(2026-05-23). New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war. aljazeera.com Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
(2026-05-23). Iran says US 'betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands' disrupting talks. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Saturday attributed difficulties in the Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Tehran and the United States to what it described as Washington's repeated failure to uphold its commitments, contradictions, and excessive demands, according to Press TV. | It stated that Iran's UN mission warned that the US's excessive demands and obstructionism pushed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty into "free fall." | The mission stressed that without genuine progress on nuclear disarmament, the NPT had no future. "The NPT Review Conference failed for the third consecutive time due to obstructionism by the United St…
(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking Iran in a war responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iranian civilians, he now faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war? | With Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its theocratic government largely intact, doubts are growing that Trump can translate the US military's tactical successes into an outcome he can frame convincingly as a geopolitical win. | His repeated claims of complete victory ring hollow, some analysts say, as the t…
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). "Taiwan is a troublemaker" —Is this Trump's personal opinion? moderndiplomacy.eu Trump brought no bargaining chips to China, returned to the US with no concrete results, and there was no joint communique, no press conference, no surprises, and no clever gimmicks. There was only a Chinese exam paper stuffed into his pocket, titled "How to button the first button." The so-called "first button" is the Taiwan …
(2026-05-23). How China wins by avoiding war. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing in a much weaker position than he did more than four years ago, when he launched his invasion of Ukraine shortly after his last visit. | US President Donald Trump left Beijing after much fanfare. However, he was criticised back at home for failing to deliver on any key aspect of American interests, such as committing China to pressuring Iran to end the war on US terms. His popular support is at a historic low.
(2026-05-23). From Deterrence to Attrition: The Message Iran's Resistance Sent to the China-U.S. Rivalry. moderndiplomacy.eu Assessments of Trump's recent trip to China indicate that the Iran-U.S. confrontation has moved beyond a regional crisis and has become a decisive variable in the great-power competition between Washington and Beijing. A crisis that, at the outset, appeared in America's strategic imagination to be containable and limited has now become a test of the …
(2026-05-23). Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties. scmp.com For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran's accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country's military personnel. | Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diplomatic headache all in a single sentence.
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to help mediate between Iran and the United States, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. | Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war in talks that lasted late into the night, the report said. | Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks on regional developments an…
(2026-05-23). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-23). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges nor provokes. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, stated on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges, nor provokes the U.S. or any other country in the world." | The president noted that "the idea that Cuba represents a threat to the U.S. exists only in the sick minds of some officials in the current U.S. administration who have hijacked the policy toward our island, who blatantly lie to the people of that nation and the world to justify a new irrational war with a potentially high cost i…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-23). Declaración de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 de mayo de 2026. | "Año del Centenario del Comandnte en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | El gobierno de los Estados Unidos anunció la imputación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, decisión que consideramos infame, inmoral e ilegítima. | Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución repudiamos esta falacia contra el líder actual de la Revolución Cubana y refrendamos el derecho a la legítima defensa del pueblo de Cuba. | El General de Ejército encarna la esencia más genuina de la Revolución gracias a su capacidad de liderar desde la modestia y el ejemplo personal. Ha dedicado toda su vida a defender la sober…
(2026-05-23). The hidden cost of the Cuban crisis. links.org.au 
Originally conceived as a strategy for regime change — which has failed — the sanctions policy has successfully mutated into a form of collective punishment, writes La Joven Cuba editorial board.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-23). Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is ready if the U.S. attacks Cuba. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is "ready" if the US attacks Cuba: "I didn't ask for it symbolically, I asked for it for real" | The Cuban singer-songwriter denounced in an interview with La Repubblica that US pressure on the island "is, in reality, mass murder." | On March 18, he warned on his personal blog that he demanded his AKM (a Kalashnikov assault rifle) if the United States decided to invade Cuba; he said it "very seriously," so much so that a few days later the Cuban government delivered a replica of the AKM and a combat rifle to the singer-songwriter with President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a witness;…
(2026-05-23). Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza's children face skin disease crisis. aljazeera.com Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.
(2026-05-23). Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.
(2026-05-23). Israel is a Democracy . . . a Profoundly Racist Democracy. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel is a democracy. This makes it difficult to hide the inconvenient fact that it is profoundly racist. The recent episode involving Minister Ben-Gvir taunting an international group of pro-Palestine activists is in many ways revealing. The activists were on board unarmed boats bringing food and medical supplies to the long-besieged Palestinians of Gaza when Israeli forces seized the boats in international waters, then arraigned and detained the activists in Israel. The high official waved an Israeli flag before the crouched detainees, whose hands were tie…
(2026-05-23). Anger in Australia over brutal treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. wsws.org Labor issued mealy-mouthed condemnations, while treating the relatives of the brutalised activists with utter contempt and hostility.
(2026-05-23). Backlash Grows as Venezuela Approves Overflight of US Military Aircraft for Embassy Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a highly scrutinized statement, the Venezuelan Ministry for Foreign Affairs reported that Washington re…
(2026-05-23). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). EU-Backed Justice Initiative Brings Legal Awareness and Reform to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project has officially concluded in Islamabad after five years of advancing access to justice, strengthening rule of law reforms, and improving people-centred justice services across Pakistan. Jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and UN Women, the initiative …
(2026-05-23). Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California. aljazeera.com Firefighters were able to reduce the tank's temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.
(2026-05-23). Lessons from the fall of the GDR. mronline.org 
Western accounts portray the Stasi as an agent of repression, but behind the stereotype, many East German security officers saw themselves as defenders of an anti-fascist socialist project under constant attack from the West, argues NICK WRIGHT.
(2026-05-23). Wider opening-up to draw more foreign investment. ecns.cn China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors, driven by its vast consumer market, deeper opening-up and rapid advances in digital and green technologies, which are reshaping industries and generating fresh growth opportunities, government officials and business executives said on Thursday.
(2026-05-23). China's UN envoy urges protection of civilians. ecns.cn China called for ceasefires, political dialogue and civilian protection during a UN Security Council annual debate on the protection of civilians on Wednesday, as the United Nations reported rising civilian deaths, displacement and attacks on hospitals in conflicts worldwide.
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-22). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-23). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Climate Change Weekly 580— Private Climate Cabal Under Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com Following Heartland's recommendations, several states have barred their governments from doing business with institutional investors and mega-asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. States such as Texas and Florida led the way.
(2026-05-23). World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
(2026-05-23). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-23). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-23). New revelations show San Diego neo-Nazi mosque attackers were known to police and FBI before massacre. wsws.org The San Diego massacre exposes the fraud of the Trump administration's claims that "left-wing extremists," not fascists, are the central domestic terror threat.
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-23). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-23). A $1 billion evening for the art world. wsws.org How is it that one individual can accumulate such an art collection and withhold it from the public?
(2026-05-23). How Pak-Iran Alignment Could Redefine South Asian Power Dynamics. thinktank.pk The resurgence of Pakistan-Iran relations despite international pressure is an indication of a big regional change. In the coming years, the relations could be mainly assisted by the oil and gas trade which could make Pakistan a hub for regional development. The growing friendship could lead to a new era of regional stability. Pakistan-Iran relationship …
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-23). Fire breaks out at Ebola treatment center in DR Congo. ecns.cn The latest outbreak of Ebola, initially reported in Ituri Province, has now affected North Kivu and South Kivu of DRC, while two confirmed cases have also been reported in the neighboring country of Uganda. The Chinese Embassy in the DRC has reminded Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against the epidemic.
