(2026-05-22). Israeli soldiers say looting, destruction 'primary mission' in southern Lebanon. radiohc.cu Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting of civilian homes and businesses alongside the systematic destruction of villages, with commanding officers turning a blind eye to the practice, according to testimonies published by Haaretz. | Five soldiers from different units described a battlefield culture resembling that of a "Viking army," where discipline has given way to moral disintegration and a lawless environment prevails, the newspaper reported. | "For most of the senior commanders, it did not matter. Soldiers looted even when the brigade commander came to visit, and he tu…
(2026-05-22). Israel's Genocide in Gaza Continues: Hospitals, Water, Bread Lacking. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The raft of What much of the reporting ignores, however, is how necessary the aid flotilla still is, since the Israelis hav…
(2026-05-22). Iran deal collapsing while Cuba burns? Trump's top diplomat issues two front crisis warning | Watch. hindustantimes.com Marco Rubio has warned that any Iranian attempt to impose tolls or permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz would be "illegal" and unacceptable, as tensions between United States and Iran continue to rise. The top U.S. diplomat also hinted at broader security concerns beyond Iran, warning that Washington is increasingly focused on growing threats from rival powers and regional instability as global tensions escalate.
(2026-05-22). Trump dares Xi Jinping to launch Taiwan war with this one move in Asia; Taipei in China firing line. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's remarks about possibly speaking with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te have triggered sharp warnings from Beijing just days after the Trump-Xi summit in China. Chinese officials said any direct contact with Taiwan's leadership would cross a major "red line" and damage recent diplomatic progress. The controversy comes as Washington weighs a massive new arms package for Taiwan worth up to $14 billion. Analysts warn a Trump-Lai call could reignite tensions across the Taiwan Strait, overshadow Xi Jinping's planned U.S. visit and push U.S.-China ties toward another dangerous confrontation. preferred source…
(2026-05-22). Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Substance for Putin, 'face' for Trump as China, Russia deepen strategic alliance…
(2026-05-22). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-22). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-22). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-22). Board of Peace envoy warns Gaza division could become permanent. newarab.com 
The Gaza high representative of In its first report to the UN Security Council, the board called
(2026-05-22). Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid. aljazeera.com Irish activist Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid…
(2026-05-22). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-22). China expects record summer power demand. ecns.cn China's peak summer electricity demand is expected to reach a record 1.6 billion kilowatts this year, about 90 million kilowatts higher than last summer, as authorities step up smart grid coordination and nationwide power dispatching to prevent shortages during extreme heat, according to media reports.
(2026-05-22). US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). China to take resolute countermeasures if EU imposes discriminatory restrictions, says spokesperson. ecns.cn China will take resolute countermeasures if the European Union insists on imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese companies and products, a spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). China, Pakistan eye stronger cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for stronger strategic communication, continued traditional friendship and deeper all-around cooperation between China and Pakistan, as the two Asian neighbors marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
(2026-05-22). Protesting Trump's Targeting Iranian Visa Green Card Holders. juancole.com — | The Middle East Studies Association's (MESA) Task Force on Civil and Human Rights expresses our deep concern regarding the Trump administration's targeting of visa and green card holders from Iran, including Iranian academics and students, based on their familial ties and political views. While immigration-based targeti…
(2026-05-22). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-22). Greenwishing: Shiny Promises Fall Short. wattsupwiththat.com Excitement is good; delusion isn't. Let's demand proof, not promises. Reliable, affordable energy isn't a luxury—it's the foundation of modern life—time to get serious about what energy technologies actually scales."
(2026-05-22). Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack. geo.tv 
People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 21, 2026. — ReutersOver 2,000 mourners honour men killed defending mosque.FBI investigates attack as suspected hate crime.Mourners call for end to anti-Muslim…
(2026-05-22). EU forecasts weaker growth, rising inflation. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) economy is expected to grow at a slower pace with higher inflation, and the positive trend in labor markets is set to halt amid the energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict, the European Commission's spring forecast said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-22). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-22). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-22). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-22). Should Taxpayers Bear the $1 Billion Cost of Hosting the World Cup? indybay.org Summary: Canada is set to host the world cup in 2026 and the estimated total cost crosses over the $1 billion mark. Is it worth it for the economy or will taxpayers waste their money?>
(2026-05-22). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-22). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-22). Emperor penguins, Antarctic fur seals now on endangered species Red List. wsws.org The listing underlines the impact of climate change on Antarctica, which is posing an existential threat to wildlife with rising sea levels and atmospheric temperatures.
(2026-05-22). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president to Nexteer workers: "Don't accept any more delays. The time for your strike is now." wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker who is running for UAW president, issue the following statement after the overwhelming strike vote by Nexteer workers…
(2026-05-22). Turkish court ousts leader of main opposition party. aljazeera.com Ankara court overturns results of leadership election won by Republican People's Party head Ozgur Ozel.
(2026-05-22). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-22). Australian budget further squeezes university funding. wsws.org Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government particularly targeted the universities and their staff and students in last week's budget.
(2026-05-22). With contracts for over 250,000 Ontario education workers set to expire in August: Unions prepare another betrayal of teachers and support staff. wsws.org In 2022, the unions saved the government from a direct political confrontation with the working class and are determined to do so again under conditions of a much deeper social and economic crisis, and greater popular hostility to the ruling class' agenda of austerity and war.
(2026-05-22). Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness'. aljazeera.com Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR's top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019.
(2026-05-22). GOOD: NEWS: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. wattsupwiththat.com Early preparation essential to staying safe all season Forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA's outlook for the…
(2026-05-22). Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks use an explosive third quarter to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders protest opening of new US consulate in Nuuk. aljazeera.com Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nuuk as the United States opened a new consulate in Greenland's capital.
(2026-05-22). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-22). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-22). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-22). Stephen Colbert hosts Late Show finale after controversial cancellation. scmp.com Paul McCartney led an all-star line-up for the final episode of The Late Show as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump. | But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest. | "The pope, who was definitely my guest tonight, has cancelled," Colbert joked, blaming a dispute over hot dogs before McCartney appeared to rapturous cheers.
(2026-05-22). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-22). Ice Detention Facility Planned for Gilroy, California. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-22). Socialism AI answers the New York Times: Not yes or no to AI, but who controls it. wsws.org he New York Times welcomes the backlash against AI while channeling it toward a more responsible capitalism that leaves the oligarchy's ownership of the technology untouched.
(2026-05-22). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-22). WHO: Ebola situation in DRC, Uganda not 'pandemic emergency'. ecns.cn The risk of the Ebola epidemic is "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level," and the situation is not a "pandemic emergency," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-22). Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" : The fusion of the gangster-oligarchy and the state. wsws.org Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund would reward those who sought to overturn the 2020 elections, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
(2026-05-22). AI's role in cultural domain discussed. ecns.cn Cultural innovation and development empowered by artificial intelligence have become hot topics at the ongoing Forum on Building up Chinas Cultural Strength 2026 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, with the participants, including officials and scholars.
(2026-05-22). Long Island Rail Road Workers: Vote "No" on the contract! Unite with NYC subway and bus workers to fight for inflation-busting wage increases! wsws.org Workers should form rank-and-file committees, independent of the union apparatus, to finish what you started in your three-day strike…
(2026-05-22). Wider opening-up to draw more foreign investment. ecns.cn China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors, driven by its vast consumer market, deeper opening-up and rapid advances in digital and green technologies, which are reshaping industries and generating fresh growth opportunities, government officials and business executives said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Top court highlights role of estate administrators in inheritance protection. ecns.cn China's top court has highlighted the importance of estate administrators by releasing five significant cases on Thursday, aiming to ensure the Civil Code is accurately applied to better protect people's inheritance rights and prevent estate misuse.
(2026-05-22). Art education exchange series for China-Russia Years of Education open in Beijing. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the art education exchange series for the China-Russia Years of Education was held in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-22). Paper-cut master slices living from silhouettes. ecns.cn Many of the visitors are drawn to 65-year-old Wang Chuncai's paper-cut silhouette stall, where his scissors slice through black paper to fashion vivid, lifelike silhouettes of his customers in less than a minute.
(2026-05-22). Malaysia orders TikTok to address 'defamatory' content about king. aljazeera.com Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of 'grossly offensive' content.
