(2026-05-20). Friday 5/29: Free Benefit Show for HEALPALESTINE.ORG. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center (48 S 7th St., San Jose, CA, 95112)…
(2026-05-20). G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump's threats against Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump's gangster-like threats are the authentic voice of world imperialism, which is determined to impose colonial chains on Iran and the entire region as part of the new redivision of the world among the major powers that is already well underway.
(2026-05-20). Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 20, 2026. — Reuters Beijing and Moscow continuously deepened mutual trust: Xi.Putin says relations reached…
(2026-05-20). On cam: Putin arrives in China to grand red carpet welcome after Trump-Xi Beijing meet | Russia. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Beijing as the two leaders prepared for a high-stakes summit amid growing global tensions. Putin's visit comes shortly after his diplomatic engagements with the United States, putting fresh focus on Beijing's balancing act between East and West. Ahead of the visit, Putin sent a message of solidarity to China, while Xi welcomed his "old friend" for talks expected to cover geopolitics, trade, Ukraine, and the shifting global power balance.
(2026-05-20). Media reports highlight concerns in Japan over possible U.S.-China policy recalibration. ecns.cn Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Taiwan and regional security have sparked discussion in Japanese media and policy circles over the future direction of U.S.-China relations and their potential impact on Japan.
(2026-05-20). U.S., China agree to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI: FM. ecns.cn During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, top leaders of the two countries had constructive exchanges on AI and agreed to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). Modi demands India's workers and toilers make "sacrifices" as economic fallout from Iran war expands. wsws.org India's far-right BJP government has raised petrol and diesel prices just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted Indians to slash energy and fertiliser consumption in response to the ever-widening economic fallout from the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-20). Was Iran hours away from US attack? Trump reveals warships were loaded and ready to strike | Watch. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has sparked fresh confusion after claiming he personally halted a possible strike on Iran, even as Gulf allies reportedly denied receiving any prior warning about a planned U.S. operation. Trump's latest remarks have fueled speculation over whether Washington was truly preparing military action or using pressure tactics to force Tehran into a deal.
(2026-05-20). Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects. geo.tv 
(2026-05-20). Cuba denounces serious health impact of the U.S. energy blockade before the World Health Organization. radiohc.cu 
During her address to the 79th World Health Assembly, the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba's First Deputy Minister of Health, Tania Cruz, denounced the damage suffered by the island's healthcare system due to the total fuel embargo imposed by the United States, which has been added to the already intensified economic blockade. | "This is an action with a serious impact on our healthcare system, causing extraordinary harm to every Cuban family, to our children, the elderly, and the sick," emphasized the official, who added that "causing shortages and extreme hardship for mi…
(2026-05-20). Canadian mining company Sherritt International reverses course and maintains joint investment project with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Canadian mining company Sherritt International has finally decided to maintain its joint project with Cuba, reversing the dissolution plan announced days earlier amid the tightening of US sanctions against the island. | The company, which has been operating in Cuba for 32 years, reported that it halted the process after consulting with advisors, government authorities and other stakeholders, as well as receiving new information about the future of the operation and possible alternatives to preserve the value of the business. | Sherritt indicated that it has preliminarily identified "a possible opportunity to…
(2026-05-20). Hospitales de Pinar del Río reciben ayuda de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Los cubanos patriotas en Estados Unidos ayudan a su pueblo y un ejemplo lo tenemos con la organización Zunzún que envío recientemente a los hospitales pinareños León Cuervo Rubio y Abel Santamaría, medicamentos e insumos médicos. | Desde el sur de La Florida, en Miami Dade, los cubanos dignos desafiaron el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone la Casa Blanca por más de seis décadas y recrudecido en la actualidad con más medidas decretadas por la administración de Donald Trump. | A través del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), el donativo llegó a su destino y fue entregado…
(2026-05-20). Cuba adecua curso escolar a complejidades por bloqueo energético de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
Los titulares de los Ministerios de Educación y Educación Superior de Cuba, Naima Trujillo Barreto y Walter Baluja García, respectivamente, informaron este martes sobre el cierre del actual período lectivo, en medio de las complejidades que impone la situación nacional debido al bloqueo energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | En el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, Trujillo Barreto explicó que se disminuirá, en la medida de las posibilidades, la doble sesión, los servicios de seminternado y la presencialidad, de acuerdo a factores de movilidad y transportación. | Informó que se adelantará el cierr…
(2026-05-20). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Two magnitude 5.2 earthquakes hit south China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Two 5.2-magnitude earthquakes successively struck Liuzhou, a city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday. Rain fell at the scene as staff members set up tents to accommodate affected residents.
(2026-05-20). Bodies of Italian divers recovered from cave in Maldives. aljazeera.com The bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in a deep underwater cave in the Maldives have been recovered.
(2026-05-20). Trump's Ebola response cuts face renewed scrutiny as deadly outbreak spreads through Central Africa. nationofchange.org WHO warns the outbreak in Congo and Uganda is "deeply concerning" as former health officials and aid experts say Trump administration cuts weakened the systems designed to detect and contain Ebola before it spread.
(2026-05-20). China, ASEAN launch business and trade information platform in South China's Nanning. ecns.cn Built and operated by China News Network, the official website of China News Service, the platform serves as ASEAN trade agencies, industry associations, overseas Chinese communities, and cross-border enterprises, providing one-stop trade information services.
(2026-05-20). UN cuts global growth forecast, blaming Middle East crisis. aljazeera.com UN economists forecast global GDP to grow 2.5 percent in 2026 and 2.8 percent in 2027.
(2026-05-20). EconoScope | Why FIFA lowered the price for China's 2026 World Cup broadcast rights. ecns.cn After months of negotiations, FIFA and China Media Group (CMG) have reportedly reached an agreement on broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the final deal said to be significantly lower than FIFA's initial asking price.
(2026-05-20). Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on a special flight on the evening of May 19, beginning a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). China's Russian SU-35s: The killer jets that could wipe out US-built F-16Vs in Taiwan, what we know. hindustantimes.com China's deployment of advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighters is reshaping the air-power balance across the Taiwan Strait, raising fresh concerns over Taiwan's ability to defend its skies. Analysts warn the Su-35's long-range radar, thrust-vectoring agility, and heavy missile loadouts could pose a major challenge to Taiwan's American-built F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet in any future conflict.
(2026-05-20). South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An anti-immigration protest in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 29, 2026. | © 2026 Themba Hadebe/AP Photo | (Johannesburg) — Vigilantes in South Africa have carried out violent xenophobic attacks targeting African and Asian foreign nationals in recent weeks, with little or insufficient apparent response from the police and other authorities, Human Rights Watch said today.In April and May 2026, a citizen-led movement, March and March, that advocates more stringent immigration enforcement in South Africa organized demonstrations against undocumented migrants in major cities…
(2026-05-20). China-Europe SMILE satellite launched to study Earth's magnetosphere. ecns.cn China and the European Space Agency (ESA) on Tuesday launched the jointly developed SMILE satellite to study interactions between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, marking the first full space science mission jointly carried out by the two sides.
(2026-05-20). China-Russia all-round partnership injects certainty into an evolving world. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China is widely expected to elevate bilateral relations further and inject much-needed stability and positive momentum into a turbulent world.
(2026-05-20). Silk flowers wowing EU market. ecns.cn A post-90s "third-generation entrepreneur" from Tianjin left for Spain last month, planning to stay for at least a year as the 2,600-square-meter overseas silk flower warehouse he invested in has officially begun operations. From this hub, silk flower handicrafts from Tianjin are now being distributed across Europe.
(2026-05-20). Russia begins flight tests of two-seat Su-57 fighter jet. ecns.cn Russia has begun flight tests of the two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). Heavy rains in central China leave four dead, six missing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall in central China has left at least four people dead and six missing in Hubei and Hunan provinces, local authorities said on Monday, as forecasters warned of more extreme weather across several regions in the country.
(2026-05-20). US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion. newarab.com 
A US military investigation into a Reuters first reported that an initial, internal
(2026-05-20). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-20). Thursday 5/21: AI, Teamsters Torture, Labor & Human Rights: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ds7n0QN……
(2026-05-20). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-20). Monday 5/18: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-20). Bipartisan attack on superannuation looming in New Zealand. wsws.org The entire ruling elite is declaring that superannuation payments for future generations of workers and retirees are "unaffordable."
