"Keir Starmer you can't hide, you're supporting genocide."

Hundreds of protesters marched today in Glasgow, Scotland, in protest of the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza and urging their government to withdraw their support for Israel.

— 🇵🇸/🇮🇱 WATCH: Al-Qassam Brigades have released a recorded message from Israeli prisoner Elkana Bohbot.

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‼️ 🇺🇦 Ukrainian military ordered not to open fire after the start of the "truce", - BBC

👀 Ukrainian units were ordered to cease fire and record violations by Russia. According to a senior officer, the ceasefire command came literally a few minutes after the start of "Easter truce" announced by Moscow.

Ukraine's position remains clear and consistent: back in Jeddah on March 11, we agreed unconditionally to the U.S. proposal of a full interim ceasefire for 30 days.

Russia refused, and the Russian refusal to the United States has already lasted 39 days. Instead, the Moscow regime imposed various conditions and increased terror against Ukraine, civilians, and civilian infrastructure throughout the country.

Putin has now made statements about his alleged readiness for a cease-fire. 30 hours instead of 30 days. Unfortunately, we have had a long history of his statements not matching his actions. We know his words cannot be trusted and we will look at actions, not words.

Russia can agree at any time to the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, which has been on the table since March.

We want to see Russian forces actually cease fire in all directions. We also urge all of our partners and the international community to be vigilant. Only actions, not words, reveal the truth: this war began and continues only because of Russia.

Two individuals chants 'Hail Satan, b*tches!' and storm out of California school board meeting.

A Russian ceasefire.
We can expect false flag operations that will be blamed on the Ukrainians.

NYC Protests: “We are all Hamas pig!”

The Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces have officially graduated their second battery of THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) System operators following a specialized training program at Fort Bliss, Texas.

The ceremony was held at the U.S. Army installation in El Paso, with Major General Abdullah bin Hassan Al-Rubaie, Commander of the Air Defense Forces Institute.
Other representatives from defense training entities also attended.

So why is Putin only “postponing” hostilities for just 30 hours instead of an unconditional universal and permanent ceasefire and armistice that’s been on the table for months now if he’s dreaming of nothing but peace?

He will resume full-scale hostilities at midnight on April 21, saying that Ukraine (yes, the country that has been bleeding out in a large-scale total war against an overwhelmingly stronger aggressor for the fourth year) committed “provocations” against Russia and “is not a trustable partner for a ceasefire” — and the most insane thing here is that Donald Trump will declare this true and will likely quit talks and withdraw all U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Video of Putin announcing his ‘Easter Truce’

Last night, Russia launched eight missiles and 87 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine on Saturday, causing damage in five regions across the country.

BREAKING: Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin has declared an ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine.

The Russian president said his military would cease “all military operations” from 6pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight Monday in a statement to Russian television.

“Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 [Moscow time] to 00:00 [Moscow time] from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce,” he said during a meeting with his chief of staff Valery Gerasimov.

“I order that all military actions be stopped for this period.”

Putin also stressed that his forces must be prepared for ceasefire violations.

It was not immediately clear if Ukraine had also agreed to the ceasefire.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/red-sea-attacks-us-in-talks-with-yemen-forces-on-land-offensive-against-houthis

A Russian commander discusses the "denazifying" of Ukraine, in doing so appears to highlight the main objective of the ’SVO’ - in his words, the total erasure of the Ukrainian nation / re-Russificiation of the people.

Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the Houthis are reportedly preparing for a possible ground operation by Yemeni government forces.

According to the report, Houthi fighters have begun planting landmines in eastern regions to obstruct any advance.
This comes as US aircraft continue carrying out airstrikes targeting positions in northern Yemen, adding pressure to Houthi defensive lines ahead of any major offensive.

Billboards and Bullets: An Israeli Spin Doctor at the Service of Serbia

Israeli PR guru Srulik Einhorn worked to burnish the image of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and – BIRN/Haaretz can reveal – facilitate the flow of Serbian arms to Israel’s war in Gaza. Now wanted for questioning in Israel, he has set up shop in Belgrade.

