(2025-04-16). When You Make Enemies Everywhere, You Can't Sell Anything. pressenza.com In a recent article before Trump's tariff announcement, I mentioned the growing movement to boycott Made in USA because of its continuing to abet Genocide in Gaza. By Karl Sanchez That has now spread even farther in defiance of the…
(2025-04-16). Canada's ruling class doubles down on support for Gaza genocide amid federal election campaign. wsws.org It is now considered intolerable even for members of the political establishment to acknowledge the basic reality of the illegal Israeli occupation and the genocide. For workers, it may soon become a crime.
(2025-04-16). Administrative court postpones deportation of genocide opponent Shane O'Brien but the Berlin4 remain in danger. wsws.org The court's ruling clearly shows how democratic rights are being trampled underfoot in the proceedings against O'Brien and the other three activists.
(2025-04-16). US prepares to arm Israel with 1000s more bombs ahead of 'vigorous expansion' of Gaza war. presstv.ir The US reportedly approves a new shipment of thousands of powerful munitions to the Israeli regime as Tel Aviv is said to be readying for "vigorous expansion" of its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-16). Political solidarity, class unity: What's the connection? workers.org 
Ever since the Donald Trump/Elon Musk administration took the reins of power in late January, it has declared a class war on college campus activism, foreign students, trans people, migrants, federal workers and others. This may be a different kind of war from the ongoing genocide that U.S. imperialism and . . . |
(2025-04-16). Palm Sunday rallies oppose Gaza genocide, cruelty to refugees. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Why Sudan is launching an ICJ genocide case against the UAE. newarab.com 
It has now been two years since Yet
(2025-04-16). More Violence And Repression, But Youth Demand Refuse To Back Down. popularresistance.org In the face of ongoing Draconian state repression, Youth Demand has successfully disrupted London once again in two acts of mass civil disobedience. | The latest actions come amid a sweep of crackdowns in which cops have nicked protesters under the Tories' dodgy pre-crime laws. However, clearly protesters remains undeterred — as they took two more actions across the capital. | Youth Demand supporters have shown once more that they won't be silenced from calling out the UK government's disgusting complicity in Israel's continued genocide. First, on Saturday 12 April, Youth Demand initiated a series of swarmi…
(2025-04-16). Palestinian Factions Reject Gaza Truce without Firm Guarantees. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Palestinian factions cautioned Tuesday that any ceasefire in Gaza lacking firm guarantees for ending the war, lifting the blockade, and ensuring a full Israeli withdrawal would constitute a "political trap" that sustains Israeli occupation, according to a Hamas-released statement.
(2025-04-16). UN, Aid Groups Say Gaza's Medical System near Collapse amid Aid Blockade. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Severe shortages of medicine and vital supplies are threatening lives in Gaza, as the UN and international aid groups slam Israel for systematically obstructing humanitarian aid and endangering civilians and medical workers.
(2025-04-16). The Deafening Silence: Arab Complicity and the Normalization of Evil in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
The world is witnessing an unconscionable silence as Israel, an occupying power, imposes a total food blockade on Gaza—an act of collective punishment against a captive civilian population. As famine tightens its grip and American-made bombs rain from the sky, global leaders stand by—paralyzed, indifferent, or willfully complicit—while Israel renders Gaza uninhabitable. Earlier this week,
(2025-04-16). Breastfeeding under Israeli bombs. electronicintifada.net Nurse and lactation consultant Sandra Adler Killen describes the declining health status of new mothers in Gaza.
(2025-04-16). Saudi Arabia announces support for Jordan after plots against national security. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia released a statement on Wednesday announcing full support for Amman after the Jordanian government and General Intelligence Department foiled an attempt to disturb the Kingdom's national security.The statement read: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation in the strongest terms of the heinous crime committed by the Israeli occupation forces in bombing the Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip. The Kingdom reiterates its unequivocal rejection of this attack, constituting a blatant violation of all international la…
(2025-04-16). Gaza 'mass grave' for Palestinians and those helping them: MSF. aljazeera.com Doctors Without Borders slams Israel for targeting humanitarian workers, blocking aid to Gaza and mass killings.
(2025-04-16). Top UK barrister: Israel is carrying out 'destruction of humanity' in Gaza. aljazeera.com Michael Mansfield, a human rights lawyer, talks to Al Jazeera about a war crimes case he and others recently filed.
(2025-04-16). Israeli soldiers filmed themselves destroying Gaza: See the video evidence. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit compiles evidence of potential Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2025-04-16). Israel's demand that Hamas disarm is a "distraction" aljazeera.com "[Israel's] saying that, Hamas aside, the Israeli plan is to occupy Gaza and take it over…"
(2025-04-16). Video: Leading human rights lawyer speaks out on Israel war crimes suspects. aljazeera.com A lawyer spoke out after helping file a legal case against 10 British nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza.
(2025-04-16). Israel's Indefinite Military Presence: A Buffer in Middle East Conflict Zones. devdiscourse.com Israel's Defence Minister has announced a significant shift in military strategy, stating that troops will maintain their presence in security zones across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for an indefinite period. This move seeks to function as a buffer, offering protection to Israeli communities from potential threats.
(2025-04-16). From Qatargate to Belgrade: Files shed light on Netanyahu PR playbook for leader. haaretz.com Haaretz-BIRN investigation: Israel Einhorn, Netanyahu associate wanted for questioning in Israel, set up consultancy in Serbia — where he worked to promote President Vuƒçiƒá ‚ñ Although barred from engaging in Serbia and Montenegro, the PM's Office enlisted his help to arrange meetings in both countries related to arms supplies for the Gaza war…
(2025-04-16). Amid rising anti-war protests, IDF to cut reserves, bolster combat zones with conscripts. haaretz.com The Israeli army acknowledges that the IDF chief's decision to dismiss Air Force reservists who signed a letter urging an end to the war in Gaza caused damage. The IDF realizes also it will struggle to carry out its combat plans — and is reinforcing with conscript units…
(2025-04-16). Amid growing protests, IDF to dilute its reserve forces across combat zones. haaretz.com Israeli military knows it will have difficulty implementing its combat plans and is sending more regular units to Gaza…
(2025-04-16). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound under army protection. newarab.com 
The escalation came on the fourth day of the Jewish Passover holiday, as settler incursions and Israeli military activity surged across the occupied West Bank in tandem with the ongoing war on Gaza. | Sources said thousands of settlers gathered at the Buraq W…
(2025-04-16). MSF says Gaza turning into 'mass grave' as dozens more killed. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Criticising Israel in Australia? Say goodbye to your free speech. newarab.com 
Artists and journalists have been sacked, academics and students targeted amid a sweeping crackdown, and draconian laws passed that curb free speech and the right to protest. No, this isn't Trump's America. Since October 2023, Australia has witnessed an ongoing witchhunt against those who have dared draw attention to the unspeakable suffering of the Palestinians in Gaza. | The list of those targeted is exhaustive — from journalist Antoinette Lattouf's sensational sacking by ABC for sharing a Human Rights Watch post on Gaza, to award-winning artist Khaled Sabsabi's unprecedented axing from the Venice Bien…
(2025-04-16). Gaza's Christians hold on to faith as Easter returns under siege. newarab.com 
In Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood, Fouad Nabil Ayad stands amid the ruins of what was once his family's garden, where his father had planted an olive tree almost a decade ago. | He remembers how each year, all the relatives would gather here to celebrate Easter. | "We used to pray, laugh, and share meals by this tree," the 36-year-old told The New Arab as he pointed toward a blackened stump. | "Our home is now a pile of rubble, and the joy that came with the holiday seems like a distant memory." | For Fouad and the nearly 700 Christians
(2025-04-16). Prince Harry's charity cuts funds for NGO that urged Gaza truce. newarab.com 
The foundation, established in 2020, cut ties with the Milwaukee Muslim Wom…
(2025-04-16). The Eyes of Gaza: A personal diary of survival by Plestia Alaqad. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Israel vows 'indefinite' military presence in Gaza as 19 killed. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister
(2025-04-16). Israel uses AI chatbot 'Genie' to identify targets in Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-04-16). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). BBC frames Gaza's Muslims as terrorists: Protesters. thinktank.pk Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the BBC headquarters in London this weekend, accusing the broadcaster of biased reporting and silence over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The demonstration, organized by pro-Palestinian advocacy groups and human rights activists, denounced the BBC as "Israel's sponsored media," claiming the broadcaster has turned a blind eye to what …
(2025-04-16). 'Palestinians Don't Need Sidewalks' doco draws a crowd in Bathurst. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Protesters call on Labor to cut ties with Israel on Palestinian Children's Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Socialist Alliance 'won't be silenced' as corflutes promoting Palestine destroyed. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). US uses 'peace process' to justify Palestinian student arrest. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). UNRWA chief in Damascus to discuss support of Palestinians. newarab.com 
The commissioner general of the UN agency for An informed source told The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that the visit aims to enhance cooperation, support and services provided to Palestinian refugees in…
(2025-04-16). Who is El Salvador's Nayib Bukele? Meet Trump's Palestinian BFF. newarab.com 
Once self-branded as the "world's coolest dictator", At just 43, Bukele has built a political empire on viral tweets, Bitcoin dreams, and a prison so dystopian it has become the centrepiece of his increasingly bromance relationship with Donald Trump. | From Bethlehem to Bitcoin: | Bukele's roots…
(2025-04-16). Palestine: Land Day, March 30th. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-16). Communal Feminism: A Conversation With Moira Blanco Cardona. popularresistance.org Broadly speaking, the project dates back to 2018, when we began promoting the idea of anti-patriarchal communes—calling for the gradual dismantling of patriarchy within communities and, by extension, across society. Then, in 2019, the proposal for a national organization emerged: the Communard Union. The Union was conceived as a political and social instrument to unite and integrate the communal movement into a single organization with a socialist horizon. | The Communard Union was born with the aim of regrouping and promoting the communal movement at a time when it had been rendered practically invisible.
