(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid the Iran war-linked fuel crisis. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). US-Iran Talks at Risk: Israel's Gaza Strategy Sparks New Fears. thinktank.pk As negotiations between the United States and Iran struggle to hold, renewed military actions by Israel in Gaza Strip are raising urgent questions. Is Israel intentionally derailing fragile diplomacy, or are these actions part of a broader strategic calculus? Recent developments indicate that the already fragile truce in Gaza is fraying, with Israel threatening to …
(2026-05-07). The Folly of the US-Israeli Myth of a Quick Iranian Collapse. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Trump says U.S. had 'very good' talks with Iran in past 24 hours. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). France introduces one‚Äëeuro canteen meals for all students. aljazeera.com French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
(2026-05-07). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-07). US says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel. aljazeera.com US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel.
(2026-05-06). China responds to Japan launching offensive missiles overseas. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday Japan's right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan's neo-militarism is rising and posing a threat to regional peace and stability.
(2026-05-07). EU and UN Women Push for Gender-Responsive Justice Reforms in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Efforts to strengthen equitable justice systems in Pakistan are gaining momentum, as policymakers and development partners push for more inclusive financial planning. With support from the European Union, UN Women Pakistan recently convened a high-level policy dialogue focused on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The initiative signals a growing …
(2026-05-07). Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
(2026-05-06). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-06). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). Here comes a very fast train! (Please, save us!). onlineopinion.com.au Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns.
(2026-05-07). Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge. aljazeera.com Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington's Frederick Douglass bridge.
(2026-05-06). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-06). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-07). Motorbike gunmen kill political aide in India's West Bengal. geo.tv 
Members of security forces stop a delivery personnel as they stand guard along a road leading to the site where an aide of Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal state, was shot dead days after the BJP secured a majority in the state assembly elections, in…
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace. aljazeera.com K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico's National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-05-07). 6 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). Australia and Japan boost military ties against China. wsws.org Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proclaimed that the country will play a "more proactive" role in the Indo-Pacific, amid a flurry of regional visits all directed against Beijing.
(2026-05-07). What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of the guillotine? wsws.org The Met Gala on Monday evening was an expression of the putrefaction of the ruling establishment where fashion, Hollywood, corporate money, celebrity culture and politics comingled in a display of wealth and privilege.
(2026-05-07). 1 year of the Merz government: war, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(2026-05-06). China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-06). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In a recent interview on CBC, Timothy Snyder, an historian at the University of Toronto, noted that the U.S. is in "a catastrophic self-destructive mode". The war of aggression against Iran is the latest evidence of this since it is "wildly counter-productive". | He also commented on PM Mark Carney's initial support for the Iran War which Carney later retracted as it became more evident that this was a war of choice, rather than a war of necessity and would bring suffering upon many innocent people. | When asked about Alberta's separatist movement Snyder…
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-07). The five enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, five powerful actors-the United States, the Arab states, the European Union, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition – have all claimed to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace while enabling permanent occupation.
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-07). Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility. whyy.org
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.
(2026-05-07). Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers. aljazeera.com Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Hormuz at 'Pakistan, others request'. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of elite force. al-monitor.com May 6 (Reuters) – The Israeli military carried out a strike on Wednesday on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the commander of the militant group's elite Radwan force, according to an official Israeli statement. The strike was the first to hit Beirut's suburbs since the April 16 ceasefire, although hostilities in the south of Lebanon have not halted.
(2026-05-06). Israel strikes Beirut in breach of Lebanon ceasefire. al-monitor.com Israel has continued to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon but had not targeted Beirut since the ceasefire took effect.
(2026-05-06). Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire. scmp.com Israel struck Beirut ‚Å on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group's elite Radwan force in the city's southern suburbs. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action in a joint statement. Israeli media reported that the commander was killed in the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military or Hezbollah.
(2026-05-06). As In Gaza, Israel Is Targeting Rescue Workers In South Lebanon. popularresistance.org As airstrikes pound southern Lebanon, lawyer Abbas Ghandour leaves his case files behind, changes clothes, and drives south toward the blast zones. | The 38-year-old appellate attorney is also the head of the Lebanese Red Cross emergency services in the southwest, a role he has grown into since first answering distress calls as a teenager in Nabatiyeh. | Now his mornings are no longer spent preparing arguments in court, but securing safe staging points and making sure his paramedics' families have somewhere to sleep, because, as he puts it, "no one can respond clearly while worrying about their own loved ones."
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill four in Bekaa despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike in Lebanon's Israel has violated the April 17 ceasefire on almost-daily basis, striking the south and other parts of Lebanon, while the Iran-backed group has also attacked Israeli forces stationed in the country, as wel…
(2026-05-06). Democracy Now! 2026-05-06 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 06, 2026; Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders; Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes": Reporter Lylla Younes; "Backtalker": Kimberlé Crenshaw on New Memoir, Voting Rights, Critical Race Theory & Clarence Thomas | Headlines for May 06, 2026; Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders; Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes": Reporter Lylla Younes; "Backtalker”…
(2026-05-06). Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes" : Reporter Lylla Younes. democracynow.org 
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, warning residents of 12 towns and villages, including some north of the Litani River — beyond its current zone of occupation — to leave their homes. Those warnings were followed by reports of airstrikes in the south. | Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a fragile temporary ceasefire in mid-April that has since been extended, but fighting has continued at a lesser scale. More than 1 million Lebanese, nearly one-fifth of Lebanon's population, have been displaced.
(2026-05-06). How modern psychology is turning a genocidal army into a 'morally injured' one. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli soldiers are facing a mental health crisis as they return from Gaza, and the diagnosis of "moral injury," the distress one feels when actions violate one's moral beliefs, is being used to absolve the guilt of perpetrators of the genocide.
(2026-05-06). A forensic account of the horrors my family experienced during the Nakba. mondoweiss.net 
Eyal Weizman's pioneering work with Forensic Architecture is the focus of his new book "Ungrounding: The Architecture of Genocide" which details a subject that has long consumed me: how Zionist settlers destroyed my home and built a kibbutz on my land.
