english.palinfo.com (2026-05-27). Israeli police assault, kidnap Palestinian girl near Aqsa Mosque
The Israeli occupation police kidnaped a Palestinian girl after assaulting her and forcibly removing her hijab near the Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning. | | A video showed the moment police officers chased the girl near the Bab al-Hitta area outside the Mosque before slapping her in the face and tearing off her hijab as she screamed and cried.
(2026-05-27). Headlines for May 27, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Blasts U.S. Media Outlets, Saying They Would Portray Iran Surrender as a "Masterful and Brilliant Victory" Over the U.S., Israel Kills New Head of Hamas's Military Wing, Mohammed Odeh, Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least 31 People, U.S. Military Carries Out Strike on a Vessel in the Eastern Pacific, Killing One Person, Hundreds of Immigrants Detained at ICE Jail Known as Delaney Hall Continue Their Hunger Strike, NPR: Trump Admin Expedites Use of Mass Immigration Hearings to Order More Deportations, SCOTUS Blocks Free Speech Lawsuit Involving Federal Immigration Judges, Mass…
english.palinfo.com (2026-05-27). PPS: Gaza prisoners tortured in Rakevets underground cells
The Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) has accused the Israeli prison service of subjecting Gaza detainees to repression and torture, holding them in inhumane and unhealthy conditions within "Rakevet" prison's cramped underground cells. | | In a statement released on Tuesday, PPS said that Israeli forces recently stormed one of the cells in the jails and assaulted prisoners from Gaza with dogs, gas and batons, injuring them in their eyes and heads.
(2026-05-27). Israel 'intensifies' attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people. aljazeera.com At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-27). Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest bombing in weeks, expands ground operations. scmp.com Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military was deepening its operations in the country. | The bombing raids further strained a ceasefire announced on April 16 that was meant to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, and ‚Äåcame as Iran said the United States had violated a separate truce by striking…
(2026-05-27). Why is Israel escalating its war on Lebanon now. newarab.com 
(2026-05-27). Israel escalates rampage in Lebanon. wsws.org Israeli forces struck Lebanon with more than 120 air raids on Tuesday, the sharpest single-day escalation since Israel resumed its bombing of the country in early March. The Lebanese health ministry said at least 31 people were killed and 40 wounded in attacks across the south and the Bekaa Valley.
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-27). US, Israel root cause of insecurity in region, have no place in its future: Iranian officialThe vice secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has denounced hostile measures by the United States and the Israeli regime as the root cause of insecurity in West Asia.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-05-27). The Witch Hunt Continues: US Appeals Court Allows Reinstatement of Sanctions on Francesca AlbaneseThe sanctions, originally imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July 2025, sought to financially isolate Albanese and her family by freezing assets, restricting travel, and cutting off access to banking systems. This was never about evidence or wrongdoing. It was raw political punishment for her unflinching documentation of Israel's crimes in Gaza and the occupied territories.
(2026-05-27). Israeli airstrikes kill 31, wound 40 in southern Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
At least 31 people were killed and 40 injured in Israeli airstrikes Tuesday in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. | The strikes targeted the towns of Burj al-Shamali, Kawthariyet El Riz, Habboush, Maarakeh and Selaa. | Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported that at least 10 people were killed, including women and children, in a single strike on Burj al-Shamali. The outlet also reported at least three airstrikes near the Qaraoun Dam in eastern Lebanon, home to the country's largest water reservoir. | The strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to inten…
(2026-05-27). Global Sumud Flotilla urges probe of U.S. complicity in members' abduction and torture by Israel. radiohc.cu By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams | Testimonies published Tuesday from activists, journalists, medical professionals, and others who took part in the latest international flotilla attempting to break Israel's genocidal siege of Gaza called for an investigation into US complicity in their illegal high-seas abduction and alleged torture, sexual assault, and other abuse by Israeli forces. | "As testimonies from the 428 participants illegally kidnapped by the Israeli regime continue to surface, the United States' critical role in the abuses and torture of humanitarian volunteers and journalists has become undeniable,"
(2026-05-27). Tuesday 6/2: No More Genocide! Protest at Microsoft Conference. indybay.org Ft. Mason Center | San Francisco…
(2026-05-27). Stand down or Escalate? Trump's Tactical Dilemma on Iran. juancole.com The administration's triumphalist framing has struck a jarring note among those who have s…
(2026-05-27). White House calls Iranian report on Hormuz, MOU. al-monitor.com Iranian state TV says the US would agree to pull military forces away from Iran's borders in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the White House called it a "complete fabrication."
(2026-05-27). Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed, state TV says. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Jana ChoukeirMay 27 (Reuters) – Tehran would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month in a framework deal with the U.S. to also include withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran's vicinity, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday.The report said the U.S. would end a naval blockade of Iranian shipping, citing a memorandum of understanding being negotiated between the two sides to end the war which has choked global energy supplies through the strategic waterway.
(2026-05-27). US-Iran talks 'on track' after draft peace proposal revealed. newarab.com 
Here are the latest updates from this afternoon: | A new draft peace deal received by Iran says Tehran would fully restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the US would end its naval blockade and withdraw its troops from the Gulf. | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says a resumption of conflict with Iran is 'unlikely,' says enemy is 'weak'. | Israeli forces issue evacuation orders for the south Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding area, sowing panic among residents who are marking Eid al-Adha. | An Israeli military official said that troops had begun operating beyond the Israel-announced "Ye…
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). COSCO products tanker leaving Strait of Hormuz, oil traffic still limited. al-monitor.com By Jonathan SaulATHENS, May 27 (Reuters) – An oil products tanker operated by Chinese shipping group COSCO was in the process of crossing through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after two crude tankers sailed in the past day, although oil traffic overall was still limited, shipping data showed.Before the war on Iran began on February 28, shipping traffic through the Strait averaged 125 to 140 daily passages. Due to the conflict, 20,000 seafarers remain stranded inside the Gulf on board hundreds of ships.
(2026-05-27). Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was ready to retaliate after the most serious strikes since the truce took effect. | The Middle East war erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, spreading swiftly across multiple fronts and engulfing the region while…
(2026-05-27). worse to Iranians lukewarm over internet blackout end. al-monitor.com Iran's move to reconnect the country to the global internet after an almost three-month blackout has left many Iranians unimpressed, with full connectivity far from restored and access seen as a right that shouldn't have been taken away in the first place.Iranian authorities on Tuesday began lifting the shutdown that started on the first day of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic on February 28 ⚪ a repeat of January's internet shutdown during mass protests.