Besides being wanted for questioning in the Qatargate case, Haaretz has reported that Einhorn is under investigation for allegedly leaking secret military documents to a journalist from German newspaper Bild with the apparent aim of alleviating public pressure on Netanyahu over Hamas’ murder of six high-profile hostages in September 2024. He has also been indicted over the alleged harassment of a prosecution witness against the prime minister in his bribery and breach of trust trial.

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Leaked: Palantir’s Plan to Help ICE Deport People

Internal Palantir Slack chats and message boards obtained by 404 Media show the contracting giant is helping find the location of people flagged for deportation, that Palantir is now a “more mature partner to ICE,” and how Palantir is addressing employee concerns with discussion groups on ethics.

The leak shows that Palantir’s work with ICE includes producing leads for law enforcement to find people to deport and keeping track of the logistics of Trump’s mass deportation effort, and provides concrete insight into the Trump administration’s wish to leverage data to enforce its immigration agenda.

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US says Chinese satellite firm is supporting Houthi attacks on US interests

"We can confirm the reporting that Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited is directly supporting Iran-backed Houthi terrorist attacks on U.S. interests," State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told a regular news briefing.

"China consistently attempts ... to frame itself as a global peacemaker ... however, it is clear that Beijing and China-based companies provide key economic and technical support to regimes like Russia, North Korea and Iran and its proxies," she said.

Kremlin seeks to seize control in Moldova and use it against Ukraine - Sandu warns

Sandu stated that the Kremlin, during the country's parliamentary elections, is attempting to replace the government with those whom it can control.

Bloomberg stated that Ukrainian special services are convinced that the key goal of Russia is to turn all Ukrainian politicians against each other, if elections for the presidential seat take place.

In addition, Romanian experts believe that the influence of the Russian Federation (RF) on last year's presidential election should not be overstated, as internal factors primarily drove the outcome.

Today, Russia is considered a hostile state for Bucharest, in connection with which it is unlikely that many Romanians succumbed to the influence of its propaganda.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/19/ecuador-accuses-bad-losers-of-assassination-plot-against-president-noboa

https://www.axios.com/2025/04/18/trump-russia-ukraine-rant-walking-away

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/18/india-china-ties-trump/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr78nkg548lo

Switzerland’s centrist party has joined the Greens in calling on the Federal Council to cancel the purchase of the US F-35, pointing the finger at the cost and Donald Trump.

According to a recent poll, over 80% of Swiss citizens are against the purchase of the F-35, and at least 70% would opt for a European jet such as the Rafale.

Furthermore, the Green Party has already started collecting signatures that could theoretically lead to a federal referendum to cancel the federal government’s purchase of the F-35.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/19/irans-minister-says-nuclear-deal-possible-if-us-does-not-make-unrealistic-demands

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-be-mulling-limited-attack-on-iran-nuke-sites-despite-trump-waving-off-plan/

The Swedish Government has placed an order for 18 new ARCHER mobile howitzers from BAE Systems, as part of its 18th military support package to Ukraine.

This procurement is part of Sweden’s continued support for Ukraine, with the new systems expected to backfill national capability following prior transfers to Kyiv.

In a heinous case of history falsification and propaganda, an exhibition for Russian school kids compares Ukraine with Nazi Germany.

The exhibition is called "I am against Nazism" and has previously been on display in several other Russian regions.

On a poster are photos of President Zelensky together with Heinrich Himmler, one of Hitler's main accomplices and key architect behind the Holocaust.

A third shows Josef Goebbels together with a current-day graveyard in Donbas. "Here are buried people killed by the Nazis in Donbas since 2014," the poster reads.

The exhibition also includes video materials, including a film that combines images of Hitler's atrocities with outrageous fakes about Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. Among them is a narrative about the theatre in Mariupol that allegedly was blown up by the Ukrainians themselves. It also blatantly claims that the Ukrainian Armed Forces executed everyone that tried to evacuate from the city.