(2025-04-16). Birthing A New International Order. popularresistance.org Writing in his cell as a political prisoner in fascist Italy after World War I, the philosopher Antonio Gramsci famously declared: "The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear." | A century later, we are in another interregnum, and the morbid symptoms are everywhere. The U.S.-led order has ended, but the multipolar world is not yet born. The urgent priority is to give birth to a new multilateral order that can keep the peace and the path to sustainable development. | We are at the end of a long wave of hu…
(2025-04-16). Trump Just Escalated His War On Coal Miners. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump unveiled a new barrage of executive orders last week aimed at revitalizing the nation's "beautiful clean coal" industry. But in reality, it's already clear that his empty words will do no such thing. | Flanked by burly white men outfitted in coal miners' garb, the former reality TV star and failed real estate tycoon rhapsodized about his muddled plans to supercharge coal's use and production, including scrapping environmental regulations that "undermine" its production and ensuring federal policy doesn't "discriminate" against t…
(2025-04-16). In Trade War With The US, China Holds More Cards Than Trump May Think. popularresistance.org When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China. | While the rest of the world would be given a 90-day reprieve on additional duties beyond the new 10% tariffs on all U.S. trade partners, China would feel the squeeze even more. On April 9, 2025, Trump raised the tariff on Chinese goods to 125% — bringing the total U.S. tariff on some Chinese imports to 145%. | The move, in Trump's telling, was prompted by Beijing's "lack of respect for global markets." But the U.S. president may well have been smarting from Bei…
(2025-04-16). Return Of The Robber Barons: Trump's Distorted View Of US Tariff History. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's tariff policy has thrown markets into turmoil among his allies and enemies alike. This anarchy reflects the fact that his major aim was not really tariff policy, but simply to cut income taxes on the wealthy, by replacing them with tariffs as the main source of government revenue. Extracting economic concessions from other countries is part of his justification for this tax shift as offering a nationalistic benefit for the United States. | His cover story, and perhaps even his belief, is that tariffs by themselves can revive American industry. But he has no plans to deal with the problems that caus…
(2025-04-16). Salvadoran President Refuses To Return Wrongfully Deported Man. popularresistance.org "Of course I'm not going to do it," Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele told reporters when asked if he would return the wrongfully deported Maryland worker Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States. Bukele was surrounded by Trump administration officials and seated next to President Trump himself in the Oval Office, who smiled at the Central American leader in approval. Bukele claimed that returning the 27-year-old Maryland sheet metal worker would be akin to smuggling "a terrorist into the United States." Neither the US or El Salvador's governments have provided any evidence that Garcia participated in gang or cr…
(2025-04-16). State Department Found No Evidence For Abducting Tufts Student. popularresistance.org The State Department internally found no evidence supporting the Trump administration's reasoning for abducting and pushing to deport Tufts University graduate student Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk, new reporting finds, just days before immigration officials snatched her off the streets and took her to a horrific immigrant detention center anyway. | The Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing a State Department memo, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had not provided any evidence of àñztàºrk engaging in activity labelled antisemitic o…
(2025-04-16). Philadelphia Protest Against Transit System's Proposed Draconian Cuts. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia's transit system, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), released a budget on April 10 that includes draconian cuts in services, increased fares and reduced hours of operation. Claiming a $213 million deficit, the budget due to take effect July 1 would impose a 45% service cut, a 21.5% fare increase and layoffs of transit workers. | Under the proposed plan, some service cuts would go into effect on Sept. 1, along with the fare increase. Between Aug. 24, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, fifty bus routes would be shut down and 16 others shortened. On Jan. 1, 2026, five Regio…
(2025-04-16). International Mine Awareness Day: Addressing the threat of explosive ordnance in Syria. icrc.org A statement from Stephan Sakalian, the Head of ICRC Delegation in Syria…
(2025-04-16). CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL — AND IT'S HERE. thinktank.pk A devastating climate crisis is unfolding in Uvira, a lakeside town in the Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, where hundreds of homes are submerged due to rising water levels in Lake Tanganyika. Recent footage reveals vast areas of the town completely underwater — homes, roads, and farmlands drowned beneath the lake's expanding shoreline. …
(2025-04-16). Regulations on short-term rentals or rent control could help solve Wilmington's affordable housing crisis, advocates say. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It's been more than three months since former Wilmington City Councilwoman Bregetta Fields made an attempt to enforce strict regulations on short-term rentals within Wilmington. |
(2025-04-16). Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Amid Zimbabwe's political crisis, hope and frustration brew. aljazeera.com As president Mnangagwa faces pressure to resign, people say they are angry but fear protesting amid calls for change.
(2025-04-16). Trump v US courts: Where do challenges to executive orders stand? aljazeera.com Trump's 2025 executive orders face legal pushback. But is the US headed towards a constitutional crisis?>
(2025-04-16). Capitalism's genius climate change solution? Build more weapons. newarab.com 
It's hard to ignore the irony. The elites at the heart of Western capitalism, a system which bears the most historical responsibility for the climate crisis, are now sounding the alarm that this impending crisis threatens capitalism itself, and the security of the West. | According to
(2025-04-16). WHO countries strike landmark deal on tackling future pandemics. newarab.com 
Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing on the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis. | After more than three years of talks and one last marathon session, weary delegates at the "Tonight marks a significant milestone in our shared journey towards a safer world," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. | Five years after the emergence of Covid-…
(2025-04-16). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-04-16). US tariffs will intensify debt crisis in lower-income countries. cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). Hussam Abu Safiya held in 'inhumane' conditions by Israel. newarab.com 
The director of
(2025-04-16). Turkey's pro-Kurdish party wants law supporting PKK disarmament. newarab.com 
The PKK declared a ceasefire in March following a historic call by its leader
(2025-04-16). PSL X: Kings Collapse as Qalandars Roar in Style. thinktank.pk 
In a high-voltage HBL PSL 10 clash under the Karachi floodlights, Lahore Qalandars delivered a statement performance as they crushed Karachi Kings by a massive 65-run margin, thanks to commanding batting from Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell, and a clinical bowling assault led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rishad Hossain. Fakhar and Mitchell Unleash After …
(2025-04-16). Tunisia: Arbitrary Detention Crushes Dissent. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protest of the National Salvation Front opposition coalition in downtown Tunis, Tunisia, on March 5, 2023, against the arrest of several public figures, including its leaders. | © 2023 Sipa via AP Images | The Tunisian government has turned arbitrary detention into a cornerstone of its repressive policy, aimed at depriving people of their civil and political rights.Following President Kais Saied's takeover of Tunisia's state institutions on July 25, 2021, the authorities have dramatically intensified their repression of dissent.Tunisian authorities should immediately release all t…
(2025-04-16). Harvard's rejection of Trump's authoritarian demands and the fight to defend academic freedom and democratic rights. wsws.org The conflict between Harvard and the Trump regime poses fundamental issues of democratic rights, including academic freedom.
(2025-04-16). Trump administration lawyers refuse to provide updates on Abrego Garcia, promise to deport him again if he returns to US. wsws.org The Trump administration is using the case of Abrego Garcia to steamroll over what little remains of democratic rights in the United States.
(2025-04-16). Australia: Refugee prison boat cruelty highlights bipartisan scapegoating of immigrants. wsws.org The Ombudsman's report contained shocking pictures of the primitive, unhygienic and cramped cells in which captured asylum seekers have been held indefinitely on military vessels.
(2025-04-16). Algerian child sparks anger for torturing, killing 15 cats and posting photos online. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – An 8-year-old child in Algeria posted images online for hanging and torturing dozens of cats, sparking a wide fuss inside the Alergian community and calling authorities to interfere, local media revealed.Images of the torture and killing of 15 cats have sparked controversy among Algerians in recent hours. Many users have expressed their condemnation of the incident on social media.On the other hand, animal rights activists considered the incident to be due to the lack of clear consequences for those who commit such violations under the Algerian law.The controversy began after images of the brutal killi…
(2025-04-16). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-16). Tariff Turmoil: Singapore PM Highlights Business Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong raised concerns on Wednesday regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs on global business certainty. Despite…
(2025-04-16). Prominent figures among 42,000 stripped of Kuwaiti citizenship. newarab.com 
Kuwait has intensified its sweeping campaign to revoke citizenship from thousands of individuals, including prominent public figures, activists, and artists, in what critics say is an unprecedented crackdown on civil rights and identity. | In recent days, the government has stripped citizenship from well-known Islamic preacher Nabil Al-Awadi and journalist Mubarak Al-Omair, with unconfirmed reports suggesting the campaign may have also reached former national goalkeeper and preacher Ahmad Al-Tarabulsi. | Earlier, the nationality of iconic singer Nawal Al-Kuwaitia and actor Dawood Hussein was also revoked. | Ku…
(2025-04-16). Shanghai-Karamay direct flights to boost tourism. ecns.cn In a bid to enhance connectivity and promote tourism between Shanghai and Karamay in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, direct flights are set to be launched by the end of 2025.
(2025-04-16). China advocates for strengthened workplace maternity rights. ecns.cn China's top court and the top regulator of human resources have reaffirmed the importance of safeguarding female employees during pregnancy, requiring employers to robustly uphold women's legitimate rights and interests.
(2025-04-16). Under reign, Shin Bet agents spy on — and betray — each other. haaretz.com Ronen Bar's days as head of Israel's domestic security agency are numbered. The latest smear campaign is designed to allow the prime minister to make a game-changing appointment and rally the populist right, which is addicted to 'deep state' myths…
(2025-04-16). In Shin Bet, agents spy and snitch on each other. haaretz.com Ronen Bar's days as head of Israel's domestic security agency are numbered. The latest smear campaign is designed to allow the prime minister to make a game-changing appointment and rally the populist right, which is addicted to 'deep state' myths…
(2025-04-16). Netanyahu's party steps up pressure for Shin Bet head to go. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's The accusation against
(2025-04-16). Netanyahu Allies Blast Security Chief as Leak Case Stokes 'Deep State' Feud. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-16). Limiting the President's Authority is a Good Idea. counterpunch.org Seven Republican Senators have joined together in a proposal that would limit the president's authority to impose tariffs. If the Democrats in the Senate joined with the Republicans, they would have the votes needed to approve the bill. While they would face a certain presidential veto and other hurdles, it is a goal worth pursuing.
(2025-04-16). Nigel Farage left stumped after being asked how he plans to pay for Reform's policies. leftfootforward.org Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been left stumped on the campaign trail ahead of local elections due to take place on May 1,, when asked how he intended to fund his party's policies which would involve billions of pounds of additional spending. | Populists like Farage are not used to scrutiny, and when it does occur they often fall apart. | In a bid to appeal to voters, Farage has said his party would reverse Labour's decision to means test winter fuel payments, scrap the rise in employers' National Insurance payments and end the changes to inheritance tax opposed by farmers. | His policies have raised eyebr…
(2025-04-16). Ukraine Extends Martial Law Amid Ongoing Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a decisive move, Ukraine's parliament has overwhelmingly voted to extend martial law until August 6. This development comes as the country continues to grapple with the full-scale Russian invasion.
