(2026-05-31). Trump seeks changes to Iran deal draft negotiated by envoys, Axios reports. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has requested several amendments to a draft agreement negotiated by his envoys with Iranian counterparts, prompting a new round of discussions between the two sides, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official and another source briefed on the matter. | According to Axios, Trump made the request during a Situation Room meeting on Friday, seeking to strengthen provisions he considers important, particularly those related to Iran's nuclear material. | The report said Trump wants the agreement finalised and expects a deal to be reached soon, but has asked his team t…
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-31). Iran pushing back enemy in history-making war through national unity: Speaker Qalibaf
Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says Iran, relying on national unity, is pushing back the enemy in a "history-making" war. | | He made the remarks on Sunday as Pakistan's mediation efforts bring Tehran and Washington closer to finalizing a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the illegal US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
(2026-05-31). Juez de EEUU ordena retirar nombre de Trump del Centro Kennedy. radiohc.cu "El Congreso le dio su nombre al Centro Kennedy, y solo el Congreso puede cambiarlo", afirmó un juez federal al frenar un plan que impulsan hoy aliados del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | El juez federal Christopher Cooper emitió una orden para que se retire el nombre del mandatario republicano de la fachada de la institución cultural y evitar temporalmente su cierre programado para una extensa renovación. | La decisión de Cooper concluyó que la junta directiva del centro excedió sus facultades al modificar el nombre oficial del recinto sin autorización del Capitolio y al aprobar un cierre temporal…
(2026-05-31). South Lebanon's History of Resistance. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The Israeli
(2026-05-31). Israel issues more displacement orders in Lebanon, seizes strategic castle. aljazeera.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.
(2026-05-31). Israel seizes Lebanon's historic and strategic Beaufort Castle. newarab.com 
Israel on Sunday captured The castle, known in Arabic as Qalaat al-Shaqif, occupies a strategic vantage point overlooking most of southern Lebanon as well as northern Israel. In addition to being a medieval heritage site, it has contemporary strategic significance. | The Israeli m…
(2026-05-31). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-05-31). Friday 5/29: Demonstration against genocide at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-05-31). Police offered Manchester cafe owner cash, immunity to grass on Palestine Action. thecanary.co 
Greater Manchester Police offered cafe-owner Shams Sadiq cash — and carte blanche to commit 'certain' crimes — if he would inform on anti-genocide group Palestine Action (PA) and his fellow Muslims. Sadiq, from Didsbury, was approached when he went to collect devices the police had confiscated after a 2025 raid connected to the group. The […] | By
(2026-05-31). "How to Sell a Genocide:" Gaza Reporting's Double Standards. juancole.com
(2026-05-31). Iran Expresses 'Total Solidarity' With Oman. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed "solidarity" and support for the Sultanate of Oman on 29 May, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Gulf country if it teams up with Tehran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. | The comments came during a phone call between Araghchi and Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy. | "In very productive call with Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy, I expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman in face of any threat," Araghchi said in a statement on X. "We discussed Hormuz and its future administration in line with our sovereign responsibilities and international law.
(2026-05-31). The strait may reopen, but global confidence may not return. aljazeera.com The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Iran chief negotiator says no deal with US until Iranian rights secured. newarab.com 
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that fails to secure the rights of Iranians. | "We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld," Ghalibaf said, in a video broadcast on state television. | He added that Iranian negotiators "neither trust the enemy's words nor its promises." | His remarks came as Iran and Washington continue to exchange proposals over a framework for a deal to end the war that broke out on 28 February, engulfing the Middle East. | On Saturda…
(2026-05-31). APEC Suzhou Meeting Highlights Global South Role and Multipolarity After Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu The significance of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers' meeting, held on May 22-23, 2026, in Suzhou, eastern China, lay in the issuance of the Suzhou Declaration and the adoption of a new roadmap for the services sector. These outcomes represent important economic and trade results that will contribute to the informal summit of …
(2026-05-31). A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel's "Safe Haven." Israel Tried to Exploit Him for Intelligence.>. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-31). US must accept Iran's rights or continue war, says IRGC deputy. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-31). Former U.S. intelligence officials warn of failed aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu Former US intelligence officials, grouped in the Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) collective, sent a memorandum to President Donald Trump, warning that aggression against Cuba would lead to catastrophic failure, reported the Cuban Television Midday News. | The document indicated that Washington's current strategy could result in a humanitarian disaster for which the United States would be responsible, and stressed that any military option would drag the country into a war lost from the outset. | According to the text, there is no evidence of Cuban operational support for terrorist organization…
(2026-05-31). Rally at Brazilian Consulate Demands Lula Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org Cuba has been under US attack, economic, one invasion, and subversion since 1962. Their crime was to kick out US crime connected corporations and institute a socialist economy.
(2026-05-31). Confessed Terrorists Pardoned by Washington. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | There are countless stories of confessed terrorists who committed acts of aggression, attacks, and assaults against Cuban civilian facilities over the past 67 years, and who have lived and continue to live peacefully in the United States. | From the early days of 1959, countless murderers belonging to the defeated army of dictator Fulgencio Batista traveled to the United States, where they obtained safe haven and immunity for the crimes they committed. | Among them were Esteban Ventura Novo, Rolando Masferrer, and José Eleuterio P…
(2026-05-31). Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa meets Belarusian president in Astana. radiohc.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, member of the Political Bureau and Vice President of Cuba, held a meeting this Friday in Astana, Kazakhstan, with Aleksandr Lukashenko, President of Belarus, prior to the start of the sessions of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, according to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cubaminrex.
(2026-05-31). May 20th: A Neo-colony Was Born in Cuba. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | An incorrigible mythomaniac like U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a press conference commemorating May 20, 1902, the date on which a neo-colony controlled by Washington was established in Cuba. | Rubio, who during his time in Congress, the Senate, and now at the State Department has promoted more than 300 new measures that reinforce the blockade that has lasted for more than six decades, dared to repeat that Cuba is a failed nation and even threatened military aggression to try to change the island's system of government. | Cuba's so-called independence, on that May 20th, wa…
(2026-05-31). Firms spent heavily on AI. Now rising costs are outpacing its value. scmp.com AI is getting expensive — and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology. | Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, artificial intelligence companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene. | Kevin Simback of start-up incubator Delphi Labs calls it the era of "subsidised intelligence" — meaning investors were basically footing the bill so companies could offer AI on the cheap.
