(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). How China wins by avoiding war. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing in a much weaker position than he did more than four years ago, when he launched his invasion of Ukraine shortly after his last visit. | US President Donald Trump left Beijing after much fanfare. However, he was criticised back at home for failing to deliver on any key aspect of American interests, such as committing China to pressuring Iran to end the war on US terms. His popular support is at a historic low.
(2026-05-23). Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties. scmp.com For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran's accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country's military personnel. | Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diplomatic headache all in a single sentence.
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to help mediate between Iran and the United States, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. | Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war in talks that lasted late into the night, the report said. | Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks on regional developments an…
(2026-05-23). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges nor provokes. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, stated on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges, nor provokes the U.S. or any other country in the world." | The president noted that "the idea that Cuba represents a threat to the U.S. exists only in the sick minds of some officials in the current U.S. administration who have hijacked the policy toward our island, who blatantly lie to the people of that nation and the world to justify a new irrational war with a potentially high cost i…
(2026-05-23). Declaración de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 de mayo de 2026. | "Año del Centenario del Comandnte en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | El gobierno de los Estados Unidos anunció la imputación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, decisión que consideramos infame, inmoral e ilegítima. | Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución repudiamos esta falacia contra el líder actual de la Revolución Cubana y refrendamos el derecho a la legítima defensa del pueblo de Cuba. | El General de Ejército encarna la esencia más genuina de la Revolución gracias a su capacidad de liderar desde la modestia y el ejemplo personal. Ha dedicado toda su vida a defender la sober…
(2026-05-23). Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is ready if the U.S. attacks Cuba. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is "ready" if the US attacks Cuba: "I didn't ask for it symbolically, I asked for it for real" | The Cuban singer-songwriter denounced in an interview with La Repubblica that US pressure on the island "is, in reality, mass murder." | On March 18, he warned on his personal blog that he demanded his AKM (a Kalashnikov assault rifle) if the United States decided to invade Cuba; he said it "very seriously," so much so that a few days later the Cuban government delivered a replica of the AKM and a combat rifle to the singer-songwriter with President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a witness;…
(2026-05-23). Anger in Australia over brutal treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. wsws.org Labor issued mealy-mouthed condemnations, while treating the relatives of the brutalised activists with utter contempt and hostility.
(2026-05-23). Ending Obstetric Fistula: Why Safe Maternal Healthcare Matters More Than Ever. thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-23). Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson…
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com 
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv 
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-23). Climate Change Weekly 580— Private Climate Cabal Under Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com Following Heartland's recommendations, several states have barred their governments from doing business with institutional investors and mega-asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. States such as Texas and Florida led the way.
(2026-05-23). A $1 billion evening for the art world. wsws.org How is it that one individual can accumulate such an art collection and withhold it from the public?
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-22). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). Management boasts deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike "within the MTA's financial plan" wsws.org These statements are significant because they suggest that the overall value of the deal, which workers have not yet seen, is no better than the contracts workers previously rejected before the strike.
(2026-05-23). Having canceled Los Angeles schools strike, SEIU circulates petition to ask that layoffs stop. wsws.org The same bureaucracy that blocked a unified walkout of all 77,000 LAUSD employees now presents a letter-writing campaign as a substitute for the mass action it deliberately strangled.
(2026-05-23). EU-Backed Justice Initiative Brings Legal Awareness and Reform to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project has officially concluded in Islamabad after five years of advancing access to justice, strengthening rule of law reforms, and improving people-centred justice services across Pakistan. Jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and UN Women, the initiative …
(2026-05-23). Sri Lankan president uses war commemoration to declare "economic war" on working people. wsws.org The working class must understand that the Dissanayake government is preparing a frontal assault on its living and social conditions and democratic rights and is turning towards autocratic rule.
(2026-05-23). New revelations show San Diego neo-Nazi mosque attackers were known to police and FBI before massacre. wsws.org The San Diego massacre exposes the fraud of the Trump administration's claims that "left-wing extremists," not fascists, are the central domestic terror threat.
(2026-05-23). Pro-independence Parti Québécois strengthens its ties with the far right. wsws.org Parti Québecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave a one-hour interview last month to Rebel News, a far-right media outlet with close connections to Trump's MAGA movement and fascist forces in Europe.
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage. aljazeera.com More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). Four weeks of general strike in Bolivia: US imperialism and its regional allies move to crush an uprising. wsws.org As Bolivia's workers defy repression and maintain their indefinite strike into its fourth week, the international response exposes a single coordinated apparatus—from Washington's threats to Milei's alleged arms shipments to Lula's complicit silence.
(2026-05-23). How Pak-Iran Alignment Could Redefine South Asian Power Dynamics. thinktank.pk The resurgence of Pakistan-Iran relations despite international pressure is an indication of a big regional change. In the coming years, the relations could be mainly assisted by the oil and gas trade which could make Pakistan a hub for regional development. The growing friendship could lead to a new era of regional stability. Pakistan-Iran relationship …
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu 
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-23). Preservar la diversidad biológica, imperativo para la comunidad científica de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Cada 22 de mayo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, instituido por la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas para concientizar a todas las personas acerca del valor, los beneficios de la biodiversidad y las consecuencias graves que representa su pérdida para el planeta. | Bajo el lema este año, "actuar localmente para lograr un impacto global", la comunidad científica de Guantánamo trabaja para preservar los recursos naturales y alcanzar acciones desde los 10m municipios en los diferentes sectores, a favor de un uso racional y el desarrollo sostenible. | Con esa motivación trabajan los especialista…
(2026-05-22). US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files. tribune.com.pk 
The United States Defence Department on Friday released a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings, including references to people reporting unexplained green orbs, discs and fireballs. | At the order of President Donald Trump, the first batch was made public on May 8. He is the latest president to release ‚Å US government reports on unidentified flying objects, a disclosure process that began in the late 1970s. | t.co/Aphnt9phiy | — Department of…
(2026-05-22). Karma: commander in murder of 6yo Hind Rajab 'seriously wounded' in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Israeli military commander Meir Biderman has been "seriously wounded" by Hezbollah during Israel's war of aggression on Lebanon: he commanded a unit during the Gaza genocide that murdered 6-year-old Hind Rajab, her family, and two paramedics sent to try to help them. Palestinian despatchers had agreed safe passage for the ambulance. The Hind Rajab Foundation […] | By
(2026-05-22). Israeli soldiers say looting, destruction 'primary mission' in southern Lebanon. radiohc.cu Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting of civilian homes and businesses alongside the systematic destruction of villages, with commanding officers turning a blind eye to the practice, according to testimonies published by Haaretz. | Five soldiers from different units described a battlefield culture resembling that of a "Viking army," where discipline has given way to moral disintegration and a lawless environment prevails, the newspaper reported. | "For most of the senior commanders, it did not matter. Soldiers looted even when the brigade commander came to visit, and he tu…
(2026-05-22). 'Intense mediation' between US and Iran, Israel strikes Lebanon. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the latest updates: | Mediated discussions overseen by Pakistan between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with the two sides exchanging messages and draft texts to create a formal framework to end the war
| Israel continues to pound southern Lebanon overnight, morning, and well into the afternoon, killing at least ten people, while another Israeli strike hit Tebnine Hospital, the last remaining fully functioning hospital in southern Lebanon
| Israel had deported all the activists, amounting to about 430, of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Apparently, there is one single…
(2026-05-22). Headlines for May 22, 2026. democracynow.org GOP Leaders Delay Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Until June, "I'll Be the One That Does It": Trump Says He's Ready to Attack Cuba, Syrian Child and Paramedics Are Victims of Latest Israeli Strikes on Lebanon, Deported Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Describe Torture and Abuse by Israeli Captors, Greenlanders Protest as U.S. Opens New Consulate in Nuuk, Senate Delays Vote on ICE Funding as GOP Revolts over Trump's Ballroom and $1.8B "Slush Fund", Advocates Demand Release of Karla Toledo, Tucson Activist Jailed by ICE, Immigrants at For-Profit ICE Jail in California Lau…
(2026-05-22). Could Israel's war push Lebanon into a new financial crisis. newarab.com 
Continued Israeli attacks, regional conflict and a drop in remittances have strained Lebanon's dollar reserves, fuelling fears of another financial crisis in a country already battered by years of economic collapse. | Amid Losses have accumulated in the country since late 2019, when Lebanon's currency and banking sector collapsed and locked most people out of their savings. In 2020…
(2026-05-22). Israeli strikes kill 10 in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
In a statement, the The association is linked with the Hezbollah-allied Amal movement. | An earlier strike on t…
(2026-05-22). AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends. theintercept.com 
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie was decisively ousted on Tuesday night in his Kentucky primary, a win for President Donald Trump, who had launched an all-out attack on the congressman for his role in pushing for the release of the Epstein files. But in Pennsylvania, the left had a lot to celebrate.