(2026-05-20). Detainee's Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Armenian law enforcement officers stand outside a police station Yerevan on March 24, 2024. | © 2024 Karen Minasyan/AFP via Getty Images | The death of Armen Hovhannisyan by suicide on May 16, hours after Armenian police transferred him to a psychiatric institution, should prompt urgent scrutiny of how authorities respond to people in psychosocial distress. Police in Artashat, about 30 kilometers from Yerevan, detained Hovhannisyan after he allegedly tore down an election campaign poster. Authorities opened criminal proceedings for "obstructing or coercing participation in campaig…
(2026-05-20). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-20). The United Arab Emirates Is Playing Its Own Game. wattsupwiththat.com Spurning the illusions of energy "transition," the UAE pursues addition, diversification, and diplomacy based on reality and geared toward long-term prosperity for all. It is a model the EU would do well to consider.
(2026-05-20). Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win. aljazeera.com Taijul Islam's six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
(2026-05-20). China secures U17 World Cup qualification again since 2005. ecns.cn China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup on Tuesday. It marked China's return to the premier U17 event for the first time since 2005.
(2026-05-20). Nexteer workers: No more extensions, no more delays! Set up a rank-and-file strike committee! Strike to win! wsws.org The following statement was issued by the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee to workers at the Saginaw, Michigan, auto parts plant who forced the UAW to conduct a strike authorization vote on Wednesday and Thursday.
(2026-05-20). Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime. aljazeera.com Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
(2026-05-20). In memory of legendary activist attorney John Murcko. indybay.org Photo of famed activist attorney Tony Serra shortly after his release from prison in 2007, who defended some clients including Huey Newton, the Black Panthers, George Christie of the Hells Angels, and many others. Lydia Ganz photo.
(2026-05-20). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 12-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-05-20). San Diego mosque shooting intensifies fears over rising anti-Muslim violence and extremist attacks on places of worship. nationofchange.org Investigators are treating the killing of three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a suspected hate crime after police recovered anti-Islamic material and officials said a security guard's actions likely prevented a larger massacre.
(2026-05-20). Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country's northeast. aljazeera.com Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.
(2026-05-20). Central China's Wuhan launches probe into reports of alleged 'cancer village'. ecns.cn Authorities in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, said Tuesday that a joint investigation team has been formed following media reports alleging that pollution from a sodium silicate factory may have harmed the health of local residents.
(2026-05-20). Death toll reaches 22 in China rains, 20 more missing. geo.tv 
Cars lie partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall in Duyun, Guizhou Province, China, May 19, 2026, in this still image obtained from a social media video. — ReutersSome areas report "record-breaking rainfall" in recent days.Authorities say floods triggered…
(2026-05-20). What Can North Korea Tell Us about America's Future? juancole.com ( Perhaps a reformer would come along — say, a North Korean version of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev — who could right the airship of state and gu…
(2026-05-20). Germany's civil defence plan: The government prepares the country for war. wsws.org Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and the federal government are driving forward the transformation of Germany into a military state. Under the cynical pretext of "civil protection," a 10-billion-euro programme will integrate society into military war planning, preparing Germany as a central NATO hub for deployment against Russia.
(2026-05-20). California scholars demand accountability for death of Chinese researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org California Scholars for Academic Freedom's Professor Stephen Roddy opposes the McCarthyite witch-hunt targeting Chinese scientists at American universities and calls for transparency over the recent suicide at the University of Michigan of Danhao Wang.
(2026-05-20). Whitney Biennial 2026: Taking the pulse and finding it feeble. wsws.org Through the biennial, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City maintains it is taking the pulse of the contemporary art scene in the US.
(2026-05-20). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-20). Sunday 6/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-05-20). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as critic Massie ousted in primary. scmp.com US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly. | Congressman Thomas Massie's defeat, which he conceded some three hours after polls closed, marked another victory in Trump's campaign to punish Republican dissent.
(2026-05-20). Descendants of British POWs from Lisbon Maru visit exhibition in east China city. ecns.cn Descendants of British prisoners of war from the Lisbon Maru visit an exhibition on the rescue of Lisbon Maru survivors in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, May 19, 2026.
(2026-05-20). Xi says all hostilities must end immediately in Middle East. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities must end immediately.
(2026-05-20). Tuesday 5/19: ICE DETENTION FACILITY PLANNED FOR GILROY, CALIFORNIA. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-20). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-20). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-20). Xi to hold welcome ceremony for Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). Energy Shock Ripples Through Global Economy, Pushing Millions Toward Poverty. indybay.org Summary: | Rising fuel prices and disrupted global trade are increasing costs for food, transport, and essentials worldwide. The UN warns that these pressures are pushing vulnerable households closer to poverty, with millions at risk if instability continues.
(2026-05-20). PM Modi, Italy's Meloni visit iconic Colosseum in Rome ahead of crucial bilateral talks. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni soon after arriving in Rome on Tuesday. Following a dinner meeting, the two leaders visited the iconic Colosseum, where they were seen in deep conversation on a range of topics. The candid moments and photographs from their Colosseum visit have quickly gone viral online, drawing widespread attention. The meeting highlights the growing warmth in India-Italy ties and adds a memorable moment to PM Modi's ongoing European diplomatic tour.
(2026-05-20). Zelensky's former chief-of-staff released from jail on $3.2 million bail amid corruption charges. wsws.org The rapidly developing corruption crisis in Ukraine has revealed that the Zelensky regime and the ruling oligarchy are steeped in criminality and the plunder of the Ukrainian working class.
(2026-05-20). NewsGuild Edsource Reporters Go on ULP Strike for Living Wages & a Contract. indybay.org NewsGuild Edsource reporters went on a 1 day ULP strike to fight for living wages and a contract.
(2026-05-20). Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary. aljazeera.com With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie's 45.6 percent.
(2026-05-20). 'Climate Hushing': Pragmatism Demoting Exaggeration (McKibben fools himself). wattsupwiththat.com Climate messaging is a mess as the Progressive Left tries to square the energy circle with affordability. Traditional messages have flunked. Complained one activist:…
(2026-05-20). US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia's US$147 million missile order. scmp.com Norway's revocation of export licences for a naval missile system sold to Malaysia has thrust into sharp relief the United States' ability to kill an arms deal between two other sovereign nations simply by restricting components its own industries supplied. | Analysts suspect a gyroscope used in the guidance system of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace's Naval Strike Missile and other US-made components are the reason Malaysia's navy will not be receiving the weapons it contracted for — and paid nearly…
(2026-05-20). China activates flood emergency response in Yangtze basin. ecns.cn Chinese authorities on Tuesday activated a Level IV flood emergency response in four provinces as heavy rainfall continued across parts of the Yangtze River basin, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides, according to media reports.
(2026-05-20). In Numbers: China's economy stays resilient in first four months. ecns.cn China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum.
(2026-05-20). Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters. scmp.com A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria against Islamic State fighters has killed 175 over the past few days, Nigeria's military said on Tuesday, while the head of the US Africa Command said it showed the capabilities its forces could bring in Africa, home to the "epicentre of global terrorism". | The US sent troops to Nigeria in February in what was deemed a mostly advisory and training role, but the joint operation signals more active involvement. The US Africa Command, or AFRICOM,…
(2026-05-20). US President Trump, family granted immunity from pending tax audits. aljazeera.com Democratic lawmakers blast move, which follows the establishment of a controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
(2026-05-20). The Ellisons' Pro-Trump Media Monopoly Threatens Democracy. juancole.com The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and CBS News were sacrificed to satisfy Donald Trump's childish vindictiveness. This was just part of the price paid to secure the merger between David Ellison's Skydance and Paramount Global, owner of CBS. | Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Several months ago, Paramount and the Ellisons — billionaire father Larry, founder of software company Oracle, and nepo son David, CEO of Skydance — did everything possible to kiss up to Trump. Their pandering started with Paramount's shake-down settlement with Trump over his frivolous lawsuit against CBS, en…
(2026-05-20). Australian Labor government steps up war-related crackdown on university research. wsws.org A wartime-style atmosphere is being created in Australian universities, backed by threats of punishment of researchers that fail to comply with national security guidelines.
(2026-05-20). Arsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown. aljazeera.com Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.
(2026-05-20). China-Russia treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation extended. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to continue the extension of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
(2026-05-20). China launches multicenter trial of implantable brain-computer interface system. ecns.cn China on Monday launched its first multicenter clinical trial for a fully implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), marking a significant step toward the clinical application of the technology.
(2026-05-20). Details emerge of sellout deal as Long Island Rail Road workers return to work. wsws.org The result of the deal used to betray a three-day strike is that workers will be poorer due to inflation when the contract expires.
