AROC (2023-04-19). Community and Activists Lock Down Israeli Consulate, Barricade Doors in Protest. indybay.org Dozens of Jewish and Palestinian community members and their allies have barricaded the doors to the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. Participants have chained themselves to the front of the building, with slogans of "No Tax Dollars for Apartheid," and are poised to remain on the premises.

WSWS (2023-04-19). Far-right Ukrainian nationalists force cancellation of Montreal antiwar meeting—this brazen act of censorship must not go unchallenged. wsws.org The cancellation of the Montreal meeting is anti-democratic, sets a dangerous precedent, and serves to strengthen Canadian imperialism in its predatory war against Russia.

Editor (2023-04-19). Editorial: Pentagon takes a leak. workers.org The top story in the capitalist media is the arrest of a 21-year-old member of the Air National Guard in Massachusetts over the leak of some 100 "classified" state documents. They were purportedly shared to a chat for gamers on the Discord social media platform and later shared by Russians . . . |

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-19). NATO partner South Korea ready to provide military assistance to Ukraine — president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 19, 2023 South Korea hints at military aid to Ukraine South Korea's president has indicated his country could supply Ukraine with military assistance under certain circumstances to help it fend off Russia's invasion, according to news outlets. *** The South Korean head of state said: "If there is a situation the international community …

Ken Leslie (2023-04-19). Ukraine, Russia and the Third Crusade. globalresearch.ca

AROC (2023-04-19). Community and Activists Lock Down Israeli Consulate, Barricade Doors in Protest. indybay.org Dozens of Jewish and Palestinian community members and their allies have barricaded the doors to the Israeli Consulate in San Francisco. Participants have chained themselves to the front of the building, with slogans of "No Tax Dollars for Apartheid," and are poised to remain on the premises.

WSWS (2023-04-19). Far-right Ukrainian nationalists force cancellation of Montreal antiwar meeting—this brazen act of censorship must not go unchallenged. wsws.org The cancellation of the Montreal meeting is anti-democratic, sets a dangerous precedent, and serves to strengthen Canadian imperialism in its predatory war against Russia.

Editor (2023-04-19). Editorial: Pentagon takes a leak. workers.org The top story in the capitalist media is the arrest of a 21-year-old member of the Air National Guard in Massachusetts over the leak of some 100 "classified" state documents. They were purportedly shared to a chat for gamers on the Discord social media platform and later shared by Russians . . . |

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-19). NATO partner South Korea ready to provide military assistance to Ukraine — president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 19, 2023 South Korea hints at military aid to Ukraine South Korea's president has indicated his country could supply Ukraine with military assistance under certain circumstances to help it fend off Russia's invasion, according to news outlets. *** The South Korean head of state said: "If there is a situation the international community …

Ken Leslie (2023-04-19). Ukraine, Russia and the Third Crusade. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). Russia's Lavrov to talk Ukraine grain deal with UN chief next week. channelnewsasia.com

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-04-19). China, Russia Circle Wagons in Asia-Pacific. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-04-19). Argentinians Protest Visit From Head of US Southern Command. orinocotribune.com General Laura Richardson, head of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), traveled to Argentina on Monday with the aim of meeting with officials including Argentina's Defense Minister Jorge Taiana. Richardson also visited Argentina in April, 2022. The visit occurs while Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov tours the region, visiting Brazil, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. | As a result of Richardson's visit, various activist groups and social movements have organized demonstrations against the interference of the United States in the region and to oppose the destructive economic policies of the Internation…

WSWS (2023-04-19). Australian central bank and Labor government cover up corporate profit-gouging. wsws.org There is undeniable evidence that the inflation has been fuelled by profiteering, on top of the pouring trillions of dollars into the financial markets, the impact of pandemic and the US-NATO war against Russia, not workers' wages.

teleSUR (2023-04-19). Russian Foreign Minister Offers Support in Visit to Venezuela. telesurenglish.net Russia and Venezuela conducted a review of a considerable number of their bilateral agreements, which encompassed a range of areas including financial, energy, agricultural, and other sectors. These deliberations took place on Tuesday and involved the participation of top diplomatic figures and other high-ranking officials. | Related: | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Venezuelan counterpart Yván G…

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Russia cosmonauts conduct 1st 2023 spacewalk at International Space Station. ecns.cn Two Russian cosmonauts conducted their first spacewalk this year on Wednesday after a hiatus caused by the depressurization of the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). Russia says talks with UEFA about reinstatement are tough -agencies. channelnewsasia.com

Ben Norton (2023-04-19). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. indybay.org "Why can't a bank like that of the BRICS have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China, between Brazil and other countries?" he continued. "It's difficult because we are unaccustomed [to the idea]. Everyone depends on just one currency". Lula made these remarks criticizing US dollar hegemony in a speech for the New Development Bank (NDB).

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China hopeful of solution to Yemen issue. ecns.cn While analysts urged relevant parties in Yemen to continue working in good faith for peace amid a multifaceted and complex situation, China expressed its hope for substantial steps toward a political solution to the Yemen conflict.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). UN says 34 million Afghans in poverty under Taliban rule. channelnewsasia.com

W.T. Whitney Jr. (2023-04-19). China, Brazil Lead in Chipping Away at US Economic Power Abroad. orinocotribune.com By W. T. Whitney — Apr 14, 2023 | The United States proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine 200 years ago and ever since has arranged Latin American and Caribbean affairs to its advantage. Nevertheless, struggles for national and regional independence did continue and the poor and marginalized classes did resist. Eventually there would be indigenous movements, labor mobilizations, and progressive and socialist-inclined governments. Cuba's revolutionary government has endured for 63 years. | The U.S. political hold may have weakened, but U.S. control over the region's economies remains strong; after World War II it ex…

AROC (2023-04-19). Tuesday 4/18: Bay Area Communities To Rally and Demand No Aid to Israeli Apartheid on Tax Day. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street | San Francisco…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-19). Penny Wong's world view: AUKUS all the way. greenleft.org.au If anyone was expecting a new tilt, a flash of independence from Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong's address to the National Press Club, they were bound to be disappointed. However, the anti-China hawks got their fill, argues Binoy Kampmark.

Anonymous (2023-04-19). Video: The struggle for Masafer Yatta. electronicintifada.net Residents of villages that Israel plans to destroy say they won't leave no matter what.

Tamara Nassar (2023-04-19). Why is Israel arbitrarily detaining a US senior citizen? electronicintifada.net Khader Adnan refusing food in protest for more than 70 days.

Staff (2023-04-19). The Justice & the Billionaire: Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Real Estate Deal with GOP Megadonor. democracynow.org Calls continue to grow for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to step down or to be impeached, after ProPublica uncovered more damning information about his relationship with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. According to the new report, Thomas and his family sold a house and two vacant lots in Savannah, Georgia, to Crow for around $130,000 but never disclosed the sale, which appears to be a violation of the 1978 Ethics in Government Act. In addition to being a major benefactor to Thomas and the GOP, Crow is also an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia, including a copy of Mein Kampf signed by Hitler, paintings…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-19). NATO allies, partners to join largest-ever U.S.-Australia war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Tonga supplied troops for NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The Japanese navy also assisted. ==== Defense PostApril 19, 2023 Australia, US to Host 'Largest-Ever' Bilateral Exercise Australia and the US will hold their largest bilateral exercise this year, with approximately 30,000 military personnel expected to …

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). ASML China sales dip in Q1 but seen stronger next nine months. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). China may hold lending benchmarks steady as recovery remains on track -analysts. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). India population to surpass China by mid-2023. channelnewsasia.com

teleSUR (2023-04-19). Cuba Receives Donation of Water Resources Equipment From China. telesurenglish.net The government of China has contributed equipment for the provision of water resources to the drought-afflicted nation of Cuba. This donation is a much-needed solution to the pressing water scarcity issue that has destabilized the agricultural sector and caused detrimental impacts to the livelihoods of the Cuban people. | Related: | The National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) in Cuba received a contribu…

trtworld (2023-04-19). China detains officials as death toll in Beijing hospital fire rises. trtworld.com Death toll from a fire at Changfeng Hospital in Beijing rose to 29, a city government official said at a news briefing as police announces detention of at least 12 people including the hospital's director. | China detains officials as death toll in Beijing hospital fire rises…

trtworld (2023-04-19). India to surpass China as world's most populous nation by mid-2023, UN says. trtworld.com New data released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that India's population will overtake China's this year, with almost 3 million more people. | India to surpass China as world's most populous nation by mid-2023, UN says…

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Giant panda Lin Hui dies at Chiang Mai Zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda Lin Hui, 21 years old, died at Chiang Mai Zoo in Thailand on early Wednesday, said the Consulate General of China in Chiang Mai on the same day.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). Ambassadors look forward to cooperating with China on 5G technology. ecns.cn China's 5G technology brings opportunities to the world and they looked forward to cooperating with China in this field, said foreign ambassadors visiting the Innovation Experience Center of China Unicom on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China to further reduce restrictions, offer easier market access for foreign investment. ecns.cn China is considering updating its negative list for market access and removing more restrictions for foreign investment entering the Chinese market, Meng Wei, spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said Wednesday at a press conference.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China launches interactive digital platform to display Dunhuang culture online. ecns.cn An interactive digital platform of a virtual duplication of the Library Cave in Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, is accessible to the public from Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China to further shorten negative list for foreign investment. ecns.cn China will appropriately shorten the negative list for foreign investment, as part of efforts to promote high-level opening up, an official said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China pledges moves to prop up consumption recovery. ecns.cn China is planning to take more actions to invigorate consumption recovery, an official with the country's top economic planner said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). China sees surge in entry, exit trips in Q1. ecns.cn Immigration authorities across China handled nearly 65.07 million exits and entries in the first quarter of the year, a year-on-year increase of 116.2 percent, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-19). In Numbers: China sees surge in entry, exit trips in Q1. ecns.cn

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). Analysis:China's Xpeng takes cues from Tesla for its new EV platform. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-19). China wants weaker US dollar as reserve currency, says Biden economist nominee. channelnewsasia.com

Anonymous Contributor (2023-04-19). A Childhood Without Cops: Brooklyn Community Gathers on Squatted Lot in Solidarity with Fight to Stop 'Cop City'. itsgoingdown.org Report on community gathering on a squatted lot in Brooklyn, New York in solidarity with the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta, Georgia. On February 12th 2023 a group of parents, educators and community members got together at a community garden in Brooklyn, to celebrate for a future without cops for children to grow…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-19). The Palestinian Resistance Are a Refugee Resistance, This Is Purposely Ignored. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Apr 15, 2023 | The question of refugees is a core component to the Palestinian cause for national liberation, there can be no explanation for the armed resistance without understanding this key element. | After rocket-fire from Lebanon, in response to Israeli assaults on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, reports began to emerge about "militants" that had opened fire on "Israel". This reporting came as Palestinian groups were blamed for the rocket fire, which no group has yet claimed. What is important here however, is how the Palestinian resistance has been framed, to label them as "militan…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-19). Presidente palestino realiza visita oficial a Arabia Saudita. telesurtv.net La estancia de Mahmoud Abbas coincide con una visita de una delegación del Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica (Hamás).

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-04-19). Asciende a 29 cifra de muertos por incendio en hospital chino. telesurtv.net El siniestro dejó un saldo de 39 heridos, tres de ellos se encuentran en estado crítico y otros 18 muy graves.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-19). Ocho palestinos resultan heridos por fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net Intensos enfrentamientos surgieron entre las fuerzas israelíes y los palestinos durante la incursión en el campamento.

Ajeyo Basu (2023-04-18). PM Mohammed Shia al Sudani helping Iran boost military influence in Iraq, claim reports. firstpost.com Baghdad: Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al Sudani has allegedly permitted Iran to increase its military presence in Iraq, particularly in the regions of Kirkuk and Sinjar. | According to a report by the Institute for Study of War, Iran has boosted its influence in neighbouring Iraq through the use of Iranian proxies — a process allegedly aided by Mohammed Shia al Sudani. | The PMF will establish a new operational headquarters in Kirkuk Province on April 17, according to a statement made on April 17 by the Popular Mobilisation Authority, the PMF's official governing body. | According to UK-based Arabic…

WSWS (2023-04-18). NATO to surge troops to Russian border. wsws.org NATO plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Russia's border and as part of an effort to become a "war-fighting alliance," the New York Times reported Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). U.S., NATO pump weapons to Ukraine for own interests, says Irish EU lawmaker. ecns.cn While China presented to the world a peace plan to the Ukraine crisis, "the U.S. and NATO haven't wanted the war to stop" for their own interests, Mick Wallace, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), has said.

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-04-18). House of Cards: Former US navy officer, pro-Russian telegram channel on FBI radar for Pentagon leaks. firstpost.com

Ajeyo Basu (2023-04-18). PM Mohammed Shia al Sudani helping Iran boost military influence in Iraq, claim reports. firstpost.com Baghdad: Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia al Sudani has allegedly permitted Iran to increase its military presence in Iraq, particularly in the regions of Kirkuk and Sinjar. | According to a report by the Institute for Study of War, Iran has boosted its influence in neighbouring Iraq through the use of Iranian proxies — a process allegedly aided by Mohammed Shia al Sudani. | The PMF will establish a new operational headquarters in Kirkuk Province on April 17, according to a statement made on April 17 by the Popular Mobilisation Authority, the PMF's official governing body. | According to UK-based Arabic…

WSWS (2023-04-18). NATO to surge troops to Russian border. wsws.org NATO plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops to Russia's border and as part of an effort to become a "war-fighting alliance," the New York Times reported Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). U.S., NATO pump weapons to Ukraine for own interests, says Irish EU lawmaker. ecns.cn While China presented to the world a peace plan to the Ukraine crisis, "the U.S. and NATO haven't wanted the war to stop" for their own interests, Mick Wallace, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), has said.

