(2026-05-07). Trump Says Us Military Operation In The Strait Of Hormuz Is Paused. popularresistance.org President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. | "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships throu…
(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). The US Pulled Off An Armed Robbery Of The World's Energy Supply. popularresistance.org In the past, the United States were very sensitive to oil shocks. Closing the Strait of Hormuz would have been a catastrophe, as the US couldn't produce enough oil to meet demand. | But today, they are the world's largest producers of oil, gas, and refined products, and the planet's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). | Many still buy into the old mantra that high oil prices are bad for the US, but the opposite is true. For the first time during a global shortage, the dollar isn't crashing while gold surges — it's the other way around. High energy prices aren't a threat to Wall Street anymore [mdas…
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid the Iran war-linked fuel crisis. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). US-Iran Talks at Risk: Israel's Gaza Strategy Sparks New Fears. thinktank.pk As negotiations between the United States and Iran struggle to hold, renewed military actions by Israel in Gaza Strip are raising urgent questions. Is Israel intentionally derailing fragile diplomacy, or are these actions part of a broader strategic calculus? Recent developments indicate that the already fragile truce in Gaza is fraying, with Israel threatening to …
(2026-05-07). The Folly of the US-Israeli Myth of a Quick Iranian Collapse. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Trump says U.S. had 'very good' talks with Iran in past 24 hours. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). Freedom Flotilla Coalition Boats Continue Voyage To Gaza. popularresistance.org Each of the four boats belonging to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) continues to sail toward Gaza. As of this writing, the vessels have completed approximately 10% of their journey since departing from Siracusa, Sicily, at 4: 15 PM on Saturday, May 2. Live streaming from each boat allows viewers to track their individual paths, which are constantly updated as they cross the Mediterranean Sea. | Reports from the vessels this morning indicate that the 30 participants are in good health and high spirits, despite encountering some rough seas.
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-07). France introduces one‚Äëeuro canteen meals for all students. aljazeera.com French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
(2026-05-07). US says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel. aljazeera.com US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel.
(2026-05-06). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-06). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Here comes a very fast train! (Please, save us!). onlineopinion.com.au Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns.
(2026-05-07). Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge. aljazeera.com Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington's Frederick Douglass bridge.
(2026-05-07). Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West. sanews.gov.za Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West | An intelligence driven operation has resulted in the arrest of five suspects, including a police officer, in connection with an ATM bombing reported in the early hours of the morning in Dinokana, Zeerust in the North West. | The arrests follow a multidisciplinary operation that tracked the suspects and lead to a confrontation at Magogae Village, Mmabatho. During the shootout, three suspects were fatally wounded. | Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo welcomed the swift arrests, highlighting the dedication and coordination of the teams involved in bringing th…
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
(2026-05-07). Motorbike gunmen kill political aide in India's West Bengal. geo.tv 
Members of security forces stop a delivery personnel as they stand guard along a road leading to the site where an aide of Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal state, was shot dead days after the BJP secured a majority in the state assembly elections, in…
(2026-05-07). EU and UN Women Push for Gender-Responsive Justice Reforms in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Efforts to strengthen equitable justice systems in Pakistan are gaining momentum, as policymakers and development partners push for more inclusive financial planning. With support from the European Union, UN Women Pakistan recently convened a high-level policy dialogue focused on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The initiative signals a growing …
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). The Supreme Court Is Lying About Racism in America. portside.org The Supreme Court Is Lying About Racism in America |
(2026-05-07). San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day. portside.org San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day |
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-07). What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of the guillotine? wsws.org The Met Gala on Monday evening was an expression of the putrefaction of the ruling establishment where fashion, Hollywood, corporate money, celebrity culture and politics comingled in a display of wealth and privilege.
(2026-05-07). Australia and Japan boost military ties against China. wsws.org Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proclaimed that the country will play a "more proactive" role in the Indo-Pacific, amid a flurry of regional visits all directed against Beijing.
(2026-05-07). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-07). 1 year of the Merz government: war, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(2026-05-07). The Real Cost of the Iran War: $72 Billion for the First 60 Days. portside.org The Real Cost of the Iran War: $72 Billion for the First 60 Days |
(2026-05-06). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-05-07). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In a recent interview on CBC, Timothy Snyder, an historian at the University of Toronto, noted that the U.S. is in "a catastrophic self-destructive mode". The war of aggression against Iran is the latest evidence of this since it is "wildly counter-productive". | He also commented on PM Mark Carney's initial support for the Iran War which Carney later retracted as it became more evident that this was a war of choice, rather than a war of necessity and would bring suffering upon many innocent people. | When asked about Alberta's separatist movement Snyder…
(2026-05-06). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-07). 6 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? portside.org Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? |
(2026-05-07). The five enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, five powerful actors-the United States, the Arab states, the European Union, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition – have all claimed to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace while enabling permanent occupation.
(2026-05-06). China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). The Historian Who Wants To Imagine an Alternative to Capitalism. portside.org The Historian Who Wants To Imagine an Alternative to Capitalism |
(2026-05-06). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace. aljazeera.com K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico's National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-05-06). China responds to Japan launching offensive missiles overseas. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday Japan's right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan's neo-militarism is rising and posing a threat to regional peace and stability.
(2026-05-07). South Africans are not a xenophobic people – Presidential spokesperson. sanews.gov.za South Africans are not a xenophobic people – Presidential spokesperson | Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic. | The remarks come as demonstrations against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities in South Africa. ⚪ At a media briefing on Wednesday, Magwenya said the protests were discussed between President Ramaphosa and his Mozambican counterpart, President Daniel Chapo during the latter's recent working visit to South Africa.
(2026-05-07). How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate. portside.org How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate |
(2026-05-07). Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-07). Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility. whyy.org
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.
(2026-05-07). Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers. aljazeera.com Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
(2026-05-06). Iran scares UAE more after 'bombing Fujairah': 'Even after war…' | Abu Dhabi's OPEC exit backfires. hindustantimes.com After Iran's strike on Fujairah and cargo ships, a top adviser to Iran's parliament speaker warns that Iran‚ÄëUAE ties will "not return" to pre‚Äëwar days and calls "time" Tehran's most powerful weapon. With the UAE out of OPEC and backing Trump, critics say Abu Dhabi has made itself the Gulf's biggest target.
(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses Hormuz escort mission at Pakistan, others' request. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. truthout.org In February, Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" struck a $50 million agreement with the football-governing body FIFA, with grand promises to build a national stadium, sports academy, and over 50 "mini-pitches." The initiative seeks to redirect global attention away from Gaza through so-called "peace agreements" that do not exist on the ground — mere labels placed over unremoved ruins. |
(2026-05-06). Lebanese PM says premature to talk of any high-level meeting with Israel. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, May 6 (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it is premature to talk of any high-level meeting between Lebanon and Israel, comments underlining the dim chances of one being held soon as hoped for by U.S. President Donald Trump.Salam, in comments reported by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) on Wednesday, said shoring up a ceasefire would be the basis for any new round of negotiations that might be held by Lebanese and Israeli government envoys in Washington.
