(2026-05-09). Iran to respond to US proposal, Israel continues Lebanon strikes. newarab.com 
Secretary of State
(2026-05-09). Israel orders nine south Lebanon villages evacuated amid strikes. newarab.com 
The Israeli strikes killed one man and injured his daughter in Nabatiyeh, while another strike killed three people on the Burj Rahhal-Abbasiyeh road, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said.
(2026-05-09). Israel's Atrocities in Lebanon are normalizing War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-05-09). Israel-Made Famine Pushes Palestinian Women, Children Into Malnutrition. popularresistance.org On 7 May, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) disclosed data indicating that Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has led to severe malnutrition among pregnant women, newborns, and infants, with a significant increase in deaths and premature births during times of intensified siege. | "The malnutrition crisis is entirely manufactured. Before the war, malnutrition in Gaza was almost non-existent," MSF medical adviser Mercè Rocaspana revealed. | "For two and a half years, the systematic blockade to humanitarian aid and commercial goods, on top of insecurity, have severely restricted access to food and clean water.
(2026-05-09). Copenhagen's City Govt. Limits Elderly to Tiny Servings of Delicious, Nutritious Meat. wattsupwiththat.com they have weaponized the green agenda against the elderly residents who built the civilization these eco-warriors now seek to dismantle, one beef patty at a time.
(2026-05-09). The Sovereignty Paradox: ASEAN's Energy Transition and the Region's Unity. moderndiplomacy.eu The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that opened in the Philippines on 7 May 2026 placed energy security at the center of the regional agenda. With oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted by the Iran war, leaders pushed for faster ratification of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement and renewed calls …
(2026-05-09). After Hormuz, Gulf Security Cannot Survive on Deterrence Alone. moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has rarely been spoken about outside of emergency language: naval escorts, insurance rates, oil prices, missile ranges, LNG disruption and freedom of navigation. We should have the former, but we need the latter as well. Framing the issue through that vocabulary is necessary but insufficient. It frames the Gulf through the …
(2026-05-09). Israel pushes US to Iran war return, targeting energy sector. newarab.com 
Israeli officials have conveyed a message to Washington that any future military campaign against Iran should include strikes on the country's energy sector, Israel's Channel 12 reported, citing…
(2026-05-09). Israel to release Gaza flotilla activists after global pressure. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Israeli forces bomb Gaza home after evacuation orders. newarab.com 
The bombing of the house, belonging to the al-Adham family, came following an evacuation order for the building and others in the area, spreading panic among civilians. | Sources on the ground told The N…
(2026-05-09). Venezuela: Record High Electricity Demand Causes Increasing Outages. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, May 7, Venezuela's electricity demand reached a milestone of a record 15,579 megawatts (MW), the highest in the last nine years. This was announced by the government in a statement, which specified that "this record surpasses levels from nearly a decade ago, a result of continued high temperatures and sustained economic growth." | In response to this situation, the statement released by Public Works Minister Juan José Ramírez announced that the government "continues to deploy its technical teams to implement stabilization and protection measures for the National Electric System to ensure the stabil…
(2026-05-09). Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars. portside.org Starmer Crashes While Socialist Sánchez Soars |
(2026-05-09). Water users called to register user information. sanews.gov.za Water users called to register user information | Water users across the country have been urged by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to register or update their water use information in order to strengthen the management and protection of the country's water resources. | The DWS said accurate registration allows both the department and Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) to determine who is using water, where it is being used, how much is consumed, and for what purposes. | "This is critical to ensuring sustainable, equitable and efficient allocation of water, while supporting economic growth, develop…
(2026-05-08). 28th China Beijing Int'l High-tech Expo opens. ecns.cn The 28th China Beijing International High-tech Expo opened on Friday in Beijing and will last until Sunday, attracting more than 800 exhibitors from home and abroad.
(2026-05-09). Have your say on digital identity draft regulations. sanews.gov.za Have your say on digital identity draft regulations | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. | The draft regulations are designed to create the required regulatory framework for the introduction of a cutting-edge Digital Identity system in South Africa. | According to the Department of Home Affairs, the draft regulations propose the creation of secure Digital Identity credentials that will co-exist alongside the department's physical products. | "This will enable citizens to store, access a…
(2026-05-09). Over A Billion People In The World Live With Disabilities. popularresistance.org Disability is not merely a biological condition; it is shaped by the interaction between impairment and the world around it: by the broken road that prevents a wheelchair from moving forward, by the clinic or hospital that charges fees before offering care, by the classroom that excludes the child who learns differently, by the war that shatters bodies, and by the economy that abandons those it deems 'unproductive'. Disability is not simply a restriction resulting from an impairment, but a collision between impairment, social barriers, and injustice.
(2026-05-08). Pentagon begins release of 'never-before-seen' UFO files. ecns.cn The Pentagon on Friday began the release of "never-before-seen" files on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), commonly known as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
(2026-05-09). Starmer appoints Paedophile Information Exchange-linked Harman as women/girls adviser. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's addiction to appointing people linked to paedophilia is insatiable. This morning, he has brought Harriet Harman back into government as his 'adviser on women and girls'. That would be the Harriet Harman who was legal officer for the National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL), which was affiliated to the Paedophile Information Exchange (PIE). […] | By
(2026-05-08). Chinese company offers free art education for 400 Brazilian children. ecns.cn A Chinese company has launched a program in Brazil will provide 400 free enrollment spots for children from disadvantaged families, including 300 places for percussion and vocal music courses and 100 places for classical ballet classes.
(2026-05-09). 'No Other Land' filmmaker warns UN of Israeli settler violence. newarab.com 
The Oscar-winning co-director of
(2026-05-09). Israel police accused of assaulting Palestinian govt prosecutor. newarab.com 
A Palestinian citizen of Salah Khalil Faisal Na'ameh and two relatives were allegedly assaulted and arrested last week after police entered their apartment in the Israeli city of Beersheba following a complaint about loud music, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. | Na'ameh suffered…
(2026-05-09). Class is the missing link in Australia's generational inequality crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). China unveils guidelines to regulate, boost innovative development of AI agents. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have issued implementation guidelines to promote the standardized application and innovative development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, amid the country's accelerated push to advance the "AI plus" action.
(2026-05-09). Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 8, 2026 |
(2026-05-09). Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables. portside.org Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables |
(2026-05-09). Australia: Coal mine company handed small fine for "alarming" death of worker. wsws.org A judge fined the company just $7 million for industrial manslaughter over the preventable death of an underground coal worker in Queensland.
(2026-05-09). United flight attendants vote on second contract, as Spirit collapse signals industry-wide crisis. wsws.org Workers rejected the first tentative agreement last July by 71 percent on a 92 percent turnout.
(2026-05-09). Catfish Farmers, Undertakers, Miners Helped Bring About Major EPA Deregulation. wattsupwiththat.com EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi issued a memo on April 27 ending the 1985 Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) method of classifying hazardous chemicals. Numerous stakeholders have criticized IRIS for dramatically overestimating the toxicity for certain industry-specific compounds to many business' detriment. (RELATED: America Just Made Its Biggest Critical Mineral Find In Years — But There's A Problem)…
(2026-05-09). Conflict inflames tensions at Venice Biennale of Art. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Australia: Earthquake near Newmont's Cadia Valley mine trapped workers underground for 10 hours. wsws.org Residents of nearby Orange have raised concerns mining activity contributed to the most powerful seismic event ever recorded in the region.
(2026-05-09). After Iran war 'defeat', Trump loses big battle in US: Blow after oil shock to cost him midterms. hindustantimes.com After what critics call a defeat in the Iran war, Trump is now hit by a legal defeat at home. A U.S. trade court has ruled his 10% "universal" import tariff unlawful for key plaintiffs, following an earlier Supreme Court slap‚Äëdown, even as high petrol prices and inflation haunt his record‚Äëhigh stock market boasts.
(2026-05-09). Australian values and the long shadow of racial fear. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-09). Woman journalist victim in Pakistan takes action against online harassment. globalvoices.org 
Pakistani journalist fights an online battle as US and Iran struggle to achieve pieceGlobal Voices A war that began between the United States and Iran on February 28 led to a two-week ceasefire on April 8,
(2026-05-09). How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement. portside.org How Mamdani Can Build Mass Engagement |
(2026-05-09). Did Scotus Just Do Us A Favor By Elucidating The Lies Of 'America?'. popularresistance.org While writing this piece, I could already hear the reactionaries – many of them Black and subscribers to the Black MISleadership, Petty Bourgeois Class newsletter, many still refusing to emancipate themselves from the Democrat Party plantation and many who act as willing vanguards and public advocates for it – castigating a position that questions the larger futility of Black people voting in the United States as it pertains to the larger question of our collective liberation from the domestic colonialism/imperialism imposed on us by the grander dictatorship and tyranny of racial capitalism.
(2026-05-09). Investors have worries about Trump's pick for Fed chair. Should they? scmp.com In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world's foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their "full solidarity" with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. | "The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve," they wrote.
(2026-05-09). Putin attends WW2 victory parade, worries deepen over Ukraine. newarab.com 
The 9 May parade on Red Square marks Russia's most revered national holiday – a time to celebrate the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany and to pay homage to the 27…
(2026-05-09). IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billion. newarab.com 
The The IMF said Pakistan would be able to draw around $1.1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and about $220 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, lifting total disbursements under…
(2026-05-09). The Myth of Easy Escalation Between Nuclear Powers. moderndiplomacy.eu For years, strategic analysts in South Asia and beyond have spoken with growing confidence about the possibility of "limited war" between nuclear powers. The theory was seductive in its simplicity: nuclear weapons, by making total war unthinkable, would create space for carefully calibrated conventional conflict beneath the atomic threshold. Precision strikes could be contained. Escalation …
(2026-05-09). Far-right Reform UK benefits from the electoral collapse of Britain's Labour Party—what way forward for the working class? wsws.org Labour has been haemorrhaging support since Tony Blair, but what has really given Reform UK its head is the repeated sabotage of the striving by workers for a left-wing alternative.
