theguardian.com (2026-05-02). 'That's bullshit': Democrats slam Trump's claims that Iran hostilities 'have been terminated' – as it happened"President Trump declaring the war with Iran 'terminated' doesn't reflect the reality that tens of thousands of U.S. service members in the region are still in harm's way, that the Administration continually threatens to escalate hostilities or that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and prices are skyrocketing at home," Shaheen wrote. "President Trump entered this war without a strategy and without legal authorization and today's announcement doesn't change either fact."
(2026-05-02). The West's Bubble Of Illusion About Israel And About Itself — Is Finally Being Burst. scheerpost.com The genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in Lebanon exhausted the West's moral legitimacy. Now Iran is slowly exhausting the West's military primacy Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] For decades, two irreconciliable narratives about Israel and its motivations have existed in parallel. On the one side, an official western narrative portrays a …
(2026-05-02). Hezbollah's cheap drones pose challenge for Israel — like 'children's toys'. scmp.com Hezbollah's cheap fibre-optic drones are creating new challenges for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, forcing the military to adapt its tactics against an increasingly lethal threat. | The Israeli military — considered one of the most advanced in the world — has confirmed two soldiers and one civilian contractor killed in explosive drone attacks in under a week, with several others wounded despite a ceasefire in place since mid-April.
(2026-05-02). More killed, displaced as Israel strikes south Lebanon villages. newarab.com 
The Two people were killed when a strike targeted their vehicle in the village of Kfar Dajjal, while three people were killed in a strike on a house in the village of Al-Louaizeh. An overnight strike on the village of Choukine killed two people. | Artillery shelling was also reported on border villages. | An Israeli strike also targeted the…
(2026-05-02). Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24-hours. aljazeera.com Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 increases to 2,659, 8,183 injured.
(2026-05-02). Three wounded in Israeli settler attack in West Hebron, medics say. haaretz.com
(2026-05-02). The dark side of Gaza's new fancy cafes and restaurants. aljazeera.com The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal a new genocidal reality.
(2026-05-02). Understanding the shared ideology behind settler colonialism in Native America and Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Both the United States and Israel were founded and exist on land taken during ongoing genocides. Settler colonialism drives these genocides, and both nations share an ideology that justifies the theft and rationalizes the killing.
(2026-05-02). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-02). From Pokémon to Palestine: How Your Gaming Data Powers Israel's Genocide. muslimskeptic.com Among the different forms of entertainment that have sprung forth in the wake of modern technologies, video games have been at the forefront. Many of these games are aimed towards the male consumer, primarily because they offer men the 'fix' they crave for performing challenging tasks and overcoming obstacles while accruing achievements and also gaining …
(2026-05-02). Move the Games: No World Cup for genocide, ecocide, or state thuggery. mronline.org 
This Earth Day the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition declares that the United States and its Zionist partner have disqualified themselves from the community of civilized nations.
(2026-05-02). Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse. scmp.com Not a sudden, major crash but a series of mini-crises. That, according to some, is the prospect facing the global economy and financial system in the wake of conflict in the Middle East. But what if these mini-crises cascade into a collective collapse? | And what if the Trump administration emerges as the only winner in the conflict by virtue of the fact that it has, in engineering the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, locked Europe and Asia into a desperate dependence on US oil and gas, especially…
(2026-05-02). Iran issues dark warning to Arab monarchies as fear of new war with US & Israel grows | Middle East. hindustantimes.com Iran issues a sharp warning to Gulf Arab states amid fears of renewed regional war escalation. Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian threatens that Arab monarchies hosting U.S. bases could face direct retaliation if conflict intensifies under Donald Trump's military strategy. As tensions rise between Tehran, Washington, and its allies, the fragile truce risks collapse, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict involving Gulf nations and U.S. forces.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Guilty by Association Agreement. newarab.com 
As global attention is held by the US, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz, in the West Bank, Israeli settlers are running wild and spreading terror. | Settler violence has been a problem for years, but recently it has ramped up, with attacks happening daily. On top of this the Netanyahu government is approving more settlements in West Bank and implementing more legal writs to force Palestinians from their land. | In April, a handful of EU states decided to speak out and called for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, on the grounds that Israel was not upholding human rights. | This week, we look at…
(2026-05-02). Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel: judiciary. newarab.com 
"Yaghoub Karimpour and Nasser Bekrzadeh were hanged for the crime of intelligence cooperation and espionage in favour of the Zionist regime," the judiciary's Mizan Online website said. | It was not immediately clear when the two men were arrested. | Mizan said Karimpour was convicted of the capital offence of "moharebeh,"
(2026-05-02). Hormuz Crisis: France declares Energy Sovereignty. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli-US war on Iran launched on February 28 has created the biggest energy crisis in modern history, causing gasoline, diesel, fertilizer and fossil gas prices to spike worldwide. Because Asian refineries were attuned to the exact sort of petroleum exported from the Persian Gulf, on which they depended heavily, they have been hit the hardest, though some countries had built up reserves that they are now releasing. | But global petroleum is one big market. It is slightly segmented because there are different types of petroleum and therefore different types of refineries.
(2026-05-02). Will the Iran War Cause a Global Depression? (w/ Prof. Richard Wolff) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com The US war on Iran is leading the world to a global depression. Professor Richard Wolff places the current crisis in the context of the capitalist system and the decline of US hegemonic power. Chris Hedges The global economic impacts of the American-Israeli war on Iran are already being felt, particularly in Asia, through shortages …
(2026-05-02). Chris Hedges Report: Will The Iran War Cause A Global Depression? popularresistance.org The global economic impacts of the American-Israeli war on Iran are already being felt, particularly in Asia, through shortages of fuel and other necessities, the closure of factories and the loss of jobs. We are now on a path heading for a global recession, or even worse, a global depression. To sort out what potentially lies ahead and the likelihood of preventing the worst outcomes, Chris Hedges speaks with economist Richard D. Wolff, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. | Wolff begins the interview by discussing the weaknesses of the capitalist economic system.
