(2026-05-24). Voices opposed to U.S. aggression against Cuba: "We must stop this madness" radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump is recklessly escalating tensions with Cuba and preparing for eventual military action against the Caribbean nation, the peace organization CodePink has warned. | "We must stop this madness," the group said in a message on social media. "Cubans, not Washington politicians or Miami hardliners, should decide Cuba's future." | CodePink rejected the Justice Department's proposed indictment of Cuban leader Raúl Castro "while (Trump) intensifies the brutal blockade and prepares for an invasion." | The organization urged voters to direct their respective members of the US Congress to vote "Ye…
(2026-05-24). A war-weakened Trump shows up at Xi's door. tribune.com.pk 
If there was a geopolitical theatre, it was set in Beijing earlier this month, where US President Donald Trump arrived with a jet full of CEOs and tech bosses in tow, turning up at Xi Jinping's doorstep in a way that felt less like a routine diplomatic visit and more like a Trump-style performance — built for spectacle, but with little substance. If that was not enough, Vladimir Putin swung by the Chinese capital just days after the American delegation had left, adding another layer of symbolism to a week in which Xi appeared, almost casually, at the centre of the entire geopolitical frame, while Trump l…
(2026-05-24). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-24). The Russian-Chinese Communiqué. popularresistance.org The Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Parties), being civilizations with an ancient history, founding countries of the United Nations (U.N.) and permanent members of its Security Council, important centers of power in a multipolar world, playing a constructive role in maintaining the global balance of power and improving the system of international relations, | Guided by the ideas of the Russian-Chinese Joint Declaration on a Multipolar World and the Formation of a New International Order of April 23, 1997, the Joint Declaration between the Russian Federation…
(2026-05-24). How Chinese traders in Iran are keeping business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping. scmp.com As the US-Israel war on Iran stretches past its 80th day and continues to upend global naval shipping, a growing number of Chinese investors in Iran are turning to railway and overland transport routes to keep their businesses afloat. | While disruptions to ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of abating, many are hoping that transcontinental freight links across Eurasia could become a more reliable option.
(2026-05-24). Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves Marine One to board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Strait of Hormuz reopening under emerging deal.Pakistan…
(2026-05-23). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-24). Tens of Thousands Rally in Havana Against US Aggression as Cuba Prepares Citizens for War. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-24). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). Socialist Alliance: Labor must reject latest US pretext for military action on Cuba. socialist-alliance.org 
The Socialist Alliance (SA) condemns the US Department of Justice's decision to reopen a three-decade old case against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, warning it could serve as a pretext for military action against the Caribbean nation.
(2026-05-24). ALBA-TCP calls accusation against Raul Castro "illegitimate and illegal" radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) called the indictment brought by the United States Department of Justice against Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, "illegitimate and illegal." | In a statement, the Latin American and Caribbean integration bloc expressed its "deep concern" regarding the recent economic measures aimed at strangling the Republic of Cuba, a founding member of the Alliance. | Likewise, it expressed its firm rejection of the escalating actions by the U.S. government, "including the illegitimate and illegal indictment of the leader of…
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). Trabajadores de la Empresa Arquitecto de la comunidad al lado de Raúl y la revolución. radiohc.cu 
Con la convicción de que Raúl es Raúl, el líder indiscutible de esta Revolución, los trabajadores de la Empresa Provincial de Servicios Técnicos Arquitecto de la Comunidad en Villa Clara reafirmaron su lealtad al General de Ejército, y suscribieron la declaración del Gobierno Cubano en contra de la burda acusación de Estados Unidos hacia uno de los paradigmas de nuestra última etapa de las luchas por la definitiva independencia de Cuba. | "Le acompañamos con el pie en el estribo, enfrentando desafíos y convirtiendo el revés en victoria. El bloqueo no ha cejado a los "dignos hombres de nuestro ejército de arquitec…
(2026-05-24). Cuba agradece a China nuevo donativo de arroz. radiohc.cu 
El vice primer ministro cubano y titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, agradeció al gobierno y pueblo chinos por su contribución a Cuba, en particular en la rama alimentaria, como muestra de apoyo en medio del endurecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | En ceremonia efectuada este sábado en el muelle de Haiphong, en el puerto habanero, Hua Xin, embajador del gigante asiático en Cuba, reafirmó la voluntad de su nación de acompañar a la isla en los esfuerzos por enfrentar la compleja coyuntura actual. | El diplomático chino apuntó que se trata del proyecto de mayor ayuda…
(2026-05-24). Cienfuegueros denuncian nueva infamia de Estados Unidos contra el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz. radiohc.cu La nueva infamia del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos, contra el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución y otros dirigentes cubanos fue denunciada por trabajadores de la Empresa Eléctrica de Cienfuegos, junto a estudiantes y pueblo en general en acto donde proclamaron °Cuba Vencerá! °Nuestro compromiso y lo que nos une: La Verdad!.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-24). UK and Irish Gaza flotilla activists return after detention. newarab.com 
British and Irish activists who were part of a Among the Irish activists who arrived at Dublin Airport via Turkey was Margaret Connolly, the sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly. | She recounted being held with the other detained activists in "containers", where she said several people risked hypothermia. | Several supporters sporting keffiyeh scarves and P…
(2026-05-24). Gaza Flotilla Activists Recount 'Super Sadistic' Torture, Sexual Abuse During Abduction In Israel. popularresistance.org International activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla revealed upon their arrival in Türkiye on 21 May that they were subjected to sexual abuse and torture during their abduction in Israel. | Survivors reported prolonged beatings, starvation, and degrading strip searches, with reports of rape and sexual assault. | Arriving in Istanbul, the activists bore clear signs of torture and mistreatment with swollen hands, broken bones, and severely bruised by the violence. Footage captured upon their arrival showed detainees displaying their injuries, one removing a scarf to reveal painful wounds sustained in custod…
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-24). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals. aljazeera.com Reduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis see extreme suffering among the displaced at the Maryamah camp.
