(2025-05-13). Met refers journalist Medhurst to Crown Prosecution Service, bail extended to November. skwawkbox.org 
More dragged-out bail as Starmer regime seeks to 'make the process the punishment' against anti-genocide journalists and activists The Starmer regime's assault on journalists and activists who expose and oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza continues. Richard Medhurst, the Syrian-born British journalist and son of Nobel Peace Prize winners, who was arrested by police last August as part …
(2025-05-13). UK will argue F-35 export outweighs Gaza genocide risk. newarab.com 
The UK government is set to argue in a landmark High Court case that preserving Britain's role in the global The four-day hearing, beginning on Tuesday, will test whether ministers acted unlawfully by
(2025-05-13). One in five people in Gaza face starvation due to Israel's siege. newarab.com 
Gaza's entire population of around 2.4 million people is at risk of a food crisis "or worse" by September, the UN- and NGO-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said in a report. | "Nineteen months into the conflict, the Gaza Strip is still conf…
(2025-05-13). As Gaza burns, more than 100,000 Israelis 'traumatised by war'. newarab.com 
An Israeli official has said that more than 100,000 Israelis were suffering from "psychological disorders" linked to Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, amid growing public criticism of the government's handling of the military campaign and its impact on society. | Oren Helman, head of the Kesher association, which supports families with special-needs children, told Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper that around 67,000 people had developed mental health issues since 7 October 2023, following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, which momentarily broke a 16-year-long siege on the Palestinian enclave. | He attributed the…
(2025-05-13). Hundreds march in West Bank against Israel's killing of medics. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Palestinian Red Crescent staff marched in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday to protest Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. | The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on 8 May, and called for the…
(2025-05-13). Over 600 media figures demand BBC air shelved Gaza medics doc. newarab.com 
More than 600 leading figures from the media, arts, and cultural sectors have signed an open letter demanding The signatories include
(2025-05-13). Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Savage Attacks on Gaza Refugee Camps. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran condemned Israel's savage airstrikes on Palestinian refugee camps in the Gaza Strip as a violation of international law, calling for immediate international intervention.
(2025-05-13). U.S. envoy Witkoff meets Edan Alexander: to bringing every hostage. haaretz.com GAZA: Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 29 people, wound 94 ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. hopes Alexander's release 'marks the beginning of the end' of the war; Israeli delegation will arrive in Doha for negotiations ‚ñ IRAN: 'Very good things' are happening in talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, Trump said; Iran warns neighbors to 'stay neutral' during Trump visit to Gulf…
(2025-05-13). Israel to deport British activist after West Bank arrest, citing of IDF. haaretz.com During questioning, police said they found social media posts by the 35-year-old activist criticizing Israeli soldiers. However, she said she was not questioned about…
(2025-05-13). Israel strikes Gaza's Nasser hospital as Trump begins Gulf tour. newarab.com 
The Israeli military struck a Gaza hospital in a raid on Tuesday that killed a journalist wounded in an Israeli attack last month. | The strike on the surgeries building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis ended a brief pause in fighting to allow the "The Israeli army bombed the surgeries building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis at dawn on Tuesday, killing journalist
(2025-05-13). UNIFIL says found 225 arms caches since Israel-Hezbollah truce. newarab.com 
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Monday that since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah it had uncovered more than 225 weapons caches in the south and referred them to the army. | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged Lebanon's government and the international community to act "more effectively" to make Israel comply with the November truce, which largely ended more than a year of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group, including two months of all-out war. | Under the deal, Hezbollah was to withdraw its fighters north of Lebanon's Litani River and Israel was to pull all its forces from s…
(2025-05-13). Israel chose vengeance over life. That my. haaretz.com 'I never heard my grandfather say the word vengeance,' Noga Lifshitz said of her grandfather Oded, who was killed in captivity in Gaza. She is convinced that her grandfather, a lifelong peace activist, wouldn't have changed his views now…
(2025-05-13). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-13). Ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan holds. peoplesdispatch.org US President Donald Trump took credit for facilitating the "historic and heroic decision" of the ceasefire and repeated his country's offer of mediation over the Kashmir dispute.
(2025-05-13). How Much Longer Must Mothers In Gaza Fear Losing Their Children? popularresistance.org This spring, with hands overflowing with tenderness, Lolo Mando Al-Qishawi — a Palestinian mother living on Yaffa Street in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City — lovingly adorned her daughter in her Eid dress, her eyes reflecting the girl's pure, uncontainable joy. But soon, those same hands, trembling with heartbreak, had to strip away the colors of celebration, wrapping her child instead in the cold, final cloth of farewell. | Eid Al-Fitr was meant to be a day of blessings, but instead it turned into a haunting sorrow as a mother's heart was shattered. How had happiness vanis…
(2025-05-13). Multiple Western Press Outlets Have Suddenly Pivoted Hard Against Israel. popularresistance.org After a year and a half of genocidal atrocities, the editorial boards of numerous British press outlets have suddenly come out hard against Israel's onslaught in Gaza. | The first drop of rain came last week from The Financial Times in a piece by the editorial board titled "The west's shameful silence on Gaza," which denounces the US and Europe for having "issued barely a word of condemnation" of their ally's criminality, saying they "should be ashamed of their silence, and stop enabling Netanyahu to act with impunity." | Then came The Economist with a piece titled "The war in Gaza must end," which argues that Tr…
(2025-05-13). US Abandons 'Hamas Disarmament' Demands In Gaza Truce Talks. popularresistance.org The US government has dropped its demand for Hamas to disarm as a precondition for a ceasefire in Gaza, Egyptian sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | "US negotiators conveyed to Egyptian intermediaries that the issue of Hamas's disarmament could be addressed at a later stage, rather than being an immediate requirement for a ceasefire agreement," the Qatari-owned news outlet reports. | The unnamed source added that US President Donald Trump's "inner circle" is convinced of the "futility" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to free the captives via military pressure, believing that no military opti…
(2025-05-13). Hamas Releases US-Israeli Citizen Edan Alexander After Talks With US. scheerpost.com Palestinians look at the wreckage from an Israeli airstrike in Gaza from October 21, 2023. Photo by Hosny Salah and Adel Hwajre given with permission to share on ScheerPost | By Dave DeCamp / On Monday, Hamas released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old New Jersey-born IDF soldier who was captured during the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. | Alexan…
(2025-05-13). Israel killed my source in northern Gaza. scheerpost.com By Wesam Abo Marq / The Electronic Intifada On 24 March, the Israeli military assassinated Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat by targeting his vehicle in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Mohammad Mansour, a reporter for Palestine Today, was killed in a separate incident on the same day as the prominent Al Jazeera correspondent. Their deaths added to the still-growing …
(2025-05-13). Palestinian journalist among two killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital. aljazeera.com Hassan Eslaih has been killed in Nasser Hospital during treatment for injuries sustained in the previous Israeli attack.
(2025-05-13). As their interests diverge, Netanyahu must choose: Toe line or escalate the war in Gaza. haaretz.com The U.S. president's strategy is risky — but infinitely is better than the eternal war that Netanyahu is proposing. Discriminating between hostages is a dangerous precedent and sends a painful message to the families…
(2025-05-13). Gazan photojournalist who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7 reportedly killed in IDF strike on Khan Yunis hospital. haaretz.com Hassan Eslaiah, a freelance photographer who previously worked with CNN and was suspended, documented the Hamas takeover of an IDF tank and the infiltration of terrorists into Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7…
(2025-05-13). US approves $1.4 bn weapons sale to UAE. geo.tv 
The images shows flags of UAE and US. — AFP/File
(2025-05-13). Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle. icrc.org Inside Gaza's common kitchens is a man who refuses to look away…
(2025-05-13). Who Has Taken Whom Hostage? counterpunch.org 
The Israeli bombing of Gaza since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack has been marked by one demand: the release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. As has been documented, Hamas, US, and Qatar came close to agreeing to a ceasefire deal May of last year put forward by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, who willfully sabotaged
(2025-05-13). Displaced Palestinians embrace new beginnings in Egypt. newarab.com 
In early November 2024, Rozana Sukaik, her mother, and her brothers left Gaza to seek refuge in Egypt. What she thought would be a stay of just a few weeks has turned into 18 months, with no end in sight. | Yet Rozana and her family are among the lucky ones. With American citizenship, they were able to leave Gaza shortly after the war began. | "We only witnessed the first month of the war, until they were able to evacuate us since we have foreign passports," she told The New Arab. "The closest and safest place next to Gaza was Egypt, so we relocated there. Since then, I've been here with my family." | Living o…
(2025-05-13). BBC 'bans UK Eurovision act from showing solidarity with Gaza'. newarab.com 
The The country-pop trio, Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, have been instructed to avoid "any political messaging", in…
(2025-05-13). Maggie Gyllenhaal's daughter arrested over Columbia Gaza protest. newarab.com 
Daughter of Hollywood actors Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal was arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Ramona Sarsgaard was reportedly one of dozens arrested when protesters, many of them with their faces covered with the keffiyeh scarves, stormed Columbia's main library on 7 May. | She faces a desk appearance ticket for criminal trespassing. | Roughly 80 people were arrested in connection with the Wednesday evening demonstration at the university's Butler Lib…
(2025-05-13). Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Palestinian refugee camps. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned Israel's savage attacks on Palestinian refugee camps in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-13). Ex-Israeli officials, US health workers urge Trump to end Gaza war. presstv.ir More than 550 former Israeli security officials have called on Trump to intervene and help bring an end to the ongoing war on Gaza.
(2025-05-13). U.S.: Gaza deal or escalation to Trump committed to releasing all hostages. haaretz.com GAZA: Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, 31 killed, 73 wounded in Gaza Strip in last 24 hours ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. hopes Alexander's release 'marks the beginning of the end' of the war; Israeli delegation will arrive in Doha for negotiations ‚ñ IRAN: Neighboring countries warned by Iranian military official to 'stay neutral' during Trump visit to Gulf…
(2025-05-13). Protesters rally against Israel's participation in Eurovision. defenddemocracy.press May 13, 2025 Pro-Palestinian protesters in Basel, Switzerland, condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza, accusing the event of overlooking the humanitarian crisis Please see video at www.aljazeera.com We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does not mean that we agree with what is written. …
(2025-05-13). How displaced Palestinians are embracing new beginnings in Egypt. newarab.com In early November 2024, Rozana Sukaik, her mother, and her brothers left Gaza to seek refuge in Egypt. What she thought would be a stay of just a few weeks has turned into 18 months, with no end in sight. | Yet Rozana and her family are among the lucky ones. With American citizenship, they were able to leave Gaza shortly after the war began. | "We only witnessed the first month of the war, until they were able to evacuate us since we have foreign passports," she told The New Arab. "The closest and safest place next to Gaza was Egypt, so we relocated there. Since then, I've been here with my family." | Living o…
(2025-05-13). Hamas Releases Israeli-American Captive amid Ceasefire Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hamas released Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander in Gaza on Monday, handing him over to the International Committee of the Red Cross as indirect negotiations continue between the resistace group and the US, mediated by Egypt and Qatar.
(2025-05-13). Trump hails release of U.S.-Israeli hostage. ecns.cn Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East, his administration confirmed on Monday that Palestinian militant group Hamas had released a U.S.-Israeli hostage, saying the move was taken "in good faith" to end the conflict in Gaza.
(2025-05-13). °Rompamos el asedio a la ayuda humanitaria a Gaza! workers.org 
En su continua campaña genocida contra el pueblo palestino, Israel utilizó aviones no tripulados el 2 de mayo para atacar al desarmado Conscience (alias Al-Dameer), un barco de la Coalición de la Flotilla de la Libertad. La tripulación y los pasajeros del barco intentaban transportar toneladas de ayuda humanitaria a . . . |
(2025-05-13). Entire Gaza population faces "critical risk of famine," UN-backed monitor warns. wsws.org The entire population of Gaza is at "critical risk of famine," according to a report published Monday by the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification.
(2025-05-13). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Israel kills 33 Gazans in 24 hours as UNRWA warns humanitarian crisis 'beyond imagination'. presstv.ir At least 33 Palestinians are killed in the past 24 hours in Gaza, as UNRWA warns Gaza's humanitarian crisis has become "beyond imagination."
(2025-05-13). Israeli minister: Trump's scheme to expel Palestinians from Gaza 'still on table'. presstv.ir The Israeli energy minister says US President Donald Trump's plan to displace residents of the war-torn Gaza Strip "remains on the table."
(2025-05-13). Hamas releases Israeli-US soldier, Trump looks forward to more captives. presstv.ir Hamas has released an Israeli-US soldier, reiterating readiness to begin Gaza ceasefire talks stalled by Israel.
(2025-05-13). Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund divests from Israeli energy company. skwawkbox.org 
Move comes days after country's biggest union group voted overwhelmingly for complete boycott Norway's sovereign wealth fund has announced its divestment from Israel's Paz Retail and Energy because they Israeli firm supplies fuel to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.‚Å This is the fund's second such divestment — after its ethics body's decision to …
(2025-05-13). Pro-Palestine protesters: 'Starvation is a weapon of war'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel. aljazeera.com Al-Haq, a Palestinian rights organisation, and the Global Legal Action Network take their case to the High Court.