(2026-05-20). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-20). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-20). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-20). Foreign fishing vessels empty Mauritanian waters. aljazeera.com Who is benefiting from the fishing agreements between Mauritania's government and foreign vessels?>
(2026-05-20). 3 dead in San Diego mosque attack by teenage neo-Nazis. wsws.org The killers' manifesto glorified fascist mass murderers and echoed Republican anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim propaganda.
(2026-05-20). Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-20). Why I warned the San Diego Islamic Center last Month that it was at Risk. juancole.com
(2026-05-20). Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque. aljazeera.com The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the "absolute best dad in the world."
(2026-05-20). Bunker-busting 'of the people, by the people, for the people'. nationofchange.org The cost for shunning what Jesus begot —/ Lip service that cracks our melting pot.
(2026-05-20). UAW Local 180 suppresses strike by CNH Industrial workers in Racine, Wisconsin. wsws.org A contract locking in 4 percent annualized wage increases was already insufficient the day it was ratified. The war against Iran—a war of aggression waged by US imperialism that is now directly raising the cost of living for workers across the country—makes the inadequacy of this contract all the more stark.
(2026-05-20). China's desert fighter reconnects with U.S. donor after more than two decades. ecns.cn A Chinese woman who spent decades turning barren desert into woodland has successfully reconnected with an American former teacher who donated $5,000 to support her tree-planting efforts in 1999.
(2026-05-20). Extreme rainfall in central China's Hunan leaves 5 dead, 11 missing. ecns.cn Continuous heavy rains have lashed Shimen County in central China's Hunan Province, leaving five people dead and 11 others missing, according to local authorities.
(2026-05-20). Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ‚Å revealed previously undisclosed details ‚Å about his new bunker-like White House ballroom, ‚Å saying it would have a drone base on the roof and a military hospital as part of a six-storey subterranean complex. | Amid the bang and clang of construction, Trump took a group of reporters on a tour of the project to try to bolster his argument ‚Äåthat the US Congress should allocate US$1 billion to pay for security enhancements to the building.
(2026-05-20). Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.
(2026-05-20). Taiwan's president says future will not be decided by 'external forces'. aljazeera.com President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
(2026-05-20). Couples choose dates that sound like love to marry. ecns.cn Couples across China are rushing to tie the knot on Wednesday and Thursday — May 20 and May 21 — two dates that sound like "I love you" when said aloud in Mandarin, with marriage registration slots fully booked weeks in advance in several major cities.
(2026-05-20). The Global Trading Wars Are Returning: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the World Economy. indybay.org Summary: | U.S.—China tariffs are disrupting trade and raising costs as supply chains shift away from China. Governments are tying trade to national security, leading to slower growth and a more fragmented global economy.
(2026-05-20). 'Cockroach Janta Party': Top Indian judge's comment sparks satire, protest. aljazeera.com Controversial remark by Supreme Court chief justice triggers a political movement, with thousands of Gen Z signing in.
(2026-05-20). Is a new Gulf war already underway? UAE blames Iraq for drone strikes on key installations. hindustantimes.com Tensions are escalating in the Gulf after the United Arab Emirates claimed that recent drone attacks targeting its airspace originated from Iraqi territory. According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, six hostile drones were intercepted within 48 hours, with all threats neutralised before causing casualties or significant damage. The statement also linked earlier incidents, including an alleged strike on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, to the same origin point. The UAE says its advanced tracking systems confirmed the launch sites, while reaffirming its right to respond under international law. The allegations rai…
(2026-05-20). NextEra buys dominion energy and forms the biggest U.S. power company. indybay.org Summary: NextEra buys Dominion Energy with plans to form the biggest U.S. power company, allowing for the expansion of AI data centers and power productivity.
(2026-05-20). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(2026-05-20). Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race. aljazeera.com Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
(2026-05-20). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-20). Voting begins for 42,000 University of California workers, who still have not seen the full deal. wsws.org Last Thursday, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 called off a state-wide strike at around 1: 00 in the morning, announcing the deal and a snap vote.
(2026-05-20). Canada CLC Breaks With Zionist Histadrut At Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-20). Sri Lanka's JVP government commemorates 17 years since "victory" in racist anti-Tamil war. wsws.org The capitalist state cannot tolerate the political unity of Tamil and Sinhala workers, which threatens a system based on the exploitation of labour and communal division.
(2026-05-20). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-20). Nexteer workers denounce UAW bureaucrats after forcing strike authorization vote. wsws.org The highly exploited and low-paid workers, who produce critical steering components for some of the Big Three's most profitable models, erupted in anger at a meeting of UAW Local 699 on Sunday following the overwhelming rejection last week of the second tentative agreement brought by the union.
(2026-05-20). Supreme Court preserves nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail. nationofchange.org The justices' decision will block a previous ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which would require patients to obtain the medication only in-person from a physician.
(2026-05-20). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). 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
(2026-05-20). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Villa Clara ratifica condición de provincia destacada en el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu 
Una vez más, Villa Clara vuelve a conquistar la condición de provincia destacada, de cara a la celebración del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, fecha que se celebra el próximo 5 de junio. | El territorio ratifica ese reconocimiento que mantiene de manera consecutiva cada año desde el 2019, y esta vez se suman al pelotón de avanzada, también con la categoría de territorios destacados por la efeméride, Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus y Las Tunas, mientras que Ciego de àÅvila conquistó la sede del acto central. La Máster en Ciencias Lourdes Castelo Valdés, subdelegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medi…
(2026-05-20). Irán condena distorsión descarada de EEUU para ocultar matanza en escuela. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Esmail Baqai denunció este martes que "la afirmación del Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) de que la escuela primaria Shayare Tayebe, atacada en Minab, se encontraba dentro de una 'instalación de lanzamiento de misiles' es una invención infundada y una mentira atroz". | En su cuenta de X, el portavoz iraní reiteró que "esta descarada distorsión" representa "un claro intento de ocultar la terrible realidad de los ataques con misiles del 28 de febrero, que resultaron en la trágica masacre de más de 170 escolares y sus maestros".Atacar una instituci…
(2026-05-20). Putin: Alianza estratégica Rusia-China desempeña papel estabilizador. radiohc.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin afirmó este martes que la estrecha alianza estratégica entre Moscú y Beijing desempeña un papel estabilizador en el escenario mundial. | El mandatario, quien emitió su mensaje en un video publicado previo a su visita a China los días 19 y 20 de mayo, expresó su confianza en que ambas naciones seguirán trabajando juntas para contribuir a la seguridad y la estabilidad globales, así como profundizar su asociación y buena vecindad, impulsar el desarrollo de sus países y garantizar el bienestar de sus ciudadanos.Las relaciones entre Moscú y Beijing han alcanzado un nivel sin prec…
(2026-05-20). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-20). Sociedad Cultural José Martí evoca los nexos entre el pensamiento del Apóstol y Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu 
(2026-05-20). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-20). Bolivia's capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president. scmp.com Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. | Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers' Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital oxygen reserves. The government reported that at least three people died after emergency vehicles were blocked from reaching medical centres.
(2026-05-19). Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance. al-monitor.com US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal.Vance's comments came hours after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of ordering fresh strikes and gave Tehran "two or three days" to reach an agreement."A lot of good progress is being made, but we're just going to keep on working at it, and eventually we'll either hit a deal or we won't," Vance told a briefing at the White House.
(2026-05-19). US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in IRS lawsuit deal. scmp.com The US government will permanently drop tax claims against US President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document made public Tuesday, in an extraordinary use of executive power that could effectively help shield the president from further examination of his finances and legal conduct. | As part of the settlement deal meant to resolve Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns, the US was "forever barred and precluded" from examining…
(2026-05-19). From Asia to the Middle East, US Bombs Are a Failed Foreign Policy Choice. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran opened not with a declaration, not with diplomacy exhausted, but with airstrikes. Among the first confirmed casualties were more than a hundred schoolchildren killed in a strike on their elementary school in southern Iran. Within a month, 850 U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles were used to strike Iran. President Donald Trump has delivered on his promise to bomb Iran… |
(2026-05-19). Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran's latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for destruction caused by the US-Israeli war, the state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday. | Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi's report emphasised Iran's "right to enrich and enjoy peaceful nuclear rights", the state-run news agency said. | The report discussed "ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, lifting the US naval blockade, releasing Iran's property and assets,…
(2026-05-19). "Messed up, haven't you?" Peter Kyle challenged again for not declaring LFI membership. thecanary.co 
Odious right-wing Labour front-bencher Peter Kyle has again been ambushed and challenged over his links to Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Declassified UK's Phil Miller caught Peter Kyle, who has signed off on UK arms shipments to genocidal Israel, 'failed' to declare he was LFI vice-chair until he quit to become a minister. He recently […] | By
(2026-05-19). US on its knees? After China snub & Barakah attack, Pentagon too scared to face Mojtaba's wrath. hindustantimes.com As Trump returns from an underwhelming China trip, Iran declares "final victory" and a top aide warns Washington is stumbling into an Israeli‚Äëset trap. With drones hitting near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, Mojtaba's camp mocks a "calculation crisis" in the White House while Trump posts AI battle maps and "clock is ticking" threats as CENTCOM tightens its Hormuz blockade.