(2026-05-23). State Council vows to thoroughly, uncompromisingly probe coal mine explosion. ecns.cn An investigation team sent by China's State Council has pledged a rigorous and uncompromising investigation into a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi Province.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). WHYY News joins the Willingboro Community Development Corporation for a community BBQ in New Jersey. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? WHYY is hosting a community barbecue with the Willingboro Community Development Corporation on June 6, from 12: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. at the Willingboro Amphitheatre. | The event will give residents a chance to ask questions, discuss story ideas, learn about the news gathering process and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch from a local vendor. | The community barbecue is also designed to give WHYY New Jersey reporter David Matthau and suburban managing edito…
(2026-05-24). Shooting near White House: US Secret Service shot dead shooter, bystander injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The man who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according to a report by the New York Post. | Officials have not yet confirmed why he carried out the attack, but reports suggest he was mentally unstable and had often been seen loitering near White House security checkpoints. Last year, he was arrested twice for offences such as blocking traffic and entering a restricted pedestrian area near the White House. During questioning by Washington DC Police and Secret Service officers, he reportedly claimed he wanted to be arreste…
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know. aljazeera.com No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.
(2026-05-24). The World cannot contain Iran forever outside the Global Order. juancole.com That figure —
(2026-05-23). Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-24). 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……
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-24). Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals. aljazeera.com Brunson scores 30 points as the Knicks beat the Cavs 121-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
(2026-05-24). Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-24). Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-24). California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated. scmp.com Firefighters warned on Saturday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate. | About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange county, southeast of Los Angeles, on Friday after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area.
(2026-05-24). Russian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18. scmp.com Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. | Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning.
(2026-05-24). 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). China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center unveiled at the 8th WCIFIT. ecns.cn The "China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center" was officially launched in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area on Thursday during the China—South Korea (Chongqing—Gyeonggi) economic and industrial cooperation promotion event at the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT).
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). Like Serbia, the EU should be open to partnership with China. scmp.com As I return to China, I do so with an abiding sense of respect for a nation that has become one of Serbia's most indispensable partners and a defining force of our century. In Europe, discussions about China are too often clouded by suspicion and strategic anxiety. I understand that every major political community must guard its future, but I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate. | Serbia has chosen…
(2026-05-24). Between safety and justice. tribune.com.pk 
In Pakistan's policing lexicon, few words carry as much controversy as "encounter." While official accounts describe armed exchanges and the neutralisation of hardened criminals, grieving families speak of sons taken into custody and returned as bodies. Between these competing narratives lies a widening fault line in the country's criminal justice system. | Over the past two years, reported police encounters have risen sharply across Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), and Sindh. Provincial authorities framed this as a necessary response to organised gangs, kidnapping networks, contract killings, and street crim…
(2026-05-24). 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)…
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Theoretical Foundations of the Concept of Decolonization and Contemporary Debates in the Türkiye. uwidata.com Decolonization is not merely the political independence of a society, but the process of dismantling the structures left behind by colonization that is, the economic, cultural, military, and epistemic domination of one people by another power. In other words, decolonization is the effort to reconstruct societies as historical, cultural, and intellectual subjects by eliminating the relations of dependency, identity fractures, …
(2026-05-24). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-24). Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th-round stoppage of Verhoeven. aljazeera.com The world heavyweight champion is pushed by the former Dutch kickboxer to 11 rounds in Egypt.
(2026-05-24). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Secret Service shoots suspect after gunfire erupts outside White House checkpoint. geo.tv 
Secret Service returns fire; alleged attacker dies in hospital.Incident unfolded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.Officials described suspect as an 'emotionally disturbed person'.Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were…
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). Man dies in northeast Australia after shark attack. aljazeera.com The man was rushed to ‚Å shore after being bitten on Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, but died shortly afterwards.
(2026-05-24). 19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines. aljazeera.com An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped…
(2026-05-24). Bomb attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province kills more than 20 people. aljazeera.com The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-05-24). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). Chris Hedges On America's War Delusions: 'Alice In Wonderland Garbage'. popularresistance.org As the United States sinks deeper into another catastrophic Middle East confrontation, veteran journalist Chris Hedges joins political scientist Stephen Walt and journalist Ryan Grim for a blistering discussion on the unraveling of American power, the dangerous illusions driving Washington's war machine, and the growing global consequences of the conflict with Iran. | Drawing direct parallels to the invasion of Iraq, the conversation tears apart the fantasy that endless militarism creates "stability." Instead, Hedges argues that the United States has spent decades destabilizing the region through wars, regime-cha…
(2026-05-24). United Nations Resolution Demands the USA Pay Everyone Elses Climate Damage Claims. wattsupwiththat.com They didn't actually say "USA", but we all know what they meant.
(2026-05-24). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). 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). All 128 injured in Shanxi coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official. ecns.cn Officials hold a news conference on Saturday following a coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, North China. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-05-24). China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.