(2026-05-22). It's the genocide, stupid. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On Thursday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) finally released its long-awaited autopsy of Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign. | The rollout was highly on-brand for the Democratic establishment. The
(2026-05-22). Israel's Genocide in Gaza Continues: Hospitals, Water, Bread Lacking. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The raft of What much of the reporting ignores, however, is how necessary the aid flotilla still is, since the Israelis hav…
(2026-05-22). Nearly 3/4 of Democrat voters oppose Israel aid: NYT poll. newarab.com 
A poll by The New York Times/Siena found that 74% of voters aligned with This represents a substantial increase in opposition to Israel, compared with the 45% three years ago, before the start of the genocidal war on Gaza. | When asked which side they sympathised with more, Israel o…
(2026-05-22). Fact check: North Korea's Kim has not threatened any nuclear attack on Israel amid Iran conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple accounts, including accounts that appear to be pro-Iranian based on past posts, have been claiming in posts on social media platform X since May 21, 2026, that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has announced a nuclear ballistic missile attack on Israel if the United States strikes Iran. However, nothing of the sort has occurred. | How it started | On May 21, a pro-Iranian account, based on its past posts, shared a collage of Kim Jong-Un and an Israeli flag with the following caption: "Just in: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has announced that if the United States attacks Iran with nuclear weapons, he w…
(2026-05-22). Iran deal collapsing while Cuba burns? Trump's top diplomat issues two front crisis warning | Watch. hindustantimes.com Marco Rubio has warned that any Iranian attempt to impose tolls or permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz would be "illegal" and unacceptable, as tensions between United States and Iran continue to rise. The top U.S. diplomat also hinted at broader security concerns beyond Iran, warning that Washington is increasingly focused on growing threats from rival powers and regional instability as global tensions escalate.
(2026-05-22). Strait of Peril: Trump, Tehran and The New Battle for Hormuz. ummid.com The United States and Iran appear locked between diplomacy and military escalation as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
(2026-05-22). intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors. al-monitor.com By Imad CreidiDAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Reuters) – Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of mariners trapped on ships in the Gulf.More than 20,000 sailors are stuck on around 2,000 vessels in the Gulf, many of them unable to leave ship, lacking adequate supplies of food and fresh water, and fearful of an uncertain future at sea in a war zone.
(2026-05-22). France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – France has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution on setting up an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz and could submit it if conditions are right, the foreign ministry said on Friday, as Washington struggles to bring to a vote a text Russia and China may say is biased against Tehran.Control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy trade whose virtual closure has led to spiralling oil prices, is a major obstacle in talks to end the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-05-22). Putin left China, without a pipeline deal. Why didn't the Hormuz crisis open the valve? scmp.com In an era when technology seems to defy all limits, one age-old barrier has managed to endure: geography. | As geopolitical turbulence continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping artery, especially for energy — the search for other fuel sources, and other means of transport, has shifted from a strategic luxury to an existential necessity. This need has become particularly acute for China, a major consumer of fossil fuels.
(2026-05-22). EU expands sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions. tribune.com.pk 
The Council of the European Union on Friday expanded the scope of the bloc's sanctions framework against Iran to include individuals and entities involved in actions threatening freedom of navigation in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. | In a statement, the council said the amended legal framework would allow the bloc to impose restrictive measures on those linked to Iran's actions "impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation". | Iran's actions against vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz are contrary to international law. | üì¢ From now o…
(2026-05-22). Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war. al-monitor.com Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation". The disagreements between Iran and the United States were "deep and extensive", he added in quotes carried by Iran's ISNA news agency.
(2026-05-22). Trump dares Xi Jinping to launch Taiwan war with this one move in Asia; Taipei in China firing line. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's remarks about possibly speaking with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te have triggered sharp warnings from Beijing just days after the Trump-Xi summit in China. Chinese officials said any direct contact with Taiwan's leadership would cross a major "red line" and damage recent diplomatic progress. The controversy comes as Washington weighs a massive new arms package for Taiwan worth up to $14 billion. Analysts warn a Trump-Lai call could reignite tensions across the Taiwan Strait, overshadow Xi Jinping's planned U.S. visit and push U.S.-China ties toward another dangerous confrontation. preferred source…
(2026-05-22). Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Substance for Putin, 'face' for Trump as China, Russia deepen strategic alliance…
(2026-05-22). Iran Now Trying To Cement Long-Term Control Over Strait Via Fees. twz.com 
Iran's move to impose service fees on ships transiting the Strait comes as Pakistani and Qatari negotiators are in Tehran trying to get a deal to officially end the war.
(2026-05-22). UAE's Gargash sees '50-50′ odds of US-Iran deal, warns against renewed fighting. tribune.com.pk 
There is a "50-50 chance" of a US -Iran peace agreement, the United Arab Emirates' presidential advisor said on Friday, but stressed that any political settlement must address the root causes of instability in the region to avoid future conflict. | Pakistan has been mediating a US-Iran ceasefire to end the war that has shaken the global economy and disrupted trade through the Strait of ‚Å Hormuz, a key route for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. | "It is a 50-50 chance that we will reach an agreement. My…
(2026-05-22). Podcast/Painting Video: Bastards, Billionaires And Bombs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Itamar Ben-Gvir, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Cuba, capitalist dystopia, and love. Caitlin paints Ben-Gvir. Available in video and audio. Please send us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them in the next episode. __________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I publish is to …
(2026-05-22). Cuba reaffirms commitment to the Revolution and its leaders at rally in front of U.S. Embassy in Havana. radiohc.cu In response to the latest accusations made by the U.S. government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, the people mobilized Friday morning at the Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in the capital to raise their voices in defense of the homeland, the country's leadership and national sovereignty. The rally in Havana was presided over by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
(2026-05-22). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-22). Gerardo Hernandez, Hero of Cuba, defends legitimate self-defense at Anti-Imperialist Tribuna. radiohc.cu Gerardo Hernández, Hero of the Republic, affirmed at the Anti-Imperialist Tribuna that Cuba's response to violations of its airspace was "an act of legitimate self-defense, an inalienable right of any nation." | The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) also referred to the more than 25 violations of Cuban airspace by the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue between 1994 and 1996, and denounced that Washington ignored Havana's warnings. | "Their silence was complicity. Their inaction encouraged the terrorists," he declared. | Gerardo Hernández — one of the C…
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Raul Castro's Indictment Exposes US Hypocrisy. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro (2008—2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft three decades ago has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that has destroyed small boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without an ounce of legal accountability. | The contradiction is difficult to ignore.
(2026-05-22). Cienfuegos desarrolla V Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito. radiohc.cu El V Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción, las ilegalidades e indisciplinas sociales tiene lugar en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos y se extenderá hasta este 23 de mayo, como en todo el país. | Con la participación activa de los diversos organismos se desarrolla en los ocho municipios del centro y sur acometiendo acciones orientadas por el Partido, informa el Coordinador de Programas y Objetivos del Gobierno Provincial, que atiende el Enfrentamiento, Yanil Marcelo Reguera. | 0.46 Por la trascendencia de este ejercicio y su correspondencia con la Directiva del Gobierno para…
(2026-05-22). Partido Comunista de India condena nueva artimaña de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Secretaría Nacional del Partido Comunista de la India (CPI) condenó de manera enérgica la reciente acusación contra el líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, por parte de Estados Unidos. | En una declaración, la organización política consideró la nueva acción estadounidense de indignante y políticamente motivada. | Señaló que resulta una manifestación más de la continua política hostil que las sucesivas administraciones estadounidenses han llevado a cabo contra la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de socavar su soberanía, desestabilizar su sistema político e intimidar a quienes han defendido firmemente la…
(2026-05-22). La paz es un derecho de todos los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ha ayudado al pueblo y gobierno colombianos en los intentos por poner en práctica procesos de paz, a cuyo objetivo contribuyó el líder Raúl Castro. | El ex presidente, quien ha sido ilegalmente imputado por el departamento norteamericano de Justicia por un incidente ocurrido décadas atrás, brindó facilidades a la mesa de conversaciones entre el gobierno de Colombia y las entonces insurgentes FARC, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. | Las tratativas, iniciadas en La Habana el 19 de noviembre de 2012, marcharon pese a augurios de fracaso. | El dirigente cubano, quien junto a Fidel Castro estuvo al fr…
(2026-05-22). Ben Gvir Sparks Global Outrage After Harassing Gaza Flotilla Activists. popularresistance.org On 20 May, several western countries summoned Israeli ambassadors and issued strong condemnations against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir after he released a video showing a humiliating "welcome party" for abducted activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. | The activists are seen zip-tied, kneeling, and forced into grueling stress positions while Israel's national anthem blares over them. | Ben Gvir posted the degrading spectacle with the caption "Welcome to Israel," telling security personnel in the video, "don't be bothered by their screams" as a bound activist cried out in the background.
