(2026-05-01). Israeli Navy Goes 700 Miles To Attack Unarmed Gaza Flotilla Boats. popularresistance.org In the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Israeli naval forces attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to Gaza. An unknown number of Israeli military ships went over 700 miles to attack a 54 ship flotilla that was headed for Gaza to attempt to break the illegal Israeli naval blockade of Gaza and bring worldwide attention to the continuing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, Israeli ethnic cleansing of the West Bank, the destruction and occupation of southern Lebanon and the attacks on Iran. | 21 boats were attacked by Israeli naval forces about 80 nautical miles west of the Greek island of Crete in internationa…
(2026-05-01). Anti-genocide activist denounces imperialist violence in the Middle East in statement supporting International May Day Online Rally. wsws.org Dr. Abeer Omar, an assistant nursing professor at Trent University, in Peterborough, Ontario, denounced the systematic slaughter of healthcare workers by Israel in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, and the US and Israel's targeting of civilians in their war of extermination against Iran.
(2026-05-01). What next for Lebanon if ceasefire with Israel expires on 17 May. newarab.com 
As a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon approaches its 17 May deadline, uncertainty is mounting over what comes next. Agreed in mid-April and extended to allow negotiations, the truce has been repeatedly violated, with continued Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks raising fears of renewed war. | In this episode of The Brief In, we unpack the competing pressures shaping Lebanon's next move: US and regional demands for Hezbollah's disarmament, Israeli insistence on security guarantees, and deep internal divisions in Beirut that have stalled a unified negotiating position.
(2026-05-01). What is Hezbollah's 'suicide combat' strategy in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The strategy is based on targeting Israeli troop concentrations inside the so-called "Yellow Line", an area declared by Israeli forces as a "security zone" in southern Lebanon, in response to raids o…
(2026-05-01). US urges meeting between Lebanese president, Israeli PM. newarab.com 
The US embassy in Lebanon on Thursday urged a meeting between Lebanese and Israeli leaders as the health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south killed at least 17 people despite Israeli and Lebanese representatives this month have met twice in Washington ⚪ the first such meetings in decades ⚪ after
(2026-05-01). Israel kills at least 20 in Lebanon, US pushes for direct talks. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed at least 20 people in Lebanon in the last 24 hours, as the US urged for a face-to-face meeting between Lebanese President The toll includes civilians from two families, two Lebanese army soldiers, two children, and three paramedics. More than 70 others, including children, were also wounded in the attacks. | The Israeli…
(2026-05-01). Wishful thinking topple Iran or protect Israeli soldiers from drones. haaretz.com While Trump hesitates, Israel hopes for a resumption of the war with Iran ‚ñ Hezbollah has identified an IDF vulnerability – and questions are also arising within the units themselves regarding activity in Lebanon…
(2026-05-01). How Netanyahu made Israel an ever more Lawless Nation. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been empowered by his Likud Party and its coalition partners to behave in a more unhinged way than ever before. The longer he's been in office, the more he has become an anarchic wrecking ball targeting what's left of Israeli democracy. Under his rein, the Israeli military has terrorized civilian areas in Lebanon and Iran, while lawless gangs are given free rein in Israel and the Palestinian West Bank to terrorize native Palestinian communities, as the army looks the other way. The aim is to drive Palestinians out of thei…
(2026-05-01). Byblos Exhibit at Monde Arabe Suffers Effects of Israeli War on Lebanon. indybay.org Presently on display through August at Paris' Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute [L'IMA]) is the revealing historical exhibition, "Byblos, cité millénaire du Liban" (Byblos, Millennia-old City of Lebanon).
(2026-05-01). Headlines for May 1, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Republicans Block Iran War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time Ahead of 60-Day Deadline, Israel Continues Deadly Strikes on Southern Lebanon in Latest Ceasefire Violations, Israeli Military Claims Control of Two-Thirds of Gaza in New Maps, Israeli Ceasefire Violations Kill Three and Wound 10 in Gaza, Including Aunt of Poet Mosab Abu Toha, Physicians for Human Rights Petitions Israel to Release Gaza Doctors Jailed Without Charges, Palestinian Journalist Ali al-Samoudi Freed from Israeli Jail Showing Signs of Torture, Starvation, Columbia University Students Rally on Second Anniversary of "Hind's Ha…
(2026-05-01). Lessons From The Gaza Student Encampments, Two Years On. popularresistance.org On April 17, 2024, Columbia University students hoisted tents onto the grass of the East Butler Lawn, initiating an international reckoning with the Israeli genocide in Gaza. | The initial encampment was met immediately with a police sweep and the mass arrest of student participants, but this did not deter activists and only prompted a second mass entry into the adjacent lawns mere moments later. | I was at the second encampment as an admitted student attending spring orientation. The dynamism of that moment feels surreal now — hundreds of people waving hand-painted banners and flags, cheering to song and c…
(2026-05-01). German embassy refuses London Irish Brigade's letter for 'Ulm 5' anti-genocide prisoners. thecanary.co 
The London Irish Brigade and others gathered in the capital on 30 April to deliver a letter to the German embassy. The letter supported, and demanded the release of, the 'Ulm 5' prisoners held for months without trial for action. As with the 'Filton 24', imprisoned for more than 18 months by the UK government, […] | By
(2026-05-01). UK Judge Gags Palestine Action Defendants To Secure 'Terror' Stitch-Up. popularresistance.org Since the retrial of six Palestine Action (PA) activists began on April 13, the defendants have been barred under court order from using terms like "genocide" or discussing the target of their direction action protests. Meanwhile, supporters of PA have been arrested outside the court for holding signs advising jurors of their right to acquit the defendants based on conscience. | Now, a draft court order reviewed by The Grayzone reveals how the presiding judge has sought to comprehensively neutralize the PA activists' ability to defend themselves by imposing crippling restrictions on what can be said in closing sp…
(2026-05-01). Join the May Day Online Rally! For Socialism! Against war, genocide and fascism! wsws.org The International Committee of the Fourth International and the World Socialist Web Site are holding our 13th annual International May Day Online Rally at 3: 00 pm EDT.