(2026-05-24). 'Want equal respect': Pakistan's females galloping to glory in tent pegging. aljazeera.com More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called 'neza baazi'.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). Analysis: China-backed litigators crippling Louisiana energy. wattsupwiththat.com Stricter enforcement of the FARA law and its transparency requirements could also act as a deterrent against green pressure groups in league with China and other hostile foreign actors. Until then, states can play a valuable role in filling the void. Earlier this year, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas enacted "Baby FARA" laws calling on individuals and entities operating in league with foreign governments to disclose these relationships.
(2026-05-24). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-24). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-24). Degrees, dreams and the digital hustle. tribune.com.pk 
Around 15, something shifts in a Pakistani household. Until then, a child is just "in school." After that, every conversation starts with one familiar question: "Beta, agay kya socha hai?" The child is expected to be serious and make a career choice. Doctor, engineer, CSS. Parents start looking at their child less as a kid and more as a future "settled" person. | For years, the script was straightforward and even predictable. Middle-class parents dreamt of a son in a white coat or a daughter with "Engineer" before her name on LinkedIn. They would sit with calculators, university prospectuses, and relatives' op…
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House. newarab.com 
Officers at a A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House and started shooting at officers, according to the official. | The suspect is "down" and was transported to George Washington Hospital, the official said. He did not specify the suspect's condition or how he was brought down. | The confrontation took place just after 6 PM (2200 GMT) wh…
(2026-05-23). 1 dead, 17 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-24). Chongqing's trade with ASEAN reaches 36.48 billion yuan in Q1 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's total import and export volume with ASEAN reached 36.48 billion yuan (about $5.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.2% year on year, as the two sides continued to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-05-24). Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears. aljazeera.com Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
(2026-05-23). China launches uncompromising probe into deadly mine explosion. ecns.cn A "tough and uncompromising" investigation will be carried out by China's central government into the gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday and killed dozens of people, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday evening.
(2026-05-24). Federal budget tweaks to housing won't deliver housing justice. socialist-alliance.org 
The federal Labor government is boasting its small housing tax changes are the most comprehensive housing plan in generations. Rachel Evans argues they aren't and lays out what could be done to fix housing unaffordability.
(2026-05-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). From Iran to Ukraine, lasting Ceasefires remain Elusive. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Returning looted artifacts a moral imperative. ecns.cn
(2026-05-24). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). We must Eliminate Plastic before it Eliminates Us. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Israel Rapes Everyone, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com
(2026-05-24). 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
(2026-05-24). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-24). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Bolivarian Venezuela's Unbreakable Solidarity With Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Dominguez — May 19, 2026 | Trump's drive for 'regime change' in Cuba has deepened the crisis across the island — while Venezuela has reaffirmed its commitment to Bolivarian solidarity. | BARELY a week after the US military attack against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores on January 3 2026, Donald Trump, with his usual bombast, told Cuba to "make a deal or face the consequences." | Led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Florida's Cuban gusanera and US government officials always saw the toppling of Maduro as a key piece in the domino…
(2026-05-23). Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.
(2026-05-23). New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Nakba Day commemorations demonstrate widespread solidarity with Palestine. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt May 20, 2026 Actions across the U.S. and around the world were called to observe the 78th anniversary of the Nakba (Catastrophe). Nakba Day — May 15 — commemorates the period in 1948 that the Zionist State of Israel declared its formation amidst its opening genocide campaign, when Zionist militias demolished 500 villages, massacred over 15,000 Palestinians and drove 750,000 others from their homes. Boston, May 15, 2026. (Photo: Stevan Kirschbaum) Protestors rallied outside the Israeli Consulate in Boston on May 15 to demand the City of Boston end its ongoing complicity with the genoc…
(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). 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). Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalising an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. | He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that Iran's ‚Å enriched uranium would be "satisfactorily handled", according to CBS. | "I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want," Trump was quoted as saying. | Iran, the US and media…
(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). 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.
(2026-05-23). Iran deal 'largely negotiated': Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US are inching closer to signing an interim agreement aimed at ending the war after Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, undertook what is being described as the most consequential trip during the ongoing mediation efforts. | While there was no formal announcement yet from either side regarding a breakthrough, there were enough indications suggesting that an interim deal was not far off. | US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated", with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement…
(2026-05-23). Trump's humiliating visit and China's warning. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders May 19, 2026 The grand visit of U.S. President Donald Trump with a powerhouse entourage of a dozen top CEOs and billionaires confirmed China's President Xi Jinping's welcome to the U.S. delegation. In a glaring and public way, Xi cautioned the U.S. delegation at the welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, saying that the U.S. is "a nation in decline." Presidents Trump and Xi meet in May 2026 in Beijing. Trump returns with some sales in agricultural products and Boeing commercial jets to China, but the U.S. global position is unchanged. The final read-outs by both countries summarizin…
