(2026-05-25). Possible Iran-US deal: What we know. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran have both played down chances of a quick deal to end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.US President Donald Trump said Monday that a deal with Tehran would either be "great and meaningful" or there would be "no deal" at all. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said progress had been made in talks with Washington, but a deal was not yet within reach.What do we know about the possible agreement? – Nuclear question -…
(2026-05-25). Why Trump's draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu's Middle East plans. scmp.com For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has preached a mantra of peace and stability in the Middle East through the destruction of Iran's Islamic Republic. | The obliteration of the ayatollahs, he prophesied, would lead to the normalisation of relations between Israel and the wider Arab-Islamic world — with Israel emerging as the Middle East's dominant power and indispensable security provider.
(2026-05-25). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). US, Iran could finalise deal 'maybe today,' says Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that there might be news "maybe today" in the talks between Iran and the US to end the war. | "Work still in progress. We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today…," Rubio told reporters in the Indian capital New Delhi, as he flew to the Indian city of Agra to visit the landmark, Taj Mahal. | The US diplomat said there is "a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits, get the straits open, enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matters." | "Hopefully we can pull it off,"
(2026-05-25). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-25). Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source. al-monitor.com May 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday citing a Middle East diplomatic source.Iran would proceed to clear mines from the strait during a 30-day window following an agreement, after which ships from all countries would be able to navigate freely and safely, and Iran would stop collecting transit fees, Nikkei said.
(2026-05-25). Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). Migrants step up to support community in war-hit Beirut. al-monitor.com At a busy Beirut centre, migrant volunteers stirred pots of okra soup and shaped balls of the African staple fufu, keeping food coming for those caught between the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.Here, Lebanon's migrant workers, among those hit hardest by the fighting, have stepped up to support others in their community now struggling to get by. People drifted in and out, collecting bags of food or hot plates, as the air filled with the scent of cooking.
(2026-05-25). Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an agreement between Iran and the United States to Lebanon's health ministry raised the overall toll in the war since March 2 to 3,123 killed. | It said two people including a paramedic from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed on Sunday in Israeli raids. | A day earlier 11 people including six women and a child were killed in…
(2026-05-25). Rising unemployment in Australia points to Iran war's deepening impact. wsws.org These results provide an indication of the worsening price being paid by working-class households, and especially young people, for the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-25). Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalize relations with Israel as part of the emerging Iran peace deal. In a lengthy social media post, Trump listed countries whose leaders he spoke with in a conference call on Saturday about efforts to end the war with Iran."After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords."
(2026-05-25). Iran hangs another protester as dozens more risk execution: rights groups. al-monitor.com Iran on Monday executed a man on charges related to protests this year, the latest in a spree of hangings on political or security accusations since the start of the US-Israeli war with dozens more risking execution, rights groups said.Some three dozen men have been hanged on charges related to protests, membership of banned opposition groups, or espionage since wartime executions resumed in March, according to rights groups.
(2026-05-25). Gaza's 'orange line': How Israel is expanding permanent control. newarab.com 
Since a ceasefire was reached on 9 October 2025, Israel has been steadily working to impose new territorial realities on the ground in Gaza, expanding westward beyond the agreement's initial Israeli forces withdrew behind a 'yellow line' as part of the US-mediated truce deal, which saw
(2026-05-25). Israel debates bombing Beirut after Hezbollah drone kills troops. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). How Janez Jansa's return could reshape Slovenia stance on Israel. newarab.com 
Lawmakers voted 51-36 in favour of returning the three-time prime minister to power, a day after his nationalist Slovenian Democratic Party sealed a coalition agreement with several centre-right groups. | Slovenia's liberal former prime minister Robert Golob narrowly won March's parliamentary election but failed to form a government. | Jansa's SDS came…
(2026-05-25). Israel's Arab parties push to revive Joint List amid persecution. newarab.com 
Three of Israel's main Arab-majority parties have announced plans to reunite under a revived Hadash, Ta'al and Balad said on Sunday they had agreed to form a joint slate and called on the United Arab List (UAL), led by Mansour Abbas, to joi…
(2026-05-25). African Liberation Day Must Advance the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism, Zionism and Imperialist-Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org ALD is more important today than ever in the history of oppressed and working class peoples around the globe By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireSaturday May 23, 2026Political Statement of Solidarity Note: This statement was presented by the author at the annual African Liberation Day webinar organized by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (GC). The …
(2026-05-25). Xi hails Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts. al-monitor.com By Liz Lee and Ethan WangBEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking to deepen their "all-weather" partnership.Xi welcomed the Pakistani leader as an "old friend" at Beijing's Great Hall of the People and said the two countries had "understood, trusted and supported each other" over decades.
