(2026-05-25). Why Trump's draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu's Middle East plans. scmp.com For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has preached a mantra of peace and stability in the Middle East through the destruction of Iran's Islamic Republic. | The obliteration of the ayatollahs, he prophesied, would lead to the normalisation of relations between Israel and the wider Arab-Islamic world — with Israel emerging as the Middle East's dominant power and indispensable security provider.
(2026-05-25). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). US, Iran could finalise deal 'maybe today,' says Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that there might be news "maybe today" in the talks between Iran and the US to end the war. | "Work still in progress. We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today…," Rubio told reporters in the Indian capital New Delhi, as he flew to the Indian city of Agra to visit the landmark, Taj Mahal. | The US diplomat said there is "a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits, get the straits open, enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matters." | "Hopefully we can pull it off,"
(2026-05-25). Is US-Iran Creating a New Global Oil Tax Through the Strait of Hormuz? thinktank.pk The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the center of global geopolitical tensions after Iran announced new fees for ships crossing the strategic waterway. While Tehran describes these charges as "navigational service fees," critics argue that the move is transforming one of the world's most important trade routes into a political and economic pressure …
(2026-05-25). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-25). Australians returning from Gaza flotilla recount torture, sexual abuse during Israeli detention. tribune.com.pk 
Australian activists who took part in a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza started arriving home, recounting torture and sexual abuse during Israeli detention, local media reported Monday. | 11 Australians were among hundreds of international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla when it was intercepted and attacked by Israeli forces last week in international waters, and they were detained. | Many of the group, including some Australians, said they suffered broken bones, being tasered in the face and being injected with unknown substances, local broadcaster SBS News reported…
(2026-05-25). Malaysia prepared to take Israel to ICJ over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. tribune.com.pk 
The Malaysian government is prepared to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the alleged kidnapping and torture of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla, local media reported Monday. | Amirudin Shari, Chief Minister of the Malaysian state of Selangor, said Kuala Lumpur will initiate proceedings as soon as lawyers complete the collection of information and supporting evidence, the Malay Mail reported. | Over 400 international activists aboard the flotilla, which aimed to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza to deliver aid, were attacked and detained by Isr…
(2026-05-25). Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an agreement between Iran and the United States to Lebanon's health ministry raised the overall toll in the war since March 2 to 3,123 killed. | It said two people including a paramedic from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed on Sunday in Israeli raids. | A day earlier 11 people including six women and a child were killed in…
(2026-05-25). Rising unemployment in Australia points to Iran war's deepening impact. wsws.org These results provide an indication of the worsening price being paid by working-class households, and especially young people, for the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-25). Lebanese president says full Israeli withdrawal remains national priority. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that securing a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remains a national priority. | "The path to a complete Israeli withdrawal remains a steadfast national demand, one that the Lebanese state is working to achieve through negotiations," Aoun said in a statement carried by Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA). | The remarks came as Lebanon marked Resistance and Liberation Day, commemorating Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 after 22 years of occupation. | Read: Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce | Aoun said negotiations with Israel…
(2026-05-25). African Liberation Day Must Advance the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism, Zionism and Imperialist-Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org ALD is more important today than ever in the history of oppressed and working class peoples around the globe By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireSaturday May 23, 2026Political Statement of Solidarity Note: This statement was presented by the author at the annual African Liberation Day webinar organized by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (GC). The …
(2026-05-25). Pakistan played 'very sincere role' in US-Iran mediation: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan had played a "very sincere role" in efforts to mediate between the US and Iran, as he held high-level talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing focused on regional stability, bilateral cooperation and deepening strategic ties. | During the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding shared interests and promoting peace amid rising tensions in the Gulf. | The prime minister is in China on a four-day visit from May 23-26. The visit is expected to highlight a new chapter in the 75-year-old China-Pakis…
(2026-05-25). PM Shehbaz meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, reaffirms commitment to CPEC. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang, in Beijing on Monday, agreed to accelerate the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and take bilateral ties into a new stage of practical, results-oriented cooperation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. | Li Qiang received PM Shehbaz at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with the meeting taking place in the context of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. | The PMO said that the two leaders agreed that CPEC had played a transformativ…
(2026-05-25). China urges US, Iran to maintain 'momentum of de-escalation'. tribune.com.pk 
China on Monday urged the US and Iran to continue the "momentum of de-escalation" as potential signs emerged that the war between the two sides could wind down following recent diplomatic contacts. | "China's position on the Iranian situation is very clear. This is a conflict that should never have happened and there is no need for it to continue," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing. | She was responding to questions about ongoing intense diplomatic efforts toward a potential pact between the US and Iran to permanently end the war, which began on February 28. | "An earlier solution…
(2026-05-25). This week in history: May 25-31. wsws.org US convicts four in embassy bombings; Syria intervenes in Lebanon civil war; Britain opposes Iran oil nationalization; Ukrainian rightist assassinated in Paris.
