(2026-05-17). Saturday 6/6: Shut it Down! How Tech Companies Power Genocide, Detention, and Deportation. indybay.org Online | www.eventbrite.com/e/shut-it-down-how-te……
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-17). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-17). Trump says looking forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is willing to continue to maintain sincere and in-depth communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and warmly looks forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump have private meeting at Zhongnanhai in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. | The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2026-05-17). The Surprising History of Warm Iranian-Jewish Relations. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — After the massive US and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026, the second attack in the middle of negotiations within a year, with his characteristic modesty, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The war on Iran fulfils my 40-year dream". Netanyahu has not only been dreaming of involving the United States in a war against Iran, but he has also been actively working and plotting to bring this about. US Senator Chris Van Hollen put it this way: 'Netanyahu waited 40 years to find an American president "stupid enough and reckless enough" to s…
(2026-05-17). FIFA says held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-05-17). Cuba and India discuss historic bilateral ties. radiohc.cu During their participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Foreign Minister, and Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, discussed the historic relations between the two countries and the progress made in various economic, trade, cooperation, and investment sectors. | The meeting with the Indian leader was part of the Cuban Foreign Minister's busy diplomatic agenda in New Delhi this week, which included a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to continue strengthening bilateral ties in various sectors. | Through his…
(2026-05-17). Solidarity group from the United States welcomed in Cuba. radiohc.cu The local branch of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) welcomed a group of American activists from the organization Code Pink on Saturday, who began a solidarity visit to the island. | The group will carry out a program of activities in this northeastern province until May 21st, with the aim of strengthening ties of friendship and learning about the realities of the Caribbean nation. | During the welcoming ceremony, the visitors expressed their rejection of the hostile policies of the United States government, as well as the economic sanctions and unilateral coercive measures applied agains…
(2026-05-17). Holguín recibe a grupo solidario de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La delegación local del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) recibió este sábado a un grupo de activistas estadounidenses de la organización Code Pink, quienes iniciaron una visita de solidaridad. | El colectivo cumplimentará un programa de actividades en esta provincia nororiental hasta el próximo 21 de mayo, con el objetivo de estrechar los lazos de hermandad y conocer la realidad del país caribeño. | Durante el recibimiento, los visitantes manifestaron su rechazo a la política hostil del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, así como a las sanciones económicas y las medidas coercitivas unilaterales apl…
(2026-05-17). Solidaridad de India transmite amor y respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de amor y respaldo hacia Cuba transmitió este sábado la Solidaridad de India al canciller de Bruno Rodríguez en un acto contra el asedio y las amenazas de Estados Unidos contra la nación caribeña. | En el concurrido encuentro, organizado por la Organización de Paz y Solidaridad de Toda la India (Aipso), el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano detalló la difícil situación que enfrenta la mayor de las Antillas con el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos. | Ante representantes de partidos políticos de izquierda de la nación surasiática y del cuerpo diplomátic…
(2026-05-17). Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-05-17). Hamas seeks direct meeting with Fatah on 'national strategy' after 8th general conference. ecns.cn GAZA, May 14 ⚪ Hamas on Thursday called for a direct meeting with the Palestinian National Liberation Movementon a joint"national strategy"after the conclusion of Fatahs eighth general conference.
(2026-05-17). Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time; Israel comes second amid boycott. aljazeera.com Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia stage biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over Gaza war.
(2026-05-17). Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, amid protests over Gaza. newarab.com 
Bulgaria wins the 70th Dara, who was declared the winner early Sunday, was not among the favourites ahead of the show but gained traction during Eurovision week with her high-energy and highly choreographed dancing on the catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga".
(2026-05-17). Gaza is integral part of Palestine, any arrangements must be temporary: Palestinian president. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that any transitional arrangements must be temporary and not infringe upon the unity of Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-17). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-17). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). British MP resigns, paving way for possible Starmer challenger's return to Westminster. ecns.cn Josh Simons, a British Labour member of parliament (MP), resigned on Thursday so that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham could replace him in his constituency through a by-election.
(2026-05-17). Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submission. aljazeera.com Rousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano to submit just 17 seconds into the bout.
(2026-05-17). Should you trust AI for everything? tribune.com.pk 
From diagnosing symptoms and planning diets to deciding what to cook for dinner or what to gift a friend, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved into roles once reserved for medical practitioners or trusted confidants and, stranger still, for companionship itself. At the same time, it has become the first stop for life's random questions: Türkiye?" and "Who invented the telephone?" to "How many calories are in an egg?" "How do I write a resignation letter?" "Why is my phone not charging?" or "How can I lose weight?" | This increasing variety of queries shows how deeply AI is embedding itself in our daily…
(2026-05-17). PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Children gathered around a table at the Philadelphia Housing Authority's North Philadelphia office and shouted out things that made them feel happy as they worked together to write songs about their emotions. | The songwriting workshop, hosted by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, aimed to give Philadelphia youth a creative outlet to express themselves and talk openly about mental health. | Ashley Murray, youth peer navigator for…
(2026-05-17). Portugal gov't approves landmark labor reform bill. ecns.cn LISBON, May 14 ⚪ Portugals Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of the countrys labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups.
(2026-05-17). Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysian authorities ended a nearly week-long search and rescue operation for victims of a boat capsizing tragedy involving Indonesian migrants in waters off Pulau Pangkor island last week, media reports said Sunday. | At least 16 people were killed, while 23 were rescued after a migrant boat carrying 37 undocumented passengers sank on May 11 off the island, state-run Bernama news agency reported. | Perak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said the operation ended Saturday following no new discoveries in the search area. | "Initial information obtained on the first day of the operation stated that t…
(2026-05-17). Not your father's matlock. tribune.com.pk 
Reviving a legacy title is always a gamble, especially when the original—Matlock—remains etched in popular memory as a comforting courtroom procedural led by the folksy brilliance of Andy Griffith. Not only did it run for 9 seasons in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it also inspired other producers to create a modern-day courtroom drama. | The same thing happens in CBS's modern reimagining, fronted by Kathy Bates, which could easily have leaned on nostalgia alone. Instead, by the time Season 2 wraps, it becomes clear that this Matlock is not interested in imitation—it's carving out someth…
(2026-05-17). Domestic brands lauded for dynamism. ecns.cn Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with technological innovation, creating unique value for global markets, an Azerbaijani economist has said.
(2026-05-17). WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency. aljazeera.com DR Congo accounts for all except two of the suspected cases, both of which were reported in neighbouring Uganda.
(2026-05-17). FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations. ecns.cn FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.
(2026-05-17). France Out Of Africa! PASAI Shows The Way. popularresistance.org Kenya's president, William Ruto, long ago proved his bona fides as a puppet of the United States and its junior imperialist partners. In 2023, he sent Kenyan police, under the "Multinational Security Support Mission" to assist the U.S. in its occupation of Haiti. At the time, he referred to his actions as being "Pan-African," even as he did the bidding of the imperialist powers and made a mockery of that term. | Ruto's loyalty was rewarded as Kenya was designated a Major Non-NATO Ally, an elaborate way of saying that he is a puppet, a stooge, a lapdog, for U.S. interests.
(2026-05-17). By Targeting Dairy Farmers, ESG Wants to Decide Your Milk. wattsupwiththat.com P2DNZ is not an isolated initiative. It is the agricultural, and diary centered, expression of a broader ESG governance model that substitutes accounting targets for physical outcomes and private coordination for public accountability.
(2026-05-17). 'Timmy' the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead. aljazeera.com 'Timmy' the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
(2026-05-17). British daily reveals when UK PM Keir Starmer will exit Westminister as political pressure mounts. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, triggering fresh turmoil at the top of British politics. According to a report by journalist Dan Hodges, citing an unnamed cabinet minister, Starmer "understands the political reality". Pressure on Starmer has intensified sharply after four ministers resigned on May 11, even as he publicly insists he will not quit. Starmer became prime minister in 2024, the UK's fifth premier since the 2016 Brexit vote, in a period of almost continuous political instability in which no prime minister has completed a full term since David Cameron.
