theguardian.com (2026-05-03). Trump administration is increasingly ignoring US courts, new analysis showsWhen a federal judge shot down a Trump administration policy of holding immigrants without bond last December, it seemed like a serious blow to the US president's mass deportation effort. | | Instead, a top justice department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
(2026-05-03). South Carolinians Wage May Day Protest Of Israeli Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Ladson, S.C. — Angela Washington stands on a busy road nestled in pine and live oak trees, shaking her fists as she shouts into a bullhorn. | "We don't want you here," she yells in the direction of an Elbit America factory that is making powerful artillery Israel is using in its attacks on Lebanon. "This is being used to kill women and children and orphans." | Washington, an organizer with Tri-City Tenant Union, is one of about 75 protesters who gathered in Ladson, South Carolina to wage a May Day protest against Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the largest weapons company…
(2026-05-03). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-03). Somalia Blocks Israeli Ships At The Bab al-Mandab Strait. popularresistance.org Between Somalia and Yemen lies the Bab al-Mandeb Strait connecting the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. It is a crucial passageway for the majority of shipping between the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, which leads to the Suez Canal. | On April 22, Somalia announced a ban on Israeli-linked ships traveling through the channel. Yemen has had an ongoing blockade of Israeli ships at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait since November 2023. Following the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, Yemen's Ansarallah government, in support of the Palestinians, closed off the strait to any ships taking supplies to Israel.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-03). America Must Turn Military Pressure into Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump's assurance that he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran should not be treated as restraint; it is the lowest possible bar in a crisis already overloaded with reckless language. His warning that the United States could "blow up" any Iranian weapons accumulated during the ceasefire sounds less like policy than performance. …
(2026-05-03). Transatlantic split widens as Germany urges defence build-up, US signals larger troop cuts. geo.tv 
Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps board a C-17 transport plane for deployment to Eastern Europe, amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, US, February 3, 2022. — ReutersPentagon announced withdrawal…
(2026-05-03). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid a US Imperialist Aggression on Cuba. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." | "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale," Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: "The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed." | The Cuban pre…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Middle East states eye transport resilience with new logistics corridor to bypass Hormuz. scmp.com Middle Eastern governments are dusting off decades-old proposals for overland oil and gas pipelines, and urgently drawing up plans for new rail-sea transport corridors in a belated response to the wartime disruption of major maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. | With the threats to these key shipping lanes and economic infrastructure set to linger after the multifront conflict between the US-Israel alliance and the Iran-led Axis of Resistance draws to a close, other…
(2026-05-03). Rallies Under Way As Workers Gather For International Labour Day. popularresistance.org Workers are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Labour Day, with some demonstrations, such as those in Istanbul, Türkiye, turning to scuffles with police. | Trade Unions are calling for solidarity and the protection of workers' rights as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and rising energy costs raise concerns about the global economy. | "Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump's war in the Middle East," the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents 93 trade union organisations in 41 European countries, told the media.
(2026-05-03). Trump says Iran proposal unlikely to be Iran has not paid enough. haaretz.com
(2026-05-03). Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One for departure to Miami, Florida, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, May 2, 2026. — ReutersIran submits 14-point proposal via Pakistan to end conflict.Dispute continues over…
(2026-05-03). Americans must Mobilize against the Iran War for Peace. juancole.com
(2026-05-03). Spain threatens Israel: Release citizen 'kidnapped' on Sumud Flotilla. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israel intercepted ships and took several activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was heading to Gaza, to break the siege, the Spanish Prime Minister said.At a campaign event, Pedro Sánchez pointed out three messages for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing that Spain will protect its citizens and defend international law. In addition, he called on Israel to free "the Spanish citizen kidnapped on the flotilla."Israeli authorities said that its forces seized 22 boats carrying around 175 activists near Crete, Greece. Most of the activists were disembarked in Crete, while two wer…
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-03). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-03). Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel. It said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. New Zealanders Jay O'Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel, and Sean Janssen were among…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Washington To Shutter US Command Center Overseeing Gaza 'Ceasefire'. popularresistance.org The White House is closing the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) near Gaza in the "latest blow" to US President Donald Trump's plan for the devastated strip, Reuters reported on 1 May. | The CMCC was established in the Israeli city of Kiryat Gat near the Gaza border in October 2025 after Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. | The CMCC was staffed with US military personnel and tasked with "monitoring" the ceasefire and boosting the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip under the direction of Trump's Board of Peace.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-03). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-03). Venezuela to Participate in International Court of Justice Hearing on Essequibo Territory. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The hearings stem from a process unilaterally invoked by Guyana in 2018, which Venezuela considers a violation of the 1966 Geneva Agreement and of internati…
(2026-05-03). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2003-05-26). Joint statement: Drop charges against Kokila Annamalai in Singapore. links.org.au 
Singaporean abolitionist activist Kokila Annamalai Parvathi faces up to 12 months in prison and a S$20,000 fine for speaking out about the cruelties of the death penalty regime.
(2026-05-03). As Nuclear Arms Race Returns, Is Non-Proliferation Treaty Still Relevant? popularresistance.org The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons opened Monday at United Nations headquarters in New York. For 25 days, representatives of 191 states-parties will negotiate over the future of a treaty that has served as the cornerstone of global nuclear order since 1970. The stakes could not be higher, and the system has never looked more fragile. | For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads in the world is rising. Global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion last year, which is thirteen times the total amount of global development assistance, roughly equ…
(2026-05-03). Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as race start time changed. aljazeera.com Threat of heavy rainstorm in Miami causes organisers to move up race start time to 17: 00 GMT on Sunday.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Germany: US troop drawdown should be a wake-up call for Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu A planned drawdown of 5,000 U. S. troops from Germany has prompted German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to call on Europe to enhance its own defense capabilities. However, two prominent U. S. Republican lawmakers, Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers, have expressed concern about this reduction and argued that U. S. troops should not …
(2026-05-03). California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water? grist.org 
The new data center proposed for a quiet city about 115 miles east of San Diego came across people's radars in different ways. | For patrons of the deli on West Aten Road, it was the white "Not In My Backyard" signs jutting out of lawns. | For local irrigation district workers, it was something called an "electric service application." | For Margie Padilla, it was a rant on Facebook. | The 43-year-old mom came across a post online while she had a few minutes to scan social media last spring after a day spent tending her garden and taking care of her two boys. | "Somebody was complaining about this center," Pad…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-03). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-03). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-03). Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russia's Primorsk Port in Major Wave Attack. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian Baltic Sea port of Primorsk on Sunday, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished, according to local governor Alexander Drozdenko. He reported that over 60 drones were intercepted in Russia's Leningrad region, and there was no oil spill from the attack on Primorsk, which can export up to 1 million …
(2026-05-03). May Day Demonstrations In Europe. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of people participated in May 1 mobilizations across Europe, amid ongoing rearmament and governments' unwillingness to respond to workers' demands for better working conditions and investment in public services. | Marches and demonstrations took place in most countries of the region, with trade unions emphasizing that deteriorating living standards and armament are intrinsically linked, insisting on an agenda of solidarity, peace and social justice. "USB recognizes a direct connection between war and material conditions," the Italian grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) stated, ec…
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/17: Palestine 36 and Pop-UP Exhibit of Rare Traditional Palestinian Costumes. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-05-03). U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Empowering Connections and Opportunities. moderndiplomacy.eu Within the heightening of geopolitical tension, the United States is actively building diversified entrepreneurial partnerships with African countries, reviewing and restyling working relations with relevant institutions, and adopting new policy frameworks largely based on African-led initiatives. The economic policy architecture concentrates more on bilateral partnerships, but with some variation of investments in infrastructure and exploiting …
(2026-05-03). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Israeli Attack On Flotilla Violated UN Convention On The Law Of The Sea. popularresistance.org On Thursday, April 29, Israeli military forces illegally attacked vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) while they were sailing on the high seas. Israeli commandos unlawfully seized 21 boats and abducted 177 flotilla participants, according to Nicole Schellekens, a Belgian GSF land-support person. | On May 1, the BBC reported that Israel released all but two of the detained participants in Greece. Thiago Avila and Said Abu Keshek remain in Israeli custody, and Israel has stated that it is transporting them to its territory. | Schellekens passed on a report that 34 of the abductees were physically abused by I…
(2026-05-03). Every Israel-Palestine Debate In A Nutshell. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Basically every Israel-Palestine debate goes like this: | "Israel did X." | "Yeah, because Hamas did Y." | "Yeah, because Israel did Z." | "Yeah but only because the Palestinians keep doing A." | "Okay but that's wouldn't have happened of the Israelis hadn't been doing B." | "But that only happened because the Arabs did C!" | But if you bring the debate back far enough in time, eventually you get to the part where the western world forcibly dropped a brand new ethnostate on top of a pre-existing civil…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs. aljazeera.com The 76ers eliminate one of the favourites to book a second-round series against the New York Knicks.
