military pow-wows shaking their heads in disgust, it appears Hegseth's advisors have zero strategy with regard to a ground …
(2026-04-01). Iran warns of fierce response as Trump weighs options on Iran invasion. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). Desperate Trump tries to arm twist Mojtaba? Threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's water, power key infra. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric by threatening to target Iran's critical civilian infrastructure—including electricity grids and desalination plants—if Tehran refuses to agree to a deal. The warning has raised alarm over potential humanitarian consequences, as millions could face water shortages. Iran has responded with defiant warnings of continued retaliation, pushing the conflict into a more dangerous phase with rising risks of escalation across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Headlines for April 1, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Claims Operations in Iran Would End "Very Soon" and Threatens to Pull Out from NATO, Iran Continues to Launch Retaliatory Attacks Against Gulf Nations, Israeli Strikes in Beirut Kill at Least Seven People, U.S. Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad, Trump Says He Plans to Attend SCOTUS Oral Arguments on Birthright Citizenship, SCOTUS Strikes Down Colorado Law Banning "Conversion Therapy" for LGBTQ Children, ICE Agents to Be Stationed at Marine Corps Graduation in South Carolina, Judge Blocks Trump's Termination of Parole for Immigrants Who Entered the Country Using C…
(2026-04-01). Dozens of US military aircraft lost. Will Pentagon's humiliations ever end. infobrics.org Iran has slowed the momentum of US aggression, buying time to disperse its forces and reconstitute air defenses. This also enables it to launch retaliatory precision strikes, causing political divisions in Washington DC, with the Trump administration looking for scapegoats to blame for its endless stream of failures as midterm election panic ensues.
(2026-04-01). Iran Lebanon Are One War — Inside the 'Axis of Resistance' w/ Ali Hashem. thealtworld.com Speaking from Tehran, Al Jazeera correspondent and columnist Ali Hashem explains how Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq are all part of a single, interconnected battlefield, a coordinated confrontation between the axis of resistance and the United States and Israel. | That means what happens in Lebanon is directly tied to what happens in Iran, and vice versa. | Despite months of attacks, Hezbollah remains operational and has restored its ability to strike deep into Israel, underscoring that this front is far from contained. | At the same time, the war is becoming increasingly unpredictable. | With no clear endgame an…
(2026-04-01). Trump vows to 'bomb Iran into Stone Age' as he touts strikes, threatens more. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Iran, boasting that U.S. forces have "hit them hard" along key maritime chokepoints and destroyed "tremendous amounts" of Iranian missile‚Äëmaking sites, while promising even more devastating strikes within "two or three weeks" if Tehran continues its current course. He insists Iran does not need to strike a deal with him, declaring that Washington will only leave once Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure are pushed "into the Stone Ages" and unable to build a nuclear weapon, portraying any eventual agreement as secondary to inflicting l…
(2026-04-01). Israel drowns in wave of Iran's cluster bombs: Multiple hurt after IDF fails to intercept missiles. hindustantimes.com Iran's 88th "True Promise 4" wave has hammered central Israel with cluster missiles, injuring civilians in Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, while Tehran also claims strikes on a US Marines hub and an Israeli‚Äëlinked ship. With Hormuz still shut, learn more about Iran's new escalation in this report.
(2026-04-01). Amb. Chas Freeman: "The Saudis will NOT join the US-Israeli war against Iran" Ep. 18. thealtworld.com Chas W. Freeman Jr. is a former US diplomat who served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and later as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs. | He also acted as principal interpreter for President Richard Nixon during the 1972 opening to China.
(2026-04-01). Oil Prices Experience Record March Surge as US War on Iran Disrupts Supplies. orinocotribune.com Global oil markets ended March with their steepest monthly increase on record, as the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran rattled energy markets and intensified fears over supply disruptions across one of the world's most critical oil transit corridors. | Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 4.94% by the close of trading to $118.35 per barrel, while May futures for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.46% to $101.38. | Despite the divergence in daily trading, both benchmarks recorded exceptional gains over the course of March. Brent climbed 63.3% during the month, while WTI advanced 51.3%, marking the sharpest mo…
(2026-04-01). Rutgers STOP US / ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN / NO ICE Protest Fri. 4/10 5 — 7pm Hamilton / College Av — Right of Way Free Speech Protest. fightbackbetter.com The Green Party of New Jersey together with NJ BURN (Build Up Resistance Now) and FightbackBetter are organizing a second…
(2026-04-01). The US Israeli War on Iran, Palestine, Trump & Erdogan with Socialist Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßàº. indybay.org The US Israel war on Iran and Lebanon has deepened the economic and political crisis in the Middle East and particularly Turkey. Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßຠis a former member of the Turkish parliament and is current Honorary President of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) is interviewed about the effect of this US Israel war on Turkey, the Kurds and the region…
(2026-04-01). The Gulf States Economies are Facing the Challenges of War. counterpunch.org 
How long will Gulf States bleed for war on Iran that the United States and Israel are waging? That's a question a recent Newsweek article posed. According to the reporting, specialists from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states describe a "growing frustration with the U.S. approach to the war with Iran and a perception
(2026-04-01). Trump's Iran War and the Politics of Ego. counterpunch.org 
The judgment on the Trump administration's war on Iran is already largely settled across mainstream media, public opinion, and much of the analytical sphere. What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. Beyond these circles, the war
(2026-04-01). The US-Israel War Against Iran: The Need for a New Economic Model. globalresearch.ca What follows is a plausible, multi-layered geo-political hypothesis, intended to stimulate and facilitate respectful dialogue about the War against Iran. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website button below the author's name. | Farsi, – 'É'Å'Å–∫–∏–π, Español, …
(2026-04-01). Hezbollah-Israel clashes in south Lebanon raise fears of wider regional war. hindustantimes.com Escalation between Hezbollah and Israel Defense Forces intensifies as deadly clashes erupt in Lebanon's south. Israeli troops face mounting casualties during ground operations, while Hezbollah ramps up missile and rocket attacks targeting military positions. The widening conflict threatens to open a dangerous new front in the broader Iran-linked regional war, raising serious concerns about stability across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Egypt's Stance on Iran: Geopolitical and Emotional Realities Overlooked by Gulf States. uwidata.com The Egyptian stance—at both the popular and official levels—regarding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a significant manifestation of the political and collective psyches that shape Cairo's engagement with foreign events. This remains an issue that eludes the understanding of outsiders and foreigners, even those who have lived in Egypt or closely studied its political, …
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies recruitment, repression amid reports of thousands of security deaths, Washington weighs ground operations. longwarjournal.org Washington is considering ground operations as joint US-Israeli strikes impact Iran's military and internal security forces, reportedly causing thousands of casualties. Simultaneously, Tehran has increased security recruitment efforts, deployed foreign proxy militias, and escalated executions and arrests of Iranian citizens while issuing threats over "sharing images or footage with foreign actors."
(2026-04-01). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-01). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-01). Canciller de Rusia advierte que EEUU e Israel buscan instigar a países árabes contra Irán. cubadebate.cu "Estados Unidos e Israel están intentando impedir la normalización de las relaciones entre Irán y sus vecinos, e incluso incitar a los miembros del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo contra la República Islámica", advirtió Serguéi Lavrov. También alertó de que "el sistema de derecho internacional moderno está siendo socavado de forma desafiante".
