(2026-05-08). Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way. portside.org Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way |
(2026-05-08). The Doctors And Medical Staff From Gaza Still Held In Israel's Prisons. popularresistance.org For the last 16 months, campaigners around the world have, understandably, been highlighting the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the brave director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, who kept the hospital operational for three months, from October to December 2024, when it was besieged and attacked remorselessly by Israeli forces during what was known as "the Generals' Plan." | This was the "genocide within a genocide", when the whole of northern Gaza was placed under a violent siege, and everyone still living there, who had failed to cooperate with previous evacuation orders — either b…
(2026-05-08). Palestinian Supporters Attacked By Cops At Stolen Land Sale. popularresistance.org May 5 — New York City police attacked people protesting illegal sales of stolen Palestinian land. Officers used pepper spray and kettled demonstrators. Some of these cops were trained by the Zionist state's military, who've committed genocide in Gaza. | The protest was called by PAL-Awda NY/NJ, which has long been campaigning against these illegal land sales. Members of Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine, CUNY 4 Palestine and other groups also participated. | The stolen land sale had been condemned by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose election campaign featured support for Palestinian rights.
(2026-05-08). US resumes strikes on Iran, as Trump threatens further escalation. wsws.org US forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after sending three US Navy destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since February.
(2026-05-08). US Project Freedom Fell Apart After 'Backlash' From Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. popularresistance.org Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended US access to their military sites in opposition to Washington's so-called Project Freedom, according to a 6 May report by NBC News. | "Trump's abrupt reversal on his plan to help ships go through the Strait of Hormuz came after [Saudi Arabia] suspended the US military's ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation," two US officials told the US outlet. The officials said Washington's Persian Gulf allies were "surprised" by Trump's announcement of Project Freedom over the weekend, which the US leader framed as a means of breaking Iran's control over the Strait…
(2026-05-08). European war flotilla en route to the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org The mission is neither peaceful nor neutral. The former colonial powers France and Britain are pursuing their own imperialist interests in the Middle East, which do not align with those of the US. The same applies to Germany and the European Union.
(2026-05-08). Kurds caught in the Middle of Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com ( Rojava's Kurds spent years fighting…
(2026-05-07). Amid global conflict-disruption cycle, China's reliability has enduring economic appeal. ecns.cn Disruption has become the name of the game for the world economy in the 2020s. The COVID pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Gaza war, Trump tariffs and now the Middle East conflict, have highlighted the flipside of globalization, which is that physical separation from a crisis is no longer a buffer from its economic fallout. Whether it be lockdowns, supply shocks, financial contagion, mobility bottlenecks, or erratic foreign policies, the butterfly effect is likely to be felt in multiple forms far from the epicenter.
(2026-05-08). University of Michigan president attacks Faculty Senate chair for opposing Israel's war on Gaza. wsws.org Over 1,500 students, faculty and staff have signed an open letter denouncing U-M President Grasso and defending Professor Peterson. A separate alumni letter with over 750 signatures is also circulating.
(2026-05-08). Judge forces unsealing of alleged Epstein "suicide note" wsws.org A judge from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Wednesday that an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein before he was found dead in his jail cell was to be unsealed and released to the public.
(2026-05-08). No boss required: why Modern Times is more dangerous now than in 1936. onlineopinion.com.au From factory discipline to self-exploitation: the machine has moved within.
(2026-05-08). CPJ demands progress on US probe of Shireen Abu Akleh killing. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. should strive for more practical achievements: Premier Li. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance dialogue and communication, create a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical achievements between the two countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday.
(2026-05-08). Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today.Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His death adds to the list of disappearances and suspicious deaths of perceived critics and government opponents, and the authorities' failure to deliver just…
(2026-05-08). New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. portside.org New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. |
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Bourbon. commondreams.org 
With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and a shameless Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL, FBI Director," boasting "strong notes of insecurity" – on all sides. Nothing to see here.The dizzying pivots on Iran go on, with Dear Leader "paralyzed" by what he started and can't for the life of him figure out how to end. The military blockade of Iran's ports i…
(2026-05-08). Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher. onlineopinion.com.au Landlords pay more tax than homeowners. Renters may be footing the bill.
