2024-04-26: News Headlines

WW Editors (2024-04-26). Hands off the heroic student uprising in solidarity with Gaza! To resist police repression is justified! workers.org Workers World is in full support of the heroic U.S. student uprising that has mushroomed in the form of Gaza solidarity encampments. This national uprising was sparked on April 17, Palestinian Prisoners' Day, by Columbia University students in Harlem, New York, demanding that this Ivy League school divest all its . . . |

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-04-26). Empire Managers Say Russia, China And Iran Are Tricking Students Into Opposing Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It is a very dark kind of hilarious to see imperial spinmeisters falling all over themselves trying to spin the campus protests as a product of imaginary foreign interference even as police launch violent crackdowns on those very same protesters across the United States to advance the interests of a foreign government.

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-04-26). Saturday 4/27: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee, 1122 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-04-26). Empire Managers Say Russia, China And Iran Are Tricking Students Into Opposing Genocide. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Empire managers and propagandists are losing their minds about student protests against the genocide in Gaza on university campuses, so naturally we're seeing a mad push to frame this as the result of interference by Russia, China, Iran and Hamas. These demented conspiracies of foreign influence come even as Israel's prime minister openly calls for the US government to quash the university protests by any means necessary. | In

RUSFJPA (2024-04-26). Rice Univesity: Let students vote on divesting from Israeli apartheid. mondoweiss.net Alumni of Rice University Students for Justice in Palestine are condemning the university for suppressing a campus vote on divesting from the Gaza genocide.

Up Against the Occupation (2024-04-26). Students across Philadelphia launch Gaza solidarity encampment at UPenn. mondoweiss.net Students from UPenn, Drexel, and Temple at the encampment are demanding that UPenn discloses its investments, divests from corporations that profit from Israel's genocide, and defends Palestinians students and their allies.

UC Berkeley Divest (2024-04-26). UC Berkeley Free Palestine Encampment Demands. indybay.org Remember, the movement is about solidarity with Palestine and ensuring that UC Berkeley is no longer complicit in the genocide of Palestinians. All eyes on Gaza.

Daniel Beaumont (2024-04-26). The Big Bang: Israel's Path to Self-Destruction. counterpunch.org In striking at the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1 Bibi Netanyahu has made himself an April Fool. Israel has been bombing Syria for years with no provocation or retaliation by Syria. For years it has bombed its airports which disrupted humanitarian aid to Syria's civilian population who were suffering in its long civil war. Iran responded to the Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate by asking its allies, the Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza, to refrain from their retaliatory strikes on Israel and let Iran make a military retaliation by itself. This was to ensure that Israel…

infobrics (2024-04-26). Sergey Ryabkov: BRICS Moves Forward, Creating Important Precedent. infobrics.org Five new countries — Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia — joined BRICS on 1 January 2024. How has the enlargement of the association affected the concept of the Russian Chairmanship this year?>

infobrics (2024-04-26). Russia Builds New Asia Trade Routes to Weaken Sanctions Over War. infobrics.org Rail and shipping to link European Russia to India via Iran…

infobrics (2024-04-26). BRICS Is Winning the New Space Race. infobrics.org The geopolitical landscape of space exploration is witnessing a burgeoning alliance within the BRICS consortium. Notably, nations such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Ethiopia are in talks to support collaborative lunar ventures spearheaded by China and Russia, potentially accelerating their position in the extraterrestrial exploration domain…

Fran Shor (2024-04-26). The Fierce Urgency of Now. counterpunch.org As more campuses join the protests against Israel's continuing engagement in war crimes in Gaza, one common thread runs through the student demands — divest from supplying the Netanyahu government and the IDF with weapons of mass destruction. What compels many of these youthful demonstrators to occupy the public spaces and offices of their universities

Elijah Magnier (2024-04-26). SUNDAY WIRE: 'A New Middle East?' w/Elijah Magnier @ejmalrai. thealtworld.com An earnest discussion (recorded on Friday April 12th) with veteran journalist Elijah Magnier, about this week's historic escalation between Iran and Israel, as well as Israel and Washington's war on the Gaza and the Palestinian people, and what will eventually happen the controversial European colonial settler project. All this and more…