(2026-05-03). Friday 5/1: ICE Out of CSUMB! Students Rise Up on May Day. indybay.org CSUMB Main Quad, 100 Campus Ctr, Seaside…
(2026-05-03). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-03). Progressive Lakeshore People Art Exhibition in Manitowoc May 15, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-03). Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night Australia. aljazeera.com Brazil's Prates crushes hometown hero Maddalena in the Perth fight; challenges the winner of Makhachev vs Garry.
(2026-05-03). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-03). Trump's US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato. scmp.com A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress. | A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington's move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.
(2026-05-03). Man Scales 168-Foot Bridge In DC Demanding End To Iran War. popularresistance.org Forty-five-year-old social justice activist named Guido Reichstadter, on Saturday morning, was still perched atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, after first scaling the structure Friday afternoon in protest against President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran, now in its third month, and the rapid and unregulated spread of artificial intelligence technology. | As Reichstadter, who described himself as the father of two children with master's degrees in both math and physics, said in a video posted to social media on Friday: "Hi, my name is Guido Reichstadter, and I'm currently o…
(2026-05-03). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-03). Qatar rejects report that it backed ICC chief against Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Qatar has rejected reports by The Wall Street Journal which claimed that it had offered to protect the "Recent attempts to implicate Qatar in improper discussions with officials of the Internationa…
(2026-05-03). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-03). US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies. aljazeera.com US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
(2026-05-03). The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments. portside.org The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments |
(2026-05-03). Climate Change Weekly 578— Countries and Industries Are Abandoning or Reducing Net-Zero Commitments. wattsupwiththat.com Since the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, climate alarmism and the political machinations in the public and private sector it spawned have experienced the death of a thousand cuts, described for centuries as a favorite torture method of the Chinese.
(2026-05-03). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-03). 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!
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Floating with "the Whalers" , Huckleberry-Finn style. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-03). US midterm race enters last six months with Congress at stake. geo.tv 
The US Capitol Building and Library of Congress in Washington, DC, US, April 16, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The battle for control of the US Congress entered its final six months on Sunday, with midterm elections in November that could reshape President Donald Trump's second term…
(2026-05-03). UK to include aviation and shipping in future carbon budgets. wattsupwiththat.com As we have no control over international and shipping, all this means that we will have to cut emissions even further domestically.
(2026-05-03). Wan 2.7 Text-to-Video API: Balancing High-Fidelity Output with $0.08/sec Efficiency. moderndiplomacy.eu The evolution of generative AI in 2026 is defined by a transition from experimental visual effects to practical industrial applications. For media organizations and digital communicators, the challenge has moved beyond simply generating a video to achieving operational consistency and cost predictability. The emergence of the Wan 2.7 Video API ecosystem suggests a new standard …
(2026-05-03). Trump's Iran War as a Trap for the Economy Democracy. juancole.com The Conversation) — Brent crude oil surged to US$126 ( £94) a barrel after US president Donald Trump announced that he was willing to prolong the blockade of Iranian ports for "months if needed". This conflict has been billed as a matter of who can absorb the most pain. And Trump is betting on it being the US. | Trump has been rather bullish in his public pronouncements of late, declaring that Iran is in a "state of collapse". Reports that the country's infla…
(2003-05-26). A love story you can walk into. tribune.com.pk 
Authors usually want their readers to imagine the world presented in their novels. But Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk asked them to literally walk into his. Most novels leave their worlds behind on the page. When the book closes, the characters and their belongings dissolve back into imagination. But in 2008, when Pamuk wrote The Museum of Innocence, he decided that his story should never ever disappear. He built a permanent home for it. Confused? Read on. | On one of the many cobbled streets in Istanbul, in a quiet corner stands a museum that displays the objects of a fictional love affair — an earr…
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-03). Netanyahu's Ethnostate and the Greater Israel: A Biblical Mythology or a Geopolitical Project? moderndiplomacy.eu Greater Israel: Beyond Biblical Mythology, a Geopolitical Blueprint When Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich talks about expanding Israel's reach "to Damascus," or Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses personal attachment to broad territorial ambitions or Israel being not only a "regional superpower" but "in some respects, a global superpower," these are not just messianic daydreams. They …
(2026-05-03). China's security model blends tech, community, and digital growth. moderndiplomacy.eu China currently boasts one of the lowest rates of homicide, violent crime, and gun and explosive incidents globally. The Chinese-style sense of security is a comprehensive system integrating advanced technology, community engagement, and continuous improvement in living standards. This has positioned China as one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2025 …
(2026-05-03). In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities — for some. aljazeera.com Despite Houthi resistance and affordability challenges, Starlink fuels growth in Yemen's digital workforce.
(2026-05-03). ALBA-TCP calls on the international community to oppose threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) over the weekend called on the international community to resolutely oppose the threat or use of force by the United States against Cuba. | The integration bloc expressed in a statement its deep concern and firm rejection of the escalating declarations by the U.S. government that "threaten the use of force against the sister Republic of Cuba," in a regional context marked by growing tensions that compromise the peace and stability of Latin America and the Caribbean. | Faced with this situation, the Alliance reaffirmed its comm…
(2026-05-03). Colombian president says military aggression against Cuba would be an aggression against Latin America. radiohc.cu 
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected on Saturday Donald Trump's stated intention to "take control" of Cuba "almost immediately" through military means or pressure, and emphasized that such a step would constitute an aggression against the entire region. | "I do not agree with a military aggression against Cuba, because that would be a military aggression against Latin America," Petro wrote on his social media profile, emphasizing: "We said that the Caribbean is a zone of peace and that this must be respected." | The Colombian president said that Cubans "are the sole owners of their country" and that the Ame…
(2026-05-03). SFSU Students Walk Out Against Faculty Cutbacks and 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.
