countercurrents.org (2026-05-21). The Empire Indicts Raul Foe of the EmpireChina said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for murder. | "The United States should cease using sanctions and judicial apparatus as tools of oppression against Cuba and refrain from making threats of force at any time," spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters at a regular press briefing on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez makes big moves to please Trump regime. thecanary.co 
Since the US illegally abducted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in January, a more pliant government under Delcy Rodríguez has cooperated very closely with the Donald Trump regime. And she's been taking big steps, possibly to try and convince Trump to leave her in power. Delcy Rodríguez's efforts to win over the Trump regime US interest […] | By
(2026-05-21). PSUV Calls for an International Front to Defend Cuba. orinocotribune.com The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) issued an urgent call for the unity of parties, social movements, unions, student federations, and popular organizations worldwide, to form a political and diplomatic front in defense of Cuba, in light of the threats of invasion made by US President Donald Trump. | In this regard, PSUV alerted governments, political parties, and movements in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world about the consequences of the recent oil blockade and other coercive measures imposed by the US against Cuba, especially following the Executive Order issued on May 1, 2026. | The state…
(2026-05-21). Livestream: How to sell a genocide. electronicintifada.net Adam Johnson discusses how US and international media promoted Israel's false claims and shut out Palestinian voices and the truth. Jon Elmer analyzes military confrontations in South Lebanon in the tenth week of the war.
(2026-05-21). Headlines for May 21, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Announces "Controlled Maritime Zone" in Strait of Hormuz , 20 Million in Sudan Face Acute Hunger as Rival Military Factions Continue Deadly Strikes, Cuba Promises "Fierce Resistance" as USS Nimitz Arrives in Southern Caribbean, Israel Continues Attacks on Lebanon Even After Agreeing to Extend "Ceasefire", Israeli Settlers Erect Illegal Outpost and Burn Palestinian Vehicles in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Drones and Bullets Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza, Video Shows Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir Taunting Handcuffed Gaza Flotilla Activists, Elon Musk's SpaceX and…
(2026-05-21). One Racist Christo-Fascist Homeland Under God. commondreams.org 
In retrospect, Sunday's taxpayer-funded blasphemy fest to "rededicate" America as a Christian nation though it's not and never was looks ever more obscene amidst an unholy regime's mounting crimes and abuses. Its sectarian shit-show – ICE milled, vendors urged "WIVES SUBMIT," zealots screeched "We welcome Jesus!", speakers attested God is eager for the ballroom – just queasily re-shaped a 250-year-old America into the kind of country it once sought freedom from."
(2026-05-21). US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights. aljazeera.com Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2026-05-21). Still steadfast: Punishment and perseverance in Singapore's movement against genocide. links.org.au 
'Still Steadfast' examines the push-and-pull between pro-Palestine activists and authorities attempting to silence them. It is part of Transformative Justice Collective's efforts to document the extent of authoritarian control in Singapore.
(2026-05-21). In the Hall of the Genocide King. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-21). Australia: Bondi Royal Commission hearings used to attack anti-genocide movement. wsws.org The hearings featured ludicrous testimony, of Zionists bemoaning news reportage of Israel's war crimes and even pro-Palestinian bake sales at university campuses as a threat to their safety.
(2026-05-21). 28,500 days: The long genocide. wibailoutpeople.org Read and share the full Wire on our website. On May 15, Palestinians around the world commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when Zionist militias expelled 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, killed thousands, and destroyed hundreds of villages and cities between 1947-1949. The day before Nakba commemorations is the annual Israeli flag march — a …
(2026-05-21). Italy On Strike Again For Palestine. popularresistance.org Thousands of workers across Italy joined a new general strike on May 18, demanding complete severance of ties with Israel, an end to armament policies, and protection for the new civilian flotilla to Gaza — which was attacked again by Israeli forces on the very day of the strike. "We launched today's general strike with the same strength and spirit as on September 22, 2025: 'Let's block everything' has been and remains the watchword in our struggle against war, against complicity with the genocidal state of Israel, and against rearmament," the grassroots trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) wrote.
(2026-05-21). Trump's Iran mind games begin? 'Maybe, maybe not…' warning puts Mojtaba on edge again | Watch, USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has once again kept the world guessing on America's next move against Iran, warning Mojtaba Khamenei while refusing to confirm whether fresh military action is imminent. Trump's "maybe, maybe not" remarks have intensified speculation over a possible U.S. return to conflict even after signals of de-escalation.
(2026-05-21). Trump denies escalation against Cuba after Raul Castro indictment. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there"wont be escalation"against Cuba, after U.S.military attack on Cuba would cause"a bloodbath with incalculable consequences"and a devastating impact on peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, he warned Monday.
(2026-05-21). Strait of Peril: Trump, Tehran and The New Battle for Hormuz. ummid.com The United States and Iran appear locked between diplomacy and military escalation as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
(2026-05-21). Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment. aljazeera.com President Trump said the United States is "freeing up Cuba" and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro…
(2026-05-21). Trump's War on Iran is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. juancole.com By George Yancy | This article was originally published by Perhaps some things should never be spoken — for, when they are, they leave us aghast, in a state of horror. Think here of the ghostly figure in Edvard Munch's "The Scream." During the height of the war on Iran, Donald Trump threatened: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Those are words that elicit something frightening, terrifying. Let's be frank. The words, which clearly constitute a geno…
(2026-05-21). Can the Davutoglu "Middle Powers Plan" Reopen Hormuz? juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The geopolitical deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most perilous stalemates in contemporary international relations. Standard unilateral enforcement mechanisms and Western-led naval coalitions have reached a point of diminishing returns, frequently viewed by regional actors as provocative or inherently partisan. Breaking this dangerous cycle of escalation requires a paradigm shift away from traditional big-power coercion and toward trusted, multi-aligned diplomatic mediation. | Former Turkish Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davut…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Trump-Netanyahu call turns tense over revised Iran peace proposal: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after Trump's address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, May 23, 2017. — ReutersPakistan, Qatar help refine proposal.Israel wants the war resumed.Iran reviewing updated peace draft.A revised Iran…
(2026-05-21). Tehran reviewing US response to its latest proposal: FM Spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Nour News Agency reported on Thursday that Washington and Tehran exchanged messages through Pakistan over the wording of a proposed ceasefire document, according to Al Jazeera. | "Based on the original text of Iran's 14 points, the exchange of messages has been carried out on several occasions," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to Nour. | "We have received the views of the American side and are reviewing them," Baghaei said. | Baghaei made the remarks during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Iran. | Pakistan is helping to mediate talks between Washington and Tehr…
(2026-05-21). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-21). How Dialogue Prevents Strategic Miscalculation Between China and the United States. orinocotribune.com By Oliver Vargas — May 15, 2026 | Trump's visit to China is a historic moment in which strategic sensibility appears to have been placed above destructive confrontation. A future of trade stability, mutual benefit, and respect for sovereignty is within reach. Rather than succumbing into a miscalculation, the United States should see this space for dialogue with China as an opportunity, as China is now at the forefront of industries set to define the coming decades: artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, electric vehicles, semiconductors, biotechnology, and more. | It is worth consider…
(2026-05-21). Xi Hosting Trump Putin: Signals China Now Runs the Show. juancole.com Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message — it's now in the driver's seat: | The Conversation) — It's been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks. | Each visit was important in its own way. US President Donald Trum…
(2026-05-21). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-21). Xi's key interactions with US and Russian presidents. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13 was Xi Jinping's 18th meeting with a US president since he became China's leader in 2013. Xi has previously held talks with presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as with Trump during the US leader's first term. By comparison, Xi has had more than 40 physical meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the same period.