(2026-05-09). Can China use its Huge Economy to break US Sanctions? juancole.com
(2026-05-08). Beijing says 'mutual respect' underpins China—France ties. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday that the foundation of China-France relations lies in solid political mutual trust, and the key is mutual respect for each other's core interests when meeting with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French President in Beijing.
(2026-05-09). Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heat wave. scmp.com Mexican authorities have announced that the school year will end over a month early as the country gears up to host World Cup matches, prompting broad backlash. | Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heatwave affecting several states.
(2026-05-09). Sri Lanka: Government May Day rallies promote lies, austerity and autocratic rule. wsws.org President Dissanayake's claims to head "a workers' government" are absurd. The JVP/NPP presides over a capitalist government carrying out sweeping attacks on workers and the poor, including higher taxes, higher prices and wholesale privatization.
(2026-05-09). Iran says will play World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions. newarab.com 
(2026-05-09). Mass opposition among Nexteer workers to second sellout tentative agreement. wsws.org Nexteer workers in Saginaw, Michigan, are determined to vote down a second pro-company tentative agreement handed to them by the UAW Local 699 leadership just five weeks after they rejected an initial TA by 96.2 percent on April 2.
(2026-05-09). Scotland elects first trans MSPs. thecanary.co 
While much of the election news has been an absolute shitshow, there was a tiny ray of hope. Scotland elected its first two trans MSPs to Holyrood. Trans MSPs elected Scottish Green Party candidate Dr Q Manivannan made history as the first ever trans Scottish MSP when they were elected in Edinburgh and Lothians East. […] | By
(2026-05-09). Has China just ended the end of history? scmp.com You can perhaps judge the rise and decline of a society by the quality of its public intellectuals. In the last century, the United States had some genuinely great thinkers such as Walter Lippmann and Hannah Arendt who addressed a literate public while producing enduring works that can still be read today with great benefit. | Now you have people like Francis Fukuyama and Sam Harris who may be studied in the future more as a symptom of their society. A podcast between the two last month went viral…
(2026-05-09). Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailand. aljazeera.com Families displaced by fighting fear new clashes with Thailand, say education among areas most affected by border war.
(2026-05-09). A tale of two Harrys: Service, spin and the Sussex identity crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-09). Why OPEC's Foundational Conditions No Longer Hold for the UAE. moderndiplomacy.eu The institutions that govern producer cartels rest on a set of conditions that are usually invisible because they hold uniformly across the membership. When those conditions diverge, when fiscal bases stop tracking the same constraint, when monetization horizons drift apart, when one member begins extracting rent from another's logistics, the cartel does not collapse so …
(2026-05-09). Shortest ever May 9th military parade in Moscow. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-09). Jefe de la diplomacia cubana acusa en medio estadounidense agresión de Washington. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denunció en entrevista con el medio ABC la agresión multidimensional que enfrenta la isla por parte del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, con graves daños a la población. | En su cuenta en X, el canciller señaló que en el diálogo abundó sobre la política de Washington hacia La Habana, que se manifiesta especialmente con el cerco energético y la Orden Ejecutiva con medidas coercitivas secundarias del pasado 1 de mayo. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana reiteró la disposición de su país al diálogo con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, siempre sobre la bas…
(2026-05-09). Aduana de Cuba detecta intento de introducir metanfetaminas en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Aduana General de la República de Cuba frustró un nuevo intento de introducir drogas sintéticas (metanfetaminas), por el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana, informó Wiliam Pérez González, vicejefe primero de la institución. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el directivo precisó que la sustancia ilícita se ocultó en varios paquetes de palomitas de maíz dentro de un equipaje. | Explicó que esta modalidad buscaba aprovechar mercancías comprendidas en las exenciones arancelarias vigentes, con el propósito de evadir los controles de frontera. | Pérez González reconoció que la detección fue posible…
(2026-05-09). FITCuba 2026: El turismo seguirá siendo un motor de desarrollo económico, social y cultural. radiohc.cu La 44 Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba (FITCuba 2026) cerró este viernes con la esperanza de la recuperación de la industria de los viajes en este archipiélago. | El ministro cubano de Turismo, Juan Carlos García clausuró la reunión virtual mediante la red social Youtube, y mostró satisfacción por su realización en la que tomaron parte más de mil profesionales, además de aparecer 120 stands digitales, de diferentes naciones. | Señaló que "esta feria resultó una gran oportunidad para tratar con profesionales de la industria turística de todos los rincones del mundo interesados en Cuba". | La reunión se desar…
(2026-05-09). ONU: Expertos instan a EE.UU. a cesar bloqueo energético contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Expertos de Naciones Unidas advirtieron que la orden ejecutiva emitida el 29 de enero por el presidente de Estados Unidos, que impone un bloqueo de combustible a Cuba, constituye una "asfixia energética" con severas consecuencias para los derechos humanos y el desarrollo del país. | El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba precisó desde su perfil en Facebook, que los relatores especiales Surya Deva, Sofía Monsalve Suárez y Pedro Arrojo-Agudo declararon que la medida priva a la población de la energía necesaria para el funcionamiento de servicios esenciales, afectando los derechos a la alimentación, la salud, la educ…
(2026-05-09). Haitians Demand New Government Amid Protest, Increasing Energy Costs. popularresistance.org Increasing protests in Haiti have laid bare the deep discontent of the population with the unelected government of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, backed by the US regime. | Demonstrations have intensified since May 1—International Workers' Day—and have been marked by demands for an increase in salaries to cover the increasing costs of living, for maintenance of crumbling infrastructure, and for improvements in citizens' quality of life, as well as calls for the de facto government's resignation, among other grievances. | Demonstrations were sparked by a drastic increase in oil prices announced by the unelecte…
(2026-05-09). Canciller de Cuba denuncia cinismo de Marco Rubio en recientes declaraciones. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla calificó este viernes de fábula la supuesta oferta del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de una ayuda humanitaria de 100 millones de dólares al pueblo cubano, y denunció que el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, recurre a la mentira para justificar el criminal atropello contra su país. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el canciller recordó que lo que sí es información pública son las cifras millonarias del daño causado por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington a la mayor isla de las Antillas.Conoce él, ta…
(2026-05-08). Is It Possible to Replicate Iran's Resistance Against the US in Latin America? orinocotribune.com By Bruno Sgarzini — May 6, 2026 | The momentary strategic victory achieved by Iran against the United States and Israel forces a rethinking of a regional strategy in Latin America that can ensure a minimum of sovereignty and autonomy. Something that seemed unthinkable in times of sieges typical of the Donroe Doctrine in our region, with terrible precedents like the US invasion of Venezuela. | These days there are plenty of people saying that Trump made a mistake because Iran is not Venezuela, however, this is pejorative analysis of the Bolivarian process that overlooks the countless victories of Chavismo aga…
(2026-05-08). Trump knows he lost the Iran war, and is now desperate to find a way out. mondoweiss.net 
Recent U.S. moves indicate that Donald Trump has finally recognized the disastrous mistake he made by listening to Benjamin Netanyahu and launching the war on Iran. Now he is looking to cut a deal, but Israel won't make it easy.
(2026-05-08). Al Jazeera reporter witnesses Israeli strikes on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre.
(2026-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Downplays Renewed U.S. Strikes on Iran as "Just a Love Tap" and Claims Ceasefire Is Holding, UAE Expels Pakistani Workers as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Leaves 20,000 Sailors Stranded, Israeli Attacks Kill 12 in Lebanon, Including Paramedic and Two Children, U.S. Imposes More Sanctions on Cuba as Brazil's President Says Trump Ruled Out Military Action, Dozens Killed as al-Qaeda-Linked Insurgents Attack Villages in Mali, Tennessee Republicans Approve New Congressional Map Diluting Power of Black Voters, New York to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks and Raiding Schools, Hospitals or Churches, Ch…
(2026-05-08). Israeli strike in Lebanon kills emergency worker. newarab.com 
A Lebanese emergency worker was killed in a targeted Israel has mounted daily attacks across the country in violation of the ceasefire that was supposed to halt In a statement, Lebanon's civil defence said a rescuer was killed "as a result of an Israeli strike that targeted him" on a road in the south. | Israeli forces have…
(2026-05-08). More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon escalate ahead of new round of talks expected next week in Washington, DC.