(2026-05-06). Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Number of Nuclear Bombs Owned by Israel. truthout.org A group of Democrats in the House is demanding that the Trump administration provide critical information about the scope and size of Israel's nuclear weapons capability in the midst of a war over nuclear weapons in which only Iran's civilian nuclear program has been under scrutiny. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), say that the U.S. should hold Israel to the "same standard… |
(2026-05-06). Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesdaythe United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf war."We're going to get it," Trump told a reporter as he left a White House event. One of Trump's central objectives in launching military strikes against Iran was to ensure Tehran does not develop a nuclear weapon. Iran has yet to hand over more than 900 pounds (408 kg) of highly enriched uranium.
(2026-05-06). Trump completely helpless, begs Iran to accept one-page deal after total defeat in Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran may be edging closer to a breakthrough deal to prevent another round of war. Reports claim the White House has sent Tehran a one-page memorandum outlining conditions for ending hostilities and setting a framework for nuclear negotiations.
(2026-05-06). Trump Escalates Military Threats in Hormuz as Iran Prepares for New Round of U.S.-Israeli Bombings and Assassinations. progressivehub.net JEREMY SCAHILL | DROP SITE…
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with president. al-monitor.com PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance of freeing up shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Macron added he had encouraged Iran's president to look at the plans by France and Britain to set up an international mission to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-06). Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Late last month, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet
(2026-05-06). China's position on situation of Hormuz quite clear: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's position on the situation of the Strait of Hormuz is quite clear, and the Chinese side will continue to make efforts to promote the deescalation of the situation and safeguard the safety and security of Chinese ships and crews, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis. scmp.com Asia's next food crisis is under way. After the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, sending shock waves across energy, fertiliser and food systems. Fuel, freight and fertiliser costs are rising sharply, amplified by skyrocketing insurance premiums — feeding directly into the price of every tonne of fertiliser that still reaches the market. | The scale of disruption reflects the strait's outsize role in global trade. It carries around one-third of globally…
(2026-05-06). Trump cancels Project Freedom without freeing anyone. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has paused the US military's 'Project Freedom', without freeing a single person or ship from the Strait of Hormuz. "We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of […] | By
(2026-05-06). UAE quits OPEC: end of petrodollar system. infobrics.org The UAE's decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil and the US dollar may not be collapsing just now but is increasingly under pressure and fragmenting in a multipolar world.
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal. scmp.com US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, even as Washington and Tehran appeared to move closer to a tentative agreement to end their two-month war, with US President Donald Trump warning that renewed bombing could begin if Iran rejects the proposed deal. | A US fighter jet disabled the tanker by targeting its rudder as the vessel attempted to breach an American naval blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command said in a social media post.
(2026-05-06). How the US-led war in the region created an Arab poverty crisis. newarab.com 
The costs of the current US-Israel war on Iran are often measured in cold, macroeconomic abstractions. We hear of "supply disruptions," "energy shocks," and "inflationary pressures". But behind the fluctuating price of a Brent crude barrel, there is a far more devastating and silent reality: the systematic destruction of human lives and the rapid descent of millions of our neighbours into poverty. | As researchers and policymakers, we have a moral and professional duty to re-centre the discourse on the people of this region. While some economies may benefit from military investments, the direct victims of this co…
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). Iran forces UAE into military show in NATO country? Emiratis flex at SAHA 2026 amid Hormuz crisis. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating tensions with Iran, the United Arab Emirates put its military strength on full display at the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul. Emirati defense and aerospace firms showcased advanced FPV drones, naval systems, armored vehicles, mine-hunting technology, and next-generation battlefield platforms. The military showcase comes just days after missile and drone attacks linked to the ongoing Hormuz crisis, signaling Abu Dhabi's push to project strength and readiness amid growing regional instability.
(2026-05-06). 'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table. responsiblestatecraft.org Facing an impasse in negotiations to end the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon ordered an 11-day air campaign in December 1972 to bring North Vietnam back to the negotiating table. "I don't want any more crap about the fact that we couldn't hit this target or that one," Nixon
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). Iranian FM Warns US, UAE Of 'Quagmire' After Strikes On Oil Site. popularresistance.org Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned the US and the UAE against being "dragged back into a quagmire" in a statement on 5 May, a day after several missile attacks targeted energy infrastructure at the Gulf state's Fujairah port. | "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," Araghchi said early on Tuesday. | "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the US should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE," the foreign minister went on to warn.
(2026-05-06). China calls for immediate full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, stresses priority of talks on Iran situation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China calls for an immediate and full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, and stresses the priority of talks on the Iran situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Mothers' Day with Grannies for Peace at Tulip Festival. mediasanctuary.org Grannies for Peace will hold the annual Mothers' Day Vigil at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 1-2 PM near the Moses Statue, Washington Park, Albany. The theme this year is DIPLOMACY NOT WAR, focusing on the conflicts with Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine. Granny Mabel Leon talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-06). Trump says US had very good talks with Iran in last 24 hours. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that the U.S. has had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, adding that it was very possible that Washington and Tehran would make a deal. (Reporting by Jacob Bogage and Katharine Jackson; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Jasper Ward)…
(2026-05-06). Exclusive: Iran-US talks not yet at stage for agreement. newarab.com 
Negotiations between The sources stressed that reports in US media about the details of negotiations and elements of a proposed agreement "do not reflect the reality of what is happening". | They added that the talks still faced "an intransigent American approach and…
(2026-05-06). Key highlights of 14-point memo negotiated between US and Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). Tlaib: Trump Admin Must Retract "Libelous" Claims About Gaza Flotilla Activists. truthout.org With two activists from the latest Gaza flotilla still being detained by Israel, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) and other House Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration rescind its "libelous falsehoods" about the humanitarian effort and speak out against the Israeli government for its alleged abuses against its participants. Israel's attacks on and seizures of the flotilla ships… |
(2026-05-06). Peter Beinart on What It Means to Be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. scheerpost.com "American Jews and Jews in general are safer in countries where everybody is treated equally under the law," Peter Beinart tells TRNN. "The principle of Jewish supremacy, and Christian supremacy, and Hindu supremacy, and Islamic supremacy—all of those things are wrong." Marc Steiner TRNN Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land …
(2026-05-06). Zionist spy Jonathan Pollard demands forced ethnic purge and annexation of Gaza. thecanary.co 
Israel is a Zionist terror state. Its advocates are not shy about saying out loud what other colonisers may keep quiet. So it is with Jonathan Pollard, who is now seeking a seat in Israel's Knesset for his new extremist party. Pollard's election pitch? He wants the forced removal of all Palestinians from Gaza and […] | By
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). UN demands Israel 'immediately' release Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
The United Nations on Wednesday called on Israel to Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila, who are held in a prison in Ashkelon, were among dozens of activists on a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off the…
(2026-05-06). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-06). Gaza's painful journeys. electronicintifada.net In Gaza, vehicles, fuel and small change are in short supply; we are left with walking.
