(2026-05-14). New School Students Sanction Group Over Israeli Military Program. popularresistance.org Ryder Glickman's first day as chair of The New School University Student Senate (USS) was an eventful one. His inaugural act was to call a vote on a first-of-its-kind resolution to sanction Hillel at The New School. This vote followed the release of a 38-page report detailing Hillel's potential violations of international law. | The report, conducted by a student committee, outlines Hillel's participation in programs with the Israeli military. Before and during Israel's genocide in Gaza, the campus organization was linked to a volunteer program at Israeli military bases from which attacks on Gaza and Lebanon orig…
(2026-05-14). Targeting Civilian Life? The Humanitarian Crisis Deepening Across Lebanon. thinktank.pk As Israel expands military operations across Gaza and Lebanon, a growing number of legal experts, humanitarian organisations, and rights advocates argue that the scale of civilian destruction is no longer being viewed as "collateral damage" but as part of a broader military strategy that is reshaping entire societies through displacement, infrastructure destruction, and psychological trauma. …
(2026-05-14). Synagogues that sell stolen Palestinian land should, of course, be protested. mondoweiss.net 
There is a moral panic over whether protests at synagogues against the sale of Israeli settlement homes are antisemitic. This accusation is meant only to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Don't fall for it.
(2026-05-14). Cuba reports high energy deficit due to U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported on the tense situation facing the National Electric System (SEN) in recent days, projecting a deficit of over 2,000 megawatts (MW) during peak demand hours on Wednesday, May 13th. | The president attributed this "dramatic worsening" directly to the "genocidal energy blockade" imposed by the United States against Cuba for more than six decades, stating that the lack of fuel is responsible for the unavailability of 1,100 MW of generation capacity in the country on Wednesday. | According to the presidential statement, the U.S. government has intensified its measures through…
(2026-05-14). Democrats playing catch up with their voters on Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of State under the Biden administration, made headlines in late April when she told
(2026-05-14). Will The Strait Of Hormuz Sink The American Empire? levernews.com 
(2026-05-14). Strait of Hormuz 'open to all commercial vessels' provided cooperation with Iran's navy: Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports. tribune.com.pk 
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. | South Korea is analysing intelligence shared by the US on the May 4 attack against South Korean shipper HMM's Namu vessel, which caused a fire and damaged the lower stern hull, Yonhap quoted a senior foreign ministry official as telling reporters. | "Once we go through the investigation and present the evidence, I trust that the Iranian side will respond in an appropriate way,"
(2026-05-14). U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning. geo.tv 
China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. — AFPFirst visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have reached a "positive outcome".Nvidia CEO last minute addition to CEO delegation.BEIJING: …
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-14). Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. | Aside from trade matters, Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push its long-time strategic partner too hard. | Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel by 0250 GMT…
(2026-05-14). Trump says looking forward to 'big discussion' with President Xi. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-14). Trump's trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals. scmp.com The business executives accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Beijing this week are the wealthiest such delegation to visit China — holding a combined personal net worth of over US$1 trillion — an indication of continued interest in the country's lucrative market despite strained bilateral ties. | With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's last-minute addition to the delegation, 17 executives from the technology, finance, aerospace and semiconductor sectors have joined Trump, who landed…
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Did Xi Outplay Trump Again? Why China Gave America Almost Nothing. thinktank.pk The latest summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing was presented as one of the most important geopolitical meetings of 2026. With tensions over Taiwan, tariffs, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, rare earth minerals, and the Iran crisis all colliding at once, expectations were enormous. Yet the biggest question emerging after the talks is whether …
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). Are Democrats trying to out-hawk Trump on China to spite him? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-14). Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India. tribune.com.pk 
BRICS foreign ministers, including Iran's Abbas Araghchi and Russia's Sergei Lavrov, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux," with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. | India, which holds the BRICS chair this year, was hosting the foreign ministers from the expanded bloc, which now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, countries at odds over the conflict launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. | "We meet at a time of considerable flux in international relations," India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said i…
(2026-05-14). Report: Saudi Arabia Bombed Iraqi Militias During US-Israeli Bombing Campaign Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Saudi Arabia bombed targets in Iraq linked to the country's Shia militias that are aligned with Tehran during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Sources told the outlet that Saudi fighter jets launched strikes against targets near Saudi Arabia's border with Iran and that some attacks occurred around the time the …
(2026-05-14). Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). Iran's Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says 'collusion with Israel' is 'unforgivable'. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed what he said was "collusion with Israel" in a post on X on Thursday. | Speaking on the reports of the visit, he stated that "Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's security services long ago conveyed to" the Iranian leadership. | Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's security services long ago conveyed to our leadership. | Enmity with the Great People of Iran is a foolish gamble. Collusion with Israel in doing so: unforgivable. | Those colluding with Israel to sow division will be held to account. | — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May…
(2026-05-14). UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE president during the war with Iran. | Netanyahu's office said Wednesday he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war, "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan". | The announcement came a day after US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Ir…
(2026-05-14). En La Habana, XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén. radiohc.cu La Habana se convirtió este miércoles en escenario de diálogo cultural con el inicio del XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén, organizado por la Fundación que lleva el nombre del Poeta Nacional de Cuba. | El encuentro abrió con un concierto del coro Entrevoces, dirigido por la maestra Digna Guerra, que musicalizó los versos guillenianos y marcó el tono emotivo de las jornadas. | En la cita se realizarán conferencias, paneles y presentaciones de libros para explorar la relación entre poesía, identidad y compromiso social, comentó en redes sociales la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), que acogió la…
(2026-05-14). Cuba recuerda el aniversario 68 del asesinato del periodista ecuatoriano Carlos Bastida. radiohc.cu 
La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) recordó este miércoles en La Habana,el aniversario 68 de la muerte de Carlos Bastidas Arguello, reportero y revolucionario ecuatoriano, quien fue asesinado en Cuba el 13 de mayo de 1958 por esbirros de la dictadura batistiana. | En el panteón de los Veteranos de la Guerra de Independencia, en la necrópolis de Colon en la capital cubana, donde reposan los restos de Bastidas, se realizo el tributo con la presencia de Bolivia Tamara Cruz,Vicepresidenta Primera de la UPEC, y Tubal Paez Hernandez, Presidente de Honor de la UPEC y Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí por la Ob…
(2026-05-14). Ministro califica de muy compleja situación con el combustible en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem), Vicente de la O Levy compareció este miércoles ante los medios nacionales para explicar acerca del complejo escenario que afronta el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), agudizado por la persecución energética aplicada al país por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos y la no entrada de combustibles. | En la comparecencia, transmitida en el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, el titular precisó que las perspectivas en ese renglón se encuentran marcadas por el férreo bloqueo energético, reforzado por las recientes órdenes ejecutivas y amenazas, que se suman a seis décadas…
(2026-05-14). En Cuba presentan XIX Jornada contra la homofobia y la transfobia. radiohc.cu La XIX edición de la Jornada Cubana contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia fue presentada este miércoles en La Habana bajo el lema: "El amor es Ley". | En la conferencia de prensa en el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX), tomaron parte su directora, Mariela Castro Espín, Maite Navarro Gays, coordinadora de la jornada, Francisco (Paquito) Rodríguez Cruz, vicepresidente de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba, entre otros representantes de colectivos y la comunidad en general. | Castro Espín destacó que la jornada, realizada en el país desde 2008, adquiere un significado político especial ante el complejo contex…
(2026-05-14). Industriales Consolidates its Dominance in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Industriales de La Habana defeated the Cachorros de Holguín 2-0 today at the Calixto García stadium and consolidated their dominance in the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, on a day marked by rain. | Like someone patiently crafting a victory, the azules painstakingly wove their triumph from the third inning onward, when Roberto àÅlvarez opened the scoring with a single and Jonathan Bridón converted it with a timely hit. | àÅlvarez himself, who became the star of the afternoon at the plate, punished the opposing team again in the fifth inning with a solo home run off a pit…
(2026-05-14). Futuro médico reconocido por su investigación. radiohc.cu 
El estudiante gabonés Frackson-Langelot Mbanza-Bagny cursa el 5to año en la facultad de medicina Victoria de Girón, de La Habana. Recibió un reconocimiento por parte del claustro de profesores al exponer una investigación sobre el cáncer laríngeo al concluir la rotación de otorrinolaringología. | La apreciación del jurado que evaluó la indagación significó que este tema debe ser de profundo estudio porque esta patología afecta a un 45% del total de las neoplasias malignas de cabeza y cuello y ocupa el cuarto lugar en orden de importancia relativa a nivel mundial. Para Cuba es el segundo lugar en incidencia y prim…
(2026-05-14). EEUU: Más de 30 congresistas exigen frenar plan de agresión a Cuba. radiohc.cu Más de 30 congresistas de Estados Unidos exigieron al Gobierno de Donald Trump que abandone planes de acción militar contra Cuba y ponga fin al uso de la base naval en territorio ocupado en Guantánamo para detener inmigrantes. | En una carta abierta dirigida a los secretarios de Defensa, Pete Hegseth; de Estado, Marco Rubio, y de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, 32 legisladores, encabezados por la demócrata Delia Ramírez, representante de Illinois, pidieron también levantar las medidas coercitivas unilaterales contra la isla. | Advirtieron que cualquier acción militar "sería ilegal, profundamente desestabili…
(2026-05-14). Cuban Arozarena with a Perfect Performance in Seattle's Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Cuban baseball player Randy Arozarena had a perfect night in his team's 10-2 victory over Houston in Major League Baseball, according to press reports today. | The native of Pinar del Río, Cuba, who plays for the Mexican national team, went 4-for-4 in the game, with three RBIs, a double, and a home run. | Arozarena raised his season batting average to .303; the home run was his fourth of the Big League season, and with the three RBIs, he now has 16 in the tournament. | A notable highlight of the game was that American catcher Carl Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak. | The player,…
(2026-05-14). A call for bold action from the Gaza flotilla. nationofchange.org As flotilla vessels continue the journey to Gaza in defiance of Israel, volunteers and their loved ones encourage a "litany of actions" in solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-05-14). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-14). Did the US Confiscate Venezuela's Enriched Uranium? orinocotribune.com The removal of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), carried out in May 2026, was neither an improvised nor a reactive action. It was a planned operation under bilateral agreements between Venezuela and the United States, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and with documented precedents in technical reports from 2008-2009. | The removed material weighs 13.5 kilograms and consists of remnants from the RV-1 research reactor, which has been inactive since 1991. It was transported to the United States for safe processing and convers…
(2026-05-14). Spain Extends Invite of Ibero-American Summit to Venezuela's Acting President. orinocotribune.com The Spanish foreign minister of Spain, José Manuel Albares, said that the likely attendance of Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez at the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid is a gesture of absolute diplomatic normality. He stated that the Spanish government is currently focused on ensuring the operational viability and political relevance of the summit scheduled for November. | This statement reinforces Madrid's intention to create an inclusive dialogue space where all regional actors can actively participate. Albares said that the central objective is to ensure success of the meeting through the pr…
(2026-05-14). Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners. aljazeera.com Students from Venezuela's leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po…
(2026-05-14). China's market regulator launches campaign to protect fair competition. ecns.cn China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Wednesday announced a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling obstacles to building a unified national market and fostering fair competition.