(2026-05-01). Two months in, the Iran war has changed the global energy system forever. grist.org 
For almost half a century, the vast majority of climate experts have agreed on a solution to global warming: stop burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. But despite the political efforts of governments across the world to promote replacing these fuels, fossil sources have remained a stubbornly large share of global energy — around 80 percent at last count. | But the war in Iran, which the United States and Israel launched two months ago this week, may turn out to be the push that dislodges fossil fuels' place atop the world's energy system. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway near Ir…
(2026-05-01). Iran surprises Trump with deadly 'Arash' drone as US blockade pressure faces new military reality. hindustantimes.com Tensions in West Asia are escalating as Iran stages a major military showcase featuring its latest drone technology amid stalled peace talks and rising regional friction. During a large rally in Tehran, Iran unveiled its new Arash suicide drone alongside the Shahed-136, signaling what officials describe as a strengthened deterrence posture. The display comes as Washington's blockade strategy and broader geopolitical standoff continue to fuel uncertainty across the region. The Arash drone, designed for long-range deep-strike missions, was presented as part of a broader demonstration of Iran's evolving unmanned war…
(2026-05-01). Trump's 'Strait of Trump' idea returns with cryptic 'storm is coming' post for Mojtaba | Hormuz, War. hindustantimes.com What happens when a global oil lifeline turns into a battlefield of narratives, power plays, and personal branding? As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, the world isn't just watching ships being blocked, it's watching signals being sent. From Donald Trump's provocative suggestion to rename one of the world's most strategic waterways, to his cryptic "storm is coming" warning, the messaging is as intense as the military posturing on the ground. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper question: who actually controls the Strait right now? The U.S. claims a "foolproof" blockade, backed by numbers: 42 ships redire…
(2026-05-01). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-01). Trump's supercarrier flees Middle East? World's largest warship leaves Gulf after mysterious damage. hindustantimes.com The USS Gerald R. Ford heads back to the U.S. after a record 300-day deployment marked by technical issues, onboard fire, and crew fatigue. As tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, the carrier's departure raises fresh questions about U.S. naval readiness and regional military balance amid the fragile standoff with Iran.
(2026-05-01). The Revolutionary Spirit Of Iran. popularresistance.org The United States, in its recent war on Iran, has completely misread the Iranian people and failed to recognize the deep revolutionary spirit that pervades Iranian culture. Rather than inciting Iranian people against their government, the US-Israeli war on Iran has united the population. Rather than promoting democracy in Iran and empowering the people, US economic punishment and aggression have accomplished the opposite and have made life more difficult for most Iranians. Like Cuba, Iran is being targeted because it will not relinquish its sovereignty.
(2026-05-01). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-01). "A People's History of Invisible India" : Journalist Neha Dixit on Dire State of Worker Rights. democracynow.org 
On International Workers' Day, we take a look at the state of workers' rights and freedoms in India, where pressure on fuel supplies from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has deepened the cost-of-living crisis and labor unrest is on the rise. In mid-April, tens of thousands of workers from the industrial hubs around New Delhi blocked roads to demand a fair wage and better working conditions. | "Various governments in India and the central government have been trying to dilute labor laws," says Neha Dixit, an investigative journalist and author based in New Delhi. "And there have been con…
(2026-05-01). Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-01). Iran says it is not realistic to expect quick results from talks with U.S. haaretz.com
(2026-05-01). Iranian-linked drones target opposition camp in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
A camp hosting Iranian Kurdish The Azadi camp in the Koysinjaq district of Erbil province was targeted late on Thursday into Friday by five drones, according to Kurdish media reports. The drones are believed to have been launched from Iranian territory. | Opposition figures said the attack caused damage to property but no casualties. | Kawa Bahrami, a represen…
(2026-05-01). Trump Considers Restarting The Bombing Campaign On Iran. popularresistance.org US Central Command has requested the deployment of the US's hypersonic missile, known as the Dark Eagle, for potential use against Iran, as President Trump is considering restarting the bombing campaign, Bloomberg has reported. | The US has already used a missile for the first time against Iran, a short-range ballistic missile called the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, which, according to an investigation from The New York Times, was used in a February 28 strike that hit a sports hall in the Iranian city of Lamerd, killing at least 21 people in the area, including boys and girls practicing sports.
(2026-05-01). Iran official reveals how Mojtaba Khamenei escaped US strike. newarab.com 
Mohsen Qomi, head of the international affairs office at the Iranian supreme leader's office, said Khamenei "remains in full health and continues to run the country", adding that he is "managing both negotiations and the field". | Rumours had previous…
(2026-05-01). UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse. newarab.com 
A senior Two months into the conflict,
(2026-05-01). Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla. newarab.com 
Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Israel intercepted the vessels in international waters near Greece late on Wednesday, a move the organizers ⚪
(2026-05-01). Condemnation and protests against Israel's raid of Gaza aid flotilla. aljazeera.com Israel has provoked international condemnation for its interception of Gaza-bound aid boats in international waters.