(2026-05-25). Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday it should be mandatory for countries including Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to join the Abraham Accords en masse as part of an effort to reach a deal with Iran.Trump said he spoke on Saturday to leaders of those countries, as well as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, which already have signed the accords, a set of agreements to normalize relations with Israel.
(2026-05-25). This week in history: May 25-31. wsws.org US convicts four in embassy bombings; Syria intervenes in Lebanon civil war; Britain opposes Iran oil nationalization; Ukrainian rightist assassinated in Paris.
(2026-05-25). Democrats join Republicans to attack Trump over Iran negotiations. wsws.org The announcement Saturday by the Trump administration that it had "largely" reached an agreement with Iran has drawn denunciations from broad factions of the US political establishment, with Democrats joining Republicans to attack the proposed agreement as insufficiently advantageous to US imperialism.
(2026-05-25). Talk World Radio: Stephen Zunes on Iran. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Iran and how we got to this point. Our guest Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and program director for Middle Eastern Studies at the …
(2026-05-25). Rubio says US will find 'another way' if Iran talks fail. newarab.com 
The United States will either have a good agreement with Rubio told reporters in New Delhi that the US would give diplomacy every chance to succeed before exploring "alternatives", after President
(2026-05-25). Iran delegation heads to Doha for talks on possible US agreement. newarab.com 
An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister According to Iran's official IRNA news agency, the visit forms part of a diplomatic track launched in recent weeks through Pakistani mediation aimed at ending the r…
(2026-05-25). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-25). U.S. still refusing to accept certain clauses of possible peace MoU with Iran ⚪ media. ecns.cn The United States is still refusing to accept certain clauses of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on ending the war, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Cuba Is Not a Failed State — It Is a Besieged State; We Need to Build a Unified Resistance to Sanctions and War! wibailoutpeople.org Sign On to "Cuba is Not a Failed State — It Is a Besieged State" Register your Emergency Actions The statement below is a response to the ongoing blockade against Cuba and the propaganda derived from it. We hope you will endorse this statement, but we also hope you will commit to emergency actions if the Trump …
(2026-05-25). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-25). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-25). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-25). Cuba Under Siege by the U.S. 'A worldwide movement of solidarity with Cuba must be mobilized'. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, May 23, 2026, fighting-words.net/ The Wall Street bankers have hated the Cuban Revolution since the July 26 Movement rebels drove out the corrupt and brutal US backed Batista dictatorship and entered Havana on January 1, 1959. The US billionaire capitalist class, through their government in Washington, have waged relentless war on the …
(2026-05-25). The world owes Cuba a debt and the US a condemnation. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose In 2015, the John Key government announced a cooperation agreement that would see NZ Aid pay for Cuban doctors to be taught English in New Zealand before their deployment to the Pacific Islands as part of the communist island's Medical Brigades. Cuba, a country of just 11 million people that has…
(2026-05-25). No U.S. War On Cuba! End the Blockade! No Invasion! (Articles). wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-25). Gaza freedom flotilla reluctance of the West to protest Israel's thuggery enabled the abuse. asiapacificreport.nz 
The failure of Australia and Western governments to hold Israel to account has enabled the abuse of Gaza flotilla detainees, including New Zealanders, argues Jerusalem Peace Prize recipient Stuart Rees in Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Professor Stuart Rees If bullies notice that no one intervenes to stop their behaviour, they may interpret such non-intervention…
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-25). Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO/GAZA, May 25 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17 other people, including children, Palestinian health officials said.Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, had killed six-year-old MennatallahAbu Libda and a 31-year-old woman, Hanan Mahmoud.The attack was carried out by two helicopters, witnesses said.
(2026-05-25). When Privacy disappears: Life inside Gaza's displacement Shelters. juancole.com Written by Shelters, including a temporary improvised bathroom set up between the tents. Photo by the author, used with permission. | By Marwa Rommaneh | In the early morning hours, when schools are supposed to prepare to welcome students, the yards are filled with men sleeping on the ground. Movement begins before sunrise, and lines gradually form outside sanitation facilities. Gaza's schools are no longer places of education, but have been transformed into displacement shelters, hosting hundreds of families within a single sha…
(2026-05-25). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-25). The death of a relentless mother reopens the wound of Venezuela's political repression. globalvoices.org 
A Venezuelan mother and her son become a painful reminder of the country's human rights situation Global Voices Carmen Navas speaking to the press in Caracas, Venezuela. Collage created by Global Voices using a screenshot from the Read our special coverage on
(2026-05-25). Venezuelan prisoners stage rooftop protest over alleged abuse and shootings. aljazeera.com Inmates in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest over alleged abuse.
