(2024-04-26). Gaza Flotilla Sails While Blinken Attempts To Take Focus Off Genocide. popularresistance.org While I am in Istanbul, Türkiye with hundreds of international participants from 40 countries who are attempting to sail in the Gaza Freedom Flotilla to break the illegal Israeli naval blockade of Gaza and bring food and medicine to starving Palestinians in Gaza, the survivors of the Israeli/US genocide of Gaza, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is brazeningly attempting to divert world attention from U.S. complicity in the genocide of Gaza to China's human rights issues. | Hundreds of thousands of university students in the United States are defying the Biden administration's blatant attempt to divert…
(2024-04-26). World Central Kitchen remembers aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike. america.cgtn.com 
Friends and colleagues remembered the seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen that were killed when their convoy was struck in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike on April 1, 2024. Services were held in Washington D.C.'s National Cathedral, not far from the organization's headquarters. | They were remembered as selfless, caring individuals — working to make the world a better place in the face of overwhelming suffering, killed while delivering much needed food to hard-hit Gaza. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(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.
(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
(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…
(2024-04-26). Patrick Lawrence: The Impotence of Antony Blinken. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Antony Blinken is now in China for his second such journey as secretary of state and his third encounter with senior Chinese officials: This is our news as April marches toward May. I have to say, it is a stranger state of affairs than I can figure when …
(2024-04-26). The Sinister Web Untangled: CIA & Rockefeller's Secret Agenda Revealed in the Shocking 2025 Depopulation Report by Deagel. expose-news.com In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the machinations behind global events can be an enigma wrapped in mystery. One such intrigue revolves around Deagel.com, an obscure online entity …
(2024-04-26). Blinken Concludes China Visit by Threatening Economic War. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his three-day trip to China by instructing Beijing to end exports that help Russia's industrial sector or face US sanctions and tariffs. In China, Blinken met with People's Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During his prepared remarks, Blinken explained that the US …
(2024-04-26). Blinken Concludes China Visit by Treatening Economic War. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his three-day trip to China by instructing Beijing to end exports that help Russia's industrial sector or face US sanctions and tariffs. In China, Blinken met with People's Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During his prepared remarks, Blinken explained that the US …
(2024-04-26). Chinese president rejects competition between China and the US. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the United States to seek common interests, respect differences, and not compete during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
(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.
(2024-04-26). Chinese and French armies set up dialogue mechanism for cooperation. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The armies of China and France have established a dialogue mechanism for naval and air cooperation, the Ministry of Defense announced on Friday.
(2024-04-26). Chinese FM says US must not interfere in China's affairs. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Washington must not interfere in China's internal affairs or contain its development.
(2024-04-26). Putin plans to visit China. tvbrics.com Russian President is going to pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China in May…
(2024-04-26). Biden's proposed tariffs on Chinese steel criticized. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed tripling tariffs on steel products from China, a further protectionist move that experts called a "nothingburger" and "show biz".
(2024-04-26). China hopes U.S. can view China's development in positive light: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes the United States can also look at China's development in a positive light.
(2024-04-26). China likely to become 1st to bring Martian soil back to Earth. ecns.cn China likely to become 1st to bring Martian soil back to Earth in Tianwen 3 science and engineering endeavor, top space scientist said.
(2024-04-26). The Heat: 30 Years of Democracy. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-04-26). Scholar: U.S. claims of 'China's overcapacity' baseless. ecns.cn Recent U.S. claims of "China's overcapacity" in the solar, electric vehicles (EVs), and lithium-ion battery sectors are baseless, an expert said in an interview with China News Network.
(2024-04-26). Mt. Qomolangma welcomes advanced 5G network. ecns.cn China Mobile launched its first 5G-A (5G Advanced) station on Mount Qomolangma, providing stronger support for tourism, mountaineering, scientific research and environment protection in the area, according to the company in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
(2024-04-26). Haiti's new presidential council takes oath. america.cgtn.com 
After nearly two months of waiting, Haiti's Presidential Council has finally been sworn-in amidst big concerns over security threats. The nine-member council was installed in Port-au-Prince this Thursday, April 25, amidst threats from heavily armed gangs that have taken over 90 percent of the capital city. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.
(2024-04-26). Blooming flowers decorate Sayram Lake in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Blooming flowers along the shore of the Sayram Lake, adding colors to the alpine lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2024-04-26). China successfully launches Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn Shenzhou-18 is the 32nd flight mission of China's manned space program, the third crewed mission during the application and development stage of China's space station and the 518th flight mission of China's Long March series rockets.