(2026-05-06). Could Spain's tough line on Israel be contagious across Europe. newarab.com 
Spain has become one of the most vocal European critics of Israel's war on Gaza. Under Pedro Sánchez, Madrid has moved beyond rhetorical discomfort and tried to translate outrage into policy: This raises a tempting question: can…
(2026-05-06). Gaza ceasefire in Cairo talks stall as Israel eyes return to war. newarab.com 
Talks in Cairo over the future of The meetings were intended to advance a 15-point proposal developed under the
(2026-05-06). Flotilla activist Thiago Avila's mother dies as occupation holds son illegally. thecanary.co 
Teresa Regina de Avila, the mother of well-known Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Avila — and a 'mother of the movement' — has died in Brazil. She was 63 and had been ill for some time. Thiago Avila is still being held illegally by the Israeli occupation after his humanitarian boat was violently pirated by Israel […] | By
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-06). Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge. scmp.com A US federal judge on Wednesday released a document described as a suicide note ‚Å purportedly written by the late Jeffrey ‚Å Epstein and including the line: "It is a ‚Å treat to be able to choose one's time to say goodbye". | Epstein, the disgraced financier and accused sex trafficker, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 in what was ruled a suicide.
(2026-05-06). La mossa strategica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'OPEC e l'OPEC+, gli Emirati Arabi Uniti potrebbero uscire dalla Lega Araba e persino dal CCG. | Segue nostro CosਠMbZ — l'unico detentore del potere negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — ha deciso di uscire dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC+. | I tirapiedi del Sindacato Epstein la presentano come una sofisticata mossa volta a definire un Nuovo Ordine Energetico. | Non proprio. | A prima vista, la mossa è sensata. Gli Emirati Arabi Unit…
(2026-05-06). How human ecology shapes social democracy. nationofchange.org Human ecology offers a framework for understanding how social systems in Nordic countries and New York shape participation, trust, and collective well-being.
(2026-05-06). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Coast Guard Creates Its Own Special Operations Command. twz.com 
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(2026-05-06). Black Ranchers Got No Help After Their Cattle Were Stolen, So They Fought to Change the Law. capitalbnews.org 
A month after shots were fired at their rural Colorado ranch, Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery can finally celebrate some good news with a legislative win. When the couple reported their cattle stolen from their Freedom Acres Ranch, they say they didn't receive any help from their local law enforcement officials. They went directly to …
(2026-05-06). Missiles Clobber Target Ship In Highly Strategic Luzon Strait. twz.com 
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). May Day was even more important than you think. nationofchange.org The mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power—and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime.
(2026-05-06). Analyst José Ramón Cabañas: Dialogue With the US Is Possible, But Our System Is Non-Negotiable (Interview). orinocotribune.com Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. | We asked Cabañas a series of questions, given the intensified threats by the United States against Cuba and the possibility of dialogue between equals, based on respect for each nation's sovereignty. | Cuba has long insisted that "dialogue is possible, but the system is not negotiable." In the current context of contacts with the United States, is this prin…
(2026-05-06). Mark Carney's Yerevan Moment: What Canada's Presence at the EPC Summit Should Mean. progressivehub.net VAHID RAZAVI…
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists in Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org On Tuesday, a London court convicted four of six Palestine Action activists of criminal damage for their break-in of an Elbit Systems factory in August 2024. The four activists — Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 29, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21 — were found guilty of smashing drones and computers at the Israeli defense firm's U.K. site in an attempt to shut the factory down. |
(2026-05-06). US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July. scmp.com The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation's 250th anniversary, a US official and a person familiar with the programme said. | The White House accepted the luxury jet from Qatar in 2025 ‚Äåand asked the Air Force to rapidly upgrade the aircraft to presidential standards, with L3Harris tapped to carry out the overhaul.
(2026-05-06). Gentile Steve Reed just suggested Jewish Polanski is an antisemite. thecanary.co 
Under Keir Starmer, the Labour Party has become historically unpopular. As a result of this, the party is facing the worst local election wipeout in modern history. And because no one in Starmer's circle knows how to turn this around, they've instead decided to smear the Green Party. For the the latest example of this, […] | By
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Big Tech Exploits Gaps in California Student Data Privacy Protection. projectcensored.org Despite California's efforts to protect student privacy, an investigation published by The Markup on February 21, 2026, reveals that major technology companies can still collect and monetize student data through loopholes in state law. Reporter Adam Echelman explains that, although California passed laws meant to limit how education technology companies…
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-06). Attack ads are meant to distract from wealth inequality. thecanary.co 
There's nothing screams desperation like attack ads. Politics has always been a blood-sport. Statements are stripped out of context. Minor infractions are prosecuted as if they were global atrocities. "Oh my God, Zack Polanski once returned a library book late!" Then there's the dodgy bar charts printed all over official election leaflets. To me, they […] | By
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-06). The Push Back On Homeschooling: Microschooling. projectcensored.org There has been an increase in alternative education methods in the United States, and families are turning away from public schools, seeking to homeschool their children. Rachel Fradette explained in a March 2026 Hechinger Report article that rural Indiana school districts are addressing declining enrollment through microschools. These programs are…
(2026-05-06). UK to lead European "Northern Navies" force against Russia. wsws.org The Northern Navies would centre on the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led grouping of 10 European countries.