(2026-05-25). The Return of the "Repentant Dog" : How the Purist Left Judges Venezuela from Afar. orinocotribune.com By Carola Chávez — May 23, 2026 | I probably already wrote this article back in 2014. I could almost copy and paste any of my articles from that time, change Nicolás's name to Delcy's, and that would say it all. | It's like we're back in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016… Back to that tiresome time when the ever-ineffective, self-righteous left, watching from afar with disgust, believes it has the right to judge us. Back to the legacy experts, those who then claimed, with a mixture of indignation and remorse, that Maduro betrayed Chávez's legacy, and who today, without mincing words, assert that Delcy betrayed Madur…
(2026-05-25). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). 1 dead, 17 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-25). NEET UG 2026: Candidates asked to submit bank details for fee refund. ummid.com NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates who appeared in the NEET UG May 2026 to submit their bank account details as it started fee refund process from May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Speaking Clearly about our Wars is a Favor to Ourselves. juancole.com College Park, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On April 24, Secretary Hegseth said the war on Iran was
(2026-05-25). Colombia at a development crossroads. mronline.org 
Colombia's economic trajectory from the 1990s is anything but straightforward.
(2026-05-25). Australia now has best-ever economy and worst-ever reporters. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). All 128 injured in Shanxi coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official. ecns.cn Officials hold a news conference on Saturday following a coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, North China. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-05-25). State Council vows to thoroughly, uncompromisingly probe coal mine explosion. ecns.cn An investigation team sent by China's State Council has pledged a rigorous and uncompromising investigation into a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi Province.
(2026-05-25). To China, with Love: ASEAN students share their stories. ecns.cn For many students from ASEAN nations, China has become more than a place to study. From the energy of its cities and the ease of cashless living to its fashion, landscapes, technology, and everyday kindness, they say they have found a second home.
(2026-05-25). Too exhausted to learn: the harsh reality facing young carers. onlineopinion.com.au With around 40% of students missing more than four weeks of school each year, young carers remain an often-overlooked group within Australia's broader attendance challenge.
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Shanghai hosts event to promote sustainable development in Pacific Rim cities. ecns.cn More than 200 experts, industry leaders, and government and community representatives from 27 countries and regions across five continents gathered in Shanghai for the 9th Annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL) Conference from Thursday through Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Modi Government's Foreign Policy is Going Pakistan Way. ummid.com Narendra Modi government's submission to US might is in a way following the path of Pakistan, which right from the beginning submitted to US and in the process blocked the avenues of development of democracy and development in the country.
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-25). Ground Report: How Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless, comfortable for Pilgrims. ummid.com In this first part of the series of Hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides right from Makkah an insider's view of how Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless and comfortable for pilgrims.
(2026-05-25). Google Unpacks Always ON AI Agent 'Gemini Spark'. ummid.com Tech giant Google Thursday May 21, 2026 unpacked Gemini Spark, a new AI agent which is always ON and runs in background without waiting for the users to start conversation.
(2026-05-25). New Zealand budget attacks workers and students, boosts the military. wsws.org Ahead of the release of the budget on Thursday, the government has announced an increase to student fees, nearly 9,000 public sector redundancies and cuts to welfare payments.
(2026-05-25). Chemical disaster at Garden Grove, California aerospace plant displaces 50,000 people. wsws.org Decades of regulatory negligence in the Democratic Party-dominated state turned a preventable chemical hazard into a crisis threatening thousands of lives.
(2026-05-25). Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue. sanews.gov.za Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to once again come together and participate in crafting a new vision for the country through the National Dialogue – just as they did three decades ago when the country's democratic Constitution was born. | The President made the rallying call in his weekly newsletter published on Monday. | "As we look with optimism to this new phase in the life of our nation, I call on all South Africans to come together once more and be part of crafting a new vision for South Africa that both…
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-25). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-25). pro-Kurdish party condemns ousting of main opposition. al-monitor.com By Huseyin HayatseverANKARA, May 25 (Reuters) – Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned on Monday a court ruling that ousted the leadership of the main opposition CHP last week, calling a police operation to evict the leaders from the party's headquarters a "disgrace to democracy".Riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the Republican People's Party's (CHP) headquarters in Ankara on Sunday, evicting ousted leader Ozgur Ozel, whose party has rejected the ruling as a "judicial coup" and vowed to fight it.