(2025-05-13). Israel shelves permanent ban on Palestinian family unification fearing judicial strikedown. haaretz.com Decision comes after Ministerial Committee for Legislation backed the bill, which sought to overturn a 2003 temporary order denying citizenship or permanent residence permits to Palestinians married to Israelis…
(2025-05-13). Palestinian Authority lifts Al Jazeera ban, allowing broadcasts from the West Bank. haaretz.com The channel was suspended by the Palestinian governing body in the West Bank in January, claiming it was broadcasting 'inciteful content' and interfering in internal Palestinian affairs…
(2025-05-13). How To Make Your Mind Harder For The Propagandists To Manipulate. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The worst mistake you can make when reading the news is to assume there's a good reason why the mass media report on something in the way that they do. That there's a good reason why Israel-Palestine gets framed as a complex and morally ambiguous issue with no clear path forward, even though it all looks pretty self-evident to you. That there must be a valid and legitimate reason why one story gets more coverage than a seemingly far more important story, like how…
(2025-05-13). Two articles on the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto uprising and Palestinian liberation. workers.org 
Israeli military veteran in Warsaw: 'Liberate all ghettos' By Michael Kramer On the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in 1943, Workers World republishes these two articles by Michael Kramer, who is currently a member of Veterans For Peace in the U.S. and served in the Israeli military (1972-75), . . . |
(2025-05-13). The Palestinian Authority's latest attack on the prisoners and the resistance: Cutting financial allocations to 1612 Palestinian prisoners. samidoun.net 
In the latest implementation of "security coordination" with the Zionist colonial occupation, the collaborationist Palestinian Authority cancelled the payments of financial allocations to 1612 Palestinian prisoners, released prisoners and their families. The cancellation of these payments, which should have been received on 11 May, is meant to undermine the status of the prisoners within the …
(2025-05-13). MST promotes solidarity between Global South nations at the 5th National Agrarian Reform Fair. peoplesdispatch.org 
Internationalist event brought together representatives from Cuba, Palestine, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Venezuela, highlighting the struggle for freedom and sovereignty…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: 77 Years of Ongoing Nakba. indybay.org 16th St & Valencia St…
(2025-05-13). Victory again for Garston locals as planning committee confirms rejection of 1k lorries per day plan. skwawkbox.org 
Council officers had called second vote after first one rejected huge open-air container depot in working-class South Liverpool The L19 Action Group in Garston, south Liverpool, won a major victory last month against Liverpool's right-dominated Labour city council when councillors on the city's planning committee, after hearing almost two thousand objections from local people, voted …
(2025-05-13). This snack company is trying to change the way you think about chocolate. grist.org 
When the food company Blue Stripes first began developing recipes in 2018, its CEO and co-founder, Oded Brenner, whirled through the company's kitchen, tasting everything. Blue Stripes makes snacks out of every part of the cacao fruit — not just the beans, which are the essential ingredient in chocolate, but also the surrounding pulp and husks. From trays of granola to whole-cacao chocolate bars, "he could not walk by his product without breaking off a piece," said Ben Stone, a former merchandising manager with the company. | "It's obviously cliché to say that he's like Willy Wonka because of the chocola…
(2025-05-13). An unexpected pawn: Vietnam's key role in Trump's trade war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On April 2 — christened "Liberation Day" — President Donald Trump In response, the president announced a minimum 10% tariff…
(2025-05-13). 'Victory Day for WW I' would be an embarrassment on global scale. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The United States looms large on the world stage, but it wasn't always so important. President Donald Trump retrospectively applied America's present role to yesterday's world when
(2025-05-13). Georgia's beloved shrimp industry grapples with disease and foreign imports. grist.org 
The tart saltwater odor of fresh-caught shrimp hangs thick in the air, stronger even than the earthier scent of marsh and mud, at Bubba Gumbo's and BG Seafood, a dockside restaurant and seafood market on Tybee Island, Georgia. This is one of many restaurants that dot the creeks and rivers snaking like veins through the coastal Georgia marshes. They run the gamut from the upscale and trendy to more bare-bones joints like this one, adjacent to a working dock. | These establishments serve all kinds of seafood, but shrimp is the main attraction. You can order them steamed, fried, or blackened, on top of a salad or…
(2025-05-13). 77 years of Nakba: Join protests and commemorations. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Abortion access bill passes NSW upper house. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Activist's paste-up charges dismissed, colonial statue remains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite', but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos' Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). 'Marine apocalypse': Algal bloom devastates South Australia's coastal ecosystems. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Photos: National protests demand gov't action to stop domestic and family violence. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Thousands protest 'wasteful' stadium funding plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Green Left Show A socialist take on the federal election result. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). June 11th, 2025: The Landscape Tranforms. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcement for June 11th 2025, a day of international solidarity with long-term anarchist prisoners. For more information, go here. Spring is unfolding, and the time has again come to look towards June 11th, the International Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason and Long-term Anarchist prisoners. While our celebration of this day is to lend attention…
(2025-05-13). Want Greenland? It should be courted, not coerced. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-05-13). We Shall Not Be Moved Chap. 784. commondreams.org 
(2025-05-13). New Chinese Manus AI agent now free to register. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Manus, the autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by the Chinese startup Monica, has launched a new release that is free to register for.Manus free AI agent: The Manus artificial intelligence (AI) agent is now free for everyone. Notably, the AI agent is also granting users free advanced credit. | Monica, the Chinese startup, has announced the launch of its powerful AI platform, now open to everyone starting today. The company stated that the platform is available without a waiting list. Users will receive one free daily task with a balance of 300 points, along with a one-time bo…
(2025-05-13). Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover?
(2025-05-13). Free Trade Dogma Runs Very Deep. counterpunch.org 
People in cults often find it nearly impossible to get outside the cult outlook on the world. This is very much true of the leading intellectuals in our policy discussions. They all talk about "free trade" as though it is something that the United States has been moving toward in our trade agreements. This is
(2025-05-13). The Triumph of Realism in Foreign Aid. counterpunch.org 
Among the Trump administration's many disturbing shifts in foreign policy, one of its more shameful moves has been to use foreign aid as a tool for advancing U.S. national power. Rather than claiming that foreign aid stems from a genuine concern for the well-being of humanity, as previous administrations have done, the Trump administration has
(2025-05-13). Trump administration revokes temporary protections for Afghans. geo.tv 
(2025-05-13). Trump signals possible sanctions relief for Syria. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on as he gives remarks outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump said Monday he was considering offering sanctions relief to Syria as it seeks to rebuild after a grinding…
(2025-05-13). Riyadh unveils AI venture HUMAIN ahead of Trump's arrival. geo.tv 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, July 26, 2022. — ReutersRIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a new artificial intelligence company called HUMAIN, just before US President Donald…
(2025-05-13). Pentagon halts healthcare for transgender troops as Trump's ban takes effect. geo.tv 
An US flag is pictured on the arm of a soldier of the US 2nd Cavalry Regiment as gear is prepared for deployment to Romania at Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany, February 9, 2022. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The Pentagon is halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops as it…
(2025-05-13). UK govt toughens immigration plans as hard-right gains. geo.tv 
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures during an address. — AFP/File
(2025-05-13). Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi Arabia eyeing deals amid diplomatic offensive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after reaching Riyadh on May 13, 2025. — AFPTrip marks Trump's first major visit abroad of his second term.Riyadh, Doha, Abu Dhabi to give Trump royal welcome.US president to accept luxury Boeing jet from…
(2025-05-13). When 'No' Means 'No': Selling Public Lands or Taking Over Canada. counterpunch.org 
Every kid has heard "No means no!" when they want something their parents don't think they should have. This week that phrase got a couple high profile uses when Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, told Donald Trump right to his face that Canada was not and never would be for sale and Montana's Congressman
(2025-05-13). Poisoning New York Waters. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-13). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. counterpunch.org 
The BRICS Bank actually sanctioned its 20% member Moscow because of the credit rating agencies in New York… I think the reparations we should be demanding from Glencore, Patrice Motsepe and others who've profited from coal to Israel… The US finance minister told the BRICS Bank: 'you better join us in the sanctions against your own member.' … Vote Donald Trump off the G20 island. And the G19 in 2026 won't be held in the US, hosted by Trump.
(2025-05-13). Israel's and Its Backers' Abuse of Victimhood, the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism. counterpunch.org 
With competing narratives of victimization, one narrative is abused. One man looks up to the sky crying at the top of his lungs as their wife and two young daughters have become crushed under rubble after being hit by American missiles. The other looks far afield to a distant, white-clothed table where great-grandparents talk of
(2025-05-13). Archbishop Ssemogerere: Bukalango and Magembe's legacy will live on. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Dr Paul Ssemogerere, has assured the Catholic faithful that the legacy of the late Msgr. Expedito Magembe, renowned exorcist, preacher, and founder, will be safeguarded and continued. Speaking during the funeral Mass held at Kisubi Seminary on Monday afternoon, Archbishop Ssemogerere praised Msgr. …
(2025-05-13). Centurion Owor arrested for defrauding youth in Tororo with fake UPDF recruitment. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo police is holding Centurion Owor, who has been accused of deceiving many young people in the district with a promise to have them recruited into the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Owor allegedly promised to help them join the army but instead took their money and vanished. Between 2021 …
(2025-05-13). Ramaphosa: I'm not in a fight with Kagame. independent.co.ug 
Abidjan, Cà¥te d'Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Cyril Ramphosa of South Africa met for the first time in Abidjan months after their open quarrel following the escalation of the conflict in DRC. The two leaders sat at the same panel discussion at the ongoing African CEO Forum. Also on …
(2025-05-13). UPDF dismisses claims of forced retirement for Lt Gen Peter Elwelu. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, has been forced into early retirement by the army leadership. Speculation has been rife since Lt Gen Elwelu's name appeared on the list of over 1,300 top, middle, and …
(2025-05-13). U.S. War on China, a Long Time Coming. counterpunch.org 
Movement toward war with China accelerates. The public, focused on troubles currently upending U.S. politics, does not pay much attention to a war on the way for decades. The watershed moment came in 1949 with the victory of China's socialist revolution. Amid resurgent anticommunism in the United States, accusations flourished of "Who "lost" China."
(2025-05-13). The role of Israeli drones in India and Pakistan's showdown. newarab.com 
After a During the most intense fighting in decades, which ended abruptly with a Last Thurs…
(2025-05-13). With the Waqf Law, India's Muslims fear for their future. newarab.com 
In recent years, the situation for Muslims has worsened. Experts
(2025-05-13). Barcelona court probes Maersk over 'Israel arms shipments'. newarab.com 
A court in Barcelona has launched an investigation into the The case was prompted by a complaint from the Catalan campaign group Prou Complicitat amb Israel (Stop Complicity with Israel), according to the Catalan News Agency (ACN). | The group is calling on Spanish authorities to identif…
(2025-05-13). Elon Musk invited to Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh. newarab.com 
Elon Musk has been invited to attend a Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh on Tuesday on the sidelines of US President Donald The visit is expected to be a lavish affair accompanied by blockbuster economic announcements. | Those invited also include the CEOs of Blackrock, Citigroup, IBM, Boeing, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines, among others, according to the note. | In January, Trump asked Saudi Arabia to spend…
(2025-05-13). France vows retaliation as Algeria expels more French diplomats. newarab.com 
During a visit to…
(2025-05-13). Half a million Somali children risk dying from hunger: NGO. newarab.com 
Almost half a million children in Somalia face severe malnourishment and are at risk of dying from hunger, an NGO warned Monday, just as international aid operations are scaled back. | The Horn of Africa nation is one of the world's poorest, enduring decades of civil war, climate disasters and a bloody insurgency by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab. | The country only recently began to recover from a long-running drought, while widespread flooding in 2023 saw almost one million people displaced. | CARE International said the number of severely malnourished children under five had increased to 1.8 million, citing…
(2025-05-13). Iraq recalls troops from Pakistan, backs India—Pakistan truce. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-13). Who is Adam Boehler, the quiet architect of Hamas-US talks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-13). Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey 'personally'. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President The Kremlin did not immediately respond to Zelensky's offer, and the Ukrainian leader did not say whether he would still attend if Russia refused a
(2025-05-13). Disarming Hezbollah needs reform to end Lebanon military dualism. newarab.com 
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has renewed pressure on Lebanon, primarily through This approach — simplistic, detached from Lebanon's complex realities, and largely beholden to Israel's security concerns — is more likely to ignite fresh internal conflict than deliver regional peace. | Since the November 2024 <...
(2025-05-13). Mexico's cattle industry suffers great loss from U.S. imports ban. independent.co.ug 
MEXICO CITY | Xinhua | The Mexican cattle industry is losing about 11.4 million U.S. dollars each day due to the U.S. government's suspension of live cattle imports from the country, authorities said Monday. The temporary ban, which Washington said was because of a review of joint efforts to control the screwworm fly, is disrupting …
(2025-05-13). Tanzania seeks to challenge Kenya's avocado export dominance. independent.co.ug 
Tanzania is leveraging trade deals and shorter routes to tap booming emerging markets like Indian to push its fast growing avocado production rates into the global market as Kenya's 'green gold' exports falter amid Red Sea crisis. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea continue to disrupt global trade …
(2025-05-13). As the Waqf Bill passes, India's Muslims fear for their future. newarab.com In recent years, the situation for Muslims has worsened. Experts
(2025-05-13). African Union will not accept 'any interference' in Sudan. newarab.com 
The African Union said Monday it would not accept "any interference" in The war between the regular army and the paramilitary
(2025-05-13). Do the Trump-Hamas talks signal that a peace deal is possible. newarab.com 
(2025-05-13). Talk about Europe leaders' cocaine use 'fake news', says France. newarab.com 
The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after The accusation was made widely on X by figures such as the US radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but then also propagated by Russian officials, including foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. | They shared…
(2025-05-13). UK Labour Party vows immigration crackdown after election losses. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right. | Labour leader Starmer announced he was ending an "experiment in open borders" that saw net migration rise to nearly one million people under the previous Conservative government, which lost last year's general election. | The government's Immigration White Paper policy document includes plans to cut overseas care workers and increase from five to 10 years the length of time people will have to l…
(2025-05-13). New Caledonia riots one year on: 'Like the country was at war'. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New Caledonia burned. "It was very shocking. I don't know the word in English, you can't believe what you're seeing,"
(2025-05-13). Blue Bottle baristas walk out in Boston. workers.org 
Boston Baristas at Blue Bottle coffee shops in Boston are so fed up with their boss's blatant union-busting bulls—t that they walked off the job at multiple stores twice last week. They are preparing for more job actions. This time last year Blue Bottle workers in Greater Boston voted 38-4 . . . |
(2025-05-13). Intel on Greenland is routine, but US interests lie in diplomacy. responsiblestatecraft.org According to a
(2025-05-13). In Death Penalty Cases, the Quest for Justice is Not America's Highest Value. counterpunch.org 
Jimmie Christian Duncan learned in April 2025 that a Louisiana judge had dismissed his capital murder conviction and he would no longer face the prospect of execution. In 1998, a jury convicted Duncan of murdering his girlfriend's 23-month-old daughter, and he had been on death row ever since. Louisiana has a long and troubled death
(2025-05-13). The Suicide of American Empire. counterpunch.org 
Empire's don't collapse; they commit inevitable suicide by destroying their primary sources of wealth: respect and industry. The American empire has existed since July 4, 1776 when it was declared as colonial elites revolted against the British in a quest to expand their territory across the mainland of North America. Over the course of two
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Sacramento: Tesla Takedown Pro-Democracy Protest – Every Saturday. indybay.org Tesla Dealership – sidewalk out front | 2535 Arden Way | Sacramento, CA 95825…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Santa Rosa: Tesla Takedown Protest – Protect Our Democracy! indybay.org Tesla Dealership – sidewalk out front | 3286 Airway Drive | Santa Rosa, CA, 95403…
(2025-05-13). Establishing Old Sacramento Juneteenth Education Walking Tours. indybay.org 1848 Old Sacramento Embarcadero ushered the world into the California Gold Rush District. In Sacramento, enslaved human beings, "property" as legally defined in the US Constitution during the transition from Mexican to US Rule. Our California Supreme Court ruled on the status of people of African ancestry in Old Sacramento an open secret to include Slave Auction Block advertised in local new publications. 160th Juneteenth Anniversary and the City of Sacramento is still considering aligning with our Title 5 US Federal Holiday.
