(2025-05-10). UN warns Israel plans for aid distribution endanger Gazan lives. newarab.com 
International They urged Israel to lift its ban on all food, medicine and oth…
(2025-05-10). Trump to announce 'Gaza peace plan', sidelining Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Here are the US firms that could run Gaza aid under Trump's plan. newarab.com 
Two companies have been identified as potential partners in a controversial US plan to distribute food supplies in the Gaza Strip, bypassing UNRWA and other UN agencies, The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed has reported. | They were identified as Safe Reach Solutions and UG Solutions. | In mid-January, Safe Reach Solutions were mentioned in US media outlets as a potential partner in the plan, and have been tasked with securing checkpoints and inspecting vehicles heading into northern Gaza, in cooperation with the US security company UG Solutions. | Supplies distributed from these zones will be vetted…
(2025-05-10). All Gaza bakeries close as flour, fuel run out amid Israel's all-out blockade. presstv.ir Official says flour reserves have been entirely depleted in the Gaza Strip, leading to the complete shutdown of all bakeries.
(2025-05-10). Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges. newarab.com 
A majority of US adults disapprove of President Over half of Americans, 56 percent, disapprove of the Republican president's approach to higher education, the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research finds, whil…
(2025-05-10). UN committee warns of mass expulsion in Palestinian territories. newarab.com 
The world could be witnessing " For Palestinians, any
(2025-05-10). Norway's largest union votes for boycott of Israel over Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), the country's largest and most powerful labor group, approves an economic boycott against the Israeli regime, in a significant display of European labor solidarity with Palestine.
(2025-05-10). China, Russia deepen strategic partnership, slam US destabilizing policies. presstv.ir Beijing and Moscow have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership while slamming the United States' destabilizing foreign policies.
(2025-05-10). Pope Lep XIV' first Mass after succeeding Francis, gives speech in English. hindustantimes.com Pope Leo XIV, history's first North American pope, said on Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel. Leo spoke off-the-cuff in English to the cardinals who elected him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in Pope Francis' social justice-minded footsteps. Watch here.
(2025-05-10). Judge releases Rumeysa Ozturk after being detained by ICE. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). What Pope Leo XIV might mean for Gaza and the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Kashmiris Crushed: The Truth Behind Modi's Agenda. thinktank.pk The tragic 22 April attack in Pahalgam, where 26 tourists, including a Nepalese national, lost their lives, has cast a dark shadow over Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Without conducting a thorough investigation or presenting credible evidence, the Modi government swiftly pointed fingers at Pakistan, a narrative that Pakistan has vehemently denied, even …
(2025-05-10). Israel not involved in Gaza food distribution under US aid plan. newarab.com 
Despite imposing a now two-month-long
(2025-05-10). Columbia University suspends 65-plus students after pro-Palestinian protest. presstv.ir Columbia University suspends over 65 students following a pro-Palestinian protest that had unfolded at the seat of learning's Butler Library.
(2025-05-10). Columbia University Cracks Down on Pro-Palestine Protesters in Bid to Appease Trump. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Columbia University has escalated its crackdown on pro-Palestine demonstrators, suspending students and banning alumni after a peaceful protest inside Butler Library — a move critics say mirrors growing US authoritarianism against dissent.
(2025-05-10). The only winners in a Pakistan-India war is the United States and Western hegemony. thealtworld.com The US has been busy at work for decades fomenting division between Pakistan, India, and China as part of a divide and conquer strategy across Eurasia. | The British Empire had done so for generations beforehand. | The NED has been busy for years inside India-administered Kashmir stirring up trouble along with US-backed elements within Pakistan's military/intel supporting terrorists who have for decades carried out operations across Kashmir. | Likewise the US has encouraged racial and religious divisions within India and has long sought to influence and capture India's political and military leadership. | This do…
(2025-05-10). BBC whitewashing Israeli war crimes: Protesters. presstv.ir Protesters outside BBC London accused the broadcaster of whitewashing Israeli war crimes and silencing Palestinian voices, labeling the BBC complicit in the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2025-05-10). Armed Israeli settlers torch Palestinian land, assault civilians in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli settlers have escalated their aggression in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to Palestinian agricultural land and intensifying attacks on Palestinian communities, reports citing local sources said.
(2025-05-10). "The concluding moves:" Israel launches Trump's "final solution" in Gaza. wsws.org On Monday, the Netanyahu government effectively announced the start of the final stage of ethnic cleansing of Gaza with a plan to militarily occupy the entire Gaza Strip and transfer the population into concentration camps under armed guard, in preparation for sending them on forced marches through the desert or loading them onto ships.
(2025-05-10). Children among several killed in Israel's attacks on Gaza amid aid blockade. aljazeera.com Cancer and diabetes patients among those suffering from Israel's ban on entry of all items, including medicine, in Gaza.
(2025-05-10). My nephew asks if he will eat meat only in heaven. I struggle to answer. aljazeera.com The most difficult aspect of the famine in Gaza is having to explain it to little children.
(2025-05-10). Knesset debate reveals not everyone thinks starving Gazan children is a bad thing. haaretz.com A seemingly trivial remark from an Israeli doctor was met with a barrage of fervor from MKs. 'I'm not sure you're speaking for us when you say we want to treat every child and every woman,' said one…
(2025-05-09). Starmer 'actively blocking' maimed Gaza children from coming to UK for treatment. skwawkbox.org 
Stark contrast with immediate access for wounded Ukrainian children adds to scandal of grotesque asylum discrimination The UK government is denying access to the UK for ill, maimed and horrifically injured Palestinian children wounded by Israel's genocidal onslaught in Gaza, allowing only two children from Gaza to enter during eighteen months of the genocide — …
(2025-05-09). 15% of children under the age of two in northern Gaza now suffer from acute malnutrition. thecanary.co ŸäŸàÿßÿ¨Ÿá ÿ£ÿ∑ŸÅÿßŸÑ ŸÇÿ∑ÿßÿπ ÿ∫ÿ≤ÿ© ÿ£ÿ≤ŸÖÿ© ÿµÿ≠Ÿäÿ© ÿÆÿߟܟÇÿ© ŸÅŸä ÿ∏ŸÑ ÿ™ŸÅÿ¥Ÿä ÿ≥Ÿàÿ° ÿߟÑÿ™ÿ∫ÿ∞Ÿäÿ© ÿ®ÿ&…
(2025-05-09). The Gazan children starving under Israeli siege. 972mag.com
(2025-05-10). Ansarallah Leader Says US War Failed To Stop Yemen. popularresistance.org The leader of the Ansarallah resistance movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, stated during a televised speech on 8 May that Yemen will continue supporting Palestine against Israel's ethnic cleansing campaign. | "Our country has resumed its full stance — militarily, officially, and popularly — to support the Palestinian people since the resumption of the genocide," Houthi said, emphasizing that the Yemeni position is "firm and comprehensive regarding support, whether through bombing deep inside occupied Palestine or the ban on Israeli ships."
(2025-05-10). The Palestinian revolution up against U.S. oil imperialism. workers.org 
The epic struggle of the Palestinian people against the full weight of U.S. imperialism and its crony Israel is at the cutting edge of the global class struggle today. The actions by imperialism to commit genocide by starvation and drown the people of Gaza in blood brings the struggle to . . . |
(2025-05-10). Leader calls for worldwide resistance against Israeli-US crimes in Gaza, Palestine. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has urged the Muslim world not to allow the issue of Palestine to sink into oblivion, emphasizing the need to confront the Israeli regime's ongoing genocide in the blockaded Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-10). 'Another Nakba': UN warns of new mass displacement of Palestinians amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir A United Nations special committee has warned that the world could be witnessing "another Nakba" as the Israeli regime presses ahead with the forced mass displacement of Palestinians in its long-running war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-10). Israeli envoy hails Germany for blocking EU's attempts to boycott Tel Aviv amid Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Israeli regime's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has identified Germany as the regime's biggest friend in Europe while trying to indoctrinate the European nation with a Zionist narration of history, particularly on the relationship between the two sides.
(2025-05-10). Israel kills 7 Palestinians in Gaza amid growing global outcry. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza early on Saturday morning, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. | In Gaza City, five members of one family died when Israeli warplanes bombed a tent housing displaced Palestinians and another person was killed in a drone strike. Another was killed by naval fire in Rafah. | International condemnation of Israel's actions is continuing to build. | The EU's former foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has accused the government of committing genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. | A UN committee warned on Friday that Israel is attempting to commit a "new Na…
(2025-05-09). Trump's crackdown continues: police violently arrest dozens of anti-genocide protesters. thecanary.co 
New York's Columbia University has brought in the cops yet again to violently arrest dozens of anti-genocide protesters amid Donald Trump's increasingly authoritarian rhetoric and rule. Trump: wide-reaching implications of rhetoric 19 months into Israel's genocide in Gaza, protests at universities complicit in Israeli war crimes are ongoing. And Columbia has been a key site […] | By
(2025-05-09). Why Trump cut a deal with Yemen behind Israel's back and what it means for the region. mondoweiss.net 
Benjamin Netanyahu is likely missing the days of Genocide Joe Biden, when he had more direct influence over U.S. policy. Still, Trump's surprise deal with Yemen doesn't mean he is abandoning Israel, in fact, he might be setting it loose.
(2025-05-09). Campaigners challenge Hastings Council over its complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co Palestine campaigners are challenging Hastings Council leader Julia Hilton over the local authority's complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. Notably, the Hastings Palestine Solidarity Campaign (HDPSC) is demanding Hilton release legal advice which she claims makes her powerless to stop arms company General Dynamics from carrying out illegal activities on Hastings Council property. General […] | By
(2025-05-09). As Israel Openly Declares Starvation as a Weapon, Media Still Hesitate to Blame It for Famine. defenddemocracy.press Belén Fernández* Apr 25, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on March 2 that "Israel has decided to stop letting goods and supplies into Gaza," where the ongoing Israeli genocide, with the loyal backing of the United States, has officially killed more than 51,000 Palestinians since October 2023. The announcement regarding the total halt of humanitarian aid amounted …
(2025-05-10). Eighty Years On: Remembering The Defeat Of Fascism. popularresistance.org As we approach a major anniversary — 80 years since the defeat of fascism — a strange silence hangs over my country, Macedonia, and the broader region we now call the territory of former Yugoslavia. National authorities have been under sustained external (Western) pressure for years: May 9 must no longer be associated with the victory over fascism. Year after year, in both public memory and the education system, May 9 has been rebranded as Europe Day. | Older generations still remember, but what do younger ones know about Yugoslavia's enormous human sacrifice, second only to the USSR, in the struggle…
(2025-05-10). Time For All Anti-Imperialists And Justice Loving People To Defend Burkina Faso. popularresistance.org It is no surprise to the Black Alliance for Peace's (BAP) Africa Team and U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) that aggression is stepping up against the countries in the anti-imperialist Alliance of Sahel States. This was reflected in the flagrantly baseless accusations against Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traoré. On April 3, 2025, U.S. AFRICOM Commander Michael Langley testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee and claimed without evidence that interim President Traoré is misusing the country's gold mineral wealth in exchange for protection. Langley provided no details on how these supposed exchanges are c…
(2025-05-10). President Trump's Proposal To Eliminate Income Taxes: Can It Be Done? popularresistance.org In February, President Trump said that tariffs would generate so much income that Americans would no longer need to pay income taxes. | The latest plan, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is to abolish income taxes for people who earn less than $150,000 yearly. That move would affect roughly 75% of workers, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. On its face, this could narrow the wealth gap by boosting disposable income for low- and middle-income households without raising taxes on the wealthy — a politically clever alternative to progressive tax hikes.
(2025-05-10). Rally Against Army's Environmental Impact Statement For Pohakuloa. popularresistance.org Honolulu, HI — This Friday, May 9, at 8: 00 AM, community members, cultural practitioners, and environmental advocates from across the pae ªƒÅina will gather outside the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) ahead of the 9: 00 am Board meeting at the Kalanimoku Building (1151 Punchbowl St., Honolulu) to demand the rejection of the U.S. Army's Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the P≈çhakuloa Training Area (PTA). The Army's proposed retention of 23,000 acres of public, "ceded" lands on Hawai ªi Island has generated widespread opposition. Community advoca…
(2025-05-10). NYPD Arrests Dozens Of Pro-Palestine Protesters After Columbia Occupation. popularresistance.org Roughly 80 pro-Palestine protesters were arrested on Wednesday night after occupying a library on Columbia University's campus. | Demonstrators rushed through Butler Library's security gate at about 3: 00 p.m., hanging banners, tagging shelves with graffiti, chanting pro-Palestine slogans, and renaming it the "Basel Al-Araj Popular University," a reference to the Palestinian writer who was killed by the Israeli army in 2017. | By 7: 00 p.m., the school had called in the police. A volatile scene had already developed, as a crowd of supporters gathered outside the building and public safety officers prevented student…
(2025-05-10). Students And Faculty Denounce Genocide And Resist Repression. popularresistance.org Today Brooklyn College showed the strength of student-worker unity. | And today Brooklyn College showed the brutality of university administrators and the NYPD. | On May 8 CUNY-PSC — the union representing 30,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York — organized an action to support adjunct faculty, the most precarious and lowest-paid faculty who struggle to make ends meet each month. | At the same time, students organized an action in solidarity with Palestine to denounce the ongoing genocide, the bombardments, and the forced starvation of Palestinians by the brutal Zionist state of Is…
(2025-05-10). VIPS Memo: Arms Control, Toward Lasting Peace. popularresistance.org The following Memorandum is presented as a brief review, based on experience, aiming to encourage well-informed discourse between the United States and Russia on the critical issue of arms control. The experience of the past half-century has taught us much. We suggest that arms control agreements between the U.S. and Russia need to be founded upon three basic principles: security, stability, and reciprocity. | Security recognizes the role played by the respective strategic nuclear deterrent forces of each nation in guaranteeing their survival.
(2025-05-10). Crimes In The West Bank. popularresistance.org In 1948, the newly proclaimed Israeli government seized 78% of Palestinian land and expelled more than half of the population (750,00 people) from their villages and towns. This act disregarded United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181 (1947), which called for the termination of the colonial British Mandate and the partition of Palestine into a Palestinian and a Jewish state. This process came to be known as the Nakba (Catastrophe). | The Palestinians gathered in Gaza, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the neighbouring Arab states in the hope that they would soon be able to return to their homes.