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-25). Beyond the sentence: Why Australia's justice system fails at the point of release. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). The hypocrisy at the heart of the LNP's migration rhetoric. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Photo ops are easy, turning the wheels is another matter. wattsupwiththat.com The world is wobbling crazily as current events threaten to dismantle decades worth of supply chain stability. There is a palpable sense among regular people that action is required. Because those regular people are voicing such thoughts, it is political instinct to reflect them back just like a parrot.
(2026-05-25). Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 82 killed in China's worst coal mine accident for more than a decade | 2. Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet | 3. Screams as 10 hurt in 'drop tower' turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane…
(2026-05-25). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-25). Mexico City paints record-breaking football mural ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-05-25). Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with IRGC. newarab.com 
A Bahraini court sentenced nine defendants to life in prison and two others to three years in jail for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out what it described as "hostile and terrorist acts" against Bahrain, the state news agency reported on Sunday. | The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said. | Bahrain's interior ministry said on 9 May that it had arrested 41 people it said were linked to the IRGC. The ministry said security authorities had uncovered a group tied to the IRGC, while pu…
(2026-05-25). Cow Slaughter: The West Bengal Story. ummid.com Narendra Modi could bring an amendment to the Constitution and ban cow slaughter across India, but neither he nor his government is likely to do it…
(2026-05-25). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-25). Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa. sanews.gov.za Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions for Monday and Tuesday, with isolated showers and rain expected in the eastern parts of the country. | No adverse weather advisories have been issued for Monday. | Weather conditions in major cities across the country are as follows: | Pretoria will be fine, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with minimum and maximum temperatures of 11 ∞C and 23 ∞C. The expected UVB Sunburn Index is moderate. | Johannesburg will be fine, becoming partly cloud…
(2026-05-25). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-25). Judges who think they know better. onlineopinion.com.au The doctrine of separation of powers is central to Australia's constitutional system. Parliament makes laws, the executive administers them, and the judiciary interprets and applies them.
(2026-05-25). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-25). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-25). Inside Mina Slaughter House. ummid.com Established to streamline the ritual of sacrifice animals during Hajj 2026 and Eid al Adha, the state-of-the-art 'Adahi Slaughter House' in Mina, near Makkah is fully operational and serve the pilgrims, the Saudi government announced last week.
(2026-05-25). Poverty, displacement fuel Iraq's growing school dropout crisis. newarab.com 
School dropouts have become one of I
(2026-05-25). KCET 2026 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2026 Result: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-25). Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'. aljazeera.com Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'…
(2026-05-25). This Tehran Music School Took Ages to Build Up. Airstrikes Turned It to Rubble. truthout.org Tehran's sky was still half-lit around 5: 00 am on March 23 and the Iranian capital's characteristic traffic jam hadn't formed yet. Hamidreza Afarideh hadn't left for work, but he heard blaring alarms from a remote anti-theft system on his phone that suggested something ominous may have happened at his workplace. As the musician steered toward the often-crowded Pirouzi district in eastern… |
(2026-05-25). Pope Leo Issues Encyclical Warning of AI's Potential Dangers If Left Unregulated. truthout.org Pope Leo XIV on Monday released a 42,000-word encyclical calling for government regulation of artificial intelligence and implored world leaders to ensure the burgeoning technology is used for the benefit of all humankind — not concentrated in the hands of a powerful, profit-seeking few. Leo warned in the first major theological document of his papacy that unrestrained AI and its potentially… |
(2026-05-25). China launches Shenzhou-23 spaceship, for new in-orbit stay record, cutting-edge space science. ecns.cn China on Sunday successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, which will send three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for new tests on long-duration stay and frontier scientific experiments.
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-25). Gerrymandering in the South: The working class and the defense of democratic rights. wsws.org The Supreme Court decision further undermined the Voting Rights Act, enabling a Republican gerrymander in Louisiana to eliminate the seat held by a black Democratic congressman.
(2026-05-25). India, South Africa Institutions Partner for Research in Critical Minerals. infobrics.org IIT (ISM)-backed TEXMiN Foundation joins hands with South Africa's University of Pretoria for critical minerals, REE processing and mining innovation research…
(2026-05-25). Keith Bennett on the UK election results: Starmer will go "fairly soon" unitedworldint.com 
The British Labour Party suffered huge losses in the recent local elections. Keith Bennett, an international politics and economics researcher based in London, explains why and with what consequences. In the local and regional elections held across the UK on 7 May 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour Party have suffered …
(2026-05-25). Trump's Endgame Is Surrender. portside.org Trump's Endgame Is Surrender |
(2026-05-25). Syria advances cultural revival with nine new heritage listings. al-monitor.com Nine heritage sites have been added to list of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which restored Syria's membership last year after a 14-year suspension.