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Dublin: Tesla Takedown Protest – Stop Musk-DOGE Takeover! indybay.org Dublin Tesla Dealership – sidewalk out front | 6701 Amador Plaza Rd | Dublin, CA 94568…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Walnut Creek: Tesla Takedown Protest – Join Every Saturday. indybay.org Tesla Showroom – sidewalk out front | 1246 Broadway Plaza | Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Peaceful Protest Every Saturday…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Takedown Tesla: Peaceful Tesla Boycott Banner Brigade. indybay.org 101 Overpass at Tamalpais Dr. | Meet at: | Tesla dealership sidewalk | 201 Casa Buena Drive | Corte Madera, CA 94925…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Sunnyvale: Telsa Takedown Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Tesla Showroom in Sunnyvale – sidewalk out front | 770 E. El Camino Real | Sunnyvale, CA 94087 | Peaceful protest…
(2025-05-13). Wednesday 5/14: Los Gatos: Tesla Takedown Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org 15500 Los Gatos Blvd | Los Gatos, CA 95032…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Gilroy: Telsa Takedown Protest. indybay.org Gilroy Tesla Showroom – sidewalk out front | 500 Automall Drive | Gilroy, CA 95020 | Peaceful protest movement…
(2025-05-13). Sunday 6/1: The Crisis of Capitalism Today. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | Also online, see website for zoom details…
(2025-05-13). Wednesday 5/14: SF Civic Center walking tour: the intersection of real estate and civilization. indybay.org We meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, directly across the street from the orangey-colored ACT theater on Market Street. | The intersection of Grove, Hyde, and Market streets. | I'll be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap…
(2025-05-13). Monday 5/19: Queers Against SF's War on Harm Reduction. indybay.org Market and 6th St in SF…
(2025-05-13). Monday 6/2: Feminist Resisting Fascism: CODEPINK Summer School 2025. indybay.org Online via zoom (workshop link sent to participants after registering)…
(2025-05-13). Wednesday 5/21: Discussion Circle: What a United Front Is and How It Can Defeat Fascism. indybay.org This is a hybrid event. To participate via Zoom, register at bit.ly/United-Front-Discussion-Circle | In person at: | New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis) | San Francisco | Six short blocks from Civic Center BART station | On or near Muni lines 5, 19, 21, 31, 38, 49 | Wheelchair accessible entrance; Street-level…
(2025-05-13). Sunday 5/25: Making Waves: Asian American Women Artist Activists Speak Out. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2025-05-13). An Anti Gen AI Mutual Aid and Activism Group is Being Organized. indybay.org Silicon Valley billionaires and their allies are determined to replace all human thinking and creating workers (i.e. writers, visual artists, computer programmers, teachers) with Gen AI, even though Gen AI is completely incompetent and unable to replace human thinking and creativity. | Many scientists believe that it's not possible to generate enough electricity for all the Gen AI our evil overlords want. Either way, it's killing the planet even faster. And in a capitalist world where people need income from labor to survive, disaster is imminent.
(2025-05-13). Sunflowers of Ukraine Defiance Greet Russians at Embassy. indybay.org Ukraine's national flower, the sunflower—soniashnyk—has become an internationally recognized sign of national identity, solidarity and resilience in Ukraine's fight against Russia's brutal invasion and war. Early in the war, a powerful video by BBC showed a woman accosting a Russian soldier on the street while presenting him with seeds telling him "Put the sunflower seeds in your pocket please. You will lie down here with the seeds" in effect telling him they will grow where he dies…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Book reading, on "Police Brutality" indybay.org South Berkeley Senior Center | corner of Ashby and Ellis St.
(2025-05-13). Abraham Luis Paula Ramírez y su secta masónica Iglesia Antigua Católica y Apostólica. indybay.org En 2023, Luis Santamaría del Río, uno de los miembros fundadores de la Red Iberoamericana de Estudio de las Sectas (RIES), publicó el libro A las afueras de la cruz. Las sectas de origen cristiano en España (Biblioteca de Autores Cristianos, BAC). | El siguiente artículo trata sobre una de las sectas que aparece en su obra de forma destacada: la Iglesia Antigua Católica y Apostólica.
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Tesla Takedown Seaside, Ca | Protest Elon Illegal Government Takeover. indybay.org Tesla Dealership | 1901 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2025-05-13). The US And China Have Reached A Temporary Truce In The Trade Wars, But More Turbulence Lies Ahead. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Defying expectations, the United States and China have announced an important agreement to de-escalate bilateral trade tensions after talks in Geneva, Switzerland. | The …
(2025-05-13). Media: What to expect from potential new Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul. defenddemocracy.press May 12, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer for Ukraine to resume direct talks in Istanbul on May 15 "without any preconditions" was the main result of the four-day events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, Vedomosti notes. Putin made the statement the same day as …
(2025-05-13). Commemorating Mummy: Reflections on Mother's Day. dissidentvoice.org Commercial gimmicks are sometimes impossible to beat off. Their stench and pull follow, even as you look the other way. One occasion is most prominent in this regard. Nostrils get clogged and eyes get fogged, and the message is this: Remember Mommy. Mothers' Day is rarely more than the draw and pull of extracted business …
(2025-05-13). Belarus keen to intensify cooperation with Vietnam in digitalization of administrative procedures. eng.belta.by The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation in the field of information and communication technologies and exchanged experience of digitalization in telecommunications, postal services and public services.
(2025-05-13). Minsk to host Eurasian Economic Forum on 26-27 June. eng.belta.by All expenses related to the organization of the forum will be covered from the budget of the Eurasian Economic Union, funds provided in the national budget for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to finance other issues related to international activities.
(2025-05-13). 'A dangerous trend'. Expert opines on West's political goal, attempts to revise history. eng.belta.by "When we talk about the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, we talk not only about the past, but also about the present and the future. After all, the present and the future are inextricably linked with historical heritage and national identity, as well as the place and role of modern society in the future world," said Nikita Belenchenko.
(2025-05-13). Sabalenka into Italian Open quarterfinal. eng.belta.by In the round of Last 16 Belarus' world number one Aryna Sabalenka held off Ukraine's World No.27 Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 7-6(10-8) in 2 hours and 5 minutes to make the Italian Open quarterfinal.
(2025-05-13). Iran's Military at Full Readiness, Top General Says, Warns of Harsh Response to Threats. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Armed Forces are at the peak of their operational and combat readiness, the country's top military official said on Monday afternoon, warning the enemies that any misstep against the Islamic Republic would provoke a forceful and unpredictable response.
(2025-05-13). Iran's President Slams Western Hypocrisy over Human Rights. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized Western hypocrisy in claiming to uphold human rights while simultaneously causing civilian deaths through their bombs and missiles.
(2025-05-13). Iran, UAE FMs Hold Talks on Regional Security, Bilateral Relations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
(2025-05-13). AVC Men's Champions League: Foolad Beats Taichung Bank. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foolad Sirjan defeated Taichung Bank of Chinese Taipei in straight sets (25-17, 25-14, 25-13) at the inaugural AVC Men's Champions League on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). AWPA calls on Albanese to raise West Papuan human rights with Prabowo. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report An Australian solidarity group for West Papuan self-determination has called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise the human rights crisis in the Melanesian region with the Indonesian president this week. Albanese is visiting Indonesia for two days from tomorrow. AWPA has written a letter to Albanese making the appeal for…
(2025-05-13). Indigenous Kanaks support New Caledonia's 50-year ban on seabed mining. asiapacificreport.nz By Andrew Mathieson New Caledonia has imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone in a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restricted exploration areas on the planet's waters. The law blocks commercial exploration, prospecting and mining of mineral resources that sits within Kanaky…
(2025-05-13). Hunnu Air to increase E195-E2 flights to Beijing. ecns.cn Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA said that "In China, for China" stands as its guiding principle and a natural outcome of its 25-year sustained commitment to the Chinese market.
(2025-05-13). China charging ahead in computing power. ecns.cn At the 8th Digital China Summit held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, from April 29 to 30, the spotlight shone brightly on China's accelerating artificial intelligence revolution.
(2025-05-13). Chinese firms still look for U.S. growth. ecns.cn Chinese companies in the United States plan to expand business operations despite geopolitical and profitability challenges, according to a survey released by the China General Chamber of Commerce — USA on Monday.
(2025-05-13). China vows full support for foreign trade enterprises: MOC. ecns.cn China's Commerce Ministry on Monday vowed its full support for foreign trade companies to overcome difficulties, saying it would expand markets and promote the stable development of foreign trade.
(2025-05-13). China releases emblem commemorating 80th anniversary of victory in war against Japanese aggression. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday unveiled an emblem commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-05-13). China remains third-largest source of investment projects in Germany in 2024. ecns.cn China retained its position as the third-largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany in 2024, according to a report released Monday by Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
(2025-05-13). Chinese Defense Minister meets French counterpart, exchanging views on issues of common concern. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu held a meeting during Dong's visit to France, according to China's Defense Ministry on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China welcomes ceasefire between India and PakistanÔºöFM. ecns.cn The ceasefire between India and Pakistan is in the fundamental and long-term interest of both countries, and is conducive to regional peace and stability. This is also what the international community hopes to see, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2025-05-13). Targeting regional security and the Belt and Road. uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Two important Eurasian powers clashed. India struck some points it claimed as terrorist formations as part of Operation Sindoor. Pakistan then responded with retaliation. Pakistan's Defense Ministry said in a statement that 5 Indian fighter jets and 1 drone were shot down. At least 35 people were confirmed dead from both sides. …
(2025-05-13). In Latest Legal Loss for Trump, Federal Court Orders Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk's Return to Vermont. scheerpost.com "A man at a By Julia Conley / On Wednesday, Tufts University student Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk was the third detained international scholar in 24 hours to secure a victory…
(2025-05-13). Vietnamese naval vessel Le Quy Don begins friendly visit to China. ecns.cn The Vietnamese Navy's vessel Le Quy Don arrived at a port in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, for a five-day friendly visit, according to the Chinese Navy on Monday.
(2025-05-13). Japan's PM ties auto tax to tariff talks. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday rejected the possibility of reaching a preliminary agreement with the Trump administration that would address tariff measures excluding automobiles.
(2025-05-13). Xi addresses opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). Trade between China, Latin American and Caribbean countries exceeds 500 bln USD in 2024: Xi. ecns.cn Trade between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries exceeded 500 billion U.S. dollars for the first time in 2024, which was more than 40 times that of the beginning of this century, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China willing to strengthen solidarity with Latin American and Caribbean countries: Xi. ecns.cn China is willing to strengthen solidarity with Latin American and Caribbean countries and continue to support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement Global Security Initiative: Xi. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement the Global Security Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China to offer visa-free policy to 5 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean: Xi. ecns.cn China has decided to offer a visa-free policy to five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and will expand the policy to cover more regional countries in due course, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China ready to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement Global Development Initiative: Xi. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement the Global Development Initiative, firmly safeguard the multilateral trading system, keep the global industrial and supply chains stable and smooth, and safeguard an open and cooperative international environment.
(2025-05-13). Xi calls on countries to work together for world peace, stability, prosperity. ecns.cn As changes unseen in a century are accelerating and multiple risks are intertwined, only by working together can countries maintain world peace and stability and promote global development and prosperity.
(2025-05-13). Snow leopard cub steadily recovering after great fall. ecns.cn From a dying cub stranded on the rocks to an energetic one frolicking with footballs and enjoying massages from veterinarians, Lingxiaozhe, the snow leopard, is steadily recovering after two months of intensive care in Xining, Qinghai province.
(2025-05-12). Jacaranda blossoms paint Chongqing in purple. ecns.cn Gorgeous blue jacaranda trees are in full bloom along Lushan Ave., southwest China's Chongqing, May 12, 2025, painting the "Mountain City" in purple.
(2025-05-13). Dismantling 'Operation Guacamaya'. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 12, 2025 | Recently, María Corina Machado, representing Venezuela's far-right opposition, claimed responsibility for the so-called "Operation Guacamaya," an "impeccable" maneuver. According to Machado, it achieved the "liberation of the five hostages" at the Argentinian embassy in Caracas. | On May 6, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the removal of these individuals from the diplomatic mission as a "successful rescue" through a "precise operation," which, he said, included partners who made it possible without clarifying whether intelligence agencies or countries were involv…
(2025-05-13). Watch: Flower Moon Tonight. ummid.com Step out on Monday night (May 12, 2025) to catch a view of Flower Moon – one of the smallest full Moons of the year 2025.
(2025-05-13). India improves rank in Human Development Index. ummid.com India has improved its rank in the Human Development Index (HDI) as per the latest data released by the United Nations released Tuesday May 12, 2025.
(2025-05-13). US, China Announce 90-day Tariff Deal. ummid.com The United States of America and China have resolved most of their issues, hatching a historic trade or tariff deal Monday May 12, 2025 ending months of tension and speculations.
(2025-05-13). Social Uprising In Colombia: Four Years Later, Impunity Reigns. popularresistance.org Social organizations in Columbia demand a Truth Commission to investigate the crimes committed by the Colombian State, to compensate the victims, and to guarantee that repression will not be repeated. Four years after the social uprising in Colombia, impunity reigns. | Four years after the social outburst that shook Colombia between 2019 and 2021, which turned particularly intense 2021, a deep open wound persists that has not yet been addressed with the seriousness that it deserves. The massive mobilization days, largely led by excluded youth and historically marginalized sectors, represented a turning point in t…
(2025-05-13). A Fighting Union's Path To Renewal: The UE Story. popularresistance.org The ongoing organizational renewal and substantial growth of the United Electrical Workers (UE) is one of the most distinctly remarkable stories in the U.S. labor movement in decades. Few other unions have suffered such losses from state repression, raiding attacks by opportunist unions, and the catastrophic effects of corporate job relocation — and survived. Of the original 42 unions who comprised the founding roster of the Congress of Industrial Unions (CIO) in 1938, a grand total of eight survive intact today. UE is one of them. The remainder have passed out of existence, been destroyed by repression and…
(2025-05-13). Push to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Damage Losing Steam in California Legislature. scheerpost.com " By Aaron Cantú / Only weeks ago, new science had buoyed state legislation to calculate the c…
(2025-05-13). Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship Heads to the Supreme Court. scheerpost.com By Jean Lantz Reisz / The Conversation For more than 150 years, almost all people who were born within U.S. territory automatically received citizenship — regardless of their parents' immigration status. President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship — stating that children born in the U.S. to parents who are not in the country legally, or …
(2025-05-13). 'Under Cover of Night,' GOP Unveils Plan to Kick Over 8 Million Off Medicaid. scheerpost.com People protesting attacks on Medicare/Medicaid " By Jake Johnson / House Republicans late Sunday unveiled legislation that analysts said would rip Medicaid coverage from milli…
(2025-05-13). Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case. sanews.gov.za Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case | The National Press Club (NPC) and the African Media and Communicators Forum (AMCF) have welcomed the court order permitting media houses to record proceedings of the case involving kidnapped journalist Sibusiso 'Aserie' Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. | The order was granted by the KwaMhlanga Magistrate's Court on Monday. | Last week, the police discovered two bodies believed to be that of Ndlovu and Mdhluli. The couple had been missing since 18 February 2025. | Their discovery was the result of a lengthy and thorough investigation by a multi-discip…
(2025-05-13). Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN. sanews.gov.za Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN | The Police Ministry has condemned the incident in which an 18-year-old woman was allegedly raped earlier this month by a 54-year-old Inkosi of the KwaBhidla area in KwaZulu-Natal. | Reports indicate that the suspect gave the young woman a lift from eGqumeni, only to allegedly refuse to drop her off at her stop. He instead drove her to an isolated bushy area, where he allegedly raped her. | Following his first appearance in the Hlanganani Magistrate's Court last Friday, the suspect was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 May, when he was expected to make a for…
(2025-05-13). Police Ministry grateful for support shown to families of fallen Constables. sanews.gov.za Police Ministry grateful for support shown to families of fallen Constables | The Ministry of Police has extended its gratitude to communities, the Free State provincial government and the people of South Africa at large, for the support shown to the families of three Constables who died in a car crash, three weeks ago. | The police constables were accorded official funerals held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. | The bodies of constables Keamogetswe Buys, Boipelo Senoge and Cebekhulu Linda were found in the Hennops river, near the N1 highway in Centurion in Pretoria. | "The tragic loss of these brave officers…
(2025-05-13). Mashatile explores tourism's potential to boost Africa's economy. sanews.gov.za Mashatile explores tourism's potential to boost Africa's economy | Africa's Travel Indaba 2025 officially kicked off today, with Deputy President Paul Mashatile using the platform to highlight the continent's vast, untapped tourism potential. | Speaking at the opening ceremony in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Deputy President Mashatile highlighted Africa's rich cultural heritage and economic opportunities in the tourism sector. | According to the Deputy President, tourism is projected to contribute 10.4% to Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, currently standing at 6.8%. | However, according to Mashatile, Sout…
(2025-05-13). Retrofit For The Future Campaign Takes Demands To The Heart Of Government. popularresistance.org In March, a coalition of groups launched the vital new 'Retrofit For the Future' campaign — and already, it's making waves. | Notably, the coalition has secured a meeting with a key minister inside the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to demand the government put renters' and workers' rights at the heart of a green and just transition in the housing sector. Fuel Poverty Action, ACORN, Greener Jobs Alliance, Medact, and the Peace & Justice Project, among others, set the ball rolling on a retrofit revolution that calls for housing fit for the future. | In particular, the campaign demand…
(2025-05-13). National Day Of Action To Demand Health Care, Not Profit. popularresistance.org On May 31, a large coalition of labor and community groups is holding a nationwide day of action to demand a national single payer healthcare system. Clearing the FOG speaks with Kay Tillow, an organizer of the action and member of the leading organization, NationalSinglePayer.com. Tillow speaks about the current healthcare crisis in the United States and why it is imperative that people organize now for a solution, such as national improved Medicare for all. Tillow critiques the Medicare for All legislation that was recently introduced in both houses of Congress and what we need to do to move the bills forward.