(2026-05-06). As In Gaza, Israel Is Targeting Rescue Workers In South Lebanon. popularresistance.org As airstrikes pound southern Lebanon, lawyer Abbas Ghandour leaves his case files behind, changes clothes, and drives south toward the blast zones. | The 38-year-old appellate attorney is also the head of the Lebanese Red Cross emergency services in the southwest, a role he has grown into since first answering distress calls as a teenager in Nabatiyeh. | Now his mornings are no longer spent preparing arguments in court, but securing safe staging points and making sure his paramedics' families have somewhere to sleep, because, as he puts it, "no one can respond clearly while worrying about their own loved ones."
(2026-05-06). Living in the shadow of Israel's 'yellow line' in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Qlayaa, Lebanon – The birds are still singing in south Lebanon, but they are faintly heard over a soundscape that – after Deep explosions echo in the distance while an armoured convoy of UN peacekeepers trundles past. Overhead, a surveillance drone buzzes incessantly to the occasional roar of an Israeli jet. | The hilltop town of Marjayoun overlooks the Litani River valley to the west, the stated objective for Israel's ground troop…
(2026-05-06). Israel strikes Beirut in breach of Lebanon ceasefire. al-monitor.com Israel has continued to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon but had not targeted Beirut since the ceasefire took effect.
(2026-05-06). Hondurasgate: Juan Orlando Hernández, Zionism, And US Imperialism. scheerpost.com Diario Red, Orinoco Tribune. The release of controversial leaked audio recordings exposed a dangerous plot where transnational economic and political power prevails over the popular will. Honduras now faces the urgent need to investigate these leaks and prevent Juan Orlando Hernández's return to consolidate a dictatorship financed by the imperial interests of the US and "Israel." …
(2026-05-06). Israel's kidnapping of two important pro-Palestine global activists reaffirms persecution. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations — especially the United States — to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those…
(2026-05-06). Google AI Workers Unionize Against Tech Giant's Role In US, Israeli War Crimes. popularresistance.org On 6 May, Google DeepMind workers in the UK asked management to recognize the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union as their workplace representatives, as staff prepare to challenge the use of Google AI technology by the US and Israeli militaries. | "We don't want our AI models complicit in violations of international law, but they already are aiding Israel's genocide of Palestinians," one DeepMind employee said. | "Even if our work is only used for administrative purposes, as leadership has repeatedly told us, it is still helping make genocide cheaper, faster, and more efficient.
(2026-05-06). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-06). Genocidio en Gaza, un drama sin fin. radiohc.cu Las imágenes y noticias que llegan desde Gaza han puesto al mundo frente a una realidad imposible de ignorar: la destrucción sistemática de una población civil bajo el peso de la guerra, el bloqueo y la indiferencia internacional. | Cada día se acumulan denuncias sobre bombardeos, muertes de niños, hospitales colapsados y una crisis humanitaria que ha desbordado todos los límites éticos y políticos. | En ese contexto, hablar de genocidio no es una exageración retórica, sino una acusación que ha sido sostenida por organizaciones de derechos humanos y por instancias internacionales que exigen una lectura rigurosa d…
(2026-05-06). Trump completely helpless, begs Iran to accept one-page deal after total defeat in Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran may be edging closer to a breakthrough deal to prevent another round of war. Reports claim the White House has sent Tehran a one-page memorandum outlining conditions for ending hostilities and setting a framework for nuclear negotiations.
(2026-05-06). Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesdaythe United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf war."We're going to get it," Trump told a reporter as he left a White House event. One of Trump's central objectives in launching military strikes against Iran was to ensure Tehran does not develop a nuclear weapon. Iran has yet to hand over more than 900 pounds (408 kg) of highly enriched uranium.
(2026-05-06). UAE tells OPEC 'good terms' after ditching group, fears Iranian retaliation on oil routes. hindustantimes.com Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei delivered a pointed warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "no one should be allowed" to dominate the vital route, just hours before tensions with Iran spiked. The United Arab Emirates official also defended Abu Dhabi's stance on OPEC, insisting the UAE "left on good terms" while pledging to remain a reliable energy producer. As geopolitical strains rise and threats to oil flows grow, the remarks underscore mounting anxiety over energy security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
(2026-05-06). China's position on situation of Hormuz quite clear: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's position on the situation of the Strait of Hormuz is quite clear, and the Chinese side will continue to make efforts to promote the deescalation of the situation and safeguard the safety and security of Chinese ships and crews, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission. al-monitor.com By John Irish and Elizabeth PineauPARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington and Tehran to consider the proposal given the global economic impact of their competing blockades.Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the U.S. and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy and trade, shaking a fragile four-week-old truce and reinforcing rival maritime blockades.
(2026-05-06). UAE quits OPEC: end of petrodollar system. infobrics.org The UAE's decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil and the US dollar may not be collapsing just now but is increasingly under pressure and fragmenting in a multipolar world.
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). Trump Says US Military Operation To 'Guide' Ships Out of the Strait of Hormuz Is Paused. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign …
(2026-05-06). Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Late last month, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet
(2026-05-06). US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal. scmp.com US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, even as Washington and Tehran appeared to move closer to a tentative agreement to end their two-month war, with US President Donald Trump warning that renewed bombing could begin if Iran rejects the proposed deal. | A US fighter jet disabled the tanker by targeting its rudder as the vessel attempted to breach an American naval blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command said in a social media post.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). How the US-led war in the region created an Arab poverty crisis. newarab.com 
The costs of the current US-Israel war on Iran are often measured in cold, macroeconomic abstractions. We hear of "supply disruptions," "energy shocks," and "inflationary pressures". But behind the fluctuating price of a Brent crude barrel, there is a far more devastating and silent reality: the systematic destruction of human lives and the rapid descent of millions of our neighbours into poverty. | As researchers and policymakers, we have a moral and professional duty to re-centre the discourse on the people of this region. While some economies may benefit from military investments, the direct victims of this co…
(2026-05-06). Did Hegseth just invite Iran to target US ships instead of Israel, insists Netanyahu not in charge. hindustantimes.com At a tense Pentagon briefing in Arlington, Pete Hegseth pushed back on claims that Donald Trump is being influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting U.S. actions are driven solely by "America First" interests. However, the remarks come amid intensifying conflict with Iran, raising questions over whether Washington's positioning could shift Tehran's focus toward U.S. bases instead of Israel.
(2026-05-06). 'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table. responsiblestatecraft.org Facing an impasse in negotiations to end the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon ordered an 11-day air campaign in December 1972 to bring North Vietnam back to the negotiating table. "I don't want any more crap about the fact that we couldn't hit this target or that one," Nixon
(2026-05-06). Top Vatican cardinal calls attacks on Pope Leo. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeROME, May 6 (Reuters) – A senior Vatican cardinal on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump's disparaging attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war "strange," a day before the U.S. Secretary of State is due to hold talks with the pope. Asked how he evaluated the attacks by Trump of Leo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin responded: "For me it seems a bit strange, to say the least.""I wouldn't want to get into judgments or personal evaluations about this," the cardinal told journalists outside an event near the Vatican.