(2001-04-26). Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's agonising World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw. | Four-time champions Italy had lost out at the playoff stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia's only previous appearance. Since lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy have won one game at the finals. | Bosnia will play in Group B at the World Cup, joining co-hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland, while Italy will be left with some serious soul-searching to do after yet another fai…
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 4, 2026: Letter Writing for Kids in ICE Custody, in Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. wibailoutpeople.org 
Letter Writing for Kids in ICE Custody, & in Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon Room of One's Own Reading Room, 2713 Atwood Avenue, Madison1-3 pm You are invited to an afternoon of letter writing to elected officials in support of the human rights of children, asking them to take action to protect children in ICE …
(2026-04-01). Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia. globalvoices.org 
The situation was particularly alarming because the police largely did not intervene against the perpetrators Global Voices Screenshots of videos from Bor and Kula published by election observation mission of CRTA, depicting election irregularities and incidents of violence. (2026-04-01). Ukraine's Strikes Against Russian Oil Refineries Risk Worsening the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl Region, which is among its top five largest and capable of refining 15 million tons of oil per year, was
(2026-04-01). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-01). Middle East war: Donald Trump signals ending Iran war, says 'will leave very soon'. ptcnews.tv Middle East war: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled ending Washington's military campaign against Iran within next two to three weeks, putting an end to month-long conflict that disrupted global energy markets. | Speaking at the White House, Trump said, "We'll be leaving very soon," adding that the withdrawal could happen "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three," news agency Reuters quoted. The remarks marked his clearest indication yet that the US is preparing to wind down the operation. | He also asserted that a diplomatic agreement with Tehran is not necessary to end the war and said that…
(2026-04-01). Why Capitalism Relies on Nature and Care Work It Does Not Pay For. counterpunch.org 
Modern economies depend on a range of essential inputs that are not fully priced or exchanged in markets. These include ecosystem functions—such as clean air, climate regulation, and biodiversity—as well as care and reproductive work, including raising children, maintaining households, and supporting the elderly. Despite their immense value, they have been privatized or commodified only
(2026-04-01). Irish activist says "more actively disruptive protests" needed for Palestine. thecanary.co 
A heroic activist alleged to have been one of three people who spray painted a US military warplane at Ireland's Shannon airport has said Palestine campaigners need to escalate beyond "marches, speeches and rallies". Conan Kavanagh has been charged with: …criminal damage of the main body of a Boeing 737-700 belonging to the US Navy […] | By
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-01). The Weight on Delcy Rodríguez. orinocotribune.com 
By Craig Murray — Mar 31, 2026 | As I was leaving the University of the Communes in Tocuyito, after a joyful and uplifting visit, an earnest young professor came up to me and pulled me aside. Very quietly, he asked me what was going to happen. A number of the students were terrified there would be regime change and they, picked as young socialist leaders in the commune movement, would be imprisoned, tortured and executed. | It was a sharp reality check after a great day at this fledgling university. But it is very real. I had met sober and professional diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who knew ex…
(2026-04-01). Global Research Is Looking for Volunteers. globalresearch.ca Global Research is a reader-supported independent media. Our longstanding commitment is to convey the truth. | Today, independent media is under attack. Global Research is particularly excluded from search engines and shadow-banned on major social media platforms. | To broaden our reach, …
(2026-04-01). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Result: Board to issue single Marksheet-cum-Certificate. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced to issue a single Marksheet-cum-Certificate to students who have appeared in the 2026 SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12th) exams.
(2026-04-01). Dasein: How digital systems are reshaping our world — and our realities. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend. sanews.gov.za Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend | Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the roads as the province anticipates heavy traffic, due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend. ⚪ "We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen direction, as well as on D4040 from R37 turn off to ZCC St. Engenas via Maja. We also expect movement of buses on N1 from Beitbridge to Polokwane Direction and from N11 via R567 or D19 Matlala Road to Polokwane," MEC Mathye said…
(2026-04-01). What Data and Comparison Tools are Revealing Online Casino Growth Opportunities. moguldom.com The online casino business can still look like a pure consumer play from the outside. Bright brands and new games tend to grab the attention. Yet the sharper investment picture comes from something quieter: trend analysis, cross-market comparisons and behavioral data that show where demand is deepening and where regulation is opening the next lane …
(2026-04-01). 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 …
(2001-04-26). Son under scrutiny ahead of World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup. | South Korea lost 1-0 to Austria in Vienna on Tuesday, with the out-of-sorts Son failing to convert several chances in front of goal, after suffering a 4-0 drubbing against Ivory Coast in England on Saturday. | The games were the final chance for players to impress coach Hong Myung-bo before he names his squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June-July. | "The result is certainly disappointing but I thin…
(2026-04-01). After a 40-year absence, Iraq makes history and qualifies for the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
Iraq have achieved a long-awaited and historic milestone, securing their place in the 2026 World Cup finals after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia. The intercontinental play-off match was held at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey. The "Lions of Mesopotamia" return to the World Cup after a four-decade absence. Their last appearance was in the […] | By
(2026-04-01). 'A Complementary & Odd Group': Experts Weigh in on How Brics Should Navigate Turbulent World Order. infobrics.org Over the years, Brics, which started with five nations, has become an economic and geopolitical powerhouse. The group that started with five nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has not only opened its doors to the other nations, but managed to build a self-reliant entity amid a turbulent world order…
(2026-04-01). Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: From now on, for every assassination, one American company will be destroyed. wibailoutpeople.org 
BREAKING: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: From now on, for every assassination, one American company will be destroyed. Warning from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the ruling body of the aggressor America: You ignored our repeated warnings regarding the necessity of stopping terrorist operations, and today, both in your terrorist attacks and those of your …
(2026-04-01). Major Automakers Electrify the Road at the New York Auto Show Amid Sluggish EV Demand. devdiscourse.com The New York Auto Show showcased major automakers, including Kia and Subaru, unveiling new electric vehicles despite a notable dip in consumer demand. The downturn followed the end of a $7,500 EV tax credit, but industry leaders are optimistic about future market growth.
(2026-04-01). Monday 4/6: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). Free Market Ozempic Will Make a Huge Difference to Tens of Millions of People. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times had an interesting piece on the implications of Ozempic becoming available as a generic in India, China, and several other countries. The drop in price could eventually be close to 99 percent in these countries. According to the piece, Ozempic sells for close to $300 for a month's dosage in developing
(2026-04-01). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-04-01). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-04-01). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-01). Departments "not flexible" enough, workplace study finds. sanews.gov.za Departments "not flexible" enough, workplace study finds | Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies. | "The PSC's research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of hybrid work arrangements and inform future policies on work arrangements in the Public Service," Gxoyiya said. | Addressing media in Pretoria on Wednesday, Gxoyiya said the study, which initially involved six service delivery departments, aimed to draw lessons f…
(2026-04-01). Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-01). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-01). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-04-01). Karnataka CET 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026 or UGCET 2026) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-01). Western media is busy salivating over the decapitation of leaders in the Middle East. thecanary.co 
Western media's reporting of the Anglo-American-Zionist strategy of decapitation of leaders in the Middle East is so prolific that one might think they don't see a problem with it. As ever, a central element of settler colonialism and imperialism is cognitive dissonance. After all, imagine the absolute uproar in the West if a political leader […] | By
(2026-04-01). Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow. sanews.gov.za Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow | In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy. | The measure, which is effective from today is designed to bring immediate financial relief to motorists while maintaining the stability of the country's fuel supply system. | The reduction means that the fuel levy will fall from some R4.10 per litre to R1.10 per litre of petrol and reduce fro…
(2001-04-26). Sharjeel Memon inaugurates EV Taxi scheme in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh's Senior Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Memon, on Wednesday inaugurated an Electric Vehicle (EV) Taxi project in the province, signing an agreement with Sindh Bank, the Sindh Development Fund (SDF), and the Sindh Mass Transit Authority. | Speaking at the ceremony, Memon said the initiative aims to promote environmentally friendly transport, enhance urban mobility, and create employment opportunities for the youth of Sindh. The project will also introduce online EV technology to make services more efficient and technologically advanced. | Read More: OGRA jacks up LPG price by Rs79 per kg | "The Sindh go…
(2026-04-01). Fidel Castro's grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader. scmp.com Amid ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Cuban leaders, Sandro Castro, the controversial grandson of Fidel Castro, told a major US television news network that most Cubans on the island want to embrace capitalism and that the country's hand-picked president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has done a poor job. | His statements to CNN's Havana correspondent, Patrick Oppmann, echoed earlier calls by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a change of leadership in Havana, and seem to suggest that…
(2026-04-01). Stop the AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org The Gilroy community is rallying against a major Date Center in the Gilroy area.