Medea Benjamin (2024-04-26). We're Ready and Willing to Break the Israeli Blockade of Gaza. progressive.org I'm on a ship in Istanbul with hundreds of other activists from thirty-two countries, going through intense training for when, or if, we sail to deliver aid to Gaza.

krish-rad_ind (2024-04-26). Israel's Retaliatory Strike Proves Iran Has Won: SCOTT RITTER. youtu.be

Michael Carmichael (2024-04-26). Moredechai Vanunu and Israel's Plans to Wage Nuclear War on Iran: History of Israel's Nuclear Arsenal. globalresearch.ca This incisive article by Michael Carmichael first published on January 15, 2007 provides a historical focus on Israel's nuclear weapons program. | *** | In 1986, an Israeli civil servant who worked in the state-owned nuclear industry flew to London where he …

Michael Carmichael (2024-04-26). Moredechai Vanunu and Israel's Plans to Wage Nuclear War on Iran: History of Israel's Nuclear Arsenal. globalresearch.ca This incisive article by Michael Carmichael first published on January 15, 2007 provides a historical focus on Israel's nuclear weapons program. | *** | In 1986, an Israeli civil servant who worked in the state-owned nuclear industry flew to London where he …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-04-26). How and Why Is Israel Trying To Downplay Havoc Wreaked by Iranian Missiles. orinocotribune.com By Ivan Kesic — Apr 17, 2024 | In the early hours of April 14, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out the retaliatory 'Operation True Promise', which targeted military sites in the occupied territories with drones and missiles, the success of which the Zionist regime has sought to downplay. | The multi-pronged and hugely successful operation was carried out in retaliation for an attack by Israel on Iran's diplomatic premises in the Syrian capital of Damascus on April 1. | The Israeli missile attack on Iran's diplomatic facilities in Syria resulted in the martyrdom of Brigadier General Mohamma…

scorinoco (2024-04-26). US Sanctions Force Cuba's National Airline to Cancel Flights to Argentina. orinocotribune.com The Cuban national airline, Cubana de Aviación, cancelled its flights to Buenos Aires CU360/CU361 that were scheduled for last Tuesday and Wednesday, after aviation fuel suppliers in Argentina announced they will refuse to provide service to the airline. The Argentine suppliers cited the provisions of the sanctions, that is the unilateral coercive measures, imposed by the United States against Cuba. | This measure has affected other airlines contracted by Cubana de Aviación, preventing them from fulfilling their commitments to passengers. Although the flights were approved by the National Civil Aviation Administr…

Ana Perdigón (2024-04-26). Comptroller General of Venezuela Disqualifies 5 Politicians From Holding Public Office. orinocotribune.com The Office of the Comptroller General of Venezuela has disqualified five politicians from holding public office. | On Tuesday, April 24, the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic announced that four of the five disqualified politicians will not be able to run for public office for the next 15 years, that is, until 2039. | These politicians include the mayor of the municipality of El Hatillo (Miranda state), Elías Sayegh; the mayor of the municipality of Los Salias (Miranda state), José Antonio Fernández López; former National Assembly deputy for the Justice First party, Tomás Guanipa; and former deput…

scorinoco (2024-04-26). Venezuela: 10 Candidates Will Compete in July 28 Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com After the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela extended for 72 hours—from April 20 to April 23—the time period for modification of presidential candidacies, some aspirants withdrew while their political parties declared their support for some other candidate. Consequently, the number of candidates reduced from 13 to 10. The CNE is soon expected to make announcements in this regard, with the final list of candidates for the July 28 presidential elections. | Candidates who withdrew | The first aspirant to withdraw was Manuel Rosales, current governor of the state of Zulia, who had been register…