(2026-05-21). Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Signals Fragile Reset in US-China Relations. ummid.com US President Donald Trump's high-stakes visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping has triggered global attention amid worsening geopolitical rivalries, trade tensions and security concerns.
(2026-05-21). The real lesson of Cuba's alleged drone build-up against the US. responsiblestatecraft.org In the tragic event that a sovereign state chooses to attack another, the party under attack will often shoot back. Russia experienced this after attacking Ukraine. The United States, Israel, and the Gulf Arab monarchies did as well after the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. Now, the U.S. may bring this fate down upon itself once again — this time in the Gulf of Mexico, far far closer to home. At least that's what
(2026-05-21). Is Trump losing patience with Netanyahu? US President claims Israel PM 'will do whatever…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump stirred fresh tensions after claiming Benjamin Netanyahu would "do whatever" he says, while sidestepping questions over reports of a tense call with the Israeli leader. Trump also signaled he is "in no hurry" to launch another strike on Iran, even as negotiations and military pressure continue side by side.
(2026-05-21). Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated? responsiblestatecraft.org Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, the number of articles proclaiming the death of the petrodollar increased nearly as quickly as the price of oil. As a representative headline in the Japan Times
(2026-05-21). Socialist Equality Group and IYSSE hold successful meeting in New Zealand against Iran war. wsws.org Speakers at the Wellington meeting explained the real causes of the US-Israeli imperialist war and the need for a socialist anti-war movement based on the working class, independent and opposed to Labour, the Greens and all capitalist parties.
(2026-05-21). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-21). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei issues warning on Raisi's death anniversary, hints at final showdown. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei used the anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi's death to deliver a fiery political message aimed at the United States and Israel, declaring that Iran is engaged in a "unique historical resistance" against what he described as hostile foreign powers. During the commemoration, Mojtaba praised Raisi's leadership, diplomacy and connection with ordinary Iranians while portraying him as part of Iran's long line of revolutionary "martyrs." He also honoured former foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died alongside Raisi in the 2024 helicopter crash near Varzaqan.
(2026-05-21). Trump says Iran talks 'in final stages' as U.S. waits for 'right answer'. ecns.cn Trump says Iran talks"in final stages"as U.S.waits for"right answer".S.attack could take place in the coming days if no agreement is reached.
(2026-05-21). US Media Reports Growing Likelihood of Military Invasion of Cuba. orinocotribune.com US leaders are taking the military option regarding Cuba more seriously than ever before, as attempts to provoke "regime change" in Cuba through harsh economic sanctions and an energy blockade are failing, US media reports indicate. | "The initial idea regarding Cuba was that the leadership was weak and that the combination of a stricter enforcement of sanctions—effectively an oil blockade—and the clear military victories of the United States in Venezuela and Iran would frighten the Cuban population, leading them to negotiate. But the situation in Iran has become complicated and the Cubans are proving…
(2026-05-21). The US indictment of Raúl Castro and the record of CIA terror against Cuba. wsws.org The indictment of Raúl Castro is an abominable act of hypocrisy and imperialist propaganda to justify military aggression against an impoverished nation of less than 10 million people.
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro. aljazeera.com Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.
(2026-05-21). "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba" wibailoutpeople.org "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba. They will encounter a people determined to defend sovereignty and independence in every inch of the national territory," Díaz-Canel stated on X "The U.S. president is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented level. The international community must take note …
(2026-05-21). Ernest Mandel, Ernesto Che Guevara and the debate over the transition to socialism in revolutionary Cuba. links.org.au 
Eric Toussaint looks at the great public debate on the nature of the economy that occurred after the 1959 Cuban revolution, involving Ernesto Che Guevara, Alberto Mora, Ernest Mandel, and Charles Bettelheim.
(2026-05-21). Revealed: USAID, Ned Open Society Quietly Bankroll Cuba's 'Independent' Media in Push for Regime Change. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — May 15, 2026 | Amid escalating U.S. aggression towards the Cuban island through a maximum pressure campaign and the threat of military intervention, the United States government has been covertly funding a huge network of Cuban media outlets that claim to be independent in a push for regime change against the independent socialist government. | These outlets present themselves as unbiased investigative journalism, but are quietly being financed by Washington through USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Open Society Foundation in order to sow discontent across the Caribbean na…
(2026-05-21). Hands off Castro! No war on Cuba! cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA condemns the politically motivated charges brought against Raúl Castro as yet another example of the tyranny and hypocrisy by the United States. Using the facade of "justice" to address the downing of two planes that invaded Cuban airspace in 1996 to harass and intimidate the Cuban people — planes that were warned multiple times to halt and leave — does not fool anyone. This act of a sovereign people defending their airspace is not open to U.S. review. The sole purpose of these charges is to provide an excuse to pursue the decades-old regime change policy against socialist C…
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Cuba condemns the despicable accusation against the Leader of the Revolution. wibailoutpeople.org The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice, announced on May 20 and foreshadowed for several weeks, against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution |
(2026-05-21). US Imposes Sanctions On Gaza Flotilla Organisers. popularresistance.org The United States has imposed sanctions on four activists for their involvement in the flotillas trying to break Israel's siege on Gaza, alleging without evidence that organisers of the vessels are trying to reach the Palestinian territory "in support of Hamas". | The sanctions on Tuesday come as the Israeli military continues to intercept the latest fleet of Gaza-bound ships. | While the humanitarian crisis from the Israeli blockade on Gaza has eased since the "ceasefire" brokered by US President Donald Trump came into effect in October, Palestinians have continued to suffer from shortages, including in food and…
(2026-05-21). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-21). Gaza war denies Palestinians dream to go to Hajj. newarab.com 
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the annual Hajj has been a cherished spiritual journey, especially for older Palestinians who saved for years to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. Before October 2023, about 3,000 Palestinians from Gaza travelled annuall…
(2026-05-21). Last Ten Ships Of The 2026 Gaza Flotilla Attacked By Israeli Commandos. popularresistance.org By 8pm local time on May 19, 2026, the last ten boats of the 2026 Gaza flotilla had been illegally seized by the Israeli military in international water approximately 118 nautical miles from Gaza. The last boat to be seized of the 54 boat flotilla was the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC)'s boat named "Lina." The flotilla boats had been sailing toward Gaza in the largest civilian flotilla in the history of support for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank attempting to break the illegal Israeli naval blockade of Gaza. | The "Lina" has a remarkable history.