(2026-04-01). Football racism crisis deepens as Spanish fans spew Islamophobic chants. thecanary.co 
Islamophobic chants by Spanish fans during a friendly football match against Egypt have sparked outrage. Stadium management were forced to intervene repeatedly to halt the racist behavior. During the first half, some fans chanted offensive phrases, most notably "If you don't jump, you're a Muslim," and booed during the Egyptian national anthem. The chants were […] | By
(2026-04-01). Sex worker claims US troops are preparing for deployment to Iran. thecanary.co 
The US has denied that it's planning a ground invasion of Iran. Despite this, there have been signs that the US is preparing for what will undoubtedly be another catastrophic land war. One of the latest is that US troops are telling strippers that deployment is imminent: AMERICA DECIDES '26: Who do you trust when […] | By
(2026-04-01). Japan and the EU Should Reconsider Their South China Sea Engagement. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The South China Sea has been the Indo-Pacific's most combustible hotspot for many years. With rival claims within the sea, strategic sea lanes, and delicate military capabilities, the area needs to be managed with careful diplomacy, each party exercising restraint, and regional stewardship to prevent tensions from increasing. But recent moves …
(2026-04-01). US Offers India Pivotal Role in Hormuz Strait. G-7 Plan. globalresearch.ca External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been persistently working to put the US-Indian relationship back on track. | Their conversation on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 meeting at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, …
(2026-04-01). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-04-01). QLD Hospitals to Tackle Climate Change by Not Discarding Precious Metals. wattsupwiththat.com Who knew hospital waste dumpsters were potentially full of gold and platinum?>
(2026-04-01). Daily Memo: Hospitalizations, Car Crashes, and Kavanaugh Stops Continue with ICE. lataco.com ICE has continued targeting courthouses, jails, sending folks to hospitals still, crashing their vehicles, and performing Kavanaugh stops still, which, if you're still unfamiliar with the term, are basically Supreme Court-endorsed racial profiling stops.
(2026-04-01). No Kings: Millions demonstrate against Trump, want to do more than vote for Democrats. workers.org 
The third No Kings Day, March 28, was the biggest yet, with at least 3,300 separate actions involving some 8 million people reported by the organizers. An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people demonstrated in a massive two-mile march through downtown Seattle, while in New York City tens of thousands of . . . |
(2026-04-01). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-04-01). Iran War has exposed Australia's vulnerabilities and misplaced priorities. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). If you want the Green Party to succeed, you need to show up. thecanary.co 
The Green Party conference passed a motion opposing energy nationalisation with just 0.2% of members voting for that. If progressives want the Greens to succeed they need to show up and do their part. Obviously some people are working hard but they could get a better long-term deal on that if they engaged with democratic […] | By
(2026-04-01). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-04-01). Supreme Court Rules Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Violates Free Speech Rights. truthout.org The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 Tuesday that a Colorado ban on conversion therapy for youth violates the free speech rights of a Christian counselor, clearing the way for a practice that goes against the recommendations of every major medical association in the country. Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson condemned the ruling as "cruel" in a statement to the media Tuesday. "Today'… |
(2001-04-26). PCB tightens hotel security after Afridi incident. tribune.com.pk 
"If you want to meet someone, inform us 24 hours in advance." The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued new directives to PSL franchises, further tightening security protocols at team hotels. Only close family members will be allowed into hotel rooms, and even for that, prior notice of one day will be required. The move comes as part of efforts to ensure stricter compliance with security regulations during the tournament. | According to details, a few days ago, reports emerged that Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza had brought some individuals into their hotel room without permission. T…
(2001-04-26). Renowned Urologist Dr Asif critically injured in targeted attack. tribune.com.pk 
Renowned urologist and pioneer of kidney transplants in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Dr Asif Malik, was critically injured when unidentified attackers opened fire on him in the early hours of Wednesday in Peshawar, according to a police statement. | Malik, originally from Kohat, is a renowned urologist and a specialist in kidney transplants. He previously served as the Director of the Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) in Peshawar and has worked as a kidney transplant surgeon at various private hospitals. He is currently the head of a leading private hospital in Peshawar. | According to Superintendent of Police (…
(2026-04-01). How to manage a Niseko property investment from anywhere in the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Italy nightmare continues as they fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup. thecanary.co 
Football in Italy is experiencing one of its darkest periods after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, missing the tournament for the third consecutive time. This has been described by international media reports as an unprecedented 'historic collapse' for one of the pillars of the game. According to Reuters, the […] | By
(2026-04-01). No Kings Day: Knowing Without Feeling. globalresearch.ca After one month of sustained attacks — launched under Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026 — the tone among critics has shifted dramatically.
(2026-04-01). BRICS Member China Announces Internationalization of the Chinese Yuan. infobrics.org The People's Bank of China's (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng announced that the country is pursuing the internationalization of the Chinese yuan. The BRICS member aims to simplify the yuan for cross-border transactions and promote its usage in trade…
(2026-04-01). How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown. sanews.gov.za How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown | For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and taxes. | As outlined by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) on its website, the price is calculated using an import parity model designed to balance international competitiveness with local economic realities. | "T…
(2026-04-01). Rishabh Pant's Bold Move: A Game-Changer in IPL? devdiscourse.com In a bold shift of strategy, Rishabh Pant decided to move up the batting order during Lucknow Super Giants' opening face-off against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Despite this risk, Pant remains uncertain whether he will persistently bat against the new ball this IPL season.
(2026-04-01). Scared of Iran, NATO ally refuses to help Trump? After Spain snub, US jets denied landing at… hindustantimes.com Italy has reportedly denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before continuing to the Middle East, according to Reuters and other follow-up reports citing a source familiar with the matter. The reported reason was procedural rather than openly political: Washington had not sought prior authorization from Rome for the stopover.
(2026-04-01). No Karp No Kings No Palantir. indybay.org Alternative action to the usual No Kings held on March 28.
(2026-04-01). Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits. grist.org 
(2026-04-01). DWP celebrates stripping 360,000 vulnerable people off Universal Credit. thecanary.co 
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is bragging about how "successful" the Managed Migration to Universal Credit has been. This is despite over 360,000 vulnerable people being stripped of vital benefits in the process. The DWP announced the closure of Employment Support Allowance and Housing Benefit following the campaign to force claimants to move […] | By
(2026-04-01). How to know when time to restring your racquet. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). The Weight on Delcy Rodríguez. orinocotribune.com By Craig Murray — Mar 31, 2026 | As I was leaving the University of the Communes in Tocuyito, after a joyful and uplifting visit, an earnest young professor came up to me and pulled me aside. Very quietly, he asked me what was going to happen. A number of the students were terrified there would be regime change and they, picked as young socialist leaders in the commune movement, would be imprisoned, tortured and executed. | It was a sharp reality check after a great day at this fledgling university. But it is very real. I had met sober and professional diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who knew ex…
(2026-04-01). Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting. truthout.org President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a second executive order on elections, this one giving the U.S. Postal Service unprecedented oversight over who is voting by mail, a move experts and state election officials said will quickly draw legal challenges. The order, titled "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," says that states can send the U.S. |
(2026-04-01). Dialogue with the US on Unsanctioning Russian NGO a Timely Step Towards Normalization. globalresearch.ca The effort to lift sanctions on a Russian civil organization gained new momentum after a parliamentary delegation from Moscow met with members of the United States Congress in Washington. The focus of the discussions was on removing restrictions imposed on …
(2026-04-01). Legal Aid SA adjusts means test in line with CPI. sanews.gov.za Legal Aid SA adjusts means test in line with CPI | Legal Aid South Africa has revised upwards its Means Test in line with the Consumer Price Index in response to ongoing economic hardship and the rising cost of living. | This, the statutory body said, is aimed at ensuring that South Africans can afford to have legal representation. | "As many South Africans continue to face financial pressure, these revisions are a vital step toward safeguarding equitable access to justice. By expanding the financial eligibility criteria, Legal Aid SA is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that no one is denied legal represent…
(2026-04-01). Modi's Strategic Moves Amid West Asia Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to protect Indian citizens amid the escalating West Asia conflict. Chairing the Cabinet Committee on Security, he called for an 'all-out effort' to mitigate the adverse effects on public life and highlighted the importance of an accurate public information system.
(2026-04-01). Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches. sanews.gov.za Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches | The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey, with 110 branches already live across the length and breadth of South Africa. | The department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partnership Model to 100 bank branches by the end of March. | Additionally, First National Bank (FNB) has officially become the third bank to join the rollout of this ground-breaking project at their branches. | Just three weeks after the first branch was launched, 77 b…
(2026-04-01). Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain Takes Charge of Southern Command. devdiscourse.com Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain took command of the Southern Command on Wednesday, succeeding Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who now serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Jain, a National Defence Academy alumnus, was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in 1988.
