China Daily editorial: the US is not getting ripped off by anybody - Friends of Socialist China

We are pleased to republish below a brief editorial in China Daily about the US administration’s hysterical claims that China and other countries are “ripping off” the US via their trade policies.

LIVE BLOG: Gaza is a ‘Mass Grave’ | 110,000 Israelis Demand End to War – Day 558 - Palestine Chronicle

Agence France-Presse quoted Doctors Without Borders as saying that “the Gaza Strip has become a mass grave for Palestinians.”

PlayStation Plus Prices Have Increased In Certain Regions, But Not The US

Following a PS5 price increase in certain countries, now there's a PS Plus price increase.

Kurginyan: Russia must go on to a new footing in the 21st century

Kurginyan: Russia must go on to a new footing in the 21st century Rossa Primavera News from Russia

Making A Variable Speed Disc Sander From An Old Hard Drive

This short video from [ProShorts 101] shows us how to build a variable speed disc sander from not much more than an old hard drive. We feel that as far as hacks go this one ticks all the boxes. It …

US Launches Tariff Probe on Rare Earth Metals Imports

The US relies heavily on imports of metals such as cobalt, gallium, germanium, and others, while countries like China and Russia have the largest reserves of these metals.

Chinese investors boost growth in Malaysia

Mazlim Husin, chief commercial officer of Kuantan Port, has personally seen how Chinese investments have transformed Kuantan — the capital city of the state of Pahang, which is located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Will Yemen Turn its Missiles on the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

Bandar Hetar As Washington’s latest military campaign drags into its second month, Yemen’s battle lines remain firmly drawn – with growing questions over whether Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are next to be…

Kim Jong Un apologised to residents to new high-rise residential district in Pyongyang

Kim arrived at the ceremony in an Aurus car gifted to him by Russian President Vladimir Putin

Netanyahu pushes for ethnic cleansing of Palestinian sat the White House

Editors discuss President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House, where apparently he surprised him with th...

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Syrian state forces continue sectarian killings of Alawites

Over 40 Syrian Alawites have been killed in the past two weeks, while over a dozen young women have been abducted and remain missing

Barcelona, PSG Advance to Champions League Semifinals Despite Second-Leg Defeats

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals in dramatic fashion despite suffering defeats in their second-leg matches.

Interview: U.S. auto tariffs threatens job, production in Britain, expert warns

Interview: U.S. auto tariffs threatens job, production in Britain, expert warns-

Palestinian-EU Political Dialogue Marks Historic Step Toward Full Partnership

Luxembourg / PNN — Dr. Amal Jadou Shakaa, Palestine’s Ambassador to the European Union, Luxembourg, and the Kingdom

UKMTO reports incident off Yemen coast

WORLD, April, 16 (YPA) - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported an incident off the coast of Yemen."We received a report of an incident 100 nautical miles east of the Yemeni city of Aden," the agency said in a brief stateme

A Call from Gaza to the People of the World: A Global Day to Besiege U.S. Embassies in Solidarity with Gaza

A Global Day to Besiege U.S. Embassies in Solidarity with GazaSaturday, April 25, 2025 We send this call from Gaza, from the heart of genocide and ongoing aggression, to the

“Roots of Resistance,” Lebanon Greening the Frontlines.

Laith Marouf and Hadi Hotait follow members of the Agricultural Movement in Lebanon, as they launch a campaign to help farmers in the South replant fields & orchards damaged by Zionist attacks on the country.

Russian Customs Service reports $5.6 mln of illegally transported foreign currency in Q1

According to the report, individuals primarily attempted to smuggle US dollars and euros

Harnessing Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development

The Big Tech Behemoth will be helped by the global mining corporations to dig up the planet's mineral deposits in order to “save us” from our impending doom.

U.S. think tank projects American economic growth likely to stall this year - People's Daily Online

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), a nonpar

Putin: Russia-US co-operation in space continues

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said that cooperation between Russia and the United States in space continues.   He said this at a meeting with students and winners of the grant competition of student design bureaus.

The Kremlin takes note of the contradictions in Trump’s foreign policy team

In this evening’s edition of The Great Game political talk show, which we may take as representative of Kremlin thinking, they finally discussed an issue that has attracted the close attention of commentators in the United States and Europe for sever…

Israeli forces bomb Gaza displacement tents, several martyred

Israeli airstrikes all over the Gaza Strip have caused extensive loss of life and damage as dozens of displaced are killed and wounded.

Worst Case Scenario: Trump’s Tariffs Walling US Off Ahead of Wider World Conflict

Brian Berletic- "The US is preparing to subject its own population as well as those of its supposed “allies” to immense long-term economic, social, and political pain.

