(2026-05-09). Israel orders nine south Lebanon villages evacuated amid strikes. newarab.com 
The Israeli strikes killed one man and injured his daughter in Nabatiyeh, while another strike killed three people on the Burj Rahhal-Abbasiyeh road, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said.
(2026-05-09). Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least 19. aljazeera.com No letup in Israeli attacks despite a US-brokered ceasefire, with a new round of talks expected next week.
(2026-05-09). Israeli strikes pound southern Lebanon, hit targets elsewhere. newarab.com
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-09). US intel community agreed Iran was not developing nukes before war: Ex-NCC chief
The United States intelligence community agreed that Tehran was not developing a nuclear weapon before the 40-day war on Iran, says a former US "counterterrorism" chief. | | Joe Kent, the Trump administration's former National Counterterrorism Center (NCC) director, asserted in a post on X on Thursday that the US intelligence community agreed before the war that "Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon."
(2026-05-09). Iran to respond to US proposal, Israel continues Lebanon strikes. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-09). Israeli Strikes Across Lebanon Killed at Least 22. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes on Lebanon escalated again on Saturday, with at least 22 people killed and dozens of others wounded in various attacks across the country. The IDF also issued evacuation orders for an additional nine villages, and reported having launched strikes on 85 different targets across Lebanon. The deadliest strike was against the town of …
(2026-05-09). Israel, Hezbollah clash in south Lebanon as strikes kill 19. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah have been clashing in south Lebanon, with Hezbollah saying it targeted Israeli troops with drones. | Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israel had struck targets across the south, killing at least 19 people. Those strikes came after the Israeli army announced new displacement orders on nine villages near Tyre, Sidon, and Nabatiyeh. | Meanwhile,
(2026-05-09). Israel's Atrocities in Lebanon are normalizing War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-05-09). Nobel prize winner J. M. Coetzee decries Israel's "genocidal campaign in Gaza" while declining to attend Jerusalem literature festival. wsws.org "For the past two years the state of Israel has been conducting a genocidal campaign in Gaza."
(2026-05-09). Friday 5/8: Weekly "NAG" Friday Protest: Israeli Consulate – Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-05-09). Israel-Made Famine Pushes Palestinian Women, Children Into Malnutrition. popularresistance.org On 7 May, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) disclosed data indicating that Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has led to severe malnutrition among pregnant women, newborns, and infants, with a significant increase in deaths and premature births during times of intensified siege. | "The malnutrition crisis is entirely manufactured. Before the war, malnutrition in Gaza was almost non-existent," MSF medical adviser Mercè Rocaspana revealed. | "For two and a half years, the systematic blockade to humanitarian aid and commercial goods, on top of insecurity, have severely restricted access to food and clean water.
(2026-05-09). Genocide Is Still The Political Test That Matters. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Yesterday elections were held in parts of England to elect local councillors, and in Scotland and Wales to elect their devolved parliaments. Fearing a challenge from the left, Starmer's ruling Labour party spent the campaigning period, in coordination with Britain's legacy media, confecting antisemitism slurs about Green party candidates. The final effort, …
(2026-05-09). Gaza at the Venice Biennale: Where language falls short, threads take over. aljazeera.com I co-commissioned the Gaza Genocide Tapestry which will be displayed at the Venice Biennale. Here's the story behind it.
(2026-05-09). US attacks two Iranian-flagged tankers as Trump escalates war ahead of China summit. wsws.org US Navy aircraft attacked two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday as part of the US naval blockade of Iran, in a major escalation of the war.
(2026-05-09). Copenhagen's City Govt. Limits Elderly to Tiny Servings of Delicious, Nutritious Meat. wattsupwiththat.com they have weaponized the green agenda against the elderly residents who built the civilization these eco-warriors now seek to dismantle, one beef patty at a time.
(2026-05-09). Victory Day Message: Why Putin's Real Battle Is With Europe, Not America. thinktank.pk For years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has framed the conflict between Russia and the West as a civilizational struggle. Yet in recent speeches and military symbolism, especially during Moscow's 2026 Victory Day parade, it has become increasingly clear that the Kremlin now portrays Europe — not only the United States — as Russia's primary geopolitical …
(2026-05-09). China Grows 5%—But Fears a Trump-Caused Hormuz Shock. scheerpost.com Juan Cole For Informed Comment \Although Asian economies have been the first to feel the cut-off in petroleum from the Strait of Hormuz, China has so far weathered the resultant energy crisis. In fact, China's economy grew at an annualized rate of 5% in January — March, and industry hummed along even more vigorously in April than …
(2026-05-09). The Sovereignty Paradox: ASEAN's Energy Transition and the Region's Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that opened in the Philippines on 7 May 2026 placed energy security at the center of the regional agenda. With oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted by the Iran war, leaders pushed for faster ratification of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement and renewed calls …
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). After Hormuz, Gulf Security Cannot Survive on Deterrence Alone. moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has rarely been spoken about outside of emergency language: naval escorts, insurance rates, oil prices, missile ranges, LNG disruption and freedom of navigation. We should have the former, but we need the latter as well. Framing the issue through that vocabulary is necessary but insufficient. It frames the Gulf through the …
(2026-05-09). War Profiteers Multiply as Opportunists Eye "Golden Opportunity" truthout.org As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz threatens an already tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, many at home are looking to profit. Below are five examples of wartime grifters, profiteers, and opportunists absolutely outdoing themselves. Late last month, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet lavished praise on the Trump administration for rolling out the red carpet to the… |
(2026-05-09). US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare. scmp.com ‚Å The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months. | Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed ‚Äåattack on Friday.
(2026-05-08). Washington, Tehran trade fire in Hormuz. ecns.cn A tense clash in the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran on Thursday has put their fragile ceasefire at risk, with U.S. President Donald Trump again threatening Iran with more strikes if it does not sign a deal "fast".
(2026-05-09). South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed. scmp.com South Korea is drawing growing interest from Middle Eastern oil producers seeking to store crude oil at the country's petroleum reserve bases, the world's sixth largest, amid a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a South Korean official and an expert on the matter have said. | The strait's closure in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran has taken a toll not only on South Korea and other nations dependent on oil imports but also oil-producing countries whose storage tanks are filling up…
(2026-05-09). How the Iran War is Changing the Middle East. juancole.com Here is my interview on the Kianistan podcast with Tafheem Kiani about the ongoing Israeli-US-Iran War. | Juan Cole on Saudi-Pakistan Defense, UAE Risks & NATO | This is the computer-generated transcript, which I fed through Claude to clean it up. I double checked it as best I could. Caveat Emptor. | Tafheem Kiani: Welcome to the…
(2026-05-08). (W.E. Talk) Cuba may face risks as U.S. neo-Monroe Doctrine intensifies regional tensions. ecns.cn It has been weeks since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28. Amid ongoing clashes, Iran responds toughly and peace outlook remains unclear.
(2026-05-09). The Case for the Denazification of Iran. fairobserver.com When the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury on the morning of February 28, the Middle East witnessed the acceleration of a conflict simmering for nearly half a century. The opening salvos of this joint campaign were vast and precise. Within the first 12 hours, nearly 900 strikes dismantled the Iranian regime's security apparatus….
(2026-05-09). Israel pushes US to Iran war return, targeting energy sector. newarab.com 
Israeli officials have conveyed a message to Washington that any future military campaign against Iran should include strikes on the country's energy sector, Israel's Channel 12 reported, citing…
(2026-05-09). Trump's new Iran negotiator is Israel lobbyist who denounced negotiations with Iran. mronline.org 
Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option.
(2026-05-09). FO Exclusive: Global Lightning Roundup of April 2026. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, survey a month in which disparate events point in a single direction: a global order under strain. The US—Israel—Iran war anchors their analysis, but the surrounding developments — from space exploration to…
(2026-05-08). (W.E. Talk) As U.S. eyes Cuba after Iran, Latin America refuses to 'pick sides'. ecns.cn
(2026-05-09). "Nowhere left to go" : Gaza residents return to rubble after Israeli strike. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Al-Shati Refugee Camp after overnight Israeli airstrikes.