(2026-05-17). On the Anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians have never been in more Peril. juancole.com
(2026-05-17). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally to Stop Killing Cuts by Mayor Lurie at Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-17). 76 Flock Cameras Disabled in the East Bay. indybay.org saboteurs vandalized and/or removed cameras…
(2026-05-17). California's 2025 Wolf Population Rises 10%, Successful Breeding Pairs Decline. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2026 — California's wolf population grew by 10% in 2025, with a total of nine packs by the end of December, according to a report released today by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The number of successful breeding wolf pairs declined, the report said.
(2026-05-17). Activists to Protest at Petco and Demand the End of All Animal Sales. indybay.org Following SF Animal Commission's vote to recommend a ban on the retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Francisco to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-05-17). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-17). High School Students Expose Lies About OAK Explansion Plans. indybay.org Students call on Port Commissioners to de-certify Environmental Report based on false information.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-05-17). The Struggle To Defend CSU Faculty & Students In The Upcoming CFA Contract Fight. indybay.org Thirty thousand faculty members of the CSU system are facing major attacks with layoffs of thousands of lecturers, use of AI to eliminate positions and the increasing ICE attacks. Kevin Wehr who is the | CFA chief negotiator talks about the contract issues.
(2026-05-17). ISPR condemns Indian army chief's remarks questioning Pakistan's place in 'geography and history'. tribune.com.pk 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday condemned remarks by the Indian army chief during a recent interview, in which he stated that "Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history". | In a statement, ISPR said the Indian army chief had made a "provocative statement" during a recent interview. | The military's media wing said that, "Contrary to the delusional and hallucinational belief system and despite the omnipresent ill wishes that prevail in Hindutva-led India, Pakistan is already a country of consequence at the global level, a declared nuclear power and an indelibl…
(2026-05-17). Red is the colour of sacrifice. tribune.com.pk 
Sheep led to slaughter may sense what awaits them, yet they have no choice but to move forward. Some might even mistake movement for freedom and look forward to life beyond their stockyard. Dress these sheep in bright reds and golds, surround them with garlands, fill the air with melancholic music, and gather eager spectators, and the ritual begins to resemble a typical wedding procession. Herded down the aisle against their free will, millions of women and girls face a similar fate as their right to shape their own lives is sacrificed at the altar of culture. | Under Section 498-B of the Pakistan Penal Code (…
(2026-05-17). U.S. martial arts enthusiast makes the right moves. ecns.cn Wearing a loose-sleeved training uniform with a flowing black beard and a topknot tied up with a hairpin, Pinnick, 36, from the United States, told an unusual story of "Becoming Chinese".
(2026-05-17). The fruits of a warming valley. tribune.com.pk 
The scent of drying apricots once drifted through the mountain air of Chitral's Kalash and Arkari valleys, where orchards heavy with fruit sustained families, traditions and local economies for generations. Today, those same orchards tell a different story. Blossoms are battered by untimely rains, fruit ripens too quickly under rising temperatures, and infestations rot produce before it can be harvested or dried. In the valleys once known for their abundance of apricots, pears and mulberries, climate change is steadily eroding both livelihoods and centuries-old cultural practices, leaving farmers uncertain abo…
(2026-05-17). Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Zilhajj moon sighting. tribune.com.pk 
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. | According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at the Meteorological Department in Karachi. | The meeting will be chaired by Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, while zonal moon sighting committee meetings will be held at provincial headquarters. | Zonal committees will meet in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has also issued a notification in this regard. | If th…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: Union Democracy, Worker Rights & The IBT: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Zoom Registration | us02web.zoom.us/j/84722091993?pwd=CoyU1e… | /us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84722091993…
(2026-05-17). How Once Hardcore Climate Alarmist Lucy Biggers Realized It Was All A Scam, Brainwashing. wattsupwiththat.com Ms. Biggers, once a leading climate activist until recently, provides the details regarding why she changed her mind and views on current climate alarmism, discussing a progressive timeline between 2020 and 2025 where she deprogrammed herself from climate alarmism.
(2026-05-17). The photographer who got away the day Danny Kaye was front page news. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-17). Actor Imran Khan opens up about the joys, quiet struggles of being a single father. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Imran Khan made a rare public appearance, featuring in an interview on fellow actor Parineeti Chopra's show Mom Talks, speaking candidly about his life as a single father and the emotional challenges that come with parenting. | Sharing a heartfelt perspective, Imran said that parenthood, for him, was not merely a responsibility but an honour and privilege, as it allows him precious time with his daughter. | View this post on Instagram | Imran shares daughter Imara with his ex-wife Avantika Malik. The former couple welcomed their daughter in June 2014 before separating in 2019. Despite the split, Imran re…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 6/6: How Communities Across Turtle Island are Cutting Ties with Israeli Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-05-17). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-17). Chinese-made collectibles gain popularity among young consumers at Changchun expo. ecns.cn Original Chinese-made collectibles inspired by mythology, gaming and science fiction drew strong interest from young consumers at a model toy expo that opened in Changchun this week.
(2026-05-17). Advanced manufacturing showcases nation's industrial prowess. ecns.cn Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China's Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Balfour Declaration" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzUA……
(2026-05-17). China opens 21 international cargo routes in April. ecns.cn China opened 21 new international cargo air routes in April, adding more than 43 round-trip flights per week, according to data released by the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-05-17). China's South-to-North water project has supplied nearly 200 million people. ecns.cn China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred more than 88 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions since operations began, benefiting nearly 200 million people, according to official data released in May.
(2026-05-17). Comoros suspends fuel price hikes after deadly protests. newarab.com 
The announcement came after one person was killed and five were injured in confrontations between protesters and security forces on the island of Anjouan. | "The government and President Azali (Assoumani) heard the cries of the Comorian people. There was no other solution than to listen to them. The goal is to preserve peace," Energy Minister…
(2026-05-17). China achieves successful batch cloning of super high-yield dairy goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major breakthrough in dairy goat breeding technology.
(2026-05-17). Exchange programs offer youths firsthand experience. ecns.cn University students from the United States are making rubbings from inscriptions on wooden tablets. They carefully apply ink and press paper to create prints, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage firsthand.
(2026-05-16). UN experts raise alarm over military immunity in India. tribune.com.pk 
In the hills of India's northeast and across the valleys of Kashmir, generations have grown up under a law that grants soldiers the authority to arrest without warrant, search homes by force, and open fire on civilians under extraordinary circumstances. Entire communities have lived with checkpoints, patrols, raids, curfews, and the knowledge that military personnel operating in their towns are shielded by one of the most controversial legal protections in India. | For decades, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, better known as AFSPA, has occupied a volatile space in India's social fabric and successive gove…
(2026-05-17). Activists troll far-right UK rally with giant pro-immigration clip. aljazeera.com Led By Donkeys has snuck a big screen streaming pro-immigration messages into a far-right rally in the UK.
(2026-05-17). WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern", posing risks to neighbouring countries. | The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk for further spread. | The UN health agency said in a statement that 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases had been reported as of Saturday in the DRC's Ituri province across at least thre…
(2026-05-17). Tunisians rally amid economic crisis and political arrests. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Tunisians have marched through the capital to denounce a worsening economic crisis and crackdown on dissent.
(2026-05-17). Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President The protest was held under the slogan: "The people are hungry and prisons are full". | Demonstrators called for an end to
(2026-05-17). More Sweeps of Survival Gear & Disabled Sidewalk Sleepers at Coral St. indybay.org Expanded Speech to the Community at Santa Cruz City Council Tuesday afternoon on May 12, 2026…
(2026-05-17). Trump's War on Iran Is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. progressivehub.net GEORGE YANCY | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-05-17). 'Bad Blues' Report Names Six House Democrats Deserving of Primary Challenges. indybay.org A national group with more than 1 million online supporters today named six Democrats in the House who deserve to be "primaried" by progressive challengers.
(2026-05-17). The Pitt and the Pendulum. tribune.com.pk 
Louie dies, and they stop. But not for long. The ER never allows long. But long enough. | In The Pitt, Louie is what we would call a "frequent flier" in our ER lingo. Chronic illness. In and out. Uninsured. System-worn. The kind of patient whose name is familiar before his face comes into view. And yet, when he dies, the team does not reduce him to utilisation metrics or comorbidities. They remember him. They speak about his cheerfulness. The way he always had something kind to say to the nurses. The way he made their night shifts lighter. They celebrate his life. | That pause was the most accurate thing I hav…
(2026-05-17). Modest fashion's global turn. aljazeera.com From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-17). High-quality development of China's service sector to boost industry, benefit people. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, the value-added output of China's service industry accounted for 61.7 percent of GDP and contributed 63.2 percent to the country's economic growth, cementing its status as the largest pillar of the national economy, official data showed.
