aljazeera.com (2026-05-04). Iran war live: Iranian military warns US of attacks over Hormuz missionIran's military says it will attack US forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz. | The warning comes after US President Donald Trump announced a naval mission, dubbed Project Freedom, to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, with operations set to begin in the coming hours.
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). Iran Sets One-Month Deadline For End To US-Israeli War. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic has set a one-month deadline for an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and a full end to the wars on both Iran and Lebanon, sources told US media outlet Axios on 3 May. | Iran "set a one-month deadline for negotiations on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US naval blockade and permanently end the war in Iran and in Lebanon," the sources said. | "Per the Iranian proposal, only after such a deal is reached, another month of negotiations would be launched to try and reach a deal on the nuclear program," they added.
(2026-05-04). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-04). Israel Has Kidnapped Two of Our Most Important Pro-Palestine Activists. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations, especially the United States, to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those who denounce the genocide — especially …
(2026-05-04). Freedom Flotilla Defies Israeli Piracy. popularresistance.org Just days after the Israeli government's assault on 22 unarmed civilian vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) as they sailed toward Gaza in international waters west of Crete, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is pressing forward with new vessels. | On Saturday May 2, the FFC launched four new sailboats from Siracusa, Italy. The FFC is determined not to give in to the Israeli violence. | The launch continues the demand to end the siege of Gaza, to end the policy of collective punishment, to end the genocide Israel is inflicting on Gaza, and to end the apartheid system Israel established in the occupied We…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-04). The Regressive Ideologies Behind The 'Baby Bust' Panic. popularresistance.org If you haven't heard the argument that civilization is about to collapse because women aren't having enough babies, you haven't been consuming much media. | "The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn't as Bad as You've Heard—It's Worse," announced the Atlantic (6/30/25). Business Insider (8/21/25) ran a piece titled "America's Great People Shortage," which opened, "America is about to tumble off the edge of a massive demographic cliff." And NPR's Brian Mann warned on PBS (4/10/26) that, as a result of the birth rate decline, "many people say" that the US soon "will be unrecognizable."
(2026-05-04). Sea War Strategy: Why the US Is Going Solo Against Iran. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in the 2026 conflict has dramatically shifted from land and air to the maritime domain, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ability to target ships, disrupt oil routes, and challenge US naval operations has transformed the nature of the conflict. Recent incidents involving attacks on cargo vessels and threats …
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Trump says US Navy will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a rambling Truth Social post on Sunday afternoon, President Trump wrote that the US would begin escorting hundreds of "Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait, " and that any Iranian interference will "have to be dealt with forcefully."
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships. geo.tv 
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-04). Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market. aljazeera.com Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
(2026-05-04). Japan PM: Hormuz closure 'inflicting enormous impact' on Asia Pacific. aljazeera.com Japan's PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is 'inflicting an 'enormous impact' on Asia Pacific.
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin 'guiding' ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). Three factors behind US' decision of war, Iran's "war of survival" and "war of attrition" , breaking the "conflict-ceasefire cycle" unitedworldint.com Notes from a roundtable discussion at the Center for Iranian Studies in Türkiye. The war, which began with the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, is currently in a period of ceasefire. What follows remains highly uncertain. A process full of fluctuations and contradictions continues to unfold. What is certain, however, we are …
(2026-05-04). Israel ups production of Arrow interceptors, but Iran is making missiles even faster. haaretz.com If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran resumes, the month-long cease-fire hasn't been enough to replenish stocks. Israel's secret weapon: the dozens of members of the ultra-Orthodox community helping make Arrows…
(2026-05-04). Iran says Hormuz navigation must coordinate with its forces, warns U.S. Navy. haaretz.com
(2026-05-04). We Need A Guns And Butter Debate Over The Costs Of The Iran War. popularresistance.org Sixty years ago, opposition to America's war in Vietnam, a major attack concerned the costs of diverting U.S. resources away from social spending to the military, what was called Guns and Butter. | I was the junior member of the Columbia University triumvirate headed by Seymour Melman and Terence McCarthy. We lectured widely, wrote in magazines such as Ramparts and newspapers. The New York Tribune still existed as an alternative to The New York Times, and regularly published our critiques in its interviews and on its editorial pages. | Those mid-1960s were the days!
