mronline.org (2026-05-13). lost;War On Iran: – Saudis blame Israel – Neocon Grandee concedes defeatWhile the Saudis are miffed by Iran, they do acknowledge that it is not the real culprit who has caused the mess the whole Gulf region is now in… Kagan, who had pushed the Bush/Cheney administration towards its war on Iran is conceding that the U.S. has lost its war on Iran.
(2026-05-13). The West's bubble of illusion about Israel and about itself is finally being burst. asiapacificreport.nz 
The genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in Lebanon exhausted the West's moral legitimacy. Now Iran is slowly exhausting the West's military primacy, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook For decades, two irreconciliable narratives about Israel and its motivations have existed in parallel. On the one side, an official Western narrative portrays a plucky,…
2026-05-13: üò± Israel Just ATTACKED the Collective West | Eugene Doyle
The attack on the global Sumud Flotilla was a deliberate attack on the citizens of western countries, including the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The most shameful part of this is of course the implicit cooperation of those very governments'especially Greece but the EU more generally'silently nodding off on Israel committing piracy and acts of war in international waters. This marks the first time that Israel projects its military power deep into the waters off the cost of Europe and it sets a most dangerous precedent for all citizens of Europe: If Israel wills it, you are going to be beaten and abducted, wherever you are, and your governments are going to help us do so.
(2026-05-13). Headlines for May 13, 2026. democracynow.org Pentagon Comptroller Says Cost of Iran War Has Risen to $29 Billion, U.S. Inflation Rate Rose to 3.8% in April, WSJ Receives Subpoenas for Records of Journalists Reporting on Internal Discussions of Iran War, Peace Activists Disrupt Politico Defense Summit, Confronting Iranian Opposition Leader Reza Pahlavi, Israeli Attacks Kill 8 in Lebanon in Latest Breaches of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Senators Grill FBI Director Kash Patel over Reports of Excessive Drinking, U.S. Negotiates with Denmark to Open New Military Bases in Greenland, CNN: CIA Officers in Mexico Are Directly Involved in "Targeted Assassinations&…
(2026-05-13). Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire. scmp.com Israel hammered south Lebanon with strikes on Tuesday ahead of talks between the two countries in Washington, as Beirut reported 380 people killed in Israeli attacks since an April 17 ceasefire took effect. | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem vowed to turn the battlefield into "hell" for Israeli forces, and insisted his Iran-backed group's weapons would not be up for discussion at the talks on Thursday and Friday, after the US had called for its disarmament.
(2026-05-13). Human rights group calls out Israel: 'if everyone's lying, open Gaza'. thecanary.co 
Human rights group Euro-Med Monitor has called Israel's bluff on its genocide denialism. The murderous apartheid colony is again lashing out and calling the whole world liars for condemning its crimes. Euro-Med kept it simple and to the point: "if everyone's lying, open Gaza": Israel, if everyone is lying, open Gaza. If the ICC, the […] | By
(2026-05-13). Anti-genocide activists to be sentenced as terrorists for criminal damage. thecanary.co 
The Starmer regime will sentence four anti-genocide activists as terrorists, despite a rigged court convicting them only of criminal damage. A jury refused to convict the Filton 24 members in February, but the government — determined to pursue Starmer's Israel-driven war on UK rights — pushed for a retrial. At the second trial, the judge […] | By
(2026-05-13). I'll Stop Talking About Israel When Israel Gets The ____ Out Of My Face. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I'll stop talking about Israel when Israel gets the ____ out of my face. | I don't enjoy writing about this shit. I don't enjoy getting called a Nazi by state-funded shills all day. | I didn't ask to spend years watching a live-streamed genocide perpetrated right in front of my eyes with the facilitation of my own government. | I didn't choose to live in a world where Israel's actions directly affect me and my country. | I never invited the Israel lobby to attack my freedom of speech by trying to outlaw critici…
(2026-05-13). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-13). Free Salah Sarsour: Muslim & Jewish Communities Demand ICE Release Milwaukee Mosque Leader. democracynow.org 
Salah Sarsour, a prominent Palestinian immigrant, green card holder and president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has been locked up in an ICE jail since late March. Despite his lawful permanent resident status, the government says he could be subject to deportation for failing to disclose a conviction by Israeli military authorities when he was a teenager in the occupied West Bank. Sarsour says he never understood the charges presented against him in Hebrew and that he was tortured in Israeli custody. Supporters view the case as an escalation of the Trump administrationR…
(2026-05-13). South Korea reviews phased support for Strait of Hormuz security efforts. geo.tv 
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korea is…
(2026-05-13). Vietnam asks US to allow 'extremely important' oil tanker to slip past Hormuz blockade. scmp.com Vietnam's state oil company urged the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country's economy. | The very large crude carrier Agios Fanourios I, managed by Athens-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, performed a mid-ocean U-turn on Monday at around the point where the US blockade begins. It had only just cleared the Strait of Hormuz, holding 1.99 million barrels of Iraq's Basrah Medium crude, when it…
(2026-05-13). 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.
2026-05-13: They are LYING about mass deportations in America, it's NOT happening | Redacted News
COMMENT: Apparantly 'Redacted' is racist against immigrants. They enable a crazed, xenophobic, anti-immigrant guest, ICE insider, JJ Carroll, to babble a disgusting diatribe for mass displacement of the indigenous peoples of this continent — whom they call immigrants — from the modern-day racist colonial land-grab project of the U.S. If they feel so strongly about not sharing space with 'migrants', these 'white-backs' should return to their nativist and feudal ancestral continents of Europe and beyond. For God's sakes, they should find some room in their hearts for people who are forced to wander the continent due to historical injustices imposed on them by the 'American' project itself.
Keywords: xenophobic, nativist, prejudiced, sociopathic, anti‑immigrant, anti‑social, chauvinistic, jingoistic.
(2026-05-13). South Korea moves towards joining war against Iran. wsws.org An attack involving two "unidentified airborne objects" on a South Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz last week is being seized upon by Seoul as a possible pretext to join the US-led war against Iran.
(2026-05-13). Trump's Iran U-turn won't solve Israel's insecurity Trap. juancole.com ( It's possible that this latest instance, the pausing of military action over the Strait of Hormuz, stems from a realisation among some of his advisers that this is a war the US cannot win. More likely, though, it i…
(2026-05-13). Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. | Ahead of a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Trump said he did not think he would need to enlist Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve the conflict, which has continued to block maritime traffic that normally provides one-fifth of the world's oil supply. | "I don't think we need any help with Iran. We'll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise," he told reporters. | More than one mon…
(2026-05-13). Strait of Hormuz now a 500-km operational 'crescent': IRGC Navy. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-13). US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, during their meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2026. — ReutersBessent and He Lifeng hold talks at the airport.Each met South Korean president separately.Talks to…
(2026-05-13). Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to "open up" China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the Iran war. | In a sign of Trump's focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One during a stopover in Alaska, with Tesla's Elon Musk also travelling on the presidential plane to China. | "I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic, and help bring the People's Republic to an even higher level!" Trump wrote…
(2026-05-13). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-13). Picking up on the vibes in Beijing before major Trump-Xi visit. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's impending meeting with President Xi in Beijing will naturally be largely devoted to discussing the Iran War. That war and this meeting are also a good opportunity to discuss U.S. establishment attitudes to China, and one pernicious illusion in particular. Much Western analysis of the background to the summit has emphasized that Trump's disastrous decision to attack Iran has put Xi in a much
(2026-05-13). Trump threatens Iran will be "decimated" if it does not accept US dictated deal. wsws.org Speaking to reporters before departing for China on Tuesday, President Trump said the US would only accept a "good deal" to end the war against Iran or the country "would be decimated," adding, "one way or another, we win."