(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). Rubio touts US energy on India trip. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed trade and energy with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday on a visit aimed at shoring up relations battered by Washington's tariffs and engagement with New Delhi's rivals Pakistan and China. | Rubio – who said before the trip the U.S. wanted to sell India energy – pressed his case and told Modi that "U.S. energy products have the potential to diversify India's energy supply," according to a U.S. summary of the meeting. | Rubio "emphasized that the United States will not let Iran hold the global energy market hostage," his office added. The energy crisis s…
(2026-05-23). Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war. tribune.com.pk 
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Haj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. | The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February saw Tehran order waves of strikes on targets in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, prompting widespread air traffic disruptions and causing travel costs to surge. | Major Gulf airlines in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain have worked to quickly restore much of their operational capacity after weeks o…
(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). Israel reportedly sidelined from US-Iran ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
The newspaper reported on Saturday, citing two unnamed Israeli security officials, that Israeli leaders had been denied information at the highest levels. | This has forced Tel Aviv to rely on conversations with regional leaders and diplomats, alongside carrying out reconna…
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir meets Iranian President Pezeshkian for high-level talks to advance diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives, according to Press TV. | Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives. | Follow: t.co/B3zXG74hnU pic.twitter.com/YAt0muXJi4 | — Press TV üîª (@PressTV) May 23, 2026 | Reuters reported that Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also met Pakistani Army C…
(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). Morales Ojeda denounces the use of lies as a weapon. radiohc.cu The United States administration has intensified its hostility toward Cuba by resorting to its oldest weapon: lies. | This was denounced on Saturday on his official X profile by Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, who asserted that this defamatory offensive is part of a historical practice that uses fraudulent accusations to justify aggression against sovereign countries. | In his message, Morales Ojeda emphasizes that while manipulation is being carried out with the offer of supposed "humanitarian aid" of…
(2026-05-23). Axios Manufactures Consent for US Invasion of Cuba. orinocotribune.com 
By Cubadebate Media Observatory — May 19, 2026 | Axios' new publications on Cuba show a narrative shift from diplomatic pressure to the rhetoric of Cuba as a threat to US national security. An analysis of 1,642 user reactions on X, Facebook, and Bluesky reveals that large segments of US media users have not automatically adopted the framing of Cuba as a threat, but instead interpreted the coverage as a possible propaganda operation, psychological preparation for conflict, and manufacturing of consent for an escalation against Cuba. | Timeline of a media war tool
| Previous investigations by the Cubadeb…
(2026-05-23). Solidarios de Trinidad Tobago entregan donativo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Representantes de 13 organizaciones políticas y sociales de Trinidad y Tobago entregaron un donativo a la Embajada de Cuba en Puerto España, resultado de la Campaña de Solidaridad con el pueblo cubano iniciada el primero de marzo, informó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex. | David Abdulah, líder del Movimiento por la Justicia Social, explicó que los insumos fueron recolectados por el Movimiento de Solidaridad en Trinidad y Tobago y el Grupo de Solidaridad con Cuba en Dominica. | Abdulah señaló que el gesto constituye apoyo y gratitud hacia Cuba, en reconocimiento a su histórica coopera…
(2026-05-23). Aumentan expresiones de apoyo a Cuba y Raúl Castro ante las amenazas de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Ante las continuas y cada vez más agresivas acciones de la actual administración estadounidense contra el pueblo de Cuba aumentan las expresiones de apoyo a la isla caribeña y al General de Ejército, Raúl Castro. | Este sábado organizaciones sindicales afiliadas a la Federación Sindical Mundial (FSM) de Mesoamérica y El Caribe, ratificaron su inquebrantable solidaridad con el pueblo cubano, su legítimo Gobierno y con el líder histórico de la revolución, Raúl Castro. | En un comunicado, la FSM denunció las crecientes amenazas de agresión militar del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la hermana Cuba, unido a las m…
(2026-05-23). Morales Ojeda denuncia uso de la mentira como arma. radiohc.cu En los momentos actuales la administración de Estados Unidos ha intensificado su hostilidad contra Cuba recurriendo a su arma más antigua: la mentira. | Así denuncio este sábado en su perfil oficial de X, Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, quien aseveró que esta ofensiva difamatoria es parte de una práctica histórica que utiliza acusaciones fraudulentas para justificar agresiones contra países soberanos. | En su mensaje, Morales Ojeda enfatiza que mientras se manipula con la oferta de una supuesta "ayuda humanitaria" de 1…
(2026-05-23). Cuba celebra más de seis décadas de colaboración médica internacional. radiohc.cu Cuba recuerda este sábado el aniversario 63 del envío de la primera brigada médica cubana a Argelia, hecho que inauguró una de las gestas solidarias más nobles de la historia nacional. | En su perfil en X la cancillería cubana destacó que a pesar de las campañas difamatorias del imperio, ese legado sigue vivo en cada rincón del mundo donde un profesional salva una vida. | Argelia fue el punto de partida de la extensa y hermosa página de la colaboración internacional cubana en la esfera de la salud, la cual se ha multiplicado a lo largo de los años. | Según se registra en los archivos de efeméride de la ACN, luego…
(2026-05-23). ALBA rechaza escalada de hostilidad de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA) expresó su preocupación ante la escalada de acciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, y rechazó toda amenaza, acción coercitiva o intento de agresión armada contra cualquier país de la región. | En un
(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). 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). 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). Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza leave behind heavy destruction. aljazeera.com Overnight Israeli strikes devastated the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire.
(2026-05-23). Flotilla activists tasered, sedated, sexually assaulted Israeli prison service claims brutal abuse 'justified'. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Nadda Osman Activists freed from Israeli detention following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have reported that they were subjected to physical and sexual abuse, say flotilla organisers — with at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets…
(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). Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir banned from French territory. scmp.com France has ‚Å decided to ban Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this reflected ‚Äågrowing anger among governments around the world over the treatment of an activist flotilla heading to Gaza. | "As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory," Barrot wrote on X.
