aljazeera.com (2026-05-11). Iran war live: Tehran says US continues to have 'unreasonable demands'Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the United States continues to have "unreasonable demands", adding that Iran's response to the US proposal, that Tehran sent to Pakistan yesterday, "was not excessive". | US President Donald Trump slams Iran's response to Washington's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable".
(2026-05-11). WORT: Lessons from Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers. wibailoutpeople.org Though Operation Metro Surge has officially ended, the Trump administration continues to abduct people from the Twin Cities. Three people were also taken from Madison this week, and Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, was detained on April 3 and remains in ICE detention. In response, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with …
(2026-05-11). Lebanese PM says Lebanon open to peace agreement with Israel if demands met. ecns.cn Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is open to a peace agreement with Israel once its demands are met, stressing that Beirut currently focuses on "stopping hostilities and ending the war."
(2026-05-11). Israeli strikes on S. Lebanon kill 4, wound 19. ecns.cn BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, May 10 ⚪ Four people were killed and 19 others wounded on Sunday in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah announced attacks targeting Israeli troops and military equipment along the border.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
(2026-05-11). Trump calls Iranian response to negotiations "unacceptable," as Israel continues Lebanon bloodbath. wsws.org US President Donald Trump declared Iran's reply to his negotiation terms "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE" on Sunday, threatening renewed military escalation four days before his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
(2026-05-11). War, genocide and the weaponization of healthcare: An interview with Bilal Irfan. wsws.org Bilal Irfan is a US‚Äëbased medical and bioethics researcher working on Gaza and Palestinian health.
(2026-05-11). Iran war 'not over,' uranium must be removed: Netanyahu. newarab.com 
"It's not over, because there's still nuclear material ⚪ enriched uranium ⚪ that has to be taken out of Iran. There's still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled," Netanyahu said in an interview that aired Sunday on the C…
(2026-05-11). Trump says U.S. monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium. ecns.cn Demonstrators holding placards take part in a May Day rally in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on May 1, 2026..Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to"make it clear"that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as key to a peace deal.
(2026-05-11). Trump's Rejection of Iran's Peace Response Signals a Prolonged Gulf Crisis and Global Energy Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest rejection by United States President Donald Trump of Iran's response to Washington's proposed peace framework marks another dangerous escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. What initially appeared to be a limited military confrontation has evolved into a broader geopolitical crisis with direct implications for global energy security, regional stability, and great power competition. …
middleeasteye.net (2026-05-11). Israeli Soldier Says Orders Were Kill Any Man Encountered GazaIsraeli soldiers said the army ordered troops to kill any man they encountered in Gaza during the genocide that began in 2023. | | "A man, no matter what age, don't play games with it; kill immediately," one soldier said, describing the orders they received. | | "They even told us that if it's a woman or a child, use your judgment, because things happen," he added, saying similar instructions were given regarding donkeys.
(2026-05-11). South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response. newarab.com 
Experts conducted an initial forensic analysis of the damage to the port stern, a Blue House official said. The attack had led to a fire in the vessel's engine…
(2026-05-11). Why Oil Market Volatility Rather Than High Prices Will Shape the Future of Global Energy Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing Gulf crisis and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global energy markets into one of the most unstable periods in recent history. Oil prices crossing the one hundred dollar threshold initially created expectations that major energy corporations would significantly expand investment and production to capitalize on supply shortages. However, …
(2026-05-11). 'Totally unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal amid deepening energy crisis. ptcnews.tv US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end months-long conflict describing it as 'totally unacceptable' without disclosing further details despite key Republican leader urged him to consider military option. | Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries. | "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" he wrote on his Truth Social…
(2026-05-11). The Iran War Is Reshaping European Monetary Policy Through Energy Driven Inflation Fears. moderndiplomacy.eu The continuing conflict involving the United States and Iran is no longer only a Middle Eastern security crisis. It is rapidly becoming a major economic and monetary challenge for Europe. The recent rise in euro zone bond yields following the rejection of Iran's response to a United States peace proposal reflects growing investor fears that …
(2026-05-11). Can Pakistan Break the US-Iran Diplomatic Deadlock? thinktank.pk The latest diplomatic exchanges between the United States and Iran show that both sides want to avoid a full-scale regional catastrophe — but neither side is willing to compromise on the core issues that caused the conflict in the first place. Iran recently responded to a US proposal aimed at ending the war through Pakistani …
(2026-05-11). U.S. President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-05-11). Xi's leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Could omega-3 supplements hurt the brain? Chinese military study flags risks | 2. Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight | 3. Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit | 4. 'Foreigner won': Filipinos divided over pageant winner's US roots…
(2026-05-11). Taiwan's Fear of Strategic Bargaining Reflects Growing Uncertainty in United States China Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's growing concern ahead of the summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the increasingly fragile nature of strategic stability in the Indo Pacific region. Although Taipei continues to express confidence in its relationship with Washington, its repeated calls for "no surprises" reveal deeper anxieties regarding the possibility of …
(2026-05-11). Trump visit and China's diplomatic discourse: a primer. moderndiplomacy.eu Just a few days before President Trump was to arrive in Beijing as per Trump's previous itinerary (March 31-April 2), the mood in China—as reflected on social media and in the media commentaries—was not at all in favor of a visit by Trump to the Chinese capital. Citing Chinese analysts, an article in these columns, …
(2026-05-11). China confirms Trump's visit this week. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — AFPThis will be first visit by a US…
(2026-05-11). U.S.-owned tanker ship attacked by Iranian drones: report. ecns.cn
(2026-05-11). Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks. geo.tv 
(2026-05-11). Activists in Chile launch campaign for Fidel Castro Centenary. radiohc.cu The campaign called "100 Years and 100 Murals for Fidel" continues to advance in Chile, spearheaded by the local Solidarity Movement. This past weekend, various social groups restored a 40-meter mural in the San Joaquín district to honor the Cuban leader. | The restored mural reflects significant moments in the revolutionary process and the difficulties caused by the economic blockade imposed by the United States. Through folk art, activists seek to disseminate the historical legacy of one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century. | Chilean groups have intensified the campaign "Cuba Is Not Al…
(2026-05-11). Industriales and Holguín Set the Pace in the Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 10 (RHC) — Industriales and Holguín emerged victorious this Sunday and assumed sole leadership of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, after winning their respective matches. | The Leones de Industriales defeated Las Tunas 14-11 in an offensive duel that allowed them to take the lead in the season series, while the Cachorros de Holguín completed a sweep against Matanzas with an 8-3 victory. | At Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, the Industriales had to dig deep after Las Tunas tied the game twice. However, a decisive five-run eighth inning proved to be the difference. | The Industriales offense capi…
(2026-05-11). Flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba" sets sail for Havana from Barcelona. radiohc.cu The flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba" / "On our way to Cuba" set sail on Sunday from Barcelona for the Caribbean island to transport photovoltaic equipment destined for the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital. It is also carrying medicine and food. | This initiative is led by the NGO Open Arms and involves more than 20 social and political organizations, such as Ecologistas en Acción, Asociación Amal Esperanza, Podemos, Izquierda Unida, Compromís, Comuns, and Bildu, among others. | Before crossing the Atlantic to Havana, the Open Arms ship Astral will stop in Valencia on May 13, Málaga on May 19, Cádiz on May 22, and La…
(2026-05-11). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-11). Israel's war on Gaza fuels surge in babies born with deformities. newarab.com 
Aya waited three years before becoming Israeli airstrikes targeted near her home, windows shattered, and the sounds of explosions became constant. | "One night, a missile struck a house just meters away from us, and our home filled with black smoke and dust. I couldn't breathe for several minutes," Aya Mohammed Abu Shamala, now 2…
(2026-05-11). Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta. aljazeera.com 'We refuse to be silenced and censored,' journalist and presenter Ramita Navai says while accepting the award.
(2026-05-11). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). IDF: Earlier Sunday, IDF troops identified armed Hamas Nukhba militants in southern Gaza who operated to advance imminent attacks against IDF troops. ecns.cn
(2026-05-11). Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-11). Presidente Maduro y su esposa felicitaron a las madres de Venezuela y del mundo. radiohc.cu El presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, la primera combatiente y diputada Cilia Flores enviaron este domingo un mensaje a las madres de Venezuela y del resto del mundo, en este día especial. | Así señala el texto publicado en la red social de Telegram, desde la cárcel de Nueva York, donde se encuentran recluidos después de su secuestro por tropas especiales de Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero.Cilia y yo les enviamos un abrazo lleno de amor, respeto y gratitud". | La pareja presidencial destacó que "madre es amor, creación y protección eterna; es lealtad, compromiso, ternura y fuerza".En cada m…
(2026-05-11). Power tussle grips Philippine Congress amid move to impeach VP Sara Duterte. aljazeera.com Trial of vice president in question after allies of Duterte stages a coup and wrestles control of the Philippine Senate.