Abhishek Awasthi (2023-04-18). House of Cards: Former US navy officer, pro-Russian telegram channel on FBI radar for Pentagon leaks. firstpost.com

teleSUR (2023-04-18). G7 Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran's Nuclear Program. telesurenglish.net In a communiqué published on Tuesday, The Group of Seven foreign ministers expressed a preference for a diplomatic resolution to address the circumstances of Iran's nuclear program. | Related: | "A diplomatic solution remains our preferred way to resolve international concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program," the G7 said. | The foreign ministers acknowledged Iran's stated intentions to facilitate the International Atomic Energy Agency (I…

Staff (2023-04-18). Washington Outraged by Lula da Silva's Comments on Peace in Ukraine. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, US officials interviewed by the Brazilian outlet Folha reported on the Biden administration's views regarding statements made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his visit to China, calling the statements "outrageous." | "Despite declaring itself neutral in the geopolitical dispute between the United States and China, Brazil seems to have clearly aligned itself with China and Russia," they stated. | Lula told reporters in Beijing on Saturday, April 15, that the US should stop inciting war in Ukraine. "America needs to stop fomenting war and start talking about peace; the European…

FP Staff (2023-04-18). Those helping Russia in Ukraine will face 'severe costs', warn G7 foreign ministers. firstpost.com

Shivam Verma (2023-04-18). Tinderbox: Russian spies using dating app Tinder to target German politicians for intel on Ukraine war. firstpost.com

Editor (2023-04-18). Patrick Lawrence: Macron's Europe. scheerpost.com France's president has proven himself to be a well-oiled weathervane. What he says on Monday may not match what he says or does on Wednesday. But his remarks while visiting China are interesting in several ways.

The Conversation (2023-04-18). How the trial of Kara-Murza exposes the brutal repression in Vladimir Putin's Russia. firstpost.com

Ahmed Adel (2023-04-18). US Treasury Secretary Acknowledges Sanctions on Russia Contributes to De-dollarisation. globalresearch.ca

Umang Sharma (2023-04-18). De-dollarisation: Bangladesh ditches dollar, to pay Russia in Chinese yuan for nuclear plant. firstpost.com

unitedEditor (2023-04-18). Intelligence source: The US intends to cut transatlantic data cables to prompt a NATO war against Russia. uwidata.com By Edvard Chesnokov According to our sources in one of the European intelligences services, right now the US National Security Council prepares a major covert operation aimed to disrupt one of the elements of the world's strategic infrastructure. It will put the blame for the disruption on the Kremlin and use such an occasion for …

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). De-dollarization trend: Bangladesh, Russia agree to use RMB to settle payment for nuclear plant. ecns.cn Bangladesh and Russia have agreed to use the Chinese yuan, or RMB, to settle payment for a nuclear plant Moscow is building in the South Asian country, Reuters reported Monday, which will further strengthen the trend of de-dollarization trend worldwide.

Editor (2023-04-18). The sudden arrival of a cold war with China. mronline.org Within a few short years we have gone from celebrating links with China to ripping up essential relationships and paving the ground for military conflict — we must now oppose Aukus and a new nuclear arms race, writes KEN LIVINGSTONE.

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-18). Israeli Apartheid at Last Described in the Pages of the Venerable 'Foreign Affairs' Journal. juancole.com Nasim Ahmed Nasimbythedocks The remarkable pace by which the term "apartheid" has moved from the margins of the Israeli-Palestinian debate to its centre was on powerful display this weekend. The prestigious American magazine, Foreign Affairs, widely considered one of most influential foreign policy magazines shaping Washington's thinking, added its weight behind the claim that …

Gabriel Honrada (2023-04-18). China's Nuclear Supercarrier Vision Coming Into View. asia-pacificresearch.com

FP Explainers (2023-04-18). Spy Games: How China operated a 'secret police station' in New York and threatened pro-democracy activists. firstpost.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). Beijing says G7 'maliciously slandered and smeared' China. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). China land sales revenue falls at slower pace in March. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). China's Yunnan Tin says Myanmar mining halt could hit global supply. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). Exclusive-China expected to lower fine on Ant Group to about $700 million, sources say. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). J.P.Morgan, Citi upgrade China's 2023 full-year GDP growth forecast. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). Zheng 'really excited' about WTA's China return. channelnewsasia.com

Umang Sharma (2023-04-18). Chinese chicanery: 'One-China' for Taiwan, but 'two-state plan' for Israel, Palestine. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China's domestic passenger transportation recovers to 90% of pre-epidemic level. ecns.cn China's domestic aviation passenger transportation scale has recovered to about 90 percent of the pre-epidemic level in the first quarter of this year, according to Civil Aviation Administration as reported by The Paper on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). May Day holiday train tickets to popular destinations in short supply. ecns.cn Train tickets for the May Day holiday have started to sell on China's official train ticket booking platform 12306, with tickets to popular destinations in short supply.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China's Q1 GDP growth indicates good start: experts. ecns.cn Experts said the year-on-year growth rate of 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2023 has exceeded expectations, and judging from main indicators, China's economy made a good start this year.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). Lu writing brush craft preserved in east China. ecns.cn The craft of making a Lu writing brush dates back as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). The calligraphy brush, produced in Yinping Town of east China's Shandong Province, is called Lu brush since Shandong Province is dubbed Lu for short.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China improves rural public health system amid policy support. ecns.cn Living in a remote village in northwest China, Liang Weiguo, 76, never thought he would be able to receive medical services at home by making a simple phone call.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). China's Hainan to set up rice genotype evaluation and trading system. ecns.cn A genotype evaluation and trading system for rice varieties is expected to be set up in Hainan.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). 800-year-old Chinese fringe tree in full bloom. ecns.cn Magnificent clusters of fragrant and fringe-like blossoms from an 800-year-old Chionanthus retusus, also known as the Chinese fringe tree, were seen in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-18). Event seen invigorating offshore orders. ecns.cn Chinese exporters have brought their latest innovative products and solutions with cutting-edge technologies to the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) with hopes of clinching more overseas orders.

WSWS (2023-04-18). Universities Australia chief visits Washington to "cement" campuses into AUKUS military pact. wsws.org The visit underscored the eagerness of the university managements to participate in the escalating preparations for war against China.

WSWS (2023-04-18). Australian foreign minister defends commitment to US war plans against China. wsws.org While claiming that a "binary choice" did not have to be made in the deepening geo-strategic conflict between the US and China, Wong nailed the Albanese government's colours firmly to the mast of US imperialism.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-18). UK's Cineworld scraps planned sale of Eastern European, Israeli operations. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-18). Israeli Army cites 'physiological differences' to deny women service in elite combat units. firstpost.com

trtworld (2023-04-18). Shooting in occupied East Jerusalem leaves two Israelis injured. trtworld.com Israeli police says two people have been wounded after a car was shot at in occupied East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood. | Shooting in occupied East Jerusalem leaves two Israelis injured…

Peter Boyle (2023-04-18). Animated film 'Comrades of JàÆna Amini' to screen at Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival. greenleft.org.au An animated short film made by a group of women and artists in Rojhelat (East Kurdistan) in Iran, Rehevalen JàÆna Amini/Comrades of JàÆna Amini, will screen at the Love, Art and Revolution Film Festival in Sydney on April 27—29, reports Peter Boyle.

Fight Back (2023-04-18). Tucson stands with Palestine: Hands off Al-Aqsa! fightbacknews.org Tucson, AZ – On April 14, a spirited crowd of around 50 people rallied on the steps of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus to demand an end to U.S. aid to Israel. | The majority of those gathered were students organized by the Student for Justice in Palestine chapter at the U of A. Donning keffiyehs and holding signs that read "Fuck Zionism!" the students roared when chanting "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!" | The protest came in response to Israeli occupation forces who recently stormed the Masjid al-Aqsa and brutally attacked and detained hundreds of Palestinians. The Zionists invad…

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-18). Saudis Release More Houthi Prisoners, Relief Ships Dock in Hodeidah. news.antiwar.com The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Monday released more Houthi detainees as part of a unilateral prisoner release as the prospect for a peace deal between the warring sides continues to grow. According to AP, a spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition said 104 Houthi detainees were released. The step came a day after the Houthis …

Staff (2023-04-18). Estados Unidos arremete contra Brasil por su postura ante el conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania. cubadebate.cu El portavoz de Seguridad Nacional de la Casa Blanca, John Kirby, criticó este lunes al presidente de Brasil, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, por sus afirmaciones de que EE.UU. debe dejar de fomentar el conflicto en Ucrania. "En este caso, Brasil está repitiendo como un loro la propaganda rusa y china, sin mirar en absoluto los hechos", dijo Kirby.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-18). China vigila destructor de EE.UU. por estrecho de Taiwán. telesurtv.net El vocero del Ejército chino, Shi Yi, informó que las tropas mantienen un alto nivel de alerta "en todo momento".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-18). Rusia y China acusan a EE.UU. por crisis en península coreana. telesurtv.net Moscú apuntó que EE.UU. "contrariamente a sus propios compromisos, se niegan a entablar un diálogo".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-18). Irán y Arabia Saudita acuerdan reabrir embajadas en mayo. telesurtv.net La gestión de China fue decisiva para el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-04-18). Celebran el 77 aniversario de la independencia de Siria. telesurtv.net Jefes de Estado de Rusia, China, Irán, Egipto, la República Popular Democrática de Corea y el papa Francisco enviaron felicitaciones.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China, Brazil agree to deepen strategic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership — featuring openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation — during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). US Hit by 'Worst Leak of Secret Documents since Edward Snowden'. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – More than 100 classified items relating to Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the Pacific and terrorism published on social media.

Michael T. Klare (2023-04-17). Weaponizing ChatGPT? The Pentagon Girds for Mid-Century Wars. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com )- Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last …

Staff (2023-04-17). Petro Reminds Officials: Colombia Recognizes China, Not Taiwan. orinocotribune.com The Government of Colombia has reminded its officials that they must abide by the One China principle, as reflected in a letter signed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco José Coy Granados and sent to all ministries on the 21st of February, as reported by the local magazine Semana this Sunday, clarifying that sources from the Foreign Ministry have confirmed the decision. | "In line with the policies of the government of President Gustavo Petro to deepen relations with the nations of the Indo-Pacific region and, taking into account the relevance of the relationship with the People's Republic of China, it…

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China, Brazil agree to deepen strategic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership — featuring openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation — during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). US Hit by 'Worst Leak of Secret Documents since Edward Snowden'. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – More than 100 classified items relating to Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the Pacific and terrorism published on social media.

Michael T. Klare (2023-04-17). Weaponizing ChatGPT? The Pentagon Girds for Mid-Century Wars. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com )- Why is the Pentagon budget so high? On March 13th, the Biden administration unveiled its $842 billion military budget request for 2024, the largest ask (in today's dollars) since the peaks of the Afghan and Iraq wars. And mind you, that's before the hawks in Congress get their hands on it. Last …

Staff (2023-04-17). Petro Reminds Officials: Colombia Recognizes China, Not Taiwan. orinocotribune.com The Government of Colombia has reminded its officials that they must abide by the One China principle, as reflected in a letter signed by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Francisco José Coy Granados and sent to all ministries on the 21st of February, as reported by the local magazine Semana this Sunday, clarifying that sources from the Foreign Ministry have confirmed the decision. | "In line with the policies of the government of President Gustavo Petro to deepen relations with the nations of the Indo-Pacific region and, taking into account the relevance of the relationship with the People's Republic of China, it…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-17). Military Overview: Easter Gift Amid Heavy Fighting In Bakhmut. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The assault on the city of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) continues, after the airborne units and other detachments of the Russian Army secured the flanks and took control of the villages on the outskirts, the assault groups of the Wagner PMC increased pressure on the Ukrainian positions in the western districts of the city. The militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have turned residential buildings into their fortresses and are firing from private apartments in an attempt to stop Russian advance.

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Iran's judiciary announces jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flight in 2020. firstpost.com

WSWS (2023-04-17). French President Macron's China trip exacerbates conflicts between imperialist powers. wsws.org The sharp tensions over French President Emmanuel Macron's recent trip to China shed light on the real goals of the US and its allies' offensive against China and Russia.

infobrics (2023-04-17). Inter-EU relations plummeting over Macron's apparent China tilt. infobrics.org Somewhat surprisingly, despite increased NATO pressure, Macron has not only refused to take back his statements, but has even reiterated them, openly declaring that "being an ally does not mean being a vassal … [or] mean that we don't have the right to think for ourselves."

_____ (2023-04-17). The Slow Art of Whole-of-Government 'Warfare'. strategic-culture.org Simple survival may become more pressing than addressing Macron's speculative musings about the EU becoming a Third Force, Alastair Crooke writes. | The Washington Post tells us that President Macron's China jaunt has created an

Anonymous103 (2023-04-17). There Is No Peace in Sight. "Am Afraid that More Difficult Times are Coming". A Russian Viewpoint. southfront.org I cannot guess the dates when the "old peace" will return and when the colonial leadership of the golden billion…

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry On the "Helsinki Spirit" transcend.org On 4 Apr 2023, Finland became the 31st member of the NATO military alliance. The 830-mile border between Finland and Russia is now by far the longest border between any NATO country and Russia. The Finnish border comes within 100 miles of Severomorsk, where Russia's Northern Fleet and 13 of its 23 nuclear-armed submarines are based.