(2026-05-06). Germantown musician Corey Bernhard plans next chapter after 'Late Show' cancellation. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When But now, as the late-night show is ending after more than a decade on air, Bernhard said he's looking forward to focusing on solo projects and collaborati…
(2026-05-06). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Final Day. thecanary.co 
For the vast majority of Majid Freeman's trial, the Canary were the only media organisation present in the courtroom. But today, with both the prosecution and defence set to give their closing statements before the jury retired to decide on their verdict, the press benches were full for the first time. Prosecution up first The […] | By
(2026-05-06). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-06). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-06). Journey to becoming a Buddhist priest in Japan. mediasanctuary.org Dr. Aaron Proffitt fell in love with Buddhism after picking up a book about Zen at a book store, and now he teaches religious studies and Buddhism as an ordained Buddhist priest.
(2026-05-06). Nigel Farage's Foreign Policy Chief Hosted Pro-Trump Think Tank Promoting Tariffs and Greenland Invasion. bylinetimes.com Alan Mendoza, Reform UK's Chief Advisor on Global Affairs, co-hosted a private meeting at which the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute distributed material endorsing US President Donald Trump's plan to seize Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, Byline Times can reveal. | The same think-tank has promoted Trump's tariff policies and 2020 election denial conspiracy theories. | Three months into Mendoza's tenure at Reform UK, he hosted a Reagan-Jackson Security Dialogue at the Cambridge Union on 18 and 19 February 2026. The private gathering brought together serving British military leadership, Conserv…
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). FDA Blocks Studies Showing Safety of COVID, Shingles Vaccines. truthout.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the release of multiple studies demonstrating the safety of vaccinations for coronavirus and shingles, a move that some health experts are saying amounts to censorship. Officials within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have confirmed that the studies were blocked from publication. The three studies in question — which… |
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Beijing to play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting, China tells Iran. geo.tv 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, China, in this handout image released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 6, 2026. — Reuters FM Wang says China will work harder to ease Middle East tensions.Chinese FM says…
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Meet the Green Party candidate taking on Labour in Brixton. newarab.com 
As millions of Brits are set to While the governing Labour Party is projected to face losses across the UK, the One candidate hoping to end Labour's 20-year rule in Lambeth is…
(2026-05-06). Lessons of the Turkish miners' struggle in Ankara. wsws.org The miners' struggle in Ankara has ended with the promise that all their demands will be met. The lessons from this important struggle must be drawn.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-06). Where Are the Female Assassins? fairobserver.com On April 25, gunshots rang out at a White House dinner attended by senior political figures of the Trump administration. The suspect, who has been charged with attempted murder of US President Donald Trump and more, is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen — a man. This and comparable incidents follow a familiar script: a lone gunman,…
(2026-05-06). Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburbs. aljazeera.com Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the 'ceasefire' took effect on April 17.
(2026-05-06). New Orleans nurses end strike over short-staffing and bargaining issues. peoplesworld.org 
NEW ORLEANS—More than 600 registered nurses at New Orleans' and Louisiana's first unionized hospital concluded a planned five-day strike at 6: 59 a.m. on May 6 after starting it the morning of the mass May Day protests nationwide. Key issues for the nurses, members of National Nurses United/National Nurses Organizing Committee, are short-staffing at the patients' …
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2026-05-06). China's holiday travel surges as visa-free arrivals rise. ecns.cn China saw a surge in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday, with nearly 11.3 million trips recorded, as an uptick in international visitors, including those entering visa-free, added to the increase.
(2026-05-06). Kill lists vs public good: Two futures of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
Palantir isn't just publishing manifestos. It is operationally wired into the machinery of imperial warfare. Its Gotham platform provides AI-powered targeting for the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-06). One man versus the AFL-CIO machine. mronline.org 
The Democratic Party insiders who dominate the Federation and many of its unions—the same forces who quickly condemned Kelber's age as the primary reason to ignore and even attack him—will all compete energetically to prove their politically correct credentials and strict loyalty to identity politics.
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Refuses to Explain Why Nigel Farage Met and Posed with Man Criminally Convicted for Violent Attack on Anti-Racism Meeting at a Church. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK has repeatedly refused to provide any explanation to Byline Times for why its leader, Nigel Farage, met and posed for a photograph with a group of far-right activists including a man who went on to be criminally convicted for violently storming an anti-racism meeting at a church — an offence that took place two weeks before the picture was taken. | Byline Times Having b…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-06). CovertAction Bulletin: May Day and the Power of the General Strike. covertactionmagazine.com In over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States, workers took to the streets on May 1st for a day of no work, no school, and no shopping on the fourth day this year of mass organized action…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Pope Leo to inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia in June trip to Spain. scmp.com Pope Leo will inaugurate the soaring central tower of Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia basilica when he visits Spain next month in a week-long trip that will also take him to a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands, the Vatican said on Wednesday. | The June 6-12 visit will first bring Leo to Madrid for meetings with the government, parliament and King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
(2026-05-06). China unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025. ecns.cn The annual list, jointly released by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and China Cultural Relics News, is prepared by top scholars from across the country and widely regarded as one of the highest honors in Chinese archaeology.