(2026-05-02). UN to assess Iranian attacks on Middle East telecoms. newarab.com 
The United Nations' telecoms agency decided on Friday to condemn, monitor and report on the impact of Since the The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, plus Jordan, demanded action at t…
(2026-05-02). Iran signals readiness for Pakistan-hosted US talks under revised proposal: report. geo.tv 
Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is welcomed by DPM Ishaq Dar, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad, April 24, 2026. — X/@MIshaqDar50
(2026-05-02). Olive branch or trap? Iran sends deal proposal to US via Pak after Trump received 'final blow' plan. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions, Iran appears to be reopening a diplomatic window, sending a fresh proposal to Washington via Pakistan. The move signals a potential breakthrough even as Tehran publicly questions the intent of Donald Trump, citing "deep suspicion" and lack of trust in U.S. negotiations. While backchannel diplomacy gains momentum, sharp rhetoric on both sides highlights a fragile path forward—where talks, threats, and tactical posturing continue to unfold simultaneously.
(2026-05-02). Iran will not accept 'imposed' peace, Trump not satisfied with negotiations. scmp.com A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal. | Iran delivered the new draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state media reported, without detailing its contents.
(2026-05-02). War with Iran 'terminated', says White House, as Trump admin sidesteps War Powers deadline. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump takes questions as he speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersDeadline arrives as Iran sends new peace proposal.War has…
(2026-05-02). Former Greek minister slams 'Western complicity' over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has slammed European leaders — and the West at large — for what he said is their complicity in Israel's abduction of two leaders of the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla seized off the coast of Greece. In what numerous critics have called an act…
(2026-05-02). Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea. aljazeera.com Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
(2026-05-02). Israel detains two Gaza flotilla activists alleging Hamas links. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have detained two activists who participated in a
(2026-05-02). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers,&Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-02). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-02). Checkpoints, radio shows, and Fairouz. mondoweiss.net 
Morning radio shows in Palestine have a talent for making it sound like a free country, all while reporting on which checkpoints are closed and how many people were killed in Gaza today.
(2026-05-02). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-02). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). U.S Intelligence Fingerprints Can Be Seen in Death of Nirvana Singer Kurt Cobain—Like with Jeffrey Epstein's Blackmail Network. covertactionmagazine.com April 5 marked the 32nd anniversary of former Nirvana lead singer Kurt Cobain's death, supposedly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This past year, an unofficial private sector team of forensic scientists that put fresh eyes on Cobain's autopsy and the crime scene material concluded that Cobain's death actually resulted from a homicide. A Utah investigator …
(2026-05-02). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-02). Central Bank of Venezuela Adapts to New Geopolitical Realities. orinocotribune.com In a meeting with representatives of public and private banking, the Venezuelan Banking Association, the Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban), and the Vice Ministry of Digital Economy, the Central Bank of Venezuela's (BCV) acting president, Luis Alberto Pérez González, projected a new period of "exchange rate stability." | According to preliminary figures, Venezuela's gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the first quarter of 2026, marking 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth. | "There are reasons to believe that the national economy will do well in the coming quarters and that inflation…
(2026-05-02). Venezuelan Deputy Jorge Arreaza: Commune is Emancipation for Working Class. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's Economy and Finance Minister: Wage Increase is Thanks to Economic Recovery. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan vice president of Economy and Finance, Calixto Ortega, said that the comprehensive minimum wage increase announced on May 1 is a direct result of the recovery of the national productive apparatus. Venezuela's economy has maintained growth for 20 consecutive quarters. | In an interview with the state media channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) on Friday, May 1, Ortega stated that this growth is the result of "work carried out with great determination and a continuous dialogue that has led to national unity regarding policies aimed at improving workers' income." | "Part of the success of the economi…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's Labor Minister Details Minimum Wage Increase. orinocotribune.com Following Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's announcement of a comprehensive minimum income of $240 starting from May 1, 2026, Minister of Social Labor Process Carlos Alexis Castillo reported that the national government is working on a sector-specific table of wage increases. | In an interview on Thursday, April 30, conducted by Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Minister Castillo stated, "We are not going to make the mistake of raising wages without having a base to support it." | The minister addressed the following points: | A $50 increase
| The minister explained that the comprehensive minimum…
(2026-05-02). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-02). Truth, Lies And An Assassination Attempt. popularresistance.org The United States fits the very definition of a low trust society, one in which there is pervasive interpersonal hostility, violence and fear of violence, social dislocation caused by austerity policies, political and economic corruption, and a media that colludes with the ruling class and the state in bringing these conditions about. The end result is a lack of belief and trust in humanity and in institutions because the entire system itself lacks legitimacy. | We see this dynamic play out in the days after an armed man fired shots at the White House Correspondents Dinner with Donald Trump in attendance.
(2026-05-02). UK PM Starmer says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned, cites intifada chants. scmp.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. | Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.
(2026-05-02). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-02). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-02). Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Time to boot up your latest technology; Philly Tech Week is back this week. | Returning for its 16th year, the event includes workshops and events covering the latest information on the latest technology. More than 90 events are scheduled, hosted by local organizations and entrepreneurs in the technology space. | Hosted for a third year in a row by Here is what you need…
(2026-05-02). Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59. aljazeera.com Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
(2026-05-02). Spirit Airlines begins 'wind-down', cancels all flights over fuel crisis. aljazeera.com The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
(2026-05-02). LIVE: Arsenal vs Fulham — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
(2026-05-02). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-02). Spirit Airlines Has Shut Down. Where Y'all Gonna Fight Now? newsone.com 
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty | Welp, frequent flyers, travelers on a budget, airport fighters, future "no-fly" listers, and people who don't mind paying for Dasani bottled water are going to have to find a new airline to frequent, because Spirit Airlines shut down after negotiations for a bailout by the Trump administration fell through. | According to the
(2026-05-02). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-02). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Anniversary Celebration August 22, 2026 in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-05-02). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-02). Israeli Attack on Flotilla Violated the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. worldbeyondwar.org 
On Thursday, April 29, Israeli military forces illegally attacked vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) while they were sailing on the high seas. Israeli commandos unlawfully seized 21 boats and abducted 177 flotilla participants. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Madison Starbucks Workers United Baristas On Strike May 2, 2026! Brewing Solidarity! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). Workers Memorial Day: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living! Defend Injured Workers. indybay.org On April 2028, Workers Memorial Day a national panel was held to report the attack on health and safety for working people and also the destruction of health and safety protections. They also discussed the capture of government regulatory agencies.