(2026-05-03). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC, World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières: Health care must never be a casualty of war. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). The Plague of Plastic: The other Petroleum Curse. juancole.com
(2026-05-03). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Amplio rechazo suscita amenaza de agresión militar contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) llamó este sábado a la comunidad internacional a oponerse resueltamente a la amenaza o uso de la fuerza de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | El bloque de integración expresó en un comunicado su profunda preocupación y firme rechazo ante la escalada de declaraciones del gobierno estadounidense que "amenazan con el uso de la fuerza contra la hermana República de Cuba", en un contexto regional marcado por crecientes tensiones que comprometen la paz y la estabilidad de América Latina y el Caribe. | En igual sentido se…
(2026-05-03). Pueblo de Estados Unidos junto a Cuba este el 1ro de Mayo. radiohc.cu 
Una delegación de más de 50 estadounidenses visitan La Habana con el propósito de participar en las actividades por el Primero de Mayo y en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad que sesionó acompañado del Simposio Internacional de Trabajo Sindical. | Coordinado por el Comité Manos fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, la comitiva despliega una amplia agenda de visitas a instituciones de la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la ciencia y la salud, para proponer más acciones en contra del bloqueo y apoyar a la Revolución. Así lo destaca Cliff Smith, secretario tesorero, del sindicato de trabajadores reparadores…
(2026-05-03). Guerra con Irán dispara precios de fertilizantes y hunde capacidad adquisitiva de agricultores. cubadebate.cu La guerra con Irán y el consiguiente bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz han desatado una severa crisis en el suministro global de fertilizantes, lo que amenaza directamente la seguridad alimentaria internacional. El aumento vertiginoso de los costos energéticos y las interrupciones en las rutas de exportación han reducido la capacidad adquisitiva de los agricultores.
(2026-05-03). Díaz-Canel: "Cuba no le fallará a la esperanza del mundo" cubadebate.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la clausura del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, en el Palacio de Convenciones, el 2 de mayo de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz".
(2026-05-03). Simposio sindicalista culmina con un llamado a resistir la hegemonía digital. radiohc.cu sindicalistas | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la Comisión Organizadora del XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), señaló que en la actualidad, el ejercicio del poder no se limita al control de los recursos materiales, sino que se despliega en la capacidad de producir sentido, fijar agendas y moldear percepciones colectivas. | Colina Rodríguez subrayó que en ese deseo de dominación, las potencias ven en el entorno digital una herramienta importante para influenciar política y culturalmente. | Destacó que para los pueblos…
(2026-05-03). Premier polaco alerta sobre fractura de la OTAN tras retirada de tropas de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Polonia, Donald Tusk, lanzó una severa advertencia sobre el estado de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte tras la decisión de Estados Unidos de retirar 5 000 soldados de Alemania. El jefe de Gobierno polaco expresó su honda preocupación por lo que calificó como un proceso de deterioro progresivo del bloque militar.
(2026-05-03). Presidente de Colombia rechaza agresión militar contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, expresó este sábado su rechazo a cualquier intento de agresión militar contra Cuba, al considerar que ello representaría una agresión contra toda Latinoamérica. | En un mensaje publicado en su cuenta de la red social X, Petro recordó que el Caribe fue declarado zona de paz, subrayó que este principio debe respetarse, y que ´la paz en el continente americano solo será posible si nadie pretende imponerse sobre los demás. ª | Igualmente reafirmó que ´son los cubanos y cubanas los únicos dueños de su país. ª | "El continente americano es el continente de…
(2026-05-03). Dos jóvenes madres son las beneficiarias de las primeras casas modulares a partir de contenedores inauguradas en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Asistió el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, a la entrega de las dos primeras viviendas concluidas en la capital según la tecnología basada en contenedores marítimos.
(2026-05-03). Kai Rasmussen of WI BOPM at May Day Rally in Madison: 'Our promise to workers around the globe is this: We will continue to fight and we will bring our entire class with us!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Speech at the opening May Day Rally at Library Mall at UW Madison, May 1, 2026. Event sponsored by: Voces de la Frontera (vdlf.org/) and many other union, community and student organizations including the South Central Federation of Labor (www.scfl.org/). _____ What's disgusting? Union Busting!What's disgusting? Union Busting! I'm Kai Rasmussen from Wisconsin Bail Out …
(2026-05-03). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-03). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-02). Trump says US Navy acting to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. Trump made the comments while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said in remarks on Friday evening. "We're like pirates. We're sort of like pirates but we are not playing games."
(2026-05-02). The West's Bubble Of Illusion About Israel And About Itself — Is Finally Being Burst. scheerpost.com The genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in Lebanon exhausted the West's moral legitimacy. Now Iran is slowly exhausting the West's military primacy Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] For decades, two irreconciliable narratives about Israel and its motivations have existed in parallel. On the one side, an official western narrative portrays a …
(2026-05-02). Israel acquiring low-cost systems from U.S. to intercept drones. haaretz.com The U.S. will supply Israel with 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System kits, valued at almost $1 billion, that turn air-to-ground rockets into precision munitions capable of downing drones, but not the small FPV drones threatening IDF forces in southern Lebanon…
(2026-05-02). More killed, displaced as Israel strikes south Lebanon villages. newarab.com 
The Two people were killed when a strike targeted their vehicle in the village of Kfar Dajjal, while three people were killed in a strike on a house in the village of Al-Louaizeh. An overnight strike on the village of Choukine killed two people. | Artillery shelling was also reported on border villages. | An Israeli strike also targeted the…
(2026-05-02). Hezbollah's cheap drones pose challenge for Israel — like 'children's toys'. scmp.com Hezbollah's cheap fibre-optic drones are creating new challenges for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, forcing the military to adapt its tactics against an increasingly lethal threat. | The Israeli military — considered one of the most advanced in the world — has confirmed two soldiers and one civilian contractor killed in explosive drone attacks in under a week, with several others wounded despite a ceasefire in place since mid-April.
(2026-05-02). Israel strikes several parts of south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel carried out strikes across The Israeli attacks have become a regular occurrence, despite In a statement, the Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah targets, adding that "approximately 70 military structures and approximately 50 Hezbollah infrastru…
(2026-05-02). Israel army says troops damaged 'religious building' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said Saturday that its forces damaged a "religious building" The military said troops operating in the village of Yaroun had damaged a structure inside a religious compound while dismantling what it claimed was "terrorist infrastructure" in the area. | "It was determined that during the forces' operations to destroy terrorist infr…
(2026-05-02). The dark side of Gaza's new fancy cafes and restaurants. aljazeera.com The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal a new genocidal reality.
(2026-05-02). Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse. scmp.com Not a sudden, major crash but a series of mini-crises. That, according to some, is the prospect facing the global economy and financial system in the wake of conflict in the Middle East. But what if these mini-crises cascade into a collective collapse? | And what if the Trump administration emerges as the only winner in the conflict by virtue of the fact that it has, in engineering the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, locked Europe and Asia into a desperate dependence on US oil and gas, especially…
(2026-05-02). Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says. al-monitor.com May 2 (Reuters) – An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran's nuclear programme for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday.Four weeks since the United States and Israel suspended their bombing campaign against Iran, no deal has been reached to end a war that has caused the biggest disruption ever to global energy supplies.
(2026-05-02). Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions; Díaz-Canel Says Nation Won't "Surrender" truthout.org President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez of Cuba on Saturday responded with stark and defiant words to the latest attacks coming from U.S. President Donald Trump, who on Friday signed a new executive order authorizing even more aggressive sanctions against the island nation and later threatened to invade the country. "The President of the United States escalates his threats of military aggression… |
(2026-05-02). "Ningún agresor, por poderoso que sea, encontrará rendición en Cuba" , afirma Díaz-Canel. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, advirtió este sábado, a través de su cuenta oficial en la red social X, sobre una escalada peligrosa y sin precedentes en las amenazas de agresión militar contra Cuba por parte del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.