(2026-05-23). Israel kills almost 900 Palestinians during Gaza 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). Israel 'spying on Palestinian teachers' critical of Gaza war. newarab.com 
The report detailed the activities of an internal body known as the "Incitement Committee", which allegedly gathered information on teachers' social media activity, monitored political statements, and recommended disciplinary action against educators accused of cr…
(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). France bans Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. tribune.com.pk 
France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory over what Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot described as "unacceptable actions" against activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla. | Barrot said on Saturday that the move followed incidents involving French and European citizens participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. | "France cannot tolerate French nationals being threatened, intimidated or brutalised," he said, particularly by a serving government minister. | "I note that these actions have been condemned by a large number of Israeli government and political…
(2026-05-23). When privacy disappears: What life looks like inside displacement shelters in Gaza. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-23). Chavismo Has Not Been Overthrown; It Is Wounded. orinocotribune.com Western/white Latin American watchers are pronouncing the Bolivarian project as dead, claiming that Delcy has "overthrown" Chavismo. | By Carlos Cruz Mosquera (ANTICONQUISTA) — May 21, 2026 | A more mature and nuanced analysis from the Left is that Venezuela's Bolivarian project is wounded, and some aspects are more affected than others. Importantly, reports from within the country indicate that the Bolivarian project continues providing social and public programs for the masses. | Furthermore, significant efforts continue to break the ongoing US sanctions in order to sustain these popular programs. This is…
(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). Alex Saab And The Fragility Of The Solidarity Movement. popularresistance.org The recent deportation of Alex Saab from Caracas to the U.S. on May 18, 2026, has generated shock, confusion, anger, and intense debate across sectors of the international solidarity movement and many Venezuelans themselves. | Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman who became closely associated with the Venezuelan government during the years of heavy U.S. sanctions, is seen by many Venezuelans as someone who helped the country bypass sanctions, obtain fuel and food, open financial channels, and resist economic collapse under blockade conditions.
(2026-05-23). Venezuela and the Perils of Ceding Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com 
By Ricardo Vaz — May 21, 2026 | Following its January 3 military strikes and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, the US has imposed a semi-colonial tutelage over Venezuela. This piece breaks down the setbacks suffered by the Bolivarian Process and the dangers of compromised sovereignty in the long run. | On January 3, the US bombed Venezuela's capital region and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro. The unprecedented attack represented the culmination of a quarter-century of imperialist hybrid war, including devastating unilateral sanctions, mercenary incursions, "color revolution"-style insurrections, med…
(2026-05-23). PROPOSAL: NJ BDS Black Vote Disenfranchisement States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas; POP forum on Topic May 29. fightbackbetter.com 
If you are interested in this proposal: To organize NJ to boycott states whose government has or is working to…
(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). 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). China and the Global Green Revolution: Videos of the webinar. iacenter.org At a hybrid webinar in Portland Oregon in May, 2026,, seven authors from the book China Changes Everything report on Chinese ecological accomplishments, with updates since the book was published in November, 2025. These authors stress the revolutionary achievements China has made in the realms of energy production, food production and land replenishment, not only for China, but for the whole world. Individual Talks from the Webinar 1. China and Ecology: Kyle Ferrana describes China's approach to ecology, with careful planning and the goal of how to benefit all the people: 2. Lynn Neeley, Sara Flounders and Carlos…
(2026-05-23). Shehbaz praises visionary leadership of China's Xi. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Wang Hao, Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee in Hangzhou on Saturday and discussed matters related to bilateral cooperation. | Wang Hao welcomed the Prime Minister to Zhejiang Province. The Prime Minister appreciated the remarkable development achievements of Zhejiang Province and praised the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping during his tenure as Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, particularly the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". | He said Zhejiang's development offered an important ex…
(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). Michael Mann: Cancelling RCP 8.5 has only Bought us 50 Years. wattsupwiththat.com But we still need to act immediately.
(2026-05-23). Magosi urges SADC to move from reflection to action amid global system shift. sanews.gov.za Magosi urges SADC to move from reflection to action amid global system shift | Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has urged that member states must urgently translate discussions into concrete action to shield the region from escalating global shocks. | Speaking at the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, Magosi said the international system was undergoing one of the most profound transformations in modern history, driven by geopolitical rivalry, economic fragmentation and weakening multilateral cooperation. | Addressing min…
(2026-05-23). Trump's Insurrectionist Payout Scheme Violates the 14th Amendment. progressivehub.net SHERRILYN IFILL | SHERRILYN'S NEWSLETTER…
(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). 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). Inside Bolivia's Deepening Political Turmoil. popularresistance.org Bolivia is in full-scale political crisis mode over one week into an indefinite general strike. Workers are organising against the neoliberal US-aligned administration led by President Rodrigo Paz. The South American state is fraught with popular mobilisations, fuel and inflationary crises, widespread discontent and blatantly escalating US interference. | Many demonstrators direct their anger against the relatively new Paz-led government. Unions are leading strategic road blockades and walkouts to pressure Paz's neoliberal regime to not betray the promises which brought him to power.
(2026-05-23). Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintains the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.
(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). 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). Is pragmatism replacing ideology in international affairs? aljazeera.com Overlapping interests and conflict are shaping modern relations.
(2026-05-23). Rice Self-Sufficiency in Indonesia. unitedworldint.com An Urgent Climate-Responsive Imperative By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia's historic vision of rice self-sufficiency has continued to be driven by political and developmental imperatives. With the fourth-highest population in the world and one of the highest per capita consumers of rice, an assured domestic supply of rice has been at the center of Jakarta's food …
(2026-05-23). Pope Leo urges end to pollution, criticises profits earned. scmp.com Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek "dizzying" profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area in Italy known as a hotbed for illegal dumping of toxic waste. | On a visit to Acerra, ‚Äåabout 220 km (137 miles) south of Rome, the first US pope urged the world to "reject temptations of power and enrichment linked to practices that pollute the land, water, air, and social coexistence".