(2026-05-06). Local communities are living the consequences of political failure on climate and the environment — but will it show at the ballot box? thecanary.co 
Even amidst another global energy crisis, ongoing public anger over sewage scandals, and predictions of truly catastrophic climate impacts coming our way, environmental issues barely feature in current election campaigning. But when it comes to climate and nature, approaches vary massively between parties, and we cannot afford to ignore this. Communities under stress On Thursday, […] | By
(2026-05-06). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-06). New Podcast/Painting Video: Art, AI, Consciousness And Awakening. thealtworld.com Caitlin and Tim | Please leave us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them on the next podcast. |
(2026-05-06). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-06). Exclusive: Qatar PM says chances 'high' on US-Iran breakthrough. newarab.com 
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh In excerpts from an exclusive interview with The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Sheikh Mohammed highlighted "positive progress" in the exchange of messages between the United States and Ir…
(2026-05-06). Poise without pedigree: Why Australia needs Nancy Mitford at the Strait of Malacca. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Civilians Starving in South Sudan's Conflict Areas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker sits atop sacks of food aid in a hangar where supplies are piling up because deliveries have halted because of the conflict at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Bor, Jonglei State, on February 13, 2026. | © 2026 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-06). Press Freedom Plummets in US, Reaches Crisis in Middle East and North Africa. truthout.org Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted how press freedoms have deteriorated in the United States and elsewhere over the past 25 years. The U.S. was ranked 17th in the world in 2002. In the latest index, the U.S. is down to 64th, falling seven places since last… |
(2026-05-06). Over 400 officials urge EU to act over E1 settlement project. newarab.com 
More than 400 former diplomats, ministers, and senior officials on Wednesday urged the European Union to "act now" against The open letter comes as Israel intends to move forward with The move would further sepa…
(2026-05-06). Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places. whyy.org 
(2026-05-06). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2006-05-26). Partido Lakas ng Masa: On the firing of the US missile system on Philippine soil. links.org.au 
The first-ever firing of a Tomahawk missile and operational deployment of the US Typhon system on Philippine soil under Balikatan 2026 mark a dangerous escalation in the country's deepening entanglement in imperialist military conflicts, warns Partido Lakas ng Masa.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Karl Marx at 208: The revolutionary internationalist who stood with the colonised. mronline.org 
Marx and Engels did not merely theorise in the abstract. They analysed concrete events, corresponded extensively with revolutionaries and thinkers, and engaged politically through journalism, the First International, and personal networks.
(2026-05-06). Colombia's ELN guerrillas sentence captured prosecutors to 5 years in "revolutionary prison" colombiareports.com Colombia's oldest guerrilla organization, the ELN, said Tuesday that it had sentenced two captured prosecution investigators to "revolutionary prison" sentences of up to six years. In a video, a spokesperson of the ELN's Eastern War Front said that Jesus Antonio Pacheco and Rodrigo Antonio Lopez were spared capital punishment after being found guilty of spying …
(2026-05-06). Not All Temperature Records Are Equal. wattsupwiththat.com And some records are being used to hype normal temperature variability in unfortunate ways.
(2026-05-06). U.S., Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war ⚪ Axios. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, Axios reported on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Balikatan 2026: US turns Philippines into forward base for war against China. wsws.org Washington's largest-ever war games in the Philippines featured the first live Tomahawk firing on Philippine soil and the first Japanese combat deployment since its World War II occupation.
(2026-05-06). US Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Eritrea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A tank, allegedly belonging to the Eritrean army, abandoned along a road in Dansa, southwest of Mekele in Tigray, Ethiopia, June 20, 2021. | © 2021 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). Tennessee students connect Indigenous culture and sustainability in groundbreaking project. peoplesworld.org 
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—On Wednesday, April 22, the student-produced Global Concentration Capstone Project was presented at Battle Ground Academy. The Project debuted with an impressive, far-reaching documentary film put together by Battle Ground Senior students Alison Zierdon and Victoria Blanco, ably supervised by Project Director/Teacher Lee Roberts. The Project weas the culmination of months of hard work …
(2026-05-06). Mojtaba mocks Trump with '1980 US army op failure in Iran' reminder as US ends new Hormuz mission. hindustantimes.com Mojtaba Khamenei's aide mocks Trump after "Project Freedom" is halted just one day in, saying a fearful U.S. Navy has backed away from Hormuz after Iran's strikes on the UAE. Citing the failed 1980 Tabas rescue, he warns future battles "won't be Normandy or Sicily" for American forces.
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Accused of Mocking Disabled Residents as 'Benefit Scroungers' and 'Skanks'. bylinetimes.com 
Byline Times has been passed a series of Facebook messages and posts from a Reform UK candidate appearing to mock disabled residents. | The messages, sent via Facebook Messenger, show Harry Phillips, running for Reform UK in Stanwell (Surrey), calling a potential constituent and his wife "ponces of society," mocking a woman's health conditions as "made up ailments," and using a series of personal insults directed at the couple, including references to their appearance. | And he is accused of insulting a stroke survivor and a person with AuDHD, stating their conditions "scream benefit scrounger and lazy c**t",…
(2026-05-06). Exclusive Poll: Half of Labour's Voters Set to Abandon Party in England as Keir Starmer's 'London Wall' Crumbles. bylinetimes.com Half of Labour's voters from the last general election are set to abandon Keir Starmer's party in Thursday's English local elections, as it faces a pincer movement from both the Greens and Reform in their London strongholds, an exclusive new poll for Byline Times suggests. | Just 50% of Labour's 2024 voters still plan to vote for the party in this week's England local elections, according to the poll conducted by pollsters Omnisis. This compares to 82% of Reform's general election voters and 80% of the Green party's voters. | The fall in support for Labour is particularly stark in London, where just 28% of tho…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He's Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. theintercept.com Five years ago, a Nevada state senator helped kill a crypto tycoon's vision of a blockchain city in the Reno desert. Now, that lawmaker is running for higher office, and the crypto mogul is bankrolling her primary opponent to the tune of millions. | The battle playing out in the state attorney general's race is one example of many of the crypto sector trying to elect industry-friendly officials. In Nevada, it's also a story of an eccentric multimillionaire whose money threatens the political ascent of a woman who helped deny his dream. | The spending by crypto entrepreneur Jeffrey Berns is "meaningful money, e…
(2026-05-06). This Wasn't Just a China Trip. It Was a Test of Taiwan's Political Future. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | On the surface, it looks simple: Taiwan's opposition leader went to mainland China, talked about peace, and came home. | But this was not a routine visit. It was the first formal trip to mainland China by a sitting KMT chair in a decade, and it happened at a moment of rising military pressure, partisan deadlock in Taipei, and a wider U.S.-China struggle over Taiwan's future. Reuters and AP both fr…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-06). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-06). China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.