(2026-05-17). Chinese-made EVs increasingly visible in Britain: scholar. ecns.cn LONDON, May 14 ⚪ Chinese-made electric vehicleshave become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said in a written interview with Xinhua on Thursday.
(2026-05-17). AI drives boom in one-person companies nationwide. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.
(2026-05-17). At least eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-17). Republican Senator Bill Cassidy pays the price for voting to convict Trump. scmp.com US President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr succeeded in their efforts to defeat Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Republican primary, a signal of the enduring strength of the president's hold on his party despite an unpopular war and soaring fuel prices. | Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators in 2021 who voted to convict Trump on the charge of inciting an insurrection on January 6 that year. He placed last in a three-way race on Saturday against Representative…
(2026-05-17). Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal. aljazeera.com Former Real Madrid coach replaces Liam Rosenior at the end of a difficult season for the Premier League club.
(2026-05-17). Iraq's new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes over. aljazeera.com Iraq's new prime minister Ali al‚ÄëZaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms.
(2026-05-17). New Chinese battery offers fresh hope for hydrogen storage. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have built a new type of battery that may solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: how to store hydrogen easily and efficiently.
(2026-05-17). ISPR says Indian COAS remarks reflect 'jingoistic and myopic mindset'. tribune.com.pk The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday criticised remarks by the Indian Chief of Army Staff (COAS), saying the statement reflected a "jingoistic and myopic mindset" and warned against pushing "South Asia towards wars and crises". | In a statement, ISPR said the Indian army chief had made a "provocative statement" during a recent interview that "Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history". | The military's media wing said that, contrary to what it described as a "delusional and hallucinational belief system" and "despite the omnipresent ill wishes that prevail in Hind…
(2026-05-17). Large blast near Beit Shemesh part of pre-planned test: Israeli defence firm. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-17). Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling. aljazeera.com Republicans seek to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.
(2026-05-17). India's Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
(2026-05-17). Chinese heavy-duty robot sets Guinness World Record for payload capacity. ecns.cn A Chinese-made industrial robot has set a Guinness World Record for payload capacity, highlighting China's push to expand its advanced manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-17). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-17). Activists to Protest Marin Grocer United Markets Over Sale of Chickens from Perdue Factory. indybay.org Protesters to expose animal cruelty documented at Perdue's California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, and ask United Markets to cut ties…
(2026-05-17). Historic Boycott of REI to Begin on May 15 Across the Country as New Bargaining Details Revealed. indybay.org REI proposals included moratoriums on organizing and public communications, a six-year contract length, and mandatory giving to REI's charity of choice | REI Union workers and allies will take a stand outside REI stores to alert customers about the boycott…
(2026-05-17). Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris. scmp.com The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos on Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris. | Hundreds of people waited through the night — and in some cases for several days — hoping to get their hands on the "Royal Pop" timepieces, made in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.
(2026-05-17). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."
(2026-05-17). Could a leadership change undo Israel's international isolation? aljazeera.com Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.
(2026-05-17). China clones six high-yield dairy goats in livestock breeding breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have cloned six high-yield dairy goats for the first time, marking a breakthrough that could help accelerate livestock breeding and improve domestic dairy production, according to Northwest A&F University.
(2026-05-17). In a world of chaos, China signals that stability is possible. scmp.com Three polls firmly caught my attention over the past month or so. Each was conducted by a different outlet and addressed different questions. However, taken together, they tell one overarching story — implicitly, but unmistakably. Beyond an assortment of data, the story is about direction. | The first was a CNN poll. It showed that 76 per cent of Americans now see high prices and the cost of living as their country's most serious economic problem. Even more striking, nearly seven in 10 expect a…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: All Roads Lead to the South: Watch Party for Selma Movie. indybay.org Mountain View, 94043…
(2026-05-17). Sunday 5/31: Farmworkers Betrayed: Latinx Feminists speak out on César Chávez abuses ⚪ watch party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-05-17). Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project Returns. indybay.org Court Navigation and Local Ordinance Assistance for the Houseless Community…
(2026-05-17). Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup. aljazeera.com Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup.
(2026-05-17). The lost art of letter writing. tribune.com.pk 
Recently, while cleaning up some old stuff in my parents' room, we discovered some old letters kept meticulously in their respective envelopes and then stashed together in a large envelope. Thinking that they might be some important correspondence, they were carefully handled only to discover that they were odd letters family members had written to each other—brother to brother, sister to sister, son to father and mother—and had been preserved carefully through decades as mementos, though the subject of any of them was not significant, just family chit chat and updates on each other. | Going throug…
(2026-05-17). Yuba County Falconry Business Ransacked, Former Visitor Claims Responsibility. indybay.org
(2026-05-17). The victory of the Multipolar Triumvirate. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-17). How White Christian Nationalists are trying to Hijack America's 250th Birthday. juancole.com
(2026-05-17). NUHW Clinical Kaiser Therapist on Musk Altman Trial: AI Threatens All Workers & Patients. indybay.org
(2026-05-17). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). 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
(2026-05-17). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-05-17). México: autonomías de norte a sur en escenarios violentos (libro). indybay.org
(2026-05-17). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-16). China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit. scmp.com China and the United States have agreed to establish trade and investment councils, committing in principle to match each other's tariff cuts on a reciprocal basis. | "The two sides will use the Trade Council as a forum to discuss issues such as tariff reductions on specific products," China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Saturday, without providing further details. | The world's two largest economies also made progress on agricultural trade and aircraft, the statement added.
(2026-05-16). Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude. geo.tv 
Smoke rises behind buildings following an Israeli airstrike in the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon, on May 15, 2026. — AFPCeasefire extension follows US-brokered talks.Lebanon attends talks despite Hezbollah objections.Israel seeks Hezbollah disarmament.WASHINGTON: Israel and…
(2026-05-16). Lebanon-Israel diplomacy: Ceasefire on paper, war on the ground. newarab.com 
(2026-05-16). Israel kills more than 200 children in Lebanon since March. newarab.com 
Earlier this week, UNICEF said 200 children have been killed and 806 injured since fighting resumed between Hezbollah and Israel on 2 March — equating to nearly 14 casualties every day. | These figures were released i…
(2026-05-16). For Palestinians, the Nakba Isn't Just History. It's Also Our Present. scheerpost.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow This article was originally published by Truthout Some Palestinian doctors argue there's no PTSD in Gaza because the traumatization of genocide and survival is ongoing. When I first watched the trailer of the prize-winning film All That's Left of You by the brilliant Palestinian American filmmaker Cherien Dabis, tears streamed …
(2026-05-16). Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91. scmp.com A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a UN court said Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. | Felicien Kabuga, 91, was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda's Tutsi minority. His trial began in 2022, nearly three decades after the 100-day massacre that left 800,000 dead.
(2026-05-16). Ejercicio Meteoro 2026, pilar esencial en la preparación para la defensa de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este viernes la edición 40 del Ejercicio Popular de Acciones en Situaciones de Desastre 'Meteoro 2026', que constituye un pilar esencial para la preparación de los órganos de dirección y mando, así como de la población. | En la ocasión, el mandatario se refirió a la compleja situación que vive Cuba debido a la política genocida y criminal del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Durante la sesión de trabajo realizada en el Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, el general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, envi…
(2026-05-16). Lawrence Wilkerson: Trump-Xi Meeting After U.S. Defeat in Iran. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Drawing on Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson's stark assessment of Donald Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping — and the broader collapse of U.S. geopolitical dominance after the disastrous Iran war — here's a ScheerPost-style intro and article package. Donald Trump arrived in Beijing promising strength. He left looking desperate. In a blistering interview with …
(2026-05-16). Trump says Iran has interest in reaching deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has said Iran has "an interest in reaching an agreement" as negotiations over the country's nuclear program and the ongoing conflict continue without resolution. | In a telephone interview with French broadcaster BFMTV on Saturday, Trump said he was uncertain whether a deal would soon be reached. | "I have no idea. If they don't, they're going to have a very bad time. They have an interest in reaching an agreement," the American president told the BFMTV correspondent in the US. | According to several media reports, Trump is expected to decide in the coming hours whether or not to resu…
(2026-05-16). Al Jazeera's exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the world's most critical energy routes.