(2026-05-01). Gaza aid flotilla activists transferred to Greece after IDF seizure. haaretz.com Greece claimed Israel's seizure of the ships near its waters was not coordinated with Athens. 'You can't do something like that so close to the national waters of a European country,' a journalist who was on board the flotilla told Haaretz…
(2026-05-01). BBC publishes misinformation about small boat crossings. thecanary.co 
The BBC, which has been accused of acting more like a spin doctor than an impartial broadcaster in its recent coverage, has not named Israel as the perpetrator in 50% of reported Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza, and has also been getting things wrong on immigration. Two recent immigration errors reveal a similar pattern […] | By
(2026-05-01). Israeli group asks high court to order release of Gaza doctors. newarab.com 
An Israeli rights organisation petitioned Israel's Supreme Court on Thursday to demand the immediate release of 14 Palestinian doctors from Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) said the doctors have been denied adequate medical care and food and subjected to physical abuse while in detention. The group said they are being held under Israel's Unlawful Combatants Law, which allows for indefinite detention without charge. | "The Israeli army already…
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). On May Day, Gaza's workers find whatever source of income they can. aljazeera.com Gaza's economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation.
(2026-05-01). Israel Abducts Multi-National Civilians On The Open Sea. popularresistance.org April 29, 2026 – Mediterranean Sea — israel's actions tonight (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) mark a dangerous and unprecedented escalation: the abduction of civilians in the middle of the Mediterranean, over 600 miles from Gaza, in full view of the world. | Let's be clear about what this is. This is piracy. This is the unlawful seizure of human beings on the open sea near Crete, an assertion that israel can operate with total impunity, far beyond its own borders, with no consequences. | What we are witnessing is the attempted normalization of israeli control over the Mediterranean itself and an escalation of i…
(2026-05-01). Israel's Rafah crossing clampdown freezes Gaza's academic hopes. newarab.com 
Life in Gaza has changed so much that even time feels disrupted. Many students once saw universities outside Gaza as a way to continue their studies, but this path is now blocked. Since May 2024, Israel's military control over southern Gaza has made the
(2026-05-01). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-01). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Venezuela's interim president paints Trump as defender of "peace" after Washington shooting. wsws.org Associating Trump with "peace," Rodriguez whitewashes the ongoing avalanche of war crimes unleashed by Washington across the globe and directly against Venezuela itself.
(2026-05-01). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez Raises Salaries Pensions, Wraps Up National Campaign to Demand End of US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In an address to the nation on Thursday, Acting President Rodríguez announced an increase in the "integral minimum income" from roughly US $190 to $240, a 26% hike, for state and private-sector employees. The acting president did not s…
(2026-05-01). Venezuela's Window Of Opportunity For Economic Recovery. popularresistance.org Although progressives are rightly concerned about US-coerced compromises and concessions, it is equally important to understand the resilience and continuing successes of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. Focusing only on the half-empty aspect of the proverbial glass obscures the strength of the resistance and conceals the vulnerabilities of the imperial juggernaut. | On a delegation to Venezuela, the constant refrain from both high-ranking government officials and grassroots Chavistas — supporters of the movement led by former President Hugo Chávez — was that they were urgently "buying time."
(2026-05-01). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-01). The failure of Reserve Bank independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-01). Palestinian FA chief blasts Israeli VP at FIFA Congress. newarab.com 
Palestinian soccer federation Both men were called to the stand by Infantino put his hand on Rajoub's arm and invited him with a gesture to come closer to Suliman, but…
(2026-05-01). Israeli opposition fully expects criminal coalition to do whatever it takes to disrupt the democratic process. haaretz.com The Israeli opposition is preparing for what it sees as the very real possibility that Netanyahu will refuse to recognize the results of the election if he loses ‚ñ Likud officials close to the prime minister understand he will need to bring in some reinforcements to win ‚ñ President Herzog will need to be highly creative to free Netanyahu the defendant from his trial – and to free Israelis from him…
(2026-05-01). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.
(2026-05-01). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-01). US' Hormuz coalition not competing with France-UK bid: French FM. newarab.com 
France's top diplomat on Friday said a new US-led coalition to reopen the Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaking in Abu Dhabi following a regional tour, said he briefed Gulf allies on the UK-France initiative which was now at an "advanced" stage. | On Thursday, a US official confirmed to AFP that Washington was launching an international coalition dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct" to restart shipping in the vital route. | The strait, which…
(2026-05-01). Speech of Vatan Party at the founding congress of SOVINTERN. unitedworldint.com 
Speech held by Secretary General of the Vatan Party, àñzgàºr Bursalƒ±, in Moscow, Russia. From 25 to 29 April 2026, the first international forum of SOVINTERN was held in Moscow under the leadership of the A Just Russia Party, with the participation of numerous partner parties and organizations. Bringing together more than 200 participants representing …
(2026-05-01). The Border Wall Thrives, The Borderlands Don't. juancole.com (
(2026-05-01). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-01). '3 days in, no explosion…': Mojtaba aide taunts Trump over failed oil pressure & blockade strategy. hindustantimes.com Iran's parliament speaker ridicules Trump's claim that an Iranian oil well would explode "in three days," saying "no well exploded… next stop: 140" dollars a barrel. While Trump bets on a Hormuz blockade, China's independent refiners keep buying most of Iran's crude and $120 oil is squeezing American consumers instead.
(2026-05-01). Germany's Morenoite RIO joins Left Party in support of war, attacks on the working class. wsws.org The integration of the RIO Morenoites into the Left Party marks a further political shift to the right by this pseudo-left tendency, which can only be understood in the context of the current crisis of capitalism.