(2026-05-09). Israel to release Gaza flotilla activists after global pressure. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). 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. Now, it is being rebuilt to last.
(2026-05-09). Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists. aljazeera.com Lawyer representing Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila tells Al Jazeera they will be 'released to their home countries'.
(2026-05-09). Thursday 5/28: Virtual Visit: Deaf Relief Gaza. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/deaf-relie……
(2026-05-09). ACTION ALERT: Protect the Flotilla, Free Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek! Your calls, emails and petition signatures needed NOW. wibailoutpeople.org FIRST, earlier this week, we conveyed a request from US Boats to Gaza, the US arm of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, for calls to the State Department demanding they secure the release of the two kidnapped Global Sumud Flotilla activists—Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila, whose illegal and brutal imprisonment has been extended to at least …
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Israeli forces bomb Gaza home after evacuation orders. newarab.com 
The bombing of the house, belonging to the al-Adham family, came following an evacuation order for the building and others in the area, spreading panic among civilians. | Sources on the ground told The N…
(2026-05-09). Peru opens war crimes probe into Israeli soldier over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Gaza: Canary in the Coalmine. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine, May 9, 2026 | Israel's war against Palestinians in Gaza and the West bank is a canary in the coalmine. The war illustrates a broader global shift toward technologically driven warfare with implications around the world. Increasingly, conflicts are shaped by artificial intelligence, mass surveillance, autonomous drones, and rapidly expanding military investment. Israeli military operations have demonstrated how AI systems can analyze vast datasets to generate targeting recommend…
(2026-05-09). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Venezuela at ICJ: Geneva Agreement is Only Viable Mechanism to Resolve Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com On Friday, May 8, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil led the national delegation at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, to continue defending Venezuela's historical rights over the Essequibo region. | Gil emphatically stated that, although the delegation is attending the trial to exercise Venezuela's right to defense and to show the truth to the world, "this court has no jurisdiction over us." He clarified that Venezuela does not recognize the ICJ's authority to resolve the Essequibo dispute with Guyana. | Venezuela participated in the session where the Cooperative Republic of Gu…
(2026-05-09). Venezuela's Attorney General Announces Investigation Into Custodial Death of Detainee. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, May 7, the Venezuelan Ministry for Penitentiary Services The official statement confirmed that Quero Navas died on July 24, 2025, after being transferred to the Dr. Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital "following an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute feb…
(2026-05-09). Venezuela: Record High Electricity Demand Causes Increasing Outages. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, May 7, Venezuela's electricity demand reached a milestone of a record 15,579 megawatts (MW), the highest in the last nine years. This was announced by the government in a statement, which specified that "this record surpasses levels from nearly a decade ago, a result of continued high temperatures and sustained economic growth." | In response to this situation, the statement released by Public Works Minister Juan José Ramírez announced that the government "continues to deploy its technical teams to implement stabilization and protection measures for the National Electric System to ensure the stabil…
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father. aljazeera.com UN condemns confrontation in occupied West Bank as 'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians'.
(2026-05-08). World's first 24,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship named 'Eastern Wisdom' expected to be delivered in June. ecns.cn The container ship named "Eastern Wisdom" was completed and officially named in Nantong City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Friday. As the largest methanol dual-fuel container ship to date, it represents a major breakthrough for China in the design and construction of ultra-large, clean-energy ships.
(2026-05-08). China's new quantum protocol breaks distance and speed barriers in fiber networks. ecns.cn Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China have successfully deployed a multi-mode quantum relay network, achieving matter-matter entanglement over 14.5 kilometers, according to media reports.
(2026-05-09). Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse. geo.tv 
Sri Lankan monks arrive to appear before a court after their arrest in Negombo on April 26, 2026. — AFPSri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl, police said, marking the highest-profile case involving clergy…
(2026-05-09). How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement. portside.org How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement |
(2026-05-09). Did Scotus Just Do Us A Favor By Elucidating The Lies Of 'America?'. popularresistance.org While writing this piece, I could already hear the reactionaries – many of them Black and subscribers to the Black MISleadership, Petty Bourgeois Class newsletter, many still refusing to emancipate themselves from the Democrat Party plantation and many who act as willing vanguards and public advocates for it – castigating a position that questions the larger futility of Black people voting in the United States as it pertains to the larger question of our collective liberation from the domestic colonialism/imperialism imposed on us by the grander dictatorship and tyranny of racial capitalism.
(2026-05-09). Philadelphia gave America its first major musical oratorio in 1781. Then it got buried in poop. whyy.org 
(2026-05-09). The gulf separating the U.S. and Iran is too wide to bridge. strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As I pointed out in my last article, someone in the Trump administration who…
(2026-05-09). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-09). Thursday 5/21: Economic Activism for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Bn7ony……
(2026-05-09). Ukraine's Defense Minister implicated in corruption scandal. wsws.org As Ukrainian soldiers continue to perish in the NATO-backed proxy war, new revelations make clear that the Ukrainian ruling class is enriching itself to obscene levels in Europe's poorest country.
(2026-05-09). Thursday 5/28: Boots Riley In Conversation with Forum Live. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-09). 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…
(2026-05-08). EconoScope | China's intelligent vehicles redefine global mobility. ecns.cn China's smart vehicle boom is sweeping across global markets. Powered by advanced intelligent systems and digital ecosystems, Chinese automakers are not only exporting cars, but also reshaping the future of global mobility.
(2026-05-09). After Iran war 'defeat', Trump loses big battle in US: Blow after oil shock to cost him midterms. hindustantimes.com After what critics call a defeat in the Iran war, Trump is now hit by a legal defeat at home. A U.S. trade court has ruled his 10% "universal" import tariff unlawful for key plaintiffs, following an earlier Supreme Court slap‚Äëdown, even as high petrol prices and inflation haunt his record‚Äëhigh stock market boasts.
(2026-05-09). Esports and the New Soft Power Landscape in Southeast Asia. unitedworldint.com Between national pride and global inspiration on the one side and exposing geopolitical fault lines and reimposing tensions on the other, good management is clue. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Electronic sport (esports) has reshaped global competition dynamics, youth culture, and national pride. None is more vividly shown than in Southeast Asia, with a young, digitally …
(2026-05-09). Palestinians run West Bank freedom marathon along separation wall. aljazeera.com Palestinians ran alongside the separation wall today, a structure that cuts them off from their land and their families.
(2026-05-09). They're Attacking Online Anonymity, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | The EU is
(2026-05-09). Woman journalist victim in Pakistan takes action against online harassment. globalvoices.org 
Pakistani journalist fights an online battle as US and Iran struggle to achieve pieceGlobal Voices A war that began between the United States and Iran on February 28 led to a two-week ceasefire on April 8,
(2026-05-09). Putin says army fighting 'aggressive' Nato-backed force in Victory Parade address. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in central Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2026. — ReutersNo Russian military hardware was on display. Putin invokes Soviet victory to rally support for army.Ukraine,…
(2026-05-09). Feared Iran oil slick smaller, may be from infrastructure. newarab.com 
Satellite images in past days appeared to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of the Islamic republic's It was not immediately clear what had caused the apparent spill off the west coast of the small Gulf island.
(2026-05-09). Musk uses slurs to mock French prosecutors investigating X. scmp.com Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. | France opened an inquiry in January 2025 into allegations that X, formerly known as Twitter, was used to interfere in French politics. | The investigation has since widened to cover allegations of Holocaust denial, distribution of sexual deepfakes and most recently possible complicity in the distribution of images of child sexual abuse.