(2026-05-22). Trump's Global War on Children. juancole.com ( As is true of so much with this administration, every accusation is also a confession. | U.S. troops have been shooting Somalis since the early 1990s, after lame duck President George H. W. Bush launched an ostensibly humanitarian intervention there that woul…
(2026-05-22). Sino-Russian statements help shore up unity, stability. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day whirlwind state visit to China concluded on Wednesday night. Although brief, it was highly productive, with analysts impressed by the results, including two joint statements and a long list of outcomes.
(2026-05-22). Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party. aljazeera.com The evening blended tennis, music and tributes to celebrate his two-decade journey on the professional tour.
(2026-05-22). China-developed bone adhesive enters fast-track review in U.S., China. ecns.cn A China-developed bone adhesive has been granted fast-track designations by both China and the United States, marking a first for a domestic orthopedic device.
(2026-05-22). Fire breaks out at Ebola treatment center in DR Congo. ecns.cn The latest outbreak of Ebola, initially reported in Ituri Province, has now affected North Kivu and South Kivu of DRC, while two confirmed cases have also been reported in the neighboring country of Uganda. The Chinese Embassy in the DRC has reminded Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against the epidemic.
(2026-05-22). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-22). Fish-skin art creates bridge for cultural exchange. ecns.cn Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin.
(2026-05-22). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-22). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-22). China's second domestically made cruise ship to launch inaugural voyage in Nov. ecns.cn China's second domestically made cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will launch its inaugural voyage on November 22 from Guangzhou in Guangdong province, according to its operator, Adora Cruises Ltd.
(2026-05-22). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-22). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-22). Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims. aljazeera.com More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed in mosque attack…
(2026-05-22). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-22). DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion (left), and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa, in Kinshasa, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Prime Ministers Office, CELCOM & CNTIC…
(2026-05-22). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-22). China's UN envoy urges protection of civilians. ecns.cn China called for ceasefires, political dialogue and civilian protection during a UN Security Council annual debate on the protection of civilians on Wednesday, as the United Nations reported rising civilian deaths, displacement and attacks on hospitals in conflicts worldwide.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-22). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-22). Direct from Drone World Congress: 'The whole world looks to China for drones'. ecns.cn Direct from Drone World Congress: The whole world looks to China for drones.The Drone World Congress 2026 opens at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, China, May 21, 2026./Chinanews.com.Shenzhen produces 70% of the worlds consumer drones and nearly 50% of industrial drones.
(2026-05-22). Thursday 6/18: Artist Reception at Caldwell Snyder Gallery featuring Deladier Almeida. indybay.org 341 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-22). JVP/NPP government in Sri Lanka preparing further attacks on workers amid growing crisis. wsws.org Sri Lanka's worsening balance of payments crisis, soaring oil bill and rupee depreciation are driving the JVP/NPP government into a deepening crisis.
(2026-05-22). US Senate pushes back against Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund. aljazeera.com The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
(2026-05-22). Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else. scmp.com When Air Force One touched down in Beijing, one of the most photographed passengers was Boeing's chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, there to close a deal. Washington had come to sell aircraft. Beijing was buying something else. | The last time this scene played out in 2017, China signed an agreement for 300 Boeing aircraft. Since then, it has pursued an industrial programme aimed at reducing dependence on precisely such orders. That effort has not failed, but neither has it advanced at the pace…
(2026-05-22). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Turkish opposition leader vows to stay after court ousts him. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-22). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-22). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-22). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Airbus, Air France found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 Atlantic crash. geo.tv 
Debris of the Air France flight 447, recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, arrives at Recife's port on June 14, 2009. An Air France Airbus 330 crashed into the sea on June 1 en route from Brazil to Paris, killing all 228 aboard. — ReutersA French appeals court found Airbus and Air…
(2026-05-21). Pakistan steps up diplomatic bid to get US-Iran peace talks on track. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts on Thursday to hasten US and Iran peace talks, as Tehran said it was reviewing Washington's latest responses, and US President Donald Trump suggested he could wait a few days for "the right answers" from Tehran but was also willing to resume attacks on the country. | Six weeks after a fragile ceasefire took effect, talks to end the war have made little progress, while soaring oil prices have raised concern over inflation and the impact on the global economy. | Trump also faces domestic pressure ahead of November's midterm elections, with his approval rating dropping to it…
(2026-05-21). Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez makes big moves to please Trump regime. thecanary.co 
Since the US illegally abducted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in January, a more pliant government under Delcy Rodríguez has cooperated very closely with the Donald Trump regime. And she's been taking big steps, possibly to try and convince Trump to leave her in power. Delcy Rodríguez's efforts to win over the Trump regime US interest […] | By
(2026-05-21). Trump's indictment of Raúl Castro is pretext for war on Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
After kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January and killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei the following month, President Donald Trump declared "Cuba is next." With the unsealing of a criminal indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on May 20, the administration in Washington is preparing to make good on its threat. The …
(2026-05-21). Headlines for May 21, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Announces "Controlled Maritime Zone" in Strait of Hormuz , 20 Million in Sudan Face Acute Hunger as Rival Military Factions Continue Deadly Strikes, Cuba Promises "Fierce Resistance" as USS Nimitz Arrives in Southern Caribbean, Israel Continues Attacks on Lebanon Even After Agreeing to Extend "Ceasefire", Israeli Settlers Erect Illegal Outpost and Burn Palestinian Vehicles in Occupied West Bank, Israeli Drones and Bullets Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza, Video Shows Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir Taunting Handcuffed Gaza Flotilla Activists, Elon Musk's SpaceX and…
(2026-05-21). US sanctions elected Hezbollah MPs and Lebanese security officials. aljazeera.com Hezbollah says the sanctions will have 'absolutely no effect' on its strategy amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
(2026-05-21). One Racist Batshit Christo-Fascist Homeland Under God. commondreams.org 
In retrospect, Sunday's taxpayer-funded blasphemy fest to "rededicate" America as a Christian nation though it's not and never was looks ever more obscene amidst an unholy regime's mounting crimes and abuses. Its sectarian circus – ICE milled, vendors urged "WIVES SUBMIT," zealots screeched "We welcome Jesus!", speakers attested God is eager for the ballroom – just queasily re-shaped a 250-year-old America into the kind of country it once sought freedom from."
(2026-05-21). One Racist Christo-Fascist Homeland Under God. commondreams.org In retrospect, Sunday's taxpayer-funded blasphemy fest to "rededicate" America as a Christian nation though it's not and never was looks ever more obscene amidst an unholy regime's mounting crimes and abuses. Its sectarian shit-show – ICE milled, vendors urged "WIVES SUBMIT," zealots screeched "We welcome Jesus!", speakers attested God is eager for the ballroom – just queasily re-shaped a 250-year-old America into the kind of country it once sought freedom from."
(2026-05-21). 28,500 days: The long genocide. wibailoutpeople.org Read and share the full Wire on our website. On May 15, Palestinians around the world commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when Zionist militias expelled 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, killed thousands, and destroyed hundreds of villages and cities between 1947-1949. The day before Nakba commemorations is the annual Israeli flag march — a …
(2026-05-21). Italy On Strike Again For Palestine. popularresistance.org Thousands of workers across Italy joined a new general strike on May 18, demanding complete severance of ties with Israel, an end to armament policies, and protection for the new civilian flotilla to Gaza — which was attacked again by Israeli forces on the very day of the strike. "We launched today's general strike with the same strength and spirit as on September 22, 2025: 'Let's block everything' has been and remains the watchword in our struggle against war, against complicity with the genocidal state of Israel, and against rearmament," the grassroots trade union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) wrote.
(2026-05-21). In the Hall of the Genocide King. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-21). Trump denies escalation against Cuba after Raul Castro indictment. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there"wont be escalation"against Cuba, after U.S.military attack on Cuba would cause"a bloodbath with incalculable consequences"and a devastating impact on peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, he warned Monday.