(2026-05-21). Gaza Flotilla Activists Kidnapped By Israeli Forces Begin Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists kidnapped by Israeli forces have begun a hunger strike, according to organisers. | Israel's navy illegally intercepted and boarded flotilla vessels in international waters on Monday and Tuesday. | The activists are striking "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9,500 Palestinian hostages held in Israeli dungeons," the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote on social media today. | On Tuesday night, Israeli forces "kidnapped" six activists on board the Lina al-Nabulsi, organisers reported.
(2026-05-21). Gaza flotilla activists deported after abuse in Israel custody. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists abducted and detained after Israel intercepted the In a statement shared with The New Arab on Thursday, Adalah said the Israeli Prison Service and state authorities informed the organisation that most of the approximately 430 participants involved in the latest Gaza flotilla mission…
(2026-05-21). Spanish MEP accuses EU of failure to act over Israeli 'kidnapping, hijacking' of Gaza flotilla activists. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Beyza Binnur Donmez in Strasbourg Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero has accused the European Union (EU) of failing to protect European citizens aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel, directing sharp criticism at the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas during a plenary session on the Middle East. Addressing Kallas in…
(2026-05-21). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). US quietly lifts sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese. newarab.com 
The United States Treasury has removed The Treasury quietly published an update on its website, placing the T…
(2026-05-21). Peters condemns Israeli minister over flotilla video as 3 Kiwis detained. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Niva Chittock, RNZ WorldWatch presenter/producer New Zealand has joined international condemnation of Israel's far-right national security minister, even summoning the Israeli ambassador to convey that message. A video posted by Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing him taunting detained flotilla activists, drew international condemnation on Thursday. The video showed kneeling activists, with their…
(2026-05-21). 1 civilian killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts worldwide in 2025: UN official. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ One civilian was killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts around the world last year, the chief of the UN global humanitarian response unit said Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts. aljazeera.com Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei's austerity policies and cuts to Argentina's healthcare…
(2026-05-20). Xi, Putin hail 'new stage' of ties in Beijing meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a "new stage" in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order.
(2026-05-21). Xi, Putin have tea chat in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tea chat on Wednesday night at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Georgia's PSC elections have become a referendum on energy prices. grist.org 
Georgia is one of only ten states that elects its utility commission — the board that has final say over how much millions of Georgians pay for electricity. The state's public service commission, or PSC, also has substantial say over how that electricity is made and, because fossil fuel power plants are a leading producer of the greenhouse gases, the PSC's decisions directly influence Georgia's climate future. | From 2006 until last year, all five members of the PSC were Republicans. Democrats Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson won upset victories and have since made it more difficult for Georgia Power to…
(2026-05-21). The making of first dictator. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-21). KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel. sanews.gov.za KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel | Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain's discounted KlevaMova affordability product within its first year, with the initiative now accounting for approximately 11% of all Gautrain passenger trips. | Launched in May 2025, KlevaMova offers qualifying passengers a 50% discount on Gautrain fares. | The product is aimed at households earning R350 000 or less annually, as well as scholars, pensioners and South African Social Security Agency disability grant recipients. | According to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the Gautrain Manag…
(2026-05-21). What a Crypto Exchange Lawsuit Lawyer Does to Protect Investors. moguldom.com Lawsuits against major cryptocurrency exchanges have become more common as scam losses mount and investors examine whether platforms responded adequately to clear warning signs. Many of these cases involve unauthorized withdrawals, stolen credentials, or coordinated fraud schemes where the exchange continued to process transfers despite reported suspicious activity. Typically, the legal questions revolve around the …
(2026-05-21). Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government has intensified preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. ⚪ Delivering the 2026/27 Budget Vote for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Parliament on Wednesday, Hlabisa said several key milestones had already been achieved to ensure the polls are conducted smoothly. ⚪ These include the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Municipal Elections, the finalisation of councillor numbers, de…
(2026-05-21). Parliament and Unisa to host Constitution colloquim in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za Parliament and Unisa to host Constitution colloquim in Cape Town | Parliament, in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a joint colloquium on Friday to commemorate 30 years of South Africa's Constitution. | The event, themed "Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa's Constitution in a rapidly changing world", will take place at the temporary National Assembly Chamber, the Dome, in Cape Town. | The colloquium forms part of the national commemorative programme marking three decades since the adoption of the Constitution of the democratic Republic of South Africa. | More than 250 participan…
(2026-05-21). Wounded Palestinians protest payment cuts in Ramallah. newarab.com 
Mats, blankets and basic living supplies were spread at the protest site, alongside crutches and wheel…
(2026-05-21). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-21). Will the UAE follow Israel's footsteps and recognise Somaliland. newarab.com 
Somaliland could be on the verge of gaining international recognition from a second country, the Speculation arose after Emirati official Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi told Israel's i24 on Monday that UAE recognition of the Horn of Africa territory could happen "sooner or later". | "We have a good rel…
(2026-05-21). AFSCME Local 3299 Members React to Tentative Deal. portside.org AFSCME Local 3299 Members React to Tentative Deal |
(2026-05-21). Rubio blames WHO for Ebola delay, as US aid cuts cripple public health in Africa. wsws.org The Trump administration, having withdrawn from the WHO and cancelled more than 80 percent of US foreign aid, now faults the agency for responding too slowly to an Ebola epidemic its own cuts helped unleash.