(2026-05-08). Protest Demands Freedom For Student Anti-War Activist Yousof Azizi. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — On Sunday, May 3, about 15 protesters gathered again outside the Customs and Border Patrol headquarters to protest the ICE detainment of Yousof Azizi, a PhD student and outspoken anti-war advocate. Azizi was kidnapped on April 13 while on his way home from dropping off his two children at school. Since then, he has been transferred at least twice, and has been repeatedly denied access to his lawyer and allowed only limited contact family. | Chant leaders opened the program with calls such as "I-C-E, we don't need 'em, we demand Yousof's freedom!" and "CBP stop the lies, speaking out is not…
(2026-05-07). China's May Day holiday trips, spending both rise year on year. ecns.cn China's cultural and tourism market sustained stable expansion during the 2026 May Day holiday, with domestic trips and total spending both registering year-on-year growth, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Macao, Zhuhai launch smart immigration clearance at Hengqin port lanes. ecns.cn Authorities from China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Zhuhai in Guangdong province on Thursday launched a smart immigration clearance at the one-stop joint services lanes at the Hengqin Port, aiming to improve cross-border travel efficiency between Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
(2026-05-08). UK's Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections. geo.tv 
(2026-05-07). Strawberry Festival echoes four decades of rock. ecns.cn Fans gather at the Strawberry Music Festival during the May Day holiday.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].For three days, over 180000 fans shared that magic, witnessing a convergence of eras, influences, and cultures that few other festivals could match.
(2026-05-08). Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed. grist.org Ninety percent of global trade is conducted by giant ships that crisscross the globe, delivering containers of jet fuel, electronics, clothing, and many other goods every day of the week. Seafaring trade on this scale has brought the cost of many products down dramatically, but those ships have historically run on a very dirty fuel — essentially the sludge left over from refining crude oil — causing the shipping sector to contribute about 3 percent of total carbon emissions worldwide. | Last year, the International Maritime Organization, or IMO, the United Nations agency overseeing global shipping,…
(2026-05-08). Israeli settler to face trial over attack on nun in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur. portside.org Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur |
(2026-05-08). Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine shattered a core assumption about great-power dominance: that size and military strength are enough to impose one's will. Ukraine showed otherwise. With the right strategy, geography, and resolve, a weaker state can survive and blunt – and in key respects even defeat – a much stronger adversary.The United States now faces an uncomfortable parallel. The war with Iran is exposing similar limits to American power.For decades, U.S. grand strategy has rested on primacy — the belief that America's unmatched military capabilities enabled it to uphold global stability and shape outcomes acros…
(2026-05-08). US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz despite ongoing ceasefire. geo.tv 
(2026-05-08). The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and the threat of another pandemic. wsws.org Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions of public health have been so thoroughly dismantled that the ruling class no longer knows, or wishes to know, how far this outbreak has spread.
(2026-05-08). Australia: Victorian budget cuts services amid war and cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org In order to produce a surplus, the state Labor government's budget deepens cuts to education, health and disability services, while rejecting the wage demands of public sector workers.
(2026-05-08). Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
(2026-05-08). Shanghai's changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences…
(2026-05-07). 2,500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO. ecns.cn 2500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO.
(2026-05-07). In a world of chaos, China is where stability pays off. ecns.cn As the world continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and volatile market expectations, a sense of order that enables safe travel, confident business operations, and stable livelihoods has become a scarce resource—one that China possesses in abundance.
(2026-05-08). West Philly tenants are fighting to preserve 925 units of affordable housing. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Housing advocates in West Philadelphia are urging the city to take on nearly 1,000 privately held rental units so they can remain affordable into the future. | The portfolio of properties is home to roughly 3,000 tenants, who fear they'll be displaced if the city doesn't strike a deal and the subsidized units become market-rate under new ownership. | "People are going to become homeless," said longtim…
(2026-05-08). Springfield, Massachusetts postal workers describe asbestos, Legionnaires' disease and complicit union officials at major distribution center. wsws.org Workers at the facility last month founded a rank-and-file committee affiliated with the national USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee, citing the failure of the American Postal Workers Union to enforce contractual rights or respond to safety hazards.