(2026-05-09). One dead in US after being struck by taking off Frontier Airlines plane. aljazeera.com Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
(2026-05-09). Tuesday 5/12: Enough Is Enough-STOP Musk & Altman's Threat To The Workers Of The US & The World! indybay.org Oakland Federal Building | 1301 Clay St. | Oakland…
(2026-05-09). Fatal Friendships: Gulf monarchies and the price of American patronage. mondoweiss.net 
For decades, Gulf rulers mistook access to America for influence, but now, with the Iran war, they finally see they are viewed as disposable on the front lines of the U.S. empire.
(2026-05-09). Water users called to register user information. sanews.gov.za Water users called to register user information | Water users across the country have been urged by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to register or update their water use information in order to strengthen the management and protection of the country's water resources. | The DWS said accurate registration allows both the department and Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) to determine who is using water, where it is being used, how much is consumed, and for what purposes. | "This is critical to ensuring sustainable, equitable and efficient allocation of water, while supporting economic growth, develop…
(2026-05-09). Samidoun warns against the occupation's attempts to use "Red Cross visits" to silence Palestinian prisoners' voices. samidoun.net Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network warned of the dangers of the Zionist occupation's announcement purporting to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to enter the prisons and detention centers where Palestinian prisoners are held captive, without allowing it to conduct direct, face-to-face meetings with them. This purported announcement of ICRC visits is …
(2026-05-09). Brazil's Lula comes to White House, whitewashing Trump's imperialist crimes. wsws.org The Brazilian president's posturing as a "left-wing" opponent of war collapsed with a single phone call from Trump—who reportedly signed off with "I love you."
(2026-05-09). IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billion. newarab.com 
The The IMF said Pakistan would be able to draw around $1.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and about $220 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, lifting total disbursements under…
(2026-05-09). How Japan's new economic model could inspire others to 'look east'. scmp.com In the 1980s, then Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad launched his "Look East" policy, urging his country and others in Southeast Asia to emulate the state-led economic development models of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, rather than those of market-dominated Western nations. | China subsequently emerged as a prime example of state-led development, but Japan is now leaning again towards a more dirigiste model under the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, not only in…
(2026-05-08). Beijing says 'mutual respect' underpins China—France ties. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday that the foundation of China-France relations lies in solid political mutual trust, and the key is mutual respect for each other's core interests when meeting with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French President in Beijing.
(2026-05-08). Pentagon releases declassified UFO files. ecns.cn The Pentagon on Friday began the release of "never-before-seen" files on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
(2026-05-09). Putin attends WW2 victory parade, worries deepen over Ukraine. newarab.com 
The 9 May parade on Red Square marks Russia's most revered national holiday – a time to celebrate the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany and to pay homage to the 27…
(2026-05-09). Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). A tale of two Harrys: Service, spin and the Sussex identity crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). Annual Tibetan antelope migration begins in China's Hoh Xil Reserve. ecns.cn The annual migration of Tibetan antelopes has begun in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, with the first herd of 158 animals crossing the heart of the sanctuary on Thursday, local authorities said on Saturday.
(2026-05-09). Class is the missing link in Australia's generational inequality crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-09). Australian values and the long shadow of racial fear. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-09). Australia: Coal mine company handed small fine for "alarming" death of worker. wsws.org A judge fined the company just $7 million for industrial manslaughter over the preventable death of an underground coal worker in Queensland.
(2026-05-09). Trump dismisses hantavirus threat as outbreak spreads. wsws.org The deepening hantavirus outbreak and the Trump administration's response to it expose the catastrophic dismantling of US public health and scientific infrastructure six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-09). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-09). The border management fairytale. mronline.org 
How the migration control dogma is used to maintain neocolonial rule and commodify human movements.
(2026-05-09). Pedestrian dies in US after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane at Denver airport. scmp.com A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during take-off, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate. | The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, "reported striking a pedestrian during take-off at DEN at approximately 11.19pm on Friday," the airport's official X account wrote.
(2026-05-09). Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heat wave. scmp.com Mexican authorities have announced that the school year will end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. | Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heatwave affecting several states.
(2026-05-09). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-09). Catfish Farmers, Undertakers, Miners Helped Bring About Major EPA Deregulation. wattsupwiththat.com EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi issued a memo on April 27 ending the 1985 Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) method of classifying hazardous chemicals. Numerous stakeholders have criticized IRIS for dramatically overestimating the toxicity for certain industry-specific compounds to many business' detriment. (RELATED: America Just Made Its Biggest Critical Mineral Find In Years — But There's A Problem)…
(2026-05-09). Iran could withstand blockade for four months, claims CIA report, as tensions flare. geo.tv 
(2026-05-09). Lessons Of NewsGuild Pittsburgh Post Gazette Strike & The Fight For A New Paper. indybay.org The Pittsburg Post Gazette Newsguild journalists went on the longest unfair labor practice strike in the United States. After going back to work the owners turned the paper over to a non-profit group which proceeded to terminate most of the union strikers. A journalist and striker Steve Mellon talks about the lessons of their strike and their struggle for a paper run by workers and the community.
(2026-05-09). Tuesday 5/12: Building Power through Relationships: Our Role in the Midterms. indybay.org Zoom | www.fcnl.org/events/building-power-throu……
(2026-05-09). The price India paid for abandoning Iran. mronline.org 
The contrast between the Manmohan Singh government's management of India-Iran relations under U.S. pressure and the Modi government's abject capitulation is the clearest possible illustration of what strategic autonomy means in practice, as opposed to in rhetoric.
(2026-05-09). National Coalition promises to fight Canada's war bank. mronline.org 
"Security comes from funding homes, food and education. Security does not come from an economy built on war."
(2026-05-09). Friday 5/8: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-05-09). México, Oaxaca: Gustavo Esteva "Tejiendo Alternativas" indybay.org México, Oaxaca 2019: "Tejiendo Alternativas" — Entrevista a Gustavo Esteva…
(2026-05-09). Has China just ended the end of history? scmp.com You can perhaps judge the rise and decline of a society by the quality of its public intellectuals. In the last century, the United States had some genuinely great thinkers such as Walter Lippmann and Hannah Arendt who addressed a literate public while producing enduring works that can still be read today with great benefit. | Now you have people like Francis Fukuyama and Sam Harris who may be studied in the future more as a symptom of their society. A podcast between the two last month went viral…
(2026-05-08). Bridge makes integration of region tangible. ecns.cn Before the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opened, a trip from Zhuhai to Hong Kong meant either taking the ferry for more than an hour or driving around the waters separating the two cities for three to four hours. That journey can now be made in about 45 minutes across the Lingdingyang Bay…
(2026-05-08). China to boost mutual empowerment of AI, energy. ecns.cn The plan envisions that by 2030, the clean energy supply capacity for AI computing power infrastructure will be significantly increased, while the application of AI in the energy sector will also be considerably improved.
(2026-05-08). China issues 3.1 trillion yuan in local government bonds in first quarter. ecns.cn China issued 3.1 trillion yuan ($456 billion) worth of local government bonds in the first quarter of 2026, including 1.42 trillion yuan in new debt, according to data released by China's Ministry of Finance on Friday.
(2026-05-08). Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica's president. ecns.cn Laura Fernandez was sworn in on Friday as Costa Rica's president for a four-year term during a ceremony at the National Stadium in San Jose.
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Milwaukee: Stand For Peace! May 2026 Saturdays (Information). wibailoutpeople.org Gather every Saturday from 12: 00—1: 00 PM at rotating Milwaukee intersections. Bring a sign, bring a friend, or just bring yourself. | May 16: St. Paul & Water | May 23: Lincoln Memorial & LaFayette Hill | May 30: Locust & Humboldt | June 6: Lisbon & 40th |
(2026-05-09). Scotland elects first trans MSPs. thecanary.co 
While much of the election news has been an absolute shitshow, there was a tiny ray of hope. Scotland elected its first two trans MSPs to Holyrood. Trans MSPs elected Scottish Green Party candidate Dr Q Manivannan made history as the first ever trans Scottish MSP when they were elected in Edinburgh and Lothians East. […] | By
(2026-05-09). Have your say on digital identity draft regulations. sanews.gov.za Have your say on digital identity draft regulations | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. | The draft regulations are designed to create the required regulatory framework for the introduction of a cutting-edge Digital Identity system in South Africa. | According to the Department of Home Affairs, the draft regulations propose the creation of secure Digital Identity credentials that will co-exist alongside the department's physical products. | "This will enable citizens to store, access a…
(2026-05-09). Historic Milan Library Move Prompts Protest. indybay.org Milan's beloved main public library the Biblioteca Sormani that calls itself "The Library of Everyone" and often described as Europe's most beautiful, has been involved in controversy regarding its future since March when it was announced that the library would cease to exist in the 17th c Baroque Palazzo Sormani. The plan calls for the library to be moved to a new facility and for the building's transformation into a culture center.