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-04). Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands. aljazeera.com Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
(2026-05-04). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-04). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-04). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-04). In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled'. portside.org In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled' |
(2026-05-04). United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark. scmp.com A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster on Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a light post and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.
(2026-05-04). Shooting injures 10 people at a lake party near Oklahoma City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 10 people were injured and transferred to the hospital after a shooting at a lake party near Oklahoma City Sunday night, CNN reported, citing the police.The police have not arrested any suspects, but there is no threat to the public, said Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond Police Department."The total number of victims is expected to change as additional individuals transported themselves to area hospitals," police revealed in a statement on X.Officers were called at around 9 p.m. CT after a report of gunfire at a party at Arcadia Lake, Ward mentioned. At least 10 people were rushed by…
(2026-05-04). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-04). Tell Elected Officials Not to Freeze Federal Childcare Funding! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.
(2026-05-04). What is the Hantavirus disease. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A virus outbreak caused panic aboard a Netherlands-based cruise ship, which left at least three people dead. But what do we know about the Hantavirus?The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Sunday that three people have died of a suspected outbreak of the hantavirus, which is a rodent-borne virus that can cause severe and potentially fatal respiratory illness.Six people were diagnosed with the Hantavirus on the ship. "Of the six affected individuals, three have died, and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa," the WHO added.Oceanwide Expeditions, the company which owns the ship where…
(2026-05-04). Trump's Killing Spree Isn't Stopping the Flow of Drugs Into the U.S. theintercept.com 
The Pentagon claims that attacks on civilian boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific have severely curtailed the import of illegal drugs to the United States. And President Donald Trump says this has saved more than 1 million American lives. Experts call these assertions laughable and reporting by The Intercept shows that claims by the White House and War Department are baseless, phony, or both. | "The administration has failed to explain the long-term objectives of this mission or provide any evidence of reduced drug flows into the United States," Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Sen…
(2026-05-04). Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday | The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday. | The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93 reduction for diesel. | The adjusted prices for this month are as follows: | Petrol 93 and 95 (ULP & LRP): R3.27 per litre (p/l) increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Illumin…
(2026-05-04). Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase. sanews.gov.za Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase | Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season. | The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding. | "[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. | "Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‚Äëfired generation, strengthened cost efficiency, and underpins Eskom's Winter Outlook…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-04). Break the isolation: Harvard graduate students' strike must be expanded. wsws.org Will Lehman, a rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker who is running as a socialist candidate for UAW president, is calling on workers to break the union's isolation of the nearly two-week walkout by 4,000 Harvard graduate student workers.
(2026-05-04). Strike of Little Lake teachers in California shut down after 10 days. wsws.org The decision was taken before teachers were given access to the full terms of the tentative agreement and before any meaningful rank-and-file review could take place.
(2026-05-04). Labor blocks return of Australian citizens interned in Syria. wsws.org The Albanese government's actions set a wider precedent for barring the return of citizens deemed to be lacking in respect for the "values" prescribed by the ruling capitalist establishment.
(2026-05-04). Shocking video: United Airlines plane hits a truck in New Jersey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video flooding social media captured a shocking moment when a United Airlines plane collided with a bakery truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State Police, the Boeing 767 plane flying from Venice, Italy, was carrying 231 passengers and crew when its landing tire and underside collided with a pole and truck. No injuries were reported, except for the truck driver, who was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.Police added that the H&S Bakery truck "was unscathed," but the plane's wheel flew into the driver's…
(2026-05-04). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-04). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-04). Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma. aljazeera.com Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
(2026-05-04). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-04). Hondurasgate's Audio Leaks: Trump's Plot Using Juan Orlando Hernández Puts Mexico and Colombia in the Spotlight (+China). orinocotribune.com The second leak of audio recordings from the "Hondurasgate" scandal, exclusively released by Canal Red, exposes a US-led plan to destabilize the governments of Mexico and Colombia. The strategy involves a coordinated media disinformation campaign orchestrated from the US and Argentinian presidencies. | By Valeria Duarte Galleguillos — Apr 30, 2026 | What does it mean that the former president of Honduras, convicted of drug trafficking in the US and pardoned by Trump, is acting as an operator for the MAGA administration in Latin America? The geopolitical context is key to understanding this. While China conso…
(2026-05-04). Spirit Airlines collapses: 17,000 workers pay for Wall Street's war on Iran. wsws.org The government's decision not to rescue Spirit, on the absurd grounds that they did not "have half a billion dollars laying around," is deliberate class policy aimed at making the working class pay for the war.
