aljazeera.com (2026-05-04). Iran war live: Iranian military warns US of attacks over Hormuz missionIran's military says it will attack US forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz. | The warning comes after US President Donald Trump announced a naval mission, dubbed Project Freedom, to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, with operations set to begin in the coming hours.
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-04). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-04). Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market. aljazeera.com Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
(2026-05-04). Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships. geo.tv 
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-04). Sea War Strategy: Why the US Is Going Solo Against Iran. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in the 2026 conflict has dramatically shifted from land and air to the maritime domain, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ability to target ships, disrupt oil routes, and challenge US naval operations has transformed the nature of the conflict. Recent incidents involving attacks on cargo vessels and threats …
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Trump says US Navy will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a rambling Truth Social post on Sunday afternoon, President Trump wrote that the US would begin escorting hundreds of "Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait, " and that any Iranian interference will "have to be dealt with forcefully."
(2026-05-04). Japan PM: Hormuz closure 'inflicting enormous impact' on Asia Pacific. aljazeera.com Japan's PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is 'inflicting an 'enormous impact' on Asia Pacific.
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin 'guiding' ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). Three factors behind US' decision of war, Iran's "war of survival" and "war of attrition" , breaking the "conflict-ceasefire cycle" unitedworldint.com Notes from a roundtable discussion at the Center for Iranian Studies in Türkiye. The war, which began with the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, is currently in a period of ceasefire. What follows remains highly uncertain. A process full of fluctuations and contradictions continues to unfold. What is certain, however, we are …
(2026-05-04). Israel ups production of Arrow interceptors, but Iran is making missiles even faster. haaretz.com If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran resumes, the month-long cease-fire hasn't been enough to replenish stocks. Israel's secret weapon: the dozens of members of the ultra-Orthodox community helping make Arrows…
(2026-05-04). Iran says Hormuz navigation must coordinate with its forces, warns U.S. Navy. haaretz.com
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-04). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-04). Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands. aljazeera.com Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
(2026-05-04). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-04). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-04). Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 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. Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train | 2. 'Structural shift': new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz | 3. 'Nowhere to go': helpers pushed out of parks spend day off in tents at bus terminus…
(2026-05-04). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-04). North Korean women's club to play rare football match in the South. aljazeera.com Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
(2026-05-04). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-04). Let's Buy Spirit: TikTok joke to buy Spirit Airlines raises $88 million. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After the collapse of Spirit Airlines, an American ultra-low-cost airline, a TikToker joked about buying the airline and was able to make $88 million within two days.On Monday, the campaign drew pledges from 124,755 people, totaling roughly $88,071,428 million, according to the official website [letsbuyspirit.com]. According to the creator, the minimum pledge is $45, which equals one ticket.A man named Hunter Peterson announced the launch of letsbuyspirit.com, a few hours after the airline's collapse due to bankruptcy. On Sunday afternoon, the site had gained pledges from over 36,000 people, collecting…
(2026-05-04). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-04). Isaiah Minnesota: Develop Leaders Build Power Shape the Future! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). Strike of Little Lake teachers in California shut down after 10 days. wsws.org The decision was taken before teachers were given access to the full terms of the tentative agreement and before any meaningful rank-and-file review could take place.
(2026-05-04). Break the isolation: Harvard graduate students' strike must be expanded. wsws.org Will Lehman, a rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker who is running as a socialist candidate for UAW president, is calling on workers to break the union's isolation of the nearly two-week walkout by 4,000 Harvard graduate student workers.
(2026-05-04). Spirit Airlines collapses: 17,000 workers pay for Wall Street's war on Iran. wsws.org The government's decision not to rescue Spirit, on the absurd grounds that they did not "have half a billion dollars laying around," is deliberate class policy aimed at making the working class pay for the war.
(2026-05-04). From Port Huron to postmodernism: The class politics of the "New" Students for a Democratic Society. wsws.org The "New" SDS substitutes identity politics for class analysis, bourgeois nationalism for socialist internationalism and protest theater for the independent mobilization of the working class against the capitalist parties and the system they defend.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-04). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-04). Ypsilanti utility board halts University of Michigan nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The data center is an important element of the economic and military policy of the Democratic Party. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Democratic establishment have worked to transform Michigan into an industrial, logistical and computational hub for the military-industrial complex.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). Latin America's Big Choice: US Stability or China's Speed? thinktank.pk The intensifying economic rivalry between the United States and China has firmly expanded into Latin America, transforming the region into a critical battleground for influence, trade, and infrastructure dominance. While Beijing has rapidly increased its presence through investments and trade partnerships, recent diplomatic tensions—especially in countries like Peru—highlight that Washington is actively pushing back to …
(2026-05-04). Did Donald "WWW III Apprentice" just Fire the Whole World? juancole.com ( In that context, here's my advice to you: Don't get old. For years, I managed not to do so, but unfortunately that's all over now and I'm increasingly an old man. In fact, I'm not quite two years older than Donald J. Trump. I was born on July 20, 1944, while World War II was still ongoing, and he w…
(2026-05-04). Labor blocks return of Australian citizens interned in Syria. wsws.org The Albanese government's actions set a wider precedent for barring the return of citizens deemed to be lacking in respect for the "values" prescribed by the ruling capitalist establishment.