(2026-05-06). Trump says US had very good talks with Iran in last 24 hours. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that the U.S. has had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, adding that it was very possible that Washington and Tehran would make a deal. (Reporting by Jacob Bogage and Katharine Jackson; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Jasper Ward)…
(2026-05-06). Mothers' Day with Grannies for Peace at Tulip Festival. mediasanctuary.org Grannies for Peace will hold the annual Mothers' Day Vigil at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 1-2 PM near the Moses Statue, Washington Park, Albany. The theme this year is DIPLOMACY NOT WAR, focusing on the conflicts with Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine. Granny Mabel Leon talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-06). China calls for immediate full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, stresses priority of talks on Iran situation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China calls for an immediate and full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, and stresses the priority of talks on the Iran situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Iran economy deteriorating amid sanctions, continuing blockade. newarab.com 
Iran's The US Treasury has imposed a series of economic, trade, and military As negotiations between Washington and…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Tlaib: Trump Admin Must Retract "Libelous" Claims About Gaza Flotilla Activists. truthout.org With two activists from the latest Gaza flotilla still being detained by Israel, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) and other House Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration rescind its "libelous falsehoods" about the humanitarian effort and speak out against the Israeli government for its alleged abuses against its participants. Israel's attacks on and seizures of the flotilla ships… |
(2026-05-06). Zionist spy Jonathan Pollard demands forced ethnic purge and annexation of Gaza. thecanary.co 
Israel is a Zionist terror state. Its advocates are not shy about saying out loud what other colonisers may keep quiet. So it is with Jonathan Pollard, who is now seeking a seat in Israel's Knesset for his new extremist party. Pollard's election pitch? He wants the forced removal of all Palestinians from Gaza and […] | By
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day. aljazeera.com Five Palestinians were killed in one day in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza.
(2026-05-06). Gaza's painful journeys. electronicintifada.net In Gaza, vehicles, fuel and small change are in short supply; we are left with walking.
(2026-05-06). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-06). Global Sumud Flotilla To Convene International Assembly In Türkiye. popularresistance.org Marmaris, Türkiye — In its ongoing effort to break israel's illegal siege of Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) announces it will convene an International Assembly in Marmaris, Türkiye on May 9th and 10th, followed by a press conference on May 11th. This assembly marks a decisive moment for the movement as GSF participants, organizers, partners, and international experts will be gathering to reassess, deepen political strategy, and sharpen the mission's trajectory. | Today the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" granted the state's request to extend the detention of humanitarian activists Thiago à&Ar…
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). Peter Beinart on What It Means to Be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. scheerpost.com "American Jews and Jews in general are safer in countries where everybody is treated equally under the law," Peter Beinart tells TRNN. "The principle of Jewish supremacy, and Christian supremacy, and Hindu supremacy, and Islamic supremacy—all of those things are wrong." Marc Steiner TRNN Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land …
(2026-05-06). Flotilla activist Thiago Avila's mother dies as occupation holds son illegally. thecanary.co 
Teresa Regina de Avila, the mother of well-known Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Avila — and a 'mother of the movement' — has died in Brazil. She was 63 and had been ill for some time. Thiago Avila is still being held illegally by the Israeli occupation after his humanitarian boat was violently pirated by Israel […] | By
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-06). Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge. scmp.com A US federal judge on Wednesday released a document described as a suicide note ‚Å purportedly written by the late Jeffrey ‚Å Epstein and including the line: "It is a ‚Å treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye". | Epstein, the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 in what was ruled a suicide.
(2026-05-06). La mossa strategica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'OPEC e l'OPEC+, gli Emirati Arabi Uniti potrebbero uscire dalla Lega Araba e persino dal CCG. | Segue nostro CosਠMbZ — l'unico detentore del potere negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — ha deciso di uscire dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC+. | I tirapiedi del Sindacato Epstein la presentano come una sofisticata mossa volta a definire un Nuovo Ordine Energetico. | Non proprio. | A prima vista, la mossa è sensata. Gli Emirati Arabi Unit…
(2026-05-06). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places. whyy.org 
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Thiago Avila mourns mother's death as Israel extends detention. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). Local communities are living the consequences of political failure on climate and the environment — but will it show at the ballot box? thecanary.co 
Even amidst another global energy crisis, ongoing public anger over sewage scandals, and predictions of truly catastrophic climate impacts coming our way, environmental issues barely feature in current election campaigning. But when it comes to climate and nature, approaches vary massively between parties, and we cannot afford to ignore this. Communities under stress On Thursday, […] | By
(2026-05-06). US Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Eritrea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A tank, allegedly belonging to the Eritrean army, abandoned along a road in Dansa, southwest of Mekele in Tigray, Ethiopia, June 20, 2021. | © 2021 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). Elderly Sikh taxi driver pushed to ground in New York, viral video sparks outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A disturbing incident from New York City has triggered widespread anger after a video showing an elderly Sikh taxi driver being shoved to the ground began circulating online.According to visuals shared on social media, the confrontation was reported on the roadside following an argument between the driver and another individual. The situation quickly escalated, with the man accusing the elderly driver of hitting another vehicle. Moments later, he is seen aggressively pushing the senior citizen, causing him to fall to the ground.Witnesses claim the attacker also issued verbal threats before turning…
(2026-05-06). NSPM-7: Trump's War on Dissent. rightsanddissent.org Last fall, Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7), his blueprint to crush the left. The memo relies on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces and gives a central role to his Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller. Days earlier, Trump issued an Executive Order designating "antifa" as a domestic terror organization. | Join Defending Rights & Dissent and Drop Site News on Monday, May 11th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an important update on Trump and Miller's war against dissent. A panel of experts will break down the memo, analyze the threats it poses to our rights, and place it in the wider le…
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). SF May Day Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza for a General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-06). Exclusive Poll: Half of Labour's Voters Set to Abandon Party in England as Keir Starmer's 'London Wall' Crumbles. bylinetimes.com Half of Labour's voters from the last general election are set to abandon Keir Starmer's party in Thursday's English local elections, as it faces a pincer movement from both the Greens and Reform in their London strongholds, an exclusive new poll for Byline Times suggests. | Just 50% of Labour's 2024 voters still plan to vote for the party in this week's England local elections, according to the poll conducted by pollsters Omnisis. This compares to 82% of Reform's general election voters and 80% of the Green party's voters. | The fall in support for Labour is particularly stark in London, where just 28% of tho…
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Germantown musician Corey Bernhard plans next chapter after 'Late Show' cancellation. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When But now, as the late-night show is ending after more than a decade on air, Bernhard said he's looking forward to focusing on solo projects and collaborati…
(2026-05-06). Mojtaba mocks Trump with '1980 US army op failure in Iran' reminder as US ends new Hormuz mission. hindustantimes.com Mojtaba Khamenei's aide mocks Trump after "Project Freedom" is halted just one day in, saying a fearful U.S. Navy has backed away from Hormuz after Iran's strikes on the UAE. Citing the failed 1980 Tabas rescue, he warns future battles "won't be Normandy or Sicily" for American forces.