(2026-05-23). Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson…
(2026-05-23). North Korean women's team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea. aljazeera.com Naegohyang Women's FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 amid rare visit to South Korea to play in tournament.
(2026-05-23). 32nd APEC trade ministers' meeting opens in east China. ecns.cn The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting officially opened in Suzhou, east Chinas Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-23). Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff lead. aljazeera.com Reigning NBA champions see four members of their bench finish in double figures to set up the precious road win.
(2026-05-23). OFCOM's Clampdown on Free Speech. wattsupwiththat.com It is truly Orwellian. Who is to determine what is correct and what is not correct? OFCOM, BBC Verify, the Government?
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-23). The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African Nations. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Until gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in Africa. They were known as French West Africa, having been colonized during the "Scramble for Africa" in the 1880's and 1890 s and after gaining independence in 1960 formed an "Alliance of Sahel States"(AES). | Having taught courses on "conflict resolution" concerning the Sudan, DRC Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria, it was clear to me that almost all African nations share a similar history of having been colonized by Europeans with the prima…
(2026-05-23). UK, the guest country of honor at 8th WCIFIT, looks to boost two-way investment. ecns.cn The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Thursday at the Chongqing International Expo Center, with the United Kingdom featured as the guest country of honor.
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-23). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-23). Socialism is slow to mature: The Twenty-First Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
While the capitalist system rewards short-term cycles, building a dignified future is a slow task that requires disciplined organisation and an enduring struggle to bring forth the social forces of a new world.
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-23). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Sri Lankan president uses war commemoration to declare "economic war" on working people. wsws.org The working class must understand that the Dissanayake government is preparing a frontal assault on its living and social conditions and democratic rights and is turning towards autocratic rule.
(2026-05-23). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-23). Four weeks of general strike in Bolivia: US imperialism and its regional allies move to crush an uprising. wsws.org As Bolivia's workers defy repression and maintain their indefinite strike into its fourth week, the international response exposes a single coordinated apparatus—from Washington's threats to Milei's alleged arms shipments to Lula's complicit silence.
(2026-05-23). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com 
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). Management boasts deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike "within the MTA's financial plan" wsws.org These statements are significant because they suggest that the overall value of the deal, which workers have not yet seen, is no better than the contracts workers previously rejected before the strike.
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). Neo-Liberal chickens are coming home to roost. mronline.org 
The government may appease speculators by offering some blandishments in the form of a higher interest rate (may be on some specific government bonds), or some tax concessions, as an earlier government had done in 2013 when there had been a similar speculative attack on the rupee; but it will have an immediate adverse effect on the working people by cutting them out from fiscal resources or subjecting them to the recessionary effects of an interest rate hike.
(2026-05-23). Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Pauline Berkowitz stood at the edge of the historic Mount Airy Avenue Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philadelphia, and peered toward the Wissahickon Creek below. | In the near distance, one of the park's tall deciduous trees leaned over the…
(2026-05-23). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-23). Africa in the New Great Power Competition: China, Russia, and the West. moderndiplomacy.eu Africa's rise as an important geopolitical area in international politics is due to its rich resources, growing population, and geographical location at key maritime crossroads between the Indo-Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean Sea regions. As a result, the increased attention to Africa by external powers in both political and economic terms can …
(2026-05-23). Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage. aljazeera.com More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
(2026-05-23). Art education exchange series for China-Russia Years of Education open in Beijing. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the art education exchange series for the China-Russia Years of Education was held in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-23). Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90. aljazeera.com President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
(2026-05-23). Ending Obstetric Fistula: Why Safe Maternal Healthcare Matters More Than Ever. thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). Having canceled Los Angeles schools strike, SEIU circulates petition to ask that layoffs stop. wsws.org The same bureaucracy that blocked a unified walkout of all 77,000 LAUSD employees now presents a letter-writing campaign as a substitute for the mass action it deliberately strangled.
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-23). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-23). China expects record summer power demand. ecns.cn China's peak summer electricity demand is expected to reach a record 1.6 billion kilowatts this year, about 90 million kilowatts higher than last summer, as authorities step up smart grid coordination and nationwide power dispatching to prevent shortages during extreme heat, according to media reports.
(2026-05-23). Perinàßek on court substituting CHP leadership: "Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu's path is the Path of Atatàºrk" unitedworldint.com By court decision, Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, former President of leading oppositional party, returns to power. Here is the evaluation of Vatan Party Chairman Perinàßek On May 21, the 36th Civil Chamber of the Ankara Regional Court of Justice ruled that CHP's (Republican People's Party) 38th Ordinary Elective Congress was legally invalid due to "absolute nullity". Last year, …
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). SA to host Space Law Moot Competition. sanews.gov.za SA to host Space Law Moot Competition | South Africa will host the 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition next week. | The Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Africa Regional Coordinator for the competition, Nomfuneko Majaja, said the continued growth of the initiative reflects the continent's determination to position itself at the centre of shaping global space governance, particularly in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, and water security.
(2026-05-23). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-23). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-23). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-23). Pro-independence Parti Québécois strengthens its ties with the far right. wsws.org Parti Québecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave a one-hour interview last month to Rebel News, a far-right media outlet with close connections to Trump's MAGA movement and fascist forces in Europe.
(2026-05-23). China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing. geo.tv 
Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, May 23, 2026. — Reuters 345 emergency personnel dispatched.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: A gas explosion at a…
(2026-05-23). Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026 |
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights challenges, development in Paris. ecns.cn Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights.
(2026-05-23). Fish-skin art creates bridge for cultural exchange. ecns.cn Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin.
(2026-05-23). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). Boat approaches tanker near Yemen, retreats after armed team deployed, says UK maritime agency. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv 
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-23). Ice Detention Facility Planned for Gilroy, California. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-23). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-23). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-23). Malacca 2026: Jakarta's Last Window Before the Chokepoint Closes. moderndiplomacy.eu The ratification of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) between Indonesia and the United States on 13 April 2026 marks a crucial development in the Indo-Pacific security dynamics. This cooperation focuses on underwater domain awareness, asymmetric warfare capabilities, and modernising the Indonesian Air Force fleet. Alongside this partnership, there is intense debate regarding the blanket …
(2026-05-23). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-23). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-23). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-23). The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The mid-Atlantic region is expected to see lower than average hurricane activity this year, according to predictions by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. | NOAA officials predict eight to 14 named storms, of which t…
(2026-05-23). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Returning looted artifacts a moral imperative. ecns.cn
(2026-05-23). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-23). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Record Energy Crisis: 4 Reasons the Pain Is only Delayed. juancole.com
(2026-05-23). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu 
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-23). Preservar la diversidad biológica, imperativo para la comunidad científica de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Cada 22 de mayo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, instituido por la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas para concientizar a todas las personas acerca del valor, los beneficios de la biodiversidad y las consecuencias graves que representa su pérdida para el planeta. | Bajo el lema este año, "actuar localmente para lograr un impacto global", la comunidad científica de Guantánamo trabaja para preservar los recursos naturales y alcanzar acciones desde los 10m municipios en los diferentes sectores, a favor de un uso racional y el desarrollo sostenible. | Con esa motivación trabajan los especialista…
(2026-05-23). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-23). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Lenin versus democracy: A reply to critics of 'Goodbye to Lenin and Leninism'. links.org.au 
Responding to his critics, Dan La Botz argues that Lenin's decisions not only proved incapable of defending and advancing a democratic socialist revolution but contributed to the revolution's failure.