(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). 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). 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). 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). 82 perish in China coal mine tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Pakistan urges talk to end Ukraine war. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan called for dialogue, diplomacy and an immediate ceasefire to peacefully settle the Russia-Ukraine conflict at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, following a deadly strike on a college dormitory housing students in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region. | "We are deeply perturbed by the escalation in fighting lately, and the consequential worsening humanitarian impact," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member Council. | Briefing the Council, Edem Wosornu, director of operations and advocacy at the UN Office for the Coordin…
(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). Klan terror in 1964 and the attack on voting rights in 2026. iacenter.org By Dave Welsh May 20, 2026 In early 1964 I was working as a city reporter for a mass-circulation daily paper, the Detroit News. In June of that year I decided to quit my job and drive to Mississippi to cover Freedom Summer, a voter registration project of the Civil Rights Movement, as a freelance reporter. At that time, only about 7% of eligible Black voters in Mississippi were registered to vote. Three young supporters of Freedom Summer lynched in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in June 1964. I'd barely arrived in Mississippi when I learned that three young Civil Rights workers — James Chaney, a Black Mississip…
(2026-05-23). UN chief 'disappointed' after nuclear treaty conference fails to reach agreement. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed disappointment after a major UN conference on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons ended without an agreement among participating countries. | "The Secretary-General expresses his disappointment at the inability of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to reach consensus on a substantive outcome and to seize this critical opportunity to make our world safer," spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. | The NPT is an international agreement aimed at preventing the sprea…
(2026-05-23). Memorial Day Gas Prices Are the Highest in Years. portside.org Memorial Day Gas Prices Are the Highest in Years |
(2026-05-23). Kerosene price raised by Rs1.71 per litre. tribune.com.pk 
The government has revised the prices of petroleum products, increasing the rates of kerosene oil, light diesel and jet fuel by more than Re1 per litre with immediate effect, according to an official notification issued on Saturday. | The latest revision raised the prices of kerosene oil, light diesel and aviation fuel amid continued fluctuations in global oil markets and rising energy costs. Officials confirmed that the new rates have already come into force across the country. | According to the notification, the price of kerosene oil has been increased by Rs1.71 per litre, taking the new rate to Rs313.44 pe…
(2026-05-23). SC restricts khula without wife's consent. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that when a wife seeks dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty, khula should not ordinarily be granted without her consent. | "We hold that khula should not ordinarily be granted without the wife's consent or clear election where she has sued on cruelty and valuable financial rights are implicated," said a 12-page judgment authored by Justice Shahid Bilal. He was part of a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. | The case concerned a dispute in which the wife instituted proceedings before a family court seeking dissolution of marriage on the ground…
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). Malcolm X, Ho Chi Minh °presente! iacenter.org May 18, 2026 We celebrate on May 19 the birthdays of two world-bending revolutionaries: Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X. Born in 1890 in central Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh was the Marxist-Leninist communist who forged and led a people's movement and army that defeated the invading imperialist might of both France and the United States and ultimately liberated Vietnam from colonialism. Born in 1925 in the U.S., Malcolm X was the African-American leader who raised to global attention the concepts of Black nationalism, Black self-defense and the right of self-determination of Black peoples. Malcolm X also made a major contribut…
(2026-05-23). Critics Warn Utah Megadata Center Could Devastate Great Salt Lake. truthout.org Plans for a celebrity-backed "hyperscale" data center in rural Utah, so massive that it would consume more than double the state's current electricity use, have generated an intense public and political backlash in a state where the motto is "industry" and a Republican supermajority tends to be deferential to development. The project, brought by "Shark Tank" TV personality Kevin O'Leary… |
(2026-05-23). Chamberlain won the Battle of Britain — and saved Australia too. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-23). PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day official visit to China. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Hangzhou on Saturday in the first phase of his four-day visit to China, the Government of Pakistan's official X account stated. | Upon his arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, PM Shehbaz was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Zhejiang Xu Wenguang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, and Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the premier…
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). Is There a Future Without Incarceration? Abolitionist Art Shows Us One. truthout.org Ibanged my head on the bars. It was 2: 00 am. I was in a Brooklyn jail. Under the fluorescent light, other men slept on the bench. Each one of us was arrested for so-called quality-of-life crimes like drinking a beer on a stoop, blasting a radio, or being unhoused. I shook the bars again. The walls closed in on me. I had a hard time breathing. When I got out the next day… |
(2026-05-23). Calculating Earth's Albedo, Part 2. wattsupwiththat.com What is the best way to computed Earth's albedo from CERES EBAF data.
(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). 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). '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). Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency. tribune.com.pk 
In light of the World Health Organisation's (WHO's) declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps. | According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Saturday, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal directed authorities to implement strict precautionary screening protocols at all airports to prevent the possible spread of the virus. | The ministry said the current Ebola outbreak remains confined to the African countries of Congo and…
(2026-05-23). Beyond Westminster's Chaos, a New Grassroots Left Is Taking Shape. portside.org Beyond Westminster's Chaos, a New Grassroots Left Is Taking Shape |
(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). Bilawal backs same-day voting nationwide. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari believes that holding elections in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on a significantly different timeline from the rest of the country distorts electoral outcomes and deprives both regions of genuine leadership, according to an informed source within the party. | A PPP leader, speaking to The Express Tribune on condition of anonymity, said that given electoral outcomes in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir have consistently favoured the party ruling Islamabad, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is of the view that elections across the country should be held on the same da…
(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). New Immigration Rule Could Force Green Card Applicants to Leave US. truthout.org Critics are slamming the Trump administration for implementing a new rule that foreigners who apply for green cards must do so from abroad. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced that foreigners currently in the U.S. who want to establish permanent legal residency must first return to their countries of origin to apply for a green card. |
(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). US Secret Service fatally shoots gunman who fired at White House checkpoint. aljazeera.com Officers returned fire after suspect pulled weapon from bag, with a bystander also wounded.