(2026-05-06). UK's hard-right Reform eyes huge new gains in local elections. newarab.com 
Political insurgents "The UK has been flooded with illegal immigrants that shouldn't be here. They're all claiming benefits… It's costing us an absolute fortune," said Robert Robinson, 70, a former Conservative voter, who said he was "leaning" towards backing Reform. | "All the other parties, they've all had their chance to stop the boats, and none of them have do…
(2026-05-06). Where Are the Female Assassins? fairobserver.com On April 25, gunshots rang out at a White House dinner attended by senior political figures of the Trump administration. The suspect, who has been charged with attempted murder of US President Donald Trump and more, is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen — a man. This and comparable incidents follow a familiar script: a lone gunman,…
(2026-05-06). Beyond The Brink And Fighting Back from a Regressive Supreme Court Ruling. mediasanctuary.org Old journalism colleagues Rosemary Armao and Phyllis Jordan mull the effects of the Supreme Court's recent ruling nullifying the civil rights era Voting Rights Bill. In this week's peek into the podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back, the political writers examine the Supreme Court majority's view that our society has fixed discrimination and our laws ought to be color-blind. They worry what that view — along with a do-little Congress — and president eager to keep a hold on power will mean for the future and the fate of midterm elections.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Canada is quietly putting war into your portfolio. nationofchange.org That means funding for military supply chains, weapons systems, and defense infrastructure would increasingly flow through financial markets rather than direct public expenditure.
(2026-05-06). Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship. aljazeera.com Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
(2026-05-06). Join the League Against Cruel Sports to finally stop trail hunting. thecanary.co 
The League Against Cruel Sports is hosting a major rally on Saturday 9 May 2026 to demand that the government finally bans the utter bullshit that is trail hunting. Activists and animal lovers are being called to gather at Old Palace Yard, Westminster at 3.15pm. Hunting is an animal rights issue This protest happens a […] | By
(2026-05-06). Attack ads are meant to distract from wealth inequality. thecanary.co 
There's nothing screams desperation like attack ads. Politics has always been a blood-sport. Statements are stripped out of context. Minor infractions are prosecuted as if they were global atrocities. "Oh my God, Zack Polanski once returned a library book late!" Then there's the dodgy bar charts printed all over official election leaflets. To me, they […] | By
(2026-05-06). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-06). The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights. grist.org 
Last week, the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released urgent calls to action, including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and increased funding for Indigenous climate projects. But those recommendations come as the Forum itself is facing an existential crisis. | For 25 years, the Forum has been the leading United Nations body representing Indigenous peoples, but that status has not always translated to policy change by member states or the U.N. itself. Growing questions about the Forum's effectiveness also come amid budget cuts at the U.N., Trump's rejection of multilateralism, and…
(2026-05-06). 'There Is No Land Called Palestine': The Reform Pastor Preaching the End Times in Coventry. bylinetimes.com An Evangelical pastor standing for Reform UK this week has claimed that the existence "of the land of Palestine" was a "media lie started by Yasser Arafat", Byline Times can reveal. | John Quintanilla is a pastor at the Hebron Christian Faith Church in Coventry, and a Reform UK candidate. He runs a church that funds Christian Zionist organisations donating to Israel's war effort, and appears to be part of a growing trend towards radical pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian rhetoric within parts of Reform UK. | Several Reform candidates have ties to organisations supporting the Israeli war effort or settler operatio…
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-06). R90m to revitalise CET colleges. sanews.gov.za R90m to revitalise CET colleges | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa. | Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the allocation alongside Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga during the launch of an infrastructure upgrade project at Emlandeleni Community Learning Centre (CLC) at Ndwedwe in north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The investment will su…
(2026-05-06). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-06). CovertAction Bulletin: May Day and the Power of the General Strike. covertactionmagazine.com In over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States, workers took to the streets on May 1st for a day of no work, no school, and no shopping on the fourth day this year of mass organized action…
(2026-05-06). TripleEs Diane Mbombo-Tite on Life in the DRC and starting a translation and interpreting company. mediasanctuary.org On This Episode of the TripleE's, Diana Mbombo-TIte tells her story of growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the languages she learned in the DRC. she also talks about her story of how and why she immigrated to the United States of America , and Finally she tells H Bosh Jr about starting her business Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC. |
(2026-05-06). Over 400 officials urge EU to act over E1 settlement project. newarab.com 
More than 400 former diplomats, ministers, and senior officials on Wednesday urged the European Union to "act now" against The open letter comes as Israel intends to move forward with The move would further sepa…
(2026-05-06). Spain opens port to hantavirus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed. scmp.com A ‚Å luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly ‚Å hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast ‚Å of Cabo Verde with close to 150 people on board was due to head to Spain, while South Africa confirmed it identified among the victims a strain of the virus that can — in rare cases — spread among humans. | The ship will dock "within three days" at Granadilla on the island of Tenerife, Spain's health minister said on Wednesday, despite opposition from the Canary Islands regional government.
(2026-05-06). China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B. ecns.cn Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.
(2026-05-06). Alabama's Under-Resourced Schools Lag Behind. projectcensored.org In 2022, the state of Alabama passed the Alabama Numeracy Act, which reshaped elementary math instruction in public schools. In February 2026, Steven Yoder of the Hechinger Report wrote that, despite significant improvements in students' math proficiency across the state, students in fifteen of Alabama's least affluent school districts continue…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS meeting. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's government says it has suspended all trade cooperation with Vanuatu after the Vanuatu government hosted the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in Port Vila. Vanuatu is hosting a series of talks under the theme "VOICE 2030" (Vanuatu Opportunities for Investment and…
(2026-05-06). Civilians Starving in South Sudan's Conflict Areas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker sits atop sacks of food aid in a hangar where supplies are piling up because deliveries have halted because of the conflict at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Bor, Jonglei State, on February 13, 2026. | © 2026 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions. scmp.com "In an increasingly severe security environment, no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone," declared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last month, signalling a major shift in Tokyo's defence posture. | "Under the new system, we will strategically promote equipment transfers while making even more rigorous and cautious judgments on whether transfers are permissible," she added, confirming long-running speculation that Tokyo would relax decades-old restrictions on…
(2026-05-06). China expresses strong dissatisfaction to UK's unilateral sanctions: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the United Nations Security Council, and the country has made solemn representations to the UK side, expressing strong dissatisfaction, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). Dani Rodrik on the Post-Neoliberal World. fpif.org Dani Rodrik has impeccable credentials as an economist. He is an expert in many areas, including trade and development, and is one of Harvard University's leading lights. In recent years, he has also been one of mainstream economics' leading critics, one who has had no trouble accepting the many charges that have been laid at its door and acknowledging that non-economists and ordinary people have been far in advance of economists in identifying the malfunctions of the now much-derided paradigm of globalization and the ideology of neoliberalism that underpinned it. | Readers of Shared Prosperity in a Fractured Wor…
(2026-05-06). Why more Australians are turning to personalised medicine for long-term health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). As power flows through submarine cables, law of the sea must evolve. scmp.com Beneath the surface of the world's oceans lies an infrastructure so essential, modern life would stall without it — yet so invisible it rarely enters public debate. Submarine cables, slender fibre-optic systems laid across the seabed, carry over 95 per cent of global internet traffic, transmitting the data that underpins financial markets, diplomatic exchanges and everyday communication. | What appears to be neutral infrastructure is, in fact, a deeply political system — one that exposes a…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-06). Global alert: Hantavirus cases on cruise ship climb to 8; WHO launches worldwide contact tracing; 3 dead. ptcnews.tv Hantavirus outbreak update: The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concern over a rare outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with confirmed infections now spanning multiple countries.According to the UN health body, eight persons connected to the vessel have been identified as suspected or confirmed cases. Among them, three infections have been verified through laboratory testing. The outbreak has so far resulted in three deaths, while several others remain under medical observation.The situation came into sharper focus after Swiss health authorities confirmed a…
(2026-05-06). China's holiday travel surges as visa-free arrivals rise. ecns.cn China saw a surge in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday, with nearly 11.3 million trips recorded, as an uptick in international visitors, including those entering visa-free, added to the increase.