(2026-05-04). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2004-05-26). Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition. tribune.com.pk 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday. | The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalized. | "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge ‚Å in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer…
(2026-05-04). Greater Israel map, nooses: Ben-Gvir's birthday cake sparks controversy. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The birthday party of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked widespread controversy, due to the participation of several senior police officers in the event and also because of an unusual cake he received as a gift from his wife, Ayala Ben-Gvir.A photo posted on Instagram by the far-right minister showed him receiving a massive three-tiered birthday cake topped with a golden noose, a reference to the latest law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians detainees convicted of violence, which Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party have long championed and which was passed by the Knesse…
(2026-05-04). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-04). Pakistan's EO-3 Launch: A New Chapter in Pakistan-China Space Cooperation. thinktank.pk The successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous electro-optical satellite EO-3 marks far more than a technological milestone; it symbolizes the steady rise of Pakistan as an emerging spacefaring nation and reflects the growing depth of Pakistan-China strategic cooperation in advanced science and technology. At a time when space has become a frontier of economic development, national …
(2026-05-04). Shocking video: United Airlines plane hits a truck in New Jersey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video flooding social media captured a shocking moment when a United Airlines plane collided with a bakery truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State Police, the Boeing 767 plane flying from Venice, Italy, was carrying 231 passengers and crew when its landing tire and underside collided with a pole and truck. No injuries were reported, except for the truck driver, who was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.Police added that the H&S Bakery truck "was unscathed," but the plane's wheel flew into the driver's…
(2026-05-04). Illegal 'free party' at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal "free party" at a military firing range near Bourges.
(2026-05-04). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-04). Australia: Interim report provides no answers on Bondi terrorist attack. wsws.org The section of the report dealing with the role played by the federal policing and intelligence agencies, about which so many questions remain, has been suppressed entirely.
(2026-05-04). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Palestine 36 and Pop-UP Exhibit of Rare Traditional Palestinian Costumes. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-05-04). North Carolina: Kids Over Corporations! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org When politicians stop answering to voters, they start answering to donors. When that happens, working families and their children pay the price. The result is overcrowded classrooms, crumbling school buildings, rising healthcare costs, and educators leaving the classroom because of low pay. Students lose teachers, counselors, nurses, and the support they deserve. Communities across North …
(2026-05-04). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-04). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-04). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-04). Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical condition'. aljazeera.com Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Tell Elected Officials Not to Freeze Federal Childcare Funding! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-04). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-04). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-04). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-04). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-04). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). What is the Hantavirus disease. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A virus outbreak caused panic aboard a Netherlands-based cruise ship, which left at least three people dead. But what do we know about the Hantavirus?The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Sunday that three people have died of a suspected outbreak of the hantavirus, which is a rodent-borne virus that can cause severe and potentially fatal respiratory illness.Six people were diagnosed with the Hantavirus on the ship. "Of the six affected individuals, three have died, and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa," the WHO added.Oceanwide Expeditions, the company which owns the ship where…
(2026-05-04). Future of Us launches campaign to respond to threats to Asian Minnesota community. wibailoutpeople.org 
Future of Us is launching a community campaign called "We Belong: Defending Our Rights, Empowering Our Community," to fight the unprecedented threats facing Asian Minnesotans, from the unconstitutional and dangerous conduct of militarized federal immigration raids to attacks on birthright citizenship and voting rights. We have developed goals for two issues, one with national impact …
(2026-05-04). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-04). Federal appeals court issues nationwide ban on telemedicine and mail access to abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The decision has been appealed immediately to the US Supreme Court, which overturned abortion rights four years ago.
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2026-05-04). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-04). United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark. scmp.com A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster on Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a light post and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.
(2026-05-04). Shooting injures 10 people at a lake party near Oklahoma City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 10 people were injured and transferred to the hospital after a shooting at a lake party near Oklahoma City Sunday night, CNN reported, citing the police.The police have not arrested any suspects, but there is no threat to the public, said Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond Police Department."The total number of victims is expected to change as additional individuals transported themselves to area hospitals," police revealed in a statement on X.Officers were called at around 9 p.m. CT after a report of gunfire at a party at Arcadia Lake, Ward mentioned. At least 10 people were rushed by…
(2026-05-04). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936-38 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). MIT scientists say fusion overcoming energy challenges. wattsupwiththat.com Once fusion energy achieves commercial success, Mumgaard envisions a high demand, especially in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are attracted to an energy source that uses so little land and natural resources, ends dependency on LNG delivered by tankers, and avoids the threats of nuclear weapons being cobbled together from plutonium.
(2026-05-04). Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma. aljazeera.com Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
(2026-05-04). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-04). AG says she is open to talks on Netanyahu trial plea deal amid pardon push. haaretz.com Baharav-Miara told President Herzog talks would proceed only 'without preconditions' and without harming the trial; Netanyahu's testimony was again canceled Monday, citing late-night security consultations…
(2026-05-04). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-04). West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing. haaretz.com IDF general Avi Bluth says troops avoid shooting Jewish stone-throwers while enforcing looser rules for shooting Palestinians. 'The Arabs understand that if someone comes to kill you, kill them first is the norm,' he added. 'So we're killing like we haven't since 1967'…
(2026-05-04). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-04). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-04). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-04). From Allies to Tension: Is Trump Testing Europe's Limits? thinktank.pk The intensifying political clash between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reignited a serious geopolitical debate: can the United States push Germany into joining a potential war with Iran? What initially appears as a question of political pressure is, in reality, rooted in deeper structural tensions shaping the transatlantic alliance. The recent decision …
(2026-05-04). All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026. aljazeera.com Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
(2026-05-04). Arab-Jewish Hadash party branch shot at in north Israel, party calls it an of political. haaretz.com The party said the attacks came after threats over red flags displayed at the branch, amid rising tensions with law enforcement and an increased police presence at party events and gatherings…
(2026-05-04). "Taiwan Is Not for Sale" : Tense files shadow Trump—Xi meeting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There will likely be a lot of economic and geopolitical problems that are talked about when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet. However, Taiwan is likely to remain the most sensitive and non-negotiable issue.The summit, which will take place in Beijing from May 14th to 15th, comes at a time when trade, technology, and global impact are still causing problems between the two countries. Analysts say that both sides are willing to talk about tough problems like tariffs, rare earth minerals, and competition in semiconductors. They also say that they are open to reaching limit…
(2026-05-04). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-04). Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers' budget scrutiny, not dismiss it. scmp.com Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city's budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn't always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. | When Chan was first given the keys to the city's coffers, they were full. Successive financial secretaries faced political pressure of a very different kind. There weren't many issues that opposing parties saw eye to eye on. However, accusing the government of hoarding cash and not giving…
(2026-05-04). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-04). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). From Desert to Oasis: Pakistani journalists, scholars praise Xinjiang's ecological efforts. ecns.cn
(2026-05-04). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). As the Stalemate in Iran drags on, the Danger of a wider Conflict Rises. juancole.com
(2026-05-04). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-04). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.