(2026-05-02). Guilty by Association Agreement. newarab.com 
As global attention is held by the US, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz, in the West Bank, Israeli settlers are running wild and spreading terror. | Settler violence has been a problem for years, but recently it has ramped up, with attacks happening daily. On top of this the Netanyahu government is approving more settlements in West Bank and implementing more legal writs to force Palestinians from their land. | In April, a handful of EU states decided to speak out and called for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, on the grounds that Israel was not upholding human rights. | This week, we look at…
(2026-05-02). Chris Hedges Report: Will The Iran War Cause A Global Depression? popularresistance.org The global economic impacts of the American-Israeli war on Iran are already being felt, particularly in Asia, through shortages of fuel and other necessities, the closure of factories and the loss of jobs. We are now on a path heading for a global recession, or even worse, a global depression. To sort out what potentially lies ahead and the likelihood of preventing the worst outcomes, Chris Hedges speaks with economist Richard D. Wolff, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. | Wolff begins the interview by discussing the weaknesses of the capitalist economic system.
(2026-05-02). Hormuz Crisis: France declares Energy Sovereignty. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli-US war on Iran launched on February 28 has created the biggest energy crisis in modern history, causing gasoline, diesel, fertilizer and fossil gas prices to spike worldwide. Because Asian refineries were attuned to the exact sort of petroleum exported from the Persian Gulf, on which they depended heavily, they have been hit the hardest, though some countries had built up reserves that they are now releasing. | But global petroleum is one big market. It is slightly segmented because there are different types of petroleum and therefore different types of refineries.
(2026-05-02). Will the Iran War Cause a Global Depression? (w/ Prof. Richard Wolff) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com The US war on Iran is leading the world to a global depression. Professor Richard Wolff places the current crisis in the context of the capitalist system and the decline of US hegemonic power. Chris Hedges The global economic impacts of the American-Israeli war on Iran are already being felt, particularly in Asia, through shortages …
(2026-05-02). Iran attacks FIFA and Trump, setting three conditions for its participation in the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
The Iranian Football Federation has stepped up its criticism of FIFA, announcing specific conditions for participating in the 2026 World Cup finals, scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next June and July. The Iranian news agency Tasnim quoted the federation's president, Mehdi Taj, as levelling sharp criticism at FIFA, saying […] | By
(2026-05-02). Iran signals readiness for Pakistan-hosted US talks under revised proposal: report. geo.tv 
Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is welcomed by DPM Ishaq Dar, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad, April 24, 2026. — X/@MIshaqDar50
(2026-05-02). Analysis-Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for the U.S. and the world than before he launched the war.With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight, even as Iran submitted a fresh proposal to restart negotiations.Trump quickly rejected it on Friday.
(2026-05-02). Iran will not accept 'imposed' peace, Trump not satisfied with negotiations. scmp.com A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal. | Iran delivered the new draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state media reported, without detailing its contents.
(2026-05-02). China reacts to Iranian warning of possible renewed U.S. war. moderndiplomacy.eu We can analyze China's current stance on the escalating Iranian conflict by understanding its true position. China does not desire a full-scale war that would destroy its oil interests, but it is not averse to the continuation of the neither-peace-nor-war situation that drains its adversaries, such as Washington. This positions China as a player that …
(2026-05-02). Checkpoints, radio shows, and Fairouz. mondoweiss.net 
Morning radio shows in Palestine have a talent for making it sound like a free country, all while reporting on which checkpoints are closed and how many people were killed in Gaza today.
(2026-05-02). Israel detains two Gaza flotilla activists alleging Hamas links. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have detained two activists who participated in a
(2026-05-02). Former Greek minister slams 'Western complicity' over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has slammed European leaders — and the West at large — for what he said is their complicity in Israel's abduction of two leaders of the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla seized off the coast of Greece. In what numerous critics have called an act…
(2026-05-02). Gaza flotilla activists: Israel treated us 'worse than animals'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea. aljazeera.com Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Israel's expanding 'orange line' tightens deadly no-go zones in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel's expanding "orange line" is deepening movement restrictions across Gaza, raising deadly risks for civilians.
(2026-05-02). Israel quizzes two Gaza flotilla activists, angering Spain. al-monitor.com Two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, arrested off the coast of Greece, have been brought to Israel for questioning, a move Spain has condemned as "illegal".The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday, with Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists ⚪ two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning.
(2026-05-02). Denuncian que activista brasileño fue sometido a torturas por Israel. radiohc.cu El activista brasileño Thiago àÅvila fue sometido a torturas tras su secuestro en aguas internacionales por fuerzas de Israel cuando se dirigía a una misión humanitaria a Gaza, denunció hoy la Flotilla Global Sumud. | En un comunicado del cual se hacen eco medios brasileños de prensa, el movimiento internacional confirmó que tanto àÅvila como el activista hispano-sueco de origen palestino Saif Abukeshek fueron trasladados a la prisión de Shikma en Askalan, al norte de Gaza, en Palestina ocupada, tras su secuestro ilegal en aguas europeas. | La prisión es conocida por albergar a prisioneros palestinos…
(2026-05-02). Brazilian activist abducted from flotilla and tortured by Israel. radiohc.cu Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila was tortured after being abducted in international waters by Israeli forces while en route to a humanitarian mission to Gaza, the Global Flotilla Sumud reported on Saturday. | In a statement reported by Brazilian media, the international movement confirmed that both àÅvila and the Spanish-Swedish activist of Palestinian origin, Saif Abukeshek, were transferred to Shikma Prison in Askalan, north of Gaza, in occupied Palestine, following their illegal abduction in European waters. | The prison is known for holding Palestinian prisoners under harsh conditions and has rece…
(2026-05-02). U.S Intelligence Fingerprints Can Be Seen in Death of Nirvana Singer Kurt Cobain—Like with Jeffrey Epstein's Blackmail Network. covertactionmagazine.com April 5 marked the 32nd anniversary of former Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain's death, supposedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This past year, an unofficial private sector team of forensic scientists that put fresh eyes on Cobain's autopsy and the crime scene material concluded that Cobain's death actually resulted from a homicide. A Utah investigator …
(2026-05-02). Central Bank of Venezuela Adapts to New Geopolitical Realities. orinocotribune.com In a meeting with representatives of public and private banking, the Venezuelan Banking Association, the Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban), and the Vice Ministry of Digital Economy, the Central Bank of Venezuela's (BCV) acting president, Luis Alberto Pérez González, projected a new period of "exchange rate stability." | According to preliminary figures, Venezuela's gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the first quarter of 2026, marking 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth. | "There are reasons to believe that the national economy will do well in the coming quarters and that inflation…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's Economy and Finance Minister: Wage Increase is Thanks to Economic Recovery. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan vice president of Economy and Finance, Calixto Ortega, said that the comprehensive minimum wage increase announced on May 1 is a direct result of the recovery of the national productive apparatus. Venezuela's economy has maintained growth for 20 consecutive quarters. | In an interview with the state media channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) on Friday, May 1, Ortega stated that this growth is the result of "work carried out with great determination and a continuous dialogue that has led to national unity regarding policies aimed at improving workers' income." | "Part of the success of the economi…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's VP for Economy and Finance: Wage Increase is Thanks to Economic Recovery. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan vice president of Economy and Finance, Calixto Ortega, said that the comprehensive minimum wage increase announced on May 1 is a direct result of the recovery of the national productive apparatus. Venezuela's economy has maintained growth for 20 consecutive quarters. | In an interview with the state media channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) on Friday, May 1, Ortega stated that this growth is the result of "work carried out with great determination and a continuous dialogue that has led to national unity regarding policies aimed at improving workers' income." | "Part of the success of the economi…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's Labor Minister Details Minimum Wage Increase. orinocotribune.com Following Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's announcement of a comprehensive minimum income of $240 starting from May 1, 2026, Minister of Social Labor Process Carlos Alexis Castillo reported that the national government is working on a sector-specific table of wage increases. | In an interview on Thursday, April 30, conducted by Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Minister Castillo stated, "We are not going to make the mistake of raising wages without having a base to support it." | The minister addressed the following points: | A $50 increase
| The minister explained that the comprehensive minimum…
(2026-05-02). Homelessness among young people in Germany has almost tripled since 2022. wsws.org The housing crisis is destroying the lives of tens of thousands of children and young people: The number of homeless minors has almost tripled nationwide.