(2026-05-31). BREAK Oil Blockade! At SF Brazilian Consulate Demands that Lula/Brazil Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org
(2026-05-31). Exoficiales de inteligencia de EE.UU. alertan fracaso de agresión a Cuba. radiohc.cu Exfuncionarios de inteligencia de Estados Unidos, agrupados en el colectivo Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS), enviaron un memorando al presidente Donald Trump este jueves 28 de mayo en el que advirtieron que una agresión contra Cuba conduciría a un fracaso catastrófico. | El documento señaló que la actual estrategia de Washington podría derivar en un desastre humanitario del cual Estados Unidos sería responsable, y subrayó que cualquier opción militar arrastraría al país a una guerra perdida de antemano, informó el Noticiero del Mediodía de la Televisión cubana. | Según el texto, no existen ev…
(2026-05-31). Israel Delegitimized Itself With Its Attacks On The Flotilla. popularresistance.org It began as a human rights mission: over 600 civilians on 72 boats from more than 45 countries, seeking to break Israel's 19-year siege of Gaza. It ended with two Israeli-government assaults in international waters, including kidnappings, beatings, torture, sexual abuse, and violations of international law. And crucially, it ended with Israel losing legitimacy, not just with the public but also among its own allies on a scale not seen since South Africa lost its own legitimacy in the Apartheid era. | On April 29, Israeli commandos boarded 22 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla 80 nautical miles from Greece.
(2026-05-31). Ben-Gvir's French Ban and Washington's Failure of Discipline. moderndiplomacy.eu From Criticism to Consequence France's decision to bar Itamar Ben-Gvir from its territory should not be treated as a diplomatic earthquake. It will not stop the war in Gaza, remake Israel's coalition, or create a united European sanctions policy overnight. Its meaning is smaller but more revealing. Paris has moved, however cautiously, from criticism to …
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Saturday 5/30: Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid. indybay.org Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110.
(2026-05-31). After Lebanon & Gaza, another blow for Netanyahu? West Bank cash incident puts IDF under fire again. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-31). Venezuela Accuses Guyana of Fabricating Tensions to Play Victim, Dismisses Alleged Border Incident Claims. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a statement released by the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry on Saturday, May 30, the Venezuelan government emphasized that Guyana's claims regarding alleged violent incidents on the Cuyuni River lack verifiable evidence, and it appea…
(2026-05-31). Dominican committee demands release of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. radiohc.cu The Committee of Solidarity in Defense of the Sovereignty of Peoples in Struggle of the Dominican Republic today demanded the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Congresswoman Cilia Flores from the United States government. | "Freedom for Maduro, freedom for Cilia" and "Yankees out of the Caribbean" were some of the slogans chanted by dozens of participants in the Solidarity Parade, which took place in Simón Bolívar Square in this capital city. | As on previous occasions, the demonstrators denounced that Maduro and his wife were kidnapped during the military aggression against that country earlier…
(2026-05-31). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Dominicanos reclaman a EEUU liberación de presidente de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Comité de Solidaridad en Defensa de la Soberanía de los Pueblos en Lucha, de República Dominicana, exigió este sábado al gobierno de Estados Unidos la liberación del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y de la diputada Cilia Flores. | "Libertad para Maduro, libertad para Cilia" y "Fuera yanquis del Caribe" fueron algunas de las consignas coreadas por decenas de participantes en la Parada Solidaria, que tuvo lugar en la Plaza Simón Bolívar, en Santo Domingo. | Como en ocasiones anteriores, los manifestantes denunciaron que Maduro y su esposa fueron secuestrados durante la agresión militar a ese país a inic…
(2026-05-31). Thousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run. aljazeera.com Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori.
(2026-05-31). Gauff French Open title defence ends. tribune.com.pk 
Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash. | Gauff went down 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova as the top seeds continued to fall right up to the close of a scorching opening week at Roland Garros. | The 22-year-old fourth seed had been a break up in the deciding set before Potapova put together a run of five games for the loss of just one to condemn Gauff to her earliest Roland Garros exit since her debut in Paris six years ago. | Th…
(2026-05-31). Airtel Data Loan Repayment: How Recovery Works and What Controls It. ummid.com The Airtel data loan is an emergency credit facility built for prepaid users, when your data balance runs dry and your active plan has nothing left, Airtel extends 1GB on credit.
(2026-05-31). Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting tensions between the two countries. | China continues to increase its defence spending at a high level, Koizumi said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, adding: "China's external approach and military activities are matters of serious concern for Japan and the international community at the same time." | Rebutting criticism that Japan was embracing new militarism, he said: "Think about it. There's a cou…
(2026-05-31). Kunshan sees boom in 'sweet economy'. ecns.cn A one-day sensory-driven tour of China's richest county-level city didn't just delight the palates of seven international visitors — it opened their eyes to how an economy can march with efficiency, timing, and cohesion.
(2026-05-31). When Cameras Captured First Color Photos of Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com Abdul Ghafur Sheikh, a Harvard University student, was first to capture the color photos of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and other Holy Sites that were published by the National Geographic Magazine in July 1953.
(2026-05-31). The seed guardian of Brazil's Caatinga. globalvoices.org Geraldo Gomes has preserved over 200 types of Indigenous seeds in Brazil's arid caatingaGlobal VoicesGeraldo Gomes's seed house. Photos by Denise Matsumoto, used with permission. | This article was published on January 29, 2026, by Tatiana Merlino from O Joio e O Trigo, an independent Brazilian news outlet. An excerpt of this piece is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement. It is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series, (2026-05-31). Uganda closes border with DRC over Ebola outbreak. ecns.cn Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a period of four weeks as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of an Ebola outbreak that has already crossed into the East African country.