Staff (2024-04-26). EMTRASUR Case: International Civil Aviation Organization Accepts Venezuela's Lawsuit Against Argentina. orinocotribune.com The secretary general of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Juan Carlos Salazar Gómez, has announced that the body had accepted the lawsuit filed by Venezuela against Argentina for serious violations of international law, which allowed the US government to carry out the theft and subsequent scrapping of a aircraft that legitimately belonged to the Venezuelan people. Venezuela has condemned these violations and the illegal unilateral restrictive measures enabling them on multiple occasions. | In a memorandum sent to the members of the ICAO Council on Thursday, April 25, Salazar noted that the la…

krish-rad_ind (2024-04-26). EMTRASUR Case: International Civil Aviation Organization Accepts Venezuela's Lawsuit Against Argentina. orinocotribune.com

teleSUR (2024-04-26). President Maduro Orders Financing 4,500 Development Projects. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the approval of funding to begin implementing 4,500 development projects that were prioritized during the consultation held on April 21. | RELATED: | "We cannot delay for even a second, and the resources must reach the communities immediately to start the 4,500 projects," he said. "I trust in the power of the communities and the…

Code Pink (2024-04-26). Sunday 5/12: Golden Gate Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Welcome Center, Golden Gate Bridge Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94129…

UC Divest Coalition at UCSC (2024-04-26). Wednesday 5/1: UCSC May Day Rally. indybay.org Meet at S&E Library, Science Hill, UC Santa Cruz | March to Cowell College courtyard…

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-04-26). Climate confrontation: Over 50 arrested as activists target Citigroup's climate policies. nationofchange.org Protesters descend on Citigroup's Manhattan HQ, igniting a 'Summer of Heat' against banks fueling fossil fuel projects and escalating the climate crisis.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-26). Venezuelan Film Festival closes in India. plenglish.com Caracas, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The second edition of the Venezuelan Film Festival in Calcutta closes in that Indian city, after four days of cinematographic exhibition that started with the screening of the film Blindado, by Carlos Malavé.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-26). Cuba Unica at professional tourism fair in Macao, China. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will promote its Cuba Unica campaign at the 12th Macao International Travel Exhibition (Industry) (MITE), a professional tourism fair that will run until April 28.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-04-26). International Construction Fair ends in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The 14th edition of the International Construction Fair, Fecons 2024, ends in Cuba on Friday, in which more than 100 exhibiting companies participated, with Russia as a guest of honor.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-26). New economic businesses attend exhibition in Cuban province. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MIPYME) Laminados Concepción is one of the new entrepreneurs attending the first Provincial Exposition, ExpoYayabo 2024, which is still open here today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-04-26). Cuba greets Tanzania on 60 years united with Zanzibar and Tanganyika. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) congratulated on Friday the people and Government of Tanzania on the 60th anniversary of the union of Zanzibar and Tanganyika.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-04-26). Bolivian university students know about the real Venezuelan elections. plenglish.com La Paz, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The electoral reality that Venezuela is living today was exposed by the ambassador of that country in Bolivia, César Trómpiz, in a master conference before students and professors of the Universidad Unión Bolivariana.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-26). Russia and Iran review situation in the Middle East. plenglish.com Moscow, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov expressed his serious concern over the escalation of tension in the Middle East at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Ali Bagheri Kani, the Foreign Ministry reported on Friday.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-04-26). Kafka with cuban coffee in the Month of Europe in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) As part of the activities of the Month of Europe in Cuba, next April 30, the activity Kafé with Kafka, dedicated to the centenary of the death of the famous Czech writer, Franz Kafka, will be held in this capital.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-04-26). Petro denies norm to ask Venezuelans for passport in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday denied information published local media saying that the government is considering asking Venezuelan migrants for updated passports to enter the country.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-04-26). Bronce para kayacísta cubana Daylen Rodríguez en Sarasota. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (ACN) La kayacísta cubana Daylen Rodríguez ganó la medalla de bronce en el monoplaza (K1) a 500 metros, en la final directa del Campeonato Panamericano de Canotaje de velocidad, con sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Sarasota, Florida.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-04-26). Agrupación de teatro infantil cubana inaugura festival en Turquía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) El grupo cubano La Colmenita inauguró el Festival Internacional de Teatro Infantil "Little Ladies, Little Gentlemen" (Pequeñas Damas, Pequeños Caballeros), en la capital turca.