(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). 'Fjord' by Romania's Mungiu wins Palme d'Or at Cannes. scmp.com Cristian Mungiu's Norway-set drama about political polarisation Fjord has won the Palme d'Or, handing the Cannes Film Festival's top honour for the second time to Mungiu, the Romanian director of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. | At a 79th Cannes Film Festival that saw few films break out, Fjord found wide admiration for its engrossing tale of what Mungiu called "left-wing fundamentalism".
(2026-05-23). Exclusive: Wife of Hunger Striking Detainee Speaks Out on Inhumane Treatment. lataco.com According to a lawyer with the National Day Labor Network, a hunger strike is a last resort—it is what people do when every other option has been taken away.
(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). From the beginning up to today, Putin is running the war as a politician, not as a military strategist. gilbertdoctorow.com Retired U.S. military men like Colonel Douglas Macgregor or Colonel Daniel Davis have been among the most listened to experts delivering commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war in podcasts that are watched by tens if not hundreds of thousands of Alternative Media devotees, all of whom expect to get the inside scoop on how Russia is …
(2026-05-23). 'It's worse for Palestinians,' says Australian flotilla activist about Israeli torture. asiapacificreport.nz Michael West Media Australian activist Zack Schofield says he was illegally detained by the Israeli military after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted in international waters on Monday. Now released, Schofield alleges activists were subjected to violence, tasers, beatings and deprivation while in Israeli custody. The claims were made in an interview with Anadolu Ajansi…
(2026-05-23). Hamas condemns Western media lies, fabrications. iacenter.org The following press statement was published on May 14, 2026, at the Hamas Online English Mirror. Palestinians detained in Zionist jails. (Credit: pbs.org) The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) strongly condemns the organized media campaign led by groups and platforms supporting the Zionist occupation in the United States and some Western capitals, which is re-promoting fabricated and false allegations against our Palestinian people and their resistance, in an exposed attempt to cover-up the unprecedented crimes committed by the occupation against our Palestinian people. The timing of this campaign and the manne…
(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). Rathore condoles demise of Bhat's mother. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore expressed sympathy with senior Hurriyat leader and JKSM Chairman Altaf Ahmed Bhat over the demise of his mother and prayed to the Almighty to grant the departed soul the highest ranks in Jannah and give patience and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss. | The AJK premier visited the residence of the JKSM chairman to offer condolences on the passing away of his mother. | Among those present on the occasion were Political Assistant Syed Azadar Hussain Kazmi, APHC former convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, APHC Secretary General Advocate…
(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). Tunisia jails former head of anti-graft body for 10 years. newarab.com 
A Defence lawyer Samir Dilou said Tabib, 62…
(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). Black Trade Unionists: Labor Rights And Civil Rights Are One Fight. popularresistance.org Atlanta—Hundreds of mostly Black trade unionists from across the country packed the Hyatt Regency downtown Thursday as the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) opened its 55th International Convention with a sober assessment: The labor movement is under its most severe attack in a generation, and no one is coming to save them but themselves. | At this year's convention, the CBTU is dedicating itself to building its own political roadmap that is rooted in the understanding that labor rights and civil rights are one fight. And, according to the workers here, they are not waiting for permission.
(2026-05-23). 'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize. aljazeera.com This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
(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). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq after Iran war evac. newarab.com 
"The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General
(2026-05-23). Chambers backs Pacific police leaders confronting corruption challenges amid drug trade concerns. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Pacific Island nations are addressing corruption among their police and customs officials. Chambers has concluded a trip to Suva, Fiji, for the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit, which brought together Pacific police chiefs, ministers and prime ministers to discuss what is now…
(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). Looking for logic in the crackdown on communications resources in Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com Many times in the past I have referred to taxi drivers as a useful source of information. They speak to a lot of people under conditions of anonymity. They gather information from their passengers and share it with the next passengers if they are so disposed in the sure knowledge that they are not identified …
(2026-05-23). Raúl Castro's Indictment Is a Pretext for War. portside.org Raúl Castro's Indictment Is a Pretext for War |
(2026-05-23). Resistance To Flock Cameras And Police Surveillance Is Exploding. popularresistance.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, mounting privacy concerns, and public backlash to AI and mass surveillance under the authoritarian Trump administration. The cameras and their associated systems are capable of building complex profiles of people and vehicles as th…
(2026-05-23). South Africa condemns attacks on foreign nationals, says Lamola. sanews.gov.za South Africa condemns attacks on foreign nationals, says Lamola | International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola has reiterated government's position that attacks against foreign nationals are unlawful and cannot be tolerated. | Lamola was speaking on the sidelines of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers' Retreat currently underway at Skukuza in Kruger National Park, where migration has emerged as one of the key issues under discussion. | The Minister said several regional counterparts had raised concerns regarding the safety of their citizens in South Afric…
(2026-05-23). Union in Italy demands : More $ for wages, not for war! iacenter.org By John Catalinotto May 20, 2026 A countrywide general strike took place in Italy on May 18 with demonstrations in many cities, including the capital Rome, demanding higher wages and a lower military budget. It was the Union Sindacale di Base (USB — Rank-and-File Union) and other popular organizations that organized the actions under the slogan "We block everything!" Those taking part in the strike and demonstrations showed their active opposition to rising living costs, increased military spending and the Italian government's decision to increase spending for militarization while decreasing spending for ed…
(2026-05-23). Bordering Russia, Norway adopts 'total defence' mode with focus on civil readiness. scmp.com War is now a possibility in Norway, by the prime minister's own admission. The country, which borders Russia, has gone into "total defence" mode, preparing its population for the worst in light of the fighting in Ukraine. | Dug beneath a peaceful park, the St. Hanshaugen air raid shelter, one of Oslo's largest, can take in 1,100 people behind its heavy metal doors if ever the worst comes to pass.