(2026-05-22). Gaza's Palestinian women are fighting for family reunification. newarab.com 
When Safaa Nidal joined dozens of Unlike others at the protest, Safaa barely raised her voice, instead staring at her phone for a message from her husband in Egypt, perhaps news of the Rafah crossing reopening or her name on a travel list after months of failed attempts to le…
(2026-05-22). Skin infections rampant in Gaza as Israel cuts off medicines. newarab.com 
Skin infections in A new report from
(2026-05-22). "It's Possible to Win Women and Compete with Men" and Other Profound Insights from the DNC's Autopsy. davidswanson.org The Democrats' autopsy doesn't simply not mention Gaza. It doesn't mention anything at all. Kamala Harris's platform doesn't come up. What the candidate said she'd do if elected isn't apparently relevant to why she lost. Therefore, what policy proposals she might have offered that she didn't must be irrelevant too. This is typical political campaignthink. …
(2026-05-22). Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza no longer. al-monitor.com When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities of the now war-ravaged Gaza Strip."It's a Gaza we no longer know. A joyful Gaza, one full of hope, connected to the world, with trains and an airport," said his grandson, who has curated a show of his work in France's southern city of Marseille.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Israel's $700m Hasbara fiasco how Ben-Gvir's flotilla abuse video stirred backlash. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Mohammad Mansour A video posted by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he is seen taunting abducted flotilla activists who sought to break the siege on Gaza, has triggered a backlash and dealt a huge blow to Israel's multimillion-dollar public relations campaign, known as "Hasbara". The footage, posted on the…
(2026-05-22). Israel 'sexually abused' Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Humanitarian Convoy Stuck in Libyan Desert Is Determined to Reach Gaza. truthout.org "We have been here for four days," says South African writer and academic Jessica Breakey in a voice note sent from the Libyan desert where she and hundreds of volunteers are stuck as they attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. In the background is the sound of people chatting, organising, and singing songs for Palestine. "There are no toilets. But this is a really interesting… |
(2026-05-22). Decades-old photos show 'joyful' Gaza in happier times. aljazeera.com An exhibition in Marseille is showcasing 300 photos taken in Gaza between the 1940s and the 1970s.
(2026-05-22). Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape. tribune.com.pk 
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. | Adrien Jouan, an activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, who was detained by Israeli forces after their vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean, gestures as he shows his bruises and injuries following his arrival at the airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 21, 2026. Screen grab from video/Reuters | Israel's prison s…
(2026-05-22). Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza. aljazeera.com For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Democrats release 2024 US election loss 'autopsy' report, only to disavow it. scmp.com Bowing to pressure ‚Å from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long-withheld "autopsy" of Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race — only to quickly disavow it. | The report found that Democrats have ceded ground to Trump's Republicans through underfunding of state parties and a "persistent inability or unwillingness to listen to all ‚Äåvoters".
(2026-05-22). New EHRC guidance both clarifies and complicates the legal rights of trans people. thecanary.co 
There is a familiar refrain that follows my partner and I as we navigated the UK's public bathrooms. As a gender-nonconforming couple, we're painfully aware of the transphobic discourse that overshadows our daily lives. Approaching a set of bathrooms whilst out and about, and not wanting to draw more attention to ourselves, one or both […] | By
(2026-05-22). Israel orders UN food agency to cut ties with Turkish NGO. newarab.com 
"WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to suspend fuel provision immediately and all activities with its partner IHH, cutting off assistance to more than 166,000 people who rely on daily hot meals, bread, and nutrition support to survive," an agency spokesperson…
(2026-05-22). US sanctions Lebanon MPs, security officials over Hezbollah ties. newarab.com 
Those sanctioned include MPs from Hezbollah, its ally
(2026-05-22). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-22). China expects record summer power demand. ecns.cn China's peak summer electricity demand is expected to reach a record 1.6 billion kilowatts this year, about 90 million kilowatts higher than last summer, as authorities step up smart grid coordination and nationwide power dispatching to prevent shortages during extreme heat, according to media reports.
(2026-05-22). TN SSLC Result 2026: 5,171 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today based on which Merit List with toppers name are prepared.
(2026-05-22). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-22). Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else. scmp.com When Air Force One touched down in Beijing, one of the most photographed passengers was Boeing's chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, there to close a deal. Washington had come to sell aircraft. Beijing was buying something else. | The last time this scene played out in 2017, China signed an agreement for 300 Boeing aircraft. Since then, it has pursued an industrial programme aimed at reducing dependence on precisely such orders. That effort has not failed, but neither has it advanced at the pace…
(2026-05-22). "Handala" Hacker Group Exposes Ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Mossad. projectcensored.org A September 2025 Drop Site News investigation by Murtaza Hussain and Ryan Grim has revealed that millionaire sex trafficker and pedophile Jeffery Epstein played a "significant role in brokering multiple deals for Israeli intelligence," Drew Favakeh reported for FAIR on November 14, 2025. Drop Site News reported that Epstein "exploited his network…
(2026-05-22). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-22). France's youngest PM Attal to run for president. scmp.com France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far-right. | "I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline," said the 37-year-old, who was France's youngest prime minister when he served in 2024.
(2026-05-22). Israel faces a general election with all parties committed to war, repression and social devastation. wsws.org The opposition boast that their bloc represents "80 percent of the country," a figure that explicitly excludes the 20 percent of the population who are Arab citizens.
(2026-05-22). 'Everest Man' breaks his own record after historic 32nd climb. aljazeera.com Legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa just broke his own record after climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
(2026-05-22). Trump to force foreigners seeking US green cards to go home first. scmp.com Foreigners applying for permanent residency in the US will now have to go back to their home countries to seek green cards. | "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," Zach Kahler, a spokesman for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement on Friday.
(2026-05-22). The 1 Percent Get Richer Under Trump, Ordinary Americans Pay. projectcensored.org Three reports on global wealth released in 2025 demonstrated a growing divide between the rich and the working class, with American billionaires' profits soaring. In 2025 articles for Common Dreams, Jake Johnson cited reports by Oxfam International and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), which found that over the past…
(2026-05-22). Rubio Baselessly Smears Bolivia's Protesters as "Criminals and Drug Traffickers" truthout.org In the midst of a wave of mass protests in Bolivia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that the United States "stands squarely in support of Bolivia's legitimate constitutional government," smearing the protesters as "criminals and drug traffickers" who he would not allow to "overthrow democratically elected leaders in our hemisphere." Rubio's comments on Bolivia came after three weeks… |
(2026-05-22). Four kidnappers convicted in Pindi ransom case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-22). China to take resolute countermeasures if EU imposes discriminatory restrictions, says spokesperson. ecns.cn China will take resolute countermeasures if the European Union insists on imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese companies and products, a spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Against the tribunal left: DSA, moralism and the problem of socialist discipline. links.org.au 
Fights inside the Democratic Socialists of America over "cancel culture," "political correctness" and "call-out culture" are not side dramas. They are symptoms of a deeper organisational sickness, argues Anthony Teso.