Oman's Mufti Attacks Positions of Some Arab Countries

The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, strongly attacked the positions of some Arab countries aligning with the criminality of the Zionist entity and those aligned with it, and demanding the surrender of the weap…

Cuba continues to seek answers regarding kidnapped medical professionals

The Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez, stated today that the island continues its efforts to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the abduction of two Cuban doctors in Kenya, Assel Herrera Correa and Landy Rodríguez Hernández,…

Iran’s anti-terrorism cooperation with Tajikistan on agenda

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said interaction and cooperation between the armed forces of Iran and Tajikistan is at its highest level and is constantly growing and developing.

Hamas Says Contact Lost With American-Israeli Soldier Held in Gaza Following Israeli Attack

Gaza (Quds News Network)- Hamas’s military wing confirmed that it has lost contact with a group guarding American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander after a “direct Israeli bombardment” hit the area where

UK Home Affairs Committee Report Blames Southport Riots on Social Media “Misinformation,” Calls for National Police Surveillance System

Demanding censorship and surveillance, and blaming the internet for unrest lets the state dodge accountability for its own broken systems.

Nations Reach Historic WHO Accord on Pandemic Preparedness

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – After more than three years of negotiations, World Health Organization member states have agreed on the final text of a landmark accord aimed at preventing future pandemics and avoiding the missteps of the COVID-19 crisis.

Belarus’ FM arrives in Zimbabwe after his visit to Ethiopia

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.

The war in Gaza destroyed the central markets and lost many of their livelihoods

Gaza Municipality revealed that the city’s central markets suffered massive destruction as a result of the ongoing Zionist war of extermination on the Gaza Strip.The municipality confirmed in a press release on Monday that these markets, a fundamenta

Israeli military operation in Jenin enters day 85, amid ongoing violations

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) continued, for the 85th consecutive day, their military operation in Jenin City and its refugee camp on Tuesday, amid ongoing raids and destruction.

The Camouflaged US Invasion of Panama

Panama’s opposition parties accused the US of launching a “camouflaged invasion” amid escalating tensions over the US military presence in the country.

Livestream: US public turns against Israel

On the show: Miko Peled on Israel falling apart and the Holy Land Five; Netanyahu meets Trump, Yemen's resistance and another 7 October Israeli hoax is exposed.

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The Revolutionary Dialectic of Suffering: Beyond Utopianism and Nihilism - The Philosophical Salon

Slavoj Žižek’s recent provocation in The Philosophical Salon, “Why a Communist Must Assume that Life is Hell,” introduces a subtle but profoundly unsettling reimagining of the political and existential stakes ... Read More

China’s Xi winds up state visit to Vietnam - Prensa Latina

Hanoi, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPCH) and President, Xi Jinping, concluded in this capital on Tuesday a two-day state visit considered of transcendental importance for the construction of a Communi…

The Great Taking - Documentary

David Webb exposes the system Central Bankers have in place to take everything from everyone.

The Loss of Life: From the First and Second World Wars to the So-called “Post-Cold War Era”

The Immediate Aftermath of World War II. Peace Was Never an Objective of US Foreign Policy

Somali Army Kills 70 Al-Shabab Militants in Counterterrorism Operations - teleSUR English

The Somali National Army (SNA), supported by local militias, killed 70 members of the jihadist group Al-Shabab in two counterterrorism operations in the Lower

Maldives officially bans Israeli nationals, citing 'resolute solidarity' with Palestinians

The president's office does not say whether Palestinians holding Israeli passports will be banned from the archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean

’Israeli’ reports: The number of signatories on petitions de...

Alahednews - Fastnews - ’Israeli’ reports: The number of signatories on petitions demanding an end to the war on Gaza and the return of the captives exceeds 110,000...

Another Spectacular Appearance Symbolic of New Heyday of Pyongyang Construction and Efflorescence of Pyongyang Culture Inauguration Ceremony of 10 000 Flats at Third Stage in Hwasong Area Takes Place with Splendour - KFAUK.com

Pyongyang, April 16 (KCNA) — Pyongyang, the capital of the DPRK, is turning into a world-class ideal city and a paradise of happiness for the people where they enjoy a new life and civilization of socialism, fully demonstrating its unique majesty and…

Kallas Insists No EU Politician Attend Russian World War II Victory Parade

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, formerly Estonian Prime Minister, ordered EU member and aspiring member states not to attend the May 9th celebration in Moscow commemorating the victory in the end of the Gre…

The Great Reset: How a ‘Managerial Revolution’ Was Plotted 80 Years Ago by a Trotskyist-turned-CIA Neocon

The roots of the Great Reset agenda can very clearly be traced back to 80 years ago, when James Burnham, wrote a book on his…

Poland intends to profit from Ukraine aid – Tusk

Warsaw will “brutally” protect its economic interests while helping Kiev, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said

On the 113th anniversary of the birth of the great leader President KIM IL SUNG

Dr Dermot Hudson ,chairman of the British Group for the Study of the Juche Idea ,Chairman of KFA UK and owner of the SONGUN007 channel pays tribute to the gr...