(2026-05-16). Iranian FM Says 'No Trust' In Talks With US, Declares Hormuz Open. popularresistance.org On 15 May, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to vessels except those "at war" with Tehran, and stressed that Iran has "no trust" in the US regarding negotiations. | Speaking to reporters in New Delhi during a BRICS foreign ministers meeting, Araghchi said Tehran would only negotiate with Washington if it proves "serious." | He described the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as "very complicated," as both the US and Iran enforce competing restrictions on maritime traffic, with each side allowing or blocking vessels based on their ties to the opposing side.
(2026-05-16). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-16). Why China didn't hand Trump a breakthrough on Iran. al-monitor.com Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
(2026-05-16). A Successful Visit To Beijing. popularresistance.org In the following article, Carlos Martinez assesses Donald Trump's 13-15 May state visit to China, arguing that the positive mood music between Trump and Xi Jinping reflects a (slowly) growing understanding in US policy circles that a hawkish anti-China strategy simply is not working. The semiconductor war has accelerated Chinese self-sufficiency rather than slowed it; Trump's 145 percent tariffs collapsed within days of Beijing tightening rare-earth export controls; and the US-Israeli criminal war on Iran has strengthened, rather than weakened, the multipolar trajectory. | The deeper meaning of this summit is tha…
(2026-05-16). BRICS Look At Iran With Different Eyes After 'American Failure'. popularresistance.org The BRICS (a broad geopolitical group including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates) held a summit for foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15 that was overshadowed by the relatively fruitless Trump meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Iran, which attended as an observer, was naturally a big subject of conversation. | The Hormuz blockade is affecting different BRICS countries differently. India, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia are suffering with high energy and gasoline prices.
(2026-05-16). Xi-Trump summit marks 'new era' in China-US ties, says FM. tribune.com.pk 
China has described the recent summit between President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump as a "historic turning point" in bilateral relations, saying both sides have agreed on a broad framework to stabilise ties, expand cooperation, and manage differences amid global uncertainty. | In a media briefing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Beijing summit marked a "new starting point" in China-US relations, with both leaders engaging in "open, thorough, constructive and strategic" discussions on issues ranging from bilateral cooperation to major international conflicts. | He said the two leaders…
(2026-05-16). Donald Trump's Visit to China: A Failure Foretold. moderndiplomacy.eu On May 13, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump visited China at a time when Beijing had increasingly become a leading force among countries reacting against America's global leadership position. As China possessed significant geopolitical leverage through its relations with Russia and Iran, Washington's chances of achieving a diplomatic breakthrough had already appeared unlikely from the …
(2026-05-16). US-China summit brings no respite in global war. wsws.org The meeting took place in the shadow of the US attack on Iran that had been launched less than three months earlier.
(2026-05-16). US says Iran-backed militia commander planned Jewish site attacks. al-monitor.com US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, is said to have directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests, and to kill Americans and Jews, in retaliation for the war against Iran.He was identified as a senior figure in Kataeb Hezbollah, a US-designated foreign terrorist organization linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
(2026-05-16). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-16). Targeting Infrastructure, Shaping Memory: The Political Consequences of Modern Warfare in Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu About two months have passed since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, yet the conflict has proven far more complex than either side initially anticipated. These observations are from an aggregate of my unidentified colleagues present in Iran and witnessing these events, many of whom were initially very critical of the Tehran …
(2026-05-16). Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres. al-monitor.com Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who travelled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his thoughts about events in his war-hit homeland at the Cannes Film Festival, where his latest film, the French-language "Parallel Tales", received its premiere.
(2026-05-16). US ally in danger? Iranian TV teaches nation how to shoot as presenter attacks UAE flag on live TV. hindustantimes.com War fears surge as Iran broadcasts AK-47 training to civilians on live TV. IRGC instructors demonstrate combat skills while reports warn fresh U.S. strikes could hit within days. Is Tehran preparing for a wider conflict?>
(2026-05-16). Pakistan's Iran diplomacy effort a model of 'true statesmanship', says US congressman in letter to PM, CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's diplomatic role in facilitating ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran has drawn praise from a senior American lawmaker, who described Islamabad's contribution as "indispensable" and reflective of "true statesmanship". | US Congressman Jack Bergman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, expressing "sincere gratitude" for Pakistan's role in advancing dialogue between Washington and Tehran. | In the letter, dated May 15 and issued…
(2026-05-16). USAID, NED And Open Society Quietly Bankroll Cuba's 'Independent' Media. popularresistance.org Amid escalating U.S. aggression towards the Cuban island through a maximum pressure campaign and the threat of military intervention, the United States government has been covertly funding a huge network of Cuban media outlets that claim to be independent in a push for regime change against the independent socialist government. | These outlets present themselves as unbiased investigative journalism, but are quietly being financed by Washington through USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Open Society Foundation in order to sow discontent across the Caribbean nation.
(2026-05-16). World Health Organization denounces effects of energy blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu The lack of fuel in Cuba is forcing the health system to suspend essential medical services, emphasized Altaf Musani, Director of Humanitarian and Disaster Management at the World Health Organization. | The World Health Organization (WHO) warned this Friday, May 15th, that the energy crisis in Cuba, a consequence of the US blockade, has delayed 100,000 surgical procedures and is increasing the risk of the spread of vector-borne and waterborne diseases, such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya. | Altaf Musani, Director of Humanitarian and Disaster Management at the organization, confirmed after a visit to the islan…
(2026-05-16). Solidarity with Cuba grows in northern Italy. radiohc.cu A solidarity event with Cuba was held Saturday in the city of San Marino di Carpi, in the province of Modena, as part of the numerous activities supporting that country recently held in various regions of northern Italy. | At the event, which took place at the San Marino Sports Center in this town located in the Emilia-Romagna region, several participants in the European Solidarity Convoy that traveled from Italy to Cuba in mid-March shared their experiences. | Also participating were members of the second convoy that arrived on the island at the end of April, who attended the May Day events and delivered humanit…
(2026-05-16). Cuba to CIA Director: Cuba Is Neither Threat to US Nor Sponsor of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com The Cuban government reported that a delegation from the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), led by Director John Ratcliffe, met with the leadership of the Cuban Interior Ministry in Havana on Thursday, May 14. | In a The meeting took place…
(2026-05-16). Cuba's Civil Defense releases Family Guide for Protection Against Military Aggression. radiohc.cu 
The National Civil Defense General Staff of Cuba released the Family Guide for Protection Against Military Aggression, published on its official Facebook page, as part of Exercise Meteoro 2026 and in the context of the fortieth anniversary of this national exercise. | The text, subtitled "Protect, Resist, Survive and Win," aims to guide the population on basic security measures in the event of an exceptional situation of military aggression, with an emphasis on the protection of vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with disabilities. | The document's introduction recalls the…
(2026-05-16). Vatican celebrates first Holy Mass for Peace and Development in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Holy See celebrated its first Holy Mass for Peace and Development in Cuba, a nation currently facing severe economic pressures and a military threat from the United States, which gravely endanger its people. | The liturgical celebration took place in the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, presided over by Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development of the Holy See, who asked for prayers that "the beloved land of Cuba may experience days of greater serenity," of harmony and hope. | The religious ceremony included remarks from the Cuban ambassador to the Hol…
(2026-05-16). Cuba reactivates power grid following partial disconnection. mronline.org 
A partial Electric System failure affected six Cuba's eastern provinces, as progressive service restoration continues, amid the oil sanctions and the economic blockade imposed by the U.S..
(2026-05-16). CIA director's trip to Havana paves way for regime change operation. wsws.org The CIA owes much of its nickname—Murder Inc.—to its record of terrorist attacks on Cuba.