(2026-05-08). Labour getting annihilated in local elections don't stop them from smearing Harriman. thecanary.co 
Labour MP David Taylor, who has previously alluded to the genocide in Gaza as a "baseless antisemitic conspiracy theory," is busy smearing Misan Harriman, a photographer and charity leader, as supporting "antisemites." Taylor — shouldn't you be more worried about the historic losses your party is facing instead of working overtime supporting zionism? The chair […] | By
(2026-05-08). Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way. portside.org Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way |
(2026-05-08). The Doctors And Medical Staff From Gaza Still Held In Israel's Prisons. popularresistance.org For the last 16 months, campaigners around the world have, understandably, been highlighting the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the brave director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, who kept the hospital operational for three months, from October to December 2024, when it was besieged and attacked remorselessly by Israeli forces during what was known as "the Generals' Plan." | This was the "genocide within a genocide", when the whole of northern Gaza was placed under a violent siege, and everyone still living there, who had failed to cooperate with previous evacuation orders — either b…
(2026-05-08). Zionist lobby forces cancellation of "Drawings Against Genocide" thecanary.co 
The pro-Israel lobby group, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), has struck again. Another event censored and shut down with its familiar playbook of intimidation to silence any criticism of Israel. 'Drawings Against Genocide' The London gallery hosting British artist Matthew Collings' exhibition "Drawings Against Genocide" was forced to cancel the show just three days after […] | By
(2026-05-08). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-08). 'Stop bankrolling genocide': Palestine activists target Barclays. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists disrupted Barclays' Annual General Meeting in London on Thursday in protest against Demonstrators accused the banking giant of "bankrolling genocide" and demanded it end its role as a "primary dealer" in Israeli government bonds and halt investments and loans to arms companies supplying Israel. | According to reports from inside the meeting, Barclays chairman Nigel Higgins was repeatedly interrupted during his opening rema…
(2026-05-08). Filton 24's Jordan Devlin: 'we did the right thing'. thecanary.co 
Jordan Devlin was part of the 'Filton 24' Palestine Action activists who damaged Israeli arms-maker Elbit's factory in Bristol. Devlin was — repeatedly — acquitted despite the stubborn efforts of the Starmer regime to criminalise him and his comrades as terrorists. Now he has spoken out and says that he and his comrades against genocide […] | By
(2026-05-08). A Taste for Genocide: Why the West Can't Shake Its Most Violent Habits. fairobserver.com On February 27, I began my The Devil's Advocate column with this statement: "Europe finds itself submerged in a deepening crisis, financial, social and political." The next day, as everyone now knows, things got significantly worse. That was the day that saw the opening salvo of what future historians may end up describing as the…
(2026-05-08). Why the scandal won't go away—Epstein's emails reveal the sordid roots of our increasingly extractive economy. therealnews.com 
The press conference for Epstein survivors we covered earlier this year felt claustrophobic. | It was the afternoon before President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in February. The women who had suffered at the hands of the world's most infamous predator were crammed into a small meeting room in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC. | They had gathered to demand acknowledgement that evening from both Congress and the President. The venue was so tiny, there was barely room for the survivors to gather around the podium. | The assemblage stood in stark contrast to what we found in the ema…
(2026-05-08). OPEC Oil Production Falls to 36-Year Low due to US-Israeli War on Iran. orinocotribune.com The crude oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has fallen to the lowest level in 36 years due to the impact of the US-Israeli war against Iran, reported Bloomberg. | The organization—currently composed of Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya, and Nigeria, following the departure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this month— has seen its activities affected by the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. | With the exports of the Gulf countries seriousl…
(2026-05-08). "Absolutely Vulnerable" : Over 20,000 Global South Ship Workers Stranded at Sea Due to Iran War. democracynow.org 
As Iran and the United States maintain rival blockades on the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, we look at the more than 20,000 seafarers stranded on commercial ships since the outbreak of the war and unable to move out of the region. These maritime workers are often working-class men from developing countries across the Global South who form the crews on about 1,500 oil tankers, cargo ships and other vessels currently stuck on the water. Unpaid for several weeks, they lack the visas to disembark in any of the Gulf countries near the ships. | "There is lack of food, there is lack of provisions, there…
(2026-05-08). US Project Freedom Fell Apart After 'Backlash' From Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. popularresistance.org Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended US access to their military sites in opposition to Washington's so-called Project Freedom, according to a 6 May report by NBC News. | "Trump's abrupt reversal on his plan to help ships go through the Strait of Hormuz came after [Saudi Arabia] suspended the US military's ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation," two US officials told the US outlet. The officials said Washington's Persian Gulf allies were "surprised" by Trump's announcement of Project Freedom over the weekend, which the US leader framed as a means of breaking Iran's control over the Strait…
(2026-05-08). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-08). Kurds caught in the Middle of Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com ( Rojava's Kurds spent years fighting…
(2026-05-08). F/A-18 Super Hornet Drops Bombs Down Smoke Stacks Of Iranian Tankers Running Blockade (Updated). twz.com 
The attack comes as the UAE claims it was struck again by Iran and hours after the U.S. and Iran exchanged blows.
(2026-05-08). US war on Iran drives up cost of living in Sri Lanka as government prepares new taxes. wsws.org IMF austerity attacks, compounded by the war burden, are hitting already impoverished workers and the poor.
(2026-05-08). US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz despite ongoing ceasefire. geo.tv 
A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021. — Reuters Iran says struck US vessels after US attacks on ships and Iranian territory.US says Iran launched missiles,…
(2026-05-08). Qatar premier meets with JD Vance in White House talks on Iran. newarab.com 
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Vance and discussed Pakistani-led efforts to broker a permanent peace amid a shaky ceasefire. | The Qatari prime minister "stressed the need for all parties to engage with the ongoing mediation efforts, to pave the way for addressing the root causes of the crisis through peaceful means and dialogue, leading to a compr…
(2026-05-08). Inside Gaza's race to save ancient manuscripts from Israel's war. newarab.com 
In Gaza, the mission to save lives is inseparable from the mission to save heritage — Israel's ongoing Against this backdrop, Haneen Alamssi, 33, an architect from Gaza City, has dedicated herself to preserving culture during the ongoing
(2026-05-08). How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining the Nature of Modern Warfare. unitedworldint.com From Gaza to Iran, AI is applied increasingly. By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran Recent military developments indicate that warfare has entered a new phase—one in which the "speed of data processing" is as decisive as "firepower." In the past, military …
(2026-05-08). Subjects of empire: Breaking cycle of Arab dependency on U.S. elections. peoplesworld.org 
Much of the current discourse on the Middle East remains fixated on the U.S. midterm congressional elections this coming November. This vote, in particular, is being framed as a pivotal turning point for everything from the survival of Gaza and Lebanon to the future of Iran and beyond. To a large extent, one can understand …
(2026-05-08). Rodent infestation caused by Israel's destruction of Gaza is now creating a public health catastrophe. mondoweiss.net 
More than 70,000 infections have been recorded in Gaza this year, as rats bite children as they sleep and skin diseases kill those prevented from receiving treatment abroad. Health officials say a plague outbreak is no longer a remote possibility.
(2026-05-08). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Second Phase of Pilgrimage Against Sanctions Will Deepen Conversation With the People (+CITGO). orinocotribune.com The general secretary of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, announced the start of the second phase of the national pilgrimage for peace and against sanctions, with the aim of strengthening direct dialogue with the people and consolidating national unity. | During the 569th edition of his program Con el Mazo Dando on Wednesday, May 6, Cabello explained that this new phase will begin with the productive sector and will progressively extend to women, workers, youth, farmers, students, and religious communities. | Assessing the first stage of the pilgrimage, he called the experi…
(2026-05-08). Tennis in the Streets brings 500 Wilmington students together through sport and community. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For nearly four decades, the United States Tennis Association has turned downtown Wilmington streets into makeshift tennis courts — transforming one of the city's busiest public spaces for one day into a place where kids can rally, compete and discover a sport they may have never imagined playing. | Friday marked the 38th annual Tennis in the Streets, bringing about 500 elementary and middle school students from across Wilmington to Rodney Square, directly in front of…
(2026-05-08). Cannes Film Festival 2026 MENA lineup: Films of war and exile. newarab.com 
As in previous years, MENA films are once again spread across the Together, these works reflect a cinema shaped by displacement, labour, war, and the persistence of memory. | Despite…
(2026-05-08). US adds 115,000 jobs in April, but experts warn of hidden weakness in economy. scmp.com US employment rose more than expected in April, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed, with the world's largest economy firming recent labour market gains but analysts warning of underlying weakness. | "Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 per cent," the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) said. | The gains mainly came in the healthcare, transport and warehousing and retail trade sectors.
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Ka$h Bourbon. commondreams.org 
With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters, all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and shameless, "bad paranoid mess" Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL,
(2026-05-08). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-08). Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price. scheerpost.com When corporations take over public health care, quality decreases, and patients suffer. Medicaid cuts could lead to the same result. Scott Doerr OtherWords As Americans age, we deserve the peace of mind that we can find nursing care for our parents or ourselves when we need it. But for private equity firms, that need isn't …
(2026-05-08). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-08). Real Madrid fine Valverde and Tchouameni for dressing-room fight. aljazeera.com Real do not impose sporting sanctions saying 500,000 euro fines concludes the 'internal procedures' against the pair.
(2026-05-08). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-08). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-08). America's oldest chartered hospital is now a Philly museum. Its lead curator wants you to have a 'fabulous experience'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As the hours ticked away, coming closer and closer to the grand opening of the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum, the entire Pine Building was caught up in a flurry of activity. | Groundskeepers and maintenance crews outside of the museum's site directed deliveries, making sure tents in the garden were secured in the grass. Inside the old brick building, people were clearing cardboard boxes out of rooms, vacuuming the plush carpets and searching closets for placards. | Nearly all…
(2026-05-08). Libya's largest oil refinery halts operations during fighting. aljazeera.com Zawiya refinery shut down in 'precautionary measure' as emergency declared following explosions and gunfire nearby.
(2026-05-08). Hasan Piker Is the Democrats' New Man on the Trail, Whether They Like It or Not. theintercept.com 
Insurgent candidates like Cori Bush are tapping Piker as a campaign surrogate — but they still face an uphill battle to winning.