(2026-05-11). Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of violating 3-day ceasefire. ecns.cn MOSCOW/KIEV, May 10 ⚪ Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of violating a declared three-day ceasefire.
(2026-05-11). Somalis rally against government-ordered evictions in Mogadishu. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied across the Somali capital in support of families displaced by a wave of government-led evictions.
(2026-05-11). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-11). Is the Vatican standing up to Trump? aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.
(2026-05-11). China, U.S. to hold economic, trade consultations in ROK on May 12-13. ecns.cn The two sides will be guided by the important consensus reached between the two heads of state at their meeting in Busan and during previous calls, and will hold consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, according to the ministry.
(2026-05-11). Middle East conflicts a danger for whales off S.Africa: study. newarab.com 
Conflicts in The rerouting of shipping around South Africa's southwestern coast supports globally significan…
(2026-05-11). Is Trumpland only for Men? juancole.com (
(2026-05-11). Can Hantavirus Trigger Another Global Health Crisis? thinktank.pk The sudden outbreak of hantavirus linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered international concern after infected and potentially exposed passengers were evacuated to countries including France, the United States, Britain, the Netherlands, and Spain. While health authorities insist the risk of a global outbreak remains low, the incident has revived fears about emerging …
(2026-05-11). 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting in U.S. Indiana. ecns.cn A teenager was killed and two others were injured late Saturday in a shooting that erupted during a post-prom party at a residence in Pine Township in the U.S. state of Indiana.
(2026-05-11). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-11). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-11). Saturday 6/6: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/14: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! | Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-11). Sunday 6/14: SAFAR: A Journey of Recollections. indybay.org Creativity Theater, Children's Creativity Museum, | Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/28: Boots Riley In Conversation with Forum Live. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-11). New York transit and LIRR workers: Build rank-and-file committees—prepare a united strike! wsws.org The Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( MTA), like mass transit agencies all over the country, is determined to make the workers pay for a fiscal crisis that they did not create.
(2026-05-11). Reckless disembarkation of hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius exposes collapse of public health. wsws.org As one of the French passengers repatriated from the MV Hondius developed symptoms mid-flight, the Trump administration announced it will neither quarantine nor test the 17 Americans returning from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.
(2026-05-11). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-11). China claims its 7th straight women's title at table tennis team worlds. ecns.cn China claimed its seventh straight women's title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, rallying past Japan in a five-match thriller on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). China-Europe Railway Express hits 130,000 trip milestone, carrying goods worth over $520 billion. ecns.cn The China-Europe Railway Express completed its 130,000th trip last Saturday, with the total value of goods shipped exceeding $520 billion, according to the China State Railway Group.
(2026-05-11). Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison. aljazeera.com Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars.
(2026-05-11). Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from jail. aljazeera.com Supporters of Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra greeted him as he was released early from prison.
(2026-05-11). Lessons of NewsGuild Pittsburgh Post Gazette Strike & the Fight for a New Paper. indybay.org The Pittsburg Post Gazette Newsguild journalists went on the longest unfair labor practice strike in the United States. After going back to work the owners turned the paper over to a non-profit group which proceeded to terminate most of the union strikers. A journalist and striker Steve Mellon talks about the lessons of their strike and their struggle for a paper run by workers and the community.
(2026-05-11). The Global Sumud Flotilla is sailing on, here is why. aljazeera.com The Israeli attack on part of our flotilla has convinced us we must continue with our mission.
(2026-05-11). The Epstein Saga: Chapter 10, Mr. 20 Billion. strategic-culture.su Have you ever heard of the man behind the "20 billion in 20 minutes" story? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | The perfect prof…
(2026-05-11). How workers can fight the wave of AI layoffs. wsws.org A progressive response to this offensive is possible only through a frontal assault by the working class on the unchallenged "right" of capitalist property itself.
(2026-05-11). The Children who learn War before they learn the World. juancole.com By Noorudeen Veetykadan | ( The scale of destruction was immense. But what lingered were the faces of children — some gone, others injured, many too young to understand why their world had collapsed overnight. News reports spoke in numbers — casualties, sta…
(2026-05-11). 3,000-year-old Sanxingdui artifact confirmed as meteoritic iron. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have confirmed that iron fragments unearthed at the Sanxingdui Ruins in southwest China were made of pure meteoritic iron, providing new evidence for the study of early iron use in ancient China.
(2026-05-11). Paratroopers jump onto Britain's most remote inhabited island for hantavirus mission. scmp.com British paratroopers landed on a "golf course covered in rocks" to supply medical personnel and oxygen to Britain's most remote overseas territory as it deals with a suspected hantavirus case, an army commander said on Sunday. | The UK Health Security Agency confirmed on Friday that a British national had disembarked from the cruise ship MV Hondius to the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, where they live, with a suspected case of hantavirus.
(2026-05-11). Trump says Iran's response to U.S. plan 'totally unacceptable'. ecns.cn Urgent: Trump says Irans response to U."Trump wrote on his Truth Social.
(2026-05-11). Gardener's guide: How to convert your home lawn into a meadow. 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?
| Landscape experts and environmentalists are touting the benefits of converting lawns into meadows and encouraging native plants. These peaceful habitats with native grasses and wildflowers have a number of environmental benefits. | This spring, Pennsylvania…
(2026-05-11). Two more cruise ship passengers test positive for hantavirus. aljazeera.com One French passenger and one from the US test positive after being evacuated from the vessel in the Canary Islands.
(2026-05-11). Sri Lanka: 12 men sentenced to death over killing of MP prepare to appeal. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party categorically opposes these convictions and the death penalties, the aim of which is to intimidate the masses of workers and oppressed people who took part in the 2022 uprising.
(2026-05-11). Wednesday 5/27: Discussion Group — "The Revolutionary Party: Its Role in the Struggle for Socialism" indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco | (located 7 blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance…
(2026-05-11). India's ruling far-right BJP makes gains in state elections amid wave of anti-government working class protests. wsws.org The results of the five Indian state and territorial assembly elections announced Monday, May 4, point to a deepening crisis of bourgeois rule and the urgency of arming the working class with a revolutionary socialist program and strategy.
(2026-05-11). China beats Japan to win 12th straight world table tennis men's team title. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 on Sunday to win its 12th consecutive men's team title at the 2026 World Table Tennis Team Championships in London.
(2026-05-11). Interfaith Pilgrimage From Oakland City Hall to Airport to Protest Israeli Crimes. indybay.org FedEx goes into hidihg…
(2026-05-11). Rank-and-file rebellion and the unity of the working class. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Will Lehman, candidate for president of the United Auto Workers (UAW) and member of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI. | This speech was delivered by Ula≈ü Sevinàß, Chairman of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi — Dà∂rdàºncຠEnternasyonal (Socialist Equality Party — Fourth International), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-11). Iran two-tier internet cuts citizens off as elites stay online. newarab.com 
(2026-05-11). Paterson, Camden and other New Jersey school districts lay off over 1,000 teachers and support staff. wsws.org As in the rest of the United States, New Jersey is experiencing a wave of layoffs of educators and school workers because of budget shortfalls.
(2026-05-11). Building Unity's May 16, 2026 Wisconsin Unity Summit in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org Wisconsin Unity Campaign Our current project is the Wisconsin Unity Campaign and we hope you and/or someone else from your group is planning to join us for the Wisconsin Unity Summit on Saturday, May 16, 10 AM—5 PM at Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham St., Madison. If you haven't already, please register here so …
(2026-05-11). Israel's election may end the Netanyahu era but not the 'forever wars'. scmp.com Israel's next election campaign is well under way, with political defections, fractious coalition-building and naked appeals to ethnic exclusion marking its opening salvoes as a crowded field of challengers queues up to try Benjamin Netanyahu for the security catastrophe of October 7, 2023 and the wars that followed. | The vote, constitutionally set for this October, is shaping up as a referendum on the prime minister's central claim to power: that only he can keep Israel safe.