(2026-05-16). Che's daughter says most Cubans know who their enemy is. radiohc.cu Dr. Aleida Guevara stated that the majority of the Cuban people "know perfectly well who their enemy is" and remain faithful to the principles of the Revolution, amid threats of aggression from the United States. | In an interview published this Friday by Agencia Brasil, the daughter of the legendary Argentine-Cuban guerrilla fighter Ernesto "Che" Guevara (1928-1967) maintained that a large part of the Cuban population clearly identifies Washington as responsible for the difficulties facing the Caribbean nation. | "Fortunately, the majority of the population knows perfectly well who their enemy is," declared the…
(2026-05-16). Cuba reafirma compromiso con la coexistencia pacífica. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reafirmó el compromiso de la isla con la coexistencia pacífica, a propósito de celebrarse este sábado el Día Internacional de la Convivencia en Paz. | Por medio de un mensaje en X el canciller señaló que ´el escenario internacional actual enfrenta las consecuencias de la imposición de la paz a través de la fuerza, una amenazante doctrina imperialista con declarados objetivos de dominación ª. | Rodríguez subrayó que, ´en este Día Internacional de la Convivencia en Paz, reafirmamos el compromiso de Cuba con ese propósito de la Carta de…
(2026-05-16). Cienfuegos desarrolló acciones del ejercicio Meteoro 2026. radiohc.cu 
El Presidente del Consejo de Defensa en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, Armando Carranza Valladares, presidió la cuadragésima edición del Ejercicio Popular de las Acciones en Situaciones de Desastres Meteoro 2026 realizado en el centro y sur del país. | La jornada ocupó la atención de la venidera temporada ciclónica prevista a desarrollarse del 1ro de junio al 30 de noviembre, y con vistas a minimizar los riegos, de acuerdo con precisiones de los representantes de la defensa civil. | Yolexis Rodríguez Armada, vicepresidenta del Consejo de Defensa Provincial se refirió a las acciones que ejecutan los cienfuegue…
(2026-05-16). Jefe de Estado cubano visita fábrica de vehículos eléctricos en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes la Asociación Económica Internacional "Vehículos Eléctricos del Caribe" (VEDCA), ubicada en el municipio de Boyeros, en La Habana. | El jefe de Estado calificó a la fábrica como uno de los baluartes de la cooperación con la República Popular China y expresión concreta de la comunidad de futuro compartido entre ambas naciones. | Durante el recorrido por la nave de ensamblaje, el mandatario dialogó con los trabajadores y directivos de la empresa, que en 2025 logró facturar más de…
(2026-05-16). Novedosa propuesta de Iberostar Cuba para el público nacional. radiohc.cu La cadena Iberostar Cuba Hotels & Resorts anuncia ofertas especiales de verano para el público nacional. | De acuerdo con una nota difundida por la citada entidad, la propuesta incluye la posibilidad de realizar la reserva de alojamiento a través del sitio web ibercuba.com, y efectuar el pago en el hotel elegido. | La novedosa operación que distingue este verano permitirá acceder "a ofertas imperdibles, con pagos en efectivo, con Tarjeta Clásica o con tarjetas internacionales que no tengan fondos en bancos estadounidenses". | De tal modo Iberostar Cuba expresa su compromiso de acercar experiencias únicas a los cl…
(2026-05-16). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece manera única de denunciar las fuerzas del mal. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este viernes a Chico Buarque y Silvio Rodríguez la grabación en La Habana de ´Sueño con serpientes ª, de la autoría del cubano. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado señaló: °Qué maravilla! Chico y Silvio cantando juntos 'Sueño con serpientes', un tema tan conocido que, sin embargo, suena muy nuevo, con La Habana de estos días difíciles en coherente abrazo con la deslumbrante obra de ambos creadores". | Díaz-Canel adosó a su mensaje el video grabado…
(2026-05-16). ´Mi foto con Fidel ª, homenaje visual al Comandante en Jefe. radiohc.cu La muestra itinerante ´Mi foto con Fidel ª estará expuesta hoy en el lobby del Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en esta capital, como homenaje visual al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana en el año de su centenario. | Se trata de una iniciativa del Museo Nacional de la Música que muestra al Comandante en Jefe junto a relevantes exponentes de la cultura en el país, entre ellos Bola de Nieve, Omara Portuondo, Digna Guerra, Compay Segundo, Abel Prieto, Silvio Rodríguez, José María Vitier y Frank Fernández. | La exposición, creada para honrar el 95 cumpleaños de Fidel, exhibe 22 instantáneas y, luego de su es…
(2026-05-16). Liga del Diamante: Roxana Gómez irrumpe en el podio de Shanghái con su mejor marca del año. cubadebate.cu La cubana Roxana Gómez comenzó con paso firme su andadura en la Liga del Diamante 2026 al conquistar este sábado el tercer lugar en los 400 metros planos de la reunión celebrada en Shanghái, con un tiempo de 50.24 segundos, su mejor marca personal en lo que va de temporada. Gómez solo fue superada por la jamaicana Nickisha Pryce (49.75) y la estadounidense Aaliyah Butler (49.78).
(2026-05-16). Avanzan obras complementarias en La Herradura Una, el mayor parque eólico de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Después de más de una década de esperas y sorteadas complejidades técnicas, el parque eólico La Herradura Uno, en la provincia de Las Tunas, cuenta ya con la asistencia técnica y los recursos pendientes para iniciar el emplazamiento de los aerogeneradores que conformarán esta instalación, llamada a convertirse en la más potente de Cuba en el sector de las energías renovables.
(2026-05-16). Brics ratifica respaldo a Cuba y rechazo a injusticias en el mundo. radiohc.cu Los cancilleres del Brics, quienes deliberaron durante dos días aquí en la semana que cierra este sábado, reiteraron la necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | En la declaración final de 63 puntos de la reunión los participantes expresaron su preocupación por la situación a la que es sometida Cuba y subrayaron el carácter de América Latina y el Caribe como zona de paz basada en el respeto mutuo y la no intervención, lo que refleja el creciente respaldo del bloque a las demandas de soberanía y justicia de la Isla. | Además, los cancilleres resp…
(2026-05-16). Industriales pasa la escoba y mantiene el liderato en la Liga Élite de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Industriales completó hoy la barrida en cuatro juegos sobre Holguín al imponerse 5-4 en el estadio Calixto García, resultado que le permitió defender su reinado en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano.
(2026-05-16). Cuba: US Formally Announces Humanitarian Aid Offer for First Time. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, May 14, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reported that, for the first time, the United States government has publicly formalized an offer of humanitarian assistance to the island. | The US announcement, made through a statement from the State Department, includes $100 million in aid, "which would be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other independent and reliable humanitarian organizations." | #EEUU formaliza de manera pública, mediante un comunicado del Departamento de Estado, un ofrecimiento de ayuda a (2026-05-16). Ministerio de Transporte de Cuba realiza adecuaciones en los servicios ante situación energética. radiohc.cu 
El ministro del Transporte de Cuba, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila informó este viernes sobre la adopción de nuevas decisiones en el sector ante la actual situación energética en el país, debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | En conferencia de prensa en la sede del Ministerio del Transporte (Mitrans), Rodríguez Dávila explicó que las medidas responden a un reajuste necesario de servicios de los principales operadores del renglón ante el déficit de combustible y lubricantes, y la falta de disponibilidad de piezas de repuesto y demás componen…
(2026-05-16). Organización Mundial de la Salud denuncia efectos del bloqueo energético contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Altaf Musani, director de Gestión Humanitaria y de Desastres del organismo, confirmó tras una visita a la isla que la falta de combustibles está impactando directamente la salud pública y el acceso a las instalaciones sanitarias.
(2026-05-16). Reorganiza Banco Metropolitano pago a jubilados y pensionados. cubadebate.cu El Banco Metropolitano informa que, atendiendo a las sugerencias recibidas del segmento de jubilados y pensionados en La Habana, se establecen adecuaciones en los servicios bancarios a partir de este mes.
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). New Phase Of Gaza Flotilla Mission Launched. popularresistance.org Today, five Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) sailboats joined up with 54 Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) boats departing from Marmaris, Türkiye, to set sail to Gaza in a new phase of the flotilla mission. | This new phase continues the mission to break the siege of Gaza notwithstanding the Israeli government's April 29 attack on 22 GSF civilian vessels off the western coast of Crete and its abduction and abuse of two (GSF) organizers, Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek for 12 days. They were released without charge on May 10. | Despite the April 29 attack, FFC launched its boats from Siracusa Italy on May 2.
(2026-05-16). Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot. scmp.com Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic ‚Äåvictory despite another big public vote for Israel that secured it second place. | The garish and usually good-natured competition involving pop acts from countries across Europe and beyond, now in its 70th year, has been plunged into crisis by a dispute over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, a response to ‚Å the Hamas-led attack on October 7,…
(2026-05-16). Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building. aljazeera.com At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.