(2026-05-13). China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders' summit. scmp.com Senior officials from China and the United States have started a new round of trade talks in Seoul, South Korea, hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled arrival in Beijing. | The delegations — led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — arrived at Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport around noon on Wednesday Seoul time. | The two officials had both paid courtesy calls to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the morning.
(2026-05-13). Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally as investors awaited developments around the fragile Middle East ceasefire and braced for a high-stakes summit in China between United States President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. | Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1%, to $106.55 a barrel at 0410 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.16, or 1.1%, to $101.02. | Both benchmarks have largely hovered around or above the $100 per barrel mark since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran at the end of February, and Tehran effectiv…
(2026-05-13). Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS FM meeting in Delhi. newarab.com 
The The grouping, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, Iran had urged India to use the BRICS platform to build a consensus condemning U.S. and Israeli actions. | The main differences have emerged b…
(2026-05-13). Mossad chief 'visited UAE twice' during US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
The head of Israel's Barnea travelled secretly to the UAE on at least two separate occasions in March and April, the report said, highlighting a growing partnership between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. | Israel's public broadcaster Kan separately reported on We…
(2026-05-13). Iran hangs man on Israel spy charges, sixth since war started. newarab.com 
The Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online website described Ehsan Afreshteh, 32, as "a spy trained by Mossad in Nepal who sold sensitive information to Israel". | But the Norway-based Hengaw and Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGOs said in separate statements that Afreshteh had denied he shared top secret…
(2026-05-13). Why Tehran Sees the UAE as the Weak Link in the Gulf Alliance. thinktank.pk The Middle East's geopolitical fault lines are shifting rapidly as tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and Gulf countries intensify. Among the Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates has increasingly emerged as a central focus of Iranian rhetoric, military signaling, and strategic messaging. While the UAE has long attempted to balance economic pragmatism with …
(2026-05-13). War On Iran: — Saudis blame Israel — Neocon Grandee concedes defeat. mronline.org 
Trump still hasn't recognized that, after he has lost the war, the sanctions game is also over. It is certainly not in Chinese, or anyone other's interest to help the U.S. to regain the hegemonic position it has now lost in the Gulf.
(2026-05-13). Great Satan at the Strait: Iran, International law, and the collapse of the "rules-based order" mronline.org 
This investigation excavates how Associated Press reporting frames U.S.-Israeli coercion as diplomacy while presenting Iranian sovereignty as instability and defiance. It reconstructs the omitted legal, geopolitical, and economic terrain surrounding the war, exposing the contradiction between the UN Charter system and the operational reality of imperial power. It reframes the conflict as part of a …
(2026-05-13). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-13). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-13). Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War. responsiblestatecraft.org Iranian Shahed drones
(2026-05-13). Fidel Against Fascism: The Cuban Revolution as a Latin American Alternative. radiohc.cu Dictatorships in Latin America are a historical phenomenon that dates back to the 19th century, following the independence movements and the emergence of new nations on the continent. In most cases, these authoritarian regimes were supported by the United States, which, under the Monroe Doctrine, considered itself entitled to intervene in the destinies of Latin American peoples.
(2026-05-13). History of U.S.-Cuba Turmoil and the Possibility of a Full-Scale War! portside.org History of U.S.-Cuba Turmoil and the Possibility of a Full-Scale War! |
(2026-05-13). Cuba Is Not Alone: Japan Supports the Installation of Renewable Energy in the Island's Hospitals. radiohc.cu By Alejandra Garcia | In a joint effort to ensure the continuity of medical services amid the energy crisis faced by Cuba, the Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will provide support to implement renewable energy solutions in hospitals across several Cuban provinces. This project, coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP) and with technical cooperation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), aims to strengthen critical hospital infrastructure through the use of sustainable technologies adapted to the specific needs of each healthcare fac…
(2026-05-13). 'It's a failed nation': Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has called Cuba 'a failed nation', as his administration expands its pressure campaign.
(2026-05-13). Tobacco Factories in Cuba Adopt Solar Energy to Ensure Production. radiohc.cu The Tobacco Collection, Processing, and Rolling Enterprise (ABTT) in Las Tunas, in Cuba, has taken a firm step toward energy sustainability. Nearly 60 kilowatts of solar electricity are now generated in that eastern province thanks to the installation of photovoltaic panels in its factories, boosting production for both the domestic market and exports.