(2026-05-06). DOJ Sues Colorado Over Law Restricting Capacity of Rifle Cartridges. truthout.org The Trump administration sued Colorado over its law restricting large-capacity magazines for rifles a day after it sued Denver over its assault weapons ban. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday, says the state's restrictions on magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds violate the Second Amendment rights of Coloradans. "Colorado's ban on certain… |
(2026-05-06). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters. truthout.org Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is being openly criticized by progressive Democratic candidates for office, who are making their opposition to the current leader of the Senate caucus a plank in their platform. For some candidates, it may aid them in winning their respective primary races. Iowa candidate for U.S. Senate Zach Wahls, for example, says voters are reacting… |
(2026-05-06). Australian central bank hikes rates again as stagflation threat grows. wsws.org The hikes for this year so far total three quarters of a percent with more rises threatened in the future, taking hundreds of dollars a month from the disposable income of households battling to pay off mortgages.
(2026-05-06). China's May Day box office edges up as 'Vanishing Point' tops holiday charts. ecns.cn China's box office for the five-day May Day holiday ending on Tuesday totaled 758 million yuan (about $110 million), slightly surpassing the total for the same period last year, data from the China Film Administration showed Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions. scmp.com "In an increasingly severe security environment, no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone," declared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last month, signalling a major shift in Tokyo's defence posture. | "Under the new system, we will strategically promote equipment transfers while making even more rigorous and cautious judgments on whether transfers are permissible," she added, confirming long-running speculation that Tokyo would relax decades-old restrictions on…
(2026-05-06). France's ex-president Sarkozy escapes second ankle tag sentence. scmp.com Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will not serve time with an electronic ankle tag as punishment for illegal funding of his 2012 re-election bid, an informed source said on Wednesday. | Sarkozy, 71, has faced a raft of accusations since leaving office after a single term from 2007 to 2012. He has denied all allegations in all cases.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 6 ⚪ People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights. grist.org 
Last week, the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released urgent calls to action, including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and increased funding for Indigenous climate projects. But those recommendations come as the Forum itself is facing an existential crisis. | For 25 years, the Forum has been the leading United Nations body representing Indigenous peoples, but that status has not always translated to policy change by member states or the U.N. itself. Growing questions about the Forum's effectiveness also come amid budget cuts at the U.N., Trump's rejection of multilateralism, and…
(2026-05-06). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-06). Publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training. newarab.com 
Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-06). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Grace from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Grace from the U.S.
(2026-05-06). The Moral Architecture of Daniel Ellsberg in Truth and Consequence. scheerpost.com Review of Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope, by Daniel Ellsberg, ed. Michael Ellsberg and Jan R. Thomas (New York: Bloomsbury, released 3/2/26) Peter Dale Scott Eager as I was to review this collection of Daniel Ellsberg's unpublished writings, for days all my available time was spent in fascinated reading, as …
(2026-05-06). Xi encourages Chinese youth to shine amid national progress. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a reply note to representatives of youth honor recipients, encouraging young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development.
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-06). SF May Day Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza for a General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-06). As Japanese employees work themselves to death, Communists say look to Marx. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—Legally, the working week in Japan is 40 hours, but good luck finding anyone who puts in less than 46 hours on the job. For workers in some industries, like construction, the double duty adds up to as much as 38 hours a month—the equivalent of a full extra week of labor. And the real …
(2026-05-06). Hundreds on hunger strike at Michigan detention center over inhumane conditions. peoplesworld.org 
BALDWIN, Mich.—Hundreds of detained immigrants have launched a rolling hunger and work strike at the North Lake Detention Center, the largest detention center in the Midwest, operated by the private prison corporation GEO Group in Baldwin, Michigan. They are protesting what they describe as inhumane conditions, medical neglect, and a systematic denial of due process. …
(2026-05-06). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-06). More charges filed against WH correspondents' dinner attacker. newarab.com 
A California man accused of trying to Cole Tomas Allen initially was charged in a complaint with attempting to
(2026-05-06). Sandra Boynton's Death Drive: "The Going to Bed Book" publicbooks.org "We do not need to work harder when reading Boynton. Her work, especially when taken as a whole, rewards pause."
(2026-05-06). F/A-18 Super Hornet Blasts Blockade-Running Iranian Ship's Rudder With 20mm Cannon (Updated). twz.com 
The Super Hornet strafing the ship is the latest instance where the Navy used direct fire to disable Iranian ships trying to run the blockade.
(2026-05-06). 4 metric tons of apples sold in 19 hours after Chinese community rallies to help vendor. ecns.cn Residents in Xianfeng County in central China's Hubei province helped sell more than 4 metric tons of apples in 19 hours after a traveling vendor suffered a stroke during the May Day holiday.
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). Scottish National Party heads for victory, amid continued Labour collapse, rise of Reform UK and Greens. wsws.org The Scottish National Party appears headed for a fifth consecutive electoral victory, thanks to Labour's rotten right-wing record, which has fuelled Reform UK's growth in Scotland.