(2025-05-09). Locomotive Builders Forge Green Rail Project. popularresistance.org Union workers who make diesel locomotives at a plant in Pennsylvania are pushing ahead with their campaign to manufacture more green-powered locomotives. | The workers aim to clean up diesel railroad pollution while also revitalizing their locomotive engine manufacturing plant in Erie. But they're facing roadblocks, and the recent federal chaos has added to the uncertainty. In the meantime, workers are making direct changes to clean up their jobsite. | The Wabtec plant, formerly General Electric, makes diesel locomotives for both freight and passenger trains. The company began researching all-electric and hybrid…
(2025-05-10). Socialist candidate: 'The genocide in Gaza did not begin on October 7, 2023'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-09). Bold, beautiful and colossus art. independent.co.ug 
ART | Dominic Muwanguzi | It is a rare piece of artwork which combines studio ingenuity, artistic masterly and individual proficiency. When you encounter with it, you will certainly be taken by surprise and probe further what the artist was thinking about when they sculpted it. The sculpture Victim of African Genocide stands at 7ft tall …
(2025-05-10). The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Al-Qassam strikes 19 Israeli troops in Rafah. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas' armed branch, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said Thursday that it has killed and wounded many troops after attacking two Israeli units in the Al-Tannour area of Rafah in the east. During operations in southern Gaza, the Israeli military subsequently reported that two of its men had died and four others had been injured.Al-Qassam stated in a statement that its fighters destroyed a home near Fida'i Junction by firing anti-personnel and anti-armor rounds at a 12-member Israeli engineering team. According to the organization, many people were killed when the home burst after the hit. It has been claimed t…
(2025-05-10). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). my father-in-law came back from Gaza, we felt. haaretz.com On October 7, 2023, Yinon Ben-Yishay was on the line with his wife and daughters while militants conquered Nir Oz. 'The girls were crying and said 'Dad, save us,' my wife said her farewells, because we were sure they would not survive. I was in horror and total helplessness'…
(2025-05-09). Ex-Captive 'Raped by Israeli Trainer': I Felt Safer While I Was Held by Hamas. orinocotribune.com A 22-year-old Israeli woman, who used to be held captive by Hamas, has accused a prominent Tel Aviv fitness trainer of drugging and raping her in her own home, while saying she used to feel safer in the Palestinian resistance movement's captivity than after release when she faced the sexual abuse. | Mia Schem, who had spent 54 days of captivity in the Gaza Strip, disclosed the alleged assault during a recent televised interview with the Israeli regime's Channel 12. | She said she used to fear facing sexual violation either during the captivity or before that. | "This was my biggest fear my whole life, before capt…
(2025-05-09). World could be witnessing 'another Nakba' in Palestine, UN committee warns. aljazeera.com Israel's priority is a 'wider colonial expansion', the committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories said.
(2025-05-09). Trump ordered aid to Gaza, citing hunger crisis as top danger, U.S. envoy to Israel says. haaretz.com Huckabee said that Israel's role in distributing the aid in Gaza is in 'helping provide security, but they're not operating the distribution' ‚ñ Aim is to allow entry of aid 'in such a way as to not let Hamas control it'…
(2025-05-09). New fund established to lead Gaza aid distribution without IDF involvement, U.S. announces. haaretz.com Since early March, Israel has blocked all deliveries of aid to the besieged coastal enclave, which is home to around two million Palestinians. According to the plan proposed by the fund, Israeli soldiers will not be involved in securing or distributing the supplies…
(2025-05-09). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 106 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp* May 8, 2025 Gaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday that Israeli attacks killed 106 Palestinians and wounded 367 over the previous 24-hour period as relentless Israeli strikes continue to pound the Strip amid a more than two-month total blockade. The Health Ministry's numbers account for dead and wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals and morgues. …
(2025-05-09). Two Israeli soldiers killed in southern Rafah, IDF announces. haaretz.com The two soldiers were named as Sergeant Yishai Elyakim Urbach, 20, and Staff Sergeant Yam Frid, 21, whom Netanyahu said 'fell defending our country in an existential war.' Several other IDF soldiers were wounded in the incidents in which the two soldiers fell.
(2025-05-09). Netanyahu aide and Qatargate suspect Urich to remain in custody after court overturns release. haaretz.com Key Qatargate suspect Yonatan Urich did not deny working for Qatar in his appeal against his latest arrest, nothing that 'Qatar in not an enemy state,' and that since he is not a government employee, he is permitted to work any job…
(2025-05-10). Israeli strike hits UNRWA building in Gaza, 23 killed. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 23 Palestinians were killed on Friday following a new wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, including a direct hit on a UNRWA facility in the Jabalia refugee camp, according to medical sources and Al Jazeera reporters.Four people were killed when Israeli warplanes struck a UNRWA food distribution center in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip. The airstrikes, which began early in the morning, continued throughout the day targeting multiple areas, leaving widespread devastation.In Gaza City, three civilians were killed when a commercial shop in Al-Rimal neighborhood was bombed, and a…
(2025-05-09). Israel is starving Gaza to death, and still the world does nothing. defenddemocracy.press Mads Gilbert*, Dr James Smith** and Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah*** May 1, 2025 Israel is starving the entire population of Gaza — to the point of death, for a growing number of Palestinians. There is not a single place in the world where starvation is an inevitability: not after major environmental disasters, amid drought and crop failure, …
(2025-05-10). Say no to war! Forge class unity from below! cadtm.org The Indian government has stated that in the early hours of May 7th, the Indian armed forces commenced 'Operation Sindoor', characterised as a "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" strike aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, including areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The alleged purpose of this operation was to seek retribution for the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Alternative Viewpoint strongly condemns the military (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-10). Over a dozen killed in Indian attacks on Pakistan-administered Kashmir as tension escalates. presstv.ir At least 13 people have been killed due to Indian shelling in various areas across Pakistan-administered Kashmir since last night, reports said.
(2025-05-10). Pakistan warns of 'major conflict' as India accuses Islamabad of 'massive drone attack'. presstv.ir India and Pakistan trade barbs and exchange fresh fire across their frontier in disputed Kashmir.
(2025-05-09). SA government urges 'de-escalation' in India-Pakistan tensions. sanews.gov.za SA government urges 'de-escalation' in India-Pakistan tensions | The South African government has called for a de-escalation in the brewing tensions between India and Pakistan. | This according to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, who delivered remarks at the Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security held in Tshwane, on Friday. | The India-Pakistan tensions — which have seen both sides launching attacks — stems from a terrorist attack, which killed some 26 people in an India-controlled part of Kashmir, last month. | "The South African government expresses conc…
(2025-05-09). Pakistan crushed by US, Trump Spokesperson's brutal verdict on Terror & Kashmir. hindustantimes.com U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce publicly affirmed that the United States aligns with India's long-standing view that Pakistan supports terrorist groups, a position Washington has held for decades. Responding to a direct question during a press briefing, Bruce stated, "Obviously in today's world, that's a call that we have been making for decades. It is the dynamic that we've seen in the Middle East disrupting lives and clearly what happened in Kashmir is awful and we've all sent our condolences. The world has rejected the nature of that kind of violence…" Watch for more…
(2025-05-09). Logic and reasoning in the time of war. indianpunchline.com Kashmiri villagers outside their house damaged after cross-border shelling from Pakistan, Uri, north of Srinagar, May 8, 2025 One of the saddest things about India's lurch toward transforming as a national security state through the past decade since our late 'peacenik prime minister' Manmohan Singh handed over power has been the gradual atrophying and the … |
(2025-05-10). Monday 5/12: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org On the corner of Ocean and Water in Santa Cruz…
(2025-05-10). Saturday 6/14: No Kings! Nationwide Day of Pro-Democracy, Anti-Trump Protest on Flag Day. indybay.org SF Bay Area and nationwide…
(2025-05-09). Mayor Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, arrested at immigration detention center he has been protesting. whyy.org Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at Baraka, a Democrat who is running to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy, has embraced the fight with the Trump administration over illegal immigration. | He has aggressively pushed back against the construction and opening of the 1,000-bed detention center, arguing that…
(2025-05-09). United States: May Day protests demand worker, immigrant rights, denounce Trump. greenleft.org.au 
In the United States, hundreds of thousands of people marched and rallied in more than 1000 cities across the country on May 1, International Workers' Day, reports Malik Miah.
(2025-05-10). 80 years after the massacres of Setif, Guelma and Kherrata: Algeria has won, Palestine will win! samidoun.net 
On 8 May 2025, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the massacres of Setif, Guelma, and Kherrata, during which 45,000 Algerians were assassinated by French colonial troops and European militias on 8 May 1945 and in the days that followed. We commemorate this bloody date this year, as at the same time, in Gaza, the …
(2025-05-10). Israel's 'Conquer Gaza' Will be Another Death Trap. ummid.com While everyone waits for the full-blast war on Gaza which Israel promises to continue, Tel Aviv must know this will not be an easy matter.
(2025-05-10). Netanyahu's war choices fuel discord in Israel over captives' fate in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli reservists increasingly refuse duty, citing exhaustion from repeated tours supporting a war with no clear end.
(2025-05-10). Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle. icrc.org Inside Gaza's common kitchens is a man who refuses to look away…
(2025-05-10). The silence on the hostages is a dangerous new face of Judaism. haaretz.com The silence of spiritual and other leaders of the religious Zionist and ultra-Orthodox communities in light of the abandonment of the hostages in Gaza is not a moral conundrum. It reflects a corrosive tide of leaders who do not have the people's well-being in mind…
(2025-05-10). The bar is open, the fields are plowed: The new pioneers bringing Gaza border kibbutzim back to life. haaretz.com A year and a half after the devastating attack on the western Negev, 80 members of Kibbutz Be'eri are already living there, and hundreds of outside workers pack the dining hall. On Kibbutz Magen everyone is back. And in Kfar Azza, an edible forest is being planted. Many difficulties still loom, but there are many new pioneers helping to overcome them…
(2025-05-10). White House: release is top priority for Gaza war. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Army chief meets with released hostages, says returning hostages 'constantly on our minds' ‚ñ GAZA: 27 Palestinians killed, 85 wounded in Gaza in last day, Hamas-run Health Ministry says; IDF, Shin Bet say they struck Hamas terrorists in Jabalya after Palestinians report four killed in UNRWA warehouse ‚ñ WEST BANK: Israeli forces kill head of Islamic Jihad's Jenin network…
(2025-05-10). Ons Jabeur bullied, called 'terrorist' over support for Gaza aid. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Israel Is Creating a Power Vacuum in Gaza by Backing Armed Looters — and Killing Anyone Who Tries to Stop Them. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-10). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). 'Strategic shift': Hamas switches to tactical attack mode as more Israeli forces killed. presstv.ir The resistance group remains strong in Gaza more than 19 months after the start of Israel's air and ground campaign in Gaza.
(2025-05-09). Israeli soldiers are using slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's face for target practice. mondoweiss.net 
A new documentary on the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh reveals that Israeli soldiers use her photo for target practice. This exposes the Israeli mentality that journalists are "fair game", and that the killing of journalists in Gaza is no accident.
(2025-05-09). Exterminating Gaza was always Israel's plan, but now it's official. mondoweiss.net 
Israel carried out its plan to erase Gaza over the course of 18 months. Now that the plan has clearly fallen into place, the Netanyahu government is openly discussing ethnic cleansing. And still, Israel enjoys complete international impunity.
(2025-05-09). Ramadan Among the Rubble in Gaza: A Collection of Stories. unicornriot.ninja 
Gaza, Palestine — For Palestinians in the bombarded Gaza Strip, the holy month of Ramadan was stained by genocidal acts perpetrated by Israeli forces for the second year in a row. In attempts to understand those continuing to practice their faith whilst surviving horrors, Unicorn Riot heard from several people at several Ramadan events in …
(2025-05-09). Freedom flotilla participant calls on world to stand up for Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
Susan Price looks at what happened in the leadup to the May 2 attack on the Conscience, a Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) ship carrying urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-05-09). Gaza Sunbirds athletes make history at Para-cycling World Cup qualifier. thecanary.co 
After being evacuated from Gaza, two amputee athletes, Alaa al-Dali and Mohamed Asfour, earned Palestinian's first-ever top 20 finish in the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para-Cycling World Cup in Belgium with the Gaza Sunbirds. This was in the first round of the competition, which concluded on Sunday 4 May. It was also the first time […] | By
(2025-05-09). on both the left and the right are beginning to question whether even worth living in. haaretz.com Prof. Gavrieli Nouri believes that Israel's failure to free the hostages not only undermines the values of solidarity and sanctity of life, but also has implications for the future of the state and its citizens. 'I fear that we'll get used to living with the thought that there are Israeli captives being held in Gaza, as if it were a force of nature'…
(2025-05-09). As the war drags on, more Israeli soldiers are alarmed by the scale of killing in Gaza. haaretz.com With fewer ground operations and little threat to troops, some IDF reservists are voicing unease over what they see as unjustifiable attacks on civilians ‚ñ The Qatargate affair takes its latest turns…
(2025-05-09). Democracy Now! 2025-05-09 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 09, 2025; Leo XIV: First U.S.-Born Pope Criticized Trump/Vance on Deportations, Lack of Compassion for Immigrants; Priest Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountability from New Pope: "Open Up Those Archives"; "We Are Not Living. We Are Enduring." Gaza Mother on Struggle for Food, Safety Under Israeli Blockade; Tyre Nichols Case: Shock & Anger in Memphis as 3 Cops Acquitted on State Murder Charges | Headlines for May 09, 2025; Leo XIV: First U.S.-Born Pope Criticized Trump/Vance on Deportations, Lack of Compassion for Immigrants; Priest Sexual Abuse Survivors Demand Accountab…
(2025-05-09). On VE Day, centenarian Israeli Holocaust survivors hope the country will reach their age. haaretz.com From the perspective of their golden years, Ofra Lustgarten and Eli Mendel warn that the far right is dangerous to Israel and that IDF operations in Gaza are boosting antisemitism: 'So many people have fallen for sake of the country, and now it is crumbling'…
(2025-05-09). U.S. administration pressuring Israel to sign Gaza truce deal ahead of Mideast trip, source says. haaretz.com Trump's administration has communicated to Jerusalem that if Israel does not move forward together with the United States toward an agreement with Hamas, it will be left on its own, according to a source…
(2025-05-09). In his quest to Saudi Arabia, Trump is sidelining Israel as a Middle East power broker. haaretz.com Trump's moves with the Houthis, Iran, Syria, and Turkey reveal the contours of his new geopolitical map — and reduce Israel into a bystander. The Gaza Strip could be next…
(2025-05-09). US to use Gaza aid plan as 'bait to force displacement': UNICEF. thecradle.co
(2025-05-10). Starmer invites terror-listed al-Jolani to UK while misusing terror act against pro-Palestine voices. skwawkbox.org 
Grotesque hypocrisy as UK govt brings Syrian HTS-ISIS-al Qaeda head for a chat The Starmer government has issued an invite to Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of the terrorist coalition that ousted, with US, Israeli and UK assistance, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to visit the UK for talks. Since he took power, UK establishment and …
(2025-05-10). Lebanon's Popular Democratic Party and Arab Socialist Labor Party: We Hold the Zionist Entity Fully Responsible for the Life of Leader Sa'adat. samidoun.net 
The following statement was issued by the Popular Democratic Party and the Arab Socialist Labor Party in Lebanon, in solidarity with Ahmad Sa'adat, the imprisoned General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Sa'adat, alongside fellow leaders of the Palestinian prisoners' movement, is being subjected to isolation, beatings, torture, starvation and denial …
(2025-05-10). Pro-Palestine protesters: is a weapon of. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). They dared to report a settler attack — and were detained and interrogated themselves. haaretz.com The entire world of the Palestinian Idris family of Hebron ends 20 meters from their front door — they dare not pass that point. Settlers have beaten them, vandalized their property and let their sheep loose on their land, as a prelude to seizing it…
(2025-05-10). Eighty Years After the Defeat of Nazism, Our Palestinian People Too Shall Prevail Through Will and Mastery of Confrontation. defenddemocracy.press by Marwan Emil Toubassi (*) May 9, 2025 Today, humanity marks May 9th, the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism—a victory for which the European peoples and their national resistance movements paid a heavy price in lives and resources to bury that Nazi monster, which had emerged over eight decades ago in open hostility …
(2025-05-10). Ryan Coogler's Sinners from a Palestinian solidarity lens. newarab.com 
"Identity is what we endow, not what we inherit; what we create, not what we remember," reads one of the stanzas in legendary Palestinian poet "Identity is the corruption in the mirror which we must break whenever the reflection flatters us," it concludes. | In Ryan Coogler's
(2025-05-10). Columbia suspends dozens of students for pro-Palestine protest. newarab.com 
The Ivy League institution in Manhattan placed more than 65 students on interim suspension and barred 33 others, including those from affiliated institutions such as Barnard College, from setting foot on campus. | Interim suspension g…
(2025-05-10). French pro-Palestinian group fights shutdown order in court. newarab.com 
A French Urgence Palestine (Emergency Palestine), created in 2023 to protest against
(2025-05-10). Freed Palestinian student accuses Columbia of inciting violence. newarab.com 
A Palestinian student arrested as he was about to finalise his US citizenship
(2025-05-10). Judge grants bail to pro-Palestine student Ozturk as US campus crackdown escalates. presstv.ir A federal judge granted bail and ordered the immediate release of Tufts University student and pro-Palestine activist Rumeysa Ozturk from Louisiana immigration detention.