(2026-05-14). Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday morning under the protection of Israeli forces, the official news agency Wafa reported. | Local sources said occupiers entered the compound and publicly performed Talmudic rituals in its courtyards under Israeli protection, Wafa added. | Under Israeli occupation police protection, a group of Zionist settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque's courtyards, desecrating the holy site by singing and dancing. | Follow: t.co/B3zXG74hnU pic.twitter.com/AuPjbboebY | — Press TV üîª (@Pre…
(2026-05-14). Japan-South Korea 'comfort women' row stoked by statues abroad. scmp.com Statues erected by South Korean civic groups on the other side of the world honouring the tens of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by imperial Japanese forces during World War II have once again succeeded in making Tokyo's elites deeply uncomfortable. | The decisions by local governments in Germany's capital and New Zealand's largest city to rescind or decline to renew permits for "comfort women" memorials have been pounced on by conservatives within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic…
(2026-05-14). PSX gains modest momentum in early trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed positive sentiment in the first half of trading on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising over 250 points to trade near the 167,700 level. | As of midday, the KSE-100 Index stood at 167,705.02, reflecting a gain of 253.89 points or 0.15% from the previous close of 167,451.13. | The Index touched an intraday high of 168,528.87 before experiencing some profit-taking that trimmed gains, while the low was recorded at 167,209.36. | Trading volume remained healthy with over 86.5 million shares exchanged, while the total value of trades reached approximately Rs5.
(2026-05-14). U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities. portside.org U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities |
(2026-05-14). Private banks see shareholder adjustments. ecns.cn Adjustments to the shareholding structures of Chinas private banks have become increasingly common. More private banks are introducing new shareholders with industrial backgrounds and financial strength.
(2026-05-14). Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals. aljazeera.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
(2026-05-14). An island's women on wheels. ecns.cn Part of the Zhoushan Islands in China's Zhejiang province, hundreds of kilometers from the mainland, lies Qushan Island, home to fewer than 100,000 residents.
(2026-05-14). China-U.S. business cooperation holds vast potential, benefits global economy. ecns.cn At a time of persistent global uncertainty, the business communities of China and the United States have continued to navigate economic headwinds through pragmatic cooperation, delivering a strong vote of confidence on their mutually beneficial economic ties.
(2026-05-14). ISO issues first global karst monitoring standard, led by China. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the world's first international standard for monitoring karst critical zones, developed with leadership from China.
(2026-05-14). Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates. aljazeera.com Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
(2026-05-14). California questions FIFA's possible violations in World Cup ticket sales. aljazeera.com California attorney general asks FIFA to explain why the categories of some tickets were changed after being sold.
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Bionic leg bike race for disabled people kicks off in Hangzhou, showcasing tech-powered accessibility. ecns.cn On May 13, 2026, the intelligent bionic leg cycling race of the China ∑ Zhejiang Future Technology Games for Persons with Disabilities kicked off in Yuhang, Hangzhou.
(2026-05-14). Call to address Stats SA funding pressures. sanews.gov.za Call to address Stats SA funding pressures | While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation's financial pressures to be addressed. | "These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and sustainability of our national statistics are not compromised," the Deputy Minister said on Wednesday in Parliament during the Budget Vote for Stats SA. | She added that in a complex and rapidly changing world, South Africa needs relia…
(2026-05-14). SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections. sanews.gov.za SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections | The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. | The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the elections, including budget allocations and operational plans. | The IEC told the committee it has been allocated R3.2 billion for the current fiscal year to support the elections. | The commission said its pr…
(2026-05-14). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-14). May Day and Morenoite opportunism in the face of Argentina's revolutionary crisis. wsws.org The political task facing the Argentine working class cannot be carried out within the framework of the FIT-U, nor on the basis of the politics of the PTS, whose objective function is that of a centrist obstacle to the development of revolutionary leadership.
(2026-05-14). The indictment of David Morens and the threat posed by the hantavirus: A discussion with Peter Daszak. wsws.org Peter Daszak is a British-born zoologist and disease ecologist best known for his work on emerging zoonotic diseases and for leading the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. Because EcoHealth had funded and collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Daszak became a target of the Trump administration and others who promoted the false "Wuhan lab leak" narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-14). Australian local government employees strike against real wage cuts. wsws.org More than 1,000 Melbourne local government workers held a 24-hour strike last week. The action included workers in waste collection, maternal and child health services, aged care, childcare, libraries and parks maintenance.
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates. tribune.com.pk 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday expressed deep alarm over the continued captivity of Pakistani crew members aboard the MT Honour 25 by Somali pirates and demanded urgent action by the Government of Pakistan and all relevant international authorities, said in a post on X. | The oil tanker, MT Honour 25, operated by an Indonesian-based firm, was hijacked off the Somalia coast on April 21. The vessel carries a 17-member crew, including 10 Pakistani nationals. The ship's captain is from Indonesia.
(2026-05-14). Roberto Sánchez Advances to Peru's Presidential Runoff Against Fujimori. orinocotribune.com The left-wing presidential candidate of Peru, Roberto Sánchez, will contest the second round of the elections against the far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori. With 99.68% of the votes counted, Sánchez's margin over the right-wing candidate Rafael López Aliaga is becoming practically irreversible. | With approximately 60,000 votes yet to be counted from the April 12 elections, Keiko Fujimori received 17.17% of the valid votes, totaling 2,867,517 votes. Roberto Sánchez is in second place with 12%, having obtained 2,003,902 votes, while Rafael López Aliaga remains in third place with 11.91%, 1,989,428 votes. | The di…
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime. ⚪ In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: Asset Forfeiture Unit. ⚪ The President also appointed Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: National Prosecutions Services. ⚪ The appointments w…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. portside.org The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. |
(2026-05-14). Australian local government workers at strike rally speak against real wage cuts and worsening conditions. wsws.org "My pay has gone down 12 percent since 2021. That's a sharp fall, not a minor fall. Since the economic uncertainty prompted by COVID, it hasn't improved. So now we're forced here today to vent our frustrations."
(2026-05-14). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-14). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-14). Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show. aljazeera.com Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
(2026-05-14). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-14). IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi's plea for family meetings, medical access. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking family meetings with former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, access to her personal doctor and the provision of essential items. | The case, heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, pertained to a petition filed by Bushra Bibi's daughter, Mubashra Maneka. The petition sought permission for regular family meetings, access to a private doctor and provision of essential items. | During the hearing, lawyer Salman Akram Raja argued that meetings with Bushra Bibi had been severely restricted despite her medical conditio…
(2026-05-14). US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A USAID box amid materials left behind after widespread vandalism and looting following clashes at the World Food Programme warehouse in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 21, 2025. | © 2025 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government's abrupt cuts to nearly all US foreign aid in 2025 harmed the global human rights movement and countless people at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a 42-page paper issued today."Every Autocrat's Dream: A Global Snapshot of the Human Rights Harms of US Foreign Aid Cuts" examines the immediate conse…
(2026-05-14). Puberty field trip? Philly-area students get a front-row seat to health education. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than a dozen nervous sixth-grade girls sat in a small classroom, wearing matching monogrammed polo shirts and plaid skirts. | Directly across from them on the wall, they faced a massive, three-dimensional uterus made of plexiglass and LED lights. A spiral of small circles that got progressively bigger took up another part of the wall, with each sphere holding the accurate sizes of a growing and developing fetus. | Maureen Krouse stood at the center of the room and addre…
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-14). FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens. ecns.cn The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.