(2026-05-03). REDH denounces U.S. military threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements (REDH) in Defense of Humanity has denounced in a statement the military threats made by the Donald Trump administration against Cuba, as well as the new sanctions that deepen the imperialist blockade. | While humanity cries out for peace, cooperation, and respect for International Law, "the Trump administration" responds with the logic of state terrorism: the strengthening of the criminal economic, commercial, and financial blockade, and the persecution of any financial transaction that dares to approach the island, the statement affirmed. | The internat…
(2026-05-03). Imágenes satelitales desmienten a Trump sobre supuesta destrucción de la armada naval iraní. cubadebate.cu A pesar de las afirmaciones del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que las fuerzas navales iraníes fueron destruidas, nuevas imágenes satelitales muestran decenas de lanchas rápidas de ataque pertenecientes a la Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica.
(2026-05-03). Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes. al-monitor.com By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily and Tom PerryBEIRUT, May 3 (Reuters) – Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of its Shi'ite Muslim constituents and killed as many as several thousand of its fighters, according to previously unreported casualty estimates from within the group.
(2026-05-03). South Carolinians Wage May Day Protest Of Israeli Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Ladson, S.C. — Angela Washington stands on a busy road nestled in pine and live oak trees, shaking her fists as she shouts into a bullhorn. | "We don't want you here," she yells in the direction of an Elbit America factory that is making powerful artillery Israel is using in its attacks on Lebanon. "This is being used to kill women and children and orphans." | Washington, an organizer with Tri-City Tenant Union, is one of about 75 protesters who gathered in Ladson, South Carolina to wage a May Day protest against Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the largest weapons company…
(2026-05-03). Israel issues evacuation warnings for 11 south Lebanon villages. newarab.com 
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for 11 villages in south Lebanon on Sunday and continued its airstrikes across the war-battered region, despite a truce. | Warnings were issued for towns and villages in the Nabatiyeh district, outside the security zone Israel currently occupies along the border. | The military ordered residents of Doueir, Arabsalim, Sharqiyeh, Jibchit, Baraachit, Srifa, Dounine, Braiqaa, Qaaqaaiyat al-Jisr, Qsaibeh and Kfarsir to distance themselves a thousand meters away from these areas before striking them. | Some of the villages were included in evacuation orders on Saturday.
(2026-05-03). While Trump brags about destroying Iran's navy, IRGC just sent 40 fast attack craft to dare US army. hindustantimes.com Reports circulating on May 2 said satellite imagery showed more than 40 IRGC Navy fast attack craft operating in formation in the Strait of Hormuz between Qeshm Island and the UAE, signaling that Iran still retains a visible small-boat presence in the waterway. That matters because these claims directly undercut repeated assertions that Iran's navy had been effectively "obliterated," while also reinforcing Tehran's message that it remains ready to contest any new aggression.
(2026-05-03). Transatlantic split widens as Germany urges defence build-up, US signals larger troop cuts. geo.tv 
Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps board a C-17 transport plane for deployment to Eastern Europe, amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, US, February 3, 2022. — ReutersPentagon announced withdrawal…
(2026-05-03). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid a US Imperialist Aggression on Cuba. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." | "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale," Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: "The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed." | The Cuban pre…
(2026-05-03). Trump says US will 'guide' ships out of Hormuz, as vessels attacked. scmp.com The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks. | Trump gave few details about what could be a sweeping attempt to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers. Iran quickly denounced the move as a ceasefire violation.
(2026-05-03). Danantara's Role in Surviving the Global Energy Crisis. fairobserver.com Geopolitical chaos in the Middle East is disrupting oil supplies and stoking inflation fears. Countries in Southeast Asia rush to mitigate the energy crisis. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a near standstill, disrupting oil and gas shipments to Asia. Analysts warn that oil prices could surpass $100 a barrel if…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Middle East states eye transport resilience with new logistics corridor to bypass Hormuz. scmp.com Middle Eastern governments are dusting off decades-old proposals for overland oil and gas pipelines, and urgently drawing up plans for new rail-sea transport corridors in a belated response to the wartime disruption of major maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. | With the threats to these key shipping lanes and economic infrastructure set to linger after the multifront conflict between the US-Israel alliance and the Iran-led Axis of Resistance draws to a close, other…
(2026-05-03). Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times. aljazeera.com Naval blockades are among the oldest weapons of war, using sea control to cut supplies and force an enemy's surrender.
(2026-05-03). Airline industry nears breaking point as Israelis fear being stuck abroad, airlines delay flights amid fragile Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com Nearly a month has passed since the cease-fire with Iran went into effect, but many airlines have yet to return to Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, citing the region's volatility…
(2026-05-03). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-03). Rallies Under Way As Workers Gather For International Labour Day. popularresistance.org Workers are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Labour Day, with some demonstrations, such as those in Istanbul, Türkiye, turning to scuffles with police. | Trade Unions are calling for solidarity and the protection of workers' rights as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and rising energy costs raise concerns about the global economy. | "Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump's war in the Middle East," the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents 93 trade union organisations in 41 European countries, told the media.