Antonio C.S. Rosa (2023-04-17). Two Thirds of the UNSC Supported Investigation of the Nord Stream Bombing: Rejected. transcend.org 10 Apr 2023 – 72% of the UN Security Council, Measured by Population, Supported Russia's Resolution Calling for the UN to Investigate the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing, But it Was Rejected Anyway…

infobrics (2023-04-17). Russia's investigations about US biolabs concluded. infobrics.org According to Russia's parliamentary investigative committee, Washington would be working to create an "universal' genetically engineered bioweapon".

Tanmay Kadam (2023-04-17). Not Smart Enough! US Smart Bombs 'Punctured' by Russian EW Attacks; Intel Report Says JDAMs Fizzling Out. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). China smartphone sales rise to more than 70% of Russian market. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Sanctions-hit Russia sends one of its planes to Iran for repair. firstpost.com

teleSUR (2023-04-17). Russian FM Lavrov Arrives in Brazil to Start LATAM Tour. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Brasilia to discuss with the Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira issues of their country's bilateral relations. | RELATED: | Their meeting will take place at Itamaraty Palace, where they will discuss issues related to trade, investment, science, technology, environment, energy, defense, culture, and education. | Besides addressing the perspectives of the Brazilian-Russ…

Ajeyo Basu (2023-04-17). India, Russia trade exceeds target of $30 billion before 2025, may increase, says Jaishankar. firstpost.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). Russia jails Putin critic Kara-Murza for 25 years. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Russia looking forward to intensifying negotiations on FTA with India: Deputy PM Manturov. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Russia's Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit. firstpost.com

Umang Sharma (2023-04-17). WATCH: 'Need to boost trade with India,' says Russian Deputy PM on trade imbalances. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China willing to work with Russia on global security, stability. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Russia to make new contributions to maintaining world and regional security and stability,State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu said on Sunday while meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Putin meets Chinese defense minister on ties. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu here on Sunday.

infobrics (2023-04-17). Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Opens Office in Delhi to Enhance Trade. infobrics.org The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry opened its office in New Delhi with an intention to enhance trade and economic cooperation, according to the official statement…

ProPublica (2023-04-17). Undisclosed: Billionaire Harlan Crow bought House from Clarence Thomas where Justice's Mother Lives. juancole.com By Justin Elliott, Joshua Kaplan and Alex Mierjeski ( ProPublica ) — In 2014, one of Texas billionaire Harlan Crow's companies purchased a string of properties on a quiet residential street in Savannah, Georgia. It wasn't a marquee acquisition for the real estate magnate, just an old single-story home and two vacant lots down the …

Lowkey (2023-04-17). Israel Protests and UK Spying on Palestinian Refugees, with Asa Winstanley. mintpressnews.com Asa Winstanley joins Lowkey to discuss the ongoing protests in Israel, UK Spying on Palestinian Refugees and his new book, "Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Took Down Jeremy Corbyn."

infobrics (2023-04-17). BRICS Nations Developing "New Currency" as Quest for Global De-Dollarization Accelerates. infobrics.org China and Brazil recently finalized a trade deal in their own currencies completely bypassing the dollar, but that's not the only bad news for the world's reserve currency…

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-04-17). Thanks to China and Brazil, U.S. dollar's power over world economy weakens. peoplesworld.org The United States proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine 200 years ago and ever since has arranged Latin American and Caribbean affairs to its advantage. Nevertheless, struggles for national and regional independence did continue, and the poor and marginalized classes did resist. Eventually there would be indigenous movements, labor mobilizations, and progressive and socialist-inclined governments. Cuba's revolutionary …

WSWS (2023-04-17). Australian "foreign interference" arrest of businessman linked to China. wsws.org This arrest—with video footage splashed all over the media—occurred amid escalating moves by the Biden administration, backed by the Australian Labor government, to militarily and economically confront China.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). 'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens island's identity. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). Big investors dump China shares, add oil to portfolios -Goldman. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). China's electric car drive, led by BYD, leaves global brands behind. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-17). Luxury e-tailer Mytheresa bets on post-COVID China expansion. channelnewsasia.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). China's defence minister Li Shangfu meets Vladimir Putin; discusses military cooperation. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-04-17). 'I am Taiwanese': China threat toughens Taiwan's identity. firstpost.com

trtworld (2023-04-17). US naval destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills. trtworld.com The 7th Fleet shared images of the USS Milius's crew looking out into the Taiwan Strait, one of the most crucial waterways in the world for international shipping. | US naval destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills…

Umang Sharma (2023-04-17). Eye on LAC: Indian Army begins reviewing combat readiness amid military standoff with China. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). U.S. accusations against China in latest report are nothing but fabrications: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said that China urges the U.S. to stop its self-congratulatory, erroneous finger-pointing, take a long, hard look at its own behavior in arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation, and earnestly address the international community's legitimate concerns over its compliance issue.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). The largest-ever Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The largest-ever China Import and Export Fair, the 133rd, was opened offline in Guangzhou on April 15, with the exhibition area and the number of exhibitors hitting a record high, National Business Daily reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Stronger-than-expected economic indicators portend robust recovery momentum. ecns.cn Recently released indicators show that China's economy continues to maintain momentum in stabilization and recovery during the first quarter, with some sectors performing better than expected despite the lackluster global economic growth outlook.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). CBA president Yao grieving over Shanghai, Jiangsu punishments. ecns.cn Yao Ming, China's basketball icon and current president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), expressed his deep grief over the latest punishments against the Shanghai Sharks and the Jiangsu Dragons.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Rocket that will carry Tianzhou ship to space arrives at launch center. ecns.cn The Long March 7 carrier rocket tasked with lifting the Tianzhou 6 cargo spaceship has recently been transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, according to China Manned Space Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). China announces tax exemption for imported exhibits at Canton Fair. ecns.cn Imported exhibits within the duty-free quota sold during the Canton Fair 2023 will be exempt from import duty, import value-added tax, and consumption tax, according to Chinese authorities on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-17). Giant panda to celebrate second birthday in Malaysia. ecns.cn As the third cub to mother Liang Liang and father Xing Xing, Sheng Yi is to celebrate its second birthday on May 31. Giant pandas Sheng Yi and Yi Yi will return to China soon.

Mark Gruenberg (2023-04-17). Calls mount for probe of Justice Thomas as Fox trial opens. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Free travel worth millions of dollars, spanning 15 years. Sweetheart deals from that same Republican big giver for property in Georgia, unreported on ethics forms. Payments from a corporation that went out of business in 2006. And a spouse who's not only a lobbyist but describes herself as "the connector" between the rightists and the …

WSWS (2023-04-17). Chemical fire in Brunswick, Georgia forces residents to evacuate. wsws.org This is the second industrial fire in one week in the United States that forced the evacuation of local homes.

Steven Sahiounie (2023-04-17). The Israeli Attack on South Lebanon and Al Aqsa Crisis. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-04-17). Ansarullah, Saudi-Backed Presidential Council Complete Yemen Prisoner Swap. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) have freed scores of prisoners on the last of a three-day exchange of nearly 900 detainees, raising prospects for nationwide peace in a country embroiled in a devastating Saudi-led war. | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is managing the prisoner exchange, said on Sunday that planes carrying released detainees took off at the same time from the capital city of Sana'a and the energy-rich northern city of Ma'rib. | "The first flight from Ma'rib and the first flight from Sana'a have left," ICRC…

Jim McIlroy (2023-04-17). Protesters condemn Burma regime's air attacks on villagers. greenleft.org.au More than 100 members of the Myanmar community and supporters rallied outside Customs House to protest airstrikes against civilians in Myanmar/Burma. Jim McIlroy reports.

FP Staff (2023-04-17). Why is Afghanistan probing educational projects in Kandahar. firstpost.com

unitedEditor (2023-04-17). Portraits of Politicians — 4: Sinan Oƒüan. uwidata.com Sinan Oƒüan, the fourth candidate in Türkiye's May 14 presidential (and also parliamentary) elections, is a former deputy from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which is now Erdoƒüan's ally. Born in 1967 in Iƒüdƒ±r, Türkiye's easternmost city bordering Armenia and Iran, Oƒüan is the youngest of the presidential candidates. The characteristics of the Victory Party …

teleSUR (2023-04-17). Myanmar Militar Junta Grants Amnesty to Over 3,000 Prisoners. telesurenglish.net Myanmar's Military Junta granted amnesty to 3,015 prisoners in an order, and 98 foreign prisoners and five Sri Lankans in separate orders on Monday, the first day of the local calendar New Year. | RELATED: | It is to mark the Southeast Asian country's traditional New Year with peace in mind and on humanitarian grounds, as well as in view of relations between the respective countries and Myanmar, the Military Junta said. | Myanma…

trtworld (2023-04-17). Myanmar junta to release 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty. trtworld.com Myanmar junta arrested thousands since its coup more than two years ago, plunging country into turmoil and sparking widespread clashes. | Myanmar junta to release 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-17). China vigila destructor de EE.UU. por estrecho de Taiwán. telesurtv.net El vocero del Ejército chino, Shi Yi, informó que las tropas mantienen un alto nivel de alerta "en todo momento".

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-17). Vladímir Putin recibe en Moscú al ministro de Defensa de China. telesurtv.net Presidente de Rusia asegura que la cooperación militar de China y su país refuerza las relaciones bilaterales, consideradas estratégicas.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-04-17). Casi 5.000 palestinos están encarcelados en prisiones israelíes. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Detenidos palestino señaló que entre los prisioneros se incluyen 29 mujeres y 160 niños.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-17). Arabia Saudita libera unilateralmente a unos 104 yemeníes. telesurtv.net La liberación es una iniciativa de Arabia Saudita, que interviene en Yemen al frente de una coalición militar.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-17). Myanmar indulta a más de tres mil reos por Año Nuevo budista. telesurtv.net El portavoz de las fuerzas armadas, teniente general Aung Lin Dwe, dijo que la amnistía es una "celebración del Año Nuevo de Myanmar para alegrar a la gente y abordar las preocupaciones humanitarias".

Staff (2023-04-17). Rinden tributo a internacionalistas de Cuba en Siria (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Sirios y cubanos rindieron homenaje a los combatientes internacionalistas cubanos que defendieron la soberanía de esta nación árabe frente a las agresiones israelíes, durante la guerra de octubre de 1973. El acto de homenaje se realizó con motivo del 62 aniversario de la primera derrota de la invasión de Estados Unidos por Playa Girón, y tuvo lugar en la sede de la primera división del Ejército àÅrabe Sirio, a unos 25 kilómetros al sur de Damasco.

Staff (2023-04-17). "La confianza militar mutua entre China y Rusia se ha consolidado", afirma Ministro chino de Defensa (+ Video). cubadebate.cu China está dispuesta a "reforzar la comunicación estratégica" con el Ejército ruso, declaró el ministro de Defensa del gigante asiático, Li Shangfu, quien se reunió este domingo con el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, en el marco de su visita oficial a Moscú.

Staff (2023-04-17). Petro y Biden se reunirán el jueves para debatir sobre paz y migración. cubadebate.cu El próximo jueves Joe Biden y Gustavo Petro, sostendrán un encuentro para debatir sobre paz y migración, en el marco de la visita del mandatario sudamericano a EE.UU. A su salida hacia la nación norteamericana, Petro expresó a la prensa sus expectativas en esa reunión, en especial con el tema sobre la paz en su país y en todo el continente americano.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-17). Concluye intercambio de casi 900 prisioneros en Yemen. telesurtv.net Para mayo próximo se prevé un nuevo intercambio de retenidos; esta vez de 1.400: 700 de una parte y 700 de la otra.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-17). Irán y Arabia Saudita acuerdan reabrir embajadas en mayo. telesurtv.net La gestión de China fue decisiva para el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Irán y Arabia Saudita.

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-16). Video: NATO special forces enter Ukraine battlefield; direct clash with Russia on the cards? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Photo: The Atlantic…

Anonymous767 (2023-04-16). Military Situation In Donbass On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian Army struck the AFU 125th and 102nd territorial defence brigades near Yampolovka | Russian Army destroyed three ammo depots of the AFU near Terny | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 1 howitzer were dest…

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) How can China-Brazil relations proceed after Lula's China visit. ecns.cn Global changes unseen in a century have been evolving more rapidly with the balance of powers transforming profoundly. Against this backdrop, how will Brazil, under President Lula's leadership, deepen its cooperation with China? How will President Lula's visit start a new chapter in China-Brazil relations?

Editor (2023-04-16). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. socialistproject.ca The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers' rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes. | Israel's systematic destruction of the Palestinian economy, discriminatory and racist laws, and restrictions on freedom of movement and association have a significant impact on the rights and working conditions of Palestinian workers. | Inspired by the massive workers' solidarity with the struggle that ended apa…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-16). Three Syrian Service Members Killed In Shelling, Drone Attacks On Greater Idlib Front. southfront.org File image. | Three service members from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were killed and two others were wounded as a result of attacks on the northern Lattakia countryside, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on April 15. | The attacks were all launched from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib by militants from the Islamic Party of Turkistan (TIP)."Over the past 24 hours, one shelling attack and two drone stri…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-16). Video: NATO special forces enter Ukraine battlefield; direct clash with Russia on the cards? antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Photo: The Atlantic…

Anonymous767 (2023-04-16). Military Situation In Donbass On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Russian Army struck the AFU 125th and 102nd territorial defence brigades near Yampolovka | Russian Army destroyed three ammo depots of the AFU near Terny | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Avdiivka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western part of Mariinka | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Bakhmut | Up to 80 Ukrainian servicemen, 1 armored vehicle, 1 howitzer were dest…

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) How can China-Brazil relations proceed after Lula's China visit. ecns.cn Global changes unseen in a century have been evolving more rapidly with the balance of powers transforming profoundly. Against this backdrop, how will Brazil, under President Lula's leadership, deepen its cooperation with China? How will President Lula's visit start a new chapter in China-Brazil relations?