(2025-05-13). Ryan Coogler, Shedeur Sanders, Karmelo Anthony, Rodney Hinton, Jr. popularresistance.org Ryan Coogler, Shedeur Sanders, Karmelo Anthony, and Rodney Hinton, Jr. have all captured the collective Black imagination, although for very different reasons. A successful film director, an athlete and two Black men in the throes of a punishing legal system are all the recipients of support and love from millions of Black people. It is true that the love of a "Black face in a high place" is a problematic phenomenon, but it is also true that Black people will rally around their own. That commendable instinct seems to be reserved for individuals, and not for the masses as a whole, and therein lies a problem.
(2025-05-13). Immigrant Rights Advocates Fortify Against Threats To 'Sanctuary State'. popularresistance.org San Diego-based attorney Ian Seruelo received three separate reports in March alone about local county Sheriff Kelly Martinez violating California's immigration policy. The California Values Act, also known as Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), ensures that local law enforcement will not cooperate with immigration authorities to deport individuals. For Seruelo, the violations were an example of how the Trump administration continues to target California's "sanctuary state" law. | "There is already that atmosphere of fear in our community, very, very high. Never in my 10 years of practice have I experienced this level [of fe…
(2025-05-13). Physicists At The Large Hadron Collider Turned Lead Into Gold By Accident. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn one into the …
(2025-05-13). From Nuclear To Nature Laws, Here's Where New Liberal Leader Sussan Ley Stands On 4 Energy And Environment Flashpoints. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sussan Ley has been elected Liberal leader after defeating rival Angus Taylor in a party room vote on Tuesday. Now the leadership question is settled, the hard work of …
(2025-05-13). The Dreaded Beep Test: Outdated Or Still A Valid Assessment Of Your Fitness? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For many, the beep test is seared into memory. | And not just the test itself, but the wave of dread that came before hearing that first beep in school physical education …
(2025-05-13). It's A Hard Job Being Environment Minister. Here's An Insider's View Of The Key Challenges Facing Murray Watt. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's new environment minister, Murray Watt, is reported to be a fixer . That's good, because there's a lot to fix. | Being environment minister is a hard gig. It …
(2025-05-13). Viking Pregnancy Was Deeply Political New Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Pregnant women wielding swords and wearing martial helmets, foetuses set to avenge their fathers and a harsh world where not all newborns were born free or given …
(2025-05-13). View From The Hill: Ley Says Liberals Must 'Meet The People Where They Are', But How Can A Divided Party Do That? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Cynics point out that when a party turns to a woman leader, it is often handing her a hot mess. That's certainly so with the federal Liberals, now choosing their first …
(2025-05-13). Sussan Ley Makes History, But Faces Unprecedented Levels Of Difficulty. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As if by visual metaphor, Sussan Ley's task seemed both obvious and impossible in her first press conference as the new Liberal leader. | Three years ago this month, Ley …
(2025-05-13). Confession of Usindiso building fire accused 'admissable', court declares. sanews.gov.za Confession of Usindiso building fire accused 'admissable', court declares | The High Court, sitting in Palm Ridge, has ruled that the confession made by the man accused of starting the deadly Usindiso building fire, is admissible as evidence. | The fire, allegedly started by 30-year-old Lawrance Mdlalose, killed at least 76 people living in the building situated in the Johannesburg CBD. | Mdlalose is facing 76 counts of murder, one count of arson and 12 counts of attempted murder in the case. | "Following the incident, a commission of inquiry, led by former Justice Sisi Khampepe, was established in September 2023…
(2025-05-13). Court security to be strengthened following shooting incident. sanews.gov.za Court security to be strengthened following shooting incident | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called for an immediate strengthening of security in all courts following a second shooting incident at a court over the past two months. | The latest incident occurred at the Melmoth Court in KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in the fatal shooting of an accused. | "Preliminary reports indicate that an accused person in custody allegedly gained access to a court orderly's firearm. In a swift and decisive response, a second court orderly acted with commendable presence of mind and discharged…
(2025-05-13). Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented during evening peak. sanews.gov.za Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented during evening peak | Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 load shedding during evening peak from 4pm today until 10pm on Thursday evening. | The power utility explained that the move is aimed at managing "limited generation capacity and to ensure continued supply during the working days". | "This decision follows the delayed return of generation units, amounting to 3 120MW, as well as an additional loss of 1 385MW in the past 24 hours due to unplanned breakdowns. | "The primary reason for this setback is the delay in returning several units from planned maint…
(2025-05-13). Unemployment rate increases by 1%. sanews.gov.za Unemployment rate increases by 1% | The official unemployment rate has crept up by 1% to reach 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025. | This according to Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey released on Tuesday morning. | "There was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed persons to 16.8 million from 17.1 million in Q4: 2024, while there was an increase of 237 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8.2 million. This resulted in a decrease of 54 000 [down by 0,2%] in the labour force during the same period. | "Discouraged work-seekers increased by 7000 [up by 0.2%], and the n…
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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'.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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?
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). Elevating the delivery of government services. sanews.gov.za Elevating the delivery of government services | While government has made significant strides since the 1990s in adopting digital technologies to ensure that it delivers efficient services to its citizens, it has not fully achieved this ideal. | To make up for this shortfall, government has, in recent years, taken important steps to improve the quality of and access to services. | Digital platforms have expanded in many areas, making it possible to file taxes, apply for grants and access some services online. But for too many people, the experience of accessing public services remains a time-consuming and expensi…
(2025-05-13). Digital Transformation Roadmap to make it easier to access government services. sanews.gov.za Digital Transformation Roadmap to make it easier to access government services | With the newly launched plan of modernising the delivery of essential government services, government aims to ensure that conducting administrative tasks with the State is easier for citizens. | This will be achieved through the "With this r…
(2025-05-13). Tories write to Kemi Badenoch calling on her to resign. leftfootforward.org A group of Tory figures and activists are writing a letter to Kemi Badenoch demanding her resignation following the Tories' disastrous local election results earlier this month. | Many have signed an anonymous open letter which is circulating among Tory groups, calling on Badenoch to stand down, and make way for "fresh blood" rather than "allowing Reform to take our space". | According to
(2025-05-13). The Soviet Union Defeated More Than Just the Nazis in 1945. orinocotribune.com By Moussa Ibrahim — May 9, 2025 | For Africans, Victory Day was not just about the fall of Hitler, but about the idea that brutal regimes could fall at all | Victory Day, marked every year in May, is remembered for the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Red Army of the Soviet Union and its allies in 1945. The world saw fascism crumble under the weight of mass resistance, both military and moral. But while Europe swept its streets and held its parades, across the African continent, colonized peoples watched with a different kind of hope. For them, Victory Day was not just about the fall of Hitler. It was about the…
(2025-05-13). Jordan Arrests BDS Movement Coordinator Hamza Khader. popularresistance.org Last week, Jordanian authorities arrested Hamza Khader, the coordinator of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in Jordan, and took him to an undisclosed location for investigation. According to BDS, Khader was arrested on Tuesday, May 6, over social media posts. | BDS Jordan issued a statement on Wednesday, May 7, denouncing the arrest of Khader, saying that "it constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental rights of Jordanians to freedom of opinion, freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, which are guaranteed by the Jordanian constitution and the international conventions." | The movement cr…
(2025-05-13). Estonian Government: Not just war mongers but sadists as well. gilbertdoctorow.com Estonian Government: Not just war mongers but sadists as well In his latest speeches during the 80th anniversary of Victory Day celebrations, President Putin was careful to distinguish between the ruling elites in "unfriendly countries" and the general population, among whom there may well be many people sympathetic to Russia's cause. I apply the same …
(2025-05-13). Smart Financial Moves to Strengthen Your Retirement Years. moguldom.com Retirement is often envisioned as the reward for a lifetime of hard work—a time to relax, pursue passions, and spend quality time with loved ones. But while the idea of financial freedom in retirement is appealing, the reality can sometimes be more complicated. Rising healthcare costs, inflation, market volatility, and longer lifespans can all place …
(2025-05-13). Discover the Secret of Mushroom Gummies. moguldom.com When you think of mushrooms, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Soup, pizza toppings, or maybe that weird fungus growing in the yard! But have you ever imagined this "weird fungus" actually playing a role in enhancing your well-being, and that too in a form you probably didn't expect: gummies. Yep, mushroom gummies. …
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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?
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). 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?
(2025-05-13). FYJC 11th Admission 2025 Made Online Across Maharashtra. ummid.com Maharashtra Education Department has made the admission process of First Year Junior College (FYJC) or Class 11th across the state online and centralized from the year 2025.
(2025-05-13). Umrah 1447: Post Hajj 2025 Umrah visa starts on June 10. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has revealed the schedule of Umrah 1447 AH along with the date when visa issuance will start for…
(2025-05-13). Contributions of Maulana Ghulam Mohd Vastanvi. ummid.com Whenever Maulana Ghulam Muhammed Vastanvi (Rah.) is remembered, he will not be recalled merely as a traditional religious scholar, but as an educational visionary, a social reformer and a revolutionary figure.
(2025-05-13). JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card: Steps, Direct Link to Check. ummid.com IIT Kanpur is releasing the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates, who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE entrance exam, on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in'.
(2025-05-13). TN SSLC Result 2025: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th results 2025 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker.
(2025-05-13). Lessons Indian TV Channels Should Learn from Operation Sindoor. ummid.com The lessons learnt by Operation Sindoor relating to media makes it very clear that the Indian media – particularly the electronic media needs to monitor and improve itself while following the journalistic ethos and norms…
(2025-05-13). Maharashtra SSC Result 2025: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed to announce the Maharashtra SSC Class 10 result 2025 Tuesday May 13, 2025.
(2025-05-13). Speculations rife as Trump visits Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. ummid.com Speculations are rife as United States President Donald Trump begins his 3-day visit to Middle East with first halt in Saudi Arabia from where he will go to Qatar and then to the UAE.
(2025-05-13). Geopolitical codes of the Three Seas Initiative 1. uwidata.com By Halil àñzsaraàß, (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain On April 29, 2025, Türkiye's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure announced that Türkiye had become a "strategic partner" of the Three Seas Initiative. The Three Seas Initiative is an alliance established a decade ago in the region spanning the Baltic, Black, and Adriatic Seas in Central and …
(2025-05-13). Did Pope Leo XIV ignore the LGBTQ pride flag. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Vatican's newly elected Pope Leo XIV recently went viral on social media after users noticed that he reportedly ignored the LGBTQ pride flag during a public appearance. His actions sparked debate and speculation on social media.The video flooded social media and garnered millions of views across several platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. An X user pointed out that the flag in the video wasn't the LGBTQ flag, after noticing the word "PACE" printed on it in white. The X user wrote, "It's not a LGBTQ flag it's a peace flag from Italy."Another took to Pope Leo's defense a…
(2025-05-13). Return Statue of Liberty to France! Americans slam Trump's bid to accept Qatari plane. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Since US President Donald Trump's announcement of the administration's bid to accept the Qatar royal family's $400 million plane gift, American activists denounced the decision, calling on the government to return the Statue of Liberty to France.Americans expressed ethical concerns regarding Trump's announcement to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, which is expected to be used as a new Air Force One.The New York Times reported that the US president angrily replied to a question regarding the Qatari gift, saying "only someone 'stupid' would turn down such an offer." If you don't think we shou…
(2025-05-13). Video shows moment a young man falling to death while paragliding. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The death of young Lebanese man Hussein M.R. while paragliding in the Jounieh area of Mount Lebanon is still being investigated, local media reported.Lebanese authorities are still tracking down the paraglider captain who led the scene after the incident, in an attempt to arrest him.The Lebanese judiciary has issued a ban on paragliding in Jounieh, sealing off the runway with red wax.The young man, born in 2008, is originally from the Al-Minya area and has an Australian citizen. He died last Saturday afternoon after falling from a parachute.ŸÅŸ&…
(2025-05-13). Why did Trump avoid drinking Saudi coffee. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has been questioned during his visit to Saudi Arabia, where he was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, after he was given a cup of Saudi coffee.Trump arrived on May 13 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other American officials, including Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk, as well as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser are travelling with the president.President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman entered the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport i…
(2025-05-13). Why did the US and China slash tariffs — and what's next? aljazeera.com Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.
(2025-05-13). Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan's war raises regional tensions. aljazeera.com RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan have raised regional tensions and put a spotlight on the country's booming gold economy.
(2025-05-13). Argentina's top court finds Nazi files 'of global significance' in basement. aljazeera.com Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina's Supreme Court.
(2025-05-13). Can green card, visa holders get Real ID, required to fly in the US? aljazeera.com Trump administration's move to make the Real ID mandatory raises questions about how it will affect noncitizens.
(2025-05-13). France convicts actor Gerard Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women. aljazeera.com Depardieu is put on the sex offenders list and receives a suspended sentence for groping the women on a film set.
(2025-05-13). Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here's what to know. aljazeera.com PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Türkiye after four decades.
(2025-05-13). 'No guardrails': How India-Pakistan combat obliterated old red lines. aljazeera.com From missiles targeting broad swaths of territory to water as a weapon, the threshold for the next war has been lowered.
(2025-05-13). Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what's next? aljazeera.com Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.
(2025-05-13). Trump in the Middle East: How much are US-Gulf investments worth? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). Trump visits the Middle East: All the countries visited by US presidents. aljazeera.com For the second time in his presidency, Donald Trump's first official state visit is to Saudi Arabia.
(2025-05-13). Djokovic-Murray coaching partnership ends before French Open. aljazeera.com Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray split weeks before the French Open after six-month coaching partnership.
(2025-05-13). Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston's Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks take a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 against Boston Celtics, who lost Jayson Tatum to injury.
(2025-05-13). US President Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia on official visit. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first stop of a three-country tour of Gulf states.
(2025-05-13). Afrikaners landing in US with refugee status is "deeply offensive" aljazeera.com "Trump's acceptance of Afrikaners as refugees into the United States is an assault across many fronts."
(2025-05-13). Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year's judicial races, and who's running. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? While the intensity of the 2024 election cycle may be in the rearview mirror, the Judiciary elections traditionally don't get the same attention as races for governor and federal offices, but these elections carry significant implications…
(2025-05-13). Chinese nurse wins Florence Nightingale Medal for dedication to patient care. ecns.cn Xing Hong, chief oncology nurse at Shanghai General Hospital, has been awarded the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal for her outstanding contributions to nursing, the Shanghai Red Cross Society announced Monday.