(2026-05-11). Tuesday 5/12: Enough is Enough – STOP Musk & Altman's Threat to the Workers of the US & the World! indybay.org Oakland Federal Building | 1301 Clay St. | Oakland…
(2026-05-11). New Zealand government ramps up anti-immigrant measures. wsws.org A proposed "citizenship test" seeks to portray migrants as a threat to New Zealand "values," while other legislation will significantly expand the ability of the state to deport people.
(2026-05-11). Timberwolves win, tie playoff series after Spurs' Wembanyama ejected. aljazeera.com Edwards's 36 points give Minnesota 114-109 win and tie the Western Conference semifinals 2-2 against San Antonio Spurs.
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/10: Direct Action Workshop. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley…
(2026-05-11). US Steel contests OSHA fines for deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion. wsws.org Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined US Steel and its contractor MPW Industrial Services $180,000 for the deaths of Timothy Quinn and Steven Menefee.
(2026-05-11). China launches Tianzhou-10 cargo craft to send space station supplies. ecns.cn China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday morning to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/14: Art-in for Real Art & Human Artists, not Ai! Tues & Thurs thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Media is there because ElonMusk is suing Sam Altman. We protest the broligarchy Nerd Reich!
(2026-05-11). America's Un-Christian Autocracy. juancole.com Quincy, CA (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The intersection of religion and politics is a sensitive realm, but the global conversation has undeniably arrived there. The recent conflict between the Pope and the US President was not a personal tiff or a celebrity feud. Fundamental principles of 21st Century authoritarianism drive explicit rejections of core Christian beliefs. Specific actions of Donald Trump that are otherwise difficult to understand fit well with these rejections. One can draw a straight line from doctrine to apostasy to behavior. | According to the philosophical godfather of 21st C…
(2026-05-11). China claims 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds. ecns.cn China secured a record-extending 12th consecutive men's team title at the World Table Tennis Championships on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Japan.
(2026-05-11). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 11, 2026: 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade. twz.com 
Meanwhile, USS Nimitz has made a stop in Rio as part of its circumnavigation of South America and repositioning cruise to Norfolk.
(2026-05-11). Barcelona are Crowned Champions of the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 10 (RHC) — Barcelona sealed their Spanish League title at the Spotify Camp Nou, with three games to spare, after defeating their arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-0 today. | Barcelona became uncatchable with 91 points—14 more than Real Madrid—and clinched the title thanks to the masterful leadership of Hansi Flick, who secured his second consecutive trophy at the helm of the Catalan club. | A free-kick goal from Marcus Rashford in the ninth minute ignited the stands and sparked celebrations across Catalonia, and the party continued with Ferran Torres' goal in the 18th minute, assisted by Dani…
(2026-05-11). The Sparta Complex: Does Geopolitical Ambition Undermine the UAE Model? unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by Islam Farag 23 Min Read May 11, 2026 After nearly six decades of membership in OPEC, and despite being the organization's third-largest oil producer, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from the organization at the end of last April. This decision by the Gulf state has raised numerous questions regarding its …
(2026-05-11). 2026 Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee, "Gum Saan" from Chinatown SF to Chinatown Folsom. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street Downtown San Francisco to Leidesdorff Street City of Folsom was the destination of "gold seekers" to "Gum Saan" or Gold Mountain, for thousands of early Chinese Gold Miners.
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/31: Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy. indybay.org [HYBRID] San Francisco Main Library, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-11). Covert NATO initiative turns film into anti-Russia battleground. strategic-culture.su By Kit KLARENBERG | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A scandal has erupted over covert NATO conferences with the Western entert…
(2026-05-11). Sunday 6/7: 51st Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival. indybay.org Parade starts at 11am at the intersection of Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-11). Spain's Nico Williams sustains hamstring injury before World Cup. aljazeera.com Midfielder looks distraught while limping off the field before half-time in Athletic Bilbao's 1-0 loss to Valencia.
(2011-05-26). Maheen Elahi takes South Asian miniature painting to London with 'Reimagined Realities'. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore-based artist Maheen Elahi unveiled her latest exhibition Reimagined Realities in London, sharing artwork that serves as a reflection of South Asia's oldest art forms and focuses on peace, tranquillity and bliss through solitude. | Maheen presented a varied collection of works that explored the centuries-old practice of South Asian miniature painting. The exhibition, displayed at the Green & Stone Gallery, marks the artist's first major showcase since graduating from one of South Asia's leading art schools. | View this post on Instagram | Maheen is the granddaughter of renowned painter Saeed Akhtar, who…
(2026-05-11). Australia: Health Workers Rank-and-File Committee opposes Labor's attack on disability services. wsws.org The meeting of health and disability workers unanimously passed a resolution opposing the cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and discussed a campaign to mobilise health workers against Labor's brutal austerity agenda.
(2026-05-11). Nation OKs real-world 6G trials. ecns.cn China has taken a key step toward shaping the global future of telecommunications, as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially approved the trial spectrum in the 6GHz band for 6G technology development.
(2026-05-11). UK's Keir Starmer battles for political survival after election defeat. aljazeera.com The UK prime minister is set to give a speech on Monday in a bid to convince the public of his leadership.
(2026-05-11). Tuesday 5/12: Building Power through Relationships: Our Role in the Midterms. indybay.org Zoom | www.fcnl.org/events/building-power-throu……
(2026-05-11). China's CPI up 1.2% in April. ecns.cn Chinas consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2% year on year in April, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-05-11). The present is a struggle, the future is ours: Proposal for the emergence of a new Latin American and Caribbean left. unitedworldint.com The truth is that left-wing governments, in most cases, have created a new bureaucracy, also corrupt, nepotistic, and often incapable of generating policies that benefit the people. The time has come to reverse this situation. The collapse and dissolution of the Soviet Union marked the end of an era characterized by a bipolar international system …
(2026-05-11). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-11). 'It's a lifesaver:' Philadelphia parent and advocates want more stores to have shopping carts for children with special needs. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At one point, Constance Jones used to dread grocery shopping. | Her 7-year-old son Austen has Jones either had to find someone to take care of her son while she went shopping, or she had to find a shopping cart that would fit her son. | "If he's doing a lot of…
(2026-05-11). WHYY, Penn launch 250th anniversary series: How the French and Haitian Revolutions defined America's. whyy.org The latest event in the series recounted Haiti's fight for independence and how Haitian immigrants led to Philly's role as capital of the catering industry. | Images like these, depicting the Battle of Vertières, a major battle of the Second War of Haitian Independence, fueled fears of slave rebellion in the United States. (Wikimedia Commons)…
(2026-05-11). China's 2025 autumn grain purchases reach recent high ahead of summer harvest. ecns.cn China purchased more than 338 million metric tons of autumn grain from the 2025 harvest season by the end of April, marking one of the highest levels in recent years, according to official data released on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). Kenya hosts France's Macron: Why the relationship matters to both. aljazeera.com Nairobi's partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya's interests will be subordinated.
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/21: Economic Activism for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Bn7ony……
(2026-05-11). Select Select Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Physics is essentially an intuitive and concrete science. Mathematics is only a means for expressing the laws that govern phenomena." — Albert Einstein…
(2026-05-11). The Hidden Benefits of Modern Financial Products You Should Know About. moguldom.com In today's fast-paced financial landscape, it's easy to assume that the financial products you're using offer nothing more than the basics: the ability to save, invest, and pay bills. But what if your credit cards, bank accounts, and investment apps were providing more than just the essentials? Many modern financial tools come with hidden perks …
(2026-05-11). China's zero-tariff policy creates opportunities for Nigerian exporters, says official. ecns.cn ABUJA, May 10 ⚪ Chinas implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries is beneficial for Nigerian exporters and helps strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations, a Nigerian official said on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). México, Oaxaca: Gustavo Esteva "Tejiendo Alternativas" indybay.org México, Oaxaca 2019: "Tejiendo Alternativas" — Entrevista a Gustavo Esteva…
(2026-05-11). UN experts explore pathways to overcome Africa's challenges amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn ADDIS ABABA, May 10 ⚪ United Nationsexperts and officials have called for new policy approaches that place social inclusion, resilience and regional integration at the heart of Africas development strategies to overcome inequalities.
(2026-05-11). China says it successfully launches Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft. ecns.cn China said it successfully launched a Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft atop a Long March-7 Y11 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's island province of Hainan on Monday.
(2026-05-11). New linguistic expertise deepens debacle for prosecution of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org In the case against 26-year old Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk, a third linguistic expertise requested by the court further undermines the case of the prosecution based on charges of "state treason under martial law".