(2026-05-25). Pilgrims kick off Hajj as Iran war's future uncertain. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). How Hajj is driving a food and beverage boom in Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
According to data from the Saudi Central Bank, the sector processed financial transactions totalling 3.7 billion Saudi riyals ($986 million) in a single week in March, ahead of the Hajj season, highlighting the scale of spending on food services for pilgrim…
(2026-05-25). Trump administration moves to force green card applicants out of the US. wsws.org New USCIS policy threatens to separate families and strand workers, students and spouses abroad.
(2026-05-25). Why Angus Taylor's migration cap doesn't add up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-25). A Minute of Silence Isn't Enough to Reflect on the US's Death and Destruction. truthout.org Thirty years ago, school kids touring Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. were asked what Memorial Day meant to them. "That's the day the pools open!" they responded, as if in a chorus. Their response rippled across the U.S. and created a bit of a moral panic among the patriotic and civil-minded. The following Memorial Day, Congress sought to put the "memorial" back into the holiday. "Taps… |
(2026-05-25). US, Iran signal progress toward war deal, but no breakthrough imminent. al-monitor.com Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the document under discussion as a 14-point framework agreement rather than a final deal.
(2026-05-25). 'He's Pushing It Too Far': The Week Republicans Told Trump No. portside.org 'He's Pushing It Too Far': The Week Republicans Told Trump No |
(2026-05-25). Democracy Now! 2026-05-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, May 25, 2026 | Democracy Now! Monday, May 25, 2026…
(2026-05-25). Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-25). China's growth model opens opportunities for Pakistan. ecns.cn China's shift toward high-quality development under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will create new opportunities for Pakistan to expand cooperation with it, particularly through the upgraded development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says Pakistan's ambassador.
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-25). Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-25). Claims of imminent US ceasefire agreement 'unfounded', says Iran. newarab.com 
Iran revealed on Monday that its The remarks came hours after US Secretary of State Rubio also said t…
(2026-05-25). Germany's AfD Party Calls Debunked Climate Scenarios "Greatest Fraud in Human History" wattsupwiththat.com AfD climate spokesperson Karsten Hilse described the scenario as an implausible "horror scenario" and "the greatest fraud in human history", arguing that it had been used for years to generate panic and justify expensive climate measures, and had even influenced the Federal Constitutional Court's draconian 2021 climate ruling.
(2026-05-25). Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says. al-monitor.com By Saleem AhmedISLAMABAD, May 25 (Reuters) – More than 30 people died in a suicide bombing of a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said on Monday, in the latest attack claimed by separatist Balochistan militants.Two provincial officials, speaking on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to disclose the information, said on Monday the death toll had risen to more than 30.At least 24 people were initially reported as dead on Sunday after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into the train.
(2026-05-25). West Lafayette, Indiana government fast-tracks SK Hynix memory chip factory construction. wsws.org The city and county governments in West Lafayette, Indiana have approved road construction projects and issued building permits for SK Hynix to proceed with plans to build a massive microchip factory on a Purdue University site, against ongoing community opposition including a pending lawsuit filed by residents.
(2026-05-25). Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory. aljazeera.com Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.
(2026-05-25). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-25). Parliament sets busy week of budget debates, oversight and accountability. sanews.gov.za Parliament sets busy week of budget debates, oversight and accountability | Budget allocations, social service delivery and government accountability will dominate Parliament's agenda this week as lawmakers debate departmental spending plans and scrutinise government performance across a range of sectors. | The parliamentary programme begins on Monday with a media briefing by chairpersons from Parliament's social services cluster committees. | The engagement is aimed at providing the public with insight into key challenges facing the social development, health and innovation sectors. | Among the issues set to be…
(2026-05-25). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-25). Mamelodi Sundowns claim African Champions League title. newarab.com 
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at Royal Armed Forces of Morocco on Sunday to claim the The Moroccans took the lead after 40 minutes with a penalty from captain Mohamed Hrimat to level the tie on aggregate after Sundowns claimed a 1-0 victory in the first leg in Pretoria. | But Mokoena responded with a rocket shot from the edge of the box that beat keeper Ahmed Tagnaouti and crashed into the net off the unde…
(2026-05-25). Rescue efforts under way after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Record-breaking torrential rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from late Saturday to Sunday, triggering flash floods, landslides and mudslides. Rescue operations are still underway as multiple towns and subdistricts suffered severe damage.