(2026-05-13). Colaborador británico Rob Miller recibió Distinción Cultural en Cuba. radiohc.cu El organizador del Festival de Cine Screencuba.uk, en Reino Unido, Rob Miller recibió este marte en La Habana, la Distinción por la Cultura cubana, por su aporte a la restauración del patrimonio cinematográfico de la isla. | La ceremonia transcurrió en la sede del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (Icaic), donde el ministro de Cultura, Alpidio Alonso, entregó el reconocimiento a nombre del movimiento de solidaridad británico. | De acuerdo con la resolución del Ministerio de Cultura (Mincult), la proyección de filmes cubanos en territorio británico, a cargo Rob Miller y su equipo, ha recaudado…
(2026-05-13). Cuba actualizará precios de combustibles en divisas. radiohc.cu El Ministerio cubano de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) informó este martes que, a partir del próximo viernes 15 de mayo a las 00: 00 horas, los precios de venta en divisas de los combustibles se actualizarán hacia el alza o la baja, de acuerdo con los costos reales de cada operación específica. | La medida se debe al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo de Cuba. | Según el organismo, la decisión responde a la drástica disminución de los suministros de combustibles provocada por las órdenes ejecutivas del 29 de enero y el 1 d…
(2026-05-13). Cuba no amenaza, Cuba es constantemente amenazada, afirma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este martes que "en más de seis décadas de Revolución socialista, a noventa millas de EE.UU., jamás ha salido de este territorio una sola acción ofensiva contra la seguridad nacional de ese país".En todo caso, y así está probado, documentado y hasta reconocido por organismos internacionales y agencias estadounidenses de administraciones anteriores, Cuba ha contribuido con EE.UU. a preservar su seguridad en el enfrentamiento a delitos transnacionales de diversa índole", subrayó en sus redes…
(2026-05-13). Campesinos cubanos destacados reciben condecoración. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este martes, en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños (ANAP), que celebrará el próximo 17 de mayo su aniversario 65 y el Día del Campesino cubano. | En el encuentro se reconoció a integrantes de la organización campesina que en sus años de labor han contribuido al desarrollo económico-social del país, desde la producción agrícola y la defensa de la Patria. | Durante la cita se entregaron el Título Honorífico de Héroe del…
(2026-05-13). Canciller de Cuba desmiente ayuda humanitaria desde EEUU. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez desmintió este martes el ofrecimiento de ayuda humanitaria monetaria para la isla desde Estados Unidos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, escribió: Alguien debería preguntar al secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos sobre la fábula del supuesto ofrecimiento de 100 millones de dólares en ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, que aquí nadie conoce". | Agregó el canciller que "sería bueno saber quién específicamente le aportaría el dinero, si se entregaría en efectivo para necesidades fundamentales, como combustible, alimentos y medicinas, o si sería una entrega mater…
(2026-05-13). New container with 3.7 million syringes and needles boosts healthcare in Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
On Monday, May 11th, the seventh container of medical aid for 2026 was loaded from the Community of Madrid, destined for the healthcare network in Santiago de Cuba. | This shipment consists of 57 pallets containing 900,000 syringes and 2,800,000 hypodermic needles, valued at ‚Ǩ200,000. | The donation was made by Cartronic Memory to SODePAZ — Medicuba Spain, while the freight was paid by Medicuba Europe. | A second container with the remaining aid is scheduled to arrive at the end of May. | [ SOURCE: www.cubainformación.tv ]…
(2026-05-13). Who is defending Cuba's threatened species? globalvoices.org 
Cuba's biodiversity faces growing threats, but scientists, communities and activists work to protect endangered speciesGlobal Voices | This The story is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight, "
(2026-05-13). "No to the War Against Cuba" : Urgent rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid / Sunday, May 17. radiohc.cu 
Various solidarity groups are calling for a rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid next Sunday, May 17, at 1: 00 p.m., to protest the policy of aggression and economic blockade imposed by the United States against the island. | The demonstration will take place at Paseo de La Habana 194 and is part of the international campaign in support of the Cuban people under the hashtags #LetCubaLive and #NoWarOnCuba.
(2026-05-13). Don't bury Gaza while its people live. newarab.com 
We focus on the numbers. We recite the death toll, the proportion of women and children, the total years of lost life. We share statistics — the number of child amputees, the tons of asbestos-riddled rubble — hoping to shock the still yet unmoved. In our anguish, we quote-tweet politicians with photos of Beit Hanoun, the razed earth pocked with the pale traces of where homes once stood, knowing full well that they are incapable of shame. | I worry in my private moments that we are having the opposite effect of what's intended. What if these photos and statistics only calcify the occupier's might in th…
(2026-05-13). Gaza-bound aid convoy regroups in Libya for renewed push. newarab.com 
A The convoy in support of the Gaza Strip continues to gather in the Joud Daem forest area, around 30 kilometres west of the Libyan capital, The forest camp serves as the first meeting point between c…
(2026-05-13). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-13). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-13). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-13). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-13). Venezuela: Exclusions, Procedures Mar Amnesty Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of detainees held for political reasons wait outside El Helicoide, headquarters of Venezuela's intelligence service and a detention center, after the National Assembly approved an amnesty bill in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez…
(2026-05-13). The Spectral Palestinian: Presence Before Politics. juancole.com ( "One way to frame this political predicament of Palestinians is as being caught between visibility and invisibility. It captures this peculiar positio…
(2026-05-13). Britain to legislate to tackle threats from state proxies. newarab.com 
In a speech outlining the government's ag…
(2026-05-13). Xenophobia rears its ugly head on South Africa's streets. mronline.org 
Over 30 years since apartheid was abolished, nasty anti-migrant rhetoric sweeps the corporate media. The Commnunist Party is ready to fight back, says ROGER McKENZIE.
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. start economic, trade consultations in S. Korea. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Wednesday for consultations on economic and trade issues at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
(2026-05-13). Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway tests full-line operation. ecns.cn On May 12, in Xi'an, the DJ602 comprehensive inspection train departed smoothly from Xi'an East Railway Station in Shaanxi Province and traveled along the main line of the Xi'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, crossing the Qinling Mountains to reach Shiyan East Railway Station in Hubei Province, marking the official launch of full-line testing for the entire route.
(2026-05-13). Nigeria, India Deepen Strategic Engagement Ahead of BRICS, India-Africa Forum Summit. infobrics.org Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation ahead of the forthcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this month…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). 'Dopamine'-colored bus station in NW China injects vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism. ecns.cn As an important transit hub along the "Silk Road Tour" route, Lanzhou in Gansu Province, recently introduced a series of "dopamine"-colored bus cultural and creative scenes, transforming public transportation spaces into trendy check-in destinations and injecting new vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism.
(2026-05-13). Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be 'new Conservative Party'. aljazeera.com Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
(2026-05-13). Tremors near Tehran renew concerns over major quake risk. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Turkey and Armenia to restart direct trade: Ankara. newarab.com 
Turkey shut its border with Armenia in 1993 in support of its ally Azerbaijan, which was at war with Armenia over Turkey and Armenia have been cautiously moving towards rapprochement after Armenia was defeated by Azerbaijan in 2021 in a fresh conflict over that disputed territory. | "Within the fram…
(2026-05-13). Iran releases prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Wednesday released on bail the prize-winning rights lawyer Sotoudeh was arrested at her home on April 1 as part of what activists say is a crackdown on civil society during "Mum was temporarily released on bail a few hours ago," her daughter Mehraveh Khandan wrote on Instagram. | Sotoudeh, who has won…
(2026-05-13). People raising concerns against businesses face highest rate of attacks in five years. thecanary.co 
New global analysis reveals 790 recorded attacks in 2025 against people raising concerns about business-related risks and harms. This is the highest figure in the past five years, equivalent to more than two attacks per day on average. And it includes 53 deaths. The Business and Human Rights Centre published the research. It records attacks […] | By
(2026-05-13). Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate run builds on Palestine's rich legacy in Michigan politics. mondoweiss.net 
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan's Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping the Democratic Party. His campaign's success is also rooted in Detroit's long history of Palestinian solidarity in progressive politics.
(2026-05-13). Fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile State displaces thousands. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case. aljazeera.com Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
(2026-05-13). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-13). Pistorius in Kiev: Germany arms for war against Russia. wsws.org Almost 85 years after the German invasion of the Soviet Union, Berlin is once again driving forward a military offensive against Russia. The visit by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to Kiev marks a new stage in German-Ukrainian arms integration.