(2026-05-08). Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district. aljazeera.com Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
(2026-05-07). China slams EU's discriminatory restrictions on Chinese inverters. ecns.cn China has firmly rejected the European Union's (EU) groundless designation of China as a so-called "high-risk country" and its decision to restrict funding support for projects using Chinese inverters, devices that convert solar panels' direct current output into alternating current for use in homes and industrial facilities, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). School District of Philadelphia announces 17 school closures, in latest onslaught against public education. wsws.org The Philadelphia's Board of Education's vote to shutter schools is the latest assault on social programs to benefit the wealthy and the U.S. war machine.
(2026-05-07). Naan coffee: Xinjiang cuisine winning over Beijing. ecns.cn Some Western media, turning a blind eye to the facts, have deliberately spread false claims of "cultural eradication" in an attempt to tarnish Xinjiang and distort China's image.
(2026-05-08). The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born. aljazeera.com Nayef Samaro, 26 was shot dead hours before his son was born.
(2026-05-08). Apps For Activism: A Privacy-First Guide. popularresistance.org Before we start, I'd like to give an honorable mention to self-hosting. Every app stores your data on company servers—hence hosting your own server (even on a spare laptop) is the gold standard for protecting your privacy. | I used Qwen to walk me through my first self-hosting setup. If I can do it, you can too. | Now whether you self-host or not, ordinary people (especially activists) need a framework for choosing apps. Here are the key criteria to consider the next time you evaluate an app.
(2026-05-08). US Continues To Blow Up Small Boats. popularresistance.org A US military strike on May 4 killed two mariners in an alleged "narco boat" campaign which now has a cumulative death toll of at least 188. The pace of extrajudicial executions is ramping up, according to The Guardian. But why? | The serial murders could be, as the Trump administration claims, a genuine counter-narcotics operation. Or Mr. Trump and company may be conducting a demonstration exercise of executive power. Alternatively, the "kinetic strikes" may reflect more domestic concerns or perhaps foreign policy issues. Another possibility is that the administration is intentionally cultivating an image of unp…
(2026-05-08). National strike in Bolivia fueled by gas costs sees growing calls for president to resign. wsws.org The decisive question confronting workers and youth is to draw the political lessons from the debacle of the MAS and the role played by the COB and indigenous leaderships in paving the way for the return of the right.
(2026-05-08). Trump's "America First" Counterterrorism Strategy: A blueprint for dictatorship. wsws.org The White House document equates anti-fascists and left-wing opponents of the government with terrorists, while erasing the threat of far-right fascist violence.
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to be held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education held a press conference in Beijing on Thursday to introduce preparations for the 2026 World Digital Education Conference, which will be held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-07). China issues measures to assess Beautiful China construction progress. ecns.cn China has unveiled assessment measures for the building of a Beautiful China, aiming to promote green and low-carbon development and achieve overall improvement in ecological and environmental quality, according to an official document made public recently.
(2026-05-07). China urges Philippines to stop harassment in South China Sea. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop illegal harassment, smearing and inflammatory propaganda, responding to Manila's disruption of China's marine scientific research.
(2026-05-07). Kunming's 20,000 jacaranda trees paint city purple. ecns.cn The jacaranda trees are now in full bloom in Kunming, Yunnan province, creating a breathtaking landscape of purple.
(2026-05-07). U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions. ecns.cn U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions – Treasury Department website…
(2026-05-08). Mali Still Stands: A Sahelian Coup D'état That Almost Was. popularresistance.org In the early morning hours of April 25, 2026, a very sophisticated and coordinated attack was made against the Republic of Mali. Armed groups simultaneously struck in Kidal and Gao to the north-east, Mopti and Sévaré in the center of the country, and critically, Bamako, and Kati in the center-west of the country. Bamako is the national capital and Kati is a garrison town 9 miles north-west of Bamako, the largest town of the Koulikoro region. | These were not random targets. Reportedly The 1st Military Region and 13th Combined Arms Regiment are based in Gao; the 3rd Military Region is based in Kati; and the 6th Mi…
(2026-05-08). A revealing report on the rise and rise of private credit. wsws.org Financial authorities are largely in the dark about the operations and risk factors associated with private credit, which has undergone explosive growth in the recent period.