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/14: What Is Democratic Modernity? indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-11). Harvard graduate workers strike enters fourth week: Build rank-and-file committees to break the UAW's isolation. wsws.org A graduate student worker at UMass in Boston described how Harvard and other major universities rely on exploitation of academic workers.
(2026-05-11). Ascendant Technologies Review: Why So Many New Jersey Businesses Stick With This MSP Long-Term. moguldom.com Managed IT services are one of those things that can be difficult to evaluate form the outside. Almost every provider promises to offer you fast support, cybersecurity expertise, proactive monitoring and a level of reliability you can take to the bank. So, it is fair to say that, on paper at least, a lot of …
(2026-05-11). China beats Japan for 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds. ecns.cn LONDON, May 10 ⚪ China achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by defeating Japan 3-0 in the mens final of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals to claim its 12th consecutive gold.
(2026-05-11). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-11). 90% Subsidized… Bielefeld Germany's ‚Ǩ7 Million Hydrogen Garbage Truck Fleet Sits Idle. wattsupwiththat.com The case of Bielefeld's idle garbage truck fleet is an example of bureaucracy's rank inability to operate a society, serving as a reminder that "green" technology is a costly folly.
(2026-05-11). China launches cargo craft Tianzhou-10 to send supplies for space station. ecns.cn China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday morning to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. | The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-10, blasted off at 8: 14 a.m. (Beijing Time) from Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, the agency said.
(2026-05-11). The Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Reveals Persistent Gaps in Global Health Security After COVID. moderndiplomacy.eu The evacuation of passengers from the Dutch flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius following a deadly hantavirus outbreak has once again exposed the vulnerability of international travel systems to infectious disease emergencies. Although health authorities have repeatedly emphasized that the outbreak does not pose risks comparable to the COVID pandemic, the incident has revived global …
(2026-05-11). Exclusive: Iraq officials allege US shielding secret Israel base. newarab.com 
Senior In comments to The New Arab, a senior Iraqi official in the office of outgoing Prime Minister
(2026-05-11). Farrer by-election deepens existential crisis of Australia's Liberal Party. wsws.org The plunge of the Liberal vote to just 12 percent, in a seat held by its previous leader, indicates that the traditional conservative party of the ruling elite is on the brink of collapse.
(2026-05-11). The Voice of The Global South is Inaudible. moderndiplomacy.eu Friendship treaty in 1950, Tehran Declaration in 2001, and Chahbahar port's construction and development in progress are a timeline of India's relationship with Tehran, yet in Tehran's most grueling times, New Delhi happens to lose its voice. There are a few reasons for the expectation of a voice to be heard from India, one being …
(2026-05-11). A Sad and Beautiful World: "When things get better, we'll come back to Beirut" wsws.org Beirut has been subjected to repeated, brutal Israeli bombing raids throughout the current conflict.
(2026-05-11). The two-party system of voting in the UK has not been replaced. strategic-culture.su But British politics is never going to be the same again, Martin Jay writes. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Farage's win in…
(2026-05-11). The Party They Said Would Never Govern: How Reform UK Reshaped British Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu By the time the results boards cleared in the early hours of 8 May 2026, the verdict was impossible to soften. Reform UK had seized over 1,400 council seats across England, taken control of 13 local authorities, and planted its flag in places that had not seen political competition in living memory: Sunderland, Suffolk, Havering, …
(2026-05-11). UK, France to host defence ministers meeting on Hormuz. newarab.com 
The UK and France will on Tuesday host a multinational meeting of defence ministers on military plans to restore trade flows through The announcement came hours after Iran warned London and Paris against sending warships to the region. | "The Defence Secretary John Healey will co-chair a meeting of over 40 nations, alongside his French counterpart, Minister Catherine Vautrin, for the multinational mission's first Defence Minister's meeting," a British defence ministry statement said Sunday. | The virtual m…
(2026-05-11). Baristas: Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" Is Taking Us Backwards. wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser As Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol tells the press, his Back to Starbucks plan is working; baristas across social media are sounding the alarm on benefits and hours being cut. Brian Niccol is taking us backward. This isn't the first time this has happened, and in stores without a union, …
(2026-05-11). Why Niger's French Media Ban Is Bigger Than Press Freedom. thinktank.pk The decision by Niger's military-led government to suspend several major French media organizations is not just another dispute between a former colony and its old colonial power. It represents a deeper geopolitical shift unfolding across West Africa — one where control over information has become as important as control over territory, military alliances, and natural …
(2026-05-11). Apple Worker Ashley Gjovik and the Struggle for Heath & Safety, Labor & the Environment. indybay.org Apple health and safety whistleblower and environmentalist Ashley Gjovik spoke in San Jose about her struggle at Apple to protect her health and safety and fellow workers and the retaliation and corruption of government agencies. She also discussed the ongoing environmental dangers by Apple and other sites in the South Bay.
(2026-05-11). Monday 5/11: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2011-05-26). DHA Hockey Academy a landmark initiative for revival of Pakistan hockey. tribune.com.pk 
President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation and Secretary General of AIPS Asia, Amjad Aziz Malik, has termed the DHA Hockey Academy, Lahore a major step towards the revival of Pakistan hockey, urging young players to dedicate themselves to restoring the country's lost glory in the national game. | He expressed these views while addressing under-30 players participating in training sessions at the DHA Hockey Academy at Manzoorul Hassan Hockey Stadium. Former Olympian Manzoorul Hassan and ex-World Cup player Colonel Saeed Khan were also present on the occasion. | Malik received a warm welcome upon his ar…
(2026-05-11). Hong Kong right to move to extend long arm of the law to claw machines. scmp.com You can't buy happiness, they say. But we "buy" dopamine fixes all the time. Just whip out the smartphone and we easily go down that rabbit hole of endless doom scrolling, falling into the addictive trap of instant gratification, chasing likes, shares, comments and followers as rewards. | Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in our experience of pleasure, focus, reward and motivation. It propels us to put in effort, devote time and feel good about our achievements.
(2026-05-11). How a Personal Loan Can Help Fund Your Career Development. moguldom.com In today's fast-paced job market, career development has become an essential aspect of personal and professional growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, earn a degree, attend a conference, or gain certification, investing in your career can lead to better job opportunities and higher earning potential. However, these opportunities often come with high financial …
(2026-05-11). At least 7 people shot in Paterson, New Jersey – reports. ecns.cn At least 7 people shot in Paterson, New Jersey-reports.
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/17: Fossil Free Future Festival: Joyful Resistance to Chevron. indybay.org Keller Beach & Judge Carroll Park in Richmond, CA | W Cutting Blvd and S. Garrard Blvd, Richmond, CA 94801 US | Schedule/Location: | 11: 00am Indigenous Opening Ceremony at Keller Beach | 12: 00pm Festival at Judge Carroll Park…
(2026-05-11). Nothing can stop the break-up of Britain Even Farage is powerless. strategic-culture.su By Aris ROUSSINOS | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | In 1990, shortly before the collapse of Yugoslavia, the Serb cartoonist "C…
(2026-05-11). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-11). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Luhansk: Coping with the scars and strain of loss. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). La guerra contro l'Iran ha intaccato significativamente gli arsenali statunitensi. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-11). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/31: Vivienne Hay: Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity. indybay.org
(2026-05-11). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Mexicans demand justice for missing people on Mother's Day. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-11). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-11). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-11). Irán responderá a cualquier ataque a sus buques, advierte legislador. radiohc.cu Un alto legislador iraní advirtió este domingo que nuevas agresiones contra embarcaciones iraníes provocarán una respuesta "contundente" contra buques y bases de EE.UU. en la región. | El portavoz del Comité de Política Exterior y Seguridad Nacional del Parlamento iraní, Ebrahim Rezai, afirmó en una publicación en su cuenta de X que Washington está agotando rápidamente sus opciones mediante continuas provocaciones en el Golfo Pérsico.A partir de hoy, nuestra contención ha terminado. Cualquier agresión contra nuestros buques recibirá una respuesta iraní contundente y decisiva contra los buques y bases estadouniden…
(2026-05-11). Vicente Araque Elvira: revolucionario del FRAP y sacerdote contra el fascismo. indybay.org
(2026-05-11). Fans celebrate as Barcelona clinches LaLiga title. aljazeera.com Barcelona fans filled the streets in wild celebration after a convincing 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid.