(2026-05-13). Socialism AI and the political education of the working class. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Evan Blake, a Socialist Equality Party (US) National Committee member, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-13). German government launches multiple attack on basic rights. wsws.org The German government is implementing the most extensive rearmament programme since Hitler – all to be financed by massive cuts to social services.
(2026-05-13). Far-right MP defends Tommy Robinson's foreign hate speakers. thecanary.co 
Rupert Lowe is the MP who left Reform UK following several run-ins with Nigel Farage. Lowe has since formed his own party, and because he doesn't have much in the way of imagination, his party is called 'Restore Britain'. The party sells itself as a further-right alternative to the already-far-right Reform. In aid of this, […] | By
(2026-05-13). How BRICS Can Provide Mortar for a New World Order. infobrics.org The bloc was set up to provide a meaningful alternative to the G7-led world order. As its current president, India needs greater clarity on its stance to champion the Global South's causes…
(2026-05-13). Tongan media faces new type of challenge, following threat. asiapacificreport.nz By Atereano Mateariki, RNZ Pacific journalist Previously it was reporting on governments or politics that brought trouble for Tonga's journalists — now it's reporting on drugs or gangs. Tongan journalists are coming to terms with new pressures on media freedom over reporting on the country's drug crisis, and the role of gangs in it. This…
(2026-05-13). Who could replace UK's Starmer and where do they stand on MENA. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister Starmer appears to have dug in his heels for now, saying he will "get on with governing". His position largely rests on the fact that no single candidate has yet secured the backing of 20% of Labour MPs, equivalent to 81 of the party's 403 lawmakers, needed to launch a formal leadership bid. | The New Arab takes a look…
(2026-05-13). Shifting Security Approaches and Türkiye's Rising Strategic Role. unitedworldint.com/feed/ How is Türkiye's growing defense industry strength and multi-dimensional strategy shifting the balance of power? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The conflict between the U.S. and Iran—which remains far from resolution and is rapidly generating global repercussions—has sparked profound debates not only about the balance of power in the Middle East but also about NATO's …
(2026-05-13). Rising fertilizer prices, shortages threaten Sri Lankan farmers with disaster. wsws.org The problems facing the peasantry can only be solved through a struggle against capitalism in unity with the working class.
(2026-05-13). Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes. aljazeera.com Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
(2026-05-13). Palantir has 'unlimited access' to patient data, investigation reveals. thecanary.co 
The Good Law Project is leading a campaign following a recently leaked briefing document that reveals NHS contractor Palantir already has full access to patients' data. Moreover, despite prior promises from the NHS that it would protect our identifiable data from this kind of abuse, officials exploited a loophole to grant Palantir staff in "admin […] | By
(2026-05-13). More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses. sanews.gov.za More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses | Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund, Muziwabantu Dayimani, says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund has approved 43 transactions valued at more than R510.51 million across nine provinces. | The TTF was established as a dedicated capital investment mechanism to accelerate transformation within South Africa's tourism sector to drive more inclusive participation by black-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurs and community-based tourism initiatives. | Dayimani was speaking during…
(2026-05-13). Beware these pitfalls as Syria begins trying Assad-era figures. newarab.com 
The start of However, there are serious concerns that Syria's current legal framework is not designed to deliver justice. A new report does, however, present pathways for a criminal justice process "that is grounded in human rights principles, [and responsive to]…
(2026-05-13). The AI Mythos: If We Can Destroy the World, Imagine What We Can Do for Your Hedge Fund. scheerpost.com Jim Naureckas FAIR You ever wonder why people who make AI talk about how AI might destroy humanity—but still keep making AI? Brian Phillips of the Ringer (5/6/26) has a plausible explanation. Writing about Anthropic's announcement that it wasn't going to release a new product, Claude Mythos, to the public because it was too dangerous, Phillips notes: The AI industry …
(2026-05-13). Blah, war, 'antisemitism', with jewels — but Chuck knows Starmer won't last long. thecanary.co 
The 'king's speech' 2026 was war, more war, jewels and boredom. Much like the previous version. Ol' Chuck couldn't manage to look interested as he was forced to read out the plans of a man who clearly won't be around to implement them. The content of the speech itself was what you'd expect from a […] | By
(2026-05-13). South Texas horror: 7 immigrants, including 14-year-old boy, die after being trapped in rail container. wsws.org The deaths in Texas are the latest social crime produced by the bipartisan anti-immigrant policies of the US government.
(2026-05-13). Thunberg and Lineker join over 245 signing open letter defending Misan Harriman. thecanary.co 
Greta Thunberg and Gary Lineker have joined over 245 public figures in defending Misan Harriman in an open letter organised by the Good Law Project. This follows targeted attacks from pro-Israel bad actors, with the letter calling out this: dishonest smear campaign. Harriman sits as chair of the Southbank Centre and has earned a significant […] | By
(2026-05-13). If Starmer Gets His Way, Reform Not The Greens Will Be His Legacy. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] There are two conclusions to be drawn from last week's momentous local elections in Britain. The first, and most obvious, is that two-party politics in the UK is now finished. After a century of being at the centre of British political life, Labour's time is over. It …
(2026-05-13). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-13). UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iran strike. newarab.com 
A unit of state-owned Tehran's effective closure of the
(2026-05-13). Three Rivers American Axle workers vote 98 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org American Axle parts workers overwhelmingly authorized a strike, joining Nexteer employees in a rank-and-file rebellion against decades of wage cuts and UAW sellouts.
(2026-05-13). 47% of households forced onto DWP Universal credit lost money. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released official figures for how many people have managed the move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit. They are, of course, trying to paint a pretty picture of the people they've supported. But the figures speak for themselves on how many have been left with less — […] | By
(2026-05-13). Israel: Netanyahu coalition faces collapse as Haredi rift widens. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-13). The Battle for Truth: Why World News Media Congress 2026 Is Globally Important. thinktank.pk As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes journalism, elections, public discourse, and the global information ecosystem, the 77th World News Media Congress (WNMC 2026) in Marseille is emerging as one of the most important gatherings for the future of press freedom and democratic communication. Hosted by the World Association of News Publishers and bringing together nearly 1,000 …
(2026-05-13). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-13). Wall Street is betting big on clean energy tech. grist.org When the NASDAQ opens on Wednesday morning, the exchange will include a new ticker symbol: FRVO. The company, Fervo Energy, is in the geothermal electricity business and "This is a very, very big deal," said Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia Business School. "Money speaks." | At…
(2026-05-13). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-13). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-13). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-13). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-13). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-13). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-13). US pressures mount on Iraq's incoming Ali Al-Zaidi government. newarab.com 
What Arab Shia political sources in Baghdad told The New Arab that
(2026-05-13). Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change. sanews.gov.za Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change | While honouring the heritage of traditional leadership in the fight against colonialism, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored that traditional leadership should not be confined to preserving heritage alone, but must also play an active role in addressing pressing challenges such as service delivery failures, socio-economic development, youth empowerment, and gender equality. | "We gather here with a clear and urgent task before us: to advance land rights and socio-economic development, to strengthen traditional insti…
(2026-05-13). Pediatric drug access receives policy boost. ecns.cn China plans to improve access to pediatric drugs, with a focus on boosting research and development and strengthening supply chain stability, according to a guideline recently released by the National Health Commission and seven government departments.