(2026-05-22). Kansas Officials Plan to Cover Billion-Dollar Subsidy for Sports Team Worth Billions. projectcensored.org In January 2026, Kevin Hardy of Stateline reported on a new stadium deal in which Kansas officials announced in December their pledge to fund 60 percent of the costs for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium. The subsidy would be the largest-ever state subsidy for a professional sports stadium, projected…
(2026-05-22). If We Had No Military Academies, Who Would Train the Sadists? worldbeyondwar.org 
The bigotry, the misogyny, the cruelty, the cynicism, the ignorance — all the things one associates with Trump: we have established, respectable, well-funded institutions dressed up as Academia and training young men in all of these things. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-22). Thursday 6/18: Artist Reception at Caldwell Snyder Gallery featuring Deladier Almeida. indybay.org 341 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-22). "I Am a Jew" : Jeffrey Wernick's Moral Reckoning With Netanyahu's Israel. scheerpost.com Invoking the words of Jewish prophets, Ahad Ha'am, Martin Buber, Albert Einstein, and Hannah Arendt, Jeffrey Wernick delivers a blistering moral indictment of the Israeli state's transformation from refuge to domination — and warns that silence in the face of injustice is complicity. In one of the most emotionally charged and morally uncompromising statements yet …
(2026-05-22). Lebanon link resurfaces in Italy's toxic waste scandal. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). It's not a lie, I just changed my position Your Honour. onlineopinion.com.au Negative gearing survived termites, dodgy solicitors and bad builders. Then Labor came for it.
(2026-05-22). Amid security threats, Syria attempts to cement stability, international ties. longwarjournal.org A car bombing in central Damascus on May 19 killed one soldier and wounded civilians, as Syrian forces conducted raids against suspected militants in Deir Ez Zor. Damascus is also advancing reconciliation efforts with Kurdish groups and pursuing international diplomatic engagement.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Over 6k workers to ensure post-Eid cleanup. tribune.com.pk 
The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) has formulated a comprehensive cleaning plan for Rawalpindi district ahead of Eidul Azha 2026. | More than 6,340 workers and 1,066 vehicles and machinery have been assigned for the cleaning operation and the leaves of all staff have been canceled. The operation will continue in seven tehsils and 164 union councils of Rawalpindi, where special cleaning and washing of houses, mosques, Eidgahs and graveyards will be carried out. Special cleaning teams have also been formed for cattle markets and communal altars. | Additionally, 33 transfer stations, four dump sites,…
(2026-05-22). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-22). Salah to captain Egypt as 2026 World Cup squad named. newarab.com 
The Egyptian King, who is
(2026-05-22). Israel Displaces Palestinians from West Bank via Agricultural Terrorism. projectcensored.org Israeli state-sanctioned settler violence in the West Bank is taking the form of agricultural terrorism, restricting Palestinians from subsistence farming and livestock grazing. According to Qassam Muadi for Mondoweiss on May 14, 2026, "at least 13 rural Palestinian communities in the West Bank were completely wiped off the map," in…
(2026-05-22). 'Comrade Keir' or just (finally) rational UK energy policy? responsiblestatecraft.org In a major policy shift, the British government decided this week to lift sanctions on Russian energy products, in two ways.First, a general trade license was issued allowing for the import of diesel and jet fuel from Russian oil that has been processed in third countries like India and Turkey. A
(2026-05-22). Erdogan's CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey's economy. al-monitor.com A court move targeting Turkey's main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule.
(2026-05-22). Can Southampton rebuild after Spygate? thecanary.co 
Southampton held its hands up, admitting to spying charges after it was caught red-handed covertly filing opponents. For this clear violation of the rules, they have received more than a light slap on the wrist despite protesting the severity of the sanctions against it. The saga, known as Spygate, exposes colossal leadership failures under Tonda […] | By
(2026-05-22). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq: general. al-monitor.com NATO's mission to Iraq, which was entirely evacuated to a base in Italy due to the Middle East war, could return to Baghdad in the coming months, its former commander told AFP."The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General Christophe Hintzy, who this week handed over command of the mission to Spanish General Ramon Armada.
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate. tribune.com.pk 
The US opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. | Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to a much larger downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump's stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. | Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other…
(2026-05-22). New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As summer begins, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging residents to
(2026-05-22). Israel and Latin American Christian Zionists seek to promote Isaac Accords. electronicintifada.net With a new wave of right-wing administrations and elections in Brazil and Colombia looming, regional solidarity with Palestine is under critical threat.
(2026-05-22). Democracy Now! 2026-05-22 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist List": Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, "Empire of AI" & More | Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist Lis…
(2026-05-22). Bunker Talk: Memorial Day Weekend Edition. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk, Memorial Day Weekend Edition. For all our American readers/commenters, I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend. And, of course, I want to give a huge thanks to all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. | We owe you everything. | This week's caption reads: 4th July 1944: An American soldier takes a drink of captured German Cognac, while clearing out a German gun emplacement at Cherbourg. (Photo by Fred Ramage/Keystone/Getty Images) | Directives: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going to agree wit…
(2026-05-22). Iraq weighs new ministry to bring militias under state control. newarab.com 
Iraq is considering the creation of a federal security ministry that would restrict the activities of Three sources in Baghdad told The New Arab that the proposal is being examined by the government of recently appointed
(2026-05-22). NCBD — The Next Growth Chapter in Pune. ummid.com What most serious developers and institutional investors now call Pune's Northern Central Business District (NCBD) is the stretch running through Baner, Balewadi, Wakad and into the outer ring of Hinjewadi.
(2026-05-22). Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to protect ratepayers as the increasing demand for data centers threatens a surge in electricity bills. | The legislation aimed at data centers would require Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon, to…
(2026-05-22). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-22). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-22). Coalition of Black Trade Unionists: Labor rights and civil rights are one fight. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—Hundreds of mostly Black trade unionists from across the country packed the Hyatt Regency downtown Thursday as the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) opened its 55th International Convention with a sober assessment: The labor movement is under its most severe attack in a generation, and no one is coming to save them but themselves. …
(2026-05-22). With contracts for over 250,000 Ontario education workers set to expire in August: Unions prepare another betrayal of teachers and support staff. wsws.org In 2022, the unions saved the government from a direct political confrontation with the working class and are determined to do so again under conditions of a much deeper social and economic crisis, and greater popular hostility to the ruling class' agenda of austerity and war.
(2026-05-22). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-22). Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures. al-monitor.com ZURICH, May 22 (Reuters) – Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine, the government said on Friday.The Federal Department of Economic Affairs said the new listings would take effect at 11 p.m. local time on May 22.A further 115 individuals and entities will be subject to asset freezes and a ban on making funds available, while sanctioned individuals will also be barred from entering or transiting Switzerland.
(2026-05-22). Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane. sanews.gov.za Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be undertaking a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their long-term safety, durability, and functionality. | The programme, in Regions 3 and 4, covers Wards 107, 66, 55, 48, and 7 and focuses on the repairs to and restoration of a number of bridge structures and culverts across the city. | The rehabilitation programme is conducted under the department's Bridge Management System to preserve critical provincial road infrastructure that underpins…
(2026-05-22). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-22). Purdue Ends All Affiliation With Student-Publication After Pro-Palestinian Editorial. projectcensored.org In June 2025, Purdue University instructed The Exponent, Purdue's student-run publication, to remove all affiliation with the school, as reported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The student newspaper can no longer use the word "Purdue" in any commercial use, despite the trademark's validity until 2029. The…
(2026-05-22). IHC permanently bans stray dog cullings. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday imposed a permanent ban on campaigns involving the poisoning, shooting or killing of stray dogs by any means in the federal capital. | The court observed that only a designated veterinary doctor may certify whether a dog is rabid or terminally ill and, if necessary, euthanise it through a medically approved procedure. | The court also directed the authorities to adopt the scientific "trap, sterilise and vaccinate" method to control the stray dog population. | The judgement included a comparative review of laws governing stray dog population management in several countri…
(2026-05-22). From Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just football. aljazeera.com Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City with a legacy that stretches well beyond the 17 trophies he won in 10 years.
(2026-05-22). UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war. al-monitor.com May 22 (Reuters) – The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.RIAT had been scheduled for July 17-19 at RAF Fairford, an active Royal Air Force base in southwest England."This has not been an easy decision. It follows extensive discussions with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford, given the ongoing situation in the Middle East," RIAT said on its website.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-22). PM pushes investment under SIFC umbrella. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government was prioritising measures to boost foreign investment, as the obstacles had already been cleared through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). | The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation led by Founder of Qatar's Taameer Group Mohammad Hussain Al-Ali, which called on him here, said that Qatar was a long-standing friend of Pakistan that had supported Pakistan in every difficult time. | Highlighting the Pakistan's vast investment potential in tourism, hoteling, hospitality, real estate and construction sectors," he directed the re…
(2026-05-22). Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness'. aljazeera.com Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR's top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019.
(2026-05-22). Stephen Colbert hosts Late Show finale after controversial cancellation. scmp.com Paul McCartney led an all-star line-up for the final episode of The Late Show as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump. | But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest. | "The pope, who was definitely my guest tonight, has cancelled," Colbert joked, blaming a dispute over hot dogs before McCartney appeared to rapturous cheers.