(2026-05-31). NASA says meteor explosion caused loud boom heard across New England. tribune.com.pk 
NASA said Saturday that a meteor breaking apart high above the New England area caused a loud boom that was heard across parts of Massachusetts and neighboring states earlier in the day. | The United States space agency said in a post on US social media company X that witnesses and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) GOES-19 satellite detected a bright fireball at 2.06pm local time (1806GMT). | The meteor fragmented at an altitude of about 40 miles (64 kilometres) above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, according to NASA. "The energy released at breakup is esti…
(2026-05-31). China's BYD unveils first 4-nm smart driving chip amid intensifying EV competition. ecns.cn Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD on Thursday unveiled its first self-developed 4-nanometer smart driving chip, as the automaker seeks to sharpen its edge in China's increasingly competitive EV market after its sales declined for eight consecutive months.
(2026-05-31). UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key: Things to Know Before You Raise Objections. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing the Official Answer Keys of the Civil Services Preliminary Exams (CSE) on its website 'upsc.gov.in'.
(2026-05-31). Exploring molten salt tower in the Gobi Desert. ecns.cn This 50-megawatt solar thermal power plant – one of China's first generation of solar thermal power demonstration projects and Xinjiang's first solar thermal power plant – fills a crucial gap in renewable energy infrastructure.
(2026-05-31). Xi, Austrian president exchange congratulations on 55th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Thursday exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
(2026-05-31). Patients as pioneers: A doctor changes cancer research in China. ecns.cn The patient had tried everything. Standard chemotherapy. Radiation. Multiple surgeries. Nothing worked.
(2026-05-31). Kemi Badenoch says future Tories will all be 'C words'. thecanary.co 
Kemi Badenoch has argued that the next generation of Conservatives need to be C words. If you're thinking 'aren't they already?', we can explain: I can think of a sixth C t.co/LPcvwY7kT9 — Ian Sharp (@gablid) May 31, 2026 Kemi Badenoch — Do you C what she did there? This latest intervention comes from a […] | By
(2026-05-31). How Nigeria's 'algorithmic apothecary' fuels a surge in risky herbal cures. aljazeera.com Unverified herbal remedies promoted on social media are driving rising health risks and delayed treatment in Nigeria.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-05-31). Wednesday 5/27: Save the Clinics! Rally to Stop SF Demo Mayor Closure of Larkin St. Youth Clinic. indybay.org Larkin St Youth Clinic | 134 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco…
(2026-05-31). DeepSeek nears first fundraising round as Chinese state capital joins AI race. ecns.cn Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek is nearing completion of its first external fundraising round, with China's state-backed semiconductor investment fund expected to lead the deal, according to media reports. The investor lineup was "largely finalized" by the end of May.
(2026-05-31). When Sun aligned with Holy Kaaba during Hajj 2026. ummid.com Over 1.7 million Muslims from around the world Thursday May 28, 2026 witnessed a rare and precise astronomical phenomenon when Sun aligned with Holy Kaaba — the House of Allah, The Almighty, in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-05-31). 'Creative Freedom' salon in Hamilton, N.J. to celebrate avant-garde artists like Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores. 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? "Creative Freedom: A Salon Experience," featuring avant-garde jazz performer Marshall Allen, interdiscip…
(2026-05-31). Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins. tribune.com.pk 
Although the temperature is expected to drop on Sunday, the pressure will mount as the French Open enters its second week with thinned fields and the ultimate prize almost in sight. | The week-long heatwave helped wreak havoc in the men's draw. After the elimination of a wilting Jannik Sinner and a fading Novak Djokovic in five-setters on consecutive evenings, not a single Grand Slam singles winner is still standing. | The throne is vacant ahead of next Sunday's men's final when a new sun-proof king of clay will be crowned. | For the two men who have reached finals at majors, three-time losers Casper Ruud and…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). The Clean Energy Transition's Indigenous Sacrifice Zones. popularresistance.org It has become abundantly clear that the clean energy transition is "business as usual" for Indigenous Peoples. | At least a dozen major cases have emerged where Indigenous rights are being overtly dismissed in order to secure supplies of lithium, nickel, copper, cobalt and other strategic minerals. The unprecedented demand is reshaping landscapes and economies across the globe. New mines, processing facilities, transmission corridors and renewable energy projects are being fast-tracked, often with promises of sustainable development and a greener, more 'just' future.
(2026-05-31). Hajj 2026 Live: Pilgrims celebrate Eid al Adha, Sacrifice Animals. ummid.com Draped in two plain, spotless white sheets and chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik (Here I am O Allah, Here I am), close to 1.8 million Muslims from all across the world have arrived in Mina, The Tent City, as the annual ritual of Haj begins Monday Dhul Hijjah 8th 1447 H, corresponding to May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-31). SANDF refutes deploying soldiers in anticipation of protest action. sanews.gov.za SANDF refutes deploying soldiers in anticipation of protest action | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it has deployed soldiers in anticipation of protest action at the end of June. | "The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has noted with concern misleading reports on social media suggesting that the SANDF will be deployed in anticipation of planned marches and protest action on 30 June 2026 by various civil society groups calling for the repatriation of illegal nationals. | "The SANDF dismisses these claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading. At…
(2026-05-31). Arsenal realise evolution needed. tribune.com.pk 
The last time Arsenal reached a Champions League final they lost it, and then it took 20 long years to claw their way back to that stage again. | After Saturday's agonising penalty shoot-out defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, their goal is not only to return as soon as possible, but to finally claim the trophy for themselves. | After winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years Mikel Arteta and his team have proven they are back among the elite, but the battle against the new back-to-back European champions also exposed clear areas to improve on. | Gunners coach Arteta insisted his team ca…
(2026-05-31). How Israel's War Crimes are Coming Home. juancole.com (
(2026-05-31). JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF Today: Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in', JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Keys today i.e. Monday May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-31). Wembanyama eyes 'childhood dream'. tribune.com.pk 
Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday. | Wembanyama's 22-point haul was the cornerstone of a superb display as San Antonio stunned the reigning NBA champions 111-103 on the road to clinch a 4-3 Western Conference Finals series triumph. | The win marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama's rise as the new face of the NBA, just three years after he was chosen by San Antonio with the No.1 pick in the 2023 draft. | The 7ft 4in (2.24m) French…
(2026-05-31). Scientists create first comprehensive map of early human embryo development. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have mapped the world's first complete spatiotemporal gene expression atlas of human embryos during the critical organ-forming period from four to eight weeks post-fertilization, allowing scientists to move beyond localized observations to a comprehensive, dynamic molecular study of early organ development.