(2026-05-21). Trump's War on Iran is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. juancole.com By George Yancy | This article was originally published by Perhaps some things should never be spoken — for, when they are, they leave us aghast, in a state of horror. Think here of the ghostly figure in Edvard Munch's "The Scream." During the height of the war on Iran, Donald Trump threatened: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Those are words that elicit something frightening, terrifying. Let's be frank. The words, which clearly constitute a geno…
(2026-05-21). Can the Davutoglu "Middle Powers Plan" Reopen Hormuz? juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The geopolitical deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most perilous stalemates in contemporary international relations. Standard unilateral enforcement mechanisms and Western-led naval coalitions have reached a point of diminishing returns, frequently viewed by regional actors as provocative or inherently partisan. Breaking this dangerous cycle of escalation requires a paradigm shift away from traditional big-power coercion and toward trusted, multi-aligned diplomatic mediation. | Former Turkish Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davut…
(2026-05-21). UAE's new pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz nearly 50% complete, oil chief says. tribune.com.pk 
The UAE has completed nearly 50% of a second pipeline that will bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the head of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said on Wednesday, as Gulf producers seek alternative export routes amid the prolonged closure of the key waterway. | "Right now, too much of the world's energy still moves through too few chokepoints," ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said in an interview at the Atlantic Council. | The new pipeline is expected to double ADNOC's export capacity through Fujairah, a UAE port on the Gulf of Oman located beyond the Strait of Hormuz. | The construction of the project has bee…
(2026-05-21). 2 Chinese supertankers join flotilla exiting Hormuz as stand-off appears to thaw. scmp.com Three fully laden supertankers — including two Chinese vessels — crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, in a possible sign that Tehran may be starting to open up the vital waterway to more shipping traffic. | The exit of the three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) came on the same day that Iran confirmed it had allowed 26 vessels to transit the strait — a hefty uptick compared with the level of traffic Iranian forces have generally permitted since the war began.
(2026-05-21). Tehran reviewing US response to its latest proposal: FM Spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Nour News Agency reported on Thursday that Washington and Tehran exchanged messages through Pakistan over the wording of a proposed ceasefire document, according to Al Jazeera. | "Based on the original text of Iran's 14 points, the exchange of messages has been carried out on several occasions," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to Nour. | "We have received the views of the American side and are reviewing them," Baghaei said. | Baghaei made the remarks during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Iran. | Pakistan is helping to mediate talks between Washington and Tehr…
(2026-05-21). Xi Hosting Trump Putin: Signals China Now Runs the Show. juancole.com Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message — it's now in the driver's seat: | The Conversation) — It's been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks. | Each visit was important in its own way. US President Donald Trum…
(2026-05-21). Xi's back-to-back meetings with Trump and Putin in Beijing: everything you need to know. scmp.com The presidents of the United States and Russia visited Beijing on separate trips in May to meet with President Xi Jinping. The South China Morning Post produced extensive coverage of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's summit meetings in Beijing. Here are some of the highlights of our coverage, showing you what happened, what it means, and what's next. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. The Xi-Trump summit is over. What comes next in the US-China…
(2026-05-21). Xi's key interactions with US and Russian presidents. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13 was Xi Jinping's 18th meeting with a US president since he became China's leader in 2013. Xi has previously held talks with presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as with Trump during the US leader's first term. By comparison, Xi has had more than 40 physical meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the same period.
(2026-05-21). How Dialogue Prevents Strategic Miscalculation Between China and the United States. orinocotribune.com By Oliver Vargas — May 15, 2026 | Trump's visit to China is a historic moment in which strategic sensibility appears to have been placed above destructive confrontation. A future of trade stability, mutual benefit, and respect for sovereignty is within reach. Rather than succumbing into a miscalculation, the United States should see this space for dialogue with China as an opportunity, as China is now at the forefront of industries set to define the coming decades: artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, electric vehicles, semiconductors, biotechnology, and more. | It is worth consider…
(2026-05-21). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-21). China and Russia rally behind Cuba as US indicts Raul Castro. tribune.com.pk 
China said it supported Cuba and urged the United States to "stop brandishing the judicial stick" against the country, after Washington indicted the Caribbean island's former leader Raul Castro on murder charges. | The US charges against the 94-year-old former president ⚪ announced on Wednesday ⚪ fuelled speculation that President Donald Trump will try to topple the communist state. | "The US side should stop brandishing the sanctions stick and the judicial stick against Cuba and stop threatening force at every turn," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a press briefing Thursday, when asked ab…
(2026-05-21). US Blockade of Iran (and China) Continues. thealtworld.com 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) continues interdiction operations targeting Iranian maritime shipping. | The US Marine Corps under the Biden administration was specifically tailored into an anti-shipping force specifically to take part in operations exactly like this (as well as to outright sink ships once sufficiently up the escalation escalator). | Recall the 31st MEU was deployed amid the US war of aggression on Iran but before the US blockade was announced — meaning it was planned all along and not thrown together last minute due to the "ceasefire." | The US is repeating for Asia, including China, a…
(2026-05-21). China breaks ground on US$5b aviation complex in UAE as Iran war risks linger. scmp.com Despite instability in the Middle East, China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has begun building the world's largest aircraft maintenance complex in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring China's growing dominance in overseas infrastructure. | The project, worth more than US$5 billion and one of the largest construction deals a Chinese builder has secured in the region, will comprise eight large maintenance hangars for aircraft storage, covering about 1.21 million square metres (13 million…
(2026-05-21). Not even a quick end to Iran war can save AI stock bubble now. scmp.com The Iran war has baked in stagflation and starvation through big reductions in the supply of oil and fertilisers. This inflationary pressure will only increase. As inflation sucks liquidity out of financial markets and into the real economy, bond yields are being pushed up across the world. If bond yields rise by more than a percentage point, a likely scenario before the year's end, the liquidity diversion could be big enough to pop the AI bubble. | The US-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted the…
(2026-05-21). Is Trump losing patience with Netanyahu? US President claims Israel PM 'will do whatever…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump stirred fresh tensions after claiming Benjamin Netanyahu would "do whatever" he says, while sidestepping questions over reports of a tense call with the Israeli leader. Trump also signaled he is "in no hurry" to launch another strike on Iran, even as negotiations and military pressure continue side by side.
(2026-05-21). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei issues warning on Raisi's death anniversary, hints at final showdown. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei used the anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi's death to deliver a fiery political message aimed at the United States and Israel, declaring that Iran is engaged in a "unique historical resistance" against what he described as hostile foreign powers. During the commemoration, Mojtaba praised Raisi's leadership, diplomacy and connection with ordinary Iranians while portraying him as part of Iran's long line of revolutionary "martyrs." He also honoured former foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died alongside Raisi in the 2024 helicopter crash near Varzaqan.
(2026-05-21). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-21). US forces deployed to Iran from various locations in Japan, including Yokosuka and Atsugi. unitedworldint.com If we continue to uncritically allow such actions by the US military, it will mean that the Japanese people themselves will be on the side of the aggressor. By Kiyoshi Hoshino (RIMPEACE Editorial Board / Part-time University Lecturer) Attack on Iran from Yokosuka This war, which began on February 28, 2026, with a preemptive strike …
(2026-05-21). US voices hope on Iran deal progress before Pakistan army chief visit. scmp.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on Thursday of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan's army chief due to arrive in the Islamic republic for talks. | The expected visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's foreign relations, comes a day after US President Donald Trump warned that negotiations to end the war were on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes.