(2026-05-22). NATJOINTS launches immigration verification at Diakonia Centre. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS launches immigration verification at Diakonia Centre | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it has commenced a targeted verification process of all foreign nationals currently gathered at the Diakonia Refugee Centre in eThekwini. | The operation, which began on Thursday, is being led by an integrated team comprising the Departments of Home Affairs, Social Development, Transport and provincial law enforcement authorities. | The verification process follows engagements between the Southern African Refugee Forum, representing the foreign nationals at the centre, and se…
(2026-05-22). The humiliation of finding secret Israeli bases in Iraq. responsiblestatecraft.org It is difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable and embarrassing for leaders of Iraq than clandestinely established Israeli military bases on Iraqi territory. Two such bases
(2026-05-22). Inter-Madaris Sports Festival kicks off in Peshawar. tribune.com.pk 
The Inter-Madaris Sports Festival, organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Sports, officially commenced in Peshawar on Friday. | The festival features eight teams from various madaris, with four teams each competing in football and cricket. Football matches are being played at Tahmash Khan Football Stadium, while cricket matches are taking place at Gymkhana Cricket Stadium. | The formal inauguration was performed by Director Hayatabad Sports Complex, Salim Raza. He was accompanied by Director Sports Operations Jamshid Baloch, Organizing Secretary Mufti Faiz, Deputy Director Kashif Farhan, DSO Faisal…
(2026-05-22). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-22). US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-22). 'Perfume use among children can cause early puberty'. tribune.com.pk 
Health specialists on Thursday advised parents to limit children's exposure to perfumes, lipsticks scented creams and body lotions, warning that certain chemicals in these products may disturb hormone balance and contribute to early puberty, while stressing the need for parental counseling and greater awareness to encourage safer fragrance-free alternatives. | While speaking to the media, a leading dietitian highlighted the need for stronger parental awareness and guidance regarding children's regular exposure to fragrance products and their possible health effects. She pointed out that a wide range of commonl…
(2026-05-22). 'Hear Us Now!': Families of People Detained Demand to be Heard in Friday Morning Rally Outside of Delaney Hall 04/22 10 am. fightbackbetter.com For immediate release: May 22nd, 2026 Media contact: Movimiento Cosecha, movimientocosechainfo@gmail.com ***MEDIA ADVISORY** 'Hear Us Now!': Families of People Detained Demand to be…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). We Finally See The Mysterious Object Shot Down By F-16s Over Lake Huron. twz.com 
This is one of a trio of objects fighters shot down over the U.S. and Canada in a three-day period following the Chinese spy balloon flap.
(2026-05-22). PM Carney says Alberta 'essential' to Canada, as separatist push advances. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer towards a referendum on independence. | Separatists in the western province spent months collecting signatures seeking to trigger a binding October vote on seceding from the nation.
(2026-05-22). China-developed bone adhesive enters fast-track review in U.S., China. ecns.cn A China-developed bone adhesive has been granted fast-track designations by both China and the United States, marking a first for a domestic orthopedic device.
(2026-05-22). President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth. sanews.gov.za President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth | Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. ⚪ "In my meeting earlier today with President Boko, we agreed that one of our greatest tasks of the moment is to further deepen trade and investment relations between our two countries," President Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening. ⚪ Speaking at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum, the President said the economic interests of both cou…
(2026-05-22). Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party. aljazeera.com Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People's Party head Ozgur Ozel.
(2026-05-22). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-22). Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among families. scmp.com The Brazilian head of a victims' association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France's worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. | Air France and Airbus, two of France's most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday's ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years.
(2026-05-22). $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Benefits Billionaire Trump Supporters With Little Oversight. projectcensored.org President Donald Trump submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027, as Judd Legum and Noel Sims reported for Popular Information on April 7, 2026. This marks a 44 percent increase over 2026 defense funding. The President's budget allocates at least $17.5 billion to begin…
(2026-05-22). No-go areas eliminated in Punjab's Kacha area: minister. tribune.com.pk 
State Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Talal Chaudhry on Friday informed the National Assembly (NA) that following a large-scale operation in the riverine (Kacha) areas of Punjab, all regions had been cleared of no-go zones. | He said a comprehensive development and welfare package had also been announced for residents of the area. | He added that similar development initiatives were being pursued by the Sindh government to address local needs. | Responding to a point of order raised by Member National Assembly, Jamil Shah Kakar regarding the abduction of an 11-year-old girl from Peshawar and an all…
(2026-05-22). France to invest €1.5 billion in quantum computing, advanced microchips. scmp.com French ⁠President Emmanuel Macron said on ⁠Friday that the government will invest an additional €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) in its quantum strategy and €550 million to support the microelectronics sector, as global powers race to be first to leverage ‌emerging technology. | "I'll say it out loud. We have the means to be the winners of this race," Macron said while announcing the funding.
(2026-05-22). Adani U.S. Settlement, And What Govt Should Do Now? ummid.com In this crisis time, the government of India should immediately institute a judicial enquiry into the multiple financial irregularities of Adani Group.
(2026-05-22). Pakistan, US discuss railways cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday met with US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker and discussed Pakistan-US relations and bilateral cooperation in the railway sector, with a special focus on foreign investment and modernization of Pakistan Railways. | During the meeting, the two sides agreed to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan Railways' infrastructure and modern technology sectors, said a news release. | The US ambassador assured support for encouraging American companies and investors to participate in railway development projects in Pakistan.
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to "very high". | The strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the WHO on Sunday. | "We are now revising our risk assessment to very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at global level," WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. | So far, 82 cases have been confirmed in Congo, with seven confirmed deaths, 177 suspected deaths and almost…
(2026-05-22). Activists In Bucharest Conference Reject Militarization. popularresistance.org As Romania prepared to host a Bucharest Nine (B9) summit and the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security arms exposition, over 100 people gathered to discuss anti-militarization and solidarity with Palestine at the "From Palestine to the Black Sea" counter-conference. The meeting followed months of work through the Elbit Out! campaign, aiming to unmask and drive Israeli arms producer Elbit System out of the country, where several of its subsidiaries currently operate. | A day before the counter-conference launched on May 9, Palestine solidarity activists organized a protest in front of one of these subsidiaries…
(2026-05-22). Greenwishing: Shiny Promises Fall Short. wattsupwiththat.com Excitement is good; delusion isn't. Let's demand proof, not promises. Reliable, affordable energy isn't a luxury—it's the foundation of modern life—time to get serious about what energy technologies actually scales."
(2026-05-22). Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party. aljazeera.com The evening blended tennis, music and tributes to celebrate his two-decade journey on the professional tour.
(2026-05-22). Paper-cut master slices living from silhouettes. ecns.cn Many of the visitors are drawn to 65-year-old Wang Chuncai's paper-cut silhouette stall, where his scissors slice through black paper to fashion vivid, lifelike silhouettes of his customers in less than a minute.
(2026-05-22). Protesting Trump's Targeting Iranian Visa Green Card Holders. juancole.com — | The Middle East Studies Association's (MESA) Task Force on Civil and Human Rights expresses our deep concern regarding the Trump administration's targeting of visa and green card holders from Iran, including Iranian academics and students, based on their familial ties and political views. While immigration-based targeti…
(2026-05-22). Forged Signatures, Felled Trees: Adani's Expansion Into Hasdeo Forest. projectcensored.org In July 2025, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department recommended diverting 1,742 hectares of dense protected forest in the Hasdeo Aranya region of central India to Adani Enterprises for coal extraction, bypassing mandatory consent from tribal Gram Sabhas whose approval is required by law under the PESA Act of 1996 and the…
(2026-05-22). Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate. aljazeera.com Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.
(2026-05-22). The great Treasury fiction: Why public investment is rigged to fail. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Live: Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.
(2026-05-22). Premier League finale: Arsenal, relegation, Champions League, Salah and Pep. aljazeera.com Arsenal may have won the title, but the Premier League story is far from over with European spots and survival in play.
(2026-05-22). Nigel Farage Took £50,000 from Crypto Firms Then Said He Was 'Not Aware' of the Industry Funding His Party. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage was paid £50,000 in personal speaking fees by two cryptocurrency businesses in October 2025 — one of them owned by Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett — in the same month he told Reuters he was "not aware" of crypto businesses funding his party, Byline Times can reveal. | The Reform UK leader received £30,000 from Blockworks Inc on 13 October and a further £20,000 from Zebu Group Limited on 22 October, according to the
(2026-05-22). How Hennepin County unwound an ICE agent's web of lies. mronline.org 
Christian Castro is now the subject of a nationwide arrest warrant.