(2026-05-14). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-14). China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth, constructive exchanges in S. Korea on economic, trade issues, practical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations on Wednesday held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges in South Korea on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, as well as on further expanding practical cooperation.
(2026-05-14). FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for China on Thursday to participate in the issuance ceremony of Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond in Beijing, the Ministry of Finance said in a post on X. | According to the Ministry of Finance, Aurangzeb will attend the official ceremony marking Pakistan's first-ever Panda Bond issuance, a development that gives Pakistan access to China's domestic capital market for the first time. China's bond market is regarded as one of the largest and deepest capital markets in the world. The ceremony will be held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. | In a statement, the ministr…
(2026-05-14). The EU Has Finally Agreed To Sanction Violent Israeli Settlers. popularresistance.org Israeli settler groups committing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank could now be sanctioned by the European Union, after 27 foreign ministers of EU countries greenlit imposing sanctions on violent settlers and settler groups on Monday. The ministers also decided to sanction Hamas leaders. The decision came at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, which discussed major Middle East political portfolios. | The decision was announced by the EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who announced on X that it was "high time for us to move from deadlock to delivery," adding that "extremisms and violenc…
(2026-05-14). Why are World Cup tickets so expensive? aljazeera.com The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It's the most expensive.
(2026-05-14). No Kings Movement and 'All Roads Lead to the South' To Protest GOP Voting Rights Attacks. portside.org No Kings Movement and 'All Roads Lead to the South' To Protest GOP Voting Rights Attacks |
(2026-05-14). Xi rolls out red carpet for Trump – PLA marches, children cheer for POTUS' 1st visit in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, with PLA honour guards and children waving Chinese and U.S. flags. Behind the grand symbolism, the Trump—Xi summit is billed as a make‚Äëor‚Äëbreak meeting that could reshape global warfare, trade and tech rivalries.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-14). Scott Wiener Opposes a California Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers. theintercept.com 
The leading progressive candidate to replace longtime Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi in Congress is opposing a pair of wealth taxes on the ballot in his state and district: a one-time statewide tax on California billionaires and a local San Francisco tax on the city's wealthiest businesses and corporations. | California state Sen. Scott Wiener's opposition might seem uncharacteristic for someone running a progressive campaign, but it's consistent with the priorities of two top donors to a super PAC backing his candidacy. | Crypto mogul Chris Larsen and venture capitalist Garry Tan — a pair of wealthy Bay…
(2026-05-14). Scorecard: How Well Does NOAA's Hurricane Outlook Actually Perform? 26 Years of Forecasts vs. Reality. wattsupwiththat.com Year-by-year verdict — did actual named storms and hurricanes fall within NOAA's forecast range?
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-14). Impeachment of Philippine Vice President sets off sharp political crisis. wsws.org The second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte triggered a chain of crisis events—a power grab in the Senate, an ICC arrest warrant and gunfire in the legislature—that have shaken Philippine politics.
(2026-05-14). Elon Musk calls Unitree's piloted mech robot 'cool'. ecns.cn Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced piloted mech robot, drawing attention online after Elon Musk described it as "cool."
(2026-05-14). History's Greatest Energy Crisis could wreck the US. juancole.com Here is a transcript of my interview for IAN MASTERS: Background Briefing, available 24/7 at backgroundbriefing.org. Joining us now is Juan Cole, Professor of Middle Eastern and South Asian history at the University of Michigan. He is also the author of the blog Informed Comment at juancole.com, and the author of The Ayatollahs and Democracy in Iraq,…
(2026-05-14). Shanghai starts accepting travel endorsement applications for Kinmen, Matsu. ecns.cn Shanghai started processing applications for travel endorsements to the islands of Kinmen and Matsu across its 20 exit-entry reception halls, said the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate. aljazeera.com Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-14). The new scramble for Latin America and the road to revolution. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tomas Castanheira, leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in Brazil, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). Xi expects 2026 to be 'historic, landmark year' for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations.
(2026-05-14). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-14). Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10. sanews.gov.za Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10 | The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms. | Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province's Joint Operations Centre continues to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas. | The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 storm-related fatalities across the province. Bredell extended co…
(2026-05-14). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-14). Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy | While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa's democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country's middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. | According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the proportion of black households earning more than R75 000 per month increased from 29% in 2012 to 41% in 2024. | "Accordingly, the…
(2026-05-14). Experts urge swift rollout of household income plan. ecns.cn Chinas household income growth slowed in the first quarter and failed to keep pace with GDP, underscoring the urgency for policymakers to quickly flesh out detailed measures under their previously announced income growth plans, economists said.
(2026-05-14). MAGA Supreme Court Okays G.O.P. Overthrow of American Democracy. juancole.com ( In essence, the Supreme Court okayed the destruction of Congress as an…
(2026-05-14). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally To Stop Killing Cuts By Mayor Lurie At Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints judges. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints judges | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country. ⚪ The appointments were made in terms of section 174(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidency said the appointments were made to "ensure courts have the necessary capacity to administer justice". ⚪ The judicial appointments are as follows: | • Madam Justice Thandi Victoria Norman as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, with effect from 15 May 2…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026. sanews.gov.za KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026 | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released by Statistics South Africa, which show that KwaZulu-Natal was the only province in South Africa to record an increase in employment and job creation during the first quarter of 2026. | According to the provincial government, KwaZulu-Natal created more than 6 000 jobs during the period, while all other provinces experienced declines in employment and job losses. | The province said the figures position KwaZulu-Natal as a leading contributor to econ…
(2026-05-14). COPE: The Countervailing Obliquity—Precession Effect. wattsupwiththat.com The first key fact is that the Earth's globally averaged annual insolation changes very little over epochal timescales.
(2026-05-14). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-14). Man who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to two years in prison. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-14). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 59 p.m. (Beijing Time) Tuesday. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit.
(2026-05-14). The 1926 General Strike and the fight for Trotskyism today. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Thomas Scripps, Socialist Equality Party (UK) assistant national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). From Beijing to Tokyo: Why Asian Investors Are Suddenly Nervous. thinktank.pk Asian stock markets are entering a period of growing uncertainty as investors struggle to balance two powerful but conflicting forces: the explosive rise of artificial intelligence-driven market optimism and the escalating geopolitical crisis surrounding Iran. Over the past week, markets across Asia swung sharply between fear and euphoria. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks continued reaching record …
(2026-05-14). France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak. geo.tv 
Cruise ship Ambition, operated by the Ambassador Cruise Line, is docked at the Port of Bordeaux after local authorities said passengers could not disembark following an outbreak of possible gastroenteritis reported on board, in Bordeaux, France, May 13, 2026. —…
(2026-05-14). China unveils new photonic quantum computer prototype, sets photon record. ecns.cn China's University of Science and Technology (USTC) said that its researchers had developed a new photonic quantum computing prototype capable of manipulating 3,050 photons, setting what the team described as a new world record in optical quantum computing.
(2026-05-14). What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress? aljazeera.com Delayed for years, the event has been described as a 'quiet battle' for loyalty, succession – and the movement's future.
(2026-05-14). 'Problems aren't created by all of us…': Putin aide Lavrov's subtle jibe during meet with Jaishankar. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held crucial bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, with discussions centered on the West Asia crisis, the Ukraine war, and strengthening a multipolar global order. Welcoming Lavrov to India, Jaishankar highlighted the "steady and sustained growth" in the India-Russia strategic partnership, emphasizing expanding cooperation in energy, trade, science & technology, talent mobility, and connectivity. He stressed that political cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow has become even more critical amid a…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-14). Nexteer worker on sellout tentative agreement: "Everybody wants a strike because right now we're in control" wsws.org A "no" vote on the new TA and strike by the 1,300 Nexteer workers could spark a mass movement of auto parts workers and galvanize production workers at the Big Three factories.
(2026-05-14). Comprador Repression In Kenya. popularresistance.org The Kenyan state has demonstrated a consistent and brutal willingness to deploy state terror against organized political dissent, targeting revolutionary leaders, working-class organizers, and anti-colonial voices with impunity. Past cases have laid bare the state's methods: the violent abduction, torture, and illegal detention of Comrade Booker Ngesa Omole, Secretary General of the Communist Party Marxist Kenya, followed by the grotesque inversion of reality in which the victim of state torture was framed with fabricated assault charges.