(2026-05-21). Cuba denounces U.S. violation of sovereign equality by claiming universal jurisdiction. radiohc.cu The Director of International Law at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yusnier Romero, denounced the recent political maneuver by the US government, accusing it of flagrantly violating the principle of sovereign equality by claiming universal jurisdiction to judge nationals of other states. | During his appearance Wednesday evening on the Mesa Redonda TV program, the diplomat described Washington's accusation against revolutionary leader and army general Raúl Castro Ruz as a complete injustice, warning that it has become common practice for the U.S. administration to assume the power to extraterritorially ju…
(2026-05-21). Hands off Castro! No war on Cuba! cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA condemns the politically motivated charges brought against Raúl Castro as yet another example of the tyranny and hypocrisy by the United States. Using the facade of "justice" to address the downing of two planes that invaded Cuban airspace in 1996 to harass and intimidate the Cuban people — planes that were warned multiple times to halt and leave — does not fool anyone. This act of a sovereign people defending their airspace is not open to U.S. review. The sole purpose of these charges is to provide an excuse to pursue the decades-old regime change policy against socialist C…
(2026-05-21). Russia reaffirms full solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has condemned US pressure on Cuba and confirmed Moscow's full solidarity with Havana. | "Cuba continues to be subjected to brutal economic pressure from the United States," the spokeswoman denounced this Thursday, and reaffirmed Russia's "full solidarity" with Cuba and "a strong condemnation of any attempt at blatant interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign nation, intimidation, illegal unilateral restrictive measures, threats, and blackmail." | Maria Zakharova asserted that the restrictions imposed in early May of this year on companies that coopera…
(2026-05-21). "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba" wibailoutpeople.org "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba. They will encounter a people determined to defend sovereignty and independence in every inch of the national territory," Díaz-Canel stated on X "The U.S. president is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented level. The international community must take note …
(2026-05-21). Cubans call for a demonstration this Friday in support of Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu This Friday, the Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in Havana will be the site of a popular demonstration rejecting the indictment filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz for the downing of a Brothers to the Rescue plane in 1996. | The indictment, formalized Wednesday in Miami, alleges that Raul Castro was responsible for the deaths of four crew members, three of them U.S. citizens, during the incident in Cuban airspace. Cuban authorities have described the indictment as a political provocation lacking legitimacy and jurisdiction. | The news generated a swift response from political an…
(2026-05-21). United States: Guilty of shooting down planes — then and now. radiohc.cu A new political and media escalation by the United States against Cuba is now seeking justification in the 1996 downing of two planes belonging to the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue for violating the airspace of the Caribbean nation. | However, days after the events that resulted in the deaths of the four crew members of the pirate aircraft, media outlets in that country indicated that the White House was well aware of the intentions of José Basulto, the leader of the organization. | The Miami Herald reported at the time that U.S. authorities were aware on February 23rd that year that Brothers to t…
(2026-05-21). Revealed: USAID, Ned Open Society Quietly Bankroll Cuba's 'Independent' Media in Push for Regime Change. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — May 15, 2026 | Amid escalating U.S. aggression towards the Cuban island through a maximum pressure campaign and the threat of military intervention, the United States government has been covertly funding a huge network of Cuban media outlets that claim to be independent in a push for regime change against the independent socialist government. | These outlets present themselves as unbiased investigative journalism, but are quietly being financed by Washington through USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Open Society Foundation in order to sow discontent across the Caribbean na…
(2026-05-21). Jewish Holiday of Shavuot Links Economic Justice With Expanding Social Freedom. truthout.org In the recent U.K. elections, voters widely rejected the currently ruling Labour Party. Commentator Aditya Chakrabortty credited Labour's resounding loss to three things: "Gaza … racist [anti-Muslim] Home Office policies, and then finally housing and cost of living." Some voters swung their support to the far right Reform Party, led by Donald Trump ally Nigel Farage. But the U.K. Green Party… |
(2026-05-21). Rats and Poor Sanitation Deepen Misery in Gaza Displacement Camps. projectcensored.org Since February 2026, camps for displaced Palestinians in occupied Gaza have suffered severe rodent infestations that have received little attention from major US news outlets. Nour Abo Aisha, a Palestinian freelance journalist, reported firsthand from a camp in western Gaza City for Truthout, documenting the devastating impacts of rats and…
(2026-05-21). US Imposes Sanctions On Gaza Flotilla Organisers. popularresistance.org The United States has imposed sanctions on four activists for their involvement in the flotillas trying to break Israel's siege on Gaza, alleging without evidence that organisers of the vessels are trying to reach the Palestinian territory "in support of Hamas". | The sanctions on Tuesday come as the Israeli military continues to intercept the latest fleet of Gaza-bound ships. | While the humanitarian crisis from the Israeli blockade on Gaza has eased since the "ceasefire" brokered by US President Donald Trump came into effect in October, Palestinians have continued to suffer from shortages, including in food and…
(2026-05-21). Democrats hid their 2024 election autopsy. Its most glaring omission may be Gaza. nationofchange.org After months of pressure from activists and party members, the Democratic National Committee released a previously withheld 192-page review of its 2024 defeat. The document sheds light on the party's internal postmortem while raising new questions about transparency, accountability, and the complete absence of any discussion of Gaza.
(2026-05-21). Thiago Avila recounts Israeli abuse after Gaza flotilla raid. newarab.com 
(2026-05-21). Gaza Flotilla Activists Kidnapped By Israeli Forces Begin Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists kidnapped by Israeli forces have begun a hunger strike, according to organisers. | Israel's navy illegally intercepted and boarded flotilla vessels in international waters on Monday and Tuesday. | The activists are striking "in protest of their illegal abduction and in solidarity with the over 9,500 Palestinian hostages held in Israeli dungeons," the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote on social media today. | On Tuesday night, Israeli forces "kidnapped" six activists on board the Lina al-Nabulsi, organisers reported.
(2026-05-21). Gaza flotilla activists deported after abuse in Israel custody. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists abducted and detained after Israel intercepted the In a statement shared with The New Arab on Thursday, Adalah said the Israeli Prison Service and state authorities informed the organisation that most of the approximately 430 participants involved in the latest Gaza flotilla mission…
(2026-05-21). RootsAction Blasts Official DNC Autopsy; 'Disgrace' Would Be 'Understatement'. commondreams.org RootsAction is releasing the following statement: After months of intense pressure, Chair Ken Martin and the DNC finally caved and released their 2024 autopsy report. To call the report a disgrace would be an understatement. The report focuses extensively on ad spending and fundraising, without discussing the Democratic platform, policy positions or political context of the 2024 election. The word "affordability," arguably the most important issue in the 2024 election, appears twice in the 129-page report. The report makes no mention whatsoever of Gaza or Israel — neither word even appears in its text.Now…
(2026-05-21). Israel targets Turkey charity amid Gaza flotilla tensions. al-monitor.com The request, published in Israeli media, marks a further escalation in tensions with Turkey amid disputes over Gaza aid operations.
(2026-05-21). Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent. al-monitor.com By Emma FargeMay 21 (Reuters) – The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire takes hold.U.S. President Donald Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's two-year war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory.
(2026-05-21). Board of Peace envoy warns 'permanent' Gaza divide under current status quo. aljazeera.com UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.
(2026-05-21). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-21). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-21). 'The Boys' Final Season: When Reality Gets Crazier Than Fiction. newsone.com 
Source: Unique Nicole / Getty | DEK: The Boys | [Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Boys season five] | After six years and a cornucopia of blood, guts, and various other bodily fluids, The Boys came to a close on Wednesday night. While season five's plotting was a bit rushed and scattershot, I still think it was one of the most interesting seasons of the show, both thematically and in the audience's response to it. For some, The Boys season five was underwhelming, but I honestly don't think the problem is the writing. In the two years between seasons four and five, reality has simply outpaced The Boys in terms o…
(2026-05-21). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-21). China stands ready to work with Serbia to consolidate iron-clad friendship: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry announced that at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vucic will pay a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-21). Wall Street Explodes Higher as Nvidia Fuels the AI Boom. indybay.org Summary: Stocks soared after Nvidia crushed earnings expectations, reigniting the AI-driven market rally as oil prices and Treasury yields pulled back, easing inflation fears and boosting investor confidence.
(2026-05-21). Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom. aljazeera.com Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
(2026-05-21). Thailand tightens aviation Ebola screening after WHO emergency declaration. ecns.cn BANGKOK, May 21 ⚪ The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailandsaid on Thursday that it has elevated surveillance and prevention measures for the Ebola virus disease within the countrys civil aviation system.And supporting agencies to ensure continuity and limit operational disruption.
(2026-05-21). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-21). Muncy lifer creates magazine by and for incarcerated people. whyy.org A statue of Lady Justice holds scales balancing a heart and a stack of money. Beneath her sits a young woman in a striped prison uniform, confined and chained to a large metal ball. The woman looks calm and content as she holds a heart in her hands, surrounded by words of love and a magazine titled "Let's Get Free" at her feet. | This is the cover of one of the many issues of Daughters Magazine, a publication by incarcerated people at State Correctional Institution Muncy, Pennsylvania's largest women's prison. Inside, the pages alternate between brightly-colored photographs, hand-drawn artwork and monochrome text…
(2026-05-21). Burgers, Brats, and Busted Budgets: Summer Staples Up 13%, Travel Prices Surging Ahead of Memorial Day. commondreams.org New
(2026-05-21). White Florida Teacher Fired After Hanging Black Doll From Classroom Television. newsone.com 
(2026-05-21). Starmer's leadership challenger Streeting floats UK 'wealth tax that works'. scmp.com Former British ‚Å health minister Wes Streeting, a ‚Å potential candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party, said he backed the introduction of tax changes which would equalise capital gains tax with income tax to make the system "fairer". | Streeting ‚Äåsaid on Saturday that he wanted to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer if there is a contest, days after he stepped down and urged Starmer to set a timetable for his departure.
(2026-05-21). Israel has a master plan to relocate thousands of Palestinian Bedouins to a giant prison. mondoweiss.net 
The "Shami neighborhood project" will ethnically cleanse the Bedouin population of Jerusalem's eastern wilderness as part of Israel's plan to take total control over the strategic "Greater Jerusalem" corridor, which would split the West Bank in two.