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). Tehran moves to tighten Hormuz chokehold. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Monday that fibre-optic internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could be brought under a permit system, as Tehran announced the formation of a new body to manage the key waterway. | The strait, through which about 20% of global oil supplies pass, is currently a flashpoint amid tensions between Iran and the United States linked to the wider regional conflict. A tenuous ceasefire announced on April 8 still holds, but the broader peace process remains stalled. | "Following the imposition of control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, citing its absolute soverei…
(2026-05-19). Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk at the personal residence of the Chinese leader Zhongnanhai in Beijing, China September 2, 2025. — Reuters China to host Russia's Putin after Trump's high-profile visit.Putin visits Beijing from May 19-20, his…
(2026-05-19). Summit charts course for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(2026-05-19). Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Signals Fragile Reset in US-China Relations. ummid.com US President Donald Trump's high-stakes visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping has triggered global attention amid worsening geopolitical rivalries, trade tensions and security concerns.
(2026-05-19). Israeli TV leak exposes 'secret plan' to seize Iran uranium. newarab.com 
enriched uranium from Iran through a military operation. | The report triggered calls for an emergency session of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee amid accusations that sensitive operational and intelligence information had been recklessly leaked to the media. | The details were reportedly broadcast without approval from Israel's military censor, which later allegedly ordered the material removed from online platforms. | Channel 14 journalist Shimon Riklin claimed on Monday evening that a commando raid could potentially be carried out near the Iranian city of (2026-05-19). World's most Zionist president Milei doesn't speak for Argentina. newarab.com 
When Argentine President Javier Milei Iran, he said, was Argentina's enemy, citing the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and the 1994 AMIA attack. He also justified that position by pointing to Argentina's "strategic alliance" with Israel and the United St…
(2026-05-19). Protesting Attacks on Students, Colleges in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran. juancole.com Volker Tàºrk
| UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
| ohchr-registry@un.org | Khaled El-Enany
| Director-General, UNESCO
| dg.office@unesco.org | Francesca Albanese
| United Nations Special Rapporteur on the oPt
| hrc-sr-opt@un.org . . . | Your Excellencies, High Representative, Special Rapporteurs, and Mr. Secretary: | I write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America to express grave concern about the widening pattern of attacks on higher…
(2026-05-19). Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026. — Reuters Trump hopes for securing agreement to end the war.US president says had prepared a new attack for…
(2026-05-19). US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack that killed 155. scmp.com A top commander of US forces in the Middle East avoided taking responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on a school in Iran that left 155 people dead on day one of the war, insisting a "complex" probe continues. | Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), told a congressional oversight panel that "the school itself is located on an active IRGC cruise missile base", making the investigation "more complex than the average strike". IRGC stands for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary…
(2026-05-19). Tehran sees US 'softening' as Iran rebuilds military leverage. newarab.com 
A cloud of uncertainty continues to hang over relations between Tehran and Washington as the region swings between renewed military confrontation and a fragile political settlement, after A preliminary understanding has emerged in recent negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including an agreement to dedicate 30 days to discussions over unresolved disputes, Iranian analyst Hadi Mohammadi told The New Arab. | The US side has reportedly…
(2026-05-19). Cuba Climbs in Triathlon with Solid Leadership from Alejandro Rodríguez. radiohc.cu Havana, May 19 (RHC) — Cuban triathlon continues its upward trajectory in the world and continental rankings, driven by a weekend where Alejandro Rodríguez set the course for progress. | Rodríguez's gold medal at the Ixtapa Americas Cup acted as a competitive spark, propelling him to 87th in the elite world rankings, after climbing 27 positions, and to 16th in the Americas, gaining five places and accumulating 1596.69 points. | Beyond the immediate brilliance, the numbers reveal great efficiency, as the Cuban has built his ranking with a reduced international schedule, maximizing every competition as if each…
(2026-05-19). Cuba is not a threat to the United States: U.S. Councilman Mark Conway. radiohc.cu By Deisy Francis Mexidor | "I am very disappointed, very disappointed to see the escalation and aggression of the United States toward Cuba," expressed Conway, who opposes the energy blockade imposed on the Caribbean nation as part of the unprecedented strengthening of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by Washington more than six decades ago. | For the public official of Maryland's most populous city, it is regrettable to hear what is happening in Cuba, "the millions of people who have no electricity and are trying to figure out how to obtain basic resources, in part due to decisions by the…
(2026-05-19). Hardening of US sanctions has fueled a sharp rise in Cuba's infant mortality rate. links.org.au 
The expansion of US sanctions against Cuba since 2017 have likely been the primary cause for a major rise in infant mortality in Cuba, writes Dan Beeton.
(2026-05-19). US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration's pressure on Cuba. scmp.com The United States is expected to unseal criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro on Wednesday in a move that could further deepen tensions between Washington and Havana and inject new strain into an already volatile regional relationship. | Multiple US media outlets, citing US Justice Department sources, have reported that federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing an indictment tied to Cuba's 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group…
(2026-05-19). President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounces new U.S. aggressions against Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced the new measure announced by the United States government against Cuban officials and entities, within the framework of the aggressions that US imperialism is waging against the island. | "Within the leadership of our Party, State, Government, and its military institutions, no one has any assets or property to protect under U.S. jurisdiction," the Cuban president stated on his X account. | The statement comes after the U.S. Treasury Department added Cuban politicians to its sanctions list on Monday, including Juan Esteban Lazo, president of the Nati…
(2026-05-19). U.S. officials work on creating pretexts to attack Cuba. mronline.org 
A report from Axios has claimed that there's an 'attack-drone threat' from Cuba, and the DOJ is taking steps to indict Raul Castro…
(2026-05-19). Cuba to activate 200 electric cars for transporting patients requiring hemodialysis. radiohc.cu Cuba is expediting the implementation of a batch of 200 electric vehicles intended for transporting people requiring hemodialysis treatments and other medical care, as recently reported by the island's Minister of Transportation, Eduardo Rodríguez. | The initiative, according to the official, is part of a package of government measures approved by the Council of Ministers to address the current fuel shortage affecting the country, a consequence of the U.S. blockade, intensified through energy restrictions. | As part of these complementary actions in the health sector, the eastern province of Holguín recently adde…
(2026-05-19). Cuba elected to the General Committee of the World Health Assembly. radiohc.cu Cuba was elected on Tuesday as a member of the General Committee of the 79th World Health Assembly, representing the Americas region, during the opening session of the event, which is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, until May 23rd. | The General Committee, made up of 17 member states, acts as the leading body of the World Health Assembly, which is the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), explained a statement on the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. | The Assembly meets once a year in Geneva and its functions include adopting decisions on WHO policies, approving the bud…
(2026-05-19). Cuba conmemora caída de Martí con entrega de firmas contra bloqueo. radiohc.cu 
A propósito del aniversario 131 de la caída en combate del Héroe Nacional, José Martí, la sociedad civil cubana entregó este martes al presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel las rúbricas del movimiento ´Mi Firma por la Patria ª. | La iniciativa popular, que reunió 6,2 millones de firmas, expresa el rechazo de Cuba al bloqueo de Estados Unidos y al cerco energético impuesto por Washington. | En el acto por la efeméride, la vicepresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, Ana María Mari Machado, destacó que hace 131 años, en un paraje de Dos Ríos, caía en combate ´con el sol en la frente y la patri…
(2026-05-19). Dirigente dominicano Miguel Mejía resalta estirpe de pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Movimiento Izquierda Unida (MIU) de la República Dominicana, Miguel Mejía, resaltó este martes que Cuba ha resistido durante 67 años un bloqueo criminal e inhumano, con severos impactos económicos y comerciales. | mayo 19, 2026 | 12: 25 | Mejía afirmó que esa situación ha fortalecido la estirpe del pueblo, al que definió como firme y combativo, cualidades demostradas a lo largo de importantes hechos históricos. | En su más reciente artículo "Cuba, vencer o morir", sostuvo que el bloqueo que se empeña en mantener Estados Unidos, junto a sus aliados, recrudecido por la política del presiden…
(2026-05-19). Tormenta local severa deja afectaciones en la ciudad de Bayamo. radiohc.cu 
Una tormenta local severa que azotó por más de una hora la ciudad cubana de Bayamo, dejó afectaciones en la infraestructura eléctrica de este territorio capital de la provincia Granma. Con un acumulado de 81.5 milímetros de precipitaciones, este evento causó daños materiales a su paso. De acuerdo con la información ofrecida por el Máster en Ciencias Ezequiel Cadrelo Corría, especialista del Centro Meteorológico de Granma, el fenómeno estuvo acompañado de granizo del tamaño de un garbanzo, ráfagas de viento superiores a los 100 kilómetros por hora, descargas eléctricas y fuertes lluvias. En comunicación con Michel…