(2025-04-16). Iraqi parliament votes to make Halabja Iraq's 19th province. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Somalia launches first voter registration in capital in 50 years. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). How Trump squandered his chance to win over US Muslims & Arabs. newarab.com 
When Donald Trump won the 2024 election over Kamala Harris, he did so with increased support from various minority groups that usually vote for the Democratic Party, including Latino voters, Black voters, young voters, and even Muslim voters. | Although Muslims were arguably Enemy #1 during Trump's 2016 campaign, second perhaps only to Mexican immigrants, 2024 was different. Instead of constantly using American Muslims as a political punching bag, the Trump campaign tried to capitalise on the breach between them and the Biden-Harris administration. | Long before President Biden's debate meltdown, Muslim voters…
(2025-04-16). Acholi opposition MPs seek voters views on cooperation with Govt. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Acholi Sub-region has launched consultations with their constituents to gather feedback on their recent decision to cooperate with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government. This comes more than a month after the legislators were criticized for their behind-the-scenes …
(2025-04-16). We Compared The Labor And Coalition's Income Tax Proposals To See Who Benefits Most. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We now have the competing bids for our votes by the alternative governments on income tax policy. | From Labor, future cuts to the lowest marginal tax rate and new …
(2025-04-16). Israel pushes Trump to bomb Iran in tight timeframe by The Grayzone. defenddemocracy.press Israel pushes Trump to bomb Iran in tight timeframe by The Grayzone Read on Substack We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does not mean that we agree with what is written. Our policy is to publish anything which we consider of interest, so as to assist our readers in forming …
(2025-04-16). "The Israeli Dream" : The Criminal Roadmap Towards "Greater Israel" ? globalresearch.ca The concept of a "Greater Israel" according to the founding father of Zionism Theodore Herzl, is a Jewish State stretching "'From the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates. The Yinon plan is an Israeli strategic plan which seeks the balkanization of the surrounding Arab states into smaller and weaker states.
(2025-04-16). Israeli military attacks family car carrying father and children in Jenin. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-16). Why Israel's demand to 'disarm Hamas' is a dealbreaker. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). How Israel is changing its 'rules of the game' for Lebanon. newarab.com 
Beirut, Lebanon – On 28 March, an Hours later, two large explosions rang throughout the Lebanese capital, provoking painful memories of While Israel has cont…
(2025-04-16). Hamas says 'lost contact' with group holding Israeli captive. newarab.com 
Hamas's armed wing said Tuesday it had "lost contact" with the group holding Israeli-American "We announce that we have lost contact with the group holding soldier Edan Alexander following a direct strike on their location. We are still trying to reach them at this moment," Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said on his Telegram channel. |
(2025-04-16). Fukushima's Catastrophic Aftermath: The Dangers of Worldwide Nuclear Radiation. globalresearch.ca This incisive and carefully researched article was first written by the late Stephen Lendman in April 2013. | *** | In her book titled "
(2025-04-16). 'Desperate' Liberals urge Dutton to dump nuclear policy. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). "Illegal" Ideas in Trump's America. defenddemocracy.press ICE declares certain ideas 'illegal' by The Grayzone Read on Substack We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does not mean that we agree with what is written. Our policy is to publish anything which we consider of interest, so as to assist our readers in forming their opinions. Sometimes …
(2025-04-16). Renewed U.S. airstrikes pound Kamaran island and Al-Bayda. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. airstrikes have intensified across Yemen, targeting Houthi-held areas and escalating the ongoing conflict. American aircraft launched a new wave of raids on Kamaran Island in the Red Sea, west of Yemen, and on Al-Zaher District in Al-Bayda Governorate, central Yemen.According to media affiliated with Ansar Allah (the Houthis), more than 16 new U.S. raids struck Kamaran Island in Al-Hodeidah Governorate, just hours after 15 previous airstrikes hit the same area. ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿ•ÿπŸÑÿßŸÖ ÿߟ&Ntild…
(2025-04-16). US mulls backing ground offensive against Yemen's Houthis. newarab.com 
The Yemeni factions are looking to utilise ongoing
(2025-04-16). Alo Pilates and Matcha trend goes viral: Garo Boyadjian releases new necklace. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In recent weeks, a Lebanese influencer living in Canada sparked a wave of buzz across Instagram and other social media platforms with her viral video: 'Alo, Pilates, Matcha.' Riding the momentum, Garo Boyadjian—the expertly handcrafted fine jewelry brand—released a new necklace inspired by the trend.Alo Pilates and Matcha trend: Kinda (@kinda_b_canada) playfully mocked the viral trend combining Alo—the American premium athletic apparel brand—with the rising popularity of matcha, the finely ground green tea powder made from shade-grown leaves, and Pilates, the mind-body ex…
(2025-04-16). Will US pressure tactics on Lebanon make Hezbollah disarm faster? aljazeera.com US pressure campaign to accelerate the disarming of Hezbollah is putting Lebanese government in a difficult position.
(2025-04-16). Exclusive: Lebanese president weighs in on Hezbollah disarmament. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Lebanon's Aoun to TNA: State to control Hezbollah arms in 2025. newarab.com 
Lebanese President In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's Arabic-language edition, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Aoun outlined his strategy for addressing one of Lebanon's most divisive issues, reiterating his refusal to risk civil strife in the name of refo…
(2025-04-16). Lebanon's Aoun: 2025 will be the year of state monopoly on arms. newarab.com Lebanese President In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's Arabic-language edition, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Aoun outlined his strategy for addressing one of Lebanon's most divisive issues, reiterating his refusal to risk civil strife in the name of refo…
(2025-04-16). Trump tariffs seen from contradictory angles. cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). Debt data portal of debt justice. cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). How do creditors respond to defaults? [Part 3]. cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). Made in Sri Lanka, Taxed in America, and Failed by the IMF. cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). Trumpism as the Nazism of our time! cadtm.org
(2025-04-16). Argentine Envoy Summoned over Anti-Iran Allegations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the charge d'affaires of Argentina in Tehran in protest at the unlawful move by the Argentine prosecutor's office in levelling allegations against senior Iranian officials.
(2025-04-16). Iran Lauds Settlement of Border Disputes between Tajikistan, Neighbors. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian hailed the settlement of a long-running border conflict between Tajikistan and its neighbors.
(2025-04-16). Tehran to Host Intl. Conference on Humanity, Freedom. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An international conference on humanity and freedom is scheduled to be held in Tehran on December 3, 2025.
(2025-04-16). Principle of Enrichment in Iran Non-Negotiable: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Tehran will by no means negotiate over the principle of uranium enrichment, although it is ready to allay the possible concerns, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-04-16). US Strikes on Yemen Threatening World Peace: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the American military strikes against Yemen as a blatant threat to international peace and security.
(2025-04-16). Affairs of State Not Tied to US Talks: Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian administration is fulfilling its duties routinely without tying anything to the outcome of negotiations with the US, President Masoud Pezeshkian stated.
(2025-04-16). Iran Eyes Cooperation with Tajikistan in War on Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces called for close interaction with Tajikistan in the fight against terrorism.
(2025-04-16). Brazil takes steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in aviation sector. tvbrics.com 
The federal government is working with agencies in the aviation sector to implement sustainable practices that will benefit the environment…
(2025-04-16). China deploys world's first three-satellite constellation in Earth-moon space. tvbrics.com 
China plans to expand studies of the complex orbits…
(2025-04-16). Chinese and Vietnamese presidents hold meeting. tvbrics.com 
Chinese leader is on an official visit to Vietnam…
(2025-04-16). Egyptian researchers develop eggshell-based water purifier for Nile River. tvbrics.com 
The method is particularly suited to rural communities…
(2025-04-16). Iranian scientist creates rapid test for diagnosing brucellosis. tvbrics.com 
Brucellosis is a bacterial disease caused by various Brucella species, which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep, and dogs…
(2025-04-16). Russian researchers launch AI-powered dental health diagnostic service based on smile analysis. tvbrics.com 
The method is to perform primary diagnostics through widely available digital platforms…
(2025-04-16). South African Foreign Minister calls for deepening economic partnership with Russia. tvbrics.com 
African Republic plans to expand supplies to Russia…
(2025-04-16). Trade between Egypt and Saudi Arabia reaches US$15.98 billion in 2024. tvbrics.com 
This figure represents a 29 per cent increase…
(2025-04-16). Trade turnover between Russia and Indonesia to grow by third in 2024. tvbrics.com 
It totalled US$4.3 billion…
(2025-04-16). Zimbabwe and China advance strategic cooperation through state-level agreements. tvbrics.com 
Prior to this, the nations signed 17 legal instruments…
(2025-04-16). China posts 5.4% GDP growth in first quarter, beating forecasts. aljazeera.com Statistics agency says economy 'off to a good start' despite more 'complex and severe' external environment.
(2025-04-16). Trump says ball in China's court on trade, weighs tariffs on minerals. aljazeera.com Hong Kong's postal service says it will no longer accept US-bound goods in response to US 'bullying'.
(2025-04-16). Kashmir's famed saffron faces devastating new terror: Porcupines. aljazeera.com Kashmir's saffron farmers are losing 30 percent of their crop to the rodents as deforestation pushes them into farms.
(2025-04-16). Despite crackdown, Afghan refugees remain rooted in Pakistan's northwest. aljazeera.com Afghans remain in Pakistan's northwest province as local support and weak enforcement slow deportations.
(2025-04-16). Peru jails ex-president Humala for 15 years over money laundering. aljazeera.com Judges also order jailing of Nadine Heredia, Humala's wife, in the same case but she flees to Brazil with her son.
(2025-04-16). Biden blasts Trump's domestic policies in first post-presidency address. aljazeera.com The ex-president accuses Trump of destroying the US Social Security Administration with DOGE's reforms.
(2025-04-16). China's Xi hails 'new golden era' with Malaysia during trade tour. aljazeera.com Xi's visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs.
(2025-04-16). Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says. aljazeera.com WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says draft agreement shows multilateralism is 'alive and well'.
(2025-04-16). Why Bangladesh's renamed New Year parade set off a controversy. aljazeera.com Organisers say previous name symbolised oppressive Hasina government, while critics say the move is against Bengali ethos.
(2025-04-16). Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China's a better partner than Trump. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war.
(2025-04-16). After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance. aljazeera.com The facts are clear and the stories are harrowing. What is missing is more action.
(2025-04-16). The peril of a president who's never wrong. aljazeera.com Donald Trump believes he's never wrong – and that's exactly what makes him so dangerous.
(2025-04-16). Curry, Butler help Warriors beat Grizzlies in play-in. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-16). Serbia: Break-down of the representative system. branko2f7.substack.com The current student-led protest appears to be entirely right.
(2025-04-16). Trumpism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism? counterpunch.org 
Trump's tariffs and war on free trade signal the end of an experiment in globalism that began in the 1990s with NAFTA and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Yet the question is whether this is a new stage for capitalism, or a futile or reactionary effort to turn back the clock on the global economy?