(2026-05-21). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-21). Friendship West Baptist Church hosts voting rights summit in Dallas. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Social Justice Ministry of the Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas hosted an event called, "Ground Zero: Our voting rights, political representation, and democracy are under assault! We will take action." The event featured discussion of the Supreme Court's recent gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act …
(2026-05-21). Failed Military Cleanup Exposes Marshall Island Residents to Leaking Radioactive "Tomb" projectcensored.org A 60-year-old military nuclear clean-up project, known as the Runit Dome, has begun leaking radioactive materials in the vicinity of the Marshall Islands, as Jess Cockerill reported in a March 2026 article for the science publication, Science Alert. The Runit Dome is situated on Runit Island, between Australia and Hawaii,…
(2026-05-21). Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israel strike since ceasefire. newarab.com 
Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on The toll from Israel's strike on the town of Deir Qanoun En-Nahr on Tuesday included four children and three women, said Dozens of people gathered in the southern town on Thu…
(2026-05-21). Australian budget further cuts public school funding. wsws.org Behind the headlines, last week's federal budget slashes social spending, including on public schools.
(2026-05-21). French National Assembly allows 'native' voters to take part in local provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French National Assembly has voted to allow "native" voters to take part in New Caledonia's local provincial elections scheduled for next month. However, the French parliament's Lower House also refused to include their "spouses", just like the Senate did two days earlier. Amid debates in…
(2026-05-21). Ebola treatment hospital burned down in DRC as outbreak spreads. aljazeera.com Protesters set a hospital on fire in the Democratic of Congo, as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-21). 86% vote for walkout as Nexteer workers force UAW to hold strike ballot: "The ball's in our court now" wsws.org Workers at the local union hall Wednesday expressed overwhelming support for a strike and denounced union officials for collaborating with management to intimidate workers and probe for divisions among the membership.
(2026-05-21). Government outlines measures to combat fake news and AI-driven misinformation. sanews.gov.za Government outlines measures to combat fake news and AI-driven misinformation | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government's plans to combat misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, including proposals for a public fact-checking platform, restrictions on fake news broadcasts, and mandatory disclosure of AI-generated content on digital platforms. | Tabling the Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Budget Vote in Parliament on Wednesday, the Minister warned that digital media and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly being used as tools to spread…
(2026-05-21). Ebola overshadows World Cup as DRC placed under health watch. thecanary.co 
Less than a month before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) national team has been stumped by another Ebola outbreak. As a result, the Congolese Federation has had to halt their preparation programme for the World Cup. In the interest of public safety, both FIFA and US […] | By
(2026-05-21). Sapelo Island Residents Won a Major Vote, but Their Fight Continues. capitalbnews.org 
Sometimes, Josiah "Jazz" Watts can't remember a time when he and other Gullah Geechee descendants weren't fighting for their homeland. It's been four months since McIntosh County, Georgia, voters overwhelmingly rejected a zoning ordinance that could have resulted in higher taxes, attracted more developers, harmed local businesses, and led to Geechee displacement. The January referendum …
(2026-05-21). Is a regional war looming between Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. newarab.com 
On 4 May, a However, both countries denied responsibility for the attack despite reportedly backing the
(2026-05-21). Pair charged in US under new law for creating AI celebrity porn. scmp.com US federal prosecutors have charged two men with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities under a newly enacted law meant to halt the spread of deepfake pornography. | Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were both arrested on Tuesday for generating sexually explicit AI content that drew millions of views online, according to criminal complaints.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Nauru orders public servants, govt bodies to follow 'One China' policy. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Nauru's government has issued a directive to all public servants and employees of state-owned enterprises in-country and abroad to adhere to the "One China" policy. The Cabinet directive comes as the Micronesian island nation marks its 58th constitution Day this week. In January 2024, Nauru became the first nation to switch diplomatic recognition…
(2026-05-21). Christian Zionists form unholy alliance with far-right lawmaker. electronicintifada.net Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom courted by Israel lobby.
(2026-05-21). Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula. whyy.org Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have laws that allow the terminally ill to end their life on their own terms. At the same time, there's the "Don't Die" movement touting products and routines that promise to extend life…even the possibility of immortality. | We're all going to die one day…it's a fact of life…something we have in common. So what can the dying teach the living about what makes a meaningful life? | This week on The Connection meet
(2026-05-21). NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets. aljazeera.com New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.
(2026-05-21). Widespread support for walkout as Nexteer workers force UAW to hold strike vote: "The ball's in our court now" wsws.org Workers at the local union hall Wednesday expressed overwhelming support for a strike and denounced union officials for collaborating with management to intimidate workers and probe for divisions among the membership.
(2026-05-21). Democracy Now! 2026-05-21 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 21, 2026; "Clear Racism": Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans; Rising Conflict in DRC, Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump's Gutting of USAID: Study; "They're Trying to Silence Us": Students, Faculty on Censoring Pro-Palestine Voices at Graduations | Headlines for May 21, 2026; "Clear Racism": Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans; Rising Conflict in DRC, Sudan, Other African Countries Linked to Trump's Gutting of USAID: Study; "They're Trying to Sile…
(2026-05-21). Union protesters to lawmakers: 'No more business as usual'. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Declaring government is broken and responds now to the rich, but not working people, a group of several dozen protesters—many from the National Education Association—gathered on Capitol Hill to urge massive structural reforms. Their point and their command: "No more business as usual." No more half-measures, no more filibusters, no more rigged elections by plutocrats …
(2026-05-21). NCBD — The Next Growth Chapter in Pune. ummid.com What most serious developers and institutional investors now call Pune's Northern Central Business District (NCBD) is the stretch running through Baner, Balewadi, Wakad and into the outer ring of Hinjewadi.
(2026-05-21). Krasner calls for head of Philadelphia Democratic Party to resign. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat who has repeatedly been shunned by party officials, is calling for new leadership at the top of the Philadelphia Democratic Party. | After years of battling the Democratic establishment, Krasner seized on state Sen. Sharif Street's loss Tuesday to progressive candidate Chris Rabb in
(2026-05-21). US foreign affairs chairman warns of China role in Argentina contract bid. scmp.com US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast has warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of "Chinese malign influence" in a bid for a major contract in Argentina, according to a letter seen by Reuters. | The April 23 letter concerns an auction for a 25-year contract to dredge and operate Argentina's Parana River, a vital waterway for most of ‚Äåthe country's agricultural exports, that Argentina estimates will reach US$10 billion in investment.
(2026-05-21). Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund includes side deal blocking tax probes into president and family. wsws.org While Trump officials refuse to rule out payouts to violent January 6 fascists, the Justice Department addendum seeks to foreclose claims against Trump and his related entities.
(2026-05-21). Philadelphia sports industry insiders hope summer festivities will translate into new opportunities. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With celebrations around the country's Sports entrepreneurs in the city hope the wave of big events and excitement will usher in a new era for P…
(2026-05-21). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-21). Inside Iraq's race to rebuild its fragmented air defences. newarab.com 
When Iraqi officials confirmed in early May that Baghdad was finalising the purchase of 20 Turkish air defence systems following months of It signalled a broader transformation in how Iraq is beginning to think about The urgency behind the de…
(2026-05-21). Your AI chatbot is polluting my backyard. peoplesworld.org 
As flights take off from Washington's Dulles Airport, few passengers realize what they're looking at below. Sprawling across the landscape are hundreds of boxy, windowless buildings handling roughly two-thirds of the world's internet traffic. Nicknamed "Data Center Alley," this region hosts the densest concentration of data centers anywhere on Earth, with projections suggesting that as …
(2026-05-21). Rubio blames WHO for Ebola delay, as US aid cuts cripple public health in Africa. wsws.org The Trump administration, having withdrawn from the WHO and cancelled more than 80 percent of US foreign aid, now faults the agency for responding too slowly to an Ebola epidemic its own cuts helped unleash.
(2026-05-21). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-21). RCP 8.5: When the Spherical Cows Escape the Barn. wattsupwiththat.com The spherical cow has its place. The trouble begins when the spherical cow is wheeled out of the lab and presented to the public as if it were a real cow, and then wheeled into the Federal Reserve and presented to bank regulators as the cow you should be valuing your loan book against, and then wheeled into a federal courthouse and presented to a judge as the cow whose damages an energy company should be required to pay.