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RT @themaxburns: JUST NOW: 7-2 SCOTUS majority says Trump can't (for now) deport any more detainees to El Salvador. https://twitter.com/themaxburns/status/1913458618654933421/photo/1
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The Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration from deporting foreign nationals under the Alien Enemies Act.

The United States stresses that its European counterparts must realize Washington will not participate in prolonged "meetings about meetings" regarding Ukraine, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, amid Trump’s warnings of pulling out from the Ukraine-Russia negotiation process.

An Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Rome for the second round of nuclear talks with the United States.

The Houthis have released footage of downing the MQ-9 'Reaper' drone in Sanaa yesterday.

https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/18/hezbollah-says-it-wont-hand-over-weapons-while-israeli-troops-remain-in-southern-lebanon/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/top-trump-official-claims-defending-due-process-is-aiding-terrorists/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ecoli-bacteria-lettuce-outbreak-rcna200236

🇺🇸🇸🇾 After media in Israel earlier this week suggested that the United States was preparing to begin a phased-withdrawal from Syria in the coming months, the New York Times is now reporting that the U.S. has begun drawing down hundreds of troops in Northeastern Syria, as well as the shuttering of three of eight military bases in Kurdish-controlled territory to the Northeast.

The drawdown began Thursday and will initially involve 600 of the 2,000 U.S. Servicemembers currently deployed to Northeastern Syria, with MSS (Mission Support Site) Green Village, MSS Euphrates, and another much smaller base located near Deir ez-Zor to be shutdown, with control being handed over to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), now operating under the Syrian Government. According to U.S. officials, after 60 days military officials will assess whether or not to make additional cuts to forces in the country, though commanders on the ground have recommended keeping at least 500 troops in Syria.

U.S. President Trump, however, has expressed deep skepticism about keeping any troops in the country. At least for now the reductions that started on Thursday are based on ground commanders’ recommendations to close and consolidate bases, and were approved by the Pentagon and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The Trump Administration is expected to conduct a broad review of its policy regarding Syria, with some official stating that U.S. forces in the country could be entirely withdrawn by 2026.

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https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/mexico-ecuador-diplomatic-relations-sheinbaum-election/

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/18/trump-will-study-whether-to-fire-fed-chair-powell-adviser-says.html

https://kyivindependent.com/serbia-forms-new-government-expels-top-pro-russian-figure-amid-eu-pressure/

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-18/war-in-ukraine-us-offers-to-ease-sanctions-on-russia-as-part-of-peace-plan

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1393885/russian-mercenaries-draw-suspicion-in-equatorial.html

https://www.mining.com/trump-ally-prince-strikes-mineral-security-deal-with-congo/

https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20250417-investigation-european-weapons-sudan-part-1-mortar-shells-bulgaria

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/apr/18/survivors-attack-sudan-zamzam-camp-rapid-support-forces-paramilitaries

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-double-game-myanmar

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-general-remark-bid-to-stir-india-unrest/articleshow/120390885.cms

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/18/china-dismisses-zelenskyy-claim-supply-weapons-russia

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/17/world/russia-taliban-terror-group-ban-lifted-intl-hnk/index.html

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-deadliest-us-strike-in-yemen-kills-74-houthis-say/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/middleeast/lebanons-president-says-he-seeks-to-disarm-hezbollah-this-year-intl/index.html

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸 — Trump asked the new US ambassador to Israel, Huckabee, to place a memorial plaque in his honor on the Western Wall.

RFK Jr Autism Study Led by Discredited Vaccine Skeptic Who in 2006 Illegally Injected Children With Anti-Puberty Drugs.

David Geier, the man appointed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead a federal study on the causes of autism, previously treated autistic children with puberty-blocking drug Lupron.

Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Kennedy Jr. appointed Geier to lead a federal study on autism causes last month.

In 2011, the Maryland State Board of Physicians concluded that the Geiers had violated standards of care and the following year Mark Geier was stripped of his medical license while David Geier was sanctioned for practicing medicine without a license

Adverse side effects of Lupron include seizures, thinning of the bones, allergic reactions, hot flushes and headaches, according to Lupron Depot.

