(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump agree to strengthen communication, coordination on international, regional issues: China. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday. | The two leaders held an "in-depth exchange of views" on major issues concerning both countries and the world and reached a series of "new common understandings," a ministry spokesperson said, according to a statement, as Trump made the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. | Xi and Trump also met last year on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan, South Korea.
(2026-05-15). Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
(2026-05-15). UK artist defends pro-Palestine drawings after show cancellation. newarab.com 
A UK artist has condemned the cancellation of his art show in Margate, southern England, after a pro-Israel group accused the installation of being " Matthew Collings' "Drawings Against Genocide" art show, which depicts Israeli violence against Palestinians, was abruptly cancelled following calls by The exhibit consisted of 130 drawings feat…
(2026-05-15). Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide. aljazeera.com Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
(2026-05-15). "UFO" disclosures distraction: real Deep State war centers on JFK and MKULTRA files. infobrics.org As the press and public obsess over "UFO" revelations, a parallel controversy involving Tulsi Gabbard, alleged CIA document seizures and surviving MKULTRA files is escalating. The episode reflects a broader crisis of trust, secrecy and factional conflict within the American state apparatus under Trump.
(2026-05-15). China: Presidentes Xi Jinping y Donald Trump dialogan a pequeña escala. radiohc.cu El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, y el mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, sostuvieron este viernes un encuentro informal, a pequeña escala, en el último día de la visita del republicano al gigante asiático. | Luego de este diálogo, ambos tendrán un almuerzo de trabajo que, según lo previsto, será el último punto de la agenda de Trump en China. | La víspera, ambos sostuvieron conversaciones oficiales en La Habana y acordaron impulsar una relación estratégica estable y constructiva entre los dos países. | Xi ofreció una ceremonia de bienvenida y un banquete oficial a Trump, y ambos jefes de Estado también reco…
(2026-05-15). UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
The The West-East Pipeline will double state oil giant ADNOC's capacity through Fujairah port and is expected to become operational next year, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. | Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan "directed AD…
(2026-05-15). India raises retail fuel prices for first time since Iran war started. tribune.com.pk 
India's state-run fuel retailers have raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 Indian rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to dealers, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. | India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, is one of the last major economies to raise retail fuel prices following the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by the war started by US-Israeli attacks on Iran. | State-run Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petrol…
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices gained more than 1% after President Donald Trump said he would not be much more patient with Iran and as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Tehran saying about 30 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude oil futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by 0425 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.33, or 1.31%, to $102.50. | For the week, Brent has climbed nearly 6%, while WTI has jumped more than 7%, on uncertainty over the shaky ceasefire ‚Å in the Iran conflict. | "I am…
(2026-05-15). Pezeshkian's Diplomacy: Iran Balances Resistance, Regional Outreach and Global Pressure. ummid.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharpened Tehran's diplomatic messaging amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and mounting pressure from the United States.
(2026-05-15). Iranian FM says US sending 'contradictory messages'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed what he calls "contradictory messages" from Washington for complicating negotiations, according to Al Jazeera. | In comments carried by Iran's IRIB broadcaster, Araghchi said Iran is not to blame for disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Tehran did not initiate the war and is only defending itself. | Al Jazeera reported that Araghchi reiterated Iran's position that the strait is now open to vessels of "friendly countries", as lon…
(2026-05-14). Chinese, U.S. presidents agree on new vision for bilateral ties in Beijing talks. ecns.cn In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-15). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-15). Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday, touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. | Trump's visit to America's main strategic and economic rival, the first by a US president since his last trip in 2017, aimed for tangible results to beef up his dented approval ratings ahead of crucial midterm elections. | The summit was filled with pageantry, from grand receptions with goose-stepping soldiers to lavish banquets and private tours of a secret garden, while Trump repeatedly he…
(2026-05-15). Did Trump Come to Beijing to Beg for Help from His Enemy? unitedworldint.com On the US president's visit to China. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China U.S. President Trump arrived in Beijing accompanied by political representatives and a massive group of CEOs (leaders of 17 companies). Welcomed at the airport with a large and warm ceremony, Trump met with Xi Jinping and his delegation this morning at …
(2026-05-15). China hosts Trump at Temple of Heaven; Hong Kong sushi parasite video: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven…
(2026-05-15). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-15). Trump says looking forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is willing to continue to maintain sincere and in-depth communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and warmly looks forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C.
(2026-05-15). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-15). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-15). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-15). Israel army chief 'secretly visited UAE during Iran war'. newarab.com 
Israeli army chief It is the latest embarrassing revelation for Abu Dhabi which this week publicly denied claims by the Israeli government that Prime Minister According to Israel's public broadcaster Kan,…
(2026-05-15). Egypt's farmers hit by Iran war price surge. newarab.com 
Egyptian smallholders have seen their lives upended by Before the United States and Israel launched the war that would end up engulfing the region, Ashraf Abu Ragab cultivated a full acre with a small crew. | Now he farms just half on his own after sacking the workers he once relied on, and has quit growing wheat, a fertilis…
(2026-05-15). Lack of trust impeding talks to end war with the US: Iran FM. newarab.com 
Iran's foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages have "made us reluctant about the real intentions of Americans." | "We are in doubt about their seriousness," he told reporters in New Delhi, adding that negotiations would move forward if Washington was ready for a "fair and balanced deal." | U.S. President Dona…
(2026-05-15). CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil. tribune.com.pk 
The head of the CIA visited Cuba on Thursday, an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana as the communist-run island reels from US pressure, declaring that it is out of oil. | The Central Intelligence Agency, at the heart of the decades-long struggle between the United States and Cuba, confirmed a Cuban government statement about Director John Ratcliffe's visit. | Photos posted by the agency on X showed Ratcliffe alongside several people with blurred-out faces meeting with Ramon Romero Curbelo, chief of the intelligence of the Cuban Interior Ministry, and other Cuban officials. | The vis…
(2026-05-15). U.S. bullies Canada's Sherritt corporation out of Cuba. mronline.org 
Toronto-based Sherritt International Corporation, the largest foreign investor in Cuba for over three decades, announced on May 7 that it was suspending all direct participation in its joint venture activities on the island and immediately bringing back its Canadian employees currently stationed in Cuba.