(2026-05-14). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-14). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-14). Orioles Thrashed Yankees in American Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — The Baltimore Orioles gave the New York Yankees a 7-0 thrashing today in Major League Baseball (MLB). | The Bronx Bombers managed just one hit in nine innings against the Orioles' pitchers, thus missing the opportunity to reclaim the lead in the American League East. | Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 and solidified their position atop the Central Division of the same league. | Later games will feature the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Colorado Rockies, the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals, the Boston Red Sox vs. the Philadelphia Phillies,…
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-14). With New York transit struggle looming, Transport Workers Union tries to deny its support for New York's right-wing governor Hochul. wsws.org TWU International President John Samuelsen denounced the WSWS's reporting of the union's support, calling it "provably incorrect." But this is a lie, aimed at concealing the bureaucracy's connections with management.
(2026-05-14). China discovers first ultra-deep shale gas field with over 235 bcm reserves. ecns.cn China has approved 235.7 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at an ultra-deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin, marking a major step in the country's push to expand domestic energy supplies, according to media reports.
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Death of autoworker in Mexico exposes contempt of GM and union apparatus for workers' lives. wsws.org After last week's death of Jesús Martín Olivera at the GM Silao Complex, one worker at the plant said, "stress, the long working hours, and the production demands the company imposes are killing workers."
(2026-05-14). Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Punjabi-origin men living in Canada have been arrested after a shooting incident at a Surrey residence that investigators believe may be connected to ongoing extortion-related activities targeting the South Asian community.According to the Surrey Police Service, officers rushed to a home in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue shortly after midnight on April 22 following reports of gunfire. Investigators later found bullet damage at the property as well as a nearby vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident.The case was later handed over to the Extortion Response Team, which traced a suspect v…
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-14). Endangered Species federal spending is over one billion per year. wattsupwiththat.com The Federal Expenditure Reports need to be restored and made publicly available in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Congress needs to look closely at the allocation of federal funding among the species. We should only list what we can afford to protect.
(2026-05-14). Protests show that more Japanese oppose militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's largest antiwar protests in decades show that people across Japan are increasingly aware that the path back to militarism is a path down the abyss, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances. portside.org Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances |
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Natural attraction: Unassuming tample becomes rednote sensation. ecns.cn In a bamboo-draped corner of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, Tianzhang Temple has become an unlikely online sensation by doing almost nothing at all.Wang Qiancontributed to this story.
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-14). Pentagon admits $25 billion price tag for Iran war is an underestimation. wsws.org In congressional testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon Comptroller Jay Hurst told the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense that the running cost of the Iran war has grown to $29 billion — and that this figure does not include damage to US military bases.
(2026-05-14). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-14). U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market. ecns.cn A high-profile business delegation comprising top U.S. executives from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and agriculture arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage. The delegation's presence signals that commercial ties binding the two economies remain too deep to sever, economists and business executives said.
(2026-05-14). DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The M23 armed group patrols Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 13, 2025. | © 2025 Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images | The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025.During this time, these forces shot fleeing civilians, summarily executed more than 50 people during door-to-door searches, raped at least 8 women, and forcibly disappeared at least 12 people.Criminal investigations are needed, including by the International Criminal Court, to ensure the…
(2026-05-14). 'Miraculous' rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal. scmp.com All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a US Air Force Reserve team, US Coast Guard and US Air Force officials said on Wednesday. | "For all those people to ‚Äåsurvive is pretty miraculous," US Air Force Major Elizabeth Piowaty, commander of one of the aircraft involved in the rescue, told reporters at a news briefing a day after Tuesday's crash.
(2026-05-14). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China, U.S. must jointly answer questions of times. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. presidential meeting in Beijing attracts global attention. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-14). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mr. Trump goes to Beijing: No Progress likely on Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-05-14). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). 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
(2026-05-14). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-14). SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation. sanews.gov.za SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem ⚪ the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). | "This is not just a digital upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we welcome visitors, how we compete globally and how we grow our tourism economy," De Lille said on Wednesday. | Speaking at the Electronic Travel Authorisation Workshop at Africa's Travel Indaba, underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, De Lille said the ETA is alread…
(2026-05-14). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-13). Trump: I DON'T CARE About Americans Finances. scheerpost.com Donald Trump finally said the quiet part with the volume all the way up: "I don't think about America's financial situation… I don't think about anybody." At the very moment inflation is ripping through household budgets, wages are falling behind, and Americans are working more hours just to stay afloat, the president made it plain—your …
(2026-05-13). Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states? al-monitor.com LONDON, May 13 – The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security.On a second major front, Israel launched a ground invasion and bombing campaign of Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah fighters after the armed group fired across the border in solidarity with Iran.This is how some countries have been impacted: IRAN…
(2026-05-13). The West's bubble of illusion about Israel and about itself is finally being burst. asiapacificreport.nz 
The genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in Lebanon exhausted the West's moral legitimacy. Now Iran is slowly exhausting the West's military primacy, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook For decades, two irreconciliable narratives about Israel and its motivations have existed in parallel. On the one side, an official Western narrative portrays a plucky,…
(2026-05-13). Israel Attacks Lebanon's Main Coastal Highway, Killing 12 Including Two Children. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes were targeting Lebanon's main coastal highway south of the capital city of Beirut today, hitting at least seven vehicles and killing 12 people, along with wounding an unspecified number of others. The main strikes were reported earlier in the day between Beirut and the key port city of Sidon, but there were other, …
(2026-05-13). Israelistrikes kill 12 in Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli airstrikes on cars in Lebanon on Wednesday killed 12 people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said, a day before the talks between veterans politicians from the two countries in Washington. | security sources told Reuters that some of the Israeli strikes targeted vehicles well beyond the main theatre of conflict in ?the south, on the coastal highway south of Beirut. The strikes came as Lebanon's Simon Karam and Israel's Yechiel Leiter will come face to face in Washington for talks on Thursday. | Lebanon and Israel have no formal ties, but US President Donald Trump is hoping for a histo…
(2026-05-13). American Jews begin to chart a future without Zionism in the wake of the Gaza genocide. mondoweiss.net 
The Gaza genocide has prompted people across the U.S., including American Jews, to reconsider their relationship with Israel. The stories of five Jews in Ithaca, NY, illustrate how some are beginning to envision a future without Zionism.
(2026-05-13). I'll Stop Talking About Israel When Israel Gets The ____ Out Of My Face. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I'll stop talking about Israel when Israel gets the ____ out of my face. | I don't enjoy writing about this shit. I don't enjoy getting called a Nazi by state-funded shills all day. | I didn't ask to spend years watching a live-streamed genocide perpetrated right in front of my eyes with the facilitation of my own government. | I didn't choose to live in a world where Israel's actions directly affect me and my country. | I never invited the Israel lobby to attack my freedom of speech by trying to outlaw critici…
(2026-05-13). Human rights group calls out Israel: 'if everyone's lying, open Gaza'. thecanary.co 
Human rights group Euro-Med Monitor has called Israel's bluff on its genocide denialism. The murderous apartheid colony is again lashing out and calling the whole world liars for condemning its crimes. Euro-Med kept it simple and to the point: "if everyone's lying, open Gaza": Israel, if everyone is lying, open Gaza. If the ICC, the […] | By
(2026-05-13). Anti-genocide activists to be sentenced as terrorists for criminal damage. thecanary.co 
The Starmer regime will sentence four anti-genocide activists as terrorists, despite a rigged court convicting them only of criminal damage. A jury refused to convict the Filton 24 members in February, but the government — determined to pursue Starmer's Israel-driven war on UK rights — pushed for a retrial. At the second trial, the judge […] | By
(2026-05-13). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-13). A New House Resolution Would Dismantle DHS and Defund Trump's War Machine. truthout.org For antiwar progressives in Congress, public disgust with Donald Trump's violent, fumbling presidency has presented them with a specific challenge: confronting Trump's brutality at home and abroad, while pressing a global reset button on human rights. With voters angry about tax dollars funding genocidal carnage overseas, and her Chicagoland district among the many communities reeling from Trump's… |
(2026-05-13). Iran looms large over Trump's China visit, but breakthrough unlikely. al-monitor.com Analysts say China is cautiously looking to de-escalate the US-Iran war while limiting its direct involvement.
(2026-05-13). Iran won't allow US weapons to transit Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war handled one-fifth of the world's oil supply, saying it will no longer allow US weaponry to transit the Strait of Hormuz to regional bases. | Iranian officials have signalled they see that control as a long-term strategic goal. An army spokesperson said supervision of the waterway could generate revenue amounting to twice Iran's oil income, while strengthening its foreign policy leverage. | "After this war ends, there will be no place for retreat," the spokesperson said, according to comments carried by ISNA news agency. | Iran said it wi…
(2026-05-13). South Korea reviews phased support for Strait of Hormuz security efforts. geo.tv 
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korea is…
(2026-05-13). Trump lands in China for Xi summit as Tehran-Washington ceasefire teeters. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. — Reuters | Trump and Xi set to hold series of talks May 14-15.Nvidia's Huang added to trip last minute, source…
(2026-05-13). Analysis-Trump wants help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas. al-monitor.com By Andrea Shalal, Michael Martina and Trevor HunnicuttWASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran.He is unlikely to get the support he wants.Analysts said that while Xi might agree to nudge Iran's leaders back to the negotiating table, China's leader will be reluctant to cut economic support for Beijing's most important partner in the Middle East or to stop supplying it with the dual-use goods its military needs.