(2026-05-04). Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Rachana Shah's patients are children, but some have developed health issues that are usually prevalent in older people: sleep apnea, joint pain or pre-diabetes. | As a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's The overall impact of ob…
(2026-05-04). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2004-05-26). Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition. tribune.com.pk 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday. | The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalized. | "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge ‚Å in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer…
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). Thousands March For Immigrant Workers And Victims Of Police Crimes. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Community members flooded the streets on May 1 for a march in honor of May Day. The weather was bright and sunny with a cool breeze, making conditions favorable for an energized crowd. Nearly 10,000 feet hit the ground at the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument and marched up past the White House, through Black Lives Matter Plaza, and ending at Franklin Park. | May Day commemorates a long history of workers and immigrants' struggles. Protesters showed out for immigrant workers in force and stood in steadfast solidarity with working and oppressed people both at home and globall…
(2026-05-04). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-04). Illegal 'free party' at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal "free party" at a military firing range near Bourges.
(2026-05-04). President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa's colonial legacy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa's colonial legacy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for reparations to address the enduring impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent, arguing that meaningful redress must support development and economic justice. | In his weekly newsletter marking Africa Month, President Ramaphosa said while the continent celebrates its unity and shared identity, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape inequality, economic exclusion and instability across Africa. | "We are one people. Despite Africa's many languages and cultures, we ta…
(2026-05-04). This Was the Plan: UAE Exit From OPEC Marks Corporate Capture of Global Oil: As Conflict Destabilizes The Region, The Collapse Of Collective Control Hands Unprecedented Leverage To U.S. Power And Energy Giants. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The war on Iran isn't just redrawing battle lines—it's ripping apart the architecture of global energy itself. In a stunning move, the United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit OPEC, a decision that lands like a geopolitical shockwave at the center of an already fractured oil market. Coming amid the chaos of …
(2026-05-04). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-04). Future of Us launches campaign to respond to threats to Asian Minnesota community. wibailoutpeople.org 
Future of Us is launching a community campaign called "We Belong: Defending Our Rights, Empowering Our Community," to fight the unprecedented threats facing Asian Minnesotans, from the unconstitutional and dangerous conduct of militarized federal immigration raids to attacks on birthright citizenship and voting rights. We have developed goals for two issues, one with national impact …
(2026-05-04). Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity. sanews.gov.za Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity | By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa's road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity. | It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to anti-apartheid movements which threaded Europe right across Asia and right across the Atlantic Ocean to countries like Cuba, heeded the profound words of wisdom by liberation stalwart and President of the African National Congress,…
(2026-05-04). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-04). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-04). Isaiah Minnesota: Develop Leaders Build Power Shape the Future! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). Did Donald "WWW III Apprentice" just Fire the Whole World? juancole.com ( In that context, here's my advice to you: Don't get old. For years, I managed not to do so, but unfortunately that's all over now and I'm increasingly an old man. In fact, I'm not quite two years older than Donald J. Trump. I was born on July 20, 1944, while World War II was still ongoing, and he w…
(2026-05-04). From Port Huron to postmodernism: The class politics of the "New" Students for a Democratic Society. wsws.org The "New" SDS substitutes identity politics for class analysis, bourgeois nationalism for socialist internationalism and protest theater for the independent mobilization of the working class against the capitalist parties and the system they defend.