(2025-05-10). Tuesday 5/20: D75 Report Back – Echoes of Resilience: Mental Health Under Occupation. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/D75ReportBack…
(2025-05-10). Thursday 5/15: 77 Years of Ongoing Nakba against Palestinians. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/Nakba77…
(2025-05-10). Israel's US-made THAAD fails again as Yemen targets key airport with hypersonic missile. presstv.ir Missile launched from the direction of Yemen reaches the occupied Palestinian territories, spreading chaos and forcing millions to seek shelter.
(2025-05-09). Israeli paper's soldier whistleblower exposes reality of 'sadistic torture camp' Sde Teiman. skwawkbox.org 
'They entered alive and left in body bags': Palestinian hostages raped, tortured, murdered — and all exposed in Israeli press while UK media and government ignore it Newspaper Haaretz is one of several Israeli press outlets that is far more honest about the reality of the occupation's torture, rape and murder of Palestinian detainees — …
(2025-05-09). Video: Stories from Palestine. worldbeyondwar.org In February, Al Mytty was part of a Community Peacemaker Teams delegation to Palestine. The group heard many stories of what Palestinians are enduring. In this webinar on Thursday, May 8, Al shared some of those stories. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-09). Glimpses of Palestine Part 3 — Coffee and memories. greenleft.org.au 
Sydney-based Palestinian activist Khaled Ghannam recently travelled to the occupied West Bank in Palestine and wrote an account of his visit for Green Left. This is part three.
(2025-05-09). Palestinian Literature: A Rich Literary Heritage From A Nation In Exile. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Palestinian literature is unique. It stands apart for its ability to capture a nation's identity in exile shaped not by borders, but by memory, resistance and …
(2025-05-09). Pro-Palestine student Rumeysa Ozturk released from ICE detention. peoplesdispatch.org Ozturk's "continued detention potentially chills the speech of the millions and millions of people in this country who are not citizens," said a federal judge in the ruling…
(2025-05-09). Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk ordered released from ICE detention. aljazeera.com The doctoral student, targeted for pro-Palestine article, recounts being 'afraid' and 'crying' during her detention.
(2025-05-09). Mohsen Mahdawi tells Al Jazeera why he refuses to be afraid. aljazeera.com Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi recounted his arrest and imprisonment to Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey.
(2025-05-10). Israeli aggression on Tulkarm continues as regime intensifies West Bank siege, killings. presstv.ir Israel has intensified its attacks on the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm and its two refugee camps, as the aggression has entered its 103rd consecutive day.
(2025-05-09). Eight-year-old Arab-Israeli boy shot dead in south Israel in possible revenge attack amid criminal feud. haaretz.com Police are investigating the possibility that the boy was the intended target of the attack, given he was shot at close range. Two other people were seriously wounded in the incident ‚ñ A 20-year-old was killed in a separate shooting in Israel's north…
(2025-05-10). After Israel's bombs, Nabatieh's Monday Market revives itself once again. aljazeera.com Nabatieh's weekly market was destroyed in Israel's war on Lebanon, but vendors and customers are returning.
(2025-05-09). Sectarian violence on the rise in Syria as interim government clashes with Druze in the south. peoplesdispatch.org The Syrian interim government's six-month rule saw a rise in sectarian violence, which Israel is trying to exploit to continue breaching Syria's sovereignty.
(2025-05-10). Argentina: Examples and alternatives for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 5]. cadtm.org When it comes to the IMF's influence on the countries of the Global South, Argentina is a must. During Juan Domingo Perón's presidency, Argentina initially declined to join the IMF and World Bank, but eventually did so in 1956 during the "Liberating Revolution" dictatorship. Since then, successive Argentine governments have signed 22 agreements with the International Monetary Fund.
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(2025-05-10). Correspondence] Triple crisis among refugee youth resettled in high-income countries. thelancet.com In the past 10 years, youth from refugee families resettled in high-income countries, including the USA, Canada, and Australia, have been dying at unprecedented rates from the triple crisis of suicide, drug and alcohol overdose, and youth violence.1—3 During our conversations with them, refugee community leaders residing across different regions, including cities in the US Midwest, such as Lincoln and Omaha, NE; Calgary, AB, Canada; and Melbourne, VIC, Australia, are reporting unusually high numbers of deaths by suicide among their youth compared with other communities in these settings, which is consistent…
(2025-05-10). Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa'ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-09). 'State-Sponsored Terrorism': South Florida's Expanding Immigration Detention Crisis. scheerpost.com " By Alexandra Martinez / Maxim Turniac, a 42-year-old Ukrainian national, died earlier this year while detained by Imm…
(2025-05-09). Here's how we could fix social care and support. leftfootforward.org Social care and support is in crisis — that is agreed across the political spectrum. The Casey Commission is Labour's response. Its timescale may be too long, but we still need to ensure that it takes a holistic and radical approach. This is the transformation in social care we need, based on the programme drawn up by the End Social Care Disgrace campaign. | The country needs a National Care, Support, Independent Living Service (NaCSILS) which is funded through Government investment and progressive taxation and free at the point of use. It should be publicly provided and accountable, and nationally manda…
(2025-05-09). Ukraine's stolen children: More than just a humanitarian crisis. greenleft.org.au 
Since Russia's invasion, Ukrainian children have been forcibly abducted and relocated, in violation of international law, reports Christopher Ford.
(2025-05-09). Amidst Capitalist Crisis and War, Russian Communists Struggle Against Putin and the Oligarchs. libya360.wordpress.com C.J. Atkins The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) is in a difficult political situation, but it continues to carry on the class struggle against the capitalists who looted the Soviet people while also navigating the complexities of the war in Ukraine. | Putin photo via AP; Other photos: C.J. Atkins / People's World;…
(2025-05-10). Yemen warns about US sabotage amid fledgling ceasefire; threatens strong response. presstv.ir Yemen issues a warning of potential sabotage on the part of the United States, only a couple of days following conclusion a ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
(2025-05-09). US Ceasefire in Yemen: Retreat Masquerading as Restraint. scheerpost.com Photo Credit: The Cradle | By Mawadda Iskandar / In a major recalibration of its year-long Red Sea military campaign, the US has agreed to a ceasefire with Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces,
(2025-05-09). Trump Calls for Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Threatens Sanctions. defenddemocracy.press May 9, 2025 US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Washington is still engaged in discussions with Moscow and Kiev, and called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that new sanctions would be imposed if the ceasefire is not upheld. "Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The U.S. calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional …
(2025-05-10). Abortion access bill passes NSW upper house. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Presence of Arakan Army in Bangladesh sparks debate. ummid.com The open display of the guerrillas with the logo on their uniform inside Bangladesh – a sovereign state has sparked serious debate, especially as the Arakan Army continues to be accused by an international rights NGO.
(2025-05-10). China Eastern Airlines to launch three new direct flights between Shanghai and Europe. ecns.cn Three new direct routes connecting Shanghai and European destinations, namely Geneva, Milan, and Copenhagen, will be launched in coming months by China Eastern Airlines, which will expand the airline's European network to 15 cities, announced the Shanghai-based carrier on May 8.
(2025-05-10). Correspondence] Isotretinoin-associated cervical osteophytosis. thelancet.com The Clinical Picture by Kamran Naraghi and Helena Marzo-Ortega1 highlights an unusual case of cervical osteophytosis linked to the long-term use of isotretinoin, which was prescribed to treat rosacea. However, questions remain regarding the causal relationship between cervical osteophytosis and the use of this medication. Although isotretinoin is known to cause hyperostosis, the patient's work-related injury, metabolic syndrome, and advanced age could also have contributed. Furthermore, it is unclear whether early musculoskeletal symptoms were present before isotretinoin treatment.
(2025-05-10). CPJ submit a joint report to UN ahead of Kuwait's human rights review. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-09). News X World (India)10 May 2025: Russia's Victory Day Highlights Shifting Global Alliances. gilbertdoctorow.com This review of Moscow's Victory Day Parade covered the issues of the presence of Southeast Asian countries, the implications for the EU of attendance by Slovakia's leader Fico and Serbia's leader Vucic and much more. Well posed questions.
(2025-05-09). Legendary Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden Passes Away At 95, Helped Rebuild Crenshaw District. moguldom.com Nate Holden, a trailblazing figure in Los Angeles politics who fought tirelessly for civil rights, economic justice, and the revitalization of South Los Angeles, has died at 95. A former aerospace design engineer who entered public life after facing racial barriers in his career, Holden served as a California State Senator and Los Angeles City …
(2025-05-09). Why More People Are Seeking Legal Advice When Separating. thecanary.co Relationship breakdowns bring big shifts in daily life, finances, housing and parenting. While emotional challenges are often expected, many people now recognise the importance of understanding their rights early. Conversations that start with the best intentions can quickly become complicated when it comes to practical decisions. There's a noticeable increase in the number of people […] | By
(2025-05-09). Reform councillor Darren Grimes refuses to attend DEI council training sessions that don't exist. leftfootforward.org Darren Grimes, the former GB News presenter who was elected as a Reform councillor in Durham at last week's local elections, has refused to attend diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) training sessions. | It was then pointed out to him that the council's training programme for new councillors doesn't actually offer any DEI sessions. | Grimes said: "I will not be attending DEI training or climate change training. I do not believe in anti-white racism or making my voters colder and poorer." | Since Reform's wins at last week's local elections, Nigel Farage has set his sights on diversity and climate change in…
(2025-05-09). Cuba Advocates Education in Respect and Non-Discrimination. orinocotribune.com Educating in respect and non-discrimination through communication and teaching actions are pillars for this 18th Cuban Day against Homophobia and Transphobia in Cuba, to be held on May 5-18. | Mariela Castro Espin, director of the National Center for Sex Education (Cenesex), said at a press conference that this occasion is dedicated to the historical anti-imperialist, anti-colonial and anti-fascist struggles, because of the right-wing wave against the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTQ+) community. | Under the slogan Love is law, this day will provide spaces for dia…
(2025-05-09). Gunmen kill 30 during 'vicious' attack in southeast Nigeria: Rights group. aljazeera.com Attack in Imo State 'shows callous disregard for the sanctity of life', rights group Amnesty International says.
(2025-05-09). Belarus: Political Retaliation against Businesses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 15, 2021. | © 2021 Sean Gallup/Getty Images | (Berlin, May 9, 2025) — Belarusian authorities have retaliated against companies and their workers that supported peaceful anti-government protests or spoke out about human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today. They also targeted exiled Belarusian entrepreneurs who denounced repression or participated in the Association of Belarusian Business Abroad.In June 2025, the International Labour Organization (ILO) will hold its annual…
(2025-05-09). Mali Opposition Politicians Feared Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protesting the junta's decision to ban political parties at the Palais de la Culture in Bamako, Mali, April 29, 2025. | © 2025 Private | In Mali on Thursday, two political opposition leaders went missing, sparking fears they may have been forcibly disappeared.Abba Alhassane, 68, is the secretary general of the opposition party Convergence for the Development of Mali (Convergence pour le développement du Mali, or CODEM). His colleagues said that on May 8, 2025, masked gunmen claiming to be gendarmes arrested him at his home in the capital, Bamako, and took him away in an unma…
(2025-05-09). Sweden Should Stop Detaining and Deporting Sex Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People demonstrate in support of sex workers, April 14, 2018. | © 2018 Alain Apaydin/Sipa via AP Images | So far this year, police in Sweden have detained at least 13 women—including several foreign nationals, some who were subsequently deported—allegedly because they are sex workers, according to a news report. However, selling sex is not a crime in Sweden.The actual number of such cases may be higher, as they are difficult to track and the deportations can occur quickly. Though police referenced other possible immigration-related reasons for some deportations, in som…
(2025-05-09). UK: Court Ruling Threatens Trans People. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People from trans rights groups and community organizations take part in a rally following the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman in equalities law. | © 2025 Lesley Martin/AP Images…
(2025-05-09). US: Don't Forcibly Transfer Migrants to Libya. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Men at a detention center in Tripoli, Libya, June 8, 2017. | © 2017 Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images | (New York) — The United States should not forcibly transfer migrants to Libya, where inhumane detention conditions are well-documented, including torture, ill-treatment, sexual assault, and unlawful killings, Human Rights Watch said today. Based on numerous media reports citing US officials, the Trump administration may be poised to imminently deport an unknown number of detained migrants to Libya. A US judge ruled that the government cannot immediately proceed wi…
(2025-05-09). Vietnam: End Persecution of Human Rights Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Trinh Ba Phuong. | © Private | (Bangkok) — The Vietnamese authorities should immediately release the prominent human rights activist Trinh Ba Phuong and drop all charges against him, Human Rights Watch said today.In April 2025, the authorities in Quang Nam province charged Trinh Ba Phuong under article 117 of the penal code with anti-state propaganda. He was already serving a 10-year prison sentence under article 117 for criticizing the Vietnamese government, when in November 2024 he created signs in prison saying, "Down with the Communist [Party of] Vietnam for violating hum…
(2025-05-09). EU to increase support for Israeli human rights groups targeted in NGOs bill. haaretz.com The EU will allocate an additional 18 million euros to civil society organizations in Israel, EU Foreign Minister Kallas announced, criticizing Israel's proposed legislation aimed at limiting their operations…
(2025-05-09). Ontario Bill 5: A threat to First Nations rights, economic reconciliation, and sustainable prosperity. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-09). TAX REVOLT, Part Four: The Pledgemaster. levernews.com 
For decades, Grover Norquist, head of the activist group Americans for Tax Reform, has been on a vicious quest to purge anyone who dared to raise taxes within the Republican Party. He's taken down economic populists, budget hawks, and even former President George H.W. Bush. Today, signing Norquist's antitax pledge is the price of entry to the Republican Party.Norquist is now waging a vendetta against "traitors" in the White House — people who are reportedly considering raising taxes on the rich, which may include Vice President JD Vance, Trump strategist Steve Bannon, and maybe now even Trump himself.On th…
(2025-05-09). Trump's 2nd Shock To Netanyahu In 3 Days; US President 'Cuts Ties' With Israeli PM After Houthi Deal. hindustantimes.com
(2025-05-10). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Canadians rebuff Trump's bid to annex their country. workers.org 
In the Canadian federal elections held on April 28, the Liberals won with 169 seats to 144 for the Conservatives. The Liberals won 43% of the vote under Mark Carney. The Conservatives got 41% of the votes. In an election district near Ottawa, Pierre Poilievre, a Franco-Albertan lost the personal . . . |
(2025-05-10). Iran-US nuclear talks to resume in Oman amid rising tensions. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference following a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. — ReutersIran has agreed to hold a fourth round of nuclear talks with the United States on Sunday in Oman, Foreign…
(2025-05-10). US, Iran to hold fourth round of nuclear talks on Sunday in Oman. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Iran's nuclear spox rebukes Rubio's lack of info on enrichment, calls for 'calculated comments'. presstv.ir Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman and deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has pushed back against recent remarks made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, rejecting his claim that only nuclear-armed states are enriching uranium.