(2026-05-09). Starmer appoints Paedophile Information Exchange-linked Harman as women/girls adviser. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's addiction to appointing people linked to paedophilia is insatiable. This morning, he has brought Harriet Harman back into government as his 'adviser on women and girls'. That would be the Harriet Harman who was legal officer for the National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL), which was affiliated to the Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE). […] | By
(2026-05-09). A new West Asia order is in the horizon. strategic-culture.su Virtually the whole planet will pay an extremely hefty price for the latest American Dementia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | L…
(2026-05-09). 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".
(2026-05-09). 'A year of resistance': Cuba's private sector faces Trump's oil blockade. aljazeera.com US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
(2026-05-08). 28th China Beijing Int'l High-tech Expo opens. ecns.cn The 28th China Beijing International High-tech Expo opened on Friday in Beijing and will last until Sunday, attracting more than 800 exhibitors from home and abroad.
(2026-05-08). China-Russia trade exceeds $200 bln for third straight year: official. ecns.cn China-Russia bilateral trade surpassed $200 billion for the third consecutive year in 2025, a Chinese commerce ministry official said at a news conference for the China-Russia Expo on Friday.
(2026-05-09). Lionel Messi tour organiser attacks TMC: 'Messi got angry', turns to new Suvendu-led Bengal government. hindustantimes.com Lionel Messi's India tour organiser Satadru Dutta has broken his silence on the chaotic Kolkata event, alleging that the show was derailed not by planning failure but by a major security breach and political interference on the ground. In this interview, Dutta claims that people not listed in the approved show flow and without valid access credentials entered the field area around Messi, crowding the football star and disrupting the event before it spiraled into chaos.
(2026-05-09). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-09). Sunday 5/31: Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy. indybay.org [HYBRID] San Francisco Main Library, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-09). Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar sworn in, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. scmp.com Hungary's Peter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16 years of autocratic rule. | Magyar's centre-right Tisza party defeated Orban's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month, gaining more votes and seats in Parliament than any other party in Hungary's post-Communist history.
(2026-05-09). Investors have worries about Trump's pick for Fed chair. Should they? scmp.com In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world's foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their "full solidarity" with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. | "The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve," they wrote.
(2026-05-09). UK sending warship to Middle East ahead of Hormuz mission. newarab.com 
The UK will send a "The pre-positioning of HMS Dragon is part of prudent planning that will ensure that the
(2026-05-09). Sri Lanka: Government May Day rallies promote lies, austerity and autocratic rule. wsws.org President Dissanayake's claims to head "a workers' government" are absurd. The JVP/NPP presides over a capitalist government carrying out sweeping attacks on workers and the poor, including higher taxes, higher prices and wholesale privatization.
(2026-05-09). A Generation of Kids Thinks They Have No Future. Science Just Admitted Why. wattsupwiththat.com The "most significant development in climate research in decades," has an ugly side.
(2026-05-09). Thursday 5/14: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! | Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-09). Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams 'abusive' decision. aljazeera.com Niger's military government has banned dozens of local and foreign reporters since seizing power in 2023.
(2026-05-09). Nigeria army says killed 50 militants in northeast. newarab.com 
Since 2009, the country has been battling Boko Haram and its splinter faction the
(2026-05-09). Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars. portside.org Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars |
(2026-05-09). Russia reiterates willingness to support Cuba materially and politically. radiohc.cu Moscow has confirmed its readiness to continue providing Havana with the necessary material and political assistance, according to a statement released on the Russian Foreign Ministry's official website. | "Our country confirms its firm readiness to continue providing the necessary political and material support to Cuba," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement published Saturday on its Telegram channel. | On March 30, the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Koldkin, carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tons of crude oil, arrived at the Port of Matanzas, amid the energy blockade imposed by the United State…
(2026-05-09). Alabama May 16, 2026: Fight for Voting Rights! Marches Mass Rallies. wibailoutpeople.org 
allroadsleadtothesouth.com In light of the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act, civil and voting rights groups are organizing a grassroots National Day of Action on Saturday, May 16th in Alabama. üì£9 AM | Selma — Faith leaders gather at the Edmund Pettus Bridge for prayer üì£1—5 PM | Montgomery — National Mass Rally …
(2026-05-09). Sunday 6/7: 51st Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival. indybay.org Parade starts at 11am at the intersection of Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-09). Saudi prince defied Trump and blocked U.S. planes from hitting Iran. strategic-culture.su MbS has shown verve and leadership, and his defiance now resets the game. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | They say only a fool ne…
(2026-05-09). Can China use its Huge Economy to break US Sanctions? juancole.com
(2026-05-09). Tongan armed threat against journalist troubles Pacific media freedom. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kalafi Moala The importance of media freedom is recognised each year globally on May 3. This year the Pacific Island country of Tonga commemorated World Press Freedom Day just a week after one of the most frightening threats to that freedom which took place at a media outlet. A hooded man brandishing a…
(2026-05-09). Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026 |
(2026-05-09). Saturday 5/9: Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference for Regeneration. indybay.org oakstop broadway event hall…
(2026-05-09). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-08). China CDC says cruise-linked Andes hantavirus poses low risk domestically. ecns.cn China's disease control authority said on Friday that the Andes hantavirus linked to an outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius poses a low public health risk in China, as the virus has no known natural host and no reported human infections in the country, according to local media reports.
(2026-05-09). Wa'ed Association: The occupation is attempting to use the ICRC to cover up the reality of the prisoners' suffering. samidoun.net 
In a statement released on Saturday, 9 May 2026, the Wa'ed Association stated that the Israeli occupation's announcement that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) would be allowed to enter the prisons where Palestinian prisoners are held captive, without permitting direct meetings with the prisoners themselves, does not represent a genuine response to …
(2026-05-09). 'It's pretty scary': Seafarers traumatised by Hormuz tensions. geo.tv 
This US Navy handout photo released on May 7, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Stream while the latter was attempting to…
(2026-05-09). Capitalism's "Overseer Class" Upholds White Supremacy Under Guise of Diversity. truthout.org Journalist Steven Thrasher's second book, The Overseer Class, begins with a quote by James Baldwin from a 1967 essay in The New York Times, where Baldwin writes, "we feared black cops even more than white cops, because the black cop had to work so much harder — on your head." To see the continuing relevance of that quote, look to the horrific murder of Tyre Nichols in 2023 — a Black man… |
(2026-05-08). Chinese company offers free art education for 400 Brazilian children. ecns.cn A Chinese company has launched a program in Brazil will provide 400 free enrollment spots for children from disadvantaged families, including 300 places for percussion and vocal music courses and 100 places for classical ballet classes.
(2026-05-09). Gavin Newsom, A Candidate Fit For Dystopia. scheerpost.com Managing Editors Note: I chose to publish this article because I believe in presenting a wide range of perspectives and encouraging open debate. My own view is that the billionaire class exerts control over both major political parties and is helping drive the authoritarian, fascistic direction this country appears to be heading toward — if …
(2026-05-09). West Papuan graduation parade turns violent after police object to Morning Star flag. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Indonesian authorities say investigations are underway into an incident in West Papua when a number of people were allegedly injured after police fired shots amid a student graduation event. Reports from West Papua say seven people suffered injuries when tensions flared at a parade by senior high school…
(2026-05-09). Russia's Putin criticises Nato's support for Ukraine at Victory Day parade in Moscow. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday oversaw a scaled-back military parade in Moscow commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. | Security was tight as Putin spoke at the event, even as a US-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities. | Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine, declaring that they "face an aggressive force that is armed and supported by the entire bloc of Nato".