(2026-05-25). Democrats join Republicans to attack Trump over Iran negotiations. wsws.org The announcement Saturday by the Trump administration that it had "largely" reached an agreement with Iran has drawn denunciations from broad factions of the US political establishment, with Democrats joining Republicans to attack the proposed agreement as insufficiently advantageous to US imperialism.
(2026-05-25). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-25). Negotiations are planned to ensure Iran's rights are 'fully secured': Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that negotiations with the US were planned to ensure that Iran's rights as a nation are fully secured, and that the nation will not submit to pressures and demands, in a meeting with members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture on Monday. | Although the adversaries shifted their focus to economic warfare after military failure, the government and the private sector will also successfully navigate this stage, he added. | On May 20, Pezeshkian said in an X post that "Iran has consistently honoured its commitments and explored every avenue to…
(2026-05-25). Iran will not submit to enemy's 'excessive demands': Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed the enemy's insistence on imposing an economic war against Iran, saying the country will not submit to the enemy's "excessive demands," according to Iranian state broadcaster IRNA. | In a meeting with members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture on Monday, Pezeshkian said that negotiations with the US were planned to ensure that Iran's rights as a nation are fully secured, and that the nation will not submit to pressures and demands. | Although the adversaries shifted their focus to economic warfare after military failure, the governmen…
(2026-05-25). PSX gains over 2,500 points as US-Iran peace hopes fuel bullish rally. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended strong bullish momentum on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index hovered around 170,423.30 points at 1: 24pm, up 2,579.06 points or 1.54% in intraday trade. | During the session, the benchmark index touched an intraday high of 171,519.26 points, while the day's low was recorded at 170,161.66 points. Market participation remained strong, with traded volume reaching 125.96 million shares and total traded value standing at Rs11.75 billion. | Read: PSX gains 2,248 points in mixed week | Investor sentiment remained upbeat amid reports of a likely peace agreement between the…
(2026-05-25). U.S. still refusing to accept certain clauses of possible peace MoU with Iran ⚪ media. ecns.cn The United States is still refusing to accept certain clauses of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on ending the war, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expresses appreciation for rice donation from China. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, expressed his gratitude this Sunday for the 15,000 tons of rice sent by the people, Party, and Government of China, received at the Port of Havana. | The president wrote on his Facebook profile: "In the spirit of the firm political will to jointly build the Cuba-China Community of Shared Future, we received with deep gratitude 15,000 tons of rice sent by the people, Party, and Government of China." | He specified that the shipment constitutes the beginning of a new donation totaling 6…
(2026-05-25). Cuba Under Siege by the U.S. 'A worldwide movement of solidarity with Cuba must be mobilized'. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, May 23, 2026, fighting-words.net/ The Wall Street bankers have hated the Cuban Revolution since the July 26 Movement rebels drove out the corrupt and brutal US backed Batista dictatorship and entered Havana on January 1, 1959. The US billionaire capitalist class, through their government in Washington, have waged relentless war on the …
(2026-05-25). Cuba reaffirms solidarity with Africa at event in Harlem. radiohc.cu The Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations participated in an event held in Harlem, New York, to commemorate African Liberation Month, dedicated to highlighting the historical struggles of African peoples and their legacy of resistance and dignity, the institution reported via its Facebook page. | During the meeting, held this Saturday, Yuri A. Gala López, Cuban ambassador to the UN, recalled Cuba's historical cooperation with countries in Africa and the Caribbean, based on principles of brotherhood, mutual respect, and solidarity in sectors such as health, education, and human resource development. | Th…
(2026-05-25). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-25). Cuba Is Not a Failed State — It Is a Besieged State; We Need to Build a Unified Resistance to Sanctions and War! wibailoutpeople.org Sign On to "Cuba is Not a Failed State — It Is a Besieged State" Register your Emergency Actions The statement below is a response to the ongoing blockade against Cuba and the propaganda derived from it. We hope you will endorse this statement, but we also hope you will commit to emergency actions if the Trump …
(2026-05-25). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-25). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-25). No U.S. War On Cuba! End the Blockade! No Invasion! (Articles). wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-25). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-25). Gaza flotilla activists return to Australia, describing abuse. aljazeera.com Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have arrived back in Sydney, reuniting with loved ones.
