(2026-05-23). New Israeli strikes cause extensive damage to hospital in southern Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war. aljazeera.com Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). Iran says US 'betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands' disrupting talks. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Saturday attributed difficulties in the Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Tehran and the United States to what it described as Washington's repeated failure to uphold its commitments, contradictions, and excessive demands, according to Press TV. | It stated that Iran's UN mission warned that the US's excessive demands and obstructionism pushed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty into "free fall." | The mission stressed that without genuine progress on nuclear disarmament, the NPT had no future. "The NPT Review Conference failed for the third consecutive time due to obstructionism by the United St…
(2026-05-23). Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking Iran in a war responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iranian civilians, he now faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war? | With Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its theocratic government largely intact, doubts are growing that Trump can translate the US military's tactical successes into an outcome he can frame convincingly as a geopolitical win. | His repeated claims of complete victory ring hollow, some analysts say, as the t…
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of 'excessive demands'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-23). From Deterrence to Attrition: The Message Iran's Resistance Sent to the China-U.S. Rivalry. moderndiplomacy.eu Assessments of Trump's recent trip to China indicate that the Iran-U.S. confrontation has moved beyond a regional crisis and has become a decisive variable in the great-power competition between Washington and Beijing. A crisis that, at the outset, appeared in America's strategic imagination to be containable and limited has now become a test of the …
(2026-05-23). How China wins by avoiding war. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing in a much weaker position than he did more than four years ago, when he launched his invasion of Ukraine shortly after his last visit. | US President Donald Trump left Beijing after much fanfare. However, he was criticised back at home for failing to deliver on any key aspect of American interests, such as committing China to pressuring Iran to end the war on US terms. His popular support is at a historic low.
(2026-05-23). "Taiwan is a troublemaker" —Is this Trump's personal opinion? moderndiplomacy.eu Trump brought no bargaining chips to China, returned to the US with no concrete results, and there was no joint communique, no press conference, no surprises, and no clever gimmicks. There was only a Chinese exam paper stuffed into his pocket, titled "How to button the first button." The so-called "first button" is the Taiwan …
(2026-05-23). Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties. scmp.com For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran's accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country's military personnel. | Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diplomatic headache all in a single sentence.
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir meets Iranian President Pezeshkian for high-level talks to advance diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives, according to Press TV. | Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives. | Follow: t.co/B3zXG74hnU pic.twitter.com/YAt0muXJi4 | — Press TV üîª (@PressTV) May 23, 2026 | Reuters reported that Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also met Pakistani Army C…
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to help mediate between Iran and the United States, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. | Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war in talks that lasted late into the night, the report said. | Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks on regional developments an…
(2026-05-23). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges nor provokes. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, stated on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges, nor provokes the U.S. or any other country in the world." | The president noted that "the idea that Cuba represents a threat to the U.S. exists only in the sick minds of some officials in the current U.S. administration who have hijacked the policy toward our island, who blatantly lie to the people of that nation and the world to justify a new irrational war with a potentially high cost i…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-23). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-23). Declaración de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 de mayo de 2026. | "Año del Centenario del Comandnte en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | El gobierno de los Estados Unidos anunció la imputación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, decisión que consideramos infame, inmoral e ilegítima. | Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución repudiamos esta falacia contra el líder actual de la Revolución Cubana y refrendamos el derecho a la legítima defensa del pueblo de Cuba. | El General de Ejército encarna la esencia más genuina de la Revolución gracias a su capacidad de liderar desde la modestia y el ejemplo personal. Ha dedicado toda su vida a defender la sober…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-23). The hidden cost of the Cuban crisis. links.org.au 
Originally conceived as a strategy for regime change — which has failed — the sanctions policy has successfully mutated into a form of collective punishment, writes La Joven Cuba editorial board.