(2026-05-13). UN expands Nairobi hub to boost Global South representation. ecns.cn The United Nations on Monday commenced construction of a new state-of-the-art conference complex at its Nairobi headquarters, a landmark $340 million investment expected to transform the Kenyan capital into one of the organization's largest diplomatic hubs and deepen Africa's role in global decision-making.
(2026-05-13). Why Europe Is Taking the Hantavirus Threat More Seriously Now. thinktank.pk A growing hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has triggered alarm across Europe after a French woman was placed in critical condition in a Paris hospital. Health authorities are now racing to trace passengers, quarantine contacts, and prevent wider transmission as fears grow about the rare Andes strain of hantavirus that can spread …
(2026-05-13). UK and China celebrate the 55th anniversary of ping-pong diplomacy in London. ecns.cn China and the UK marked the 55th anniversary of ping-pong diplomacy at a special event in London on Monday, celebrating the role table tennis has played in strengthening ties between the two countries.
(2026-05-13). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-13). What to look for when choosing a hair restoration clinic in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village. tribune.com.pk 
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region. | With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for the 33-year-old. | "Losing my dad and my two sisters in less than a month…" she told AFP. | Her voice broke and she laughed nervously, opting to read from a prepared statement because she knew it would be hard to speak. | "Nobody was prepared to see how, in a matter of days, a family table was left empty," she said. | While the Hondius outbreak has left th…
(2026-05-13). Increasing the Focus of MSMEs and Entrepreneurs Across the BRICS+ Ecosystem. infobrics.org Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal has been elected President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) Global Forum for the 2026—27 term, marking a significant milestone in India's growing leadership within the BRICS+ economic ecosystem…
(2026-05-13). Iran says naval officers 'accidentally' entered Kuwaiti waters. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Unlocking Chinese Cities | How a local fruit is putting Huazhou on the global map. ecns.cn Huazhou, known as the hometown of Huajuhong, which is a prized variety of pomelo peel in Guangdong Province, is celebrating a strong harvest season.
(2026-05-13). Egypt ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with China, says PM. ecns.cn Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday that relations between Egypt and China maintain a strong momentum of development, and Egypt hopes to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and is willing to work with Xinhua News Agency to expand media cooperation and cultural exchange activities.
(2026-05-13). The EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states. grist.org All across Georgia, on the banks of the Coosa, Chattahoochee, and Ocmulgee and other rivers, sit large lagoons filled with coal ash, the toxic residue left behind after coal is burned. These massive impoundments hold In 2015, the Obama administration passed rules requiring utilities to clean up the ponds and implement monitori…
(2026-05-13). The US Doesn't Give a Shit About Drug Traffic. orinocotribune.com By José Luis Granados Ceja — May 7, 2026 | For all their bluster about the dangers from "narcoterrorist" organizations, we need to be clear: the US doesn't give a shit about drug trafficking, especially the Donald Trump administration. If they did, the US president wouldn't have pardoned and released former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a narco trafficker convicted in New York who, according to leaked audios, is returning the favor by conspiring against leftist governments in the region. If Washington gave a shit about organized crime, their closest regional ally would not be Ecuador's Daniel No…
(2026-05-13). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations. aljazeera.com FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.
(2026-05-13). Diane Abbott demolishes media fear-mongering about ditching Starmer. thecanary.co 
Diane Abbott just responded perfectly to media fear-mongering about a possible contest to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. Diane Abbott: The markets are no reason to keep Starmer Speaking to Sky's Cathy Newman about replacing Starmer, Abbott said: I want there to be a proper, properly organised selection process and we'll see who emerges. […] | By
(2026-05-13). US' scientific self-harm will only help China. scmp.com After the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803, which almost doubled the size of the United States' territory, US president Thomas Jefferson commissioned the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition, which surveyed new routes from the Missouri river to the Pacific coast. It also carried out work in agriculture, ethnography (with indigenous peoples) and geography. | Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, that was the kind of science the US government was willing to pay for — practical,…
(2026-05-13). Hezbollah launches biggest drone swarm attack yet on Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). China launches new satellite group for commercial constellation. ecns.cn China sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Animation-themed equipment exhibition helps exhibitors expand diverse business opportunities. ecns.cn The 2026 Asian Animation and Game Production Technology and Equipment Exhibition was held from May 10 to 12 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The exhibition brought together more than 500 high-quality exhibitors from China and abroad, connecting global cultural tourism, IP and digital technology industry resources to help participating companies expand diversified business opportunities.
(2026-05-13). The next war is about compute — and Australia isn't ready. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-13). Illegal Israeli settler groups recruiting at London event. thecanary.co 
An illegal Israeli settler group has been photographed at an event in London, despite calls for it to be sanctioned. The group, Shivat Zion, previously offered to help British people move to illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. An exclusive investigation by Declassified UK found that the organisation recently held a fair at an Aliyah […] | By
(2026-05-13). Deep-sea smart aquaculture ship harvests 12 tons of Atlantic salmon. ecns.cn A giant smart aquaculture ship developed in Qingdao, Shandong province has successfully harvested its first batch of premium salmon, marking a breakthrough in China's push toward high-quality deep-sea fisheries.
(2026-05-13). How One Supreme Court Ruling Is Rewriting 60 Years of Voting Protections. capitalbnews.org 
Black voters in Southern states fear the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections has set the stage for a return to the 1950s and '60s in terms of representation and the weakening of Black voting power. The ruling is the latest fallout from the Supreme Court's April 29 decision eroding a key …
(2026-05-13). 11 unions join calls to oust PM saying Labour "cannot continue on its current path" thecanary.co 
In a letter leaked to the Guardian, the General Secretaries of 11 Labour-affiliated unions are putting their case to PM Keir Starmer today, saying: It's clear that the prime minister will not lead Labour into the next election, and at some stage a plan will have to be put in place for the election of a […] | By
(2026-05-13). Referee association to 'be vigilant' after West Ham's late equaliser ruled out. thecanary.co 
The Premier League's ongoing battle with players grappling at set pieces took centre stage again after West Ham's 95th minute equaliser against Arsenal was ruled out following a lengthy VAR review. The referee association, Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL), has since doubled down on its stance, with chief refereeing officer Howard Webb insisting officials will […] | By
(2026-05-13). Lebanon files unprecedented UN complaint against Iran. newarab.com 
According to the complaint, Lebanon accused Iran of violating international norms and dragging the country into destructive wars against the will of its constitutional institutions, allowing Beirut to seek international accountability for Tehran's repeated breaches of its obligations. | Lebanon…
(2026-05-13). Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. sanews.gov.za Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations. ⚪ Lamola expressed confidence that the high-level deliberations will strengthen cooperation among BRICS member states, BRICS partner countries and international partners. ⚪ "Our presence here represents a concerted effort to shape a global architecture that is as sustainable as it is equitable. Through principled engagement and collaborative resolve, we seek to secur…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/10: Direct Action Workshop. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley…
(2026-05-13). One Nation rise can be countered. socialist-alliance.org 
The Pauline Hanson One Nation (PHON) party's victory in the federal seat of Farrer by-election is an advance for racist, anti-immigrant and right-wing politics.