Editor (2023-04-16). Palestinian Trade Unions' Anti-Apartheid Call. socialistproject.ca The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers' rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes. | Israel's systematic destruction of the Palestinian economy, discriminatory and racist laws, and restrictions on freedom of movement and association have a significant impact on the rights and working conditions of Palestinian workers. | Inspired by the massive workers' solidarity with the struggle that ended apa…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-16). Three Syrian Service Members Killed In Shelling, Drone Attacks On Greater Idlib Front. southfront.org File image. | Three service members from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) were killed and two others were wounded as a result of attacks on the northern Lattakia countryside, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on April 15. | The attacks were all launched from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib by militants from the Islamic Party of Turkistan (TIP)."Over the past 24 hours, one shelling attack and two drone stri…

Anonymous767 (2023-04-16). Military Situation In Syria On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On April 16, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On April 16, clashes between the Turkish-backed SNA and the SAA were reported in the Tadef area | On April 16, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad travelled to Algeria and met with his counterpart and other Algerian officials | On April 15, an SAA official was wounded by unknown armed men who attacked a security outpost i…

FP Staff (2023-04-16). Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds 'strengthening' role of church amid conflict. firstpost.com

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). China opposes U.S. placing Chinese firms on entity list, Specially Designated Nationals List. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the U.S. move to place Chinese companies on its "entity list" and Specially Designated Nationals List under the so-called Russia-related excuses, a spokesperson with China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). China's defense minister to visit Russia. ecns.cn China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu to visit Russia from April 16 to 19.

John Ross (2023-04-16). The First International issue of Wenhua Zongheng is a landmark event for the Global Left. mronline.org Wenhua Zongheng is a newly launched international publication bringing together articles originally produced in the Mainland China magazine of the same name in Chinese. It is jointly published in English, Spanish and Portuguese, by Wenhua Zongheng, the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research, and Dongsheng—which produces the newsletter News on China.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-16). At China's largest trade fair, exporters worry about global economy. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-16). China launches weather satellite, flights avoid no-fly zone to north of Taiwan. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-16). China's central bank chief signals phasing out currency intervention. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-16). Century egg coffee, octopus latte or oysters in Americano, anyone? channelnewsasia.com The cafe scene in China is apparently so competitive that cafe owners have resorted to these bizarre concoctions to woo coffee drinkers.

FP Staff (2023-04-16). China launches weather satellite after civilian flights divert routes to avoid Beijing's no-fly zone over Taiwan. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-04-16). China poised to announce economic comeback as zero-Covid era fades. firstpost.com

FP Staff (2023-04-16). Taiwan claims China's rocket launch sent debris into sea. firstpost.com

Harrison Raskin (2023-04-16). Billionaire Space Flight Isn't About Colonization. It's Stoking a New Cold War. truthout.org The world has thoroughly entered the second space race, and the military applications of emerging spaceflight technologies may be central to global conflicts in the near future. Exiting a lull in recent decades in global space investment, China has recently completed the world's second operational space station — prompting an alarmist US response. National Aeronautics and Space Administration… |

trtworld (2023-04-16). Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid mask rule. trtworld.com The mask move is in line with broader measures by China, which said last week it was now no longer mandatory to wear face masks when using public transport. | Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid mask rule…

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba to visit China. ecns.cn Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba will be the first African head of state to be received by President Xi Jinping since his reelection as Chinese President, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the news briefing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). Hong Kong holds activities to mark National Security Education Day. ecns.cn China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday held a string of activities to mark the annual National Security Education Day under the theme of "National Security, Foundation of Stability and Prosperity".

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). Chinese Foreign Ministry introduces German FM Baerbock's visit to China. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin introduced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit to China at the press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). China's State Council discusses improvement on employment support policies. ecns.cn China's State Council has discussed ways to improve the policies and measures to help stabilize employment, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). Senior Chinese diplomat meets German FM. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). Diamond crown worth $22.95 million unveiled at Hainan expo. ecns.cn A diamond crown worth 158 million yuan ($22.95 million) was unveiled at the third China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-16). (W.E. Talk) Shi Shiwei: How can China-Germany cooperation in economy and trade be mutually beneficial? ecns.cn At a time of changing political and economic situationsworldwide, what signal and meaning does the visit of Scholz convey? Which constructive attitude should both sides adopt to promote cooperation in the economy and trade and bring more benefits to people in the two countries? Shi Shiwei, visiting professor at the Free University of Berlin and researcher at the China-EU Economic Cooperation Research Center,recently gave an exclusive interview to the column W.E. Talk of China News Service to offer his opinions on this issue.

Anonymous669 (2023-04-16). Israeli Army, Police Foil Attempt To Smuggle Weapons From Jordan. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On April 16, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Police foiled an attempt to smuggle 15 handguns from Jordan into Israel. | The IDF said in a statement that soldiers monitoring surveillance cameras spotted two vehicles and suspicious movement near the town of Neve Ur on the border with Jordan. Army troops and police officers were quickly dispatched to the scene, where they catched one of the cars. | Three men were…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-16). Syrian Intelligence Officer Killed, Four Wounded In Another Attack Near Al-Golan Front. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On April 16, a Syrian intelligence officer was killed and four others were wounded when unknown militants attacked a position near the front with the Israeli-occupied al-Golan Heights. | The militants opened fire from machine guns and launched rocket-propelled grenades at the intelligence position which is located on a road between the villages of al-Mushirafah and Ras al-Khualid in al-Quneitra countryside, just outside al-Golan buffer zone. | The position reportedl…

Anonymous767 (2023-04-16). Military Situation In Yemen On April 16, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 111 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah in the past 24 hours | On April 14, thousands of Yemeni people held massive demonstrations in AnsarAllah-controlled governorates to commemorate the International Quds Day | According to the agreement between Saudi Arabia and the government of Sanaa, 706 Yemeni prisoners will be exchanged for 181 prisoners of the Saudi coalition | MORE ON…

Juan Cole (2023-04-16). Assault on Religious Freedom: Violent Crackdown by Israeli Police on Christian Worshipers in Jerusalem. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Arabic press is reporting violent assaults Saturday evening by Israeli police against Palestinian Christian worshipers in Jerusalem attempting to make their way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher for the "Saturday of Light" commemoration. The police attacks took place at the entrance to the Church of the Holy …

Peter Boyle (2023-04-16). Video: Protest against violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque. greenleft.org.au A march through Sydney streets on April 15 protested against the recent violent Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque by Israeli occupation forces.

FP Staff (2023-04-16). Thousands of Israelis protest for 15th week against judicial reforms. firstpost.com

trtworld (2023-04-16). In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day. trtworld.com This year marks 75 years of Nakba, or catastrophe, when nearly 800,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes by then Zionist Israeli paramilitaries in 1948 and onward. | In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day…

trtworld (2023-04-16). Yemeni rebels, govt forces free scores of prisoners as swap deal completed. trtworld.com A deal reached in Switzerland last month to exchange 181 government forces for 706 rebels, just before the major Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr. | Yemeni rebels, govt forces free scores of prisoners as swap deal completed…

FP Staff (2023-04-16). 'I apologise to the victims': Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez regrets loophole in sexual consent law. firstpost.com

Staff (2023-04-16). Lula logra en su reciente gira por Asia acuerdos por más de 12 700 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, estimó que durante su gira oficial a China y Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, el gigante sudamericano firmó acuerdos por el valor en 62.500 millones de reales brasileños, o más de 12.700 millones de dólares.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-04-16). Vladímir Putin recibe en Moscú al ministro de Defensa de China. telesurtv.net Presidente de Rusia asegura que la cooperación militar de China y su país refuerza las relaciones bilaterales, consideradas estratégicas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-16). Presidente de Nicaragua se reúne con líder de Agencia China de Cooperación para el Desarrollo. telesurtv.net Se reafirma la hermandad entre los Gobiernos de ambas naciones. Ortega denuncia que EE.UU. no ha renunciado a un golpe de Estado en su país.

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-16). Concluye intercambio de casi 900 prisioneros en Yemen. telesurtv.net Para mayo próximo se prevé un nuevo intercambio de retenidos; esta vez de 1.400: 700 de una parte y 700 de la otra.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-16). Israelíes retoman protestas contra reforma judicial. telesurtv.net Además de Tel Aviv, se han reportado alrededor de 150 manifestaciones en otros lugares de Israel.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-16). Intercambio de prisioneros sigue por segundo día en Yemen. telesurtv.net El enviado de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Yemen, Hans Grundberg, dio la bienvenida al inicio del proceso de liberación de alrededor de 900 detenidos en relación con el conflicto en Yemen.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-15). A Chilling Warning About the NATO-Ukraine-Russia Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Andrey Korobov-Latintsev A serviceman of Russia's private military company Wagner Group's assault detachment walks in a street in central part of Artyomovsk, also known as Bakhmut, as Russia's military operation in Ukraine continues, Donetsk People's Republic, Russia. © Sputnik/Evgeny Biyatov Those who think the fighting can be contained are misguided. For a philosopher, the military…

Editor (2023-04-15). France's Macron opposes U.S. cold war on China, wants independent Europe—but is it just rhetoric? mronline.org France's President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that he opposes the U.S. war drive against China and wants an independent Europe with "strategic autonomy". But he has made comments like this before, and failed to challenge Washington's hegemony.

Anonymous103 (2023-04-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slavyansk; | Russian forces destroyed one armoured personnel carrier, two motor vehicles in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles and D-20, D-30 howitzers in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles, three motor vehicles, and D-20, Msta-B howitzers in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, and three Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-15). Polish army officials attend funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 14, 2023 Funeral held for Polish soldier killed in Ukraine A 45-year-old Polish soldier who was killed last month fighting Russian forces in Ukraine has been laid to rest at a funeral service in western Poland. *** Among the mourners gathered in the village church were the fallen soldier's loved ones, local government …

Asa Winstanley (2023-04-15). Ukrainian Nazi gets medical treatment from Israel. electronicintifada.net Azov Brigade sergeant Arseniy Fedosiuk pictured meeting diplomats.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-15). A Chilling Warning About the NATO-Ukraine-Russia Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Andrey Korobov-Latintsev A serviceman of Russia's private military company Wagner Group's assault detachment walks in a street in central part of Artyomovsk, also known as Bakhmut, as Russia's military operation in Ukraine continues, Donetsk People's Republic, Russia. © Sputnik/Evgeny Biyatov Those who think the fighting can be contained are misguided. For a philosopher, the military…

Editor (2023-04-15). France's Macron opposes U.S. cold war on China, wants independent Europe—but is it just rhetoric? mronline.org France's President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that he opposes the U.S. war drive against China and wants an independent Europe with "strategic autonomy". But he has made comments like this before, and failed to challenge Washington's hegemony.

Anonymous103 (2023-04-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Slavyansk; | Russian forces destroyed one armoured personnel carrier, two motor vehicles in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles and D-20, D-30 howitzers in the Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed two armoured vehicles, three motor vehicles, and D-20, Msta-B howitzers in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed two motor vehicles, and three Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-15). Polish army officials attend funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioApril 14, 2023 Funeral held for Polish soldier killed in Ukraine A 45-year-old Polish soldier who was killed last month fighting Russian forces in Ukraine has been laid to rest at a funeral service in western Poland. *** Among the mourners gathered in the village church were the fallen soldier's loved ones, local government …

Asa Winstanley (2023-04-15). Ukrainian Nazi gets medical treatment from Israel. electronicintifada.net Azov Brigade sergeant Arseniy Fedosiuk pictured meeting diplomats.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). (W.E. Talk) How can China-Brazil relations proceed after Lula's China visit. ecns.cn Global changes unseen in a century have been evolving more rapidly with the balance of powers transforming profoundly. Against this backdrop, how will Brazil, under President Lula's leadership, deepen its cooperation with China? How will President Lula's visit start a new chapter in China-Brazil relations?

Peter Certo (2023-04-15). A Renewed Yemen Truce Is No Substitute for Justice. juancole.com By Peter Certo | — ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) — The news that Saudi officials, who have been leading a bombing campaign in Yemen for eight years, met with the Houthi officials who control much of the country on April 9 to possibly renew a truce that ended in October is positive. But …

Ben Norton (2023-04-15). Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance. geopoliticaleconomy.com Brazil's President Lula da Silva took a historic trip to China, where he signed many cooperation agreements and pledged to challenge the dominance of the US dollar.