(2026-05-21). State "Tax the Rich" Campaigns Gain Momentum Across the Country. projectcensored.org Coordinated "Tax the Rich" campaigns have launched across the country, spurred by Massachusetts's "millionaires tax" that has raised billions to fund public services. According to Brad Reed for Common Dreams in January 2026 and Lex McMenamin for The Guardian in April 2026, a coalition of labor organizers and community advocates…
(2026-05-21). Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Türkiye. aljazeera.com Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
(2026-05-21). At least 19 killed in Honduras palm plantation massacre. scmp.com At least 19 people were killed at a palm plantation in northern Honduras, authorities said Thursday, as the Central American nation prepares for a resurgent wave of anti-gang militarisation. | The killings took place the previous night in Rigores, in the restive Bajo Aguan region, where rival gangs have fought over control of palm plantations and drug trafficking routes.
(2026-05-21). China's telecom giants launch AI token packages. ecns.cn China's three major telecom operators — China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom — have introduced affordable token-based subscription packages for individuals, government agencies and businesses, as competition in AI computing services heats up.
(2026-05-21). JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: When and Where to Check. ummid.com IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced 2026 Question Papers, and is now preparing to publish the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key and candidates' response sheet (OMR Sheet) on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-05-21). UK firms report slide in activity due to Iran war. newarab.com 
British companies are suffering their most widespread drop in activity in over a year due to the economic fallout from Data company S&P Global's preliminary UK Composite Purchasing Managers' Index for May tumbled to 48.5 from 52.6 in April, its first reading below the 50.0 growth threshold since April 2025 and far below the 51.6 median in a Reuters poll. | A measure of activity among services firms plunged particularly sharply to its lowest since January 2021, w…
(2026-05-21). The Strange Science of Color — And Our Quest to Understand It. whyy.org On this episode, we explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to our efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades. We talk with a lexicographer about efforts to standardize synthetic colors, and how we describe them, and investigate how we know that the colors we see are the same as the ones everyone else sees.
(2026-05-21). Paris court finds Airbus, Air France guilty in 2009 crash that killed 228. scmp.com A Paris appeal court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash ‚Äåthat killed 228 passengers and crew in France's worst air disaster. | The verdict is the latest milestone in a legal marathon involving two of France's most emblematic companies and relatives of the mainly French, Brazilian and German victims.
(2026-05-21). US Tech and Defense Demands Spur Ruinous Mining in Indigenous Mexico. projectcensored.org As global demand for military armaments and clean energy technologies grows, the communities of Mexico's Sierra Norte region are increasingly left to bear the environmental and health costs of the critical minerals that power these industries. Investigative journalist Tamara Pearson, writing for Truthout, reveals how a US—Mexico agreement to coordinate…
(2026-05-21). Black Workers Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine During Trump 2.0. truthout.org Nearly a decade ago, Donald Trump infamously asked Black voters in his pitch to garner their support: "What do you have to lose?" The Federal Reserve answered Trump's question in its recent Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households report for 2025: Black Americans lost more financially than every other racial group. According to the report, 60 percent of Black Americans expressed that their… |
(2026-05-21). South China's Guangxi raises emergency response over earthquakes. ecns.cn NANNING, May 20 ⚪ South Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday upgraded its emergency response for natural disaster relief following two magnitude-5.2 earthquakes that struck Liunan District in the city of Liuzhou on Monday.
(2026-05-21). The making of first dictator. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-21). Labour Considers Making it Illegal to Work When it is "Too Hot" wattsupwiththat.com Of course, forcing employers to turn up the air conditioning is hardly going to help them use less energy and reduce their 'carbon footprint'.
(2026-05-21). Colorado Dems Want To Censure Gov. Jared Polis For Commuting Sentence Of Election Denier. newsone.com 
Source: Hyoung Chang / Getty | Last year, President Donald Trump
(2026-05-21). Court rules to oust leadership of Turkey's main opposition party. scmp.com An Ankara court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turkey's main opposition CHP party in a sharp escalation against the country's embattled opposition. | It is the latest in a string of moves targeting the Republican People's Party, Turkey's oldest political faction that won a huge victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP in the 2024 local elections and has been rising in the polls.
(2026-05-21). Putin wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin left Beijing on the night of May 20, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-21). New Center Tackles Seedling Shortages to Replant New Mexico's Burn Scars. projectcensored.org Since 2000, New Mexico wildfires have burned seven million acres of land, causing flash flooding, displacing wildlife, and contaminating water sources. Wildfires are burning through forests more quickly than they can be recovered through natural regeneration or with human reforestation efforts, an issue exacerbated by a national shortage of seedlings…
(2026-05-21). Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response. aljazeera.com Survivors of Indonesia's deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery…
(2026-05-21). Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Emery's Europa Masterclass in Istanbul. thecanary.co 
Aston Villa arrived in Istanbul and left as winners. Under Unai Emery, they dismantled Freiburg in a commanding victory — the latest chapter to the manager's remarkable European record. First half smackdown Villa struck twice inside the opening half-hour. A perfectly struck volley, followed by a short corner routine created space, before a curling effort […] | By
(2026-05-21). Naddine Dorries:' Online Safety Act "held to ransom" by … Naddine Dorries. thecanary.co 
Nadine Dorries, who is one of the architects of the Online Safety Act, has called for the law's repeal, following complaints by her new buddies in Reform UK. Apparently, the hard-right party's perfectly normal proposals to build concentration camps — sorry, 'detention centres' — in Green-voting wards keep getting flagged as 'hate speech' … for […] | By
(2026-05-21). Toffees and selfies: 'Melodi' duo steal spotlight at Italy-India talks. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-21). Turkey: Court ousts leadership of opposition party CHP. newarab.com 
An Ankara court on Thursday annulled the The move is the latest in a string of legal moves targeting The r…
(2026-05-21). Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Parties Are Supported by the International Community. Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Fascist Ukraine. wibailoutpeople.org Amply documented, the 2014 EuroMaidan US Sponsored Coup d'Etat was carried out with the support of the two Nazi factions: Svoboda and Right Sektor headed by Dmytro Yarosh The OUN-B was complicit in the crimes of Nazi Germany. Our governments —which claim to be firmly committed to social democracy— are actively supporting a Ukrainian Nazi movement …
(2026-05-21). DR Congo police fire warning shots as protesters burn Ebola patient tents. scmp.com Police fired warning shots and tear gas ‚Å as part of a dispute in Democratic Republic of Congo's northeast over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a footballer who played for local teams, that saw protesters burn down tents for Ebola patients, Reuters witnesses said. | The incident highlighted the struggle Congolese authorities could face to enforce the safe burials of people with confirmed and suspected cases that are required to help contain the outbreak.
(2026-05-21). ICE to Purchase Private Detainment Facilities to Circumvent States' Authority. projectcensored.org According to reporting by Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg in The Appeal, during GEO Group's May 6 quarterly earnings call, CEO George Zoley stated that the Department of Homeland Security had been in talks with the private prison company to purchase "turn-key" facilities as detention centers to avoid oversight efforts in Democrat-led states…
(2026-05-21). The Fight against Malaria: Then and Now. afgj.org 
NicaNotes May 21, 2026 By Katherine Hoyt [Katherine Hoyt is retired Co-Coordinator of the Nicaragua Network/Alliance for Global Justice. She lived 16 years in Nicaragua, eleven under the Somoza dictatorship and five under the Sandinista Revolution.] The young Sandinista Revolution was supported by many volunteers and, in 1981, I began working as a volunteer "multiplier"…
(2026-05-21). Nine years after Grenfell inferno, New Scotland Yard declares there is "no presumption" that charges will be brought. wsws.org The Metropolitan Police's latest statement is part of an orchestrated state cover-up that has continued under four Conservative and Labour governments, led by four different prime ministers.
(2026-05-20). Experts say Russia sees high obesity growth rate. ecns.cn MOSCOW, May 20 ⚪ Obesity has become a pressing public health concern in Russia and the country is among the worlds top 10 in terms of the growth rate of obesity, Russian medical experts warned on Wednesday.Giving rise to weight-related health problems.
(2026-05-21). Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies preparations for Local Government Elections | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government has intensified preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. ⚪ Delivering the 2026/27 Budget Vote for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Parliament on Wednesday, Hlabisa said several key milestones had already been achieved to ensure the polls are conducted smoothly. ⚪ These include the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee on Municipal Elections, the finalisation of councillor numbers, de…
(2026-05-21). Queen pushed for ex-prince Andrew's appointment as trade envoy, documents show. scmp.com Queen Elizabeth pressed ‚Å for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‚Å to be made a government trade envoy back in 2000, according to documents released on Thursday. | Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles, served as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment between 2001 and 2011 in an unpaid role that allowed him to travel the world meeting senior business and government figures.