(2026-05-08). Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres. aljazeera.com Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. urged to work for more practical results. ecns.cn Li said that China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, foster a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical results.
(2026-05-08). Detroit, May 16, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! Hear from MN, WI Detroit Organizers, Help Build for Post May Day Actions! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-07). Beijing restaurants see surge during May Day break. ecns.cn Beijing's catering sector saw a clear uptick during the recent May Day holiday, with increased foot traffic across tourist areas, commercial districts and nighttime dining venues.
(2026-05-08). Milwaukee: Educators, Staff, Students Supporters Pack School Board Meeting, Demand Wage Increases! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-07). China launches new round of central environmental inspections. ecns.cn Teams involved in China's high-profile central environmental inspection campaign will conduct monthlong inspections in seven provincial-level regions, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a news release on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). 'A calamity': Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia? aljazeera.com Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
(2026-05-08). The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think. grist.org 
Johnny Appleseed was ahead of his time. Not because he fed so many people by planting apple trees (really, he got them drunk instead, as his real goal was A pair of new studies show how simply planting more trees can provide huge temperature bene…
(2026-05-08). Will John Fetterman Go Full Benedict Arnold? portside.org Will John Fetterman Go Full Benedict Arnold? |
(2026-05-08). Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. China. wattsupwiththat.com Turner said that for too long, climate has "served as a shield," in which imputed good intentions can mask backscratching and failure.
(2026-05-08). Nexteer workers: Vote "No" on the new sellout contract! Join the Rank-and-File Committee to prepare strike action! wsws.org The new Nexteer tentative agreement expands the tier system and maintains poverty wages as in the first TA, which workers voted down by 96 percent. Workers should reject it, dismiss the bargaining committee, and prepare to strike.
(2026-05-08). Why Are BRICS Countries Buying So Much Gold. infobrics.org BRICS countries are buying gold for three main reasons: to break away from the US dollar, to protect reserves from sanctions, and to hedge against debt spirals they did not create…
(2026-05-08). United Flight 169 strikes highway vehicle on landing at Newark: The latest incident in crisis-ridden US aviation system. wsws.org The incident, which came the day after the collapse of Spirit Airlines, reflects the systemic crisis of FAA understaffing, crumbling navigation infrastructure and airline cost-cutting.
(2026-05-08). Two Bets On The Future Of Wind Energy: Who Is Right? wattsupwiththat.com My bet is that within about a decade, China will be taking multi hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions of dollars, of write-offs on its wind energy investments.
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus cruise horror escalates? WHO warns of possible human spread, says 'can't be ruled out…'. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-07). Philippines brokers Thailand-Cambodia talks on ASEAN Summit sidelines. ecns.cn
(2026-05-08). Trump's Ostrich Policy on Climate Change. juancole.com
(2026-05-08). On cam: WHO breaks silence on Hantavirus outbreak, says low risk but more infections cannot be ruled out. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-08). Pakistan's Indigenous Torwali people are fighting to save the Swat River. globalvoices.org
(2026-05-08). Chavín de Huántar: The Rescue of the Century: A film of reactionary propaganda for Peru's military. wsws.org The social and political issues are deliberately ignored in order to present the rescue operation as a binary struggle between the "heroic" army and a guerrilla force that is the enemy of the entire nation.
(2026-05-07). Trump Says Us Military Operation In The Strait Of Hormuz Is Paused. popularresistance.org President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. | "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships throu…
(2026-05-07). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. scheerpost.com By Dalia Abu Ramadan This article was originally published by Truthout How can recreational projects be proposed when even the most basic foundations of life have not yet been rebuilt? In February, Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" struck a $50 million agreement with the football-governing body FIFA, with grand promises to build a national …
(2026-05-07). Senators press US military on Israel's displacement campaign in Lebanon. aljazeera.com In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel's 'mass evacuation zones'.