(2026-05-03). Iran to turn university hit in US-Israeli strikes into museum. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of "The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country's scientific oppression in history," said Zafarollah Kalantari, head of He added that other land had been allocated for the "construction of a new buil…
(2026-05-03). airline industry left in limbo amid fragile cease-fire with Iran. haaretz.com Nearly a month has passed since the cease-fire with Iran went into effect, but many airlines have yet to return to Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, citing the region's volatility…
(2026-05-03). Iranian envoy reaffirms Pakistan's 'central role' in ongoing talks with US. geo.tv 
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam. — X/@IranAmbPakIranian envoy describes Islamabad's efforts as "valuable".Tehran transparent in its demands: Ambassador Moghadam.Says Washington must abandon its "aggressive posture".Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri…
(2026-05-03). Spain threatens Israel: Release citizen 'kidnapped' on Sumud Flotilla. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israel intercepted ships and took several activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was heading to Gaza, to break the siege, the Spanish Prime Minister said.At a campaign event, Pedro Sánchez pointed out three messages for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing that Spain will protect its citizens and defend international law. In addition, he called on Israel to free "the Spanish citizen kidnapped on the flotilla."Israeli authorities said that its forces seized 22 boats carrying around 175 activists near Crete, Greece. Most of the activists were disembarked in Crete, while two wer…
(2026-05-03). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-03). Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face 'extreme brutality'. scmp.com Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, according to the rights group defending them. | The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-03). Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear before Israeli court. newarab.com 
Two foreign activists from a The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. | They were
(2026-05-03). Israel weighs Gaza war restart after killing 3 Palestinians. newarab.com 
The broadcaster said the "cabinet" would convene to discuss "resuming the war on Gaza", citing an unnamed Israeli official who claimed the decision followed conclusions that Hamas was "not adh…
(2026-05-03). Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire? aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel's expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.
(2026-05-03). World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel.
(2026-05-03). Is Israel going to restart the war on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Freedom Flotilla Defies Israeli Piracy, Launches 4 New Vessels from Siracusa Italy. worldbeyondwar.org Just days after the Israeli government's assault on 22 unarmed civilian vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) as they sailed toward Gaza in international waters west of Crete, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is pressing forward with new vessels. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-03). Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction. aljazeera.com Court extends activists' detention by two days for further interrogation, rights group tells Al Jazeera.
(2026-05-03). Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel. It said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. New Zealanders Jay O'Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel, and Sean Janssen were among…
(2026-05-03). Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists. al-monitor.com ASHKELON, Israel, May 3 (Reuters) – An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday.Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Israeli authorities late on Wednesday and brought to Israel, while more than 100 other pro-Palestinian activists aboard the boats were taken to the Greek island of Crete.
(2026-05-03). Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as 'truce' frays. aljazeera.com Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking aid to weapons surrender, demanding clear political path forward.
(2026-05-03). Report: Shin Bet chief David Zini freezes all security appointments. haaretz.com Amid a crisis of confidence between Zini and senior officials in the service, key positions within the agency, including head of the Gaza department, have been temporarily filled by acting officials rather than permanent appointments…
(2026-05-03). Venezuela to Participate in International Court of Justice Hearing on Essequibo Territory. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The hearings stem from a process unilaterally invoked by Guyana in 2018, which Venezuela considers a violation of the 1966 Geneva Agreement and of internati…
(2026-05-03). Climate Change Weekly 578— Countries and Industries Are Abandoning or Reducing Net-Zero Commitments. wattsupwiththat.com Since the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, climate alarmism and the political machinations in the public and private sector it spawned have experienced the death of a thousand cuts, described for centuries as a favorite torture method of the Chinese.
(2026-05-03). Netanyahu pledges almost $120 billion in domestic arms production over decade. haaretz.com The pledge, made without cabinet deliberations or professional backing, reprises messages from Netanyahu's 2025 'Super Sparta' speech and far exceeds a defense committee recommendation of 133 billion shekels, raising concerns over Israel's debt ratio…
(2026-05-03). May Day Demonstrations In Europe. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of people participated in May 1 mobilizations across Europe, amid ongoing rearmament and governments' unwillingness to respond to workers' demands for better working conditions and investment in public services. | Marches and demonstrations took place in most countries of the region, with trade unions emphasizing that deteriorating living standards and armament are intrinsically linked, insisting on an agenda of solidarity, peace and social justice. "USB recognizes a direct connection between war and material conditions," the Italian grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) stated, ec…
(2026-05-03). Friday 5/1: ICE Out of CSUMB! Students Rise Up on May Day. indybay.org CSUMB Main Quad, 100 Campus Ctr, Seaside…
(2026-05-03). The World's Most Unbelievable Science Fiction Novel. fairobserver.com Honestly, I can't believe I'm in this world of ours (or do I mean his?). Yes, this very one and no other! Almost a quarter of a century after, in response to the September 11 attacks, the United States launched its war in Afghanistan that would last a mere 20 years until US President Donald…
(2026-05-03). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-03). 2 dead after boat runs aground in France in failed crossing to UK. scmp.com A small boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel ran aground on a beach in northern France, leaving two dead and 16 people injured, including three with serious burns, authorities said on Sunday. | The vessel, carrying 82 people, set out overnight from Hardelot beach, a few kilometres south of the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, but the engine failed and it began to drift, Christophe Marx, Secretary General of the Pas-de-Calais prefecture, told reporters.
(2026-05-03). French left-wing's Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027. aljazeera.com Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
(2026-05-03). Ben-Gvir celebrates birthday with cake decorated with death penalty noose. aljazeera.com Ben-Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday with a cake referencing the newly-passed death penalty for Palestinian detainees.
(2026-05-03). Manayunk's Sing Us Home fest sees its strongest attendance with performances by Dave Hause and surprise guests. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In its fourth year, the
(2026-05-03). Colombian president says military aggression against Cuba would be an aggression against Latin America. radiohc.cu 
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected on Saturday Donald Trump's stated intention to "take control" of Cuba "almost immediately" through military means or pressure, and emphasized that such a step would constitute an aggression against the entire region. | "I do not agree with a military aggression against Cuba, because that would be a military aggression against Latin America," Petro wrote on his social media profile, emphasizing: "We said that the Caribbean is a zone of peace and that this must be respected." | The Colombian president said that Cubans "are the sole owners of their country" and that the Ame…
(2026-05-03). Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby? aljazeera.com DeVaux-trained Golden Tempo beats the odds to give jockey Jose Ortiz a win in the derby for the first time.