(2026-05-16). Israel's Moataz Tower attack targeted Gaza wedding, murders/maims woman, children. thecanary.co 
As Skwawkbox reported last night, the Israeli occupation bombed the Moataz Tower, one of its few surviving tall buildings in Gaza. But more details have emerged of the cynical, murderous attack — which targeted a wedding. Israel followed its usual pattern of claiming it had aimed to kill a "senior Hamas" figure. The UK 'mainstream' […] | By
(2026-05-16). Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike. al-monitor.com Israel said Saturday it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza the previous day, describing him as a key architect of the October 7 attacks.Since Hamas's October 7, 2023 cross-border assault, the Israeli military and intelligence services have waged a campaign targeting the group's senior political leaders and militant commanders in Gaza and across the region.The military said Friday it had carried out an airstrike in Gaza targeting Haddad, before confirming his death on Saturday.
(2026-05-16). On Nakba Anniversary, Health Workers Call For Boycott Of Israeli Medical Association. popularresistance.org Seventy-eight years after the Nakba, Palestinians continue to resist occupation, displacement, and the systematic destruction of their health system. In this context, health workers are advancing the struggle with a campaign to boycott the Israeli Medical Association (IMA). The new campaign initiated by Doctors for Gaza (Netherlands), Global Health BDS (UK), Health Workers for Palestine (Spain) and the People's Health Movement (PHM) is fighting to hold the IMA accountable for neglecting medical ethics, including violations of the World Medical Association (WMA) Declarations of Geneva and Tokyo.
(2026-05-16). Labour Party scandal shows how support for Israel is plummeting on both sides of the Atlantic. mondoweiss.net 
Keir Starmer is facing a political crisis, in part because of his support for Israel, as a rising star in the party calls for sanctions against the "pariah" state. Gaza has altered politics forever, and the shock waves are now reaching the UK.
(2026-05-16). Israel kills 8 Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas official assassinated. newarab.com 
The Israeli bombardment, which comes despite a ceasefire in place since October, targeted residential buildings and vehicles in Gaza City, medical sources said. | The victims, who include a 45-year-old woman, were tr…
(2026-05-16). Israel kills Hamas armed wing leader. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, the most senior official from the Palestinian militant group killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. | The Israeli military said on Saturday that Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in what it described as a precise strike on Gaza City on Friday. Israel has repeatedly carried out strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire started. | Hamas confirmed in a later statement that Haddad, who was born in 1970, was killed along with his wife and daughter. It described him as a central figure in direct…
(2026-05-16). Regresaron a Venezuela otros 166 migrantes deportados de EEUU. radiohc.cu Un total de 166 migrantes deportados de Estados Unidos regresó este sábado a Venezuela en el vuelo número 145 de la Gran Misión Vuelta a la Patria desde febrero del pasado año, informaron fuentes oficiales. | Los repatriados llegaron en una nave aérea con matricula estadounidense que partió de Miami, Florida, hasta aterrizar en el aeropuerto internacional Simón Bolívar de Maiquetía, estado de La Guaira, donde funcionarios de diferentes cuerpos de seguridad dieron la bienvenida. | El Ministerio para Relaciones Interiores, Justicia y Paz (Mrijp) detalló en su cuenta de Telegram que en el grupo de connacionales arri…
(2026-05-16). Venezuela's Interior Minister: María Corina Machado Behind Media Campaign on Custodial Death of Detainee. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister of the Interior, Citizen Security, and Peace Diosdado Cabello claimed that far-right opposition politician María Corina Machado is behind an online campaign to exploit the media coverage of the custodial death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, currently being investigated by the Attorney General's Office. | Cabello made this comment on Wednesday, May 13, on his television program Con El Mazo Dando. | Cabello said that Machado is behind a "media campaign" to exploit the sorrow of Carmen Navas, the mother of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas. "Through Claudia Macero, she paid two social media services to promot…
(2026-05-16). Venezuela's Economy VP: US Sanctions Responsible for Foreign Debt Default. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During an interview with journalist Julio Riobó on Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Ortega characterized the 2017 measures as among the most "destructive" attacks on Venezuela's economy. "The sanctions definitely had a major impact," the official stated, noting t…
(2026-05-16). Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests. aljazeera.com Military police in Bolivia arrested demonstrators, and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests…
(2026-05-16). At least eight dead, 32 injured in Thailand after freight train hits bus. geo.tv 
Emergency services work at a site where a train collided with a bus and several cars on Asok-Din Daeng Road, causing several casualties, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 16, 2026.— Reuters/FileRescue work continues as fire under control: official.Incident being probed to find cause, says…
(2026-05-16). New York's Climate Rule Reaches into Iowa. Iowa Reaches Back. wattsupwiththat.com This is the test case…
(2026-05-16). 'Earth in flames,' Brian Toon and Alan Robock on whether humans will die from an asteroid or nuclear war first. mronline.org 
Earth scientists Brian Toon and Alan Robock discuss their latest book on nuclear winter, "Earth in Flames" (Oxford University Press, 2025).
(2026-05-16). Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks. aljazeera.com Taiwan stressed that it is a "sovereign and independent" nation…
(2026-05-16). FCC CJ vows equal rights, justice for all. tribune.com.pk 
Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court Aminuddin Khan on Saturday vowed to protect the constitutional rights of every Pakistani without discrimination, saying the judiciary remained committed to upholding equality and justice for all citizens. | Addressing the Justice A.R. Cornelius Conference organised by the Minority Rights Forum in Lahore, the chief justice described former chief justice Alvin Robert Cornelius as one of Pakistan's greatest judges, who served the country impartially throughout his career. | Justice Aminuddin Khan said the protection of minority rights was not only a constitutional…
(2026-05-16). Carrying It On for Assata Shakur, A Symbol Of Black Liberation. newsone.com 
Source: Kakuya Shakur / other | On Saturday, May 30, all those who believe in the bounty of Black liberation will gather at The Riverside Church in New York City to honor the life and legacy of the indomitable Assata Shakur. |
(2026-05-16). Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80. scmp.com At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease on Saturday. Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. | In Ituri's capital, Bunia, locals recounted their fears amid constant burials.
(2026-05-16). WSWS interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Goldstone, author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America: "In America right now, a low-wage job … is homelessness waiting to happen" wsws.org The WSWS spoke to Brian Goldstone in 2025 about homelessness in America and about his book.
(2026-05-16). Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF. aljazeera.com Sudan's army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
(2026-05-16). Volkswagen to produce Iron Dome parts in deal with Israeli firm. newarab.com 
German car giant The proposed joint venture would reportedly convert Volkswagen's Osnabruck plant from manufacturing cabriolet cars to producing truck chassis and other parts used to transport Iron Dome batteries and future systems such as th…
(2026-05-16). Trump seeks $1.7 billion taxpayer payout for allies and January 6 fascists. wsws.org The proposed fund would be overseen by a commission, subject to removal by Trump, with no obligation to disclose how more than $1 billion is awarded.
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Timmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark. scmp.com A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said on Saturday. | "It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near Anholt is the same whale that was previously stranded in Germany and was the subject of rescue attempts," said Jane Hansen, division head at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
(2026-05-16). 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).
(2026-05-16). Breaking cycles of disadvantage: Australia versus global economic models. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). South Asia, the Iran war and the bankruptcy of bourgeois nationalism. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Deepal Jayasekera, General Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (Sri Lanka), and Dilaxshan Mahalingam, a leader of the IYSSE (Sri Lanka), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-16). Shawn Fain's UAW Is Facing Strong Headwinds. portside.org Shawn Fain's UAW Is Facing Strong Headwinds |
(2026-05-16). Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections. aljazeera.com Internal Fatah leadership elections take place amid questions of who will eventually succeed the 90-year-old leader.
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Australian study reveals tunnelling workers' concerns over silica dust exposure. wsws.org Tunnelling workers' health and lives are at risk from the continued refusal of corporations and government authorities to address the known dangers of respirable crystalline silica dust inhalation.