(2025-05-10). Iran congratulates Pope Leo XIV, hopes for promotion of peace, justice. presstv.ir Tehran has extended its congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new pontiff.
(2025-05-10). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: "The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict" icrc.org
(2025-05-09). Victory Day, Defeat, Deceit: Russia Advances, US Cashes in, the Orchestrator Plays Peacemaker. libya360.wordpress.com Fiorella Isabel Russia tightens its grip on victory, while Washington-the architect of the war-exerts full control of Kiev, aiming to salvage a crushing military defeat into a business deal. But stakes are rising. On August 6, 2024, Ukraine, fully supported by US weapons including precision-guided HIMARS systems and various armored vehicles, launched a massive attack into Russia's…
(2025-05-09). I Watched The Kremlin's New Putin Documentary (So You Don't Have To). menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As the chances of President Donald Trump's peace deal in Ukraine seemingly recede , attention turns back to the question of Vladimir Putin and his war aims. What does the …
(2025-05-09). Diplomacy Watch: JD Vance says Russians are asking for too much. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-10). Report: Trump Delinks Saudi Nuclear Deal from Israeli Normalization. scheerpost.com " By Dave DeCamp / The US is no longer demandi…
(2025-05-10). S&P affirms rating with negative outlook, citing war risks and rising debt. haaretz.com The credit rating agency affirmed Israel's A rating with a negative outlook, warning of rising public debt and a possible downgrade within a year 'if the military conflicts hamper the country's economic growth'…
(2025-05-10). Tunisians hit back at Israeli minister's Djerba attack remarks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Israel's U.S.-made THAAD fails again as Yemen targets key airport with hypersonic missile. radiohc.cu Sanaa, May 10 (RHC) ⚪ Yemen's Armed Forces have again targeted the Israeli regime's Ben Gurion airport near the city of Tel Aviv with a hypersonic ballistic missile as U.S. THAAD system fails for the second time this week.
(2025-05-10). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-09). Israel Really Is as Evil as It Looks. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — May 7, 2025 | It really is that simple. Israel really is that bad. And so is anyone who supports it. | Israeli snipers routinely, deliberately Israel
(2025-05-09). Conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitism makes Jews less safe, not more. therealnews.com 
Antisemitism is a real, violent, and pervasive scourge that spans the globe, but as anti-Zionist Jews like Molly Kraft argue, conflating opposition to Israel with antisemitism will make Jewish people less safe, not more. "Any systematic review of antisemitism must separate antisemitism from the Israeli state's claims to represent all Jewish people, or more precisely, …
(2025-05-09). Salmon, horses and missiles: On board last remaining 747 cargo planes. haaretz.com While few 747s are flying people around the globe today, that doesn't mean the Queen of the Skies is not part of our lives. Whenever you order a package from abroad or eat fresh imported food, it's probably transported by a jumbo freighter. Two aviation geeks went along for the ride…
(2025-05-09). Zionism always racist. The trouble began when Russians took over. haaretz.com Zionism wasn't born as a racist-colonialist movement. Its disastrous turning point occurred when it was taken over by Russian revolutionaries…
(2025-05-09). Exterminating Israel's Helots. consortiumnews.com
(2025-05-09). LIVE: Israel's Airport No Longer Safe + Why Both India Pakistan Want War. youtu.be
(2025-05-10). Trump's tariffs are uniting China, Europe, Japan, South Korea, ASEAN against the US. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Donald Trump's tariff threats and trade war are uniting much of the world against the United States. China is deepening its economic cooperation with Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia (ASEAN).
(2025-05-10). China urges Japan to ensure the quality of aquatic products. ecns.cn China urged Japan on Friday to take effective measures to ensure the quality of aquatic products while reiterating that its opposition to the unilateral ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water remains unchanged.
(2025-05-10). Could India, Pakistan use nuclear weapons? Here's what their doctrines say. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-10). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Comicomment: South China Sea isn't a military foundry. ecns.cn To expand its presence in the South China Sea, the U.S. continues arming allies and forming exclusive blocs. It sells high-priced weapons to the Philippines to maintain regional military dominance and fuel its defense industry. Under AUKUS, it deploys nuclear submarines in Australia, exploiting its military capabilities while imposing heavy financial burdens.
(2025-05-10). Saturday 8/2: Pacific Grove: Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance & Peace Lantern Ceremony. indybay.org This evening of remembrance, reflection, and hope marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the U.S. on August 6 and 9, 1945. Gather to honor the lives lost and those affected by the violence of nuclear warfare. This is the 21st anniversary of the Peace Lantern Ceremony organized and sponsored by the Monterey County branch of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Beverly Bean, Monterey Branch President, will emcee. | The evening begins with a powerful performance of Taiko drumming by Shinsho-Mugen Daiko. | Attendees will have the opportunity to craft a lante…
(2025-05-10). India y Pakistán en peligrosa escalada militar tras atentado en Cachemira. cubadebate.cu Las tensiones entre ambas naciones han alcanzado niveles alarmantes en los últimos días, con un peligroso intercambio de ataques aéreos y movilizaciones militares que amenazan con desencadenar un conflicto de mayores proporciones entre estas dos potencias nucleares.
(2025-05-09). Why Washington Is Worried About Burkina Faso's Young Revolutionary Leader. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — May 7, 2025 | Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré is remaking his nation, and in the process, making enemies in the West. Since taking power in 2022, the young military leader has expelled French troops, ejected Western corporations, and aligned his country with Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. | Promoting pan-African unity and national self-reliance while surviving coup attempts, Traoré is positioning himself as a radical anti-imperialist and has drawn fire from Washington and Paris. MintPress News explores the project underway in Ouagadougou and the global forces trying to stop it. | Traoré in the…
(2025-05-10). New York City activists declare: 'Glory to the Resistance'. workers.org 
The following report comes from the Bronx Anti-War Coalition organizers on a protest held in Queens, New York on May 3, 2025. Yesterday we organized a teach-in, rally and march in solidarity with the Axis of Resistance, with the Astoria community rallying alongside us with everything from car honks to . . . |
(2025-05-10). Myanmar: One month on, earthquake survivors face continuing challenges. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Secret Footage From The Red Square … smoothiex12.blogspot.com revealed that there was another important guest (I think Ray took him in his luggage) in Moscow on May 9th. This is a secret footage, obtained through my confidential contacts.
Russia always honors her heroes …
(2025-05-10). They Wore Gloves … smoothiex12.blogspot.com to not touch the standarts of Nazism. This will be repeated again…
(2025-05-10). 'This Is Not Normal': Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at Contested ICE Detention Facility. scheerpost.com " By Jessica Corbett / This is a developing story… Please check back for possible updates… | Democratic Newark Mayor Ras Bara…
(2025-05-10). Sun-Dimming Quango has £800 Million of Taxpayer Money to Blow — and a CEO on £450k. wattsupwiththat.com Aria has been given an eye-watering £800 million budget to play with, with little to show for it so far, except some off-the-wall ideas, and astronomically high wage bills.
(2025-05-10). What Corporate Media Isn't Telling You About Trump's Cuts To Decades-Old Energy Efficiency Program. wattsupwiththat.com "With respect to all voluntary programs, companies do not need a federal government ribbon at the cost of taxpayers so that they can more easily sell products to consumers," the source told the DCNF, adding that the cost of the product relative to potential savings over time does not need certification from the federal government.
(2025-05-10). Second annual Delco Gives raises nearly $2M for local nonprofits. whyy.org 
(2025-05-10). Hal Real, founder of World Cafe Live, steps down, makes way for virtual reality. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The founder of "I'm retired from World Cafe Live with no other plans for new ventures at this point," the 72-year-old entrepreneur and former real estate lawyer said from his vacation home in North Carolina. "I'm taking a breather and figuring out the next chapter." | The new CEO of World Cafe Live is Joseph Callaha…
(2025-05-10). Philly gets failing grades for air pollution that makes asthma worse. 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? | Philadelphia received straight "F's" for air quality in the American Lung Association's annual assessment of the nation's air pollution, highlighting levels of common pollutants that exacerbate asthma and can even trigger heart attacks. | For particul…
(2025-05-10). Madison, WI: UnityPoint Health Meriter Nurses Give Hospital 10-Day Notice of Unfair Labor Practice Strike. wibailoutpeople.org 
Media Contact: Melanie Bartholf 608-279-0614 mbartholf@seiuwi.org May 10, 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY: UnityPoint Health Meriter Nurses Give Hospital 10-Day Notice of Unfair Labor Practice Strike Meriter nurses represented by SEIU Wisconsin gave the hospital a 10-day notice that they will walk off the job starting Tuesday May 27 if no tentative agreement is reached MADISON, WI …
(2025-05-10). Milwaukee, May 17, 2025: Nakba Day. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-10). Blockade Against Mature Forest Logging Enters Third Day, Community Rallies in Support. itsgoingdown.org Action report on ongoing blockade in Port Angeles, WA, in protest of clearcut logging in the Elwha Watershed. Originally posted to social media, here. Port Angeles, WA— The blockade to halt the clearcut logging of one of the last low-elevation mature forests in the Elwha Watershed has entered into its third day, with growing community…
(2025-05-10). Northern women face deep inequalities and urgent need for change, report warns. leftfootforward.org "It's a damning reminder of the deep inequalities women in the North continue to face in health, in work, and in opportunity."
(2025-05-10). 77 years of Nakba: Join protests and commemorations. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). CFMEU, MUA and NSW nurses, midwives and doctors march on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Green Left Show A socialist take on the federal election result. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-10). Anger Boils in the Streets As Tens of Thousands March Across the US Beyond on May Day. itsgoingdown.org 
On May Day weekend, tens of thousands of people across the US and the world took to the streets, celebrating the rebellious spirit of the anti-capitalist holiday which commemorates the anarchist Haymarket Martyrs, with strikes, demonstrations, and direct action. As Margaret Killjoy wrote: All around the world, people celebrate May 1st as the labor holiday….
(2025-05-10). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-05-10). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-05-10). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-05-10). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-05-10). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-05-10). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-05-10). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-05-10). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-05-10). Venezuela and China Hold High-Level Meeting in Moscow. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During the talks, both sides reviewed over 600 bilateral agreements signed through the High-Level Joint Commission. These agreements cover sectors including energy, oil, economy, trade, health, and t…
(2025-05-10). Halal economy pegged at $12 trillion by 2030: Halal India CEO. ummid.com The global Halal economy has reached a significant milestone, valued at $12 trillion by 2030.
(2025-05-10). MP 10th Result 2025 Declared, Pragya Jaiswal State Topper. ummid.com Pragya Jaiswal of Singrauli district has topped the Madhya Pradesh High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-10). MP 10th Result 2025: Fatima, Sumbul, Tarannum, Ashhad in Top 10 List. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh SSC 2025 Toppers List: Shezah Fatima, Sumbul Khan, Tarannum Rangrez and Mohammed Ashhad are four Muslims who have figured in the MPBSE Madhya Pradesh 10th List of Top 10 for the year 2025 released along with the result Tuesday.
(2025-05-10). MP 12th Result 2025 Declared, Priyal Dwivedi State Topper. ummid.com Priyal Dwivedi of Satna district has topped the Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary (HSSC) Class 12 Inter 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-10). Meet Sophia Qureshi – The Colonel Trending After Indian Airstrikes in Pakistan. ummid.com Colonel Sophia Qureshi – a Muslim, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh — a Hindu, were given the task to address the media to give details of the late night airstrikes in Pakistan codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' was aimed to showcase the united face of the country.
(2025-05-10). Caste Census: Striving for Social Justice. ummid.com Honest implementation of the results of caste census needs to be taken up on priority basis for having a just and humane society.
(2025-05-10). CBSE 10th, 12th Results 2025 – Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to declare within days the results of the Xth and XIIth board exams held in February/March 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-10). Hope in the Face of Conflict: A Call for Action. ummid.com A life that wouldn't have had been aware about the concept of war and the civilians killed must have been praying for peace, but lost their lives to something they never wanted to happen.
(2025-05-10). Apply Two Wheeler Loan: Step by Step Guide to Hassle Free Bike Financing. ummid.com Explore the key steps to apply for a two-wheeler loan in India with L&T Finance, and eligibility, interest rates, and tips for effective loan management.
(2025-05-10). Kosmos 482 crashing to Earth within hours. ummid.com The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 (Cosmos 482) spacecraft is crashing to Earth within the next 40 hours, and the aerospace experts are closely monitoring its predicted path or ground track.
(2025-05-10). TN 12th (2025) Result Declared, Ariyalur State Topper. ummid.com Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) has announced Class 12 i.e. HSE +2 exam result 2025 on its official website tnresults.nic.in along with Pass Percentage details, Merit List and Toppers name.
(2025-05-10). Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope. ummid.com Cardinal Robert Prevost (69) has been elected as the new Pope, becoming the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
(2025-05-10). Cash at Home: CJI asks Justice Varma to resign, he refuses. ummid.com Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna asked Justice Yashwant Varma, who was in news after the infamous 'cash at home scandal' was unearthed, but he refused to oblige.
(2025-05-10). India, Pakistan 2025 War: Who Benefits? ummid.com As the situation teeters dangerously on the edge of full-blown conflict between India and Pakistan, questions too, are being hurled — most notably the old but vital one: cui bono? Who benefits?
(2025-05-10). KEAM 2025 Result: Steps and Link to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala is declaring Saturday May 10, 2025 the Result of KEAM 2025 – the Entrance Examination conducted for admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical, Architecture and Agriculture courses on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2025-05-10). Kerala 10th SSLC 2025 Result Out, Pass Percentage 99.5%. ummid.com The Kerala Education Department (DHSE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, has announced the SSLC 2025 result.
(2025-05-10). Should Bangladesh take side in the India-Pakistan latest conflict? ummid.com After the Indian air strikes in Pakistan, when a full-scale conflict erupts between Pakistan and India, what should be the official stance of Bangladesh?
(2025-05-10). Malegaon Blast Case Judgement Deferred Till July 31. ummid.com A Special NIA Court Thursday May 8, 2025 deferred till July this year the judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
(2025-05-10). Community Members Rally to Support Jack Mazurek and Demand an End to Political Prosecutions of Cop City Opponents. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent rally in Atlanta, GA in solidarity with Jack Mazurek. For more information on his case, go here. Supporters of Jack Mazurek gathered on Monday morning at the Fulton County Courthouse—where a hearing was scheduled to take place in Mazurek's criminal case—to demand that prosecutors drop their political prosecution against Mazurek and all…
(2025-05-10). 14 arrested by Taliban for playing music, singing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The authorities in Afghanistan arrested 14 people in northern the country for playing musical instruments and singing, provincial police announced today.The Taliban government has banned such activities since it returned to power in 2021 following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, AFP reported.According to the new government, such performances are against Islamic law, so they steadily imposed laws and regulations to ban music and singing, in addition to other activities. | Since 2021, the authorities in Kabul have been targeting people who play music in public, or organize live performances to play a…
(2025-05-10). Fake account poses as new pope, fools thousands. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Platform administrators stepped in after a phony social media account purporting to be the new leader of the Catholic Church deceived thousands of users only days after Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV.Using the name "Robert Francis Prevost," the imposter account was set up on the platform "X" (previously Twitter) and sent messages expressing gratitude to the faithful and expressing feelings over the papal election. Because many people thought they were interacting with the actual Pope, these postings went viral.AFP fact-checkers and An-Nahar, however, verified that the account was bogus…
(2025-05-10). UK retailer replaces staff with robots. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Morrisons Supermarkets, the fifth-largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom, has replaced staff with robots amid ongoing developments in artificial intelligence (AI).Morrisons Supermarkets now employs a staff of robots: The well-known supermarket chain now employs robots after replacing a large number of its human staff. These robots can be seen across branches nationwide, monitoring shelves and ensuring that products are properly stocked and in good condition. | According to the Daily Mail, Morrisons is now employing robots to perform crucial tasks in its operations, including roaming sto…
(2025-05-10). US to fast-track investments from Middle East before Trump trip: Report. aljazeera.com US is looking to fast-track investments by UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Bloomberg News said.