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Youth of Pyongyang Celebrate Day of the Sun with Evening Gathering and Fireworks Display | Explore DPRK

On the evening of April 15, youth and students in Pyongyang gathered in Kim Il Sung Square for a vibrant night celebration, marking one of the country’s most cherished holidays...

DPRK Celebrates Day of the Sun with Nationwide Festivities | Explore DPRK

The people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea joyfully celebrated the 113th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung, known as the Day of the Sun, one of the...

4.25 Team Defeats Sobaeksu 2–0 in National Football Match at Kim Il Sung Stadium | Explore DPRK

As part of the 14th National People’s Sports Festival, a men’s professional football match between the Sobaeksu Team and the 4.25 Team took place on April 15 at Kim Il...

Women's Union Holds Dance Gathering to Celebrate April 15th | Explore DPRK

On April 15, a celebratory dance event for members and officials of the Women’s Union was held at Arch of Triumph Square in Pyongyang, marking the 113th anniversary of the...

Youth Camps Open Across the DPRK to Mark April Celebrations | Explore DPRK

To celebrate April, a month of great significance in the DPRK, youth camps across the country have opened for a new season of activities and learning. The 2025 opening ceremony...

On the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and India

Sino-Indian relations at 75 years: from establishing diplomacy to influencing global politics in the context of conflict.

China calls for new Iran deal based on JCPOA; urges US to stop ‘maximum pressure’

China calls on JCPOA parties and the US that has illegally left the deal to reach a new agreement based on the historic accord.

Five Reasons To Disbelieve The Report That Russia Wants An Airbase In Indonesia

None of those in the media who lend credence to Janes’ scandalous report can cogently explain what tangible benefit Russia or Indonesia would obtain from this base arrangement.

Xi calls for deepening China-Malaysia friendship in signed article - China.org.cn

China Suspends All Future Boeing Deliveries Amid Ongoing US Trade Standoff – Reports

China has ordered its airlines to halt all future deliveries of Boeing aircraft and any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies amid the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citi…

Young man injured by Israeli gunfire east of Nablus

Indo-Russian Venture Bidding to Supply Kerala Police with AK-203 Rifles

The Russian-Indian joint venture, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, which is registered and based in India, is participating in a tender to supply Kalashnikov AK203 assault rifles to the Kerala police.

The Crisis Of Civilizational Identity In Turkish Foreign Policy - Oriental Review

Turkey is caught in identity crisis: seeking legitimacy from the West, leadership in the East, and autonomy in its civilizational narrative.

Nations Reach Historic WHO Accord on Pandemic Preparedness

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – After more than three years of negotiations, World Health Organization member states have agreed on the final text of a landmark accord aimed at preventing future pandemics and avoiding the missteps of the COVID-19 crisis.

Palestinians fear Gaza’s largest cemetery has been destroyed. Not even our dead can have peace.

Al-Sharqiya Cemetery, near Gaza City, is the largest cemetery in Gaza. It has been inaccessible since the genocide began and many fear it has been bulldozed and destroyed, along with the remains of our loved ones.

Live Event in Calgary May 11: How to Think in a Time of Crisis

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Craig Murray: Trump, Tariffs & Trade

There is no danger of the U.S. being unable to finance trillion-dollar trade deficits in the next few years. But for how long? By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk There is a giant problem that commentators are ignoring.

Locations Of US Carrier Strike Groups – April 15, 2025

This is the newest update of the ‘U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Locations Map’ exclusive series showing the approximate locations of...

Casualties reported following an Israeli drone attack targeting a group of civilians in Shujaiyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, according to local sources

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Zelensky prepares special narratives in advance — exiled MP Artem Dmytruk

Artem Dmytruk, exiled Member of the Ukrainian Parliament speaks to RT to discuss Zelensky and his methods to stage tragedies like the one in Sumy as propaganda to maintain power and prolong the war

US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea | NK News

South Korea and the U.S. staged a joint air exercise on Tuesday involving an American B-1 strategic bomber, training that Seoul framed as a direct response to the persistent threat posed by North Korea’s advancing weapons programs.

Ecuador: the neocolonial right remains in power

The Ecuadorian people remain mostly in the streets in support of Luisa Gonzalez's claim of non-recognition of the figures released by the president of the Electoral Council, Diana Atamaint

US Bombed Yemen Cancer Hospital in Pattern of War Crimes

The U.S. airstrike on a Yemeni cancer hospital follows decades of deliberate attacks on medical centers from Vietnam to Raqqa to Kunduz.

No Fruit on the Fig Tree: Christianity in the Age of Genocide

Palm Sunday reveals: In a region scarred by genocide, many have abandoned Christ’s call for justice in favor of ‘foreign policy’. A faith once rooted in resistance now stands on trial. …

Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity

On Monday, the IMF announced that it had agreed to lend Argentina’s Milei government a further $20bn (on top of existing debts) to tide the government over in meeting its debt obligations and resto…