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-25). China's tech-driven ecological restoration gains global recognition. ecns.cn China is increasingly using advanced monitoring systems and data-driven conservation tools to support biodiversity recovery, officials and researchers said Saturday at a forum in Shanghai's Chongming district, highlighting ecological restoration efforts along the Yangtze River.
(2026-05-25). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-25). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-25). Adani US Settlement, But At What Cost? ummid.com When Narendra Modi took charge of India's economy, he loudly promoted the slogan 'Make in India' and portrayed as if he is trying hard to attract companies from around the world to invest in the country, he however ended up with 'Make America Great Again'.
(2026-05-25). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-25). Moody's revises South Africa's outlook to positive. sanews.gov.za Moody's revises South Africa's outlook to positive | Government has welcomed Moody's decision to revise South Africa's sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to positive, while affirming the country's domestic and foreign-currency long-term ratings at Ba2. | According to the National Treasury, this makes South Africa the only Group of Twenty (G20) country currently on a positive outlook from Moody's. | The decision comes amid negative ratings momentum globally, with more than 23 sovereign credit ratings negatively affected since the start of the current Middle East conflict. | Moody's attributed its decision…
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Great Wall. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing, May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-25). UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in. ummid.com UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the annual calendar and schedule of the civil services examinations and interviews to be held in 2027.
(2026-05-25). Visit to deepen China-Serbia cooperation. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, a trip that is aimed at striving for more tangible outcomes in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future for the new era.
(2026-05-25). Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure. sanews.gov.za Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure | Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has strongly condemned the destruction and vandalism of public road infrastructure and indicated that it is a criminal offence. | This follows acts of destruction and vandalism along the (R550) Heidelberg—Alberton route in the vicinity of Zonkizizwe and Palm Ridge in the City of Ekurhuleni during the ongoing service delivery protest. | Protesting community members deliberately dug up and damaged sections of the road, leading to its closure. | The MEC has appealed to communities to refrain from…
(2026-05-25). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-25). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-25). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-25). Governments escalate the global war on online anonymity. wsws.org The drive to abolish online anonymity is the digital dimension of a broader turn toward authoritarianism, austerity and imperialist war.
(2026-05-25). Maharashtra 1st Year Engineering Admission 2026-27: Notification Update. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to issue soon the schedule and notification of Maharashtra Engineering (B.E. and B.Tech) First Year admission (FE 2026) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-05-25). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-25). China successfully launches Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11: 08 pm on May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-25). In Sudan's war economy, gold keeps flowing despite risks, deaths. newarab.com 
The men carried metal detectors as they scanned a mountainous area in northern They are unregulated miners working in a small-scale private gold mine in the northern town of Dalgo Mahas. The mine is one of thousands of small-scale and artisanal mines scattered across Sudan, part of a sector that is at the centre of the devastating war that has at times…
(2026-05-25). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-25). AI-fuelled Wall Street frenzy raises concerns. wsws.org Just five major tech stocks have accounted for 50 percent of the recent gains in the S&P 500 index which have lifted it to record highs.
(2026-05-25). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-25). Texas cuts education jobs, shutters dozens of schools. wsws.org Districts face budget deficits amid declining enrollment, budget crises, inflation and war.
(2026-05-25). China launches uncompromising probe into deadly mine explosion. ecns.cn A "tough and uncompromising" investigation will be carried out by China's central government into the gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday and killed dozens of people, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday evening.
(2026-05-25). Virginia Governor Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining and immigrant protection bills. wsws.org The veto of these two bills confirms—for the thousandth and first time—this fundamental reality of American politics: the Democratic party is a capitalist party charged with diffusing and disorienting popular hostility to the profit system.
(2026-05-25). Works council blackmails Bosch workers in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, Germany. wsws.org The IG Metall apparatus and its works council representatives have made it their main task to ensure that all the company's attacks are enforced and the workforce is squeezed to the last drop to increase Bosch's profit margin.
(2026-05-25). Chongqing's trade with ASEAN reaches 36.48 billion yuan in Q1 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's total import and export volume with ASEAN reached 36.48 billion yuan (about $5.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.2% year on year, as the two sides continued to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-05-25). China to release foreign trade data for Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn China will release data on foreign trade in goods for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a whole, as part of broader efforts to further advance the area's development.
(2026-05-25). Israeli right-wing ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks. al-monitor.com By Steven Scheer and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 25 (Reuters) – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume bombing Beirut in response to increased explosive drone attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli troops and northern Israel towns.Smotrich's comments came after an Israeli soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone attack on Sunday. Israeli media reported that Smotrich made similar remarks at a cabinet meeting on Sunday.