(2026-05-09). Ding Dong, RCP8.5 Is Dead! wattsupwiththat.com For years, we have been fed a never-ending diet of apocalyptic climate scares — killer heatwaves, biblical floods, deadly droughts, devastating hurricanes, to name just a few.
(2026-05-09). Mass opposition among Nexteer workers to second sellout tentative agreement. wsws.org Nexteer workers in Saginaw, Michigan, are determined to vote down a second pro-company tentative agreement handed to them by the UAW Local 699 leadership just five weeks after they rejected an initial TA by 96.2 percent on April 2.
(2026-05-09). Far-right Reform UK benefits from the electoral collapse of Britain's Labour Party—what way forward for the working class? wsws.org Labour has been haemorrhaging support since Tony Blair, but what has really given Reform UK its head is the repeated sabotage of the striving by workers for a left-wing alternative.
(2026-05-09). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-09). Monday 5/11: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-09). Pakistan Women Announce 15-Member Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series in Karachi. thinktank.pk The Pakistan women's cricket team has officially announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe Women, set to be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 12 to 15 May. Led by captain Fatima Sana, the hosts will aim to continue their dominant form after securing an unbeatable …
(2026-05-08). Beijing high-tech expo kicks off with over 800 exhibitors. ecns.cn The 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo just opened on Friday, drawing more than 800 Chinese and international companies and institutions to take part.
(2026-05-09). We Must Resist the Collapse of Conscience in the Age of Trump. truthout.org Under the Trump regime, the United States has entered a dark age in which conscience is not merely ignored but systematically dismantled. Compassion is mocked as weakness, truth treated as disposable, and cruelty elevated into a governing principle. This is more than corruption. It signals the suffocation of civic culture under gangster capitalism — a predatory system in which power serves wealth… |
(2026-05-09). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures that Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-09). Iran says will play World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-09). China reports significant progress in business environment improvement. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in improving its business environment, according to a report released on Friday by the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
(2026-05-09). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-09). Dodging FOIA Could Now Mean Arrest and Strip Search, Depending on Who's Asking. theintercept.com 
David Morens leaves the U.S. District Court following his arraignment on felony charges alleging he concealed communications related to virus research from Freedom of Information Act requests, on May 8, 2026, in Greenbelt, Md. Photo: Heather Diehl/Getty Images | Armed federal agents recently arrested Dr. David Morens, a 78-year-old retired government scientist,
(2026-05-09). Israel releases activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek after detention in international waters. radiohc.cu 
The Global Sumud Flotilla has reported the release of activists Thiago Avila and Saif Abukeshek, who had been detained since April 30th. | Their arrest occurred after Israel intercepted the flotilla in international waters. They were interigated, beaten and tortured by Israeli authorities for more than a week before their release on Saturday. | The organization reiterated its demand for the release of all Palestinian and political prisoners and called on Israel to be held accountable. | [ SOURCE: teleSUR ]…
(2026-05-09). Victory belongs to Russia and its People. strategic-culture.su The collective West's anti-Russian obstinacy has proven to be a total failure. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Historical memo…
(2026-05-09). Ending western warmongering should be our number one priority. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ending western warmongering should take priority over every other societal c…
(2026-05-09). China raises preschool funding 38% as free education rollout advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance said it has allocated 45.8 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in 2026 to support preschool education, a 38% increase from a year earlier.
(2026-05-09). Parent company of Trump's Truth Social site reports $400m loss this year. aljazeera.com Losses driven largely by depreciation of cryptocurrency assets as prices of digital currencies tumble.
(2026-05-09). Australia: Earthquake near Newmont's Cadia Valley mine trapped workers underground for 10 hours. wsws.org Residents of nearby Orange have raised concerns mining activity contributed to the most powerful seismic event ever recorded in the region.
(2026-05-09). Endangered Species Act regulatory overkill. wattsupwiththat.com The U.S. Fish and Wildlife's Endangered Species Act regulations seriously distort Congressional intent. They make it almost impossible for anyone except the rich to develop land within the extensive habitat of an endangered or threatened species. Not just in Florida but throughout America.
(2026-05-08). Government sets up investigation team to probe fireworks plant explosion in Hunan Province. ecns.cn An investigation team has been established by China's State Council to look into a deadly fireworks plant explosion in central China's Hunan Province, authorities said on Friday.
(2026-05-09). Why OPEC's Foundational Conditions No Longer Hold for the UAE. moderndiplomacy.eu The institutions that govern producer cartels rest on a set of conditions that are usually invisible because they hold uniformly across the membership. When those conditions diverge, when fiscal bases stop tracking the same constraint, when monetization horizons drift apart, when one member begins extracting rent from another's logistics, the cartel does not collapse so …
(2026-05-09). Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand. aljazeera.com Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
(2026-05-09). Saturday 5/9: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, 95117…
(2026-05-09). Israeli settlers force Palestinians to exhume body after burial. newarab.com 
Extremist Israeli settlers on Friday forced Palestinians to exhume a body and move it to another location after they claimed it was buried too close to an Israeli settlement in the northern The Times of Israel (TOI) said Israeli soldiers stood by and watched as this happened near the settlement of Sa-Nur, which was evacuated 20 years ago and officially reopened last month. | Despite the military acknowledging that the funeral had been coordinated in advance, settlers from Sa-Nur later arrived at the site with digging tools and forc…
(2026-05-09). Starmer vows to fight on after Labour punished in polls across Britain. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026. — Reuters Starmer vows to fight on to deliver 'change'.Voters punish Starmer's party across Britain.Farage hails 'historic shift' in British…
(2026-05-08). (W.E. Talk) Latin America resists aligning with the U.S. ecns.cn In the latest episode of W.E. Talk, Ricardo Martínez-Esquivel, a professor at the University of Costa Rica, noted that Latin American countries have long been viewed as the U.S. "backyard." Amid a new round of geopolitical competition, the region now is facing a dilemma: either to align with the U.S. or to pursue its own development path.
(2026-05-09). Cuba's Foreign Minister: We Will Defend Our Sovereignty Until the End. orinocotribune.com In an interview with the US television and radio network ABC News in Havana, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla condemned the United States' multidimensional aggression against Cuba, including extraterritorial sanctions and threats of military intervention. | Minister Rodríguez stated that the oil blockade and Donald Trump's May 1 executive order seriously harm the Cuban people as secondary coercive measures. These measures include sanctions against any company or shipping line that attempts to sell oil to Cuba, constituting a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of third states. | Trump's e…
(2026-05-09). Armament won't solve economic crisis, will deepen it further. unitedworldint.com On the document titled "Overall Concept of Military Defense: Military Strategy and Plans for the Armed Forces, Responsibility for Europe" released by the German Ministry of Defense Europe is rearming. Countries, economies, and societies are being fundamentally reshaped to align with this new reality. The latest move has come from Germany. The document titled "Overall …
(2026-05-09). Trump says hantavirus is 'under control' as WHO tracks cruise outbreak. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says a hantavirus cruise ship cluster is 'under very good control.'
(2026-05-09). 'No Other Land' filmmaker warns UN of Israeli settler violence. newarab.com 
The Oscar-winning co-director of
(2026-05-09). Hantavirus outbreak: UK to isolate cruise ship passengers in ex-Covid hospital. scmp.com UK health authorities are gearing up to receive about 24 people from a virus-hit cruise ship, who will be isolated in a hospital once used for Covid-19 patients, NHS officials said Saturday. | They are currently on board the Dutch ship, the MV Hondius, due to anchor off Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday. | Most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home to their home countries after weeks at sea, in a carefully prepared repatriation effort.