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: SAFAR: A Journey of Recollections. indybay.org Creativity Theater, Children's Creativity Museum, | Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-13). Starmer hands Blair's daughter-in-law £500m AI fund. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer recorded the lowest satisfaction level of any prime minister in British history. Amazingly, things have only gotten worse since then — particularly following the disastrous local elections which took place on 7 May. As a result of this chaos, Starmer has found himself fighting to remain as PM. As such, it's surprising to […] | By
(2026-05-13). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-13). Sanctioning "violent settlers," EU gives $3 million to firm hiring spies. electronicintifada.net Brussels officials pave way for future crimes against humanity.
(2026-05-13). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-13). Israel tech firms can locate and identify Starlink users. newarab.com 
Israeli cyber intelligence firms have developed technologies capable of The report said two Israeli-linked companies had developed systems capable of locating Starlink satellite terminals globally without directly hacking or intercepting the network itself. | The technologies instead rely on "data fusion" techniques that combine large volumes of digital and geolocation data to map terminal locati…
(2026-05-13). New York City transit workers confront need for fight against Wall Street and Mamdani. wsws.org A strike would shut down the center of American and world finance and set the stage for a far broader movement of the working class against inequality and exploitation.
(2026-05-13). This wasn't just an election. It was a verdict. thecanary.co 
This wasn't just an election. It was a verdict. The dust has perfectly settled on last week's local elections, and what a glorious, blood-soaked carnival of neoliberal failure it was. Labour eviscerated The Labour Party, under the watchful, slightly constipated gaze of Keir Starmer, has been eviscerated. More than 1,400 councillors are gone and control […] | By
(2026-05-13). Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA's connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi. sanews.gov.za Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA's connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi | While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity. | According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study commissioned by the Development Bank of South Africa, the true connectivity access gap is now only 2.2% of all South African households. | "South Africa has made commendable progress in the delivery of digital infrastructure. But -…
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/14: Art-in for Real Art & Human Artists, not Ai! Tues & Thurs thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Media is there because ElonMusk is suing Sam Altman. We protest the broligarchy Nerd Reich!
(2026-05-13). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-13). Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels. aljazeera.com Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
(2026-05-13). Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts. aljazeera.com Argentines protest Javier Milei's deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
(2026-05-13). Argentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship 'patient zero' suspicions. scmp.com Argentina's city "at the end of the world" Ushuaia, the jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic, has been labouring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three cruise ship passengers. | The MV Hondius set sail from this spectacular Patagonian port, sandwiched between snow-capped mountains and the South Atlantic, on April 1.
(2026-05-13). Gold miners hike overseas capacity in Q1. ecns.cn Major Chinese gold enterprises demonstrated strong overseas capacity expansion in the first quarter of 2026, producing 24.17 metric tons of mined gold abroad, a robust 30.77 percent increase that helped stabilize overall supply chains, according to the China Gold Association.
(2026-05-13). Zarah Sultana forces apology from racist Katie Hopkins. thecanary.co 
Well, well, well. It looks like Zarah Sultana has forced an apology out of celebrity bigmouth Katie Hopkins: Please retweet. t.co/CMpwjVpJhn — Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) May 13, 2026 Didn't Hopkins once say she would never apologise for anything? How the whitey has fallen Hopkins apology reads in full: On behalf of their client, Zara […] | By
(2026-05-13). Can the Great Nicobar Islands survive India's development aspirations? globalvoices.org 
Demographic change instigated by the project could gradually reshape the region's ecological and cultural balanceOriginally published on A massive infrastructure project planned for
(2026-05-13). Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday it had received about $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes, in a post on X.
(2026-05-13). 2026 Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee, "Gum Saan" from Chinatown SF to Chinatown Folsom. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street Downtown San Francisco to Leidesdorff Street City of Folsom was the destination of "gold seekers" to "Gum Saan" or Gold Mountain, for thousands of early Chinese Gold Miners.
(2026-05-13). Hondurasgate: The alleged US-Israeli plot shaking Latin America. newarab.com 
A series of Between January and April 2026, Canal Red and the investigative website Hondurasgate released a
(2026-05-13). Japan Expands Educational Diplomacy in Pakistan Through Books. thinktank.pk Japan has taken another major step toward strengthening its cultural and educational partnership with Pakistan by donating 168 English-language books to Allama Iqbal Open University under the "Read Japan Project," while also inaugurating the new Japan Pakistan Advancement Center (JPAC) to promote academic exchange, Japanese language learning, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship. The initiative reflects Tokyo's …
(2026-05-13). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-13). Long March rocket sends broadband satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Space Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday evening, deploying the eighth batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.
(2026-05-13). China leads five new ISO standards in natural gas sector. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued five international standards in the natural gas sector led by China, according to media reports.
(2026-05-13). Greens push Labour to adopt rent controls in King's Speech. thecanary.co 
Since the local elections, the key political question in the UK has been, 'When will the Labour leader go?'. Notably, that's when, not if, because let's face it, the writing has been on the wall for Keir Starmer for some time now. While Labour has obsessed over itself, the Green Party has been working to […] | By
(2026-05-13). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-13). 42,000 UC healthcare and service workers set to strike, as AFSCME and management near agreement: Build rank-and-file committees now! wsws.org On May 14, 42,000 University of California workers are set to strike in a major confrontation with the state's Democratic Party establishment.
(2026-05-13). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-13). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-13). 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…
(2026-05-13). UAW calls off bogus strike vote over subcontracting at Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly as grueling 7-day schedule continues. wsws.org The claim by the local UAW to be waging a determined fight to defend jobs was exposed within a few days, when the UAW suddenly called off the vote and announced a settlement that does not guarantee a single job.
(2026-05-13). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-13). Palestine Action members could face 'terror' charges after trial. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Australia: Labor government's pro-business budget targets the disabled and poor. wsws.org Amid a cost-of-living crisis, the government is carrying out an onslaught against the most vulnerable sections of the working class, including the disabled and the poor.
(2026-05-13). Australia, Fiji sign new security agreement aimed against China. wsws.org The upgraded Vuvale Union is part of an expanding web of alliances and arrangements escalating Pacific involvement in the US-led preparations for war against China.