Ramzy Baroud, Mintpress News. (2023-04-15). Israel Is Unifying Arabs And Muslims Around Palestine. popularresistance.org By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshipers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. | Netanyahu's motive should be clear. He wanted to generate a distraction from the mass protests that have rocked Israel, starting in January, and divided Israeli society around ideological and political lines, in ways never witnessed before. | Unwilling to relinquish his hard-earned achievement of finally winning a decisive election and forming an entirely rightwing coalition while fear…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-15). Russian Penicillin System Uncovered Ukrainian Artillery Positions On Krasny Liman Front. southfront.org The complex of artillery reconnaissance 'Penicillin'. © Research Institute 'Vector' | The Russian military's Battlegroup Center troops have successfully used the Penicillin coustic-thermal artillery-reconnaissance system to locate artillery positions of Kiev forces on the Krasny Liman front, spokesman for the battlegroup Alexander Savchuk told The Penicillin was developed by Russia's Ruselectronics to detect and locate artillery…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-15). West Leads Local Conflict In Donbass Towards Global Nuclear War. southfront.org Border fence construction: AFP | Originally published by Following Finland's April 4th entry into NATO, the Scandinavian country has this week unveiled completion of its first section of a 200-km long border fence with Russia. | The nearly half-billion dollar fence is expected to be completed by 2026, and is topped with barbed wire and has a height of three meters (or nearly…

Anonymous103 (2023-04-15). Military Situation In Syria On April 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On April 15, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On April 14, Turkish drone targeted a vehicle in Qamishli city; | On April 14, unknown gunmen assassinated an SAA serviceman in Nawa town in Daraa province; | At least 82 people were arrested by the Turkish-backed armed opposition factions in the Turkish-occupied areas in northern Syria in the first quarter of 2023, according…

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-04-15). The Disinformation Complex: An Anatomy. popularresistance.org Sometime in the mid—Russiagate years, when it became clear that America was on a swoon back into the collective neuroses of the 1950s, I began to think we would have to wait for future historians to retrieve the truth buried alive in the cesspit of lies and cynical propaganda operations the deep state—and I am fine with this term—inflicted upon us in response to Donald Trump's rise in national politics. There seemed no sorting out the godawful mess amid the incessant waves of mis— and disinformation to which our corporate media subjected us. | The task, if you were in the scribbling trade,…

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). China's defense minister to visit Russia. ecns.cn China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu to visit Russia from April 16 to 19.

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-15). The Heat: China-Brazil Ties. america.cgtn.com Pomp and ceremony in Beijing as China and Brazil agree to strengthen bilateral ties. Brazilian President Lula da Silva says he wants to work with Beijing to "balance world geopolitics" and help reinvigorate the South American nation's ailing industrial sector. The Brazilian leader has spent …

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba to visit China. ecns.cn Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba will be the first African head of state to be received by President Xi Jinping since his reelection as Chinese President, Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at the news briefing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). Chinese Foreign Ministry introduces German FM Baerbock's visit to China. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister spokesperson Wang Wenbin introduced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit to China at the press conference on Friday.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-15). Exclusive Interview with Brazil's President Lula. libya360.wordpress.com CGTN Brazil is back… Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sat with Wang Guan in east China's Shanghai on his first day in China for this edition of Leaders Talk. With former President Dilma Rousseff now chairing the New Development Bank, he looks to boost ties with China and give more weight to the…

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). Senior Chinese diplomat meets German FM. ecns.cn Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). PBOC: China to post GDP growth of around 5%. ecns.cn China is expected to achieve a GDP growth of around 5 percent this year as the Chinese economy is recovering with low inflation and "positive changes" in the real estate market, said Yi Gang, governor of the People's Bank of China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). Uruguay foreign minister to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Francisco Bustillo Bonasso, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, will pay a visit to China from April 16 to 20.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). China deports 351,000 foreigners for illegal entry, stay, work over 5 years. ecns.cn Over the past five years, Chinese authorities have dealt with 528,800 foreigners who illegally entered, stayed or worked in the country, deporting 351,000 of them.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). Gabonese president to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the Gabonese Republic Ali Bongo Ondimba will pay a state visit to China from April 18 to 21, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-15). First Singaporean tourist group this year arrives in Hainan. ecns.cn Twenty-three Singaporean tourists arrived at Haikou Meilan International Airport in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province, on Thursday, marking the first Singaporean inbound tourist group received by Hainan since China opened its bordersto foreign tourist groups on March 31, according to the province's tourism regulator on Friday.

Anonymous669 (2023-04-15). In Video: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Tests New Top-Attack Anti-Tank Guided Missile. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | The Ground Forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force had successfully tested a new anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) with a top-attack capability dubbed "Sadid-365", the Tasnim News Agency reported on April 15. | Head of the Research and Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization of the IRGC Ground Forces, General Ali Kouhestani, told the semi-official news agency that the new optically-guided mi…

samidounfr (2023-04-15). Father Atallah Hanna: We call on the German authorities to lift the ban on Prisoner's Day marches in Berlin. samidoun.net The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Sebastia in occupied Palestine, Father Bishop Atallah Hanna, affirmed his rejection of the repressive policies pursued by the German state against Palestinians and Arabs in Germany. In which the German media and politicians launched a smear campaign against Palestinians that lasted an entire week with the authorities of Berlin concluding …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-15). Oracle, the Shadowy Tech Giant in League With the CIA and Israel, With Alan Macleod. orinocotribune.com By Lowkey -Apr 9, 2023 | Is your data really safe online? Whether you like it or not, it is likely that much of it is stored by Oracle, a gigantic, U.S.-based company that has become one of the largest and most influential tech corporations in the world. | Yet the company's intimate ties to both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Israeli national security state should be cause for enormous concern, our guest today argues. In episode 56 of "The Watchdog" podcast, Lowkey is joined by returning visitor, Alan MacLeod. |

Ellen Brown (2023-04-15). The Cobalt Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster. dissidentvoice.org Holidays in my childhood were spent at my grandparents' farm in Plain Grove, Pennsylvania, 35 miles from East Palestine, Ohio. My grandfather's grandfather fought at Gettysburg and homesteaded the 160-acre farm after the Civil War. My grandmother sold it in the 1960s for $13,000, lacking a male heir to do the work; but my relatives …

Katie Myers (2023-04-15). Another Day, Another Toxic Spill in East Palestine, Ohio. truthout.org This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. It's been a bit more than two months since a train derailment in rural Ohio spilled 38 cars' worth of hazardous materials, including a highly toxic petrochemical called vinyl chloride, in East Palestine. In the weeks following the disaster, it seems to many residents the problems just keep piling up. |

JANET (2023-04-15). Palestinian resistance fuels instability within Israeli settler state. iacenter.org By Michael Kramer April 13, 2023 The current unrelenting Palestinian resistance to Zionist occupation, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River, has resulted in an increase of political and social instability within and throughout the Israeli settler state. Fans hold huge 'Free Palestine!' flag during the game between Tunisia and Australia on Nov. 26. The personal security situation for Israeli settlers has also been affected. Once safe roads in the West Bank are now sites of frequently occurring deadly ambushes. On March 13, a roadside bomb exploded adjacent to a busy highway in northern Israel. This first…

Staff (2023-04-15). Pekín denuncia como ilegales sanciones unilaterales de EEUU a empresas chinas. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno chino emitió una protesta a raíz de sanciones de EE.UU. a más empresas del país asiático, calificándolas como una forma de "jurisdicción de largo alcance", ajena al derecho internacional y que afecta la cadena de suministro global. "China protegerá con firmeza los derechos e intereses legítimos de las empresas chinas", dijo Pekín en un comunicado.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2023-04-15). Cuba ratifica apoyo al programa de alfabetización en Honduras. telesurtv.net El ministro de Educación, Daniel Sponda, refirió que este año aspiran a declarar más de 100 municipios de Honduras libres de analfabetismo.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-04-15). Asean insta al cese de la violencia en Myanmar. telesurtv.net El bloque regional insta a detener toda forma de violencia a las partes involucradas en el conflicto interno. Afirma que es la única manera de crear las bases para un diálogo nacional.

Staff (2023-04-15). Las 3 del día: Qué debe saber sobre la disponibilidad de combustible, la visita de Lula a China y otras noticias de la semana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Desde hace varios días los usuarios en redes sociales, en los comentarios de nuestra web y la población ha estado manifestando su preocupación por la escasez de combustible en los servicentros. El Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel se refirió a la disponibilidad de combustible en el país. Tenemos en nuestro podcast sus declaraciones. Luego, realizamos el resumen semanal.

Staff (2023-04-15). Presidente de Brasil visita Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, llegó a la capital de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos (EAU) en visita oficial para fortalecer las relaciones entre ambos estados, informó la Agencia de Noticias Wam. Esta es la segunda visita del gobernante carioca a este país. Lula efectúa una escala en esta nación del Golfo tras realizar una visita oficial de tres días a China.

teleSUR, JGN, JDO (2023-04-15). Brasil y China respaldan paz, desarrollo y democracia global. telesurtv.net Presidentes Lula da Silva y Xi Jinping se reúnen en Beijing. Firman 15 acuerdos de cooperación. Se pronuncian por una solución pacífica al conflicto Rusia-Ucrania.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-15). Apoyan causa palestina en Irán durante Día Mundial de Al-Quds. telesurtv.net Presidente Raisi muestra preocupación por recientes acontecimientos en Jerusalén y Palestina debido a la violencia israelí. Insta a crear un frente unido contra agresiones de Tel Aviv.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-04-15). Intercambio de prisioneros sigue por segundo día en Yemen. telesurtv.net El enviado de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Yemen, Hans Grundberg, dio la bienvenida al inicio del proceso de liberación de alrededor de 900 detenidos en relación con el conflicto en Yemen.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-15). Inicia operación de intercambio de prisioneros en Yemen. telesurtv.net El proceso de canje de presos se llevó a cabo bajo la supervisión de Cruz Roja Internacional, como parte del proceso de búsqueda de la paz en ese país asiático.

WSWS (2023-04-14). Poland receives Zelensky and prepares direct intervention in Ukraine war. wsws.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Warsaw last week underscored one thing: Poland has long played a key role in NATO's war against Russia in Ukraine and is now preparing to intervene directly in the conflict.

Anonymous587 (2023-04-14). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April 14, 2023: Saboteurs' Activity Detected In Zaporizhzhia Region. southfront.org The situation on the fields of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict developed as follows. Fighters of the Wagner PMC have already entrenched…

Editor (2023-04-14). Patrick Lawrence: The Disinformation Complex: An Anatomy. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Sometime in the mid—Russiagate years, when it became clear that America was on a swoon back into the collective neuroses of the 1950s, I began to think we would have to wait for future historians to retrieve the truth buried alive in the cesspit of lies and cynical …

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Dialogue urged to deal with differences. ecns.cn The relationship between the United States and China might be at a low point, but it is heartwarming to see that interaction between both countries is still taking place, said an adviser on China at the Carter Center, which promotes global development.

Staff (2023-04-14). 16 April, Online Event: The Palestinian Prisoners — An ongoing suffering and unbreakable resilience. samidoun.net On Palestinian Prisoner's Day Act For Palestine Foundation and Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network invite you to participate in a panel discussion titled : The Palestinian Prisoners — An ongoing suffering and unbreakable resilience Time: April 16, 2023 | 02: 00 PM (Jerusalem Time) Speakers: ▶ Imad Barghouthi: A Palestinian astrophysicist and ex-prisoner. ▶ Thomas Hofland: …

WSWS (2023-04-14). Poland receives Zelensky and prepares direct intervention in Ukraine war. wsws.org Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Warsaw last week underscored one thing: Poland has long played a key role in NATO's war against Russia in Ukraine and is now preparing to intervene directly in the conflict.

Anonymous587 (2023-04-14). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April 14, 2023: Saboteurs' Activity Detected In Zaporizhzhia Region. southfront.org The situation on the fields of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict developed as follows. Fighters of the Wagner PMC have already entrenched…

Editor (2023-04-14). Patrick Lawrence: The Disinformation Complex: An Anatomy. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Sometime in the mid—Russiagate years, when it became clear that America was on a swoon back into the collective neuroses of the 1950s, I began to think we would have to wait for future historians to retrieve the truth buried alive in the cesspit of lies and cynical …

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Dialogue urged to deal with differences. ecns.cn The relationship between the United States and China might be at a low point, but it is heartwarming to see that interaction between both countries is still taking place, said an adviser on China at the Carter Center, which promotes global development.

Staff (2023-04-14). 16 April, Online Event: The Palestinian Prisoners — An ongoing suffering and unbreakable resilience. samidoun.net On Palestinian Prisoner's Day Act For Palestine Foundation and Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network invite you to participate in a panel discussion titled : The Palestinian Prisoners — An ongoing suffering and unbreakable resilience Time: April 16, 2023 | 02: 00 PM (Jerusalem Time) Speakers: ▶ Imad Barghouthi: A Palestinian astrophysicist and ex-prisoner. ▶ Thomas Hofland: …

Anonymous669 (2023-04-14). Saudi, Houthi Officials Conclude Peace Talks In Yemen's Sanaa. southfront.org Saudi Arabia ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, with the head of the Houthis' Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, in Sanaa. Source: Al-Masirah TV. | On April 14, a Saudi delegation led by the kingdom ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed al-Jaber, concluded a round of peace talks with senior officials from the Houthis (Ansar Allah), including the head of the group's Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat. | The breakthrough peace talks, which began in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on A…

FP Staff (2023-04-14). No weapons exports to parties in Ukraine conflict, says China. firstpost.com

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-14). The Heat: BRICS Bigger than G7. america.cgtn.com BRICS countries are now the world's largest economic bloc. They are the world's top five emerging economies; Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. In a sign of a changing world, BRICS countries now contribute 31.5% of global GDP based on purchasing power parity. The …

Dr. Gilbert Doctorow (2023-04-14). What Are the Russians Saying About the Intelligence Leak in the USA? globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2023-04-14). Pentagon 'leak' theatrics continue as US finds scapegoat. infobrics.org The US propaganda machine wants us to believe that a 21-year-old intelligence technician who just graduated and held the rank of airman was privy to top-secret intelligence on the Kiev regime's offensive plans, Russia, South Korea, China and other global hotspots.