(2026-05-15). Trump regime symbolically targets 94-year-old Raúl Castro. thecanary.co 
As Donald Trump's far-right regime keeps tightening the longstanding US stranglehold on Cuba, revolutionary and ex-president Raúl Castro has now become a symbolic target — at the age of 94. Castro's brother Fidel was a man the West loved to hate as he resisted US-led efforts to retake control of Cuba after its 1959 revolution. […] | By
(2026-05-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights Cuba's experience in receiving aid. radiohc.cu President Miguel Díaz-Canel has affirmed that Cuba has extensive and constructive experience in receiving international aid, including from the United States. "Any donor can attest to this reality," the head of state added in a message on X."If the U.S. government is truly willing to provide aid in the amounts it has announced and in full compliance with universally recognized practices for humanitarian assistance, it will encounter no obstacles or ingratitude from Cuba." | The president also considered Washington's recent offer to "a people that the U.S. government itself systematically and ruthlessly punishes c…
(2026-05-15). US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. aljazeera.com The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
(2026-05-15). CIA director visits Cuba and the Revolutionary Government demonstrates the island does not threaten the United States. radiohc.cu In an unprecedented event in the complex landscape of bilateral relations, a delegation headed by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, was received today in Havana by authorities from the Cuban Ministry of the Interior. | The leadership of the Revolution approved the meeting, requested by the U.S. government, in which Cuba reiterated its historic position of condemning terrorism and demonstrated, with compelling evidence, that there is no legitimate reason to keep the island on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. | "Cuba does not constitute a threat to U.S. national security…
(2026-05-15). Cuba participates in research on hydrology and climate change. radiohc.cu Cuba has participated in an international scientific study on the use of hydrology for water management in island developing states, published in the journal Water International. | This collaborative effort, which resulted in the publication of the article "Unlocking the Potential of Isotopic Hydrology for Water Management in Island Developing States," involved institutions from Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Africa, reported the Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos (CEAC), according to sources linked to the research who spoke with Prensa Latina. | For the publication of this study, specialists…
(2026-05-15). Cuba recuerda 65 años del primer retrato de Fidel Castro por Guayasamín. radiohc.cu La conmemoración por los 65 años del primer retrato de Fidel Castro (1926-2016) realizado por el pintor ecuatoriano Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) se celebró este jueves en la sede central del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP). | La obra marcó el inicio de una amistad entrañable entre el líder cubano y el artista latinoamericano. | El encuentro abrió con la exhibición de una réplica del lienzo fundacional, cedida por la Casa Oswaldo Guayasamín a la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana, y continuó con la proyección de un audiovisual de Roberto Chile sobre la visita de Fidel a Ecuador…
(2026-05-15). Presidente Díaz-Canel destaca disposición cubana para recibir ayuda internacional. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este jueves la experiencia y disposición de su país en recibir ayuda internacional, incluso de Estados Unidos, en referencia a la donación formal que anunciara recientemente esa nación norteamericana. | En su cuenta en la red social X el mandatario afirmó que la experiencia de Cuba en recibir ayuda internacional, incluyendo de EE. UU., es amplia y constructiva. "Cualquier donante puede dar fe de esa realidad", acotó. | Señaló que si existe disposición del Gobierno estadounidense a brindar…
(2026-05-15). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-14). Hamas seeks direct meeting with Fatah on 'national strategy' after 8th general conference. ecns.cn GAZA, May 14 ⚪ Hamas on Thursday called for a direct meeting with the Palestinian National Liberation Movementon a joint"national strategy"after the conclusion of Fatahs eighth general conference.
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). The Nakba never ended for Palestinians, I'm living it in Gaza. newarab.com 
I did not inherit the Nakba as a memory. It has consumed my entire existence. | I grew up hearing about 1948 as history—something that happened to my grandparents, something studied in school, an event of mourning marked every 15 May. I naively thought of the Nakba as a story of loss that had been and gone. | I was wrong. | As a child, I used to wonder how someone could ever live without a home to shelter them. I could not imagine it. At least, until this became a harsh and painful reality for all of us in Gaza. | In fact, in recent years, many of us have lost our homes and been displaced several times over…
(2026-05-15). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-15). Gaza's children are reliving their grandparents' Nakba. newarab.com 
Children in Gaza are living through a new chapter of displacement, hunger, homelessness and loss of safety, signifying how the Palestinian tragedy persists from grandparents to Seventy-eight years after the Palestinian
(2026-05-15). Gaza elders who survived the Nakba reflect on being displaced by Israel again, 78 years later. mondoweiss.net 
"Every moment I connect my life now to those years after the Nakba," says 85-year-old Fatima Ibrahim Khalfallah. "This Nakba is more terrifying, more deadly, more destructive. . . The same hunger, thirst, and fear — but multiplied many times over."
(2026-05-15). Drake hits out at DJ Khaled for Gaza war silence. newarab.com 
Fans have expressed surprise and support after Canadian rapper Drake released three albums on Friday, with one of them containing lyrics taking aim at music producer "Your people are still waiting for a 'Free Palestine,' but apparently, everything isn't black and white and red and green. I'm seeing everyone's true colours, for real," the song titled 'Make Them Pay' says.
(2026-05-15). Gaza sisters awarded Earth Prize for turning rubble into bricks. newarab.com 
Two teenage sisters from 15-year-old Farah and 17-year-old Tala Mousa have been named as the Middle East regional winners of the Earth Prize, the world's largest environmental competition for young people. | The two sisters were displaced multiple times during Israel's two-year assault and now live in a t…
(2026-05-15). Gaza is integral part of Palestine, any arrangements must be temporary: Palestinian president. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that any transitional arrangements must be temporary and not infringe upon the unity of Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-15). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). After Provoking Their Rupture, Chile Suggests Restoration of Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During an official visit to…
(2026-05-15). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Elite corporate 'patriots' parachute into Pentagon at taxpayers' peril. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to reducing the corruption of the military-industrial complex, the Pentagon recently took one step forward and two steps back. While the impending cancellation of one problematic program gives cause for celebration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is simultaneously creating new programs that will produce even greater opportunities for corporate executives to squeeze money out of the Pentagon.The Secretary of Defense Executive Fellows (SDEF) program sends U.S. military officers to work at large private-sector companies for a year in order to learn how they function and then use that experience to…
(2026-05-15). Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig. aljazeera.com Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
(2026-05-15). 'Heads Held High': Gautam Navlakha and Sahba Husain on life two years after bail. mronline.org 
'Jail is not just a microcosm of society, but it also mimics the social hierarchy and divisions outside.'