(2026-05-21). Jailed banker ties roil Flavio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential hopes. scmp.com Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high in the polls until the news broke of his ties to a banker jailed over a multimillion-dollar fraud scandal. | The 45-year-old senator had been polling neck-and-neck with 80-year-old President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is expected to seek a fourth term in presidential elections in October.
(2026-05-21). Austrian spy found guilty of giving secrets to Wirecard fugitive. scmp.com An ex-Austrian intelligence officer was found guilty of passing on state secrets to a fugitive former top executive at the fraudulent payments company Wirecard in a high-profile spy case that has prompted authorities in Vienna to tighten rules on espionage. | Egisto Ott was handed a prison sentence of more than four years for spying, abuse of office, bribery and embezzlement, and other charges, according to a statement from the Vienna Regional Criminal Court late on Wednesday. He was found…
(2026-05-21). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-21). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-21). Hajj Sermon 2026 by Sheikh Hudhaifi to broadcast live in 30+ languages. ummid.com Arafat Sermon 2026 to be delivered by Sheikh Ali Bin Abdul Rahman Hudhaify from Masjid Namirah on Tuesday Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, corresponding to May 26, 2026, will be available in more than 30 languages.
(2026-05-21). What a Crypto Exchange Lawsuit Lawyer Does to Protect Investors. moguldom.com Lawsuits against major cryptocurrency exchanges have become more common as scam losses mount and investors examine whether platforms responded adequately to clear warning signs. Many of these cases involve unauthorized withdrawals, stolen credentials, or coordinated fraud schemes where the exchange continued to process transfers despite reported suspicious activity. Typically, the legal questions revolve around the …
(2026-05-21). Trump Demands End to Birthright Citizenship Ahead of Supreme Court Decision. truthout.org On Thursday, Trump said in a press conference that "it would be a disgrace" if the Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship. "Twenty to 25 percent of the people coming into our country will come in through birthright citizenship; they'll become citizens through birthright citizenship," he said, grossly exaggerating the amount of children born in the U.S. to undocumented people or… |
(2026-05-21). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-21). Attenborough's "Facts" Seven Years On. wattsupwiththat.com This, of course, makes a nonsense of Attenborough's claim that: | What we're doing right now is we're so rapidly changing the climate, for the first time in the world's history people can see the impact of climate change" | "Greater storms, greater floods, greater heatwaves, extreme sea level rise" | "All of this is happening far faster than many of us thought possible…
(2026-05-21). Ethiopia accuses Egypt of obstructing Red Sea access bid: What to know. al-monitor.com The remark came days after a new maritime cooperation agreement between Cairo and Asmara.
(2026-05-21). "Clear Racism" : Trump Admin Blocks Refugee Resettlement, Except for White South Africans. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is advancing plans to resettle an additional 10,000 white South Africans in the United States as refugees. Under President Trump's proposal, which was submitted to Congress on Monday, the U.S. would lift its record-low refugee admissions figure from 7,500 to 17,500, with the additional openings reserved for Afrikaners. This comes as the administration continues to block the entry of refugees from other countries. The U.S. has resettled just over 6,000 refugees between October and April — all except three were from South Africa. Trump has said Afrikaners face racial persecution…
(2026-05-21). Gas Prices Over $4 In All 50 States. Trump Says It's 'Peanuts'. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | As we near the third month of a war with Iran that President Donald Trump said would only last for a few weeks, the economic consequences continue to be felt by the American public. For the first time in four years, gas prices in all 50 states have topped $4 a gallon. |
(2026-05-21). Proper Ladies: School chaos, satire, & sisterhood in full swing. newarab.com 
What happens when you put a prefect, an emo, a girl who runs an underground tuck shop, and the most popular girl in school together in detention? | This is no punchline joke, but the premise of the new BBC Comedy Short The pilot stars British Somali actress <...
(2026-05-21). South Korea's Samsung labor union suspends general strike. tribune.com.pk 
Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea have said they have decided to suspend plans for a general strike, according to local media. | "We will postpone the general strike scheduled for May 21-June 7 until further notice," the joint headquarters of Samsung Electronics' labour union said in a notice, Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday. | However, a group of shareholders said on Thursday they would take legal action against the tentative wage deal, calling it illegal. | The strike had originally been scheduled to begin on Thursday and last for 18 days. | Under the tentative agreement, Samsu…
(2026-05-21). China arrests suspect in joint probe with U.S. on synthetic drug trafficking. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. authorities have jointly solved a cross-border drug trafficking case involving new psychoactive substances, with one suspect arrested in the two countries, respectively, according to media reports.
(2026-05-21). Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Charges Against Racist Shiloh Hendrix, Who Went Viral For Attacking Black Child. newsone.com 
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(2026-05-21). Outrage in Syria over Sharaa father's comments on Deir al-Zour. newarab.com 
Comments by the father of Hussein al-Sharaa said in an interview that the people of Deir al-Zour were "a group of savages with loud voices", adding that "Shawaya were fa…
(2026-05-21). The Quranic Critique of the Resurrection Tradition. muslimskeptic.com The death and resurrection of Jesus (peace be upon him) occupy the absolute heart of Christian theology. Christianity does not merely present Jesus as a prophet, moral teacher, miracle-worker, or even messianic figure. Rather, it grounds the entire structure of salvation history upon the claim that Jesus physically rose from the dead after crucifixion. The …
(2026-05-21). California Schools Struggle to Implement Ethnic Studies. projectcensored.org In recent years, ethnic studies in California school systems have become a point of debate, as questions have emerged about whether the state has adequately supported these courses. California education officials and many school districts are struggling to fully implement a statewide curriculum that requires high school students to take…
(2026-05-21). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-21). Even American analysts admit it: the war against Iran has become a strategic catastrophe for the U.S. strategic-culture.su A recent article by Robert Kagan highlights the serious consequences of Trump's military adventure. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-05-21). New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start. geo.tv 
An Emirati man is seen near the logo of ADNOC in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates May 14, 2018. — Reuters Oil flows may take 4 months to return to 80% of pre-war levels.Full flows may not return before first half of 2027: ADNOC chief. UAE planned decade ago infrastructure…
(2026-05-21). 1 civilian killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts worldwide in 2025: UN official. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ One civilian was killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts around the world last year, the chief of the UN global humanitarian response unit said Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-21). DR Congo police fire warning shots in burial dispute after suspected Ebola death. scmp.com Police fired warning shots and tear gas ‚Å as part of a dispute in northeastern DR Congo over the burial of a suspected Ebola victim, a footballer who played for local teams, that saw protesters burn down tents for Ebola patients, Reuters witnesses said. | The incident highlighted the struggle Congolese authorities could face to enforce the safe burials of people with confirmed and suspected cases that are required to help contain the outbreak.
(2026-05-21). 2 men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new US law targeting 'deepfakes'. scmp.com Federal prosecutors have charged two men with using artificial intelligence to create nude videos and photos of female celebrities under a newly enacted law meant to halt the spread of deepfake pornography. | Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were both arrested on Tuesday for generating sexually explicit AI content that drew millions of views online, according to criminal complaints.
(2026-05-21). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-21). KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel. sanews.gov.za KlevaMova drives growth in affordable Gautrain travel | Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain's discounted KlevaMova affordability product within its first year, with the initiative now accounting for approximately 11% of all Gautrain passenger trips. | Launched in May 2025, KlevaMova offers qualifying passengers a 50% discount on Gautrain fares. | The product is aimed at households earning R350 000 or less annually, as well as scholars, pensioners and South African Social Security Agency disability grant recipients. | According to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the Gautrain Manag…
(2026-05-21). Bill would cut out hemp shops, restrict sales of THC drinks in Delaware to liquor and cannabis stores, microbreweries. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Sales of THC-infused drinks in Delaware would be restricted to liquor and marijuana retail stores and microbreweries in a The drinks, which do not contain alcohol and are marketed with names like Bliss Day, BRƒíZ, Enjoy and Orange Crush,…
(2026-05-21). Accessible Housing Remains Out Of Reach For Millions Who Need It Most. newsone.com 
Accessible housing remains out of reach for millions because the country has never seriously treated it as a baseline requirement, only a compliance exercise that gets minimized at every stage of development. The gap between what the law says and what people can actually find is wide and well-documented. | According to the Center for American Progress, less than
(2026-05-21). Why is UK applying Patriot Act's dirty tricks to Filton 24. newarab.com 
In July 2000,
(2026-05-21). PLA vows to thwart 'Taiwan independence' provocations. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Wednesday warned Taiwan regional authorities led by Lai Ching-te that the People's Liberation Army will resolutely thwart any "reckless provocations" toward "Taiwan independence."