(2026-05-02). US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). Best Online Casinos in South Africa 2026: A Comprehensive Review for Players in Cape Town, Durban, and Joburg. moguldom.com Nobody needs another list of casinos that all get five stars and a glowing paragraph about their "seamless user experience." South African players have seen enough to know that what a casino promises and what it actually delivers are often very different things. The best online casino in South Africa in 2026 is not the one spending …
(2026-05-02). Arsenal ease past Fulham to pull six points clear of Manchester City. aljazeera.com Viktor Gyokeres scores twice in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham to boost hopes of ending 22-year title wait.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-02). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Yes We Cannabis. levernews.com Good things are happening! A youth hockey racket hits thin ice, a drug-war relic gets torched, the feds revoke a drone ban, New Mexico breaks up with ICE, and a judge opens a border. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | This…
(2026-05-02). 2026 homicide toll rises to 111 after double murder outside Arab city. haaretz.com Police suspect the shooting was carried out in revenge for a double murder in Lod about two weeks ago. Earlier in Rahat, a 27-year-old man was shot. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate him, but ultimately pronounced him dead at the scene…
(2026-05-02). Actually, the public sector innovated your smart phone. thecanary.co 
The idea that neoliberal capitalism brought about the smart phone is actually a myth, as economist Mariana Mazzucato debunks in her book The Entrepreneurial State. In fact, it was the public sector that innovated the crucial technologies in a smart phone. The tech The US public sector, via the armed forces, pioneered the internet through […] | By
(2026-05-02). Crescem as tensàµes institucionais no Brasil. strategic-culture.su Disputas entre Legislativo e Judiciário està£o escalando. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Rejeiàßà£o, pelo…
(2026-05-02). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Anniversary Celebration August 22, 2026 in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-05-02). May Day Thousands in US Join May Day Protest. portside.org May Day Thousands in US Join May Day Protest |
(2026-05-02). Why I'm Answering the May Day Call to Action by Running for Congress. portside.org Why I'm Answering the May Day Call to Action by Running for Congress |
(2026-05-02). 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…
(2026-05-02). UAE says air traffic returns to normal, precautionary measures lifted. geo.tv 
Emirates planes are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/FileUAE emphasises commitment to "highest standards" of safety.Precautionary steps implemented after Feb 28 fully withdrawn: UAE.Efforts will continue to…
(2026-05-02). Southwark Independents stand in hope to revive rich history of socialist 'systems of care'. thecanary.co 
Southwark — With just five days until the local elections, polls expect Starmer's Labour to take a significant hit at the ballot box. The 7 May looks likely to see thousands of incumbent Labour councillors losing their seats to opposition parties. Increasingly, the choice appears to be between the far-right Reform and progressive candidates in […] | By
(2026-05-02). Pakistan's Military Action in Afghanistan: The Last Resort. fairobserver.com In February, Pakistan launched a military operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, named Operation Ghazab lil Haq (Wrath of Justice). This operation was the final step in multiple failed diplomatic efforts between the two countries, some of which were even mediated by friendly states such as Qatar and Türkiye. Pakistan has faced severe criticism internally…
(2026-05-02). Reclaiming intentionality in a world of constant visual noise. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-02). Appalachia Lithium Cache Could Power U.S. for Centuries. wattsupwiththat.com America is sitting on a lithium bonanza, from Arkansas brines to Appalachian pegmatites, but those world‚Äëclass reserves will mean little if Washington, D.C., and eco-activist bureaucrats keep strangling responsible mining with red tape.
(2026-05-02). Spirit Airlines Has Shut Down. Where Y'all Gonna Fight Now? newsone.com 
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty | Welp, frequent flyers, travelers on a budget, airport fighters, future "no-fly" listers, and people who don't mind paying for Dasani bottled water are going to have to find a new airline to frequent, because Spirit Airlines shut down after negotiations for a bailout by the Trump administration fell through. | According to the
(2026-05-02). Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up. al-monitor.com By Felix LightASHGABAT, May 2 (Reuters) – From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.In Berlin or San Francisco, this would be an everyday scene, but here in the capital of Turkmenistan, which is widely seen as one of the world's most isolated and secretive countries, his business appears pretty ground-breaking.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Oil tanker hijacked off Yemen, diverted towards Somalia: Yemen coast guard. geo.tv 
This representational image shows a crude oil tanker sails in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia, December 4, 2022. — Reuters
(2026-05-02). The Unions We Need Will Be Built by Workers, Not Labor Officials. scheerpost.com By Ella Fassler This article was originally published by Truthout Organizer Daniel Gross explains how to make sure that union building actually works and is sustained over time. Despite a hostile labor environment, the number of workers under a union contract in the U.S. reached a 16-year high in 2025, and public support for unions …
(2026-05-02). China's labor law says a job is a right—even in the age of AI. mronline.org 
No equivalent legal protection exists in the United States.
(2026-05-02). Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks. aljazeera.com Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week's coordinated attacks.
(2026-05-02). UK PM Starmer says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned, cites intifada chants. scmp.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. | Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.
(2026-05-02). Two Global Sumud Flotilla participants still in Israeli custody; abducted participants report severe injuries. thecanary.co 
We have received confirmation that most of the abducted Global Sumud Flotilla participants, including the members of UK Global Sumud, have been released from Israeli custody into Greek custody in Crete after 40 hours of sustained, brutal, and illegal containment. The participants report severe injuries including broken bones and bloody wounds caused by beatings received […] | By
(2026-05-02). Inside Amir: Tehran, before US and Israeli bombs rained down… wsws.org One can't help but wondering after two months of war and countless waves of bombing, and thousands of civilian deaths: Does that neighborhood still look like this?
(2026-05-02). Drone strike kills five in Sudanese capital Khartoum. newarab.com 
A paramilitary drone killed five civilians on Saturday when it hit a vehicle in Drone attacks by both Sudan's army and Eme…
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Vote "no" on the SEIU sellout agreement for Los Angeles school workers! wsws.org The central fraud of this contract is that it conceals massive cuts just over the horizon. A new budget proposal for the next school year is expected in mid-May—days after the ratification vote closes.
(2026-05-02). UK's Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests. aljazeera.com PM Keir Starmer says the phrase 'globalise the Intifada' should be 'completely off limits'.