(2026-05-02). Australia: Victorian Labor leaks pay offer while teacher union prepares another sellout. wsws.org The reported 28 percent pay rise offer reflects the fears of state and federal Labor governments that strikes in Victoria could become the starting point of broader action by teachers and others nationally.
(2026-05-02). PSTU leader Zé Maria sentenced to two years prison in Brazil for criticizing Israel: a grave attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The case is a politically motivated fabrication and an assault on the political conscience of millions of workers and young people in Brazil and around the world.
(2026-05-02). Democrats pave way for $70 billion infusion to ICE and Border Patrol. wsws.org Congressional Democrats joined Republicans in ending the longest Homeland Security shutdown in US history while clearing the way for Trump's immigration Gestapo to receive tens of billions of dollars, without any reforms, through a fast-track budget process requiring no Democratic votes.
(2026-05-02). Wednesday 4/29: Meeting: Proposed Downtown Concord AI Data Center. indybay.org Garden Conference Room, 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A…
(2026-05-02). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-02). US Appeals Court Ruling Targets Access to Abortion Medication. truthout.org Rights advocates swiftly sounded the alarm on Friday after the infamously far-right U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing mifepristone to be dispensed by mail, dramatically curtailing access to the medication — commonly used for abortion and early miscarriage care — nationwide, particularly in states with policies hostile to reproductive freedom. |
(2026-05-02). On May Day people across US rally for workers, peace, democracy. newarab.com 
On Friday, people across the US marked In thousands of cities and towns across the country, people walked out of their jobs and classrooms to participate in a general strike for International Workers Day. As the annual gatherings grow in number in the US, so do the issues being represented, which now extend far beyond workers' rights. | At Friday's gatherings, people held signs urging for funding for healthcare and education, an…
(2026-05-02). Monday 5/18: Leidesdorff Wreath Laying Ceremony Mission Delores Basilica. indybay.org Mission Delores Basilica | 3321 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-05-02). Executions in Florida and Texas: Condemned prisoners maintain their innocence. wsws.org The twin executions of James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, and James Broadnax, 37, took place as the US death penalty machinery continues its accelerating pace in 2026.
(2026-05-02). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-02). Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed. portside.org Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed |
(2026-05-02). 'Looksmaxxing' White House. strategic-culture.su By Alan Pell CRAWFORD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's only a matter of time before Clavicular lands a position in the Tru…
(2026-05-02). New Video: War Is Still A Racket. warisacrime.org David Swanson on the Terry Lee Show discussing
(2026-05-02). Mamdani's 'Economic Justice' Deputy Wants a Bigger Pie. portside.org Mamdani's 'Economic Justice' Deputy Wants a Bigger Pie |
(2026-05-02). The European Parliament Approves ‚Ǩ90 Billion Loan to Ukraine. unitedworldint.com Rhetoric Versus Citizens' Interests By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli The European Parliament has approved a ‚Ǩ90 billion loan to Ukraine. That way, the EU is making a demonstrative attempt to preserve its relevance in a changing world — to the detriment of European citizens. Europe Loses Another Sovereignty-Oriented Leader On 14 April, in a sensational victory …
(2026-05-02). Iran War Redraws the Gulf: Old Rivalries, New Rifts. juancole.com The Conversation) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28 that it will leave the global oil producers' cartel Opec. Its decision is the latest sign that the war in the Middle East has not only deepened animosities between Iran and its Gulf neighbours, but among the Gulf states too. | Founded in 1960,
(2026-05-02). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-02). Oil, Empire, and the Price of War: How Energy Became the Ultimate Weapon. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer This war isn't just being fought with missiles—it's being waged through oil markets, currencies, and corporate balance sheets. And while the world watches bombs fall, something quieter—and far more consequential—is happening: a global energy system is being weaponized in real time. This on The Geopolitical Economy Report with Ben Norton. Ben digs into …
(2026-05-02). Stop the war against Iran! wsws.org The editor of the WSWS German site explained the social, political and historical basis of the struggle against imperialist war.
(2026-05-02). New Mexico trial citing 'public nuisance' laws against Meta, social platforms. scmp.com A trial beginning ‚Å in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes ‚Å to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate — a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. | The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on…
(2026-05-02). In China at a time of geopolitical flux, I feel right at home. scmp.com "You could do with some international exposure. China, maybe," a law firm partner said as we stood over the water cooler. His offhand comment was so blasé. I wasn't sure what unsettled me more — the comment or my reaction to it. | Was it xenophobia or the inertia of assumption? He was perfectly pleasant, encouraging even, but beneath the civility was an implication I couldn't ignore. I had never set foot in Asia, yet suddenly, it felt as though my credibility required a pilgrimage.
(2026-05-02). Vote "no" on the SEIU sellout agreement for Los Angeles school workers! wsws.org The central fraud of this contract is that it conceals massive cuts just over the horizon. A new budget proposal for the next school year is expected in mid-May—days after the ratification vote closes.
(2026-05-02). Sorry, Los Angeles Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Georgia's Wildfires. wattsupwiththat.com The LAT writes that "wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in the East, such as last week's blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Georgia, fire scientists said."
(2026-05-02). The United States of Conspiracy. aljazeera.com Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.