(2026-05-01). Senate Democrats voice support for major surge in military spending at Hegseth briefing. wsws.org Leading Senate Democrats called Thursday for a major expansion of US military spending at the testimony by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was briefing the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Trump administration's plans to massively increase military spending.
(2026-05-01). CARTOONS: Mark timing is off. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-01). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-01). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-05-01). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.
(2026-05-01). Key deadline looms in US-Iran war as conflict drags on. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). UN Resident Coordinator in Cuba: We need fuel now to save lives. radiohc.cu With the U.S. embargo that has cut off oil supplies to Cuba, the healthcare system is severely affected, access to drinking water has been lost, and babies are at risk, wrote Francisco Piñón, the United Nations Resident Coordinator on the island, in The Guardian on Thursday. | Piñón, whose work is closely tied to the daily realities in the Caribbean country and to the coordination and implementation of humanitarian and development projects in that context, warns that "after several months of a profound energy crisis in Cuba, the consequences are no longer abstract: they are becoming evident in the rhythm of daily…
(2026-05-01). US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth testifies before a US House Armed Services Committee hearing titled "Department of Defence FY2027 Budget Request," on Capitol Hill on April 29, 2026. — AFPWhite House sees war powers clock as halted.No US-Iran fire reported since early April…
(2026-05-01). Monday 5/18: Leidesdorff Wreath Laying Ceremony Mission Delores Basilica. indybay.org Mission Delores Basilica | 3321 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-05-01). From Springfield, Ohio, to the Supreme Court: A Pastor's Fight to Protect TPS for Haitians. democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on President Trump's push to strip temporary protected status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,100 Syrians living in the United States. The TPS program grants protection from deportation and work authorization to immigrants whose home countries are deemed unsafe to return to, most often because of war or natural disaster. The case could ultimately have ramifications for more than 1 million TPS holders from over a dozen countries. | TPS holders from Haiti and Syria say their countries remain unsafe and that DHS did not follow proper procedure. The lawsuit brought b…
(2026-05-01). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-01). Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah. responsiblestatecraft.org In recent
(2026-05-01). Reasons to be cheerful: The rise of the resistance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). So Golders Green attack not terrorism, but Starmer still raised 'terror alert'. thecanary.co 
The Golders Green attacker Essa Suleiman has been charged with attempted murder and not terrorism. London's Metropolitan Police charge Essa Suleiman with attempted murder after a stabbing attack in Golders Green. The incident follows the antisemitic attack that raised Britain's terrorism threat level.t.co/cKx923lIHw — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) May 1, 2026 Rightly so, since Suleiman […] | By
(2026-05-01). Workers Memorial Day: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living! Defend Injured Workers. indybay.org On April 2028, Workers Memorial Day a national panel was held to report the attack on health and safety for working people and also the destruction of health and safety protections. They also discussed the capture of government regulatory agencies.
(2026-05-01). Iran war hampering aid to refugees as costs soar, UN warns. newarab.com 
The cost of sending some aid to Sudan – Heightened insecurity around key Gulf shipping routes, including the
(2026-05-01). Friday 5/1: May Day Action at Oakland Airport – Stop Fedex from Shipping Killer Cargo to Israel. indybay.org ILUW Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger Rd | Oakland | Oakland Airport…
(2026-05-01). Zambia: Summit on Human Rights, Technology Effectively Canceled. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema speaks at a high-level meeting in Angola, December 4, 2024. | © 2024 Ben Curtis/AP Photo | (Johannesburg) — The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference, Human Rights Watch said today. The 14th edition of RightsCon was scheduled to be held in Lusaka, Zambia's capital, from May 5 to 8, 2026.In an April 29 statement, the Zambian government said that…
(2026-05-01). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-01). Japan may shoot itself in foot with weapons exports. ecns.cn Driven by a neo-militarist agenda, Tokyo revised the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology and implementation guidelines on April 21, lifting the ban on lethal weapon exports.
(2026-05-01). Axe Drax activists hunt down Drax executives after they dodged AGM. thecanary.co 
At 9am on 30 April, over 20 activists from Axe Drax hunted down Drax's executives to their central London office after they refused to turn up to their own AGM. The activists vaulted the building's barriers and stormed the third floor offices, unfurling banners reading 'Drax Kills', 'Drax is Toxic' and 'Go Breathe Poison, Willard' […] | By
(2026-05-01). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-01). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-01). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-01). WI BOPM: Ready For May Day 2026 in Wisconsin! wibailoutpeople.org 
Citywide walkout by students April 24, 2026 in Milwaukee. / Photo: @wi.bopm…
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
(2026-05-01). to whitewash fascism and Palestinian soccer chief hits out at Israeli delegate at FIFA Congress. haaretz.com Palestinian FA chief Jibril Rajoub rejects FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attempt to broker a handshake with Arab-Israeli official at congress – amid ongoing dispute over West Bank settlement clubs…
(2026-05-01). Timberwolves eliminate Nuggets as Knicks demolish Hawks in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Meanwhile, the Celtics-76ers playoff heads for a decisive Game 7 after Philadelphia beat Boston 106-93.
(2026-05-01). SARS salutes workers as new Commissioner begins term. sanews.gov.za SARS salutes workers as new Commissioner begins term | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers' Day by paying tribute to South Africa's workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu. | Commissioner Makhubu has begun his term with a pledge to strengthen fairness, trust and institutional integrity. | In his first official statement, Makhubu said his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa, on the recommendation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, carried significant responsibility at a time when the country depends heavily on an effective and trusted revenue authority.