(2025-05-13). Chinese troops arrive at Cambodia's Yunyang Port for 2025 joint exercise. ecns.cn Chinese troops participating in the China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2025 joint exercise arrived at Yunyang Port in Cambodia on Monday morning. The Cambodian side held a welcoming ceremony at the dock.
(2025-05-13). China's foreign trade remains stable despite external pressures. ecns.cn Despite mounting external pressures, China's foreign trade has remained generally stable this year, demonstrating strong resilience, said China's top commerce official.
(2025-05-13). 20th Western China International Fair to open in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) is set to take place in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, from May 25 to 29, featuring a series of firsts, including dual guest countries and dual guest provinces.
(2025-05-13). Applications for vehicle trade-in subsidy exceeds 10 mln: MOC. ecns.cn Latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Monday shows that since the implementation of the 2024 vehicle trade-in policy, subsidy applications have exceeded 10 million.
(2025-05-13). World's smallest duck spotted for the first time in Shennongjia. ecns.cn The cotton pygmy goose, known as the world's smallest duck, has been spotted for the first time at the Shennongjia National Park in Hubei Province, the park stated on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China and Brazil reach consensuses on a range of issues. ecns.cn China and Brazil have agreed to advance the building of a community with a shared future between the two countries, uphold multilateralism, safeguard universally recognized international rules.
(2025-05-13). China urges U.S. to stop shifting blame over its fentanyl crisis. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. on Tuesday to stop smearing China's name and shifting blame over its fentanyl crisis, saying that Washington should show sincerity and conduct mutually beneficial dialogue in counternarcotics cooperation with Beijing.
(2025-05-13). China, Central Asia further strengthen educational cooperation. ecns.cn The China—Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting was held on Monday in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, further strengthening educational cooperation between China and the five Central Asian nations.
(2025-05-13). Sunrise scenery over karst formation mountain in mist. ecns.cn A sea of mist blankets karst formation mountain at sunrise following rainfall in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, creating a surreal landscape.
(2025-05-13). First archaeological museum in Zhejiang to open. ecns.cn Located in the Linping district of Hangzhou, the complex will display key archaeological discoveries, including artifacts from the Linping Site Complex, Maoshan Mountain Site and Yujia Mountain Site.
(2025-05-13). China sends new communication technology test satellite into space. ecns.cn The satellite will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. It was the 575th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
(2025-05-13). Xi attends opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025.
(2025-05-13). STEVE MILLOY: 'All Of The Above' Is DEI For Energy. wattsupwiththat.com The concept of 'all of the above' dates back to a mid-2000s convergence of energy-related events including: (1) the then emerging but imaginary "climate crisis" and (2) an actual energy crisis caused by a combination of factors including the Iraq war, US dependence on OPEC, the rise of energy-hungry China and India, the notion of Peak Oil and more. Congress's solution to this was the Energy Policy Act of 2005 signed into law by President Bush. It called for expanding domestic energy production, including: oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewables. "All of the above" wasn't in common usage at the time, but t…
(2025-05-13). The Met Office is Unable to Name the Sites Providing 'Estimated' Temperature Data For its 103 Non-Existent Stations. wattsupwiththat.com The data identified individual stations and single location coordinates, but when 103 were found not to exist the Met Office hastily rewrote the title of the database to suggest that the figures arose from a wider local area.
(2025-05-13). South Sudan: 3 Years On, No Justice for Abuses in Southern Unity. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The remains of burnt homes in the town of Adok in Leer county, South Sudan. Photo taken in May 2022. | © 2022 Human Rights Watch | South Sudan's authorities have not brought to justice those responsible for attacks on civilians three years ago by government forces and allied militias in Leer and other opposition-controlled areas in southern Unity state.The lack of meaningful justice for the most serious crimes in Leer and other counties in southern Unity drives new cycles of abuse.The government should build on recent efforts to enhance justice in southern Unity and ensure credible…
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. icrc.org 8 May 2025…
(2025-05-13). Communiqué on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment in support of international humanitarian law. icrc.org New York, 29 April 2025…
(2025-05-13). 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."
(2025-05-13). 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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(2025-05-13). Most Philadelphia Mastery high schools improved graduation rates in the last 5 years. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Five of the six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years, according to the most recent data reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. | Mastery Charter School Pickett Campus reported the highest four-year graduation rate of 94.29%, followed by Mastery Charter School Shoemaker Campus at 93.33%; Hardy Williams Mastery Charter School at 90%; Mastery Charter School Thomas Campu…
(2025-05-13). Release of Israeli-U.S. hostage is the perfect metaphor for criminal conduct. haaretz.com The release of Edan Alexander is a cause of great joy for the Israeli public, but a brutal battering for the State of Israel…
(2025-05-13). Kiev-Washington mineral resources deal will be difficult to implement — media. infobrics.org Trump admits the deal was to "protect" Washington's contribution to the Ukrainian war effort.
(2025-05-13). Could senile moment explain his chilly relationship with Trump? haaretz.com An Israeli Prime Minister's cabinet and Knesset can refrain from acting even in the face of a sharp, proven decline in his or her functioning, but foreign powers are not required to accept such a situation…
(2025-05-13). government tells High Court it opposes landmark ruling on ousted Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com Netanyahu government rejects AG's call for top court ruling on reinstated Shin Bet chief, accuses her of 'lacking national responsibility' and fueling a power clash amid war…
(2025-05-13). Lufthansa Group extends Israel flight suspension through end of May. haaretz.com United has suspended its Israel routes through May 18, Delta through May 20, and British Airways through June 14…
(2025-05-13). Sowing Seeds of Hope in a Garden of Hate. pressenza.com by Irshad Ahmad | When the air reeks with the acrid smell of war, fear seeps into our souls. Life loses meaning, and the future turns bleak. Amidst the chaos, friends and foes alike obsess over statistics—counting losses like arithmetic equations to declare victory. Yet scarcely anyone hears the whispered pleas for help or acknowledges the silent suffering of victims. | This is humanity's tragedy: our youth, glorified as heroes, are reduced to mere fuel for war—all in the name of bravery, medals, and hollow applause. But war remains what it always has been—an enemy of humanity. It destroys prosp…
(2025-05-13). Xi slams 'bullying' in jab at US as China hosts Latin America leaders. presstv.ir The Chinese president has denounced "bullying and hegemony" in a veiled jab at the US, as he addressed Latin American and Caribbean leaders at a major forum.
(2025-05-13). Iran denounces new 'unjust' US sanctions amid nuclear talks. presstv.ir The United States imposes new sanctions on Iran despite ongoing nuclear negotiations between the two countries.
(2025-05-13). Gender-affirming care for minors under fire. onlineopinion.com.au When medical interventions pose unnecessary, disproportionate risks of harm, healthcare providers should refuse to offer them—even when requested.
(2025-05-13). An existential choice. onlineopinion.com.au The two-party system masks itself in different names and faces—offering only the illusion of opposition.
(2025-05-13). Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity for 'persecuted' journalists seeking truth, calls for their freedom. asiapacificreport.nz By Devin Watkins of Vatican News Only four days have passed since his election to the papacy, and Pope Leo XIV has made it a point to hold an audience with the men and women who were in Rome to report on the death of Pope Francis, the conclave, and the first days of his…
(2025-05-13). La población, el recurso más importante con que cuenta el país (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La demografía estudia la población. Es una ciencia que inicialmente surgió ligada a la economía y al análisis estadístico, pero ha evolucionado, a través de la relación población-desarrollo, convirtiéndose en una ciencia social. Tiene elementos objetivos, pero también subjetivos; por eso diferentes áreas del conocimiento se interesan en la demografía. La demografía es estudiada, por supuesto, por estadísticos y matemáticos, pero también por psicólogos, sociólogos, politólogos, historiadores y médicos. La geografía, además, tiene un peso muy importante en los estudios demográficos. Esta complejidad y el conjunto d…
(2025-05-13). Ford workers in Cologne vote for all-out strike as IG Metall tries to slam on the brakes. wsws.org Around 11,500 Ford workers in Cologne voted overwhelmingly last week for an indefinite strike to defend their jobs.
(2025-05-13). The politics behind the selection of the American-Peruvian Pope. wsws.org While posturing as a reformer, Prevost was selected to further the Church's alliance with capital and protect its own extensive financial interests…
(2025-05-13). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A militant strike by transit workers across Argentina halted buses in major industrial centers, while teachers in Alberta, Canada voted down a mediated deal recommended by their union.
(2025-05-13). The socialist response to the breakdown in Canada-US relations. wsws.org This speech was given by Keith Jones, National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (Canada), at the International May Day 2025 Online Rally, held Saturday, May 3.
(2025-05-13). Australia: Macquarie University Rank-and-File Committee blocked from speaking at rally against cuts. wsws.org Students and staff joined a protest at Sydney's Macquarie University to oppose deep cuts to courses and degrees, but the rally organisers presented the cuts as isolated to the university, divorcing them from the wave of job cuts nationally as a result of the Labor government's policies.
(2025-05-13). 2 more air traffic outages at Newark, New Jersey airport trigger further disruptions, expose National Airspace System on the brink. wsws.org In the aftermath of events like this, the FAA consistently claims that "safety was never compromised." This is double-speak for "nothing happened this time."
(2025-05-13). Railroad companies request Trump administration dismantle two-person crew regulations. wsws.org The railroads are using Trump's destruction of all corporate regulations to push for what has been a top priority for years and which will cost thousands of jobs and lead to more accidents.
(2025-05-13). University of Rochester graduate workers on indefinite strike. wsws.org Graduate workers are exploited by a system that pays them in stipends and earn as little as $15,000 a year, in a city that regularly ranks as one of the poorest in the country.
(2025-05-13). Trump's ban on "gain-of-function" research: An attack on science and preparation for war. wsws.org An executive order signed on May 5, 2025, weaponizes the false claim that the virus that causes COVID-19 was manufactured in a Chinese laboratory.
(2025-05-13). Uneasy 90-day truce in US tariff war against China. wsws.org The international assessment by economists is that the US was forced to pull back from its frontal economic assault on China because of the damage this inflicted on itself.
(2025-05-13). Political warfare deepens as Philippines holds midterm elections. wsws.org For the ruling elite the election was a referendum over geopolitical ties. For the mass of voters it was an expression of anger over the social crisis they confront.
(2025-05-13). Sri Lankan union leaders respond to US trade war with class collaboration. wsws.org The May Day rally of the Joint Trade Union Alliance made crystal clear that its concern is not the jobs and conditions of workers, but to shore up Sri Lankan industries which rely heavily on US markets.
(2025-05-13). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Afghanistan: Empowering farming communities for sustained rural livelihood. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Azerbaijan: A mine survivor's journey of resilience and raising awareness. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Myanmar: One month on, earthquake survivors face continuing challenges. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Resolution on 'Protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against the potential human cost of ICT activities during armed conflict'. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa'ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Egypt: Facts and Figures (January — December 2024). icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). 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
(2025-05-13). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: "The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict" icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Debt cancellations and peasant mobilizations in Europe from Antiquity to the 20th Century. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). MOVE at 40: 'You don't have to drop the bomb,' helicopter pilot warned city in lead-up to deadly Philly attack. whyy.org
(2025-05-13). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). CPJ, partners condemn Saudi Arabia's press freedom record ahead of Trump's visit. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Taliban intelligence detain journalist Sulaiman Rahil following critical Facebook posts. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Azerbaijan arrests 2 more journalists, increasing crackdown tally to 25. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). The Wire's website, 8,000 X accounts blocked in India amid conflict with Pakistan. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Peruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Turkish Cypriot journalist threatened, source murdered after reporting on alleged government corruption. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Mexican journalist Miguel àÅngel Anaya missing in Veracruz. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). 9/11: Decade of Deception (2015) / FULL MOVIE. marktanliano.net
(2025-05-12). China, Brazil boost agricultural trade. ecns.cn China and Brazil will strengthen cooperation in agricultural trade and technology exchange in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States.
(2025-05-12). Guizhou pioneers hydrogen power for coal transport. ecns.cn China's first commercially operated hydrogen-powered locomotive began trial runs on Saturday in Liupanshui, Guizhou province, marking a significant milestone in the city's long-term drive to modernize its coal industry.
(2025-05-12). Services consumption to underpin economic growth. ecns.cn As external uncertainties continue to escalate, consumption, particularly in the services sector, is poised to assume an increasingly important role in underpinning the Chinese economy this year, analysts said.
(2025-05-12). Square-faced monkey at Hefei wildlife park goes viral. ecns.cn With black hair and a square face, a monkey at Hefei Wildlife Park in Anhui province has been viral on Chinese social media since early May.
(2025-05-12). Brazilian president's visit to China carries special significance: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China believes that in light of all the changes and turbulence in today's world, Brazilian President Lula da Silva's visit to China carries special significance, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said at a press conference on Monday.
(2025-05-12). RRR cut to spur further monetary easing. ecns.cn China's upcoming reduction in the reserve requirement ratio to zero for certain financial institutions has potentially unlocked substantial scope for further monetary easing, with another cut to the RRR likely in the second half of the year, analysts said.
(2025-05-12). Experts blast U.S.' unilateral deep-sea mining order. ecns.cn The order emphasized that vast offshore seabed areas contain critical minerals and energy resources vital to strengthening the US economy and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
(2025-05-12). New guideline to help public better prepare for earthquakes. ecns.cn Aimed at enhancing public awareness on earthquake prevention and response, the China Earthquake Administration on Monday released a national outline as the country marked its 17th National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day.
(2025-05-13). US Replaces B-2 Bombers at Diego Garcia Base With B-52s. news.antiwar.com The US is replacing the B-2 stealth bombers it deployed to its base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean with B-52 bombers, US officials have told Reuters. The US began deploying the B-2s to Diego Garcia in March as President Trump was threatening to bomb Iran and was carrying out heavy airstrikes in Yemen. …
(2025-05-13). "Terrorism we are witnessing today comes from imperialism" , Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré tells Putin. peoplesdispatch.org "In addition to defense and security, there is another important sphere, namely, science and education. We would like Russia to" teach science to young Burkinabes "so that we can develop our own production, industry, and engineering," Traoré told Putin in their meeting after Victory Day.
(2025-05-13). Brazil's Crops and Antarctic Ice Expose Climate Corruption. wattsupwiththat.com These frameworks have been adopted wholesale by politicians like Canada's Mark Carney, England's Keir Starmer, Australia's Anthony Albanese, California's Gavin Newsom and others. | So, what happens when nature refuses to follow their political scripts? Nothing. The policy train keeps moving, fueled by inertia, institutional pride and personal hubris. The crisis is not in our atmosphere. It is in institutions corrupted by groupthink, rent-seeking and lust for power.
(2025-05-13). Climate Change Is Not Spreading Dog Heartworm. wattsupwiththat.com One of the ubiquitous Climate Crisis narratives is that the slight warming of some climate regions is driving the spread of mosquito borne diseases. This can easily be shown to be incorrect….
(2025-05-13). Trump set to accept luxury 'flying palace' as gift from Qatar's royal family: Report. presstv.ir The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to receive a high-end Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family to serve as Air Force One.