(2025-04-16). Video: China Cuts Off Boeing: Crippling US Manufacturing. globalresearch.ca Krystal and Saagar discuss China cutting off Boeing in a major retaliation to the US. | "China halted all shipments of Boeing jets. | China accounts for 20-25% of Boeing's global aircraft deliveries. | And now, the Airbus stock is soaring, which means …
(2025-04-16). Worst Case Scenario: Trump's Tariffs Walling US Off Ahead of Wider World Conflict. thealtworld.com 
(2025-04-16). More Than Neighbors: China-Vietnam Relations in an Era of Strategic Convergence. unitedworldint.com BRI meets "Two Corridors". By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As China and Vietnam celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, their bilateral relationship is quietly but fundamentally transforming. What was previously dominated by ideological closeness and geographical neighborhood is evolving into a pragmatic and vision-driven relationship founded on mutual strategic interests. In the context of a …
(2025-04-16). In Trade War With the US, China Holds a Lot More Cards Than Trump May Think ‚àí In Fact, It Might Have a Winning hand. counterpunch.org 
When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China. While the rest of the world would be given a 90-day reprieve on additional duties beyond the new 10% tariffs on all U.S. trade partners, China would feel the squeeze even
(2025-04-16). China to US: Latin America Doesn't Want to Be Anyone's Backyard. orinocotribune.com The Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China said that Latin Americans seek independence and do not want doctrines of domination imposed by the US. | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi asserted that Latin America is "not anyone's backyard," alluding to statements made by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, who during his visit to Panama accused the Asian country of influencing the Panama Canal to exert control of "our backyard." | According to a statement released by China's Embassy in Brazil and cited in a note published on the RT news agency's website, the Chinese foreign minister clarified that "what Latin Am…
(2025-04-16). Venezuela Emerges as World's 10th Largest Shrimp Exporter, with Europe as Top Market. orinocotribune.com Venezuela holds the tenth position worldwide as an exporter of shrimp harvested from the coastal regions of Zulia and Falcón, according to statistics provided by the Venezuelan Aquaculture Society (SVAcuicultura). | As reported by the state television network's website, 60% of the shrimp produced in the country is exported to the European market, with the Netherlands, England, and France as the primary destinations. | Last December, Fernando Villamizar, president of Asoproco (the Association of Shrimp Producers of the West), noted that 14% of Venezuela's shrimp exports are destined for China. | The president of S…
(2025-04-16). Chinese ambassador urges USA to resolve issues through dialogue based on equality. eng.belta.by China calls on the United States to abandon its wrong approach of extreme pressure and resolve issues through dialogue based on equality, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said.
(2025-04-16). Latin American leaders meet at CELAC summit amid Trump's escalating economic war against China. wsws.org The attempts by Lula and other leaders to counter the US offensive by building a "multipolar world" is a reactionary illusion.
(2025-04-16). China unexpectedly anoints new trade negotiator amid US tariff war. geo.tv 
(2025-04-16). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-04-16). 'Barbarian must not…': China says will never bow to tariff blackmail. ummid.com In a strongest response to Donald Trump's pressure tactics, China Friday April 11, 2025 called the U.S. President 'barbarian' and said Beijing will never bow to tariff blackmail and trade war threats.
(2025-04-16). Low-altitude economy innovations shine at 5th CICPE. ecns.cn New innovations in the low-altitude economy are on display at the ongoing 5th China International Consumer Products Expo held in Haikou of Hainan province, China News Service reported on Tuesday.
(2025-04-16). China drives global EV sales up 29% in Q1. ecns.cn Global EV sales, which include battery-only ones and plug-in hybrids, totaled 4.1 million units in the first three months this year, up 29 percent from the same period last year.
(2025-04-16). China launches world's first three-satellite constellation in Earth-moon space. ecns.cn China has established the world's first three-satellite constellation based on the Distant Retrograde Orbit (DRO) in the Earth-moon region of space, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) on Monday.
(2025-04-16). Yacht exhibition opens in Hainan during China consumer products expo. ecns.cn A yacht exhibition opened at Sanya International Yacht Center, south China's Hainan Province as part of the ongoing 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) on Tuesday.
(2025-04-16). Vietnamese youth: China is my second home. ecns.cn China is my second home, one that bears my dreams and heartfelt memories, Vietnamese student Liu Shixuan (Chinese pinyin) told China News Network.
(2025-04-16). China appoints new trade representative. ecns.cn China has appointed a new international trade representative at the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
(2025-04-16). China says it is not afraid of trade war as U.S. hikes tariffs to 245%. ecns.cn China does not want to fight a trade war with the U.S., but it is by no means afraid if the U.S. insists on provoking, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday in response to a question about the new tariff policy published by the U.S.
(2025-04-16). Canton Fair sees robust turnout as China's foreign trade shows resilience. ecns.cn The 137th session of the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair) opened on Tuesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, with strong attendance, underscoring the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade.
(2025-04-16). China's urban unemployment rate reaches 5.3% in Q1 of 2025. ecns.cn China's urban unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent in the first quarter of this year, climbing by 0.3 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to figures unveiled by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.
(2025-04-16). Xi says China welcomes more high-quality Malaysian agricultural products. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China welcomes more high-quality Malaysian agricultural products to the Chinese market, and encourages Chinese enterprises to invest in Malaysia.
(2025-04-16). Xi says China, Malaysia good neighbors, good friends, good partners. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China and Malaysia are good neighbors, good friends and good partners who visit each other as often as family.
(2025-04-16). Xi urges joint efforts for high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China is ready to work with the Malaysian side to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, so as to usher in a new "Golden 50 Years" for bilateral ties.
(2025-04-16). Xi calls on China, Malaysia to ensure good implementation of major projects, foster cooperation in future industries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Malaysia to ensure good implementation of major projects such as the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" program and the East Coast Rail Link.
(2025-04-16). Xi says China supports Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China supports Malaysia in its role as the ASEAN chair.
(2025-04-16). Xi says China, Malaysia should deepen synergy of development strategies. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China and Malaysia should deepen synergy of development strategies, draw on each other's strengths for mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly pursue modernization.
(2025-04-16). Xi says China ready to promote 'Confucian-Islamic Civilizational Dialogue' with Malaysia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China stands ready to promote "Confucian-Islamic Civilizational Dialogue" with Malaysia.
(2025-04-16). China's humanoid robot market to make up 50 pct of the global market. ecns.cn China's humanoid robot market is expected to hit 8.239 billion yuan (about $1.12 billion) in 2025, accounting for nearly 50 percent of the global market, according to a report released on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2025-04-16). China releases short video to promote public awareness on protecting state secrets. ecns.cn The National Administration of State Secrets Protection released a short public service video on Wednesday that highlighted potential secrecy risks in various daily-life scenarios.
(2025-04-16). China sets new record in shipbuilding with delivery of world's largest LNG-fueled container ship. ecns.cn China has reached a significant milestone in shipbuilding with the delivery of a 24,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) vessel – the world's largest dual-fuel container ship – to the CMA CGM in Shanghai on Tuesday.
(2025-04-16). Consumer appetites whetted by catering chains. ecns.cn China's domestic catering market — which topped 5.5 trillion yuan ($774.6 billion) last year — saw more chain brands making their mark, as the franchise model has proven to be more resilient.
(2025-04-16). China, Vietnam launch cross-border QR code payment connectivity. ecns.cn China's UnionPay International, National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), and JSC Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (VCB) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote cross-border QR code payment connectivity between China and Vietnam, according to the People's Bank of China (PBOC) on Tuesday.
(2025-04-16). China is a source of opportunities for every country: FM. ecns.cn "China is the world's market and a source of opportunities for every country. In a world full of uncertainties, China will continue to seek joining hands rather than throwing punches, removing barriers rather than erecting walls, and promoting connectivity rather than decoupling," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2025-04-16). China reaffirms use of 'South China Sea' amid reports of name change on Google Maps. ecns.cn In response to recent reports that Google Maps now labels the body of water adjacent to the Philippines as the "West Philippine Sea" instead of the "South China Sea," China has reiterated its position on the internationally recognized name.
(2025-04-16). Hooded Snatchers: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-16). Trump's War on the Poor. counterpunch.org 
The day after Donald Trump won the 2024 election, the 10 richest people in the world — including nine Americans — expanded their wealth by nearly $64 billion, the greatest single-day increase in recorded history. Since then, an unholy marriage of billionaire investors, tech bros, Christian nationalists, and, of course, Donald Trump has staged an oligarchic assault on our
(2025-04-16). Unspoken Oppression — The Twin Hells of School and Work. counterpunch.org 
"They schools can't teach us shit my people need freedom we tryin to get all we can get" -Dead Prez, They Schools I was in the fourth grade the first time someone called me "cynical." It came from an adult—a teacher at that. I've long forgotten whatever it was I could have said to garner
(2025-04-16). Think Tank Report Makes Clear Minerals Are Key Drivers of U.S. Foreign Policy. covertactionmagazine.com In February, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), an inside-the-beltway think tank, published a book-length study entitled Critical Minerals and the Future of the U.S. Economy, edited by Gracelin Baskaran and Duncan Wood. The study laid bare what CovertAction Magazine co-founder Philip Agee detailed throughout his career: how U.S. military and covert interventions …
(2025-04-16). Jordan foils major terror plot involving missiles, drones, and explosives. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Jordanian authorities announced they have successfully thwarted a major terrorist plot involving 16 individuals accused of planning to destabilize national security and incite internal chaos.In an official statement shared via the Jordanian government's X account, the General Intelligence Department confirmed that the suspects were involved in a series of security-related activities, which had been under close surveillance since 2021.ÿ£ÿ≠ÿ®ÿ∑ÿ™ ÿØÿßÿ¶ÿ±ÿ© ÿߟџÖÿ&A…
(2025-04-16). Russian Defense Thwarts Drone Attack. devdiscourse.com In a strategic defense move, Russian forces reportedly intercepted 26 Ukrainian drones overnight, the country's defense ministry revealed on Wednesday.
(2025-04-16). 'Chengdu feels like home': Malaysian table tennis player. ecns.cn On Tuesday morning, Malaysian table tennis player Deng Yilin (Chinese pinyin) visited the Sichuan Table Tennis Association, where she helped young athletes analyze performance data and develop training plans…
(2025-04-16). Shanghai's consumer confidence up in Q1 of 2025. ecns.cn Shanghai consumer confidence index went up 10.5 points from a quarter earlier to 111.4 points in the first three months of this year, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
(2025-04-16). Convenient living circle attracts more people from Beijing to Xiong'an New Area. ecns.cn With the large-scale development of Xiong'an New Area, located about 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, the region has seen remarkable results in relieving the capital of non-essential functions, attracting more city dwellers to settle here.
(2025-04-16). Hong Kong Post suspends postal service for items containing goods to U.S. ecns.cn Hong Kong Post has suspended…
(2025-04-16). Exporters shifting sales to markets at home. ecns.cn Ningbo Today Food Co Ltd, one of Asia's leading tuna product firms, is navigating a tumultuous export market landscape as orders from the United States have steadily declined since the introduction of tariff policies first levied in 2019.