(2026-05-02). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-02). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-02). Australia's Middle Power Diplomacy in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 5 Min Read May 2, 2026 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Australia keeps calling itself a "middle power." Fine. But the label is starting to feel like one of those old stickers on a suitcase: once useful, now mostly nostalgic. Because the world Australia learned to do "middle-power diplomacy" in—the …
(2026-05-02). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-02). Fifth Annual Watertown, WI PRIDE July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-02). US national debt surpasses size of the economy, as Trump administration demands surge in military spending. wsws.org The US national debt has crossed 100 percent of gross domestic product for the first peacetime year since 1946, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)—a milestone that arrives as the Trump administration is demanding a $1.535 trillion Pentagon budget and preparing for conflict with nuclear-armed China and Russia.
(2026-05-02). UK PM threatens new crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-02). Israel's 'two-tier' policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns. aljazeera.com Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas soar, fueling allegations of state complicity and neglect.
(2026-05-02). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-02). Hamas says Israel 'prolonging' war through daily violations. newarab.com 
Hamas said Israel has continued to launch attacks on Palestinians over the past 200 days,…
(2026-05-02). 10 Big Lessons on Ending the Fossil Fuel Era. portside.org 10 Big Lessons on Ending the Fossil Fuel Era |
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Sunday 5/17: Palestine 36 and Pop-UP Exhibit of Rare Traditional Palestinian Costumes. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-05-02). Trump's Iran blockade snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. responsiblestatecraft.org It appears Donald Trump once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by heeding the hawkish counsel of the warmongers at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.As I have argued before, the fragile
(2026-05-02). China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links. newarab.com 
China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent "teapot" refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic republic. | The United States, seeking to choke off revenue to Tehran, has ramped up sanctions on such refineries. | The commerce m…
(2026-05-02). Country, interrupted: War has triggered clinical mental illness in millions of Israelis. haaretz.com One in five Israelis shows post-traumatic symptoms, alongside sharp rises in OCD, depression and addiction. 'We're dealing with a chronic situation in which the country generates so many stressors that a large part of the population cannot recover,' says one expert…
(2026-05-02). Money Mistakes Most College Students Make (and How to Avoid Them). moguldom.com College is often the first time students experience real financial independence. Between managing tuition, daily expenses, and social life, it's easy to make money mistakes—especially without much prior experience. The good news? Most of these mistakes are avoidable with a little awareness and planning. Here are some of the most common financial missteps college students …
(2026-05-02). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-02). Crescem as tensàµes institucionais no Brasil. strategic-culture.su Disputas entre Legislativo e Judiciário està£o escalando. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Rejeiàßà£o, pelo…
(2026-05-02). Net Zero Lunatics Set to Empty Your Medicine Cabinet. wattsupwiththat.com History shows that this type of commanding collectivisation often ends in tears — witness the gulags and starvation of Stalin's Soviet Union, the deliberate famines in Mao's China, and not forgetting the mountains of human skulls that arose from Pol Pot's Cambodian Ground Zero experiment.
(2026-05-02). Lenacapavir: a game changer in SA's fight against HIV. sanews.gov.za Lenacapavir: a game changer in SA's fight against HIV | While Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, is still to announce the date for the launch of the game changing HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, the injectable will help the country in its fight against HIV, while also benefiting South Africans. | Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering six months of continuous protection per dose and offers a welcomed relief from daily pills or the bi-monthly injections. | The first batch of the HIV prevention medicine, which is a new, long-acting antiretroviral drug – specifically an HIV-1 caps…
(2026-05-02). Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops. geo.tv 
Servicemen attend the annual multinational crisis response training SABER GUARDIAN 23 HOSPEX with a medical focus, at the US Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, June 6, 2023. — Reuters Pentagon announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops.Transatlantic tensions simmer over Iran,…
(2026-05-02). Assisted Living Amenities That Make Daily Life Easier. moguldom.com With age or restricted movement, activities of daily living can become difficult. At assisted living communities, you can enjoy many of the comforts in life by having amenities available to you while having the ability to live independently. These considerate features allow residents to relish each day with additional convenience and reassurance. Nutritious Dining Options …
(2026-05-02). Man Utd vs Liverpool: Premier League — preview, team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Man United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.
(2026-05-02). Oil tanker hijacked off Yemen, diverted towards Somalia: Yemen coast guard. geo.tv 
This representational image shows a crude oil tanker sails in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia, December 4, 2022. — Reuters
(2026-05-02). Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks. aljazeera.com Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week's coordinated attacks.
(2026-05-02). Capitalist crisis, war and the international class struggle. wsws.org This speech was delivered by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North to open the 2026 International May Day Online Rally.
(2026-05-02). Pakistan's Military Action in Afghanistan: The Last Resort. fairobserver.com In February, Pakistan launched a military operation against terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, named Operation Ghazab lil Haq (Wrath of Justice). This operation was the final step in multiple failed diplomatic efforts between the two countries, some of which were even mediated by friendly states such as Qatar and Türkiye. Pakistan has faced severe criticism internally…
(2026-05-02). Thursday 4/30: Community Briefing: Heeding Lebanese Voices – The Human Cost of Israeli Occupation. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kD0T……
(2026-05-02). Police raid left-wing club in Arab-Israeli city, seize Palestinian flags on eve of May Day march. haaretz.com The left-wing Hadash party said masked police officers did not identify themselves nor present a search warrant. MK Ofer Cassif demanded that the attorney general open an investigation. Police: The incident will be investigated…
(2026-05-02). Why Do Mothers Kill Their Own Children? fairobserver.com The London borough of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament and long associated with power, order and continuity, was an unlikely setting for a deeply disturbing death in March. An 18-day-old baby girl, Mariam, died after falling from a third-floor window of a family flat. Her mother, Zahira Byjaouane, has been charged with her…
(2026-05-02). Saudi liquor store runs short because of Iran war bottleneck. newarab.com 
Situated in Riyadh's diplomatic district, the shop, which has no name and no sign,
(2026-05-02). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-02). FO Talks: Trump Says Cuba Is Collapsing, so Why Hasn't It Fallen Yet? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with historian Daniel J. Fernández-Guevara about why Cuba, despite facing one of the gravest crises in its modern history, still has not collapsed. The island is enduring deep economic pain, constant blackouts, inflation, outmigration and institutional strain. Yet Fernández-Guevara argues that anyone trying to understand Cuba must…
(2026-05-02). The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West's ecosystems. grist.org 
(2026-05-02). Friday 5/1: ICE Out of CSUMB! Students Rise Up on May Day. indybay.org CSUMB Main Quad, 100 Campus Ctr, Seaside…
(2026-05-02). Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the arson attack on the Trade Unions House in Odessa. donbass-insider.com 
It has long been clear that the premonitions which many of you undoubtedly felt that…
(2026-05-02). World Bank details Iran war global commodity shock. wsws.org The bank's chief economist has warned that the war is hitting the global economy in a series of cumulative waves.