(2026-05-27). Iran's Supreme Leader Says Region Will No Longer Be a 'Safe Haven' for US Military Bases. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement on Tuesday that the US will no longer have a "safe haven" in the Middle East for its military bases, remarks that come after the Iranian military struck US bases across the region during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. In the statement, released …
(2026-05-27). On camera humiliation for Trump after failed Iran strikes? IRGC shows proof of hit on MQ-9 drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard has released video it says shows an MQ‚Äë9 Reaper being shot down near Bandar Abbas, just as reports emerge of another lost U.S. F‚Äë35 over Iran. As Trump pushes on with a war he insists he's winning, Tehran is plastering alleged drone kills across state media to portray U.S. strikes as failures and warn it will hit back hard against any new "ceasefire violations."
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM calls for advancement of U.S.-Iran talks. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for the advancement of negotiations between the United States and Iran.
(2026-05-27). Cubans, Many in the US for Decades, Deported to Mexico. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of deported Cubans gather outside the Juan Graham Hospital in the city of Villahermosa, Mexico, March 2026. | © 2026 Josué Leal | The Trump administration has deported over 4,300 Cubans to Mexico, many of whom are older people with serious health conditions who had been living in the United States for years or even decades. Many are left stranded without access to housing and health care. Those who cannot access protection as refugees are trapped in a permanent state of legal limbo.The United States should guarantee people in removal proceedings individualized review, acces…
(2026-05-27). Pan-African Festival in Addis Ababa closes with gratitude to Cuba. radiohc.cu The First Pan-African Festival of Cuban Graduates, which concluded in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, was for its participants a way to express their deep admiration and gratitude to the Caribbean island for training them as professionals. | Dr. Malachy Dottin, coordinator of the Graduates of Cuban Educational Institutions in Grenada, thanked Havana online for its contribution and affirmed that it has become one of Saint George's most respected, beloved, and committed partners in development. | Dottin emphasized that, for decades, Cuba has demonstrated unwavering solidarity with his country and the Caribbean in general t…
(2026-05-27). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-27). 1 killed, several wounded in Israeli strike targeting senior Hamas figure in Gaza City. ecns.cn GAZA, May 26 ⚪ A Palestinian woman was killed and several others were wounded Tuesday evening in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City that Israel said targeted a senior Hamas commander, Palestinian medical sources and Israeli officials said.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-27). Why did the American Psychiatric Association cancel my Humanitarian Award Lecture on Gaza? mondoweiss.net 
My lecture at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting on trauma in Gaza was canceled after a pressure campaign by pro-Israel groups. Health professionals must be able to speak about Palestinian suffering without fear of punishment.
(2026-05-27). What's behind Israel's new targeting of Hamas leaders in Gaza. newarab.com 
After years of pursuit, Israel killed the commander of Hamas's armed wing, Describing him as a key architect of the 7 October 2023 attacks, Israel framed the "complex intelligence-driven strike" as a significant battlefield achievement. | Just days later, his successor,
(2026-05-27). UN raises alarm over killings of Gazans near armistice line. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeGENEVA, May 27 (Reuters) – About a third of Palestinians killed by Israel since an October truce were in areas near the military's armistice line with Hamas, raising concerns that troops may be shooting at civilians merely for approaching the area, the U.N. human rights office said.The office said such actions would constitute unlawful killings and thus war crimes. Israel's military, which says fire by its troops near the armistice line aims to thwart militant threats, did not immediately provide comment on the allegations.
(2026-05-27). 'No livestock but still hope': Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.
(2026-05-27). Who was Mohammed Odeh, Hamas military commander killed by Israel in Gaza? al-monitor.com Odeh was killed in a Tuesday strike in the Palestinian enclave just days after he assumed his leadership position.
(2026-05-27). Kidnapped Kiwi Gaza flotilla detainee condemns brutal Israeli torture. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report One of the three New Zealanders on the Global Sumud Flotilla who were among the hundreds kidnapped by the Israeli military illegally on international waters this month and abducted to Israel has described his brutal torture after returning home. Speaking in a TV3 news report last night, HƒÅhona OrmsNgƒÅti Maniapoto), 56,…
(2026-05-27). US-built 'torture ship' and US funding played role in kidnapping, torture of Gaza flotilla crews. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: Global Sumud Flotilla As testimonies from the 428 participants illegally kidnapped by the Israeli regime continue to surface, the United States critical role in the abuses and torture of humanitarian volunteers and journalists has become undeniable. This role goes beyond the US State Department's diplomatic shielding and the US Embassy's refusal to assist American…
(2026-05-27). No Feast, No Joy: Gazans Mark Eid Under War, Hunger and Soaring Prices. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-27). Venezuela's Uncomfortable Reality. orinocotribune.com By Andreína Chávez Alava — May 25, 2026 | For the majority of my adult life as an anti-imperialist journalist who grew up alongside the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, I have tried to live and work by the principle taught by Fidel Castro in 1961: "Everything for the Revolution; nothing against the Revolution." | I am not claiming that I have lived it perfectly. I have had stretches where I contributed to the very problem that I am about to describe. But I have also been on the receiving end of it: a left that polices its own with more energy than it organizes, that values being the first to condemn inst…
(2026-05-27). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Taiwan: The Most Dangerous Flashpoint in the World? moderndiplomacy.eu Could Taiwan Trigger the Next Global Crisis? In an era already shaped by the Russia—Ukraine war, the West Asia conflict, and rising geopolitical fragmentation, one issue continues to keep military planners in Washington, Beijing, Tokyo, and even New Delhi awake at night which is related to Taiwan. The small democratic island of 23 million people …
(2026-05-27). Dying in Diesel protests: Africa slammed by Iran war energy crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org Beginning last week, waves of protesters taking part in nation-wide strikes gathered on the streets of Nairobi to demand the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum reduce its state-controlled fuel price.What initially began as a labor initiative soon grew into violent
(2026-05-27). Insider's Account: Why Indian Police is viewed as Brutal, Corrupt, Communal, Casteist. ummid.com The nature of Indian policing can be understood only by examining the colonial origins of the police system, the hierarchical structure of Indian society, political interference, institutional weaknesses, inadequate accountability, and the growing authoritarian tendencies within governance, Ex-IPS officer writes…
(2026-05-27). He Who Pays the Piper: The BBC, Tony Blair, Rishi Sunak and a Failure of Journalism. bylinetimes.com The BBC's Radio 4 Today programme this morning invited two former British Prime Ministers onto the show to talk about their vision for the future of the country. | Despite coming from very different political backgrounds, their prescription was strikingly similar. | "I do think artificial intelligence, is changing every aspect of our economy, our society, our lives," former Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the show. | "And if I was back in office, if I looked at my diary and where I was going to spend my time as Prime Minister, I would be spending it on that". | Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Bl…
(2026-05-27). China, Indonesia agree to intensify high-level exchanges, deepen multilateral collaboration. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, on Tuesday, and the two sides agreed to intensify high-level exchanges.The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues, including the Middle East situation.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Face the facts: China isn't leaving Latin America anytime soon. responsiblestatecraft.org On May 22, the first train of Bogota's new metro system made its initial trial run on the 15-mile elevated viaduct for Line 1. The line runs all the way from the southwestern part of the Colombian capital to Avenida Caracas, with a total of 16 stations. This marks a milestone in a project set to revolutionize the city's public transport. Long accustomed to some of the worst traffic jams in Latin America, bogotanos can now look forward to shorter and more comfortable commuting times, on thirty electric trains with capacity for 1800 passengers each that will run in a line that is set to be inaugurated in 2028.