(2026-05-02). The Israeli army raid that ended a 68-year-old life. haaretz.com Walid Shamasna says one of the soldiers who entered his home in the West Bank village of Jayus shoved his wife, Sabriya, causing her head to strike the wall. The IDF says the soldiers didn't assault the woman and instead tried to help her…
(2026-05-02). Israeli Attack on Flotilla Violated the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. worldbeyondwar.org 
On Thursday, April 29, Israeli military forces illegally attacked vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) while they were sailing on the high seas. Israeli commandos unlawfully seized 21 boats and abducted 177 flotilla participants. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-02). 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…
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Cuba pledges to remain a beacon of hope in the Caribbean. radiohc.cu "The Cuban people pledge to remain a beacon of hope in the Caribbean, for all those who believe the world must be better. We will not falter," affirmed Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic, today at the closing of the International Event of Solidarity with Cuba, held at the Havana Convention Center.
(2026-05-02). The last secular bookstore in this Jerusalem neighborhood is being replaced by an ultra-Orthodox publishing house. haaretz.com Residents have linked the closing of Danny Books to pressure from the ultra-Orthodox public, and according to one employee, the owner was pressured into closing. One neighborhood resident says this is not an isolated incident, but part of a wider Haredification of the neighborhood…
(2026-05-02). Why Do Mothers Kill Their Own Children? fairobserver.com The London borough of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament and long associated with power, order and continuity, was an unlikely setting for a deeply disturbing death in March. An 18-day-old baby girl, Mariam, died after falling from a third-floor window of a family flat. Her mother, Zahira Byjaouane, has been charged with her…
(2026-05-02). The ghost of the easy-open valve of Russian gas. strategic-culture.su The demand for peace is not dissociated from the broader struggle for a dignified life. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As the…
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Assisted Living Amenities That Make Daily Life Easier. moguldom.com With age or restricted movement, activities of daily living can become difficult. At assisted living communities, you can enjoy many of the comforts in life by having amenities available to you while having the ability to live independently. These considerate features allow residents to relish each day with additional convenience and reassurance. Nutritious Dining Options …
(2026-05-02). Sorry, Los Angeles Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Georgia's Wildfires. wattsupwiththat.com The LAT writes that "wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in the East, such as last week's blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Georgia, fire scientists said."
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). US Appeals Court Ruling Targets Access to Abortion Medication. truthout.org Rights advocates swiftly sounded the alarm on Friday after the infamously far-right U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing mifepristone to be dispensed by mail, dramatically curtailing access to the medication — commonly used for abortion and early miscarriage care — nationwide, particularly in states with policies hostile to reproductive freedom. |
(2026-05-02). 500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as US Turns 250. truthout.org "With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history," declared Donald Trump, announcing the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. Under Trump's direction, a sweeping federal initiative — branded as both America 250 and the "Freedom 250" campaign — has launched a full year of patriotic programming. The Salute to America 250 Task… |
(2026-05-02). Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms. whyy.org Federal prosecutors in New Jersey have charged four residents with illegally voting. | The U.S. attorney's office for New Jersey said in a statement Friday that the four people were not U.S. citizens when they registered to vote and cast ballots in federal elections, as federal law requires. | Their charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization. | Prosecutors say all four voted in at least one federal election from 2020 to 2024, a period that included two presidential elections and one mi…
(2026-05-02). War in Sudan worsens measles outbreak, causes disease to spread. newarab.com 
The ongoing war in Thousands of children in Sudan are currently at risk of contracting measles, which is highly contagious, with cases recorded across the country. | The
(2026-05-02). PSTU leader Zé Maria sentenced to two years prison in Brazil for criticizing Israel: a grave attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The case is a politically motivated fabrication and an assault on the political conscience of millions of workers and young people in Brazil and around the world.
(2026-05-02). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – US cutting Germany troop numbers 'way down' -President Donald Trump said the United States would be withdrawing more troops from Germany than was previously announced by the Pentagon."We're going to cut way down, and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000," he told reporters Saturday, without providing details.
(2026-05-02). Israel homicide toll rises to 109 after man shot dead in Bedouin city of Rahat. haaretz.com Police said the 27-year-old victim was involved in weapons trafficking and that the killing stemmed from a criminal feud between rival families; two others were seriously wounded in separate shootings…
(2026-05-02). US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6bn to Middle East allies. geo.tv 
United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. — Reuters US approves of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel.US govt says emergency exists to waive congressional review.Washington faces scrutiny for military ties with…
(2026-05-02). Mexico's Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges. aljazeera.com Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking 'temporary leave' to defend self.
(2026-05-02). Flotilla activists 'on hunger strike' amid Spain-Israel tension. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). Saudi liquor store runs short because of Iran war bottleneck. newarab.com 
Situated in Riyadh's diplomatic district, the shop, which has no name and no sign,
(2026-05-02). Australian inflation soars as economic effects of Iran war bite. wsws.org The official cost-of-living index rose 4.6 percent in the 12 months to March, up sharply from 3.7 percent in February.
(2026-05-02). Japan's Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam. aljazeera.com Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.
(2026-05-02). 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%.
(2026-05-02). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: "No one honest can accept that Cuba is a threat" radiohc.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced the new coercive measures announced by the Donald Trump administration against the archipelago. Díaz-Canel rejected the U.S. excuse that Cuba represents a threat to that country and stressed that the blockade causes so much damage due to the "intimidating and arrogant behavior of the greatest military power on the planet." | The statements come amid a tightening of the Trump administration's sanctions policy against Cuba. | The new unilateral and abusive measures by Washington seek to increase pressure on the island amidst the intensified economic,…
(2026-05-02). US carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty. scmp.com Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan. | The collapse of the carrier following a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old Iran war will cost thousands of jobs. It is a blow to US President Donald Trump, who had proposed US$500 million to save Spirit despite opposition from some of his closest advisers and many Republicans in…
(2026-05-02). West Bank village of Mughayyir is alone in the face of settler violence. thecanary.co 
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). The United States of Conspiracy. aljazeera.com Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.
(2026-05-02). US embassy warns citizens in UK as threat level raised to 'severe'. aljazeera.com US embassy in UK has advised citizens to avoids schools, churches, tourist locations and vary their travel routes.
(2026-05-02). Wednesday 4/29: Meeting: Proposed Downtown Concord AI Data Center. indybay.org Garden Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A…
(2026-05-02). FIMI and the Future of EU Enlargement: Security Concern or Political Filter? fairobserver.com With nearly 6,000 pro-Kremlin articles published in Bulgaria each month by the Pravda ecosystem, the small Balkan state is disproportionately exposed to foreign influence. Ahead of the parliamentary elections, Sofia has, for the first time, formally requested assistance from the EU under the Digital Services Act to counter Russian interference. Following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's…
(2026-05-02). Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops. geo.tv 
Servicemen attend the annual multinational crisis response training SABER GUARDIAN 23 HOSPEX with a medical focus, at the US Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, June 6, 2023. — Reuters Pentagon announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops.Transatlantic tensions simmer over Iran,…
(2026-05-02). The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West's ecosystems. grist.org 
(2026-05-02). Net Zero Lunatics Set to Empty Your Medicine Cabinet. wattsupwiththat.com History shows that this type of commanding collectivisation often ends in tears — witness the gulags and starvation of Stalin's Soviet Union, the deliberate famines in Mao's China, and not forgetting the mountains of human skulls that arose from Pol Pot's Cambodian Ground Zero experiment.