(2026-05-25). When Privacy disappears: Life inside Gaza's displacement Shelters. juancole.com Written by Shelters, including a temporary improvised bathroom set up between the tents. Photo by the author, used with permission. | By Marwa Rommaneh | In the early morning hours, when schools are supposed to prepare to welcome students, the yards are filled with men sleeping on the ground. Movement begins before sunrise, and lines gradually form outside sanitation facilities. Gaza's schools are no longer places of education, but have been transformed into displacement shelters, hosting hundreds of families within a single sha…
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-25). Venezuelan prisoners stage rooftop protest over alleged abuse and shootings. aljazeera.com Inmates in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest over alleged abuse.
(2026-05-25). The death of a relentless mother reopens the wound of Venezuela's political repression. globalvoices.org 
A Venezuelan mother and her son become a painful reminder of the country's human rights situation Global Voices Carmen Navas speaking to the press in Caracas, Venezuela. Collage created by Global Voices using a screenshot from the Read our special coverage on
(2026-05-25). The Return of the "Repentant Dog" : How the Purist Left Judges Venezuela from Afar. orinocotribune.com By Carola Chávez — May 23, 2026 | I probably already wrote this article back in 2014. I could almost copy and paste any of my articles from that time, change Nicolás's name to Delcy's, and that would say it all. | It's like we're back in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016… Back to that tiresome time when the ever-ineffective, self-righteous left, watching from afar with disgust, believes it has the right to judge us. Back to the legacy experts, those who then claimed, with a mixture of indignation and remorse, that Maduro betrayed Chávez's legacy, and who today, without mincing words, assert that Delcy betrayed Madur…
(2026-05-25). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Photo ops are easy, turning the wheels is another matter. wattsupwiththat.com The world is wobbling crazily as current events threaten to dismantle decades worth of supply chain stability. There is a palpable sense among regular people that action is required. Because those regular people are voicing such thoughts, it is political instinct to reflect them back just like a parrot.
(2026-05-25). Moody's revises South Africa's outlook to positive. sanews.gov.za Moody's revises South Africa's outlook to positive | Government has welcomed Moody's decision to revise South Africa's sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to positive, while affirming the country's domestic and foreign-currency long-term ratings at Ba2. | According to the National Treasury, this makes South Africa the only Group of Twenty (G20) country currently on a positive outlook from Moody's. | The decision comes amid negative ratings momentum globally, with more than 23 sovereign credit ratings negatively affected since the start of the current Middle East conflict. | Moody's attributed its decision…
(2026-05-25). Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions. scmp.com The annual haj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday. | More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the haj passport forces, said on Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the haj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions and uncertainty.
(2026-05-25). Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa. sanews.gov.za Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions for Monday and Tuesday, with isolated showers and rain expected in the eastern parts of the country. | No adverse weather advisories have been issued for Monday. | Weather conditions in major cities across the country are as follows: | Pretoria will be fine, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with minimum and maximum temperatures of 11 ∞C and 23 ∞C. The expected UVB Sunburn Index is moderate. | Johannesburg will be fine, becoming partly cloud…
(2026-05-25). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace Events May 24-31, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org To view all of WNPJ's upcoming members' events, | For vigils only,
(2026-05-25). UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in. ummid.com UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the annual calendar and schedule of the civil services examinations and interviews to be held in 2027.