(2026-05-01). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-01). Absent reforms, unfreezing Libyan Investment Authority is risky. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). Wednesday 4/29: Meeting: Proposed Downtown Concord AI Data Center. indybay.org Garden Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A…
(2026-05-01). China's manufacturing sector continues expansion, data shows. ecns.cn Chinas factory activity remained in expansion territory in April, staying above the 50-point boom-bust line for a second consecutive month, according to official data.
(2026-05-01). Suspense thriller emerges as May Day box-office contender. ecns.cn As the May Day holiday approaches, the suspense thriller Vanishing Point is already generating buzz, rising to become the second-highest-grossing film on the country's box-office presale charts for May 1, just behind Hong Kong tentpole Cold War 1994.
(2026-05-01). Friday 5/1: ICE Out of CSUMB! Students Rise Up on May Day. indybay.org CSUMB Main Quad, 100 Campus Ctr, Seaside…
(2026-05-01). Foreign interference has compromised Australia's national sovereignty. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation. sanews.gov.za Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation | Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026. | Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country's growth and development. | In a statement on Friday, Mnukwa emphasised that Workers' Day serves as a moment to recognise not only the economic contributions of employees, but also their ongoing efforts to build fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. | She reaffirmed th…
(2026-05-01). Dr Abu Safiya's son fears for his father's safety in detention. newarab.com 
Ilyas Abu Safiya, the son of renowned Palestinian doctor Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, is calling for his father's release after an Israeli court "We cry, we suffer, we fear for the fate of my father, who is tortured without charge," Ilyas Abu Safiya tells The New Arab. | "His only charge is that he saved lives and children, did not let them down." | The Beersheba District Court approved the extension without filing any charges and rejected t…
(2026-05-01). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-01). US Navy turns to AI firm for options to counter Iranian mines. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-01). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-01). How property managers can prevent pest problems in short stay rentals. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). South Korea's Net Zero Boast Crumbles. wattsupwiththat.com The net zero agenda requires a deliberate ignorance of how the modern world functions. South Korea rose from the ashes of war to become a global economic titan because it embraced the power of energy-dense, reliable fossil fuels. Turning away from this proven model in favor of unproven, weather-dependent technologies is a recipe for economic ruin.
(2026-05-01). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-01). Ashes of Lungrik Namgyal interred in a stupa of Sichuan's Daocheng. ecns.cn The ashes of Lungrik Namgyal, a respected Tibetan Buddhist leader, were returned from France to Daocheng County in Sichuan Province and interred in a stupa on April 19, 2026, in accordance with Tibetan Buddhist rituals.
(2026-05-01). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-01). Israel's death penalty law perpetuates racial discrimination: UN watchdog. newarab.com 
The law amounts to a grave erosion of human rights, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said in a statement. | Under the new law, passed by the Israeli parliament i…
(2026-05-01). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-01). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-01). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-01). Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). DWP brags about autism training whilst trying to prove autism is overdiagnosed. thecanary.co 
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is bragging about staff completing autism awareness training. This comes right when they're trying to prove neurodivergent conditions are overdiagnosed. The department put out a self-congratulatory press release reporting that about 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals had completed "part of" the Oliver McGowan Trust's autism and learning disability training. […] | By
(2026-05-01). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-01). IEC ramps up preparations after Local Elections date confirmed. sanews.gov.za IEC ramps up preparations after Local Elections date confirmed | The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country's upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls. | President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday confirmed 4 November 2026 as the day for South Africans to head to the polls. | Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the confirmation provides much-needed clarity for stakeholders and enables the Commission to intensify its operational planning. | "The announcement of the election date provides clarity for…
(2026-05-01). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-01). Flotilla activists land in Greece as Israel accused of 'piracy'. newarab.com 
Scores of activists from a An AFP journalist reported that around 175 activists were transported under Greek coast guard escort in four buses to an undisclosed town. | Israel's foreign ministry said roughly 175 activists had been removed from more than…
(2026-05-01). The Cop, the Neo-Nazi, and the Elephant. indybay.org Three Anecdotes About Our book "How to defend yourself during a police interrogation"
(2026-05-01). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.
(2026-05-01). Amid massive government-employer assault on workplace safety, US unions sow complacency on Workers Memorial Day. wsws.org With the Trump administration continuing its massive assault on workplace safety and environmental protections, the American trade union bureaucracy issued boilerplate statements calling for increased lobbying and voter drives.
(2026-05-01). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-01). Openness of China benefits its trading partners. ecns.cn The global economic landscape stands at a crossroads. While some traditional economic powers have retreated behind protectionism and unilateral tariffs, China has charted a decisively different course. Beijing's strategy to not only expand the volume of imports but to fundamentally optimize their structure has become a significant stabilizing force in global trade today.
(2026-05-01). 2026 State Polls: Frenzied voting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal 1st Phase. ummid.com Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Thursday April 23, 2026 registered record voter-turnouts amidst the heavy deployment of security personnel in both the states.
(2026-05-01). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-05-01). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-01). The Great Indian Turncoat Bazaar. ummid.com Raghav Chadha's exit from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is neither shocking nor exceptional, it is entirely in keeping with the grammar of our times.
(2026-05-01). 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.
(2026-05-01). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-01). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.
(2026-05-01). New Banksy sculpture appears to show politician blinded by his own flag. aljazeera.com Banksy has unveiled a new sculpture of a man stepping off a stone base with his face obscured by a flag.
(2026-05-01). System of sexual torture targeting Palestinians exposed in new report. electronicintifada.net Survivors describe rape, genital mutilation and forced humiliation carried out with impunity and shielded by authorities.