(2025-05-13). Press TV expands its broadcast to Australia and Oceania region via Intelsat 19. presstv.ir Press TV is now available in Australia and the Oceania region via Intelsat 19, a geostationary communications satellite operated by Intelsat.
(2025-05-13). 'Highly significant': Iran says EAEU FTA will boost trade, economic cooperation. presstv.ir Iran says the implementation of an agreement with EAEU will boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
(2025-05-13). 'Tip of the iceberg': Iran says Netanyahu sabotages release of US-Israeli captive. presstv.ir Iran says the Israeli prime minister's efforts to sabotage the release of US-Israeli captive are tip of the iceberg.
(2025-05-13). Jolani proposes Trump Tower in Damascus, peace with Israel for sanctions relief: Report. presstv.ir The head of the HTS-led administration in Syria has offered to build Trump Tower in Damascus, reach peace with Israel and provide US with access to Syria's oil and gas, as he is seeking US sanctions relief, a report says.
(2025-05-13). Pezeshkian: Enhanced Iran-Uzbekistan ties will promote regional peace, security. presstv.ir The Iranian president says the expansion of ties with Uzbekistan will promote mutual and regional peace and security.
(2025-05-13). Top general: Iranian Army, IRGC naval units at peak of combat readiness. presstv.ir Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the country's Army and IRGC naval units are the peak of their operational and combat readiness to confront hostile acts.
(2025-05-13). Hezbollah chief to Israel: Resistance will never surrender. presstv.ir Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has warned the Israeli regime and its supporters that the resistance will not surrender to any threat or pressure.
(2025-05-13). PKK militant group disbands, ends armed struggle against Turkey: Report. presstv.ir The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group reportedly announces its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle.
(2025-05-13). Norway wealth fund divests from largest Israeli fuels company over atrocities in West Bank. presstv.ir Norway's sovereign wealth fund has divested from the largest Israeli fuels company due to its activities at illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-13). Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive as Tel Aviv stresses 'not committed' to ceasefire. presstv.ir Hamas is about to release an Israeli-American trooper in its captivity following a deal with the US that did not include Israel's involvement.
(2025-05-13). Avispas venció a Leñadores en la III Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu Avispas de Santiago de Cuba venció este lunes por nocaut de 12×2 a Leñadores de Las Tunas, le barrió en la subserie particular y terminó como tercero de la fase regular, en la III Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano. Esta constituyó la segunda barrida de todo el torneo. La otra fue propinada precisamente por el elenco tunero a Leones de Industriales.
(2025-05-13). Carlo Ancelotti dirigirá selección de Brasil hasta el Mundial 202. cubadebate.cu La Confederación Brasileña de Fútbol (CBF) anunció oficialmente al preparador Carlo Ancelotti, actual director técnico del Real Madrid, como nuevo entrenador de la Canarinha en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. El italiano, de 65 años, asumirá el cargo tras la salida de Dorival Júnior en marzo y llegará al fútbol brasileño después de dirigir a selecciones de primer nivel.
(2025-05-13). Falleció el destacado revolucionario Rafael Bernal Alemany. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este lunes, como consecuencia de una larga enfermedad, falleció el compañero Rafael Bernal Alemany. Nacido el 18 de septiembre de 1944, Licenciado en Educación Técnico Profesional y Doctor en Ciencias Pedagógicas, ingresó en 1959 a la escuela de Responsables de Milicias en Matanzas y fue jefe de plana mayor de dos batallones.
(2025-05-13). Hipocresía política en escenarios mediáticos. cubadebate.cu El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump dictó el pasado 1 de mayo una orden ejecutiva que pone fin a la financiación gubernamental para la Radio Pública Nacional (NPR) y el Servicio Público de Radiodifusión (PBS), al considerar que estos medios no merecen apoyo estatal.
(2025-05-13). US Energy Secretary Claims Trump 'Wants to Use Force' Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that President Donald Trump wants to use force to compel political change in Venezuela. Wright's remarks were made during an interview with Fox News on Sunday, May 11. | "President Trump wants to use United States force, our energy independence, to force change in Venezuela," the US regime's energy secretary said. Using the allegation of the migration of criminal gang Tren de Aragua, which the Venezuelan government has reported is extinct, Wright added: "We need to change the situation in Venezuela, not just for Venezuelans, but for all gang members and the refugees fleeing t…
(2025-05-13). World's 1st 500Hz OLED Gaming Monitor is Here – Explore. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Sunday May 11, 2025 launched of the Odyssey OLED G6, the world's first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor.
(2025-05-13). 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.
(2025-05-13). India, Pakistan announce ceasefire. ummid.com In an important development amidst the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, the two nuclear armed neighbors have announced ceasefire from 5 PM Saturday May 10, 2025.
(2025-05-13). Kosmos 482 crashes to unknown site on Earth. ummid.com Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 apparently crashed to Earth Saturday May 10, 2025, more than 50 year after it was launched and was bound for Venus.
(2025-05-13). Pakistan's 'Bunyan ul Marsoos' to retaliate India's 'Operation Sindoor'. ummid.com The Pakistan Army early on Saturday May 10, 2025 launched a military operation, which it named, "Bunyan ul Marsoos" in retaliation of India's "Operation Sindoor".
(2025-05-12). Breaking: independent MPs give 'mainstream' journalists instruction book on how to do their job. skwawkbox.org 
Independent Alliance group hands out 'Journalism During a Genocide' booklet Independent Alliance MPs have today handed out guide books for 'mainstream' journalists on how to do their job during Israel's genocide in Gaza, prompted by the dire lack of real challenge to PM Keir Starmer and his spokespeople by the establishment journalist class. The booklets …
(2025-05-12). Baraka Is Right to Challenge Delaney Hall Reopening FightBackBetter Condemns Arrest! fightbackbetter.com 
This editor is certainly not a supporter of the Democratic Party and was recently falsely accused of a felony in a police complaint by I have critiism of Baraka for not having adequately opposed genocide in Gaza and for not having as to my kno…
(2025-05-12). UN experts have now accused Israel of 'genocidal conduct' in Gaza. thecanary.co A group of independent human rights experts from the UN have released their blistering assessment of Israel's genocide in Palestine. In a call for immediate global intervention, they said: While States debate terminology — is it or is it not genocide? — Israel continues its relentless destruction of life in Gaza, through attacks by land, […] | By
(2025-05-12). Mainstream Media Voices Silent (At Best) on Gaza Genocide. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — May 9, 2025 | The cowardice in Canadian media is remarkable. Indifference to Israel's live streamed holocaust is a requirement to make it in the dominant media. | Wednesday evening, I
(2025-05-12). Israeli Strikes Kill 29 in Gaza Over 24 Hours Amid Starvation Blockade. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli attacks killed 29 Palestinians and wounded 94 as Israel has continued its strikes amid a total blockade that's been imposed for more than 70 days. The Health Ministry said that another four bodies of Palestinians killed by previous Israeli attacks were recovered from the rubble. "There are still …
(2025-05-12). Netanyahu Says the Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza Is 'Inevitable'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the forced removal of Palestinians from Gaza was "inevitable." "We are destroying more and more homes, and Gazans have nowhere to return to. The only inevitable outcome will be the wish of Gazans to emigrate outside of the Gaza Strip," Netanyahu said at the Knesset's Foreign …
(2025-05-12). 'Terrorism'? Israel has weaponized the charge for decades. responsiblestatecraft.org 
What do human rights activists in Jerusalem, humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, and college students in New York all have in common according to Israel and its influence network? They all purportedly have links to terrorism. Although such accusations are often baseless, they are frequently used to besmirch and undercut those who are unwilling to do Israel's bidding. | Although this is a tactic very much on display today, it is one I first came across while serving with the
(2025-05-12). One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns. aljazeera.com The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.
(2025-05-12). Gaza Health Ministry Reports 23 Martyrs in 24 Hours. orinocotribune.com The Gaza Health Ministry reports 23 more Palestinians killed in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 52,810 since October 7, 2023. | Gaza's Health Ministry reported on Saturday that 23 Palestinians were killed and 124 others wounded over the past 24 hours due to continued Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. | The report noted that many victims remain trapped under rubble and in the streets, with emergency and civil defense teams unable to reach them due to the aggressive bombardment. | Since the beginning of the Israeli assault on October 7, 2023, the total death toll has risen to 52,810, with 119,473 inj…
(2025-05-12). The Unbearable Pain Of Leaving Gaza. progressivehub.net ABUBAKER ABED | DROP SITE…
(2025-05-12). Trump aims to unveil plan to end Gaza war in Qatar, ordering Netanyahu to fall in line. haaretz.com After Netanyahu tried to impose demands and blame Hamas for the breakdown in talks, Edan Alexander's release signals coordination between Qatar and the U.S. Witkoff instructed Netanyahu to send a team to Doha, where tight schedules await…
(2025-05-12). Tens of thousands rally in Brussels for arms embargo and ceasefire in Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org More than 60,000 people marched in Brussels on Sunday, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Palestine, an arms embargo, and European accountability…
(2025-05-12). Israel continues siege of Palestinians in West Bank with "Iron Wall" operation. peoplesdispatch.org The past several days saw an intensified military campaign in the West Bank's northern city of Tulkarm and its refugee camps, including the demolition of 106 Palestinian homes.
(2025-05-12). Even Israeli ex-soldiers know ending the occupation is the only path to peace. thecanary.co Recent words from Israeli ex-soldiers show that even they understand that ending Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine is the only path to peace for all people in the region. Israeli "occupation is not the solution — it's the problem" Breaking the Silence is an Israeli organisation of former soldiers which "aims to bring an end […] | By
(2025-05-12). Crimes in the West Bank. scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research 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 …
(2025-05-12). "Liberal" Swarthmore College arrests students, suspends them for protesting. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette May 8, 2025 Philadelphia Within days of Swarthmore students reviving a pro-Palestinian encampment on April 30, police arrested nine protesters in the early hours of May 3 after giving them just minutes to disband. The college is located in Media, Pennsylvania, outside Philadelphia. Swarthmore encampment calling for divestment from Cisco named in honor of Hossam Shabat, Palestinian journalist killed by an Israeli airstrike in March 2025. Credit: The Swarthmore Phoenix, James Shelton Organized by the Swarthmore chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the peaceful encampment was set up a…
(2025-05-12). Jordan arrests BDS coordinator Hamza Khader amid intensified crackdown on pro-Palestine activists. peoplesdispatch.org Last week, Jordanian authorities arrested
(2025-05-12). I was with Shireen Abu Akleh when she was murdered. Was justice served when her murderer was killed? mondoweiss.net 
I was with Shireen Abu Akleh when she was murdered on May 11, 2022. The Palestinian resistance in Jenin killed her murderer, but I find myself asking, was justice served, or did he escape accountability?>
(2025-05-12). Danger to Raja Eghbarieh's life and health as occupation refuses to bring him to court. samidoun.net 
Serious concerns about the health and well-being of imprisoned Palestinian leader Raja Eghbarieh are being raised by his family and comrades. Eghbarieh, 73, is a leading figure in Abnaa al-Balad, the Left Palestinian movement in Occupied Palestine '48. He was seized by occupation forces from his home in Umm al-Fahm on 9 April 2025, followed …
(2025-05-12). Video: we fixed the subtitles for 'are' racist PM's 'rivers of blood' speech. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer's appeal to racists and fascists needed a tweak Keir Starmer's shameful, racist speech pandering to the worst instincts of small-minded little-Englanders this morning, claiming with utter dishonesty that immigrants have caused 'incalculable damage' to the UK. has rightly led to him being compared to Enoch Powell and his 1968 'rivers of blood' anti-immigration speech. …
(2025-05-12). Parents of woman killed by 'associate' misdiagnosis testify in court case this week against GMC. skwawkbox.org 
Medical regulator's refusal to set national standards for safety and consent in use of non-doctors challenged in High Court by anaesthetists' group The family of a young actress who died after a 'physician associate' (PA) — a role without doctor training but increasingly used by NHS trusts and pushed hard by Health Secretary Wes Streeting …
(2025-05-12). Deforestation and illegal evictions threaten Malaysia's Indigenous peoples. grist.org 
On October 20, 2022, Jeffery Nang, chief of the Rumah Jeffrey people in Malaysia, went to a community meeting and was handed a letter by a government official in Sarawak, a state on the island of Borneo in Malaysia. The letter was an eviction notice for Nang and the 60-some members of Rumah Jeffrey, who are members of the broader Indigenous Iban people of Borneo. | Leave their forest within 30 days, the official notice said, or risk charges against anyone who remained. | The letter was dated six days earlier. The clock had already started ticking. | The notice contended the Rumah Jeffrey people were violating…
(2025-05-12). At 95, William Luers never stopped believing in a US-Iran détente. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Ambassador William H. Luers, whose active promotion of American diplomacy as a primary component of U.S. foreign policy continued well into his 90s, died Saturday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 95.After a 31-year career in the foreign service, the Quincy Institute was proud to count him as a distinguished non-resident fellow. His post-retirement career was certainly active: Luers served as president of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and as both chairman and president of the United Nations Association of the U.S.A. He was a key leader of
(2025-05-12). Selected Articles: Surprise, Surprise: Bibi Discovers "Secret Iranian Nuclear Weapons Facility" in Iran. globalresearch.ca 
By Iran is using its influence over allies in the region to reduce the fighting (and open critical shipping lanes) hoping that it …
(2025-05-12). The misleading accounting behind your 'recycled' plastic. grist.org 
Imagine you're filling up 100 bags of coffee. You're using beans from a few different providers — 10 percent of the beans they sent you are decaffeinated and the rest are caffeinated. However, you mixed them all together, so each bag is an even blend of 10 percent decaf, 90 percent caffeinated coffee beans. | It's a shame, though, because in this hypothetical, decaffeinated coffee is in high demand. People will pay a premium for bags of 100 percent decaf coffee. So instead of labeling each bag as a 10/90 blend of decaf/caffeinated coffee, you decide to label 90 bags as regular, fully caffeinated coffee b…
(2025-05-12). The hidden costs of Trump's 'madman' approach to tariffs. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Is the trade war launched by Donald Trump the act of a madman or a mad genius? To the extent Trump's tariffs are a "negotiating strategy," as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has
(2025-05-12). Sinkholes and the people who love them. grist.org 
Lauren Bacchus is one of many people in Asheville who are strangely enamored with the city's sinkholes. | She's a member of the Asheville Sinkhole Group, an online watering hole of more than 3,400 people in and around this North Carolina city who eagerly discuss the chasms that mysteriously emerge from time to time. She even owns a T-shirt emblazoned with the phrase "For the love of all things holey." Bacchus concedes sinkholes are an odd thing to be passionate about, but they speak to the impermanence of things made by human hands. | "I don't want to discredit that sinkholes can cause a lot of damage and hurt…
(2025-05-12). Hamas releases Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander after direct talks with U.S. mondoweiss.net 
The release of Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander, following direct negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas, comes after the Trump administration had already caught Israel off guard by agreeing to halt hostilities with Yemen's Ansar Allah.