(2026-05-06). Inside Naz Shah's Honoured: A story of survival and strength. newarab.com 
Have you ever come across someone whose life has thrown so many curveballs at them that it almost sounds unbelievable, and yet here they are, still standing? | In 1993, Shah's mother,
(2026-05-06). Vietnam's Plastic Waste Challenge. unitedworldint.com Ambition Is Not Enough Without Enforcement By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam is the top nation most likely to become the world's greatest champion of making plastic pollution a pending threat. Producing over 3.9 million tons of plastic rubbish annually, and the majority of it running into rivers, coastlines, and eventually the ocean, the problem has …
(2026-05-06). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-06). Michigan Prof's Only Offense: Humanizing Palestinians. scheerpost.com Shamai Leibowitz Informed Comment I am a Jewish American-Israeli, and a veteran of the IDF. But according to the University of Michigan administration, I am someone who needs to be protected from the truth. On May 2, the University did not merely censor this year's commencement speech. It treated the mention of Palestinian humanity as a …
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(2026-05-06). Russia's Nornickel Sees New Palladium Demand from China's Fibreglass Sector. infobrics.org Nornickel, the world's biggest palladium producer, said demand for the metal from China's fibreglass industry could reach 0.8 million ounces per year over the medium term, helping offset an expected decline in demand from the auto sector…
(2026-05-06). Karl Marx at 208: The revolutionary internationalist who stood with the colonised. mronline.org 
Marx and Engels did not merely theorise in the abstract. They analysed concrete events, corresponded extensively with revolutionaries and thinkers, and engaged politically through journalism, the First International, and personal networks.
(2026-05-06). Green Party getting all hands on deck for polling day. thecanary.co 
Ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May, the Green Party is reminding supporters of ways they can help boost the vote. Manchester Greens have shared a sign-up page for anyone who wants to help on polling day. And they've stressed the difference it can make: JUST RELEASED: Data has come out showing it's […] | By
(2026-05-06). Labour plotter Tom Watson begs MPs to stop plot to oust Starmer. thecanary.co 
Under Jeremy Corbyn, Tom Watson was the deputy leader of the Labour Party. Notoriously, he used his position to plot with other members of the Labour right to prevent his own party from forming a government. Now, the exact same guy is begging Labour MPs to drop the plot to oust Keir Starmer: Just @Tom_Watson, […] | By
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). Trump seeks to halt payment to E. Jean Carroll in hope of eventual Supreme Court win. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, has asked a federal appeal court in New York to temporarily block a long-time columnist from collecting a US$83 million defamation award. | The lawyer, Justin D. Smith, told the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Tuesday to stay its decision supporting the award so that Trump will not have to pay writer E. Jean Carroll while he appeals to the high court.
(2026-05-06). Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case. sanews.gov.za Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take decisive prosecutorial action following the completion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into the George building collapse. | The appeal comes as the country marks the second anniversary of the tragedy, which claimed 34 lives and left 28 people injured. | On 6 May 2024, a five-storey apartment block under construction in George collapsed in what remains South Africa's deadliest building disaster in recent yea…
(2026-05-06). Fuel woes a wake-up call to Hong Kong SAR on energy security. ecns.cn A quiet revolution is rolling through the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government compounds. As recently reported, over half of the city's bureau directors and secretaries have swapped their traditional sedans for Chinese-made electric vehicles, with BYD's Denza brand leading the charge. This shift in the official vehicle fleet is a commendable, symbolic nod toward sustainability. Yet it also casts the city's broader, challenging energy landscape into stark relief.
(2026-05-06). EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will cost US$430 billion: report. scmp.com The European Union's push to bar Chinese suppliers from its critical infrastructure under a proposed new Cybersecurity Act would cost the bloc a jaw-dropping ‚Ǩ367.8 billion (US$431.4 billion) over the next five years, a new study has warned. | The law's vast price tag comes from the need to rip out and replace huge amounts of Chinese hardware — a task that alone could cost ‚Ǩ146.2 billion — with other losses stemming from resource reallocation, service disruptions, employment adjustments and legal…
(2026-05-06). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-06). Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect: report. geo.tv 
Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, US, April 30, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. —…
(2026-05-06). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July. scmp.com The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation's 250th anniversary, a US official and a person familiar with the programme said. | The White House accepted the luxury jet from Qatar in 2025 ‚Äåand asked the Air Force to rapidly upgrade the aircraft to presidential standards, with L3Harris tapped to carry out the overhaul.
(2026-05-06). China unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025. ecns.cn The annual list, jointly released by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and China Cultural Relics News, is prepared by top scholars from across the country and widely regarded as one of the highest honors in Chinese archaeology.
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists in Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org On Tuesday, a London court convicted four of six Palestine Action activists of criminal damage for their break-in of an Elbit Systems factory in August 2024. The four activists — Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 29, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21 — were found guilty of smashing drones and computers at the Israeli defense firm's U.K. site in an attempt to shut the factory down. |
(2026-05-06). Kill lists vs public good: Two futures of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
Palantir isn't just publishing manifestos. It is operationally wired into the machinery of imperial warfare. Its Gotham platform provides AI-powered targeting for the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Cop City Indictment Drags Former RICO Defendants Into New Legal Battle. popularresistance.org Cobb County, GA — Attorney General Chris Carr has charged three people for a protest that took place nearly four years ago during the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta. That's according to a new grand jury indictment announced on April 23, which accuses the activists of property destruction and arson. | The charges are the latest in a years-long saga that has seen the state try, and fail, repeatedly to convict protesters and activists who organized against the city's now finished $190 million police training complex. | All three of the people named in the latest indictment were previously charged as part…
(2026-05-06). Beijing to play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting, China tells Iran. geo.tv 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, China, in this handout image released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 6, 2026. — Reuters FM Wang says China will work harder to ease Middle East tensions.Chinese FM says…
(2026-05-06). Lessons of the Turkish miners' struggle in Ankara. wsws.org The miners' struggle in Ankara has ended with the promise that all their demands will be met. The lessons from this important struggle must be drawn.
(2026-05-06). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). Alabama and Tennessee rush to eliminate Black representation in Congress. peoplesworld.org 
Elected officials in Alabama, Tennessee, and elsewhere in the South are meeting Wednesday to eliminate any congressional districts in their states where it is still possible to elect African Americans or other non-white lawmakers. If they succeed, many of the states that constitute the old Confederacy will, as they did in the 19th century, have …
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(2026-05-06). Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters. truthout.org Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is being openly criticized by progressive Democratic candidates for office, who are making their opposition to the current leader of the Senate caucus a plank in their platform. For some candidates, it may aid them in winning their respective primary races. Iowa candidate for U.S. Senate Zach Wahls, for example, says voters are reacting… |
(2026-05-06). DOJ Sues Colorado Over Law Restricting Capacity of Rifle Cartridges. truthout.org The Trump administration sued Colorado over its law restricting large-capacity magazines for rifles a day after it sued Denver over its assault weapons ban. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday, says the state's restrictions on magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds violate the Second Amendment rights of Coloradans. "Colorado's ban on certain… |
(2026-05-06). Mass protests in Japan against war and remilitarisation. wsws.org An estimated 50,000 people gathered in the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to mark Constitution Memorial Day, carrying banners reading "STOP Constitutional Revision and Military Expansion."