(2026-05-15). Muslim American groups say Republicans are weaponising congressional hearings. geo.tv 
(2026-05-15). BRICS States Cooperate to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease. infobrics.org South Africa seeks to achieve FMD-free status by working with a country that has successfully eliminated the disease…
(2026-05-15). Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
(2026-05-15). Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022. newarab.com 
Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in the country since 2022. | One of the world's most food-insecure nations because of frequent drought, conflict and poverty, Somalia last experienced famine in 2011, when around 250,000 people died, and came close in 2017 and 2022. | This time, global cuts to foreign aid and the impacts of the
(2026-05-15). Jules Boykoff on World Cup and 'Sportswashing'. fair.org 
(2026-05-15). Ghada Karmi: I was there during Nakba. It didn't start in 1948. newarab.com 
When we talk about the Nakba, viewing it as a To understand the Nakba properly, one must see it as a much longer process that started years before 1948 and continued for years after. It wasn't a sudden disaster where everything was fine on May 14 and ruined on May 16; rather, it was the result of the Zionist movement working to gain control of Palestine. | The physical expulsions began in 19…
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). What happens to those who say no to fighting wars? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today.
(2026-05-15). Why India's RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home. aljazeera.com Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing 'damage control'.
(2026-05-15). Every Warship Launched Is a Local Disaster. juancole.com ( "Guns" is the stand-in for a well-funded military and "butter" for all the human goods, comforts, and needs of a society. | Economists, politicians, and generals have long considered the balance of guns and butter. Wage too many wars, produce too many arms, and there won't be enough money to keep a nation decently fed and comfortable. Produce too many co…
(2026-05-15). Haryana 12th Result 2026, Toppers List Released. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) had announced the result of 2026 HSC 12th exams along with Merit List and Toppers Names on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2026-05-15). Eight Pakistani troops killed in nighttime storming of border outpost. newarab.com 
Militants stormed a security outpost in Pakistan's northwest, ramming a vehicle filled with explosives into the camp before waging a gun battle that killed at least eight troops and injured 35 others, two security officials said on Friday. | The bombing on Thursday night follows three militant attacks in recent days that have killed nearly 30 people and threatened to
(2026-05-15). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-15). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-15). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-15). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-15). The crisis of the Starmer government, the Labour Party and British capitalism. wsws.org The crisis of the Starmer government is the product of two long-term and twinned processes: the international decline of British imperialism amid the convulsions of global capitalism, and the total collapse of the Labour Party's working-class constituency.
(2026-05-15). Trump goes to Beijing as Washington faces a changed world. mronline.org 
Trump will bring with him a delegation from the biggest U.S. banks, tech firms, manufacturers and financial monopolies: Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, BlackRock's Larry Fink, Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney, Meta executive Dina Powell McCormick, and others.
(2026-05-15). Australian Liberal leader launches tirade against immigrants in budget reply. wsws.org The speech was a political signal that amid its crisis, the opposition Liberal-National Coalition is turning to a fascistic, Trump-style "Australia First" appeal.
(2026-05-15). Josh Simons backs Burnham to keep the Labour Right alive. thecanary.co 
Disgraced MP and former Labour Together bigwig Josh Simons has explained why he's making way for Andy Burnham to return to parliament. But it's a load of rubbish. Because the only true reason is to keep the party's centrists in power. Simons is out, but his right-wing mission continues Simons's career was already over when […] | By
(2026-05-15). Sukhneet, Suhani, Divanshi Top PSEB 12th 2026 Exam Scoring 100% Marks. ummid.com Sukhneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan and Divanshi have topped the PSEB Punjab Class 12th board exam 2026 the result of which was announced today i.e. Wednesday May 13, 2026.
(2026-05-15). Germany's trade union apparatus closes ranks with the government. wsws.org Yasmin Fahimi's 96 percent reelection exposes the German Trade Union Confederation's role in enforcing social cuts to finance German rearmament.
(2026-05-15). Riyadh Derby: Self goal costs Al Nassr a certain victory over Al Hilal. ummid.com Al Nassr had almost clinched the Saudi Pro League title 2026 Tuesday May 12, 2026 but for the self goal in the fag end of the match which denied the Cristiano Ronaldo's men a certain victory against key rival Al Hilal.
(2026-05-14). Chinese-made EVs increasingly visible in Britain: scholar. ecns.cn LONDON, May 14 ⚪ Chinese-made electric vehicleshave become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said in a written interview with Xinhua on Thursday.
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-15). OpenAI Daybreak thrown open for users. ummid.com AI giant OpenAI Tuesday May 12, 2026 introduced a new cybersecurity tool named 'Daybreak', which directly rivals Anthropic and its Project Glasswing cybersecurity efforts.
(2026-05-15). Billionaires in the UK have doubled since 2010. thecanary.co 
The number of billionaires in the UK since 2010 has doubled while the rest of the country's living standards have been squeezed. That's according to new analysis the Trades Union Congress has published in response to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. While the number of billionaires has doubled: Real wages have stagnated. Real pay […] | By
(2026-05-15). Burnham vs Starmer: Slim pickings either way. thecanary.co Keir Starmer and his government have been roundly despised since the very beginning of his time in No.10. His approval tanked like few PMs in living memory. It's not hard to see why: Disability payment cuts Refusal to negotiate on the Birmingham bin strikes Abandoning pensioners in a winter energy poverty crisis Providing military intelligence […] | By
(2026-05-15). Will redistricting set back America's 'multi-racial democracy'. newarab.com 
This month saw
(2026-05-15). Bond markets send out a warning. wsws.org The yield or interest rate on UK bonds has reached its highest level since 1998.