(2026-05-22). US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files. tribune.com.pk 
The United States Defence Department on Friday released a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings, including references to people reporting unexplained green orbs, discs and fireballs. | At the order of President Donald Trump, the first batch was made public on May 8. He is the latest president to release ‚Å US government reports on unidentified flying objects, a disclosure process that began in the late 1970s. | t.co/Aphnt9phiy | — Department of…
(2026-05-22). Could Israel's war push Lebanon into a new financial crisis. newarab.com 
Continued Israeli attacks, regional conflict and a drop in remittances have strained Lebanon's dollar reserves, fuelling fears of another financial crisis in a country already battered by years of economic collapse. | Amid Losses have accumulated in the country since late 2019, when Lebanon's currency and banking sector collapsed and locked most people out of their savings. In 2020…
(2026-05-22). Israeli Strikes On Southern Lebanon Kill 10, Including Six Paramedics. news.antiwar.com Lebanon's Health Ministry has reported at least 10 people killed today in a flurry of Israeli airstrikes in the south of the country. At least six of the slain were reportedly paramedics and one was a Syrian child. The larger of the two strikes targeted the Shi'ite village of Deir Qanun. Six people were killed …
(2026-05-22). It's the genocide, stupid. mondoweiss.net 
The DNC finally released its long-awaited autopsy of Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign, and it doesn't mention Gaza. The Democratic leadership's refusal to acknowledge the party's shift on Israel could spell another defeat in 2028.
(2026-05-22). Fact check: North Korea's Kim has not threatened any nuclear attack on Israel amid Iran conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple accounts, including accounts that appear to be pro-Iranian based on past posts, have been claiming in posts on social media platform X since May 21, 2026, that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has announced a nuclear ballistic missile attack on Israel if the United States strikes Iran. However, nothing of the sort has occurred. | How it started | On May 21, a pro-Iranian account, based on its past posts, shared a collage of Kim Jong-Un and an Israeli flag with the following caption: "Just in: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has announced that if the United States attacks Iran with nuclear weapons, he w…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – France has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution on setting up an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz and could submit it if conditions are right, the foreign ministry said on Friday, as Washington struggles to bring to a vote a text Russia and China may say is biased against Tehran.Control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy trade whose virtual closure has led to spiralling oil prices, is a major obstacle in talks to end the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-05-22). Putin left China, without a pipeline deal. Why didn't the Hormuz crisis open the valve? scmp.com In an era when technology seems to defy all limits, one age-old barrier has managed to endure: geography. | As geopolitical turbulence continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping artery, especially for energy — the search for other fuel sources, and other means of transport, has shifted from a strategic luxury to an existential necessity. This need has become particularly acute for China, a major consumer of fossil fuels.
(2026-05-22). EU expands sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions. tribune.com.pk 
The Council of the European Union on Friday expanded the scope of the bloc's sanctions framework against Iran to include individuals and entities involved in actions threatening freedom of navigation in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. | In a statement, the council said the amended legal framework would allow the bloc to impose restrictive measures on those linked to Iran's actions "impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation". | Iran's actions against vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz are contrary to international law. | üì¢ From now o…
(2026-05-22). Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war. al-monitor.com Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation". The disagreements between Iran and the United States were "deep and extensive", he added in quotes carried by Iran's ISNA news agency.
(2026-05-22). Trump dares Xi Jinping to launch Taiwan war with this one move in Asia; Taipei in China firing line. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's remarks about possibly speaking with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te have triggered sharp warnings from Beijing just days after the Trump-Xi summit in China. Chinese officials said any direct contact with Taiwan's leadership would cross a major "red line" and damage recent diplomatic progress. The controversy comes as Washington weighs a massive new arms package for Taiwan worth up to $14 billion. Analysts warn a Trump-Lai call could reignite tensions across the Taiwan Strait, overshadow Xi Jinping's planned U.S. visit and push U.S.-China ties toward another dangerous confrontation. preferred source…
(2026-05-22). Sovereignty, Palestine, and a power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing's ascendancy as a global superpower. That acknowledgment does not need to be articulated in a formal statement; it can be clearly read in the subtext of diplomatic behavior, global perception, and shifting media …
(2026-05-22). China's top diplomat to host UN Security Council meet amid US-Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host a meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. | One of five permanent members, China is the current chair of the 15-member Security Council. | Wang will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The theme of the meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System," said the ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. | Read More: Pak-China friendship 'time-tested and unbreakable'
(2026-05-22). US Military Using More Missiles to Defend Israel Than Israel Itself. truthout.org The U.S. is using more of its resources to defend Israel than Israel is itself, according to U.S. officials who spoke to The Washington Post on Thursday. The officials disclosed that the U.S. military has depleted much of its missile-defense inventory after using far more of the weaponry to defend Israel throughout the war on Iran than Israel has used itself. The U.S. |
(2026-05-22). Rubio says Pakistan remains 'primary interlocutor' in US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday reiterated that Pakistan remained the "primary interlocutor" in Washington's negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. | "The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be and they've done a, you know, I think an admirable job. And that's what we continue to work through," Rubio told reporters in Sweden after meetings with NATO allies. | "Obviously, other countries, you know, have interests because especially Gulf countries that are, you know, in the middle of all this, may have their own situation going on. We talk…
(2026-05-22). Pakistan remains primary interlocutor: Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the two sides' differences were deep and significant. | He reiterated that Pakistan remained the "primary interlocutor" in Washington's negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. | "The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be and they've done a, you know, I think an admirable job. And that's what we continue to work through," Rubio told reporters in Sweden after meetings with NATO all…
(2026-05-22). Cuba reaffirms commitment to the Revolution and its leaders at rally in front of U.S. Embassy in Havana. radiohc.cu In response to the latest accusations made by the U.S. government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, the people mobilized Friday morning at the Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in the capital to raise their voices in defense of the homeland, the country's leadership and national sovereignty. The rally in Havana was presided over by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
(2026-05-22). What Is GAESA and Why Is It Central to Rising US-Cuba Tensions? moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has openly criticized a military business group in Cuba called GAESA for the country's economic problems. He described GAESA as a "state within the state" that profits at the expense of the Cuban people, benefiting only a small elite. While Cuban leadership remains silent about GAESA, citing a …
(2026-05-22). Gerardo Hernandez, Hero of Cuba, defends legitimate self-defense at Anti-Imperialist Tribuna. radiohc.cu Gerardo Hernández, Hero of the Republic, affirmed at the Anti-Imperialist Tribuna that Cuba's response to violations of its airspace was "an act of legitimate self-defense, an inalienable right of any nation." | The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) also referred to the more than 25 violations of Cuban airspace by the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue between 1994 and 1996, and denounced that Washington ignored Havana's warnings. | "Their silence was complicity. Their inaction encouraged the terrorists," he declared. | Gerardo Hernández — one of the C…
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Raul Castro's Indictment Exposes US Hypocrisy. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro (2008—2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft three decades ago has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that has destroyed small boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without an ounce of legal accountability. | The contradiction is difficult to ignore.