(2026-05-21). Xi, Putin Pledge New Era Against Western 'Unilateralism'. popularresistance.org Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen strategic coordination, expand economic cooperation, and push against western dominance in global affairs during talks in Beijing on 20 May. | Putin said Moscow and Beijing would keep coordinating positions in the G20, World Trade Organization (WTO), World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and New Development Bank. "Of course, we will continue to closely coordinate our positions," Putin said, adding that both sides aim to align the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
(2026-05-21). Imperialism and International Terrorism in the 21st Century Causes, Aims, Methods. donbass-insider.com 
To understand what distinguishes 21st-century imperialism from that of the early 20th century, one must…
(2026-05-21). Want To Try Spread Betting? These 5 Broker Reviewers Can Help You Choose The Right Platform In 2026. moguldom.com Did you know there's money to be made in simply 'betting' on whether market positions will rise or fall? It's a high risk trading strategy, don't get us wrong. But it's the kind of trading decision that could make you a better ROI in the long run, when compared to actions like letting money sit …
(2026-05-21). South China's Chaoshan culture showcased in the Netherlands to celebrate International Tea Day. ecns.cn The "Tea for Harmony: The Charm of Chaoshan and the Fragrance of Orchid" event was held at China Cultural Center in The Hague, the Netherlands, to celebrate International Tea Day, which falls on May 21.
(2026-05-21). China uses AI, satellite data to guide wheat harvest in key grain province. ecns.cn China's top wheat-producing province is using artificial intelligence and satellite imaging to manage this year's harvest as the country enters its annual summer reaping season.
(2026-05-21). Mother arrested in Portugal after young sons blindfolded and abandoned. scmp.com Portuguese police on Thursday arrested the mother of two young French boys found abandoned by a main road in the south of the country, alone and crying. | The boys, aged four and five, were rescued on Tuesday by a passing motorist near the resort town of Comporta, where they had been left with backpacks containing food and water but no identity documents, according to Portuguese media.
(2026-05-21). New Engines Key To Night Stalker MH-60M Black Hawk Upgrade Plans. twz.com 
Plans for a new tranche of upgrades for U.S. Army special operations Officials from U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) talked about the intersection of future plans for the MH-60M fleet and ITEP during…
(2026-05-21). Iran says reviewing U.S. views as exchange of messages continues through Pakistan. ecns.cn TEHRAN, May 20 ⚪ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator and Tehran is reviewing the latest U.
(2026-05-21). The US AI Rebellion is Gaining Momentum. wattsupwiththat.com Data centers driving up energy costs and fear of job losses have become major public concerns.
(2026-05-21). £50,000 reward offered after violent political attacks on British-Pakistani Conservative politicians. geo.tv 
The picture shows damage to the property and a vehicle belonging to British-Pakistani Conservative politician, Tariq Aziz, following attacks in Hounslow, West London. — ReporterA £50,000 reward has been announced by Conservative politician Umer Farooq for information leading…
(2026-05-21). Reform Council Sacks Long-Serving Vicar as Standards Chief, in Wave of Cuts to Scrutiny. bylinetimes.com 
A new Reform UK administration in Yorkshire has sacked the long-standing independent Chair of the council's Board for Standards in Public Life, amid a flurry of cuts to scrutiny functions pushed through on Wednesday. | Reverend Canon Hilary Barber has served in the role for 16 years, as well as being the personal Chaplain for the Mayor. | It came as Nigel Farage's party in Calderdale also voted to abolish scrutiny boards covering Children and Young People, Place, and Adult Health and Social Care — leaving only the Overview and Scrutiny Committee left, which will be expected to monitor almost everything t…
(2026-05-21). US Increases Vatican Espionage. projectcensored.org US intelligence agencies have long spied on the Vatican, according to reporting by Ken Klippenstein, but it's been dialed up amidst Trump's public tirade against Pope Leo XIV. In an April 23, 2026, article published via Substack, Klippenstein analyzed a national security contractor hiring memo for a role assisting the…
(2026-05-21). ICE operations continue in Michigan as local cops play key role. wsws.org CE has shifted toward local police partnerships while aggressive arrests continue in Michigan and Democratic officials offer token objections.
(2026-05-21). Facts in, garbage out: Why the RBA needs functional finance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-21). Colombia expels Bolivian ambassador. ecns.cn BOGOTA, May 20 ⚪ Colombias Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that the government has expelled Bolivian Ambassador to Colombia Ariel Percy Molina Pimentel.
(2026-05-21). China willing to enhance legislative exchanges with Slovakia: senior official. ecns.cn BRATISLAVA, May 20 ⚪ Chinas National Peoples Congressis willing to enhance full-level exchanges with the Slovak National Council in various fields.
(2026-05-21). Louisiana's Anti-Homeless Bill Plans to Criminalize Sleeping Outside. projectcensored.org In April 2026, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed Bill 211, which the National Homelessness Law Center has called "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," according to a report by Stephen Prager for Common Dreams. The bill effectively criminalizes sleeping on the streets in cities across Louisiana,…
(2026-05-21). PSX surges over 3,000 points in early trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish activity on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing over 3,000 points in mid-day trading. | As of the latest update, the KSE-100 Index stood at 168,082.21, reflecting a robust gain of 3,250.79 points or 1.97% from Wednesday's closing of 164,831.42. The index touched an intraday high of 168,128.35 and a low of 166,638.56, showcasing sustained buying interest throughout the morning session. | Market breadth remained positive with heavy trading volumes. Volumes reached 157.98 million shares. Investors appeared confident, driving selective buyi…
(2026-05-21). China, U.S. jointly crack transnational criminal case. ecns.cn S.law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, Chinas Ministry of Public Securitysaid on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). Iran's Hormuz authority declares control over ports in UAE, Oman: What to know. al-monitor.com The Persian Gulf Strait Authority released a map showing its "areas of oversight" extending to the United Arab Emirates' ports, eliciting a rebuke from a senior Emirati official.
(2026-05-21). US quietly lifts sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese. newarab.com 
The United States Treasury has removed The Treasury quietly published an update on its website, placing the T…
(2026-05-21). Adani U.S. Settlement, And What Govt Should Do Now? ummid.com In this crisis time, the government of India should immediately institute a judicial enquiry into the multiple financial irregularities of Adani Group.
(2026-05-21). China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens until end of 2027. ecns.cn To continuously facilitate personnel exchanges between China and Russia, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Shadow Foundation Invests $100 millions in Crypto, Filling Trump Pockets. projectcensored.org In July 2025, Jacob Silverman of The Nation reported that the Dubai-based Aqua 1 Foundation, one of President Trump's biggest crypto-backers, may not exist. On June 26, 2025, the Aqua 1 Foundation announced a $100 million investment in World Liberty Financial. Under the terms of a deal between Trump and…
(2026-05-21). FO condemns mistreatment of flotilla activists, calls for release of detainees including Pakistani citizen. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday condemned the "unlawful interception" of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces in international waters and called for the immediate release of all detained humanitarian activists, including a Pakistani humanitarian activist Saad Edhi. | A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pakistan condemned "in the strongest possible terms" the interception of the flotilla by Israeli occupying forces as well as the "arbitrary detention and reported mistreatment of humanitarian workers onboard." | It said that those detained reportedly included Pakistani humanitarian activist Sa…
(2026-05-21). Sindh sets 90-day deadline for Karachi University Road BRT project, approves off-budget funding for FWO. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh Cabinet on Thursday endorsed a 90-day deadline, set by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, for the completion of mixed traffic lanes, underpasses, and elevated structures along Karachi's University Road, including off-budget funding for the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) to ensure rapid relief. | The development emerged during a cabinet meeting chaired by CM Murad, which approved important decisions spanning the JPMC—NICH law, centralised medical residency policy, TVET and university amendments, BRT Red Line revival, SBOSS handover, and fishing ban relief. | According to a statement issued by the…
(2026-05-21). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-21). ACLU Calls on Congress to to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations. aclu.org ACLU and partners urged members of Congress during Community Safety Week to pass legislation that allows people to sue federal law enforcement when they violate their rights.
(2026-05-21). About That "Super El Niño" wattsupwiththat.com In the meantime, "could become historically strong" is what the forecast actually allows. "Is coming" is what the headline says.