(2026-05-31). Panic on beach in northern Israel during Hezbollah strikes. aljazeera.com Videos show people on a beach in Nahariya, Israel running for shelter as Hezbollah rockets are launched.
(2026-05-31). Michael Jackson: Thriller at the. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-31). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-05-31). Bushra Ansari sparks debate after calling out male comedians for cross-dressing on TV. tribune.com.pk 
Veteran actor Bushra Ansari's recent comments on a television programme regarding the misuse of gender roles for comedy have sparked an online debate. | During a morning show appearance, Ansari questioned why male comedians often adopt female-oriented roles in order to appear funny. "Why does every actor have to become transgender to make people laugh? I am tired of seeing this," she said. | View this post on Instagram | The actor also spoke about men dressing as women and performing exaggerated scenes and acts. "Are these obscene conversations considered funny?" she questioned. | The comments quickly went vir…
(2026-05-31). 780 arrested, one dead in riotous PSG celebrations across France. newarab.com 
French authorities announced Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG's triumph in the final held in the Hungarian capital Budapest late Saturday. | But some mobs clashed with police, around 22,000 of whom were deployed across France after unrest last year when PSG also won the com…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Pakistan—China at 75: A partnership built on trust, tested by time. tribune.com.pk 
Every diplomatic relationship has an origin story, shaped in different ways by ideology, necessity, or circumstance. Pakistan—China ties were not born out of ideology or emotion, but out of geography, timing, and a shared reading of a region still taking shape in the early years after independence. | Seventy-five years later, the partnership has outlasted conflicts, Cold War alignments, sanctions, regime changes, and shifting global power structures. It has expanded from cautious recognition in the early 1950s to a strong strategic ecosystem spanning defence cooperation, infrastructure development, trade…
(2026-05-31). Revolution Is Female at P21. thecanary.co 
Nearly two years on from Art of Palestine: from the river to the sea, Rasha Eleyan is back at London's P21 with her own solo exhibition: Revolution Is Female. The Palestinian artist explores the vital role women play in the Palestinian liberation movement. Pop-inflected style Eleyan's style is very distinctive. The daughter of Palestinian artist […] | By
(2026-05-31). Huangshan: an important birthplace of modern tourism in China. ecns.cn Nestled in the southernmost reaches of East China's Anhui province, Huangshan is a living portrait of China's cultural and natural grandeur.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Kerala TET (December 2025) Result Out: Link to Check. ummid.com Kerala TET December 2025 Result: The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has declared on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the result of the Kerala Teacher Eligibilty Test (KTET December 2025).
(2026-05-31). ICE Camps Are Not Untouchable. popularresistance.org "The immigration camp, it really depends on a lot of local infrastructure. It is not this untouchable federal abstraction. It is up to us, neighbors, community members, and we have the actual power to shut them down," says journalist John Washington. In this episode of Movement Memos, Washington joins host Kelly Hayes to discuss his book How to Close a Camp: Dispatches from the Fight Against Immigrant Detention, the rapid expansion of ICE detention, and how communities can fight camps before and after they open.
(2026-05-31). Every Alley Is Stud Alley. indybay.org announcement re: Pride Stud Alley…
(2026-05-31). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, June 7.
(2026-05-31). China-U.S. cooperation stressed after summit. ecns.cn Leading scholars from China and the United States are stressing the importance of seizing the opportunity to improve bilateral ties ushered in by the summit between the two countries earlier this month.
(2026-05-31). Latham pleased with Ireland win. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord's next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. | The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles with the bat to secure a sizeable victory in the one-off test, with Blundell top-scoring with 186 runs during a 217-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra. | "We were put under pressure ‚Å on that first day – to be four down reasonably early with not many on the board," said Latham after see…
(2026-05-31). Shaheen praises Minhas after ODI success. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi credited a well-executed game plan and an impressive spin-bowling performance for his side's success in the landmark one-day international, while also highlighting the promise shown by emerging stars Muhammad Ghazi Ghori and Arafat Minhas. | Reflecting on Pakistan's victory, Shaheen said the decision to field first was based on observations made during a practice match at the same venue, where conditions suggested that batting would become easier later in the day while spinners would receive significant assistance from the surface. | "Our plan was to bowl first," Shahee…
(2026-05-31). China's State Council issues urban renewal plan during 2026-2030. ecns.cn China's State Council recently released an urban renewal plan, outlining key targets, major tasks and projects, as well as policy measures for the country's urban renewal efforts during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-05-31). International students get taste of Shandong fruit farms. ecns.cn After touring a rural area close to the city of Zhaoyuan, Shandong province, a group of international students have said they want to let more people know about the beauty and vitality of the Chinese countryside.
(2026-05-31). Son scores brace in 5-0 win. tribune.com.pk 
Son Heung-min answered questions about his form in convincing fashion on Saturday, netting twice as South Korea thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly. | The 33-year-old has been under some scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, with the forward yet to score for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer this season. | The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here. | Son opened the scoring for South Korea with a close-range finish in the 40th minute, before doubling their lead from the penalty spot three minutes la…
(2026-05-31). Four children die in drowning incident in K-P's Hangu, one critical. tribune.com.pk 
Four children died and another remains in critical condition after drowning in a small water reservoir in the Kotki area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district on Sunday, according to Rescue 1122. | Rescue officials said five children, aged between five and eight years, were bathing in a mini dam when they drowned. | Upon receiving the alert, Rescue 1122 teams reached the site and launched a search and rescue operation. All five children were recovered from the water and shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Hangu. | Hospital authorities confirmed that four of the children were pronounced dead after…
(2026-05-31). President Ramaphosa receives second Madlanga Commission interim report. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa receives second Madlanga Commission interim report | The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the second interim report of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission. | The commission was established to investigate allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025 relating to criminality, political interference and corruption within the criminal justice system. | "President Ramaphosa will study the…
(2026-05-31). Monday 6/1: Press Conference – UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811: NO Support for Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-05-31). Jilin union builds space capsule rest stop for Changchun airport drivers. ecns.cn At the outdoor parking lot of the Changchun Longjia International Airport in Changchun, Jilin province, four space capsule-style buildings have become a popular destination for rideshare and taxi drivers.