(2025-04-16). Chinese e-commerce app DHgate surges to No. 2 of U.S. app store rankings. ecns.cn Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform DHgate rocketed to No. 2 on the U.S. app store's free iPhone apps chart on Tuesday, trailing only ChatGPT.
(2025-04-16). Are Gene-Edited Cows or Humans What We Really Need? globalresearch.ca [This important article by F. William Engdahl was first published by GR in 2019.] | Scientists using the "second generation" of genetic manipulation technology have used gene-editing to alter the DNA of breed of cattle so that they supposedly do not …
(2025-04-16). Join Us in Making an Impact: Donate to Global Research! globalresearch.ca Global Research has been publishing courageous voices for more than two decades. Over the years, truths have been uncovered, affecting our understanding of our governments and their external influences. | As of late, times have been tough for us with the …
(2025-04-16). Selected Articles: Donald Trump's Looney Tunes Trade Policy. Ron Unz. globalresearch.ca 
By Overly arrogant individuals sometimes find it difficult to recognize that they are not the center of the universe, and that instead they might actually be …
(2025-04-16). The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects…
(2025-04-16). Humanitarian Report 2025: the situation in Colombia reached its most critical point in eight years in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). With too many wars raging and tensions rising, we must uphold international humanitarian law and the vision of a mine-free world. icrc.org Joint statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden National Red Cross Societies…
(2025-04-16). Afghanistan: Communities still endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 – facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). The constant danger of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Ethiopia: Raising awareness about weapon contamination among schoolchildren in Oromia. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Frequently asked questions on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or 'Ottawa Treaty'. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). ICRC in South Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Final Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) April 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). A Week in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Sudan: "We have nothing to go back to" — new report sheds light on two years of devastation in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts. icrc.org
(2025-04-16). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-04-16). How DOGE And Federal Agencies Are Accessing Migrant Information To Oust Them From Jobs, Housing and More. latintimes.com DOGE, coupled with federal agencies, are gathering undocumented migrant's information to remove them from housing and jobs, a new WaPo investigation reveals.
(2025-04-16). Trump's New Deportation Goal for 2025 Makes It Way Harder to Meet His Campaign Promise: Report. latintimes.com The Trump administration's new goal is to deport 1 million immigrants a year but deportations are tracking toward only about 212,000 by end of the fiscal year…
(2025-04-16). Social Security to mark immigrants as dead to force them to "self-deport" wsws.org The list already includes over 6,300 individuals, and officials admit it will likely expand.
(2025-04-16). US combs through housing, other data to find migrants for Trump's deportation plans. geo.tv 
Protesters holding signs take part in a rally to demand the end of deportations in US immigration policy, at Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/FileDept of Government Efficiency staffers get access to migrants' databases.Officials work at HUD on…
(2025-04-16). Trump's racism becomes policy: Blacks, Latinos, immigrants pay the price. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-16). Ten National Unions Call for Anti-Trump Resistance. internationalviewpoint.org Ten national unions and dozens of locals representing more than 3 million members have issued a joint statement demanding the release of immigrant workers recently snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | – | / |
(2025-04-16). Europe's Elderly Need Migrant Caregivers Whether We Like It Or Not. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Who will care for your ageing relatives when you can't? It's a question that many families in Europe are having to answer, as demographic changes caused by Europe's …
(2025-04-16). Abrego García's Senator Vows to Go to El Salvador If He Isn't Released. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-16). Strategic Importance of the May 25 Elections in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 11, 2025 | The elections for the National Assembly (AN) and governorships in Venezuela are shaping up to be an important event for determining the balance of power in the political ecosystem and the trends in the country's governance processes over the coming years. | The process scheduled for May 25 qualifies as a mega-election due to the number of positions up for election and because of its political significance. | Gubernatorial positions will be elected for 24 states, including Guayana Esequiba, and parliamentary seats in the respective legislative councils. | A total of 287 depu…
(2025-04-16). Community journalist in Guatemala shot to death by unidentified assailants. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-16). Belarus gearing up for number of international events. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta continued his work in Moscow at the third meeting of the national coordinators of the member states of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter on 15 April.
(2025-04-16). U.S. Senators Cement Ties with Taiwan Amid Trade Talks. devdiscourse.com Three U.S. senators are visiting Taiwan this week to conduct high-level discussions with Taiwanese leaders, underscoring the strong ties between the countries. The visit comes as Taiwan enters critical talks on trade tariffs with Washington, a move paused from the previous U.S. administration's policies.
(2025-04-16). Labor And The Greens Likely To Gain Senate Seats At The Election. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As well as the election for the full House of Representatives, there will be an election on May 3 for 40 of the 76 senators. The 72 state senators have six-year terms, …
(2025-04-16). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-16). Trump Administration Proposes Cutting UN Peacekeeping Funds Over Effectiveness Concerns. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-16). Russian Su-25 Jets Strike Ukrainian Forces in Kursk Region. thinktank.pk Russian Su-25 ground-attack aircraft have conducted airstrikes targeting Ukrainian military personnel and equipment in Russia's Kursk region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The ministry reported that the strikes, carried out with unguided air missiles, successfully destroyed designated targets, including concentrations of Ukrainian troops, armored vehicles, and motor transport. Following the attack, the Su-25 crews …
(2025-04-16). How Putin's Greater Eurasia Proposal Could Save the Continent From West's Hegemony. defenddemocracy.press Ekaterina Blinova* Mar 12, 2025 Eurasia needs a continent-wide structure akin to the African Union or CELAC, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. What is he implying? The origins of the Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP) concept: GEP, a concept proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, would replace the outdated "Greater Europe" (from Lisbon to …
(2025-04-16). Putin aide confirms territory loss for Ukraine in peace deal? Lavrov shocks EU. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made striking remarks during an interview, suggesting that Ukraine may lose territory as part of a peace deal, with discussions around referendums in four regions and the deployment of peacekeepers across the Dnieper River. Lavrov criticized Western leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer for their proposed "resilience forces," which he claimed aim to preserve Ukraine's current regime while sidelining elections and political settlement. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-16). 'Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay'. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-16). Downplaying Ukraine Connection in Latest Trump Plot. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-16). Cover-Up in Ecuador? Disputed Presidential Election Rocked by New Allegation from 2023 Assassination. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-16). Report Details Who Will Pay the Highest Price for Trump's Postal Service Privatization Push. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-16). Serbian students cycle to Strasbourg, Macron prefers to receive the autocrat. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-16). Australia: SEP election candidates outline socialist anti-war program on podcast. wsws.org Socialist Equality Party Senate candidates Max Boddy and Warwick Dove appeared on the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove podcast on Monday night.
(2025-04-16). Photos: Socialist Alliance launches NSW Senate campaign in Western Sydney. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). A socialist response to the Trump trade war. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Hundreds of thousands march in nationwide protests for right to decent housing in Spain. wsws.org The housing protests in Spain came amid mass protests against Trump in the United States and rising protests and calls for strike action across Europe.
(2025-04-16). New Zealand to nearly double military spending. wsws.org The National Party-led government's plan to lift defence spending from 1 to 2 percent of GDP, as it prepares to join US-led wars, is fully supported by the opposition Labour Party.
(2025-04-16). "Safety was out the door!" : Former co-worker details conditions behind death of Stellantis worker Ronnie Adams. wsws.org The following letter was sent to the WSWS Autoworker Newsletter on unsafe conditions at the Stellantis engine plant in Dundee, Michigan, and the collusion of United Auto Workers officials with management…
(2025-04-16). Thousands of Vogue Tex garment workers in Sri Lanka protest over bonuses. wsws.org The determined fight against management's refusal to pay an annual bonus makes clear that workers will not tolerate attacks on their jobs, wages and conditions.
(2025-04-16). Leaked documents reveal Trump's proposal to halve NASA's science budget. wsws.org The attack on NASA is particularly focused on research into climate change and continues the trend, under both Republicans and Democrats, of subordinating science to private profit.
(2025-04-16). Investigators find Baltimore's Key Bridge, which collapsed after ship collision, was one of dozens potentially at risk across US. wsws.org Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board found that there are dozens of bridges in the US with similar vulnerabilities as the Key Bridge before its collapse.
(2025-04-16). Baltimore's Key Bridge was one of dozens potentially at risk across US. wsws.org The Key Bridge collapse led to the deaths of six construction workers and untold economic damages for the Chesapeake Bay region.
(2025-04-16). Pakistan Expels Over 30,000 Afghans in 2 Weeks as Deportation Drive Accelerates. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-16). Argentina Seeks Arrest of Iran's Supreme Leader Over 1994 Bombing. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-16). Algeria's Top Business Group Cancels France Trip Over Diplomatic Spat. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-16). Much more than a trade war… and it's just getting started. unitedworldint.com This is a systemic conflict. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein We don't know the impact the Trump administration's imposition of 10% tariffs on their exports will have on the inhabitants of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. We'll likely never know, because the population of those territories consists solely of penguins, seals, turtles, and seabirds. It's been …
(2025-04-16). Why Türkiye needs a presence in Chad? unitedworldint.com/feed/ Ankara's position should be evaluated in the context of a broader strategy. By Feyyaz Erkin E≈üli Amid the escalating regional instability in the Sahel and the French military withdrawal, Chad faced the need to find a new strategic partner. As recent events show, Türkiye is quickly stepping into this role. According to numerous reports from …
(2025-04-16). Ursula, il Talmud e l'Europa. strategic-culture.su Apprendiamo da Ursula, l'amica di tutti gli europei, che le radici d'Europa sono nel Talmud, Grazie ma possiamo farne a di meno. | Segue nostro Ad ognuno il suo | Nei media alternativi è riemerso un vecchio video della Presidente della Commissione Europea della UE, in cui
(2025-04-16). Car Leasing Association Wants Govt Support As EV Second Hand Prices Plummet! wattsupwiththat.com Leasing companies have gambled that second hand values for EVs would be as strong as for conventional cars. It is a gamble that could cost them billions.
(2025-04-16). Delaware's aging population, shrinking workforce and rising costs signals a pivotal economic shift, report warns. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware is at a turning point, facing a wave of demographic change that's reshaping its economy, labor force and cost of living. The state's population has grown by nearly 21% since 2006, driven largely by retirees and migration, but that growth brings new challenges. With housing prices surging, birth rates falling and a shrinking labor force, business leaders say now is the time for data-driven action. | To better understand the road ahead, the Delaware State Chamber of C…
(2025-04-16). Peacocks and giraffes and snails, Oh my! Philly zoo installs plant-based sculptures of giant animals. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The At the entrance is a huge butterfly sculpture with outspread wings embedded with 3,200 tiny plants. Visitors can hunt down topiary giraffes rising 21 feet, a peacock, a school of fish and a giant snail the size of a compact car. | The Zoo also has their real animal counterparts on display, except for the snail. | "While you can't go to…
(2025-04-16). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-16). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-16). District Attorney Candidate Forum at WHYY Studios. whyy.org WHYY News, Philadelphia Bar Association and Committee of Seventy invite you to a district attorney candidate forum.