(2026-05-13). Ukraine's conscription crisis is getting increasingly bloody. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine has been defined by periodic bursts of certainty that Russia is on the back foot, if not close to collapse, and that Ukraine, conversely, is inches away from victory. We
(2026-05-13). French president's onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. | Macron stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a "total lack of respect", accusing them of disrupting speakers during a presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. He had earlier described himself as a "Pan-Africanist" during a news conference.
(2026-05-13). Streeting's showdown with Starmer lasted just 16 minutes. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 13 May, the front page of the Telegraph declared the following: ‚ñ´ Streeting to confront Starmer ‚ñ´Health Secretary will confront PM over plan 'to get us out of this mess' as four ministers resign and list of rebel MPs grows‚ñ´@Tony_Diver‚ñ´t.co/FluHOSiL2j@Telegraph #frontpagestoday #UK üá¨üáß pic.twitter.com/N1SbQV6rlS — ùôµùöõùöòùöóùö…
(2026-05-13). Farage responds to claim he 'rigged' the 2019 election. thecanary.co 
This week, former Reform UK deputy leader, Ben Habib, accused Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson of colluding to rig the 2019 election. Big allegations here üëáüëáüëá t.co/0GXwyEIg9y — Harry Eccles (@Heccles94) May 12, 2026 As we'll get into, the accusation he made isn't quite the one which is being shared above. Habib still made a […] | By
(2026-05-13). 90 years of Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times. wsws.org Released under tumultuous social, political and economic circumstances, Chaplin's movie retains the artistic, cultural, political and social significance it had in 1936.
(2026-05-13). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-13). Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse'. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse' | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed an order of the Special Tribunal to freeze a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman's assets linked to the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS). | The woman, Yolanda Nombuso Mgobo, allegedly received more than R18 million from the scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. | The SIU explained that Mgobo did not personally submit claims, however, her company received funds from other companies including Ezogu Trading (Pty) Ltd, Nakomang Trading Enterp…
(2026-05-13). South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme. sanews.gov.za South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People's Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South Africa. | The measure follows an announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 14 February 2026 that China would implement zero-tariff treatment for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. | Least developed countries are already benefiting from duty-free access to the Chines…
(2026-05-13). Xi holds talks with Tajik president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Pharma reps face stricter restraints. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have clarified that the role of pharmaceutical representatives is to provide physicians with product information through academic exchanges and that they are strictly prohibited from offering commercial bribes.
(2026-05-13). UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing. aljazeera.com UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.
(2026-05-13). Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting "Billionaire Big Tech Agenda" democracynow.org 
As the "supercharged" construction of new data centers to power artificial intelligence blankets the country, a growing resistance movement to these massive corporate projects amid a lack of public oversight is not far behind. As organizer Astra Taylor explains, local fights across the country are leveraging this "industry chokepoint" to force important questions, from the distribution of land, water and energy resources to democratic governance over an industry currently driven by a "billionaire Big Tech agenda." While AI boosters frame the technology as inevitable, Taylor say…
(2026-05-13). Tencent given conditional approval for Ximalaya acquisition. ecns.cn China's market regulator has conditionally approved Tencent's acquisition of podcasting and audio platform Ximalaya, imposing a series of restrictions aimed at curbing anti-competitive behavior in China's rapidly expanding online audio and music streaming markets.
(2026-05-13). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-13). What Supplements Should Be Taken When Training for a Marathon. thecanary.co 
In the NURMI study of European endurance runners, 43% of marathon participants reported regular vitamin supplement use, 34% reported mineral supplement use, and 19% reported carbohydrate or protein supplement use. Most of those products did not change finish times. A small subset did. The aim here is to identify which categories sit on solid evidence […] | By
(2026-05-13). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal. aljazeera.com Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
(2026-05-13). Interfaith Pilgrimage From Oakland City Hall to Airport to Protest Israeli Crimes. indybay.org FedEx goes into hidihg…
(2026-05-13). The Crisis of the Putin Regime and the Struggle for Historical Truth. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Andrei Ritsky, a representative of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists (YGBL), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-13). Hegseth threatens US senator for revealing info he already shared himself. thecanary.co 
Calamitous US 'secretary of war' Pete Hegseth has launched a Pentagon investigation into a US senator for supposedly disclosing classified information. However, the information had already been made public by Hegseth himself under oath. Hegseth said he ordered the investigation into Senator Mark Kelly after Kelly discussed massive US munitions expenditure against Iran during a TV […] | By
(2026-05-13). Troubles at NuScale Power, Fermi America. wattsupwiththat.com Energy hyperbole and the madness of crowds are evident with both NuScale Power and Fermi America. Bubbles burst.
(2026-05-13). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-13). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). China's rural tap water coverage reaches 96 pct by end-2025. ecns.cn China's rural tap water coverage reached 96 percent by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Abortion Pill Access, but 'Care Is Still Under Attack Every Day'. portside.org Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Abortion Pill Access, but 'Care Is Still Under Attack Every Day' |
(2026-05-13). Tilly Corteen‚ÄëColeman: England's teen spinner making the World Cup impossible to ignore. thecanary.co 
Tilly Corteen-Coleman has spent the past two years tearing up the script for what an 18-year-old cricket newcomer is supposed to look like. A £105,000 Hundres contract in March, a T20 World Cup call-up in April, and now a match winning ODI debut in May — her rise has been rapid, fearless and impossible to […] | By
(2026-05-13). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-13). Beijing leads way in improving entry policies as visa-free travel burgeons. ecns.cn China continues to expand its visa-free travel options, resulting in a growing number of foreign arrivals.
(2026-05-13). EU faces doubts over ability to arm Ukraine as economic woes deepen. infobrics.org US foreign policy has left Europe in a very difficult situation.
(2026-05-13). Food systems and policies undermining food security. mronline.org 
Agribusinesses increasingly shape food policies worldwide. Claiming to best address recent food security concerns, they profit more from innovations in food production, processing, and distribution.