(2026-05-04). Free Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila: The attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the criminalization of resistance and solidarity. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns the abduction of Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila of the Global Sumud Flotilla, part and parcel of the massive international piracy carried out by the Zionist regime and its occupation naval forces, with the complicity of the Greek state and the responsibility of U.S. imperialism and its partners …
(2026-05-04). Latin America's Big Choice: US Stability or China's Speed? thinktank.pk The intensifying economic rivalry between the United States and China has firmly expanded into Latin America, transforming the region into a critical battleground for influence, trade, and infrastructure dominance. While Beijing has rapidly increased its presence through investments and trade partnerships, recent diplomatic tensions—especially in countries like Peru—highlight that Washington is actively pushing back to …
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936-38 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). AG says she is open to talks on Netanyahu trial plea deal amid pardon push. haaretz.com Baharav-Miara told President Herzog talks would proceed only 'without preconditions' and without harming the trial; Netanyahu's testimony was again canceled Monday, citing late-night security consultations…
(2026-05-04). Workers And Left Parties In South Asia Mark May Day. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of workers from all corners of South Asia took to the streets on Friday, May 1, to celebrate International Workers' Day or May Day, renewing their commitment to confront the accelerating onslaught of attacks on workers' rights and the intensifying cost of living crisis. | Trade unions and left parties held rallies and meetings where they paid tribute to the workers of the 1886 Chicago Haymarket affair, some of whom paid with their lives to ignite a global movement for better working conditions and the 40 hour week.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-04). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-04). Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers' budget scrutiny, not dismiss it. scmp.com Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city's budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn't always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. | When Chan was first given the keys to the city's coffers, they were full. Successive financial secretaries faced political pressure of a very different kind. There weren't many issues that opposing parties saw eye to eye on. However, accusing the government of hoarding cash and not giving…
(2026-05-04). American Press Freedom On The Brink. popularresistance.org As World Press Freedom Day (May 3) nears, it's a good time to step back and assess how journalists and news outlets are faring in our current media climate. | President Donald Trump came back to the White House and picked up right where he left off, insulting and attacking the press on an almost daily basis, suing media outlets, and taking a number of concrete actions to restrict press freedom. Against this backdrop, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) will release its 2026 World Press Freedom Index on April 30. | Every year, RSF scores and ranks 180 countries and territories based on their level of press freedom.
(2026-05-04). How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface. portside.org How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface |
(2026-05-04). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-04). Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists. sanews.gov.za Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists | As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to constitutional democracy, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that female journalists can operate freely and securely. | The call coincided with the global observance of World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, marked this year against a backdrop of growing international concern over the safety of women in media. | In a statement, Minister responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga, call…
(2026-05-04). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-04). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-04). Pakistan's EO-3 Launch: A New Chapter in Pakistan-China Space Cooperation. thinktank.pk The successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous electro-optical satellite EO-3 marks far more than a technological milestone; it symbolizes the steady rise of Pakistan as an emerging spacefaring nation and reflects the growing depth of Pakistan-China strategic cooperation in advanced science and technology. At a time when space has become a frontier of economic development, national …
(2026-05-04). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-04). Select Select Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking." — Benjamin Franklin…
(2026-05-04). israeli Occupation Court Extends Detention Of Saif Abukeshek And Thiago àÅvila. popularresistance.org Askalan, Occupied Palestine —The Global Sumud Flotilla condemns the decision of the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" to have Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila remanded in custody. | They were unlawfully abducted by israeli naval forces in international waters outside Greece and taken to occupied Palestine earlier this week. | The court has ordered their continued detention for 2 additional days until May 5. | Despite there being no formal charges levelled against them, israeli prosecutors have made sweeping politically motivated allegations in a retaliatory attempt to criminalize humanitarian action.
(2026-05-04). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-04). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-04). North Carolina: Kids Over Corporations! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org When politicians stop answering to voters, they start answering to donors. When that happens, working families and their children pay the price. The result is overcrowded classrooms, crumbling school buildings, rising healthcare costs, and educators leaving the classroom because of low pay. Students lose teachers, counselors, nurses, and the support they deserve. Communities across North …
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-04). Federal appeals court issues nationwide ban on telemedicine and mail access to abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The decision has been appealed immediately to the US Supreme Court, which overturned abortion rights four years ago.