(2026-05-02). China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links. newarab.com 
China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent "teapot" refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic republic. | The United States, seeking to choke off revenue to Tehran, has ramped up sanctions on such refineries. | The commerce m…
(2026-05-02). Trump-EU rift spurs Germany to boost military, add 75,000 soldiers. scmp.com A planned drawdown of US troops from Germany should spur Europeans to strengthen its own defences further, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, following the latest salvo from Washington against transatlantic ties. | The Pentagon announced on Friday that ‚Äåthe United States would withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, as a rift over the Iran war and tariff tensions place further strain on relations between the US and Europe.
(2026-05-02). Spirit Airlines begins 'wind-down', cancels all flights over fuel crisis. aljazeera.com The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
(2026-05-02). Another PTC/ITC Extension for Wind/Solar? Just Say NO. wattsupwiththat.com "The continued reliance on 'clean' energy tax credits is a political crutch…. Those who have introduced this legislation … should be working to phase out these subsidies more quickly, not doubling down on them." — Tom Pyle, AEA president (below)…
(2026-05-02). After a Palestinian home is torched, settlers return under IDF watch. haaretz.com Members of the Tubasi family say that since West Bank settlers set up an outpost nearby, the interlopers have been vandalizing property, keeping the family up at night, and worse…
(2026-05-02). Philippines volcano erupts, blanketing ash across the sky. aljazeera.com The Mayon Volcano has erupted, spewing a cloud of ash and debris across Bicol, in the Philippines.
(2026-05-02). Lenacapavir: a game changer in SA's fight against HIV. sanews.gov.za Lenacapavir: a game changer in SA's fight against HIV | While Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, is still to announce the date for the launch of the game changing HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, the injectable will help the country in its fight against HIV, while also benefiting South Africans. | Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering six months of continuous protection per dose and offers a welcomed relief from daily pills or the bi-monthly injections. | The first batch of the HIV prevention medicine, which is a new, long-acting antiretroviral drug – specifically an HIV-1 caps…
(2026-05-02). UIC graduate workers launch third strike in seven years against poverty wages. wsws.org The more than 1,500 graduate workers who have walked out teach courses, run laboratories, and generate the research revenue that makes UIC function.
(2026-05-02). Natural Disasters Disrupt Addiction Treatment Putting Recovery at Risk. truthout.org A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across most roads, wiped out phone and internet communications, and put some neighborhoods near her Asheville home underwater. Brewer cleared out the food in her refrigerator, grabbed some clothes, and drove more than an hour southwest… |
(2026-05-02). Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Time to boot up your latest technology; Philly Tech Week is back this week. | Returning for its 16th year, the event includes workshops and events covering the latest information on the latest technology. More than 90 events are scheduled, hosted by local organizations and entrepreneurs in the technology space. | Hosted for a third year in a row by Here is what you need…
(2026-05-02). 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'.
(2026-05-02). Ghost Operators: How Israeli telecoms were exploited to track citizens worldwide. haaretz.com Citizen Lab shows how a sophisticated SMS exploit can turn your smartphone into a tracking device — and how 4G and 5G networks are being abused, too…
(2026-05-02). What Cannot Be Unlearned: The Defense of the Bolivarian Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Cira Pascual Marquina — Apr 30, 2026 | I was recently in an assembly in the west of Caracas where communards were debating how to prioritize scarce resources. The discussion was not easy. People disagreed about whether to invest first in a water system, a productive initiative, or repairing a community space. Voices overlapped at times, arguments were made and remade, and decisions did not come quickly. From the outside, it might look like a routine and even tedious meeting. From within, it is very much something else: a collective effort to think through material life under pressure. | Assemblies like th…
(2026-05-02). Thursday 4/30: Community Briefing: Heeding Lebanese Voices – The Human Cost of Israeli Occupation. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kD0T……
(2026-05-02). Khartoum drone strike kills five in Sudan, NGO reports. aljazeera.com The attack, the second in a week, follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control.
(2026-05-02). Country, interrupted: War has triggered clinical mental illness in millions of Israelis. haaretz.com One in five Israelis shows post-traumatic symptoms, alongside sharp rises in OCD, depression and addiction. 'We're dealing with a chronic situation in which the country generates so many stressors that a large part of the population cannot recover,' says one expert…
(2026-05-02). U.S. sanctions and the sharp rise in infant mortality in Cuba. mronline.org 
A country's infant mortality rate (IMR) is often considered a key barometer for a population's overall health as well as its access to quality health care.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Israel's 'two-tier' policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns. aljazeera.com Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas soar, fueling allegations of state complicity and neglect.
(2026-05-02). Executions in Florida and Texas: Condemned prisoners maintain their innocence. wsws.org The twin executions of James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, and James Broadnax, 37, took place as the US death penalty machinery continues its accelerating pace in 2026.
(2026-05-02). In Democracies, Political Violence is Inexcusable. juancole.com Montreal (
(2026-05-02). UK PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned. al-monitor.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread.Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.A 45-year-old British national who was born in Somalia was remanded in custody when he made his first appearance in court on Friday accused of attempted murder.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Police raid left-wing club in Arab-Israeli city, seize Palestinian flags on eve of May Day march. haaretz.com The left-wing Hadash party said masked police officers did not identify themselves nor present a search warrant. MK Ofer Cassif demanded that the attorney general open an investigation. Police: The incident will be investigated…
(2026-05-02). 'Drunk' Israeli reservist shoots at Palestinian homes in WB. newarab.com 
A reservist in the Israeli military, who was described as being drunk by soldiers, opened fire at Palestinian homes in the The shooter fired at homes in Al-Aroub refugee camp, located between Bethlehem and Hebron in the southern West Bank. | Soldiers who arrived at the scene after they were informed of the incident said the reservist is a settler from the nearby Har Keren outpost, and said that he was drunk, according to Haaretz. | They said that even at the time of their te…
(2026-05-02). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-02). The IDF raid that ended with a 68-year-old Palestinian woman killed. haaretz.com Walid Shamasna says one of the soldiers who entered his home in the West Bank village of Jayus shoved his wife, Sabriya, causing her head to strike the wall. The IDF says the soldiers didn't assault the woman and instead tried to help her…
(2026-05-02). Russia's inching advance in Ukraine approaches eastern fortress belt. scmp.com Russian troops are inching towards the city of ‚Å Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern ‚Å Donetsk region, trying to establish ‚Å a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top army official said on Saturday. | Kostiantynivka, along with other cities, forms a so-called fortress belt in the country's east — an area well-fortified by the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-02). 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…
(2026-05-02). Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany. scmp.com A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. | Nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, the whale was spotted swimming near Germany's Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
(2026-05-02). First-Ever Bargaining Compact Unites Higher Ed Unions Across Northeastern US. truthout.org When East Coast members of Higher Education Labor United (HELU) got together in January, they set their sights on developing a national plan to improve working conditions for university and college faculty and staff, enhance learning conditions for students, and build lasting partnerships with local communities to promote the common good. Together, they drafted a document called the Amherst… |
(2026-05-02). On May Day people across US rally for workers, peace, democracy. newarab.com 
On Friday, people across the US marked In thousands of cities and towns across the country, people walked out of their jobs and classrooms to participate in a general strike for International Workers Day. As the annual gatherings grow in number in the US, so do the issues being represented, which now extend far beyond workers' rights. | At Friday's gatherings, people held signs urging for funding for healthcare and education, an…
(2026-05-02). UK PM threatens new crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). US troop drawback underlines European defence responsibility, German minister says. al-monitor.com BERLIN, May 2 (Reuters) – Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday in response to the announcement of U.S. plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany."Germany is on the right track" in this regard, Pistorius said, pointing to the expansion of its Bundeswehr armed forces, greater and faster procurement of equipment and the construction of infrastructure.The Pentagon announced on Friday that the U.S. would withdraw 5,000 military personnel from NATO ally Germany.
