Trade: Trump declares indefinite "ceasefire," but Hormuz tensions persist (PRIV)
(D. Ravi Kanth, Yerevan)
The indefinite "ceasefire" in the illegal war against Iran, announced by United States President Donald Trump in the early hours of 22 April, has apparently done nothing to reduce the overall level of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

UN: Rights expert unveils roadmap for eradicating poverty beyond growth (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
A United Nations human rights expert has urged a fundamental rethinking of global development, presenting a UN-backed roadmap that rejects the long-dominant assumption that economic growth is the primary path out of poverty and instead outlines concrete measures for transitioning to a "human rights economy."

Afghanistan: Inside the Taliban's new rules on violence against women (PRIV)
(IPS, Kabul)
The Taliban have announced new laws that effectively legalise domestic violence against women and children.