(2026-05-08). Labour right reaps the consequences of its own antisemitism smears. thecanary.co 
The right-wingers in charge of the Labour Party have been cynically weaponising antisemitism allegations against the Green Party, but it turns out their past antisemitism smears against their party did lasting damage. Why? Because rather than thinking the Greens have an 'antisemitism problem', British voters actually think it's Labour that has the biggest problem (alongside […] | By
(2026-05-08). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-08). Raid On Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Is Part Of Trump's Attack On Democracy. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The FBI's It's true: Lucas joins the siste…
(2026-05-08). US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place. truthout.org President Donald Trump is maintaining that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States remains in place, for now, despite the two countries exchanging fire on Thursday evening. The exchange occurred as the U.S. was awaiting a response from Iran regarding a proposal to end the war. Both countries claim the other side is at fault for beginning the hostilities. |
(2026-05-08). Crystal Palace reach their first ever Conference League final. thecanary.co 
Crystal Palace have reached their first ever European final after beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 at Selhurst Park to win the semi‚Äëfinal 5-2 on aggregate. Historic night for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park Crystal Palace controlled the tie across both legs and closed it out with a composed second‚Äëleg performance at home. The tie was effectively […] | By
(2026-05-08). The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born. aljazeera.com Nayef Samaro, 26 was shot dead hours before his son was born.
(2026-05-08). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-08). Mothers are the most underestimated force for change. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article While many proclaim that our species is doomed, the everyday work of mothers and caregivers shows that a better future is possible — one filled with joy and love. | This article
(2026-05-08). The Daughter the Criminal Legal System Failed, and the Mother Who Never Did. scheerpost.com Burying your child is a nightmare from which no parent ever fully wakes. Burying your child who died in prison is something worse than a nightmare Kwaneta Harris for Prism This essay was co-published with Solitary Watch and contains mentions of child sexual assault, self-harm, and suicide. It is against the laws of nature for parents …
(2026-05-08). Defiant Starmer digs in after UK Labour's local election drubbing. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to stay in office to "deliver change" after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in the English local election and parliamentary votes in Scotland and Wales, deepening doubts over his ability to govern. | Just under two years after winning a landslide national election, Starmer saw voters punish his Labour government, dealing it a blow in some of its traditional strongholds in former industrial regions in central and northern England.
(2026-05-08). Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. China. wattsupwiththat.com Turner said that for too long, climate has "served as a shield," in which imputed good intentions can mask backscratching and failure.
(2026-05-08). Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted after just over two years in power. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted following a no-confidence vote in Honiara. Manele was voted out by 26 votes to 22 in Parliament yesterday. There were two absentees. Manele will remain in office and perform his normal duties until he is officially removed by the Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu.
(2026-05-08). Starmer promises not to plunge the country into chaos too late buddy! thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is refusing to quit after dire results for Labour at the polls, saying: I'm not going to walk away‚Äâ.‚Äâ.‚Äâ. and plunge the country into chaos. Ah yes, Starmer, the man who spent years branding Jeremy Corbyn unelectable, promising competence, and telling voters that Labour had changed, has just led the party to one […] | By
(2026-05-08). Protests in the Canary Islands as virus-stricken ship heads for port. aljazeera.com Protesters in Tenerife are voicing opposition to the imminent arrival of a cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak…
(2026-05-08). New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes face criticism. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held next month on Sunday, June 28, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced. Lecornu's announcement was widely relayed by New Caledonian politicians who have just participated in a video conference meeting yesterday. The announcement also came with a…
(2026-05-08). "They Don't Care" : Trump's Border Wall Construction Damages 1,000-Year-Old Sacred Indigenous Site. democracynow.org 
Construction crews in Arizona who are building President Trump's expanded border wall have razed a portion of a Native American archeological site in the Sonoran Desert estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Aerial photos reveal that bulldozers caused extensive damage to a 280-by-50-foot etching in the desert sand known as an intaglio, which holds special significance for the Hia-Ced O'odham people. | Lorraine Marquez Eiler, co-founder of the International Sonoran Desert Alliance and an elder of the Hia-Ced O'odham, says locals informed both the work crews and Border Patrol officials about th…
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. urged to work for more practical results. ecns.cn Li said that China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, foster a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical results.
(2026-05-08). Jà∂rg Baberowski's Bypassing the People: Fascism as a revitalisation of democracy. wsws.org Jà∂rg Baberowski's latest treatise, Am Volk vorbei—Zur Krise der liberalen Demokratie (Bypassing the People—On the Crisis of Liberal Democracy), is being hailed and praised in countless media outlets. This can only be understood as a deliberate political campaign to secure the AfD a place in government.
(2026-05-08). Wednesday 5/27: Discussion Group — "The Revolutionary Party: Its Role in the Struggle for Socialism" indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (nr. Ellis), San Francisco | (located 7 blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near the Muni #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49) | Wheelchair accessible entrance…
(2026-05-08). Yemeni man killed fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. newarab.com 
A Family members of Hamza Mahmoud Al-Habashi said on Wednesday that he had been killed while fighting with Russian forces. | Al-Habashi grew up in Dhale Governorate in central Yemen and left the country for Russia about two-and-a-half years ago, sources close to the family…
(2026-05-08). Sunday 5/31: Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy. indybay.org [HYBRID] San Francisco Main Library, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-08). Black Disenfranchisement Has Not Been This Intense Since Jim Crow. truthout.org The Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Louisiana's congressional map creating two Black-majority districts continues to remind us of how much the U.S. has backpedaled away from the so-called racial "reckoning" of the summer of 2020. The Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais undermines another key plank of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, passed more than 60 years ago with the intent of… |
(2026-05-08). Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Democrats' Redistricting Effort. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | The hits really don't stop coming. As if the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act last week wasn't bad enough, on Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the state's Democratic-led redistricting effort was unconstitutional. |
(2026-05-08). Mali Still Stands: A Sahelian Coup D'état That Almost Was. popularresistance.org In the early morning hours of April 25, 2026, a very sophisticated and coordinated attack was made against the Republic of Mali. Armed groups simultaneously struck in Kidal and Gao to the north-east, Mopti and Sévaré in the center of the country, and critically, Bamako, and Kati in the center-west of the country. Bamako is the national capital and Kati is a garrison town 9 miles north-west of Bamako, the largest town of the Koulikoro region. | These were not random targets. Reportedly The 1st Military Region and 13th Combined Arms Regiment are based in Gao; the 3rd Military Region is based in Kati; and the 6th Mi…
(2026-05-08). Trump Releases Classified UFO Files, Including Apollo Mission Photos. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released numerous previously classified files about alleged UFO sightings and extraterrestrial life, claiming it brings "unprecedented transparency" to the public. The U. S. Defense Department stated that this release of about 170 documents, including a 1947 report on "flying discs," will be followed by more declassifications in …
(2026-05-08). Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order. scmp.com The old order is dead. We just don't know what will replace it. As Henry Kissinger reminded us in his 2014 book World Order, "no truly global order has ever existed". After US President Donald Trump's erratic actions, the gloves are off. American comedians and Iranian Lego cartoons tell us all we need to know about the demise of the old order. | If the unipolar order is not viable, and America is abandoning the multilateral order and the rules of the game it created after World War II, what are…
(2026-05-07). U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions. ecns.cn U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions – Treasury Department website…
(2026-05-08). Apps For Activism: A Privacy-First Guide. popularresistance.org Before we start, I'd like to give an honorable mention to self-hosting. Every app stores your data on company servers—hence hosting your own server (even on a spare laptop) is the gold standard for protecting your privacy. | I used Qwen to walk me through my first self-hosting setup. If I can do it, you can too. | Now whether you self-host or not, ordinary people (especially activists) need a framework for choosing apps. Here are the key criteria to consider the next time you evaluate an app.
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-08). Record low western US snowpack threatens water supplies for millions. wsws.org The heat wave in March led to a record collapse in snowpack across much of the American west, threatening already overstressed water supplies for millions…
(2026-05-08). The Newly Released Government UFO Archives Will Leave You Shrugging. twz.com 
The U.S. government has released 162 declassified videos, pictures, and documents regarding
(2026-05-08). UK PM Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour election losses. newarab.com 
UK leader Keir Starmer said Friday he took responsibility for "very tough" local election results that saw the hard-right make big gains, but vowed to carry on as prime minister. | "I'm not going to walk away and plunge the country into chaos," Starmer said, after his ruling Labour party lost hundreds of councillors in England. | Labour was also braced for humiliating results in voting for devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales due to be announced later. | "The results are tough, they are very tough, and there's no sugarcoating it," Starmer said. | "We have lost brilliant Labour representatives across the cou…
(2026-05-08). Home Improvement Grants Are Helping Black Homeowners Build Wealth One Upgrade At A Time. newsone.com 
Black homeowners can use home improvement grants to make repairs and upgrades that build home value and generational wealth to pass down. Some key funding includes the USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program, HUD Title 1 Property Improvement Loans, and veterans' services. Don't forget local and regional offerings that vary and include Habitat for Humanity's local affiliate. | According to the Urban Institute,
(2026-05-08). Reform UK gammon declares 'UKIP's here!' on live tv. thecanary.co 
New Reform councillor Peter Reeve has made a complete arse of himself by declaring "UKIP's here!" on live TV. Reform has only just got their grubby hands on many English councils, but they're already giving themselves away and making ____ing fools of themselves in the process. In the wee hours of the morning, the jubilant […] | By
(2026-05-08). 'Incredible' Green win in London's Waltham Forest Council. thecanary.co 
The Green Party won 31 of the 60 seats in Waltham Forest borough in London, an 'incredible' win given they had no seats on the Labour-led council before. This is their first London council win. The Greens have also won Hackney and Lewisham mayoralties. Meanwhile, for Hackney Council, with counting still underway after 51 of 57 seats […] | By
(2026-05-08). Kamala Harris Reportedly Not Opposed to Releasing DNC's Secret 2024 Autopsy. progressivehub.net JESSICA CORBETT | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-08). Luxury housing boom fuels fears for poorer Egyptians. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Trump's "America First" Counterterrorism Strategy: A blueprint for dictatorship. wsws.org The White House document equates anti-fascists and left-wing opponents of the government with terrorists, while erasing the threat of far-right fascist violence.
(2026-05-08). Could Labour and Conservative party dominance in UK politics be ending? aljazeera.com Britain's prime minister is under pressure to quit after huge losses in local elections.