(2026-04-01). Inspiring the Authentic Journalist: The Pentagon's Renewed Attack on Press Credentials. globalresearch.ca On March 20, 2026, US District Senior Judge Paul Friedman found for The New York Times in a
(2001-04-26). Warner hails Karachi Kings' bowlers. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Kings captain David Warner expressed satisfaction with his team's recent performances in the Pakistan Super League, crediting their spin attack and improved momentum in crucial phases of the game. | Reflecting on a recent run chase, Warner said, "the last game chasing a smaller total I was a little bit nervous, but the guys have been playing very well and I think the spinners specifically performed brilliantly,the last two games have been outstanding, they have been able to bring the momentum back our way in the middle overs and that's been able to win us both games I feel." | Speaking about the match…
(2026-04-01). No Kings protests rock over 3,100 places in United States. ummid.com Over 3,100 demonstrations were planned nationwide and staged in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. U.S. media reports projected the protests involved some 900,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest event on record.
(2026-04-01). Is this a decisive moment in the struggle against Zionism? electronicintifada.net I spoke to the Unfettered Speech podcast about how Israel's violence against Palestinians is part of a widening regional war.
(2026-04-01). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…
(2026-04-01). Surging LPG Prices Burden Indian Industries Amid West Asia Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a sharp critique of the Modi administration, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala highlighted the significant increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, which he claims is adding a substantial financial burden on several sectors including dhabas, restaurants, and hotels.
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/4: Free Palestiine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-01). Colombia's Central Bank serves who exactly? colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-01). Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources. sanews.gov.za Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for accountability and collective action, urging all stakeholders to reject complacency and prioritise the protection of water resources. | The call comes as the 2025 Green Drop Report released on Tuesday, revealed that South Africa's wastewater management systems are deteriorating at an alarming rate, with nearly half of them classified in a critical state. | Releasing the report, Majodina framed the findings not only as a warning, but as an opportunity to drive urgent refo…
(2026-04-01). FIFA takes firm stance on Iran's participation in 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed the organization's commitment to Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup finals, emphasizing that there is no alternative plan to exclude them despite the political complexities surrounding the tournament. ESPN quoted Infantino as saying during an interview with the Mexican channel N+ Univision: We want Iran to play… they […] | By
(2026-04-01). DWP Universal Credit complaints have increased by 43%. thecanary.co 
Complaints to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about Universal Credit have increased by 43% in the last year. This is despite there only being a 12% increase in claimants. The DWP publishes their official complaint statistics quarterly, so they've just released the figures up til the end of December 2025. Overall, the department […] | By
(2026-04-01). Superior to AI: The Consciousness Problem of Organic Intelligence. muslimskeptic.com Artificial intelligence has been a global hot topic ever since Chat GPT was released over three years ago. Since then, it has made significant advancements at a rate that only makes one wonder how drastically it'll change the world in the near future. However, there is another growing field of technology, one that is still …
(2026-04-01). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-01). Liz Truss Appointed by Trump to Dismantle the 'Deep Space Blob'. bylinetimes.com White House Officials have confirmed that former British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is to become a senior administrator within NASA with 'immediate effect' following an executive directive made by Donald Trump late on Tuesday night. | The appointment follows Mrs. Truss's appearance at the CPAC conference in Texas last week where Trump officials were said to have been deeply impressed by the "astonishing breadth of her intellect and political vision" as well as her determination to create a MEGA (Make England Great Again) movement in the UK. | "The President is a big fan of Prime Minister Truss's YouTube channe…
(2026-04-01). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-04-01). As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt. grist.org 
When George LaComb moved two years ago to a new high school in Orlando, Florida, he quickly noticed safety precautions that the football team at his previous, less affluent school never had. | There was a designated recovery room, staffed by a full-time athletic trainer, giant ice baths to cool overheated athletes and indoor facilities to practice if outside got too hot. At his old school in another part of Orlando, the football team relied on one makeshift ice bath and a cafeteria table to rest on when injured. | "There's a vast difference between schools that have money and schools that don't," said LaComb,…
(2026-04-01). Bend or Break: Will Cuba Become Donald Trump's Next Trophy? globalresearch.ca Without energy and without a strategic partner, Cuba is currently fighting for its survival. While the population is literally sitting in the dark, the Trump administration is trying to definitively break the socialist project through economic blackmail. What lies ahead …
(2026-04-01). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-01). "God's Wars" : "Looking into the Silence to Find the Answers" globalresearch.ca Beneath the "shock and awe" geopolitics of the Bush- Blair "humanitarian crusade", Felicity Arbuthnot reflects on the indescribable barbarity of the 2004 Fallujah massacre, resulting in countless deaths and destruction. | And it has happened ever since. They are killing our …
(2026-04-01). 'This Arrogant Enemy': Israel's Colonial Reversion to the Noose. scheerpost.com Zarefah Baroud for Thinking Palestine Israel is also confronted by something older than Israel itself: namely, the willingness and ability of the Palestinian people to mobilize and resist in the face of state-sanctioned death. The authorities cuffed the nationalist detainees, leading them to their death at the gallows, scaffolding and rope that had borne witness …
(2026-04-01). Russia-Africa Summit: Russia's New Chapter on African Trade and Economic Collaboration. globalresearch.ca For both Russia and Africa, the time has arrived to face emerging geopolitical realities. With Africa's engagement, Russia has absolutely adequate information necessary for concrete economic collaboration, well-researched information on wide range of issues currently facing the African continent, as …
(2026-04-01). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-01). Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease | Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country's agricultural sector. ⚪ The Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out vaccines in affected and high-risk areas as part of a coordinated response to limit the spread of the highly contagious animal disease. ⚪ Foot-and-mouth disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. While the disease does not pose a direct threat to human…
(2026-04-01). Westminster denounced over gutting of north of Ireland voluntary sector. thecanary.co 
MLAs and representatives of the community and voluntary sector are among those who have slammed the Labour government for the decision to push ahead with funding cuts to charities in the north of Ireland. As a result of post-Brexit expenditure changes, on April 1 Westminster will replace the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) with the […] | By
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 23, 2026: "Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation about Building the Beloved Community." wibailoutpeople.org 
Dear Friends, Mennonite Action Madison is pleased to co-sponsor the Interfaith Peace Working Group (IPWG) spring conference "Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation about Building the Beloved Community." Thursday April 23rd, 2026 8: 00 am — 3: 00 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison Following the conference, there will be an optional action event at the …
(2026-04-01). Rubio Ironically Says Iran Should Spend Money on Its People, Not on the Military. truthout.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio lectured Iran in interviews this week, saying that the country should be spending money on supporting its people rather than on weapons and militaristic causes — an ironic statement coming from an administration that has gutted the U.S.'s social safety net while requesting a record-shattering Pentagon budget. "Imagine an Iran that, instead of spending their… |
(2026-04-01). Trans kids protest the Department of Education. thecanary.co 
A group of young trans activists have used guerrilla gardening to protest transphobic revisions drafted in the Department for Education's new 'Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2026' document. The activists planted an array of blue, pink and white flowers, carrying soil-filled suitcases to the site, which were displayed to reveal the message: Let trans […] | By
(2026-04-01). Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Christian Counselor In Colorado Surrounding 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ+ Youth. lataco.com In an 8-1 decision issued on International Transgender Day of Visibility, the Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors as an unconstitutional viewpoint-based restriction on free speech, siding with a Christian counselor who argued the law prevented her from offering certain talk therapy to clients.