(2026-05-09). Why Global Liberalism Collapsed and What Comes Next. fairobserver.com Question: Before we speak about the collapse of global liberalism, tell us what exactly is it? Philip Pilkington: Well, there are two components to global liberalism. The first is liberalism itself. This is an ideology that is around 500 years old and goes right back to the English Civil War and John Locke's famous work,…
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Thursday 5/14: What Is Democratic Modernity? indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-09). The Myth of Easy Escalation Between Nuclear Powers. moderndiplomacy.eu For years, strategic analysts in South Asia and beyond have spoken with growing confidence about the possibility of "limited war" between nuclear powers. The theory was seductive in its simplicity: nuclear weapons, by making total war unthinkable, would create space for carefully calibrated conventional conflict beneath the atomic threshold. Precision strikes could be contained. Escalation …
(2026-05-09). Péter Magyar Takes Office, Marking the Official End of the Orbán Era. aljazeera.com Peter Magyar has officially been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister, almost a month after defeating Viktor Orban.
(2026-05-09). US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack. aljazeera.com The killings mark the third attack in May alone by the US military in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
(2026-05-09). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(2026-05-09). Australia's populist One Nation scores first-ever lower house victory. aljazeera.com The far-right party's winning candidate, David Farley, has advocated for stricter migration and farming reforms.
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Louisiana Hearing Erupts Over GOP Push to Eliminate Majority-Black Districts. truthout.org Tensions erupted Friday as Republican state lawmakers presented new election maps to eliminate one or both of Louisiana's majority-Black congressional districts. Hundreds of people came to the State Capitol, filling several overflow rooms, to watch the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee, which met to consider new U.S. House district boundaries and give the public a chance to comment. |
(2026-05-09). Missing Singaporeans Located Near Mt. Dukono Crater Rim. aljazeera.com Indonesian authorities locate missing Singaporeans after Mount Dukono eruption.
(2026-05-09). Man City beat Brentford to close gap to Arsenal to two points in title race. aljazeera.com Manchester City score three in the second half of their Premier League match against Brentford to maintain title hopes.
(2026-05-09). Peter Magyar sworn in as Hungary's PM, ending Orban's 16 years in power. aljazeera.com Magyar's Tisza party secured a huge parliamentary majority in last month's election.
(2026-05-09). Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables. portside.org Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables |
(2026-05-09). United flight attendants vote on second contract, as Spirit collapse signals industry-wide crisis. wsws.org Workers rejected the first tentative agreement last July by 71 percent on a 92 percent turnout.
(2026-05-08). Pentagon begins release of 'never-before-seen' UFO files. ecns.cn The Pentagon on Friday began the release of "never-before-seen" files on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
(2026-05-09). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Bahrain arrests dozens of Shia clerics as crackdown intensifies. newarab.com 
The country's interior ministry said it had detained 41 people who it said were linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. | It claimed to have uncovered an organisation linked to the paramilitary group and…
(2026-05-09). LIVE: Manchester City 3-0 Brentford — Premier League. aljazeera.com All our updates, including post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream.
(2026-05-08). China breaks new ground in artificial breeding of loach. ecns.cn China has achieved its first successful artificial breeding of the loach (Traccatichthys pulcher), which is a huge breakthrough in fish conservation efforts at the Datengxia Water Conservancy Hub.
(2026-05-09). Over A Billion People In The World Live With Disabilities. popularresistance.org Disability is not merely a biological condition; it is shaped by the interaction between impairment and the world around it: by the broken road that prevents a wheelchair from moving forward, by the clinic or hospital that charges fees before offering care, by the classroom that excludes the child who learns differently, by the war that shatters bodies, and by the economy that abandons those it deems 'unproductive'. Disability is not simply a restriction resulting from an impairment, but a collision between impairment, social barriers, and injustice.
(2026-05-09). Cuban foreign minister denounces Marco Rubio's cynicism. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has denounced as a fabrication the alleged offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid from the United States government to the Cuban people, and accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio of resorting to lies to justify the criminal attack against his country. | Through his official account on the social media platform X, the Cuban foreign minister stated: "Aware that he needs lies to justify his criminal abuses against the Cuban people, the US Secretary of State fabricates the story of an alleged offer of aid valued at 100 million dollars or more, attempti…
(2026-05-09). Eurovision warns Israel over vote manipulation. newarab.com 
Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green said videos published by the artist representing Israel had broken the rules and spirit of the competition. | Organisers were made aware of videos shared by the singer, Noam Bettan, telling viewers to "vote 10 times" for Israel. | Kan has…
(2026-05-09). Wednesday 5/27: Discussion Group — "The Revolutionary Party: Its Role in the Struggle for Socialism" indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco | (located 7 blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance…
(2026-05-09). Israel police accused of assaulting Palestinian govt prosecutor. newarab.com 
A Palestinian citizen of Salah Khalil Faisal Na'ameh and two relatives were allegedly assaulted and arrested last week after police entered their apartment in the Israeli city of Beersheba following a complaint about loud music, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. | Na'ameh suffered…
(2026-05-09). The Voting Rights Act and the need for movement politics. mronline.org 
From the 1870 15th Amendment to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, voting rights for Black people have proven to be ephemeral. Laws can be unenforced or gutted altogether. Black people's rights must be defended by mass popular action.
(2026-05-08). China unveils guidelines to regulate, boost innovative development of AI agents. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have issued implementation guidelines to promote the standardized application and innovative development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, amid the country's accelerated push to advance the "AI plus" action.
(2026-05-09). Frontier jet hits and kills pedestrian on runway in Denver, says airport. geo.tv 
An airplane prepares to land. — Reuters/FileA Frontier Airlines passenger jet struck and killed a pedestrian on a runway at Denver International Airport during a planned takeoff for Los Angeles late on Friday, the airport said in a statement.The Frontier flight reported…
(2026-05-09). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-09). 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.
(2026-05-09). Shortest ever May 9th military parade in Moscow. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-09). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Shut Up, SpaceX. levernews.com
(2026-05-09). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Displaced Lebanese children keep learning amid displacement. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-09). Luhansk: Coping with the scars and strain of loss. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-09). Gobierno de Irán aboga por relaciones internacionales basadas en respeto mutuo. radiohc.cu El presidente iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, reafirmó este sábado que la política exterior de su país se sustenta en el fortalecimiento de relaciones amistosas con otras naciones sobre la base del respeto mutuo y los intereses compartidos. | En un mensaje divulgado en la plataforma X, el mandatario subrayó que "el enfoque colonial no tiene cabida en el mundo del futuro". | Pezeshkian afirmó además que el pueblo iraní se ha distinguido históricamente por la tolerancia y por su resistencia frente a la injusticia. | Las declaraciones del jefe de Estado ocurren en medio de las tensiones regionales derivadas del conflicto…
(2026-05-09). Santiago de Cuba celebra el Día del Son Cubano con conciertos, talleres y homenajes. radiohc.cu Con conciertos, talleres teóricos y homenajes a figuras esenciales de la música popular, Santiago de Cuba celebró hoy el Día del Son Cubano, género declarado Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad y expresión identitaria profundamente ligada a la cultura nacional. Rodulfo Vaillant, compositor, refirió a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias que el son cubano ha demostrado su universalidad y capacidad de permanencia en diferentes regiones del mundo, donde es interpretado, estudiado y defendido por músicos de diversas generaciones. | "El son forma parte fundamental de la vida del cubano, está en nuestra manera de s…
(2026-05-09). UNE prevé afectación de 1740 MW en el horario pico este sabado. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informa que se estima que para el horario de máxima demanda una disponibilidad de 1590 MW con una demanda máxima de 3300 MW, para un déficit de 1710 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1740 MW en este horario.