(2025-05-12). Iran talks: At least they're still negotiating. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States concluded Sunday in Muscat, Oman after a one-week delay. Many observers saw…
(2025-05-12). Important Financial Considerations When Going Through a Divorce. moguldom.com 
Divorce can be one of the most stressful and challenging times in a person's life, and one of the primary concerns during this process is the financial impact it will have. In many cases, people are not fully prepared for the complexity of dividing assets, managing debt, and navigating financial obligations that can stretch for …
(2025-05-12). Are Crypto Trends Becoming Easier To Predict? moguldom.com 
The cryptocurrency market used to feel like the Wild West. Prices jumped on rumors, crashed after tweets, and left even seasoned traders guessing. One day, a coin would double, the next it would disappear. But things are shifting. Price swings still happen, but they no longer feel totally random. New tools, smarter strategies, and clearer …
(2025-05-12). Asmaa Abu al-Haija, mother of prisoners and liberated prisoner, passes away days after arrest of her daughter Banan. samidoun.net 
On Monday morning, 12 May, Asmaa Mohammed Sabaaneh (Abu al-Haija), liberated prisoner, the wife of imprisoned leader Sheikh Jamal Abu al-Haija, the mother of her imprisoned children Abdel-Salam, Asem and Banan (all held in administrative detention in Zionist jails) and Imad (held in PA political detention for 5+ months), and the martyr Hamza Abu al-Haija, …
(2025-05-12). A Hopkins professor says America's descent into authoritarianism may have started with policing in blue cities. If that's true, we're in big trouble. therealnews.com 
Anyone who witnessed or was affected by Baltimore's failed experiment with zero-tolerance policing during the aughts remembers the unrelenting chaos it created. As reporters working for a newspaper, we witnessed the onslaught of so-called quality of life arrests as a fast-moving crisis that seemed to accelerate with each illegal charge. The policy was driven by …
(2025-05-12). The Sanctuary Movement: Sheltering migrants against deportation. therealnews.com 
It's the early 1980s. US-backed wars are wreaking havoc across Central America. And, in particular, El Salvador and Guatemala. Authoritarian governments have unleashed waves of violence on their populations. Trained death squads disappeared thousands. There are raids. US-backed massacres. One after the next. And so tens of thousands of people begin to flee to the …
(2025-05-12). Target of Injustice: Free Mahdi Ali Campaign Kicks Off. unicornriot.ninja 
Minneapolis, MN — Despite his pleas of innocence, Mahdi Ali was 15 when he was arrested and subsequently convicted and sentenced to life in prison for a 2010 triple murder in Minneapolis. Fifteen years later, a new grassroots campaign called The Coalition to Free Mahdi Ali has launched to demand justice and freedom for Ali. …
(2025-05-12). Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Republicans support talks with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As U.S.-Iran talks Indeed, polling
(2025-05-12). An Indigenous community in India just faced down 130 police to return to their ancestral lands. thecanary.co 
A group of Indigenous people who authorities evicted from their ancestral village in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve in south India 40 years ago, have returned to their former homes. The 52 Jenu Kuruba families faced down 130 police and forest guards to do so on Tuesday 6 May. And, on Wednesday, they declared they are there […] | By
(2025-05-12). Steel companies ArcelorMittal and Ternium continue to ride roughshod over Global South communities. thecanary.co 
Frontline community defenders from the global majority united in Luxembourg to challenge steelmakers ArcelorMittal and Ternium on Tuesday 6 May. They turned to disrupt the human rights violating companies' AGMs, and to demand an end to a culture of corporate impunity. ArcelorMittal and Ternium: steel companies harming communities in the Global South The delegation is […] | By
(2025-05-12). Reform's new 'manifesto' is just catnip for the fat cats. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 10 May, Nigel Farage published a "manifesto" in the Daily Mail. While the Mail has described Reform's pledges as "radical", you may be unsurprised to learn that they'll primarily benefit wealthy individuals and large corporations (and in some instances, no one at all). In other words, it's a continuation of the neoliberal and austerity […] | By
(2025-05-12). White Smoke and Speculation: The Election of Pope Leo XIV. counterpunch.org 
The occasion of electing another Pope was a spectacle in time and, in many ways, outside it. It was the one rare occasion in the twenty-first century where ancient ceremony, the old boy network — many presumptive virgins — along with festive dressing up, were seen with admiration rather than suspicion. Feminists were nowhere to be heard. Women
(2025-05-12). A President Stuck in the Past. counterpunch.org 
Christian fundamentalists believe we are living in the End-Times. So, why worry about climate change or plan for the future? But they should worry, and they should plan. The notion that the end is near has needlessly troubled people throughout history beginning with the crucifixion. Prophets of every generation have predicted Armageddon. Yet we're still
(2025-05-12). CELDF and the Rights of Nature. counterpunch.org 
The Earth is "on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster," according to "The 2024 State of the Climate Report." Sounding the alarm on the "emergency" we find ourselves in, the report warns that the situation can no longer be ignored as "the very fabric of life on Earth is imperiled." The scale of environmental
(2025-05-12). Renewed Hope and Dynamic Leadership: Burkina Faso's Path Forward Under Ibrahim Traoré. globalresearch.ca A New Era of Sovereignty and Stability: | In recent months, Burkina Faso has embarked on a transformative journey under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré, signaling a new chapter rooted in tenacity, national sovereignty, and a commitment to restoring stability. …
(2025-05-12). Heavy gunfire, clashes in Libya's Tripoli after killing of militia leader. aljazeera.com Interior Ministry urges residents to stay home and avoid movement, warning of further instability.
(2025-05-12). Bob's List: May 12, 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…
(2025-05-12). Bad Rap For Rafale. smoothiex12.blogspot.com I cannot verify stated and mocked in this video one way or another, but if true ⚪ Rafale may go in its reputation the same way as other French military hardware ⚪ utter inability to fight modern war. I want to reiterate the point ⚪ as SMO has demonstrated, NATO, from Pentagon to Brussels is not capable to plan and conduct combined arms operations. The pivot of all those operations is what is known in Russia as MRAU (Mass Missile Aviation Strike). Without it, all NATO armies, including the US Army, are paper tigers. Already by 1980 the Soviet air defense of the Central Industrial Region could handle MRAU by NATO (not…
(2025-05-12). About Some Numbers … smoothiex12.blogspot.com from REAL sources in the know, not some NATO's media BS. Just wrap your brains around this number, not to speak of the issue of planning and intel, which ceased to exist in the West.
(2025-05-12). 'Freedom Is Therapeutic'. progressive.org In the United States, city and state leaders are calling for more involuntary treatment of people with serious mental illness, but one region in Italy has proven that another future for care is possible.
(2025-05-12). India vs. Pakistan Ceasefire: Contextualizing India's Failures. muslimskeptic.com Those who have been following the recent India-Pakistan conflict will be aware that it is now widely known that the two nations have reached a U.S.-brokered "agreement." Prominent Indian analysts, including geostrategist Brahma Chellaney, have characterized this outcome as a failure for India, arguing that its perceived military superiority failed to achieve any sort of …
(2025-05-12). A Daughter's Cautionary Elder Care Tale. progressive.org A new book drives home the many ways that assisted living is in need of some assistance.
(2025-05-12). The Plan Behind Washington's Violations of the One-China Principle. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — May 7, 2025 | While much of the world's attention is currently focused on the economic fallout of the tariffs imposed by the United States on allies and designated adversaries alike, they are only one part of a much wider strategy aimed at what U.S. policymakers themselves claim is a bid to maintain the U.S. as "the world's dominant superpower." | These were the words used by now White House advisor Peter Navarro, who, in 2023, wrote the "Chapter 26: Trade" for the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 policy paper now being put into policy under the Donald Trump administration. The Heritage…
(2025-05-12). Trump Says He's Considering Lifting Sanctions on Syria. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that he's considering lifting sanctions on Syria as the country's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammed al-Jolani), is looking to make a deal with the US. Trump said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had asked the US to lift sanctions on Syria. "We're going to have to …
(2025-05-12). Trump Says He's 'Thinking' About Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that he was considering joining talks between Russia and Ukraine that are expected to be held in Istanbul this Thursday. "I think you may have a good result at the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine. I believe the two leaders are going to be there," the president …
(2025-05-12). Neighbours resist police and ICE attack on mother and her child. thecanary.co Neighbourhood resistance to an abduction by US immigration agency ICE last week prompted local police to back agents up by pinning a child to the ground. Police back up ICE with violence amid neighbourhood outrage A mother in Worcester, Massachusetts, was seeking asylum. She reportedly didn't have a deportation order against her. But amid an […] | By
(2025-05-12). Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva. scheerpost.com By The White House The Government of the United States of America (the "United States") and the Government of the People's Republic of China ("China"), Recognizing the importance of their bilateral economic and trade relationship to both countries and the global economy; Recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial economic and trade …
(2025-05-12). 'Power, Not Panic': Immigrant Rights Advocates in California Work to Fortify Against Threats to 'Sanctuary State' Law. scheerpost.com By Mariana Martínez Barba / Prism San Diego-based attorney Ian Seruelo received three separate reports in March alone about local county Sheriff Kelly Martinez violating California's immigration policy. The California Values Act, also known as Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), ensures that local law enforcement will not cooperate with immigration authorities to deport individuals. For Seruelo, the …
(2025-05-12). The US Is in Free Fall, But We Can Turn Things Around by Valuing Our Neighbors Over Money. scheerpost.com A community mural painting project that reflects unity, love and creativity (Adobe Stock) | By Quenten Sheldon / The United States is often revered as the most powerful nation in the world. The U.S. has a strong economy; the most equipped military on the planet; a working class of over 130 million people; the biggest GDP of any nation; and large music, film, agricultural, beauty, food, fossil fuel, and technology industries. However, many of these industries are on the brink of collapsing, or are already starting to. Most…
(2025-05-12). VIPS MEMO: Arms Control — Toward Lasting Peace. scheerpost.com LGM-118A Peacekeeper missile system tested at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Long exposure photo shows paths of multiple re-entry vehicles deployed by the missile. One Peacekeeper can hold 10 nuclear warheads, each assigned a target. Warheads would carry explosive power of 25 Hiroshima-sized weapons. (David James Paquin/U.S. Army/Public Domain) | May 8, 2025 | MEMORANDUM | FROM: Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) | SUBJECT: Arms Control: Toward Lasting Peace | The following Memorandum is presented as a brief review, based on experience, aiming to encourage well-informed discourse b…
(2025-05-12). Retrofit For the Future campaign is taking its demands to the heart of government. thecanary.co In March, a coalition of groups launched the vital new 'Retrofit For the Future' campaign — and already, it's making waves. Notably, the coalition has secured a meeting with a key minister inside the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to demand the government put renters' and workers' rights at the heart of […] | By
(2025-05-12). Russia Eyeing Indonesian Market with Priority Sector Exports. infobrics.org Russia has identified five priority sectors for its exports to Indonesia: mining, oil and gas, agriculture, smart city technologies, and consumer products. This move comes alongside efforts to finalize a free trade agreement through the Eurasian Economic Commission…
(2025-05-12). Brics Trade Winds Blowing SA Towards Regional Logistics Leadership. infobrics.org The country can position itself as a vital link in the evolving global trade network…
(2025-05-12). Brazil Trip Notes: the San Paulo Transcript. infobrics.org Some weeks ago we were in Brazil for the Dilemmas of Humanity conference in San Paulo that discussed the potential for the global economy to find pathways out of the mounting strains and economic crises. The panel discussion in which the head of BRICS+ Analytics was represented among the panelists was dedicated to the building of the new financial architecture of the world economy…
(2025-05-12). US anti-China campaign: continuity, contradictions, and opportunities for BRICS. infobrics.org Building on Biden's legacy, Trump's approach intensifies tariffs and anti-Chinese propaganda while partially retreating from dual containment and, paradoxically, from soft power initiatives like USAID. Arctic ambitions against Russia plus South Asia's India-Pakistan tensions further complicate Washington's efforts, underscoring BRICS's growing role as a counterweight to Western hegemony in an emerging multipolar world.
(2025-05-12). Trump says he begins to "doubt" Zelensky will make a peace deal with Putin. infobrics.org Putin's proposal once again demonstrates his consistent desire for peace with Ukraine.
(2025-05-12). Western hostility in the Arctic leads Russia to abandon agreements with Nordic countries. infobrics.org Without goodwill on the part of the Europeans, Russian participation in Arctic agreements has become a waste of time.
(2025-05-12). Why Russia might need Iranian missiles. infobrics.org The "Fath 360" can be mounted on regular trucks, meaning it will be more difficult to detect, hiding it from the prying eyes of NATO ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) platforms. This would certainly present a challenge for the Neo-Nazi junta forces, as they lack a similar platform that could replace their overhyped and overpriced HIMARS.