(2026-05-03). Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo who has clashed with Trump. scmp.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff's clash with US President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said on Sunday. | The source confirmed Italian media reports about the meeting, which newspapers said would take place on Thursday in an attempt to "thaw" relations. | It comes just weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric.
(2026-05-03). Two arrested on suspicion of shooting air gun at protesters in Sheva. haaretz.com Protesters testified that a black car drove slowly past the demonstration, fired at them, and hit one of the protesters. 'The car's passenger pulled something long out of the window. I heard a noise and felt something hit my sign,' said one protester…
(2026-05-03). IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power external radiation control laboratory. al-monitor.com May 3 (Reuters) – The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external radiation control laboratory.There were no reported injuries and it was not yet known if the strike damaged the lab, which is located outside the nuclear power plant's perimeter, according to the IAEA.An IAEA team at the site has requested access to the lab, Director General Rafael Grossi said, reiterating that any attacks near nuclear sites can pose nuclear safety risks.
(2026-05-03). Two women suffocate on migrant boat seeking to reach UK. al-monitor.com Two young Sudanese women appear to have suffocated to death on Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat crammed with more than 80 people including pregnant women and children, officials said.This was the third such tragedy in just over a month.The women, aged around 20, were aboard a small boat carrying 82 people that set out to sea south of the town of Neufchatel-Hardelot, Christophe Marx, a local government official, told reporters.
(2026-05-03). Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US. geo.tv 
(2026-05-03). Canada shooting: Gunshots fired at 'Chai Sutta Bar Cafe' near Kapil Sharm's Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Gunshots were fired at Chai Sutta Bar Cafe in Canada's Surrey, located adjacent to Kapil Sharma's Kaps Cafe late Saturday night. The firing incident has raised fresh questions surroundi | Canada shooting: Gunshots fired at 'Chai Sutta Bar Cafe' near Kapil Sharm's Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility…
(2026-05-03). UK to include aviation and shipping in future carbon budgets. wattsupwiththat.com As we have no control over international and shipping, all this means that we will have to cut emissions even further domestically.
(2026-05-03). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-03). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.
(2026-05-03). Netanyahu's Ethnostate and the Greater Israel: A Biblical Mythology or a Geopolitical Project? moderndiplomacy.eu Greater Israel: Beyond Biblical Mythology, a Geopolitical Blueprint When Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich talks about expanding Israel's reach "to Damascus," or Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses personal attachment to broad territorial ambitions or Israel being not only a "regional superpower" but "in some respects, a global superpower," these are not just messianic daydreams. They …
(2026-05-03). ALBA-TCP calls on the international community to oppose threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) over the weekend called on the international community to resolutely oppose the threat or use of force by the United States against Cuba. | The integration bloc expressed in a statement its deep concern and firm rejection of the escalating declarations by the U.S. government that "threaten the use of force against the sister Republic of Cuba," in a regional context marked by growing tensions that compromise the peace and stability of Latin America and the Caribbean. | Faced with this situation, the Alliance reaffirmed its comm…
(2026-05-03). U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Empowering Connections and Opportunities. moderndiplomacy.eu Within the heightening of geopolitical tension, the United States is actively building diversified entrepreneurial partnerships with African countries, reviewing and restyling working relations with relevant institutions, and adopting new policy frameworks largely based on African-led initiatives. The economic policy architecture concentrates more on bilateral partnerships, but with some variation of investments in infrastructure and exploiting …
(2026-05-03). DeepSeek unpacks V4 with 75% discount offer. ummid.com The Chinese rival of OpenAI and other U.S. AI leaders, DeepSeek has launched its new AI model V4 bundled with a lot new features that too on a huge discount of 75%.
(2026-05-03). US banking on Iraqi turnaround with nomination of Zaidi as new PM. al-monitor.com Trump signals hope for a "tremendous new chapter" in US-Iraq ties with the nomination of Ali Al-Zaidi as prime minister.
(2026-05-03). Trump's US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato. scmp.com A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress. | A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington's move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.
(2026-05-03). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-03). Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russia's Primorsk Port in Major Wave Attack. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian Baltic Sea port of Primorsk on Sunday, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished, according to local governor Alexander Drozdenko. He reported that over 60 drones were intercepted in Russia's Leningrad region, and there was no oil spill from the attack on Primorsk, which can export up to 1 million …
(2026-05-03). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on Nablus in occupied West Ban. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have raided the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, killing a 26-year-old man.
(2026-05-03). Kimi Antonelli wins Miami GP to extend F1 title lead. aljazeera.com Nineteen-year-old becomes the first driver in F1 history to convert his first three pole positions into race victories.
(2026-05-03). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-03). Ben-Gvir celebrates birthday with golden noose cake, far-right crowd. haaretz.com Senior Israel police officers attended after the far-right minister's invitation, alongside district commanders, the prisons chief, activist Benzi Gopstein — convicted of incitement to terrorism — and aide Osher Gabay, convicted of assaulting a Palestinian…
(2026-05-03). Trump says US will 'help free up' ships stuck in Hormuz Strait. aljazeera.com US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
(2026-05-03). US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing. aljazeera.com AFRICOM says search and rescue operations under way in southwestern Morocco during African Lion exercise.
(2026-05-03). "Get Rid of the Department of Climate Change" : Aussie One Nation's Condition for a Future Coalition Government Deal. wattsupwiththat.com One Nation, which is riding high in national polls, has laid out a hard condition for supporting any future right wing Aussie coalition government.
(2026-05-03). OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision. al-monitor.com Seven OPEC+ members are meeting Sunday to make their first decision on oil-production quotas since the United Arab Emirates' departure from the cartel, which added to the soaring price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war.The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing at their production quotas. The withdrawal took effect on Friday.