Staff (2023-04-14). Headlines for April 14, 2023. democracynow.org Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Abortions at Just Six Weeks, Federal Judge Issues Conflicting Ruling on Abortion Medication, Setting Up Supreme Court Fight, ProPublica: Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Sale of Property to Billionaire GOP Donor , 21-Year-Old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira Arrested over Leaked Classified Documents, Leaked Documents Show U.S. Spied on U.N. Leader, Reveal Russian Infighting over Ukraine, Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny May Have Been Poisoned in Prison, Supporters Say, Saudi Arabia Restores Ties with Syria, Swaps POWs with Yemen's Houthi Rebels,…

South Front (2023-04-14). Video: Ukraine War. Russian Forces Deployed to Conquer Bakhmut. Fighting is Ongoing. globalresearch.ca

John Wojcik (2023-04-14). In China, Lula pushes peace as U.S. prepares for Asia-Pacific war. peoplesworld.org The follies of U.S. plans for war and more war are being exposed now by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his current visit to China. On Friday, the day that the Washington Post reported the U.S. is planning to continue pouring weapons into the Ukraine war well into next year, Lula is …

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2023-04-14). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others to Carry on the "Helsinki Spirit" dissidentvoice.org Finnish President receives Nobel Peace Prize in 2008. Photo Credit: Nobel Prize On April 4, 2023, Finland officially became the 31st member of the NATO military alliance. The 830-mile border between Finland and Russia is now by far the longest border between any NATO country and Russia, which otherwise borders only Norway, Latvia, Estonia, and …

FP Staff (2023-04-14). Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv's GDP fell by 29.1% in 2022, figures slightly better than govt forecast. firstpost.com

African Stream (2023-04-14). NATO's Hypocrisy Regarding African Views on War in Ukraine. towardfreedom.org The West wants African countries to condemn the war in Ukraine, but doesn't want to hear their views on conflicts in Libya or Yemen. Why not? African Stream's Clinton Nzala outlines the double standard during a discussion on Kawsachun News.

infobrics (2023-04-14). China's Yuan Is Now the Most Traded Currency in Russia. infobrics.org China's yuan has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia, a year after the invasion of Ukraine led to a slew of Western sanctions against Moscow…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-14). 11 More U.S. Troops Diagnosed With Traumatic Brain Injuries From Recent Attacks In Syria. southfront.org Green Berets haul a simulated casualty towards a HH-60 helicopter during a medical evacuation exercise within the 55km deconfliction zone in Syria, May 27, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | The United States Army identified 11 additional cases of traumatic brain injury as a result of recent strikes by Iranian-backed forces in northeastern Syria, a spokesman for the Central Command announced on April 13. | The announcement further raises the casualties among American troops from…

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). China's defense minister to visit Russia. ecns.cn China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu to visit Russia from April 16 to 19.

Eric Zuesse (2023-04-14). Trump's Neoconservatism and Falsehoods Against China. dissidentvoice.org Donald Trump, whose numerous lies go over well with conservative Americans notwithstanding that lies are falsehoods (so Trump's falsehoods are evidently not damaging his support among Republicans), appeared with Tucker Carson on April 12th, and the interview-clip opened: Iran gets together with Saudi Arabia through China, and I hear people say of China "we'll never …

Andrew Korybko (2023-04-14). US Ignorance: The Geopolitics of India-China Relations and Delhi's "Balancing Act" in the New Cold War. globalresearch.ca

Sharon Zhang (2023-04-14). Sanders, Bowman to Biden: Israel's Apartheid Must Not Be Funded by US Taxpayers. truthout.org A group of congressional progressives has urged the Biden administration to stop using taxpayer money to fund Israel's atrocities against Palestinians under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far right regime. In a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, 14 lawmakers detailed their concerns about escalating Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank… |

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-04-14). Israel's excuses for execution swallowed by West. electronicintifada.net Past police cover-ups cast doubt on car ramming claim.

Ola Mousa (2023-04-14). Food or medicine? Gaza's stark choice. electronicintifada.net Illness comes at a high price under Israel's blockade.

Miko Peled (2023-04-14). Itamar Ben-Gvir: The Worst of a Terrible Bunch of Israeli Politicians. mintpressnews.com Not only does the racist thug Ben-Gvir walk around with an entourage of armed guards, but now he has an entire "National Guard" made of armed settler gangs.

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Uzbekistan welcomes China's NEVs: Bakhtiyor Saidov. ecns.cn Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan's acting foreign minister, has praised China's manufacturing and said that Uzbekistan welcomes China's new energy vehicles (NEVs) to enter the Ukrainian market.

Editor (2023-04-14). History has its course and timing. mronline.org Western sanctions imposed on Iran, Russia, Syria, and in fact any country that refuses to be driven by Western will, have motivated many countries in the world to search seriously for ways and means to liberate their destinies from Western hegemony.

FP Staff (2023-04-14). German FM Annalena Baerbock urges China to 'call on Russia to stop the war'. firstpost.com

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-04-14). Video: The Merger of the E.U. and NATO: An Economic Dagger Aimed at the Heart of Russia? globalresearch.ca

Tsvetana Paraskova (2023-04-14). Russia's Gasoline Exports Jump as African Buyers Replace Europe. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2023-04-14). Russia's FESCO opens air route to import electronics from Hong Kong. channelnewsasia.com

infobrics (2023-04-14). Dumping the Dollar: Will a New BRICS Currency Replace the US Currency for Trade. infobrics.org The BRICS collective, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is working on a common currency in an attempt to ditch the US dollar and push back against America's dominance. The move comes as Moscow and Beijing call for de-dollarisation in the face of Western sanctions…

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Xi calls for further reform and opening up to drive Chinese modernization in Guangdong. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that Guangdong Province is the pacemaker and experimental zone of China's reform and opening up, and plays an instrumental role in Chinese modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Yichang-Vietnam rail-sea intermodal train starts operation. ecns.cn On Thursday, a 23-car"ÄÄrail-sea intermodal train carrying 40-foot shipping containers departed from Yichang East Station in central China's Hubei Province. It sailed to Qinzhou Port in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Curtain wall cleaning robot unveiled at Consumer Products Expo. ecns.cn An iouluo curtain wall cleaning robot was unveiled at the third China International"ÄÄConsumer"ÄÄProducts"ÄÄExpo"ÄÄin Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Thursday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Waist exoskeleton robot unveiled at 3rd China International Consumer Products Expo. ecns.cn The BES-HV waist exoskeleton robot was exhibited at the third China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province on Friday. "ÄÄ…

The Lever (2023-04-14). üéß LEVER TIME PREMIUM: Who Really Profits in a US/China Trade War? levernews.com On this week's Lever Time Premium, our weekly bonus podcast segment for supporting subscribers: The Biden Administration's pledge to "reshore" manufacturing and industrial production back into the U.S. has seemingly scrambled three decades of neoliberal economic orthodoxy around global trade.

WSWS (2023-04-14). US operations in the Philippines threaten war with China. wsws.org The military operations, which will last for 18 days, make clear that Washington is preparing to go to war with China in the near future.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-14). China's central bank says will keep liquidity ample, stabilise growth. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-14). China's PBOC set to inject fresh funds via medium-term policy loans -survey. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-14). Warburg Pincus gets approval to buy a 23% stake in China's Zhong Ou. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2023-04-14). Tickets sell out 'in five minutes' as China football fans relish return. channelnewsasia.com

Morrigan Johnson (2023-04-14). China Brokered Peace Agreement Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Marks End of Era of American Unipolar Power. covertactionmagazine.com The U.S. has lost respect worldwide and control of West Asia and other regions. A historic peace deal was announced March 10, 2023, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran adopting a trilateral peace agreement brokered by the People's Republic of China. In an instant the United States and its …

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). High-level meeting addresses Afghan issue. ecns.cn China hopes the international community will view the Afghan issue in a comprehensive, balanced and objective manner.

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Canton Fair expects big offline rebound. ecns.cn The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, the country's largest trade event that is scheduled to open with a grand ceremony on Friday, will see vendors and buyers from across the globe.

ecns.cn (2023-04-14). Duty-free biz boosts Hainan FTP. ecns.cn Offshore duty-free shopping in Hainan province, a top vacation destination, has become key to boosting consumption upgrade in China, with the duty-free sector playing a significant role in supporting the backflow of international spending into Hainan.

WSWS (2023-04-14). From Georgia to Indiana, inmates left by jailers to die in deplorable, inhumane conditions. wsws.org In Jackson County, Indiana, Joshua McLemore, a 29-year-old man who suffered from schizophrenia, died after 20 days in solitary confinement. In Fulton County, Georgia, horrifying photos show deceased 35-year-old Shawn Thompson, who also suffered from mental illness, covered in sores and bedbugs after being abandoned in a filthy jail cell for months.

Friedrich Steinfeld (2023-04-14). Israel on the brink of civil war? indybay.org This time, the existential threat to Israel does not come from outside (e.g., from Iran), as has been and is repeatedly invoked inside and outside Israel. It comes from within Israeli society itself, because the new extremist government is also resolutely committed to confrontation in the conflict with the Palestinians. A new spiral of violence has begun:…

Peter Certo (2023-04-14). A Renewed Yemen Truce Is No Substitute for Justice. fpif.org The news that Saudi officials, who have been leading a bombing campaign in Yemen for eight years, met with the Houthi officials who control much of the country on April 9 to possibly renew a truce that ended in October is positive. But a renewed truce that does not address the harm that warring parties have caused to Yemen's civilians will not be sustainable without accountability. | The talks come weeks after reports that Iranian officials might stop

unitedEditor (2023-04-14). "New era dawning" with Iran-Saudi Arabia agreement. unitedworldint.com By I≈üƒ±kgàºn Akfƒ±rat Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site, Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. As the world once again focuses on Israel's aggression against Palestine, some worry about further escalation of the conflict. Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is at the center of the recent developments in Palestine. Hamas Political Bureau Member Dr. Mahir …

Juan Cole (2023-04-14). Christian Archbishop slams Israel's Restrictions on Worship at the 'Festival of Lights' as "Racist" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On the Saturday before Orthodox Easter, which falls a week later than in the Western churches, typically 10,000 worshipers gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, waiting for the holy fire [to phos) to emerge. It is said to derive from the tomb in which Jesus was initially buried …

Ellen Brown (2023-04-14). The Cobalt-Lithium Gold Rush and the East Palestine Disaster. Hazardous Materials, A Litany of Anomalies. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2023-04-14). Indonesia 'proactive' but 'slow' in dealing with Myanmar as ASEAN chair, say analysts. channelnewsasia.com The Five-Point Consensus, ASEAN's peace plan for Myanmar, remains the essential baseline for any kind of solution, said one analyst.

Fight Back (2023-04-14). Dallas protest against Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa. fightbacknews.org Dallas, TX – On Saturday, April 8, over 150 members of the Palestinian diaspora and allies gathered at The Grassy Knoll at Dealey Plaza to protest the recent Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam and the attacks came during the height of Ramadan. Israeli forces have killed more than 90 Palestinians so far this year. | Speakers at the rally called for the end of U.S. financial support for Israel and an end to Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank. They chanted, "Not another penny, not another dime, no more money for Israe…

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-14). Brasileña Dilma Rousseff asume presidencia del Banco BRICS. telesurtv.net "Yo sueño que el BRICS pueda crear una herramienta de desarrollo (…) que preste dinero con la perspectiva de ayudar y no de asfixiar a los países", dijo Lula da Silva.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-14). Gobierno Sirio rechaza ataques contra mezquita de Al Aqsa. telesurtv.net Además, afirmó que los ataques de los israelíes, que intentan practicar los rituales de la llamada pascua judía, se realizan con plena protección de Estado de Israel.

Staff (2023-04-14). Lula prosigue en Beijing su visita a China. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, continúa este viernes en Beijing su visita a China con un programa de actos y conversaciones con las principales figuras del Gobierno enfocadas en potenciar los nexos.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-04-14). Líder iraní respalda causa palestina en Día Mundial de Al-Quds. telesurtv.net Presidente Raisi muestra preocupación por recientes acontecimientos en Jerusalén y Palestina debido a la violencia israelí. Insta a crear un frente unido contra agresiones de Tel Aviv.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-14). Presidente de China recibe a Lula da Silva. telesurtv.net La recepción tuvo lugar en el Gran Salón del Pueblo en la capital china, luego de lo cual ambos jefes de Estado junto a sus comitivas comenzaron un encuentro ampliado.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-14). Fuerzas israelíes arrestan a 12 palestinos. telesurtv.net Las detenciones ocurren pocos días después de los enfrentamientos en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa, en Jerusalén.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies, Common Dreams. (2023-04-13). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others To Carry On The 'Helsinki Spirit'. popularresistance.org On April 4, 2023, Finland officially became the 31st member of the NATO military alliance. The 830-mile border between Finland and Russia is now by far the longest border between any NATO country and Russia, which otherwise borders only Norway, Latvia, Estonia, and short stretches of the Polish and Lithuanian borders where they encircle Kaliningrad. | In the context of the not-so-cold war between the United States, NATO and Russia, any of these borders is a potentially dangerous flashpoint that could trigger a new crisis, or even a world war. But a key difference with the Finnish border is that it comes within ab…

Dmitriy Kovalevich, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-13). The US Pushes Kiev Into A Suicidal Military Counter Offensive. popularresistance.org March marks the end of the 13th month of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. Hostilities in Ukraine have slowed because March in Ukraine is a month when the roads are muddy and heavy equipment cannot pass over them. Military trenches are flooded with water, and travel or evacuation becomes problematic, especially in combat areas where roads are already wrecked. Both sides in the conflict are now gathering their forces, and both sides are warning about an impending large-scale counterattack by the enemy once the ground dries out sufficiently. | Ukrainian forces are being pushed into a counterattack by their…