(2026-05-19). Díaz-Canel destaca premio a Cuba de OMS por eliminación materno-infantil del VIH y la sífilis. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó en la red social X el reconocimiento otorgado por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) a la mayor isla de las Antillas por mantener su validación como país libre de transmisión materno-infantil del VIH y la sífilis. | El galardón fue entregado por Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general de la OMS, a Tania Margarita Cruz, viceministra primera de Salud Pública de Cuba, al frente de la delegación cubana a la 79 Asamblea Mundial de la Salud en Ginebra, Suiza.Cuba, que en 2015 se conv…
(2026-05-19). Cuba no es una amenaza para Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Cuba no es una amenaza para Estados Unidos, afirmó el concejal Mark Conway, del Cuarto Distrito de la ciudad de Baltimore, al rechazar en declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina la escalada agresiva del Gobierno de Donald Tump hacia la isla. | "Estoy muy decepcionado, muy decepcionado al ver la escalada y la agresividad de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba", expresó Conway, quien se opone al cerco energético a que es sometido el país caribeño como parte del reforzamiento sin precedentes del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington hace más de seis décadas. | Para el funcionario público de la urb…
(2026-05-19). Watch IDF's scary showdown: Israeli forces raid Turkish flotilla, cut livestreams in brutal takeover. hindustantimes.com A fresh showdown has erupted between Turkey and Israel after Israeli commandos intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea. Dramatic livestream footage showed activists raising their hands as Israel Defense Forces troops stormed vessels linked to Turkish groups before communications abruptly went dark.
(2026-05-19). Pakistan, nine other nations condemn Israeli attack on Gaza-bound flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives, and Spain condemned on Tuesday "in the strongest terms" the "renewed Israeli assaults against the Global Sumud Flotilla," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement. | Terming the flotilla "a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative aimed at drawing attention to the catastrophic humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people," MOFA said that the ministers "recall with grave concern the Israeli interventions against previous flotillas in international waters". | The ministers con…
(2026-05-19). Hamas rejects Board of Peace report on Gaza truce stalling. newarab.com 
Hamas has rejected a It said that the report contained "misrepresentations" and adopted the Israeli narrative on the movement's weapons and governance of Gaza. | In a pre…
(2026-05-19). Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aid trucks enter the Kerem Abu Salem crossing in Khan Younis, Gaza, October 12, 2025. | © 2025 Omar al-Qatta / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The humanitarian infrastructure sustaining life in Gaza remains in peril over six months after the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. As the Board of Peace prepares to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 21 on its newly-issued six-month progress report, Israeli authorities are undermining humanitarian lifelines. Continuing Israeli attacks have killed at least 856 Palestinians and wounded…
(2026-05-19). The future of Fatah: What next for the Palestinian movement. newarab.com 
As Israel's war on Gaza stretches into an The gathering unfolded not only under the shadow of war, but also amid the accumulated pressures weighing on a
(2026-05-19). Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
The organisers of a flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza said on Monday that Israeli forces had intercepted 39 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, while the remaining ships were continuing to sail toward the enclave. | Earlier on Monday, Israel's foreign ministry had said on X that it "will not allow any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza". | Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla had set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters. | Live video showed military vessels approaching the…
(2026-05-19). Palestinian president's son vows to put 'Gaza first'. newarab.com 
The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Monday said Fatah would prioritise Gaza and return it "to the fold of Palestinian legitimacy", the day after being elected to the movement's top decision-making body. | Fatah's first congress in a decade came as the Palestinian movement faces existential challenges in the wake of the devastating Israeli Veteran Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, 90, was re-elected as head of the movement, with his 64-year-old son Yasser Abbas securing a place on its central…
(2026-05-19). WHO responding to 'complex, difficult' Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. aljazeera.com The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-19). Car bomb in Syrian capital leaves 1 dead, 23 injured: What to know. al-monitor.com Tuesday's bombing is the latest in a string of recent security incidents in Damascus.
(2026-05-19). In the long term, Türkiye will establish "true strategic autonomy" vis-à -vis the European Union. unitedworldint.com/feed/ Interview with Professor Vi≈üne Korkmaz from the Ni≈üanta≈üƒ± University Relations between the European Union and Türkiye are continuing to be tense. Despite the customs union, a long tradition of cooperation between the sides on a number of issues, both the progress of Türkiye's membership and its inclusion into a debated European Security Architecture seem to …
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). Philippine Court Clears Group of Terrorism Financing Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters outside the Department of Justice denounce the filing of terrorist financing cases against activists and demand that the Marcos administration stop using the FATF's "grey list" to target civil society, Manila, Philippines, January 22, 2025. | © 2025 National Union of People's Lawyers…
(2026-05-19). Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Gulf island. newarab.com 
(2026-05-19). Son of Mango clothing empire founder arrested in Spain over father's death. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Spanish police on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Andic, the eldest son of Isak Andic, in connection with his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024. | Jonathan Andic, 45, was alone with his 71-year-old billionaire father Isak Andic who fell to his death in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. According to Catalan regional police, Jonathan was taken into custody and later escorted in handcuffs to a court in Martorell near Barcelona for questioning. | People close to the family said they had "complete" confidence in Jonathan Andic's innocence. They insisted there was no valid evidence a…
(2026-05-19). Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org Iraqi billionaire Ali al-Zaidi was
(2026-05-19). US to let DR Congo football team in for World Cup despite Ebola restrictions. aljazeera.com The US has banned non-Americans who have visited DR Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entry.
(2026-05-19). Woman dies after falling into uncovered manhole in New York. scmp.com A 56-year-old woman fell into an open maintenance hole on a busy New York street and died, police and utility officials said as they investigated how it could have happened. | The woman parked her Mercedes-Benz SUV right next to the maintenance hole on Monday night near the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan and fell in after exiting the vehicle shortly before 11.30pm, police said. | She was pronounced dead at a local hospital after firefighters pulled her out.
(2026-05-19). Trump showcases new 'drone-protected' White House ballroom. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has given reporters a tour around the construction site of his White House ballroom.
(2026-05-19). WHO opens annual assembly amid deepening Ebola crisis. wsws.org With at least 118 dead in the DRC and Uganda and an American physician among the infected, the Trump administration has imposed a Title 42 travel ban while refusing to account for the aid cuts that crippled the international response.
(2026-05-19). Two-and-a-half centuries of rainforest protection in Tobago. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-19). Imran challenges IHC final opportunity order. tribune.com.pk 
Former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi have challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) order granting a "final opportunity" for arguments in appeals related to the £190 million case. | The petitioners on Monday filed miscellaneous applications in the capital's high court through Barrister Salman Safdar, objecting to the court's order and terming it harsh, unjustified, and unfair. | On May 15, the IHC granted a final deadline of May 20 to Safdar to present arguments in the £190 million case appeals, warning against further delays. | In a written order issued by a division bench c…
(2026-05-19). Duluth, MN, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day Action by Veterans For Peace. wibailoutpeople.org Northland Grandmothers for Peace and Veterans for Peace #80 in Duluth — Memorial Day Action"How have you, your family or community been impacted by war?"Send in your videos and cards today for the May 25th event in Duluth! Veterans for Peace and Grandmothers for Peace are asking for help with a Memorial Day action. Please …
(2026-05-19). Māori climate risk worsened by colonization, report finds. grist.org 
In Aotearoa New Zealand, record-breaking storms and flooding are impacting Māori land, health, and culture. And, according to a new national climate report, colonization has intensified those risks. | The
(2026-05-19). PRIDE Events June 2026 in Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org Stevens Point June 13, 2026 | For More Listings: Fond du Lac and Ripon: Green Bay, June 20:
(2026-05-19). Register to make your mark in the 2026 LGE. sanews.gov.za Register to make your mark in the 2026 LGE | Eligible South Africans have been urged to use the available registration opportunities and play an active role in shaping the future of their communities through the 2026 Local Government Elections democratic process. | President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last month that the elections will take place on 4 November 2026. | Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said at the time that the announcement had provided certainty for planning and should encourage citizens to ensure their voter registration details are up to date. | "The announcement of the election date provides…
(2026-05-19). From dunks to drones: The NBA has a Israel problem. mronline.org 
Many of the National Basketball Association's biggest stars are quietly allying themselves with the State of Israel, making official visits to the country, meeting IDF troops, and investing in its national security industry.