(2026-05-13). China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders' summit. scmp.com Senior officials from China and the United States have started a new round of trade talks in Seoul, South Korea, hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled arrival in Beijing. | The delegations — led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — arrived at Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport around noon on Wednesday Seoul time. | The two officials had both paid courtesy calls to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the morning.
(2026-05-13). Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — Reuters Trump's visit will be first by US president in nearly a decade.Trump says expects "long…
(2026-05-13). Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders' summit. scmp.com Senior officials from China and the United States concluded their latest round of trade talks in Seoul after less than four hours on Wednesday, the briefest session since the two countries began holding talks last year. | The seventh round of negotiations — led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — wrapped up just hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled arrival in Beijing.
(2026-05-13). Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS FM meeting in Delhi. newarab.com 
The The grouping, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, Iran had urged India to use the BRICS platform to build a consensus condemning U.S. and Israeli actions. | The main differences have emerged b…
(2026-05-13). Exclusive-Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari, Ahmed Rasheed and Humeyra PamukRIYADH/BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the Iran war, while retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.The strikes are part of a broader pattern of military responses around the Gulf that remained largely hidden during a conflict that has drawn in the wider Middle East since joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran on February 28.
(2026-05-13). Saudi Arabia Carried Out 'Covert' Strikes on Iran Amid US-Israeli Aggression in March. orinocotribune.com Saudi Arabia launched a series of "covert" airstrikes against Iran in late March before "threatening" the Islamic Republic with more aggression, a report says. | Reuters carried the report on Tuesday, citing "one Western official" as describing the attacks as "tit-for-tat strikes." The official said the aggression came "in retaliation for when Saudi [Arabia] was hit," without precisely disclosing the reason behind the attacks that were being referred to. | The kingdom has repeatedly accused the Islamic Republic of ill-intention or contribution to aggression against its soil, allegations that Tehran has categorica…
(2026-05-13). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-13). Israel Has Killed 120 Palestinians in Gaza Since Start of Ceasefire With Iran. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza have significantly escalated since Israel halted strikes on Iran under the ceasefire that started on April 8, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing data from Gaza's Health Ministry and the conflict monitor Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED). According to the Health Ministry numbers, since April 8, Israeli attacks in the …
(2026-05-13). Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail – reports. al-monitor.com DUBAI, May 13 (Reuters) – Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranian news agencies and her daughter said on Wednesday.Nournews, affiliated with Iran's top security body, said Sotoudeh was freed on bail, without referring to any charges she might still face. Mehraveh Khandan, Sotoudeh's daughter, confirmed her mother's release in a post on social media.
(2026-05-13). UAE denies Israel's Netanyahu made secret visit during Iran war. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry denied on Wednesday a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that he visited the country and held a secret meeting with its president. | The Israeli Prime Minister's ‚ÄåOffice said earlier he travelled to the UAE during the war with Iran and met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. A statement by the Emirati foreign ministry said that Emirati relations with Israel "are public" and "not based on non-transparent or unofficial…
(2026-05-13). Israel's Netanyahu held meeting in UAE with president during Iran war: PM office. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participates in the state memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Iron Swords War on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, 16 October 2025. — Reuters
(2026-05-13). Great Satan at the Strait: Iran, International law, and the collapse of the "rules-based order" mronline.org 
This investigation excavates how Associated Press reporting frames U.S.-Israeli coercion as diplomacy while presenting Iranian sovereignty as instability and defiance. It reconstructs the omitted legal, geopolitical, and economic terrain surrounding the war, exposing the contradiction between the UN Charter system and the operational reality of imperial power. It reframes the conflict as part of a …
(2026-05-13). Trump Administration Issues Subpoenas To Stifle Reporting On War Against Iran. popularresistance.org On behalf of President Donald Trump, the Justice Department issued grand jury subpoenas that targeted Wall Street Journal reporters involved in covering the war against Iran. | "The government's subpoenas to The Wall Street Journal and our reporters represent an attack on constitutionally protected newsgathering. We will vigorously oppose this effort to stifle and intimidate essential reporting," stated Ashok Sinha, the chief communications officer for Dow Jones, the Journal's publisher. | According to the Journal, the subpoenas stemmed from a February 23 article that reported that "Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman o…
(2026-05-13). US Military Surveillance Flights Surging Off Cuba. news.antiwar.com US military intelligence gathering flights have been surging off the coast of Cuba, CNN has reported, as the Trump administration has been threatening war against the island nation. The report, which cited analysis of open-source data, said that since February 4, the US Navy and Air Force have conducted at least 25 surveillance flights, most …
(2026-05-13). Madison's July 19, 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: A fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance. wibailoutpeople.org Madison's 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: a fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance July 19, 10am-2: pm, leaving from Olin Park in Madison. Contact: Cassandra, madisontogaza@gmail.com, 608 445-0357 Barb Olson, rafahsistercity@yahoo.com Donna Walbaum, 608-235-7870 Madison area cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 2026 Middle East Children's Alliance Big Ride for Palestine, July …
(2026-05-13). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-13). 'Alabama is a purple state if enough people turn out.'. therealnews.com 
Alabama US Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett joins Mansa Musa on Rattling the Bars to expose the rising tide of voter suppression and the battle for the Democratic ticket. Ahead of the May 19, 2026, primary, Larriett takes aim at opponent Kyle Sweetser—a former three-time Trump voter—calling his sudden party shift disingenuous while vowing to 'fight like hell' against racist redistricting in the South. | Credits: | Producer / Videographer / Editor: Cameron Granadino | Editor's Note: This interview was recorded on May 11, 2026. Following the recording, a US Supreme Court ruling cleared the way fo… elections,midterms,video,Voting Rights,Dakarai Larriett
(2026-05-13). ICE's prison-for-profit machine may be undermining its own deportation push, congresswoman says. therealnews.com 
Accusations that ICE Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) says the push for profits within the mass deportation-industrial complex has put it at odds with the Trump administration's goal of deport…
(2026-05-13). WH Adviser Says Americans' Economic Anxiety Due to Fast Pace of "Good" Changes. truthout.org An economic adviser to President Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' worries over the state of the economy, claiming their concerns are a reaction to rapid movements by the administration rather than the rising consumer prices millions are having to deal with due to the president's policies. In comments to CNBC earlier this week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett claimed that… |
(2026-05-13). Paediatrician in Germany charged with sex offences in 130 cases. scmp.com A paediatrician at a hospital near Berlin has been charged with sex offences in 130 cases, many of which are said to have taken place at the hospital, prosecutors said on Wednesday. | The extent of the offences, which include serious sexual abuse of children and rape, had previously been unknown. The paediatrician has been in pre-trial custody since November, with prosecutors citing a risk of reoffending as a reason for the man's continued detention.
(2026-05-13). Trotsky and the British General Strike of 1926. wsws.org To mark 100 years since the end of the 1926 General Strike (on May 12, 1926), the WSWS is republishing a lecture by Chris Marsden, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK). The lecture, "Trotsky and the British General Strike of 1926" was delivered at the SEP (US) International Summer School, held August 2-9, 2025.
(2026-05-13). New York City transit workers confront need for fight against Wall Street and Mamdani. wsws.org A strike would shut down the center of American and world finance and set the stage for a far broader movement of the working class against inequality and exploitation.
(2026-05-13). Jeffrey Sachs: New European Military Bloc for War Against Russia. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Europe's political class is sleepwalking into a catastrophe of its own design. In a sweeping, blistering conversation with Glenn Diesen, economist and diplomat Jeffrey Sachs lays out how the continent—once poised to build a "common European home" with Russia—is instead resurrecting the most dangerous instincts of the 20th century. What began as NATO …
(2026-05-13). Divest NY Endorses NYS Comptroller Challengers. mediasanctuary.org The climate crisis is upon us. The upcoming summer is expected to be brutal with dangerous heatwaves, severe drought across the country, wildfires, and extreme storms. We know the solution to the climate crisis is to stop burning fossil fuels, yet, despite his commitment to divest from fossil fuels in 2020, Comptroller DiNapoli continues to invest heavily in Exxon, Shell, Chevron and other Big Oil companies that continue to destroy our climate. In addition, continued investments in risky fossil fuels have hurt the pension fund. Ruth Foster of Divest NY talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine as to why…
(2026-05-13). Referee association to 'be vigilant' after West Ham's late equaliser ruled out. thecanary.co 
The Premier League's ongoing battle with players grappling at set pieces took centre stage again after West Ham's 95th minute equaliser against Arsenal was ruled out following a lengthy VAR review. The referee association, Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL), has since doubled down on its stance, with chief refereeing officer Howard Webb insisting officials will […] | By
(2026-05-13). Irish TV to air Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision final. newarab.com 
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ will air a classic episode of the sitcom Father Ted instead of broadcasting the final of the RTÉ 2 is scheduled to show "A Song for Europe", the sitcom's famous Eurovision-themed episode, on Saturday night in place of the grand final taking place in Vienna. | The move follows Ireland's decision not to send a contestant to this year's competition, with RTÉ previously saying p…
(2026-05-13). Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman 'hounded' into resigning. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter Opposition New Zealand MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was "hounded" into resigning, after a "witch hunt" while public broadcasters are under "immense pressure" from the governing coalition. There has also been an outpouring of reaction from other broadcasters and commentators. Many were grieving over the…
(2026-05-13). 'Currents' multimedia installations portray Schuylkill River in new art exhibit at Fairmount Water Works. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Inside the historic Fairmount Water Works alongside the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, artist Martha McDonald is set to perform original songs that lament on the history of the Schuylkill River. | The performance is part of "Currents," a new art exhibit at the Fairmount Water Works that pays homage to the life stages of the river. | The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the wa…
(2026-05-13). Michael: An exercise in image control. wsws.org An estate-approved film about Michael Jackson is an exploitation that leans heavily on his music and provides a superficial, selective view of his life.