(2026-05-11). San Francisco Bay Area Tibetan Monks and Community Members Have Urban Walk for Peace. indybay.org El Cerrito, CA, Tibetan Monks and Community Members Walk for Peace…
(2026-05-11). What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona's La Liga and Clasico triumph? aljazeera.com Barca sealed their La Liga title defence in the best way possible on Sunday, but where do Real go now, after their loss?>
(2026-05-11). Sunday 6/14: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña "Disappeared in Detention" indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-10). Califican de genocidio recrudecimiento de bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en México, Eugenio Martínez denunció como actos genocidas las acciones unilaterales que recrudecen el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la nación antillana. | Desde hace más de seis décadas, Washington aplica contra la isla la cuestionada política, endurecida en enero último a través de una orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente norteamericano, Donald Trump, que derivó en un cerco energético. | En entrevista al medio Contralínea, Martínez señaló que tal cerco "tiene el propósito fundamental de matar por hambre un pueblo o hacer la vida difícil para un…
(2026-05-10). Ex-Knesset speaker: Israel failed in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran wars. newarab.com 
(2026-05-10). At least 9 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce. al-monitor.com Israel carried out strikes across Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least nine people in the south according to authorities, with raids also targeting a highway not far from Beirut outside of Hezbollah's traditional strongholds.The fresh attacks were some of the most intense since the start of a three-week-old ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah that has done little to halt daily exchanges of fire, mostly in southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-10). Lebanon says two paramedics killed by Israeli strikes in south. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said two paramedics from the Islamic Health Committee were killed and five others wounded on Sunday in two Israeli strikes on the country's south As the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling on a variety of other south Lebanon areas, Israel's army warned residents of three villages to evacuate, saying it would act forcefully against the Iran-backed group there. | Israel has kept up strikes despite a ceasefire in p…
(2026-05-10). Israeli strikes kill 36 in Lebanon in last day, despite truce. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes killed two
(2026-05-10). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-10). Reform candidate became councillor despite antisemitism exposé. thecanary.co 
Reform — In the runup to the local elections, political parties and media outlets ganged up to accuse the Green Party of 'antisemitism'. These allegations largely boiled down to the fact that the Greens and their leader Zack Polanski opposed Israel's genocide in Gaza. Opposing the murderous actions of a foreign regime is something which […] | By
(2026-05-10). Iran Threatens to Kidnap Data Cables as well as Oil; Trump warns of Nukes. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — As the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz continues, both the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps and the United States continue to attempt to get further leverage over one another. | Frantic that he hasn't been able to exit the war, Trump muttered this weekend darkly about The wild…
(2026-05-10). Message from the Leader of the Revolution on the occasion of National Persian Gulf Day. iacenter.org May 6, 2026 National Persian Gulf Day was established in 2005 by the Iranian government. The date chosen for this annual celebration is the 10th of Ordibehesht in the Persian calendar (April 29 or 30). It commemorates a historic event for Iran: the expulsion of Portuguese colonial forces from the Strait of Hormuz in 1622. Here is the message from the Leader of the Revolution, released on this occasion. Published by Tlaxcala In the Name of God [Allah], the Compassionate, the Merciful One of the exceptional blessings that Almighty God has bestowed on the Muslim nations of our region, and especially on the noble peo…
(2026-05-10). Iran's most dangerous confession yet: 'Dolphins' submarines deployed in direct revenge operation. hindustantimes.com Iran has broken its silence on the so-called "dolphins of the Persian Gulf," with Navy Commander Shahram Irani confirming the deployment of domestically built light submarines in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the mini-subs can "bottom rest" on the seabed for long periods, allowing them to monitor and potentially engage hostile vessels in strategic waters. Iranian officials said the submarines were used during operations launched after the reported attack on the IRIS Dena warship. The remarks came days after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked reports about Iran's alleged "kamikaze dolphins," comparing…
(2026-05-10). Oil giant Saudi Aramco says quarterly profits up as crude prices surge. al-monitor.com Saudi oil giant Aramco said Sunday its net profit rose by 25.5 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, after the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices soaring.The result comes as uncertainty plagues global markets over the conflict's trajectory, with Iran restricting the passage of hydrocarbons through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-10). Trump Boasts 'We're Like Pirates' Seizing Iran's Ships. popularresistance.org It's not often that the leader of a country boasts that he and other government officials act as pirates. But that is exactly what happened this May. | Donald Trump gave a speech in West Palm Beach, Florida in which he bragged about the blockade that the US military has imposed in the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran. | Trump proudly stated that the US military is seizing cargo ships full of Iranian oil. | "We took over the cargo, took over the oil", Trump gloated. "It's a very profitable business. Who would have thought we were doing that? We're like pirates!"
(2026-05-10). UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) – Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.HMS Dragon, an air defence destroyer, was sent to the Eastern Mediterranean in March, shortly after the start of the Iran war, to help defend Cyprus.
(2026-05-10). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-10). Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as two carriers were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. | The response, sent to mediator Pakistan, focused on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, and on the safety of shipping through the strait, Iranian state television said, without indicating how or when the vital waterway might reopen.
(2026-05-10). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Iran sends response -Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to end the war in the region via Pakistan, Iranian state media reported. "The Islamic Republic of Iran sent today (Sunday) through Pakistani mediators its response to the latest text proposed by the United States to end the war," the official IRNA news agency said, without offering details.
(2026-05-10). China shouldn't view a tired US as signifying a Europe ready to pivot. scmp.com When US President Donald Trump announced that 5,000 US troops would leave Germany, the immediate reading in Western capitals was political: another round in Trump's running quarrel with European allies, triggered by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's criticism of Washington's handling of the war with Iran. | For Beijing, the more interesting reading is structural. The drawdown coincides with a period in which Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spent much of 2026 cultivating a "partners not rivals"…
(2026-05-10). U.S. war on Iran has worldwide deleterious effects. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel May 7, 2026 The war which President Donald J. Trump, with assistance from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, blithely began Feb. 28 with a decapitation strike on the leadership of Iran, has had deleterious effects on billions of workers, particularly in Africa, Latin America and East Asia. Workers in Europe and North America have also been hit with higher prices, especially for transportation. Women walking in Teheran in front of a banner showing a US warship under attack. Of course, human suffering is most acutely felt in West Asia. According to boasts from the Pentagon, 17,000 targets have…
(2026-05-10). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-10). Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites. al-monitor.com As fears of renewed conflict hang over Iran, conservationists are shoring up battered historic sites and taking stock of the damage caused by the war with the United States and Israel, though experts warn some repairs could take years.At Golestan Palace, a defining cultural landmark in central Tehran, shattered mirrors, broken doors and debris from ornate ceilings now lie scattered across parts of the site after shockwaves from strikes on the capital following the outbreak of war on February 28.
(2026-05-10). Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war. newarab.com 
Israel set up a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its
(2026-05-10). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-10). Shortages, inflation and stagnation. unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 19 Min Read May 10, 2026 By Michael Roberts * Last week, crude oil prices in Asia hit a new high at $125/b amid reports that the US was considering military action against Iran to break the deadlock in peace talks. The global average oil price also reached $113/b, …
(2026-05-10). Jailed Iran peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran. newarab.com 
(2026-05-10). "De madre" / A Mother's Day in Cuba. radiohc.cu 
By: Ana àÅlvarez Guerrero, Enrique González Díaz (Enro) | In Cuba, saying that something is "de madre" means that something — referring to any situation, object, or even person — is really difficult, tough, and complicated. I don't remember the first time I heard that expression. Whether it was day or night. Whether I was 6 or 14 years old. What does come to mind—perhaps as a constructed memory—are my own mother's lips pronouncing it word by word. In the middle of a blackout, upon arriving home from work, at the end of the news broadcast… | What's clear is that I didn't truly under…
(2026-05-10). Cuba estrena canción en homenaje a las madres. radiohc.cu El Centro Multimedial del Ministerio de Cultura de Cuba (Mincult) presentó este domingo el videoclip 'Piensa en Ti', como parte de las acciones de promoción de la música cubana contemporánea. | Con interpretación de la cantante Yunicelys Almaguer y realización audiovisual de Arturo Santana, la presentación se inscribe en la jornada de celebración por el Día de las Madres. | Para el Ministerio, es una ocasión en la que la creación artística se convierte en tributo a quienes representan, desde la entrega cotidiana, una de las expresiones más auténticas del amor y la sensibilidad humana. | En redes sociales, Mincult…
(2026-05-10). Flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba" zarpó desde Barcelona con ayuda humanitaria para la isla. radiohc.cu La flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba" zarpó este domingo desde Barcelona hacia la isla caribeña con equipos fotovoltaicos destinados al Hospital Pediátrico 'Juan Manuel Márquez', de La Habana. | También trae medicamentos y alimentos. Se trata de una iniciativa liderada por la ONG Open Arms y con más de 20 organizaciones sociales y políticas, como Ecologistas en Acción, Asociación Amal Esperanza, Podemos, Izquierda Unida, Compromís, Comuns, Bildu, entre otros. | Antes de cruzar el Atlántico con destino a La Habana, el barco Astral, de Open Arms hará escala en Valencia el 13 de mayo, en Málaga el 19, en Cádiz el 22 y en Las P…
(2026-05-10). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a las madres cubanas en su día. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este domingo a todas las madres cubanas en su día. | En su cuenta de la red social X, el jefe de Estado escribió: Para las madres (y las abuelas) cubanas, su descendencia es la razón primera y última de sus vidas. Por defender su mundo están dispuestas a pelear. Pero, sobre todo, están dispuestas a vivir". | Díaz-Canel destacó el amor y dedicación de las cubanas en el cuidado y salvaguarda de sus hijos y nietos, quienes "pelean como leonas por su descendencia en la dura cotidianidad. Graci…
(2026-05-10). Motherhood in Gaza Looks Like Caregiving Even When There's Nothing Left to Give. truthout.org In Gaza, motherhood does not exist separately from fear. It unfolds inside it — even now, during what is called a ceasefire. I think about this when I speak to my mother from a distance. I try to picture her day as she shares it with me, and the parts of it she doesn't. The effort it must take to keep going — to care, to cook, to reassure, while carrying a weight of exhaustion — is hard to… |
(2026-05-10). Israel deports two foreign activists seized from Gaza flotilla. al-monitor.com Israel deported on Sunday two foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, in what a rights group representing them described as a "punitive attack" on a civilian mission.Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national of Palestinian origin, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among dozens of activists aboard a flotilla intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters off the coast of Greece on April 30.The pair were seized and brought to Israel for questioning, while the others were taken to the Greek island of Crete and released.