(2026-05-15). Nebraska wonders which is riskier: The fires it starts, or the fires it fights. grist.org 
As the fast-moving blaze rolled toward Fire Chief Jason Schneider's district in Cozad, Nebraska, he and his crew faced a literal uphill battle. | The Cottonwood Fire was tearing through the Loess Canyons, an area defined by steep slopes, narrow valleys, few roads, and pockets of invasive eastern red cedar trees, which can throw embers and ash and even explode when they burn. | "You think you would have it put out, and you keep on moving north, and you'd look back south and it's just going again behind you," Schneider said of the March blaze. | But the situation started to improve when Schneider's crew connecte…
(2026-05-15). KEAM 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is declaring the result of KEAM 2026 — the entrance exam held for admission in Engineering and Pharmacy courses on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2026-05-15). Starmer's failure heralds collapse of British political system. infobrics.org Labour's policies approved by barely 40% of the population, lowest level in several decades.
(2026-05-15). Passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantines on remote Pitcairn Island. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-15). Chinese-made collectibles gain popularity among young consumers at Changchun expo. ecns.cn Original Chinese-made collectibles inspired by mythology, gaming and science fiction drew strong interest from young consumers at a model toy expo that opened in Changchun this week.
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-15). Asset finance In Australia: A practical guide for small business. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). SPL 25/26: Ronaldo trails behind Ivan Toney in Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo has taken Al-Nassr Saudi FC to the cusp of Saudi Pro League Title 2026 but the highest goal scorer in international football is trailing behind Al Ahli's Ivan Toney in Golden Boot race.
(2026-05-15). North Korea slams UK over sanctions on children's camp. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea criticised Britain on Friday for imposing sanctions on one of its children's facilities over alleged actions involving Ukrainian youngsters, accusing London of seeking to tarnish Pyongyang's image and undermine its ties with Russia. | Since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, human rights activists have raised concerns that Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories were subjected to political indoctrination. | According to a 2025 report by the Ukraine-based Regional Center for Human Rights, two children from occupied regions of Ukraine ⚪ a 12-year-old boy named Misha and a 16-year-old girl…
(2026-05-15). UK unfit for modern naval warfare. infobrics.org Both the US and the UK fail to adapt to the circumstances of contemporary armed conflicts.
(2026-05-15). Israel's organ theft scandal exposes a culture of desecration. mronline.org 
Tel Aviv's pageant of kidney-donor virtue cannot wash away the Palestinian bodies, forensic warnings, and trafficking scandals that still demand a reckoning.
(2026-05-15). China clones six high-yield dairy goats in livestock breeding breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have cloned six high-yield dairy goats for the first time, marking a breakthrough that could help accelerate livestock breeding and improve domestic dairy production, according to Northwest A&F University.
(2026-05-15). Britain: Poverty and inequality fuel Labour's crisis. links.org.au 
Britain's Labour government is in turmoil. Phil Hearse looks beyond media scandals such as the Mandelson-Epstein revelations, to lay out what is really behind the crisis.
(2026-05-15). Israel using solitary confinement against Palestinian children. newarab.com 
The The group issued a freedom of information request to the IPS to obtain the data, with figures showing that the solitary confinement of children has dramatically risen, from one case recorded i…
(2026-05-15). 'King of the North' Burnham takes first step to challenge UK's Starmer. scmp.com Before he even entered the race, Andy Burnham was the favourite to unseat Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister. | The mayor of Greater Manchester led opinion polls and was the front runner among bookmakers and Polymarket. Late Thursday, the biggest obstacle fell away: Labour MP Josh Simons quit the House of Commons, clearing the way for Burnham to win a seat in Parliament, a requirement for the top job.
(2026-05-15). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-15). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."
(2026-05-15). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-15). US Postmaster General floats ending six-days-a-week mail delivery, closing most local post offices. wsws.org The proposals, made at the May 8 Board of Governors meeting, amounts to the abolition of USPS as a public service, converting it openly into a for-profit model and setting the stage for its privatization.
(2026-05-15). Several injured in Libya football clashes, govt building set ablaze. newarab.com 
Clashes that erupted after a football match in a western Libyan town left several people injured, authorities said Friday, while Fights began in the town of Tarhuna, some 80 kilometres (49 miles) south of the capital, after a match between Tripoli's Al-Ittihad SCSC and Misrata's Asswehly SC on Thursday. | The game, which was held behind closed doors, was suspended shortly before the final whistle after Al-Ittihad's players protested over a penalty kick they believe should have been awar…
(2026-05-15). 7 practical tips for a stress-free house move. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They're Getting Short-Changed. scheerpost.com Marcus Baram for Capital & Main On April 21, nearly two months into the Iran war, the Pentagon unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget request that promised to bolster services for members of the military and their families. The proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins in September includes $90 million in additional funding specifically for the design of military …
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-15). JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates, who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE Advanced 2026, on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in'.
(2026-05-15). Advanced manufacturing showcases nation's industrial prowess. ecns.cn Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China's Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-15). Hamas urges unity talks as Fatah conference begins. newarab.com 
In a statement, Hossam Badran, head of Hamas' Office of National Relations and a member of the group's political bureau, said the conference represented "an opportunity to achieve a shift in Palestinian internal national relations". | He s…
(2026-05-15). Disaster? NYT Op-Ed on Demoting the Climate Pitch. wattsupwiththat.com This essay is capitulation to catastrophe…. Don't talk about it, then the public won't know about it, then you can't run for office on it and the country won't act on the emergency.
(2026-05-15). Mitoma fails to make Japan's 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury. aljazeera.com Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
(2026-05-15). Happy 125th birthday to the Commonwealth of Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Moving House Soon? The 5 Best Internet TV Provider Comparison Services You Need To Know About! moguldom.com Smartmove Internet: Ideal for movers wanting to transfer their internet service provider. From their inception, Smartmove Internet's mission has been to support movers in transferring their exciting Internet services, as well as phone and cable TV services, to their new addresses. The critical benefit of this is that it makes this aspect of moving house …
(2026-05-14). U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns. ecns.cn SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 ⚪ Michael Banks, chief of the U.Border Patrol, announced his resignation Thursday, according to U.Border Patrol in.