(2026-05-22). Partido Comunista de India condena nueva artimaña de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Secretaría Nacional del Partido Comunista de la India (CPI) condenó de manera enérgica la reciente acusación contra el líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, por parte de Estados Unidos. | En una declaración, la organización política consideró la nueva acción estadounidense de indignante y políticamente motivada. | Señaló que resulta una manifestación más de la continua política hostil que las sucesivas administraciones estadounidenses han llevado a cabo contra la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de socavar su soberanía, desestabilizar su sistema político e intimidar a quienes han defendido firmemente la…
(2026-05-22). Cienfuegos desarrolla V Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito. radiohc.cu El V Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción, las ilegalidades e indisciplinas sociales tiene lugar en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos y se extenderá hasta este 23 de mayo, como en todo el país. | Con la participación activa de los diversos organismos se desarrolla en los ocho municipios del centro y sur acometiendo acciones orientadas por el Partido, informa el Coordinador de Programas y Objetivos del Gobierno Provincial, que atiende el Enfrentamiento, Yanil Marcelo Reguera. | 0.46 Por la trascendencia de este ejercicio y su correspondencia con la Directiva del Gobierno para…
(2026-05-22). Cuba no renuncia a proteger su biodiversidad. radiohc.cu El mundo llega a este 22 de mayo, Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, con la impostergable necesidad de transformar su relación con la naturaleza, pues está en peligro la vida en el planeta. | Debemos entender que dependemos de la biodiversidad, término que se refiere a la gran variedad de seres vivos que habitan la tierra, para obtener alimentos, energía, medicinas, agua potable y mucho más. Además de su inmenso valor cultural, espiritual y estético. | Pero la actividad humana, ha señalado la ONU, ha alterado significativamente 75% de los ecosistemas terrestres y dos tercios de los marinos, poniendo en…
(2026-05-22). Cuba Accuses US of Weaponizing Smear Campaign Against Raúl Castro as Pretext for Military Invasion. orinocotribune.com The deputy foreign minister of Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, condemned the accusations presented by the United States against General Raúl Castro Ruz, former president of Cuba, on Wednesday, May 20. The diplomat called the accusations unfounded, lacking legal, political, or moral basis, and a "cowardly act" that is part of Washington's aggressive escalation to discredit the Cuban Revolution and its leaders. | Participating in the Cuban television program Mesa Redonda, the deputy minister stated that the fraudulent accusation presented by Washington "should be considered as part of the aggressive, growing esca…
(2026-05-22). Presidenta de México cuestiona acusación de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, cuestionó hoy la acusación de Estados Unidos contra el líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, y rechazó la visión injerencista de Estados Unidos. | "La autodeterminación de los pueblos. Ha habido históricamente una visión injerencista de Estados Unidos", aseveró la dignataria al resumir su postura al respecto, en la cual criticó que lo estén imputando por algo que ocurrió hace tres décadas. | El Gobierno de Cuba repudió el miércoles la acusación del Departamento de Justicia estadounidense contra Raúl Castro. | A través de una declaración, afirmó que la administraci…
(2026-05-22). La paz es un derecho de todos los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ha ayudado al pueblo y gobierno colombianos en los intentos por poner en práctica procesos de paz, a cuyo objetivo contribuyó el líder Raúl Castro. | El ex presidente, quien ha sido ilegalmente imputado por el departamento norteamericano de Justicia por un incidente ocurrido décadas atrás, brindó facilidades a la mesa de conversaciones entre el gobierno de Colombia y las entonces insurgentes FARC, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. | Las tratativas, iniciadas en La Habana el 19 de noviembre de 2012, marcharon pese a augurios de fracaso. | El dirigente cubano, quien junto a Fidel Castro estuvo al fr…
(2026-05-22). Board of Peace envoy warns Gaza division could become permanent. newarab.com 
The Gaza high representative of In its first report to the UN Security Council, the board called
(2026-05-22). Humanitarian Convoy Stuck in Libyan Desert Is Determined to Reach Gaza. truthout.org "We have been here for four days," says South African writer and academic Jessica Breakey in a voice note sent from the Libyan desert where she and hundreds of volunteers are stuck as they attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. In the background is the sound of people chatting, organising, and singing songs for Palestine. "There are no toilets. But this is a really interesting… |
(2026-05-22). "It's Possible to Win Women and Compete with Men" and Other Profound Insights from the DNC's Autopsy. davidswanson.org The Democrats' autopsy doesn't simply not mention Gaza. It doesn't mention anything at all. Kamala Harris's platform doesn't come up. What the candidate said she'd do if elected isn't apparently relevant to why she lost. Therefore, what policy proposals she might have offered that she didn't must be irrelevant too. This is typical political campaignthink. …
(2026-05-22). Israel's $700m Hasbara fiasco how Ben-Gvir's flotilla abuse video stirred backlash. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Mohammad Mansour A video posted by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he is seen taunting abducted flotilla activists who sought to break the siege on Gaza, has triggered a backlash and dealt a huge blow to Israel's multimillion-dollar public relations campaign, known as "Hasbara". The footage, posted on the…
(2026-05-22). Skin infections rampant in Gaza as Israel cuts off medicines. newarab.com 
Skin infections in A new report from
(2026-05-22). Ben Gvir Sparks Global Outrage After Harassing Gaza Flotilla Activists. popularresistance.org On 20 May, several western countries summoned Israeli ambassadors and issued strong condemnations against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir after he released a video showing a humiliating "welcome party" for abducted activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. | The activists are seen zip-tied, kneeling, and forced into grueling stress positions while Israel's national anthem blares over them. | Ben Gvir posted the degrading spectacle with the caption "Welcome to Israel," telling security personnel in the video, "don't be bothered by their screams" as a bound activist cried out in the background.
(2026-05-22). Israel 'sexually abused' Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). The Post-January 3 Minefield in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — May 18, 2026 | VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández lays out the challenges faced by Chavismo and the opposition in…
(2026-05-22). Trump's War on Science: Politicising a Generation of Researchers. portside.org Trump's War on Science: Politicising a Generation of Researchers |
(2026-05-22). House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row. truthout.org After four US Senate Republicans on Tuesday helped Democrats advance a war powers resolution intended to halt President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, GOP leadership in the House of Representatives canceled a similar vote on Wednesday, and again on Thursday. Progressive and Democratic Party leaders in the House were quick to call out Republican leadership, including Rep. Mike Johnson (R… |
(2026-05-22). Waste of the Day: Radioactive Wasted Money. wattsupwiththat.com The federal government is so prone to excessive spending that it is even wasting money on waste itself.
(2026-05-22). Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel end settlement expansion. newarab.com 
The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an "important step". | "We call on the government of Israel to end its
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Reform's Suella Braverman blames Tories for "exodus" of Brits. thecanary.co 
Tory-Reform turncoat, MP Suella Braverman, is angry that Brits are leaving Britain. Falling immigration has not yet filled the void that exists in place of her soul. "The brightest and the best are leaving the UK," Suella Braverman wrote in response to a Telegraph report featuring immigration stats from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). […] | By
(2026-05-22). Man City boss and Palestine advocate Pep Guardiola to step down. aljazeera.com Man City manager Pep Guardiola to step down as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10-year reign.
(2026-05-22). Navan: Music as witness to unrest, love, and heritage. newarab.com 
"I felt the need to write a page of history through my music," says Iranian Canadian singer
(2026-05-22). Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers. grist.org Even as gas prices continued to rise across the United States, sales of electric vehicles fell in April. That is in contrast to strong growth elsewhere in the world, such as Europe. But American drivers are gravitating toward at least one more efficient powertrain: hybrids. | Sales of new EVs fell roughly 18 percent from March to April, according to the latest data from Edmunds, an auto research firm. Another company, Cox Automotive,
(2026-05-22). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman issues letter to Nexteer workers: Prepare for strike action. wsws.org "The ball is in your court now. Do not give it back," Lehman wrote in the statement, posted on his campaign website.