(2026-05-21). Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israel strike since ceasefire. newarab.com 
Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on The toll from Israel's strike on the town of Deir Qanoun En-Nahr on Tuesday included four children and three women, said Dozens of people gathered in the southern town on Thu…
(2026-05-21). Nauru orders public servants, govt bodies to follow 'One China' policy. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Nauru's government has issued a directive to all public servants and employees of state-owned enterprises in-country and abroad to adhere to the "One China" policy. The Cabinet directive comes as the Micronesian island nation marks its 58th constitution Day this week. In January 2024, Nauru became the first nation to switch diplomatic recognition…
(2026-05-21). Inside Iraq's race to rebuild its fragmented air defences. newarab.com 
When Iraqi officials confirmed in early May that Baghdad was finalising the purchase of 20 Turkish air defence systems following months of It signalled a broader transformation in how Iraq is beginning to think about The urgency behind the de…
(2026-05-21). £50,000 reward offered after violent political attacks on British-Pakistani Conservative politicians. geo.tv 
The picture shows damage to the property and a vehicle belonging to British-Pakistani Conservative politician, Tariq Aziz, following attacks in Hounslow, West London. — ReporterA £50,000 reward has been announced by Conservative politician Umer Farooq for information leading…
(2026-05-21). Insights | China, ASEAN have great cooperation potential in four areas: Filipino scholar. ecns.cn China and ASEAN can deepen cooperation in health security, green industries, digital economy, and trade and investment, so as to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation, Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-05-21). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-21). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-21). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-21). Austerity continues as north of Ireland public transport services set for cuts. thecanary.co 
As cities around the world move towards expanded public transport free of fares, the north of Ireland is going backwards. The boss of Translink, the north of Ireland's public transport operator, has told MLAs that he is targeting service cuts and an end to some fare discounts. Chris Conway blamed Stormont for failing to hold […] | By
(2026-05-21). Putin wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin left Beijing on the night of May 20, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-21). TN SSLC Result 2026: 5,171 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today based on which Merit List with toppers name are prepared.
(2026-05-21). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-21). Survival against the odds explored in Living Twice, Dying Thrice. newarab.com 
(2026-05-21). China tightens state control over strategic mineral resources. ecns.cn China will impose tighter controls on certain strategic mineral resources under new regulations aimed at safeguarding national resource security, according to the State Council.
(2026-05-21). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-21). E-waste recycling pilot project launched in Mthatha. sanews.gov.za E-waste recycling pilot project launched in Mthatha | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has launched an e-waste collection and recycling pilot project in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape. | Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Swarts described the initiative as a "practical and timely intervention" aimed at strengthening waste management, protecting the environment, and creating local economic opportunities. | Electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, is considered the fastest-growing waste stream globally due to the increasing use of electrical and electronic equipment.
(2026-05-21). "The clearest outcome of the Beijing meeting: A call for a new global order" unitedworldint.com Regarding the Russian President's visit to China. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China on May 19-20 and held important meetings with Chinese officials, including his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. UWI writer and political scientist Dr. Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan evaluated Russian President Putin's visit. How would you generally assess the outcomes of Russian President Vladimir Putin's …
(2026-05-21). PLA vows to thwart 'Taiwan independence' provocations. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Wednesday warned Taiwan regional authorities led by Lai Ching-te that the People's Liberation Army will resolutely thwart any "reckless provocations" toward "Taiwan independence."
(2026-05-21). Christian Zionists form unholy alliance with far-right lawmaker. electronicintifada.net Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom courted by Israel lobby.
(2026-05-21). Xi, Putin Pledge New Era Against Western 'Unilateralism'. popularresistance.org Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen strategic coordination, expand economic cooperation, and push against western dominance in global affairs during talks in Beijing on 20 May. | Putin said Moscow and Beijing would keep coordinating positions in the G20, World Trade Organization (WTO), World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and New Development Bank. "Of course, we will continue to closely coordinate our positions," Putin said, adding that both sides aim to align the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
(2026-05-21). Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom. aljazeera.com Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Want To Try Spread Betting? These 5 Broker Reviewers Can Help You Choose The Right Platform In 2026. moguldom.com Did you know there's money to be made in simply 'betting' on whether market positions will rise or fall? It's a high risk trading strategy, don't get us wrong. But it's the kind of trading decision that could make you a better ROI in the long run, when compared to actions like letting money sit …
(2026-05-21). "Clear Racism" : Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is advancing plans to resettle an additional 10,000 white South Africans in the United States as refugees. Under President Trump's proposal, which was submitted to Congress on Monday, the U.S. would lift its record-low refugee admissions figure from 7,500 to 17,500, with the additional openings reserved for Afrikaners. This comes as the administration continues to block the entry of refugees from other countries. The U.S. has resettled just over 6,000 refugees between October and April — all except three were from South Africa. Trump has said Afrikaners face racial persecution…
(2026-05-21). Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Japanese rally in Tokyo against Takaichi government's push to revise pacifist constitution. ecns.cn Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo on Tuesday to protest the government's attempts to undermine the country's pacifist constitution through constitutional revision and military expansion policies.
(2026-05-21). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-21). Wall Street Explodes Higher as Nvidia Fuels the AI Boom. indybay.org Summary: Stocks soared after Nvidia crushed earnings expectations, reigniting the AI-driven market rally as oil prices and Treasury yields pulled back, easing inflation fears and boosting investor confidence.
(2026-05-21). Adani U.S. Settlement, And What Govt Should Do Now? ummid.com In this crisis time, the government of India should immediately institute a judicial enquiry into the multiple financial irregularities of Adani Group.