(2025-05-12). Class war at universities: Workers, students unite against fascism! iacenter.org By Will Hodgkinson May 8, 2025 Boston Students, professors and workers are confronting the Trump administration's fascist crackdown at universities across the U.S. Since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, immigration officials have revoked at least 1,700 student visas. In the Boston area alone, hundreds of students at Harvard, Northeastern, Emerson, Berklee School of Music, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts have already lost legal protection and face deportation. (tinyurl.com/5xnubmbt) UNITE HERE Local 26 Facebook page Over the past few months, authorities have kidnapped and detained doz…
(2025-05-12). Defend Ibrahim Traoré and the Alliance of Sahel States! iacenter.org By Arjae Red May 5, 2025 Africa is rising, the days of colonialism are finished: This is the call being echoed around the world, from the masses of Burkina Faso and countries across Africa to Jamaica, Haiti and the whole Caribbean, to Paris, London and New York City. Millions of people have answered the call to defend Ibrahim Traoré, president of Burkina Faso, as well as the anti-imperialist governments of Mali and Niger — the three countries that make up the Alliance of Sahel States. Map shows Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, members of the African States of the Sahel, and Nigeria. The mass mobilizations were…
(2025-05-12). Farm workers union holds anti-ICE protest. iacenter.org By Keller O'Dekirk May 7, 2025 Batavia, New York, May 2, 2025 Dozens of activists responded to a call by the United Farm Workers (UFW) for an emergency demonstration on May 2 at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Batavia, New York, near Buffalo. That morning ICE agents had stopped a bus carrying farmworkers to Lynne-Ette Farms in Kent, New York, and arrested several workers — targeting workers who had been engaged in union-building efforts through the UFW. The bus was owned and operated by Lynne-Ette Farms, and it is more than likely that the company used ICE as a means t…
(2025-05-12). General strike in Greece: Wages and safety. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel May 8, 2025 Thessaloniki, Greece Two years ago there was a catastrophic accident on the railroad line that links Athens, the largest city in Greece, and Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. A freight train, carrying a large amount of an unknown but highly volatile liquid, collided with a passenger train carrying a number of students. Of the 57 fatalities, about half of the people were killed by the impact of the collision. Others, who survived the initial impact, could be heard screaming as they were burned to death in an unusually intense fire from the flammable liquid that was carried o…
(2025-05-12). Workers in Panamá wage indefinite strike. iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl May 5, 2025 Thousands of construction workers and teachers in at least seven provinces throughout Panamá took to the streets and started an indefinite strike on April 28. The mobilizations were initiated by the Single Union of Construction and Similar Workers (SUNTRACS) and several teachers' unions, including the Association of Teachers (ASOPROF). The strikers are demanding the repeal of a pension "reform" bill, Law 462 of the Social Security Fund. Workers in Panamá are worried that the bill will privatize Social Security and reduce pensions. SUNTRACS and ASOPROF conducted a 24-hour strike on Ma…
(2025-05-12). Kurdish PKK Will Disarm and Disband, Seeking End to Decades of Conflict in Turkey. news.antiwar.com In an announcement on Monday, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced that they have agreed to totally disarm and disband, aiming to end a multi-decade conflict with the Turkish government. Turkish President Erdogan praised the move, calling it a move toward "peace and fraternity" in Turkey. Tens of thousands of Kurds were killed in the …
(2025-05-12). Syria Announces Major Natural Gas Deal With Türkiye. orinocotribune.com Ankara says it will also supply electricity to the war-torn nation, enabling the extremist-led government in Damascus to 'reconstruct' | Syria's interim Energy Minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, announced on 9 May that Damascus and Ankara have reached a deal for Türkiye to deliver 6 million cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas per day to Syria within the next three months. | "I agreed with my Turkish counterpart Alparslan Bayraktar on supplying Syria with six million cubic metres of natural gas a day through the Kilis-Aleppo pipeline," Bashir told His s…
(2025-05-12). Trump's Greed New Deal. fpif.org Ancient oak trees rise above gigantic boulders scattered across a high desert mesa in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. This is Oak Flat (Chi' chil Bildagoteel), a sacred site for Native Americans, including the Western and San Carlos Apache. And like many other lands across the West, it's under grave threat from multinational mining interests, all in the name of climate mitigation, but most importantly, for the money. | Oak Flat is as stunning as it is vast, and even though it's only an hour's drive from the concrete sprawl of Phoenix, when you're there, you feel as if you're on an entirely different planet. W…
(2025-05-12). Transgenic, Transgender, Transhuman Techno-Obsessive Agenda of the "Less Than Human" globalresearch.ca The techno-obsessive trend of this time is the new pandemic, designed like its predecessor, to derail the human race. | It's about promoting non-biological life forms as 'more advanced' than the evolutionary biological life forms that constitute the infinite diversity of …
(2025-05-12). Confronting Neo-Colonialism in Burkina Faso: Who Is Captain Ibrahim Traoré? globalresearch.ca From Samori Touré to Thomas Sankara [left], our ancestors chose resistance. Now, we must choose: either we fight for sovereignty, or we remain slaves to neo-colonialism. — Captain Ibrahim Traoré [right], Interview with Radio Omega FM, November 2023 | A young, …
(2025-05-12). How The Weather Got 'Stuck' Over The UK And Produced An Unusually Dry And Warm Spring. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A blocking weather system lingering high above the UK has produced one of the driest, warmest and brightest starts to spring on record. | April 2025 was the sunniest …
(2025-05-12). Syria Faces Renewed Sectarian Violence As Government Fails To Deliver Inclusivity. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recent surge in violence against Syria's Druze religious community has reportedly seen over 100 people killed since the start of May. This is a grim extension of …
(2025-05-12). For Children With A Rare Form Of Dementia, Music Could Be A Powerful Therapy Tool. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When we hear the word dementia , we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there's another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life …
(2025-05-12). The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: The Five Shortlisted Books Reviewed By Our Experts. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14. | And So I Roar …
(2025-05-12). 'Elbows Up' In Canada Means Sustainable Resource Development. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Elbows up means many things today in Canada , including using the country's rich natural resources more effectively to support a strong, independent economy that …
(2025-05-12). How Donald Trump Could Remain President Of The United States. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of remaining in office after his second term ends in 2029 . Since the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. …
(2025-05-12). What Did The Parties Say On Tiktok In The Election, And How? Here's The Campaign Broken Down In 5 Charts. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | TikTok emerged as a key battleground in an election where young voters comprised a dominant share of the electorate. All the prominent political parties used the platform …
(2025-05-12). Range Anxiety Or Charger Drama? Australians Are Buying Hybrid Cars Because They Don't Trust Public Chargers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Range anxiety has long been seen as the main obstacle stopping drivers from going electric. | But range isn't the real issue. The average range of a new electric vehicle …
(2025-05-12). Free Food And Beer Are Common Perks For Hospitality Workers But Are They Masking Unfairness? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For cafe and restaurant workers, getting a free drink or meal at the end of a long shift might feel like a well-deserved reward. But could such perks common across the …
(2025-05-12). Dementia Risk Depends On More Than Lifestyle Factors. Overstating This Can Cause Stigma And Blame. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise , diet, brain training and social activity …
(2025-05-12). Should Joan Didion's Therapy Notes To Her Husband About Their Daughter Have Been Published? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Joan Didion died, aged 87, in 2021. When a new volume of her diaries was announced, anticipation was high: her personal nonfiction is the foundation of her formidable …
(2025-05-12). Community-Run Food Co-Ops Can Reduce Food Insecurity And Boost Healthy Diets, Research Shows. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As grocery prices continue to rise, many Australians are struggling to afford healthy food and are looking for alternatives to the big supermarket chains. | The recent …
(2025-05-12). As Insurance Gets Harder To Buy, NZ Has 3 Choices For Disaster Recovery And We Keep Choosing The Worst One. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The number of ) is on the rise, making it harder for many people to buy affordable home insurance. | The of some places in Aotearoa New Zealand, leaving the government and …
(2025-05-12). Liberals Elect First Woman Leader, With Ley Defeating Taylor 29-25. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. | Ley, 63, who was deputy leader to Peter Dutton …
(2025-05-12). Don't Click Without Thinking And 4 Other Ways To Keep Yourself Safe From Scams. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Think about how many things you have done online today. Paid a bill? Logged into your bank account? Used social media or spent time answering emails? Maybe you have used …
(2025-05-12). The 'Extroverted' North And 'Introverted' South: How Climate And Culture Influence Iranian Architecture. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds and rustling trees, as well as scents of …
(2025-05-12). Recovery in the Sun: How the Canary Islands are Becoming a Wellness Tourism Hub. thecanary.co The Canary Islands have long been a top retreat for people travelling in search of sunshine and relaxation. Recently, however, the islands have also emerged as a premier destination for wellbeing tourism, coupling nature's beauty with health-oriented services. The Climate: Sunlight, Sea Air and Stress Reduction One of the biggest strengths of the Canary Islands […] | By
(2025-05-12). Who is Nikola Tesla? "… The Whole Earth will be Converted into a Huge Brain." (N. Tesla, 99 Years Ago in January 1926). globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on August 25, 2018 | *** | Very few people know who is Nikola Tesla. | They have heard of the Tesla electric car, but generally the broader public is unfamiliar with Nikola Tesla, the Serbian scientist and …
(2025-05-12). Here's what Keir Starmer said in his immigration speech today. leftfootforward.org Labour's white paper, 'Restoring control over the immigration system' was published today. Ahead of publishing the white paper, Keir Starmer delivered a speech from Downing Street this morning, which has come in for heavy criticism from backbench MPs, charities and unions. | First, here's a summary of the changes included in the speech: | The government is planning to double the waiting period for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) from five years to 10 years. | Exceptions could be made for "high-contributing" professionals such as doctors and nurses, who could be allowed to apply for settled status after five…
(2025-05-12). Nigel Farage's Reform UK 'manifesto' branded "unserious" and "unhinged" leftfootforward.org Over the weekend, Nigel Farage used a double-page spread in the Daily Mail to set out his "manifesto" for Reform UK, which has been described as "every bit as unhinged and unserious as you'd expect". | The proposals include raising the income tax threshold to £20,000 and abolishing inheritance tax on estates under £2 million. | Other policies included abandoning net zero in favour of "drill baby drill", and creating a minister for deportations. |
(2025-05-12). Tory donor becomes a billionaire from providing substandard refugee housing. leftfootforward.org Graham King, whose firm Clearsprings Ready Homes holds £1bn in Home Office contracts to house asylum seekers, has now become a billionaire. | King, who has previously donated money to the Conservative Party through firms he owns, Last year,…
(2025-05-12). 13 Peruvian miners murdered amid rising insecurity in Peru. peoplesdispatch.org On May 4, the bodies of the 13 Peruvian miners who were missing in Pataz, La Libertad, were found. The remains of the workers were found in a mining tunnel belonging to Poderosa, one of the largest mining companies in Peru, which mines gold in that region. Hours before the bodies were found, the alleged kidnappers released a video on social media showing t…
(2025-05-12). Terrorism is "Made in the USA" . The "Global War on Terrorism" is a Fabrication, A Big Lie. globalresearch.ca Prominent academic and author Dr Michel Chossudovsky warned that the so-called war on terrorism is a front to propagate America's global hegemony and create a New World Order. Terrorism is "Made in the US". The terrorists are not the product of the Muslim world.
(2025-05-12). The Green Energy Scam and the Deceptive UN/WEF Narratives of Green Politics. globalresearch.ca It appears more and more people are challenging the United Nations narrative that CO2 emissions are causing disastrous climate change. Indeed, there are signs that the narrative is collapsing. The book
(2025-05-12). Zeteo's New Documentary Reveals A Biden Administration Cover-up. progressivehub.net TEAM ZETEO | ZETEO…
(2025-05-12). Hawaii's Tourist Climate Tax Should Be A Model For Other States. progressivehub.net EMILY ATKIN | HEATED…
(2025-05-12). 'Banned Together': New Documentary Highlights the Power of Organizing Against Book Bans. progressive.org The efforts of three young activists in South Carolina exemplify that resisting book bans is possible.
(2025-05-12). What Is a Private Stock Marketplace and How Does It Work? moguldom.com Investing has traditionally been dominated by public markets, but now, things are finally changing. The rise of private stock marketplaces has opened the door to a different kind of opportunity that was once only available to institutional investors and insiders. If you've ever wondered what a private stock marketplace is and how it works, this …
(2025-05-12). Plinko Guide to Safe Play, Demo Tips, and Real Cash Thrills. moguldom.com Plinko has a gift: one tiny ball, a forest of pins, a row of prize slots, and suddenly my heart races. A single release feels like a short story that finishes in seconds. I like that nothing hides behind complicated rules; the result shows itself the moment the ball lands. My aim in this guide …
(2025-05-12). President Maduro Supports Putin's Initiative to Negotiate With Kiev. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pledged his full support to Russia on Sunday regarding his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin's initiative to resume, without preconditions, direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which failed in 2022 following imperialist pressures by the United States and the United Kingdom. | "I truly want to express the joy of our government, of our people, of Venezuela," said President Maduro from St. Petersburg, "for this announcement from a man who defends the interests of his country, but who has a very clear understanding of the entire panorama of what world peace should be, a…
(2025-05-12). Venezuela's CNE: We Are Ready for May 25 Elections. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), Carlos Quintero, declared on Sunday, May 11, that the council is fully prepared for the upcoming elections on May 25. His remarks followed what he labeled as the successful completion of a nationwide voting drill held on Saturday. | "With this assessment, the CNE assures the country that we are ready for the electoral celebration on May 25," Quintero stated. He confirmed that all electoral infrastructure was operational nationwide, starting at 7: 00 a.m. Over 11,000 voting machine operators and technicians evaluated polling stations and addressed…
(2025-05-12). Nobody wants the GOP's Reconciliation Text, Except Big Donors. commondreams.org Early this morning, the GOP Energy and Commerce Committee Leadership released a draft reconciliation text that would gut clean energy programs and healthcare for millions of people, while giving handouts and free passes to oil and gas companies. In response, Sunrise Movement Executive Director Aru Shiney-Ajay issued the following statement: "Republicans just proposed cutting thousands …
(2025-05-12). DWP cuts will throw 670,000 families already in poverty into even further deprivation. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under Keir Starmer's Labour government is preparing to strip financial support from 670,000 households that are already in poverty — in what can only be described as another ruthless act of state-sanctioned cruelty. DWP cuts: falling on disabled people again They're the latest figures to come out as […] | By
(2025-05-12). Shocking violence against piglets uncovered at farm operated by major supermarket supplier Cranswick. thecanary.co This article contains graphic footage of animal abuse some readers may find distressing Shocking undercover footage has exposed Cranswick plc farm violently killing piglets using an illegal method known as 'piglet thumping'. The revelations are part of a national campaign to "expose the realities of pig farming to the British public" and has prompted legal […] | By
(2025-05-12). A new petition calls for mandatory training for education staff on neurodivergence. thecanary.co A new petition is calling for mandatory training for education staff on neurodivergence — and it's already taking off. In just a matter of days, more than 800 people have signed in support, reflecting growing public demand for an education system that truly includes and supports neurodivergent pupils. Petition calling for mandatory education staff training […] | By
(2025-05-12). Video: Conflicts in Eurasia Undermining Multipolarity? globalresearch.ca Our objective is to reach out to people Worldwide: China, East, South and Southeast Asia, The Pacific, the U.S., Latin America, Western Europe, Africa, The Middle East, Russia, Ukraine | Our longstanding commitment is World Peace and "True Democracy". | This video …
(2025-05-12). Vietnam celebrates 50 years of the end of its colonial period. peoplesdispatch.org Reflections on Vietnam's revolutionary reunification, post-war recovery, and socialist transformation — highlighting the enduring legacy of resistance and the challenges of building a sovereign economy.
(2025-05-12). The Digital Silk Road Is a Chance for Regional Development. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The Digital Silk Road (DSR), one of the pillars that China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stands upon, has traditionally been perceived through the lens of geopolitical rivalry, surveillance concerns, and technological superiority. Western policymakers tend to present it as a carrier of digital autocracy or a tool of influence projection. …
(2025-05-12). Rome and Ankara together: A multipolar bridge linking Europe, Asia, and Africa. uwidata.com by Fabrizio Verde, Naples, Italy In the current rapidly evolving global landscape, relations between Italy and Türkiye have gained increasing importance as both countries navigate the complexities of an emerging multipolar world. Geopolitical factors play a crucial role in shaping their interactions, as both nations seek to assert their influence in key regions and establish …
(2025-05-12). "Chart a new path for African integration" uwidata.com The three states of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have founded the Alliance of Sahel States, AES, in a bid to advance joint struggle against terrorism and pursue regional integration. We spoke to Mali's foreign minister, Abdoulaye Diop, about the alliance's foreign policy and reactions on the African continent, during the diplomacy forum of Antalya. …
(2025-05-12). Music mogul 'Diddy' faces allegations of abuse during first day of US trial. aljazeera.com Witnesses say entertainment superstar physically abused women and used his power to push them into humiliating acts.
(2025-05-12). Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees to the US. aljazeera.com Move comes as administration largely closes refugee admissions from countries experiencing widespread violence, poverty.
(2025-05-12). Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices. aljazeera.com President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.
(2025-05-12). US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander reunites with family after release. aljazeera.com Video from the Israeli military showed the moment of US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander reuniting with his family.
(2025-05-12). Names reveal unseen history of biblical kingdoms of Israel and Judah, researchers say. haaretz.com Using statistical methods first developed to decode Nazi messages in WWII, new study on ancient Hebrew names sheds light on society and belief in First Temple period…
(2025-05-12). What to know about the Newark mayor's arrest at an immigration detention center. whyy.org An immigration detention center in New Jersey is at the center of tensions between three congressional Democrats and the Trump administration after Federal prosecutors charged Newark Mayor Ras Baraka with trespassing after agents arrested him outside the fence of the
(2025-05-12). National suicide — a rejection or just a reprieve for the USA? wattsupwiththat.com Here's the inescapable reality. Wind, solar and grid-scale battery power are not clean, green, renewable or sustainable. These installations and transmission lines blanket scenic, cropland and habitats. They slaughter raptors and kill off whales and other wildlife. The batteries catch fire with dangerous regularity.
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(2025-05-12). New Mexico's National Guard Initiative Highlights the Nation's Skewed Priorities. ips-dc.org
(2025-05-12). America's Most Regressive Tax Levy: Our Tax on Capital Gains. inequality.org
(2025-05-12). Philly ballot measure would send more dollars to city fund for affordable housing. whyy.org