Maria Calvo (2024-04-26). Autoridades cubanas saludaron próxima celebración del Primero de Mayo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) Autoridades cubanas saludaron a través de la red social X, las celebraciones por el el venidero 1 de Mayo, Día Internacional de los Trabajadores.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-04-26). Levantan suspensión a pesista cubana Marifélix Sarría. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (JIT).- El panel de Audiencias de Centro Caribe Sports levantó la suspensión provisional a la pesista cubana Marifélix Sarría Ruiz. La medida permanecía vigente desde el pasado agosto.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-04-26). Estados Unidos retorna a Cuba migrantes irregulares por vía aérea. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) Autoridades de Estados Unidos retornaron la víspera a 47 ciudadanos cubanos por el aeropuerto internacional José Martí, informó el Ministerio del Interior (Minint).

UOFCHA (2024-04-26). Venezuela 5W – Humanitarian Operational Presence 2024 – Who does What Where When & for Whom? as of 31 March 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.

tvbrics (2024-04-26). 6-cylinder engine is developed in Iran. tvbrics.com More than 40 scientists have participated in the development…

unitedEditor (2024-04-26). Franàßois Hollande: A caricature of social democracy. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen Ever since French President Emmanuel Macron started to engage in warmongering against Russia, one of the former French presidents, the social democrat Franàßois Hollande, has re-emerged on the scene. After reading an article by journalist Danielle Bleitrach on reseauinternational.net titled "Hollande, one of the funniest and undoubtedly despicable French presidents, gives …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-04-26). 7] The Ascent and Decline of The Ottoman Empire- [The birth of a future outstanding leader during the chaos brought on by the Mongol invasions]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Ottomans originated from a Turkmen tribe residing in Kurdistan during the early seventh century after Hijrah, which aligns with the thirteenth century CE. They turned to herding following the Mongolian invasion under Genghis Khan in Iraq and parts of East Asia Minor. …

themoscowtimes (2024-04-26). Russia Seeks to Ban Nonexistent 'Anti-Russian Separatist Movement'. themoscowtimes.com Observers speculated that the designation could lead to wider targeting of indigenous rights and decolonial activists in Russia.

columbiaspectator (2024-04-26). Columbia College overwhelmingly passes divestment referendum. columbiaspectator.com Columbia Elections Board announced that Columbia College has passed a divestment referendum by a large margin.

ecns.cn (2024-04-26). Pakistan seeks reset of ties in the Middle East. ecns.cn The latest visits of senior officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia show the further strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and countries in the Arabian Peninsula and the wider Middle East to seek solutions to common challenges, experts say.

ptcnews.tv (2024-04-26). Pakistan optimistic about the completion of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline amid US warnings. ptcnews.tv Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project: Amid warnings from the US, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed optimism regarding the completion of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project. He emphasised the need for regional stakeholders to unite amidst growing interference from major powers like the European Union and the United States. Asif highlighted the recent visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Pakistan as a significant development, particularly in the context of the stalled pipeline project due to geopolitical tensions and international sanctions.Despite US advice against engaging in business de…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-04-26). Monitoreo de Movimientos Mixtos Mexico – Marzo 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Antecedentes y Metodología | Las encuestas del monitoreo de movimientos mixtos en México son recabadas regularmente para analizar datos que aporten a la identificación de violaciones de derechos y riesgos de protección en población vulnerable, con el propósito de informar de forma efectiva la respuesta del ACNUR y sus socios. | Durante febrero 2024 fueron recolectadas 343 entevistas, cubriendo 823 personas. | Las encues…

María Candela (2024-04-26). Valoran de excelente Asamblea Provincial de la UNEAC en Cienfuegos (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 25 abr (RHC) En el máximo líder de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz habrá que pensar siempre, en su diálogo necesario y oportuno con los creadores expresó Armando Carranza Valladares, Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba en Cienfuegos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-04-26). ´No aflojar ni en las curvas ª. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) Pareciera que la vida se empeña en subirle la varilla de los retos al movimiento obrero cubano ante cada nuevo primer día de mayo. Y pareciera que, en cubanísima respuesta, este movimiento se empeña en saltarla y continuar… sin miedo alguno.