(2026-05-21). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-21). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-21). Ex-IDF soldier resigns from Labour Together board. thecanary.co 
Last month, I uncovered excerpts from the "IDF diary" of Jonathan Kestenbaum, the former Israeli soldier and current Labour peer who was serving as a board member of Labour Together. But on May 18th, according to Companies House, Kestenbaum resigned as a director of the disgraced think tank. Labour Together rebrands The organisation has desperately […] | By
(2026-05-21). JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: When and Where to Check. ummid.com IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced 2026 Question Papers, and is now preparing to publish the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key and candidates' response sheet (OMR Sheet) on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-05-21). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-21). Breaking video: Israel beats, sexually assaults flotilla abductees. thecanary.co 
Lawyers acting for the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose humanitarian volunteers Israel criminally abducted this week, say that Israel has subjected the captives to "extreme violence". Some have been sexually assaulted, several have suffered broken bones and internal injuries. Israeli thugs have used 'rubber bullet' projectiles at close range: View this post on Instagram […] | By
(2026-05-21). Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Parties Are Supported by the International Community. Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Fascist Ukraine. wibailoutpeople.org Amply documented, the 2014 EuroMaidan US Sponsored Coup d'Etat was carried out with the support of the two Nazi factions: Svoboda and Right Sektor headed by Dmytro Yarosh The OUN-B was complicit in the crimes of Nazi Germany. Our governments —which claim to be firmly committed to social democracy— are actively supporting a Ukrainian Nazi movement …
(2026-05-21). Facts in, garbage out: Why the RBA needs functional finance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). NextEra buys dominion energy and forms the biggest U.S. power company. indybay.org Summary: NextEra buys Dominion Energy with plans to form the biggest U.S. power company, allowing for the expansion of AI data centers and power productivity.
(2026-05-21). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-21). New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start. geo.tv 
An Emirati man is seen near the logo of ADNOC in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates May 14, 2018. — Reuters Oil flows may take 4 months to return to 80% of pre-war levels.Full flows may not return before first half of 2027: ADNOC chief. UAE planned decade ago infrastructure…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund includes side deal blocking tax probes into president and family. wsws.org While Trump officials refuse to rule out payouts to violent January 6 fascists, the Justice Department addendum seeks to foreclose claims against Trump and his related entities.
(2026-05-20). Experts say Russia sees high obesity growth rate. ecns.cn MOSCOW, May 20 ⚪ Obesity has become a pressing public health concern in Russia and the country is among the worlds top 10 in terms of the growth rate of obesity, Russian medical experts warned on Wednesday.Giving rise to weight-related health problems.
(2026-05-21). China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens until end of 2027. ecns.cn To continuously facilitate personnel exchanges between China and Russia, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). UN chief condemns Israeli decision to establish military facilities at UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns"in the strongest terms"the Israeli authoritiesdecision to establish military facilities at the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem they seized in January.
(2026-05-21). Government outlines measures to combat fake news and AI-driven misinformation. sanews.gov.za Government outlines measures to combat fake news and AI-driven misinformation | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government's plans to combat misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, including proposals for a public fact-checking platform, restrictions on fake news broadcasts, and mandatory disclosure of AI-generated content on digital platforms. | Tabling the Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, the Minister warned that digital media and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly being used as tools to spread…
(2026-05-21). Majority of world's Jews could live in Israel by 2035. newarab.com 
The majority of Jews worldwide could be living in Israel within the next decade, according to a new report by the UK-based Institute for Jewish population could be residing in Israel by 2035. | Currently, around 46% of Jews globally live in Israel, whereas until relatively recently, larger Jewish populations were concentrated in the United States and Europe. | The growth in Israel's Jewish population has partly been driven by high birth rates among
(2026-05-21). Infrastructure Week: The Real Story Is Underground. wattsupwiththat.com This Infrastructure Week, policymakers should recognize that pipelines are every bit as vital as highways and bridges. They may run underground and out of sight, but they help power factories, data centers, export terminals, and homes across the country.
(2026-05-21). Eid al Adha 2026: Saudi Arabia pushes Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting to Sunday May 17. ummid.com In a last minute change, the Saudi Supreme Court has pushed to Dhul Hijjah 1447AH Moon Sighting, which confirms the first day of Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj Day (Youme Arafat 2026), to Sunday May 17, 2026.
(2026-05-21). Australian budget further cuts public school funding. wsws.org Behind the headlines, last week's federal budget slashes social spending, including on public schools.
(2026-05-21). Daily Memo: Immigration Lawyers Overwhelmed With the Number of Detainees Needing Representation. lataco.com "The system has been set up in a way to make people lose hope, to make them give up fighting their case before they talk to an attorney, before they even really know what their options are," says one of the immigration lawyers from the Immigration Defenders Law Center stepping up to help.
(2026-05-21). SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING PROTESTED AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE in Newark, New Jersey. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 14, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING PROTESTED AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE Social justice activists and labor leaders protested a recent Supreme Court ruling in a major voting rights case at a federal district court house yesterday. The demonstration …
(2026-05-21). 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……
(2026-05-21). Proper Ladies: School chaos, satire, & sisterhood in full swing. newarab.com 
What happens when you put a prefect, an emo, a girl who runs an underground tuck shop, and the most popular girl in school together in detention? | This is no punchline joke, but the premise of the new BBC Comedy Short The pilot stars British Somali actress <...
(2026-05-21). NCBD — The Next Growth Chapter in Pune. ummid.com What most serious developers and institutional investors now call Pune's Northern Central Business District (NCBD) is the stretch running through Baner, Balewadi, Wakad and into the outer ring of Hinjewadi.
(2026-05-21). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as his poll numbers plunge. wsws.org While his hand-picked candidates defeated several Republican incumbents, both Trump and his policies are deeply unpopular.
(2026-05-21). UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war. newarab.com 
British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from Data company S&P Global's preliminary UK Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for May tumbled to 48.5 from 52.6 in April, its first reading below the 50.0 growth threshold since April 2025 and far below the 51.6 median in a Reuters poll. | A measure of activity among services firms plunged particularly sharply to its lowest since January 2021, w…
(2026-05-21). China willing to enhance legislative exchanges with Slovakia: senior official. ecns.cn BRATISLAVA, May 20 ⚪ Chinas National Peoples Congressis willing to enhance full-level exchanges with the Slovak National Council in various fields.
(2026-05-21). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-21). "They're Trying to Silence Us" : Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations. democracynow.org 
As colleges hold graduation ceremonies across the country, many schools are attempting to silence pro-Palestine speech at the commemorations, including canceling speakers and eliminating live speeches by students altogether. There will be no live student speakers at the City University of New York's School of Law or at New York University's school-specific ceremonies after former students gave speeches that included expressing support for Palestine and criticism of Israel. Rutgers University canceled biotech CEO Rami Elghandour's commencement speech at its School of Engineering's convocati…
(2026-05-21). Ford Rouge workers' vote for Insurgent Slate reveals developing rank-and-file rebellion against UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Crutchfield ran as part of Will Lehman's Insurgent Slate, calling for the transfer of power to the rank-and-file and the abolition of the UAW bureaucracy.