(2026-05-02). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-02). NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany. aljazeera.com US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
(2026-05-02). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-02). What Cannot Be Unlearned: The Defense of the Bolivarian Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Cira Pascual Marquina — Apr 30, 2026 | I was recently in an assembly in the west of Caracas where communards were debating how to prioritize scarce resources. The discussion was not easy. People disagreed about whether to invest first in a water system, a productive initiative, or repairing a community space. Voices overlapped at times, arguments were made and remade, and decisions did not come quickly. From the outside, it might look like a routine and even tedious meeting. From within, it is very much something else: a collective effort to think through material life under pressure. | Assemblies like th…
(2026-05-02). US to pull 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump—Merz clash over Iran war rhetoric. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2026. — Reuters Trump and Germany's Merz in diplomatic spat over Iran war.US president reacting to Merz remarks, Pentagon official…
(2026-05-02). Daily Memo: 18th Death in ICE Detention Is Presumed a Suicide After An Alleged Altercation Left a Guard Unconscious. lataco.com According to original reporting by Andrew Free, "Sources close to the facility report the man was in solitary confinement following an altercation with a CoreCivic guard that left the guard unconscious." He was 33, from Cuba, and was found dead on April 28th at the Georgia facility run by CoreCivic, where 15 people have died overall.
(2026-05-02). Homelessness among young people in Germany has almost tripled since 2022. wsws.org The housing crisis is destroying the lives of tens of thousands of children and young people: The number of homeless minors has almost tripled nationwide.
(2026-05-02). Japan's Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam. aljazeera.com Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.
(2026-05-02). First-Ever Bargaining Compact Unites Higher Ed Unions Across Northeastern US. truthout.org When East Coast members of Higher Education Labor United (HELU) got together in January, they set their sights on developing a national plan to improve working conditions for university and college faculty and staff, enhance learning conditions for students, and build lasting partnerships with local communities to promote the common good. Together, they drafted a document called the Amherst… |
(2026-05-02). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-02). Disney announces full deployment of facial recognition at Disneyland Resort. wsws.org Expansion of biometric surveillance raises concerns over privacy loss, data sharing with authorities and erosion of anonymity in public life.
(2026-05-02). Australian inflation soars as economic effects of Iran war bite. wsws.org The official cost-of-living index rose 4.6 percent in the 12 months to March, up sharply from 3.7 percent in February.
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-02). US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6bn to Middle East allies. geo.tv 
United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. — Reuters US approves of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel.US govt says emergency exists to waive congressional review.Washington faces scrutiny for military ties with…
(2026-05-02). Natural Disasters Disrupt Addiction Treatment Putting Recovery at Risk. truthout.org A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across most roads, wiped out phone and internet communications, and put some neighborhoods near her Asheville home underwater. Brewer cleared out the food in her refrigerator, grabbed some clothes, and drove more than an hour southwest… |
(2026-05-02). Democrats Make It Clear That If They Retake Power, U.S. Energy Security Will Once Again Be at Risk. wattsupwiththat.com comments from leading Democrats make clear just how quickly the work to protect cost-effective energy can be undone by a simple change of congressional leadership or presidential administrations.
(2026-05-02). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Yes We Cannabis. levernews.com Good things are happening! A youth hockey racket hits thin ice, a drug-war relic gets torched, the feds revoke a drone ban, New Mexico breaks up with ICE, and a judge opens a border. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade | | This…
(2026-05-02). 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.
(2026-05-02). The Unions We Need Will Be Built by Workers, Not Labor Officials. scheerpost.com By Ella Fassler This article was originally published by Truthout Organizer Daniel Gross explains how to make sure that union building actually works and is sustained over time. Despite a hostile labor environment, the number of workers under a union contract in the U.S. reached a 16-year high in 2025, and public support for unions …
(2026-05-02). The Democracy Of The Strongest Is Always The Best. popularresistance.org On 15 October 1987, Thomas Sankara, the leader of Burkina Faso, was assassinated alongside twelve of his senior officials. At the time, which I remember well, there was great confusion as to who had carried out this unforgivable act. The assassins, too afraid to face Sankara, shot him from behind, hitting him multiple times before targeting those who were at the meeting with him. Shortly thereafter, one of Sankara's associates, Blaise Compaoré, defended the coup by claiming that Sankara had endangered relations with France and Cà¥te d'Ivoire, a close French ally.
(2026-05-02). What Marxism can—and cannot—do. mronline.org 
Marxism remains the most powerful tool for understanding capitalism, but it is not a formula for building socialism.
(2026-05-02). The ghost of the easy-open valve of Russian gas. strategic-culture.su The demand for peace is not dissociated from the broader struggle for a dignified life. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As the…
(2026-05-02). Inside Amir: Tehran, before US and Israeli bombs rained down… wsws.org One can't help but wondering after two months of war and countless waves of bombing, and thousands of civilian deaths: Does that neighborhood still look like this?
(2026-05-02). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-02). US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). U.S. sanctions and the sharp rise in infant mortality in Cuba. mronline.org 
A country's infant mortality rate (IMR) is often considered a key barometer for a population's overall health as well as its access to quality health care.