(2026-05-23). Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is ready if the U.S. attacks Cuba. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is "ready" if the US attacks Cuba: "I didn't ask for it symbolically, I asked for it for real" | The Cuban singer-songwriter denounced in an interview with La Repubblica that US pressure on the island "is, in reality, mass murder." | On March 18, he warned on his personal blog that he demanded his AKM (a Kalashnikov assault rifle) if the United States decided to invade Cuba; he said it "very seriously," so much so that a few days later the Cuban government delivered a replica of the AKM and a combat rifle to the singer-songwriter with President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a witness;…
(2026-05-23). Flotilla activists tasered, sedated, sexually assaulted Israeli prison service claims brutal abuse 'justified'. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Nadda Osman Activists freed from Israeli detention following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have reported that they were subjected to physical and sexual abuse, say flotilla organisers — with at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets…
(2026-05-23). Israel kills almost 900 Palestinians during Gaza 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-23). Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza's children face skin disease crisis. aljazeera.com Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.
(2026-05-23). Prospects for EU sanctions low as Israel abuses Gaza activists. newarab.com 
(2026-05-23). Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.
(2026-05-23). Anger in Australia over brutal treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. wsws.org Labor issued mealy-mouthed condemnations, while treating the relatives of the brutalised activists with utter contempt and hostility.
(2026-05-23). Israel is a Democracy . . . a Profoundly Racist Democracy. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel is a democracy. This makes it difficult to hide the inconvenient fact that it is profoundly racist. The recent episode involving Minister Ben-Gvir taunting an international group of pro-Palestine activists is in many ways revealing. The activists were on board unarmed boats bringing food and medical supplies to the long-besieged Palestinians of Gaza when Israeli forces seized the boats in international waters, then arraigned and detained the activists in Israel. The high official waved an Israeli flag before the crouched detainees, whose hands were tie…
(2026-05-23). When privacy disappears: What life looks like inside displacement shelters in Gaza. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-23). Backlash Grows as Venezuela Approves Overflight of US Military Aircraft for Embassy Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a highly scrutinized statement, the Venezuelan Ministry for Foreign Affairs reported that Washington re…
(2026-05-23). De-Sovereignization of Venezuela: Alex Saab Has Been Handed Over to the Americans. thealtworld.com
(2026-05-23). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). OFCOM's Clampdown on Free Speech. wattsupwiththat.com It is truly Orwellian. Who is to determine what is correct and what is not correct? OFCOM, BBC Verify, the Government?
(2026-05-23). K-P announces four-day public holidays for Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government on Saturday announced May 26-29 (Tuesday to Friday) as public holidays across the province on the occasion of Eidul Azha, according to a notification. | "All offices, educational institutions, and businesses observing public holidays will remain closed on the notified dates," the notification said. | A day earlier, Sindh also announced four holidays, while the federal government had announced only three holidays on the occasion, from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday). | Read: Eid cattle trade turns city roads into chaos | The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee had previously a…
(2026-05-23). PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day official visit to China. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Hangzhou on Saturday in the first phase of his four-day visit to China, the Government of Pakistan's official X account stated. | Upon his arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, PM Shehbaz was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Zhejiang Xu Wenguang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, and Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the premier…
(2026-05-23). Perinàßek on court substituting CHP leadership: "Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu's path is the Path of Atatàºrk" unitedworldint.com By court decision, Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, former President of leading oppositional party, returns to power. Here is the evaluation of Vatan Party Chairman Perinàßek On May 21, the 36th Civil Chamber of the Ankara Regional Court of Justice ruled that CHP's (Republican People's Party) 38th Ordinary Elective Congress was legally invalid due to "absolute nullity". Last year, …
(2026-05-23). 'It's worse for Palestinians,' says Australian flotilla activist about Israeli torture. asiapacificreport.nz Michael West Media Australian activist Zack Schofield says he was illegally detained by the Israeli military after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted in international waters on Monday. Now released, Schofield alleges activists were subjected to violence, tasers, beatings and deprivation while in Israeli custody. The claims were made in an interview with Anadolu Ajansi…
(2026-05-23). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-23). Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage. aljazeera.com More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
(2026-05-23). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-23). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). From the beginning up to today, Putin is running the war as a politician, not as a military strategist. gilbertdoctorow.com Retired U.S. military men like Colonel Douglas Macgregor or Colonel Daniel Davis have been among the most listened to experts delivering commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war in podcasts that are watched by tens if not hundreds of thousands of Alternative Media devotees, all of whom expect to get the inside scoop on how Russia is …
(2026-05-23). Chamberlain won the Battle of Britain — and saved Australia too. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-23). UK, the guest country of honor at 8th WCIFIT, looks to boost two-way investment. ecns.cn The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Thursday at the Chongqing International Expo Center, with the United Kingdom featured as the guest country of honor.