(2026-05-21). Naddine Dorries:' Online Safety Act "held to ransom" by … Naddine Dorries. thecanary.co 
Nadine Dorries, who is one of the architects of the Online Safety Act, has called for the law's repeal, following complaints by her new buddies in Reform UK. Apparently, the hard-right party's perfectly normal proposals to build concentration camps — sorry, 'detention centres' — in Green-voting wards keep getting flagged as 'hate speech' … for […] | By
(2026-05-21). Israel has a master plan to relocate thousands of Palestinian Bedouins to a giant prison. mondoweiss.net 
The "Shami neighborhood project" will ethnically cleanse the Bedouin population of Jerusalem's eastern wilderness as part of Israel's plan to take total control over the strategic "Greater Jerusalem" corridor, which would split the West Bank in two.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). The Global Trading Wars Are Returning: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the World Economy. indybay.org Summary: | U.S.—China tariffs are disrupting trade and raising costs as supply chains shift away from China. Governments are tying trade to national security, leading to slower growth and a more fragmented global economy.
(2026-05-21). Burnham 'to support' Mahmood's racist immigration changes. thecanary.co 
Allies of Greater Manchester mayor and Makerfield by-election hopeful Andy Burnham say he's backing home secretary Shabana Mahmood's racist changes to immigration. The Makerfield area is dominated by far-right 'Reform UK' since the May 2026 local elections. Furthermore, Reform's candidate is a barely-closeted extremist. Burnham's associates say their man regards immigration is a "moral issue." […] | By
(2026-05-21). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-21). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-21). Rising Conflict in DRC, Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump's Gutting of USAID: Study. democracynow.org 
The decades-old U.S. humanitarian aid agency USAID was largely dismantled in the early days of President Trump's second term by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. The authors of a new study in the journal Science conclude, "The abrupt withdrawal of USAID led to a significant and sustained increase in conflict across Africa's most USAID-dependent regions." | We are joined by Austin Wright, one of the study's authors and a professor of public policy at the University of Chicago. "What we found is that that shutdown had these large effects," says Wright.
(2026-05-21). Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Emery's Europa Masterclass in Istanbul. thecanary.co 
Aston Villa arrived in Istanbul and left as winners. Under Unai Emery, they dismantled Freiburg in a commanding victory — the latest chapter to the manager's remarkable European record. First half smackdown Villa struck twice inside the opening half-hour. A perfectly struck volley, followed by a short corner routine created space, before a curling effort […] | By
(2026-05-21). ICE operations continue in Michigan as local cops play key role. wsws.org CE has shifted toward local police partnerships while aggressive arrests continue in Michigan and Democratic officials offer token objections.
(2026-05-21). Washington Is Making Hezbollah's Case. fpif.org Washington brokered a
(2026-05-21). Israel scrambles to get new defenses as Hezbollah's deadly drones trouble IDF, rake up troop deaths. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's escalating drone warfare is forcing Israel Defense Forces troops to deploy massive protective mesh nets over vehicles and frontline positions in a desperate bid to counter precision FPV drone strikes. Reports claim Israel has already supplied over 158,000 square meters of netting as fears grow following the reported death of a senior Israeli officer in a Hezbollah drone attack.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). As seas rise, where will Louisiana's fishers go? grist.org 
A new paper generated a fair amount of consternation and eye-rolling when the authors claimed that New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana, is at risk of being surrounded by open water by the end of the century. | As human-caused global warming continues to drive sea-level rise, coastal Louisiana, the paper states, has likely "already crossed the point of no return." Under the current warming trajectory, the projected loss of the remaining coastal wetlands in southern Louisiana puts over 1 million residents "in harm's way," according to the authors. Though that may sound shocking, it wasn't the controversia…
(2026-05-21). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Botswana State Visit a "coming together of brethren" – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Botswana State Visit a "coming together of brethren" – President Ramaphosa | The State Visit to Botswana is not merely a diplomatic formality, but a "coming together of brethren from the same family". ⚪ This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered remarks at a State Banquet hosted by Botswana President Duma Boko on the first day of the two-day visit to the country. ⚪ "Allow me to express my sincere appreciation for the distinct privilege and honour of being invited for this historic State Visit. ⚪ "This is no ordinary State Visit. It is a coming together of brethren from the same family. We are…
(2026-05-21). Chinese defense ministry slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist fallacies under guise of 'peace'. ecns.cn The Peoples Liberation Army remains on high alert at all times, and will resolutely thwart any separatist attempts for"Taiwan independence"and firmly safeguard Chinas national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Jiang said.
(2026-05-21). China, U.S. jointly crack transnational criminal case. ecns.cn S.law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, Chinas Ministry of Public Securitysaid on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). Iran says reviewing U.S. views as exchange of messages continues through Pakistan. ecns.cn TEHRAN, May 20 ⚪ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator and Tehran is reviewing the latest U.
(2026-05-21). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Widespread support for walkout as Nexteer workers force UAW to hold strike vote: "The ball's in our court now" wsws.org Workers at the local union hall Wednesday expressed overwhelming support for a strike and denounced union officials for collaborating with management to intimidate workers and probe for divisions among the membership.
(2026-05-21). Irish government votes against Israel sanctions bill while its own citizens are tortured. thecanary.co 
The coalition parties of Ireland's government, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, have shamefully voted down a bill that would have imposed sweeping sanctions on the terrorist pseudo-state that uses the name 'Israel'. The Zionist mob running the Irish state were joined by allied Independent TD's, resulting in a vote of 77—62 against the Sanctions Against […] | By
(2026-05-21). 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'.
(2026-05-21). Bolivia's president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests. aljazeera.com Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.
(2026-05-21). Ebola overshadows World Cup as DRC placed under health watch. thecanary.co 
Less than a month before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) national team has been stumped by another Ebola outbreak. As a result, the Congolese Federation has had to halt their preparation programme for the World Cup. In the interest of public safety, both FIFA and US […] | By
(2026-05-21). Love fills '520' romance spots across China. ecns.cn Because the day "520" sounds similar to "I love you" in Chinese, many couples choose the date to register their marriage.
(2026-05-21). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-21). French National Assembly allows 'native' voters to take part in local provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French National Assembly has voted to allow "native" voters to take part in New Caledonia's local provincial elections scheduled for next month. However, the French parliament's Lower House also refused to include their "spouses", just like the Senate did two days earlier. Amid debates in…
(2026-05-21). Jewish Voice for a Just Peace wins partial success in its case against the German Secret Service. wsws.org The anti-Zionist organisation Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East has achieved a court ruling that means, for now, it can no longer be listed as "extremist" by the Secret Service.