(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). Document on Human Fraternity Serves the UAE's Evil Agenda Against Muslims. muslimskeptic.com Given that the UAE government is currently the center of attention in the Muslim world (and not in a good way), this an excellent opportunity for us to discuss their government's kufri perennial efforts. These include projects like the Abrahamic Family House and the Ministry of Tolerance & Coexistence. The project that we'll be analysing …
(2026-05-23). Retirement Savings in the Dark. portside.org Retirement Savings in the Dark |
(2026-05-23). Iran moves World Cup base camp to Mexico from the US. newarab.com 
The president of the governing body of Iranian football said Saturday that the nation's Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran had been scheduled to…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-05-23). US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders. tribune.com.pk 
The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days, citing concerns over Ebola. | US citizens, nationals and green card holders had been exempt from a 30-day Ebola ban, but the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that ‚Å extending the ban to green card holders was necessary to stop the virus from entering the country. | Effective May 20, 2026…
(2026-05-23). South Africa explains abstention on UN climate change resolution. sanews.gov.za South Africa explains abstention on UN climate change resolution | South Africa says its decision to abstain from voting on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change was aimed at defending the integrity of the global climate framework. | In an explanatory note issued on Friday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said the abstention should not be interpreted as a withdrawal from the country's climate commitments. | "South Africa's decision to abstain from…
(2026-05-23). FIFA has a 'crazy' idea for the 2030 World Cup. thecanary.co 
Global football is moving toward a new phase of organisational debate, as the proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has resurfaced in discussions within the FIFA, a development that reflects a broadening scope of thinking about the future of the world's most-watched tournament. According to AS newspaper, the idea, which originated […] | By
(2026-05-23). K-P announces four-day public holidays for Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government on Saturday announced May 26-29 (Tuesday to Friday) as public holidays across the province on the occasion of Eidul Azha, according to a notification. | "All offices, educational institutions, and businesses observing public holidays will remain closed on the notified dates," the notification said. | A day earlier, Sindh also announced four holidays, while the federal government had announced only three holidays on the occasion, from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday). | Read: Eid cattle trade turns city roads into chaos | The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee had previously a…
(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). States introduce temporary moratoriums, strict conditional restrictions pausing new construction of data centers. nationofchange.org At least 12 states have introduced measures to temporarily ban or strictly regulate large-scale data center development…
(2026-05-23). Turkish activists accuse Israel of torture on 'floating prison'. newarab.com 
Two Turkish activists aboard the The activists, speaking to The New Arab after their release, alleged that Israeli soldiers subjected detainees to brutal treatment aboard what they described as a "floating prison", including beatings, electric shocks, overcrowded detention container…
(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). 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). 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). Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday. | The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported earlier in the day. | Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to "spare no effort" in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations, while ordering a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability in accordance with the law, according to Xinhua. | Premi…
(2026-05-23). REI Union Workers Launch Boycott Over Dispute With Co-op. popularresistance.org On May 15, REI Union workers launched a boycott against the co-op, which sells outdoor leisure gear, in protest against its "bad faith bargaining". | Timed to disrupt REI Co-op's anniversary sale, which takes place through May 25, the boycott follows recent negotiations that ended on 30 April, in Chicago. | The union claims that REI "failed to offer a single proposal until the final day of bargaining, and failed to send its own vice president of labor relations, or any key decision-maker, to the table". | Campaigners hit out at "outlandish, bad faith proposals" from the co-op, including a moratorium on the REI Un…
(2026-05-23). CPEC 2.0 in focus as PM Shehbaz visits China. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Saturday for what the Chinese Foreign Ministry described as an "important high-level exchange" between the two countries as they mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. | I have arrived in the beautiful and dynamic city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, as part of my official visit to China. | I am deeply grateful to the leadership of Zhejiang Province for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. | We look forward to strengthening practical… pic.twitter.com/T60RoRsDrh | — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 23, 2026…
(2026-05-23). Zelenskiy fearsRussia hypersonic missile strike. tribune.com.pk 
Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe. | The warning came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to prepare options for retaliation against Ukraine for a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. | Ukraine's military denied responsibility for that attack. | "We are seeing signs of preparation for a combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv, involving various…
(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). The Left's Crisis Is Not a Vocabulary Problem. portside.org The Left's Crisis Is Not a Vocabulary Problem |
(2026-05-23). SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks. sanews.gov.za SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks | The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the ongoing Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat in Skukuza is expected to provide clear direction on how the region should respond collectively to rising global geopolitical pressures affecting citizens. | Speaking to SAnews on the sidelines of the retreat at the Kruger National Park, SADC Secretariat Head of Communications and Public Relations Barbara Lopi said the gathering comes at a critical time as member states grapple with rising food prices, fuel increases and energy-related challen…
(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). 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). 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…