(2026-04-01). Protests confront tourism and aviation for Housing Action Days. thecanary.co 
Protests across at least 10 cities have highlighted the harms of 'touristification'. Particularly through its reliance on aviation, the tourism industry is driving displacement, deepening housing crises and fueling climate breakdown worldwide. Demonstrations were seen in Barcelona, Palma and San Sebastián (Spain), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Lisbon (Portugal), Malolos (Philippines), Marseille and Paris (France), Mexico City […] | By
(2026-04-01). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/18: Pacific Pearl Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Pacific Pearl – 2733 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-04-01). Upcoming Events: Fri. Apr 3 Good Friday Lockheed Martin Protest, Apr 10 New B, Apr 12 Hoboken. fightbackbetter.com 
Use form to register participation April 10, 2026 — US — Israel Stand Down — Stop US / Israel War…
(2026-04-01). Congo make history as they qualify for the World Cup after a 52-year absence. thecanary.co 
The Democratic Republic of Congo national team has returned to the world's biggest football tournament after a 52-year absence. Their only prior appearance was at the 1974 World Cup as Zaire. A dramatic extra-time victory over Jamaica secured the Leopards' qualification for the 2026 World Cup, writing a new chapter in Congolese football history. Half […] | By
(2026-04-01). Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids' Existence Gets No Protection At All. theintercept.com 
A protester demonstrating for trans rights in New York City on Feb. 3, 2025. Photo: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images | On Tuesday, the Supreme Court marked International Trans Day of Visibility with yet another ruling that puts the lives of trans people at risk. The justices
(2026-04-01). Zelensky disappointed with American stance in negotiations. infobrics.org Ukrainian dictator wants NATO membership or nuclear weapons as "security guarantees".
(2026-04-01). Beards Are Back: Fashion Statement or Sign of Masculinity Crisis? counterpunch.org 
After being out of fashion since the beatnik-hippie era of the 1950s through early '70s, beards, mustaches and the perpetual 5 o'clock shadow are back. Trumpsters — including Donald Jr., Sec. of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) — are sporting whiskers. There are a number of ways men can fashion their beards and Men's
(2026-04-01). US Government suddenly cares about journalists after Iraq kidnapping. thecanary.co 
A journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq, and suddenly, the US government has decided it does, in fact, care about the safety of journalists. That is, as long as they're white, and it's not Israel killing or threatening them. Iraq scene of kidnapping Shelly Kittleson, an Italian-American journalist who contributes to Al-Monitor, was kidnapped in […] | By
(2026-04-01). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). MPs' pay set to rise, because they've been soooo good this year and also every year. thecanary.co 
Starting today, 1 April, MPs' basic salary will rise to £98,599. For comparison, the average full-time worker in the UK made £39,039 a year, as of April 2025. The pay bump marks a 5% increase in MPs' basic wage. For comparison, average inflation stood at 3% as of January 2026. Likewise, MPs' salaries are expected […] | By
(2026-04-01). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-04-01). The Sinister Convergence of Klaus Schwab's "Great Reset" with the Vatican and "Liberation Theology" globalresearch.ca [This article by CRG Research Associate F. William Engdahl was first published by GR in December 2021.] | Amid the 2020 global covid lockdowns and economic dislocations it has caused, Klaus Schwab, a previously low-profile founder of a Swiss-based business …
(2026-04-01). Surveilling Swine. George Orwell and Real Fake News. globalresearch.ca Swine that stink and grow larger as they age have small eyes and tend to stare at people…
(2026-04-01). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-01). The Unlikely Folklore of Luigi Mangione: A Controversial Case Unfolds. devdiscourse.com The arrest and subsequent controversial support of Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a health insurance executive, underscore the need for swift judicial proceedings, emphasized a federal prosecutor on Wednesday. Mangione's trial, linked to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been delayed to October 5 due to procedural preparations.
(2026-04-01). Immigrant Workers in Colorado Lead "Historic Strike" at JBS, Largest U.S. Meat Processor. democracynow.org 
More than 3,000 meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, have been on strike since mid-March, the first major labor strike in the U.S. meatpacking industry since 1985. Workers at JBS USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Brazilian-based multinational JBS, are protesting unfair and dangerous labor conditions, including low wages, lack of personal protective gear and discrimination against its majority-immigrant workforce. "This company is one of the richest companies in the world, and the wage increases that they're offering simply just don't keep up with the economy and the high cost of living," sa…
(2026-04-01). USS Nimitz Arrives in Panama for Multinational Maritime Exercises. orinocotribune.com The ongoing drills involve naval forces of ten LATAM countries. | The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived in Panamanian waters on Sunday to participate in the multinational exercise 'South Seas 2026', as part of cooperation between the United States and Panama on alleged security matters, according to officials from both countries. | The ship, which will remain in the region until April 2, is anchored in open waters approximately 45 minutes from the Amador cruise port, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The USS Nimitz is accompanied by the destroyer USS Gridley, a member of its s…
(2026-04-01). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." — Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World (1932)…
(2026-04-01). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-04-01). More Articles in GR Archives. globalresearch.ca As part of Global Research's projects, the The GR Archives provide a rich and accessible source …
(2026-04-01). Ice speedway: the last gladiators of the frozen steppe. thecanary.co 
On a remote Siberian lake, riders race motorbikes armed with steel spikes at 120 km/h in the Ice Speedway championships. But as winters become warmer and ice thinner, a sport built on frozen ground is fighting for survival. At dawn, the average temperature is —32 ∞C and the lake surface is solid ice. Ice speedway: a […] | By
(2026-04-01). New Analyses: EPA Consistently Fails to Warn Public of Pesticide Cancer Risks. indybay.org WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 — The Environmental Protection Agency has routinely failed to put cancer warnings on pesticide products even when its own assessments have found a high risk of those products causing cancer, according to two new analyses released today by the Center for Food Safety and the Center for Biological Diversity.
(2026-04-01). Government accelerates water infrastructure rollout. sanews.gov.za Government accelerates water infrastructure rollout | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has highlighted a nationwide push to improve water and sanitation infrastructure. | Speaking at the release of the Green Drop Report on Tuesday, Majodina outlined a series of infrastructure projects handed over during National Water Month, describing them as tangible steps toward restoring dignity and improving access to safe water. | On 20 March, projects were handed over in Limpopo, followed by a major rollout on 22 March, World Water Day. where 22 refurbished and upgraded sanitation infrastructure projects, inclu…
(2026-04-01). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-01). Invading Iran, the US Forgot all the Lessons of WW I. juancole.com Bloomington, IN (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — If you plan to make a living guiding the affairs of great nations, it probably behooves you to pay attention in high school history class. In the interest of remedying this possible negligence, I offer the follow lesson on World War I, which my grandfather who fought in it called "the Great War." | Of course, the lesson everyone knows is that the war broke out because Serbian terrorists assassinated the Austrian heir to the throne, an event that Bismarck is said have predicted would be the "some damn fool thing in the Balkans" that would start a world…
(2026-04-01). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-01). Narendra Modi's Approval Ratings: A Closer Look. ummid.com The recurring claim that 'Modi is the world's most popular leader' reveals more about media amplification and political messaging than about any definitive measure of public opinion.
(2026-04-01). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-01). 'Papers Please' at Marine Boot Camp Graduation: ICE to Check IDs at Parris Island Family Days. lataco.com ICE agents will be stationed at the access points of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island during Recruit Family Days and Graduation ceremonies to conduct enhanced screening and check visitors' lawful immigration status.
(2026-04-01). Money laundering is big business — especially for banks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). He Radicalized the Sierra Cub. Now He's Preaching Markets. wattsupwiththat.com The environmental left spent a generation treating capitalism as the enemy. Meanwhile, capitalism was busy building the clean energy economy they claimed to want.
(2026-04-01). "Exterminate the Brutes" : From American Concentration Camps to Contemporary Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
"Native Americans will tenaciously defend the legal, political and cultural boundaries of their sovereignty using every means available to American citizens: voting, protesting, petitioning, lobbying, marching and litigating." — Paul Rosier, Indigenous Citizens: Native Americans' Fight for Sovereignty 1776-2025 L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz boasts a large cast of characters: Munchkins; a tribe
(2026-04-01). PETA want Northerners to roll spuds downhill instead of eggs. thecanary.co 
If the above headline makes no sense to you, it's because you're unfamiliar with the tradition of egg rolling. This is a game played around Easter in which children roll hard-boiled eggs down a big hill. The reason you've never heard of it is because it's localised to Scotland and the Lancashire city of Preston. […] | By
(2026-04-01). FACT SHEET: Medicaid and SNAP vs. $200b for War on Iran: State-by-State Impact. ips-dc.org We couldn't just restore the funds cut for Medicaid. We could expand coverage.: |
(2026-04-01). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-01). Western Commanders Acknowledge Russia's Gains in NATO-occupied Ukraine. "Has Russia Already Won" ? globalresearch.ca Realistic views of the actual battlefield situation in the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict have been sorely lacking in media outlets run by the mainstream propaganda machine. | They even set up numerous supposedly "unbiased" sources, including the so-called OSINT websites such as …
(2026-04-01). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-04-01). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Today: Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) is releasing the Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result on its official website.