(2026-05-13). Pastor Jamal Bryant Converts 35 Church Acres Into 390 Affordable Homes For Black Families. newsone.com 
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty | Atlanta-based Pastor Jamal Bryant is spearheading a new affordable housing development aimed at helping Black families create long-term generational wealth. In an exclusive interview with Black Enterprise A…
(2026-05-13). Health budget vote: Infrastructure high on the agenda. sanews.gov.za Health budget vote: Infrastructure high on the agenda | The Department of Health will submit more than 10 bids to the expanded Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) starting in the July 2026 bid window. ⚪ This is according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, during the tabling of the department's Budget Vote on Wednesday. ⚪ The bids are aimed at accelerating implementation of government's commitment to undertaking substantial investment in health infrastructure, prioritising the construction and revitalisation of academic hospitals as spelt out by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier during the State of th…
(2026-05-13). France lifts cruise lockdown after outbreak scare, as stomach bug blamed. scmp.com French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack. | Earlier, authorities had ordered a lockdown for the more than 1,700 passengers and crew on the vessel, but insisted there was no connection with the hantavirus outbreak suspected of killing three people on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius cruise ship, which has sparked international…
(2026-05-13). Stephen Miller Owned Up to $250,000 in Palantir Stock at Time of ICE Contract. projectcensored.org Stephen Miller, Trump's deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor, owned up to $250,000 in Palantir stock when he entered his role. On June 24, 2025, Sharon Zhang of Truthout and Edith Olmsted of The New Republic reported Miller's apparent conflict of interest due to Palantir's surveillance software contracts…
(2026-05-13). Wall Street is betting big on clean energy tech. grist.org When the NASDAQ opens on Wednesday morning, the exchange will include a new ticker symbol: FRVO. The company, Fervo Energy, is in the geothermal electricity business and "This is a very, very big deal," said Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia Business School. "Money speaks." | At…
(2026-05-13). Middle East tensions deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis, says OCHA. ecns.cn The escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February has worsened Sudans already catastrophic situation.An estimated 33.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance this year — the highest number recorded globally.
(2026-05-13). Tennessee GOP House Speaker Suspends Dems From Committees for Voting Map Protest. truthout.org Tennessee's Republican House speaker is punishing Democrats for participating in a chaotic end to the special session lawmakers used to redraw congressional maps to bolster a GOP candidate in the midterm election. House Speaker Cameron Sexton sent a letter Tuesday to House Minority Leader Karen Camper notifying her that Democratic Caucus members will be removed from all standing committees… |
(2026-05-13). Wholesale Horror: Producer Price Index Spells Disaster for Economic Outlook as Trump's War in Iran Drags On. commondreams.org Trump's war in Iran is now bleeding through the wholesale pipeline. April's Producer Price Index (PPI) report shows wholesale prices rose 6% over the past year, the largest annual increase since December 2022, with core wholesale inflation at 4.4%. Despite the grim report, Trump said this week that he "[doesn't] think about Americans' financial situation," and it's clear. The president could not be more out of step with Americans. For working families struggling with high prices, their financial situation is top of mind. The PPI reading comes just one day after the April CPI report revealed that consumers face…
(2026-05-13). Turkey and Armenia to restart direct trade: Ankara. newarab.com 
Turkey shut its border with Armenia in 1993 in support of its ally Azerbaijan, which was at war with Armenia over Turkey and Armenia have been cautiously moving towards rapprochement after Armenia was defeated by Azerbaijan in 2021 in a fresh conflict over that disputed territory. | "Within the fram…
(2026-05-13). ALA Workers Make Progress Toward Labor Union. portside.org ALA Workers Make Progress Toward Labor Union |
(2026-05-13). Major, 4 soldiers martyred in Balochistan operation. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-13). A Germantown renter faced eviction after organizing fellow tenants. She just won a rare landlord retaliation case. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A Germantown renter facing eviction has won the right to remain in her home following a protracted battle with her corporate landlord. | Philadelphia's Fair Housing Commission, in a
(2026-05-13). MQ-9 Reaper Replacement Requirements Stress A Drone Cheap Enough To Risk Losing. twz.com 
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed it has come up with a new set of requirements as it continues to look for a successor to its hard-working
(2026-05-13). Greens push Labour to adopt rent controls in King's Speech. thecanary.co 
Since the local elections, the key political question in the UK has been, 'When will the Labour leader go?'. Notably, that's when, not if, because let's face it, the writing has been on the wall for Keir Starmer for some time now. While Labour has obsessed over itself, the Green Party has been working to […] | By
(2026-05-13). Iran releases prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Wednesday released on bail the prize-winning rights lawyer Sotoudeh was arrested at her home on April 1 as part of what activists say is a crackdown on civil society during "Mum was temporarily released on bail a few hours ago," her daughter Mehraveh Khandan wrote on Instagram. | Sotoudeh, who has won…
(2026-05-13). 42,000 UC healthcare and service workers set to strike, as AFSCME and management near agreement: Build rank-and-file committees now! wsws.org On May 14, 42,000 University of California workers are set to strike in a major confrontation with the state's Democratic Party establishment.
(2026-05-13). India's Modi 'cuts' size of his motorcade to save fuel. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi, India, May 4, 2026.— ReutersSource says Modi has cut size of motorcade "significantly".PM requests EVs in motorcade without new purchases: source.Modi's smaller motorcade has same…
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. start economic, trade consultations in S. Korea. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Wednesday for consultations on economic and trade issues at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
(2026-05-13). Xochitl Gonzalez on "Last Night in Brooklyn" publicbooks.org "The last few years in the marketplace have proven that there is a really rabid Latino readership out there for lots of kinds of books. And it's very exciting."
(2026-05-13). Why the world needs China to save more, not less. scmp.com The G7 economists' memo from March and the IMF's April report on global imbalances arrived at the same prescription: China's current account surplus is excessive and should be cut by boosting consumption. | The diagnosis is wrong. The world economy, especially emerging markets and developing economies, benefits from China's high saving.
(2026-05-13). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-13). Turkish independent textile union leader Mehmet Tàºrkmen acquitted. wsws.org State repression is aimed at crushing the developing independent workers' movement, expressed in a growing number of wildcat strikes and acts of resistance…
(2026-05-13). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-13). US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders. aljazeera.com Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.
(2026-05-13). US Government Plans AI-Driven Production of Mass Propaganda. projectcensored.org The United States Special Operations Command's (SOCOM) plans to acquire AI technology in the next five to seven years with the purpose of creating massive amounts of curated propaganda, according to a SOCOM document reviewed by Sam Biddle for The Intercept. The document revealed that SOCUM plans to use the…
(2026-05-13). Gold miners hike overseas capacity in Q1. ecns.cn Major Chinese gold enterprises demonstrated strong overseas capacity expansion in the first quarter of 2026, producing 24.17 metric tons of mined gold abroad, a robust 30.77 percent increase that helped stabilize overall supply chains, according to the China Gold Association.
(2026-05-13). The US-China tech race, resource wars, and the cost of militarization. nationofchange.org Over the past decade, a steady and well-funded campaign has convinced the general public that China is the greatest threat to the safety and security of the American people.
(2026-05-13). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-13). SJC meeting today under CJP Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
A meeting of the seven-member Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will be held today (Thursday) under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. | According to sources, the meeting will be attended by Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, SC judges Muneeb Akhtar, Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Hasan Azhar Rizvi. | Chief justices of the Lahore High Court and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) óAalia Neelum and Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar óare also part of the forum. | Sources said that if complaints against any serving judge of the IHC are taken up during the meeting, J…
(2026-05-13). Food systems and policies undermining food security. mronline.org 
Agribusinesses increasingly shape food policies worldwide. Claiming to best address recent food security concerns, they profit more from innovations in food production, processing, and distribution.
(2026-05-13). French president's onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. | Macron stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a "total lack of respect", accusing them of disrupting speakers during a presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. He had earlier described himself as a "Pan-Africanist" during a news conference.