(2026-05-27). Ceres records the highest 24-hour rainfall since 1955. sanews.gov.za Ceres records the highest 24-hour rainfall since 1955 | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that exceptionally high rainfall totals have been recorded at the Ceres Automatic Weather Station (AWS), highlighting a notably active start to the winter rainfall season over parts of the south-western interior in the Western Cape. | "Climatologically, May marks the transition into the Western Cape winter rainfall season. However, the magnitude of rainfall observed during May 2026 was significantly above normal," the weather service said on Tuesday. | Rainfall observations extracted on 22 May 2026 indic…
(2026-05-27). McKenzie congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns on CAF Champions League victory. sanews.gov.za McKenzie congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns on CAF Champions League victory | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns on their remarkable achievement in securing the CAF Champions League title. | The Minister described the victory as a testament to the club's dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence. | He added that Mamelodi Sundowns have once again demonstrated why South African football continues to compete at the highest level on the African continent. | "On behalf of the Government of South Africa and a…
(2026-05-27). New CA water coalition releases water plan that rules out the Delta Tunnel. indybay.org The release of the plan takes place at a critical time when California salmon and Delta fish populations have collapsed, due to the export of water south to corporate agribusiness and water agencies.
(2026-05-27). Reclamation announces increases in water deliveries, imperiling Sacramento River salmon. indybay.org The State Water Resources Control Board has sent a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation, pointing out that Reclamation plans to take more water out of Lake Shasta, leaving too little cold water to protect winter-run and fall-run Chinoook Salmon on the Sacramento River this year.
(2026-05-27). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-27). Worker killed, dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard fire and explosion. wsws.org Xiaoyuan Li, an immigrant worker, was killed and dozens of firefighters injured when fire and explosions tore through the May Ship Repair shipyard in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island.
(2026-05-27). Kerala 12th Plus Two Result 2026 Today at 03:00 PM – Links to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results are being declared today i.e. Tuesday May 26, 2026 on the DHSE official website 'keralaresults.nic.in' along with DigiLocker.
(2026-05-27). IEC to launch 2026 electoral programme. sanews.gov.za IEC to launch 2026 electoral programme | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will today launch the country's electoral programme ahead of the general voter registration weekend scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026. | The purpose of the event is to unveil the IEC's communication campaign, demonstrate readiness for the upcoming Local Government Elections and raise awareness on key aspects of the electoral process, including operational readiness, important timelines for the elections, and priority electoral information of interest to the public and stakeholders. | Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa offic…
(2026-05-27). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-27). Czech authorities arbitrarily arrest Russian cleric. infobrics.org Russophobic policies are worsening in Europe.
(2026-05-27). Political leaders mark Eidul Azha with messages of unity, sacrifice and compassion. tribune.com.pk 
Political and government leaders across Pakistan on Wednesday extended Eidul Azha greetings to the nation and the Muslim Ummah, using the occasion to highlight themes of sacrifice, unity, public service, and support for the underprivileged, while offering prayers for national stability, security, and prosperity. | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi | K-P CM Sohail Afridi offered Eidul Azha prayers at Bagh Naran, Hayatabad in Peshawar. After the prayers, he offered special supplications for "the country's security, peace, development and prosperity" and prayed for unity and brotherhood within the M…
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM outlines China's position on qualifications for next UN secretary-general. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday outlined Chinas position regarding the qualifications required for the next UN secretary-general."His efforts have been recognized and commended by the international community, "said Wang.
(2026-05-27). Stoking hate in the Sunshine State. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-27). Stormont bill to outlaw barbaric hunting with dogs passes second stage. thecanary.co 
A bill that would outlaw the cruel practice of hunting wild mammals with dogs has now reached the committee stage at Stormont. Moreover, the Hunting with Dogs Bill sets out to: …prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs; to prohibit trail hunting; to prohibit terrier work; and to set out exemptions from these prohibitions. It was […] | By
(2026-05-27). Analysis-Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher. al-monitor.com By Pratima Desai and Polina DevittLONDON, May 27 (Reuters) – Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States imposed a 50% tariff on the metal last year.A loss of Middle East volumes due to the Iran war has hit Europe hardest and intensified competition with the U.S. for low-carbon supply, driving prices to extreme levels, with policy and prices determining where scarce aluminium is shipped, analysts, traders and aluminium industry sources said.
(2026-05-27). As New York transit workers prepare to fight MTA austerity, former union president Toussaint defends no-strike affidavit. wsws.org Following the last strike in 2005, Transit Workers Union Local 100 signed an affidavit forswearing the right to ever strike again.
(2026-05-27). Serbian president praises China's tech achievements. ecns.cn On Tuesday, the third day of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's state visit to China, he spent about five minutes inside a newly released electric vehicle at the showroom of Chinese tech company Xiaomi's auto factory in Beijing.
(2026-05-27). 20 years on, north China's first state-level new area forges ahead with opening-up. ecns.cn Mega container ship the MSC MIA loads steel, chemicals and vehicles at north China's Tianjin Binhai New Area, as it prepares to leave for Angola and Namibia later this week, the latest sign of surging China-Africa trade.