(2026-05-25). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-25). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-25). Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond. aljazeera.com Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
(2026-05-25). Maha FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: The School Education and Sports Department, Govt. of Maharashtra has extended the last date of online registration for FYJC Class 11 Admission 2026 Round 1 which kicked off Thursday May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Why Angus Taylor's migration cap doesn't add up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). KCET 2026 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2026 Result: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-25). Trump's Endgame Is Surrender. portside.org Trump's Endgame Is Surrender |
(2026-05-25). China successfully launches Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11: 08 pm on May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-25). Germany's AfD Party Calls Debunked Climate Scenarios "Greatest Fraud in Human History" wattsupwiththat.com AfD climate spokesperson Karsten Hilse described the scenario as an implausible "horror scenario" and "the greatest fraud in human history", arguing that it had been used for years to generate panic and justify expensive climate measures, and had even influenced the Federal Constitutional Court's draconian 2021 climate ruling.
(2026-05-25). Hegseth's Failed War and Desperate Quest for Masculinity. juancole.com
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-25). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-25). China: 82 workers dead in catastrophic mine explosion. wsws.org Rescue operations were hampered by the fact that blueprints of the mine provided by the company did not correspond to the actual underground layout, forcing rescuers to improvise.
(2026-05-25). Trump administration moves to force green card applicants out of the US. wsws.org New USCIS policy threatens to separate families and strand workers, students and spouses abroad.
(2026-05-25). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-25). Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'. aljazeera.com Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'…
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-25). Insider's View: Latest Technologies That Make Hajj A Flawless Experience. ummid.com The General Directorate of Civil Defence, Saudi Arabia has engaged a range of modern technologies used to bolster preventive safety measures for Hajj Pilgrims, most notably a specialised drone designed to detect chemical and radioactive materials to improve field operational efficiency and response times.
(2026-05-25). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-25). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-25). Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca. aljazeera.com Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
(2026-05-25). Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure. sanews.gov.za Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure | Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has strongly condemned the destruction and vandalism of public road infrastructure and indicated that it is a criminal offence. | This follows acts of destruction and vandalism along the (R550) Heidelberg—Alberton route in the vicinity of Zonkizizwe and Palm Ridge in the City of Ekurhuleni during the ongoing service delivery protest. | Protesting community members deliberately dug up and damaged sections of the road, leading to its closure. | The MEC has appealed to communities to refrain from…
(2026-05-25). Google Unpacks Always ON AI Agent 'Gemini Spark'. ummid.com Tech giant Google Thursday May 21, 2026 unpacked Gemini Spark, a new AI agent which is always ON and runs in background without waiting for the users to start conversation.
(2026-05-25). Rescue efforts under way after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Record-breaking torrential rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from late Saturday to Sunday, triggering flash floods, landslides and mudslides. Rescue operations are still underway as multiple towns and subdistricts suffered severe damage.
(2026-05-25). AI-fuelled Wall Street frenzy raises concerns. wsws.org Just five major tech stocks have accounted for 50 percent of the recent gains in the S&P 500 index which have lifted it to record highs.
(2026-05-25). China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-25). Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue. sanews.gov.za Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to once again come together and participate in crafting a new vision for the country through the National Dialogue – just as they did three decades ago when the country's democratic Constitution was born. | The President made the rallying call in his weekly newsletter published on Monday. | "As we look with optimism to this new phase in the life of our nation, I call on all South Africans to come together once more and be part of crafting a new vision for South Africa that both…
(2026-05-25). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-25). Visit to deepen China-Serbia cooperation. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, a trip that is aimed at striving for more tangible outcomes in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future for the new era.
(2026-05-25). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-25). Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com NBA Western Conference Finals level at 2-2 after San Antonio Spurs thrash defending champions Oklahoma City 103-82.
(2026-05-25). China launches uncompromising probe into deadly mine explosion. ecns.cn A "tough and uncompromising" investigation will be carried out by China's central government into the gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday and killed dozens of people, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday evening.