(2026-05-21). RMT rearranges tube driver strike. thecanary.co 
Tube drivers in the RMT union have rearranged strike action that had been due on 19 and 21 May. The union, which represents just under half of London's underground network drivers, said: At the 11th hour the employer has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members concerns around the imposition of new […] | By
(2026-05-21). China arrests suspect in joint probe with U.S. on synthetic drug trafficking. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. authorities have jointly solved a cross-border drug trafficking case involving new psychoactive substances, with one suspect arrested in the two countries, respectively, according to media reports.
(2026-05-21). Why People Never Quit Guessing the Outcome Before It Happens? thecanary.co 
Humans are built in a way that is linked with a desire to peer beyond the curtain of the future. It can be anything — political campaigns, economic fluctuations, or monumental sporting events- people try to predict the outcome. The most famous example of this passion is World cup betting odds, which millions of fans […] | By
(2026-05-21). Xinhua Headlines: Xi, Putin hail "new stage" of ties in Beijing meeting. wibailoutpeople.org BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a "new stage" in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order. Putin's two-day state visit marked his 25th trip to …
(2026-05-21). Nvidia reports 85 pct revenue growth for Q1 of fiscal year 2027. ecns.cn S.chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday reported record revenue of 81.6 billion U.Nvidias outlook for revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 is 91 billion dollars, plus or minus 2 percent.
(2026-05-21). Endless displacement, endless Nakba. electronicintifada.net Inside Palestine or out, refugees describe constant fear and steadfast determination.
(2026-05-21). Colombia expels Bolivian ambassador. ecns.cn BOGOTA, May 20 ⚪ Colombias Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that the government has expelled Bolivian Ambassador to Colombia Ariel Percy Molina Pimentel.
(2026-05-21). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-21). UN adopts resolution supporting international court's climate ruling. aljazeera.com Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.
(2026-05-21). Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response. aljazeera.com Survivors of Indonesia's deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery…
(2026-05-21). Attacks on trans identities become a strategic political tool in Brazil. globalvoices.org Discourse targeting trans people proved to be an effective tool on social media for right-wingersGlobal VoicesIllustration created by Noor, used with permission | In July 2022, Kim Flores was denied a waxing service in Sà£o Paulo for being a trans woman. Despite having a scheduled appointment, when Flores arrived at the place, she was informed that the establishment only provided waxing services for "biological women." Flores, a graphic designer who creates social media video content, took to the internet to share her stor…
(2026-05-21). Sapelo Island Residents Won a Major Vote, but Their Fight Continues. capitalbnews.org 
Sometimes, Josiah "Jazz" Watts can't remember a time when he and other Gullah Geechee descendants weren't fighting for their homeland. It's been four months since McIntosh County, Georgia, voters overwhelmingly rejected a zoning ordinance that could have resulted in higher taxes, attracted more developers, harmed local businesses, and led to Geechee displacement. The January referendum …
(2026-05-21). US Senator calls on Colombia's election authorities to disqualify votes from violent regions. colombiareports.com US Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) called on Colombia's electoral authority to disqualify votes from "parts of the country that are not secure" ahead of presidential elections. In a conversation with the Atlantic Council think tank, Moreno said that "I want to encourage the government, the CNE specifically, to consider voter intimidation as a disqualifying event …
(2026-05-21). First They Came for My College: Right-wing "human dust" mount takeover of New College of Florida. wsws.org Bresnan's film sets out the sordid details of this far-right maneuver in all its repulsive transparency.
(2026-05-21). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(2026-05-21). Energy Shock Ripples Through Global Economy, Pushing Millions Toward Poverty. indybay.org Summary: | Rising fuel prices and disrupted global trade are increasing costs for food, transport, and essentials worldwide. The UN warns that these pressures are pushing vulnerable households closer to poverty, with millions at risk if instability continues.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Tuesday 5/19: 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.
(2026-05-21). Monday 5/18: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-21). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-20). Serbian President Vucic to pay state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will pay a state visit to China from May 24 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). India's anti-terror law and the punishment of the unconvicted. mronline.org 
The statistics released by the government paint a troubling picture.
(2026-05-21). Filipino scholar urges Philippine government to strengthen dialogue with China | Insights. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. | China-ASEAN economic,trade and investment cooperation will serve as an engine for the growth of both China and ASEAN, and will become a driving force for global economic growth, contributing to the overall resilience of the world economy, said Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, during an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-05-21). South China's Guangxi raises emergency response over earthquakes. ecns.cn NANNING, May 20 ⚪ South Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday upgraded its emergency response for natural disaster relief following two magnitude-5.2 earthquakes that struck Liunan District in the city of Liuzhou on Monday.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). 'Rotten and exposed': Rats swarm Israeli naval base in Haifa. newarab.com 
Rats have overrun a major Israeli naval training base in Staff at the Israeli navy's Haifa training base, which houses around 1,200 soldiers, said rats had been running through kitchens, refrigeration rooms and food storage areas for months, according to a report by Israeli outlet Ynet. | Military authorities reportedly failed…
(2026-05-21). The Quranic Critique of the Resurrection Tradition. muslimskeptic.com The death and resurrection of Jesus (peace be upon him) occupy the absolute heart of Christian theology. Christianity does not merely present Jesus as a prophet, moral teacher, miracle-worker, or even messianic figure. Rather, it grounds the entire structure of salvation history upon the claim that Jesus physically rose from the dead after crucifixion. The …
(2026-05-21). Hezbollah wounds Israeli commander linked to Hind Rajab killing. newarab.com 
A Colonel Meir Biderman, 41, is a commander within Israel's 401st Armoured Brigade, which has been
(2026-05-21). Extreme rainfall in central China's Hunan leaves 5 dead, 11 missing. ecns.cn Continuous heavy rains have lashed Shimen County in central China's Hunan, leaving five people dead and 11 others missing, according to local authorities. Since early Sunday, the county has been hit by extreme downpours, with record-breaking downpours and unprecedented disaster risks.