(2026-05-27). France Acknowledges Need for Slavery Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | "Slave Chain with Four Yokes" from the Dexue voodoo convent in Adounko, Benin, dating from the 19th century at the Memorial ACTe, the Caribbean Centre of Expression and Memory of Slavery and the Slave Trade, in Point-a-Pitre, May 8, 2015. | © 2015 Nicolas Derne/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-27). Report reveals impact of Australian school crisis on principals. wsws.org An Australian Catholic University report on the well-being of school principals points to intolerable conditions.
(2026-05-27). Hajj 2026 Live: Pilgrims celebrate Eid al Adha, Sacrifice Animals. ummid.com Draped in two plain, spotless white sheets and chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik (Here I am O Allah, Here I am), close to 1.8 million Muslims from all across the world have arrived in Mina, The Tent City, as the annual ritual of Haj begins Monday Dhul Hijjah 8th 1447 H, corresponding to May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-27). Trump's Crackdown on Legal Immigrants betrays America. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — My dad was a World War II refugee. He and my grandmother came to the US in 1947 with assistance from the International Refugee Organization (IRO), a precursor to today's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC). With the current changes to immigration laws, would they have been able to become US citizens today? | When President Trump returned to office in 2025, he implemented a historic crackdown on legal immigration. His administration set the refugee admission ceiling at 7,500 people for FY 2026, the lowest level in the US refugee resettlement…
(2026-05-27). EU firms in China starting to feel less gloomy as Beijing offers stability: report. scmp.com European companies' confidence in the Chinese market is showing signs of rebounding for the first time since 2022, as Beijing is increasingly perceived as a "champion" of stability amid rising global volatility, according to a survey released on Wednesday. | After years of spiralling pessimism, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China found that "the intensity of the deterioration in confidence in China's business environment has eased" among its members over the past year.
(2026-05-27). Australia's Combat Antisemitism Movement keeps slaying social cohesion. asiapacificreport.nz As the Bondi Royal Commission continues, one major campaigner against antisemitism demonstrates its vehement opposition to social cohesion. Wendy Bacon reports for Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Wendy Bacon Sheina Gutnick, whose father Reuben Morrison was killed in the Bondi Massacre, was the first witness at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. She…
(2026-05-27). Cargill locks out Colorado beef plant, as struggles of meatpacking workers intensify. wsws.org The lockout followed an overwhelming rejection of the last contract offer by 85 percent.
(2026-05-27). Muslim pilgrims stone the devil in final Hajj ritual. newarab.com 
Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the It reenacts the Prophet Abraham's stoning of the devil at three places where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God's command…
(2026-05-27). Airtel Data Loan Repayment: How Recovery Works and What Controls It. ummid.com The Airtel data loan is an emergency credit facility built for prepaid users, when your data balance runs dry and your active plan has nothing left, Airtel extends 1GB on credit.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Serbian President Vucic pledges stronger ties with China. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Tuesday at Tsinghua University that he "almost cried" when receiving the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China from President Xi Jinping the day before.
(2026-05-27). Lebanon Joins Mine Ban Treaty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A team from the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) clearing unexploded cluster munitions on farmland in southern Lebanon, November 10, 2020. | © 2020 John Wreford/SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo…
(2026-05-27). The Fight in South Carolina Over Clyburn's Future and His District's Survival. capitalbnews.org 
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — To Jasmine Broadwater, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina isn't some distant power broker in Washington, D.C. He's a hometown fixture. Broadwater, 32, grew up in Columbia, the state's capital, and she said that Clyburn would sometimes "just randomly pop up at school." His daughter Jennifer Clyburn Reed was one …
(2026-05-27). Students and workers in Germany demand the release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The campaign for the release of 26-year-old Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk is meeting with a growing response in Germany. Students, workers and youth are expressing their solidarity and demanding his immediate release.
(2026-05-27). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-27). Chinese, American students explore 'world supermarket' Yiwu. ecns.cn Participants of the 2026 Southeast University – University of Pennsylvania summer program visited Yiwu International Trade Market, Yiwu railway port, and local enterprises on Tuesday to experience the economic vitality of the "world supermarket."
(2026-05-27). Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a cabinet meeting that Iran very much wanted to make a deal, but that the U.S. was not satisfied with it yet."Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there … we're not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we'll have to just finish the job," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and Michelle Nichols; Writing by Daphne PsaledakisEditing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-05-27). Europe's Rearmament Era: The Biggest Military Shift Since the Cold War. moderndiplomacy.eu European security has long relied on guarantees of the United States (US), under the umbrella of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), dating back to the Cold War. However, this era seems to be coming to an end. Europe has been quietly rearming in recent years, with defence expenditure increasing by 150% between 2020 and …
(2026-05-27). Why is there so little diplomatic action on Chinese state-sponsored hacking. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-27). 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'.
(2026-05-27). White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump's 80th birthday. aljazeera.com Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
(2026-05-27). White House says Iranian media report on memorandum of understanding is false. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – The White House on Wednesday said a report from Iran's state TV citing a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was "not true" and that the cited memorandum was "a complete fabrication." (Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-05-27). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Press Freedom Book Festival Pushes T.M. Scruggs Who Cancelled Chris Hedges At Real News. indybay.org The Bay Area Press Freedom Book Festival is pushing T.M. Scruggs who ordered the cancellation of Chris Hedges show on the Real News Network. He also supported the corporate take-over of Pacifica by the the people who wanted to shutdown WBAI. KPFA management use Chris Hedges to raise money during the fund drive but refuse to put him on the air while they have dozens of hours of replaying Ian Masters and Brian Edwards-Tiekert on the air at KPFA. They are big supporters of the Democratic Party which T.M. Scruggs also supports.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Preliminary Key 2026 Released: Steps to Download. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released today i.e. Monday May 25, 2026 Preliminary Key (Provisional Answer Key) of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the response sheet (OMR sheet) of candidates on its official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
(2026-05-27). Tuvalu aims to become a 'Digital Nation' amid rising sea levels. globalvoices.org 
Officials hope the project will spur urgent global action for climate justiceGlobal Voices An aerial view of Tuvalu's coastal adaptation project. This post is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series,
(2026-05-27). Kerala TET (December 2025) Result Out: Link to Check. ummid.com Kerala TET December 2025 Result: The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has declared on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the result of the Kerala Teacher Eligibilty Test (KTET December 2025).