(2026-05-02). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-02). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-02). Turkey releases arrested 1 May protesters. newarab.com 
Police cracked down on Friday's demonstrations, firing tear gas to break them up and arresting hundreds of people. | All 576 people arrested were released by Saturday morning, including union official Basaran Aksu, the lawyers' association CHD said on X. | The association's Istanbul branch had deployed members into the city'
(2026-05-02). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-02). 2026 Jersey Shore beach tags: What they cost and where beaches are free. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Beach tag season has begun in Atlantic and Cape May counties, with municipalities setting 2026 prices and expanding digital sales options ahead of Memorial Day weekend. | For beachgoers, the digital shift is noticeable. Buying a seasonal badge no longer always means standing in line at a shore town borough hall, paying shipping fees, or being surprised by the beach taggers patrolling the beach. In several communities, it can now be done on a phone before…
(2026-05-02). Friday Nite Videos | May 1, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 1, 2026 |
(2026-05-02). US threatens shipping firms with sanctions over Iran Hormuz toll. newarab.com The The US Treasury has cautioned that payments for safe passage, including cash, digital assets, or even charitable donations, could expose companies to penalties, warning that "these risks exist regardless of payme…
(2026-05-02). Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day. aljazeera.com Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
(2026-05-02). Philadelphia unions, labor activists use May Day rally to outline a vision for the future: 'workers over billionaires'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of union members, activists and area residents assembled at Philadelphia City Hall shortly before marching west down John F. Kennedy Boulevard to mark May Day, an annual international commemoration of labor and the struggles and gains of the working class. | The rally adopted the theme "Workers Over Billionaires," a reflection of concerns about recent policies participants say are hurting average Americans. While unions gather for May Day every year, this year drew…
(2026-05-02). SFSU Students Walk Out Against Faculty Cutbacks and AI Deals with Anthropic: Defend Our School. indybay.org Students, staff and faculty walked out at SFSU to protest the cutbacks of adjunct faculty and elimination of many classes. Also UAW 4123 joined the protest.
(2026-05-02). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-02). China's labor law says a job is a right—even in the age of AI. mronline.org 
No equivalent legal protection exists in the United States.
(2026-05-02). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-02). US embassy warns citizens in UK as threat level raised to 'severe'. aljazeera.com US embassy in UK has advised citizens to avoids schools, churches, tourist locations and vary their travel routes.
(2026-05-02). Iranian strikes damage 16 US military sites across Middle East. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). Israel homicide toll rises to 109 after man shot dead in Bedouin city of Rahat. haaretz.com Police said the 27-year-old victim was involved in weapons trafficking and that the killing stemmed from a criminal feud between rival families; two others were seriously wounded in separate shootings…
(2026-05-02). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-02). Labor Notes Tops Purging Militant Teamster Trade Unionists to Help IBT President Sean. indybay.org Labor Notes bureaucrats who like to talk about "democracy" are purging opponents of fascist supporter IBT president Sean O'Brien from coming to the Labor Notes convention in June. The TDU and Ken Paff who is part of the leadership of LN invited Sean O'Brien to the last convention and supported his endorsement by the Teamsters For A Democratic Union. Supporting a fascist to your convention has nothing to do with building a democratic labor movement.
(2026-05-02). War in Sudan worsens measles outbreak, causes disease to spread. newarab.com 
The ongoing war in Thousands of children in Sudan are currently at risk of contracting measles, which is highly contagious, with cases recorded across the country. | The
(2026-05-02). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-02). May 1, Socialist Cuba: The Homeland is Defended! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). Trump's Plan To Reopen Alcatraz Prison Is Inhumane And A Waste Of Money, Activists Say. scheerpost.com Indigenous peoples say Alcatraz Island is a sacred space and symbol of Indigenous resistance, while abolitionists say the money proposed to rebuild the federal prison should go toward the local community Victoria Valenzuela for Prism Morning Star Gali grew up going to Indigenous Peoples' Day and Thanksgiving sunrise gatherings on Alcatraz Island to pay homage …
(2026-05-02). FIMI and the Future of EU Enlargement: Security Concern or Political Filter? fairobserver.com With nearly 6,000 pro-Kremlin articles published in Bulgaria each month by the Pravda ecosystem, the small Balkan state is disproportionately exposed to foreign influence. Ahead of the parliamentary elections, Sofia has, for the first time, formally requested assistance from the EU under the Digital Services Act to counter Russian interference. Following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's…
(2026-05-02). 500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as US Turns 250. truthout.org "With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history," declared Donald Trump, announcing the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. Under Trump's direction, a sweeping federal initiative — branded as both America 250 and the "Freedom 250" campaign — has launched a full year of patriotic programming. The Salute to America 250 Task… |
(2026-05-02). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-02). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-02). Real Estate and Development Interests Back Ryan Coonerty for Mayor of Santa Cruz. indybay.org The vast majority of cash contributions made by members of the real estate and development industry in the Santa Cruz mayoral race have gone to candidate Ryan Coonerty, according to campaign finance documents filed ahead of the June 2 primary election. As of April 18, Coonerty has accumulated $56,015 in total contributions, with $5,999 coming from real estate and development interests. The four other candidates in the mayoral race, Ami Chen Mills, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, and Joy Schendledecker have taken little to no funding from real estate and development interests, and have raised significantly le…
(2026-05-02). UIC graduate workers launch third strike in seven years against poverty wages. wsws.org The more than 1,500 graduate workers who have walked out teach courses, run laboratories, and generate the research revenue that makes UIC function.
(2026-05-02). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-02). Advocates urge CA to oppose Baby stop expediting oil permits. indybay.org California oil and gas regulators have approved 254 new oil drilling permits in Kern County this year to date, more drilling permits than all of those approved in the last 3 years combined.