(2026-05-07). The catastrophic impasse in Gaza is the new status quo. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza is paying the price for the failed U.S.-Israeli wars across the Middle East. As the countries have become mired in Lebanon and Iran, Gaza has faded into the background, and Palestinians' hopes of ending the genocide have faded as well.
(2026-05-07). After Deadly Beirut Strike, Israel Resumes Pounding Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Wednesday saw a substantial number of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, despite the so-called "ceasefire" between the two nations, including the first strike against the capital city of Beirut, which reportedly killed a commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bragged about the attack hitting "the heart of Beirut," and said it proved …
(2026-05-07). Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches. aljazeera.com Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging ‚Å in 'genocide' in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.
(2026-05-07). People Against Genocide once again blockade Elbit insurer Chubb. thecanary.co 
First thing on 7 May, two activists from People Against Genocide locked on outside the London headquarters of Chubb. This is the fifth recent action against Chubb by People Against Genocide. The group is targeting the firm because it insures UAV Engines of Shenstone in Staffordshire. UAV is a subsidiary of Israel's biggest weapons company, […] | By
(2026-05-07). Friday 5/8: Weekly "NAG" Friday Protest: Israeli Consulate – Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-07). US and Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz, testing ceasefire. scmp.com The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate. | The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran's response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran's nuclear programme, unresolved for now.
(2026-05-07). Democrats demand answers from Rubio on number of nuclear bombs owned by Israel. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by A group of Democrats in the House is demanding that the Trump administration provide critical information about the scope and size of Israel's nuclear weapons capability in the midst of a war over nuclear weapons in which only Iran'
(2026-05-07). Trump DOJ escalates attack on Colorado gun laws with lawsuits targeting magazine limits and assault weapons ban. nationofchange.org The Justice Department has launched a sweeping legal challenge against two major Colorado gun-control laws, escalating a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle firearm restrictions enacted by Democratic-led states and cities in response to decades of mass shootings.
(2026-05-07). US-Iran peace optimism fuels Asian stock market gains. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said conflict in the Middle East would be "over quickly", as Iran considered a peace proposal that could lead to the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | "We've had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it's very possible that we'll make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, according to Reuters. The president has repeatedly played up the possibility of an agreement with Iran since the war began on February 28, without reaching an…
(2026-05-07). Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends an event to mark Military Mother's Day, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump claims Iran would hand over enriched uranium to US.US halts military operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz.US, Iran near…
(2026-05-07). US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran.Earlier, Iran's top joint military command said the U.S. had violated a ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz, and by striking civilian areas.
(2026-05-07). US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia. al-monitor.com May 7 (Reuters) – The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it.A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China next week, where the Iran war is like to be high on the agenda.
(2026-05-07). US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says. al-monitor.com May 7 (Reuters) – U.S. military naval units operating in the area of the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following an attack by the U.S. military on an Iranian oil tanker, Iranian state media, citing an unnamed military official, said on Thursday.U.S. military vessels were forced to retreat after sustaining damage from Iranian missile strikes, it added. It was unclear when the incident happened.Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported that three U.S. destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz were targeted in an attack by the Iranian navy.