(2026-05-08). Kunming's 20,000 jacaranda trees paint city purple. ecns.cn The jacaranda trees are now in full bloom in Kunming, Yunnan province, creating a breathtaking landscape of purple.
(2026-05-08). Brussels: Fourth edition of Resistance Festival opens this weekend to mark 78 years of Palestinian Resistance. samidoun.net 
The Resistance Festival in Brussels, Belgium, will open its doors for its fourth edition today, Friday, 8 May, for a series of performances, discussions, sports activities and demonstrations stretching through Saturday, 10 May. The annual festival celebrates the resistance of the Palestinian people while commemorating 78 years of ongoing Nakba, marking the Day of Palestinian …
(2026-05-08). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-08). 'Andy Burnham's Return to Westminster Would Be About National Resilience'. bylinetimes.com Westminster may finally be about to have the argument it has spent 40 years avoiding. | If Andy Burnham returns to Parliament, the political class will know how to cover it. A leadership drama. Who is up, who is down, whether Keir Starmer can survive, whether Labour is once again turning inward. The familiar machinery of Westminster psychodrama will whirr into life. | That framing misses the larger point. Burnham's possible return matters not because of what it says about Labour's leadership, but because of what it reveals about the British state: what it can still do, what it has forgotten how to do, and what…
(2026-05-08). Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur. portside.org Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur |
(2026-05-08). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-08). New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha. scmp.com Two new suspected cases of hantavirus were ‚Å reported on Friday, one in Spain and the other on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, as experts race to contain an outbreak that began on a luxury cruise ship. | The announcements in locations thousands of kilometres apart will fuel concern about a cluster of cases so far associated with three deaths — though the World Health Organization has repeatedly said the risk to the wider public is low and the virus does not transmit easily.
(2026-05-08). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-08). CPJ demands progress on US probe of Shireen Abu Akleh killing. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows. sanews.gov.za Kouga Dam operating safely despite high inflows | The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the public that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding capacity following heavy rainfall in its catchment area. | This comes amid growing public concern as the current water levels at Kouga Dam reached approximately 120.6% following recent high inflows. | According to the department, peak outflows recorded on the morning of 7 May 2026 were estimated at 2,491 cubic metres per second, equivalent to a one-in-50-year flood event. | Department spokesperson Wisane Ma…
(2026-05-08). 'Highly Protected': OPCW Confirms It Buried Critical Evidence In Syria Chemical Weapons Probe. scheerpost.com Aaron Maté The Grayzone The OPCW has finally acknowledged concealing the assessment of German military toxicologists who ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of dozens of deaths in the alleged Douma chemical attack of April 2018. For the first time in a prolonged cover-up scandal, the world's top chemical watchdog has acknowledged censoring a …
(2026-05-08). Egypt deploys Rafale fighter jet detachment to UAE. newarab.com 
The deployment was revealed during a visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to an Egyptian fighter detachment stat…
(2026-05-08). The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and the threat of another pandemic. wsws.org Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions of public health have been so thoroughly dismantled that the ruling class no longer knows, or wishes to know, how far this outbreak has spread.
(2026-05-08). OPCW Confirms It Buried Critical Evidence In Chemical Weapons Probe. popularresistance.org For the first time in a prolonged cover-up scandal, the world's top chemical watchdog has acknowledged censoring a finding that undermined allegations of a toxic gas attack by the former Syrian government. | According to previously leaked documents, expert German military toxicologists consulted by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of death of dozens of victims in an alleged chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma in April 2018. The experts even raised the possibility that the incident was a false flag.
(2026-05-08). Protest Demands Freedom For Student Anti-War Activist Yousof Azizi. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — On Sunday, May 3, about 15 protesters gathered again outside the Customs and Border Patrol headquarters to protest the ICE detainment of Yousof Azizi, a PhD student and outspoken anti-war advocate. Azizi was kidnapped on April 13 while on his way home from dropping off his two children at school. Since then, he has been transferred at least twice, and has been repeatedly denied access to his lawyer and allowed only limited contact family. | Chant leaders opened the program with calls such as "I-C-E, we don't need 'em, we demand Yousof's freedom!" and "CBP stop the lies, speaking out is not…
(2026-05-08). West Bank Faces Economic Crisis as Israel Withholds Tax Revenue and Work Permits. scheerpost.com By Theia Chatelle This article was originally published by Truthout Israel is choking off financial prospects in the West Bank, pushing Palestinians there toward a breaking point. If it had not been stopped at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank, the garbage truck carrying more than 70 Palestinian laborers seeking work would likely …
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/28: Boots Riley In Conversation with Forum Live. indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-08). Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn The Brazilian government announced on Thursday that it will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding valid ordinary passports, effective May 11.
(2026-05-08). Hundreds On Hunger Strike At Michigan Detention Center. popularresistance.org Baldwin, Michigan — Hundreds of detained immigrants have launched a rolling hunger and work strike at the North Lake Detention Center, the largest detention center in the Midwest, operated by the private prison corporation GEO Group in Baldwin, Michigan. They are protesting what they describe as inhumane conditions, medical neglect, and a systematic denial of due process. | The strike, which began on April 19 and escalated into a coordinated action across all facility blocks on Saturday, April 25, involves a majority of the prison population. Organizers with No Detention Centers Michigan report that detaine…
(2026-05-08). Rep. Justin Pearson Cusses Out Tennessee State Trooper During Protests Over Racist Republican Voting Map. newsone.com 
(2026-05-08). Stop making excuses: the UK is filled with racists who'll happily vote Reform. thecanary.co 
Make no mistake: Great Britain has always been a far-right, racist circus; currently, that circus is gathering in the shape of Reform's sweeping victories in the local elections. After all, let's remember that Nigel Farage has not just waved a magic wand and tricked loads of people into voting for him. Instead, he's piped his […] | By
(2026-05-08). Leaked CIA analysis undermines Trump administration's claims of Iranian collapse. nationofchange.org Intelligence findings reportedly showed Iran retained most of its missile capabilities and could withstand a U.S. blockade for months even as Trump officials publicly declared victory.
(2026-05-08). Greens strengthen presence in Sheffield, but so does Reform. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has gained six councillors in Sheffield, while Reform has gained 12. Labour, on the other hand, has lost its council leader. And because Labour and the Liberal Democrats have lost 13 and five councillors respectively, it very much looks like the busy electoral field has benefited Reform. A recount confirmed that Green […] | By
(2026-05-08). Saturday 5/9: Bay Delta Bioregional Unconference for Regeneration. indybay.org oakstop broadway event hall…
(2026-05-08). After Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV Combines Continuity With Change. fairobserver.com Just over a year ago, on May 2, 2025, Pope Francis breathed his last at the age of 88. His death marked the end of a 12-year papacy defined by concern for the poor, a refusal to treat doctrine as ideology and a deliberate effort to reorient the Church toward a Gospel of peace and…
(2026-05-08). 'Gerrymandering Arms Race': GOP rushes to erase clack representation after SCOTUS guts voting rights. nationofchange.org Since the court issued its ruling last week, Republican-controlled states have begun to redraw their voting maps in a "gerrymandering arms race" that "could lead to the largest drop in Black representation since the Jim Crow era," explains Berman.
(2026-05-08). China's "Community of Shared Future" with Southeast Asia. unitedworldint.com Vision, Strategy, and Regional Realities By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Over the last few years, China has been the vision of a "Community of Shared Future" (ÂëΩËøêÂÖ±Âêå‰Ωì, mingyun gongtongti) as part of the support columns of foreign policy rhetoric. First articulated by President Xi Jinping amidst controversy about evolving world governance, the vision has since …
(2026-05-08). Belfast tenants union stages occupation of Housing Executive offices following brutal eviction. thecanary.co 
On 7 May, the Belfast branch of Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) staged an all-day sit-in at the offices of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). They have been protesting the housing body's cruel eviction of a family from their West Belfast home. As a result, Caitríona McCrudden, her daughter Lisa, and Lisa's three-year-old son […] | By
(2026-05-08). U.S. Fossil Fuel Environmentalism: EPA Air Quality Statistics. wattsupwiththat.com From 1970 to 2023, U.S. emissions of six criteria air pollutants declined 78% while GDP grew 321% and energy consumption rose 42%—consistent with the Environmental Kuznets Curve and driven by wealth creation and market incentives rather than central planning.
(2026-05-08). Labour loses control of Sunderland council for the first time ever. thecanary.co 
The Local council elections have been, by all accounts, a ____ing disaster for Labour. At the time of writing, Starmer's party has lost over 500 seats up and down the country, with even more expected. Reform UK has gained over 700 seats, and more are expected. This is despite a litany of absolutely abhorrent people […] | By
(2026-05-08). Libya launches 'large-scale' crackdown on crime in Zawiya. newarab.com 
Authorities in western Libya's city of Zawiya, which houses a major oil terminal and a large refinery, said on Friday they had launched a "large-scale operation" against criminal groups, as clashes and explosions were heard. | Security forces and military units carried out raids and arrests from dawn across the city west of the capital, Tripoli, by just some 45 kilometres (28 miles), an official statement said. | The operation went after "criminal hideouts and wanted individuals" who were "involved in serious acts", the authorities said, citing "murder and attempted murder, kidnapping and extortion, drug, arms an…
(2026-05-08). Justice for Shireen: The American investigation. aljazeera.com Four years after Shireen Abu Akleh's killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.
(2026-05-08). Europe fails to react to Ukrainian drone incidents. infobrics.org Insisting on blaming Russia is an irrational attitude.