(2026-05-10). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza, testing fragile ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-05-10). Venezuela's Acting President Calls For Profound Transformation of the Judicial System (+Sexual Diversity). orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has called for a profound transformation of the country's judicial structures to guarantee transparency and justice. During a review of the first 100 days of the Program for Democratic Coexistence and Peace, the acting president announced that she has formally requested an organizational restructuring from the Supreme Court of Justice. | This measure seeks to clean up institutions and optimize legal processes in accordance with the new political cycle the nation is experiencing and to correct a terrible fact reported by experts on both side of the political aisl…
(2026-05-10). Saturday 5/9: Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference for Regeneration. indybay.org oakstop broadway event hall…
(2026-05-10). Man killed after being hit by plane at Denver airport, chilling audio of pilot surfaces: 'We just hit somebody'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Frontier Airlines flight leaving Denver International Airport turned into a tragic incident late Friday night after the plane hit a man who had breached the airport security and enter | Man killed after being hit by plane at Denver airport, chilling audio of pilot surfaces: 'We just hit somebody'
(2026-05-10). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-10). Australian 'antisemitism' the Royal Conflation Commission is in session. asiapacificreport.nz The Bondi Royal Commission started its public hearings in Australia last week — and the mainstream media is lapping up the "antisemitism" narrative while ignoring other Jewish voices, reports Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Stephanie Tran The first block of public hearings for the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion began last week, focusing…
(2026-05-10). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-10). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-10). Israel used the Nakba not only to steal land, but Palestinians' financial wealth too. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli dispossession of Palestinian property in 1948 did not only include homes and lands. Many also lost access to bank accounts and other wealth. Today that stolen property is estimated to be worth over one hundred billion dollars.
(2026-05-10). India PM urges reduced fuel use amid Middle East war disruption. newarab.com 
(2026-05-10). Black Trans Women Find Care and Survival Through Chosen Mothers. truthout.org Jeynce Poindexter was 14 when home stopped feeling like home. Her mother could not accept that she was transgender, Poindexter said, and staying would have meant negotiating an identity she already knew was not negotiable. So she left. What came next for Poindexter was survival, then structure. She found chosen family who embraced her as a Black trans woman. Years later she would… |
(2026-05-10). Saturday 5/9: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, 95117…
(2026-05-10). Two wins, two losses: What India, Pakistan have learned a year after war. aljazeera.com India and Pakistan each claim strategic successes after the four-day conflict, as tensions continue to simmer.
(2026-05-10). Lebanon arrests man posing as high-level Iraqi security official. newarab.com 
The man, who has been named as Tarek al-Husseini, had worn fake military insignia during meetings to present himself as a colonel and the embassy's head of security, Lebanese intelligence and military sources said. | Al-Husseini built a wide network of relationships with high-ranking figures in Lebanon, including security officials and heads of government agencies, according to the report.
(2026-05-10). Concern over escalating mental health crisis. sanews.gov.za Concern over escalating mental health crisis | The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has expressed deep concern over the escalating mental health crisis affecting men and boys across South Africa. ⚪ In a statement on Sunday, the Minister called for urgent societal, institutional, and community-based interventions to tackle what she described as "a silent national emergency." ⚪ Chikunga observed that most men continue to suffer in silence due to damaging social norms that discourage emotional vulnerability, help-seeking behaviour, and open discussions…
(2026-05-10). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-10). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-10). Net Zero Parties Annihilated By Trump Aligned Candidates in British and Australian Elections. wattsupwiththat.com Turns out the public has higher priorities than ensuring their great grandkids enjoy 0.01 ∫C lower temperatures in 100 years.
(2026-05-10). Sudan army retakes area on Ethiopia border after RSF clashes. newarab.com 
The Troops moved in to the Al Kayli area near the city of Al-Kurmuk in Sudan's southeastern Blue Nile region after inflicting heavy losses on the RSF and the allied Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North), it said. | Meanwhile, an alliance led by the RSF reported that more than a…
(2026-05-10). Smotrich orders uprooting of Palestinian trees in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Smotrich, who also holds a ministerial role within the Defence Ministry, said the trees were removed on Wednesday by the Civil Administration, a branch of the Defence Ministry's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees civilian affairs in the occupied territory. | "We are building the Land…
(2026-05-10). Nexteer auto parts workers condemn new tentative agreement. wsws.org Last month, Nexteer auto parts workers in Saginaw, Michigan voted down a tentative agreement presented by the UAW bureaucracy by more than 96 percent. The reaction from the shop floor to a new TA brought by the union last week is broadly one of anger and disgust. Workers who spoke to the World Socialist Web Site this weekend left no doubt where they stood.
(2026-05-10). Farage could face a by-election over undeclared £5m 'gift'. thecanary.co 
In the runup to the local elections, Nigel Farage became suspiciously hard to get hold of. People suspected this was because we learned he neglected to declare a £5m 'gift' he received. It's clear why people suspected this, because Farage only made things worse when asked him about the payment. Now that people have cast […] | By
(2026-05-10). Trump Administration Carries Out Third Deadly Boat Strike in 5 Days. truthout.org The Trump administration continued its illegal bombing of small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two and leaving one survivor in its third such strike in five days. U.S. Southern Command announced the attack on social media, claiming that "intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged… |
(2026-05-10). The Case Against Industrial-Scale Solar in the UK. wattsupwiththat.com Britain needs an honest national conversation about what its energy future actually requires — one grounded not in what is fashionable or financially convenient, but in the austere realities of northern latitude, Atlantic cloud, the non-negotiable demands of a British winter, and the irreplaceable value of the land and water we are being asked to sacrifice.
(2026-05-10). Mother's Day celebrated with simple moments and family time in Princeton. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In Princeton's Palmer Square, mothers and families spent a sunny The day felt unhurried and celebratory, filled with small moments and traditions that make the holiday feel special. | Around town, moms, daughters and sons spent the day enjoying quality time together, walking through the streets, browsin…
(2026-05-10). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-10). Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking US-brokered ceasefire. scmp.com Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of breaking a US-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, with both sides claiming to have suffered casualties in drone and artillery strikes over the past 24 hours. | Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia was neither observing the truce nor "even particularly trying to", adding there had been no calm in front-line areas despite a lull in large-scale attacks and pledged that Ukraine would retaliate for any aggression shown by Moscow.
(2026-05-10). This week in history: May 11-17. wsws.org Berlusconi returns to power in Italy; Terry Tyler arrested in Louisiana; Battle of Soyang River in Korean War; British General Strike betrayed.