(2026-05-22). Long Island Rail Road Workers: Vote "No" on the contract! Unite with NYC subway and bus workers to fight for inflation-busting wage increases! wsws.org Workers should form rank-and-file committees, independent of the union apparatus, to finish what you started in your three-day strike…
(2026-05-22). A Discussion On The New Novel 'Palaces Of The Crow'. popularresistance.org "We tell the stories that perpetuate the narrative or the myth we want, and we erase the others," Chris Hedges states in this interview with Ray Nayler about his new book, "Palaces of the Crow," which centers around four teenagers from varying backgrounds who struggle to survive during World War II. The war, Nayler says, fundamentally reshaped the world geopolitically, technologically and socially in ways that have profoundly impacted the environment in which we live today. Critical lessons from that moment in time are being lost, with media and governments covering up the deep and long-lasting wounds inflicted u…
(2026-05-22). Trump's redistricting wars are an attack on every worker. peoplesworld.org 
The electoral districts being redrawn across America right now aren't just random lines on state maps. They're blueprints for a Congress that answers to no one—certainly not to working people, of any color. It started in Texas last summer, when Donald Trump ordered Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw the state's congressional districts mid-decade, outside the …
(2026-05-22). Ethiopia claims Egypt blocking efforts to secure Red Sea access. newarab.com 
Ethiopia has accused Egypt of attempting to obstruct its efforts to secure access to the Red Sea amid ongoing tensions over regional influence and Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Nebiat Getachew Assegid, said Addis Ababa would continue pursuing maritime access through what he described as "peaceful and sustainable means". | Assegid also stressed that Ethiopia's status as a landlocked nation "cannot c…
(2026-05-22). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-22). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-22). 88 Corporations Paid No Federal Income Tax in 2025 Thanks to Trump. projectcensored.org Companies including Tesla, Palantir, and Citigroup paid nothing in federal income taxes in 2025 thanks to tax cuts from Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB). April 2026 reporting by Judd Legum and Rebecca Crosby for Popular Information and Stephen Prager for Common Dreams highlighted a report from the Institute…
(2026-05-22). Rethinking Energy Security in the Philippines. unitedworldint.com From Vulnerability to Resilience By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Energy security is the Philippines' biggest policy challenge. Regardless of the grandiosity of the country's energy master plans and reform packages, breakthroughs always result in an insecure and unacceptable energy complex. Periodic power outages, unaffordable electricity, over-reliance on imported fossil fuels, and under-investment in infrastructure spending are …
(2026-05-22). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-22). Democrats release 2024 US election loss 'autopsy' report, only to disavow it. scmp.com Bowing to pressure ‚Å from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long-withheld "autopsy" of Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race — only to quickly disavow it. | The report found that Democrats have ceded ground to Trump's Republicans through underfunding of state parties and a "persistent inability or unwillingness to listen to all ‚Äåvoters".
(2026-05-22). Jamiat Releases Critical Analysis of Babri Masjid Judgement. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, Saturday May 16, 2026 a detailed report titled 'A Critical Anlysis of Babri Masjid Judgement and The Places of Worship Act 1991'.
(2026-05-22). AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends. progressivehub.net STAFF | THE INTERCEPT…
(2026-05-22). Russia Expands African Partnerships but Falls Short on Development. moderndiplomacy.eu By declaring October 28-29, the dates for the third Russia-Africa Summit, which carries a strategic weight, Russia has demonstrated another practical approach towards raising multifaceted relations with Africa, reconvening African leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and academic researchers to highlight its noticeable achievements and bilateral agreements that have been implemented since 2019. Russia has already …
(2026-05-22). GOOD: NEWS: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. wattsupwiththat.com Early preparation essential to staying safe all season Forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA's outlook for the…
(2026-05-22). The quiet resistance of working-class women in Egypt. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-22). $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Benefits Billionaire Trump Supporters With Little Oversight. projectcensored.org President Donald Trump submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027, as Judd Legum and Noel Sims reported for Popular Information on April 7, 2026. This marks a 44 percent increase over 2026 defense funding. The President's budget allocates at least $17.5 billion to begin…
(2026-05-22). Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, vows retaliation. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a drone attack on a student dorm that killed six people and wounded dozens, with 15 still unaccounted for. | Putin said the attack had struck the dorm in Starobilsk in Luhansk, a Russian-controlled region in eastern Ukraine. He said Kyiv's military must have ‚Äåknown what it was targeting.
(2026-05-22). Four kidnappers convicted in Pindi ransom case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-22). DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion (left), and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa, in Kinshasa, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Prime Ministers Office, CELCOM & CNTIC…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). CARTOONS: Mark David like brown bread. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling. grist.org 
About six years ago, law students at the University of the South Pacific convinced the government of the small island nation of Vanuatu to take the harms wrought by climate change all the way to the International Court of Justice, the world's highest legal authority. Vanuatu, along with the students,
(2026-05-22). Purdue Ends All Affiliation With Student-Publication After Pro-Palestinian Editorial. projectcensored.org In June 2025, Purdue University instructed The Exponent, Purdue's student-run publication, to remove all affiliation with the school, as reported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The student newspaper can no longer use the word "Purdue" in any commercial use, despite the trademark's validity until 2029. The…
(2026-05-22). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk assessment as DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads 'rapidly'. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is "spreading rapidly" and now poses a "very high" risk at the national level. | WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency was revising upwards to "very high" its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had previously been deemed as high. The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, he told reporters.
(2026-05-22). Trump says he won't attend son Donald Trump Jnr's wedding to Bettina Anderson. scmp.com US ‚Å President Donald Trump said on ‚Å Friday he would not attend the ‚Å wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jnr, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. | "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the ‚ÄåTrump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," Trump wrote in a social media post.
(2026-05-22). Bunker Talk: Memorial Day Weekend Edition. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk, Memorial Day Weekend Edition. For all our American readers/commenters, I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend. And, of course, I want to give a huge thanks to all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. | We owe you everything. | This week's caption reads: 4th July 1944: An American soldier takes a drink of captured German Cognac, while clearing out a German gun emplacement at Cherbourg. (Photo by Fred Ramage/Keystone/Getty Images) | Directives: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going to agree wit…
(2026-05-22). X Rubicon: The hidden casualties of secret wars. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). Activists In Bucharest Conference Reject Militarization. popularresistance.org As Romania prepared to host a Bucharest Nine (B9) summit and the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security arms exposition, over 100 people gathered to discuss anti-militarization and solidarity with Palestine at the "From Palestine to the Black Sea" counter-conference. The meeting followed months of work through the Elbit Out! campaign, aiming to unmask and drive Israeli arms producer Elbit System out of the country, where several of its subsidiaries currently operate. | A day before the counter-conference launched on May 9, Palestine solidarity activists organized a protest in front of one of these subsidiaries…
(2026-05-22). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-22). Forged Signatures, Felled Trees: Adani's Expansion Into Hasdeo Forest. projectcensored.org In July 2025, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department recommended diverting 1,742 hectares of dense protected forest in the Hasdeo Aranya region of central India to Adani Enterprises for coal extraction, bypassing mandatory consent from tribal Gram Sabhas whose approval is required by law under the PESA Act of 1996 and the…
(2026-05-22). PSG Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed. newarab.com 
Paris Saint-Germain defender AFP reported from a source close to the case that a hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Moroccan international who is to stand trial, accused of raping a woman. | If his appeal is rejected and the charges are not reduced to a minor offence, the footballer will be tried on a date to be arranged. | In February 2023, a wom…
(2026-05-22). US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) says it is strengthening measures to further secure payroll controls and improve consequence management to ensure that public funds are "protected and used responsibly to support the delivery of healthcare service". ⚪ The department said it would be tightening measures including: | • Tightening labour relations processes. | • Strengthening leave and incapacity management. | • Implementing employee verification interventions and | •…
(2026-05-22). Inter-Madaris Sports Festival kicks off in Peshawar. tribune.com.pk 
The Inter-Madaris Sports Festival, organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports, officially commenced in Peshawar on Friday. | The festival features eight teams from various madaris, with four teams each competing in football and cricket. Football matches are being played at Tahmash Khan Football Stadium, while cricket matches are taking place at Gymkhana Cricket Stadium. | The formal inauguration was performed by Director Hayatabad Sports Complex, Salim Raza. He was accompanied by Director Sports Operations Jamshid Baloch, Organizing Secretary Mufti Faiz, Deputy Director Kashif Farhan, DSO Faisal…
(2026-05-22). PM Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada, as separatist push advances. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer towards a referendum on independence. | Separatists in the western province spent months collecting signatures seeking to trigger a binding October vote on seceding from the nation.