(2025-05-10). Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Pakistan and India fired missiles at each other's airbases in the latest escalation between the neighbours.
(2025-05-10). Reporting from behind shifting front lines in Myanmar's civil war. aljazeera.com Journalists with the Shan State-based news outlet Shwe Phee Myay continue to report amid civil war and repression.
(2025-05-10). Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes. aljazeera.com Iraq replaces Jesus Casas as head coach with former Australia boss Graham Arnold ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers.
(2025-05-10). Nuggets outlast Thunder in Game 3 overtime thriller in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Denver Nuggets bounce back from a huge Game 2 loss to OKC Thunder to steal a 2-1 series lead in their playoff series.
(2025-05-10). Pakistan postpones PSL T20 cricket amid clashes with India. aljazeera.com Pakistan postpones its Twenty20 league indefinitely, scrapping UAE relocation plan, as tension with India escalates.
(2025-05-10). Indonesian carrier launches China's C909 jet on Shanghai route. ecns.cn A regular flight between Shanghai and Indonesia's Manado was launched by Indonesia's TransNusa Airlines on Wednesday, becoming the only direct flight connecting the two destinations.
(2025-05-10). Martial arts as a unifying force, transcending cultural boundaries. ecns.cn With over 300 years of history, bajiquan, or Eight Extremes Fist, is known for its explosive power and close-range combat techniques. It has thrived in Cangzhou, hailed as China's "Hometown of Wushu". Wushu is the Chinese term for martial arts.
(2025-05-10). Shanghai enhances efforts for business-friendly environment. ecns.cn Shanghai's continued efforts to create an amiable business environment will boost economic vibrancy and elevate market confidence, translating into growth momentum necessary to confront the headwinds in the global economy, said experts and corporate executives.
(2025-05-10). More steps to upgrade free trade zones. ecns.cn China will take steps to upgrade its free trade zones, allowing them to operate with greater efficacy, the State Council, the country's Cabinet, said on Friday, amid the ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
(2025-05-10). Exports rise in April despite surge in tariffs. ecns.cn Despite Washington's hefty tariffs against Beijing kicking off early in April, China's exports surged by 9.3 percent year-on-year in the same month — a stronger-than-anticipated performance underpinned by the country's competitiveness and the effectiveness of its policies"…
(2025-05-10). Tariffs impact more on U.S., experts say. ecns.cn The U.S.-China tariff tensions, escalating over the past month with "reciprocal tariffs" exceeding 100 percent, continue to inflict economic damage on both nations. Experts, however, suggest that the United States faces greater challenges and losses compared with China.
(2025-05-10). China's gov't debt expansion sustainable, PBOC says. ecns.cn China's government debt expansion remains sustainable given the country's vast State-owned assets and relatively low debt levels, the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, said in its first-quarter monetary policy report released on Friday.
(2025-05-10). Xi urges China, Myanmar to keep advancing key projects of economic corridor. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged China and Myanmar to deepen strategic cooperation and keep advancing the construction of key projects of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.
(2025-05-10). Xi says China supports Cuba in safeguarding sovereignty, opposing foreign interference. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty, and opposing foreign interference and blockade.
(2025-05-10). Xi calls for advancing building of China-Serbia community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China and Serbia should carry forward the ironclad friendship, boost mutually beneficial cooperation and advance the high-quality building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.
(2025-05-10). Xi says China to firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding sovereignty, social stability. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China and Venezuela are good partners of mutual trust and common development, and China will, as always, firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding sovereignty, national dignity and social stability.
(2025-05-10). Xi says China ready to work with Slovakia to address challenges, safeguard int'l justice. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China stands ready to work with Slovakia and other countries to jointly address challenges through solidarity and cooperation, and safeguard international fairness and justice.
(2025-05-10). Xi, Swedish king laud fruitful 75 years of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf exchanged congratulations on Friday on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Sweden, with both leaders pledging to enhance bilateral cooperation.
(2025-05-10). Sino-Russian coordination emphasized. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.
(2025-05-10). Leaders call for correct historical perspective. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping attended a grand parade in Moscow on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
(2025-05-10). Xi attends Russia's Victory Day celebrations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Friday celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
(2025-05-10). How Indian news channels invented a war. geo.tv 
(2025-05-10). Pakistan strikes 10 Indian military locations, 20 installations in retaliation. geo.tv 
(2025-05-10). The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic. icrc.org Photographs by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, winner of the 14th ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or award.
(2025-05-10). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. icrc.org 8 May 2025…
(2025-05-10). Communiqué on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment in support of international humanitarian law. icrc.org New York, 29 April 2025…
(2025-05-10). Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. icrc.org "Every attack on a humanitarian is an attack on the community they served."
(2025-05-10). Manifest of Intuition — My Body, My Truth. indybay.org Where profit determines the diagnosis, and fear writes the treatment plan. | Where you are not seen as a human being, but as a potential patient — | lifelong dependent, lifelong profitable.
(2025-05-10). Agago Teacher arrested for alleged defilement of pupil. independent.co.ug 
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Agago have arrested a teacher over alleged aggravated defilement. Police foiled a mob justice attempt by the local community. Kenneth Omony, a 30-year-old primary seven teacher of Latinling Primary School in Geregere Sub County, was arrested on Thursday after he was reportedly found with a …
(2025-05-10). Lubaga Cathedral celebrates first Thanksgiving Mass for Pope Leo XIV. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Catholics in Kampala Archdiocese joined the global Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV with a special thanksgiving Mass held at Lugaba Cathedral. This marked the first public liturgy in the country dedicated to praying for the new Pope, following his election after the passing of Pope …
(2025-05-10). RAINWATER HARVESTING: Forgotten culture costing Uganda billions. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | ANTHONY OKUCU TWENY | Uganda receives an average annual rainfall of about 1,200mm, making it one of the most water-rich countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, paradoxically, millions of Ugandans face water scarcity, rising water bills, and repeated flood disasters — largely due to neglect of one simple, cost-saving solution: rainwater harvesting. Rainwater …
(2025-05-10). UMA calls for urgent medical attention for Eddie Mutwe. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association(UMA) has condemned the continued torture and illegal detention of opposition supporters by security agencies. The call follows the abduction and torture of Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, who is the bodyguard of the National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi. Ssebuufu was reportedly abducted in Mukono. Days …
(2025-05-10). Why Popes change names after elections? independent.co.ug 
ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | A longstanding tradition in the Vatican has it that Popes change their names from their baptismal name after their election. The first act of the new Pope, immediately after accepting his canonical election as Supreme Pontiff and before fulfilling other obligations, is the choice of his name. This name …
(2025-05-10). Drone strikes hit Port Sudan for sixth straight day. newarab.com 
Drone strikes hit "Our air defences intercepted some of the enemy drones which were targeting sites in the city," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
(2025-05-10). Kurdish PKK holds 'successful' meeting on disbanding, disarming. newarab.com 
The meeting resulted in "decisions of historic importance concerning the PKK's activities, based on "the call of founder Abdullah Ocalan, who in February urged the movement to dissolve," the ANF agency said. | The congress, which was held between Monday and Wednesday, took place in the "Media Defence Zones" – a term used by the move…
(2025-05-10). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli crowned Asia champions. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Migrants told of Libya deportation waited hours on tarmac. newarab.com 
(2025-05-10). Pakistan retaliates against India in spiralling conflict. newarab.com 
The South Asian countries have
(2025-05-10). Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases inside country. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-10). Pakistan's use of Chinese equipment against India 'gamechanger'. newarab.com 
The share price of a Chinese aircraft manufacturing company has risen following the claimed downing of Shares in Chengdu Aircraft Corporation rose by around 17 percent on the Shenzhen exchange following reports that its
(2025-05-10). Pope Leo faces packed schedule, inherits events from Francis. newarab.com 
After presiding over a Mass with cardinals in the
(2025-05-10). Gomel wraps up Victory Day celebrations with gala concert, fireworks. eng.belta.by A gala concert and spectacular fireworks wrapped up the Victory Day celebrations in Gomel on 9 May.
(2025-05-10). Belarus' largest flag to be carried through Minsk on 11 May. eng.belta.by As part of the celebration of the Day of the State Flag, the State Emblem and the National Anthem of the Republic of Belarus, the Belaya Rus public association and the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus have decided to hold an action and carry the country's largest flag.
(2025-05-10). Pakistan says India has brought neighbours 'closer to conflict'. newarab.com 
The bloody escalation comes after an attack on tourists last month in the Indian-run part of disputed India respon…
(2025-05-10). UAE denies supplying Chinese weapons to Sudan RSF paramilitaries. newarab.com 
"The UAE strongly rejects the suggestion that it is supplying weaponry to any party involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan," said Salem Aljaberi, the UAE's assistant minister for security and military affairs. | "These claims are b…
(2025-05-10). Medicare Advantage: The $1.2 trillion in government waste that Trump won't cut. liberationnews.org 
The government subsidizes private insurers that deny seniors care.
(2025-05-10). Cultural Workers: Not Creative? — ILOMOCA, May 16, 2025*. pressenza.com 
For decades, I have committed myself to the practice of painting and artmaking—drawn to it not solely for expression, but for the quiet sustenance it gives. | However, prolonged exposure to the structures, personalities, and politics behind the art world has, at times, left me jaded and distracted. I hold myself accountable for these distractions, but they were also lessons. The peripheries of art—documentation, marketing, directorship, curation, administration, facilitation, and pedagogy—have deeply informed my growth. In learning the demands of these roles, I found a sense of order an…
(2025-05-10). Karachi Protest against India Support Pak Army. thinktank.pk Waving national flags and chanting pro-army slogans, demonstrators expressed full support for Pakistan's armed forces. "Pakistan is completely united. We are ready to defend our beloved country," said protester.
(2025-05-10). Correspondence] The Changing Mindsets Initiative. thelancet.com The past 50 years have seen remarkable improvements in health globally. But people in lower-income majority world countries still have poorer health and health care than those in much higher-income minority world countries. This disparity is sustained in part by the disproportionately influential mindsets of academics and practitioners from minority world countries. WHO's consensus-driven majority world-led global commitment to comprehensive primary health care expressed in the 1978 Alma Ata Declaration was derailed by US practitioners through a single paper proposing selective primary health care.
(2025-05-10). Correspondence] Safety of intranasally administered etripamil: RAPID trial update. thelancet.com We are writing to provide further detail on adverse event findings presented in our Lancet publication on the RAPID trial.1 Etripamil is a fast-acting, intranasally administered calcium-channel blocker in development for on-demand therapy outside of a health-care setting for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The RAPID trial (NCT03464019) is now complete.
(2025-05-10). U.S. to resettle white refugees from South Africa while expelling others. radiohc.cu Washington, May 10 (RHC) ⚪ The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to welcome its first group of white refugees from South Africa at the same time as it is arresting and deporting many refugees.
(2025-05-10). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Bossi A, Foulon S, Maldonado X, et al. Efficacy and safety of prostate radiotherapy in de novo metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (PEACE-1): a multicentre, open-label, randomised, phase 3 study with a 2‚Äààó‚Äà2 factorial design. Lancet 2024; 404: 2065—76—In this Article, the affiliations for Fabio Calabro should have included "IRCCS National Cancer Institute Regina Elena, Rome, Italy". This correction has been made to the online version as of May 8, 2025.
(2025-05-10). Correspondence] Intimate partner violence and ART adherence in Uganda. thelancet.com Globally, an estimated 3 ∑4 million young people aged 15—24 years are living with HIV, two-thirds of whom reside in sub-Saharan Africa.1 Uganda, for instance, has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates among young people, with adolescent girls and young women disproportionately affected by the epidemic.2 For adolescent girls and young women living with HIV, adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial not only for their health, but also for reducing HIV transmission to sexual partners and infants during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
(2025-05-10). World Report] US AI regulatory rollback and health. thelancet.com Donald Trump has promised to create a pro-AI environment, but even tech companies are frustrated by federal cuts that hamper regulatory processes. Paul Webster reports.
(2025-05-10). World Report] Trump works towards US tariffs on drug imports. thelancet.com Observers warn of the negative health consequences if US President Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Susan Jaffe reports.
(2025-05-10). Editorial] 50 years of SSRIs: weighing benefits and harms. thelancet.com More than 50 years have passed since the discovery of fluoxetine, better known by its trade name Prozac. Together with the development of several other compounds, collectively known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), fluoxetine transformed the treatment of depression and associated psychiatric conditions. SSRIs were better tolerated compared with older tricyclic antidepressants and a week's supply was not lethal in overdose. An estimated 332 million cases of major depressive disorder occurred in 2021.
(2025-05-10). Correspondence] Positive RPR and TPLA tests cannot confirm congenital syphilis — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We would like to thank Xin Yu Yang and colleagues for their interest in our Clinical Picture1 and for highlighting the diagnostic challenges of congenital syphilis in their comments.
(2025-05-10). Trump Missing His Chance to Make History in Moscow. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-10). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-10). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-10). Afghanistan: Empowering farming communities for sustained rural livelihood. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Azerbaijan: A mine survivor's journey of resilience and raising awareness. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Resolution on 'Protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against the potential human cost of ICT activities during armed conflict'. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Egypt: Facts and Figures (January — December 2024). icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-05-10). ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules" icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-10). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-05-10). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-10). 7 Salvadorian journalists face charges after report on president's alleged gang ties. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). Peruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). Turkish Cypriot journalist threatened, source murdered after reporting on alleged government corruption. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). CPJ, others call on Nicaragua to reverse decision to leave UNESCO. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). Azerbaijan arrests two more journalists, increasing crackdown tally to 25. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). Mexican journalist Miguel àÅngel Anaya missing in Veracruz. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). The Wire's website, 8,000 X accounts blocked in India amid conflict with Pakistan. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-10). Trial of former Grand Rapids, Michigan cop who killed Patrick Lyoya ends in hung jury. wsws.org The trial of former officer Christopher Schurr, who was charged with murder in the 2022 execution-style shooting of Congolese immigrant Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ended with a hung jury on Thursday.
(2025-05-10). Autoworkers back call for independent investigation into the death of Dundee Engine worker Ronnie Adams. wsws.org Many questions remain unanswered in the tragic April 7 death of Adams, a 19-year plant veteran known as an outspoken advocate for safety.
(2025-05-10). Australian pseudo-left promotes illusions in pro-business, pro-war Labor government. wsws.org The pseudo-left is peddling the fraud that the new Labor government can be pressured for reforms, when its real agenda will be massive austerity and militarism in preparation for war with China.
(2025-05-10). How Germany's Left Party paved the way for Friedrich Merz to become chancellor. wsws.org The Left Party's support was decisive in enabling Merz to take office—a politician who openly works with the far-right AfD on key issues and supports the interests of finance capital, aggressive militarism and an authoritarian state like almost no other German politician.
(2025-05-10). White House advisor Stephen Miller: Trump could suspend habeas corpus unless courts "do the right thing" wsws.org Stephen Miller's threat to suspend habeas corpus is a significant escalation of the Trump administration's erection of a political dictatorship.
(2025-05-10). The global implications of the Trump-Kennedy war on science. wsws.org This speech was given by Evan Blake, Coordinator of the Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic, at the International May Day 2025 Online Rally, held Saturday, May 3.