(2026-04-01). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-04-01). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-04-01). Irán niega negociación con EEUU y asegura estar preparado para cualquier ataque terrestre. cubadebate.cu "Lo que está ocurriendo no son negociaciones, sino intercambio de mensajes que se transmiten directamente o mediante aliados regionales", dijo el canciller iraní y añadió que Teherán exige "el fin total de la guerra en toda la región". El CGRI afirmó que desde este miércoles atacará oficinas de compañías tecnológicas de EE.UU. en la región.
(2026-04-01). Irán niega negociación con EEUU y asegura estar preparado para cualquier ataque terrestre. cubadebate.cu "Lo que está ocurriendo no son negociaciones, sino intercambio de mensajes que se transmiten directamente o mediante aliados regionales", dijo el canciller iraní y añadió que Teherán exige "el fin total de la guerra en toda la región". El CGRI afirmó que desde este miércoles atacará oficinas de compañías tecnológicas de EE.UU. en la región.
(2026-04-01). Activismo de Cuba en derechos humanos es reconocido en el mundo. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez resaltó este martes el reconocimiento internacional que ostenta el activismo de Cuba en materia derechos humanos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que dicho prestigio se evidencia con el respaldo a tres resoluciones presentadas por la mayor isla de las Antillas, adoptadas en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas. | Subrayó que durante el 61 período de sesiones de ese órgano se aprobaron las iniciativas de Cuba relacionadas con el derecho a la alimentación, los derechos culturales y los impactos negativos de la deuda ext…
(2026-04-01). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-01). Cancillería cubana agradece respaldo solidario del pueblo de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería de Cuba agradeció este martes al pueblo y Gobierno de Rusia por su respaldo solidario, materializado mediante la llegada de un petrolero de ese país a la isla. | En su perfil de la red social X, el Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores mucho valoró dicha ayuda por llegar en medio del cerco energético impuesto por Estados Unidos, que intenta asfixiar a la población. | De igual forma se hizo eco de las palabras de Dimitri Peskov, portavoz del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, cuando expresó que para la nación eslava es un deber no quedarse al margen y prestar la ayuda necesaria al pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-04-01). ICAIC estrenará dos películas en abril. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) estrenará durante el mes de abril dos filmes: el mediometraje de dibujos animados 'Doble Play', y el largometraje 'Nora'. | Lo anterior se conoció este martes, en conferencia de prensa dirigida por el presidente de la institución Alexis Triana Hernández. | Sobre 'Doble Play', se informó que la proyección se realizará en la Semana de la Victoria. ´Se trata de una película inspirada en el béisbol cubano, una animación que toma elementos del anime y lo adapta al contexto nacional", explicó la directora de Animados ICAIC, Esther Hirzel. Imagen i…
(2026-04-01). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 9, 2026: Benefit Concert for Climate and Immigrant Justice. wibailoutpeople.org 
Benefit Concert for Climate and Immigrant Justice Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison 6: 30 — 8: 30 pm A benefit concert for 350 Wisconsin and Voces de la Frontera, two organizations working tirelessly for climate justice and immigrant rights. All funds raised will be split evenly between the two organizations. Featuring rockin' blues and eclectic …
(2026-04-01). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba agradece a China su apoyo a la isla. radiohc.cu 
El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba agradeció este martes la firme postura de China al rechazar el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que EEUU le impone a la isla desde hace casi 70 años. | Igualmente, destacó el apoyo del gigante asiático en la defensa de la soberanía del pueblo cubano. | En su perfil de la red social X, adosó la foto de Mao Ning, portavoz de la Cancillería china, y una síntesis de las palabras que pronunciara la víspera, en rueda de prensa en Beijing, en la que instó a Washington a detener de inmediato las presiones, el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba, en un nuevo llamado…
(2026-04-01). Argentina impide ingreso al activista Thiago àÅvila, integrante de Flotilla Global Sumud y convoy Nuestra América. cubadebate.cu El activista brasileño Thiago àÅvila, integrante de la Global Sumud Flotilla y del convoy solidario internacional Nuestra América, que recientemente llevó solidaridad y ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, fue retenido este martes en el Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, de Buenos Aires, y se le prohibió el ingreso a Argentina.
(2026-04-01). Alternativas para mantener vivos los servicios bancarios en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Habana tiene cerca de doscientos cajeros automáticos funcionando. Llegó a tener más de quinientos. Esa cifra, por sí sola, resume una parte de lo que ha ocurrido en el sistema bancario capitalino en los últimos años: un proceso de ajuste forzado por el deterioro de los equipos, el vandalismo y la necesidad de controlar la salida de efectivo en medio de una demanda que no deja de crecer.
(2026-04-01). ICAIC estrenará dos películas en abril. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) estrenará durante el mes de abril dos filmes: el mediometraje de dibujos animados 'Doble Play', y el largometraje 'Nora'. | Lo anterior se conoció este martes, en conferencia de prensa dirigida por el presidente de la institución Alexis Triana Hernández. | Sobre 'Doble Play', se informó que la proyección se realizará en la Semana de la Victoria. ´Se trata de una película inspirada en el béisbol cubano, una animación que toma elementos del anime y lo adapta al contexto nacional", explicó la directora de Animados ICAIC, Esther Hirzel. Imagen i…
(2026-04-01). Cancillería cubana agradece respaldo solidario del pueblo de Rusia. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Cuba agradeció este martes al pueblo y Gobierno de Rusia por su respaldo solidario, materializado mediante la llegada de un petrolero de ese país a la isla. | En su perfil de la red social X, el Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores mucho valoró dicha ayuda por llegar en medio del cerco energético impuesto por Estados Unidos, que intenta asfixiar a la población. | De igual forma se hizo eco de las palabras de Dimitri Peskov, portavoz del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, cuando expresó que para la nación eslava es un deber no quedarse al margen y prestar la ayuda necesaria al pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-04-01). Trump fija plazo límite para retirarse de Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.), Donald Trump fijó este martes un plazo límite para que culmine la participación de su país en la guerra contra Irán. | Consultado en la Casa Blanca sobre cuándo concluirá el involucramiento de Washington en el conflicto, señaló que cree que en ´dos o tres semanas ª Estados Unidos ´se irá ª de Irán. | El mandatario hizo la afirmación tras sostener que su país está ´golpeando muy duro ª a la nación persa, y que en la noche anterior había ´dejado fuera de servicio enormes cantidades de instalaciones de fabricación de misiles ª,…
(2026-04-01). Destacan impacto de nuevos billetes de alta denominación en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Directivos del Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) aseguraron este martes que la introducción gradual de dos nuevos billetes de alta denominación busca reducir costos operativos y mejorar la agilidad en las transacciones en efectivo, aunque se continuará promoviendo los pagos digitales. | En conferencia de prensa en La Habana, Alberto Javier Quiñones Betancourt, vicepresidente del BCC, y Julio Antonio Pérez àÅlvarez, su director de Emisión y valores, precisaron que a partir de mañana primero de abril comenzarán a circular en la capital, y después en el resto del país, billetes de dos mil y cinco mil pesos cubanos (…
(2026-04-01). Canada, Stati Uniti e NATO: la trappola ineludibile. strategic-culture.su Il Canada cerca di prepararsi a una potenziale invasione statunitense pur rimanendo nella NATO. | Segue nostro La recente decisione del governo canadese di espandere in modo significativo la propria presenza militare nell'Artico rivela ben più di una semplice preoccupazione per la sovranità territoriale. In realtà , riflette una crisi strutturale più profonda: la crescente instabilità all'interno dello stesso blocco occidentale e l'indeb…
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/11: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: Lecture 7. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library…
(2026-04-01). Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
(2026-04-01). Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out. aljazeera.com Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-04-01). Judge temporarily halts Trump's $400m White House ballroom project. aljazeera.com District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
(2026-04-01). Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport. aljazeera.com Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
(2026-04-01). Global protests condemning Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians. aljazeera.com Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). 'A law of death that only applies to Palestinians'. aljazeera.com Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad. aljazeera.com American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
(2026-04-01). First Black astronaut candidate 'proud' Victor Glover will make history. aljazeera.com First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he's "really proud" of Victor Glover who's set to make history.