(2026-05-31). 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…
(2026-05-31). Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Testimony Begins Friday. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members charged with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for stopping traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024 testify in front of the jury…
(2026-05-31). 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).
(2026-05-31). Bilawal to arrive in Skardu as PPP ramps up G-B election campaign. tribune.com.pk 
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is due to arrive in Skardu at 2pm on Sunday, where he will begin a series of organisational meetings ahead of the formal launch of his party's election campaign for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) elections. | According to the campaign schedule, Bilawal will meet PPP candidates and party office-bearers in Skardu before commencing public election activities on Monday. | He is expected to travel in a rally from Skardu Airport to Shah Villas, where he will stay overnight. On Monday morning, he will depart for Shigar, where he is scheduled to…
(2026-05-31). Gritty Socceroos aim to spoil co-hosts' World Cup party. tribune.com.pk 
Efforts to boost soccer in the United States rest heavily on the national team's success at the World Cup ⚪ but their Group D opponents Australia have every intention of crashing the co-hosts' party. | "It's our role to spoil one part of it," Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill told AFP on Saturday. | "Obviously, I think it's amazing that the World Cup is in the US, it's growing. I can see that first hand, and I'm involved in that," said O'Neill, who plays for Major League Soccer club New York City FC. | "I think it's really exciting… We'll come first and they can come second!" he joked. | The group also con…
(2026-05-31). 1968—73: Humanity's lost opportunity. links.org.au 
The 1973 coup in Chile was an event of more than merely Latin American significance. Boris Kagarlitsky argues it marked the end of a brief but brilliant period of attempts at radical transformation across the world.
(2026-05-31). Israeli Prison Guards Gang Raped, Tortured Dozens of Palestinian Detainees, UN Probe Finds. orinocotribune.com The UN has documented dozens of cases of torture, rape, and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees by Israeli prison guards and interrogators, Israeli media Haaretz "Violations consisted of rape, including with objects, gang rape, attempted rape, physical violence to the genitals…
(2026-05-31). Kerala 12th Plus Two Result 2026 Today at 03:00 PM – Links to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results are being declared today i.e. Tuesday May 26, 2026 on the DHSE official website 'keralaresults.nic.in' along with DigiLocker.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). The evolution of the anti-hero. tribune.com.pk 
Back in the nineties, I watched the much-hyped Terminator 2 at Nishat Cinema. I'd gone with friends from college and I remember coming out baffled by everyone's reactions. While I was high on the glory of Linda Hamilton's upgrade from Terminator, they were fawning over the delightfully evil and vicious villain—the new and improved terminator that replaced Arnold Schwarzenegger as the antagonist. It wasn't even as if the terminator in T2 was layered or complex—he was just evil, and that made him "interesting" to my friends. | The trend of valorising the villain remained constant for many years among…
(2026-05-31). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-31). Holder Gauff beaten by Potapova; Sabalenka solid at French Open. aljazeera.com Gauff's exit leaves four-time champion Swiatek and world number one Sabalenka as top contenders for the women's title.
(2026-05-31). Gezhouba Hydropower Plant conducts silt flushing test. ecns.cn Gezhouba Hydropower Plant opens the Gezhouba Sanjiang sediment flushing gates in five stages to conduct a silt flushing test, in Yichang, Hubei Province, May 28, 2026.
(2026-05-31). Saturday 5/30: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, 95117…
(2026-05-31). Huawei presents the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, enabling breakthroughs in transistor density and system performance. ecns.cn He Tingbo, Huawei board member and president of its semiconductor business, delivered a keynote speech titled "New Semiconductor Path in Practice" at the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) held on Monday.
(2026-05-31). CBSE 12th Re-Evaluation Portal 2026 Launch Delayed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the launch of the 2026 CBSE 12th verification, re-evaluation and post result activities portal.
(2026-05-31). Emergency Vigil And Picket For 11 Victims Of Longview Disaster. popularresistance.org Tacoma, WA — A dozen people gathered along the fence of U.S. Oil & Refining Co on Wednesday, May 27 in an emergency picket and vigil for the 11 people killed in the Longview paper mill disaster. Signs with statements like "Clean it up or shut it down," "Justice for the Longview 11" and "System change not climate change" waved as attendees picketed the back gate. | This emergency event was called by Climate Alliance of the South Sound (CASS) in response to one of the deadliest industrial accidents in Washington state history. On Tuesday, May 26, a paper mill chemical vat imploded, killing ten workers an…
(2026-05-31). Rumours swirl of an early election if Burnham wins. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham is running to become the MP for Makerfield, Wigan. As everyone knows, if Burnham wins, he'll challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, becoming the PM if he succeeds. Given that Labour has a huge majority and the party doesn't have to call an election until 2029, most assume he won't go to […] | By
(2026-05-31). South Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and Japan discussed the possibility of a military-logistics support agreement on Sunday, Seoul's defense chief said, adding that Seoul remains cautious about the politically sensitive pact. | "It requires the understanding and persuasion of the citizens of both nations, and I believe we should still proceed with caution," Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told reporters after meeting his counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Shangri-La Dialogue of regional defence officials in Singapore on Saturday. | Read: South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands | Ahn was referring to a potential acqui…
(2026-05-31). 'We will not allow election process to be obstructed': G-B election chief. tribune.com.pk 
Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan on Sunday said that strict enforcement of the electoral code of conduct is underway, warning that candidates may face disqualification over violations as political activities intensify ahead of the June 7 elections in the region. | Speaking at a press conference, the election commissioner said all political parties were violating the code of conduct, which has been clearly defined under the Election Act. He said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders had not obtained the required no-objection certificates (NOCs) and had attempted to spread "p…
(2026-05-31). Shanghai holds special symposium marking 80th anniversary of Tokyo Trials. ecns.cn An international symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials was held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai on Thursday.