(2025-05-10). Sri Lanka: Local government elections reveal growing popular opposition to ruling JVP/NPP. wsws.org Despite its electoral setback, the ruling JVP/NPP will use the election results to ruthlessly implement IMF austerity and suppress the growing popular opposition of the working people.
(2025-05-10). Democratic mayor of Newark arrested by federal agents at protest amidst escalating deportation campaign. wsws.org Demcoratic Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the mayor of Newark —New Jersey's largest city— was arrested by federal agents during a peaceful protest at Delaney Hall.
(2025-05-10). Witkoff's remarks confirm US addicted to 'maximum pressure' policies: Iran official to Press TV. presstv.ir A senior Iranian official told Press TV that US West Asia envoy Steve Witkoff's recent remarks validate the Iranian nation's suspicion that the US is addicted to its maximum-pressure policies.
(2025-05-10). Pakistan meets India's 'Operation Sindoor' with counteroffensive hitting 'Indian missile sites'. presstv.ir Pakistan's military launches a substantial counteroffensive against India, targeting, what Islamabad has called, multiple Indian military sites.
(2025-05-10). Mexico sues Google for renaming 'Gulf of Mexico' after Trump's executive order. presstv.ir The Mexican government filed a lawsuit against Google over its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America" on its maps platform following US President Donald Trump's executive order.
(2025-05-10). Trump says 80% tariff on China 'seems right' ahead of trade talks. presstv.ir Ahead of pivotal weekend China-US trade talks, President Donald Trump has proposed an 80% tariff on Chinese imports as an alternative to the current 145% levies, asserting that the new rate "seems right."
(2025-05-10). Pakistan meets India's 'Operation Sindoor' with major counteroffensive hitting 'Indian missile sites. presstv.ir Pakistan's military launches a substantial counteroffensive against India, targeting, what Islamabad has called, multiple Indian military sites.
(2025-05-10). Baidu's Apollo and CAR Inc to launch autonomous car rental service. ecns.cn Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc's autonomous driving unit Apollo, has inked a strategic partnership with leading domestic car rental service provider, CAR Inc, to launch an autonomous car rental service, the first of its kind in the country and beyond.
(2025-05-10). Hefei police rescue missing elderly lost in mountains using drones and dog. ecns.cn Hefei police in Anhui Province successfully located an 89-year-old missing person within just four hours utilizing a police dog-drone coordinated approach in rural mountainous terrain with 85 percent vegetation coverage.
(2025-05-10). China exports fresh pears to Argentina. ecns.cn China has exported fresh pears to Argentina for the first time, according to Shijiazhuang Customs in Hebei Province on Thursday.
(2025-05-10). China ramps up crackdown on strategic mineral smuggling amid U.S. tariff escalation. ecns.cn China launched a sweeping campaign to crack down on the smuggling of strategic minerals, including transshipment through third-party countries, to reinforce control over critical raw materials.
(2025-05-10). China congratulates newly-elected Pope Leo XIV. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry extend on Friday congratulations to Robert Francis Prevost, the cardinal of the United States, on being elected as the new Pope Leo XIV.
(2025-05-10). Beijing achieves record air quality in 2024. ecns.cn Beijing's annual average concentration of PM2.5, the fine particulate matter measured as a key indicator of air pollution, stood at 30.5 micrograms per cubic meter for the last year.
(2025-05-10). Climate Change Weekly 543 —Current Climate Conditions Aren't Historically Extreme or Unusual, New Research Shows. wattsupwiththat.com Recently, a number of new studies and analyses have been published indicating what readers of CCW have long known: recent climate conditions are not historically unusual. An examination of long-term wildfire trends, plus research comparing past climate conditions to current conditions in central Africa and Germany, show current conditions are well below extremes experienced historically.
(2025-05-10). Politico's "Hit Piece" on Me (Roy Spencer) and Energy Secretary Wright. wattsupwiththat.com But, at best, today's Politico article entitled, "Meet the 4 influencers shaping Chris Wright's worldview" is a mix of truths, half-truths, and misleading innuendoes. The article is by Scott Waldman. The four alleged influencers of Energy Secretary Chris Wright's views on climate science and energy policy are, in order, Bjorn Lomborg, me, Alex Epstein, and John Constable.
(2025-05-10). Repression of Panama's national strike drives workers from more sectors into the streets. peoplesdispatch.org 
After 11 days of strike, Panamanian workers from across sectors are not giving up their struggle against the economic plans of the government of President José Raúl Mulino, its security agreements with the US government, and its plans to reopen a huge copper mine that closed in 2023. Not only have workers continued to mobilize, but they have been joined in their struggle by Workers claim that Law 462, passed on March 18, 2025, opens the door for the privatiza…
(2025-05-10). Uranium Truck Driver has Medical Emergency in Flagstaff: Endangerment on Haul Route. indybay.org An ambulance was called when the driver of a radioactive uranium truck became ill on the north side of Flagstaff on Thursday. The mainstream media is downplaying the risks, after Navajo President Buu Nygren cut a secret deal for the uranium trucks to pass through the Navajo Nation.
(2025-05-10). Tendencia del nuevo Papa León XIV en Bolivia. indybay.org En que departamentos de Bolivia tuvo mayor atención la elección del Papa León XIV en la red de internet. Aquí la respuesta.
(2025-05-10). Muhammad Ali's invitation to White House to view fight with George Foreman. indybay.org Famous Muhammad Ali Quote and Photo:…
(2025-05-10). Site Launch: okmana. indybay.org okmana is a record & resource for subversion & resistance to oppression in the ohi: yo' valley.
(2025-05-10). Thursday 5/15: Mass Protest Against ICE. indybay.org USCIS Immigration Office | 5675 Snell Avenue | San José, CA 95123…
(2025-05-10). Avispas se acercan a zona de clasificación en Liga Élite de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con una espectacular remontada de 7 carreras en el séptimo inning, Avispas de Santiago derrotó 14-8 al líder Leñadores de Las Tunas en el Estadio Guillermón Moncada, consolidando sus aspiraciones de clasificación a la fase eliminatoria de la III Liga Élite de Béisbol Cubano.
(2025-05-10). Baja extratropical en el Golfo de México afectará el occidente cubano con intensas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Frente frío asociado al sistema generará chubascos, tormentas eléctricas y posibles eventos severos en próximas horas. El Insmet mantendrá el seguimiento a esta situación meteorológica durante todo el fin de semana, recomendando a la población de las provincias occidentales mantenerse atenta a los avisos oficiales.
(2025-05-10). Controlan incendio en ferrocisternas con alcohol tras descarrilamiento en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El siniestro ocurrió en el km 80 de la Línea Central, cerca de la comunidad Benavides, en el municipio Matanzas. No hay pérdidas de vidas humanas. Trabajan los bomberos para lograr la extinción y personal de Ferrocarriles en función de liberar la vía obstruida por el descarrilamiento.
(2025-05-10). Evalúan Cuba y México avances en cooperación migratoria durante encuentro bilateral. cubadebate.cu Las conversaciones, desarrolladas en un ambiente profesional y constructivo, fueron presididas por la subsecretaria para América Latina y el Caribe de la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México, Raquel Serur Smeke, y el viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío.
(2025-05-10). Saturday 5/10: Virtual screening of the documentary film. indybay.org
(2025-05-10). Call for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Release at El Salvador Embassy. indybay.org
(2025-05-10). Argentina: Héctor Oesterheld, el compañero autor de El Eternauta. indybay.org
(2025-05-10). Araghchi: Iran, US to hold fourth round of talks in Oman on Sunday. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister confirms that the fourth round of indirect Iran-US talks will resume in Oman on Sunday.
(2025-05-10). India's premier cricket league suspended amid tensions, cross-border clashes with Pakistan. presstv.ir India has suspended its top cricket tournament, the Indian Premier League (IPL), for a week over rising tensions with Pakistan.
(2025-05-10). Iranian PhD student forced to self-deport after US detention on vague claims. presstv.ir An Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama has been forced to self-deport after six weeks of detention over unsubstantiated charges as the US administration ramps up pressure on foreign students and immigrants.
(2025-05-10). Kerala SSLC Result 2025 – Steps and Links to Check. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2024 result on May 09, 2025.
(2025-05-10). Tamil Nadu 12th HSE +2 Result 2025 Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu has officially confirmed to declare Class 12 HSE +2 result 2025 on May 08, 2025.
(2025-05-10). India avenges Pahalgam terror attack; Civilians targeted, says Pakistan. ummid.com In a late night military operation Wednesday May 07, 2025, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' hitting 9 locations in Pakistan in retaliation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
(2025-05-10). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2025 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Wednesday May 07, 2025 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2025 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2025.
(2025-05-10). WB 12th Result 2025 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Wednesday May 07, 2025 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2025-05-09). For Those Who Still … smoothiex12.blogspot.com cannot understand my complete rejection of the solzhenitsified version of history and why some people cannot wrap their brains around the fact that Russian history never stopped and is a river, not a collection of lakes. Here are the monks from Pskov diocese … I am sure all of them are Stalinists, communists, KGB agents et al, right? Look at them ⚪ they are coerced (behind the scene) to sing this communist Stalinist song, while in reality, behind the scene they all read (secretly) GULAG Archipelago (and Doctor Zhivago) and are about to contact CIA to work to topple this Putin's regime. Right? Right!?
(2025-05-09). The Song … smoothiex12.blogspot.com of frontline chauffer.
But, of course, the song of them all!
(2025-05-09). Ray Is A National Treasure … smoothiex12.blogspot.com not only for the US but for Russia too. Seated right next to Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin but also the Senate's (Federation Council) Spokeswoman (Chairwoman) Valentina Matvienko, and, of course, Dmitry Medvedev. OK, forgot that ⚪ Larry is getting there too)) Love both of them dearly.
(2025-05-09). Russia's Isolation … . smoothiex12.blogspot.com is complete. As you can see yourself.
(2025-05-09). Not Me Alone … smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2025-05-09). Chinese Are Practical People. smoothiex12.blogspot.com And when they see this flying yesterday from Irkutsk to Moscow non-stop for final certs:
Or this, also flying beautifully (ahem…): Both being fully Russian aircraft which are powered by state-of-the-art PD-8, PD-14 and use Russian avionics, composites et al, Chinese know that PD-35 is coming and is not far away. You all remember how joint Russian-Chinese wide body aircraft CR-929 became C-929, because Russians didn't like how Chinese side viewed profits share. Now Chinese know that Russia fully recovered her commercial aircraft mojo and can do it all completely on her own. And suddenly, Russians are also pr…
(2025-05-09). Garland And Yours Truly … smoothiex12.blogspot.com talking shop live in 20 minutes.
(2025-05-09). Latest Westminster polling shows Labour losing over 360 seats mostly to fascist-adjacent Reform. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer has destroyed Labour. The only question is was it incompetence or intent? Keir Starmer has sunk Labour faster and deeper than any PM in history, suffering the worst defeat of any new PM in history, losing two thirds of the seats he was trying to defend and managing only a 14% share of the …
(2025-05-09). Skwawkbox still rejects every advertising request. Here's how to support the site if you can afford it. skwawkbox.org 
Since it began in 2012, Skwawkbox has always relied exclusively for its finances on the support of its readers. It continues to receive almost daily requests from companies to carry advertising and sponsored posts and these are always rejected. The support of readers allows Skwawkbox to keep articles free to all and free from clutter …
(2025-05-09). Trump v chump: Starmer's trade 'deal' with US is FAR worse than UK had before. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer and Reynolds boasting of 'breakthrough' that cuts tariffs on US imports by two thirds while tripling tariffs on exports to US Keir Starmer and his business secretary Jonathan Reynolds have trumpeted their trade 'deal' with the US that they claim has saved 150,000 jobs in the car and steel manufacturing industries. As the BBC's …
(2025-05-09). President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV | President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. | In a statement, President Ramaphosa said the election of Pope Leo XIV was a profound moment for the Catholic Church as well as the global community who followed this solemn event with hopeful anticipation. | "May the ceremonial white smoke that signalled the consensus of the Conclave prevail over the dark plumes of military bombardments affecting various regions of the world today. | "Pope Leo XIV's ea…
(2025-05-09). Social grant fraudster sentenced to six months direct imprisonment. sanews.gov.za Social grant fraudster sentenced to six months direct imprisonment | Social grant fraudster, Anele Gxumeka, was on Thursday sentenced to six months of direct imprisonment on charges of fraud, by the Mthatha Magistrate's Court. | In a statement on Friday, the Eastern Cape South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) said the sentence stems from an incident on 9 February 2023, when the 41-year-old visited the SASSA Lusikisiki Local Office for a medical assessment after securing an appointment with a doctor. | On that day, customer care officials conducted queue walks and noted that there were discrepancies in the d…
(2025-05-09). Bob's List: May 9, 2025. scheerpost.com As an independent news aggregator, ScheerPost faces the challenge of covering every important story, especially with a lean team and strict copyright laws limiting which sources we can republish. | That's why ScheerPost has launched Bob's List, where publisher Robert Scheer and the SP editorial staff handpick often underreported but critical news clips daily, curating a selection we believe deserves wider attention. You can find these stories on this page, updated regularly by our editorial team. | To access it, simply click the Bob's List image on the right-hand side of the homepage (just below the search…
(2025-05-09). Trump Administration Decommissions Sea Ice Data That Sounded an Alarm on Arctic Climate Change. scheerpost.com " By Pete Aldhous / Key datasets…
(2025-05-09). Adopt-a-Municipality initiative to improve delivery of infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Adopt-a-Municipality initiative to improve delivery of infrastructure projects | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with three local government municipalities across three provinces to improve infrastructure delivery. | The Minister signed the MoUs with the Metsimaholo Local Municipality in the Free State, uMngeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal and Govan Mbeki Local Municipality in Mpumalanga, as part of the pilot phase of the Adopt-a-Municipality initiative to improve infrastructure delivery at local government level. | The first-of-its-kind…
(2025-05-09). Call for bold investment to secure Southern Africa's water future. sanews.gov.za Call for bold investment to secure Southern Africa's water future | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa's future in the face of climate change and growing water demands. | Addressing the Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Maseru, Lesotho, on Thursday, Seitlholo underscored the urgent need for resilient water infrastructure and strengthened cross-border cooperation, describing them as critical to the region's economic development, environmental sustain…
(2025-05-09). Letsike reiterates call for multisectoral approach to end GBVF. sanews.gov.za Letsike reiterates call for multisectoral approach to end GBVF | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has reiterated the urgent need for a multisectoral approach to effectively end Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). | Speaking at a mini plenary session in the National Assembly, on Friday, Letsike emphasised that addressing GBVF requires coordinated efforts across all sectors of society. | "This [approach] will help in bringing together government departments, civil society organisations, business, traditional leaders, an…
(2025-05-09). NSFAS disputes claims of 2025 registration portal closure. sanews.gov.za NSFAS disputes claims of 2025 registration portal closure | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has distanced itself from a message currently circulating on social media platforms claiming that its 2025 registration portal has closed due to ongoing budget constraints. | In a statement issued this week, NSFAS described the claims as "entirely misleading" and a "gross misrepresentation" of its current operations and funding position. | "NSFAS strongly repudiates this inaccurate communication," the scheme said. | The misleading message allegedly originated from the Durban University of Technology (DUT)…
(2025-05-09). Simelane calls for strict compliance with building industry regulations. sanews.gov.za Simelane calls for strict compliance with building industry regulations | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called upon the building industry to recommit to compliance with regulations governing South Africa's building industry. | The call comes as the nation marks one year since the collapse of a building under construction in the seaside town of George, Western Cape, which claimed the lives of 34 people. | Simelane warned that failure to adhere to the laws regulating the building industry, could lead to fatalities and severe consequences. | "The tragedy could have been avoided, had those involved i…
(2025-05-09). Operation Vulindlela: Government's plan to fix municipalities. sanews.gov.za Operation Vulindlela: Government's plan to fix municipalities | By Neo Bodumela | The "vicious cycle" of crumbling infrastructure and failing service delivery besetting municipalities is now under sharper focus as the second phase of Operation Vulindlela (OV) kicks off. | Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and support economic recovery. | It was originally established in October 2020 with the first phase having zeroed in on reforms in five key areas with a high potential impact on growth and jobs: energy, logist…
(2025-05-09). Lamola calls for action on women's heavy burden of conflict and war. sanews.gov.za Lamola calls for action on women's heavy burden of conflict and war | Women disproportionately shoulder the heaviest burdens during times of regional conflict and rising geo-political divisions — a stark reality underscored by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola. | The Minister was speaking at the Solidarity Conference on Women, Peace and Security, held in Tshwane, on Friday. | Lamola said the world is currently in a rapidly evolving geo-political environment "defined by rising global competition, changing alliances, contested international norms, economic volatility and escala…
(2025-05-09). The Graph That Lied. wattsupwiththat.com The graph they built on a lie. The iconic 'climate' graph that's undermining industrial capitalism and taking our freedom…and it's 100 percent garbage.