(2026-05-22). France's youngest PM Attal to run for president. scmp.com France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far-right. | "I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline," said the 37-year-old, who was France's youngest prime minister when he served in 2024.
(2026-05-22). Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days. tribune.com.pk 
Heavy rain and floods have killed at least 24 people in the past 48 hours across Afghanistan, local and disaster officials said on Friday. | In the last 24 hours, 15 people were killed in the northern province of Baghlan, two in northeastern Badakhshan and one in central Wardak due to flash floods. | "Fifteen people have lost their lives, and dozens more have been injured due to the floods," said Farooq Akhplawak, spokesman for the Baghlan governor. | A local official in Badakhshan said: "Two people have died, two others are missing, more than 100 residential houses have been destroyed." | Heavy rain has batte…
(2026-05-22). If We Had No Military Academies, Who Would Train the Sadists? worldbeyondwar.org 
The bigotry, the misogyny, the cruelty, the cynicism, the ignorance — all the things one associates with Trump: we have established, respectable, well-funded institutions dressed up as Academia and training young men in all of these things. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-22). At least 15 flotilla activists report sexual assault. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Warsh takes US Fed's helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding. scmp.com Kevin Warsh, whose broad criticism of current US ‚Å Federal Reserve officials, playbook for rate cuts and ties to President Donald Trump elevated him past ‚Å other contenders to lead the central bank, was sworn in as Fed leader on Friday at a pivotal moment for monetary policy and the American economy. | Warsh, wearing a dark suit and tie and accompanied by his wife, Jane Lauder, heiress to the Estee Lauder fortune, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after a lengthy introduction by…
(2026-05-22). How Palmer and Foden lost Tuchel's battle for the England number 10s. thecanary.co 
Two years can feel like a lifetime in football, and none more so than for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden who were firmly at the top of the England pecking order after Euro 2024. They were winners of major individual awards, fixtures in Gareth Southgate's big-game plans, and widely tipped to be central to England's […] | By
(2026-05-22). 8 House Democrats Join GOP in Vote to Defund Schools That Support Trans Youth. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 19, the U.S. House passed H.R. 2616, the "Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act," by a vote of 217-198. The bill would hand the Trump administration enormous leverage to strip federal funding from any school that "teaches or advances concepts" related to transgender people, codifying into federal law the anti-trans definitions from Trump's executive order 14168… |
(2026-05-22). LIVE at 1PM EDT: They Want to Dim the Sun to Save the Earth — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com A company is now poised to "cool the earth" by spraying the skies of the world with "sunlight-reflecting aerosols."
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). An Open Letter To Caitlin Clark From A Black Woman Who Loves The WNBA. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | Dear Caitlin Clark, | I have been watching you play since you were a college student at Iowa. I am going to be transparent with you about why I'm writing to you now. I think you are mishandling a career and a platform that very few athletes in any sport are ever handed. | I am going to share some hard truths with you, but from a place of love—in my case, a love of basketball—and my hope that women's basketball, in particular, has a bright future. | I am a Black woman who has loved basketball since I was a kid. I love the WNBA, and I have been watching since before…
(2026-05-22). Kansas Officials Plan to Cover Billion-Dollar Subsidy for Sports Team Worth Billions. projectcensored.org In January 2026, Kevin Hardy of Stateline reported on a new stadium deal in which Kansas officials announced in December their pledge to fund 60 percent of the costs for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium. The subsidy would be the largest-ever state subsidy for a professional sports stadium, projected…
(2026-05-22). Even Starmer is now campaigning to get Starmer out. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has said he is going to Makerfield to campaign for Andy Burnham in the manufactured by-election there. And he says he wants everyone else to do the same, no matter what "other discussions are going on". In doing so, he has become the first PM in history to campaign for his own removal: […] | By
(2026-05-22). "Handala" Hacker Group Exposes Ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Mossad. projectcensored.org A September 2025 Drop Site News investigation by Murtaza Hussain and Ryan Grim has revealed that millionaire sex trafficker and pedophile Jeffery Epstein played a "significant role in brokering multiple deals for Israeli intelligence," Drew Favakeh reported for FAIR on November 14, 2025. Drop Site News reported that Epstein "exploited his network…
(2026-05-22). What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon? aljazeera.com Nine people targeted, including Lebanese military officers.
(2026-05-22). Two Indian climbers die during Everest descent after reaching summit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Indian mountaineers lost their lives while returning from the summit of Mount Everest, Nepalese officials confirmed on Friday. The climbers were identified as Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, both of whom had successfully reached the world's highest peak before facing difficulties during their descent.According to expedition officials in Nepal, Sandeep Are scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday, while Arun Kumar Tiwari reached the summit on Thursday evening. However, both climbers reportedly became severely exhausted while making their way back down from the mountain.Rishi Bhandari, secr…
(2026-05-22). CCSM Rescues Workers from ICE. mediasanctuary.org On May 6, members of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) successfully thwarted an effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest arrest immigrant workers in Columbia County. Bryan MacCormack of CCSM talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their ongoing efforts to protect immigrants in their community.
(2026-05-22). Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan? aljazeera.com Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington's support.
(2026-05-22). The "Hitler Question" Should Never Justify War. popularresistance.org Proponents of war and militarization often invoke common memories of Hitler and World War II to argue that we are now in a similar moment. Whether it is with Saddam Hussein in 2003, al Qaeda during the "war on terrorism," Iran's Supreme Leader in 2017, or Putin since 2022, a classic trope is to compare enemy leaders to the Nazis. In the lead-up to the Iran War this February, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likened Iran's religious leaders to Hitler and argued for regime change by any means. | It is only a matter of time before Hitler is invoked again to justify yet another war or yet more militarization. How can t…
(2026-05-22). Democracy Now! 2026-05-22 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist List": Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, "Empire of AI" & More | Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist Lis…
(2026-05-22). Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate. aljazeera.com Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, has called for a stronger implementation-driven approach to bilateral economic cooperation focused on investment, industrialisation and regional value chains between South Africa and Botswana. | Speaking at the South Africa-Botswana Business Forum in Gaborone on Thursday, the Deputy Minister emphasised that economic growth and job creation must remain at the centre of regional cooperation efforts. | The Business Forum took place on the margins of the 6th Se…
(2026-05-22). NATJOINTS launches immigration verification at Diakonia Centre. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS launches immigration verification at Diakonia Centre | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it has commenced a targeted verification process of all foreign nationals currently gathered at the Diakonia Refugee Centre in eThekwini. | The operation, which began on Thursday, is being led by an integrated team comprising the Departments of Home Affairs, Social Development, Transport and provincial law enforcement authorities. | The verification process follows engagements between the Southern African Refugee Forum, representing the foreign nationals at the centre, and se…
(2026-05-22). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-22). US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. aljazeera.com Judge says the human smuggling probe was reopened after Salvadoran national filed his lawsuit against his deportation.