(2026-05-21). Reform Council Sacks Long-Serving Vicar as Standards Chief, in Wave of Cuts to Scrutiny. bylinetimes.com 
A new Reform UK administration in Yorkshire has sacked the long-standing independent Chair of the council's Board for Standards in Public Life, amid a flurry of cuts to scrutiny functions pushed through on Wednesday. | Reverend Canon Hilary Barber has served in the role for 16 years, as well as being the personal Chaplain for the Mayor. | It came as Nigel Farage's party in Calderdale also voted to abolish scrutiny boards covering Children and Young People, Place, and Adult Health and Social Care — leaving only the Overview and Scrutiny Committee left, which will be expected to monitor almost everything t…
(2026-05-21). Iran's new Hormuz authority discloses 'controlled maritime zone'. newarab.com 
The authority, which was set to manage the strait, set the zone as the "line connecting Kuh-e Mobarak in Iran and southern Fujairah in the UAE at…
(2026-05-21). History Turned In Beijing. popularresistance.org How polished are the Chinese, how delicate in their gestures, after two millennia's experience in statecraft and the diplomatic arts. They can tell a visiting dignitary of high station that relations have changed — and with relations the world order — even before the lapsang souchong is poured. | Donald Trump got the full treatment. You saw this coming as soon as he descended the Air Force One stairs last Thursday to begin his two-day summit with Xi Jinping. The Chinese leader was not at the airport to greet the American president: Xi left that to children with flags on sticks and his vice-president,…
(2026-05-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). They're Not Mad At Ben-Gvir For Being Evil, They're Mad At Him For Being Honest. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-05-21). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). 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
(2026-05-21). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Militaries are drone-happy but populations are living in terror. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-21). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Delcy Has Overthrown Chavismo. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-21). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Neymar suffers fresh injury setback before World Cup. ecns.cn RIO DE JANEIRO, May 20 ⚪ Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazils opening match of the FIFA World Cup against Morocco.Brazil will begin the tournament against Morocco in New Jersey on June 13 before meeting Haiti and Scotland in Group C.
(2026-05-21). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). About That "Super El Niño" wattsupwiththat.com In the meantime, "could become historically strong" is what the forecast actually allows. "Is coming" is what the headline says.
(2026-05-20). Israel is 'doing a Ukraine' in Lebanon but world stays silent, says war reporter. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Celebrated Italian war reporter Francesca Mannocchi has condemned the double standard over Israel's war mongering. "What Israel is doing in southern Lebanon is, quite simply, no different from what Russian troops have been doing in Ukraine," she said in an interview. "It's the same thing… READ MORE: At least 22 killed in…
(2026-05-20). Watch: Israeli war criminal Ben-Gvir posts video of him abusing humanitarian flotilla abductees. thecanary.co 
Wanted genocidal war criminal and settler extremist Itamar Ben-Gvir's arrogance is boundless. So much so that he has had himself filmed abusing and humiliating the 400 innocent volunteers of the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza that Israel abducted this week: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wear The Peace Æ (@wearthepeace) The […] | By
(2026-05-20). 87+ Gaza aid flotilla activists abducted by Israel now on hunger strike. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report At least 87 people kidnapped by Israeli forces from a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza have begun a hunger strike, say organisers, after Israeli forces intercepted the last remaining vessel in international waters. The group is striking "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9500 Palestinian…
(2026-05-20). Feinstein, Holden demand Starmer admit what he knew about Labour Together spying. thecanary.co 
Authors Paul Holden and Andrew Feinstein — a former Mandela minister — have issued a statement demanding Keir Starmer come clean on what he knew about 'Labour Together's (LT) spying on them and other journalists. LT paid PR firm APCO to snoop on them as they were investigating LT's sabotage, rigging and undeclared funding. The […] | By
(2026-05-20). Government Urged to Act Fast to Prevent 'Taps Running Dry' Due to AI Data Centres and Climate Crisis. bylinetimes.com The Government has been urged to implement urgent new measures to prevent taps running dry in parts of the UK, as Britain heads towards potential drought conditions. | The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee warn in a report published on Thursday that climate change, widespread water leakages, population growth and the rapid growth of water intensive industries like data centres and nuclear power stations are all putting increasingly unsustainable pressure on water supplies. | The peers say England is not short of rain but the distribution of the rain is wildly uneven — with heavy rai…
(2026-05-20). Peace Action demands NZ summon Israeli ambassador over brutal action against activists. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand needs to summon Israeli ambassador to protest over the illegal and brutal treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian aid activists — including three New Zealanders — kidnapped in international waters this week. Peace activists are demanding this in the response to Israel ambassadors being summoned by several host governments over…
(2026-05-20). 'Pak-China ties as solid as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai'. tribune.com.pk 
As China and Pakistan mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 21 (today), China's Ambassador in Islamabad Jiang Zaidong has said the two countries continue to uphold an "ironclad friendship" that has remained resilient through decades of global and regional changes. | In an article, Ambassador Jiang said China-Pakistan relations have "withstood the tests of the evolving international landscape," adding that the partnership remains "as solid as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai." He described the relationship as an "ironclad friendship higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the ocean, and sweet…
(2026-05-20). Maldives: Attacks on Media Escalate. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police block protesters during a demonstration against the jailing of two journalists in the Maldives capital of Malé, on May 13, 2026. | © 2026 Mohamed Shabin/Viraasee | (Bangkok) — Two journalists were arrested in the Maldives in the second week of May, 2026, the first journalists jailed on criminal charges since the country adopted a democratic constitution in 2008, Human Rights Watch said today.The Maldives authorities should immediately release the arbitrarily imprisoned journalists, Leevan Ali Naseer, 29, and Mohamed Shahzan, 31, and drop charges against media officials…
(2026-05-20). Vance tells UK fascist hate marchers to "keep on going" thecanary.co 
US VP JD Vance has encouraged the UK far-right to "keep on going" after fascist thug 'Tommy Robinson' told them to get ready for the "battle of Britain". Around 40,000 racists turned out in London for a blatantly hateful rally, yet were given preferential treatment by police and politicians over the hundreds of thousands of […] | By
(2026-05-20). MPs jeer when told normal people don't get cheap booze at work. thecanary.co 
In April, the Green Party's Hannah Spencer attracted controversy when she suggested MPs shouldn't be drunk at work. To be clear, said 'controversy' came from MPs and journalists; the public mostly all agreed with her. These MPs haven't wised up to that fact, however, which is why they're still carrying on like this: MP's groaning […] | By
(2026-05-20). The Telegraph argues unemployed people shouldn't be able to vote. thecanary.co 
The Telegraph has argued that people not in employment shouldn't be able to vote, including people with disabilities and those who are sick. The paper posits that the "unemployable" should not be allowed "citizen rights". It argues that increasing welfare payments is "bribery". Telegraph — bit extreme? People with disabilities certainly need to be able […] | By