(2025-05-09). A 'pop-up' newsroom in Mercer County, N.J. offers a chance for community members to share concerns, story ideas. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? WHYY News is hosting another "pop-up" newsroom, this time in Mercer County, New Jersey. | On Wednesday, May 21, New Jersey reporter David Matthau and Madhusmita "Madhu" Bora, managing editor for suburban coverage, will be at Princeton Public Library from 1: 30 p.m. to 6: 00 p.m. to meet with residents, listen to their concerns, answer questions and talk about stories and issues that impact the community. | Pop-up newsrooms give residents a chance to learn…
(2025-05-09). Guardian: "… Urgent Theatre … the key to tackling climate change" wattsupwiththat.com The climate movement once again delivering us from the hope that the world has reached peak insanity.
(2025-05-09). Drax Pull Cruachan 2, In Another Blow To Mad Miliband's Net Zero Plans. wattsupwiththat.com The simple fact is that the £500 million project, funded of course by government subsidies, would barely have made a dent in the black hole created by intermittent wind power.
(2025-05-09). Net Zero Fades As the Deluded Cling to Its Fantasy. wattsupwiththat.com Perhaps the fundamental failure of Net Zero was political. Permission was never sought from taxpayers and consumers who would pay the costs and suffer the consequences of an always ill-fated enterprise. Climate goals were set behind closed doors. Policies were imposed from above. Higher utility bills, job losses and diminished economic opportunity became the burdens of ordinary families. All while elites flew private jets to international summits and lectured about the need to sacrifice.
(2025-05-09). Mayor Vic Carstarphen said his city was 'Camden strong.' Here are some takeaways from his State of the City address. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen struck a confident tone Thursday, declaring the city "Camden strong" during his State of the City address at the Walter K. Gordon Theater on the Rutgers University—Camden campus. | With the theme "Resilient & Rising" as the backdrop, Carstarphen once again recalled how Camden has evolved from being named
(2025-05-09). Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton Leithauser on loss, love and The Walkmen's Philly roots. whyy.org Hamilton's latest record "This Side of the Island" came out in March. His tour comes to the Ardmore Music Hall on May 15.
(2025-05-09). Embracing autism and neurodiversity. whyy.org This week, embracing neurodiversity: why difference is not a defect. Sarah is a therapist and author of a forthcoming book, Embodying Autism: Navigate Your Autistic Brain, Body and Mind. | Also joining us is cognitive scientis…
(2025-05-09). Triple Threat Izaiah Cheeran Oboe. whyy.org Izaiah has been on this journey for very long time. With other professions in the rear view, he takes us down memory lane. On this episode of On Stage at Curtis he focuses his efforts. Theater, Academics, and Practicing were the three challenges. Watch him tackle all of them and exercise his newfound confidence.
(2025-05-09). Free Film Screenings — Free for All: The Public Library. whyy.org Join WHYY and local libraries for a free screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" and learn about the making of this free civic institution.
(2025-05-09). WHYY Celebrates Two Years of Albie's Elevator. whyy.org Join us for a FREE, fun-filled family event where the magic of Albie's Elevator comes to life! Don't miss this joyful celebration of creativity, imagination, and community.
(2025-05-09). WHYY's The Pulse Presents: Combatiendo el azúcar — Fighting Diabetes Together. whyy.org This event aims to raise awareness and promote proactive care around diabetes and related health conditions in Latino communities.
(2025-05-09). Madison, May 13, 2025: GHC Workers United Press Conference Stop Union Busting! wibailoutpeople.org 
GHC workers have been organizing for a union with SEIU Wisconsin since last fall. But rather than working with them, GHC administrators have instead created a hostile and intimidating work environment in response. They have confiscated flyers, held captive audience meetings, and engaged in retaliation and widespread workplace surveillance, among other actions. In doing so …
(2025-05-09). Madison, May 14, 2025: Save Our Services! State Workers Rally! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-09). Milwaukee, May 15, 2025: Call To Action! Justice for Justice Dugan! ICE Out of the Courts! wibailoutpeople.org 
Rally and press conference on the day of Judge Hannah Dugan's arraignment. Due Process is a foundational Constitutional Right for all people. Judicial independence is imperative to a just society. The growing political attacks on immigrants, many of whom are union members themselves, on the working class, and on the judiciary are attacks on democracy …
(2025-05-09). Russia and China increase support to Venezuela and Cuba; Cuban President Diaz-Canel blames NATO for Ukraine war; Iran-Venezuela friendship. wibailoutpeople.org 
Venezuela & ALBA News 5.9.2025: TeleSur: President Nicolás Maduro met with Burkina Faso leader Ibrahim Traoré The meeting not only had profound symbolic value, but also geopolitical value, consolidating the commitment of both countries to solid and sovereign South-South cooperation, within the framework of the construction of a new multipolar world order. Both leaders emphasized …
(2025-05-09). Rahm, Hakeem, and Special Places in Hell. worldbeyondwar.org 
People sometimes get away with a certain kind of evil action precisely because most of us have a hard time imagining the levels of cruelty or cynicism involved. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-09). Trump envoy calls out neocons pushing for war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-09). US invasion of Panama was first step toward the 'forever wars'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
This is the first in a new Quincy Institute/Responsible Statecraft project series highlighting the writing and reporting of U.S. military veterans.
(2025-05-09). Mass solidarity picket backs striking bin workers in Birmingham. peoplesdispatch.org In a mass demonstration of solidarity, trade union activists from across Britain blocked the entrance of a Birmingham waste depot as part of an As part of an extreme austerity agenda, the city council is planning to downgrade at least one section…
(2025-05-09). Moscow Victory Parade marks 80th anniversary of victory over Nazism. peoplesdispatch.org With a traditional Victory Parade, Russian authorities marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. On May 9, thousands of troops and guests gathered in Moscow to commemorate the Red Army's contribution to the liberation of Europe. | Among the attendees were Chinese President Xi Jinping, Burkinabé President Ibrahim Traoré, and a number of progressive Latin American leaders. Also present were representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and others. Many of the visiting heads of state used their time in Russia to engage in talks on industrial and technol…
(2025-05-09). An $18M grant would have drastically reduced food waste. Then the EPA cut it. grist.org 
Once a little girl roaming the vibrant fields of an organic lettuce farm in Kealakekua, Hawai'i, Ella Kilpatrick Kotner learned how to live in harmony with the land before most kids learn how to tie their shoes. Nourishing the soils that gave her a regular supply of leafy greens was just a part of life. As was playing with the piles of compost on her family's farm. | "Composting, for me, is a lot about community," said Kilpatrick Kotner. "It's about connecting people to food and soil, and it's about learning and being engaged in the process, and meeting your neighbors, and treating this thing that many people…
(2025-05-09). Panama: National strike holds firm against pension reform, extractivism. greenleft.org.au 
Workers in Panama remain on strike, protesting the government's recently passed pension reforms, submission to United States imperialism and plans to reactivate a destructive mining project in the country, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-05-09). Trade unionist eviscerates Reform MP Richard Tice live on Question Time. leftfootforward.org On the most recent episode of the BBC's flagship political debate show Question Time, Reform UK MP Richard Tice went head to head with the general secretary of the University and College Union (UCU) Jo Grady. | The show — broadcast from Hull — saw a fiery exchange between the two panellists over the aftermath of Reform's recent local election successes in which Grady laid into the party's political platform. | Grady started her comments by first criticising the rest of the UK's political parties — particularly Labour — for what she said was a failure to offer solutions to the problems faci…
(2025-05-09). documents US meddling in Venezuela. greenleft.org.au 
Ana Parampil's 2024 book, Corporate Coup: Venezuela and the End of US Empire, documents how how successive United States political leaders worked to undermine Venezuelan sovereignty. Coral Wynter reviews.
(2025-05-09). Here's the most cringeworthy part of Starmer's bootlicking chat with Trump. thecanary.co Donald Trump's administration has brought severe uncertainty to the world by seeking to impose tariffs not just on enemies, but on allies too. And Keir Starmer's UK government has bowed down to this bullying by handing the US president his "first big trade deal". Britain will now be worse off than before this tariff war, […] | By
(2025-05-09). Labour MP Clive Lewis calls out worrying shadiness of US-UK tariff deal. thecanary.co Labour MP Clive Lewis has criticised the anti-democratic nature of the US-UK tariff deal. Clive Lewis: there must be accountability over US-UK tariff deal In a PoliticsHome article, Lewis insisted that, while there's always a worrying "absence of parliamentary accountability" around trade deals: the current trade talks with the US stand out. There has been […] | By
(2025-05-09). Labour 'seems intent on wielding scissors' to NHS as scale of budget shortfall revealed. thecanary.co Trade union Unite has condemned further cuts to NHS jobs, following a new report detailing the effects of the health service's "budget squeeze" in England. "Unthinkable" NHS cuts come as staff morale has "never been lower" A new NHS Providers survey has revealed that "services are being scaled back and jobs cut" across the nation. […] | By
(2025-05-09). Street vendor executed after police killed Senegalese man in Sà£o Paulo: "We live in a pressure cooker," workers say. peoplesdispatch.org 
Edineide Rodrigues was killed months after testifying in an accusation about how the militia works in the Brás district.
(2025-05-09). Misogynoir: Unpacking Black Men's Anti-Blackness and Femicide Against Black Women. libya360.wordpress.com Patricia Daley Patricia Daley interrogates Black hate directed towards Black women, the attendant abuses and femicides, and its disservice to the full emancipation of Black people globally. Following the election of Donald Trump in the USA, it was reported on social media that 24 percent of Black men and seven per cent of Black women…
(2025-05-09). The climate fallout from Farage and Reform's rise at the local elections has begun. thecanary.co Nigel Farage's party is on the rise. In the local elections, Reform took 31% of contested seats to Labour's 14%. In fact, Keir Starmer managed to lose 65% of the up for grabs seats that Labour held, the most of any new prime minister. Of course, this would be a resigning matter if Jeremy Corbyn […] | By
(2025-05-09). After the local elections, why are politicians still not listening? thecanary.co Leafleting for Majority, I stopped a bloke in Newcastle city centre. Late thirties, Geordie accent, carrying a plastic bag with his shopping in, he said: Oh, I'll definitely be voting in the next council election. I asked: Who are you thinking of voting for? "Re Form," he pronounced, as two separate words. You get a […] | By
(2025-05-09). Number of jailed writers rises for 6th year in a row. greenleft.org.au 
PEN America reported on April 24 that authoritarian regimes around the world jailed more journalists and writers last year than ever before, writes Julia Conley.
(2025-05-09). The fight against Reform is not a culture war. It's a class war. leftfootforward.org Kim Johnson is the Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside | The recent local elections sent a clear and urgent message: the threat from the far right is real, and as a party, we cannot afford to ignore it. Reform made significant gains by exploiting fear, frustration and alienation — particularly in working-class communities that once formed the backbone of Labour support. Their rise isn't just a symptom of Tory collapse. It's a challenge to Labour's credibility and purpose in government. | People want change: real, meaningful, material change. But in too many places, they're not hearing it from Labour. Refor…
(2025-05-09). MST kicks off the 5th National Agrarian Reform Fair with an expected turnout of 300,000 people. peoplesdispatch.org 
In celebration of the fair's 10th anniversary, MST is offering the public 500 tons of food, 100 traditional Brazilian dishes, as well as concerts, cultural activities, and political events.