(2026-05-02). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Mon.5/4,Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-02). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: "No one honest can accept that Cuba is a threat" radiohc.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced the new coercive measures announced by the Donald Trump administration against the archipelago. Díaz-Canel rejected the U.S. excuse that Cuba represents a threat to that country and stressed that the blockade causes so much damage due to the "intimidating and arrogant behavior of the greatest military power on the planet." | The statements come amid a tightening of the Trump administration's sanctions policy against Cuba. | The new unilateral and abusive measures by Washington seek to increase pressure on the island amidst the intensified economic,…
(2026-05-02). How to Travel for Work With Ease. moguldom.com As a busy professional or entrepreneur, you may find yourself traveling often for work. When that's the case, you'll know just how tiring or time-consuming this can often be. This is why looking to make your travels as easy and comfortable as possible is so important. However, this is all in the preparation. So, if …
(2026-05-02). Friday 5/1: May Day Action at Oakland Airport – Stop Fedex from Shipping Killer Cargo to Israel. indybay.org ILUW Local 6 | 99 Hegenberger Rd | Oakland | Oakland Airport…
(2026-05-02). UK's Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests. aljazeera.com PM Keir Starmer says the phrase 'globalise the Intifada' should be 'completely off limits'.
(2026-05-02). Australian Labor government's assault on disability services to be based on brutal "functional assessments" wsws.org People with disabilities will be subjected to demeaning tests, aimed at kicking them off the NDIS or dramatically reducing the support they receive.
(2026-05-02). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-02). Another PTC/ITC Extension for Wind/Solar? Just Say NO. wattsupwiththat.com "The continued reliance on 'clean' energy tax credits is a political crutch…. Those who have introduced this legislation … should be working to phase out these subsidies more quickly, not doubling down on them." — Tom Pyle, AEA president (below)…
(2026-05-02). Pauline Far-Right takes flight thanks to billionaire backers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-02). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-02). Russia's inching advance in Ukraine approaches eastern fortress belt. scmp.com Russian troops are inching towards the city of ‚Å Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern ‚Å Donetsk region, trying to establish ‚Å a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top army official said on Saturday. | Kostiantynivka, along with other cities, forms a so-called fortress belt in the country's east — an area well-fortified by the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-02). Report: Sea level in eastern Mediterranean rose by 15 centimeters since 1992. haaretz.com The 2024 Mediterranean Sea national monitoring report indicates that the sea is getting warmer, and becoming more acidic. In sampling nets, more than half of the catch was invasive species. In Haifa Bay, 75 percent of the edible fish found had high mercury concentrations.
(2026-05-02). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-02). Are We Ever Truly Free To Make Decisions? portside.org Are We Ever Truly Free To Make Decisions? |
(2026-05-02). Appalachia Lithium Cache Could Power U.S. for Centuries. wattsupwiththat.com America is sitting on a lithium bonanza, from Arkansas brines to Appalachian pegmatites, but those world‚Äëclass reserves will mean little if Washington, D.C., and eco-activist bureaucrats keep strangling responsible mining with red tape.
(2026-05-02). Swedish government commits to coalition with fascist Sweden Democrats after upcoming parliamentary election. wsws.org Over the past two months, the Swedish political establishment has moved to consolidate the Sweden Democrats—the far-right party that emerged from the neo-Nazi milieu of the 1980s—as the dominant force in official politics.
(2026-05-02). Nepal celebrates return of stolen 13th-century Buddha statue from New York. aljazeera.com The Himalayan nation restores centuries-old statue, stolen in the 1980s, to its original temple in capital Kathmandu.
(2026-05-02). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-02). The Israeli army raid that ended a 68-year-old life. haaretz.com Walid Shamasna says one of the soldiers who entered his home in the West Bank village of Jayus shoved his wife, Sabriya, causing her head to strike the wall. The IDF says the soldiers didn't assault the woman and instead tried to help her…
(2026-05-02). In Democracies, Political Violence is Inexcusable. juancole.com Montreal (
(2026-05-02). Trump-EU rift spurs Germany to boost military, add 75,000 soldiers. scmp.com A planned drawdown of US troops from Germany should spur Europeans to strengthen its own defences further, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, following the latest salvo from Washington against transatlantic ties. | The Pentagon announced on Friday that ‚Äåthe United States would withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, as a rift over the Iran war and tariff tensions place further strain on relations between the US and Europe.
(2026-05-02). Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates. geo.tv 
Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel , former President Raul Castro and former Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura attend a May Day rally marking International Workers' Day in Havana, Cuba, on May 1, 2026. — AFPWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
(2026-05-02). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-02). UAE's Opec exit signals aim to accelerate foreign policy diversification. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates is expected to continue making high-risk geopolitical moves with potentially high rewards, following its exit from the Opec oil cartel, as the small but extremely wealthy Gulf state strives to become a global power. | Framed by Emirati officials as an orientation towards strengthening economic autonomy, the UAE's decision to leave the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) on Tuesday coincided with the downgrading of its diplomatic participation in the Gulf…
(2026-05-02). Mexico's Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges. aljazeera.com Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking 'temporary leave' to defend self.
(2026-05-02). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). How US Militarization Is Redefining the Americas: Elastic Borders and Fortress Capitalism. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-02). From Desert to Oasis: Pakistani journalists, scholars praise Xinjiang's ecological efforts. ecns.cn
(2026-05-02). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). How Habermas's democracy led to Palantir's technocracy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-02). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Leslie Feinberg's legacy for the trans liberation struggle. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-02). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Protest laws should be viewed as efforts to ban criticism of Israel. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-02). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). China's labor law says a job is a right — even in the age of AI. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-02). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Madison: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Celebrates 15 Years of Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-02). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-02). Romerías de Mayo: Dedicadas a Fidel y al aniversario 40 de la AHS. cubadebate.cu Las Romerías de Mayo se celebrarán del 2 al 8 de este mes en la provincia de Holguín. Este evento, también conocido como Festival Mundial de Juventudes Artísticas, cuenta con la organización de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y el apoyo de la Dirección Provincial de Cultura en Holguín. Amantes de la cultura y las utopías, volverán a unirse, seducidos por el espíritu romero.
(2026-05-02). Desde pequeños, el amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu No fueron simples espectadores en las plazas y calles. Los niños cubanos también se apropiaron del desfile por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Con cada bandera agitada, la esperanza se hizo presente: porque el futuro que defiende el pueblo cubano no es otro que el de sus propios hijos.