(2026-05-25). Governments escalate the global war on online anonymity. wsws.org The drive to abolish online anonymity is the digital dimension of a broader turn toward authoritarianism, austerity and imperialist war.
(2026-05-25). New Jersey is looking for poll workers ahead of June primary. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, who serves as the chief election official in his capacity as secretary of state, said in a statement that having enough workers to help in the upco…
(2026-05-25). NEET UG 2026: Candidates asked to submit bank details for fee refund. ummid.com NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates who appeared in the NEET UG May 2026 to submit their bank account details as it started fee refund process from May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-25). TN SSLC Result 2026: 5,171 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today based on which Merit List with toppers name are prepared.
(2026-05-25). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-25). Is Trump Silent on Iran Executions to Protect a Secret Deal? thinktank.pk The latest wave of executions in Iran has once again triggered international outrage, but this time the reaction from Washington appears noticeably restrained. Iranian authorities recently executed two men accused of involvement in anti-government protests and alleged espionage, while courts handed death sentences to four more individuals linked to the nationwide unrest that shook the …
(2026-05-25). AI and Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions for Hajj Season. ummid.com The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Jeddah, Madinah and Taif International Airports to streamline entry procedures for arriving pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
(2026-05-25). Works council blackmails Bosch workers in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, Germany. wsws.org The IG Metall apparatus and its works council representatives have made it their main task to ensure that all the company's attacks are enforced and the workforce is squeezed to the last drop to increase Bosch's profit margin.
(2026-05-25). 'He's Pushing It Too Far': The Week Republicans Told Trump No. portside.org 'He's Pushing It Too Far': The Week Republicans Told Trump No |
(2026-05-25). Inside Mina Slaughter House. ummid.com Established to streamline the ritual of sacrifice animals during Hajj 2026 and Eid al Adha, the state-of-the-art 'Adahi Slaughter House' in Mina, near Makkah is fully operational and serve the pilgrims, the Saudi government announced last week.
(2026-05-25). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-25). China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center unveiled at the 8th WCIFIT. ecns.cn The "China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center" was officially launched in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area on Thursday during the China—South Korea (Chongqing—Gyeonggi) economic and industrial cooperation promotion event at the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT).
(2026-05-25). How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors? aljazeera.com How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
(2026-05-25). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-25). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-25). Inside Long Island University's AI ≤ Center. ummid.com Amid the AI boom, AI ≤ is the new buzz word that has taken internet virtual space by storm, and the reason behind it is New York based Long Island University (LIU).
(2026-05-25). Africa Day 2026: Has the continent achieved true liberation? aljazeera.com Africa Day 2026 spotlights power, debt and digital control as Africans redefine sovereignty.
(2026-05-25). Democracy Now! 2026-05-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, May 25, 2026 | Democracy Now! Monday, May 25, 2026…
(2026-05-25). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-25). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-25). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-25). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Colombia at a development crossroads. mronline.org 
Colombia's economic trajectory from the 1990s is anything but straightforward.
(2026-05-25). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-25). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-25). Speaking Clearly about our Wars is a Favor to Ourselves. juancole.com College Park, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On April 24, Secretary Hegseth said the war on Iran was
(2026-05-25). Parliament sets busy week of budget debates, oversight and accountability. sanews.gov.za Parliament sets busy week of budget debates, oversight and accountability | Budget allocations, social service delivery and government accountability will dominate Parliament's agenda this week as lawmakers debate departmental spending plans and scrutinise government performance across a range of sectors. | The parliamentary programme begins on Monday with a media briefing by chairpersons from Parliament's social services cluster committees. | The engagement is aimed at providing the public with insight into key challenges facing the social development, health and innovation sectors. | Among the issues set to be…
(2026-05-25). Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-25). Jailed 37 days for a Charlie Kirk meme: Tennessee man's settlement exposes the fraud of Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund. wsws.org Larry Bushart was awarded $835,000 after being jailed for sharing a Facebook meme critical of Charlie Kirk. His case exposes the severe limitations being placed on "free speech" in America.
(2026-05-25). AFSCME Local 3299 rams through poverty contract on University of California workers. wsws.org Despite ratification, issues concerning poverty wages, housing assistance, healthcare premiums, parking costs and staffing protections will remain unaddressed and will continue to worsen until the contract's expiration in 2029.