(2026-05-31). US says capable of resuming war with Iran, deal remains elusive. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-31). Decoding the vatican stance on AI. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war, according to The Associated Press. | "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), Leo's first encyclical, has been eagerly awaited ever since history's first US-born pope announced days after his election that he considered AI to be the biggest challenge facing humanity today. | In the text, Leo denounced the "culture of power" driving the AI race, especi…
(2026-05-31). 70-foot wastewater geyser reflects New Mexico's latest oilfield challenge. grist.org 
At first, he thought it was smoke. | Jackie Onsurez was driving the bustling New Mexico highway between his home in Loving and nearby Carlsbad last Tuesday evening when he thought the smoke didn't look right. As he pulled closer, he saw that the 70-foot plume was actually a roaring geyser of toxic oilfield wastewater, commonly called produced water, spewing from a pipe at a site operated by NGL Energy Partners. | Onsurez, who until recently was running for the state's lieutenant governor position, said he called NGL, 911, the New Mexico Environment Department and others. He was at the site for a few minutes wh…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Berrettini rediscovering his confidence. tribune.com.pk 
Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022. | Berrettini, a former world number six, has struggled with fitness issues and missed eight of the 18 Grand Slams since his runner-up finish to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon five years ago. | On Saturday, the Italian prevailed in a gruelling five-hour battle with Argentina's Comesana, winning 7-6(3) 5-7 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(15-13). | "I know what it takes ‚Å to go deep in a slam, but at the same t…
(2026-05-31). Tuesday 6/2: Election Day. indybay.org At a voting center or polling place in your county…
(2026-05-31). Australia will purchase 3 second-hand nuclear-powered submarines under revised AUKUS deal. tribune.com.pk 
All three of the nuclear-powered submarines Australia will receive under the AUKUS military deal will be second-hand, Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday, touting the "significant" savings under the revised deal. | Under the original deal inked in 2021, Australia was expected to receive at least two used and one new Virginia-class submarine, public outlet the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. | AUKUS represents the biggest leap in Australia's military capability in more than a century and we are delivering it alongside our close partners — the United States and the United Kingdom.
(2026-05-31). Drone hits Ukraine's captured nuclear plant Zaporizhzhia: IAEA. newarab.com 
A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency has said, citing local officials. | The International Atomic Energy Agency posted on social media that the Russian-run plant's operator informed it that a drone had hit the turbine building on Saturday, "reportedly causing a hole in its wall". | Russian media carried a statement from state-owned nuclear power firm Rosatom accusing Ukraine of a deliberate attack – a claim strongly denied by Kyiv. | Close to the front line in southern Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe. | M…
(2026-05-31). France arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League. aljazeera.com French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG's win over Arsenal.
(2026-05-31). Wembanyama's Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks. aljazeera.com Wembanyama scores 22 and grabs 7 rebounds as Spurs beat OKC 111-103 to book their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). The world hit a 44-year high in executions. aljazeera.com Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
(2026-05-31). Muharram likely to begin on June 17. tribune.com.pk 
Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH is likely to begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, as the new moon is not expected to be visible anywhere in the country on the evening of June 15, according to astronomical calculations. | Khalid Ejaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, on Sunday said the new moon will be born at 7: 54am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on June 15. However, by sunset on the same day, the moon's age will be less than 12 hours across Pakistan, significantly below the minimum age generally required for crescent sighting. | He explained that the interval between sunset and moonse…
(2026-05-31). China's SAIC Motor sales hits 100 million vehicle milestone. ecns.cn SAIC Motor on Thursday became the first Chinese automaker to surpass 100 million vehicles in cumulative sales, marking a major milestone for the country's auto industry.
(2026-05-31). Siddaramaiah quits to make way for DK Shivkumar as Karnataka's new CM. ummid.com Signaling an imminent end to power-struggle in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister, simultaneously announcing that DK Shivkumar will be his successor.
(2026-05-31). Seven Pakistanis make Forbes '30 Under 30′ Asia list for 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's growing presence in global innovation, entertainment, and entrepreneurship was spotlighted this year as seven Pakistanis earned spots on Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list for 2026. | The annual list celebrates emerging figures in Asia, under the age of 30, who are shaping industries through creativity, leadership, and breakthrough ideas. | Among the recognised Pakistanis was actor Hania Aamir, who continues to expand her influence beyond television. Widely followed on social media and known for leading roles in hit dramas, Hania has also represented Pakistan internationally as a United Nations Women's…
(2026-05-31). POLITICO: 'Climate hushing' — 'The sound of (climate) silence' — 'As Trump unravels U.S. climate policy, Dems enviro groups have grown strangely quiet' — Dems 'may not aggressively pursue climate action if they win back power'. wattsupwiththat.com But experts worry the shift in Democrats' rhetoric means they may not aggressively pursue climate action if they win back power in Washington. The road is already uphill: the Trump administration has terminated grants for climate research, brain-drained federal work on the issue and floated draconian cuts to satellites and other programs to monitor the Earth's climate.
(2026-05-31). S&P rating an indication of government commitment to steady finances. sanews.gov.za S&P rating an indication of government commitment to steady finances | Director-General of the National Treasury, Duncan Pieterse, says global rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) decision to affirm South Africa's global rating is a sign that government is meeting its commitment to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio over the medium term while steadying public finances. | S&P affirmed South Africa's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'BB' and local currency rating at 'BB+' and to maintain the positive outlook. | "The affirmation from S&P that government is on track to deliver on its commitment to re…
(2026-05-31). China, France strengthen heritage science cooperation at Paris symposium. ecns.cn A symposium on cultural heritage protection and academic exchange was held in Paris on Thursday, bringing together senior officials and leading experts from China's Shaanxi province and France, to deepen cooperation in archaeological science, conservation technology, and cultural heritage protection.
(2026-05-31). Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In a music landscape increasingly shaped by algorithm-generated playlists — flattened, bland and built for clicks — Philadelphia psychedelic folk-rock band The
(2026-05-31). Mexico beat Australia 1-0 before World Cup squad submission deadline. aljazeera.com The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
(2026-05-31). New bill proposes unprecedented US-Israeli military cooperation. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). The economy of installments. tribune.com.pk 
Every June, when Karachi's heat turns the city into a slow-burning tandoor, Hina's living room becomes a battlefield of numbers. The old pedestal fan pushes around hot air. Sweat beads on her son's forehead as he does his homework on the sofa. The electricity bill is folded and refolded on the table. Her husband scrolls through his phone, silently comparing AC prices on different apps while the timer on the UPS blinks like a warning. | They had promised themselves an AC last year. Then school fees went up. Fuel went up. Milk went up. Everything seemed to inch higher, quietly, almost politely, until the idea of…
(2026-05-31). White Paper on 12 Years of Modi Rule in India. ummid.com Supporters present a list of success, however, critics argue that the Narendra Modi government has been marked by economic shocks, democratic backsliding, rising inequality, unemployment, weakening institutions, and a politics heavily driven by perception management.