(2026-05-16). Trump, Nigeria claim killing IS second-in-command. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-16). Gold declines further in local, global markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets on Saturday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $6 per ounce to $4,539. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, in the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs600 to Rs476,262. The price of 10 grams of gold also declined by Rs515 to Rs408,317. | Meanwhile, silver prices also recorded a sharp decrease in the domestic market. The price of silver per tola dropped by Rs159 to Rs8,073, while the rate for 10 grams of silver fell by Rs136 to Rs6,921. | Read: Gold per to…
(2026-05-16). Jalandhar roots shine in UK: Preet Gill appointed junior health minister, Kulwinder Johal becomes first turbaned Mayor. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant cabinet reshuffle in the UK, Jalandhar-based Preet Kaur Gill has been appointed Junior Health Minister, while Kulwinder Singh Johal has become the first turbaned Lord Mayor of Leicester. | Kulvinder Singh Johal, who was born in Phillaur in Punjab's Jalandhar district, has become the first turbaned Lord Mayor of Leicester. He took oath a day earlier and was officially presented with the Chain of Office during a ceremony held at Leicester Town Hall. | The appointments hold significant revarance and being seen as expanding Punjabi representation in British public life highlighting th…
(2026-05-16). Butter (and Schools), Not Guns (and Warfare). portside.org Butter (and Schools), Not Guns (and Warfare) |
(2026-05-16). 'Ay Dushman-e-Jaan': Love, betrayal, family secrets entangle in Express Entertainment drama. tribune.com.pk 
Ay Dushman-e-Jaan is a drama series aired on Express Entertainment, starring Sami Khan, Hina Altaf, Hina Khawaja Bayat, and Babar Ali, depicting themes of romance, family conflict, and revenge. | Premiering every Monday and Tuesday at 9: 00pm, the drama explores the fragile nature of relationships and the painful truths that can often lie beneath them. The plot follows characters whose lives become entangled through love, betrayal, jealousy, and sacrifice. | The drama begins with Sanaya, played by Hina Altaf, whose mother has passed away. She lives with her father, Mr Aleem, portrayed by Babar Ali. Her life bec…
(2026-05-16). JEFF MCMULLEN: Sleeping rough in the "Lucky Country" independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). US 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular given probation for shooting Everglades alligator. scmp.com Clavicular, the "looksmaxxing" influencer and streamer whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, has reached a resolution in the misdemeanour case filed after a video posted online apparently showed him repeatedly shooting an alligator while on an airboat in the US Everglades. | On March 26 in the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area, Peters was among a group of men on an airboat that had stopped near an alligator that did not appear to be moving, according to videos posted on…
(2026-05-16). French judge to probe Khashoggi killing. newarab.com 
A Paris magistrate will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Both Mohammed Bin Salman and the kingdom faced intense international uproar over the killing in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, which the US intelligence services believe the crown p…
(2026-05-16). Amazon Deforestation Falls to Eight-Year Low As Scientists Warn Gains Remain Fragile. portside.org Amazon Deforestation Falls to Eight-Year Low As Scientists Warn Gains Remain Fragile |
(2026-05-16). PTI to engage JUI-F on 'issue-by-issue basis'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday said it would continue engaging with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on an issue-by-issue basis, while acknowledging that efforts to build a broader opposition alliance had failed amid mutual mistrust and political differences. | PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram regretted that JUI-F had "exhausted all our previous efforts of forming a grand opposition alliance", while refuting the party's claim that PTI had shifted its position on the 26th Amendment. | However, he maintained that PTI would still continue engagement on issues, as proposed by JUI-F. | As t…
(2026-05-16). Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result. scmp.com One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak received a "presumptive positive" test result for the virus, Canadian officials said on Saturday. | Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weekend, said Bonnie Henry, the public health officer for the province of British Columbia. | "Clearly this is not what we hoped for, but it is what we planned for," Henry said.
(2026-05-16). The Divided Right in Colombia's Upcoming Elections. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 14, 2026 | Just weeks before the first round of the presidential election in Colombia, the political scene is shaping up as a battlefield where old rivalries, new dynamics fueled by digital networks, and a struggle for ideological hegemony that transcends national borders converge. | The relationship between President Gustavo Petro and former President àÅlvaro Uribe Vélez, historically marked by confrontation, has experienced fluctuations that reflect programmatic differences driven by electoral positioning strategies. The right is fragmented between two candidacies—Paloma…
(2026-05-16). Google's YouTube, Snap settle first-of-its-kind school social media suit ahead of trial. scmp.com Google's YouTube and Snap reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to top social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed public schools to spend massive sums fighting a mental health crisis, according to court filings. | TikTok and Meta Platforms were also sued by the rural Kentucky school district that brought the case, which is set to go to trial on June 12 in federal court in Oakland, California.
(2026-05-16). Ultra-nationalist Jerusalem 'Flag March' holds up a mirror to Israeli society. mondoweiss.net 
Far-right security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed Al-Aqsa compound, while tens of thousands of Israelis paraded through the Muslim Quarter of the Old City on Jerusalem Day, which saw attacks on Palestinian shops and "Death to Arabs" chants.
(2026-05-16). 'Govt committed to digital access'. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari said the federal government, in collaboration with provincial governments, remained committed to policies that expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. | In a message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he said, "I extend my greetings to Pakistan's telecommunications community and all those working to strengthen the country's digital infrastructure." | "This year's theme, Digital Lifelines: Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World, reflects the growing importance of reliable and accessible connectivity in everyday life. Digital netwo…
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Attend Sunday's meeting to vote for an immediate Nexteer strike! wsws.org After workers voted down a second UAW-backed contract by 73 percent, local union officials called a membership meeting for Sunday. The following is a statement by the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee.
(2026-05-16). March to save Lough Neagh on anniversary of historic anti-corporate win. thecanary.co 
Campaign group Save Lough Neagh are set to hold a major march on Sunday, May 17 to highlight the water body's plight from years of profiteering abuse. It will fall on the anniversary of a landmark 1986 rally against lignite mining. Marchers will follow the same route as the 3000 who attended 40 years ago, […] | By
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). How to Help End War at a Gas Station or Grocery Store. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, May 16, 2026 | Here's something you can do in this teachable moment. Go to a gas station or market with soaring prices. Print out and bring the 3 pages below. Or print the first page as a big poster and the next two double-sided on one sheet. Hand them out and talk to people. Invite media. Or print the first two pages double-sided on a single sheet and the third one as a sticker that can be stuck to appropriate surfaces.
(2026-05-16). From hoarding to unemployment: economy buckles under US pressure. al-monitor.com Iran's fast-rising inflation is driving aggressive state market controls, exposing deeper structural strains from war, sanctions and declining consumer confidence.
(2026-05-16). Lady constable martyred, husband and child injured in Turbat firing. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-16). SPL 25/26: Ronaldo trails behind Ivan Toney in Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo has taken Al-Nassr Saudi FC to the cusp of Saudi Pro League Title 2026 but the highest goal scorer in international football is trailing behind Al Ahli's Ivan Toney in Golden Boot race.
(2026-05-16). After Solar and Wind Farms Suddenly Sprang Up, Citizens and Local Governments Sprang Into Action. wattsupwiththat.com Now, private citizens and public officials are pumping the brakes, trying to slow a movement in which momentum exceeded readiness, politics outweighed planning, and taxpayers were left holding the bag yet again.
(2026-05-16). Israel could wean itself off US defence aid, but not yet. al-monitor.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call to gradually end Israel's reliance on US military aid could boost strategic flexibility, analysts said, though a full break from Washington's support remains unlikely anytime soon.The United States currently provides Israel with $3.8 billion annually under a 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016 under Barack Obama's administration.The vast majority of the funds must be spent on American-made equipment, according to the agreement.
(2026-05-16). Protesting Israeli Control over Palestinian Archeological Sites. juancole.com — | Letter to document and condemn Israel's efforts at taking full control over and re-defining archaeological sites in the occupied Palestinian Territories: | Volker Türk | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | ohchr-registry@un.org | Khaled El-Enany | Direct…
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil's presidential election. aljazeera.com Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race.
(2026-05-16). The New Global Energy Chessboard: Chokepoints, LNG Routes and the Fight for Resilience. moderndiplomacy.eu The global system no longer snaps back after crises, it drifts, it thickens, it carries its shocks forward. The world behaves less like a market and more like a material under pressure, a structure that remembers every hit. Elasticity fades, anelasticity takes over, recovery becomes partial, and each disturbance sets the stage for the next. …
(2026-05-16). Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal 'eliminated from battlefield'. scmp.com US and Nigerian forces killed a leader of Islamic State in Nigeria in a mission carried out on Friday, US President Donald Trump said. | Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post that offered few details. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of Isis globally and "thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing."