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-23). Malacca 2026: Jakarta's Last Window Before the Chokepoint Closes. moderndiplomacy.eu The ratification of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) between Indonesia and the United States on 13 April 2026 marks a crucial development in the Indo-Pacific security dynamics. This cooperation focuses on underwater domain awareness, asymmetric warfare capabilities, and modernising the Indonesian Air Force fleet. Alongside this partnership, there is intense debate regarding the blanket …
(2026-05-23). Punjab approves Rs50,000 fine for illegal dumping of animal waste during Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a video link meeting to finalise comprehensive cleanliness arrangements across the province for Eidul Azha, approving a fine of Rs50,000 for those found dumping animal waste in streets and neighbourhoods. | The meeting was also briefed by Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafiq and Secretary Local Government Mian Shakeel Ahmad. | CM Maryam directed the establishment of vigilance squads to prevent and monitor the dumping of remains and garbage at prohibited places, alongside a comprehensive public awareness campaign to discourage the p…
(2026-05-23). Israel Ramps Up Demolitions of Palestinian Homes Ahead of Fall Elections. truthout.org East Jerusalem is days away from its largest forced displacement since 1967. Eight Palestinian homes are set to be demolished by the end of May — the highest number in a single month, according to the Israeli nonprofit Ir Amim since it began tracking such demolitions. "Soon, these will all be gone," said Fakhri Abu Diab, a longtime East Jerusalem activist whose own home was demolished… |
(2026-05-23). Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026 |
(2026-05-23). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-23). Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson…
(2026-05-23). Africa in the New Great Power Competition: China, Russia, and the West. moderndiplomacy.eu Africa's rise as an important geopolitical area in international politics is due to its rich resources, growing population, and geographical location at key maritime crossroads between the Indo-Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean Sea regions. As a result, the increased attention to Africa by external powers in both political and economic terms can …
(2026-05-23). Wider opening-up to draw more foreign investment. ecns.cn China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors, driven by its vast consumer market, deeper opening-up and rapid advances in digital and green technologies, which are reshaping industries and generating fresh growth opportunities, government officials and business executives said on Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Tunisia jails former head of anti-graft body for 10 years. newarab.com 
A Defence lawyer Samir Dilou said Tabib, 62…
(2026-05-23). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-23). Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Pauline Berkowitz stood at the edge of the historic Mount Airy Avenue Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philadelphia, and peered toward the Wissahickon Creek below. | In the near distance, one of the park's tall deciduous trees leaned over the…
(2026-05-22). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-23). Labour's summer cost of living policies reduce it to the Groupon administration. thecanary.co 
Labour has announced some cost of living policies that treat voters as children. Rather than any significant economic strategy for real change, the ruling party is offering voters temporary gimmicks like no import tariffs on chocolate and biscuits for the summer. Instead, Labour could deliver cost price essentials such as water, energy and telecomms to […] | By
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). FIFA has a 'crazy' idea for the 2030 World Cup. thecanary.co 
Global football is moving toward a new phase of organisational debate, as the proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams has resurfaced in discussions within the FIFA, a development that reflects a broadening scope of thinking about the future of the world's most-watched tournament. According to AS newspaper, the idea, which originated […] | By
(2026-05-23). Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90. aljazeera.com President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African Nations. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Until gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in Africa. They were known as French West Africa, having been colonized during the "Scramble for Africa" in the 1880's and 1890 s and after gaining independence in 1960 formed an "Alliance of Sahel States"(AES). | Having taught courses on "conflict resolution" concerning the Sudan, DRC Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria, it was clear to me that almost all African nations share a similar history of having been colonized by Europeans with the prima…
(2026-05-23). Turkish activists accuse Israel of torture on 'floating prison'. newarab.com 
Two Turkish activists aboard the The activists, speaking to The New Arab after their release, alleged that Israeli soldiers subjected detainees to brutal treatment aboard what they described as a "floating prison", including beatings, electric shocks, overcrowded detention container…
(2026-05-23). World Schizophrenia Awareness Day: Schizophrenia has a story that we need to start listening to. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-23). 32nd APEC trade ministers' meeting opens in east China. ecns.cn The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting officially opened in Suzhou, east Chinas Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-23). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-23). Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday. | The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported earlier in the day. | Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to "spare no effort" in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations, while ordering a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability in accordance with the law, according to Xinhua. | Premi…
(2026-05-23). The real assault on aspiration isn't tax reform: It's inequality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-23). Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights challenges, development in Paris. ecns.cn Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights.