(2024-04-26). Xi meets U.S. secretary of state. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-04-26). China, U.S. must decide the future path of ties, Wang tells Blinken. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday that China and the United States are facing a major question of whether pursuing the stable development of bilateral ties on a forward-looking path or repeating the downward spiral.
(2024-04-26). Beijing courts handled around 69,000 IP-related cases last year. ecns.cn Beijing courts solved a large number of intellectual property cases last year, including those related to new technologies and emerging businesses, with harsher punishment against IP violators.
(2024-04-26). U.S. Supreme Court discusses Trump immunity claim. america.cgtn.com 
Former President Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution claim is one of the most important ever being heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, just across the street from the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Nathan King has more. | Trump is charged with trying to overturn the election that was certified in Congress. He is facing trial and potentially prison, but Trump and his lawyers claim as president, he had "absolute immunity" from prosecution for any acts taken while in office. His lawyers claimed in front of the Supreme Court justices that he could only be prosecuted if he had been impeac…
(2024-04-26). 'Supply chain diplomacy' suggested for U.S., China. ecns.cn The interconnected supply chains between the United States and China have contributed significantly to reducing inflation, and it's time to collaborate transparently on shaping future supply chains, said experts at a seminar.
(2024-04-26). China-Spain giant panda cooperation contributes to biodiversity conservation: spokesperson. ecns.cn Two giant pandas, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, will depart from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan Province on April 29 to begin their 10-year stay at Madrid Zoo in Spain, continuing the 40-year "panda friendship" between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2024-04-26). Chengdu to stage 'green' horticultural exhibition. ecns.cn The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu, scheduled to open on Friday in the capital of Sichuan province, fully incorporates a green and low-carbon approach, an expo official said.
(2024-04-26). Arbor Day: Working to preserve California's iconic Joshua Tree. america.cgtn.com 
April 26 marks National Arbor Day, first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in the U.S. state of Nebraska in 1872, and now celebrated all over the world. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of planting trees, as well as the threat certain species and forests are facing in our world today. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyansan visited the Joshua Tree National Park that's struggling to preserve a rare, iconic species whose numbers are in decline.
(2024-04-26). Chang'e 7 to carry foreign payloads. ecns.cn China's Chang'e 7 robotic mission will carry six science payloads built by foreign scientists to the moon's south pole, according to the China National Space Administration.
(2024-04-26). 'I couldn't remain silent': Son fights for Uyghur journalist's release from Chinese prison. Iris Hsu 
(2024-04-26). Four swivel bridges rotate into place in Sichuan. ecns.cn The 76,000-metric ton bridges were successfully rotated to their targeted position after 66 minutes on Thursday.
(2024-04-26). Travel to and from China rise during the May Day holiday. ecns.cn The daily average number of entries and exits at national ports during this year's May Day holiday, which falls from May 1 to May 5, is expected to reach 1.76 million, a 40.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
(2024-04-26). China hopes U.S. can view China's development in positive light: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes the United States can also look at China's development in a positive light.
(2024-04-26). Water burst kills three, injures 2 in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Three people were killed and two others injured in an accident on Wednesday at Longxin Mining Co in Yudu county, East China's Jiangxi province, said local authorities late on Thursday.
(2024-04-26). The Heat: Climate Change Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
It was the hottest March on record as global temperatures over the past 12 months soared past pre-industrial levels. Forecasters are expecting another sweltering summer in the northern hemisphere. The impact of record-breaking heat is already affecting some of the most vulnerable parts of our planet. | Joining the discussion: | Mohammed Mahmoud leads the Middle East Institute's Climate and Water Program. |
(2024-04-26). Chinese FM meets Blinken. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing.
(2024-04-26). Cancilleres de EE.UU. y China celebran una reunión en Beijing. telesurtv.net Durante su visita, Blinken mantuvo también conversaciones con el presidente chino Xi Jinping.
(2024-04-26). Nueva misión tripulada china Tiangong avanza con éxito. telesurtv.net La nave despegó desde centro de lanzamiento de Jiuquan, en el noroeste de China, a las 20: 59 (hora de China) y fue lanzada en el cohete Larga Marcha 2F.
(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.
(2024-04-26). Drone footage captures extent of flooding in southern China. presstv.ir Floods swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River Delta following record-breaking rains.