(2026-05-16). Latvia's president asks opposition leader to form new government. aljazeera.com If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.
(2026-05-16). Curated accounts conveyed to Royal Commission without context. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-16). How to Stop Mega Gerrymandering From Scrambling Democracy. progressivehub.net RALPH NADER | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-16). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-16). Sri Lankan government extends draconian state of emergency. wsws.org President Dissanayake can rule through emergency decrees, deploy the military and police with extraordinary powers, restrict gatherings, detain individuals without normal judicial procedures, invoke censorship and ban strikes.
(2026-05-16). Military Families Say They're Getting Short-Changed. popularresistance.org On April 21, nearly two months into the Iran war, the Pentagon unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget request that promised to bolster services for members of the military and their families. | The proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins in September includes $90 million in additional funding specifically for the design of military child development centers and barracks, as well as pay increases ranging from 5% to 7% for service members. | "With this funding request, we directly invest in our people, recognizing and respecting our warfighters, their families and the daily sacrifices they both make for our nation…
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Haryana sanitation workers continue statewide strike; Bangladesh: Barishal University teachers demand promotions; Australia: Wambo coal mine workers hold another 3-day strike; ACT public servants and teachers walk out for better pay and conditions; DXC Technology workers strike again.
(2026-05-16). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-16). Neutrality, Morality, War, Peace, and the Abuse of Power. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Edward Horgan, World BEYOND War, May 16, 2026 | Edward Horgan is a Board Member of World BEYOND War. The following was presented at the Roger Casement Summer School in Ireland. | Hello all, and thanks to the Roger Casement Summer School for inviting me to participate in this event. | In my preparation for this I read a newly published book by Rory Carroll. Its title is A REBEL AND A TRAITOR. In my view it is unduly critical towards Casement but it does paint an interesting historical picture. I grew up a few miles from Banna Strand, so I always had a ke…
(2026-05-16). Francesca Albanese on Israeli sexual violence suffered by Palestinians. aljazeera.com Francesca Albanese speaks to Redi Tlhabi about sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces.
(2026-05-16). Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel. aljazeera.com Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain's boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation.
(2026-05-16). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-16). The Future — Socialism — Is Possible And Necessary. popularresistance.org In 2022, the roughly 10,500 citizens of the Pacific Island state of Tuvalu began to migrate not from one country to another but from their physical islands to the digital world. Faced with the prospect that climate change could make its low-lying territory uninhabitable in just a few decades, Tuvalu set out to become the 'first digital nation', building a three-dimensional record of its land, archiving its culture, and preparing digital systems of identity and governance so that it could continue to function even if its people are scattered across the world.
(2026-05-16). DRC health minister warns 'very high' Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80. aljazeera.com Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.
(2026-05-16). Israel Escalates Siege on Qalandia Refugee Camp, Pursuing Settlement Plans. truthout.org Iman Jahjouh was putting her daughters to bed when the soldiers came through the door early this week. A 33-year-old widow, Iman has been living in a house near her parents' in the Qalandia refugee camp, close to the camp's entrance and the airport road. She knows this makes her a target, since her husband's family cut ties with her after his death. Her two daughters, eight and ten years old… |
(2026-05-16). Western-funded "Fact-Checkers" Cover Up US Interference in Indonesia. thealtworld.com In this video, I respond to a recently received e-mail attempting to set me up for a smear piece trying to frame my work exposing US interference in Southeast Asia (and Indonesia in particular) as a "coordinated campaign" with "Russian media;" | The author was Ika Ningtyas, a "fact-check coordinator" at Soros Open Society-funded Tempo in Indonesia. Ika Ningtyas has also worked for or coordinated with US government organizations like Voice of America, NED-funded organizations like Remotivi, as well as US and European government-funded organizations like Aliansi Jurnalis Independen; | This represents an effort…
(2026-05-16). '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'.
(2026-05-16). Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson…
(2026-05-16). The Hantavirus Is Also a Climate Warning. wattsupwiththat.com You probably remember the outfit Covering Climate Now, which was set up to encourage journalists to forget the facts concerning weather events and make up stories about a "climate crisis" instead:…
(2026-05-16). Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again. truthout.org In 2025, the Trump administration successfully pushed Congress to enact nearly $1 trillion in health care cuts over the coming decade, which the Congressional Budget Office analysis estimated would result in 10 million people losing health coverage by 2034. More recently, it has blocked any and all efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit subsidies for people buying insurance on… |
(2026-05-16). CTET Sept 2026 registration starts, Apply before June 10. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 22nd edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started through the official website 'ctet.nic.in'.
(2026-05-16). UK former minister confirms he will bid to replace PM Starmer. geo.tv 
Britain's former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting arrives for a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain. — Reuters/FileStreeting calls for "proper contest" to replace premier.In resignation letter, Streeting said he "lost…
(2026-05-16). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-16). A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage. whyy.org 
A neat stack of 79-cent bananas and rows of colorful fruit flanked the bilingual alternative pop band Luna Luna as they performed for a small audience at a Latino grocery store in northern Delaware. | The show was part of the monthly Mercadito sessions put on by the Fiesta Fresh Market, a family-owned store in the Philadelphia metro-area city of New Castle, far away from the massive music industry hubs typically associated with artistic opportunity and exposure. But the excitement of new music, paired with the colorful, unassuming stage, has rapidly engaged an international following for the 2-year-old store [mda…
(2026-05-16). Sindh lifts closing time restrictions for markets, restaurants. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government on Saturday announced that shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, marriage halls, and marquees would be exempt from the previously imposed closing-time restrictions under austerity measures. | According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, "All shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, food outlets, marriage halls, and marquees are hereby exempted from the closure timings prescribed vide Home Department." | On April 10, the Sindh government announced revised timings aimed at coping with the fuel crisis amid tensions in the Middle East. Under the revise…
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). L'oro che non deve niente a nessuno. strategic-culture.su Il sorpasso storico delle riserve auree sui titoli del Tesoro americano segna la fine dell'unipolarismo monetario. Dalle banche centrali di Pechino e Nuova Delhi al rimpatrio francese, anatomia di una transizione che nessun comunicato ufficiale ha il coraggio di chiamare per nome. | Segue nostro Per la prima volta in trent'anni, le banche centrali del pianeta possiedono più oro che titoli del Tesoro americano. Non è un'oscillazione di me…
(2026-05-16). Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz. aljazeera.com The government of Rodrigo Paz has sent about 3,500 soldiers and police to clear protesters demanding his resignation.
(2026-05-16). La Follette's Struggle To Oppose World War I. portside.org La Follette's Struggle To Oppose World War I |
(2026-05-16). Bolivia General Strike Continues; Calls For President's Resignation. popularresistance.org Friday, May 15, marked the 12th day of the indefinite general strike called by the Bolivian Workers' Central. The strikers are demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. | Amid daily marches that fill the center of La Paz and a roadblock that shows no signs of easing, the workers' union and peasant organizations have reaffirmed their decision not to abandon their pressure tactics until the government addresses their demands. | The situation has escalated following failed negotiations over a proposal with more than 100 demands from 70 affiliated unions.
(2026-05-16). L'Imperatore è senza vestiti e senza carte. strategic-culture.su Business Shanghai non sembra particolarmente impressionato dall'arrivo dell'Imperatore di Barbaria. | Segue nostro La potenza cinese avanza come un veicolo elettrico che sfreccia a tutta velocità . L'atmosfera è elettrica. Durante una cena d'affari in un rinomato ristorante cantonese, la visita di Trump in Cina spinge almeno la conversazione verso qualcosa di più concreto: i percorsi contrastanti per le generazioni future, dall'Occidente…
(2026-05-16). Climate Change Breeds Disease; Public Health Cuts Help It Spread. popularresistance.org Before anyone boarded the MV Hondius, the conditions for an outbreak were already forming across the landscapes where climate disruption, rodents and human activity increasingly collide. | Argentina's health ministry has recorded 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025 — roughly twice as many as the same period the year before. Officials have not yet identified the cause of the surge. Climate science offers a strong candidate. | Argentina and neighboring countries endured years of severe drought from 2021 to 2024, including Argentina's worst dry spell in more than 60 years in 2023, followed by extreme rai…