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-23). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-23). Four weeks of general strike in Bolivia: US imperialism and its regional allies move to crush an uprising. wsws.org As Bolivia's workers defy repression and maintain their indefinite strike into its fourth week, the international response exposes a single coordinated apparatus—from Washington's threats to Milei's alleged arms shipments to Lula's complicit silence.
(2026-05-23). Chambers backs Pacific police leaders confronting corruption challenges amid drug trade concerns. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Pacific Island nations are addressing corruption among their police and customs officials. Chambers has concluded a trip to Suva, Fiji, for the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit, which brought together Pacific police chiefs, ministers and prime ministers to discuss what is now…
(2026-05-23). Art education exchange series for China-Russia Years of Education open in Beijing. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the art education exchange series for the China-Russia Years of Education was held in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-23). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-23). Elbit signs deal with German submarine firm amid BDS calls. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-23). Socialism is slow to mature: The Twenty-First Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
While the capitalist system rewards short-term cycles, building a dignified future is a slow task that requires disciplined organisation and an enduring struggle to bring forth the social forces of a new world.
(2026-05-23). Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff lead. aljazeera.com Reigning NBA champions see four members of their bench finish in double figures to set up the precious road win.
(2026-05-23). West Bank — They have left just our houses and taken everything else. thecanary.co 
The occupied West Bank village of al Mughayyir has again been under attack by the army and the settlers. Non-stop intimidation and harassment from settlers and soldiers Early in the morning of 20 May, the occupation army blocked the entrance, preventing any movement in and out of the village. It then attacked the boys' school […] | By
(2026-05-23). Lessons from the fall of the GDR. mronline.org 
Western accounts portray the Stasi as an agent of repression, but behind the stereotype, many East German security officers saw themselves as defenders of an anti-fascist socialist project under constant attack from the West, argues NICK WRIGHT.
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
(2026-05-23). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). Pro-independence Parti Québécois strengthens its ties with the far right. wsws.org Parti Québecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave a one-hour interview last month to Rebel News, a far-right media outlet with close connections to Trump's MAGA movement and fascist forces in Europe.
(2026-05-23). China expects record summer power demand. ecns.cn China's peak summer electricity demand is expected to reach a record 1.6 billion kilowatts this year, about 90 million kilowatts higher than last summer, as authorities step up smart grid coordination and nationwide power dispatching to prevent shortages during extreme heat, according to media reports.
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-23). North Korean women's team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea. aljazeera.com Naegohyang Women's FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 amid rare visit to South Korea to play in tournament.
(2026-05-23). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-23). Boat approaches tanker near Yemen, retreats after armed team deployed, says UK maritime agency. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). Is There a Future Without Incarceration? Abolitionist Art Shows Us One. truthout.org Ibanged my head on the bars. It was 2: 00 am. I was in a Brooklyn jail. Under the fluorescent light, other men slept on the bench. Each one of us was arrested for so-called quality-of-life crimes like drinking a beer on a stoop, blasting a radio, or being unhoused. I shook the bars again. The walls closed in on me. I had a hard time breathing. When I got out the next day… |
(2026-05-23). Fish-skin art creates bridge for cultural exchange. ecns.cn Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin.