(2026-05-15). Class struggle today: Fragmentation and the crisis of political form. links.org.au 
The problem facing the left is not the absence of class antagonism but the absence of forces capable of organising it. If we fail to confront the question of political form, mobilisation will continue to substitute for class, writes Sushovan Dhar.
(2026-05-15). The Progressives Propelling Abdul El-Sayed Forward in Michigan. portside.org The Progressives Propelling Abdul El-Sayed Forward in Michigan |
(2026-05-15). How David Ben-Gurion got the Palestinians wrong in 1948. aljazeera.com The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel's best efforts and worst brutality.
(2026-05-15). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-15). One Nation under Trump: Pauline MAGA moment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Pro-Israel protests at NYT over Palestinian detainees report. newarab.com 
Pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and held signs accusing the newspaper of spreading "blood libel" and anti-Israel propa…
(2026-05-15). Chronicle of a dying country. strategic-culture.su Economically and financially, Portugal lives under the colonial tutelage of the EU, submitting its state budget year after year for final approval in Brussels. Militarily, it obeys every NATO command. | Junte-se a nós no e .
(2026-05-15). CARTOONS: Mark David is balancing his. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Pakistan seeks early launch of direct flights to US amid improved ties. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Friday that the government is keen to see the early launch of direct flights between Pakistan and the United States, adding that bilateral relations are rooted in mutual trust and cooperation. | The interior minister met with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur, alongside US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and the federal interior secretary, according to an official statement. | Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on the latest situation in t…
(2026-05-15). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-15). No Primary Challenge to 4 of NJ's 5 Super Israel Dem Caucus: Conaway, Gottheimer, Norcross, Pou Unchallenged. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter is analyzing the NJ Democratic Primary and independent congress challengers including Green Party challengers to determine the viability of…
(2026-05-15). Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves. grist.org 
Renee Costanzo cranked on the rusty pulley with both hands, watching the greenhouse roof creak open in sections. A breeze of spring air swept over 12,000 seedlings lined up in plastic trays in the Kilbourn Park greenhouse. | Costanzo, the Chicago Park District's only full-time employee at the northside greenhouse, spearheads a months-long effort to grow more than 15,000 plants, including vegetables, greens, and flowers, to get them ready in time for the Kilbourn Park's annual plant sale. | The massively popular sale, which took place earlier this month, typically draws upwards of 1,100 people every year, with…
(2026-05-15). Saudi Arabia Advances Green Economy Goals with Lenovo Sustainability Collaboration. thinktank.pk Lenovo, Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), and ClimeCo have announced a landmark partnership designed to support sustainable industrial operations as Lenovo expands its manufacturing footprint in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in aligning industrial growth with environmental responsibility in the Kingdom. As Lenovo develops one of its largest global manufacturing operations …
(2026-05-15). More Potential Members for BRICS New Development Bank. infobrics.org While the activism in BRICS initiatives and discussions has subsided since the start of this year, there is arguably still significant momentum in the expansion of the operations of the BRICS New Development Bank…
(2026-05-15). From the Ford Rouge plant: build rank-and-file committees. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Martaz Crutchfield, candidate for UAW delegate at Ford Dearborn Truck Plant, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). "The grimmest moment in my political lifetime:" Adam Hochschild, Historian. juancole.com A New World Order | "For a colonized people the most essential value, because the most concrete, is first and foremost the land: the land which will bring them bread and, above all, dignity."
| ‚Äï Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth | Fariba Amini writes: "Adam Hochschild is an American journalist and author who is best known for his book, King Leopold's Ghost, which is the horrifying story of the Congo under the Belgians. His many other books include Spain in our Hearts, about the Spanish Civil war, and To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914—1918. | A professor e…
(2026-05-15). More complications arise in the Trump Universe. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ruling the world is a tricky business | The top story last week, at least in te…
(2026-05-15). Anger spreads after strike by 42,000 UC California workers canceled in the middle of the night. wsws.org The union bureaucracy is deliberately sabotaging workers in order to prevent a struggle which would inevitably develop into a broader fight which would threaten their ties to management and the Democratic Party.
(2026-05-15). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-15). Australia: Longtime carer Julienne Verhagen denounces Labor government's attack on the disabled. wsws.org "It will be disastrous for tens of thousands of people, including workers in the sector. The burden will fall onto families, creating even more physical, mental, and financial pain."
(2026-05-15). Mass layoffs to hit New York City's New School next month. wsws.org The New School University in New York City has announced massive layoffs of faculty and staff as a part of its right-wing restructuring program.
(2026-05-15). Protesting NYU Investigation of Students for an Anti-Zionist Passover Seder. juancole.com — | Letter regarding the initiation of an investigation of NYU students and faculty because of their alleged involvement with an "Anti-Zionist Passover Seder": | Linda Mills | President, New York University | linda.mills@nyu.edu | Mathew C. Varughes…
(2026-05-15). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-15). Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen, settlers set mosque ablaze. newarab.com 
The teenager, identified as 16-year-old Fahd Zidan Owais, was shot and killed by Israeli army fire in a village south of Nablus. | Israeli forces prevented Palestine Red Crescent crews from reachi…
(2026-05-15). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-15). How Office Suite Integrations Make an LMS Work More Smoothly. moguldom.com Modern versions of learning management systems provide training delivery and management of educational content in many organizations today. These systems have become essential for businesses and schools, as remote work and online learning have become more common. An integration with office suite applications makes a learning management system more powerful. Integrations with productivity suites simplify …
(2026-05-15). British MP resigns, paving way for possible Starmer challenger's return to Westminster. ecns.cn Josh Simons, a British Labour member of parliament (MP), resigned on Thursday so that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham could replace him in his constituency through a by-election.
(2026-05-14). Portugal gov't approves landmark labor reform bill. ecns.cn LISBON, May 14 ⚪ Portugals Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of the countrys labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups.