Maria Calvo (2024-04-26). Cuba y Vietnam festejan abril de victorias en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh. radiohc.cu Hanoi, 26 abr (RHC) El consulado general de Cuba en Vietnam, junto a la Unión de Organizaciones de Amistad (HUFO) y la Organización de Amistad Vietnam-Cuba de la sureña Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, convocaron a festejar un abril de victorias que ambos pueblos rememoran hoy con orgullo.

Maria Calvo (2024-04-26). Conversan Cuba y la Unión Europea sobre temas de interés mutuo. radiohc.cu En 2016 Cuba y la Unión Europea suscribieron el Acuerdo de Diálogo Político y Cooperación, que puso fin a la llamada Posición Común, una conducta discriminatoria e injerencista dictada por Estados Unidos y puesta en marcha contra la nación caribeña en la década del 90 del siglo pasado.

United Nations (2024-04-26). Venezuela: Naciones Unidas y la Cruz Roja Venezolana refuerzan su compromiso conjunto de fortalecer la respuesta humanitaria y el desarrollo sostenible. reliefweb.int Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: United Nations | Caracas, 26 de abril, 2024. Con la firma de una carta de entendimiento, las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Venezuela y la Cruz Roja Venezolana reafirmaron su compromiso de trabajar conjuntamente para fortalecer la respuesta humanitaria y el desarrollo sostenible. | En la carta de entendimiento se reconoce la importancia de seguir promoviendo una respuesta humanitaria eficaz y coordinada para garantizar que llegue a las personas que más lo necesitan, de manera oportuna y eficiente. Además, ambas organizaciones colaborarán para avanzar con la Agend…

teleSUR, JDO (2024-04-26). OACI acepta demanda de Venezuela contra Argentina por secuestro de aeronave de Emtrasur. telesurtv.net Venezuela denuncia que Argentina cometió violaciones del Convenio de Chicago al aplicar medidas restrictivas unilaterales ilegales en su contra.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-04-26). Finaliza feria internacional de la construcción en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) Cuba finalizará hoy su XIV Feria Internacional de la Construcción (Fecons 2024), con la participación de más de un centenar de empresas expositoras y la presencia de Rusia como país invitado de honor.

teleSUR, MER (2024-04-26). Presidente de Venezuela ordena iniciar proyectos votados en Consulta Popular Nacional. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado venezolano ratificó su confianza en el poder de base de las comunas y los consejos comunales.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-04-26). Cuba condena en la ONU la impunidad de Israel contra Palestina. telesurtv.net La vicecanciller, en representación de Cuba, insistió en la necesidad de una tregua inmediata y duradera en los territorios palestinos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-04-26). Cuba y el desafío de salir adelante con sus propios esfuerzos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) Cuba continúa hoy con el reto de salir adelante con sus propios esfuerzos, en un escenario adverso debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla y la crisis económica internacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-04-26). Perugorría en escena con nuevos proyectos de cine. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 abr (RHC) El cineasta cubano Jorge Perugorría, Premio Nacional de Cine 2024, ocupa hoy sus días liderando el Festival Internacional de Cine y Medio Ambiente del Caribe Isla Verde, pero sigue actuando…

María Candela (2024-04-26). Recibieron en Cienfuegos a XVII Brigada Internacional Primero de Mayo de Trabajo Voluntario y Solidaridad con Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 26 abr (RHC) La XVII Brigada Internacional Primero de Mayo de Trabajo Voluntario y Solidaridad con Cuba fue recibida en el Parque José Martí, de esta ciudad.