(2026-05-22). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-22). New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As summer begins, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging residents to
(2026-05-22). Putin Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Dorm Strike, Orders Military Options. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to prepare retaliation options against Ukraine following a drone attack that he claimed hit a student dorm in Starobilsk, Luhansk. This attack allegedly resulted in six deaths and dozens of injuries, with 15 people still unaccounted for. Putin accused Ukraine of intentionally targeting the dorm and claimed there …
(2026-05-22). UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war. al-monitor.com May 22 (Reuters) – The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.RIAT had been scheduled for July 17-19 at RAF Fairford, an active Royal Air Force base in southwest England."This has not been an easy decision. It follows extensive discussions with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford, given the ongoing situation in the Middle East," RIAT said on its website.
(2026-05-22). Democratic lawmakers move against GOP censorship of history. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Democrats on the House Education and the Workforce Committee say the panel's ruling right-wing Republicans are trying to censor—whitewash might be more accurate—history teaching in U.S. schools. And they're doing much of it in the name of assassinated far-right influencer Charlie Kirk, whom the radical right has set up as a martyr. Kirk was the …
(2026-05-22). Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane. scmp.com Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion, China's Shein. | A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang confirming the deal was obtained by Associated Press on Friday. | Everlane did not disclose a purchase price. Shein declined to comment.
(2026-05-22). President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth. sanews.gov.za President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth | Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. ⚪ "In my meeting earlier today with President Boko, we agreed that one of our greatest tasks of the moment is to further deepen trade and investment relations between our two countries," President Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening. ⚪ Speaking at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum, the President said the economic interests of both cou…
(2026-05-22). Charges Against Chicago's Broadview Six Dismissed With Prejudice. newsone.com 
(2026-05-22). US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply. geo.tv 
People stand on the steps of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in New York. — Reuters/FileUSCIS announces move in policy memo.New policy to free up agency to work on other cases: USCISLatest step part of Trump's policy to tighten migration laws.
(2026-05-22). IHC permanently bans stray dog cullings. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday imposed a permanent ban on campaigns involving the poisoning, shooting or killing of stray dogs by any means in the federal capital. | The court observed that only a designated veterinary doctor may certify whether a dog is rabid or terminally ill and, if necessary, euthanise it through a medically approved procedure. | The court also directed the authorities to adopt the scientific "trap, sterilise and vaccinate" method to control the stray dog population. | The judgement included a comparative review of laws governing stray dog population management in several countri…
(2026-05-22). Standoff in Turkey's main opposition party escalates. newarab.com 
A standoff between the chairman of An appeals court in the capital of Ankara on Thursday nullified the November 2023 party congress of the The appeals court's decision suspended Ozel and members of the party's executive board from their duties.
(2026-05-22). Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula. whyy.org Diane Button is an end-of-life-doula. She has spent countless hours with people in their last days as they share their regrets, hopes, desires and dreams.
(2026-05-22). Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among families. scmp.com The Brazilian head of a victims' association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France's worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. | Air France and Airbus, two of France's most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday's ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years.
(2026-05-22). Lincoln and the enduring legacy of America's second revolution: A reply to a critic of the "Letter from afar" wsws.org It is "fitting and proper," to use Lincoln's words, to invoke the historical experience of America's past revolutions to bring to the surface and activate the deep-rooted democratic convictions of the working class.
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate. tribune.com.pk 
The US opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. | Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to a much larger downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump's stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. | Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other…
(2026-05-22). 'Wheat policy finalised after consultations'. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly was informed on Friday that the National Wheat Policy 2026 ñ30 has been prepared in consultation with the provinces, focusing on a comprehensive roadmap for mechanisation and the establishment of a National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority to boost exports, Radio Pakistan reported. | During question hour, the parliamentary secretary told the House that the policy would be approved by the Cabinet before the budget. | She said a National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority has already been established to strengthen and modernise the seed sector by improving regulation and p…
(2026-05-22). Trump Says He "Gets a Kick" Out of Criticisms He Receives for US Military Deaths. truthout.org Less than a week before Memorial Day weekend — a federal holiday that aims to recognize members of the U.S. military who have died in combat zones — President Donald Trump sought to downplay the U.S. casualties of his ill-defined and unauthorized war on Iran. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, Trump was asked about servicemembers' deaths. "We lost 13 people. |
(2026-05-22). Live: Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.
(2026-05-22). Nelson Mandela Bay moves to contain Swine Fever outbreak. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay moves to contain Swine Fever outbreak | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has moved swiftly to contain and manage an outbreak of African Swine Fever detected among pigs in the Grogro informal settlement in the Sherwood area while also assuring residents that there is no risk to human health. ⚪ According to the Municipality's Director for Environmental Health, Dr Patric Nodwele, municipal health officials were alerted on Monday, 18 May 2026, to a mass mortality of pigs originating from the Grogro informal settlement. ⚪ "Upon arrival on site, our initial suspicion was possible poisoning. Howe…
(2026-05-22). Cachalia: Gender-based violence persists behind closed doors. sanews.gov.za Cachalia: Gender-based violence persists behind closed doors | Nearly half of all rapes reported in South Africa during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year took place in the homes of either the victim or the perpetrator, highlighting the persistent threat of gender-based violence behind closed doors. | Releasing the latest crime statistics on Friday, Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said 47.2% of reported rapes during the January to March 2026 period occurred in residential settings. | Of the 9 782 rapes recorded during the quarter, 4 620 took place at the home of the victim or the perpetrator. | "That…
(2026-05-22). Investigations Newsletter: L.A. TACO Reporter Detained While Reporting (Again). lataco.com "Sign right there," LAPD Officer Lockhart ordered. "If you don't sign, you go to jail, it's simple."
(2026-05-22). Tulsi Gabbard needed a Trump exit, with integrity and principles intact. responsiblestatecraft.org Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned from her position Friday after months of simmering tensions with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.
(2026-05-22). Peru Goes to Second Round of Presidential Elections: Revenge of the Downtrodden Nation. orinocotribune.com By Anahí Durand Guevara — May 21, 2026 | The presidential election in Peru now has its two finalists: Keiko Fujimori from the right-wing Popular Force Party and Roberto Sánchez from the leftist Together for Peru, backed by Pedro Castillo. It is an unusual electoral result given the political conditions in which the first round took place. The coup and mafia coalition that seized state power after ousting President Pedro Castillo on December 7, 2022, had rigged the electoral landscape to ensure their victory. | With the approval of puppet presidents like Dina Bolaurte and José Jerí, the coalition advanced in…
(2026-05-22). Rubio Baselessly Smears Bolivia's Protesters as "Criminals and Drug Traffickers" truthout.org In the midst of a wave of mass protests in Bolivia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that the United States "stands squarely in support of Bolivia's legitimate constitutional government," smearing the protesters as "criminals and drug traffickers" who he would not allow to "overthrow democratically elected leaders in our hemisphere." Rubio's comments on Bolivia came after three weeks… |
(2026-05-22). Slovenia's parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister. aljazeera.com Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.