(2026-05-19). Global bond market selloff intensifies. wsws.org Yields on long-term government debt are now recording some of their highest levels since the lead up to the global financial crisis.
(2026-05-19). Chinese PLA Navy sends Liaoning aircraft carrier group to Western Pacific for routine training. ecns.cn China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday it has sent a task group led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier to the waters of the Western Pacific to conduct training.
(2026-05-19). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-19). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-19). Arsenal overcome Burnley to gain edge in title race. thecanary.co 
Arsenal scraped a nervy 1-0 victory over relegated Burnley at the Emirates, a result that leaves Mikel Arteta's side one result away from the Premier League title depending on Manchester City's outcome on Tuesday. The game was tight, tense, and ultimately decided by a set-piece header from Kai Havertz midway through the first half. The […] | By
(2026-05-19). Peruvians familiar with oppression and exclusion fuel Sánchez presidential campaign. peoplesworld.org 
As the second round of presidential voting in Peru approaches on June 7, the progressive Roberto Sánchez of the United for Justice Party is confronting Keiko Fujimori, the right-wing candidate who has finished second in Peru's last three presidential elections. First-round voting for 30 candidates took place on April 12, and extended into the next …
(2026-05-19). Bob Harvie wins Democratic primary for Pa.'s 1st Congressional District. whyy.org Bob Harvie has bested Lucia Simonelli in the The Bucks County commissioner and
(2026-05-19). "We all should unite" : New York bus drivers speak out in support of Long Island Rail Road strike. wsws.org The powerful support for a wider struggle is precisely why the Democrats and union bureaucrats moved to shut the strike down Monday evening.
(2026-05-19). India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe? aljazeera.com Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
(2026-05-19). Jamiat Releases Critical Analysis of Babri Masjid Judgement. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, Saturday May 16, 2026 a detailed report titled 'A Critical Anlysis of Babri Masjid Judgement and The Places of Worship Act 1991'.
(2026-05-19). BRICS+: What Russia and China's Tax Integration Really Means. infobrics.org
(2026-05-19). Putin says Russia, China actively expanding contacts in various sectors. ecns.cn Russia and China are actively expanding their contacts in politics, the economy and defence, while broadening humanitarian exchanges and encouraging person-to-person interaction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday in a video message delivered ahead of his state visit to China.
(2026-05-19). Mexican economy and investment plans founder amid war against Iran. wsws.org On May 12, S&P Global Ratings revised Mexico's credit outlook to negative from stable, citing persistently weak fiscal results, rising debt levels and weak economic growth.
(2026-05-19). A letter from afar by A. Lincoln. wsws.org The following letter, signed "A. Lincoln" but without a return address or subject line, appeared in my email this morning. No sooner had I made a copy of the letter than it disappeared from my inbox. Despite its strange and unexplained origin, the signature demands that attention be given to the letter; and, for this reason, it is being made available to readers of the WSWS.
(2026-05-19). Grey Tiles That Pair Beautifully with Full Body Vitrified Tiles. ummid.com Grey tiles have gained strong popularity in modern interiors due to their calm, neutral tone and versatile design appeal as they blend easily with a wide range of styles, from minimal to contemporary, while helping spaces feel balanced and visually open.
(2026-05-19). Drone attack kills 28 at market in southern Sudan. al-monitor.com A drone strike on a crowded market in southern Sudan killed 28 people and injured 23 more on Tuesday, a medical source and witnesses told AFP, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on civilians in the country's three-year war.The strike hit the town of Ghubaysh in West Kordofan, an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) whose conflict with the Sudanese military has devastated much of the country since April 2023. The wounded and the dead were taken to the town's hospital, the medical source said.
(2026-05-19). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-19). Sukhneet, Suhani, Divanshi Top PSEB 12th 2026 Exam Scoring 100% Marks. ummid.com Sukhneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan and Divanshi have topped the PSEB Punjab Class 12th board exam 2026 the result of which was announced today i.e. Wednesday May 13, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Eid al Adha 2026: Saudi Arabia pushes Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting to Sunday May 17. ummid.com In a last minute change, the Saudi Supreme Court has pushed to Dhul Hijjah 1447AH Moon Sighting, which confirms the first day of Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj Day (Youme Arafat 2026), to Sunday May 17, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-19). Trump's EPA Rolls Back Protections Against PFAS in Drinking Water. truthout.org The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed dropping limits for four cancer-linked "forever chemicals" in drinking water established during the Biden administration, saying the changes were rushed and not in compliance with federal law. At the same time, the EPA said it is earmarking nearly $1 billion in grant funding for communities to tackle per- and polyfluoroalkyl… |
(2026-05-19). HiddenDiamond Sutrafound at Longmen Grottoes. ecns.cn In the early morning of March 28, workers involved in a conservation project at the Liuzuota area of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, climbed onto scaffolding to inspect potentially dangerous rocks and crevices on the cliff face, as they did every day.
(2026-05-19). Trump gutted USAID. Hunger and violence followed. grist.org 
For decades, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, worked across many of the world's most food-insecure and climate-besieged regions, funding thousands of humanitarian, healthcare, food, and disaster relief programs. That all changed last year when, days after President Donald Trump's inauguration, his administration issued a stop-work order that suspended nearly all of USAID's overseas programs. Then, last July, the administration informally dissolved the agency — leading to the largest withdrawal of American international development aid in more than 60 years. | A new study published…
(2026-05-19). Moment Neymar brought to tears after surprise World Cup call-up. aljazeera.com Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar jr was brought to tears after hearing his name included in Brazil's World Cup squad.
(2026-05-19). San Diego mosque guard hailed a hero after deadly shooting. newarab.com 
A security guard killed during a shooting at Three people were killed on Monday after two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in what police are investigating as a hate crime. The suspects later died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. | Community leaders identified one of the victims as Amin Abdullah, a long-time security guard at the mosque who had at…
(2026-05-19). Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 Moves Closer to Commissioning with Spillage to Open Reactor. infobrics.org The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 has advanced towards commissioning following the initiation of the 'Spillage to Open Reactor' process, a key stage in the preparation of reactor systems, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited announced…
(2026-05-19). NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights. aljazeera.com Organisation calls for Black athlete fan boycott over Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling, southern redistricting.
(2026-05-19). Norway: Court Blocks Activist's Extradition to Greece. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tommy Olsen. | © 2021 Daniel Berg Fosseng/TV 2 | (Athens, May 19, 2026) — The decision by a Norwegian appeals court on May 15, 2026, to block the extradition of a human rights defender, Tommy Olsen, to Greece is a victory for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. A district court had initially approved the extradition request on March 16, but Olsen filed an appeal.The Hà•logaland Court of Appeal unanimously recognized that the acts described by Greek authorities in its extradition request do not constitute criminal offenses under Norwegian law, and that his extrad…
(2026-05-19). UN Experts Sound Alarm Over Saudi Arabia's Abusive Labor Governance System. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrant workers at a construction site near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2024. | © 2024 Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via AP Photo | Leading UN human rights experts on issues of slavery, migration, and human trafficking worldwide have urged Saudi Arabia on April 29 to effectively abolish the kafala (sponsorship) system, an abusive system ties workers to their sponsors for their residency and work permits. Despite Saudi authorities' Labor Reform Initiative in 2021 and the narrative Saudi leaders have cultivated around migrant worker welfare, experts have highlighted that exploitation has…
(2026-05-19). Israeli Minister Smotrich Responds to ICC Warrant By Threatening More War Crimes. truthout.org Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said on Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor had requested an arrest warrant against him, reportedly in response to his illegal forced expulsion of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank. He said he planned to "fight back" by issuing an order to forcibly evict hundreds more Palestinians from their homes in the West… |
presstv.ir (2026-05-19). Report: 80% of Israeli troops leaving military service due to mental distress
A recent report has revealed that 80 percent of Israeli troops are leaving the regime's military due to mental distress. ; ⚪ According to Haaretz, an Israeli daily, the regime's military has declined to publish the grim toll amid fears that the figure could be damaging to public morale.