(2026-05-25). 16 killed, six injured after van crashes into parked bus on Swat Expressway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 16 people were killed and six others injured in a traffic accident on the Swat Expressway on Monday after a passenger van crashed into a parked bus, according to the Motorway Police. | Officials of the National Highways and Motorway Police said a passenger bus travelling from Karachi to Buner had been parked along the roadside on the Swat Expressway when a passenger van travelling from Rawalpindi to Dir rammed into it from behind. The impact of the collision was so severe that the van was badly crushed. | Rescue teams and Motorway Police personnel reached the scene after receiving information about th…
(2026-05-25). Africa Day 2026: Has the continent achieved true liberation? aljazeera.com Africa Day 2026 spotlights power, debt and digital control as Africans redefine sovereignty.
(2026-05-25). How comics taught us how to love and hate war for nearly a century. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to propaganda, no weapon is left on the table. Film, radio, the internet, and print have all been enlisted to promote this or that party line. Comic books are no exception to this rule, and the military, State Department, and Central Intelligence Agency have all made ample use of comics over the past 80 years. The relationship between the national security state and comics began during World War II, a period often considered the Golden Age of Comics. As historian Paul Hirsch details in his masterful "Pulp Empire: the Secret History of Comic Book Imperialism," the quasi-governmental War Writers B…
(2026-05-25). AI and Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions for Hajj Season. ummid.com The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Jeddah, Madinah and Taif International Airports to streamline entry procedures for arriving pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
(2026-05-25). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-25). Madison May 30 31, 2026: Immigrant Rights Fundraisers (Music Ice Cream Social). wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison — Band Together! Fundraiser for Immigrant Rights | Saturday, May 30 | Elvehjem Park Shelter | Link: Sunday, May 31 Bordner Park | Link:
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-25). Another gruesome week on America's death row: 2 executions, another halted amid bungled procedure. wsws.org The three cases, unfolding within 24 hours, share a disturbing set of commonalities: fundamentally unfair sentencing proceedings, defendants whose severe mental illness, unaddressed childhood trauma and neurological damage went largely unaddressed at trial, and execution protocols the subject of legal challenge.
(2026-05-25). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-25). Hegseth's Failed War and Desperate Quest for Masculinity. juancole.com
(2026-05-25). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace Events May 24-31, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org To view all of WNPJ's upcoming members' events, | For vigils only,
(2026-05-25). Guardiola delivers emotional farewell as Manchester City manager. aljazeera.com Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the memories built during his decade at the club…
(2026-05-25). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-25). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-25). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Jailed 37 days for a Charlie Kirk meme: Tennessee man's settlement exposes the fraud of Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund. wsws.org Larry Bushart was awarded $835,000 after being jailed for sharing a Facebook meme critical of Charlie Kirk. His case exposes the severe limitations being placed on "free speech" in America.
(2026-05-25). Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing. aljazeera.com Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
(2026-05-25). US-based Chinese musician innovates on news ways to cultivate talent. ecns.cn As American music schools grapple with growing pressure to demonstrate career relevance, a United States-based Chinese musician is taking multi-pronged moves to help cultivate more talent.
(2026-05-25). Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years with Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More. democracynow.org 
A special broadcast: Highlights from Democracy Now!'s 30th anniversary celebration at the historic Riverside Church, featuring Angela Davis, Patti Smith, Mosab Abu Toha, Michael Stipe, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Amy Goodman, Juan González, Nermeen Shaikh and a surprise appearance by Bruce Springsteen.
(2026-05-25). Maha FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: The School Education and Sports Department, Govt. of Maharashtra has extended the last date of online registration for FYJC Class 11 Admission 2026 Round 1 which kicked off Thursday May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-25). UIC graduate workers union suspends strike without reaching an agreement. wsws.org Demonstrating the bankruptcy of the union's strategy, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suspended its strike as workers faced being locked out for the summer term and beyond.
(2026-05-25). China: 82 workers dead in catastrophic mine explosion. wsws.org Rescue operations were hampered by the fact that blueprints of the mine provided by the company did not correspond to the actual underground layout, forcing rescuers to improvise.
(2026-05-25). AFSCME Local 3299 rams through poverty contract on University of California workers. wsws.org Despite ratification, issues concerning poverty wages, housing assistance, healthcare premiums, parking costs and staffing protections will remain unaddressed and will continue to worsen until the contract's expiration in 2029.
(2026-05-25). 'We always stay hopeful', says Umaga on Moana Pasifika's future. asiapacificreport.nz By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027. Speaking at…
(2026-05-25). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-25). China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com NBA Western Conference Finals level at 2-2 after San Antonio Spurs thrash defending champions Oklahoma City 103-82.