(2026-05-01). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-01). Thursday 4/30: Community Briefing: Heeding Lebanese Voices – The Human Cost of Israeli Occupation. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kD0T……
(2026-05-01). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-01). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-01). Protesting U of Washington's firing of Prof. Aria Fani as Middle East Center Director. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Washington regarding the termination of Professor Aria Fani as director of the Middle East Center: | Robert J. Jones | President, University of Washington | president@uw.edu | Tricia Serio | Provost and Executive Vice President…
(2026-05-01). The US will suffer more from oil shock than China, Russia, or EU. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump and members of his administration have
(2026-05-01). Sri Lankan government blocks release of Tamil writer's books. wsws.org The JVP/NPP government censors Tamil writers under the guise of "national unity," while allowing Sinhala chauvinist and militarist propaganda to circulate freely.
(2026-05-01). Data integrity in the age of AI: Ensuring accuracy when information is everywhere. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-01). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.
(2026-05-01). New Banksy statue of man blinded by flag draws crowds in London. scmp.com Elusive street artist Banksy on Thursday confirmed he was behind a new work drawing crowds in central London: a statue of a suited man striding into the void while holding a flag that blocks his view. | The monument, which has Banksy's name scrawled on the base, first appeared on Wednesday just off the central street of Pall Mall.
(2026-05-01). Israeli forces assault Palestinian child with Down syndrome. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-01). Thursday 4/30: Stop the AI Race Before it Stops Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Probably outside the entrance to southern wing of the bldg.
(2026-05-01). Madison Jewish Voice for Peace Palestine Contingent for May Day 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison Jewish Voice for Peace invites you to march with them in a Palestine Solidarity contingent. If interested, meet up at the entrance to the UW Memorial Library that faces Library Mall by 12 noon. Bring your flags, signs and kuffiyehs. (If you bring larger banners, be sure you also bring enough folks to carry them!) …
(2026-05-01). DSV in Potsdam, Germany targeted by Palestine Action Global. thecanary.co 
DSV's depot in Potsdam, Germany recently became the latest site to be targeted by Palestine Action's global campaign. Actionists sent a clear message to DSV by smashing windows and using red paint to call on the company to "drop Elbit". This comes just days after Palestine Action Éire hit DSV and a previous coordinated action […] | By
(2026-05-01). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-01). King Charles' gift amuses Chinese, anti-spy agency makes allegation: 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. US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official…
(2026-05-01). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.
(2026-05-01). Moroccan-Italian singer NABD steps into his own direction. newarab.com 
When independent Moroccan-Italian singer-songwriter Abderrahman, known as "I was raised hearing my mom singing all over the house," he tells The New Arab, adding that this "helped shape a big vocal range" and gave him "a close relationship with classical Arabic music." | From that early home environment, NABD moved into more formal musical training as a child. He explains that he joined a choir when he was around ten years old and stayed until he was 16, performing classical Ar…
(2026-05-01). Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets. scmp.com After winning legislative backing for the Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer basketball betting — an initiative aimed at drawing punters away from illegal online bookmakers and capturing additional tax revenue — the government has now paused the roll-out. | Officials say the rise of prediction markets has altered the landscape and warrants closer examination. So, what is it about prediction markets that unsettles officials?
(2026-05-01). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-01). US sends 30 planeloads of military equipment to Middle East. newarab.com 
Israel received 6,500 tons of The shipments, which included thousands of ground and air munitions, light armoured utility vehicles, and military trucks, arrived via two cargo ships and several planes. | The equipment was dispersed to various military bases across Israel after its arrival, according to Israeli media. | Amir Baram, Director-General of the Ministry of Defence, said Israel's procurem…
(2026-05-01). Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes. grist.org 
(2026-05-01). DeepSeek unpacks V4 with 75% discount offer. ummid.com The Chinese rival of OpenAI and other U.S. AI leaders, DeepSeek has launched its new AI model V4 bundled with a lot new features that too on a huge discount of 75%.
(2026-05-01). Friday 5/1: Workers Day March Palo Alto. indybay.org Start in front of Tesla showroom in Stanford Shopping Center | Enter mall via Plum Lane and location is straight ahead next to Sephora | We start marching through the mall shortly after gathering at 5pm…
(2026-05-01). Australia: 4 workers killed on the job in southeast Queensland in recent weeks. wsws.org The known workplace fatalities around Brisbane now total seven in six months—part of a rising toll due to unsafe conditions, increased rates of exploitation by employers, official coverups and government complicity.
(2026-05-01). "No School, No Work, No Shopping" : Workers, Immigrants to Lead Thousands of May Day Protests. democracynow.org 
As workers around the world rally to mark May Day, International Workers' Day, we speak with organizers in Los Angeles and Chicago. The May Day Strong coalition here in the United States says 3,000 protests and events are scheduled across the country with organizers calling for "no school, no work, no shopping." | The largest May Day protest in Los Angeles is planned at MacArthur Park. Pedro Trujillo, the coordinator of the Los Angeles May Day Coalition, says the July presence of immigration agents with SWAT gear and armored vehicles in MacArthur Park laid the foundation for a high May Day turno…
(2026-05-01). Interview with José Ramón Cabañas / Dialogue with the U.S. is possible, but our system is not negotiable. radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. | José Ramón Cabañas has served as Deputy Director for the United States and Canada, Director of Consular Affairs and Cuban Residents Abroad, Director of Document Management, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. | He was the head of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, DC and, in 2015, when the Interests Section became an embassy, José Ramón Cabañas…
(2026-05-01). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-01). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-01). SFSU Students Walk Out Against Faculty Cutbacks &AI Deals With Anthropic:Defend Our School. indybay.org Students, staff and faculty walked out at SFSU to protest the cutbacks of adjunct faculty and elimination of many classes. Also UAW 4123 joined the protest.