(2026-05-22). Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula. whyy.org Diane Button is an end-of-life-doula. She has spent countless hours with people in their last days as they share their regrets, hopes, desires and dreams.
(2026-05-22). Slovenia's parliament approves right-wing Janez Jansa as prime minister. aljazeera.com Approval of populist former leader is a shift for the EU country recently run by a liberal government.
(2026-05-22). Four Gulf states to attend NATO summit amid Iran war uncertainty. newarab.com 
The summit, scheduled to take place in Ankara on 7 and 8 July, is expected to focus heavily on the war in Iran, divisions among Western…
(2026-05-22). Ireland joins EU push to ban trade with Israeli settlements amid flotilla backlash. al-monitor.com European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country.
(2026-05-22). US Prisons Experiment with Scandinavian Restorative Justice Models. projectcensored.org Scandinavian countries provide sources of inspiration for more humane approaches to incarceration in the United States, Jamiles Lartey reported in April 2025 for The Marshall Project, but conservative commentators and victims' rights groups alike have expressed concerns. From Connecticut and Pennsylvania to California, select US prisons are adopting programs modeled…
(2026-05-22). Socialism AI answers the New York Times: Not yes or no to AI, but who controls it. wsws.org The New York Times welcomes the backlash against AI while channeling it toward a more responsible capitalism that leaves the oligarchy's ownership of the technology untouched.
(2026-05-22). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Thunder to Take the Lead in the NBA Playoffs. radiohc.cu Havana, May 22 (RHC) — The reigning NBA champion, Oklahoma City Thunder, will look to take the lead today in the playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs for the Western Conference title, after each team split one win. | The Thunder evened the series on Wednesday with a 122-113 victory, after initially falling behind 115-123 in the best-of-seven matchup. This result ended Oklahoma's eight-game postseason winning streak. | Both teams finished at the top of their respective divisions during the preliminary rounds of the championship, a position they maintained in the initial playoffs leading up to the NBA…
(2026-05-22). JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: When and Where to Check. ummid.com IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced 2026 Question Papers, and is now preparing to publish the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key and candidates' response sheet (OMR Sheet) on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-05-22). UK, the guest country of honor at 8th WCIFIT, looks to boost two-way investment. ecns.cn The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Thursday at the Chongqing International Expo Center, with the United Kingdom featured as the guest country of honor.
(2026-05-22). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-22). US Senate pushes back against Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund. aljazeera.com The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
(2026-05-22). US Leads World in Military Spending as Private Contractors Claim Half. projectcensored.org The United States led global military spending at $997 billion in 2024, with military contractors receiving over half of Pentagon spending since 2020. Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams in April and July 2025 analyzed reports by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Costs of War Project at…
(2026-05-22). Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel end settlement expansion. newarab.com 
The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an "important step". | "We call on the government of Israel to end its
(2026-05-22). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-22). Jamiat Releases Critical Analysis of Babri Masjid Judgement. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, Saturday May 16, 2026 a detailed report titled 'A Critical Anlysis of Babri Masjid Judgement and The Places of Worship Act 1991'.
(2026-05-22). Warsh takes US Fed's helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding. scmp.com Kevin Warsh, whose broad criticism of current US ‚Å Federal Reserve officials, playbook for rate cuts and ties to President Donald Trump elevated him past ‚Å other contenders to lead the central bank, was sworn in as Fed leader on Friday at a pivotal moment for monetary policy and the American economy. | Warsh, wearing a dark suit and tie and accompanied by his wife, Jane Lauder, heiress to the Estee Lauder fortune, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after a lengthy introduction by…
(2026-05-22). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-22). London Underground Train Operators speak on TfL's compressed "four-day week" wsws.org "A young driver told WSWS, "I'm against this deal. Nothing management comes up with is done to benefit us. It is an attack on all our hard-won terms and conditions, going back 50 years when they were won."
(2026-05-22). Marxist theory and the global ecological crisis. mronline.org 
Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism's Assault on the Earth System.
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Trump Celebrates Colbert's Ouster at Hands of CBS Owners Aligned With His Admin. truthout.org Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert has ended his 11-year run as host of The Late Show on CBS. His program's cancellation removes one of President Trump's most vocal critics from the airwaves and comes after the comedian criticized his own employer for agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump. The settlement came as CBS parent company Paramount was seeking the… |
(2026-05-22). Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan? aljazeera.com Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington's support.
(2026-05-22). Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack. geo.tv 
People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 21, 2026. — ReutersOver 2,000 mourners honour men killed defending mosque.FBI investigates attack as suspected hate crime.Mourners call for end to anti-Muslim…
(2026-05-22). Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding. truthout.org In communities large and small, red and blue, all across the United States, residents are filling local council meetings in opposition to the explosive growth of high-tech police surveillance systems. Local movements to rid city streets of AI-powered surveillance cameras and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) networks used by law enforcement are growing rapidly amid scandals… |
(2026-05-22). 'Safe, supported and ready to learn': Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of kids in Delaware are homeless. But a proposed pilot program could help some of them move into stable housing. | State Rep. Kim Williams, D-Stanton, housing and education advocates are championing an effort to fund rental vouchers for dozens of families with school-aged kids living in motels or shelters. | It would cost $800,000 in the fiscal year 2027 budget and serve 50 families. It's been endorsed by the Delaware State Education Association. | According to the…
(2026-05-22). GOOD: NEWS: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. wattsupwiththat.com Early preparation essential to staying safe all season Forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA's outlook for the…
(2026-05-22). Malaysia orders TikTok to address 'defamatory' content about king. aljazeera.com Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of 'grossly offensive' content.
(2026-05-22). San Diego's Muslims, a mosque, and a city shaken. aljazeera.com After a deadly shooting, San Diego's Muslim community mourns, supports one another, and searches for healing.
(2026-05-22). CCSM Rescues Workers from ICE. mediasanctuary.org On May 6, members of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) successfully thwarted an effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest arrest immigrant workers in Columbia County. Bryan MacCormack of CCSM talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their ongoing efforts to protect immigrants in their community.
(2026-05-22). Time to End the Injustice of 'Environmental Justice'. wattsupwiththat.com Environmental justice is far from the first policy to harm the people it claims to help. Pulling the plug on as much of this as possible may well be the most important part of Trump's community development agenda.
(2026-05-22). Omissions, Corrections, and Deceptions — Critics Blast the DNC's Autopsy Report. truthout.org A long-anticipated "autopsy" report from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was released to the public on Thursday, containing multiple errors and omissions on subjects that may have cost Democrats the White House in 2024. The DNC — which commissioned the report that was authored by Democratic consultant Paul Rivera — sought to distance itself from its own document. |
(2026-05-22). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-22). Ice Detention Facility Planned for Gilroy, California. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-22). IHC permanently bans poisoning, shooting of stray dogs in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued a landmark ruling on petitions seeking humane management of the stray dog population in the federal capital, permanently banning the poisoning, shooting, and unnecessary killing of stray dogs in Islamabad. | Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued the detailed 24-page verdict, directing authorities to adopt the scientific "trap, sterilise, vaccinate, and release" method for controlling the stray dog population. | The court ordered the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and other relevant departments to strictly implement th…
(2026-05-22). How 'Anonymous Quotes' Are Used by Political Journalists and Spin Doctors to Deceive the Public. bylinetimes.com No one who has followed political journalism closely in recent decades could fail to have noticed a curious development. | The number of anonymous quotes that appear in political stories has risen to a near industrial scale. | This tradition has a noble history, epitomised by arguably the greatest political scoop of all time, the Watergate scandal. | The key to nailing the story by Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein famously came from their 'Deep Throat' source. | 'Follow the money,' the source told them, among other things, anonymously of course. | The two reporters would never have been able to…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). The Novel as Instrument: Sinan Antoon and Michael Allan. publicbooks.org Our partner podcast Novel Dialogue invites a novelist and a literary critic to talk about novels from every angle: how we read them, write them, publish them, and remember them. This season's signature question is: Who was your favorite teacher and why? "I am haunted by history: the history of dictatorship, the history of empire, …
(2026-05-22). FCC upholds seniority of regular staff. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has reinforced the constitutional protection of regularly recruited public servants and restrained arbitrary administrative actions affecting seniority in public institutions. | The court has categorically held that contractual service cannot be retrospectively regularised in a manner that prejudices or overrides the vested seniority rights of permanently appointed employees. The judgment was delivered by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice MuhammadKarim Khan Agha. | The bench had reserved the order on March 26, 2026, following proceed…
(2026-05-22). House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row. truthout.org After four US Senate Republicans on Tuesday helped Democrats advance a war powers resolution intended to halt President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, GOP leadership in the House of Representatives canceled a similar vote on Wednesday, and again on Thursday. Progressive and Democratic Party leaders in the House were quick to call out Republican leadership, including Rep. Mike Johnson (R… |
(2026-05-22). Should Taxpayers Bear the $1 Billion Cost of Hosting the World Cup? indybay.org Summary: Canada is set to host the world cup in 2026 and the estimated total cost crosses over the $1 billion mark. Is it worth it for the economy or will taxpayers waste their money?>
(2026-05-22). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-22). At least 15 flotilla activists report sexual assault. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Miscellany: explaining the disappointments and pleasant surprises of my ongoing visit to St Petersburg. gilbertdoctorow.com I have received one acidic comment on my latest essay published here yesterday suggesting that I am joining ranks with George Soros and Anne Applebaum in their decades long campaign to blacken the image of Russia and promote Cold War. Nothing could be further from the truth. Over the years, I have repeatedly denounced the …
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight. scmp.com SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that Nasa is counting on to land astronauts on the moon. | The redesigned mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he was taking the company public. It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites for release halfway around the world.