(2026-05-08). Green Party sees landslide victories in Manchester City Council. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has had a hugely significant victory in Manchester, as Manchester City Council sees the majority of its incumbent Labour councillors up for election unseated. In many cases, this represents the first time that these wards have ever elected a Green councillor, with Young Greens in Manchester playing a huge role in this […] | By
(2026-05-08). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-08). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-08). Emphatic second leg sends Aston Villa to a Europa League final. thecanary.co 
Aston Villa overturned their one-goal deficit from the first leg with a controlled, clinical display at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins levelled the tie before half-time, Emiliano Buendía's penalty early in the second half put Villa in command, and John McGinn's quickfire brace late on sealed a 4—0 win and a 4—1 aggregate victory. The result […] | By
(2026-05-08). Bowthorpe chooses to stand by refugees but far right just behind. thecanary.co 
The Green Party's Amber Smith has been victorious in Bowthorpe, Norwich, as she is elected councillor for the embattled area. This win comes as a particular relief when we remember the area has seen numerous far-right protests targeting the Brook Hotel, which used to provide accommodation for refugees seeking safety. After facing months of protests, […] | By
(2026-05-08). 'Labour antisemitism' saboteur, JLM boss Ella Rose, ousted from council seat. thecanary.co 
Ella Rose is one of the most notorious faces of the BBC's disgraced 2019 hatchet-job "Is Labour antisemitic?". The programme misleadingly edited Labour emails to smear Jeremy Corbyn's Labour. It also featured a weepy-looking Rose (now Rose-Jacobs) and others telling viewers about the supposed antisemitism they had faced within the party. The documentary left out […] | By
(2026-05-08). Digging Up North Korea's Christian Roots. fpif.org Jonathan Cheng's book is an indispensable guide to understanding the methods by which the North Korean regime captured at least some of the hearts and minds of the residents of what had once been one of the most rapidly Christianized parts of the world.
(2026-05-08). Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough marks 100th birthday. aljazeera.com Britain's famed natural historian David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
(2026-05-08). Fund Drive EXTENDED: Help People's World get across the finish line. peoplesworld.org 
Dear friends and supporters, We didn't hit our goal by May Day—but we're not done yet. The People's World 2026 Fund Drive set a May 1 target of $140,000, and thanks to the incredible generosity of readers like you, we've raised $120,000. That's an extraordinary show of solidarity. But we're still $20,000 short, and People's …
(2026-05-08). Contractors Razed a 1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Site to Build Trump's Border Wall. truthout.org Construction crews in Arizona who are building President Trump's expanded border wall have razed a portion of a Native American archeological site in the Sonoran Desert estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Aerial photos reveal that bulldozers caused extensive damage to a 280-by-50-foot etching in the desert sand known as an intaglio, which holds special significance for the Hia-Ced O'odham… |
(2026-05-08). National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 9, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). No cannon fodder for war plans of the German ruling class! wsws.org Eighty-one years after the end of World War II in Europe, the spectres of war and fascism are back. The IYSSE calls for building an international, socialist anti-war movement against conscription and militarism.
(2026-05-08). Time limits won't protect children from social media harm — they simply ration it. thecanary.co 
Recently, the government appeared to make a significant announcement on children's online safety. Ministers said they are committed to implementing social media "restrictions" for under-16s. But beyond that headline, there is still no clarity about what those restrictions would actually involve. A lack of clarity Rather than committing to a ban, the government says it […] | By
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Bourbon. commondreams.org With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and a shameless Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL, FBI Director," boasting "strong notes of insecurity" – on all sides. Nothing to see here.The dizzying pivots on Iran go on, with Dear Leader "paralyzed" by what he started and can't for the life of him figure out how to end. The military blockade of Iran's ports i…
(2026-05-08). China's May Day holiday consumption sales surge. ecns.cn The sales revenue of China's consumption-related industries rose 14.3 percent year on year during the May Day holiday, reflecting a further release of consumption potential, value-added tax (VAT) invoice data showed Wednesday.
(2026-05-08). NYT on Met Gala: If You Don't Like It, Shut Up. fair.org 
New York Times ( Plenty of people felt that the
(2026-05-08). China raises preschool funding 38% as free education rollout advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance said it has allocated 45.8 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in 2026 to support preschool education, a 38% increase from a year earlier.
(2026-05-08). British Labour Party's abandonment of the working class opens door for Farage. peoplesworld.org 
Elections across Britain on May 7 delivered a political earthquake on multiple fronts. The far-right Reform U.K. party recorded sweeping gains in England, Wales, and Scotland, while the Labour Party of Prime Minister Keir Starmer suffered devastating losses across the board. Many constituencies in England's local council elections have not yet reported results, but the …
(2026-05-08). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-08). Spain to repatriate guests as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canaries. scmp.com Passengers aboard a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will start being flown to their countries of origin after the vessel arrives in the Canary Islands on Sunday, the Spanish government said on Friday. | The MV Hondius is scheduled to reach the port of Granadilla on the island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Sunday morning, cabinet minister Angel Victor Torres told journalists.
(2026-05-08). The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think. grist.org 
Johnny Appleseed was ahead of his time. Not because he fed so many people by planting apple trees (really, he got them drunk instead, as his real goal was Two new studies show how simply planting more trees can provide huge temperature benefits,…
(2026-05-08). Sudan-Ethiopia tensions fuel fears of border conflict. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Delco Gives raises more than $2.5M for local nonprofits in its third year. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Hundreds gathered Thursday inside the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in the city of Chester to celebrate the end of Delaware County's largest day of charitable giving. | More than 12,000 donors contributed $2.5 million to 324 participating nonprofits as part of the third annual According to the
(2026-05-08). Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA. sanews.gov.za Deputy President underscores development of rural communities as key to prosperous SA | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the dualistic rural economy, where a few commercial farmers dominate output while millions of smallholder farmers remain excluded from sharing in the gains of the economy. | "We must link subsistence farmers to markets, foster partnerships, and build value chains that unite rather than divide so agriculture becomes a driver of shared prosperity," the Deputy President said on Friday in Bloemfontein. | Mashatile was addressing rural development and land reform stakeholders…
(2026-05-08). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-08). Labour holds Wigan Council but likely to lose control of council at next election. thecanary.co 
Labour Together's Lisa Nandy and Josh Simons have managed to keep Labour holding onto control of Wigan Council, which was never really under threat in these local elections. However, the scale of their losses — and far-right Reform UK's gains — indicate that the traditionally Labour and working-class constituency will likely go to Reform UK […] | By
(2026-05-08). Trump Attacks Black Woman Reporter Rachel Scott For Asking Him What We All Want To Know. newsone.com 
Not a single day goes by without President Donald Trump proving throughout the day that, for him, we have greatly lowered the bar for what's considered acceptable behavior for a commander in chief, or any elected official, for that matter. (Or any well-adjusted adult, for that matter.) | But we should be particularly concerned about the trend of Trump and many in his administration bullying around members of the free press when they are asked relevant, substantive, journalistic questions that simply make things too uncomfortable for politicians who only know how to communicate to the public in platitudes an…
(2026-05-08). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-08). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-08). How Did Byron Allen Get So Wealthy? A Look At The Media Giant's Net Worth. newsone.com 
Source: Arnold Turner / Getty | Byron Allen is preparing to step into the late-night spotlight following the end of Stephen Colbert's run on CBS. According to a report from Variety
(2026-05-08). Shanghai's changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences…
(2026-05-08). Morgan resigns as Welsh FM/Labour leader after losing seat. thecanary.co 
Welsh First Minister and Labour party leader Eluned Morgan has resigned after losing her Senedd seat in Ceredigion Penfro to Plaid Cymru. The loss had been predicted since this morning and caps a disastrous day for Welsh Labour, alongside its counterparts in Scotland and England. In her resignation speech, Morgan took the blame for the […] | By
(2026-05-08). Court Rules Yet Again That Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. truthout.org A panel of federal judges ruled Thursday that US President Donald Trump's sweeping 10% tariffs on most imports are unlawful, another major legal blow to the centerpiece of the Republican president's economic agenda — which has failed to produce the manufacturing boom he repeatedly promised on the campaign trail. The Court of International Trade (CIT) found in a 2-to-1 ruling that Trump… |
(2026-05-08). Breaking: Greens win first ever Holyrood constituency seat — oust SNP minister Robertson. thecanary.co 
The Scottish Greens have won their first ever 'constituency' seat at Holyrood — and ousted a senior SNP minister in the process. Green Lorna Slater won Edinburgh Central, increasing the party's vote share there by just under 30 points and beating second-placed Labour by 13 points. SNP minister Angus Robertson was third and will have […] | By
(2026-05-08). Style Guide: An Open Letter to the Editor of T Magazine. publicbooks.org We here at Public Books are not averse to receiving homage; far from it. In fact we are proud of "B-Sides" and feel it deserves its readership. Let a thousand literary reevaluations bloom, we say!
(2026-05-08). Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-08). Naan coffee: Xinjiang cuisine winning over Beijing. ecns.cn Some Western media, turning a blind eye to the facts, have deliberately spread false claims of "cultural eradication" in an attempt to tarnish Xinjiang and distort China's image.
(2026-05-08). This land is not your land. peoplesworld.org 
Woodie Guthrie wrote the famous song that cried out, "This land is your land, this land is my land, this land was made for you and me." He did not subscribe to the idea that the air we breathe, the water we drink, the forests, the hills, and the plains we traverse are all here …
(2026-05-08). 48th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Philippines' Cebu. ecns.cn ASEAN Summit kicked off in Cebu province of the Philippines on Friday, with energy security, food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals worldwide as its main priorities.