(2026-05-07). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-07). Iran FM Meets Chinese Counterpart Before Trump XI Meeting. orinocotribune.com China urged a complete halt to hostilities, warning that renewed US-Israeli aggression is unacceptable and stressing that continued diplomatic negotiations are essential following talks in Beijing. | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met China's top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, highlighting the close The visit,…
(2026-05-07). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-07). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-07). Iran denies involvement in Korean ship incident in Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran's embassy denied on Thursday that its armed forces had been involved in an explosion that struck a South Korean vessel in The blast and fire occurred on the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, a cargo ship carrying 24 crew members, on Monday. |
(2026-05-07). As US admits 'defeat', Iran's Ghalibaf mocks Trump's war: 'Op trust me bro'. hindustantimes.com As Trump's "Project Freedom" in Hormuz collapses in just 36 hours, Iran's top negotiator and parliament speaker mock the mission as "Operation Trust Me Bro" and "Operation Fauxios." Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei even claims the U.S. tried and failed to stage a coup in Iran, vowing a new regional order with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
(2026-05-07). China calls for immediate full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, stresses priority of talks on Iran situation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China calls for an immediate and full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, and stresses the priority of talks on the Iran situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). Israeli Attack in Gaza Kills Son of Hamas's Lead Negotiator. news.antiwar.com Hamas confirmed on Thursday that the son of its leader and head negotiator was killed by an Israeli attack in Gaza as the IDF continues its daily violations of the US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. Azzam al-Hayya, the 32-year-old son of Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, was wounded by an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City on Wednesday …
(2026-05-07). Gaza movie wins best short film award at 'Italian Oscars'. newarab.com 
The film "Everyday in Gaza" has won Best Short Film at Directed by Palestinian filmmaker Omar Rammal, the 16-minute movie captures the realities of daily life for
(2026-05-07). 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. Now, it is being rebuilt to last.
(2026-05-07). Rutgers Criticized for Canceling Commencement Speaker Over Palestine Advocacy. truthout.org Faculty members at Rutgers University in New Jersey on Thursday were among those condemning the school's decision to rescind an invitation to Rami Elghandour, a biotech executive and producer of the Gaza-focused film The Voice of Hind Rajab, who had been invited to speak at the School of Engineering commencement next week. Elghandour said the engineering school's dean, Alberto Cuitiño… |
(2026-05-07). Labour concedes an own goal in blocking Labour councillor from re-standing over Gaza and pro-trade union stance. thecanary.co 
The people of London stand ready to deliver a decisive blow to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, as voters across the capital — and much of the UK — move to remove Labour councillors from office and turn their backs on a party that abandoned them long ago. However, remaining socialist MP's and councillors within the […] | By
(2026-05-07). 'We're under attack!' the night the Israelis struck the Global Sumud Flotilla. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle New Zealander Jay O'Connor had finished a long but satisfying day as a crew member aboard Eros 1, one of dozens of vessels that formed the Global Sumud Flotilla that was heading to besieged Gaza to open a humanitarian aid corridor. What Jay wanted was a well-deserved rest, not a…
(2026-05-07). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/28: Virtual Visit: Deaf Relief Gaza. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/deaf-relie……
(2026-05-07). US court releases alleged Jeffrey Epstein 'suicide note'. aljazeera.com A US court has released what it says is the 'suicide note' of Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-05-07). Venezuela's National Assembly Authorizes Appointment of Ernesto Villegas as Ambassador to UNESCO. orinocotribune.com During Tuesday's ordinary session, Venezuela's National Assembly approved the appointment of journalist Ernesto Villegas Poljak as permanent ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). | Deputy Adolfo Pereira, a member of Venezuela's Interior Policy Commission, presented the report to the full assembly and noted that Venezuela has been a member of this multilateral body since 1946. | "Venezuela's participation in UNESCO allows our country to strengthen cultural policies against the illicit trafficking of culturally significant goods," said Pereira. He…
(2026-05-07). Spain awards UN rapporteur Albanese top civilian honour. newarab.com 
Spain's Sanchez prai…
(2026-05-07). In OtherWords: May 7, 2026. otherwords.org Voting opens for the 2026 midterms in just a few months. But in the wake of a new Supreme Court ruling, some GOP-controlled states are rushing to redraw their districts to maximize their partisan advantage ahead of the vote. In some cases, they're even canceling elections where voting was already underway. | Extreme partisan gerrymandering isn't new, but it's been taken to new heights this year as President Trump urges GOP-controlled legislatures to undertake extraordinary mid-decade redistricting to stave off GOP losses amid his historically unpopular presidency. | And now the Supreme Court has ruled that Southe…
(2026-05-07). Sudan: Paramilitary leader Daglo says ready to fight for decades. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Lula won't sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil. scmp.com Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country's rare earth reserves are open to investment from China and any other nation willing to process the minerals on Brazilian soil, resisting pressure to side with Washington in its contest with Beijing over critical mineral supply chains. | "We have no preference. What we want is to share with whoever wants to invest in Brazil," Lula said at a press conference at the Brazilian embassy in…
(2026-05-07). The Shipping Shield and Washington's Strategic Miscalculation. fpif.org If the United States continues to treat the global commons as a zero-sum battlefield, it may find that it has not cornered its rival but has instead isolated itself from the very infrastructure of the modern world.