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The US will walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace deal if no progress made soon, Marko Rubio says.

"We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end. So we need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks. If it is we're in. If it's not, then we have other priorities to focus on as well," Rubio said in Paris, after meeting European and Ukrainian leaders.

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U.S. Deploys B-1B Bombers to Japan for First Time Since Vietnam War

The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-1B Lancer bombers to Misawa Air Base in Japan.

The mission aims to enhance operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

The aircraft are expected to conduct joint drills with regional partners, including South Korea.

Two hours of terror: Sky News investigation reveals how Israel's deadly attack on aid workers unfolded.

New evidence unearthed by Sky News contradicts Israel's official account of the killing of 15 aid workers.

Source.

Italy's Meloni meets Elon Musk in Washington.

Meanwhile, Russia stumbles over its own lies about terrorist strikes on Sumy. Zakharova claimed the April 13 attack targeted a so-called meeting of Ukrainian commanders with "Western instructors" at Magellan restaurant. Problem is, that restaurant is in Kryvyi Rih, hit by an Iskander on April 4.

The death toll from the American attacks on the Ras Isa port in Hodeidah, Houthi-controlled Yemen, rises to 22.

Reportedly, five ambulance crews were killed when the U.S. warplanes targeted the port for a second time as they recovered victims from the initial attack.

President Trump during the White House Easter Prayer Service and Dinner yesterday:
Nearly 2,000 years ago during this sacred week, the living son of God entered Jerusalem in triumph…

The savior of mankind, who brought truth and light into the world, was betrayed, arrested, tried, beaten, nailed to a cross, and crucified. For our sake, he gave up his life.

French naval vessels intercepted Houthi drones flying towards it on the Red sea

Dog-like robot jams home networks and disables devices during police raids — DHS develops NEO robot for walking denial of service attacks

Smart home defenses crumble when the NEO dog arrives.

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“The Congo in Africa. Many, many people come from the Congo. I don’t know what that is, but they came from the Congo.”

An Israeli woman was among four people killed in a tragic cable car accident near Naples, Italy, after a cable snapped and sent the car crashing to the ground. Another Israeli tourist is in intensive care.

The crash occurred on Monte Faito in Castellammare di Stabia, when the upward cable car failed to stop and fell just as it approached the station. Eight others, including the operator, were safely evacuated from the second car.

Rescue teams, firefighters, and police responded immediately. The cable car had only reopened a week earlier for the tourist season, offering views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni expressed condolences from Washington, where she is currently visiting.

The U.S. has released a memorandum on economic partnership with Ukraine: investments in security, recognition of Ukraine's contribution to global security after giving up nuclear weapons, and support for EU integration without barriers. A strategic partnership agreement in the mining sector is also in the works.

2024 - Trump, “I will end that war in one day”

2025 - Trump, “It was sarcastic”

Trump no longer considers Zelensky responsible for starting the war in Ukraine.

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On Monday, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony W. Green, the Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), was relieved from his position due to “a loss in confidence in his ability to fulfill his duties” pending the results of an ongoing investigation ordered by AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Mike Conley.
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https://deadline.com/2025/04/gaza-photojournalist-cannes-doc-killed-israeli-strike-1236370699/

I’m going to argue that this is the strongest metaphors for the current admin 😂

Mexican Army seized a cartel vehicle linked to El Mayito Flaco, equipped with a mounted .50 caliber Browning machine gun south of Culiacán, Sinaloa.

— 🇮🇷/🇷🇺 NEW: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi talked with Putin in Moscow and delivered a written message from the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei

The discussion was mostly about nuclear issues, the Ukraine war, and regional tensions in the Middle East.

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⭕️ The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported that the US is intensively supplying Israel with an unprecedented amount of bombs via airlift, with nine US cargo planes landing at Nevatim base within the last 24 hours.

The shipments are intended to prepare Israel for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities if diplomatic negotiations fail.