UOFCHA (2024-04-26). Venezuela 5W – Presencia Operativa Humanitaria 2024 – øQuién hace qué, dónde, cuándo y para quién? hasta el 31 de marzo de 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-04-26). Venezuela presenta plan de auditoría para elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net "Ustedes tienen la cadena de confianza, tienen el rol de asesorar a sus organizaciones políticas", refirió Carlos Quintero.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-04-26). Yemeni Armed Forces Target Israeli Ship in Gulf of Aden, Operations Continue in Umm Al-Rashrash. english.almanar.com.lb The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have successfully targeted an Israeli ship, MSC DARWIN, in the Gulf of Aden with missiles and drones, according to Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the YAF spokesperson. Additionally, the YAF launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Israeli targets in Umm Al-Rashrash (Eilat), announcing that the operation has achieved its objectives. …

newarab (2024-04-26). UK slaps fresh sanctions on Iran after Israel attack. newarab.com The Tehran launched its first direct military assault on Israeli territory nearly two weeks after a 1 April Israeli strike that killed seven member…

newarab (2024-04-26). Iran and Israel Step Out of the Shadow War. newarab.com Tensions across the Middle East, recently rose to worrying highs. | It started on 1 April, when Israel launched an attack on Iran's consulate building in the Syria capital of Damascus. Iran responded to this by firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. In turn, Israel conducted strikes in Iran. | Voices from abroad, desperately called for calm, as fears grew that the region was about to be plunged into a regional conflict. | This week on The New Arab Voice, we look at the recent Iranian strike against Israel and Israel's response. | What did Iran hope to achieve, and were they successful? Why did Arab…

newarab (2024-04-26). Saudi king leaves hospital after 'routine' tests: statement. newarab.com

newarab (2024-04-26). Student protests: From Vietnam to Palestine. newarab.com The recent Whether pushing back against international conflicts or fighting for social justice on their turf, student activists have consistently been at the forefront of societal transformation. | The Vietnam Era: A turning point in student activism: | Let's rewind to the…

newarab (2024-04-26). Student protests: From Vietnam to Palestine. newarab.com The recent Whether pushing back against international conflicts or fighting for social justice on their turf, student activists have consistently been at the forefront of societal transformation. | The Vietnam Era: A turning point in student activism: | Let's rew…

newarab (2024-04-26). Saudi oil giant Aramco agrees major FIFA sponsorship deal. newarab.com The deal is the latest high-profile investment in global sports for Saudi Arabia who have already been confirmed as the only bid for the 2034 World Cup. | In a joint statement it was confirmed Aramco would become FIFA's Major Worldwide Partner exclusive in the energy category. | T…

newarab (2024-04-26). Saudi Arabia hosts first ever Arabic opera. newarab.com The 'Zarqa Al Yamama' opera premiered in Riyadh last night, performed by acclaimed British opera singer Dame Sarah Connolly. She leads the prin…

newarab (2024-04-26). US issues further sanctions on Iran, targets drones. newarab.com The The US Treasury…

newarab (2024-04-26). Mass casualties feared as RSF encircles Sudan's Al-Fashir. newarab.com The capital of the Sudanese state Sudanese activists and international researchers warned on Thursday that the city of