(2026-05-25). Inside Long Island University's AI ≤ Center. ummid.com Amid the AI boom, AI ≤ is the new buzz word that has taken internet virtual space by storm, and the reason behind it is New York based Long Island University (LIU).
(2026-05-25). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-25). Insider's View: Latest Technologies That Make Hajj A Flawless Experience. ummid.com The General Directorate of Civil Defence, Saudi Arabia has engaged a range of modern technologies used to bolster preventive safety measures for Hajj Pilgrims, most notably a specialised drone designed to detect chemical and radioactive materials to improve field operational efficiency and response times.
(2026-05-25). Shenzhou-23 astronauts enter Tiangong space station. ecns.cn The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.
(2026-05-25). China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center unveiled at the 8th WCIFIT. ecns.cn The "China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center" was officially launched in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area on Thursday during the China—South Korea (Chongqing—Gyeonggi) economic and industrial cooperation promotion event at the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT).
(2026-05-25). 'Israel wanted to shame us, but the shame is Israel's,' says climate activist Violet Coco. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Mark Nagalazas Kudos to the returning Australian pro-Palestinian flotilla activists for not simply focusing on their mistreatment at the hands of the Israeli Defence Force but for acknowledging the suffering of Palestinian prisoners. "What got me through is thinking about coming home, and now I'm home I can't stop thinking about my brothers…
(2026-05-25). Israel Advances Plan to Displace Palestinian Bedouin Communities in West Bank. truthout.org Salem al-Jahalin, 73, also known as Abu Nayef, circles his home in the Jabal al-Baba Bedouin community outside the town of al-Aizariya, east of Jerusalem. His eyes scan the surrounding terrain as far as he can see, bracing for any incursion by the Israeli army. This is the fourth time the military has threatened to demolish his home, delivering, once again, a notice informing him that his land had… |
(2026-05-25). TN SSLC Result 2026: 5,171 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today based on which Merit List with toppers name are prepared.
(2026-05-25). Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Alex Saab and the fragility of the solidarity movement. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-25). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-25). China-Russia Trade: Alataw Pass in Xinjiang Region Records Crossing of Over 3,000 Trains, 41% to or from Russia. infobrics.org
(2026-05-25). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Bursting the AI Bubble: The Fed Could Take Away the "Who Could Have Known?" Defense. cepr.net
(2026-05-25). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad, no Real Madrid players. newarab.com 
Lamine Yamal is the star name in Spain's squad for the For the first time at a Merino, a favourite of coach De la Fuente, appeared as a substi…
(2026-05-25). Minister saddened by Kruger National Park incident. sanews.gov.za Minister saddened by Kruger National Park incident | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has expressed her condolences following the discovery of the bodies of a South African couple near a river in the northern section of the Kruger National Park. | In a statement, de Lille said she was saddened by the incident and extended her sympathies to the victims' family and friends. | "The safety of all travellers is of utmost importance to the tourism industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims," said the Minister. | She added that the tourism sector continues to work closely with…
(2026-05-25). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-25). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Sunday Science: A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard. portside.org Sunday Science: A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard. |
(2026-05-25). Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan. al-monitor.com By El Tayeb Siddig, Nafisa Eltahir and Khalid AbdelazizOMDURMAN, Sudan, May 25 (Reuters) – Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will force them to cut back on planting this summer, restricting food production in a country where war has causedacute hunger.
(2026-05-25). Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — Reuters Trump says informed representatives not to rush into deal.Tasnim says key clauses of possible deal…
(2026-05-24). Health services for US veterans from Freely Associated States remain elusive. asiapacificreport.nz By Giff Johnson, Marshall Islands Journal editor/RNZ Pacific correspondent Securing essential healthcare services for US military veterans from three North Pacific nations remains a persistent challenge. Despite the US Congress specifically authorising in-country services by the US Veterans Administration for veterans of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and Palau, the Trump…
(2026-05-24). No alla guerra alla Russia. Appello dell'intellettualità libera. strategic-culture.su Noi, firmatari di questo documento, scrittori artisti letterati professori musicisti cineasti, ci appelliamo alla Pubblica Opinione per lanciare un messaggio, che ci sembra urgentissimo e necessario | Segue nostro Riceviamo e pubblichiamo | In Europa e in Italia, stiamo assistendo a una degenerazione della lotta politica, divenuta trasposizione della guerra sotto altre forme. Sebbene nel mondo siano attivi una sessantina di conflitti mil…