(2026-05-09). Desfile militar en Moscú conmemora 81 aniversario del Día de la Victoria (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Rusia celebró en la Plaza Roja de Moscú el desfile militar por el 81 aniversario del Día de la Victoria, encabezado por el presidente Vladímir Putin y con participación de invitados extranjeros.
(2026-05-09). Respuesta a "Por vez primera a 8 manos y cuatro mentes" cubadebate.cu Siempre es grato que un desaparecido destacado reaparezca. Vuelve Ariel NM y con tremendo brío poético. Yumi se entusiasmó con los números y la creatividad estuvo a la orden del día. Vamos por partes.
(2026-05-09). Gobierno ruso reitera disposición de apoyar a Cuba material y políticamente. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia confirmó su disposición a continuar brindando a La Habana la asistencia material y política que requiera, según informó la página oficial de la cancillería rusa este sábado. | ´Nuestro país confirma su firme disposición a seguir brindando el apoyo político y material necesario a Cuba ª, indica el comunicado de esa cartera, publicado este sábado en su canal de Telegram. | El 30 de marzo último, el petrolero ruso Anatoly Koldkin, con un cargamento humanitario de 100 mil toneladas de crudo, arribó al Puerto de Matanzas, en medio del bloqueo energético impuesto…
(2026-05-09). Celebran en Moscú con desfile militar el 81 aniversario de la Victoria. radiohc.cu Rusia celebró en la Plaza Roja de Moscú el desfile militar por el 81 aniversario del Día de la Victoria, encabezado por el presidente Vladímir Putin y con participación de invitados extranjeros. | Al inicio del acto, la guardia de honor introdujo en la plaza la bandera nacional de Rusia y el estandarte de la Victoria, y posteriormente, el ministro de Defensa, Andrei Belousov,y el comandante en jefe de las Fuerzas Terrestres, coronel general Andréi Mordichov, pasaron revista a las tropas. | En el desfile de la Plaza Roja participaron militares de los centros de educación superior de todos los tipos y ramas de las…
(2026-05-09). Portavoz iraní asegura que las negociaciones con Estados Unidos aún siguen bajo revisión. cubadebate.cu Las negociaciones entre Irán y Estados Unidos continúan bajo revisión, afirmó el nueve de mayo en Teherán el portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Esmail Baghaei, según declaraciones a la agencia Tasnim.
(2026-05-09). Aduana de Cuba detecta intento de introducir metanfetaminas en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Aduana General de la República de Cuba frustró un nuevo intento de introducir drogas sintéticas (metanfetaminas), por el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana, informó Wiliam Pérez González, vicejefe primero de la institución. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el directivo precisó que la sustancia ilícita se ocultó en varios paquetes de palomitas de maíz dentro de un equipaje. | Explicó que esta modalidad buscaba aprovechar mercancías comprendidas en las exenciones arancelarias vigentes, con el propósito de evadir los controles de frontera. | Pérez González reconoció que la detección fue posible…
(2026-05-09). Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnoly López conquistan oro en Copa Mundial de piragàºismo. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana de canotaje encabezada por Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnoly Francheska López se proclamó campeona el nueve de mayo en la prueba de C2-200 metros de la Copa Mundial de Szeged, Hungría, primera parada del calendario internacional de 2026. La embarcación antillana dominó la final A con un tiempo de cuarenta y un segundos y cincuenta y tres centésimas (41.53).
(2026-05-09). Jefe de la diplomacia cubana acusa en medio estadounidense agresión de Washington. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denunció en entrevista con el medio ABC la agresión multidimensional que enfrenta la isla por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, con graves daños a la población. | En su cuenta en X, el canciller señaló que en el diálogo abundó sobre la política de Washington hacia La Habana, que se manifiesta especialmente con el cerco energético y la Orden Ejecutiva con medidas coercitivas secundarias del pasado 1 de mayo. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana reiteró la disposición de su país al diálogo con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, siempre sobre la bas…
(2026-05-09). ONU: Expertos instan a EE.UU. a cesar bloqueo energético contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Expertos de Naciones Unidas advirtieron que la orden ejecutiva emitida el 29 de enero por el presidente de Estados Unidos, que impone un bloqueo de combustible a Cuba, constituye una "asfixia energética" con severas consecuencias para los derechos humanos y el desarrollo del país. | El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba precisó desde su perfil en Facebook, que los relatores especiales Surya Deva, Sofía Monsalve Suárez y Pedro Arrojo-Agudo declararon que la medida priva a la población de la energía necesaria para el funcionamiento de servicios esenciales, afectando los derechos a la alimentación, la salud, la educ…
(2026-05-09). Denuncian nuevo plan israelí contra presos palestinos. radiohc.cu El Centro Palestino para la Defensa de los Prisioneros denunció hoy los intentos de Israel de organizar visitas de la Cruz Roja Internacional a las cárceles sin permitir las reuniones con los detenidos y ver sus trágicas condiciones. | En un comunicado, la ONG acusó al gobierno de Benjamin Netanyahu de intentar "embellecer la imagen de la ocupación ante la comunidad internacional". | Las visitas, si no incluyen una reunión directa con los presos, no constituyen una verdadera supervisión y no pueden revelar la verdad sobre las graves violaciones cometidas tras las rejas, afirmó. | Alertó que Israel pretende limita…
(2026-05-09). FITCuba 2026: El turismo seguirá siendo un motor de desarrollo económico, social y cultural. radiohc.cu La 44 Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba (FITCuba 2026) cerró este viernes con la esperanza de la recuperación de la industria de los viajes en este archipiélago. | El ministro cubano de Turismo, Juan Carlos García clausuró la reunión virtual mediante la red social Youtube, y mostró satisfacción por su realización en la que tomaron parte más de mil profesionales, además de aparecer 120 stands digitales, de diferentes naciones. | Señaló que "esta feria resultó una gran oportunidad para tratar con profesionales de la industria turística de todos los rincones del mundo interesados en Cuba". | La reunión se desar…
(2026-05-09). Café Literario de la Uneac en Holguín aborda pensamiento martiano sobre la maternidad en homenaje al Día de las Madres. radiohc.cu Un acercamiento al pensamiento martiano con respecto a la maternidad centró el espacio habitual Café Literario de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) de Holguín, jornada que rindió homenaje por el Día de las Madres. Bajo la conducción del escritor Manuel García Verdecia, el espacio se ratifica como una apuesta por la literatura y el pensamiento cívico, ocasión que rindió tributo este viernes a las progenitoras mediante la presentación de Eliel Gómez Martínez, presidente provincial de la filial holguinera de la Uneac. | Durante la intervención, Gómez Martínez hizo referencia a los juicios ma…
(2026-05-09). Canoístas cubanas Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnolis Franchesca López buscan hoy medalla en Copa del Mundo de Szeged. radiohc.cu Las canoístas cubanas Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnolis Franchesca López buscarán hoy medalla en la final A de la biplaza (C-2) a 200 metros de la Copa del Mundo de Szeged, Hungría, donde también estarán en la final B de la misma modalidad a 500 metros. Este viernes, la dupla caribeña terminó primera en su heat eliminatorio en los 200 m y garantizó pase directo a la discusión de preseas, mientras que en los 500 m finalizó séptima en la semifinal dos. | Según el sitio de la Federación Internacional (canoeif.com), en la distancia más corta Cuba demostró superioridad con tiempo de 42.33 segundos, seguida por China (42.9…
(2026-05-09). Gómez y Veranes debutan invictos en segunda parada del Tour Norceca de voleibol de playa. cubadebate.cu El dúo cubano de Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes inició con dos victorias en la segunda parada del Tour Norceca de voleibol de playa, que se disputa en República Dominicana. La competencia transcurre en las arenas de la playa Gàºibia de Santo Domingo, con duplas de 13 países en busca de siete cupos para los Juegos Panamericanos de Lima 2027.