(2026-05-27). 'Digital colonisation' West Papuan activist targeted in fake AI-generated reel. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A West Papuan independence activist says AI-generated fake footage of her and her words has been used to spread disinformation on social media. Koteka Wenda, daughter of the leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Benny Wenda, said the Instagram video reel by an Indonesian…
(2026-05-27). In pictures: From prayers to sacrifice, Muslims worldwide mark Eid ul Adha. geo.tv 
Millions of Muslims around the world are observing Eid ul Adha with special prayers, family gatherings, and animal sacrifices.The festival, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorates the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim .From Asia to the Middle East, Europe,…
(2026-05-27). Iran says US 'committing' to ending naval blockade in draft deal. newarab.com 
Iranian state television said on Wednesday a draft framework deal with the United States included Tehran and Washington have in recent days been
(2026-05-27). Basic Education Budget prioritises early learning, literacy and school reform. sanews.gov.za Basic Education Budget prioritises early learning, literacy and school reform | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening foundational learning, improving financial accountability and expanding Early Childhood Development (ECD), while warning that growing financial pressures in provincial education departments threaten service delivery in schools. ⚪ Tabling Budget Vote 16 for Basic Education under the theme "Strong Foundations for Strong Futures" on Tuesday, Gwarube said South Africa's education system continues to fail the majority of children before they r…
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Nexteer workers: Vote NO! Prepare to walk out! The fight is ours to win! wsws.org The Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee issued this statement to 1,300 workers at the Saginaw, Michigan plant voting on a third sellout contract pushed by the UAW bureaucracy.
(2026-05-27). 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…
(2026-05-27). Arming for extinction: The climate cost of militarism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-27). US warplanes fly over Caracas in provocative show of semi-colonial dominance. wsws.org The show of force was aimed squarely at intimidation and demonstrating who is in control. Top generals and warplanes can land and depart as though the country were any military outpost on US soil.
(2026-05-27). Intra-Brics Trade Just 5% of Global, Shows Huge Potential. infobrics.org The intra-BRICS trade has increased multiple times over the last few years but it accounts for only around 5 per cent of the global trade, reflecting huge untapped potential for deeper integration and stronger value-chain linkages…
(2026-05-27). Saturday 6/6: Everything Been Told About Communism is Wrong…Capitalism is a Failure… indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca 94704…
(2026-05-27). Chemical tank disaster averted in Southern California; owner GKN Aerospace is major military contractor cited for safety violations. wsws.org The near-disaster comes as the Trump administration is calling for an unprecedented 50 percent increase in the annual military budget to $1.5 trillion.
(2026-05-27). China's Media War Against France? Inside the Chinese Propaganda. thinktank.pk The latest article published by the Chinese state-linked newspaper Global Times once again raises questions about how Beijing's media ecosystem frames Western democracies, particularly France, for domestic and international audiences. Although the article attempts to present itself as objective geopolitical commentary, a closer fact-check and media analysis reveals several recurring propaganda patterns frequently associated with …
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-27). 9 dead, 11 missing after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Nine people were killed and another 11 were unaccounted for as of Monday afternoon after heavy rain, which started on Saturday night, had battered Yongchuan, said local authorities.
(2026-05-27). Russia Turning Siberia into an AI Computing Hub with China as Biggest Customer. infobrics.org The Kremlin is planning to turn the frozen wastes of its mythical tundra into one of the biggest AI data hubs on the planet and China has already signed up to be a customer…
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump over Slush Fund for Jan. 6 Rioters & Other Allies. democracynow.org 
Two officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block the creation of a $1.8 billion so-called "This slush fund is…
(2026-05-27). JEE Advanced Answer Key 2026 PDF Today: Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in', JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Keys today i.e. Monday May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-27). Reform-dominated Kirklees Council must sort itself out. thecanary.co 
The following is a statement from umbrella group Kirklees Stop the Cuts regarding Kirklees Council. Following the May elections, Reform is now the largest party on the council but doesn't have a majority. And so far, the Reform group has suggested it doesn't even know how councils work. Kirklees Council — take 2 On Thursday […] | By
(2026-05-27). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-27). Can Iran Force America Out of the Middle East? thinktank.pk The latest warning from Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, marks more than another round of anti-American rhetoric. His declaration that "no US military bases" should remain in the region reflects a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics after months of escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States. The statement also signals Tehran's attempt to …
(2026-05-27). Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' Supercharges Violence in the Americas. theintercept.com 
The Trump administration's aggressive diplomatic and military engagement in the U.S.'s backyard — dubbed the Donroe Doctrine — has led to more violence in the Americas, increased impunity by local security forces, and heightened danger from cartels in the Western Hemisphere, according to a "U.S. pressure on organized crime is accelerating the spread of militarized security approaches in the region," according to Sandra Pe…
(2026-05-27). China steps up flood and earthquake relief with new funding. ecns.cn China's finance and emergency management authorities on Tuesday allocated an additional 160 million yuan ($24 million) in disaster relief funds as severe flooding and a recent earthquake strained emergency response efforts across southern provinces during the annual flood season.
(2026-05-27). Mine disaster in China: Another tragedy in the global industrial slaughterhouse. wsws.org The mine explosion is another graphic example of the dangers facing miners and other workers around the world as their lives and health are subordinated to the rapacious corporate drive for profit.
(2026-05-27). Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid. aljazeera.com Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
(2026-05-27). Claim: Michigan Tornadoes Linked to Climate ChangeRobert Vislocky, Ph.D. wattsupwiththat.com No historical tornado data was presented and no climate scientists were interviewed.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Degrading Civilians in Armed Conflict Violates Int'l Law. juancole.com The Conversation) — In a Some of the activists, who had been intercepted by Israeli forces on a flotilla…
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Majority in Turkey rejects court ruling ousting CHP's Ozel, poll shows. al-monitor.com A new poll shows a majority in Turkey rejects the court ruling that ousted main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel.
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM highlights China's contributions to UN cause. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday briefed on his country's contributions to the UN cause at a high-level meeting of the Security Council.
(2026-05-27). Industrial slaughter in Washington: 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank implosion at paper mill. wsws.org At least one worker is dead and nine remain missing after a massive chemical tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave, a Washington paper mill with a record of safety and environmental violations.
(2026-05-27). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-27). UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key: Things to Know Before You Raise Objections. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing the Official Answer Keys of the Civil Services Preliminary Exams (CSE) on its website 'upsc.gov.in'.