(2026-05-10). Iran at the World Cup a 'major diplomatic asset': football chief. newarab.com 
The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a "major diplomatic asset". | Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men's football showpiece this summer despite "If we do not participate in the World Cup, we will lose a major diplomatic asset," Taj said in an interview broadcast late…
(2026-05-10). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-10). Israel's Iron Dome fails to detect Hezbollah FPV drones. thecanary.co 
Hezbollah's cheap First-Person View (FPV) drones are penetrating Israel's billion-dollar Iron Dome system. BIG: Hezbollah FPV drone strikes target Israeli Iron Dome launchers and its crews at the Jal al-Allam site on the border area. pic.twitter.com/VLbTGxLq3a — Clash Report (@clashreport) May 10, 2026 The drones, guided by a physical fibre optic cable, are immune to […] | By
(2026-05-10). Finance Minister engages Joburg Mayor. sanews.gov.za Finance Minister engages Joburg Mayor | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has met with the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, to discuss serious concerns the National Treasury has raised regarding the City's finances. ⚪ "These concerns relate to financial sustainability and compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (MFMA) by the metropolitan municipality. ⚪ "In terms of its constitutional and statutory mandate, National Treasury exercises oversight over the financial affairs of municipalities and is obligated to act where it observes material risks to fiscal sustainabil…
(2026-05-10). Strickland vs Chimaev — UFC 328: Strickland downs Chimaev on split decision. aljazeera.com Sean Strickland won 48—47, 48—47 and 47—48 against Khamzat Chimaev in a fight that failed to live up to its hype.
(2026-05-10). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-10). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-10). Starmer challenge labelled a stitch up by Burnham supporters. thecanary.co 
On 9 May, we reported that little-known Labour MP Catherine West was threatening to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. Since then, a lot of shit has hit a lot of different fans, with left-leaning politicians warning the proposal could lead to a coup for the Labour right. Among them is Richard Burgon, who […] | By
(2026-05-10). Reform's Tice refuses to condemn racist 'melt Nigerians' councillor. thecanary.co 
On 6 May, we reported that a Reform UK candidate suggested 'melting Nigerians to fill potholes'. The man in question — Glenn Gibbins — is now an elected councillor. And Reform deputy Richard Tice is refusing to condemn what he said: He keeps mentioning processes and vetting, why haven't they sacked him? — Zara Hussain […] | By
(2026-05-10). Rain maker: When was cool. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-10). This summer, the American water crisis becomes real. grist.org 
Two high-profile
(2026-05-10). Israeli settlers launch 20 attacks on Palestinians in WB. newarab.com 
Violent The string of attacks, which include vandalising property, uprooting olive trees and harassing and beating civilians, were recorded on Friday and Saturday. | The victims of the attacks include a 35-year-old preg…
(2026-05-10). South Africa, Beloved South Africa with Xenophobic Attitudes. moderndiplomacy.eu South Africa incredibly disgraced the entire continent of Africa. The current development by South Africans with fellow Africans distinctly indicated the level of xenophobic attitudes and racial discrimination existing in the country. South Africa, as a staunch member of the regional South African Development Community (SADC), the continental African Union (AU), and the informal association …
(2026-05-10). The breaking point: World's 20 most fragile countries. strategic-culture.su Scored on a scale where higher numbers mean deeper crisis, these 20 nations rank as the most vulnerable on Earth according to the Fragile States Index. Leading the list is Somalia, followed by Sudan) and Syria. All 20 suffer from intense pressures including active conflict, collapsed public services, mass displacement, and severe economic decline—marking them at the highest risk of state failure. The indicator is available from 2007 to 2024.
(2026-05-10). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-10). Iran congratulates WH press secretary on baby's birth, invokes 'Minab' tragedy:'168 children that your boss killed'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on the birth of her daughter, but also criticised her over the February 28 airstrike on a school in Minab that reportedly killed more than 150 people, including many children. | Leavitt announced on Thursday that she had given birth to her second child, a baby girl named Viviana, and shared a photo of herself holding the newborn in a nursery. | "On May 1st, Viviana aka 'Vivi' joined our family, and our hearts instantly exploded with love," Leavitt, who at 28 is the youngest White House press secretary in history, said on X. | "She is…
(2026-05-10). Conservative Civic Centers Are Spreading Across Public Universities. truthout.org As the 250th anniversary of the U.S.'s founding approaches, Florida Republicans are using public universities to help build conservative civics and public policy centers that reimagine U.S. history. Across the state, these taxpayer-funded centers are expanding their reach, drawing public money, influencing degree programs and extending into K-12 classrooms under the banner of civics renewals. |
(2026-05-10). Why the UAE's Opec exit spells the beginning of the end of Gulf unity. scmp.com On April 28, the United Arab Emirates informed the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) it was leaving. Three days' notice. No call to Riyadh beforehand, apparently. The grievance about production quotas was years old: Abu Dhabi had threatened to quit in 2021. What's changed has nothing to do with the barrel count. It is about who underwrites Abu Dhabi's security when it acts on a decision Riyadh opposes. | After Iran struck UAE infrastructure, Abu Dhabi sent only a foreign…
(2026-05-10). The U.S.-China Intelligence War and 2026 Forecast. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2026, the intelligence conflict between the United States and China shifted from clandestine operations to an unprecedentedly open and technological confrontation, with Washington focusing on combining human power with technological superiority to penetrate Chinese systems. The US-China intelligence relationship, up to early 2026, witnessed an unprecedented escalation, which could be described as a comprehensive …
(2026-05-10). Families make art for Mother's Day at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? About 15 years ago, Kim Lanciano took her mom to Philadelphia's Magic Gardens for Every two weeks, the gardens, at 1020 South St., hosts PECO Family Jams, a free, monthly, hands-on event for visitors to make art. | Jennifer Re…
(2026-05-10). Hamas's solidarity with Global Sumud Flotilla attacked by Israe. iacenter.org May 8, 2026 Posted May 2, 2026, by the Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas on the Hamas Online English Mirror: The Zionist occupation forces' abuse and physical assaults on the Global Sumud Flotilla activists prior to their release is further evidence of the scale of the crime and moral decline of the fascist Zionist entity in a desperate attempt to intimidate and deter them from continuing their humanitarian mission in support of the besieged Palestinian people. We call upon rights groups worldwide to document these savage violations faced by the activists in preparation for filing lawsuits in the relevant…
(2026-05-10). Apple Worker Ashley Gjovik & The Struggle For Heath & Safety Labor & The Environment. indybay.org Apple health and safety whistleblower and environmentalist Ashley Gjovik spoke in San Jose about her struggle at Apple to protect her health and safety and fellow workers and the retaliation and corruption of government agencies. She also discussed the ongoing environmental dangers by Apple and other sites in the South Bay.
(2026-05-10). Gratitude is no disease of Zionists — saboteur Simons wants Starmer out. thecanary.co 
Starmer — Totalitarian Soviet leader Josef Stalin is reported to have said that "Gratitude is a disease of dogs", or words to that effect. He was known for the odd spot of knifing former comrades in the back, pretty much literally — even those who had helped his rise. Unsurprisingly, the pro-Israel Labour right is […] | By
(2026-05-10). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-10). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-10). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-10). Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France's role in Africa. aljazeera.com Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.
(2026-05-10). Sunday Taquitos Obnoxious Experienced. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-05-10). Iran sets 10 conditions for participating in the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
The Iranian Football Federation has confirmed that the Iranian national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup finals, despite political tensions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, whilst stressing the need for the tournament's host nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico — to take "Tehran's concerns" into account. The Iranian […] | By
(2026-05-10). Dubois stops Wardley in 11th round to take WBO heavyweight boxing title. aljazeera.com Daniel Dubois recovered from two knockdowns to win a second World Heavyweight title with a stoppage of Fabio Wardley.
(2026-05-10). NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker. sanews.gov.za NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the two life sentences handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates' Court to Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo, a general worker at a primary school in Mamelodi West in Pretoria. ⚪ This is after Ratlhogo was convicted of two counts of rape of a seven-year-old learner. The court further ordered that his name be added to the National Register for Sex Offenders and declared him unfit to possess a firearm. ⚪ "Ratlhogo worked as a gardener at the school. On 09 July 2019, shortly after the victim was dropped off…
(2026-05-10). Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Why a Nomination Is Not a Trophy. moderndiplomacy.eu The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is already carrying the weight of a turbulent world. The Norwegian Nobel Institute has confirmed that 287 candidates have been nominated this year, including 208 individuals and 79 organizations. That means nearly three out of four nominees are individuals. The total is lower than the 338 candidates recorded for 2025, …
(2026-05-10). Algeria and France agree to boost ties after diplomatic spat. newarab.com 
France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic As part of Rufo's visit, France's
(2026-05-10). Bill seeking to overturn Oslo Accords to be reviewed in Knesset. newarab.com 
An The bill, submitted by the Knesset Deputy Speaker
(2026-05-10). Hantavirus-hit cruise passengers evacuate from Spanish port with WHO aid. scmp.com The first plane carrying passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship left Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday for Madrid, where they will be taken to a military hospital. | Spanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off the coast of West Africa. The ship arrived hours earlier.