(2026-05-23). Ending Obstetric Fistula: Why Safe Maternal Healthcare Matters More Than Ever. thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-23). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Neo-Liberal chickens are coming home to roost. mronline.org 
The government may appease speculators by offering some blandishments in the form of a higher interest rate (may be on some specific government bonds), or some tax concessions, as an earlier government had done in 2013 when there had been a similar speculative attack on the rupee; but it will have an immediate adverse effect on the working people by cutting them out from fiscal resources or subjecting them to the recessionary effects of an interest rate hike.
(2026-05-23). Management boasts deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike "within the MTA's financial plan" wsws.org These statements are significant because they suggest that the overall value of the deal, which workers have not yet seen, is no better than the contracts workers previously rejected before the strike.
(2026-05-23). Ice Detention Facility Planned for Gilroy, California. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). SA to host Space Law Moot Competition. sanews.gov.za SA to host Space Law Moot Competition | South Africa will host the 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition next week. | The Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Africa Regional Coordinator for the competition, Nomfuneko Majaja, said the continued growth of the initiative reflects the continent's determination to position itself at the centre of shaping global space governance, particularly in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, and water security.
(2026-05-23). Having canceled Los Angeles schools strike, SEIU circulates petition to ask that layoffs stop. wsws.org The same bureaucracy that blocked a unified walkout of all 77,000 LAUSD employees now presents a letter-writing campaign as a substitute for the mass action it deliberately strangled.
(2026-05-22). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-23). UN chief 'disappointed' after nuclear treaty conference fails to reach agreement. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed disappointment after a major UN conference on preventing the spread of nuclear weapons ended without an agreement among participating countries. | "The Secretary-General expresses his disappointment at the inability of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to reach consensus on a substantive outcome and to seize this critical opportunity to make our world safer," spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. | The NPT is an international agreement aimed at preventing the sprea…
(2026-05-23). Looking for logic in the crackdown on communications resources in Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com Many times in the past I have referred to taxi drivers as a useful source of information. They speak to a lot of people under conditions of anonymity. They gather information from their passengers and share it with the next passengers if they are so disposed in the sure knowledge that they are not identified …
(2026-05-23). China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing. geo.tv 
Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, May 23, 2026. — Reuters 345 emergency personnel dispatched.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: A gas explosion at a…
(2026-05-23). Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California. aljazeera.com Firefighters were able to reduce the tank's temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com 
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). A $1 billion evening for the art world. wsws.org How is it that one individual can accumulate such an art collection and withhold it from the public?
(2026-05-23). EU-Backed Justice Initiative Brings Legal Awareness and Reform to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project has officially concluded in Islamabad after five years of advancing access to justice, strengthening rule of law reforms, and improving people-centred justice services across Pakistan. Jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and UN Women, the initiative …
(2026-05-23). How Pak-Iran Alignment Could Redefine South Asian Power Dynamics. thinktank.pk The resurgence of Pakistan-Iran relations despite international pressure is an indication of a big regional change. In the coming years, the relations could be mainly assisted by the oil and gas trade which could make Pakistan a hub for regional development. The growing friendship could lead to a new era of regional stability. Pakistan-Iran relationship …
(2026-05-23). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv 
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-23). The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The mid-Atlantic region is expected to see lower than average hurricane activity this year, according to predictions by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. | NOAA officials predict eight to 14 named storms, of which t…
(2026-05-23). Pakistan tightens airport screening after WHO declares Ebola outbreak global emergency. tribune.com.pk 
In light of the World Health Organisation's (WHO's) declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps. | According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Saturday, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal directed authorities to implement strict precautionary screening protocols at all airports to prevent the possible spread of the virus. | The ministry said the current Ebola outbreak remains confined to the African countries of Congo and…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-23). Climate Change Weekly 580— Private Climate Cabal Under Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com Following Heartland's recommendations, several states have barred their governments from doing business with institutional investors and mega-asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. States such as Texas and Florida led the way.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). New revelations show San Diego neo-Nazi mosque attackers were known to police and FBI before massacre. wsws.org The San Diego massacre exposes the fraud of the Trump administration's claims that "left-wing extremists," not fascists, are the central domestic terror threat.