(2026-05-02). Las 4 razones que demuestran cómo la UE se está preparando para el conflicto con Rusia. strategic-culture.su Giuseppe MASALA | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Al analizar el conjunto resultante de las cuatro actividades que está llevando a cabo Europa (dr…
(2026-05-02). Cuba no se rinde ni colapsa. cubadebate.cu Es muy fácil descalificar al país, al gobierno y al sistema manteniéndolos cautivos de una guerra cruel y despiadada que no les permite mostrarse. Es muy fácil culpar a otros del daño que provocas. Es vergonzoso ofender al pueblo heroico que no se rinde, que resiste, que sufre penurias y aún cree con fe infinita en la superioridad de su proyecto de vida para todos, y no para pocos.
(2026-05-02). Cuba inaugurates its first solar park with energy storage in Ciego de àÅvila. radiohc.cu The "General àÅngel del Castillo Agramonte" photovoltaic solar park was recently inaugurated in the municipality of Majagua, in the Cuban province of Ciego de àÅvila. This facility is the first of its kind in the country to integrate a battery storage system, combining a power output of five megawatts (MW) with an energy storage capacity of one MW. | This project represents the first step in the second phase of a 120 MW donation from the People's Republic of China, which envisions the commissioning of a total of 85 MW with storage systems. | Unlike the seven previous solar parks donated by the Asian c…
(2026-05-02). Cuba is the epicenter of trade union solidarity and resistance. radiohc.cu In the context of activities commemorating International Workers' Day, the usual solidarity meeting with Cuba and the International Symposium on Trade Union Work is taking place this Saturday in Havana. These events are raising the world's voice in favor of the sovereignty of peoples and the full dignity of humankind. | Both events, held at the Palacio de Convenciones, share a common thread: the condemnation of hegemonic policies evident around the world and the strengthening of unity among peoples, at a time when the struggle for power increasingly threatens international law. | As is tradition, during the solid…
(2026-05-02). Domadores de Cuba brillan en cartel profesional de boxeo. cubadebate.cu EL súper mediano Arlen López, el pluma Saidel Horta y el mosca Alejandro Claro se mantuvieron invictos en duelos profesionales como autores del perfecto desempeño de Domadores de Cuba en cartel de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo disputado hoy en Palma de Mallorca. Arlen sumó su séptimo éxito al despachar por veredicto unánime al difícil argentino Leonel Eduardo àÅvila.
(2026-05-02). Díaz-Canel: "Nadie honesto puede aceptar que Cuba sea una amenaza" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denunció hoy las nuevas medidas coercitivas anunciadas por el gobierno de Donald Trump contra el archipiélago. Díaz-Canel rechazó la excusa estadounidense de que Cuba represente una amenaza para ese país y subrayó que el bloqueo causa tanto daño debido a la "conducta intimidatoria y arrogante de la mayor potencia militar del planeta".
(2026-05-02). Aumentan muertes de inmigrantes bajo custodia del ICE: Cuatro cubanos entre ellos. cubadebate.cu Las muertes bajo custodia del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Estados Unidos suman este viernes un nuevo nombre: Denny Adan González, un cubano de 33 años que perdió la vida en un centro de detención en Georgia. Al menos otros tres inmigrantes de origen cubano se reportaron como muertos en circunstancias parecidas en los últimos meses.
(2026-05-02). Dopo la Terza Guerra del Golfo: verso un Nuovo Ordine Mediorientale? strategic-culture.su Se gli Stati Uniti dovessero prendere le distanze da Israele — per quanto remota possa sembrare questa possibilità — cià≤ consentirebbe loro di stringere un accordo regionale vantaggioso per tutte le parti coinvolte. | Segue nostro Menzogne ed opportunità | Una delle poche certezze di questa Terza Guerra del Golfo è che niente sarà più come prima. Gli eventi del conflitto stanno modificando gli equilibri di intere regioni…
(2026-05-02). Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador's 'coolest dictator'. aljazeera.com At 44, Bukele has built the world's highest imprisonment rate and scrapped presidential term limits. What comes next?>
(2026-05-02). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.
(2026-05-02). Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Pistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.
(2026-05-02). Puelmapu: Entrevista a Moira Millán, referente mapuche. indybay.org Puelmapu: Entrevista a Moira Millán, referente mapuche | www.moiramillan.com/…
(2026-05-01). Analysis-Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for the U.S. and the world than before he launched the war.With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight, even as Iran submitted a fresh proposal to restart negotiations.Trump quickly rejected it on Friday.
(2026-05-01). Renters union Acorn welcomes new rights for tenants. thecanary.co 
From 1 May 2026, the law changes, giving more protection for England's 12 million renters. Renters union Acorn issues statement: After more than 10 years of organising and taking action, together we have won the biggest change to renters' rights in a generation. From stopping evictions on our streets, to marching on rogue landlords and […] | By
(2026-05-01). Starbucks Workers United: Madison Strike On MAY 1 (May Day) May 2, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-01). Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation. sanews.gov.za Govt pays tribute to workers across the nation | Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026. | Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country's growth and development. | In a statement on Friday, Mnukwa emphasised that Workers' Day serves as a moment to recognise not only the economic contributions of employees, but also their ongoing efforts to build fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. | She reaffirmed th…
(2026-05-01). Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up. al-monitor.com By Felix LightASHGABAT, May 2 (Reuters) – From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.In Berlin or San Francisco, this would be an everyday scene, but here in the capital of Turkmenistan, which is widely seen as one of the world's most isolated and secretive countries, his business appears pretty ground-breaking.
(2026-05-01). A conversation with Professor Glenn Diesen, 1 May 2026. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-01). La logica del conflitto mediorientale sta raggiungendo l'Europa? strategic-culture.su Cosa si nasconde dietro l'elenco degli obiettivi in Europa reso noto dalla Russia? | Segue nostro La recente divulgazione di informazioni da parte del Ministero della Difesa russo segna un ulteriore passo avanti nella trasformazione delle regole tacite che, fino a poco tempo fa, definivano i conflitti contemporanei. Indicando strutture commerciali e industriali sul territorio europeo legate alla produzione di armi utilizzate dall'Ucraina…