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Celebrates 15 Years of Struggle. orinocotribune.com 
On April 25, activists and supporters from across southern Wisconsin gathered at the James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Hall to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement (WiBOPM or "We Bop 'Em"). The joyful event emphasized solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, featuring talks and a drag show. | The WiBOPM was established in the wake of the historic 2011 occupation of the Wisconsin State Capitol to resist then-Gov. Scott Walker's plans to gut collective bargaining. At its height, more than 100,000 union workers and community members joined the protests. | Today, WiBOPM is a mul…
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train | 2. 'Structural shift': new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz | 3. 'Nowhere to go': helpers pushed out of parks spend day off in tents at bus terminus…
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Australia: Interim report provides no answers on Bondi terrorist attack. wsws.org The section of the report dealing with the role played by the federal policing and intelligence agencies, about which so many questions remain, has been suppressed entirely.
(2026-05-04). How Trump's diplomacy is shaping the war in the eastern Congo. responsiblestatecraft.org The recent
(2026-05-04). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-04). Ypsilanti utility board halts University of Michigan nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The data center is an important element of the economic and military policy of the Democratic Party. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Democratic establishment have worked to transform Michigan into an industrial, logistical and computational hub for the military-industrial complex.
(2026-05-04). Let's Buy Spirit: TikTok joke to buy Spirit Airlines raises $88 million. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After the collapse of Spirit Airlines, an American ultra-low-cost airline, a TikToker joked about buying the airline and was able to make $88 million within two days.On Monday, the campaign drew pledges from 124,755 people, totaling roughly $88,071,428 million, according to the official website [letsbuyspirit.com]. According to the creator, the minimum pledge is $45, which equals one ticket.A man named Hunter Peterson announced the launch of letsbuyspirit.com, a few hours after the airline's collapse due to bankruptcy. On Sunday afternoon, the site had gained pledges from over 36,000 people, collecting…
(2026-05-04). California's Flawed Primary System Could Result in the Deep-Blue State Electing a GOP Governor. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky This article was originally published by Truthout The state's messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California — and beyond. With just weeks until California voters cast ballots for the next governor in the primary, five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but …
(2026-05-04). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-04). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-04). "Taiwan Is Not for Sale" : Tense files shadow Trump—Xi meeting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There will likely be a lot of economic and geopolitical problems that are talked about when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet. However, Taiwan is likely to remain the most sensitive and non-negotiable issue.The summit, which will take place in Beijing from May 14th to 15th, comes at a time when trade, technology, and global impact are still causing problems between the two countries. Analysts say that both sides are willing to talk about tough problems like tariffs, rare earth minerals, and competition in semiconductors. They also say that they are open to reaching limit…
(2026-05-04). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-04). Sunday Science: Umbilical Cord Blood May Hold Clues for a Child's Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes. portside.org Sunday Science: Umbilical Cord Blood May Hold Clues for a Child's Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes |
(2026-05-04). MIT scientists say fusion overcoming energy challenges. wattsupwiththat.com Once fusion energy achieves commercial success, Mumgaard envisions a high demand, especially in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are attracted to an energy source that uses so little land and natural resources, ends dependency on LNG delivered by tankers, and avoids the threats of nuclear weapons being cobbled together from plutonium.