(2026-04-01). Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. aljazeera.com Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
(2026-04-01). Chinese, Pakistani FMs hold talks on Iran situation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran situation.
(2026-04-01). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says coming days 'decisive' for war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the coming days of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "will be decisive," while admitting that Iran retains the ability to retaliate after suffering several weeks of massive U.S.-Israeli attacks.
(2026-04-01). Africa counts energy cost of Iran conflict. ecns.cn One month into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Africa is already feeling the pinch. Fuel prices are rising, supplies are tightening, and economists warn the worst is yet to come.
(2026-04-01). Iran's supreme leader pledges continued support for resistance in message to Hezbollah chief. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 1 ⚪ Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has sent a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, pledging continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel.
(2026-04-01). JD's ex-VP Cai Lei enters terminal stage of ALS. ecns.cn Cai Lei, former vice president of JD.com, has entered the terminal stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after six years of battling against ALS since 2019.
(2026-04-01). China says Japan's rightward turn of SDF, remilitarization trend worthy of high alert. ecns.cn The international community needs to stay on high alert against the rightward turn of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and trend of remilitarization in Japan, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Yangtze River fishing ban yields notable phased results. ecns.cn SHANGHAI, March 31 ⚪ China has achieved notable phased results since the launch of the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River in 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East. ecns.cn March 31 ⚪ China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Meeting stresses Party's leadership in grassroots legislator elections. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ A meeting on the arrangements of the upcoming elections of deputies to peoples congresses at the county and township levels nationwide was held Tuesday in Beijing.Emphasizing the importance of the Partys leadership in the elections.
(2026-04-01). U.S. federal judge orders Trump administration to pause construction on White House ballroom. ecns.cn The photo taken from atop the Washington Monument on Nov.17, 2025 shows the construction site where the East Wing of the White House was recently demolished, while construction crews prepare the area for the White Houses new ballroom, in Washington, D.
(2026-04-01). China braces for cross-border travel surge during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel at China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected to top 2.3 million, up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2026-04-01). Pakistan's mediation efforts in common interests of all parties: Chinese FM. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that mediation efforts of the Pakistani side regarding the Middle East tensions are in the common interests of all parties.
(2026-04-01). Picturesque view of tea garden in Sichuan. ecns.cn Tea bushes unfurl like the fingerprints of the earth across the Changgangshan Tea Garden in Hongxing Town, Mingshan District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, March 31, 2025.
(2026-04-01). Trump to update on Iran war in national address. ecns.cn President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation to update on the Iran war at 9 pm on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt posted on X on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). China's surgical robots serve patients worldwide. ecns.cn Seated at a console inside a hospital in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Piotr Suwalski, a Polish doctor, fixed his gaze on the screen ahead of him while manipulating a surgical robot located more than 7,000 km away in Poland.
(2026-04-01). Trump says U.S. will leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will leave Iran in two or three weeks.
(2026-04-01). China launches national EV battery traceability platform to boost green industry. ecns.cn China on Wednesday launched a national information platform to trace traction batteries used in new energy vehicles (NEVs), aiming to support the green and circular development of the country's fast-growing electric vehicle industry.
(2026-04-01). World's first 10,800-car carrier heads for sea trial. ecns.cn A 10,800-car LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), built by Guangzhou Shipyard International for South Korea's HMM, sets out on its sea trial from Nansha, Guangzhou Province, March 31, 2026.
(2026-04-01). military is stretched to breaking point and faces a familiar deadly stalemate in Lebanon. haaretz.com Promises of (another) decisive victory over Hezbollah don't match activity on the ground ‚ñ The IDF misled the media regarding strikes on Iranian launchers and the gap between reports and reality increased public frustration ‚ñ Despite the blow settlers took when they appeared on Washington's radar, implementation of their plans continues undeterred…
(2026-04-01). need IDF pressured reservists with PTSD to serve, some threatened with arrest. haaretz.com Israeli soldiers with psychological injuries, including severe PTSD, told Haaretz they were threatened with penalties, including arrest, because they had not yet received formal disability rulings — a process that can take years…
(2026-04-01). Five arrested as police violently disperse protest against new death penalty law. haaretz.com Foreign Press Association slams 'attack on journalists performing their work' after veteran photographer injured by water cannon…
(2026-04-01). Netanyahu determined to fast-track Haredi military draft exemption, sources say. haaretz.com Netanyahu aims to bundle the exemption with extending service and reservist benefits to secure coalition backing, while citing IDF manpower warnings to blunt criticism. Failure could push Haredi parties toward opposition deals ahead of elections…
(2026-04-01). Israel underground hospitals 'at risk of disease outbreak'. newarab.com 
Doctors have told Haaretz that the situation in underground hospitals is "catastrophic and chaotic" due to issues such as the lack of
(2026-04-01). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-01). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-04-01). Misreading Iran: Why Trump's War Strategy Has Reached a Dead End. moderndiplomacy.eu From the outset, the war against Iran has been marked by a striking absence of strategic clarity. Despite repeated claims of military success, the United States and Israel have struggled to articulate a coherent rationale, a defined objective, or a credible exit strategy. What was envisioned as a swift and decisive campaign has instead evolved …
(2026-04-01). Iran's Ballistic Missile Capabilities: Range, Precision, and Reach. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian missiles and drones have been attacking important energy facilities and other sites in Gulf countries and the Middle East for nearly three weeks since the conflict began on February 28. Neutralizing Iran's missile and drone capabilities is a primary goal for both the U. S. and Israel, but this task could be very challenging. …
(2026-04-01). Chinese Analysts Link Israeli Execution Law to Iran Escalation and Threats to Belt and Road Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu China adopts a position linking the Israeli legislative escalation, specifically the Knesset's passage of a law authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners (which occurred in late March 2026), to regional instability, including the potential for military confrontation with Iran. This stance is framed within the context of upholding the rule of international law and preventing …
(2026-04-01). Israel Adopts Controversial Death Penalty Law for Palestinians. moderndiplomacy.eu Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have voiced alarm over a newly passed Israeli law that makes the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks. Critics warn that the law could allow executions without due process. Although the legislation technically applies to all Israeli citizens, legal experts note that by defining …
(2026-04-01). Russia Claims Full Control of Luhansk Region. moderndiplomacy.eu The Russian Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, including the last sliver of territory that had remained beyond Moscow's control since 2022. More than 99 percent of Luhansk one of the four Ukrainian regions Russia claimed as its own in 2022—was already …
(2026-04-01). Trump Dangles Iran Exit and NATO Pullout as Oil Crisis Deepens. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump indicated that the United States will soon end its war on Iran, with the possibility of returning for "spot hits" if necessary. He made these remarks before a scheduled primetime speech at 9 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, where he is expected to discuss the potential withdrawal of the U. S. from NATO …
(2026-04-01). Kremlin Demands Ukraine Withdraw from Donbas. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin on Wednesday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have ordered his forces to leave Donbas "yesterday" to end the "hot phase" of the war. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comment a day after Zelenskiy revealed that Russia had told the United States it would harden its peace terms if Ukrainian troops did not …
(2026-04-01). South Korea and Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership Amid Global Energy Uncertainty. moderndiplomacy.eu Lee Jae Myung and Prabowo Subianto convened in Seoul to address growing concerns over global energy security, positioning their countries as key partners in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. The talks come at a time when instability in the Middle East has heightened anxieties over energy supply chains, prompting both nations to prioritize resilience and …
(2026-04-01). China Thrives Amid Global Oil Chaos as Investors Flock In. moderndiplomacy.eu China's preparation for disruptions in global energy supply has allowed its markets to outperform most of the world amid the ongoing war in Iran. Robust oil stockpiles, a diversified energy supply chain, and resilient infrastructure have underpinned performance across equities, bonds, and the yuan, offering global investors both short-term shelter and long-term stability. Since the …
(2026-04-01). Gaza's families, former employees doubt UNRWA will get justice. newarab.com 
Discussions are underway for a "I believe we need a high-level panel of experts to examine the killing of our staff," Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, said during a press conference in Geneva on the final d…
(2026-04-01). Iraqi armed factions launch recruitment drive amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Pro-Iran factions in Several armed Shia groups mobilised in response to the US-Israel war on Iran and have mounted dozens of The same groups have now issued a call to arms to the Shiite community, though their efforts are struggling to gain traction, according to people who spoke with The…
(2026-04-01). France suspects pro-Iran group was behind foiled attack on bank. newarab.com 
HAYI, which stands for Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, or Movement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam, had posted a propaganda video on social media on March 23 targeting Jewish interests and communities in France and Europe, the prosecutor's office said in a st…
(2026-04-01). A new Israeli wall could sever the West Bank's Jordan Valley>. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). UK court finds pro-Palestine organisers guilty of rule breach. newarab.com 
Standing trial at "I think when you'r…
(2026-04-01). Iran targets Qatar tanker and Kuwait airport in Iran escalation. newarab.com 
Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Doha said that a tanker leased to its state-owned energy company was struck by an Iranian missile in the Gulf country's territorial waters. | "Qatar was targeted… by three cruise missiles launched from Iran," the Gulf state's defence ministry said in a statement.