(2026-05-02). Daily Memo: 18th Death in ICE Detention Is Presumed a Suicide After An Alleged Altercation Left a Guard Unconscious. lataco.com According to original reporting by Andrew Free, "Sources close to the facility report the man was in solitary confinement following an altercation with a CoreCivic guard that left the guard unconscious." He was 33, from Cuba, and was found dead on April 28th at the Georgia facility run by CoreCivic, where 15 people have died overall.
(2026-05-02). Fifth Annual Watertown, WI PRIDE July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some circumstances because of the "cumulative effect" the demonstrations had on the Jewish community after two Jewish men were stabbed in London on Wednesday.Starmer told the BBC that he would always defend freedom of expression and peaceful protest, but chants like "Globalise the Intifada" during demonstrations were "completely off limits" and those voicing them should be prosecuted.
(2026-05-02). NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken rib, says wife. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib. Jay O'Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel and Sean Janssen were among almost 180 people who had disembarked on the Greek island of Crete. Flotilla organisers said they…
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Oil, Empire, and the Price of War: How Energy Became the Ultimate Weapon. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer This war isn't just being fought with missiles—it's being waged through oil markets, currencies, and corporate balance sheets. And while the world watches bombs fall, something quieter—and far more consequential—is happening: a global energy system is being weaponized in real time. This on The Geopolitical Economy Report with Ben Norton. Ben digs into …
(2026-05-02). New Video: War Is Still A Racket. worldbeyondwar.org By the Terry Lee Show, May 1, 2026 | David Swanson on the Terry Lee Show discussing
(2026-05-02). Romerías de Mayo: Dedicadas a Fidel y al aniversario 40 de la AHS. cubadebate.cu Las Romerías de Mayo se celebrarán del 2 al 8 de este mes en la provincia de Holguín. Este evento, también conocido como Festival Mundial de Juventudes Artísticas, cuenta con la organización de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y el apoyo de la Dirección Provincial de Cultura en Holguín. Amantes de la cultura y las utopías, volverán a unirse, seducidos por el espíritu romero.
(2026-05-02). Zelensky o gli italiani? Questo è il dilemma! strategic-culture.su Il patto stretto da Giorgia Meloni con Volodymyr Zelensky sta già facendo tremare la destra e la sinistra filorussa in auge. | Segue nostro Da Vannacci a Di Battista, le istanze per cambiare rotta sugli aiuti a Kiev si fanno sempre più pressanti. | Ma non è solo questione di geopolitica da salotto. | àà questione di consenso, di sopravvivenza elettorale. Ed il consenso lo si ottiene rimanendo sintonizzati con il paese reale. Quell…
(2026-05-02). Artemisa, Matanzas y Las Tunas se estrenan con triunfos en el arranque de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu Artemisa noqueó 14-0 a Industriales con jonrones de García, Sánchez y Jiménez; Matanzas venció 11-10 a Mayabeque en el décimo inning con imparable de Martínez; y Las Tunas derrotó 11-4 a Holguín con cuadrangular de Rondón.
(2026-05-02). Liga Élite: Frederich Cepeda se convierte en el primer bateador con 2 600 imparables en series cubanas. cubadebate.cu En el arranque de la IV Liga Élite del béisbol cubano, el espirituano Frederich Cepeda se convirtió en el primer jugador en alcanzar los 2 600 hits de por vida en series nacionales. El hit histórico lo conectó en el estadio Victoria de Girón, frente al lanzador villaclareño José Carlos Quesada, refuerzo de los Cocodrilos de Matanzas. Cepeda, con 27 temporadas en el béisbol cubano, fue contratado este año por los Huracanes de Mayabeque.
(2026-05-02). Cuba entrega Premio Sindical Internacional ´Corazón Abierto ª. radiohc.cu La Central de Trabajadores de Cuba distinguió este sábado a organizaciones y personalidades extranjeras con el Premio Sindical a la Solidaridad Corazón Abierto, por sus gestiones y esfuerzos para ayudar a la isla. | Los premiados recibieron el reconocimiento de manos del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, durante el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, en el capitalino Palacio de las Convenciones. | Fueron galardonados Andreas Otto Nolte, asesor de Relaciones Internacionales de Alemania; Hebert Garrido Blanco, de la Convención Nacional de Trabajadores de Uruguay; Yesika Alexandra Rocha García, secr…
(2026-05-02). Cuba denuncia amenazas de EEUU a niveles peligrosos sin precedentes. radiohc.cu El jefe de Estado cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denunció este sábado ante la comunidad internacional que el presidente de Estados Unidos eleva sus amenazas de agresión militar contra la nación caribeña a una escala peligrosa y sin precedentes. | En un mensaje en X, Díaz-Canel, declaró que "la comunidad internacional ha de tomar nota" y, junto al pueblo estadounidense "determinar si se permitirá un acto criminal tan drástico". | Todo ello, desenmascaró el mandatario cubano, "para satisfacer los intereses de un grupo pequeño pero adinerado e influyente, con ansias de revancha y dominación". | En contraposición, Díaz-C…
(2026-05-02). Las 4 razones que demuestran cómo la UE se está preparando para el conflicto con Rusia. strategic-culture.su Giuseppe MASALA | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Al analizar el conjunto resultante de las cuatro actividades que está llevando a cabo Europa (dr…
(2026-05-02). Aumentan muertes de inmigrantes bajo custodia del ICE: Cuatro cubanos entre ellos. cubadebate.cu Las muertes bajo custodia del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Estados Unidos suman este viernes un nuevo nombre: Denny Adan González, un cubano de 33 años que perdió la vida en un centro de detención en Georgia. Al menos otros tres inmigrantes de origen cubano se reportaron como muertos en circunstancias parecidas en los últimos meses.
(2026-05-02). Cuba inaugurates its first solar park with energy storage in Ciego de àÅvila. radiohc.cu The "General àÅngel del Castillo Agramonte" photovoltaic solar park was recently inaugurated in the municipality of Majagua, in the Cuban province of Ciego de àÅvila. This facility is the first of its kind in the country to integrate a battery storage system, combining a power output of five megawatts (MW) with an energy storage capacity of one MW. | This project represents the first step in the second phase of a 120 MW donation from the People's Republic of China, which envisions the commissioning of a total of 85 MW with storage systems. | Unlike the seven previous solar parks donated by the Asian c…
(2026-05-02). Dopo la Terza Guerra del Golfo: verso un Nuovo Ordine Mediorientale? strategic-culture.su Se gli Stati Uniti dovessero prendere le distanze da Israele — per quanto remota possa sembrare questa possibilità — cià≤ consentirebbe loro di stringere un accordo regionale vantaggioso per tutte le parti coinvolte. | Segue nostro Menzogne ed opportunità | Una delle poche certezze di questa Terza Guerra del Golfo è che niente sarà più come prima. Gli eventi del conflitto stanno modificando gli equilibri di intere regioni…
(2026-05-02). Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador's 'coolest dictator'. aljazeera.com At 44, Bukele has built the world's highest imprisonment rate and scrapped presidential term limits. What comes next?>
(2026-05-02). Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Pistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.