(2026-05-25). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-25). Gerrymandering in the South: The working class and the defense of democratic rights. wsws.org The Supreme Court decision further undermined the Voting Rights Act, enabling a Republican gerrymander in Louisiana to eliminate the seat held by a black Democratic congressman.
(2026-05-25). How comics taught us how to love and hate war for nearly a century. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to propaganda, no weapon is left on the table. Film, radio, the internet, and print have all been enlisted to promote this or that party line. Comic books are no exception to this rule, and the military, State Department, and Central Intelligence Agency have all made ample use of comics over the past 80 years. The relationship between the national security state and comics began during World War II, a period often considered the Golden Age of Comics. As historian Paul Hirsch details in his masterful "Pulp Empire: the Secret History of Comic Book Imperialism," the quasi-governmental War Writers B…
(2026-05-25). Death toll rises to four in Philippines building collapse; 17 missing. aljazeera.com Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans indicate breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
(2026-05-25). Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory. aljazeera.com Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.
(2026-05-25). India, South Africa Institutions Partner for Research in Critical Minerals. infobrics.org IIT (ISM)-backed TEXMiN Foundation joins hands with South Africa's University of Pretoria for critical minerals, REE processing and mining innovation research…
(2026-05-25). Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing. aljazeera.com Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
(2026-05-25). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-25). New Zealand budget attacks workers and students, boosts the military. wsws.org Ahead of the release of the budget on Thursday, the government has announced an increase to student fees, nearly 9,000 public sector redundancies and cuts to welfare payments.
(2026-05-25). Madison May 30 31, 2026: Immigrant Rights Fundraisers (Music Ice Cream Social). wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison — Band Together! Fundraiser for Immigrant Rights | Saturday, May 30 | Elvehjem Park Shelter | Link: Sunday, May 31 Bordner Park | Link:
(2026-05-25). Another gruesome week on America's death row: 2 executions, another halted amid bungled procedure. wsws.org The three cases, unfolding within 24 hours, share a disturbing set of commonalities: fundamentally unfair sentencing proceedings, defendants whose severe mental illness, unaddressed childhood trauma and neurological damage went largely unaddressed at trial, and execution protocols the subject of legal challenge.
(2026-05-25). Adani US Settlement, But At What Cost? ummid.com When Narendra Modi took charge of India's economy, he loudly promoted the slogan 'Make in India' and portrayed as if he is trying hard to attract companies from around the world to invest in the country, he however ended up with 'Make America Great Again'.
(2026-05-25). 1 dead, 17 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-25). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-25). 17 killed, six injured after van crashes into parked bus on Swat Expressway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 17 people were killed and six others injured in a traffic accident on the Swat Expressway on Monday after a passenger van crashed into a parked bus, according to the Motorway Police. | According to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police, the accident occurred when a passenger bus travelling from Karachi to Buner developed a technical fault and was parked on the roadside. The driver was reportedly attempting to repair the vehicle when a fast-moving passenger van, travelling from Rawalpindi to Dir, rammed into it from behind. The impact of the collision was so severe that the van was badly crushed. | Re…
(2026-05-25). 16 killed, six injured after van crashes into parked bus on Swat Expressway. tribune.com.pk At least 16 people were killed and six others injured in a traffic accident on the Swat Expressway on Monday after a passenger van crashed into a parked bus, according to the Motorway Police. | Officials of the National Highways and Motorway Police said a passenger bus travelling from Karachi to Buner had been parked along the roadside on the Swat Expressway when a passenger van travelling from Rawalpindi to Dir rammed into it from behind. The impact of the collision was so severe that the van was badly crushed. | Rescue teams and Motorway Police personnel reached the scene after receiving information about th…
(2026-05-25). Turkish police storm CHP headquarters, as court ousts elected party leadership. wsws.org The political crisis in Turkey escalated further on Sunday when police raided the CHP headquarters.