(2026-05-15). Volume 3, 2025 of War Diaries soon to go on sale. gilbertdoctorow.com 
this is to announce that Volume 3 is now in production and very likely will be on sale on all Amazon websites worldwide in the course of the coming week. you can then find the book very easily by just typing "Gilbert Doctorow"' into the Search Box of the Amazon website…
(2026-05-15). Iraq forms new government with only 14 of 23 ministers. longwarjournal.org Iraq's parliament approved the new government six months after parliamentary elections in November 2025. Ali al Zaidi is now the prime minister, but key ministries remain unfilled amid disagreements between Tehran and Washington and their partners over the government's formation.
(2026-05-15). Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel's participation. aljazeera.com Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
(2026-05-15). PM Shehbaz hails 'historic' Pakistan-China ties in meeting with Chinese business delegation. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, founder, president and controlling shareholder of IBI Beijing United Technology, at the prime minister's house. | According to the statement by the prime minister's office (PMO), PM Shehbaz welcomed the delegation to Pakistan. He said Pakistan and China enjoyed "historic ties" and the two countries were "All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners". He lauded the remarkable progress made by China under the "visionary leadership" of President Xi Jinping and said that he was looking forward to his v…
(2026-05-15). UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. — ReutersFormal contest to replace Starmer yet to be triggered.Cabinet ministers express support for the PM.Prime Minister…
(2026-05-15). There is a long history of members of Congress calling out Israel's nuclear arsenal. It is now time to take action. mondoweiss.net 
Rep. Joaquin Castro's recent letter calling on the Trump administration to acknowledge Israel's nuclear arsenal joins a long history of members of Congress addressing the taboo topic. It is now time to take action and end the official silence.
(2026-05-15). Shehzad Roy garners praise for tackling child marriage in new skit. tribune.com.pk 
Shehzad Roy, founder of Zindagi Trust, an organization working to reform government schools in Pakistan, is gaining traction online for a skit highlighting child marriage through humorous conversations with young girls. | Roy, one of Pakistan's most prominent musicians, is also known for his activism and humanitarian efforts on key social issues. This time, his video addressing the consequences of child marriage received a largely positive response online, particularly from women. | The singer shared the video on Instagram with the caption, "What these young girls say will change how you see child marriage for…
(2026-05-14). AI drives boom in one-person companies nationwide. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.
(2026-05-15). This fake 'fascist front' party robbed Scottish Greens of another MSP. thecanary.co 
The fake Scottish political party 'Independent Green Voice' (IGV) once again confused Scottish voters on 8 May and has deprived Scottish Greens of another MSP seat. IGV is run by a group of ex-UKIP and ex-BNP activists, alongside climate change denialists and holocaust deniers, and has no manifesto nor policy platform. Despite the real Scottish […] | By
(2026-05-15). China opens 21 international cargo routes in April. ecns.cn China opened 21 new international cargo air routes in April, adding more than 43 round-trip flights per week, according to data released by the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-05-15). Spain 'on right side of history' with Eurovision boycott: PM. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after attack on Kyiv kills 24. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials. | Russia has shown little sign of halting its more than four-year invasion of Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and multiple missiles at its neighbour every day. | Kyiv has responded with its own attacks and a drone strike on the Russian city of Ryazan earlier Friday killed four people including a child, according to officials there. | US-led talks on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II ha…
(2026-05-15). How Does an RGB Mini LED TV Enhance Movie Night Experiences. moguldom.com Movie nights gain a refined sense of comfort when display quality supports storytelling with clarity and depth. Modern televisions refine visual details to preserve texture and mood across varied scenes. A well-balanced screen presentation allows viewers to stay engaged with subtle shifts in tone and lighting. Movie viewing comfort also depends heavily on refined contrast …
(2026-05-15). Australia's Support for Girls' Cricket in Pakistan Reaches Major Milestone. thinktank.pk The Australian High Commission (AHC), in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Serena Hotels, successfully hosted the Islamabad leg of the AHC—PCB Girls' Cricket Cup, celebrating a decade of Australia's support for girls' cricket in Pakistan. The initiative continues to empower young female athletes by creating opportunities through sports, leadership, and education. A …
(2026-05-15). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-15). Al-Amari after the Nakba: One fear shared across generations. newarab.com 
In a quiet corner of the Every year on
(2026-05-14). 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Iwo Jima: JMA. ecns.cn TOKYO, May 15 ⚪ A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japans Iwo Jima on Friday, the countrys weather agency said.
(2026-05-15). Toll from India's Uttar Pradesh storms rises to 111. geo.tv 
People remove a tree fallen over a car, during a heavy storm, in Prayagraj, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. — ReutersGales, lightning and rain batter state.More than 200 homes damaged.Aid ordered for affected families.New Delhi: Powerful storms that swept across…
(2026-05-15). NTA to re-conduct NEET UG 2026 after paper leak. ummid.com In a major setback for students who appeared in the NEET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled and decided to re-conduct the important medical entrance exam, conducted on Sunday May 03, 2026, after the agencies found evidence of paper leaks…
(2026-05-15). Autocracy, Confusion and Teaching History Part Two. scheerpost.com Jim Mamer ScheerPost History is not old, especially with people still living with its consequences. Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Comments on Directing August Wilson's Fences 2026 Part One Available Here Part one of Autocracy, Confusion and Teaching History dealt with how the Trump Administration has fostered an atmosphere of political chaos within which they have attacked …
(2026-05-15). Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba. aljazeera.com Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return.
(2026-05-15). Democrats force House vote on increased military aid to Ukraine. wsws.org A discharge petition to bring the military aid bill to the floor had the support of two Republicans, one independent and all 215 Democrats.
(2026-05-15). Grey Tiles That Pair Beautifully with Full Body Vitrified Tiles. ummid.com Grey tiles have gained strong popularity in modern interiors due to their calm, neutral tone and versatile design appeal as they blend easily with a wide range of styles, from minimal to contemporary, while helping spaces feel balanced and visually open.