(2026-05-13). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-13). fair go budget a fair bet to charm. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-13). Anti-immigration rhetoric only compounds Italy's birthrate crisis. thecanary.co 
Italy is an old owl. And this owl, once queen of the night, finds it increasingly difficult to spread its wings. Its skeleton stiffens, its joints creak, and the gaze that once swept across the horizon now looks ever more downwards, towards the water's surface. For many Italians, this metaphor speaks directly to the country's […] | By
(2026-05-13). Still, By Any Means Necessary: The Life of Malcolm Shabazz, Grandson of Malcolm X. orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Yahia Hassani — Feb 22, 2024 | In the US, February marks Black History Month, a month-long commemoration of African-American history and achievements. The lives of many civil rights leaders, activists, and revolutionaries are celebrated, including legendary figures like the martyr of Islam, Hajj Malik el-Shabbaz, better known as Malcolm X. However, many may not have ever heard of Malcolm X…
(2026-05-13). Hong Kong pins focus on life sciences, embodied intelligence in AI push. ecns.cn Hong Kong will establish a committee on AI+ and industry development strategy to formulate strategies for driving industrial transformation through AI, with initial focus on life and health technology and embodied intelligence, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-13). UAE bank federation chief says no concerns of capital flight. newarab.com 
The chairman of the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair said at a press conference that there was no basis for fears of capital leaving the country. | "On average it is fine, with some money going out and some coming in," he said, shrugging off questions on capital flight from the UAE, which in recent years has attracted an increasingly diverse…
(2026-05-13). 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach, AP source says. whyy.org The Philadelphia 76ers have fired president Daryl Morey and decided to keep Nick Nurse as their coach after the team was swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. | The 76ers were Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors genera…
(2026-05-13). Why do politicians get to inflame, but citizens don't. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-13). Indaba an opportunity to profile SA's national parks. sanews.gov.za Indaba an opportunity to profile SA's national parks | Africa's Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute meaningfully to nature, community development, cultural heritage, and economic inclusion. ⚪ This is according to the South African National Parks (SANParks) Chief Executive Officer, Hapiloe Sello, who spoke on the sidelines of the Indaba that is currently underway in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ The Indaba, which kicked off on Tuesday, was addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and is being hel…
(2026-05-13). Irish TV to air Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision final. newarab.com 
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ will air a classic episode of the sitcom Father Ted instead of broadcasting the final of the RTÉ 2 is scheduled to show "A Song for Europe", the sitcom's famous Eurovision-themed episode, on Saturday night in place of the grand final taking place in Vienna. | The move follows Ireland's decision not to send a contestant to this year's competition, with RTÉ previously saying p…
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. can inject impetus into recovery. ecns.cn As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States can benefit businesses on both sides and inject fresh momentum into global economic recovery by finding more common ground and working together to manage differences, said economists and business executives.
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-13). Did Newsom's $3.8 Billion Hotels-To-Housing Program Pay off? We Filed 100 Records Requests To Find Out. scheerpost.com By Lauren Hepler and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters The Quality Inn & Suites building along Conejo Boulevard stands vacant in Thousand Oaks on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Julie Leopo-Bermudez for CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As COVID-19 tore through California, Jennifer Hark Dietz had a decision to …
(2026-05-13). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-13). 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…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). FDA Chief Pushed Out in Latest Sign of Public Health Chaos Under RFK Jr. democracynow.org 
Trump's commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Martin Makary, has resigned. During Makary's 13-month tenure, he attempted to split the difference between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda and a more traditional approach to regulation, ultimately angering both camps. "Nobody was happy with what he did," says Dr. Aaron Kesselheim, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. | Shortly before his resignation, Makary had drawn the ire of President Trump for attempting to block the approval of fruit-flavored…
(2026-05-13). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-13). China launches space experiment on artificial embryos. ecns.cn China has launched what it described as the world's first space-based experiment on artificial embryos, sending the project aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft on Sunday.
(2026-05-13). The Electric Car won the Iran War: The Twilight of Oil. juancole.com Here is my column this month for the essential (
(2026-05-13). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. wattsupwiththat.com The supply chain of fuels and products refined from raw crude oil will face severe imbalances, most likely leading to higher costs and shortages for future generations.
(2026-05-13). Middle East tensions deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis, says OCHA. ecns.cn The escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February has worsened Sudans already catastrophic situation.An estimated 33.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance this year — the highest number recorded globally.
(2026-05-13). Meteorologists warn of hotter, wetter summer ahead. ecns.cn China is expected to experience higher-than-average temperatures during the upcoming flood season.
(2026-05-13). ILO Labor Treaty Should Protect All Gig Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Delivery workers driving through New Delhi, India, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | (New York) — Gig workers around the world experience long hours, unpredictable and declining pay, and serious safety risks, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Governments negotiating a landmark treaty under the International Labour Organization (ILO) on platform work in June 2026 should adopt strong, binding standards to ensure fair pay, safe working conditions, and access to social security for gig workers worldwide.The multimedia report, "Algorithms of Exploitation: Right…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Ukraine violated Victory Day truce thousands of times. infobrics.org The Ukrainian regime has shown itself incapable of respecting temporary ceasefires.
(2026-05-13). Socialist Alliance: Labor's budget a vicious attack on people with disabilities‚Ä®. socialist-alliance.org 
Labor's May 12 budget formalised the expected cut of $36.2 billion from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over the next four years, but without providing detail.
(2026-05-13). Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman 'hounded' into resigning. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter Opposition New Zealand MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was "hounded" into resigning, after a "witch hunt" while public broadcasters are under "immense pressure" from the governing coalition. There has also been an outpouring of reaction from other broadcasters and commentators. Many were grieving over the…
(2026-05-13). Either You Believe Israel Is Evil Or You Believe It's All An Elaborate Conspiracy—And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-05-13). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Lebanese National Agency: 6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin. ecns.cn
(2026-05-13). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Judging Freedom edition of 13 May 2026. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-13). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Argentines protest against Milei's defunding of public universities. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-13). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). First export vessel from Mangaluru yard marks big leap for shipbuilding; 6,000 jobs, global orders in sight. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-13). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/31: Vivienne Hay: Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity. indybay.org
(2026-05-13). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Heviz, Hungary and 'taking the waters'. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-13). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Karnataka withdraws 2022 hijab ban order, allows limited traditional symbols in schools. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-13). Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wins floor test with 144 votes as AIADMK splits DMK abstains. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-13). CBO: Golden Dome to cost $1.2 trillion. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-13). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-13). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). ICC: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 International Criminal Court…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-13). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-13). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña "Disappeared in Detention" indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-13). Dazi zero all'Africa: la Cina apre il proprio mercato mentre l'Occidente resta prigioniero dei suoi riflessi neocoloniali. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-12). Did NZ's Prime Minister just commit treason? PM ignores terrorist attack on his own citizens. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle "Whoever uses a citizen ill, indirectly offends the state, which is bound to protect this citizen; and the sovereign should avenge his wrongs, punish the aggressor, and, if possible, oblige him to make full reparation; since otherwise the citizen would not obtain the great end of the civil association, which is,…
(2026-05-12). This Week in People's History, May 13—19, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 13—19, 2026 |
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-12). Iran sues US at Hague tribunal, demands war reparations for June 2025 aggression
Iran has filed a complaint against the United States at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), demanding compensation for damage inflicted on the country during the June 2025 war of aggression.
(2026-05-12). La controversa "alleanza" tra Grecia e Israele. strategic-culture.su Schiacciata tra l'austerità dell'UE, la pesante penetrazione tedesca nel suo tessuto economico e l'ostilità turca a fasi alterne, Atene, consapevole di possedere l'invidiabile posizione geografica di porta balcanica dell'Europa (cosa che l'ha resa anche particolarmente indifesa di fronte ai flussi migratori), ha optato per la costruzione di solide relazioni diplomatico-militari con Israele.