(2026-05-07). Colombia Vote: Cepeda Warns of Armed Pressure on Voters. orinocotribune.com Cepeda denounces armed pressure on voters as Colombia heads toward the May 31 presidential election. | Candidate cites reports of coercion ahead of May 31 elections and calls for investigations | Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda has warned that armed groups are pressuring communities to influence voting behavior, weeks before the country's May 31 elections. | Cepeda, representing the progressive coalition Pacto Histórico, said he received information from social organizations, local authorities and the Ombudsman's Office indicating that illegal armed actors are intervening in the electoral process in…
(2026-05-07). Australia and Japan boost military ties against China. wsws.org Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proclaimed that the country will play a "more proactive" role in the Indo-Pacific, amid a flurry of regional visits all directed against Beijing.
(2026-05-07). New Study: Declining Trends In 1980-2023 Tropical Cyclone Frequency, Accumulated Energy. wattsupwiththat.com Another anthropogenic global warming (AGW) modeling failure emerges in observed tropical cyclone data.
(2026-05-07). US left-wing Dems demand end to silence on Israel nuclear policy. newarab.com 
Left-wing Democratic lawmakers have called on the United States to break its silence on Israel is widely believed to have developed nuclear weapons in the 1960s but keeps a deliberately ambiguous policy by neither confirming nor denying its arsenal, which is is not subject to any international monitoring. | Some 30 Democratic lawmakers led by Representative Joaquin Castro said that…
(2026-05-07). Rally Held in Caracas in Support of Global Sumud Flotilla and Freedom for Palestine. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-05-07). Councillors claim Reform stopped them acting in local interest. thecanary.co 
A new investigation from the Independent has looked at the various Reform councillors who have jumped or been pushed from the party since May 2025. An interesting recurring theme is the claim that councillors were blocked by the national party of focusing on local matters. It's a worrying sign of what we'll have to contend with […] | By
(2026-05-07). China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-07). Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, May 8 (Reuters) – Australian police said on Friday they had charged two women linked to the Islamic State extremist group with slavery offences after they returned overnight from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven years.The women, aged 53 and 31, face crimes against humanity charges including owning and using a slave in Syria, which carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. They were arrested at Melbourne airport on Thursday upon their arrival.
(2026-05-07). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-07). The Complexity of Motherhood. whyy.org Any mother will tell you — having children changes everything. On this episode, we explore what those changes look like and what's behind them. We talk with a psychologist about "matrescence," the multi-faceted transformation ushered in by motherhood, find out how motherhood rewires the brain, and hear about a new play that's challenging society's views on motherhood and women's health.
(2026-05-07). Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months. responsiblestatecraft.org A new report finds the Iran war has cost the U.S. nearly $72 billion in its first 60 days — about $1.2 billion per day. Stephen Semler, journalist and co-founder of the Security Policy Reform Institute,
(2026-05-07). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-07). Passenger from Hantavirus-hit ship speaks to Al Jazeera from isolation. aljazeera.com A passenger from the cruise ship hit with a Hantavirus outbreak has spoken to Al Jazeera from isolation.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-07). Daily Memo: A Push for 'Quieter' Immigration Raids and An Increasing Use of Force at Detention Centers. lataco.com We are also exactly a month away from June 6th, when the Border Patrol arrived in Los Angeles and began the raids that terrorized so many around the country.
(2026-05-07). Friday 5/8: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-05-07). Here comes a very fast train! (Please, save us!). onlineopinion.com.au Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns.