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-05-15). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-15). The future — socialism — is possible and necessary: The Twentieth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The widespread misery imposed by capitalism demands that we organise hope through collective struggle; only then can we build a future where human dignity supersedes the destructive profit motive.
(2026-05-15). Essential skills every search specialist should master. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-14). High-quality development of China's service sector to boost industry, benefit people. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, the value-added output of China's service industry accounted for 61.7 percent of GDP and contributed 63.2 percent to the country's economic growth, cementing its status as the largest pillar of the national economy, official data showed.
(2026-05-15). Domestic brands lauded for dynamism. ecns.cn Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with technological innovation, creating unique value for global markets, an Azerbaijani economist has said.
(2026-05-15). Worker with 35 years at Canadian Coca-Cola distributor terminated following job injury. wsws.org Days after making a splash in the local Calgary media by unveiling a new $75 million state-of-the-art warehouse facility, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited unceremoniously axed an injured worker with 35 years at the company—essentially crying poor.
(2026-05-15). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-15). Indian magnate Adani agrees to multimillion-dollar penalty in US court case. geo.tv 
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024. — ReuterIndian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption without admitting…
(2026-05-15). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-15). Mélenchon 2027: A presidential campaign that holds back workers' mobilization. wsws.org Sunday, May 3, Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on TF1 a candidacy not to mobilize workers against austerity and the war against Iran but to smother that mobilization within a nationalist orientation toward French capitalist institutions.
(2026-05-15). 76 Flock Cameras Disabled in the East Bay. indybay.org saboteurs vandalized and/or removed cameras…
(2026-05-15). Stablecoin flows react to political headlines within minutes. moguldom.com Even in markets known for sudden swings, stablecoins stand out for how fast they respond to breaking political news. When high-stakes events like the U.S. presidential election loom, these dollar-pegged digital assets often become the first clue that something big is shifting. Recent research shows that stablecoin flows can move within minutes of a headline, …
(2026-05-15). Philly-area veterinarians are seeing a rise in 'pot dogs,' pets with concerning symptoms of marijuana exposure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Graham used to be able to spot a "marijuana dog" from a mile away. | "They look high," she said. "They have very classic dilated pupils, their limbs are splaying out, they're wobbling almost like a bobblehead doll, but that's their entire body. And they start dribbling urine everywhere." | But veterinarians are now noticing new concerning symptoms among pets that have accidentally ingested a person's medical or recreational marijuana-infused product…
(2026-05-15). Uh-Oh: The kids aren't reading the New York Times! strategic-culture.su By Ann COUTLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Social media panic is barely disguised mainstream media self-defense. | Social med…
(2026-05-15). Ken Doll joins global beauty creators at Huda Beauty's London trip. tribune.com.pk 
Adnan Zafar, known as Ken Doll, was the only Pakistani creator invited to the Huda Beauty brand trip in London, joining international influencers in Huda Kattan's exclusive creator circle. | The content creator took to Instagram to share videos and pictures from the event, including a "get ready with me" featuring a full face of Huda Beauty products and a transition into his glam look. | View this post on Instagram | He documented the event in detail, thanking Kattan for her attention to detail and highlighting new products worth trying, while taking followers through his flight experience and a tour of the br…
(2026-05-15). Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing. aljazeera.com On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the 'Nakba' or the 'catastrophe' of 1948.
(2026-05-15). United States Repatriates 450 Stolen Cultural Artifacts to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The United States has formally repatriated more than 450 stolen cultural artifacts to Pakistan during a special ceremony held at the Islamabad Museum, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on cultural heritage protection and anti-smuggling efforts. The returned antiquities, many of which date back thousands of years, were illegally trafficked out of Pakistan and …
(2026-05-14). New Chinese battery offers fresh hope for hydrogen storage. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have built a new type of battery that may solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: how to store hydrogen easily and efficiently.
(2026-05-14). China-Central Asia forum focuses on promoting human rights progress through high-quality development. ecns.cn TASHKENT, May 14 ⚪ The fourth China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum was held here Thursday, focusing on jointly promoting human rights progress through high-quality development.The forum was initiated in 2023 by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development.
(2026-05-15). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally to Stop Killing Cuts by Mayor Lurie at Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-15). Energy bills keep rising. These candidates in Georgia say they can help. grist.org 
(2026-05-15). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-14). U.S. martial arts enthusiast makes the right moves. ecns.cn Wearing a loose-sleeved training uniform with a flowing black beard and a topknot tied up with a hairpin, Pinnick, 36, from the United States, told an unusual story of "Becoming Chinese".
(2026-05-15). Behind PM Modi's Austerity Appeal. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity, urging families to cut back on personal spending and edible oil consumption amid high fuel prices and global conflicts, is purely an act of letting down the middle class.
(2026-05-15). Real Madrid with a Lackluster Victory in the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 14 (RHC) — Real Madrid secured a lackluster 2-0 victory against Oviedo today in the final match of the 36th round of the Spanish football league, although they received some whistles from the fans. | Goals from Gonzalo García in the 44th minute and Jude Bellingham in the 80th brought a small measure of joy to Real Madrid fans, who booed French star Kylian Mbappé, the target of criticism in recent days for his selfish attitude. | Brazilian Vinicius also received some boos from the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, who were unhappy with Real Madrid's dismal season. | Earlier, Girona drew 1-1 with Real Socie…
(2026-05-15). Germany: Labour court investigates possible irregularities at works council election at Bosch GmbH. wsws.org It is entirely justified to have the legality of the works council elections of March 11 reviewed by the Aalen Labour Court.
(2026-05-15). Why Does China Portray India as an Elephant? Decoding the Politics of Animal Analogy. infobrics.org 'Diplomatic language is never neutral. When you adopt someone else's framing, you partially legitimise their world view': former ambassador…
(2026-05-15). Vote NO on the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement: Entertainment workers must join the broader struggle of the working class. wsws.org The SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement locks performers into four years of managed decline, institutionalizes AI exploitation and must be rejected. Build rank-and-file committees now!
(2026-05-15). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-15). TN CM Joseph Vijay promises Secular state based on Social Justice. ummid.com Soon after taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Actor C Joseph Vijay promised a Secular state based on Social Justice.