(2026-05-31). China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship completed sea trials Wednesday, marking a milestone in the country's push toward "mass production" in the cruise sector.
(2026-05-31). The AI backlash, Work and the Risk of Social Breakdown. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: I have written many articles about the breakdown of the globalised world we live in. In the European Financial Review, in 2016, I warned about a rising corporatocracy, the following year about the crisis of trust in democratic institutions, in 2018 about the duel between big-tech and government, and surveillance capitalism a year …
(2026-05-31). EconoScope | China drives future of mobility as Japan's auto edge erodes. ecns.cn For decades, Japanese automakers set the global benchmark for quality and efficiency, but that edge is eroding amid the global shift to electrification and smart mobility. Chinese carmakers are now rising rapidly, increasingly shaping the direction of the global automotive industry.
(2026-05-31). China's intelligent manufacturing making waves, Tianjin expo hears. ecns.cn China's push to advance intelligent manufacturing is reinforcing corporate confidence and opening broader opportunities for enterprises at home and abroad to innovate, expand and share in the growth of the world's second-largest economy, a sideline event of the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in Tianjin has heard.
(2026-05-31). 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'.
(2026-05-31). World Health Organisation chief warns countries against travel restrictions due to Ebola. tribune.com.pk 
Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday urged countries, which have imposed travel restrictions and closed their borders following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, to reconsider the measures. | Canada and the US have imposed travel restrictions and visa suspensions for residents from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing the outbreak. | Rwanda and Uganda have limited travel from Congo. The two countries share borders with Congo. | Foreign nationals who have travelled through Congo in the last 30 days are not allowed ent…
(2026-05-31). Rahul Gandhi: Don't shy away from word 'Muslim' while highlighting their issues. ummid.com In a significant policy shift, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Senior Congress Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Saturday May 23, 2026 asked the party members to specifically use the word 'Muslim' while highlighting the issues concerning them.
(2026-05-31). Saturday 6/13: Film Screening: The Palestine Laboratory. indybay.org The Albany Public Library is located at 1247 Marin Ave. in Albany. Free parking available and walking distance from EC Plaza BART. Enter the Edith Stone Room. Doors open at 10: 15…
(2026-05-31). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website mahafyjcadmissions.in today i.e. Friday May 29, 2026 Round 1 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).
(2026-05-31). In Numbers: Global partnership launched to fight poverty, promote development. ecns.cn The Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development (GPPAD) was officially established on Wednesday at the 2026 Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum in Beijing.
(2026-05-31). At Least 34 Injured and 130 Arrested in Paris after PSG Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 30 (RHC) — At least 34 people were injured and 130 were arrested today, after the center of this capital was paralyzed, where 40,000 people enjoyed and celebrated, many with violence, the victory of PSG in the Champions League. | The fervor following the Parisian club's 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest overwhelmed the police deployment implemented by the Interior Ministry throughout the country, particularly in Paris. | Fireworks, stampedes by fans, burning bicycles and motorcycles, six damaged vehicles, and at least two completely destroyed businesses are the official police…
(2026-05-31). Sunday 5/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street in Berkeley.
(2026-05-31). Dreams degrees, and no pay cheques. tribune.com.pk 
Ahmed, a student at a university in Islamabad, thought getting an internship in Islamabad would finally open the door to a better future. But the excitement faded when he found out the internship was unpaid. | Living in a hostel as a bachelor's student, Ahmed was already struggling with his monthly expenses. Rent, food, transport, and daily necessities in Islamabad were difficult to afford without an income. Still, he accepted the internship because he felt he had little choice. | He chose an unpaid internship instead of waiting for a paid job, because there were very few vacancies in the job market. Unpaid po…
(2026-05-31). Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday. | Two fatalities had been confirmed after the tank containing "white liquor" – a chemical solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide ‚Å used in making paper pulp – imploded at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility on Tuesday. | The search for the missing carried on through the week as recovery crews worked throug…
(2026-05-31). Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump stands on the stage on the day of delivering remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, US, May 22, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on the National Mall next…
(2026-05-31). AI Torture, Fighting Back, IBT & Using AI To Fight The Bosses. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the role of inward AI inferred cameras in truck cabs and what this means to millions of workers. They have been installed in trucks throughout the country and they are causing tumors and cataracts for many truckers who are under these cameras for up to 60 hours a week. WorkWeek also looks at how AI is being used by workers to fight back against bosses.
(2026-05-31). Ireland's explosive data centre growth triggers shocking rise in electricity bills. thecanary.co 
A new report has revealed the whopping tax levied on households in Ireland due to runaway data centre expansion — a massive ‚Ǩ715 million extra on electricity bills from 2015-2023. Not only that, the document published by Friends of the Earth Ireland (FOTEI) projects that between 2025-2034, bill payers are: …set to face an additional […] | By
(2026-05-31). 2027 onwards, NEET UG will be held in Online Mode: NTA to SC. ummid.com The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG will be held in computer based online mode from 2027, the National Testing Agency (NTA) submitted in the Supreme Court of India Friday.
(2026-05-31). US reverses new rule on overseas applications for green cards. scmp.com The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a green card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported. | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told the newspaper on Friday that its policy announcement last week was not a requirement for all applicants, but would rather be implemented "on a case-by-case basis".
(2026-05-31). A question of sovereignty: The Halki Seminary and Castel Gandolfo. uwidata.com By Selàßuk Erenerol — Spokesperson of the Turkish Orthodox Patriarchate For a long time, the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch has been continuously supported from home and abroad to fuel its betrayal, completely disregarding the laws of the Republic of Türkiye. These unlawful steps have accelerated so much that the situation has escalated to a point …
(2026-05-31). Emotional scenes as more survivors pulled from flooded Laos cave. aljazeera.com Divers in Laos have rescued four more villagers trapped in a flooded cave. The first survivor was pulled out on Friday.