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-23). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq after Iran war evac. newarab.com 
"The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General
(2026-05-23). China's UN envoy urges protection of civilians. ecns.cn China called for ceasefires, political dialogue and civilian protection during a UN Security Council annual debate on the protection of civilians on Wednesday, as the United Nations reported rising civilian deaths, displacement and attacks on hospitals in conflicts worldwide.
(2026-05-23). PROPOSAL: NJ BDS Black Vote Disenfranchisement States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas; POP forum on Topic May 29. fightbackbetter.com 
If you are interested in this proposal: To organize NJ to boycott states whose government has or is working to…
(2026-05-23). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-23). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-23). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). Sri Lankan president uses war commemoration to declare "economic war" on working people. wsws.org The working class must understand that the Dissanayake government is preparing a frontal assault on its living and social conditions and democratic rights and is turning towards autocratic rule.
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). A commander's shadow: Why Andrey Biletsky's ambitions threaten Ukraine's political future. strategic-culture.su The Kiev regime ultimately ends up being undermined by its own leaders. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The image of Andrey Bi…
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-23). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-23). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-23). Fire breaks out at Ebola treatment center in DR Congo. ecns.cn The latest outbreak of Ebola, initially reported in Ituri Province, has now affected North Kivu and South Kivu of DRC, while two confirmed cases have also been reported in the neighboring country of Uganda. The Chinese Embassy in the DRC has reminded Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against the epidemic.
(2026-05-23). Pesta Babi doco stirs West Papuan development debates and 'crackdown'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Pesta Babi (Pig feast), the controversial Papuan documentary film critical of a major development project impacting on the environment in the southeastern Melanesian region, is stirring public debate and a "crackdown" across Indonesia. The film caused a stir when it had its premiere in New Zealand in March and was described in…
(2026-05-23). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-22). China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.
(2026-05-23). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-23). Sanam Saeed says Pakistani artists need identity beyond 'South Asian' label. tribune.com.pk 
Fresh off her much-talked-about Cannes debut, actor Sanam Saeed is back home, but the impact of her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is still being felt. | Representing Pakistan alongside designer Hussain Rehar, Sanam became one of the few Pakistani artists to make a mark at the prestigious festival. But for her, the trip was never just about red carpets and photographs; it was about representation. | Speaking to the podcast, Sanam described the experience as a "breakthrough moment" for Pakistan and stressed the importance of Pakistani artists building their own identity instead of being grouped und…
(2026-05-23). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-23). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Zelensky's terrorism reassures Western backers, but can peace really stop it? Perils of a Digital Ukraine. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-23). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). 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
(2026-05-23). ICC court's credibility plummets further over Israel's West Bank revenge. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-23). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The central node of great-power politics. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-23). Lindsey Graham's 'Circle of Death'. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Returning looted artifacts a moral imperative. ecns.cn
(2026-05-23). La "guerra fino alle radici" di Israele potrebbe mettere in crisi l'America. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-23). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Wall Street Says That a Company That Loses Billions is Worth Trillions. cepr.net
(2026-05-23). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Record Energy Crisis: 4 Reasons the Pain Is only Delayed. juancole.com
(2026-05-23). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu 
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-23). Preservar la diversidad biológica, imperativo para la comunidad científica de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Cada 22 de mayo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, instituido por la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas para concientizar a todas las personas acerca del valor, los beneficios de la biodiversidad y las consecuencias graves que representa su pérdida para el planeta. | Bajo el lema este año, "actuar localmente para lograr un impacto global", la comunidad científica de Guantánamo trabaja para preservar los recursos naturales y alcanzar acciones desde los 10m municipios en los diferentes sectores, a favor de un uso racional y el desarrollo sostenible. | Con esa motivación trabajan los especialista…
(2026-05-23). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-23). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Lenin versus democracy: A reply to critics of 'Goodbye to Lenin and Leninism'. links.org.au 
Responding to his critics, Dan La Botz argues that Lenin's decisions not only proved incapable of defending and advancing a democratic socialist revolution but contributed to the revolution's failure.