(2026-05-13). Racist Houston Ex-Cop Wants Her Job Back After Ranting About How She Hates Black People In Viral Video. newsone.com 
(2026-05-13). Republicans Push "Waste and Fraud" Narrative Again to Gut the Social Safety Net. truthout.org Congress hasn't finished the second reconciliation bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security, but Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), who chairs the House Budget Committee, has already started laying out his caucus's wish list for a third. In particular, he specified that Republicans want to pour billions of dollars into military spending. To offset those costs, Arrington is eyeing more cuts… |
(2026-05-13). Pa. schools are in a 'reading recession,' but these Philly-area schools are on the rise. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? There's a nationwide " Despite making small gains in math scores, the average Pennsylvania student is performing 0.19 grade levels lower than 2022. | According to researchers at Dartmouth Coll…
(2026-05-13). Ted Turner: the devil behind cable news. onlineopinion.com.au CNN didn't just report the news. It turned news into an endless performance.
(2026-05-13). Palantir has 'unlimited access' to patient data, investigation reveals. thecanary.co 
The Good Law Project is leading a campaign following a recently leaked briefing document that reveals NHS contractor Palantir already has full access to patients' data. Moreover, despite prior promises from the NHS that it would protect our identifiable data from this kind of abuse, officials exploited a loophole to grant Palantir staff in "admin […] | By
(2026-05-13). The EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states. grist.org All across Georgia, on the banks of the Coosa, Chattahoochee, and Ocmulgee and other rivers, sit large lagoons filled with coal ash, the toxic residue left behind after coal is burned. These massive impoundments hold In 2015, the Obama administration passed rules requiring utilities to clean up the ponds and implement monitori…
(2026-05-13). Study posits how carbon dioxide cools the upper atmosphere, and warms earth below. wattsupwiththat.com Researchers have supposedly solved a long-standing atmospheric puzzle: How rising carbon dioxide cools the stratosphere even as it warms Earth's surface and lower atmosphere.
(2026-05-13). EU Approves Sanctions on Violent Israeli Settlers. Critics Say It's Not Enough. truthout.org Israeli settler groups committing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank could now be sanctioned by the European Union, after 27 foreign ministers of EU countries greenlit imposing sanctions on violent settlers and settler groups on Monday. The ministers also decided to sanction Hamas leaders. The decision came at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, which discussed major Middle… |
(2026-05-13). Oz Says Don't Worry About Hantavirus — RFK Jr. Is "Involved" in Response. truthout.org Speaking to reporters in the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump was asked about the potential spread of hantavirus in the U.S., following the return of over a dozen Americans who were on a cruise liner where the virus had infected multiple people. The question specifically asked about infectious disease experts expressing concern regarding the lack of an adequate government… |
(2026-05-13). How One Supreme Court Ruling Is Rewriting 60 Years of Voting Protections. capitalbnews.org 
Black voters in Southern states fear the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections has set the stage for a return to the 1950s and '60s in terms of representation and the weakening of Black voting power. The ruling is the latest fallout from the Supreme Court's April 29 decision eroding a key …
(2026-05-13). Hondurasgate: The alleged US-Israeli plot shaking Latin America. newarab.com 
A series of Between January and April 2026, Canal Red and the investigative website Hondurasgate released a
(2026-05-13). How A Legal Group's Anti-LGBTQ Policies Took Root In School Districts. popularresistance.org The West Shore school board policy committee meeting came to a halt almost as soon as it began. As a board member started going over the agenda on July 17, 2025, local parent Danielle Gross rose to object to a last-minute addition she said hadn't been on the district's website the day before. | By posting notice of the proposal so close to the meeting, charged Gross, who is also a partner at a communications and advocacy firm that works on state education policy, the board had violated Pennsylvania's open meetings law.
(2026-05-13). 11 unions join calls to oust PM saying Labour "cannot continue on its current path" thecanary.co 
In a letter leaked to the Guardian, the General Secretaries of 11 Labour-affiliated unions are putting their case to PM Keir Starmer today, saying: It's clear that the prime minister will not lead Labour into the next election, and at some stage a plan will have to be put in place for the election of a […] | By
(2026-05-13). The AI Mythos: If We Can Destroy the World, Imagine What We Can Do for Your Hedge Fund. scheerpost.com Jim Naureckas FAIR You ever wonder why people who make AI talk about how AI might destroy humanity—but still keep making AI? Brian Phillips of the Ringer (5/6/26) has a plausible explanation. Writing about Anthropic's announcement that it wasn't going to release a new product, Claude Mythos, to the public because it was too dangerous, Phillips notes: The AI industry …
(2026-05-13). PECO signs agreements with data centers requiring them to pay for their own grid upgrades. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Data centers require lots of electricity, and in some cases, new grid infrastructure. | Pennsylvania
(2026-05-13). Italy cheers Kate on first visit since cancer diagnosis. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's Princess Catherine was greeted with cheers during a visit to Italy on Wednesday on her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis. | The Princess of Wales, whose husband Prince William is the heir to the British throne, was welcomed in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia. At the start of the two-day trip, she met the city's mayor Marco Massari as hundreds of cheering onlookers waved British flags and held up signs reading "Ciao Kate" and "We love you, Kate!" | Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children, George, 12, Charlotte, 11, a…
(2026-05-13). Household Debt Rises As Consumer Price Index Surges Due To Inflation. newsone.com 
Source: Muhammad Aqib / Getty | In news that's surprising to absolutely no one, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged over the last few months, so did household debt. It's almost like starting an unnecessary war that directly impacts energy prices isn't great for an already strained economy. |
(2026-05-13). Moms Rally for Sentencing Reform. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday May 12, Formerly incarcerated moms, moms of incarcerated children and dozens of lawmakers held a Mother's Day rally at the State Capitol to call for the passage of sentencing reform legislation to reunite families, including the Second Look Act, the Earned Time Act and the Marvin Mayfield Act. We hear from Senator April Baskin, Assemblymember Anna Kelles, Senator Robert Jackson, Dr Franchesca Capellan and Assemblymember Jessica Gonzales Rojas.
(2026-05-13). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-13). Nigeria, India Deepen Strategic Engagement Ahead of BRICS, India-Africa Forum Summit. infobrics.org Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation ahead of the forthcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this month…
(2026-05-13). IRGC holds anti-helicopter drills in Tehran: What to know. al-monitor.com Iran said it downed two US helicopters last month as American forces use the aircraft for strikes in the Gulf.
(2026-05-13). Paradise, California Hosts A Gathering On Community Resilience. popularresistance.org Wildfires have already burned nearly two million acres in the U.S. this year — far exceeding the ten-year May average — and conditions are only expected to get hotter and drier. Of course, wildfires are only one of many challenges we now face. | Last year, I heard the term "confluence of catastrophes," which I've come to appreciate much more than "polycrisis." Polycrisis suggests to me problems running in parallel, while confluence evokes forces flowing together — into us, through us, from us. How do we live, now, in our confluence of catastrophes?
(2026-05-13). Puerto Ricans Take Power Into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org As the climate crisis intensifies and 2050 climate targets seem increasingly out of reach, efforts to build local climate resilience are becoming increasingly relevant. In Puerto Rico, AMANESER works with local groups to install and maintain their own rooftop solar systems to meet critical household needs. In doing so, AMANESER aims to empower communities impacted by centuries of colonialism to confront a worsening climate and ecological crisis—and to challenge our dominant thinking around how we "solve" climate change.
(2026-05-13). Xi holds talks with Tajik president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Tremors near Tehran renew concerns over major quake risk. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Threat facing GM this month: Its cars won't run without wheels. peoplesworld.org 
THREE RIVERS, Mich.—A General Motors car can't run if its wheels don't have axles. That fact is staring the giant automaker in the face as almost 1,000 workers at American Axle, GM's axle supplier, in Three Rivers, Michigan, authorized a strike at the end of May by a 98%-2% tally. The axle plant workers, members …
(2026-05-13). Democracy Now! 2026-05-13 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 13, 2026; FDA Chief Pushed Out in Latest Sign of Public Health Chaos Under RFK Jr.; Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting "Billionaire Big Tech Agenda"; Free Salah Sarsour: Muslim & Jewish Communities Demand ICE Release Milwaukee Mosque Leader | Headlines for May 13, 2026; FDA Chief Pushed Out in Latest Sign of Public Health Chaos Under RFK Jr.; Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting "Billionaire Big Tech Agenda"; Free Salah Sarsour: Muslim & Jewish Communities Demand ICE Release Milwaukee Mosque Leader…
(2026-05-13). Bodies of 3 women recovered from the sea off UK's Brighton city. scmp.com The bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton. | Sussex Police said emergency services were called after concerns were raised for the women's welfare at around 5.45am on Wednesday, and their bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive. | Chief Superintendent Adam Hays said the coastguard is completing an "extensive search of the water", but the force is not searching for anyone else. | The officer said CCTV inquiries are being carried out.
(2026-05-13). 11 Pivotal College Student-Led Protests Throughout History. newsone.com 
Source: LeoPatrizi / Getty | College campuses and even high schools have long been the heartbeats of student protests and political and civil rights movements. From lunch counters in the Jim Crow South to the streets of apartheid-era South Africa, students have repeatedly risked their safety, education, and even their lives to challenge injustice. Many of the most powerful civil rights and liberation movements in history were led not by politicians, but by young people demanding change in real time. | Here's a look at some of the most influential student-led protests and movements that reshaped history.