(2026-05-03). Paramilitary forces drone strike kills 5 near Sudan capital. newarab.com 
The attack on Saturday morning hit a vehicle that was traveling from the White Nile province to Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence against civilians, said in a s…
(2026-05-03). Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK. aljazeera.com Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
(2026-05-03). Key member quits centrist party as it struggles in polls. haaretz.com The departure of one of the party leader's closest allies underscores Blue and White's decline, with recent polls projecting its failure to cross the electoral threshold…
(2026-05-03). Free Salah Sarsour! Milwaukee Community Event May 3, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
(2026-05-03). Thousands in India's Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters gathered in India's Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.
(2026-05-03). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-03). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-05-03). LEVER WEEKLY: Behold The Shadow Network. levernews.com 
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(2026-05-03). Search launched for US soldiers missing in Morocco during African Lion exercise. scmp.com Two US service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Sunday. | The service members are US Army soldiers who went missing while on a hike, a US defence official told Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to speak publicly about the issue.
(2026-05-03). US midterm race enters last six months with Congress at stake. geo.tv 
The US Capitol Building and Library of Congress in Washington, DC, US, April 16, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The battle for control of the US Congress entered its final six months on Sunday, with midterm elections in November that could reshape President Donald Trump's second term…
(2026-05-03). Canceled House Races Cause Confusion as Louisiana Early Voting Begins. truthout.org Early voting for the May 16 election began Saturday with confusion over whether all the races listed on the ballot are still taking place. Even motivated voters who showed up within the first few hours said they weren't quite sure whether the U.S. House elections were still happening. "I went ahead and voted for who I wanted to vote for. If they don't count it, that's their problem,"… |
(2026-05-03). Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as race start time changed. aljazeera.com Threat of heavy rainstorm in Miami causes organisers to move up race start time to 17: 00 GMT on Sunday.
(2003-05-26). Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title. tribune.com.pk 
Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. | It was world number 23 Kostyuk's first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of the season. | She became only the second player outside of the top 20 to win the Madrid Open, in her third final of an impressive 2026 thus far. | "It feels unbelievable to stand here right now," said Kostyuk, holding the trophy. | "It took me many years to reach this point and the one word I think about right now is consistency ⚪ showing up every day no matter how hard it is, no matter how much you love or hate what you…
(2026-05-03). The Is No Drought Emergency in Washington State. wattsupwiththat.com The Washington State Department of Ecology is undermining its credibility with these inflammatory and unscientific drought emergencies.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Progressive Lakeshore People Art Exhibition in Manitowoc May 15, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). Qatar rejects report that it backed ICC chief against Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Qatar has rejected reports by The Wall Street Journal which claimed that it had offered to protect the "Recent attempts to implicate Qatar in improper discussions with officials of the Internationa…
(2026-05-03). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-03). Israel To Buy Extra F-15IA And F-35I Squadrons. twz.com 
After years of high-tempo operations in the Middle East, the Israeli Air Force is set to get two new fighter squadrons, one each of the
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Sudan strike kills nine relatives of army-backed militia chief. newarab.com 
The sources said the strike, which occurred at about 22: 00 local time (2000 GMT) on Saturday, hit the family house of Abu Aqla Kaykal, commander of the Sudan Shield Forces, in the village of al-Kaheli, around 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazirah state in central Sudan. | They blamed the a…
(2026-05-03). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-03). Two women die on migrant boat seeking to reach UK. geo.tv 
Migrants in a small wooden boat wait to be rescued by the German NGO migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 in international waters off the coast of Libya, in the western Mediterranean Sea, August 1, 2021. — ReutersTwo young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday while trying…
(2026-05-03). Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night Australia. aljazeera.com Brazil's Prates crushes hometown hero Maddalena in the Perth fight; challenges the winner of Makhachev vs Garry.
(2026-05-03). Man Scales 168-Foot Bridge In DC Demanding End To Iran War. popularresistance.org Forty-five-year-old social justice activist named Guido Reichstadter, on Saturday morning, was still perched atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, after first scaling the structure Friday afternoon in protest against President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran, now in its third month, and the rapid and unregulated spread of artificial intelligence technology. | As Reichstadter, who described himself as the father of two children with master's degrees in both math and physics, said in a video posted to social media on Friday: "Hi, my name is Guido Reichstadter, and I'm currently o…
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2003-05-26). Arsenal go six points clear of Man City. tribune.com.pk 
Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to their first title in 22 years. | Mikel Arteta's side demolished woeful Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz at the Emirates Stadium. | Gyokeres put Arsenal ahead and the Sweden striker netted again on the stroke of half-time after Saka had doubled their lead. | The Gunners' second successive league victory lifted them six points clear of second-placed Manchester City. | Pep Guardiola's men have two games in hand, with the first of those at Everton on Monday, but Arse…
(2026-05-03). German chancellor plays down row with Trump in fallout from US troop withdrawal. scmp.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that US President Donald Trump does not share his opinions to work with the United States within Nato but stressed there ‚Äåwas no link between their rift and a planned troop drawdown. | Merz dismissed suggestions that his criticism of US war planning in Iran had sparked Washington's Friday announcement that the US would reduce its military presence in Germany, its largest European base, by 5,000 soldiers, and repeated his commitment to the…
(2026-05-03). The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments. portside.org The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments |
(2026-05-03). Teen turns himself in over Pizza Hut murder in central Israel, two additional minors arrested. haaretz.com Police Commissioner Danny Levy said last week that some killings are 'spontaneous and eruptive events' that are difficult to prevent, while others stem from organized crime and turf wars. He said police are acting forcefully to target and dismantle those groups' infrastructure…
(2026-05-03). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-05-03). Floating with "the Whalers" , Huckleberry-Finn style. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-03). Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, May 3 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Italy this week to meet with Pope Leo, a Vatican source said on Sunday, as President Donald Trump's attacks against the Catholic pontiff have drawn criticism across the political spectrum.The meeting, the first known in-person encounter between Leo and a U.S. cabinet official in nearly a year, is expected to take place on Thursday, said a senior source familiar with the pope's plans, who asked not to be named as they were not authorised to speak on the matter.