(2026-04-01). Mamdani says Iran war 'should be opposed' on all grounds. newarab.com 
Mamdani, who has served as mayor since January, said the war on Iran should be "opposed on every single ground", in an interview with political commentator and podcaster Bryan Tyler Cohen on Tuesday. | The mayor criticised the
(2026-04-01). ISIS: The March to Dystopia: Azmi Bishara on war & power vacuums. newarab.com 
Azmi Bishara's book, Adapted from an earlier Arabic study by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, the book draws on a wide range of Arabic sources rarely used in English-language writings on ISIS. | Instead of focusing solely on religious ideology, Bishara situates the group's rise within the context of the…
(2026-04-01). Search for abducted US journalist underway south of Baghdad. newarab.com 
The search for kidnapped US journalist The investigation and pursuit are currently focused on areas within Babil Governorate, located south of Baghdad, after confirmation that the suspected kidnappers have moved there, the security officials added. | Kittelson, a freelance journalist whose work focuses on the Middle East and Afghanistan, was a…
(2026-04-01). Netanyahu to fast-track law giving Haredi men draft exemption. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). Indonesia urges UN probe into killing of peacekeepers in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the killing of three of its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon in Israeli attacks, as The call came in a Tuesday statement delivered by Indonesia's representative to the UN, Omar Hadi, "We demand a direct investigation by the United Nations into the killing of UNIFIL peacekeepers, not merely Israeli excuses,"
(2026-04-01). Most Israelis back death penalty law, call for it to be expanded. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). Jubilation as Iraq, Turkey, and Bosnia qualify for World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). Pope Leo celebrates first Easter amid Middle East war. newarab.com 
Holy Week began with a clash in the Holy Land as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem,
(2026-04-01). Starlink a 'legitimate' target for Iran, state media says. newarab.com 
US billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink is considered a "legitimate" target by Tehran, Iranian state media reported, after the Islamic Republic said it would target American companies in the region. | The Fars news agency published an infographic showing Starlink's presence in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates — three While Tehran says it is targeting US and I…
(2026-04-01). Israel says will reduce French defence imports 'to zero'. newarab.com 
Israel will reduce its military imports from "The Director General of the Ministry of Defence, Amir Baram, has decided to reduce defence procurement from According to the French parliament…
(2026-04-01). 'Embarrassed' Spain probes anti-Muslim chants at Egypt friendly. newarab.com 
Spanish police said on Wednesday that they were investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants that were heard during the Egypt's national anthem was also jeered ahead of the 0-0 draw on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup friendly, while authorities at La Liga side Espanyol's RCDE Stadium appealed to fans more than once over the public announcement system to refrain from making offensive comments.
(2026-04-01). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-01). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-01). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-01). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-01). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-01). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-01). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-01). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-01). Bring on the Iranian nuke. onlineopinion.com.au Iran's destruction teaches the lesson non-proliferation was meant to prevent: in today's world, only nuclear weapons seem to guarantee survival.
(2026-04-01). Gout Gout and global sprinting success. onlineopinion.com.au The hype around Gout Gout is justified. The assumption of inevitable global success is not.
(2026-04-01). 'Regime change' might be biggest failure in Operation Epic Fury. responsiblestatecraft.org On March 29, President Donald Trump
(2026-04-01). Are $1,000 Drones the End of Billion-Dollar Defense Systems? thinktank.pk Modern warfare is undergoing a dramatic transformation—one that is not being driven by billion-dollar fighter jets or advanced missile systems, but by small, inexpensive, and increasingly intelligent drones. From the battlefields of Ukraine to escalating tensions in the Middle East, these AI-enabled unmanned systems are redefining what it means to project power. What once required …
(2026-04-01). Can China and Pakistan Solve the Middle East Crisis? Here's Their Plan. thinktank.pk At a moment when the Middle East is once again teetering on the edge of prolonged instability, a joint diplomatic initiative by China and Pakistan has emerged as a notable attempt to redirect the trajectory of regional politics. Rather than offering reactive statements or short-term fixes, both countries are advocating a structured and forward-looking peace …
(2026-04-01). Zionist assassination plot against Nerdeen Kiswani is a warning to the working class. wsws.org The plot to kill Kiswani was not an isolated act, but the product of a political environment in which opposition to genocide has been criminalized and democratic rights are under sustained attack.
(2026-04-01). Australian government distances itself from illegal war on Iran that it supports. wsws.org Albanese's comments, which do not include even slight criticism of the US-Israeli war of aggression, are a cynical attempt to distance his government from a war that it is participating in.
(2026-04-01). The Iran war and the erosion of international law. wsws.org Among the first victims of the Iran war is international law, as it was developed after the Second World War. Almost all legal experts agree that there is no basis in international law for the war being waged by the US and Israel.
(2026-04-01). US begins B-52 bombing flights over Iran after Trump threatens to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States has begun bombing Iran with B-52 bombers, setting the stage for a massive increase in the US saturation bombing of the country of 90 million, as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran intensifies.
(2026-04-01). Workers strike auto parts manufacturer in Findlay, Ohio. wsws.org Located about 60 miles south of Toledo, parts from the Findlay plant make their way into the final assembly of engines, cars and light trucks produced by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis throughout the Great Lakes region.
(2026-04-01). Gino Paoli, leading voice of postwar Italian popular music, dies at 91. wsws.org Paoli's work helped define the "cantautore" tradition and expressed Italy's complex cultural transformation amid postwar reconstruction and social change.
(2026-04-01). Dolores Huerta's allegations against Cesar Chavez and the political bankruptcy of the United Farm Workers. wsws.org Revelations of abuse and rape expose the UFW's decay, cynically weaponized by fascistic forces to intensify attacks on farmworkers and immigrant communities nationwide.
(2026-04-01). Jàºrgen Habermas (1929—2026): The philosopher who chose the state. wsws.org Jàºrgen Habermas, who died on March 14 in Starnberg at the age of 96, occupied for more than half a century a position of extraordinary influence in German intellectual and political life.
(2026-04-01). Bath Iron Works naval shipyard strike betrayed as UAW subordinates workers to the war effort. wsws.org Neither the Trump administration, General Dynamics management nor the union bureaucracy could allow this strike to continue.
(2026-04-01). Hegseth's insider war investments and the character of the American ruling class. wsws.org The Financial Times reported—based on information from sources with direct knowledge of the investments—that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's long-time financial advisor invested $9.4 million with defense contractors based on inside information about the start of the war against Iran that has since seen a 38 percent increase in value.
(2026-04-01). Jàºrgen Habermas (1929—2026): The philosopher who chose the state. wsws.org Jàºrgen Habermas, who died on March 14 in Starnberg at the age of 96, occupied for more than half a century a position of extraordinary influence in German intellectual and political life.
(2026-04-01). "Americans don't want this war" : Protesters at "No Kings" rallies speak out. wsws.org WSWS video reporters spoke to protesters at the massive "No Kings" rallies held across the US on March 28.