(2026-05-08). Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Greens celebrate success with 7 new councillors. thecanary.co 
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Green Party now has 12 councillors on Cambridge City Council and came within just nine votes of breaking onto South Cambridgeshire District Council. Naomi Bennett, leader of the Green group on Cambridge City Council said: Thank you to every voter and campaigner who helped get Greens elected in Cambridge. We ran […] | By
(2026-05-08). 'A calamity': Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia? aljazeera.com Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
(2026-05-08). School District of Philadelphia announces 17 school closures, in latest onslaught against public education. wsws.org The Philadelphia's Board of Education's vote to shutter schools is the latest assault on social programs to benefit the wealthy and the U.S. war machine.
(2026-05-08). Rigid Margins, Rising Pressures: The New Gulf Gas Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The global gas system is entering a phase defined by limits rather than freedoms. It absorbs shocks but does not return to a neutral baseline; each disturbance leaves a mark that becomes part of the next equilibrium. The United States and Qatar may appear flexible from afar, yet their room for maneuver is narrow. They …
(2026-05-08). Friday 5/8: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-05-08). Protests in Syria's Kurdish region highlight demand for rights. longwarjournal.org Protests erupted in Hasaka in eastern Syria after authorities replaced Kurdish and Arabic on a government billboard with English and Arabic, angering local residents. The incident reflects broader tensions as Damascus seeks to reassert control over eastern Syria following agreements with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
(2026-05-08). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(2026-05-08). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-08). Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today.Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His death adds to the list of disappearances and suspicious deaths of perceived critics and government opponents, and the authorities' failure to deliver just…
(2026-05-08). Big Finance Might Be Dooming the SPLC — Even Before Its Day in Court>. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-08). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-08). Northeast Philly drug investigation uncovers gun making operation, police say. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A four-month drug investigation in Northeast Philadelphia uncovered what prosecutors say was a gun manufacturing operation in the city's Somerton section. | District Attorney Larry Krasner said investigators found more than $1.5 million worth of drugs, 24 operational firearms and enough parts to assemble 23 additional guns in the facility. | "That's 47 guns," Krasner said. "One of these guns alone is a .50-caliber weapon that is banned for use against people by the Geneva Co…
(2026-05-08). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-08). New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. portside.org New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. |
(2026-05-08). How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League? aljazeera.com Manchester City face Brentford on Saturday, while Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday in red-hot Premier League race.
(2026-05-08). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | Soldiers with Bravo Company, Task Force Guardian, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, secure a bunker in an enemy fortified entrenchment during the initial phase of combat operations as part of an exercise during the Joint ReadinessTraining Center (JRTC) rotation 24-09 at Fort…
(2026-05-08). US military struck empty tankers 'trying to break Iran blockade'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Graham Platner's Revolution Hits The Road. levernews.com 
(2026-05-08). 'Non-negotiables' set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures. sanews.gov.za 'Non-negotiables' set as KZN Treasury cracks down on municipal failures | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of "non-negotiable" measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across the province. | Tabling the third-quarter municipal performance report on Thursday, Rodgers warned that continued underperformance and governance failures would no longer be tolerated. | "Local government must stop managing crisis and start governing sustainably," he told the provincial legislature. | Key non-negotiables outlined by the MEC include the adoption of…
(2026-05-08). Ex-Ohio Cop Who Killed Casey Goodson Jr. Found Guilty Of Reckless Homicide. newsone.com 
(2026-05-08). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Karnal municipal sanitation workers strike; Bangladesh: Garment workers at Chattogram demand unpaid wages and benefits; Australia: Workers at eight Melbourne metropolitan councils walk out; Queensland Rail workers escalate industrial action.
(2026-05-08). Australia: 3 Alleged ISIS-Linked Women Face Serious Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A police van with one of the Australian women allegedly linked to the Islamic State at the Mascot Police Station in Sydney on May 7, 2026. | © 2026 Izhar Khan/Getty Images…
(2026-05-08). CARTOONS: Interest rate rises are sinking spirits. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). Americans Oppose US War With Cuba by 64% to 15%, New YouGov Poll Finds. orinocotribune.com Nearly two-thirds also agree that the war in Iran has harmed Americans and the world. | Washington, DC — A new poll by YouGov finds that 64 percent of Americans oppose the US going to war against Cuba, while 15 percent support it and 21 percent are not sure. | Among those who express a view, 81 percent are against a war. | "This should make President Trump think twice about another 'war of choice,'" said
(2026-05-08). 'No kings in Wilmington': Fight over party representation on City Council heightened with move to oust former Republican. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Wilmington City Council voted Thursday night to remove a fellow council member after he switched parties earlier this year. | Council President Ernest "Trippy" Congo had threatened to oust fellow member James Spadola for months before this week's vote for switching from Republican to Democrat last October. | Thursday's vote was 8-to-1 with Congo and Council members Coby Owens, Alexander Hackett, ShaneÃÅ Darby, Zanthia Oliver, Chris Johnson, Christian Willauer an…
(2026-05-08). Starmer's local Labour council leader loses seat in 'Greenslide' despite 'chicken run'. thecanary.co 
Camden council leader Richard Olszewski has lost his place on the council after the whole ward in which he stood went Green. Camden is 'Labour' 'PM' Keir Starmer's local council. He and his acolytes have long treated the area as a personal fiefdom. The Canary yesterday predicted significant losses for the party in the borough. […] | By
(2026-05-08). Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.— Reuters/FileCeasefire will remain effective from May 9 to 11.Swap of 1000 prisoners part of ceasefire: Trump.Trump appreciates Putin, Zelensky over agreement.US…
(2026-05-08). Saudi banned US use of bases, airspace for Hormuz operation: sources. newarab.com 
But the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters, said Washington's access to Saudi airspace and bases would continue for other uses. | Saudi Arabia has repeatedly said it will not allow its territory and airspace to be used…
(2026-05-08). Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine shattered a core assumption about great-power dominance: that size and military strength are enough to impose one's will. Ukraine showed otherwise. With the right strategy, geography, and resolve, a weaker state can survive and blunt – and in key respects even defeat – a much stronger adversary.The United States now faces an uncomfortable parallel. The war with Iran is exposing similar limits to American power.For decades, U.S. grand strategy has rested on primacy — the belief that America's unmatched military capabilities enabled it to uphold global stability and shape outcomes acros…
(2026-05-08). Ending Western Warmongering Should Be Our Number One Priority. caitlinjohnstone.com.au First and foremost the west needs to stop murdering people. Ending western warmongering should take priority over every other societal concern, in the same way your husband being a serial killer would be a more urgent concern than his refusal to wash dishes. | It's a sign of a deep sickness how much more political attention is given to domestic policy in our society than the fact that our governments are butchering human beings on other continents. This is not to say that those domestic policy issues…
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-08). Pentagon releases new files on UFOs, praises Trump's 'transparency' push. scmp.com The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on "unidentified anomalous phenomena" (UAP). | Besides the Pentagon, the effort is led by the White House, the director of national intelligence, the Energy Department, Nasa and the FBI.
(2026-05-08). Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court's Blessing of Jim Crow. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-08). Labor Leader Walter Reuther Was Among 1960s Liberal Leaders Who Appear to Have Been Assassinated By "the Deep State" covertactionmagazine.com A full investigation is needed into his and other deaths that paved the way for right-wing ascendancy and devastation of America's working class On May 9, 1970, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Walter Reuther was killed, along with his wife May and five other people, after the private jet they were flying in crashed during …
(2026-05-08). Israel assassinates commander of Hezbollah Radwan Force. longwarjournal.org On May 6, Israel conducted its first strike in the greater Beirut metropolitan area since the onset of a ceasefire on April 16. The strike targeted an apartment building in Dahiyeh, and one of the alleged fatalities was Ahmad Ghaleb Ballout, whom Israel claimed was the newest leader of Hezbollah's Radwan Force commando unit.
(2026-05-08). Barnsley Labour leader nails the problem, but too late to stop Reform. thecanary.co 
The longstanding Labour leader of Barnsley Council has nailed the disaster of politicians neglecting post-industrial areas in the North for so long. But considering he's been in power in Barnsley for ages, and Labour is likely to have an awful election result, it's too little too late. Stephen Houghton, who has held his seat by […] | By
(2026-05-08). Day centre staff in Lambeth to take strike action to save local services. thecanary.co 
Faced with the proposed closure of the specialist dementia Day Centre on Central Hill Estate in Lambeth, UNISON members have voted overwhelmingly for strike action. Lambeth Council has proposed the closure of the day centre and the elimination of 10 posts in the service. It wants to move the remaining service to a room in […] | By
(2026-05-08). "Hondurasgate" exposes living legacy of Operation Condor across the Americas. wsws.org The recordings involve discussions about imprisoning or assassinating opponents, and coordinating a continental offensive against the "cancer of the left."