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-25). Mexico City paints record-breaking football mural ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-05-25). Hazara Region clinch cricket title at K-P Minority Sports Festival. tribune.com.pk 
Hazara Region lifted the cricket trophy after a thrilling final at the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Minority Sports Festival, defeating South Region, who finished as runners-up. | The festival, organised by the Directorate General of Sports K-P, featured a range of sporting and recreational events aimed at fostering inclusion and harmony among minority communities. | In football, South Region claimed the championship title by defeating Malakand Region in the final. In the tug-of-war competition, Minority Eleven overpowered the Sports Department team to secure victory. | Elsewhere, Wazirzada topped the Musical Chair even…
(2026-05-25). Australia now has best-ever economy and worst-ever reporters. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-25). Virginia Governor Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining and immigrant protection bills. wsws.org The veto of these two bills confirms—for the thousandth and first time—this fundamental reality of American politics: the Democratic party is a capitalist party charged with diffusing and disorienting popular hostility to the profit system.
(2026-05-25). China to release foreign trade data for Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn China will release data on foreign trade in goods for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a whole, as part of broader efforts to further advance the area's development.
(2026-05-25). Ground Report: How Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless, comfortable for Pilgrims. ummid.com In this first part of the series of Hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides right from Makkah an insider's view of how Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless and comfortable for pilgrims.
(2026-05-25). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-25). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-25). Keith Bennett on the UK election results: Starmer will go "fairly soon" unitedworldint.com 
The British Labour Party suffered huge losses in the recent local elections. Keith Bennett, an international politics and economics researcher based in London, explains why and with what consequences. In the local and regional elections held across the UK on 7 May 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour Party have suffered …
(2026-05-25). State Council vows to thoroughly, uncompromisingly probe coal mine explosion. ecns.cn An investigation team sent by China's State Council has pledged a rigorous and uncompromising investigation into a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi Province.
(2026-05-25). The hypocrisy at the heart of the LNP's migration rhetoric. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). To China, with Love: ASEAN students share their stories. ecns.cn For many students from ASEAN nations, China has become more than a place to study. From the energy of its cities and the ease of cashless living to its fashion, landscapes, technology, and everyday kindness, they say they have found a second home.
(2026-05-25). Mamelodi Sundowns claim African Champions League title. newarab.com 
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at Royal Armed Forces of Morocco on Sunday to claim the The Moroccans took the lead after 40 minutes with a penalty from captain Mohamed Hrimat to level the tie on aggregate after Sundowns claimed a 1-0 victory in the first leg in Pretoria. | But Mokoena responded with a rocket shot from the edge of the box that beat keeper Ahmed Tagnaouti and crashed into the net off the unde…
(2026-05-25). Maharashtra 1st Year Engineering Admission 2026-27: Notification Update. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to issue soon the schedule and notification of Maharashtra Engineering (B.E. and B.Tech) First Year admission (FE 2026) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-05-25). All 128 injured in Shanxi coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official. ecns.cn Officials hold a news conference on Saturday following a coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, North China. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-05-25). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-25). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-25). Chemical disaster at Garden Grove, California aerospace plant displaces 50,000 people. wsws.org Decades of regulatory negligence in the Democratic Party-dominated state turned a preventable chemical hazard into a crisis threatening thousands of lives.
(2026-05-25). Beyond the sentence: Why Australia's justice system fails at the point of release. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-25). Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-25). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-25). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-25). Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Great Wall. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing, May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-25). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-25). The dragon advances across the Gulf while the American empire flounders! unitedworldint.com Beijing's growing weight in a war-torn region. The summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump has reignited the debate surrounding the decline of the American empire, the rise of the Chinese dragon, and Beijing's role.The ongoing debate about who can challenge the American empire is invariably invoked. Many observers overlook the …
(2026-05-25). China launches Shenzhou-23 spaceship, for new in-orbit stay record, cutting-edge space science. ecns.cn China on Sunday successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, which will send three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for new tests on long-duration stay and frontier scientific experiments.
(2026-05-25). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-25). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-25). Modi Government's Foreign Policy is Going Pakistan Way. ummid.com Narendra Modi government's submission to US might is in a way following the path of Pakistan, which right from the beginning submitted to US and in the process blocked the avenues of development of democracy and development in the country.