(2026-05-22). Analysis-Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking the Islamic Republic he now faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war? With Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its theocratic government largely intact, doubts are growing that Trump can translate the U.S. military's tactical successes into an outcome he can frame convincingly as a geopolitical win.
(2026-05-22). top negotiator says Tehran will not compromise in talks with US. al-monitor.com DUBAI, May 23 (Reuters) – Iran's top negotiator, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told Pakistani army chief Asim Munir during talks in Tehran on Saturday that the U.S. was not an honest party in negotiations to end their war and Iran would not compromise on its national rights, state television reported.A regional mediation push led by Pakistan aims to narrow differences between Iran and the U.S. after weeks of war that have left the vital waterway of the Strait of Hormuz closed to most shipping despite a nervous ceasefire, upending global energy markets.
(2026-05-22). US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says. al-monitor.com May 23 (Reuters) – U.S. arms sales to Taiwan take years to process and are unrelated to the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter said, after a senior U.S. official suggested there was a pause due to the need to have enough arms for the conflict.Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has been waiting for the U.S. to approve an arms sale that Reuters has reported could be worth up to $14 billion.
(2026-05-22). U.S. and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days. al-monitor.com By Michael Martina, Jana Choukeir and Eman AbouhassiraNEW DELHI/DUBAI, May 23 (Reuters) – Iran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war.Tehran is focused on finalising a memorandum of understanding, Iran's foreign ministry said after Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief.
(2026-05-22). Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from access to French territory. al-monitor.com PARIS, May 23 (Reuters) – France has decided to ban Israel's police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from access to French territory, said Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Saturday, adding that the decision reflected anger over the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists."As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory," wrote Barrot on X."Along with my Italian counterpart, I am asking the European Union to also take sanctions against Itamar Ben-Gvir," he added. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-GuptaEditing by Tomasz Janowski)…
(2026-05-22). IS BRICS Becoming an Anti-Western Bloc? moderndiplomacy.eu For much of…
(2026-05-22). Turkish police detain 13 in probe of opposition congress that chose ousted leader. al-monitor.com ISTANBUL, May 23 (Reuters) – Turkish police detained 13 people under an investigation into a 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), state media said on Saturday, after a court ruling this week ousted the party's leader Ozgur Ozel, inflaming a political crisis.A Turkish appeals court on Thursday annulled the congress, at which Ozel was elected, citing unspecified irregularities. In his place, the court reinstated former CHP Chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a divisive figure who lost to President Tayyip Erdogan in elections earlier that year.
(2026-05-22). Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices again. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Friday slashed the prices of petrol and diesel by up to Rs6.80 per litre for the next fortnight effective from May 23. | This is the second week the consumers are enjoying reduction in prices of high speed diesel and petrol. | Even, after the fresh reduction, the prices of petrol and high speed diesel stood still above the Rs 400 per litre. | The Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division announced a cut in ex-depot petroleum prices for the next review period beginning May 23, 2026. | According to the official notification issued by the government, the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) was slashe…
(2026-05-22). Shameen Suleman: Outrage over the flotilla activists but where were they for Palestinians? asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Shameen Suleman Britain. France. Canada. Italy. Spain. Belgium. The Netherlands. Poland. Australia. New Zealand . . . The European Union. The United Nations . . . Suddenly they have found outrage because international activists aboard the flotilla were humiliated, abused and tortured by Israeli war criminals under National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's prison…
(2026-05-22). INTERVIEWS: Inside Bolivia's deepening political turmoil, hopes meet revolt. thecanary.co 
Bolivia is in full-scale political crisis mode over one week into an indefinite general strike. Workers are organising against the neoliberal US-aligned administration led by President Rodrigo Paz. A massive crowd assembled in La Paz's working class twin city, El Alto, to demand Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz resign Indigenous-led demonstrations come as the Bolivian regime […] | By