(2025-04-16). Collective effort needed to achieve Eastern Cape's full potential. sanews.gov.za Collective effort needed to achieve Eastern Cape's full potential | As South Africa grapples with the effects of global geopolitical developments, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country can only overcome these challenges through a united effort. | Delivering the opening remarks at the meeting between the National Executive and the Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council, the President emphasised the importance of collaboration in the face of mounting external pressures. | "We would like today to be a productive engagement in sustainable solutions that will uplift our communities and, in the end, improve the…
(2025-04-16). New dawn for Red Location residents. sanews.gov.za New dawn for Red Location residents | The decades-long struggle of living in informal settlements without land ownership has finally come to an end for Nonkosi Koom from Red Location in the Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape. | The 62-year-old was among the beneficiaries of the Red Location housing development and received the keys to her brand-new home this week, a moment which she describes as a dream come true. | This as Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, officially handed over 24 new houses to the beneficiaries on Monday. | The houses are part of a larger project that will see the construction…
(2025-04-16). PRASA engages unions on wage dispute. sanews.gov.za PRASA engages unions on wage dispute | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Group CEO, Hishaam Emeran, together with members of PRASA management, have met with labour as part of the ongoing wage negotiation process. | According to media reports, PRASA was given 60 days to table a "just and fair" wage offer to its workforce by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) after unions at the agency lodged a dispute. | "This meeting marks the beginning of critical engagements with our labour partners following the 60-day extension granted by the CCMA. It demonstrates our commitment…
(2025-04-16). Nine new homes to be built for crater-hit families. sanews.gov.za Nine new homes to be built for crater-hit families | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), in collaboration with its social partners, will be building nine new houses for families who were affected by the recent formation of a crater. | CoGTA MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, made the announcement during a recent visit to the affected households in Ophiyaneni, in Nongoma, to assess the damage and offer support. | The MEC handed over essential relief supplies to 100 families in the area who have been affected by the recent severe weather conditions. | Buthelezi announced…
(2025-04-16). Government processes 220 assessments for IPPs applications. sanews.gov.za Government processes 220 assessments for IPPs applications | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has finalised the processing of 220 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the past nine months. | "The expedited processing of EIA applications for IPPs showcases our dedication to fostering sustainable development while supporting the growth of renewable energy infrastructure. These efforts align with Priority 3 of the Medium-Term Strategic Framework, ensuring spatial integration and economic transformation through efficient environmental go…
(2025-04-16). SANParks restocks endangered Knysna seahorse tank. sanews.gov.za SANParks restocks endangered Knysna seahorse tank | The educational display tank showcasing the endangered Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) at the South African National Parks (SANParks) office on Thesen Island, Knysna, has been restocked. | This initiative forms part of SANParks' ongoing efforts to raise awareness about this unique species and to strengthen conservation education in the Garden Route National Park. | "The Thesen Island office is one of the few locations in South Africa permitted to house and display captive Knysna seahorses for educational purposes. This rare species is found naturally only…
(2025-04-16). Authorities to monitor major routes ahead of cold front. sanews.gov.za Authorities to monitor major routes ahead of cold front | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has encouraged travellers to monitor weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) as snow and a cold front have been predicted for over the Easter weekend. | Road traffic volumes are expected to increase with travellers driving to various religious and holiday destinations from Friday, 18 April to Monday, 21 April 2025. | "We are in receipt of a weather report from the SAWS informing us of a cold front that will result in the dropping of temperatures, heavy rainfal…
(2025-04-16). New business rescue practitioner appointed for troubled North West Transport Investment. sanews.gov.za New business rescue practitioner appointed for troubled North West Transport Investment | The appointment of Mahomed Mahier Tayob as the new Business Rescue Practitioner (BRP) for the troubled North West Transport Investment (NTI) has been welcomed. | This follows the recent Gauteng High Court's ruling in favour of the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, which led to the removal of the then BRP, Thomas Hendrick Samons. | The department confirmed that NTI had applied for a voluntarily business rescue in July 2022, after facing financial difficulties. | According to the department, S…
(2025-04-16). Department prepares for imminent water release from Pongolapoort dam. sanews.gov.za Department prepares for imminent water release from Pongolapoort dam | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is preparing for the imminent release of water from the Pongolapoort Dam in Jozini, northern KwaZulu-Natal. | This follows weeks of heavy rainfall that have caused several dams in the region to exceed their capacity. | In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department said the Pongolapoort Dam has reached 97.97% of its capacity due to continuous inflows to the dam from the upstream Upper Pongola River Catchment due to weeks of heavy rainfall that have caused the dam to exceed its capacity.
(2025-04-16). Minister Nkabane condemns violence at Walter Sisulu University. sanews.gov.za Minister Nkabane condemns violence at Walter Sisulu University | Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has condemned the tragic incident of violence at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, where one person lost their life, and several students were injured. | According to reports, a university residence manager allegedly opened fire, resulting in the death of one person, while several others sustained injuries during Tuesday's incident. | In a statement, the Department of Higher Education and Training said the Minister has engaged with WSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor R…
(2025-04-16). youth on the frontlines of protests. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-16). The obscure policy that financed many of the last decade's riskiest energy investments is back. grist.org 
Last week, Missouri governor Mike Kehoe signed into law a
(2025-04-16). Why the shipping industry's new carbon tax is a big deal — and still not enough. grist.org 
Each year, all the cargo ships that crisscross the oceans carrying cars, building materials, food, and other goods emit about Driving down those emissions is complicated. Unlike, say, electricity generation, which happens within a nation's borders, shipping is by definition global, so it takes international cooperation to decarbonize. The International Maritime Organization, pa…
(2025-04-16). A Chicago law could shift where heavy industry operates — and who bears the burden of pollution. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Chicago city leaders are set to consider a major overhaul in how and where polluting businesses are allowed to open, nearly two years after the city
(2025-04-16). The unregulated link in a toxic supply chain. grist.org 
By January 2018, Vanessa Dominguez and her husband had been flirting with moving to a different neighborhood in El Paso, Texas, for a few years. Their daughter was enrolled in one of the best elementary schools in the county, but because the family lived just outside the district's boundary, her position was tenuous. Administrators could decide to return her to her home district at any moment. Moving closer would guarantee her spot. And when their landlord notified Dominguez that she wanted to double their rent, she and her husband felt more urgency to make their move. | Finally, their opportunity came. Doming…
(2025-04-16). Software is eating the DoD: Brought to you by the Atlantic Council. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In 2011, Marc Andreessen
(2025-04-16). Looming Indian Ocean showdown. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-16). Jailed Tunisian commentator Sonia Dahmani faces 10-year -sentence after charges elevated to felony. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-16). Malian journalist detained after criticizing Ministry of Justice. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-16). Venezuelan authorities arrest 2 journalists in connection with crime report. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-16). CPJ, partners call on Ecuador's presidential candidates to commit to press freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-16). Sudanese journalist Ahmed Mohamed Saleh Sayyidna killed by shelling in El-Fasher. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-16). Debunking the climate change consensus part 1. onlineopinion.com.au Iit is a stupid statement that means nothing. Most scientists are not expert in the causes of climate change – people like biologists, particle physicists, material scientists, you name it – so most of their opinions don't really matter.
(2025-04-16). Disaster mitigation economic opportunities for Australia. onlineopinion.com.au A land of drought, flooding rain and bushfires also comes with expertise which provides economic opportunities.
(2025-04-16). Belgospishcheprom looks to supply food products to Zimbabwe. eng.belta.by The meeting considered new areas for further expansion of cooperation between the two countries, promising projects in agriculture, and expansion of the legal framework.
(2025-04-16). Belarus' FM arrives in Zimbabwe after his visit to Ethiopia. eng.belta.by The visit began with a tour around Bison Agro Machinery. Founded in 2020, the company specializes in the supply and maintenance of modern Belarusian machinery, playing an important role in the development of the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe.