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Houthi: US complicit in all Israeli crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says the United States is fully complicit in all Israeli crimes against the Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Iran urges Security Council to address 'belligerent' Israeli atrocities. presstv.ir The UN Security Council must compel Israel to "stop its genocide" in Gaza, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Yemeni forces strike Israeli ship, Port of Eilat in solidarity with Gaza. presstv.ir Yemeni forces target an Israeli vessel in the Gulf of Aden as well as the Port of Eilat in the southern part of the occupied territories in solidarity with Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Iran calls on BRICS to play role in stopping Israeli crimes. presstv.ir Iran has called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to play a role in putting an immediate stop to Israeli crimes against the Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Iran urges US to stop support for Israel as university revolt spreads. presstv.ir Iran has condemned the ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests in US universities, urging Washington to immediately stop support for Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Iran: Awakened world public opinion determined to stop Israel war crimes. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the world public opinion is vigilant and resolved to stop Israel's war crimes in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Leader: Iran's arms sector example of turning sanctions, hostilities into opportunity. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says the Islamic Republic's remarkable achievements in weapons production show a "lively nation" can turn sanctions into opportunities.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). War of wills: Iran army chief vows crushing response to any aggression. presstv.ir Iran's army commander pledges a more decisive response to any act of aggression against the country.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). China describes Iran as 'strategic partner' in West Asia. presstv.ir China's special envoy to the Middle East says Iran is a "special partner" of Beijing in West Asia, appreciating Tehran's measures in the region.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Tabas sand defeats US military. presstv.ir Iran marks the 44th anniversary of a failed US military operation in the central Tabas desert launched under the direct order of then US President Jimmy Carter.

presstv.ir (2024-04-26). Tehran economic conference: Raeisi hails Iran-Africa expansion of ties. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic and the African nations are keen to strengthen ties between the two sides.

Pressenza Berlin (2024-04-25). #ECSA To build another Europe, activists from the entire continent meet in Marseille. pressenza.com From April 26 to 28, hundreds of social movement activists will converge on Marseille from all | over Europe. Associations, trade unions, NGOs and local collectives want to make the voice of | civil society heard for a social, ecological, pacifist, and democratic Europe, in contrast to the | resurgence of nationalism and authoritarianism in Europe. Workshops, conferences, concerts: | for 3 days, they will be working to unite their forces for future struggles. | What better way to counter the poison of the far right and authoritarian neoliberalism than to strengthen emancipatory alternatives at the European level?

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2024-04-13: News Headlines

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-04-13). Sunday 4/14: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Joe Lombardo (2024-04-13). UNAC conference draws hundreds to oppose genocide in Gaza and a hybrid war against China — Focus on building unity in action. workers.org The United National Antiwar Coalition released the following news release on April 8 which has been lightly edited. Over 400 antiwar, anti-imperialist and Palestine solidarity activists convened in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 5, 6 and 7, in the first major conference of the U.S. antiwar movement since before the . . . |

ptcnews.tv (2024-04-13). Israel-Iran conflict: Israel braces for possible Iranian attack in retaliation for Damascus embassy killing. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Israel is preparing for a potential direct attack from Iran in retaliation for the recent killing of a senior officer in Iran's embassy in Damascus. US intelligence reports suggest the retaliation could occur as early as Sunday, sparking concerns about a possible regional conflict. | US President Joe Biden has warned Israel about the possibility of an Iranian strike, urging the clerical state to re…

Editor (2024-04-13). Apr 13, 2024. sitrepworld.info Daniil Trifonov — Bach: Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Imagine No War, by A.J. Smuskiewicz Getting Gaza Right Is The Absolute Bare Minimum Requirement, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel is Losing the War and the IDF Won't Survive Iran's Retaliation | Scott Ritter (Video) Israel in despair over possible Iranian retaliation, by Lucas Leiroz 'Utterly Insane Strategy' — Why Friedman Thinks Gaza War is 'Unwinnable' for Israel — Pal Chronicle Israel Humiliated, Iraq, Lebanon Down Ships, Ports, and IDF Drones — Danny Haiphong (Video) Day 189: Israel and U.S. brace…

WSWS (2024-04-13). Biden gives Israel "ironclad" backing against Iranian retaliatory strike. wsws.org Biden's "ironclad" guarantee amounts to a blank cheque to the Israeli regime to carry out illegal acts of aggression anywhere in the Middle East, including on Iran.