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus on Cruise Ship: How Spain Plans to Evacuate Passengers Safely. moderndiplomacy.eu Spain will receive the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which has 149 people aboard from 23 countries and suffered a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people. Four others are confirmed infected, and three more are suspected cases. The ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands, on Sunday around noon but …
(2026-05-08). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-08). 'Colored People's Time: A History Play' theater review. peoplesworld.org 
The Robey Theatre Company's production of Leslie Lee's circa 1983 Colored People's Time, A History Play, recounts 100 years of African American life. Through a series of 13 vignettes presented more or less in chronological order, Lee traces the evolution of Black people from the 1850s to the 1950s, as they strive to survive and …
(2026-05-08). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-08). Tuesday 5/12: Building Power through Relationships: Our Role in the Midterms. indybay.org Zoom | www.fcnl.org/events/building-power-throu……
(2026-05-08). 'Money problems' the real threat to Pacific press freedom, says Iroga. asiapacificreport.nz By Joy Ofasia in Honiara One of the Pacific's champions of a free press, Robert Iroga, says the biggest threat to media freedom in the region today is money problems. Speaking at a World Press Freedom Day event in Honiara last Saturday, he shared his concern about the future of journalism. Iroga said the theme…
(2026-05-07). China's May Day holiday trips, spending both rise year on year. ecns.cn China's cultural and tourism market sustained stable expansion during the 2026 May Day holiday, with domestic trips and total spending both registering year-on-year growth, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). Saturday 5/9: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, 95117…
(2026-05-08). Angelo Carusone on Media Matters v. FTC, Rachel K. Jones (2023) on Mifepristone. fair.org 
(2026-05-08). Zap Energy: The first fission-fusion company. wattsupwiththat.com Responding to the ETH Zurich study, Johal says she hopes all the fusion designs become commercially successful — but believes that Zap's design will produce economies of scale thanks to their modular design.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to be held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education held a press conference in Beijing on Thursday to introduce preparations for the 2026 World Digital Education Conference, which will be held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-08). Washington Sets New Sanctions Against Cuban Companies. orinocotribune.com The State Department lashes out at the GAESA conglomerate and Moa Nickel. | On Thursday, the United States sanctioned the Business Administration Group (GAESA), its director Ania Lastres, and the mining company Moa Nickel, a joint venture with the Canadian firm Sherritt International. | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these actions aim to "protect U.S. national security" and deprive the Cuban government of access to "illicit assets," in accordance with the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on May 1. | Meanwhile, Sherritt International announced the immediate suspension of its direct…
(2026-05-08). Mounting calls for Starmer to resign from MPs, councillors, and unions. thecanary.co 
As Labour's staggering defeat in the local elections unfolds, people from across the Labour movement have called on Keir Starmer to resign. Only this morning, he said: I'm not going to walk away‚Äâ.‚Äâ.‚Äâ. and plunge the country into chaos. Earlier today, the Canary covered the voices on both sides of the 'Starmer should resign' argument. However, […] | By
(2026-05-08). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-08). John Roberts Bemoans Americans for Viewing SCOTUS Justices as "Political Actors" truthout.org On Wednesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts defended the purported integrity of the high court, bemoaning what he claimed to be a misunderstanding by the American people of how the institution is meant to function. Roberts, who was speaking at a legal conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania, said that too many Americans view the justices as "political actors." "I think at a very… |
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus outbreak raises human transmission fears. thecanary.co 
The latest case of the hantavirus — which describes a cluster of viruses — is by no means the first. Craig Dalton, Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle — who investigated the 1993 US hantavirus outbreak — told the Conversation that the first person infected by the MV Hondius on the cruise ship was […] | By
(2026-05-08). Mali government refuses dialogue with 'terrorist' groups. newarab.com 
The coordinated deadly offensive by "The government of Mali does not envisage any dialogue with the lawless terrorist armed groups that bear responsibi…
(2026-05-08). Israeli settler to face trial over attack on nun in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-08). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-08). The Supreme Court's War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards. scheerpost.com It took 60 years for Black Americans to get representation in Congress proportionate to their numbers. Now we're likely to backslide. Dedrick Asante-Muhammad The United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was …
(2026-05-08). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-08). The WNBA's New Collective Bargaining Agreement Is Changing The Math On Motherhood For Players. newsone.com 
(2026-05-08). 48th ASEAN Summit kicks off in the Philippines, calling for unity amid global uncertainty. ecns.cn The 48th ASEAN Summit officially kicked off on Friday in Cebu, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calling on Southeast Asian nations to strengthen unity and cooperation amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty, particularly the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
(2026-05-08). Tristan da Cunha Hantavirus Case: What to Know About the World's Most Remote Island. moderndiplomacy.eu The UK health security agency reported a new suspected case of hantavirus in a British national on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. Authorities are working to trace passengers from the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which stopped on the island on April 15, and their close contacts. Tristan da Cunha is the only …
(2026-05-08). Madison, WI: Hotel Workers Picket Hilton Monona Terrace to Demand A Fair Union Contract! wibailoutpeople.org 
All Photos Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement May 8, 2026 at the Hilton Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. | Hotel Workers at the Hilton Monona Terrace are organizing with UNITE HERE Local 1: …
(2026-05-08). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-08). Four convicted in US related to killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. aljazeera.com Prosecutors charge Florida served as central hub in 2021 assassination of Moise, which set off ongoing political crisis.
(2026-05-08). Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and "we are getting closer and closer every day". | "I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump posted on social media. "The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day, but likewise in Ukraine,…
(2026-05-08). Surviving two wars: The struggle of Sudanese migrants in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Kamal Morsal Mahmoud has lived in Lebanon for 27 years. The 59-year-old Sudanese arrived a few years after the He is now the new president of the "These walls have witnessed our joys and sorrows," Kamal tells The New Arab, sitting at his desk, surrounded by stacks of mattresses, bo…
(2026-05-08). Exeter Greens take overall control away from Labour. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has helped to take away Labour's overall control of Exeter City Council, and are now: celebrating a hugely successful set of results Green Party gest 'the most gains from Labour of any party' Both of the Exeter Green candidates the Canary spoke to ahead of the election won their seats. Bernadette Chelvanayagam, […] | By
(2026-05-08). Thursday 5/21: Economic Activism for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1Bn7ony……
(2026-05-08). Two Bets On The Future Of Wind Energy: Who Is Right? wattsupwiththat.com My bet is that within about a decade, China will be taking multi hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions of dollars, of write-offs on its wind energy investments.
(2026-05-08). Agricultura en Cienfuegos enfrenta el bloqueo económico y energético recrudecido por el gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu 
Ante el déficit de combustible, que ocasiona el bloqueo económico y energético del Gobierno estadounidense contra Cuba, se adoptan medidas en la Delegación Provincial de Cienfuegos, del Ministerio de la Agricultura encaminadas a enfrentar problemas. | Entre las prioridades de los agricultores cienfuegueros sobresalen la producción y el acopio de carbón en los ocho municipios, con vistas a responder a las demandas de la población destaca el Especialista de Energía de esta Delegación, Adrián Ortiz Ramírez. Ocupan la atención los cultivos de diversos productos y el aprovechamiento de las capacidades disponibles de c…
(2026-05-08). La controversa "alleanza" tra Grecia e Israele. strategic-culture.su Schiacciata tra l'austerità dell'UE, la pesante penetrazione tedesca nel suo tessuto economico e l'ostilità turca a fasi alterne, Atene, consapevole di possedere l'invidiabile posizione geografica di porta balcanica dell'Europa (cosa che l'ha resa anche particolarmente indifesa di fronte ai flussi migratori), ha optato per la costruzione di solide relazioni diplomatico-militari con Israele.
(2026-05-08). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-08). Impulsan desde las comunidades el movimiento ´Mi Barrio por la Patria ª. radiohc.cu Con el propósito de fortalecer la participación popular y acompañar desde las comunidades la implementación de las prioridades del país, comienza desde este jueves el movimiento popular-participativo Mi Barrio por la Patria, una iniciativa concebida para consolidar el trabajo comunitario y continuar perfeccionando el sistema del Poder Popular. | La vicepresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, Ana María Mari Machado, destacó en conferencia de prensa que el movimiento representa una nueva etapa de transformación en barrios, comunidades, circunscripciones y consejos populares a n…
(2026-05-08). Comenzó en La Habana montaje del servicio de taxis ruso-cubanos. radiohc.cu El Departamento de Transportes de Moscú informó al periódico Izvestia que comenzó en La Habana la construcción de una terminal de taxis ruso-cubana. | Señala el rotativo que "las instalaciones tendrán 50 vehículos Moskvich, tanto de gasolina como eléctricos. Además, se prevé la creación de infraestructura de carga solar para los autos eléctricos". | El Departamento de Transportes dijo que los vehículos y el equipamiento ya están listos para ser enviados desde Rusia, y agregó: En el futuro, la flota de taxis Moskvich podrá prestar servicio a los residentes de La Habana, a los turistas rusos y de otros países". | La…
(2026-05-08). Madison and Milwaukee May 9, 2026 Fundraisers for Voces de la Frontera! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). Podrá China frenar la maniobra de Trump en el estrecho de Ormuz? strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Esta dialéctica eleva el nivel de riesgo para todas las partes. Ya están apareciendo en el est…
(2026-05-08). Brazil Needs Independent Investigations into Police Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People take part in a demonstration against a police raid in Rio de Janeiro on October 28, 2025 that left 122 people dead, including two children, October 31, 2025. | © Faga Almeida/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images…
(2026-05-08). Irán acusa a EE.UU. de violar el alto el fuego al atacar dos buques y varias zonas civiles. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Cuartel General Central Jatam al Anbiya de Irán, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, acusó este jueves a EE.UU. de romper el alto al fuego al atacar dos buques iraníes y varias zonas civiles. | En el comunicado difundido por la agencia Tasnim se lee: El Ejército invasor, terrorista y bandido de Estados Unidos, violando el alto el fuego, atacó un buque cisterna iraní que se desplazaba desde las aguas costeras de Irán en la zona de Jask hacia el estrecho de Ormuz, así como a otro buque que ingresaba al estrecho frente al puerto de Fuyaira en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos ª. | Asimismo, asegura que las fuerzas e…
(2026-05-08). Plano de nuclearizaàßà£o da Europa destrói arquitetura de seguranàßa regional. strategic-culture.su Mais uma vez, os europeus buscam sua própria autodestruiàßà£o. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | O atual debate so…
(2026-05-08). 'Almost zero' chance Dutch man got hantavirus in Argentina's Ushuaia, official says. scmp.com There is an "almost zero" chance that the Dutch man linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship contracted the disease in the Argentine port of Ushuaia, a provincial health official said on Friday. | Juan Petrina, director of epidemiology for Tierra del Fuego province, where Ushuaia is located, told reporters that his assessment was based on the virus's incubation period, among other factors.