(2026-05-31). China's largest meat processor Shuanghui apologizes after pork found with excessive antibiotic residue. ecns.cn China's largest meat processor, Shuanghui, issued an apology after regulators found antibiotic residue in pork produced by one of its subsidiaries at levels 37.5 times above the national safety limit, according to media reports.
(2026-05-31). A Grand Solar Minimum Has Arrived…Global Cooling Of At Least 1 ∞C Is Expected by The 2030s, 2040s. wattsupwiththat.com Using pattern analysis, it may be assumed that the onset of the next GSM has arrived, and global cooling will be realized over the next few decades.
(2026-05-31). Dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police. tribune.com.pk 
Police on Saturday arrested dozens of people in clashes that erupted in the French capital as thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory. | Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG's win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in bid to minimise disturbances. | According to Paris police, 79 people were detained in the city, of whom 45 were taken into custody. Six vehicles and two businesses were damaged. A polic…
(2026-05-31). Royals knew about Andrew's dodgy trade envoy dealings 6 years ago. thecanary.co 
Buckingham Palace had emails six years ago showing the queen's second son, Andrew, was abusing his position as UK trade envoy. It was a position the late queen had pressured the government into giving the Epstein pal formerly known as Prince Andrew. Court documents have revealed that the family had an archive of information since […] | By
(2026-05-31). Insider's Account: Why Indian Police is viewed as Brutal, Corrupt, Communal, Casteist. ummid.com The nature of Indian policing can be understood only by examining the colonial origins of the police system, the hierarchical structure of Indian society, political interference, institutional weaknesses, inadequate accountability, and the growing authoritarian tendencies within governance, Ex-IPS officer writes…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-05-31). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Preliminary Key 2026 Released: Steps to Download. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released today i.e. Monday May 25, 2026 Preliminary Key (Provisional Answer Key) of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the response sheet (OMR sheet) of candidates on its official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
(2026-05-31). IBM, Red Hat collaborate in new push to Open Source software. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Red Hat have collaborated to give fresh push to open source software in AI era.
(2026-05-31). Cow-Beef Politics Comes to Full Circle. ummid.com Poor peasants, majority of them Hindus, rear these animals for sale on the occasion of Bakra Eid so that they can get a good price for the animal to sustain their livelihood but they found no buyers in the BJP ruled West Bengal.
(2026-05-31). World Intelligence Expo highlights AI-industry integration. ecns.cn The World Intelligence Expo 2026 kicked off on Thursday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, bringing together over 700 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and application scenarios in the field of AI.
(2026-05-31). Saturday 6/6: Santa Cruz Dyke Trans March. indybay.org Clocktower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-31). Between darkness and dry taps. tribune.com.pk 
The alarm rings, shrill, startling, unwelcome. She turns it off with a smack, her face already showing traces of the grimace she'll wear for most of her challenging day. *Fatima Kazmi is a teacher who has to reach school by 7: 40 am. Before that she has to prepare breakfast, help dress the kids, give tea to her husband and eat a bite herself. She hardly fusses over her own appearance or meals because she feels it is a luxury she doesn't have. She gets up hurriedly as there isn't much time left for Fajr prayer. It is already 5: 30 am and a long day lies ahead of her. In the evening, it's the tuition kids coming i…
(2026-05-31). Hunger Strikes in ICE Detention are Ramping Up from Coast to Coast. indybay.org May 27, 2026 — From California to New Jersey, people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention have launched hunger and labor strikes, bravely putting their lives on the line to demand their freedom and protest the horrendous and inhumane conditions they are subjected to in detention. At Delaney Hall in New Jersey, the labor and hunger strike began in response to people being denied fresh food, medical care, and functioning air conditioning. Reportedly, over 200 people remain on a labor and hunger strike inside the facility. At Adelanto in California, at least 20 people have gone on a hung…
(2026-05-31). The Trump administration is worried about high fertilizer prices. Its top trade official lobbied for them. strategic-culture.su By Eric BOEHM | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Before joining the Trump administration last year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamies…
(2026-05-31). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Examining Zionist propaganda tactics in Portugal. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-31). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Analysis of the European strategy of attrition warfare against Russian energy networks. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-31). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). O golpe da liberaàßà£o tácita do aborto no Brasil. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-31). Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Advocating for a Multipolar World and a New International Relationship. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-31). The PopAI, digital Pontifex. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-31). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Socialist and Anti-Colonial movements laid groundwork for multipolarity. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-31). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Evo Morales: This rebellion is against the neocolonial state. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-31). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Lurie STOP Destroying Services! SEIU1021 Members & Clients Rally for Larkin St. Clinic. indybay.org
(2026-05-31). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Swap valutari: il mondo comincia a chiedere agli Usa il conto della guerra contro l'Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-31). Loved ones and supporters of Delaney Hall's striking immigrants rally around the clock outside detention center. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-31). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Night trail run in Kathmandu marks 73 years since first Qomolangma ascent. ecns.cn
(2026-05-31). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista. indybay.org Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista-…
(2026-05-31). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-05-31). Saturday 5/30: ART and REVOLUTION ~ Opening Reception. indybay.org Companeros Del Barrio | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-31). México_Marcos: "la realidad versus lo superficial del Mundial" indybay.org El amor y el desamor según el futbol, "la realidad en México vs lo superficial del Mundial": Marcos…
(2026-05-31). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Loved Ones, Supporters Of Striking Immigrants Rally Around The Clock. popularresistance.org More than 300 people detained inside Newark, New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center are on a work and hunger strike, demanding that Gov. Mikie Sherrill visit the facility and meet with them. | For months, immigrants detained inside the facility have drawn attention to Delaney's inhumane conditions. They officially launched their strike on May 22, 2026, calling for freedom for everyone detained in the facility and especially the immediate release of vulnerable people, including children, the elderly, and those with serious medical conditions.
(2026-05-31). Colombia al bivio: Iván Cepeda e la sfida per dare continuità al progetto di Gustavo Petro. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-30). Stand with Cuba! Protest! Picket! Sunday, May 31. iacenter.org
(2026-05-30). New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, to boycott largest Zionist gathering in world outside of Israel. thecanary.co 
Mamdani — New York's (NY) annual Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue is the largest gathering of Zionists in the world outside of "Israel". It has been held annually in the city for more than 60 years, and will take place on 31 May. Mamdani: "I've made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear" Tens […] | By