(2026-05-01). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-01). The ILWU 10 is inviting all workers and unions to march with them on May Day 2026. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 is inviting unions and workers to march with their contingent with their class demands…
(2026-05-01). Real Estate and Development Interests Back Ryan Coonerty for Mayor of Santa Cruz. indybay.org The vast majority of cash contributions made by members of the real estate and development industry in the Santa Cruz mayoral race have gone to candidate Ryan Coonerty, according to campaign finance documents filed ahead of the June 2 primary election. As of April 18, Coonerty has accumulated $56,015 in total contributions, with $5,999 coming from real estate and development interests. The four other candidates in the mayoral race, Ami Chen Mills, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, and Joy Schendledecker have taken little to no funding from real estate and development interests, and have raised significantly le…
(2026-05-01). Clashes erupt in Australian town over death of Indigenous girl. geo.tv 
Community unrest outside Alice Springs Hospital, where a 47-year-old man arrested in connection with the alleged killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was taken, in Alice Springs, Australia, April 30, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters
(2026-05-01). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-01). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-01). Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest dozens at May Day rallies. newarab.com 
Turkish police on Friday fired tear gas and According to the CHD Lawyers Association, nearly 200 people were arrested in Istanbul, where police fired tear gas from riot-control vehicles into the crowd, AFP journalists observed. | Images aired on the opposition channel HALK TV also showed the president of the Turkish Workers' Party, "Those…
(2026-05-01). Workers the "heartbeat of the economy" sanews.gov.za Workers the "heartbeat of the economy" | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day. | In a statement on Friday, the Minister paid tribute to workers across sectors, describing them as the "heartbeat of the economy" and central to the country's democratic foundation. | She said Workers' Day serves not only as a celebration of past struggles, but as a commitment to ensuring that decent work becomes a reality for all South Africans. | The Minister announced that 2…
(2026-05-01). It's Time for Texas to Get Competitive on Transmission Development. wattsupwiththat.com "Competition on its worst day is better than regulation on its best day."
(2026-05-01). May Day 2026 Strong National Day of Action in the U.S. Thousands of Actions! wibailoutpeople.org 
Gas prices are rising and so are we. Across the country, working people are being squeezed by rising food and housing costs, growing instability, and an economy that continues to prioritize billionaires over the rest of us. Meanwhile, the administration is carrying out an unpopular and illegal war, with everyday people bearing the cost. Trump …
(2026-05-01). Advocates urge CA to oppose Baby stop expediting oil permits. indybay.org California oil and gas regulators have approved 254 new oil drilling permits in Kern County this year to date, more drilling permits than all of those approved in the last 3 years combined.
(2026-05-01). Saturday 5/2: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd | San José, CA 95117…
(2026-05-01). Friday 5/1: Watsonville May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires. indybay.org 1 – 2pm Mobile Protest (Home Depot – Target) | 2 – 3pm Protest at Target, 1415 Main St, Watsonville | 3 pm March from Target to Romo Park | 4 – 6pm Rally at Romo Park, 335 Main St, Watsonville…
(2026-05-01). Labor Notes Tops Purging Militant Teamster Trade Unionists to Help IBT President Sean. indybay.org Labor Notes bureaucrats who like to talk about "democracy" are purging opponents of fascist supporter IBT president Sean O'Brien from coming to the Labor Notes convention in June. The TDU and Ken Paff who is part of the leadership of LN invited Sean O'Brien to the last convention and supported his endorsement by the Teamsters For A Democratic Union. Supporting a fascist to your convention has nothing to do with building a democratic labor movement.
(2026-05-01). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-01). Jury Acquits Glass House ICE Raid Protester; Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers the acquittal of CSU Channel adjunct professor John Caravello, a report by Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and report on Iran…
(2026-05-01). Starbucks Workers United: Madison Strike On MAY 1 (May Day) May 2, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-01). German government passes war budget, agrees sharp attacks on healthcare. wsws.org The cabinet has decided to massively increase military spending and correspondingly slash social spending. One "reform" will deliver a death blow to healthcare in its current form.
(2026-05-01). Tuesday 4/28: On Achieving Peace in the Middle East. indybay.org Learning Resource Center, L-114 (Library ground floor) | San José City College | 2100 Moorpark Avenue | San José, CA 95128…
(2026-05-01). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.
(2026-05-01). Senior IDF officer warns of in response to settler violence. haaretz.com Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth explicitly referred to settler violence as 'Jewish terror' and warned that systemic attacks and government policy are pushing the West Bank toward an apocalyptic escalation…
(2026-05-01). Nazi salutes thrown by Reform supporters at Polanski's Hastings rally. thecanary.co 
According to the grassroots community organisation — Hastings and Bexhill Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) — a small group of Reform supporters rocked up to a Green Party rally led by Zack Polanski on 30 April in Hastings to stir trouble. One of them performed three Nazi salutes while others did nothing to stop him. […] | By
(2026-05-01). Planning for Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony. indybay.org Leidesdorff served as U.S. Vice Consul to Mexican California, documented the Bear Flag Revolt, and played a key role in the transition of California during the U.S.—Mexican War. As a businessman, he established major commercial ties across the Pacific Rim and captained the Sitka, the first steamship to navigate the Sacramento River—an achievement memorialized on the California State Seal.