(2026-05-13). Blah, war, 'antisemitism', with jewels — but Chuck knows Starmer won't last long. thecanary.co 
The 'king's speech' 2026 was war, more war, jewels and boredom. Much like the previous version. Ol' Chuck couldn't manage to look interested as he was forced to read out the plans of a man who clearly won't be around to implement them. The content of the speech itself was what you'd expect from a […] | By
(2026-05-13). Federal Judges Have Ruled Against Trump's Immigration Policies More Than 10,000 Times, And We All Know Why. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | Here's the thing, good people: Republicans lie, Democrats lie — numbers don't. | Sure, statistics can be manipulated, and the figures often don't tell the full story, regardless. Still, a court record, for example, is a court record, and it indicates to us that a legal dispute occurred. And even if you're a person who has little to no confidence in the U.S. justice system (*timidly raises hand*), you'd have to admit that if a person lost 90% of the court cases they and their organization were involved in, it's likely they think they're above the law and are being shown the…
(2026-05-13). Buffalo without lake-effect snow? Ancient iceberg scratches reveal a reverse snowbelt. wattsupwiththat.com The west-moving plowmarks span from about 12,000 to 17,000 years ago — a period of roughly five millennia.
(2026-05-13). Military Expansion Threatens Pacific's Coral Reefs. projectcensored.org US military construction projects in Guam are accelerating the destruction of Pacific coral reefs, according to a February 2026 report by Inside Climate News. Researchers say that dredging projects connected to US military expansion in Guam are stirring up sediment that is breaking down reefs already weakened by warming ocean…
(2026-05-13). Australia: Labor government's pro-business budget targets the disabled and poor. wsws.org Amid a cost-of-living crisis, the government is carrying out an onslaught against the most vulnerable sections of the working class, including the disabled and the poor.
(2026-05-13). The Battle for Truth: Why World News Media Congress 2026 Is Globally Important. thinktank.pk As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes journalism, elections, public discourse, and the global information ecosystem, the 77th World News Media Congress (WNMC 2026) in Marseille is emerging as one of the most important gatherings for the future of press freedom and democratic communication. Hosted by the World Association of News Publishers and bringing together nearly 1,000 …
(2026-05-13). The next war is about compute — and Australia isn't ready. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-13). What Supplements Should Be Taken When Training for a Marathon. thecanary.co 
In the NURMI study of European endurance runners, 43% of marathon participants reported regular vitamin supplement use, 34% reported mineral supplement use, and 19% reported carbohydrate or protein supplement use. Most of those products did not change finish times. A small subset did. The aim here is to identify which categories sit on solid evidence […] | By
(2026-05-13). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11: 16 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-05-13). Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-13). Poland intercepts Russian plane. tribune.com.pk 
Poland said on Wednesday that its air force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea, describing the flight as a provocation and a potential threat though Polish airspace was not violated. | According to the Polish army, the Russian aircraft was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with its transponders switched off. "The machine was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with transponders turned off. There was no violation of Polish airspace," the army said. | Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamys…
(2026-05-13). Iran says naval officers 'accidentally' entered Kuwaiti waters. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). How BRICS Can Provide Mortar for a New World Order. infobrics.org The bloc was set up to provide a meaningful alternative to the G7-led world order. As its current president, India needs greater clarity on its stance to champion the Global South's causes…
(2026-05-13). South Texas horror: 7 immigrants, including 14-year-old boy, die after being trapped in rail container. wsws.org The deaths in Texas are the latest social crime produced by the bipartisan anti-immigrant policies of the US government.
(2026-05-13). Streeting's showdown with Starmer lasted just 16 minutes. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 13 May, the front page of the Telegraph declared the following: ‚ñ´ Streeting to confront Starmer ‚ñ´Health Secretary will confront PM over plan 'to get us out of this mess' as four ministers resign and list of rebel MPs grows‚ñ´@Tony_Diver‚ñ´t.co/FluHOSiL2j@Telegraph #frontpagestoday #UK üá¨üáß pic.twitter.com/N1SbQV6rlS — ùôµùöõùöòùöóùö…
(2026-05-13). 10,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Three Years Procurement Plan Laid Out By Pentagon (Updated). twz.com 
The U.S. military now also plans on buying 12,000 'cheap' hypersonic missiles as part of a larger push to bolster munitions inventories.
(2026-05-13). The Bitter Taste of Climate Change—Christian Aid. wattsupwiththat.com There is no evidence provided to back up the assertion that tea is becoming more bitter, such as market feedback. Instead all we get are assertions.
(2026-05-13). Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
Russia unleashed a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure in the west, killing at least six people and prompting NATO-member Poland to scramble fighter jets, officials said. | Hungary, now led by a government more in line with the European mainstream, condemned the strikes on areas of Ukraine with ethnic Hungarian communities and summoned the Russian ambassador. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the Hungarian action as an "important message". | Zelenskiy, writing on Telegram while attending a security conference in Romania, said the Russian attack…
(2026-05-13). Los Angeles homeless authority guts workforce, destroying 284 jobs and enabling private profiteers. wsws.org Behind promises of "accountability," a joint Los Angeles task force on homelessness is eliminating hundreds of frontline workers, increasing the privatization that produced the crisis in the first place.
(2026-05-13). US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill.The Senate voted 50-49 not to advance the war powers resolution, nearly along party lines. Three Republicans joined every Democrat but one in backing the measure sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
(2026-05-13). Palestine Action members could face 'terror' charges after trial. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate run builds on Palestine's rich legacy in Michigan politics. mondoweiss.net 
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan's Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping the Democratic Party. His campaign's success is also rooted in Detroit's long history of Palestinian solidarity in progressive politics.
(2026-05-13). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-13). Rising fertilizer prices, shortages threaten Sri Lankan farmers with disaster. wsws.org The problems facing the peasantry can only be solved through a struggle against capitalism in unity with the working class.
(2026-05-13). Pediatric drug access receives policy boost. ecns.cn China plans to improve access to pediatric drugs, with a focus on boosting research and development and strengthening supply chain stability, according to a guideline recently released by the National Health Commission and seven government departments.
(2026-05-13). Ritter backs Pakistan for Nobel Prize. tribune.com.pk 
Former UN weapons inspector and ex-US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan's diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions, saying Islamabad remains central to efforts aimed at securing a breakthrough between Iran and the United States. | Speaking during senior anchorperson Fahd Hussain's programme 'Full Frame' on Express 24/7, Ritter described Pakistan as "the only game in town" capable of helping bring the crisis toward a final resolution. | "I, first of all, want to commend Pakistan for the leadership that it has played in this," Ritter said, adding that Pakistan's leadership d…
(2026-05-13). Belgium and Turkey sign nine defence pacts. tribune.com.pk 
Belgium and Turkey have signed nine defence agreements, the Belgian defence minister told AFP in Ankara on Wednesday after top-level talks with his Turkish counterpart. | "Today was a really big step forward," Belgium's Defence Minister Theo Francken said after talks with his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler in the framework of four-day economic mission led by Belgium's Queen Mathilde. | Francken was speaking at a defence and aeronautical networking event at the Belgium ambassador's residence in the Turkish capital. The move comes as European nations seek to reinvigorate their defence industries in light of the…
(2026-05-13). It's Time to Revive the Free Speech Movement on College Campuses, and This Time College Presidents Must Lead It. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost As the school year winds down on college campuses across the country, it seems clear that 2025-26 was not a great time for free speech in the academy, witness last month's disruption of a speech by a member of the Trump Administration at the University of California, Los Angeles. This incident was …
(2026-05-13). Ukraine violated Victory Day truce thousands of times. infobrics.org The Ukrainian regime has shown itself incapable of respecting temporary ceasefires.
(2026-05-13). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-13). Dubai Business Forum — China rescheduled to October in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The Dubai Chambers has rescheduled the 2026 Dubai Business Forum — China to Oct. 14 in Shenzhen, the chamber said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Thunberg and Lineker join over 245 signing open letter defending Misan Harriman. thecanary.co 
Greta Thunberg and Gary Lineker have joined over 245 public figures in defending Misan Harriman in an open letter organised by the Good Law Project. This follows targeted attacks from pro-Israel bad actors, with the letter calling out this: dishonest smear campaign. Harriman sits as chair of the Southbank Centre and has earned a significant […] | By
(2026-05-13). China's rural tap water coverage reaches 96 pct by end-2025. ecns.cn China's rural tap water coverage reached 96 percent by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). The Electric Car Is the Only Winner in the Latest Iran War. scheerpost.com The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum Juan Cole After British troops had beaten German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's tank forces at the Second Battle of El Alamein in Egypt on November 4, 1942, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared, "This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. …
(2026-05-13). She Spoke Up for Due Process. Now She's Detained Without Charges. otherwords.org Who of us has the right to live without fear? This is the question human rights lawyer Ruth Lopez has asked fearlessly in El Salvador — the country of my birth — for decades. | It's a question we all need to ask ourselves in the United States as well. | For speaking boldly, Ruth is now in prison. She's been held without trial since May 18, 2025 — now a year ago — when she was torn from her bed by police and arrested without any investigation or judicial warrant. Ruth has since had minimal contact with her family and lawyers. | Ruth's crime? She opposed corruption. | When Salvadoran Preside…