(2026-05-27). Monday 6/1: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-27). 140,000 pray at Al-Aqsa for Eid despite Israeli restrictions. newarab.com 
Over 100,000 worshippers performed The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem estimated the number of worshippers who performed Eid al-Adha prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday morning at around 140,000. | This is the first time Palest…
(2026-05-27). Call to enhance global ocean governance. ecns.cn Experts gathered in the coastal city of Xiamen for the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development 2026 Roundtable Meeting have called for broader efforts to enhance global ocean governance through multilateral cooperation.
(2026-05-27). China launches communications test satellite with Long March-7A rocket. ecns.cn China launched an experimental communications satellite into space using a Long March-7A rocket from the Wenchang space launch center in South China's Hainan Province early Wednesday, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Energy Apartheid Denying Africa Tech Future. wattsupwiththat.com The suspension of the Kenyan data center reveals a chasm between the fantasies of the climate industrial complex and the gritty reality of building a modern society. Such a gap engendered by misguided international policy might well be labeled energy apartheid.
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off. aljazeera.com Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
(2026-05-27). EconoScope | China's Huawei 'Tau Scaling Law' signals new phase in the global chip race. ecns.cn When Huawei unveiled its "Tau Scaling Law" on Monday, a new principle aimed at guiding the future development of the semiconductor industry, the announcement signaled a shift in the global chip race: the growing search for a path beyond Moore's Law.
(2026-05-27). Sea of clouds seen at Zhangjiajie scenic area in central China's Hunan after rain. ecns.cn Photo taken on May 25, 2026 shows a magnificent sea of clouds at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province. After rain, white clouds swirled around the peaks, creating a flowing landscape painting.
(2026-05-27). Russia-China Bilateral Ties Progressing, Driving Mutual Economic Growth: Minister. infobrics.org Bilateral relations between Russia and China are progressing and driving mutual economic growth, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said…
(2026-05-27). NJ Sen. Kim: "I Didn't Think" As He Aided ICE to Thwart Blockade. fightbackbetter.com The following is a comment by Jay Arena, He captured a video of NJ Senator Andy Kim who showed up to a protest outside Delaney Hall in Newark NJ on Memorial Day. He and other politicians showed up in answer to community members who have been supporting a hunger strike by 300 captives at the ICE Delaney site. The illegally restrained Delaney captives are victims of the illegal Trump Administration's war on NJ communities under fraudulent auspices of "immigration control." Delaney Hall is being operated as a death camp with inedible food in inadequate portions, rout with worms and mold to overcrowded captives mo…
(2026-05-27). Palestine Action Scottish Judicial Review: Stitch-Up Incoming? thecanary.co 
The proscription of Palestine Action was sold to MPs and the media on the basis of a deliberate campaign of lies, fronted by Yvette Cooper, then Home Secretary, and Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan police. Both have deep commitment to Israel. Cooper is owned by the Israel lobby. What is worse, they then attempted […] | By
(2026-05-27). US debt exceeds 100% of GDP, interest rates continue to rise. infobrics.org Interest rate increase can cause unprecedented strain on Trump administration.
(2026-05-27). Global warming is heating rivers, endangering human food supplies. wsws.org Rivers around the world are losing oxygen, which threatens resources on which millions depend.
(2026-05-27). They Are Building A UFC Arena On The White House Lawn. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: They are building a UFC arenaon the White House lawn,because the world has gone insane,and there are chatbots in our skulls,and our eyes have been crossed outwith black ink. They are building a UFC arena on the White House lawnso the president can watch men fight in a cagewhile the Paramount Plus …
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 360 Palestinian children spending Eid in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
360 Palestinian children and 84 women are spending In total 9,400 Palestinians are in Israeli custody, amid reports of widespread and In a statement, Abdullah Al-Zaghari, the head of the Palestinian Prisoners' Club, said…
(2026-05-27). Moana Pasifika captain hopeful their final whistle hasn't blown yet. asiapacificreport.nz By Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific senior bulletin editor Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Fai'ilagi says he still hopes the franchise will be saved. Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the franchise's holding company. The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) said it could no longer continue funding the team and it was "deeply disappointed"
(2026-05-27). UN chief warns of dangerous erosion of respect for int'l law. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ United NationsSecretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned of"a dangerous erosion"of respect for international law.
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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).
(2026-05-27). Thursday 6/4: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-27). China to host forum on global governance this autumn: FM. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ China will host a forum on global governance in the Xiongan New Area in north Chinas Hebei Province this autumn, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday.
(2026-05-27). Bullying, Union Democracy & the Fight for Membership Control: Lesson of Vegas IBT631 Fight. indybay.org The struggle for union democracy and membership control is being fought out in the Teamsters union in many locals. One of the fights was the effort to have an bylaw election in Vegas Local 631 and the effort to shutdown a vote on elected shop stewards.
(2026-05-27). Australia: NT laws to permit police interrogation of children without legal guardian. wsws.org These laws are the latest escalation in a bipartisan offensive to essentially criminalise the poverty, chronic housing shortages and lack of secure employment that Australian capitalism has inflicted upon many working people, particularly Indigenous people.
(2026-05-27). 'Naturally scared': India's Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers. aljazeera.com Asked to pray 'in shifts' and avoid spillage of mosque congregations to streets – Muslims denied visible celebrations.
(2026-05-27). Canada introduces temporary border measures over Ebola concerns. ecns.cn OTTAWA, May 26 ⚪ The Canadian government on Tuesday announced a series of temporary border measures to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus entering and spreading within Canada.
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator. scmp.com US President Donald Trump further cemented his grip over the Republican Party on Tuesday as his favoured candidate in a bitter Texas primary run-off, scandal-plagued Ken Paxton, trounced incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | Paxton's resounding victory, quickly called by Fox News and CNN after polls closed, underscored Trump's continued power to make or break Republican political careers – even as lawmakers on Capitol Hill begin to rebel over the Iran war, his White House ballroom project and a…
(2026-05-27). BRICS media are not an alternative for anti-imperial resistance. links.org.au 
Media giants from the global South are neither an ally of the left nor an alternative to the imperial media, writes Farooq Sulehria.
(2026-05-27). Non-U.S. extra-regional countries sustain military build-up in Western Pacific: report. ecns.cn Extra-regional countries, other than the United States, continued to expand their military presence in the Western Pacific over the past year, conducting reconnaissance patrols, transiting the Taiwan Strait and carrying out forward deployments, according to a think tank report released Tuesday.