(2026-05-01). While Zach Galifianakis finds peace in gardening, I'm at war with raccoons. grist.org 
I caught a raccoon almost literally red-handed the other day. The night before, it (and presumably the comrades in its pack, technically known as a
(2026-05-01). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-01). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-01). Kurdish militant says Turkey stalled peace talks over reforms. newarab.com 
A peace initiative to end He and another officials with the group accused Ankara of failing to enact legal and political reforms needed to move the process forward, contradicting recent optimistic statements by Murat…
(2026-05-01). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-01). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Health Care in Danger Regional ASIA PACIFIC Meeting 2021. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). The New Gangsters for Capitalism. fpif.org
(2026-05-01). Puelmapu: Entrevista a Moira Millán, referente mapuche. indybay.org Puelmapu: Entrevista a Moira Millán, referente mapuche | www.moiramillan.com/…
(2026-04-30). Oil surge on Trump blockade warning tests stocks' resilience. scmp.com Subscribers: The Daily Pulse won't be published on May 1 because of China's Labour Day holiday. We will resume publication on Monday, May 4. | Crude oil prices jumped to a four-year high after US President Donald Trump suggested that a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could last for "months".
(2026-04-30). May 1, 2026: The Venezuelan working class at a historic crossroads. links.org.au 
For TatuyTV, the wage issue has become the epicentre of a struggle over the model of society Venezuelan workers defend in the face of imperial siege and internal contradictions.
(2026-04-30). May 1 deadline could trigger constitutional clash over Trump's Iran war. nationofchange.org As the War Powers Resolution clock expires, a legal confrontation is emerging over whether President Donald Trump can continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
(2026-04-30). Ministry of Communications reaffirms call for May Day parade. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Communications (Mincom) reaffirmed its call for workers in the sector to participate enthusiastically in the May Day parade and open forum on May 1, 2026, International Workers' Day, at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana. | According to the institution's Facebook page, the initial gathering will take place at 4: 00 a.m. at the Paseo Street Bridge, on the corner of the National Theater, alongside the Civil Defense Workers, to organize the Communications Bloc. | Participants will carry Cuban flags, flags of the 26th of July Movement, and institutional flags, images of the historical le…
(2026-04-30). Workers and young people in Canada and India urge participation in International Online May Day Rally. wsws.org The International Committee of the Fourth International and its daily publication, the World Socialist Web Site, are organizing the International Online May Day Rally at 3pm US Eastern Time on Friday, May 1 to provide a unified revolutionary socialist program to workers around the globe in the struggle against imperialist war, dictatorship, and austerity.
(2026-04-30). Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies. sanews.gov.za Limpopo MEC urges road safety ahead of May Day rallies | Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye, has called on motorists, public transport operators and workers travelling to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) May Day event to prioritise road safety, as traffic volumes are expected to spike over this long weekend. | The Cosatu national May Day rally will take place on Friday, 1 May, at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium from 8am to 6pm, with an estimated 15 000 people expected to attend. | Additional rallies organised by other federations will also be held across the province. | Math…
(2026-04-30). Exhibit spotlights award-winning artists. tribune.com.pk 
The New Cadence II exhibition, featuring 14 emerging artists, is opening today, May 1 at Gallery 6 in the federal capital. | Curated by Dr Arjumand Faisel, this exhibition is the second edition of a programme that traces the artistic journeys of the participants of the National Biennial Arjumand Painting Award 2025, beyond the competition itself. | As Dr Faisel stated in the preview, "A cadence is not a beginning, it is what a voice finds after moving through uncertainty. The exhibition asks what happens when 14 such voices, sharing a single point of departure, are given space to develop on their own terms."
(2026-04-30). Orleans Parish Sheriff Indicted On 30 Counts Of Misconduct Over 2025 New Orleans Jail Break. newsone.com 
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(2026-04-30). Ring Road project opening delayed. tribune.com.pk 
The completion of the Rawalpindi Ring Road is now expected between May 30 and June 30, following delays in the construction of the broad-based Thallian Interchange, which will link the project to the motorway network. | Meanwhile, 88 per cent of work on the Kachehry Chowk Interchange Project ócomprising flyovers and underpasses óhas been completed, and it is likely to be opened to traffic by May 10. | Both projects are expected to be inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Authorities are also considering the option of opening them to traffic prior to their formal inauguration. | Rapid…
(2026-04-30). Why did the UAE leave OPEC. newarab.com 
In a shock decision on Tuesday, the In a statement, the country's energy ministry announced it would leave the cartel from 1 May, adding to the growing uncertainty over global energy amid the ongoing closure of the The departure of OPEC's fo…
(2026-04-30). Worker Justice Wisconsin to Join May Day 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
March with Worker Justice Wisconsin on May 1 for International Workers' Day! Our Board, staff, worker members, and allies will be joining the march organized by Voces de la Frontera in Madison. Come to our new office (1602 S Park St., #116) at 12pm. We will then ferry folks over to Library Mall and march …
(2026-04-30). Nepal: dopo il regime change, Kathmandu si piega alla strategia statunitense nell'Asia meridionale. strategic-culture.su Dopo la caduta del governo Oli e la vittoria elettorale di Balendra Shah, il Nepal mostra segnali sempre più chiari di riallineamento agli interessi strategici degli Stati Uniti. Visite diplomatiche, narrativa anti-cinese e nuove priorità geopolitiche confermano una traiettoria prevedibile. | Segue nostro Quello che molti osservatori critici avevano previsto nei mesi successivi alla caduta del governo di Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli sta pren…