(2026-05-19). Arsenal's Arteta claims Premier League to step from Guardiola's shadow. aljazeera.com Mikel Arteta was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Man City, but has pipped his former tutor to the Premier League title.
(2026-05-19). To all workers at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, Germany: Your struggle is the struggle of all workers. Build an action committee! wsws.org Bosch is planning to destroy more than half the jobs at its plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd. This article calls on workers to build an independent rank-and-file action committee, as the IG Metall union and works council are actively collaborating with management to enforce the cuts.
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). As Trump and Xi met, grassroots diplomacy unfolded on the ground. peoplesworld.org 
BEIJING—While the press in the West spent the last week parsing the meeting in Beijing between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a different kind of diplomacy was taking shape on the rails and factory floors outside the capital. Traveling as a delegate of the Communist Party USA alongside 20 other young …
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/6: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, and You. indybay.org Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA), 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). The long drive from Esperance to Broome: What regional Australia looks like when the network drops. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong visits China. ecns.cn Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (center) visited the exhibition hall of Beibu Gulf Port, a core hub of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 18, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Three victims identified in San Diego mosque attack: What to know. al-monitor.com One of the victims, Amin Abdullah, was a security guard at the center who "played a pivotal role in preventing this from being much worse," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
(2026-05-19). The President of Peace Makes War on the Planet. scheerpost.com Tom Engelhardt TomDispatch Hey, I always suspected that Donald Trump and I, having both grown up in New York City in the 1950s and early 1960s, had something in common. Now, I know just what it is — his boyhood love for the 1950s TV program Victory at Sea. ("Did you ever see 'Victory at Sea?' …
(2026-05-19). The Double Edge of Border Security: 30 Years of Expanding Executive Power through Immigration Law. publicbooks.org In the 1990s, lawmakers—including Schumer, Biden, and Clinton—invoked civil rights ideals, even while they narrowed legal protections from detention, deportation, and policing.
(2026-05-19). Battle Over Medication Abortion Threatens to Revert US Back to 19th Century. truthout.org On May 1, the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the mailing of mifepristone, a common abortion medication. The ruling restricted distribution and use of the medication to in-person clinic visits only, even as the number of brick-and-mortar abortion clinics has continued to shutter over the past year, and some red states blocked access to mail order pills. |
(2026-05-19). Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement. scmp.com US President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican Senate primary shortly after early voting began in an increasingly personal and expensive run-off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | "Ken Paxton has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from the Great State of Texas — KEN PAXTON WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!," Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Rising AI budgets, falling outcomes: Why enterprise initiatives keep stalling. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Tomgram: John Feffer, America's Flight 93 Moment. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Hey, the news was already so good in 2025 that the Trump White House put up a "welcome to the Golden Age" post at its website, and things are so magnificent that it's still there! It said, in …
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). FAA lowers hiring target by more than 2,000 for air traffic controllers. wsws.org Driven by relentless cuts and generational staffing problems stretching back to Reagan's crushing of the 1981 PATCO strike, staffing sits at a 21st-century low of approximately 11,000.
(2026-05-19). Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw at Bournemouth. aljazeera.com Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title ends as Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemouth.
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/6: Solarpunk Summer: Seed Craft. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Branciforte Branch, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Populism does not solve problems — it requires them to exist. thecanary.co 
Populism has become the dominant political mode of the present moment, across the Western political spectrum. Contemporary Britain is a particularly clear example: Reform UK now polls consistently among the largest parties in the country after witnessing massive electoral success in the May 7 council elections; the parliamentary left has fragmented across multiple vehicles; the […] | By
(2026-05-19). Wisconsin: Stand For Peace Events May 17-25, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org To view all of WNPJ's upcoming members' events, | For vigils only,
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). Small modular nuclear reactors are a dead end. mronline.org 
The nuclear power industry is currently promoting designs for small modular reactors (SMRs) that will supposedly be cheaper, safer, and faster to build than older nuclear power plants. Bill Gates and Amazon are investing in the technology.
(2026-05-19). National Dialogue Steering Committee adopts rollout phase framework. sanews.gov.za National Dialogue Steering Committee adopts rollout phase framework | The National Dialogue Steering Committee has formally adopted a framework that will guide the rollout phase of the National Dialogue pilot process. | Steering Committee spokesperson Qhamisa Tengile said this follows the adoption of the National Dialogue Roadmap in March, which "laid the strategic foundation for the phased national rollout of the National Dialogue process". | "The adoption of the Implementation Framework marks an important transition from strategic planning toward structured pilot implementation, as the National Dialogue continu…
(2026-05-19). Rank-and-file Zoom meeting discusses campaign for a No vote to defeat CWU's pro-company agreement with Royal Mail. wsws.org A Royal Mail worker told the meeting, "We need a resounding No vote, linked to a vote of no confidence in Ward, Walsh and | The massive investments made by the Erdoƒüan government in an "independent" defence industry must be viewed in the context of the global war that is unfolding, Türkiye's geopolitical position and the interests of the Turkish ruling class.
(2026-05-19). Pak-KSA defence cooperation 'not episodic'. tribune.com.pk 
Recent Western media reporting regarding the deployment of Pakistani troops and fighter jets to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is "selective in framing" and "misrepresentative of the true essence of long-standing bilateral defence cooperation" between the two brotherly countries, according to security sources. | Reuters, while quoting unnamed officials, reported on Monday that Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, ramping up military cooperation with Riyadh even as Islamabad serves as the main mediator in the Ira…
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/30: Celebration of Life – A Fundraiser for Palestine. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Cambridge innovation hub sets ambitious growth plan. ecns.cn Cambridge Science Park, the United Kingdom's oldest and largest hub for science and technology innovation, is planning a 30-year expansion that would triple its capacity for research-focused companies.
(2026-05-19). Dalian reels in the benefits as big-game fishing thrives. ecns.cn It's 5 am, and as the first rays of sunrise touch the waters north of Dalian, Liaoning province, several fishing enthusiasts board a yacht bound for a "sea ranch", hoping to land some big game fish.
(2026-05-19). A vulnerable Republican, fake ads and a contentious Democratic primary are putting a Lehigh Valley congressional race into the spotlight. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, is among the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the country. Polling puts him underwater in favorability after narrowly flipping the seat in 2024 from Democrat Susan Wild by just 1% of the vote. | "Congressman Mackenzie is a first-term Republican incumbent in a cycle that is challenging for his party," said Chris Borick, director of public opinion at Muhlenberg College. "You put all those things together, and this is going…
(2026-05-19). India will be relegated to history: Asif. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has said India will be "relegated to history" and its geography will change if it attempts any misadventure against Pakistan in the future. | While speaking to a private news channel on Monday, Asif said that as a nation, India thinks its esteem has been damaged after last year's four-day confrontation with Pakistan. | Referring to the confrontation, Asif said Pakistan's armed forces had given India a "devastating" response. "If India attempts any misadventure against Pakistan, it would be relegated to history and its geography would be changed," the defence minister asserted.
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign. aljazeera.com Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
(2026-05-19). Ryan Garcia has named Conor Benn as his next opponent at Las Vegas showdown. thecanary.co 
Ryan Garcia has named Conor Benn as his next opponent and is targeting a Las Vegas date on 12 September for his first WBC welterweight title defence. Negotiations are ongoing and the fight is not yet contractually confirmed. Garcia-Benn blockbuster on the horizon Ryan Garcia signalled the matchup during recent media appearances and livestreams, pointing […] | By
(2026-05-19). Plan To Test OA-1K Skyraider II's Rapid Deployability Outlined By Air Force Special Ops Command. twz.com 
The Air Force also plans to add laser-guided rockets to the OA-1K's armament as it works toward operational capability amid relevance concerns.
(2026-05-19). Wednesday 6/10: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-05-19). Mango founder's son arrested over father's mountain death plunge in Spain. scmp.com Police in Spain said they had detained the son of fashion group Mango's founder Isak Andic on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into his father's death ‚Äåin December 2024. | Isak Andic died after falling more than 100 metres (330 feet) from a cliff while hiking with family members near the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. His death was initially treated as an accident, but police in Catalonia later said it was being investigated as a possible homicide.