(2026-05-04). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). From Allies to Tension: Is Trump Testing Europe's Limits? thinktank.pk The intensifying political clash between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reignited a serious geopolitical debate: can the United States push Germany into joining a potential war with Iran? What initially appears as a question of political pressure is, in reality, rooted in deeper structural tensions shaping the transatlantic alliance. The recent decision …
(2026-05-04). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-04). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-04). West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing. haaretz.com IDF general Avi Bluth says troops avoid shooting Jewish stone-throwers while enforcing looser rules for shooting Palestinians. 'The Arabs understand that if someone comes to kill you, kill them first is the norm,' he added. 'So we're killing like we haven't since 1967'…
(2026-05-04). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-04). Greater Israel map, nooses: Ben-Gvir's birthday cake sparks controversy. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The birthday party of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked widespread controversy, due to the participation of several senior police officers in the event and also because of an unusual cake he received as a gift from his wife, Ayala Ben-Gvir.A photo posted on Instagram by the far-right minister showed him receiving a massive three-tiered birthday cake topped with a golden noose, a reference to the latest law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians detainees convicted of violence, which Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party have long championed and which was passed by the Knesse…
(2026-05-04). Arab-Jewish Hadash party branch shot at in north Israel, party calls it an of political. haaretz.com The party said the attacks came after threats over red flags displayed at the branch, amid rising tensions with law enforcement and an increased police presence at party events and gatherings…
(2026-05-04). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-04). Capitalism Was Built on the Ruins of the Commons. portside.org Capitalism Was Built on the Ruins of the Commons |
(2026-05-04). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-04). Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical condition'. aljazeera.com Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Palestine 36 and Pop-UP Exhibit of Rare Traditional Palestinian Costumes. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-05-04). North Korean women's club to play rare football match in the South. aljazeera.com Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
(2026-05-04). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather | A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. | This change in weather is associated with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to make landfall over the western parts of South Africa from Tuesday morning. | "The system is expected to initially affect the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape before spreading eastward across the central and eastern interior from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning," the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. | A cut-off low is a s…
(2026-05-04). All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026. aljazeera.com Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2004-05-26). Bilawal hails armed forces, diplomacy, national unity at Marka-e-Haq ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has "endured and prevailed", and remains a nation that does not compromise on its sovereignty, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Monday, adding that Pakistan continues to rise "again and again" in the spirit of those who came before it. | PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, speaking at a "Marka-e-Haq" ceremony in Karachi, said Pakistan had gone through a period of uncertainty but emerged stronger through national unity and resilience. | "About a year ago, Pakistan was on the brink of uncertainty," he said, adding that border tensions had raised fears of conflict. | He said the country faced…
(2026-05-04). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). As the Stalemate in Iran drags on, the Danger of a wider Conflict Rises. juancole.com
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Spurned by Sahel, France courts Kenya, a place it didn't colonize. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-04). From Desert to Oasis: Pakistani journalists, scholars praise Xinjiang's ecological efforts. ecns.cn
(2026-05-04). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). US quest for superweapons runs into reality. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-04). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-04). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.
(2026-05-04). Alleati che arrivano ed altri che si perdono. strategic-culture.su Puà≤ la Bulgaria euroscettica di Radev prendere il posto dell'Ungheria di Orban ? Quali conseguenze potrebbe avere sulla politica estera comunitaria, ma soprattutto in merito al significato d'Europa ? | Segue nostro Nel turbine degli avvenimenti internazionali che coinvolgono tre diversi continenti, la vita interna della comunità europea di certo non si arresta, ed i suoi movimenti — seppur in modo non fragoroso — contribu…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-04). 12 Years Since Odessa Massacre, A Warning Of Fascist Danger. popularresistance.org May 2 is the 12th anniversary of the Odessa massacre, when Ukrainian neo-Nazis murdered at least 46 antifascist workers and youths at the Odessa House of Trade Unions. This crime against humanity was subsequently covered up by the U.S.-backed coup regime in Kiev. | Groups and individuals who participated in the massacre were elevated to the status of heroes and incorporated into the Ukrainian Armed Forces and police agencies, while survivors were imprisoned or driven into exile. | The Odessa massacre was one of the key incidents that set the stage for the ongoing U.S.-EU-NATO proxy war against Russia in Donbass a…
(2026-05-03). Il Kazakhstan entra nell'asse Trump-Netanyahu. strategic-culture.su Tokayev riceve Herzog ad Astana: terre rare, intelligenza artificiale e Middle Corridor. Mentre l'Iron Dome israeliano è dispiegato negli Emirati, gli Accordi di Abramo si trasformano da trattato di pace mediorientale in architettura di contenimento trans-euroasiatica. I BRICS osservano. | Segue nostro Mentre la guerra contro l'Iran continua e gli Emirati Arabi Uniti ospitano ufficialmente truppe israeliane sul proprio suolo, un altro ta…
(2026-05-03). This week in history: May 4-10. wsws.org South African gold mine explosion kills twelve miners; Red Army Faction founder Ulrike Meinhof is found dead in her prison cell; US conducts the test preparing hydrogen bomb; British General Strike begins.