(2026-05-27). Measles outbreak in Bangladesh kills over 500 children. wsws.org The death and suffering of children from a preventable disease is a political indictment of policies that have prioritised profits over universal public health.
(2026-05-27). "They Are Not Alone Inside" : Protests Outside Newark ICE Jail Support Hunger-Striking Detainees. democracynow.org 
Around 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, have been on a hunger and work strike since Friday to protest inhumane conditions and due process violations. Delaney Hall is operated by the private prison company GEO Group. Since the hunger strike was launched, immigration advocates have been staging a solidarity protest outside Delaney Hall to promote the detainees' demands for freedom. Protesters and ICE agents have clashed outside the jail, and three people have been arrested. Tensions escalated on Sunday when ICE removed a hunger strike organizer, Martín Soto, promptin…
(2026-05-27). "How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies" : Northwestern Prof. Jeffrey Winters on Book "The Blind Spot" democracynow.org 
We speak with political scientist Jeffrey Winters about his new book, The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies. Winters argues that democracy's failure to address wealth inequality is by design. While voters have a say on some issues, oligarchs, who succeed in maintaining economic inequality by fighting against wealth redistribution, have more power. | "Liberal democracies around the world are now among the most unequal societies ever to have existed in human history," says Winters. He explains that in Imperial Rome, the wealth gap was about 16,000 to one. "Take the average p…
(2026-05-27). Mine blast victims given psychological counseling. ecns.cn Medical workers have rushed to provide mental health support to people affected by a mine accident in northern China's Shanxi province to help them cope with trauma.
(2026-05-27). Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba. sanews.gov.za Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media industry on the passing of respected journalist, Baldwin Ndaba. | "His distinguished career spanned several years across several publications, where he made an outstanding contribution to journalism in South Africa. He will be remembered for his professionalism, commitment to truth, and dedication to telling the stories that shaped public discourse," the GCIS said on Tuesday. | Government also recognised his…
(2026-05-27). How Business Tools Are Evolving. moguldom.com 
Not that long ago, business tools were fairly simple. You had spreadsheets, overflowing e-mail inboxes, sticky notes attached to computer screens, and maybe one brave employee who somehow understood the printer and how it worked. Fast forward to today, and businesses are operating in a completely different world. Modern business tools are becoming faster and …
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Muslims pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark 1st day of Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
The courtyards surrounding Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday — the first day of the four-day Eidul Azha holiday — were packed with Muslim worshipers performing Eid prayers. | Eidul Azha commemorates the readiness of Prophet Ibrahim ⚪ also known as Abraham to Christians and Jews ⚪ to sacrifice his son on God's command. | Muslims on this day sacrifice animals to remember Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice, and the meat from those animals is distributed to the poor in the community. | This year's Eidul Azha holiday ⚪ one of the most important holidays in the Muslim calendar ⚪ comes amid con…
(2026-05-27). GMB branch secretaries to strike over employment status. thecanary.co 
Full time GMB branch secretaries, working for the UK's third largest trade union, will be on strike on 29 May and 5 June. Unite the Union, which represents GMB staff, has called the action. The strikers accuse GMB of hypocrisy, as the union campaigns against exploitative two-tier workforces by companies like Uber and Deliveroo, but […] | By
(2026-05-27). US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November. al-monitor.com By Ted Hesson and Ryan Patrick JonesWASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for six months, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday.Some 11,000 people from Lebanon are covered under the Temporary Protected Status designation, according to a 2024 estimate. Under the move, they will be allowed to live and work legally in the U.S. through November 27, the notice said.
(2026-05-27). Why we have a housing crisis and why government cannot fix the problem. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-27). UK government trying to 'cover up' its 'embarrassment' over nature and national security report. thecanary.co 
The government has been accused of seeming to "cover up" its "embarrassment" by trying to hide an explosive report, which revealed the dire state of the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The comments were made after the Cabinet Office rejected a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request from the Canary, which asked the Prime Minister's Office […] | By
(2026-05-27). Hong Kong, Macao share nation's space pride, sci-tech dividends. ecns.cn Sunday's successful launch of China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft marked a historic milestone for the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs), as astronaut Li Jiaying became the first person from the SARs to travel to outer space and the fourth Chinese woman to do so.
(2026-05-27). Rahul Gandhi: Don't shy away from word 'Muslim' while highlighting their issues. ummid.com In a significant policy shift, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Senior Congress Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Saturday May 23, 2026 asked the party members to specifically use the word 'Muslim' while highlighting the issues concerning them.
(2026-05-27). Enough is Enough: Catastrophe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. wsws.org The scramble for these resources has resulted in the decades of civil war, with various groups and armed bands seeking to gain control of territory.
(2026-05-27). Strategic Integration of Ionian Upstream Assets into the Adriatic Energy Grid: Securing the Southern Flank. moderndiplomacy.eu The South-North axis of the Ionian Sea offers Europe one of its few immediate pathways for structural energy reinforcement without requiring colossal new infrastructure investments. Within this corridor, Block 2 on the Greek side holds immense strategic importance. It is far more than an isolated geological prospect. It serves as the critical, direct link connecting …
(2026-05-27). Nike's recycled World Cup uniforms reveal the limits of 'circular' fashion. grist.org 
This month, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people's used clothing. | Well, maybe. They'll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes. It's the latest initiative from Nike, one of the world's largest apparel companies, to incorporate more recycled material into the attire it makes. This time, the garment giant said it used "
(2026-05-27). Government welcomes gains in service delivery. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes gains in service delivery | Government has welcomed the findings of the 2025 General Household Survey (GHS) released by Statistics South Africa, showing that household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years. | The report reflects continued progress in improving the living conditions of millions of South Africans through sustained investment in basic services, infrastructure, housing, education and social development. | In a statement on Tuesday, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said the survey confirms t…
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight. scmp.com It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge cage-fighting arena on the White House's South Lawn. | Cranes lifted giant metal arches into place Tuesday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Trump's 80th birthday on June 14.