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-13). Leaked Document Says US Doesn't Expect Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in 2023. news.antiwar.com A Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment that has been leaked online says that the US expects the war in Ukraine to go into 2024 without any peace talks between the warring sides, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. "Negotiations to end the conflict are unlikely during 2023 in all considered scenarios," the DIA analysis reads. The …

infobrics (2023-04-13). Dumping the Dollar: Will a New BRICS Currency Replace the US Currency for Trade. infobrics.org The BRICS collective, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is working on a common currency in an attempt to ditch the US dollar and push back against America's dominance. The move comes as Moscow and Beijing call for de-dollarisation in the face of Western sanctions…

infobrics (2023-04-13). Plans to Boost Ties with Russia, India: China. infobrics.org India, Russia and China are emerging "major powers" with notable influence and Beijing was ready to boost ties with Moscow and New Delhi, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said…

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies, Common Dreams. (2023-04-13). Finland's NATO Move Leaves Others To Carry On The 'Helsinki Spirit'. popularresistance.org On April 4, 2023, Finland officially became the 31st member of the NATO military alliance. The 830-mile border between Finland and Russia is now by far the longest border between any NATO country and Russia, which otherwise borders only Norway, Latvia, Estonia, and short stretches of the Polish and Lithuanian borders where they encircle Kaliningrad. | In the context of the not-so-cold war between the United States, NATO and Russia, any of these borders is a potentially dangerous flashpoint that could trigger a new crisis, or even a world war. But a key difference with the Finnish border is that it comes within ab…

Dmitriy Kovalevich, Black Agenda Report. (2023-04-13). The US Pushes Kiev Into A Suicidal Military Counter Offensive. popularresistance.org March marks the end of the 13th month of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. Hostilities in Ukraine have slowed because March in Ukraine is a month when the roads are muddy and heavy equipment cannot pass over them. Military trenches are flooded with water, and travel or evacuation becomes problematic, especially in combat areas where roads are already wrecked. Both sides in the conflict are now gathering their forces, and both sides are warning about an impending large-scale counterattack by the enemy once the ground dries out sufficiently. | Ukrainian forces are being pushed into a counterattack by their…

Dave DeCamp (2023-04-13). Leaked Document Says US Doesn't Expect Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in 2023. news.antiwar.com A Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment that has been leaked online says that the US expects the war in Ukraine to go into 2024 without any peace talks between the warring sides, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. "Negotiations to end the conflict are unlikely during 2023 in all considered scenarios," the DIA analysis reads. The …

infobrics (2023-04-13). Dumping the Dollar: Will a New BRICS Currency Replace the US Currency for Trade. infobrics.org The BRICS collective, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is working on a common currency in an attempt to ditch the US dollar and push back against America's dominance. The move comes as Moscow and Beijing call for de-dollarisation in the face of Western sanctions…

infobrics (2023-04-13). Plans to Boost Ties with Russia, India: China. infobrics.org India, Russia and China are emerging "major powers" with notable influence and Beijing was ready to boost ties with Moscow and New Delhi, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said…

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). China, Serbia announce official launch of FTA negotiations: MOFCOM. ecns.cn The FTA between Serbia and China will create a favorable environment and provide a strong guarantee for the development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Middle East Eye (2023-04-13). Israeli Spyware Firm QuaDream Linked to Hacks on Journalists and Politicians. globalresearch.ca

Dianne Mathiowetz (2023-04-13). Man dies in Georgia detention center — protest planned. workers.org Salvador Vargas, a 61-year-old Mexican man and incarcerated migrant, died April 4 at a hospital in Columbus, Georgia. He had been detained at the Stewart Detention Center, some 40 miles away in Lumpkin, Georgia. The hospital declared that the cause of death was complications from a stroke. Stewart has a . . . |

KATIE (2023-04-13). Investing in apartheid Israel: Ideology or economic interest? bdsmovement.net

Ramzy Baroud (2023-04-13). Quest for Religious War: How Israel is Unifying Arabs and Muslims around Palestine. mintpressnews.com What is currently taking place in Palestine is not yet a religious war, but some Israeli officials and political parties are keen on turning it into one.

The Associated Press (2023-04-13). Brazil's Lula in Shanghai to Boost Ties With China. latinorebels.com Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai on Thursday as he looks to boost ties and win political support for attempts to mediate the conflict in Ukraine.

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-13). Ukraine applauds Japan "accelerating our victory" in war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UkrinformApril 13, 2023 Ukraine to receive $3.5B from Japan in 2023 — Ministry of Finance The Japanese government plans to provide Ukraine with USD 3.5 billion in direct budget support in 2023. [The] Ministry of Finance of Ukraine reported this following a meeting between Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko and Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki. …

Staff (2023-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2023. democracynow.org U.S. Appeals Court Partially Restores Access to Abortion Medication Mifepristone, Expelled Lawmaker Justin Pearson to Be Reinstated to Tennessee House of Representatives, U.N. Says Somalia Faces Catastrophic Hunger as Climate Crisis Fuels Drought, Zelensky Condemns Video Appearing to Show Russian Soldier Beheading Ukrainian POW, Brazil's Lula Will Ask China's Xi to Help Broker Peace in Ukraine; U.S. Sees No Peace Talks in 2023, At Least 10 Migrants Drown Off Tunisia's Coast as U.N. Warns of Soaring Deaths in Mediterranean, Mexico Charges Immigration Chief over Ciudad Juárez Fire That Killed 40 P…

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Russia says to use Int'l Space Station until 2028. ecns.cn The Russian government has decided to extend the operation of its segment on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, said Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos on Wednesday.

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-13). Poland: Saakashvili awarded Prometheus prize with Bernard-Henri Lévy's benediction. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 13, 2023 Mikheil Saakashvili Awarded the Polish Prometheus Prize On the Intermarium/Prometheus projects, see: New Intermarium: Biden, NATO pledge support to NATO's nine-nation Eastern Flank UN: Georgia discusses Caucasus with Turkey, Intermarium projects with Poland On April 12, the Prometheus Prize was awarded to former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in honor of his …

_____ (2023-04-13). How China is Managing its BRI Partners: New Findings. journal-neo.org

_____ (2023-04-13). Japan's Foreign Minister Visits the People's Republic of China. journal-neo.org

Elliott Wallace (2023-04-13). Global population: Fertility rates decline as population hits 8 billion. america.cgtn.com The world's population reached 8 billion people in 2022, but fertility rates are seeing a decline in most of the world, outside of sub-Saharan Africa. China recently saw its biggest population drop in more than six decades.

Franc Contreras (2023-04-13). Mexican fine chocolate producers seek entry into China's market. america.cgtn.com A Mexican fine organic chocolate has won top prizes in some of Europe's most prestigious competitions. Now, the creators are opening new markets in the U.S. and China. Find out more.

Staff (2023-04-13). Lula Arrives in China to Strengthen Brazil's Ties With Largest Trading Partner. orinocotribune.com Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in China to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations and signing new trade agreements with Brazil's largest trading partner. | Brazilian outlet G1 reported that Lula landed in the city of Shanghai around 10: 30 p.m. local time (11: 30 a.m. Brasília time) on Wednesday, April 12. The journey from Brazil lasted approximately 30 hours. | @LulaOficial chega à China para sua terceira visita de Estado! | Saiba mais sobre a agenda: t.co/re3bOVQkyv _____ (2023-04-13). When Humble Pie-Eating Macron Visits Xi. strategic-culture.org It is a centuries-old rule in politics that if you do not fare well politically within your own country, you should try and redirect the public gaze somehow onto the foreign policy. | Given that the German Chancellor did not wish to take him along on his trip to China with his official delegation for economic diplomacy last November, the French President Emmanuel Macron set off on a journey to China with his own respective economic delegation in the beginning of April this year. Though not exactly on his own but accompanied by a 'supervisory body' in the shape and form of the scrawny-looking President of European…

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Intel chief stresses key microchip role of China. ecns.cn Patrick Gelsinger, CEO of Intel Corp, underlined on Wednesday the importance of China in the company's strategy for sustainable development during his first trip to the country since he took the CEO position in 2021.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Major Italian companies to increase investments. ecns.cn Major Italian companies said since they strongly believe that China will continue to be a critical growth engine and global innovation hub, they will continue to increase investments in the country's massive market.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). New energy to help meet green pledge. ecns.cn China will step up efforts to boost new energy development while ensuring energy security this year, as part of concerted efforts to meet its green commitment, said the National Energy Administration on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Xi inspects southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Wednesday inspected the city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). China's foreign trade up 4.8 pct in Q1. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 4.8 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Chinese modernization has clear goals, plans, strategies: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Wednesday that Chinese modernization is based on the country's realities and conditions, and has clear goals, plans and strategies.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Uzbek president meets with Chinese FM, expecting to visit China. ecns.cn Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang here on Wednesday, saying that he is looking forward to visiting China.

ecns.cn (2023-04-13). Australian state sets record export amid growing trade with China. ecns.cn South Australian exports have risen to a record high on the back of a boost in trade with China.

Middle East Monitor (2023-04-13). Israel's Extremist Ben-Gvir slams ban on Squatters from Al-Aqsa until end of Ramadan. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir slammed an Israeli government decision to ban non-Muslims, including illegal settlers, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound until the end of Ramadan, Army Radio reported. Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque Ben-Gvir said that the decision to prevent settlers from entering …

Staff (2023-04-13). Samidoun Albuquerque Highlights Defense of Al Aqsa and Palestine Solidarity Struggle. samidoun.net Around 30 people gathered in front of the University of New Mexico bookstore, on Tiwa Territories (Albuquerque, New Mexico) to highlight the Zionist invasion of Al Aqsa during the holy days of Ramadan and to show solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for liberation. Micheáilín Buitléir, longtime activist and member of Samidoun ABQ welcomed the group, …

Ashley Curtin (2023-04-13). Taliban extends ban on Afghan women working to include UN's mission in the country. nationofchange.org The extended ban comes after the Taliban, who regained power in 2021, placed a ban on most NGO workers in December 2022.

Friedrich Steinfeld (2023-04-13). Israel on the brink of civil war? indybay.org This time, the existential threat to Israel does not come from outside (e.g., from Iran), as has been and is repeatedly invoked inside and outside Israel. It comes from within Israeli society itself, because the new extremist government is also resolutely committed to confrontation in the conflict with the Palestinians. A new spiral of violence has begun:…

WSWS (2023-04-13). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org One-day national rail strike in Italy over work conditions deteriorating since the pandemic; ongoing protests in Iran by oil workers, nurses, Haft Tappeh sugar cane workers and retirees over pay and social conditions; auto workers at Tenneco South Africa Inc. strike over 50 percent pay cuts and 100 redundancies…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-04-13). Efforts to Reduce Israeli Influence in Africa Continues. globalresearch.ca

Michael Jansen (2023-04-13). Another Ramadan, Another Brutal Israeli Raids Into Al Aqsa. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2023-04-13). The Hilarious Goon Show of Biden's Democracy Talk Shop for Global South Leaders. strategic-culture.org The more Joe Biden continues with his erroneous, hapless foreign policy initiatives, the more America drifts farther away from the Global South. | Who said Americans don't do irony? This boot camp which Biden runs, places the U.S. as the high order and grand master of human rights who ranks the pupils in the class and gives them an apple if they worship the U.S. And who stands by America at the high table? Israel of course! | The more Joe Biden continues with his erroneous, hapless foreign policy initiatives, the more America drifts farther away from the Global South. Biden's administration will be marked in his…

Zamone Perez (2023-04-13). US Defense Companies Sued by Yemenis Over Weapons Used in Civil War. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, JGN (2023-04-13). Brasileña Dilma Rousseff asume presidencia del Banco BRICS. telesurtv.net "Yo sueño que el BRICS pueda crear una herramienta de desarrollo (…) que preste dinero con la perspectiva de ayudar y no de asfixiar a los países", dijo Lula da Silva.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-13). Presidente chino llama al Ejército a prepararse para el combate real. telesurtv.net El mandatario asiático afirmó que "es necesario reforzar el entrenamiento militar orientado al combate".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-04-13). Gobierno Sirio rechaza ataques contra mezquita de Al Aqsa. telesurtv.net Además, afirmó que los ataques de los israelíes, que intentan practicar los rituales de la llamada pascua judía, se realizan con plena protección de Estado de Israel.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-04-13). Asciende a 100 cifra de muertos por bombardeo a civiles en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Portavoz de la junta militar que gobierna el país confirmó el ataque y dijo que fue dirigido contra simpatizantes de grupos armados contrarios a la paz y la estabilidad.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-04-13). Presidente brasileño arriba a China en visita oficial. telesurtv.net Según el Gobierno de Brasil, es "una de las más importantes visitas de Estado desde el inicio de su tercer mandato".

A Guest Author (2023-04-13). Brasil y China acuerdan intercambios sin dólar. workers.org China y Brasil realizan el acuerdo el 1 de abril, 2023. Entrevista de Lorena Guillen, de ABYA YALA TV, Bolivia, a Julio Gambina, presidente de la Fundación de Investigaciones Sociales y Políticas, Argentina, sobre los acuerdos entre China y Brasil para el intercambio en monedas locales, sin depender del dólar. . . . |

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-13). OMS confirma primera muerte por gripe aviar. telesurtv.net Los primeros dos casos humanos reportados por China de esta misma enfermedad se registraron en abril y mayo de 2022, y se recuperaron.

Ben Norton (2023-04-12). France's Macron opposes US cold war on China, wants independent Europe — but is it just rhetoric? geopoliticaleconomy.com France's President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that he opposes the US war drive against China and wants an independent Europe with "strategic autonomy". But he has made comments like this before, and failed to challenge Washington's hegemony.