(2026-05-06). Sources Say the FBI Has Opened an Inquiry Into The Atlantic's Report on Patel. truthout.org The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into sources that provided information regarding the agency's director, Kash Patel, and his alcohol drinking habits to The Atlantic, which published details about them last month. The article in question, produced by staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick, relied on dozens of sources, including former and current FBI officials… |
(2026-05-06). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. grist.org 
(2026-05-06). Join the League Against Cruel Sports to finally stop trail hunting. thecanary.co 
The League Against Cruel Sports is hosting a major rally on Saturday 9 May 2026 to demand that the government finally bans the utter bullshit that is trail hunting. Activists and animal lovers are being called to gather at Old Palace Yard, Westminster at 3.15pm. Hunting is an animal rights issue This protest happens a […] | By
(2026-05-06). The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Online Casinos Beginners Should Know. moguldom.com A large part of all online wagers now run through crypto. This shift comes from casinos that let players gamble without handing over any personal identification. For someone just getting into online betting, the promise of total privacy and instant payouts sounds hard to beat. The catch is that these platforms carry risks most first-timers …
(2026-05-06). Putin's muffled barking: interview with News X World. gilbertdoctorow.com https:youtu.be/ckHEK9xL_z0?si=njrHExLLTTEoZyNG…
(2026-05-06). Russia's Nornickel Sees New Palladium Demand from China's Fibreglass Sector. infobrics.org Nornickel, the world's biggest palladium producer, said demand for the metal from China's fibreglass industry could reach 0.8 million ounces per year over the medium term, helping offset an expected decline in demand from the auto sector…
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). DARPA's XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Drone Has Flown. twz.com 
Northrop Grumman's experimental
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). Is Rubio's star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up. scmp.com It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump — so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not J.D. Vance. | In a packed White House briefing room, journalists shouted over each other in a bid to get a question from the US secretary of state. | At the same time Vice-President Vance — Rubio's most likely rival for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination — was hundreds of kilometres away from the action at a political fundraiser in Oklahoma.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-06). May 2025 Air War: From Assumed Superiority to Operational Shock. fairobserver.com On the night of May 6 and 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) faced an unprecedented setback: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) downed seven Indian aircraft during a high-intensity aerial engagement. This included the state-of-the-art Rafale fighters, regarded as the linchpin of India's air power modernization, which was a game-changing event. The outcome represented…
(2026-05-06). B-1B "Apocalypse II" Out Of The Boneyard And Back In Service. twz.com 
After nearly two years of work, the Bone once known as Rage has completed its journey out of the desert and back to active service.
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). Elderly Sikh taxi driver pushed to ground in New York, viral video sparks outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A disturbing incident from New York City has triggered widespread anger after a video showing an elderly Sikh taxi driver being shoved to the ground began circulating online.According to visuals shared on social media, the confrontation was reported on the roadside following an argument between the driver and another individual. The situation quickly escalated, with the man accusing the elderly driver of hitting another vehicle. Moments later, he is seen aggressively pushing the senior citizen, causing him to fall to the ground.Witnesses claim the attacker also issued verbal threats before turning…
(2026-05-06). Passengers on hantavirus-hit cruise ship sway between fear and boredom. scmp.com It was billed as an Atlantic odyssey to some of the most remote islands in the world. | Instead, the cruise on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius was left stranded off Cabo Verde, formerly known as Cape Verde, with passengers in their cabins, medical workers in protective suits tending to the sick and the ship's operator seeking a safe port. | The outbreak has left three dead and eight confirmed or suspected cases linked to the ‚ÄåDutch-flagged expedition ship.
(2026-05-06). The Obama Shrine — Brought to You by Wall Street. levernews.com With his presidential library,
(2026-05-06). China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled about 158 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). Trump right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go. responsiblestatecraft.org For weeks, President Donald Trump has warned that there
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). US' "sanctions threats" in a de-Dollarizing world. unitedworldint.com Under the current circumstances, the US' sanction threats amount to empty rhetoric only. A new system has been built, and it will grow even stronger with the participation of numerous countries following the war in Iran. By Serhat Latifoƒülu The threat by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by sending letters to 2 Chinese banks threatening …
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-06). Energy and sovereignty will decide AI future, not algorithms. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Quit Fearmongering, San Francisco Chronicle, Climate Change Isn't Coming for Cabernet. wattsupwiththat.com a disservice to the San Francisco Chronicle's readers, misrepresenting the true state of Cabernet production and its prospects in an attempt to advance the false narrative that climate change is dooming the world, one product, crop, or industry at a time.
(2026-05-06). Spanish PM urges Brussels protect ICC judges from US sanctions. newarab.com 
Spanish Prime Minister In a "The EU cannot remain idle in…
(2026-05-06). Iran Damaged or Destroyed Hundreds of Targets in US Bases, Reporting Reveals. truthout.org Iranian forces have damaged or destroyed hundreds of targets in U.S. bases amid the war, causing far more extensive damage than previously reported by the U.S. government, new reporting based on satellite images reveals. Analysis of the imagery by The Washington Post finds that at least 228 assets have been struck by Iran since the start of the war, including "hangars, barracks, fuel depots… |
(2026-05-06). CDALF MAY DAY RALLY 2026 (Workers over Billionaires). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, May 01, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Area Labor Federation "May Day Solidarity Event" at West Capitol Park in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded excerpts from speakers at the rally and interviewed Shana Davis, Civil Service Employees Association Region 4 President; Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers; and Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation. The theme of the 2026 May Day rally was "Workers over Billionaires."
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). 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".
(2026-05-06). EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will cost US$430 billion: report. scmp.com The European Union's push to bar Chinese suppliers from its critical infrastructure under a proposed new Cybersecurity Act would cost the bloc a jaw-dropping ‚Ǩ367.8 billion (US$431.4 billion) over the next five years, a new study has warned. | The law's vast price tag comes from the need to rip out and replace huge amounts of Chinese hardware — a task that alone could cost ‚Ǩ146.2 billion — with other losses stemming from resource reallocation, service disruptions, employment adjustments and legal…
(2026-05-06). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro. ⚪ "Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected communities, and disruptions to daily services. Particular attention is being given to roads that have been flooded or closed, with real-time updates informing response and recovery operations," the Eastern Cape municipality said on Wedne…
(2026-05-06). NATO in crisis after US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. infobrics.org Yet, an American colonel is being embedded in German military.
(2026-05-06). Reform candidate suggests 'melting Nigerians' to fill potholes. thecanary.co 
As we've covered extensively, Reform UK candidates for the 2026 local elections have said some pretty extreme and racist things. Even with this being the case, these candidates keep finding new ways to stand out with how disgusting they are: üö® NEW: Reform UK's leaflets in Hylton Castle spell their candidate's name wrong. That turns […] | By
(2026-05-06). Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they're wavering. grist.org 
There's a strange trend afoot on the East Coast, where residents have seen
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-06). China expands zero tariffs to all African nations with diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties starting May 1, according to official statements and media reports.
(2026-05-06). Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako. aljazeera.com Fighters attack 'Africa's Alcatraz', which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.