(2026-05-19). Despite summit pledges, don't expect US-China trade to improve. scmp.com At last week's summit in Beijing, the presidents of China and the United States pledged to steer towards a stable and constructive relationship. The two sides announced new joint trade and investment councils. This combination of high-level commitment and institutional progress has stirred hopes that long-running bilateral economic tensions will ease substantially, if not take a turn for the better. | But will the world's largest economies live happily ever after? History offers a sobering…
(2026-05-19). Norway reports Europe's first case of bird flu in a polar bear. scmp.com Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that bird flu has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic. | The H5N5 variant of the virus was detected in samples taken from a male bear about one year old and a walrus found dead in mid-May on the icy archipelago, around 1,000km (600 miles) from the North Pole, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said.
(2026-05-19). Sweden Chooses Unusual French Design For Its New Frigates. twz.com 
Sweden has chosen its future surface combatant, the Luleà• class,
(2026-05-19). FSC strikes down suicide law amendment. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) has declared that the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022 ópertaining to the omission of the offence of attempt to commit suicide óis un-Islamic. | "After hearing the parties at length and meticulously perusing the record, we are inclined to accept Shariat Petition No 03/I/2023 and Shariat Petition No 01/I/2025. | "[We] declare that the decriminalisation of a crime through the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022, whereby Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) has been omitted, is against the principles of the Holy Quran and Sunnah," stated the 26-page judgmen…
(2026-05-19). Europe's Industrial Future Is Now at War With China's Global Ambitions. thinktank.pk Europe is finally waking up to a hard reality many policymakers ignored for years: China is no longer just a trading partner — it has become Europe's biggest economic and industrial challenge. After decades of dependence on cheap Chinese manufacturing, European leaders are now confronting the consequences of allowing Beijing to dominate critical industries, supply …
(2026-05-19). Southampton expelled from world's most lucrative football match for spying. aljazeera.com Southampton out of EFL championship playoff final after spying on Middlesbrough, who face Hull for Premier League place.
(2026-05-19). Massive fuel strike halts transport services across Kenya. ecns.cn Commuters across major cities in Kenya were left stranded on Monday morning following a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices, forcing many workers to walk kilometers to their destinations.While others opted to work from home as transport operators halted services.
(2026-05-19). Studies Question Value of AI-Assisted Police Reports. aclu.org Researchers asked experienced police supervisors to rate police reports, some of which were written by humans and some by AI…
(2026-05-19). 'He was a visionary': Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has died. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is being remembered as a visionary leader who helped lead the transformation along the banks of the Christina River. The area that was once home to shipbuilding and other industrial uses that contaminated the soil is now literally home to hundreds of residents. | Purzycki has died at the age of 80. | "Mike was warm, kind, passionate, loved his family, and was devoted to his faith," said U.S. Sen. Chris Coons in a statement. "He was a vis…
(2026-05-19). Manitowoc, WI: LOVE NOT HATE Progressive Lakeshore People ARTIST EXHIBITION. wibailoutpeople.org LOVE NOT HATE | PLP ARTIST EXHIBITION: | Art drop off at Parkview Playhouse | 932 S. 12th St. | Manitowoc | May 15th 5: 30 — 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-05-19). A young maestro on a global stage>. ecns.cn Wearing a pitch-black dress shirt and dark-rimmed spectacles, 26-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski returned for his fifth curtain call before an enthusiastic audience that broke into sustained applause. It was an explosive mainland debut for the Gen Z conductor at the Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on April 26. Grasping the conductor's score of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No 11 in G Minor, he held it high above his head before clutching it tightly to his chest. The audience reciprocated with passionate shouts of bravo.
(2026-05-19). Feminist organisation blasts Labour's VAWG plans for excluding Black and brown women. thecanary.co 
On 15 May, Hibiscus — a feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional women's organisation — gave a searing critique of Labour's plans to: champion the rights of women and girls to live in a world free from violence. Of course, the feminist group welcomed the sentiment of the statement itself. However, it pointed out the glaring hypocrisy of […] | By
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). China to study human embryo models in space. ecns.cn The successful launch of the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft on May 11 carried human embryo models into space. This marks the world's first in situ experiment to explore how microgravity and cosmic radiation affect early human development under space conditions — a crucial step toward understanding whether humans can one day live and reproduce in space.
(2026-05-19). International Energy Agency wrong to forecast coal's demise. onlineopinion.com.au Coal is unfashionable, but still indispensable. The world's energy numbers prove it.
(2026-05-19). Bolivia riot police clash with anti-govt protests. tribune.com.pk 
Bolivian riot police on Monday clashed with throngs of demonstrators demanding the resignation of embattled President Rodrigo Paz, AFP observed. | The center-right leader took office less than six months ago following two decades of socialist rule, promising to end the South American country's worst economic crisis in four decades. | He scrapped two-decade-old fuel subsidies that had drained the treasury's international dollar reserves, but so far he has failed to stabilize fuel supplies. | Thousands of farmers, miners, teachers, workers from other sectors and Indigenous communities have led weeks-long protest…
(2026-05-19). Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council approved budget estimates Monday that give state lawmakers nearly $200 million more to spend in fiscal year 2027. | That amount is an upward revision from March's meeting. State Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover and legislative head budget writer, started to immediately dampen expectations that the Joint Finance Committee would add a bunch of additional spending to the state's budget. | "Obviously, we had a lot of additional reve…
(2026-05-19). US ends civil, criminal cases against Adani. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Monday moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while also settling alleged Iran sanctions violations involving one of his companies. | The resolution of outstanding cases against one of the world's richest people came after Adani's attorney, who is also a personal attorney of US President Donald Trump, said last month his client wanted to invest $10 billion in the United States but could not do so while the cases proceeded, according to a source familiar with the matter. | It is the latest example of Trump's Justice Department abandoning a hi…
(2026-05-19). Progressive Rabb wins 3rd District race with boosts from 'the squad' and local grassroots activism. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? State Rep. Chris Rabb will more than likely replace U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in January. The self-styled progressive benefitted from political endorsements from the left and a grassroots ground game by Rabb appeared emotional as he took the stage at the Vi…
(2026-05-19). Govt rejects rumours on voting age. tribune.com.pk 
Federal ministers on Monday shot down rumours regarding raising the voting age to 25 as part of a proposed 28th constitutional amendment amid strong criticism of any such move. | Information Minister Atta Tarar dismissed circulating rumours that the government was considering raising the minimum age for voters to 25, saying there was no need to respond to unverified claims. | "Responding to rumours is unnecessary. There are hundreds of different rumours circulating, and it is unclear who is spreading them," he said while talking to reporters. | Tarar added that the rumoured bill contained no such provisions re…
(2026-05-19). Sierra Club: Volunteers Needed to Counter 'Climate Disinformation'. wattsupwiththat.com You can counter the misinformation that spews from the Industrial Climate Complex and the anti-industrial Progressive Left. Please join here.
(2026-05-19). Trump Adviser Loomer Peddles Falsehoods About San Diego Mosque Shooting Victims. truthout.org Following the deadly shooting at an Islamic center in Southern California on Monday, Laura Loomer, a right-wing commentator and informal adviser to President Donald Trump, issued multiple social media posts disparaging the victims and their community. The shooting occurred late Monday morning, when two individuals opened fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego. The pair reportedly killed… |
(2026-05-19). Voucher programs fail rural schools. peoplesworld.org 
Voucher programs—which use public funds to finance private education—have been sweeping state and federal legislatures over the past few years. These bills are harmful to public schools, especially public schools in rural communities. Yet, the "Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act" was introduced in the Senate, which would repeal the national private school voucher program passed …
(2026-05-19). Caroline Graham's enduring legacy of resistance and activism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Pa. election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here's what to know. whyy.org Voters are heading to the polls today to cast ballots in Reporters from WHYY News and Billy Penn are following the state's major campaigns, including the closely watched 3rd Congressional District race in Philadelphia and the 1st Congressional District race in Bucks County. | As Election Day unfolds, follow live special coverage on WHYY.org, the Here's your voter game plan: | Your one-sto…
(2026-05-19). ICC hears torture case against Libyan 'Angel of Death' commander. newarab.com 
A former Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former senior figure in
(2026-05-19). US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany. aljazeera.com World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
(2026-05-19). Thousands of protesters demand president's resignation in Bolivia's La Paz. aljazeera.com Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, fueling nationwide protests demanding the president's resignation.