Angela (2024-04-13). Tuesday 4/16: Virtual Event: No War With Iran: Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc416

teleSUR, MER (2024-04-13). Ministerio Público de Venezuela colabora en investigación con Chile. telesurtv.net El fiscal venezolano explicó que la solicitud de cooperación interinstitucional por parte de Chile fue recibida en la víspera.

teleSUR, MER (2024-04-13). Gobierno de Venezuela ratifica rechazo a cualquier forma de injerencismo en asuntos internos. telesurtv.net La reunión entre delegaciones de Venezuela y Estados Unidos se realizó el pasado 9 de abril en Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, MER (2024-04-13). Realizan foro sobre hechos de abril de 2002 en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El primer vicepresidente del PSUV, Diosdado Cabello, destacó la importancia del encuentro para el despertar de la nueva generación.

newarab (2024-04-13). Israel preparing for 'direct attack' by Iran: reports. newarab.com

newarab (2024-04-13). Israel on alert after Iranian threat as Gaza war grinds on. newarab.com Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran or its allied groups at…

newarab (2024-04-13). Al-Hilal crush Al-Ittihad 4—1 to lift Saudi Super Cup. newarab.com Jorge Jesus's side, top of the Al-Hilal took an early lead after five minutes through Malcom following a one-two with Saleh Al-S…

newarab (2024-04-13). Argentine court blames Iran and Hezbollah for 1994 attack. newarab.com

newarab (2024-04-13). MENA Sports Wrap: Moroccan player whipped by angry Saudi fan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-04-13). Anousheh Ansari: Building a better world, from here to space. newarab.com Anousheh Ansari was born a curious child, always asking 'why?' But the question more suited to the history-making entrepreneur and CEO is perhaps 'why not?' | In 2006, Anousheh became the first Iranian to travel to space, a goal she'd set her sights on from a very young age. | | But there were more than a few barriers to getting there — firstly, the fact that Iran didn't have a space progr…

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Yemen holds firm despite US concessions for ending pro-Palestine operations: Report. presstv.ir The US offered to remove Ansarullah from its 'terrorism list' as soon as they halt anti-Israel operation in the Red Sea…

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Iran urges Italy to make efforts to end Israel's genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran calls on Italy to make efforts to end Israel's genocide and war crimes in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Iran stresses need for greater pressure on Israel to stop 'genocide'. presstv.ir Iran has underlined the need for greater pressure on Israel to stop the war and genocide in Gaza, and end the policy of starving Gazans.

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). 'Punishing aggressor a necessity', Iran FM tells German counterpart. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister has told his German counterpart that "legitimate defense with the aim of punishing the aggressor is a necessity" after Israel's April 1 airstrike on the Iranian consular section in Damascus.

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). China raps attack on Iran consulate, urges US to play constructive role. presstv.ir China has condemned the Israeli attack on Iran's diplomatic premises in Syria and called on the United States to play "a constructive role" in the West Asia region.

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Iran raps UK stance on Israeli strike as Cameron calls for restraint. presstv.ir The UK's top diplomat gets a dressing-down from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollian over Britain's refusal to condemn Israel's recent airstrike in Damascus.

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Iran's need for production surge and its requirements. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has designated the new Persian year of 1403 as the year of "Surge in Production Through People's Participation".

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Thousands of Yemenis mark al-Quds Day in capital Sana'a. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis marched to mark al-Quds Day on Friday (April 5) in Sana'a.

presstv.ir (2024-04-13). Iran's freestyle wrestling team crowned at 2024 Asian Championships. presstv.ir The Iranian men's national freestyle wrestling team has won the title of the 2024 Asian Championships.

Larry Johnson (2024-04-13). Western Countries Panic as Iran Weighs Its Options. sonar21.com Notwithstanding all of Israel's tough talk and Biden's repeated vow to defend Israel, Israel's military campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is turning into a real debacle. And things don't look much better for the United States. The world is now in bona fide tenterhooks mode — i.e., nervously waiting for Iran's promised military retaliation for Israel's illegal bombing of Iran's Consulate in Damascus a week ago. The 1961 The premises of a diplomatic m…

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