(2025-05-09). The Prospect Of An American Pope Was Once Viewed With Suspicion But Leo XIV Could Prove An Important Counter To Trump. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pontiff, leader of the Catholic church and spiritual guide to more than 1.4 billion Catholics. He is the first pope in history …
(2025-05-09). Science Requires Ethical Oversight Without Federal Dollars, Society's Health And Safety Are At Risk. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As the Trump administration continues to make significant cuts to NIH budgets and personnel and to freeze billions of dollars of funding to major research universities …
(2025-05-09). I'm A Business Professor Who Asked Dozens Of Former Students How They Define Success. Here Are Their Lessons For Today's Grads. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As the Class of 2025 graduates into an uncertain and fast-changing working world , they face a crucial question: What does it mean to be successful? | Is it better to take …
(2025-05-09). Can Trump Strip Harvard Of Its Charitable Status? Scholars Of Nonprofit Law And Accounting Describe The Obstacles In His Way. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status , and some media outlets have reported that the Internal Revenue Service …
(2025-05-09). How William Howard Taft's Approach To Government Efficiency Differed From Elon Musk's Slash-And-Burn Tactics. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For four months, the world's richest man has played an unprecedented role in U.S. government. At the start of his 2025 term, President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to cut …
(2025-05-09). Major Brands Don't Need To Kowtow To Trump: They Have The Power To Bring People Together. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Whatever you think of his personality or politics, it's impossible to deny the success of Donald Trump as a brand. Supporters and detractors across the world are …
(2025-05-09). Germany's New Government Wants To Be A Foreign Policy Power. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When the CDU/CSU and the SPD sealed their coalition agreement to form the next German government, the would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz proudly announced: Germany is …
(2025-05-09). Why Eating Too Much Ginger, Turmeric Or Cinnamon Could Interfere With Your Prescription Medication. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A sprinkle of cinnamon on your porridge, a pinch of turmeric in your curry, or a dash of ginger in your biscuits these popular spices are kitchen staples around the …
(2025-05-09). Nasa's Planned Budget Cuts Could Set Back Space Science, But Show How To Future-Proof The Agency. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The 2026 Nasa budget proposal would slash around US$6 billion ( 4.4 billion) in funding . This is a huge reduction, amounting to around 25% of recent Nasa budgets. The …
(2025-05-09). Fancy Letting Off Steam With A Beer Before The Sauna? Here's Why That Might Be A Bad Idea. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Saunas have long been spaces for rest, recovery, and even the occasional business deal. Personally, though, they're not my cup of tea: too claustrophobic, too stifling …
(2025-05-09). Zia Yusuf: The British Muslim Driving Reform's Transformation Into An Election Winner. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Reform's success at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in recent local elections has triggered speculation that it is on course for significantly more …
(2025-05-09). To Fend Off Reform, Mainstream Parties Must Address The Tangible Decline Of British Towns. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Reform UK's surge in recent local elections is not an isolated incident but a culmination of long-term economic and social shifts that have reshaped British society. It …
(2025-05-09). Insect Trafficking Poses A Risk To Wildlife And Human Health. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Four men were recently arrested and fined for attempting to smuggle more than 5,000 ants out of Kenya. Aiming to sell them as part of the exotic pet trade, these ants …
(2025-05-09). From Pulpit To Pitch: Pope Francis Used Sport To Get His Message To A Wider World. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The world of sport is a constellation of many stars, Pope Francis told La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian daily sports newspaper, during a wide-ranging interview in …
(2025-05-09). Homer's Iliad Is A Rap Battle. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Homer's Iliad is one of the foundational stories of European civilisation. The Iliad is a long poem an epic thought to have first been put down in writing in the …
(2025-05-09). India-Pakistan Conflict Over Water Reflects A Region Increasingly Vulnerable To Climate Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In an unprecedented move, India recently suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing cross-border terrorism . This was one of a series of escalations …
(2025-05-09). The Book Of Records By Madeleine Thien: A Sobering Meditation On The Human Condition. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Book of Records by Madeleine Thien intricately blends historical and speculative fiction to tackle contemporary global issues. It explores migration, the refugee …
(2025-05-09). 'I Don't Even Recognise Myself Anymore': The Reality Of Eating Disorders In Sport. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The UK is facing what charities are calling an eating disorder epidemic, with an estimated 1.25 million people affected. These conditions have the highest mortality rate …
(2025-05-09). Quantum Computers Could Crack The Security Codes Used By Satellites. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Satellites are the invisible backbone of modern life. They guide airplanes, help us find our way with GPS, deliver TV and internet, and even help emergency services …
(2025-05-09). Spit Science: Why Saliva Is A Great Way To Detect Disease. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan. | Scientists have developed ways to analyse spit for the tiniest traces of illness …
(2025-05-09). Gems Supposedly Buried With Buddha Are To Be Sold At Auction It's A Symptom Of Buddhism's Ongoing Commercialisation. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Almost 2,000 years ago in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India, someone deposited a cache of gems inside a reliquary (a container for holy relics), along with some bone …
(2025-05-09). The 2024 Sir Paul Curran Award For Academic Journalism Goes To Paul Whiteley. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Paul Whiteley, emeritus professor of government at the University of Essex, has been named as the 2024 winner of the Sir Paul Curran award for academic communication. | The …
(2025-05-09). Is Pope Leo XIV Liberal Or Conservative? Why This Label Doesn't Work For Popes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise – Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost , who has carried …
(2025-05-09). Energy Beats Politics: Venezuela's Oil Triumph in the Diplomatic Battle with Spain. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 8, 2025 | Despite diplomatic tensions and attempts at political interference from Madrid, energy ties between Venezuela and Spain have been maintained. | In March 2025, Spain increased its crude imports by 8%, reaching 5.31 million tons, according to
(2025-05-09). Trump calls program to help low-income Americans pay their energy bills 'unnecessary'. grist.org Last year, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, distributed nearly $4 billion to households struggling to pay their energy bills. It's a lifeline for more than 6 million families, but in recent months the program has become a target for funding cuts. | In early April, Donald Trump's administration
(2025-05-09). Public trust in politics at new all-time low, with majority backing voting reform, poll finds. leftfootforward.org Confidence in British politics is "through the floor", according to the APPG for Fair Elections…
(2025-05-09). Reform UK councillor stands down just one week after being elected. leftfootforward.org Reform is being slammed for running its local election campaign on a platform to cut waste, yet triggering a by-election that will cost thousands…
(2025-05-09). Progressive Latin American presidents are in Moscow for the Victory Parade. peoplesdispatch.org Latin American leaders from Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil have traveled to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the Victory against the fascist axis powers and for several high-level meetings.
(2025-05-09). Zimbabwe's nurses are "living in abject poverty, unable to afford basic necessities" peoplesdispatch.org A monthly income below the poverty datum line has "rendered our nurses incapable of sending their children to school, buying clothes, affording food, or even securing transport to work," complained Enock Dongo, president of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association.
(2025-05-09). To Resist Trump, The Left Must Change, A Zero Hour Conversation With Norman Solomon. progressivehub.net RJ ESKOW AND NORMAN SOLOMON | THE ZERO HOUR…
(2025-05-09). An AI Dragnet Is Sweeping Up Immigrants. progressivehub.net SOPHIA GOODFRIEND | DISSENT…
(2025-05-09). The ADL Has Been Going To Bat For Weapons Manufacturers. progressivehub.net ELI CLIFTON | RESPONSIBLE STATECRAFT…
(2025-05-09). Vuelta a la Patria: 315 Migrants Return to Venezuela From Mexico. orinocotribune.com A group of 315 Venezuelans returned to Venezuela from Mexico on a Conviasa flight as part of the Return to the Homeland (Vuelta a la Patria) Plan. | The group, comprising 197 adults and 118 minors, were received by the Venezuelan authorities on Thursday, May 8. | View this post on Instagram | As of today, over 4,000 Venezuelans have returned home through the national government's migrant repatriation program this year. | Upo…
(2025-05-09). News X (India) World Report: Russia Prepares for Massive Victory Day Parade. gilbertdoctorow.com News X (India), a rather new player in global English language news broadcasting is clearly going from strength to strength and I take pride in being regularly consulted by their feature programs as occurred yesterday. See the following 12 minute long video: Most of the discussion centered on the parades in Moscow and other Russian …
(2025-05-09). Venezuela's Interior Minister: Safe Departures From Argentinian Embassy Negotiated at María Corina Machado's Request. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Interior Diosdado Cabello has reported that the safe departure of four opposition figures who requested asylum at the Argentinian embassy in Caracas had been negotiated at the request of María Corina Machado. He also reported that Corina Parisca Pérez, Machado's mother, had left the country on May 5 under terms of the same negotiations. | This Wednesday, May 8, during episode 525 of his television program Con el Mazo Dando, Cabello stated there were four people in the embassy and not five as had been previously reported, noting that Claudia Macero had left on her own in August 2024. He add…
(2025-05-09). A Mother's Day for Peace. therealnews.com 
It's Mother's Day, again. That time for showering your mom with cards and flowers, and chocolates and gifts… right? Wrong. Or at least, that was NOT the intention of the original holiday, nor the goal for the women who dreamed of it. Peace. Unity. Solidarity was. The year was 1870. Just after the Civil War, …
(2025-05-09). This lithium company is trying to sue Indigenous land defenders into silence. therealnews.com 
Vancouver-based Lithium Americas is developing a massive lithium mine in Nevada's remote Thacker Pass, but for nearly five years several local Indigenous tribes and environmental organizations have tried to block or delay the mine in the courts and through direct action. Six land defenders, known as the "Thacker Pass 6," are currently being sued by …
(2025-05-09). Courts are set to sentence 19 Just Stop Oil supporters this May. thecanary.co Throughout May, courts will sentence 19 Just Stop Oil supporters for their planning of and participation in protests calling for a faster transition away from fossil fuels. All of them could face years in prison if previous sentencings are anything to go by. Between them, they have already spent 91 months in prison on remand […] | By
(2025-05-09). Women's cancers get 20% less funding than male cancers, despite much worse survival rates. thecanary.co 
New data reveals systemic gender bias in UK cancer funding. Notably, despite worse survival outcomes for women's cancers, the funding for these fails to match up to the rates and reality. This is according to vital research from women's bladder health brand Jude. Women's cancer funding: not enough, not equivalent When it comes to cancer […] | By
(2025-05-09). Mexico is suing Google over 'Gulf of America' label, Sheinbaum says. aljazeera.com Mexico has called on Google to not change the name of the Gulf of Mexico for US users, despite Trump's executive order.
(2025-05-09). Newark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested during ICE detention centre protest. aljazeera.com US attorney says Baraka 'committed trespass' during protest of facility, which he argues opened without proper permits.
(2025-05-09). US reports second air traffic control outage at New Jersey airport. aljazeera.com The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire more staff.
(2025-05-09). What might follow from Pope Leo XIV's election? aljazeera.com The 69-year-old is the first cardinal from US to lead the world's largest Christian church.
(2025-05-09). India, Pakistan exchange claims over drone strikes. aljazeera.com India and Pakistan have been trading drone and artillery strikes in some of the most intense fighting in nearly 30 years…
(2025-05-09). Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico La Liga start time, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera takes a look at the fourth El Clasico of the season, and one that is set to be pivotal for the La Liga title.
(2025-05-09). The Guardian's Oliver Laughland on Starbase, TX; Cops with "Red Flags" Helping ICE; "Detention Alley" democracynow.org Oliver Laughland, The Guardian's U.S. southern bureau chief, discusses his reporting on the election in Elon Musk's new company town in Texas, his coverage of new police collaboration with Trump's mass deportation plan, and conditions in "Detention Alley." | Oliver Laughland, The Guardian's U.S. southern bureau chief, discusses his reporting on the election in Elon Musk's new company town in Texas, his coverage of new police collaboration with Trump's mass deportation plan, and conditions in "Detention Alley."
(2025-05-09). In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy. geo.tv 
Then-Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, celebrates Mass at St Jude Parish, in New Lenox, Illinois, US, in 2024. — ReutersCardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is first US pope.In first moments, new pope offers hints about his papacy.Last Pope Leo, 1878-1903, was…
(2025-05-09). US VP Vance says war between India, Pakistan will be 'none of our business'. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, India, on April 22, 2025. —ReutersJD Vance says US wants India and Pakistan to de-escalate.Vance says "we can't control these countries".US has held talks with both sides in recent days.
(2025-05-09). Trump suggests lower China tariff, says 80% ¥seems right! ¥. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019 — ReutersWashington: US President Donald Trump signaled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival…
(2025-05-09). 'Karachi port destroyed': 9 fake stories pushed by Indian media. geo.tv 
A collage of different Indian news channels flashing fake news claiming attacks on Pakistani cities. — XThe ongoing hostilities between India and Pakistan aren't just restricted to the battlefield — a parallel war has been opened against Islamabad on Indian mainstream as well…
(2025-05-09). As Pakistan Provokes India With Drone Attacks, Erdogan's Shocking Support To Islamabad On Camera. hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 8 expressed concerns over the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. Speaking during a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Erdogan said that he had spoken to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and conveyed his solidarity to the people and state of Pakistan.
(2025-05-09). India, UN Given Message About Pakistan Splitting Into Two? 'Possible Announcement Soon' | Balochistan. hindustantimes.com In a bold declaration, a known writer Mir Yar Baloch claimed Balochistan's independence from Pakistan. The statement came amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Mir Yar Baloch called on the Indian government to allow the opening of a Baloch embassy in New Delhi and also urged the United Nations to send peacekeeping forces to Balochistan and demanded that the Pakistani army leave the region.
(2025-05-09). Russia Victory Day Sparks NATO Split? Slovakia PM's Blistering Rebuke to Pressure | May 9 Parade. hindustantimes.com NATO nations Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania barred Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić from entering their airspace as they travel to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Fico slammed Estonia for making a last-minute change to his schedule. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the move by NATO nations "a shame". Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-09). Celebrating Imperial's role in UK's thriving innovation ecosystem. imperial.ac.uk Leaders from the UK and US came together to discuss collaboration and investment on both sides of the Atlantic.
(2025-05-09). A comment by BBC. defenddemocracy.press May 9, 2025 Putin 'back on world stage' at Victory Day parade Vladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square, amid heightened security following Ukrainian strikes on Moscow. China's Xi Jinping joined the Russian president as he told thousands of soldiers that Russia remembered the lessons of World War …
(2025-05-09). The West is dismantling the foundations of 1945. defenddemocracy.press by Fyodor Lukyanov May 9, 2025 Why the cracks in the World War II settlement threaten global stability Eighty years is a long time. Over such a span, the world changes almost beyond recognition, and events that once felt close fade into legend. Yet while history may become distant, its imprint remains. The Second World …
(2025-05-09). Thirty five years after the dissolution of the USSR… defenddemocracy.press May 9, 2025 Russia Victory Day Parade 2025: Red Square Echoes With Foreign Boots—West Watches in Disbelief! Putin, Xi Jinping and Others in Tears at Eternal Flame Ceremony on Victory Day We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does not mean that we agree with what is written. Our policy is …
(2025-05-09). Constitutional Court consolidates petitions challenging the Computer Misuse Act. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has consolidated two petitions challenging the amended Computer Misuse Act of 2022. On Thursday, a panel of five Constitutional Court Judges, led by Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja alongside Ketrah Kitarisibwa, Mike Musisi, Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema and Lady Justice Esta Nambayo, ruled that since most …
(2025-05-09). Former Uganda Golf Open champs keep hope alive in Zimbabwe. independent.co.ug 
Harare, Zimbabwe | THE INDEPENDENT | Two former Uganda Open champions made the cut at the end of day two of a highly competitive Sunshine Tour golf event in Harare, Zimbabwe on Friday. Leading the pack and keeping home hopes alive is Zimbabwe's Robson Chinhoi (71 & 68,) who won the Uganda Open professional title …
(2025-05-09). KCB rolls out 58 graduates through KCB-GIZ Twekozese Programme. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of KCB Bank Uganda, today held a graduation ceremony for over 58 youth from the Central Region who have completed their modular skilling in vocational training under the 2024 Twekozese Programme. The graduation event took place at Lugogo Vocational Training Institute (VTI), …
(2025-05-09). Who would win in a fight between 100 men and 1 gorilla? independent.co.ug 
An evolutionary expert weighs-in COMMENT | RENAUD JOANNES-BOYAU | The internet's latest absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average human men and one adult male gorilla? This hypothetical and strange question has taken over Reddit, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Some argue that humans once hunted mammoths so, clearly, we would …
(2025-05-09). Bartlett Naylor on Meme Coin Grift, Ashley Nunes on Public Land Selloff. fair.org 
(2025-05-09). Belarus' statistics: BSSR agricultural output in 1945 was half of what it was before war. eng.belta.by The industrial and agricultural sectors managed to reach the pre-war level 5 to 15 years after the end of the Great Patriotic War, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus…
(2025-05-09). Belarusian government approves establishment of Belarus-Oman committee for cooperation. eng.belta.by The Council of Ministers has approved the draft agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman to set up a joint committee for cooperation and investment as a basis for negotiations.
(2025-05-09). Belarusian MTZ considering selling compact vehicles to Guinea-Bissau. eng.belta.by Sergei Avramenko said: "We will continue negotiating the locations where our products can be used to improve workforce productivity in the agrarian sector and yields of the crops. I am convinced we will find contact points."
(2025-05-09). The Final Battle: Defeat of fascism and Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein NOTE: Since February 2023, when the 80th anniversary of the Nazi defeat at Stalingrad was commemorated, I have been writing articles to evoke and celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the extraordinary epic of the peoples of the Soviet Union. With this article, we complete this series of seven articles, which, taken …
(2025-05-09). Chinese Retired Marine Colonel Tian Shichen: Traditional alliances limit Türkiye's potential. uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altinba≈ü Chinese retired naval colonel and academic Tian (Andy) Shichen spoke about the recent geopolitical developments. Tian, who is also the founding president of the Beijing-based Global Management Institute, made evaluations on the risks in the South China Sea and the consequences of tariffs on the global level. Touching on the relations between …
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(2025-05-09). 'Unfit for Office'? Fetterman's Fitness Questioned Amid Reports of Erratic Behavior. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-09). Live at 1 p.m. ET: A Critique of the Climate Apocalypse with Dr. Judith Curry — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-05-09). Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport. whyy.org
(2025-05-09). New partnership will boost the sharing of Indigenous agricultural knowledge. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-09). Trump's UNHINGED New Budget India Attacks Pakistan! youtu.be