⭕️ Unverified reports claim the US military has started its evacuation from the Conoco gas field base in Deir Ezzor, eastern Syria, as part of a gradual withdrawal.

According to sources close to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) cited by Al-Araby al-Jadeed, the first convoy of over 70 vehicles left the base ten days ago, followed by another convoy of more than 200 vehicles. The surveillance balloon that had been monitoring the area has not flown over the base in over a week, and the departing troops are heading toward Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth reported that US defense officials have informed Israel that the US plans to begin the gradual withdrawal of its forces from Syria within the next two months.

⭕️ The Federation Council of Russia has approved the ratification of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran.

Moscow now expects Tehran to do the same, "as soon as possible," though Iranian parliamentary procedures may delay the process. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said Iran has expressed readiness to accelerate approval.

The 20-year agreement establishes a legal framework for long-term cooperation and strategic partnership across sectors including defense, counterterrorism, energy, finance, transport, industry, agriculture, culture, science, and technology.

(TASS, APA)

❗️At least 6 Palestinians were killed and 8 wounded in an Israeli airstrike on the Hassona family's home in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City.

Renowned Palestinian photographer and photojournalist Fatma Hassona was killed in the airstrike.

🇨🇴❌🇨🇴 — In Southern Colombia, a Car bomb was detonated in front of a Police Station just minutes ago, in a likely FARC-EMC terror attack

➡️ A car bomb attack has been reported on the town of Mondomo, in the municipality of Santander de Quilichao, Cauca.

➡️ The explosive-laden vehicle was detonated near the police station.

➡️ Authorities are verifying the damage to the community.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates Hamas on releasing Russian-Israeli captive Alexander Trufanov

Putin acknowledged that the longstanding ties between Moscow and the Palestinian leadership, including Hamas, led to the end goal of freeing Trufanov from captivity in the Gaza Strip.

the U.S. Army is withdrawing from M.S.S. Green Village (Al-Omar oil field) and M.S.S. Euphrates (Conoco oil field) earlier today, accompanied by helicopters.

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/whistleblower-accuses-doge-of-letting-russians-access-government-accounts-in-shocking-security-breach/

The US Navy destroyed fuel infrastructure used by Yemen's Houthi rebels at Ras Isa port.

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RT @SpencerHakimian: *ECB CUTS DEPOSIT FACILITY RATE BY 25BPS TO 2.25%; EST. 2.25%

Europe cuts 25 bps.

Europe doing full fiscal and monetary stimulus.

So is China.

Everybody doubling down to take on the United States.
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JUST IN: 🇮🇹 Italian Prime Minister Meloni says she wants to "Make the West Great Again."

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🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ President Trump denied "waving off" an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in May, saying he's simply not in a rush to attack Iran.

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🇺🇸❗️ WATCH: The moment an armed individual began his shooting spree at Florida State University.

➡️ Police recovered several weapons linked to one of the State University shooters (WFTV reports that two shooters were involved), including a handgun on the suspect, a shotgun found in the student union, and another firearm in the suspect’s car.

➡️ The shooting was a carefully planned and coordinated attack aimed at killing multiple students.

📝While casualty figures remain uncertain due to different reports, local media report at least five deaths, with more details expected as the investigation continues.

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🇺🇸🇮🇹⚡️ President Trump to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni:
I think she's a great Prime Minister.

I think she's doing a fantastic job in Italy... She's one of the real leaders of the world.

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🇺🇸🕊❗️ President Trump on the Florida State University shooting:
I've been briefed on the Florida State University Tallahassee active shooting... It's a horrible thing — horrible that things like this take place. We'll have more to say about it later.

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🇺🇲 Four in hospital as police deal with active shooter at Florida university.

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🇺🇸🇨🇳⚡️ President Trump stated that the U.S. will reach a "very good" deal with China as the trade war between the two countries continues.

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Trump on Zelensky:

If you're smart, you don't get involved in wars ... I wouldn't say he's done the greatest job. I'm not a big fan.