(2026-05-06). What's behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta? aljazeera.com Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures That Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). FBI probing leaks behind Patel 'excessive drinking' article, report says. scmp.com The FBI has opened a criminal leak investigation focusing on a journalist who wrote a critical article about Kash Patel, the head of the US law enforcement agency, the cable news channel MS Now reported on Wednesday. | Patel filed a US$250 million suit last month against The Atlantic magazine and the author of the article, Sarah Fitzpatrick, calling it a "sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece".
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). 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……
(2026-05-06). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Egypt and Lebanon move to revive Arab Gas Pipeline project. newarab.com 
Egypt and The project is intended to help ease The signing ceremony took place in Cairo in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, with the agreement signed by Egyptian Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi and Leb…
(2026-05-06). Lawyer on EEOC's New York Times Lawsuit Has History Battling Discrimination Against Men. theintercept.com 
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a key achievement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the federal agency tasked with protecting American workers from employment discrimination, sued the New York Times on behalf of a white man claiming the company discriminated against him based on his race and sex. | The lawsuit is signed not just by the agency's acting general counsel and deputy general counsel, but also Benjamin North, who The Intercept reported was
(2026-05-06). Big Tech Exploits Gaps in California Student Data Privacy Protection. projectcensored.org Despite California's efforts to protect student privacy, an investigation published by The Markup on February 21, 2026, reveals that major technology companies can still collect and monetize student data through loopholes in state law. Reporter Adam Echelman explains that, although California passed laws meant to limit how education technology companies…
(2026-05-06). Australian central bank hikes rates again as stagflation threat grows. wsws.org The hikes for this year so far total three quarters of a percent with more rises threatened in the future, taking hundreds of dollars a month from the disposable income of households battling to pay off mortgages.
(2026-05-06). News consumption trends change face of journalism. sanews.gov.za News consumption trends change face of journalism | The impact of technology and rising uptake of social media are making an indelible mark on the landscape of journalism, shifting South African audiences from passive consumers to active participants in the news cycle. | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong on Wednesday said audiences are developing new "news habits" that are transforming the role of journalists and media institutions. | "The good deal of what we know about our world, we know because of journalism," Morolong said. | Speaking at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Funders…
(2026-05-06). Assassination of prominent cleric triggers unrest in Pakistan. newarab.com 
Sheikh Muhammad Idris was assassinated on Tuesday, 5 May, ne…
(2026-05-06). Comedy Corner with Ethan Wilder. mediasanctuary.org This week on Albany Comedy Corner we had on Ethan Wilder to talk about his show "Raise a Glass to Comedy" at the Parting Glass at Saratoga Springs and his experience producing comedy shows and speed dating events in the capital region. This week was hosted by Tyler Artis…
(2026-05-06). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). The Obama Shrine — Brought to You by Wall Street. levernews.com With his presidential library,
(2026-05-06). UK to lead European "Northern Navies" force against Russia. wsws.org The Northern Navies would centre on the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led grouping of 10 European countries.
(2026-05-06). Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West | Deputy President Paul Mashatiile will conduct an oversight visit to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) in the North West on Thursday as part of government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to effectively deliver basic services to communities. ⚪ "The visit follows concerns raised by residents of the DLM during the Deputy President's recent engagement with the community in January 2026. Among the key issues highlighted by community members, were inadequate access to water and sanitation, unreliable electricity supp…
(2026-05-06). Press Freedom Plummets in US, Reaches Crisis in Middle East and North Africa. truthout.org Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted how press freedoms have deteriorated in the United States and elsewhere over the past 25 years. The U.S. was ranked 17th in the world in 2002. In the latest index, the U.S. is down to 64th, falling seven places since last… |
(2026-05-06). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Final Day. thecanary.co 
For the vast majority of Majid Freeman's trial, the Canary were the only media organisation present in the courtroom. But today, with both the prosecution and defence set to give their closing statements before the jury retired to decide on their verdict, the press benches were full for the first time. Prosecution up first The […] | By
(2026-05-06). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Grace from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Grace from the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Facing the Facts: HIV, STIs, and Health Equity in the Philadelphia Region. whyy.org STI rates in the United States are declining overall, but persistent disparities continue to shape who is most affected — and who has access to care.
(2026-05-06). Monarcha Upstander Training in Chequamegon Bay, WI May 7, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). May 2025 Air War: From Assumed Superiority to Operational Shock. fairobserver.com On the night of May 6 and 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) faced an unprecedented setback: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) downed seven Indian aircraft during a high-intensity aerial engagement. This included the state-of-the-art Rafale fighters, regarded as the linchpin of India's air power modernization, which was a game-changing event. The outcome represented…
(2026-05-06). Iran Damaged or Destroyed Hundreds of Targets in US Bases, Reporting Reveals. truthout.org Iranian forces have damaged or destroyed hundreds of targets in U.S. bases amid the war, causing far more extensive damage than previously reported by the U.S. government, new reporting based on satellite images reveals. Analysis of the imagery by The Washington Post finds that at least 228 assets have been struck by Iran since the start of the war, including "hangars, barracks, fuel depots… |
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). Sandra Boynton's Death Drive: "The Going to Bed Book" publicbooks.org "We do not need to work harder when reading Boynton. Her work, especially when taken as a whole, rewards pause."
(2026-05-06). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk's OpenAI lawsuit. aljazeera.com Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists Over Break-In At Israeli Weaponsmaker. popularresistance.org Four of six British pro-Palestinian activists have been convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with one of the defendants found guilty of striking a police officer with a sledgehammer. | London's Woolwich Crown Court on Tuesday found Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, Fatema Zainab Rajwani, 21, guilty. Zoe Rogers, 22, and Jordan Devlin, 31, were found not guilty. | Prosecutors said that the six defendants were members of the banned group Palestine Action, which organised the assault on the Elbit Systems UK facility in Bristol,…
(2026-05-06). Hundreds on hunger strike at Michigan detention center over inhumane conditions. peoplesworld.org 
BALDWIN, Mich.—Hundreds of detained immigrants have launched a rolling hunger and work strike at the North Lake Detention Center, the largest detention center in the Midwest, operated by the private prison corporation GEO Group in Baldwin, Michigan. They are protesting what they describe as inhumane conditions, medical neglect, and a systematic denial of due process. …
(2026-05-06). Reversing Downtown Decline In A Small South Dakota Town. popularresistance.org This small eastern South Dakota town is well known for its deep agricultural roots, its popular Fourth of July celebration and its regionally famous bakery specializing in bi-colored "zebra donuts." | But now, Centerville has a new claim to fame: The town of about 900 people located 40 miles southwest of Sioux Falls has become known as a statewide leader in downtown redevelopment. | The successful effort to buck the trend of declining Main Street districts in small South Dakota towns has been fueled in part by a progressive approach to development by local leaders and a sense of entrepreneurship by local business…
(2026-05-06). Holders PSG beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final with Arsenal. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain draw the second leg of their semifinal with Bayern Munich 1-1 in Germany to take the tie 6-4.