(2026-05-22). Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) says it is strengthening measures to further secure payroll controls and improve consequence management to ensure that public funds are "protected and used responsibly to support the delivery of healthcare service". ⚪ The department said it would be tightening measures including: | • Tightening labour relations processes. | • Strengthening leave and incapacity management. | • Implementing employee verification interventions and | •…
(2026-05-22). The "Hitler Question" Should Never Justify War. popularresistance.org Proponents of war and militarization often invoke common memories of Hitler and World War II to argue that we are now in a similar moment. Whether it is with Saddam Hussein in 2003, al Qaeda during the "war on terrorism," Iran's Supreme Leader in 2017, or Putin since 2022, a classic trope is to compare enemy leaders to the Nazis. In the lead-up to the Iran War this February, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likened Iran's religious leaders to Hitler and argued for regime change by any means. | It is only a matter of time before Hitler is invoked again to justify yet another war or yet more militarization. How can t…
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk assessment as DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads 'rapidly'. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is "spreading rapidly" and now poses a "very high" risk at the national level. | WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency was revising upwards to "very high" its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had previously been deemed as high. The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, he told reporters.
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Spanberger's ICE Actions Deepen Divide with Virginia Democrats. progressivehub.net MARKUS SCHMIDT | VIRGINIA MERCURY…
(2026-05-22). Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported. whyy.org A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose Abrego Garcia's
(2026-05-22). Trump says he won't attend son Donald Trump Jnr's wedding to Bettina Anderson. scmp.com US ‚Å President Donald Trump said on ‚Å Friday he would not attend the ‚Å wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jnr, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. | "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the ‚ÄåTrump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," Trump wrote in a social media post.
(2026-05-22). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-22). Fire breaks out at Ebola treatment center in DR Congo. ecns.cn The latest outbreak of Ebola, initially reported in Ituri Province, has now affected North Kivu and South Kivu of DRC, while two confirmed cases have also been reported in the neighboring country of Uganda. The Chinese Embassy in the DRC has reminded Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against the epidemic.
(2026-05-22). PTI alleges voices stifled in parliament. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday alleged restrictions on its leadership, blocked access to its incarcerated founding chairman Imran Khan and suppression of its voice inside Parliament. | The party registered its vehement protest during a National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. | The House initially proceeded to the Question Hour but was soon disrupted when PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi pointed out the lack of quorum. The speaker ordered a headcount, which confirmed the absence of quorum, forcing the suspension of proceedings until it was restored. | Amid the disruption, PTI Chairman…
(2026-05-22). Artists exhibit best works at anniversary show. tribune.com.pk 
The "18th Anniversary Show" opens at Gallery 6 today, bringing together 24 distinguished artists whose works collectively reflect the richness and diversity of Pakistani art. | While the exhibition marks eighteen years of Gallery 6, its true significance lies in the remarkable range of artistic voices and visual narratives presented through different genre of paintings. Each artist contributes a distinct visual language shaped by years of practice and reflection. | For instance, artists Akram Dost confronts violence, injustice, and suffering through distorted figures and emotionally charged imagery that serve…
(2026-05-22). Xi-Putin Summit: Much more than bilateral relations. unitedworldint.com Interview to CGTN Tàºrk. UWI author, historian, and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek joined CGTN Tàºrk Radio as a guest to evaluate Russian President Vladimir Putin's 19-20th May visit to China. — Changes not seen for 100 years Dr. Perinàßek, let's start with your general evaluation. What do you think this visit means? Putin's …
(2026-05-22). Mental Health Is Another Unfortunate ICE Casualty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (center) speaks in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding in the Republican reconciliation plan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026. | © 2026 Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters…
(2026-05-22). Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, vows retaliation. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a drone attack on a student dorm that killed six people and wounded dozens, with 15 still unaccounted for. | Putin said the attack had struck the dorm in Starobilsk in Luhansk, a Russian-controlled region in eastern Ukraine. He said Kyiv's military must have ‚Äåknown what it was targeting.
(2026-05-22). A documentary in search of a subject. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). Why Are 93,600 Pakistani Children at Risk for TB—and How Do We Stop It? thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-22). Hajj Defies War Fears: Why Millions Still Travel to Saudi Arabia. thinktank.pk As tensions continue to shake the Middle East, more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world are still gathering in Saudi Arabia for one of Islam's most sacred religious obligations — the Hajj pilgrimage. Despite fears linked to regional conflict, drone threats, and growing geopolitical instability, the annual spiritual journey to Mecca remains largely …
(2026-05-22). US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. aljazeera.com Judge says the human smuggling probe was reopened after Salvadoran national filed his lawsuit against his deportation.
(2026-05-22). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Biden's OSHA chief tells GOP: Don't sideline job safety and health. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Douglas Parker, President Biden's Occupational Safety and Health Administrator, is warning congressional Republicans against massive cuts—which GOP President Donald Trump proposes—in job safety and health enforcement and in the research that backs it up. Parker raised those points at a House subcommittee hearing on job safety and health, called by the Republican-run House Workforce Protections …
(2026-05-22). PM Shehbaz meets Qatari delegation to boost investment under SIFC. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held talks with a delegation from Qatar-based Taameer Group, led by the group's founder Muhammad Hussein Al Ali, to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan's tourism, hospitality, real estate, and construction sectors, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. | During the meeting, PM Shehbaz described Qatar as a longstanding friend of Pakistan that had consistently supported the country during difficult times. He said the government was prioritising measures to attract foreign investment and had removed major obstacles through the Special Inve…
(2026-05-22). JVP/NPP government in Sri Lanka preparing further attacks on workers amid growing crisis. wsws.org Sri Lanka's worsening balance of payments crisis, soaring oil bill and rupee depreciation are driving the JVP/NPP government into a deepening crisis.
(2026-05-22). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-22). Canada's Carney says Alberta is 'essential' as province mulls separation. aljazeera.com Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
(2026-05-22). Has Trump Broken NATO Trust? Why Europe No Longer Trusts Washington. thinktank.pk The return of Donald Trump to the center of global politics has once again shaken the foundations of the transatlantic alliance. Across Europe, particularly in Germany, concerns are rapidly growing over whether the United States can still be trusted as NATO's ultimate security guarantor. A new defense study revealed a dramatic decline in German public …
(2026-05-22). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-22). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-22). How Islamophobia became central to British nationalism. newarab.com 
British nationalism has now become so synonymous with Anti-Muslim sentiment that it's almost impossible to disentangle national pride from Islamophobia. The "Unite the Kingdom" As mainstream media's silence appears to signal these are acceptable scenes of public display and use of national symbols, it has left many of us wondering why c…
(2026-05-22). DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion (left), and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa, in Kinshasa, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Prime Ministers Office, CELCOM & CNTIC…
(2026-05-22). Youth Justice Programs Slashed by Trump Administration, Reinforcing Heavy Employment Barriers. projectcensored.org In April 2025, The Imprint reported that the Trump administration had terminated nearly $170 million in federal youth justice grants, eliminating critical employment pathways for formerly incarcerated young people. Corporate media coverage of the broader Department of Justice (DOJ) budget cuts failed to highlight how these funding cuts destroyed job…
(2026-05-22). Sino-Russian statements help shore up unity, stability. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day whirlwind state visit to China concluded on Wednesday night. Although brief, it was highly productive, with analysts impressed by the results, including two joint statements and a long list of outcomes.