(2026-05-06). Cancelled Richardson review a better option to assess Bondi security. onlineopinion.com.au Such an inquiry with informal processes would have better suited than the more vague and limited interim report of the royal commission.
(2026-05-06). Pro-Palestine groups mobilise for Nakba Day march in London. newarab.com 
The Palestine Coalition confirmed it had reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Police for demonstrators to march around four kilometres from South Kensington, where the Israeli embassy…
(2026-05-06). Israeli army attacks West Bank Christians marking St George Day. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Tuesday attacked A convoy of Israeli army vehicles stormed the old area of Al-Khader, where hundreds of Palestinian Christians had assembled around
(2026-05-06). FBI probing leaks behind Patel 'excessive drinking' article, report says. scmp.com The FBI has opened a criminal leak investigation focusing on a journalist who wrote a critical article about Kash Patel, the head of the US law enforcement agency, the cable news channel MS Now reported on Wednesday. | Patel filed a US$250 million suit last month against The Atlantic magazine and the author of the article, Sarah Fitzpatrick, calling it a "sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece".
(2026-05-06). Inside Naz Shah's Honoured: A story of survival and strength. newarab.com 
Have you ever come across someone whose life has thrown so many curveballs at them that it almost sounds unbelievable, and yet here they are, still standing? | In 1993, Shah's mother,
(2026-05-06). Weather conditions expected to start clearing. sanews.gov.za Weather conditions expected to start clearing | Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. ⚪ In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. ⚪ "However, rain will persist over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the south coast of RSA [Republic of South Africa] today, so residents are advised to remain cautious," it said. ⚪ On Tuesday, the weatherman said that residents of the Eastern and Western…
(2026-05-06). Thiago Avila mourns mother's death as Israel extends detention. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(2026-05-06). The crumbling empire: Bad choices, shattered reputation, departing friends, an uncertain future. unitedworldint.com Seven strategic lessons the war taught and the questions that remain. The American empire seems to be sinking deeper into a quagmire of war with Iran, with only bad options on the horizon. Donald Trump is now being urged to resolve this disaster as quickly as possible. Perhaps the decisive factor is that the war …
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). UK's hard-right Reform eyes huge new gains in local elections. newarab.com 
Political insurgents "The UK has been flooded with illegal immigrants that shouldn't be here. They're all claiming benefits… It's costing us an absolute fortune," said Robert Robinson, 70, a former Conservative voter, who said he was "leaning" towards backing Reform. | "All the other parties, they've all had their chance to stop the boats, and none of them have do…
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). Facing the Facts: HIV, STIs, and Health Equity in the Philadelphia Region. whyy.org STI rates in the United States are declining overall, but persistent disparities continue to shape who is most affected — and who has access to care.
(2026-05-06). R90m to revitalise CET colleges. sanews.gov.za R90m to revitalise CET colleges | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa. | Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the allocation alongside Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga during the launch of an infrastructure upgrade project at Emlandeleni Community Learning Centre (CLC) at Ndwedwe in north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The investment will su…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). NZ govt must rebuke Israeli envoy over beating of citizens, says PSNA. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has called on the New Zealand government to follow through on its demands that Israel complies with international law following the abduction and beating of citizens by the Israeli military in international waters in the Mediterranean last week. PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi said the government…
(2026-05-06). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-06). Tom Tiffany, Pedophile Lover Union Hater! Protest May 26, 2026 in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-06). 'There Is No Land Called Palestine': The Reform Pastor Preaching the End Times in Coventry. bylinetimes.com An Evangelical pastor standing for Reform UK this week has claimed that the existence "of the land of Palestine" was a "media lie started by Yasser Arafat", Byline Times can reveal. | John Quintanilla is a pastor at the Hebron Christian Faith Church in Coventry, and a Reform UK candidate. He runs a church that funds Christian Zionist organisations donating to Israel's war effort, and appears to be part of a growing trend towards radical pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian rhetoric within parts of Reform UK. | Several Reform candidates have ties to organisations supporting the Israeli war effort or settler operatio…
(2026-05-06). Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect: report. geo.tv 
Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, US, April 30, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. —…
(2026-05-06). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-06). Cops and courts are engaging in performative lawfare around antisemitism. thecanary.co 
Stephen Parkinson, director of public prosecutions, has instructed prosecutors in England and Wales to speed up charges to address antisemitism and: daily incidents affecting the Jewish community, involving threats and abuse designed to cause fear and distress. However, whilst this fast tracking of process will apply to all hate crimes, a hierarchy of racism is […] | By
(2026-05-06). Free Salah Sarsour! Learn More How to Help! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-06). Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship. aljazeera.com Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures That Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel es un árbol que crece diariamente. radiohc.cu 
La vigencia del ideario de Fidel Castro y su formación como líder revolucionario centraron la conferencia inaugural impartida por la periodista Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira en el Congreso de Pensamiento y Premio para Jóvenes Investigadores Memoria Nuestra, columna vertebral de las Romerías de Mayo. | Durante su intervención, titulada Historias de Alejandro, la también biógrafa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana reflexionó este domingo sobre la construcción humana, ética y política del Comandante en Jefe, a partir de su infancia en Birán y su posterior formación intelectual. | Blanco Castiñeira destacó que…
(2026-05-06). Los Cobradores Privados De Trump Están Persiguiendo A Los Inmigrantes. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). El Gamal lawyers detail ICE kidnapping operation, as Congress prepares $53 billion for ICE and CBP. wsws.org The El Gamal family's legal team detailed last Saturday's kidnapping, as Congress moves to pour billions more into ICE and CBP.
(2026-05-06). fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports. al-monitor.com By Sarah El Safty, Federico Maccioni and Amr AlfikyFUJAIRAH, May 6 (Reuters) – At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed through pipes and onto tankers berthed along its quay.Dozens of loaded trucks lined up near the port and others parked outside waiting their turn, while offshore, vessels labelled Cosco, Gardenia and other shipping lines lay at anchor, service boats weaving between them.
(2026-05-06). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…