(2026-05-06). 'Mortal Kombat II' review: A soulless and uneven sequel. peoplesworld.org 
Mortal Kombat II is the sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat, itself a reboot of a film franchise adapted from a video game universe. I didn't realize I had any expectations for this film until I walked out of the theater and found those expectations unmet. It is an essentially unsalvageable film with a handful of …
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May. sanews.gov.za DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday. | The price adjustments are effective from today. | "During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the additional 93.00 cents per litre reduction in the fuel levy on diesel was erroneously captured as 0.93 cents per litre. | "This resulted in a higher increase in the wholesale price of R6.19 per litre instead of R5.27 per litre for diesel," the department explained. | The correct adjusted prices for this month are as follows:…
(2026-05-06). Saudi FM in Turkey as Ankara, Riyadh step up coordination amid Iran war. al-monitor.com Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan's visit to Ankara comes amid rapidly expanding Turkish-Saudi coordination as the fallout from the Iran war reshapes Gulf security dynamics.
(2026-05-06). South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high. ecns.cn South Koreans' favorability toward China rose to 30.2 points, the highest level since April 2020, according to a survey released by Hankook Research.
(2026-05-06). Not All Temperature Records Are Equal. wattsupwiththat.com And some records are being used to hype normal temperature variability in unfortunate ways.
(2026-05-06). She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He's Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. theintercept.com Five years ago, a Nevada state senator helped kill a crypto tycoon's vision of a blockchain city in the Reno desert. Now, that lawmaker is running for higher office, and the crypto mogul is bankrolling her primary opponent to the tune of millions. | The battle playing out in the state attorney general's race is one example of many of the crypto sector trying to elect industry-friendly officials. In Nevada, it's also a story of an eccentric multimillionaire whose money threatens the political ascent of a woman who helped deny his dream. | The spending by crypto entrepreneur Jeffrey Berns is "meaningful money, e…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-06). At Sea: A sharp feminist thriller in the world of Big Oil. newarab.com 
It takes great talent and skill not only to bring to life the work of an oil rig but also to make this work environment relatable, engaging, and incredibly thrilling. | In her latest adult novel, author Unable to resist the opportunity for a promotion, she leaves behind…
(2026-05-06). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. grist.org 
(2026-05-06). Independents aim to take out 'Labour's huge majority' in Islington. thecanary.co 
Islington Community Independents are hoping to take out "Labour's huge majority" in the London borough of former party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The Canary spoke to Islington Community Independents nominating officer David Renton to find out more. How has Islington's Labour-led council failed local people? The council gets things wrong when it sees its job as being […] | By
(2026-05-06). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-06). Families Struggling to Access Special Needs Care. projectcensored.org Families with special needs require more support than typical educational systems in the United States can offer, Elizabeth Davis, a parent of a child with special needs, wrote for the Hechinger Report in April 2026. Davis explains how the "broken" and "complicated" systems are making it more difficult for families…
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2026-05-06). Spring break, holiday spur multiday stays. ecns.cn The school spring break merging with the five-day May Day holiday this year prompted many vacationers to trade whirlwind "special forces-style" travel for immersive, multiday stays in single destinations.
(2026-05-06). Reform candidate suggests 'melting Nigerians' to fill potholes. thecanary.co 
As we've covered extensively, Reform UK candidates for the 2026 local elections have said some pretty extreme and racist things. Even with this being the case, these candidates keep finding new ways to stand out with how disgusting they are: üö® NEW: Reform UK's leaflets in Hylton Castle spell their candidate's name wrong. That turns […] | By
(2026-05-06). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). DARPA's XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Drone Has Flown. twz.com 
Northrop Grumman's experimental
(2026-05-06). Telegraph latest rag to do antisemitic Polanski cartoon. thecanary.co 
As we covered, the Times published an antisemitic caricature of Zack Polanski on Sunday 3 May. Staggeringly, the paper did this as part of a push from the British establishment to paint Polanski and the Green Party as antisemites. Now, just days later, the Telegraph has done the exact same thing: Whilst the Jewish right is […] | By
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). Colombia's ELN guerrillas sentence captured prosecutors to 5 years in "revolutionary prison" colombiareports.com Colombia's oldest guerrilla organization, the ELN, said Tuesday that it had sentenced two captured prosecution investigators to "revolutionary prison" sentences of up to six years. In a video, a spokesperson of the ELN's Eastern War Front said that Jesus Antonio Pacheco and Rodrigo Antonio Lopez were spared capital punishment after being found guilty of spying …
(2026-05-06). Romania's pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote. aljazeera.com The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
(2026-05-06). Poise without pedigree: Why Australia needs Nancy Mitford at the Strait of Malacca. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Trump's right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go. responsiblestatecraft.org For weeks, President Donald Trump has warned that there
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). New Orleans nurses end strike over short-staffing and bargaining issues. peoplesworld.org 
NEW ORLEANS—More than 600 registered nurses at New Orleans' and Louisiana's first unionized hospital concluded a planned five-day strike at 6: 59 a.m. on May 6 after starting it the morning of the mass May Day protests nationwide. Key issues for the nurses, members of National Nurses United/National Nurses Organizing Committee, are short-staffing at the patients' …
(2026-05-06). First BRICS Academic Forum Launched by ORF, RIS. infobrics.org India's 2026 BRICS Chairship kicks off with new Track II platform to shape policy ideas on resilience, innovation and inclusive growth…
(2026-05-06). Journey to becoming a Buddhist priest in Japan. mediasanctuary.org Dr. Aaron Proffitt fell in love with Buddhism after picking up a book about Zen at a book store, and now he teaches religious studies and Buddhism as an ordained Buddhist priest.
(2026-05-06). F/A-18 Super Hornet Blasts Blockade-Running Iranian Ship's Rudder With 20mm Cannon (Updated). twz.com 
The Super Hornet strafing the ship is the latest instance where the Navy used direct fire to disable Iranian ships trying to run the blockade.
(2026-05-06). This Wasn't Just a China Trip. It Was a Test of Taiwan's Political Future. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | On the surface, it looks simple: Taiwan's opposition leader went to mainland China, talked about peace, and came home. | But this was not a routine visit. It was the first formal trip to mainland China by a sitting KMT chair in a decade, and it happened at a moment of rising military pressure, partisan deadlock in Taipei, and a wider U.S.-China struggle over Taiwan's future. Reuters and AP both fr…
(2026-05-06). We trade with Asia yet our strategic priorities do not reflect it. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Sources Say the FBI Has Opened an Inquiry Into The Atlantic's Report on Patel. truthout.org The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into sources that provided information regarding the agency's director, Kash Patel, and his alcohol drinking habits to The Atlantic, which published details about them last month. The article in question, produced by staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick, relied on dozens of sources, including former and current FBI officials… |
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro. ⚪ "Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected communities, and disruptions to daily services. Particular attention is being given to roads that have been flooded or closed, with real-time updates informing response and recovery operations," the Eastern Cape municipality said on Wedne…
(2026-05-06). China's May Day box office edges up as 'Vanishing Point' tops holiday charts. ecns.cn China's box office for the five-day May Day holiday ending on Tuesday totaled 758 million yuan (about $110 million), slightly surpassing the total for the same period last year, data from the China Film Administration showed Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Voices of solidarity from the European Parliament in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban Embassy in Belgium and to the European Union have expressed their gratitude for the expressions of solidarity from the European Parliament, where MEPs, Cuban residents, and supportive friends spoke out against the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2006-05-26). Iran and the Western left. links.org.au 
Anti-imperialism has become a key priority for the global left. Cihan Tuğal looks at how we can best mobilise a mass anti-imperialist movement.