(2026-05-10). Iraqi ministers summoned by parliament over secret Israeli base. newarab.com 
According to the official, parliament will summon the defence and interior ministers, alongside security commanders involved in field operations, after the Wall Street Journal claimed Israel had established a covert military site in Iraq's wes…
(2026-05-10). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-10). World Cup chronicle of top goal scorers — from 1930 to 2022. thecanary.co 
With every World Cup, stars emerge who leave their mark with decisive goals that immortalise their names in the history of the tournament, which kicked off its first edition in 1930. In this context, the race for the top scorer remains one of the most exciting features of the World Cup throughout its long history. […] | By
(2026-05-10). Hantavirus-hit cruise ship reaches Spanish port for WHO-led evacuation. scmp.com A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. | The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived near the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a civil guard vessel, confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder.
(2026-05-10). Car bomb at checkpoint kills at least 15 in northwest Pakistan. newarab.com 
Militants detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, "Last night in the Fateh Khel area of Bannu, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a police checkpoint, after which multiple militants entered…
(2026-05-10). Politics UK founder becomes Reform UK councillor. thecanary.co 
Reform — The idea that media outlets can be free from bias is obviously ridiculous. All media organisations are biased in some fashion or another; the question is whether they're honest with you about that, or whether they try to present themselves as impartial. In the case of Politics UK, the impression given is that this […] | By
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Stroke rates rising among younger adults, hitting Philadelphia's Black communities hardest. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Strokes remain one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the United States. Doctors say that younger adults are increasingly experiencing strokes, and in Philadelphia, stroke rates and outcomes vary sharply by race and income. | Dr. Steven Messe, a stroke neurologist and division chief for stroke at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, notes that this trend reflects a shift in who is at risk and why. | What to know about stroke risk:…
(2026-05-10). SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape. ⚪ The adverse weather, according to the weather service, is expected to lead to the flooding of roads, bridges and formal and informal settlements, mudslides and danger to life due to fast flowing rivers. | These are expected over the mountainous regions of the Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, the western parts of the Theewaterskloof, City of Cape Town, Breede Valley and Witzenberg local municipalities of the Western Cape until Tuesday. ⚪ Meanw…
(2026-05-10). Starmer says his govt is a 10-year project despite calls to quit. newarab.com 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, describing his government as a "10-year project" despite mounting calls for him to quit after his party's drubbing in local elections earlier this week. | Starmer's Labour Party suffered the A former minister in Starmer's government, Catherine West, th…
(2026-05-10). Samidoun's media campaign for Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails. iacenter.org May 8, 2026 Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network posted the following statement on May 7, 2026. In support of Lebanese prisoners held captive in Zionist prisons and in solidarity with their steadfastness and confrontation of the jailers, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, in collaboration with the International Campaign to Free Lebanese Prisoners, launched a media campaign to highlight the prisoners and their stories with large billboards on the Old Airport Road (Imam Khomeini Boulevard) in Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut, Lebanon Credit: Samidoun This initiative is part of a number of popular…
(2026-05-10). Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in Tenerife. aljazeera.com Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents but can in rare cases be transmitted person to person.
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Nicaragua's Newly Ratified Military Pact With Russia Will Likely Prompt More US Meddling. thealtworld.com The form that this takes remains to be seen since the last eight years of sanctions didn't lead to the US' envisaged political changes. | The Russian Federation Council ratified last September's military pact with Nicaragua in late April. According to
(2026-05-10). Twelve Pakistani policemen killed in car bombing. al-monitor.com May 10 (Reuters) – Twelve policemen were dead after a car bombing at a police post in northwestern Pakistan followed by a fight with militants in the city of Bannu, a senior police officer said on Sunday. Three personnel have been found alive and transferred to hospital, the officer added. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill)…
(2026-05-10). Trump, Ukraine and Arctic Tensions: Why Canada Is Rebuilding Its Military. thinktank.pk For decades, Canada enjoyed the reputation of being one of the safest nations in the Western world. Protected geographically by oceans and politically by its close alliance with the United States, Ottawa invested far less in defence compared to other major NATO members. Critics frequently accused Canada of relying on American military power while neglecting …
(2026-05-10). Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire. geo.tv 
This representational image shows firefighters work next to destroyed vehicles, at the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 16, 2026. — Reuters US-mediated ceasefire appears under serious strain today.200 clashes taken place…
(2026-05-10). More world-class players and stars have reached the Champions League final. thecanary.co 
The Champions League has reached the moment when the most coveted title will be decided, with the gap between dream and reality narrowing in a final that holds the hope of a first title for Arsenal, or a second in a row for Paris Saint-Germain. In London, Arsenal wrote a new chapter in their season […] | By
(2026-05-10). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-10). Keystone XL Rebranded as "Keystone Light" in Trump's Push for North American Energy Security. wattsupwiththat.com This project is a leaner, faster, and more litigation-resistant project that reuses idle pipe, threads existing corridors, avoids reservation land, and is racing the clock to lock in steel-in-the-ground before the next Democratic administration can once again sacrifice North American energy security to green ideology.
(2026-05-10). Extradition requests for top politicians deepen US-Mexico crisis. wsws.org If Sheinbaum complies, she risks opening the floodgates to more US extradition requests, and fissures in her party. If she doesn't, she risks aggression from an increasingly unhinged Trump administration.
(2026-05-10). 'No Kings' protest outside Buckingham Palace. aljazeera.com British anti-royals have staged a 'No Kings' protest outside Buckingham Palace in London.
(2026-05-10). Friday 5/8: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-05-10). Modi urges India to conserve fuel as global price surges. al-monitor.com May 10 (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens and businesses to conserve fuel and revive work-from-home practices to cut petrol and diesel consumption, as a surge in global energy prices strains the country's foreign exchange reserves.• People and businesses should prioritise a return to work-from-home and online meetings, widely adopted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying it would benefit the country, Modi said.• Modi said high global fuel prices mean India must save foreign exchange by using less petrol and diesel.
(2026-05-10). Three Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing, more casualties feared. al-monitor.com By Saud Mehsud and Mushtaq AliDERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan May 9 (Reuters) – A car bombing at a police post killed at least three officers in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday and was followed by an ambush on police personnel rushing to the scene to provide backup, security officials said.Police official Sajjad Khan said most of the 15 officers who were on duty at…
(2026-05-10). 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.
(2026-05-10). Direct Action Workshop Sun may 10 3124 shattuck berkeley.. indybay.org Do you feel like change is impossible? | What do we do when the political process fails?>
(2026-05-10). Chile reporta sismo de magnitud 5,8. radiohc.cu El Centro Sismológico Nacional de Chile reportó este domingo un terremoto de magnitud 5,8 en la escala de Richter. | El epicentro del fenómeno natural fue ubicado a 41 kilómetros al este de la ciudad de Lebu, capital provincial de Arauco, en el centro de Biobio. | El terremoto reportado alcanzó los 24 kilómetros de profundidad. | Anteriormente, se había registrado un temblor de magnitud 5,5 en la nación chilena a las 22: 34 (hora local) del sábado 9 de mayo. | Hasta el momento de redacción de esta nota, las autoridades no reportaron víctimas ni daños materiales por el sismo. | El país chileno es una de las nacione…
(2026-05-10). Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clasico to retain La Liga title. aljazeera.com Barcelona secure 29th Spanish league title after beating Madrid, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.
(2026-05-10). Confucio contro l'egemonia: due concezioni della guerra davanti alla crisi dell'ordine mondiale. strategic-culture.su La tradizione strategica cinese subordina la guerra alla stabilità politica, alla legittimità e alla ricerca dell'armonia, mentre la concezione statunitense moderna ha trasformato la forza militare nello strumento ordinario della propria egemonia globale dal 1945 a oggi. | Segue nostro Nel confronto tra Cina e Stati Uniti non si contrappongono soltanto due potenze, due economie o due modelli istituzionali. Si confrontano anche due concez…