(2026-05-15). Shocked Silence Greets RCP8.5 Demise as 'Implausibility' Ruling Leaves Net Zero Fearmongering in Tatters. wattsupwiththat.com The fallout from the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ruling that computer model high emissions pathway RCP8.5 is "implausible" is only just beginning.
(2026-05-15). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-15). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-15). Palestinian family accuses Booking.com over illegal land use. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-15). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-15). Exchange programs offer youths firsthand experience. ecns.cn University students from the United States are making rubbings from inscriptions on wooden tablets. They carefully apply ink and press paper to create prints, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage firsthand.
(2026-05-15). War, Arrogance, and the Unraveling of U.S. Power. fpif.org The United States is not approaching collapse because it lacks power. It is approaching collapse because it has too often mistaken power for wisdom. Its armed forces remain unmatched in reach, its financial system remains central to global commerce, and its technology sector continues to shape the future. Yet these advantages can conceal a more dangerous condition: the erosion of judgment. | A superpower begins to decay when it treats coercion as strategy, military reach as political authority, and exemption from rules as evidence of strength. The result is not immediate collapse, but a cumulative weakening of le…
(2026-05-15). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-15). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-14). Chinese pianist Lang Lang receives inaugural Daphne Music Award in Denmark. ecns.cn COPENHAGEN, May 14 ⚪ Chinese pianist Lang Lang received the inaugural Daphne Music Award in Copenhagen on Thursday in recognition of his artistic achievements and efforts to bring classical music to wider audiences.
(2026-05-15). 'Think Labour' claims it's not a Labour Together rebrand. It's exactly that. thecanary.co 
The 'new' right-wing Labour think-tank 'Think Labour' has launched with a claim that it's not just a rebrand of Labour Together. Its CEO Alison Phillips told LabourList that: ThinkLabour will be an open, collaborative organisation with no interest in factions. Right. Labour Together was — and, really, still is — the factional sabotage outfit that used […] | By
(2026-05-15). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-15). Saudi Arabia pushes for regional non-aggression pact with Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger. newarab.com 
Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40 percent of the population, The spread of hunger and famine has become a hallmark of the
(2026-05-15). CTET Sept 2026 registration starts, Apply before June 10. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 22nd edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started through the official website 'ctet.nic.in'.
(2026-05-15). Golmaal fans rejoice as Rohit Shetty teases new instalment. tribune.com.pk 
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty teased the return of the beloved Golmaal franchise, which has already delivered four hit films, exciting fans of the nostalgic comedy series. | The director took to his Instagram to share a memorable video featuring moments from the 2006 film, reliving the iconic era. | View this post on Instagram | His caption read, "Driving down the memory lane! How old were you when you watched the first Golmaal?" He added, "We promise you'll relive those happy days very soon…filming in progress". | Fans were overjoyed by the announcement, sharing how old they were when they first watched the film a…
(2026-05-15). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-15). China's South-to-North water project has supplied nearly 200 million people. ecns.cn China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred more than 88 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions since operations began, benefiting nearly 200 million people, according to official data released in May.
(2026-05-15). How to choose an independent mortgage broker in Lake Macquarie. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Pedro Sánchez Isn't Waiting for a Savior. portside.org Pedro Sánchez Isn't Waiting for a Savior |
(2026-05-14). China achieves successful batch cloning of super high-yield dairy goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major breakthrough in dairy goat breeding technology.
(2026-05-15). Nakba march to be held in London amid far-right 'UTK' rally. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). Indian cleric jailed for life over rape of Bangladeshi women in East London. geo.tv 
Indian national mosque imam Abdul Halim Khan. — reporter
(2026-05-15). Epic Fury, strategic failure: America's Iran debacle. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). The Fuel to My Revolutionary Optimism. scheerpost.com Jenin M for Codepink As a Palestinian born in the 21st century, I am the generational product of Nakba survivors and the trauma that came with it. As distant as it may seem, I am only two generations removed from the 1948 Catastrophe of Palestine, where over 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their land, and …
(2026-05-15). FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations. ecns.cn FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.
(2026-05-15). What actually goes wrong in commercial construction projects, according to Carlyon Ward. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Ed Miliband vows permanent shutdown of the North Sea. wattsupwiththat.com I have long believed Miliband is determined to do as much irreversible damage to the country as he can before he gets chucked out:…
(2026-05-15). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-15). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-15). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Winning? Republicans support a war that's pummeling 'Main Street'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-15). 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
(2026-05-15). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). 'Bad Blues' Report Names Six House Democrats Deserving of Primary Challenges. indybay.org
(2026-05-15). ICRC RED Aircraft to Operate from Jeddah to Strengthen Humanitarian Access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026? globalvoices.org
(2026-05-15). NUHW Clinical Kaiser Therapist On Musk Altman Trial: AI Threatens All Workers & Patients. indybay.org
(2026-05-15). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). The surprising climate fix that Democrats and Republicans both love. grist.org
(2026-05-15). French imperialism, the war on Iran and the EU assault on migrants. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Alex Lantier, Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES) national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-05-15). Ucrânia se transforma em cemitério de mercenários latino-americanos. strategic-culture.su Colombianos e outros latinos morrem em massa nas trincheiras da Ucrânia. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente morte de…
(2026-05-15). Se multiplican las preocupaciones por el futuro del soberanismo y la fe religiosa armenias. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-15). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-15). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-15). Benched Mbappe says he's fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa. aljazeera.com Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo.
(2026-05-14). Italia e crisi del Golfo Persico. strategic-culture.su Gli USA, cosਠcome hanno fatto con il conflitto in Ucraina e la distruzione del Nord Stream, puntano ora a diventare i principali esportatori di petrolio verso Europa e in parte Asia dopo esserlo già di GNL. | Segue nostro Secondo dati ISTAT, l'Italia ha chiuso il 2025 con il +3,3% di export rispetto al 2024 nonostante i dazi statunitensi. Il Governo Meloni ha esultato, sottolineando che nel 2025 l'export verso gli Usa è cresciuto d…