(2026-05-25). Guardiola delivers emotional farewell as Manchester City manager. aljazeera.com Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the memories built during his decade at the club…
(2026-05-25). Texas cuts education jobs, shutters dozens of schools. wsws.org Districts face budget deficits amid declining enrollment, budget crises, inflation and war.
(2026-05-25). UIC graduate workers union suspends strike without reaching an agreement. wsws.org Demonstrating the bankruptcy of the union's strategy, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suspended its strike as workers faced being locked out for the summer term and beyond.
(2026-05-25). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "The truth of a theory can never be proven, for one never knows if future experience will contradict its conclusions." — Albert Einstein…
(2026-05-25). West Lafayette, Indiana government fast-tracks SK Hynix memory chip factory construction. wsws.org The city and county governments in West Lafayette, Indiana have approved road construction projects and issued building permits for SK Hynix to proceed with plans to build a massive microchip factory on a Purdue University site, against ongoing community opposition including a pending lawsuit filed by residents.
(2026-05-25). Shenzhou-23 astronauts enter Tiangong space station. ecns.cn The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.
(2026-05-25). Chongqing's trade with ASEAN reaches 36.48 billion yuan in Q1 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's total import and export volume with ASEAN reached 36.48 billion yuan (about $5.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.2% year on year, as the two sides continued to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-05-25). Pilgrims kick off Hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance. geo.tv 
Muslims perform the evening prayer around the Kaaba, at Grand Mosque complex on May 24, 2026, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. — AFPMAKKAH: Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Makkah on Monday for an annual Hajj pilgrimage carried out…
(2026-05-25). Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 82 killed in China's worst coal mine accident for more than a decade | 2. Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet | 3. Screams as 10 hurt in 'drop tower' turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane…
(2026-05-25). "People on the shop floor are saying, 'Hell no'" : Nexteer workers denounce third UAW-backed agreement. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site calls on Nexteer workers to vote down this third sellout with the contempt it deserves and build the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee as the instrument for carrying forward the fight, constructing a new leadership drawn from workers rather than bureaucrats.
(2026-05-25). Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). Cow Slaughter: The West Bengal Story. ummid.com Narendra Modi could bring an amendment to the Constitution and ban cow slaughter across India, but neither he nor his government is likely to do it…
(2026-05-25). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-25). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Alex Saab and the fragility of the solidarity movement. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-25). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Jersey Shore 'resilient' as summer season attracts beachgoers. whyy.org
(2026-05-25). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). China-Russia Trade: Alataw Pass in Xinjiang Region Records Crossing of Over 3,000 Trains, 41% to or from Russia. infobrics.org
(2026-05-25). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-25). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Minister saddened by Kruger National Park incident. sanews.gov.za Minister saddened by Kruger National Park incident | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has expressed her condolences following the discovery of the bodies of a South African couple near a river in the northern section of the Kruger National Park. | In a statement, de Lille said she was saddened by the incident and extended her sympathies to the victims' family and friends. | "The safety of all travellers is of utmost importance to the tourism industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims," said the Minister. | She added that the tourism sector continues to work closely with…
(2026-05-25). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-25). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Sunday Science: A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard. portside.org Sunday Science: A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard. |
(2026-05-25). Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — Reuters Trump says informed representatives not to rush into deal.Tasnim says key clauses of possible deal…
(2026-05-25). After strike betrayal, Los Angeles schools cut more than 1,000 jobs, with 6,000 more on the way in the coming years. wsws.org Democrats from LA City Hall to Sacramento colluded with union bureaucrats to strangle a 77,000-strong strike—then imposed more cuts.
(2026-05-24). No alla guerra alla Russia. Appello dell'intellettualità libera. strategic-culture.su Noi, firmatari di questo documento, scrittori artisti letterati professori musicisti cineasti, ci appelliamo alla Pubblica Opinione per lanciare un messaggio, che ci sembra urgentissimo e necessario | Segue nostro Riceviamo e pubblichiamo | In Europa e in Italia, stiamo assistendo a una degenerazione della lotta politica, divenuta trasposizione della guerra sotto altre forme. Sebbene nel mondo siano attivi una sessantina di conflitti mil…