(2025-04-16). Trump's racist, corrupt agenda like a bank robbery in broad daylight. asiapacificreport.nz 
EDITORIAL: By Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal US President Donald Trump and his team is pursuing a white man's racist agenda that is corrupt at its core. Trump's advisor Elon Musk, who often seems to be the actual president, is handing his companies multiple contracts as his team takes over or takes…
(2025-04-16). Damla Nur Yƒ±lmaz Avrupa ≈üampiyonasƒ±nda Türkiye'yi temsil edecek. img.piri.net Dàºzceli milli sporcusu Damla Nur Yƒ±lmaz, Estonya'nƒ±n ba≈ükenti Talin'de dàºzenlenen Avrupa Kulàºpler Tekvando ≈ûampiyonasƒ±nda Avrupa Kulàºpler àºàßàºncàºsຠoldu. Aynƒ± ≈üampiyonada àñykຠYaman Avrupa Kulàºpler altƒ±ncƒ±sƒ± oldu. | Damla Nur Yƒ±lmaz elde ettiƒüi ba≈üarƒ±dan dolayƒ± kota alarak àúmitler Avrupa ≈ûampiyonasƒ±nda Türkiye'yi te…
(2025-04-16). Indomie's limited edition perfume 'Eau de Noodle'! Who wants to try it. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A post by Indomie on social media has created wide buzz after the company, which produces noodles, hinted it might be releasing a new limited stock perfume called "Eau de Noodle" very soon.The photo posted online showed a perfume bottle with the Indomie logo on the top, in addition to the description "Instant noodles fragrance" and a photo showing a noodles bowl with tomato, egg and rubian.Indomie limited-edition perfume 'Eau de Noodle'! Who wants to try it?: The caption of the photo posted by Indomie Australia read: "The drop you've all been waiting for: Eau de Noodle," exciting people about wh…
(2025-04-16). Man diagnosed with 'Ligma' in Washington. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A man recently took the internet by storm after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder in Washington. Claiming to be the only one who was allegedly diagnosed with the rare disorder, he decided to name the disease "Ligma," which is a fake disorder that went viral on social media years back. Ligma, the fake disease which made internet meme history, first rose to fame in 2018 when it was jokingly rumored that it killed famous streamer, Richard Tyler Blevins (best known as Ninja). The meme, which is used to hide a rather crude word, is still being used by internet users to this day, despite being sev…
(2025-04-16). Saudi Arabia unveils first-ever private residential island. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The Red Sea, an innovative development on Saudi Arabia's west coast, has announced the launch of the country's first-ever private residential island.Laheq first-ever private residential island in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is preparing to unveil its first-ever private residential island, Laheq, developed by The Red Sea Company. | The company stated: "Introducing Laheq, our first island dedicated to residential ownership. Opening in 2028 at Red Sea. Laheq brings world-class amenities, two resorts, and a vibrant island lifestyle." | Scheduled to officially launch in 2028, Laheq will offer a…
(2025-04-16). Forecasting GCC Oil Prices: An Outlook for 2025. albawaba.com Dr. Gil FeilerThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, stands at the forefront of global oil production and exportation. Oil has long been the backbone of these economies, significantly contributing to their GDPs and government revenues. As the world transitions towards renewable energy sources, understanding the expected oil prices in this region is crucial. Over the past decade, oil prices have oscillated significantly, mainly due to geopolitical tensions, OPEC's production strategies, and market demand influenced by the global economy…
(2025-04-16). Meet the world's most expensive cocktail, $42,432 in a glass. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Dubai is introducing the world's most expensive cocktail, priced at approximately $42,432 (156,000 AED). The drink is gaining major buzz due to one of its ingredients, considered extremely rare and dating back to the 1950s.The world's most expensive cocktail: The world's most expensive cocktail is now being served in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mixed by the renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese — an award-winning global powerhouse, consultant to the bar industry and select luxury brands, esteemed judge in international competitions, and former President of the United Kingdom Barten…
(2025-04-16). Video: Devil's whip ritual in El Salvador sparks debate amid Easter. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Easter tradition in El Salvador called "talciguines," which usually takes place during the Holy Week and features individuals wearing devil outfits equipped with whips, has gone viral on social media. While the devil is present in this tradition through outfits, it's far from being anything sinister. A video of the El Salvador tradition swarmed several social media platforms, showcasing a bunch of individuals wearing a devil outfit, who whipped the people attending, as they cowered in pain upon impact. The whipping comes as part of a punishment for the people's sins, to symbolize the battle between…
(2025-04-16). Sudan's RSF announces forming rival government. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rapid Support Forces commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, announced the establishment of a rival government in Sudan on Tuesday, local media."We proudly confirm the establishment of a government of peace and unity – a broad civilian coalition that represents the true face of Sudan," Dagalo said in a Telegram statement. He maintained: "Our government will provide basic services – education, health, and justice – not only in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces and the movement forces, but throughout the country. We are creating a new currency, restoring economic life, and issuing n…
(2025-04-16). Disturbing footage: Indian men assault woman and pull her hijab. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video of several Indian men assaulting a woman and stripping her of her hijab recently sparked outrage on social media. Footage of the violent interaction swarmed several platforms, with many locals condemning the act. According to several Indian sources, the incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh, India. The woman was walking down the state's streets with her mother's Hindu work colleague when they were suddenly surrounded by many men who started assaulting them verbally and physically. The incident occurred specifically in the Muzaffarnagar district on Saturday, April 12, 2025, with local police quickl…
(2025-04-16). Bomb Threat Halts Proceedings at Dwarka District Courts. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday morning, judicial proceedings at the Dwarka District Courts were abruptly halted due to a bomb threat, causing a swift evacuation of the premises.
(2025-04-16). Explosive Hoax: RDO Office Under Threat. devdiscourse.com The Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer was thrust into chaos Wednesday after receiving a chilling bomb threat via email, leading to a swift evacuation.
(2025-04-16). Chaos on Ambedkar Jayanti: Vandalism and Highway Blockade in Budaun. devdiscourse.com More than 60 individuals have been charged following disturbances during an Ambedkar Jayanti procession in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The chaos unfolded as a police outpost was vandalized and the Bareilly-Agra Highway was blocked by the crowd, according to officials on Wednesday.
(2025-04-16). Robert Vadra's Land Deal: A Decade-Long Controversy Intensifies. devdiscourse.com Businessman Robert Vadra, who is the brother-in-law of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, faced rigorous questioning from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second consecutive day this Wednesday. The probe pertains to a contentious 2008 land deal in Haryana linked to a money laundering case.
(2025-04-16). Rahul Gandhi Rallies in Gujarat: A Battle Beyond Politics. devdiscourse.com Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, delivered a pivotal message to his supporters in Gujarat, declaring that overcoming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) requires a strategic focus on Gujarat. Gandhi underscored that this conflict transcends mere politics and involves opposing ideologies. He emphasized that the Congress Party remains the sole viable contender to effectively counter the BJP.
(2025-04-16). Judge Blocks Deportation of Indian Student in Landmark Case. devdiscourse.com A US federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration, preventing the deportation of Krish Lal Isserdasani, a 21-year-old Indian student. The decision comes in response to the abrupt termination of Isserdasani's student visa over a previous legal incident that was not pursued in court.
(2025-04-16). Trump turns up heat on Harvard with tax-exempt status threat. geo.tv 
(2025-04-16). NZ at a crossroads: The Defence Capability Plan 2025. greenleft.org.au 
After 500 years of almost incessant violence across the globe, Western countries are now rushing to increase military spending, New Zealand being the latest, writes Eugene Doyle.
(2025-04-16). Calls grow for parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Geelong Mayor dismisses community concerns about aged care service cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Housing campaigners rally to save Waterloo public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Karyn Brown: demolishing public. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Members hold ground in Public Service Association elections. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Mental health services forced to beg for funding. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Resisting oppression is not antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Some election promises with a chance of being honoured. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Stand up for workers on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Stop Liberal and Labor's gaslighting. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Whitehaven Coal protested as EPA looks to convict. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Aotearoa NZ: People power kills controversial bill. greenleft.org.au 
The controversial Treaty Principles bill has been defeated after the people of Aotearoa New Zealand spoke out against it in record numbers, reports Zara Lomas.
(2025-04-16). IS Khorasan claims Pakistan bomb blast killing three policemen. newarab.com 
The Islamic State group has claimed a bomb explosion targeting police in A bomb planted on a parked motorcycle on Tuesday targeted a passing bus carrying 40 policemen in Mastung city of impoverished Balochistan province, where security forces have been battling sectarian, ethnic and separatist violence for decades. | In a statement late Tuesday, the jihadist group's regional branch,
(2025-04-16). UK police probing vandalism of Muslim graves as hate crime. newarab.com 
The vandalism of The
(2025-04-16). Biden slams Trump 'destruction' in first post-presidency speech. newarab.com 
"Fewer than 100 days, this administration has done so much damage, and so much destruction – it's kind of breathtaking it could happen that soon," Biden told a conference of disability advocates in Chicago. | "They've taken a hatchet to the Social Security administration, pushing 7,0…
(2025-04-16). UK anti-Islam Tommy Robinson to stay in jail after losing appeal. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Texas probe into 'sharia law real estate' branded 'Islamophobic'. newarab.com 
A Muslim American group has accused Texas state officials of discrimination and urged the federal The
(2025-04-16). Sanders-AOC 'fight oligarchy' tour rocks Cali's deep-red Folsom. newarab.com 
FOLSOM, California: In Deep-red Folsom in northern The event, which was originally planned to take place in nearby Auburn, was relocated to the large sports stadium of Folsom Lake College. | As people made their way through the serpentine line t…
(2025-04-16). 70 years of Iranian history through five women in The Persians. newarab.com 
"What about the women? The women are forgotten," says Bita, as she flips through a history book written about her family and lands on a page of black-and-white photos. | She sees groups of men, individuals, young, and old men. This is history's great blind spot — to read and often wonder, as Bita does, where the women are. | In
(2025-04-16). Sudanese strive for a new future in Egypt after two years of war. newarab.com 
In the dusty outskirts of Cairo, where the city fades into the desert, the air is thick with sand that clings to the skin and settles into every crack of the worn-down streets, lined with crumbling concrete buildings and the weight of exclusion. | Here, in the western suburb of the Sixth of October City, in an area called Masaken Osman, hundreds of underprivileged Sudanese refugees line up beneath the harsh sun, waiting for food aid — two years after war erupted in their homeland. | Mothers clutch their children tightly, eyes scanning the scene with a mix of hope and exhaustion as the crowd around them r…
(2025-04-16). EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-16). France expels 12 Algerian officials amid diplomatic escalation. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Hundreds protest in Tunisia over deadly school wall collapse. newarab.com 
Hundreds of The demonstrators gathered near the town's Video circulated on social media showed residents blocking surrounding streets with burning tyres.
(2025-04-16). Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood plot to stage attacks in kingdom. newarab.com 
Authorities said at least one rocket was ready to be launched as part of an operation that had been under surveillance by security forces since 2021.
(2025-04-16). Rape used systematically as a weapon of war in Sudan. newarab.com 
Rape is being used systematically as a weapon of war in "We have seen a 288 percent increase in demand for life saving support for rape and sexual violence survivors. We are beginning to see the systematic use of rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war," Anna Mutavati, the regional director of UN Women, told reporters in…
(2025-04-16). RSF declare rival government as Sudan war enters third year. newarab.com 
Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, The United Nations has said that the conflict that erupted on 15 April, 2023 is the
(2025-04-16). South Sudan clashes kills 200, displace 125,000 since March. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). Trump envoy says Iran must 'eliminate' enrichment program. newarab.com 
"Any final arrangement must set a framework for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East ⚪ meaning that Iran must stop and eli…
(2025-04-16). Trump spoke to sultan of Oman about Iran talks, White House says. newarab.com 
(2025-04-16). UK police investigate vandalism of Muslim children's graves. newarab.com Hertfordshire Police said the majority of damage was done to graves which were "the resting place of babies and young children" and have since launched extra patrols in the area as well as called for any witnesses to come forward with information. | One inspector told reporters tha…
(2025-04-16). US condemns Sudan's RSF for attacks on civilians. newarab.com 
"We are deeply alarmed by reports the RSF has deliberately targeted civilians and humanitaria…
(2025-04-16). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-04-16). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-04-16). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-04-16). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-04-16). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-16). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-04-16). AISSEE 2025 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is preparing to publish the Answer Key and scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets of the candidates who appeared in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 (AISSEE 2025).
(2025-04-16). Apple transported 1.5 mn iPhones from India to U.S. in March. ummid.com Smartphone major Apple transported 600 tons or 1.5 million iPhones in 5 aero planes from India to the United States in March to beat Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-04-16). Saudi national 1st non-US Physician to win Weinberger Prize. ummid.com Dr. Mahmoud Aljurf created history becoming the first non-U.S. Physician to win the Steven E. Weinberger Award for Physician Executives/Leaders by the American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest medical specialty organization in the US.
(2025-04-16). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2025 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is declaring today i.e. Saturday April 12, 2025 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st and 2nd year 2025 examinations.
(2025-04-16). AP IPE 2025 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2025 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2025-04-16). India sees 270% rise in hate speeches in 2024. ummid.com The city based Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS) in its latest report revealed a significant increase of 270% in hate speeches in India in the year 2024.