(2026-05-22). Feeding the rich, poor fed to wolves. Well done Angus! independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). Navan: Music as witness to unrest, love, and heritage. newarab.com 
"I felt the need to write a page of history through my music," says Iranian Canadian singer
(2026-05-22). Man City boss and Palestine advocate Pep Guardiola to step down. aljazeera.com Man City manager Pep Guardiola to step down as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10-year reign.
(2026-05-22). WHO: Ebola situation in DRC, Uganda not 'pandemic emergency'. ecns.cn The risk of the Ebola epidemic is "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level," and the situation is not a "pandemic emergency," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-22). Displaced Lebanese amputee asks 'where am I supposed to go'? aljazeera.com Mohamad Saaydoun, an amputee displaced by the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, is living in a makeshift camp.
(2026-05-22). EU forecasts weaker growth, rising inflation. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) economy is expected to grow at a slower pace with higher inflation, and the positive trend in labor markets is set to halt amid the energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict, the European Commission's spring forecast said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Times Journalist Reveals Westminster Fake News Scam. bylinetimes.com Political journalists at Westminster conspire with ministers' aides to fake multiple sources for stories to give them spurious credibility. | That is the shocking claim made yesterday by a senior political journalist on The Times newspaper. | The paper's parliamentary sketch writer, Tom Peck, says stories that purport to feature quotes from three government sources, including a Cabinet Minister, are often false. | In fact, all the quotes may well have come from a single Labour spin doctor — in collaboration with a journalist who "can then make it look as though you have spoken to three different people w…
(2026-05-22). Greens' Makerfield candidate withdraws after Israel lobby pile-on. thecanary.co 
Chris Kennedy has withdrawn as the Green party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The party's announcement describes the reason as "personal and family reasons". However, it is notable that Kennedy was the target of a huge pile-on by the UK Israel lobby before his withdrawal for sharing a post describing the the attack on Golders […] | By
(2026-05-22). Driving Up The Cost Of Energy While Claiming To Promote "Affordability" wattsupwiththat.com The worst part of the RGGI "cap and invest" scheme is that the consumers get absolutely nothing for the increased cost. It is just a gratuitously inflicted injury brought about by completely artificial scarcity.
(2026-05-22). Lincoln and the enduring legacy of America's second revolution: A reply to a critic of the "Letter from afar" wsws.org It is "fitting and proper," to use Lincoln's words, to invoke the historical experience of America's past revolutions to bring to the surface and activate the deep-rooted democratic convictions of the working class.
(2026-05-22). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-22). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Emperor penguins, Antarctic fur seals now on endangered species Red List. wsws.org The listing underlines the impact of climate change on Antarctica, which is posing an existential threat to wildlife with rising sea levels and atmospheric temperatures.
(2026-05-22). Trade unions, mass organisations and the left: From historical necessity to reassessment and renewal. links.org.au 
The past decades have witnessed fundamental transformations in the way people think and organise, which the left cannot afford to ignore, writes Rezgar Akrawi.
(2026-05-22). How Palmer and Foden lost Tuchel's battle for the England number 10s. thecanary.co 
Two years can feel like a lifetime in football, and none more so than for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden who were firmly at the top of the England pecking order after Euro 2024. They were winners of major individual awards, fixtures in Gareth Southgate's big-game plans, and widely tipped to be central to England's […] | By
(2026-05-22). Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks use an explosive third quarter to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
(2026-05-22). China, Pakistan eye stronger cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for stronger strategic communication, continued traditional friendship and deeper all-around cooperation between China and Pakistan, as the two Asian neighbors marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
(2026-05-22). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-22). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-22). Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan Against Australia in High-Profile ODI Series. thinktank.pk Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, set to begin on 30 May 2026. The much-anticipated Pakistan vs Australia ODI series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore, featuring some of the biggest names in international cricket alongside exciting young talent. The National Men's Selection …
(2026-05-22). 'This EHRC Code Will Make the UK a Hostile Environment for Trans People'. bylinetimes.com The new EHRC Code of Practice for Service Providers has landed. Previous ones have done so without much impact, but this one comes with one of the heaviest thuds on record. This is because of the arguments which have followed last April's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act and what that ruling might mean in scenarios other than Scottish boardrooms. | The Equality and Human Rights Commission — EHRC, increasingly known as Inequality Commission by some — produced "Interim Guidance" a couple of weeks after the ruling dropped. This guidance was predicated on a 'thou must…
(2026-05-22). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-22). Business motives don't explain the right-wing turn of the Washington Post and CBS. Billionaire ideology does. therealnews.com 
Amazon founder and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos made news earlier this week by claiming the reason he fired 30 percent of the Washington Post's staff and rebranded it as a more conservative media outlet is because its previous iteration was not a "profitable enterprise" and it needed to be. This is consistent with
(2026-05-22). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-22). Long Island Rail Road Workers: Vote "No" on the contract! Unite with NYC subway and bus workers to fight for inflation-busting wage increases! wsws.org Workers should form rank-and-file committees, independent of the union apparatus, to finish what you started in your three-day strike…
(2026-05-22). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-22). China's second domestically made cruise ship to launch inaugural voyage in Nov. ecns.cn China's second domestically made cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will launch its inaugural voyage on November 22 from Guangzhou in Guangdong province, according to its operator, Adora Cruises Ltd.
(2026-05-22). Trump's Global War on Children. juancole.com ( As is true of so much with this administration, every accusation is also a confession. | U.S. troops have been shooting Somalis since the early 1990s, after lame duck President George H. W. Bush launched an ostensibly humanitarian intervention there that woul…
(2026-05-22). Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days. tribune.com.pk 
Heavy rain and floods have killed at least 24 people in the past 48 hours across Afghanistan, local and disaster officials said on Friday. | In the last 24 hours, 15 people were killed in the northern province of Baghlan, two in northeastern Badakhshan and one in central Wardak due to flash floods. | "Fifteen people have lost their lives, and dozens more have been injured due to the floods," said Farooq Akhplawak, spokesman for the Baghlan governor. | A local official in Badakhshan said: "Two people have died, two others are missing, more than 100 residential houses have been destroyed." | Heavy rain has batte…
(2026-05-22). Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" : The fusion of the gangster-oligarchy and the state. wsws.org Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund would reward those who sought to overturn the 2020 elections, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
(2026-05-22). Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities. sanews.gov.za Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities | Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the Shoprite Group. | The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Shoprite's Pingo Delivery platform onboard qualifying graduates from the Last Mile Delivery Programme into its growing delivery network, creating a direct pathway from skills development to economic participation. | The agreement marks a significant step in Gauteng's efforts to…
(2026-05-22). Russia's strength in digitalizing its economy has become its Achilles heel. gilbertdoctorow.com There are surely those among you who are scratching their heads and wondering why Doctorow makes such a big deal about the disruption of the internet communications. You may say to yourselves: my kids could profit if our internet went down. Well friends, let me explain what you likely do not know about today's Russia …
(2026-05-22). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-22). Villa Clara resultó la provincia más laureada en el otorgamiento de los premios naciones de medio ambiente. radiohc.cu 
Villa Clara resultó la provincia más laureada en la entrega de los Premios Nacionales de Medio Ambiente, dados a conocer este jueves en La Habana en una ceremonia presidida por el primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido. | Durante el acto trascendió el otorgamiento del prestigioso reconocimiento, como personalidad, a la Doctora María del Carmen Velasco, delegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente en este territorio; y como institución, al Aeropuerto Internacional "Abel Santamaría Cuadrado", de Santa Clara. En la actividad, encabezada además…
(2026-05-22). US judge tosses case against wrongly deported Salvadorean man Abrego Garcia. scmp.com A US federal judge dismissed a criminal case on Friday filed against a Salvadorean man at the centre of a row over US President Donald Trump's crackdown on migrants. | US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ruled that the indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia by the Trump administration's Justice Department was "an abuse of prosecuting power". | Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident married to an American woman, was among more than 200 people sent to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison in March of last year.
(2026-05-22). Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash. geo.tv 
Debris of the Air France flight 447, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, arrives at Recife's port on June 14, 2009. An Air France Airbus 330 crashed into the sea on June 1 en route from Brazil to Paris, killing all 228 aboard. — ReutersA French appeals court found Airbus and Air…