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Accused of Mocking Disabled Residents as 'Benefit Scroungers' and 'Skanks'. bylinetimes.com 
Byline Times has been passed a series of Facebook messages and posts from a Reform UK candidate appearing to mock disabled residents. | The messages, sent via Facebook Messenger, show Harry Phillips, running for Reform UK in Stanwell (Surrey), calling a potential constituent and his wife "ponces of society," mocking a woman's health conditions as "made up ailments," and using a series of personal insults directed at the couple, including references to their appearance. | And he is accused of insulting a stroke survivor and a person with AuDHD, stating their conditions "scream benefit scrounger and lazy c**t",…
(2026-05-06). Royal Mail workers call for No vote against CWU negotiators' agreement with Kretinsky. wsws.org As soon as details of the "groundbreaking agreement" were released on April 15, opposition went viral among postal workers who slammed the proposed deal.
(2026-05-06). Black Ranchers Got No Help After Their Cattle Were Stolen, So They Fought to Change the Law. capitalbnews.org 
A month after shots were fired at their rural Colorado ranch, Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery can finally celebrate some good news with a legislative win. When the couple reported their cattle stolen from their Freedom Acres Ranch, they say they didn't receive any help from their local law enforcement officials. They went directly to …
(2026-05-06). The crumbling empire: Bad choices, shattered reputation, departing friends, an uncertain future. unitedworldint.com Seven strategic lessons the war taught and the questions that remain. The American empire seems to be sinking deeper into a quagmire of war with Iran, with only bad options on the horizon. Donald Trump is now being urged to resolve this disaster as quickly as possible. Perhaps the decisive factor is that the war …
(2026-05-06). Dangers to the Fourth Estate: The 2026 World Press Freedom Index. onlineopinion.com.au More than half the world now has 'difficult' or worse press freedom conditions.
(2026-05-06). Free Phone Calls Saved Incarcerated People and Their Loved Ones $622.5 Million. truthout.org Kwaneta Harris is one of the thousands of Americans charged with supporting both her aging parent and her own children. Her mother is in her early 70s. She also has three children; the youngest is finishing high school. Harris is also incarcerated, which means that she relies on phone calls and electronic messages to stay on top of family responsibilities. Each month, she spends over $400 on… |
(2026-05-06). Tennessee students connect Indigenous culture and sustainability in groundbreaking project. peoplesworld.org 
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—On Wednesday, April 22, the student-produced Global Concentration Capstone Project was presented at Battle Ground Academy. The Project debuted with an impressive, far-reaching documentary film put together by Battle Ground Senior students Alison Zierdon and Victoria Blanco, ably supervised by Project Director/Teacher Lee Roberts. The Project weas the culmination of months of hard work …
(2026-05-06). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-06). Mark Carney's Yerevan Moment: What Canada's Presence at the EPC Summit Should Mean. progressivehub.net VAHID RAZAVI…
(2026-05-06). FDA Blocks Studies Showing Safety of COVID, Shingles Vaccines. truthout.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the release of multiple studies demonstrating the safety of vaccinations for coronavirus and shingles, a move that some health experts are saying amounts to censorship. Officials within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have confirmed that the studies were blocked from publication. The three studies in question — which… |
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). France's ex-president Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence. scmp.com Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will not serve time with an electronic ankle tag as punishment for illegal funding of his 2012 re-election bid, an informed source said on Wednesday. | Sarkozy, 71, has faced a raft of accusations since leaving office after a single term from 2007 to 2012. He has denied all allegations in all cases.
(2026-05-06). Energy and sovereignty will decide AI future, not algorithms. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). We Have To Restore People's Confidence In Collective Strength. popularresistance.org In a recent interview with German Foreign Policy, Peter Mertens talks about the wave of protests in Belgium against the erosion of workers' rights and social standards, which has been ongoing for more than a year. Mertens is an author and General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Belgium (PVDA-PTB), which has participated in the trade union-led demonstrations and strikes from the outset and is currently the strongest party in the capital region of Brussels, polling at more than a quarter of the vote. Mertens argues that the link between social protests and the fight against militarization is obvious: "It is the…
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). Weather conditions expected to start clearing. sanews.gov.za Weather conditions expected to start clearing | Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. ⚪ In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. ⚪ "However, rain will persist over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the south coast of RSA [Republic of South Africa] today, so residents are advised to remain cautious," it said. ⚪ On Tuesday, the weatherman said that residents of the Eastern and Western…
(2026-05-06). UN commissioner condemns Israeli kidnapping, detention of Brazilian flotilla activist. asiapacificreport.nz By Jamil Chade The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Israel, saying it has no right to detain Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila and demanding his "immediate and unconditional" release. In a statement on Tuesday, Thameen Al-Kheeta, spokesperson for the United Nations entity, said: "Israel must immediately and unconditionally release Saif Abukeshek and Thiago…
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). U.S., Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war ⚪ Axios. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, Axios reported on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Guido's Bridge Protest Against Iran War Hits Day Five. popularresistance.org As the one-man protest of activist Guido Reichstadter reached its fifth day, 168 feet above the Anacostia River on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, the anti-war activist is receiving praise both at home and worldwide as he said Tuesday he would go another day even though he has run out of both food and water. | "We are profoundly touched," said CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin during a visit Monday, standing below Reichstadter's perch at the top of one of the bridge's arches, which he has been occupying since last Friday in protest of President Donald Trump's war on Iran and the rapid p…
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel es un árbol que crece diariamente. radiohc.cu 
La vigencia del ideario de Fidel Castro y su formación como líder revolucionario centraron la conferencia inaugural impartida por la periodista Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira en el Congreso de Pensamiento y Premio para Jóvenes Investigadores Memoria Nuestra, columna vertebral de las Romerías de Mayo. | Durante su intervención, titulada Historias de Alejandro, la también biógrafa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana reflexionó este domingo sobre la construcción humana, ética y política del Comandante en Jefe, a partir de su infancia en Birán y su posterior formación intelectual. | Blanco Castiñeira destacó que…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). Una controvertida legislación que otorga más derechos a las personas sin hogar en Delaware suscita la oposición de negocios y gobiernos locales. whyy.org Legislación que otorgaría más derechos a la población sin hogar de Delaware suscitó un acalorado debate durante una audiencia de un comité de la Cámara de Representantes celebrada el martes. | El proyecto de ley, patrocinado por la representante estatal Sophie Phillips, D—Bear, ampliaría los derec…
(2026-05-06). Los Cobradores Privados De Trump Están Persiguiendo A Los Inmigrantes. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). L'Iran non è sull'orlo del baratro: la forza negoziale di Teheran passa da Hormuz. strategic-culture.su La propaganda mediatica occidentale descrive l'Iran come un Paese distrutto e costretto alla resa. Ma il controllo dello Stretto di Hormuz, l'impatto globale del blocco navale e la stessa dinamica negoziale mostrano una realtà opposta: Teheran tratta da una posizione di forza. | Segue nostro La narrazione dominante dei media occidentali sull'Iran segue da anni uno schema quasi automatico: ogni crisi viene presentata come l'ultima, ogni p…
(2026-05-06). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…