Miko Peled, Mintpress News. (2023-04-12). By Refusing To Host Israel, Indonesia Shows Us How To Defeat Apartheid. popularresistance.org Palestinians are being killed in record numbers. Racist, hate-filled fanatic Zionists are invading the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Palestinian worshipers are being terrorized by Israeli forces. Yet it is Indonesia that is being penalized internationally merely for engaging in discussions about not allowing an Israeli soccer team to play on its soil. | The Israeli under-20 soccer team was supposed to play at a FIFA tournament in Indonesia in the summer. But after internal Indonesian discussions about blocking Israel from playing, FIFA decided to take away the tournament and not allow Indonesia to host it.

infobrics (2023-04-12). Led by China, India, the 5 BRICS Nations Now Contribute More to World GDP Than G7. infobrics.org BRICS countries overtook G7 in 2020 by making up a larger share of global GDP in PPP terms, with China & India respectively in second and third positions globally that year…

Anonymous587 (2023-04-12). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April, 11 2023: Ukrainian Army Continues To Lose Bakhmut. southfront.org On the fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the period from April 11 to 12, 2023, there were several significant…

Ben Norton (2023-04-12). Geopolitical Game Changer: China's Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Big Blow to Petrodollar and US Economic Hegemony. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2023 | China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative. | China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tens…

Ben Norton (2023-04-12). France's Macron opposes US cold war on China, wants independent Europe — but is it just rhetoric? geopoliticaleconomy.com France's President Emmanuel Macron told Xi Jinping that he opposes the US war drive against China and wants an independent Europe with "strategic autonomy". But he has made comments like this before, and failed to challenge Washington's hegemony.

Miko Peled, Mintpress News. (2023-04-12). By Refusing To Host Israel, Indonesia Shows Us How To Defeat Apartheid. popularresistance.org Palestinians are being killed in record numbers. Racist, hate-filled fanatic Zionists are invading the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Palestinian worshipers are being terrorized by Israeli forces. Yet it is Indonesia that is being penalized internationally merely for engaging in discussions about not allowing an Israeli soccer team to play on its soil. | The Israeli under-20 soccer team was supposed to play at a FIFA tournament in Indonesia in the summer. But after internal Indonesian discussions about blocking Israel from playing, FIFA decided to take away the tournament and not allow Indonesia to host it.

infobrics (2023-04-12). Led by China, India, the 5 BRICS Nations Now Contribute More to World GDP Than G7. infobrics.org BRICS countries overtook G7 in 2020 by making up a larger share of global GDP in PPP terms, with China & India respectively in second and third positions globally that year…

Anonymous587 (2023-04-12). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On April, 11 2023: Ukrainian Army Continues To Lose Bakhmut. southfront.org On the fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in the period from April 11 to 12, 2023, there were several significant…

Ben Norton (2023-04-12). Geopolitical Game Changer: China's Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Big Blow to Petrodollar and US Economic Hegemony. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2023 | China's peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran is a big blow to the petrodollar that undergirds US economic hegemony. Both countries are top oil producers that are discussing selling energy in other currencies. They also applied to join BRICS, and are members of the Belt and Road Initiative. | China surprised the world on March 10, announcing that it had successfully sponsored peace talks between rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. | Four days of secret negotiations in Beijing led to a historic agreement in which the two West Asian nations normalized relations, following seven tens…

People's Dispatch. (2023-04-12). 87% Of Service Workers In US South Were Injured On The Job Last Year. popularresistance.org A March survey of 347 service workers in the US South found that a shocking 87% were injured on the job in the last year. The workers surveyed came from eleven states across the "Black belt," or Southern states with historically large Black populations: North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Workers organized under the Union of Southern Service Workers filed a landmark civil rights complaint against South Carolina's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (SC OSHA), alleging that the agency "discriminates by disproportiona…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-04-12). With its Attacks on Palestinian Worshipers, did Israel Unite Arabs and Muslims behind Them? juancole.com Dr Ramzy Baroud RamzyBaroud ( Middle East Monitor ) — By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshippers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that the Palestinians would retaliate. Netanyahu's motive should be obvious. He wanted to divert …

infobrics (2023-04-12). China Queers India-Russia Tech Ties. infobrics.org China's dominant position in its partnership with Russia has implications for India's security and critical technology choices…

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). Yuan's rise in Russia shows currency trend. ecns.cn The renminbi's record high share in Russia's currency trading in March confirms an emerging trend that more commodity-exporting economies are accepting the Chinese currency as an alternative to other leading international currencies, experts said on Tuesday.

WSWS (2023-04-12). Trace compounds of vinyl chloride found in East Palestine, Ohio residents after derailment and chemical spill. wsws.org Last week, a truck carrying 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the East Palestine derailment site overturned, with the driver suffering injuries in the crash.

Anand Naidoo (2023-04-12). The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations. america.cgtn.com Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement. Could peace between these nations bring regional stability? Iran and Saudi Arabia took steps last month to restore diplomatic ties which some observers said was a big step for international security. On Tuesday, delegations from both countries started the process of re-opening their respective embassies. The …

Staff (2023-04-12). Filipino Activist Condemns U.S. Military Drills, Warns That War with China Would Devastate Philippines. democracynow.org Protesters in the Philippines have been speaking out against the growing U.S. military presence in the country as nearly 18,000 troops from both countries take part in a massive military drill in the South China Sea. This comes as tension is escalating between the United States and China over espionage, economic competition and the war in Ukraine. The Philippines, a former U.S. colony, recently agreed to give the Pentagon access to four more of its military bases, including two located in the northern province of Cagayan about 250 miles from Taiwan. Ties between Washington and Manila have been growing closer sinc…

Staff (2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon Docs Show U.S. & U.K. Special Forces Already in Ukraine as War Heads to Stalemate. democracynow.org We look more at what recently leaked Pentagon documents reveal about the war in Ukraine, and U.S. spying on both its adversaries and its allies, including Israel. In Part 2 of our interview with James Bamford, the longtime investigative journalist discusses how the leaks challenge the corporate media's portrayal of the war in Ukraine, and more. Bamford's latest book is Spyfail: Foreign Spies, Moles, Saboteurs, and the Collapse of America's Counterintelligence.

reprint (2023-04-12). Pan-African approach needed to tackle food insecurity arising from conflict and climate. indybay.org California Pan African Food and Ag Pavilion will explore the challenges and opportunities. External factors — the disruption of food systems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent reduced purchasing power, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which led to an increase in world food, fuel and fertiliser prices — coupled with drastic weather changes, and continuation or intensification of conflict and insecurity have compromised an already fragile food chain.

WSWS (2023-04-12). Leaked Pentagon documents expose role of British imperialism in provocations and war against Russia. wsws.org The leaked intelligence documents also confirm that UK Special Forces troops are operating on the ground, in the Ukrainian war zone.

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-12). NATO Article 5 war games in Russian neighbor. Brzezinski hails "Holy Grail of Central Europe" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Division North EastApril 7, 2023 We Train Together Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise "Amber Lynx 23" was conducted in Bemowo Piskie Training Area, from 2 to 6 of April. Soldiers from the following units were training under the command of the Multinational Division North East Commander MGEN Zenon Brzuszko: 15 Mechanized Brigade, 1 Artillery …

infobrics (2023-04-12). RMB Yuan vs the US Dollar: What Does the Trend Spell for the Greenback's Dominance. infobrics.org China's yuan is gaining global momentum as Russia is set to use the currency in settlements with other world economies, while Brazil and China are ditching the dollar in bilateral trade…

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). Full RCEP agreement implementation to expand trade, investment. ecns.cn The full implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership pact will help expand trade and investment between China and other RCEP signatory countries, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-12). NATO oversees combat training of Georgian military. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseApril 8, 2023 The 31st Infantry Battalion conducted large-scale field training The 31st Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Brigade of the Western Command of the Defense Forces of Georgia completed the training and evaluation program with a demonstration exercise at the Vaziani training ground….Deputy Commander of the Defense Forces, Major General …

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). China releases paper on its position on Afghan issue. ecns.cn China released a paper stating its position on the Afghan issue on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). Luxury market gains back shine on recovering consumer confidence. ecns.cn China's luxury market is expected to recover this year, supported by its rebounding consumer confidence, said a recent report.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). China's growth inspires world, ambassador says. ecns.cn Aminata Koita said she believes that China's modernization is an impressive process of transformation that has enabled China to become one of the world's leading economies and make significant progress in various fields.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). China's Chang'e 6 mission to carry French equipment. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 mission, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, will enable French scientists to put some of their equipment on the silver celestial body's little-known far side, according to China's leading space contractor.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). Panda set to return home after 20-year stay in U.S. ecns.cn China is prepared to bring back giant panda Ya Ya from a zoo in the United States as soon as possible, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). U.S. activities in S. China Sea stirring up trouble in region. ecns.cn The guided-missile destroyer USS Milius on Monday illegally entered the waters near Meiji Reef off the Nansha Islands without the approval of the Chinese government.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). Distinctive rural industries have broad prospects: Xi. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said distinctive rural industries have broad prospects.

ecns.cn (2023-04-12). China launches ecological environment satellite monitoring system. ecns.cn China has launched its ecological environment satellite monitoring system, according to the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST).

_____ (2023-04-12). Macron's Musings on Europe's 'Strategic Autonomy'… Much Ado About Nothing, But U.S. Insecurity Is Palpable. strategic-culture.org Despite his geopolitical impotence and reliable vassalage, the American fury at Macron's comments is instructive. | French President Emmanuel Macron has got the Americans in a flap with his comments advocating greater European strategic autonomy and for the old continent to avoid becoming embroiled in a U.S.-China confrontation over Taiwan. | Macron made his remarks while traveling back from China where he appeared to have been well received by President Xi Jinping. The trip

Karen J. Greenberg (2023-04-12). Will it Never Stop? From Forever War to Eternal War. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — "It is time," President Biden announced in April 2021, "to end the forever war" that started with the invasion of Afghanistan soon after the tragic terror attacks on this country on September 11, 2001. Indeed, that August, amid chaos and disaster, the president did finally pull the last remaining U.S. forces …

_____ (2023-04-12). Mossad Rebellion against the Netanyahu Administration's judicial reform. journal-neo.org

Staff (2023-04-12). Headlines for April 12, 2023. democracynow.org Kentucky and Tennessee Officials, Incl. GOP Gov., Call for More Gun Control After Mass Shootings, EPA Moves to Accelerate Transition to All-Electric Vehicles, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Sues Jim Jordan for "Brazen and Unconstitutional Attack" on His Office, U.N. Staff in Afghanistan Unable to Go to Work Due to Taliban Ban on Working Women, IDF Kill 2 More Palestinians in West Bank as Israel Bars Jews from Al-Aqsa for Rest of Ramadan, U.K. Doctors Continue Strike Actions, Say They Are at Breaking Point, Rep. Tlaib and Other Progressives Call on DOJ to Drop Charges Against Julian Assange, Democratic Gover…

Rick Rozoff (2023-04-12). U.S. hosts Georgian judges, subverts judiciary in furtherance of coup plans. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaApril 12, 2023 US Embassy: US Stands with Judges and Other Legal Professionals "The United States stands with judges and other legal professionals everywhere who strive to make reasoned, independent decisions, free from pressure and external influence," stated the US Embassy Tbilisi on April 12. The announcement of the embassy was preceded by the …

Friedrich Steinfeld (2023-04-12). Israel on the brink of civil war? indybay.org This time, the existential threat to Israel does not come from outside (e.g., from Iran), as has been and is repeatedly invoked inside and outside Israel. It comes from within Israeli society itself, because the new extremist government is also resolutely committed to confrontation in the conflict with the Palestinians. A new spiral of violence has begun:…

Robert Inlakesh (2023-04-12). Is The US-Israel Relationship Really Falling Apart? thelastamericanvagabond.com After the mysterious leaking of Pentagon documents and months of instability for Tel Aviv, the Israel-US relationship is being called into question in a significant way. What seems to be a clash between the extremist Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Biden White House, has sparked interest in where the special relationship is headed.

Rupen Savoulian (2023-04-12). New hope that the long Saudi assault on Yemen will end. greenleft.org.au The eight year long Saudi war on Yemen looks, at long last, within reach of a resolution, reports Rupen Savoulian.

teleSUR, SH (2023-04-12). Presidente Lula da Silva comenzará visita oficial a China. telesurtv.net En la víspera del viaje a China, Lula da Silva anunció que invitará a Xi Jinping a que visite Brasil próximamente.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-04-12). OMS confirma primera muerte por gripe aviar. telesurtv.net Los primeros dos casos humanos reportados por China de esta misma enfermedad se registraron en abril y mayo de 2022, y se recuperaron.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-04-12). Delegación de rama energética iraní visita Caracas. telesurtv.net Venezuela e Irán firmaron un acuerdo estratégico por un periodo de 20 años, establecido durante la visita del presidente Nicolás Maduro al país persa, en junio de 2022.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-11). Calculated Misrepresentations: The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-04-11). Calculated Misrepresentations: The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

____ (2023-04-10). Japan nuclear water dump plan violates laws: experts. ecns.cn Japan's attempts to release the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean will not only violate international law but also its own domestic laws, said Yen-Chiang Chang, a professor of international law studies from Dalian Maritime University.

____ (2023-04-10). Japan nuclear water dump plan violates laws: experts. ecns.cn Japan's attempts to release the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean will not only violate international law but also its own domestic laws, said Yen-Chiang Chang, a professor of international law studies from Dalian Maritime University.