(2026-05-03). Minister who serves Starmer has the gall to call Polanski 'unfit'. thecanary.co 
Despite serving the UK's most unpopular PM since polling began, Alexander had the gall to describe Green Party leader Zack Polanski as "unfit" on Sunday 3 May: .@Heidi_Labour says Zack Polanski is unfit to lead a political party. Unlike Zack, she supports & arms a regime thats murdered journalists, bombed hospitals, burnt people alive in […] | By
(2026-05-03). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-03). US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies. aljazeera.com US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
(2026-05-03). How we treat cats shows the health of a nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-03). As Nuclear Arms Race Returns, Is Non-Proliferation Treaty Still Relevant? popularresistance.org The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons opened Monday at United Nations headquarters in New York. For 25 days, representatives of 191 states-parties will negotiate over the future of a treaty that has served as the cornerstone of global nuclear order since 1970. The stakes could not be higher, and the system has never looked more fragile. | For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads in the world is rising. Global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion last year, which is thirteen times the total amount of global development assistance, roughly equ…
(2026-05-03). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-03). Israel approves purchase of fighter jets from the US. aljazeera.com Purchase includes two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
(2026-05-03). Ghost Operators: How Israeli telecoms were exploited to track citizens worldwide. haaretz.com Report shows how an SMS exploit turns smartphones into tracking devices — and how 4G and 5G networks are abused…
(2026-05-03). Amendments Protecting Pro-Palestine Speech in California Schools Face Backlash. truthout.org A bill introduced in the California legislature meant to help ensure open discussion in the state's public schools and protect teachers from attacks is facing intense backlash and demands for its withdrawal from pro-Israel groups. Assembly Bill (AB) 2159 would make targeted amendments to a school discrimination law passed year. That law, AB 715, was championed by California's Legislative… |
(2026-05-03). OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June amid the price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war, as part of "their collective commitment to support oil market stability", according to a statement published by OPEC+.
(2026-05-03). Manchester United vs Liverpool 3-2: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as United beat rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford to secure Champions League football next season.
(2003-05-26). A love story you can walk into. tribune.com.pk 
Authors usually want their readers to imagine the world presented in their novels. But Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk asked them to literally walk into his. Most novels leave their worlds behind on the page. When the book closes, the characters and their belongings dissolve back into imagination. But in 2008, when Pamuk wrote The Museum of Innocence, he decided that his story should never ever disappear. He built a permanent home for it. Confused? Read on. | On one of the many cobbled streets in Istanbul, in a quiet corner stands a museum that displays the objects of a fictional love affair — an earr…
(2026-05-03). Campaigners slam UK government threat to ban Palestine protests. newarab.com 
Civil society groups have slammed Prime Minister Starmer told the BBC on Saturday that he would support banning demonstrations in some instances and demanded "tougher action" against people who use some slogans, including "globalise the intifada". | The government has come under renewed pressure from pro-Israel advoca…
(2026-05-03). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-03). Gantz ally quits Blue and White as party struggles to pass electoral threshold. haaretz.com The departure of one of the party leader's closest allies underscores Blue and White's decline, with recent polls projecting its failure to cross the electoral threshold…
(2026-05-03). Vigilantes in Nigeria kill herders amid jihadist tensions, kidnapping gangs. scmp.com A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told journalists. | The herders were killed in an operation that also involved vigilantes from Benin, just across the border from Niger State, after the herders were accused of being informants for the jihadist group Ansaru.
(2026-05-03). Israeli Attack On Flotilla Violated UN Convention On The Law Of The Sea. popularresistance.org On Thursday, April 29, Israeli military forces illegally attacked vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) while they were sailing on the high seas. Israeli commandos unlawfully seized 21 boats and abducted 177 flotilla participants, according to Nicole Schellekens, a Belgian GSF land-support person. | On May 1, the BBC reported that Israel released all but two of the detained participants in Greece. Thiago Avila and Said Abu Keshek remain in Israeli custody, and Israel has stated that it is transporting them to its territory. | Schellekens passed on a report that 34 of the abductees were physically abused by I…
(2026-05-03). USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets. aljazeera.com Tickets for the cohosts' opening game in Los Angeles are available for prices ranging between $1,120 and $6,050.
(2026-05-03). 2 dead and 16 injured in channel crossing from France to UK. newarab.com 
A The vessel, carrying 82 people, set out overnight from Hardelot beach, a few kilometers (miles) south of the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, but the engine failed and it began to drift, Christophe Marx, secretary-general of the Pas-de-Calais prefecture, told reporters. | A French maritime gendarmerie vessel resc…
(2026-05-03). Netanyahu boasts of Israel's billion-dollar military investments. aljazeera.com Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will invest $119 billion USD into developing its own military weapons systems.
(2026-05-03). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-03). Two US troops missing during African Lion exercise in Morocco. geo.tv 
American and Moroccan soldiers during African Lion joint military exercises. — X/ @USAfricaCommandTwo US service members participating in the African Lion joint military exercises were reported missing near the city of Tan Tan in southern Morocco, the US Africa Command and the…
(2026-05-03). Donald Trump's Mocking Approach to the British Monarchy. unitedworldint.com An Analysis of King Charles' III recent visit to Washington. In this article, I aim to analyze the relationship between diplomatic conventions and symbolic politics in the interactions between Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, and Charles III, the head of the British monarchy. In the discipline of international relations, the view …
(2026-05-03). World may find itself 'in a very Chinese time' of data governance. scmp.com At the end of March, China inaugurated the World Data Organisation in Beijing, a body with a stated mission of "bridging the data divide, unlocking data's value and powering the digital economy". | The move is the latest signal of a broader trend: over the past several years, Beijing has developed a distinct data governance strategy to drive artificial intelligence (AI) development as it reshapes the terms of technological competition.
(2026-05-03). UNE pronostica un déficit de 1470 MW en pico nocturno de este domingo. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico se prevé para el horario de máxima demanda una disponibilidad de 1760 MW con una demanda máxima de 3200 MW, para un déficit de 1440 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1470 MW en este horario.