(2026-05-27). Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Jenin refugee camp. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man inside the "A citizen… was killed by Israeli fire in the Jenin camp, and ambulance crews transported his body to Jenin Government Hospital," the
(2026-05-27). Polanski calls for workplace temperature cap as Labour dithers. thecanary.co 
If you're reading this in the office to distract from how swelteringly hot you are, we may have good news for you. The Green Party is calling for workplaces to have maximum temperature caps: Climate justice is social justice. t.co/b2I31KSLWf — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) May 26, 2026 Beat the heat As the Greens have noted, […] | By
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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…
(2026-05-27). War criminal Tony Blair launches surprise attack on Burnham. thecanary.co 
Historically, people in Britain said there is 'nothing certain but death and taxes.' At this point, the third inevitability we can add is 'disgraced war criminal Tony Blair will stick his oar in, and the media will describe it as an 'unprecedented intervention." In the latest instance of this, Blair has returned to take aim […] | By
(2026-05-27). Binhai New Area turns into a green development hub. ecns.cn Over the past decades, Binhai New Area, a coastal area of Tianjin, has transformed from a patch of saline-alkali wasteland into a modern, eco-friendly district, and is now shaping a new growth model centered on green development, officials said.
(2026-05-27). 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'.
(2026-05-27). Suspension of India-Africa Forum Summit 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu The 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), originally scheduled for May 28 to May 31, 2026, in New Delhi, has been deferred to a later date due to the high risks of the Ebola virus, which is emerging and rapidly spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the central African region. The African Union …
(2026-05-27). Packaging company plant explosion in Washington leaves many dead, injured. geo.tv 
(2026-05-27). Palestinian farmer defies eviction threats. thecanary.co 
Ayoub Abuhejleh, a 57-year-old Palestinian farmer from the village of Deir Istiya, occupied West Bank, is on a horticultural crusade through his work with the Economic and Social Development Centre of Palestine. Abuhejleh, who is also the village's former mayor (2011 — 2014) has swapped his suit for farming tools adamant to stay put on […] | By
(2026-05-27). China's listed companies top 5,500 as market capitalization climbs. ecns.cn China's domestic stock market continued to expand in April, with total market capitalization rising 7.9% from the previous month, while manufacturing companies continued to dominate new listings, according to data released on Tuesday by the China Association for Public Companies.
(2026-05-27). Russian tourists gain access to QR code payments in more countries. ecns.cn MOSCOW, May 26 ⚪ The Association of Tour Operators of Russiasaid on Tuesday that Russian tourists can now pay for purchases via QR codes in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Türkiye, Egypt.
(2026-05-27). Wimmy Road Boyz: Love, violence, masculinity on one night out. newarab.com 
Picture three British Pakistani friends in their early twenties cruising down Manchester's infamous There is heartbroken Immy, post-breakup, after losing the love of his life, convincing himself that meaningless flings will help block out the pain. | Then there is Khan, a Cambridge graduate about to start his dream job, still grieving the death of his brother while…
(2026-05-27). Startup Runway Keeps Shrinking, Founders Pretend It's Focus. moguldom.com 
The funding climate of the past two years has pushed early-stage startups into a familiar but increasingly tense position. The capital is harder to raise, the rounds take longer to close, and the runway that a single seed cheque used to buy has shrunk noticeably. Founders are reacting in the way they always do under …
(2026-05-27). Yusuf and Jenrick publicly feud over Reform UK's deportation policy. thecanary.co 
In-fighting is always a bad look, but it's especially not-good in an election. Despite this, Reform's Zia Yusuf has publicly called out Robert Jenrick's grip on the party's policy platform: Robert's answer is not Reform policy. As the person responsible for our deportation plan I want ensure people know where we stand: If a foreign […] | By
(2026-05-27). Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia. aljazeera.com Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM calls for rejection of unilateralism bypassing UN Security Council. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on the international community to reject all kinds of unilateral actions that circumvent the United NationsSecurity Council.
(2026-05-27). Saturday 6/6: De-ICE Citizens Bank. indybay.org Strawberry Village | 750 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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…
(2026-05-27). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). When Will DK Shivakumar Take Oath as CM? Inside Congress' Karnataka Power Transition Plan. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-27). Here's a Look at Key Positions Likely to Open Up If DKS Becomes CM. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-27). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). NPA to file complaint against Kwaggafontein Magistrate. sanews.gov.za
(2026-05-27). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-27). STREETSIDE: "Books aren't dying!" indybay.org
(2026-05-27). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 27 May 2026: Putin getting serious about war. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-27). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Hajj Enters Final Stage as Pilgrims Perform Ritual Near Makkah. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-27). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… indybay.org Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… Basta Ya de agresión explotadora!
(2026-05-27). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-27). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Lenin, moral liberalism and the voluntarist premise. links.org.au 
Leninism is not perfect nor should it be copied mechanically, but abandoning it for vague principles — as Dan La Botz proposes — leaves us without tools to confront the realities of power, contends Antony Teso.
(2026-05-26). Online misogyny is normalising abuse for children as young as 13. thecanary.co 
Online abuse and harassment are "constant, corrosive and deeply embedded" for young people across the country. That's according to a Barnardo's-commissioned poll of 4,000 young people in the UK about their experiences of online misogyny. The results from thousands of 13 to 20-year-olds show how they experience misogyny online. Over a quarter (28%) of girls […] | By
(2026-05-26). India and Pakistan Geopolitics: How Competing Narratives Shape South Asia's Global Role. moderndiplomacy.eu South Asia's geopolitical landscape is increasingly shaped not only by shifting alliances, but by an intensifying struggle over narrative power who gets to define influence, leadership, and diplomatic success in the international system. India has spent the past decade projecting itself as an emerging global power, often framed domestically through slogans such as "Vishwaguru" and …
(2026-05-26). Pacific nations shaping future of seabed mining rules, says ISA chief. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The head of the United Nations body mandated to develop regulations for seabed mining in international waters says Pacific countries are playing a big role in shaping the regulations that will govern the future industry. International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho was in Fiji last week conducting training for Pacific Island nations…
(2026-05-26). This Week in People's History, May 27-Jun 2, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 27-Jun 2, 2026 |
(2026-05-26). La Groenlandia non si compra: si quota. strategic-culture.su Parigi firma accordi di cooperazione geologica, Washington piazza una SPAC australiana sul giacimento più grande dell'Artico. Due strategie per la stessa isola: la scienza contro il Nasdaq, le lettere d'intenti contro le azioni. | Segue nostro La Groenlandia si trova al centro di una partita che non riguarda la sovranità territoriale, come il clamore sull'annessione trumpiana lascerebbe credere, ma il controllo delle risorse minerarie ch…