(2025-04-16). JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Answer Key Out, Result Soon. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the Answer Key, Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 and set to declare their results soon.
(2025-04-16). JWST postmortem of planet 'eaten' by star yields surprise. ummid.com Back in 2020, a planet was believed to have been swallowed by a star becoming a red giant, the latest findings by NASA'a James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) however yielded surprising results.
(2025-04-16). Trump's Latest: Phones, Computers Exempted from New Tariffs. ummid.com In another U-turn, White House Saturday April 12, 2025 announced to exempt smartphones, computers and related items entering the United States from Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-04-16). West Bengal: Protest against Waqf Act 2025 turns violent, 3 killed. ummid.com Protests against the Waqf Act 2025 in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal Friday April 11, 2025 turned violent leaving at least three people dead and scores others injured.
(2025-04-16). India: Radicalised Hindu Youth March Ahead. ummid.com The radicalised Hindu youth of India march not toward progress, but toward a fabricated past dressed as a glorious future.
(2025-04-16). Skincare Solutions: The Best Treatments for Common Skin Problems. ummid.com The best treatment for common skin problems depends on the concern. For acne, use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Dry skin benefits from hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Hyperpigmentation fades with vitamin C and retinol. Always use SPF for protection.
(2025-04-16). Supermassive black hole, inactive so far, awakens: NASA. ummid.com A supermassive black hole, inactive so far, has awakened in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728, American space agency NASA has revealed.
(2025-04-16). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2025 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is declaring soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2025 examinations.
(2025-04-16). Donald Trump's Tariff Mania. ummid.com The economists have deciphered the long-term negative impact of the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and what they essentially entail for the global economy.
(2025-04-16). Hajj 2025: HCoI cancels applications of 291 children. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has cancelled the applications of as many as 291 children under 12 years of age who were supposed to accompany their parents for Hajj 2025 in Makkah.
(2025-04-16). Karnataka Caste Census: Muslims Single Largest Community. ummid.com The Socioeconomic Educational Survey (SES) data 2015 from Karnataka has revealed that Muslims make up the single largest community.
(2025-04-16). NEET UG 2025 City Information, Admit Card Soon. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the City Information and Admit Cards of the candidates who have registered for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) NEET UG 2025.
(2025-04-16). Outrage as TN Governor asks students to chant 'J** Sr* Ram'. ummid.com This act of Governor R.N. Ravi to ask students to chant 'Jai Sri Ram' has led to a turf war between the representatives of Aryavarta and the people living in Dravidstan or Tamil Nadu.
(2025-04-16). Preparations on for 72nd Miss World Contest in Hyderabad. ummid.com With just 30 days to go until the grand opening Ceremony for the 72nd Miss World competition, preparations are in full swing in Hyderabad.
(2025-04-16). UPSC Civil Services Result 2024 Soon, Here's List of 97 Muslim Probables. ummid.com As many as 97 Muslims from across India have appeared in the UPSC Civil Services Interviews after cracking the Civil Services Mains 2024 exams and now looking for a spot in the Final Merit List to be released with results to be declared on upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in any time after April 17, 2025.
(2025-04-16). Muloni Tasks Nankabirwa on Electricity at Sub counties. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni has tasked her predecessor to explain why most sub counties in the country don't have access to the national electricity grid. Muloni, an Electrical Engineer was the Minister of Energy Minerals until 2019. and was at the Ministry when the government secured a $212 (763 …
(2025-04-16). Centenary Bank's Managing Director nominated as Rotary District Governor Designate. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank Managing Director Fabian Kasi has been announced as the District Governor Nominee Designate. This honor will see him serve as the District Governor for Rotary Clubs in District 9213 during the 2027 — 2028 Rotary year. The announcement was made during the closing event of the Rotary …
(2025-04-16). How Trump's tariffs could wreak havoc on North America's auto supply chains. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Ford CEO Jim Farley warned at a recent investor conference in New York that levying steep tariffs on imported goods "would blow a hole in the U.S. industry that we've never seen." For years, the U.S. auto supply chains have been deeply integrated with its two neighboring countries. Before a …
(2025-04-16). Offshore Wind: GAO Report Reveals the Fallout of Biden's Green Industrial Gamble. wattsupwiththat.com This was not just a mismanaged rollout. It was an ideologically driven industrial policy masquerading as science-based planning. That story is now written in steel towers in the sea—and in a GAO report that may finally force Washington to reckon with reality.
(2025-04-16). In Garcia, SCOTUS risks handing Trump a 'loaded weapon'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Mark Twain was spot on. History does not repeat itself but it commonly rhymes. President Richard Nixon was bent on flouting an order of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to surrender White House tapes to a federal grand jury in
(2025-04-16). Is your community at risk? How to access data and tell stories about EtO. grist.org 
How this story came about: | When Grist reporters began talking to environmental advocates about ethylene oxide in 2023, we repeatedly heard that warehouses were a threat and that neither regulators nor community activists had any idea where they were. The advocates emphasized that, even as the Environmental Protection Agency was cracking down on emissions from sterilization facilit…
(2025-04-16). Tories and right-wing press outraged over appointment of new Charity Commission chief. leftfootforward.org The Tory media is outraged about Mark Simms OBE's appointment as the new interim head of the Charity Commission, who have accused him of praising so-called "hard-left politicians" and mocking Boris Johnson on social media. | But there was no such outrage from the Tories and their right-wing media allies when Orlando Fraser was appointed as head of the charity watchdog by then culture secretary Nadine Dorries in 2022. | Fraser stood as a Tory candidate for North Devon in 2005 and is founding fellow of right-wing think tank, Iain Duncan Smith's Centre for Social Justice. He is also the son of late Tory MP Sir Hu…
(2025-04-16). Marine Le Pen invited by the Chadian dictatorship. internationalviewpoint.org France's far right Rassemblement national (RN) party has been trying to establish relations in Africa for several years now, and party leader Marine Le Pen's visit to Chad from 14-16 March 2025 is the latest avatar. The RN leader, accompanied by one of her close associates Louis Aliot, was received by Mahamat Déby, the Chadian president who has been in power for over three years thanks to a coup d'état ostensibly supported by Emmanuel Macron. Even if relative, the RN leader's interest in Africa, the source and cause of the much-hated "migratory submersion", seems counter-intuitive to say the least.
(2025-04-16). Brussels conference lifts Ukraine solidarity to higher plane. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-16). In support of "synchronized global disarmament" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-16). For a campaign against rearmament, wars and imperialism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-16). Europe in the Trump-Putin Axis Trap. internationalviewpoint.org 'For the Left Bloc, there are various imperialisms and "none of them will have a progressive role because all act according to the interests of their capitalist elites". Therefore, "recognising this reality is vital in elaborating an internationalist proposal capable of offering a future to humanity and conceiving a democratic order of peoples."' | – | / |
(2025-04-16). Mali: the dead end of all-out war. internationalviewpoint.org An alliance is emerging between jihadist forces and pro-independence forces in northern Mali, which would improve their balance of power in the ongoing conflict. | – | / |
(2025-04-16). The AI Dystopia is Coming. dailysceptic.org The rise of AI moves us dangerously close to a dystopia where illiterate humans are beholden to ultra-competent machines, warns Professor James Alexander. Can anything prevent us from surrendering completely?
(2025-04-16). Perché la Cina non chiamerà un "barbaro che brandisce tariffe" strategic-culture.su Ora è più il caso di tre scimmie sagge perfettamente consapevoli di cià≤ che un piccione che si atteggia ad aquila sta realmente facendo. | Segue nostro La
(2025-04-16). MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government. xinhuanet.com Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report.
(2025-04-16). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
(2025-04-16). Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles. xinhuanet.com Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright Star 2017," which are being conducted at Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base and will last until Sept. 20, local media reported on Monday.
(2025-04-16). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.
(2025-04-16). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO ⚪ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ⚪ raised eyebrows worldwide.
(2025-04-16). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-16). Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism. xinhuanet.com The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
(2025-04-16). Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. xinhuanet.com Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
(2025-04-16). Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest. xinhuanet.com Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.
(2025-04-16). U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult" : former deputy PM. xinhuanet.com Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
(2025-04-16). Half Of Australian Landlords Sell Their Investments After 2 Years, Adding To Renters' Insecurity. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's renters have to battle rising rents and a lack of available properties. They also face ongoing instability. Our new research suggests half of all landlords …
(2025-04-16). This Election, Disinformation Is Swirling On Chinese Social Media. Here's How It Spreads. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Since 2024, the RECapture research team has been monitoring political disinformation and advertising in Australia. | Our focus is on WeChat , the primary news and …
(2025-04-16). 3 In 4 Meth Users Relapse Outcomes Could Improve If Treatments Considered The Drug's Effect On Impulsive Behaviour. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Methamphetamine is New Zealand's most harmful illicit drug and wastewater testing shows its use and availability are on the rise . | Much of the harm results from reckless …
(2025-04-16). From Wound Healing To 'The Bends', Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is An Important Treatment If Done Safely. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Earlier this year, a five-year-old boy was killed at an alternative medicine clinic in the United States, when the hyperbaric chamber he was inside caught fire and …
(2025-04-16). Politics With Michelle Grattan: Warwick Mckibbin On Trying To Model Economic Certainty In Uncertain Times. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Global markets have remained on edge after Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs caused panic worldwide. Now, more than ever, markets and economists are looking for …
(2025-04-16). Could CT Scans Be Fuelling A Future Rise In Cancer Cases, As A New Study Suggests? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body helping to diagnose …
(2025-04-16). South Africa's Domestic Workers Still Battle With Echoes Of A Racist Past. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | There are 861,000 domestic workers employed in South Africa. They make up about 25% of the informal (non-agricultural) labour sector. By and large, it is still …
(2025-04-16). Celebra la Gran Unidad de Tanques "Rescate de Sanguily" su 60 aniversario. cubadebate.cu La Gran Unidad de Tanques "Rescate de Sanguily", fundada en 1965, ha sido clave en la historia militar de Cuba y un símbolo de los valores revolucionarios. Este 60 aniversario destaca su relevancia y reafirma los principios que la originaron, bajo la dirección de Raúl Castro Ruz.
(2025-04-16). øSu comunidad está en riesgo? Cómo acceder a la información y contar historias sobre el EtO. grist.org 
Cómo surgió esta historia: | Cuando las reporteras de Grist comenzaron a hablar con defensores del medio ambiente sobre el óxido de etileno en 2023, escuchamos repetidamente que los almacenes eran una amenaza y que ni los reguladores ni los activistas comunitarios tenían idea de dónde estaban ubicados. Los defensores enfatizaron que, aunque la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) estaba tomando medidas enérgicas sobre las emisiones de las insta…