(2026-05-03). Simposio sindicalista culmina con un llamado a resistir la hegemonía digital. radiohc.cu sindicalistas | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la Comisión Organizadora del XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), señaló que en la actualidad, el ejercicio del poder no se limita al control de los recursos materiales, sino que se despliega en la capacidad de producir sentido, fijar agendas y moldear percepciones colectivas. | Colina Rodríguez subrayó que en ese deseo de dominación, las potencias ven en el entorno digital una herramienta importante para influenciar política y culturalmente. | Destacó que para los pueblos…
(2026-05-03). Guerra con Irán dispara precios de fertilizantes y hunde capacidad adquisitiva de agricultores. cubadebate.cu La guerra con Irán y el consiguiente bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz han desatado una severa crisis en el suministro global de fertilizantes, lo que amenaza directamente la seguridad alimentaria internacional. El aumento vertiginoso de los costos energéticos y las interrupciones en las rutas de exportación han reducido la capacidad adquisitiva de los agricultores.
(2026-05-03). Pueblo de Estados Unidos junto a Cuba este el 1ro de Mayo. radiohc.cu 
Una delegación de más de 50 estadounidenses visitan La Habana con el propósito de participar en las actividades por el Primero de Mayo y en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad que sesionó acompañado del Simposio Internacional de Trabajo Sindical. | Coordinado por el Comité Manos fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, la comitiva despliega una amplia agenda de visitas a instituciones de la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la ciencia y la salud, para proponer más acciones en contra del bloqueo y apoyar a la Revolución. Así lo destaca Cliff Smith, secretario tesorero, del sindicato de trabajadores reparadores…
(2026-05-03). Díaz-Canel: "Cuba no le fallará a la esperanza del mundo" cubadebate.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la clausura del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, en el Palacio de Convenciones, el 2 de mayo de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz".
(2026-05-03). Santiago Auserón a Cuba: Cambiaste mi vida con tus enseñanzas. cubadebate.cu La independencia política de Cuba es patrimonio histórico de todos los cubanos, no solo de los partidarios del castrismo, pero también, en cierto modo indirecto, de los latinoamericanos y de los españoles que compartimos lengua y cultura. La independencia económica está en disputa todavía, por obra de la malignidad de un prolongado embargo.
(2026-05-03). Holguín abre las puertas a nueva edición de las Romerías de Mayo. cubadebate.cu En esta ocasión y ante la difícil situación del país, caracterizada por el déficit de combustibles y electricidad, el festival de las juventudes artísticas tendrá dinámicas especiales en su programación sin perder la esencia que lo distingue. La agenda incluye el congreso de pensamiento Memoria Nuestra.
(2026-05-03). International Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba delivers medical supplies to Matanzas. radiohc.cu "Out with Trump, we don't want Trump in Cuba," declared Senira Beledelli, a Brazilian member of the International Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba First of May, one of the international organizations that is reaffirming its support for Cuba amidst the tense national situation. | In a cultural exchange held in the central Parque de la Libertad, Senira Beledelli told the press that the support for the island, provided by 22 Brazilians and more than 150 other brigadistas from over 20 nations, is a way of giving back all that the Caribbean nation has given for many years in terms of international aid, impacting sector…
(2026-05-03). Humanitarian mission to Cuba organized from Barcelona. radiohc.cu Breaking the U.S. blockade and supplying photovoltaic panels to a pediatric hospital in Cuba are the objectives of a humanitarian mission that will set sail from Spain to the Caribbean island, Prensa Latina reported. | The flotilla, "To Cuba," will depart on May 10 from the port of Barcelona aboard the Astral, a ship belonging to the Open Arms association. The mission will last approximately one month, with the stages taking place from May 13th to the 28th, according to organizers' estimates. | The crew has scheduled stops in Valencia, Málaga, Cádiz, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria before crossing the Atlantic.
(2026-05-03). Dos jóvenes madres son las beneficiarias de las primeras casas modulares a partir de contenedores inauguradas en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Asistió el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, a la entrega de las dos primeras viviendas concluidas en la capital según la tecnología basada en contenedores marítimos.
(2026-05-03). Estados Unidos responde a propuesta iraní de 14 puntos. cubadebate.cu Teherán confirmó este domingo que ya ha recibido, a través de Pakistán, la opinión de Washington sobre su propuesta de paz de 14 puntos. Según el portavoz del Ministerio de Exteriores, el documento está siendo evaluado por las autoridades iraníes y, una vez concluido el análisis interno, se emitirá la respuesta oficial.
(2026-05-03). Kai Rasmussen of WI BOPM at May Day Rally in Madison: 'Our promise to workers around the globe is this: We will continue to fight and we will bring our entire class with us!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Speech at the opening May Day Rally at Library Mall at UW Madison, May 1, 2026. Event sponsored by: Voces de la Frontera (vdlf.org/) and many other union, community and student organizations including the South Central Federation of Labor (www.scfl.org/). _____ What's disgusting? Union Busting!What's disgusting? Union Busting! I'm Kai Rasmussen from Wisconsin Bail Out …
(2026-05-03). La "justicia" argentina intenta ocultar graves irregularidades en proceso contra Cristina. cubadebate.cu Empresarios que ahora denuncian aprietes judiciales. Están los que mintieron para no quedar presos y fueron liberados. Pero también los que se negaron a decir lo que el fiscal y el juez pretendían y fueron a la cárcel. Amenazas, robos, seguimientos y advertencias para "involucrar a De Vido y a Cristina".
(2003-05-26). Barcelona on verge of Liga title. tribune.com.pk 
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday. | Elsewhere, Villarreal guaranteed themselves a Champions League qualification spot with a 5-1 romp over Levante in La Liga. | Diego Simeone rotated his whole team with the Champions League in mind as Atletico Madrid defeated Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla. | Catalan giants Barcelona moved 14 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid and will be crowned champions if their rivals drop points at Espanyol on Sunday. | Lewandowski headed home after 81 minutes to break the d…