(2026-05-09). Haitians Demand New Government Amid Protest, Increasing Energy Costs. popularresistance.org Increasing protests in Haiti have laid bare the deep discontent of the population with the unelected government of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, backed by the US regime. | Demonstrations have intensified since May 1—International Workers' Day—and have been marked by demands for an increase in salaries to cover the increasing costs of living, for maintenance of crumbling infrastructure, and for improvements in citizens' quality of life, as well as calls for the de facto government's resignation, among other grievances. | Demonstrations were sparked by a drastic increase in oil prices announced by the unelecte…
(2026-05-09). Consejo de Ministros aprueba el Programa Económico y Social 2026 del Gobierno cubano. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros, presidido por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y dirigido por el Primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, aprobó en su sesión ordinaria de abril el Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno para 2026, un documento que recoge las grandes metas y compromisos del país.
(2026-05-09). Evocan en Cuba a Celia Sánchez en su natalicio. radiohc.cu El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero, evocó este sábado a la heroína Celia Sánchez en el aniversario 106 de su natalicio. | ´Cuando hablamos de Celia siempre trascienden su profunda sensibilidad y humanismo, su preocupación por todos, su lealtad a Fidel y su entrega absoluta a la Revolución ª, expresó en la red social X. | Además hizo alusión a las palabras del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz sobre la heroína de la sierra y el llano: ´Había algo que era la calidad humana, la preocupación por la gente. Después de la guerra nunca se le olvidó nadie, era la madrina de todos los viejos guerr…
(2026-05-09). Cubanos residentes en Dominica condenan nuevas medidas coercitivas y amenazas militares de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asociación José Martí de Cubanos Residentes en la Mancomunidad de Dominica condenó enérgicamente las nuevas medidas coercitivas y las amenazas de intervención militar anunciadas por el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al considerar que estas acciones constituyen una violación flagrante del Derecho Internacional y de la proclamación de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz. En un comunicado difundido hoy, los residentes cubanos en Dominica señalan que el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero, unido al asedio sistemático contra el país, ha generado una crisis sin precedentes…
(2026-05-09). Canciller de Cuba denuncia cinismo de Marco Rubio en recientes declaraciones. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla calificó este viernes de fábula la supuesta oferta del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de una ayuda humanitaria de 100 millones de dólares al pueblo cubano, y denunció que el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, recurre a la mentira para justificar el criminal atropello contra su país. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el canciller recordó que lo que sí es información pública son las cifras millonarias del daño causado por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a la mayor isla de las Antillas.Conoce él, ta…
(2026-05-09). Cubanos en Dominica rechazan bloqueo y amenazas militares de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Asociación José Martí de Cubanos Residentes en Dominica condenó las nuevas medidas coercitivas y amenazas militares de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, calificándolas de violación del Derecho Internacional y de la paz regional. En un comunicado difundido este viernes, los residentes cubanos denunciaron el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero.
(2026-05-09). Mujer etíope da a luz quintillizos tras 12 años intentando concebir. cubadebate.cu Bedriya Adem, de 35 años, dio a luz a cinco bebés en el Hospital Hiwot Fana de Harari, Etiopía, luego de más de una década de intentos por quedar embarazada. La madre tuvo cuatro niños y una niña, todos en buen estado de salud, según el hospital. La probabilidad de concebir quintillizos de forma natural es de una entre 55 millones, según especialistas.
(2026-05-09). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel is a Tree That Grows Every Day. radiohc.cu The enduring relevance of Fidel Castro's ideology and his development as a revolutionary leader were the focus of the opening lecture given by journalist Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira at the Memoria Nuestra Thought Congress and Young Researchers Award, a cornerstone of the Romerías de Mayo (May Pilgrimages). | During her presentation, titled "Stories of Alejandro," the biographer of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution reflected this Sunday on the human, ethical, and political development of the Commander-in-Chief, beginning with his childhood in Birán and his subsequent intellectual formation. | Blanco Cas…
(2026-05-09). La ´cadena de destrucción ª de Palantir se enfrenta al niño multipolar. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-09). Il fantasma della valvola a apertura facile del gas russo. strategic-culture.su Mentre l'Unione Europea precipita a picco in quella che potrebbe rivelarsi la più grave crisi della sua storia, molti potrebbero essere indotti a credere che, di fronte a una pressione cosਠforte, i leader europei possano iniziare a orientarsi verso un comportamento più razionale e pragmatico, sfruttando i vantaggi geografici e logistici a loro disposizione per garantire la sicurezza energetica del proprio territorio attraverso l'approvvigionamento di energia russa.
(2026-05-09). Vicente Araque Elvira: revolucionario del FRAP y sacerdote contra el fascismo. indybay.org
(2026-05-09). Dazi zero all'Africa: la Cina apre il proprio mercato mentre l'Occidente resta prigioniero dei suoi riflessi neocoloniali. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-09). Lula nos EUA: Que direàßà£o o Brasil vai tomar? strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-08). US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Hatem MaherWASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire, while a U.S. intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months.Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Arab Emirates came under renewed attack on Friday.
(2026-05-08). UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) – Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.HMS Dragon, an air defence destroyer, was sent to the Eastern Mediterranean in March, shortly after the start of the Iran war, to help defend Cyprus.
(2026-05-08). feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war. al-monitor.com By Matt Spetalnick and Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) – With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of Iran's recent attacks on an important Gulf partner, President Donald Trump's latest moves foreshadow what could be the war's enduring legacy: the fraying of ties with key allies.
(2026-05-08). Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, May 9 (Reuters) – Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after being released from security detention on Saturday, their lawyers said.Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Israeli authorities on April 29 and brought to Israel.The activists were part of a second Global Sumud Flotilla launched from Spain on April 12 to try to break Israel's blockade of Gaza by delivering aid to the enclave.
(2026-05-08). Singapore's Passion Made Possible Campaign: A Case of Public Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu How does a tiny city-state with no natural resources become a global powerhouse? Yes, it's Singapore. A country sits strategically between Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. More importantly it is surrounded by larger neighbors yet remains disproportionately influential. Singapore deliberately engineered its public image through infrastructure, governance excellence, and strategic diplomacy rather than military and economic coercion. A small nation with big vision. Despite geographical and …
(2026-05-08). National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 9, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). Settlers force re-burial of Palestinian man in West Bank, family says. al-monitor.com By Mohammed TorokmanASASA, West Bank, May 9 – Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank forced Palestinians to exhume the body of their father from his freshly dug village grave, his family said, near a settlement re-established by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.Hussein Asasa, 80, died on Friday of natural causes and was buried that evening at the cemetery of Asasa village near Jenin, with all the necessary permits from Israel's military, whose forces were at the site, his son Mohammed said.
(2026-05-08). Oriini Kaipara: This reeks of foul play by a NZ govt failing to win public trust. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Oriini Kaipara The treatment of Maiki Sherman has been deeply upsetting to witness. To see the first wahine MƒÅori ever rise to the role of political editor at 1News — only to now resign under such intense public and political pressure — is heartbreaking. Maiki is one of the sharpest political journalists in…
(2026-05-08). French ambassador's social media diplomacy lands poorly in Vanuatu. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Vanuatu's government has urged the French ambassador in Port Vila to use established diplomatic channels rather than social media to communicate his concerns about state-to-state relations. It is the latest development in a diplomatic spat that emerged this week when New Caledonia's territorial government took umbrage at Vanuatu…
(2026-05-08). La controversa "alleanza" tra Grecia e Israele. strategic-culture.su Schiacciata tra l'austerità dell'UE, la pesante penetrazione tedesca nel suo tessuto economico e l'ostilità turca a fasi alterne, Atene, consapevole di possedere l'invidiabile posizione geografica di porta balcanica dell'Europa (cosa che l'ha resa anche particolarmente indifesa di fronte ai flussi migratori), ha optato per la costruzione di solide relazioni diplomatico-militari con Israele.
(2026-05-08). Madison and Milwaukee May 9, 2026 Fundraisers for Voces de la Frontera! wibailoutpeople.org 