(2026-05-22). Israel and Latin American Christian Zionists seek to promote Isaac Accords. electronicintifada.net With a new wave of right-wing administrations and elections in Brazil and Colombia looming, regional solidarity with Palestine is under critical threat.
(2026-05-22). 'Comrade Keir' or just (finally) rational UK energy policy? responsiblestatecraft.org In a major policy shift, the British government decided this week to lift sanctions on Russian energy products, in two ways.First, a general trade license was issued allowing for the import of diesel and jet fuel from Russian oil that has been processed in third countries like India and Turkey. A
(2026-05-22). Stephen Bunting beats Luke Humphries to win Premier League Darts. thecanary.co 
Stephen Bunting closed the Premier League darts stage in style in Sheffield, beating Luke Humphries 6-3. Meanwhile, Humphries' run to the final means he will avoid a semi-final against Luke Littler at Finals Night in London. Bunting's night was more than a single result. He averaged north of 106 and landed seven 180s across his […] | By
(2026-05-22). Trump to force foreigners seeking US green cards to go home first. scmp.com Foreigners applying for permanent residency in the US will now have to go back to their home countries to seek green cards. | "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," Zach Kahler, a spokesman for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement on Friday.
(2026-05-22). 'Everest Man' breaks his own record after historic 32nd climb. aljazeera.com Legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa just broke his own record after climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
(2026-05-22). Hajj Sermon 2026 by Sheikh Hudhaifi to broadcast live in 30+ languages. ummid.com Arafat Sermon 2026 to be delivered by Sheikh Ali Bin Abdul Rahman Hudhaify from Masjid Namirah on Tuesday Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, corresponding to May 26, 2026, will be available in more than 30 languages.
(2026-05-22). Over 6k workers to ensure post-Eid cleanup. tribune.com.pk 
The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) has formulated a comprehensive cleaning plan for Rawalpindi district ahead of Eidul Azha 2026. | More than 6,340 workers and 1,066 vehicles and machinery have been assigned for the cleaning operation and the leaves of all staff have been canceled. The operation will continue in seven tehsils and 164 union councils of Rawalpindi, where special cleaning and washing of houses, mosques, Eidgahs and graveyards will be carried out. Special cleaning teams have also been formed for cattle markets and communal altars. | Additionally, 33 transfer stations, four dump sites,…
(2026-05-22). Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding. truthout.org In communities large and small, red and blue, all across the United States, residents are filling local council meetings in opposition to the explosive growth of high-tech police surveillance systems. Local movements to rid city streets of AI-powered surveillance cameras and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) networks used by law enforcement are growing rapidly amid scandals… |
(2026-05-22). Marxist theory and the global ecological crisis. mronline.org 
Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism's Assault on the Earth System.
(2026-05-22). Premier League finale: Arsenal, relegation, Champions League, Salah and Pep. aljazeera.com Arsenal may have won the title, but the Premier League story is far from over with European spots and survival in play.
(2026-05-22). France to invest €1.5 billion in quantum computing, advanced microchips. scmp.com French ⁠President Emmanuel Macron said on ⁠Friday that the government will invest an additional €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) in its quantum strategy and €550 million to support the microelectronics sector, as global powers race to be first to leverage ‌emerging technology. | "I'll say it out loud. We have the means to be the winners of this race," Macron said while announcing the funding.
(2026-05-22). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know. al-monitor.com US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cites her husband's bone cancer diagnosis as reason for stepping down.
(2026-05-22). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq: general. al-monitor.com NATO's mission to Iraq, which was entirely evacuated to a base in Italy due to the Middle East war, could return to Baghdad in the coming months, its former commander told AFP."The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General Christophe Hintzy, who this week handed over command of the mission to Spanish General Ramon Armada.
(2026-05-22). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-22). Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly. sanews.gov.za Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly | National Treasury will begin directly deducting funds from national and provincial departments that owe billions of Rands to struggling municipalities. | This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the department's Budget Vote speech in Parliament on Friday. | The Minister revealed that provincial departments owe municipalities more than R14 billion, while national departments lag with R8.2 billion in outstanding debt. | "Municipalities have consistently raised concerns that where they owe organs of state, National Treasury deducts…
(2026-05-22). Studio 2 Extra: Bestselling author Celeste Ng. whyy.org In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.
(2026-05-22). Fawad Asadullah appointed DG IB. tribune.com.pk 
The government has appointed Additional Director General of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Grade-22 officer Fawad Asadullah Khan, as the DG of the agency after granting him a four-year extension in service. | According to a notification issued by the Establishment Division, PM Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension of Khan's contract for another four years, formalising his continuation in service at the senior-most level of the intelligence apparatus. | Under the notification, the extension will take effect from July 14, 2026, for a further four-year term. A separate notification confirmed that, following the ap…
(2026-05-22). Protesting Trump's Targeting Iranian Visa Green Card Holders. juancole.com — | The Middle East Studies Association's (MESA) Task Force on Civil and Human Rights expresses our deep concern regarding the Trump administration's targeting of visa and green card holders from Iran, including Iranian academics and students, based on their familial ties and political views. While immigration-based targeti…
(2026-05-22). Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to enhance security during Haj. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi authorities are deploying drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced surveillance technologies during Haj to monitor crowds, detect violations, and prevent unauthorised entry into the holy sites, the Saudi newspaper Okaz said on Friday. | The report said the technologies form part of an integrated security and organisational system aimed at ensuring the safety of millions of pilgrims who gather annually in the holy sites. | Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Haj regulations, alongside fixed-wing aircraft tasked with monitoring illegal entry attempts into the holy si…
(2026-05-22). Greenwishing: Shiny Promises Fall Short. wattsupwiththat.com Excitement is good; delusion isn't. Let's demand proof, not promises. Reliable, affordable energy isn't a luxury—it's the foundation of modern life—time to get serious about what energy technologies actually scales."
(2026-05-22). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-22). Suicide is never painless—yet right-wing implosions bring positive changes. nationofchange.org The dread now transcends democracy,/ But what survives kakistocracy?>
(2026-05-22). Bilawal inaugurates Shahrah-e-Bhutto. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the 39-kilometre Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway and also performed the groundbreaking of its strategic extension from Qayyumabad to Karachi Port. | The PPP chief said the project is a major milestone for Karachi's urban mobility, transport efficiency and economic connectivity. | The inauguration ceremony of the Sindh government's flagship infrastructure project was held at the Kathore Interchange near the M-9 Motorway, where Bilawal, accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, formally opened the high-speed corridor fo…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). New EHRC guidance both clarifies and complicates the legal rights of trans people. thecanary.co 
There is a familiar refrain that follows my partner and I as we navigated the UK's public bathrooms. As a gender-nonconforming couple, we're painfully aware of the transphobic discourse that overshadows our daily lives. Approaching a set of bathrooms whilst out and about, and not wanting to draw more attention to ourselves, one or both […] | By
(2026-05-22). US judge tosses case against wrongly deported Salvadorean man Abrego Garcia. scmp.com A US federal judge dismissed a criminal case on Friday filed against a Salvadorean man at the centre of a row over US President Donald Trump's crackdown on migrants. | US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ruled that the indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia by the Trump administration's Justice Department was "an abuse of prosecuting power". | Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident married to an American woman, was among more than 200 people sent to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison in March of last year.