(2026-05-07). Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks. aljazeera.com Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital Bamako, cutt…
(2026-05-07). Moana Maniapoto: Why trashing the BSA is a sign of journalism and fairness being undermined. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Moana Maniapoto I was reluctant to enter into journalism because I valued the research and skills attached to the profession, particularly given it's responsibility to hold the powerful to account. I was lucky enough to have the legendary Colin McRae as my producer. He said there are basically three rules. You must be…
(2026-05-07). What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of the guillotine? wsws.org The Met Gala on Monday evening was an expression of the putrefaction of the ruling establishment where fashion, Hollywood, corporate money, celebrity culture and politics comingled in a display of wealth and privilege.
(2026-05-07). SEPTA gives families and groups easier fare payment options by expanding multitap. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is expanding its multitap feature for using a single-fare instrument on regional mass transit. | SEPTA Key Program Manager Carly Havyer said the goal is to make it easier for one person to pay for up to 5 SEPTA tickets at once. | "So on multi-rider on the key card it's an opt-in feature. You sign up with your key card, you can tap up to five times. But with contactless, you don't have to sign up for anything. You just use your card and start to ride," Havyer said. | Sh…
(2026-05-07). The Scottish Elections 2026. thecanary.co 
We get so trapped inside the logic of the UK's crazy electoral systems, we often do not see what is really happening. Two-thirds of active voters voted against Starmer's Labour at the last general election. He was always highly unpopular. Just as Starmer's landslide victory in the 2024 general election was based on only 33.7% […] | By
(2026-05-07). Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition. scmp.com Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday slammed as "indecent" reported attempts by an American to pay locals US$200,000 each to sign a petition calling for Greenland to join the United States. | US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said the US needs to annex the Danish autonomous territory to ensure national security.
(2026-05-07). POP CHAIRMAN LAWRENCE HAMM CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING AND CHANGING SUPREME COURT IN RESPONSE TO VOTING RIGHTS CASE. wibailoutpeople.org THE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE POP CHAIRMAN LAWRENCE HAMM CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING AND CHANGING SUPREME COURT IN RESPONSE TO VOTING RIGHTS CASE (Statement by Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization For Progress on the U.S. Supreme …
(2026-05-07). Historic Milan Library Move Prompts Protest. indybay.org Milan's beloved main public library the Biblioteca Sormani that calls itself "The Library of Everyone" and often described as Europe's most beautiful, has been involved in controversy regarding its future since March when it was announced that the library would cease to exist in the 17th c Baroque Palazzo Sormani. The plan calls for the library to be moved to a new facility and for the building's transformation into a culture center.
(2026-05-07). IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria. al-monitor.com Two Australian women "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State group, police said Friday after they were charged in Melbourne. The pair returned to Australia on Thursday evening for the first time in almost a decade, travelling from a Syrian detention camp where they were stranded after the group's collapse.They were immediately arrested after their Qatar Airways flight landed at Melbourne International airport.
(2026-05-07). Zack Polanski is right Israel doesn't have the right to exist. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski was grilled on ITV's Peston show about Israel's right to exist. Polanski's reply that he believes that people have the right to exist rather than nation-states was not revolutionary; it has been explained by people like Francesca Albanese and Moncef Khane. However, Polanski had already rattled his pro-Israel interviewer, who was an […] | By
(2026-05-07). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). The End of the American Umbrella and "Hitler's Dream Come True" unitedworldint.com Dr. Gilbert Doctorow on the Shattering of the Transatlantic Order By Yunus Emre àñzgàºn As Donald Trump's foreign policy shatters his domestic base and the European Union morphs into an unaccountable "war project," the geopolitical tectonic plates of the West are fracturing. In an interview with UWI Data, renowned historian and international affairs analyst Dr. …
(2026-05-07). Hondurasgate: Recordings reveal alleged scheme to restore Trump ally to presidency. peoplesworld.org 
A leak of supposedly private audio recordings from Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram—speculated to come from a source close to former Honduran president and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández—has unmasked an alleged plot to force regime change in Honduras and other Latin American countries. Said to be spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump and supported …
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-07). Conviction of Palestine Action activists escalates Labour's historic assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The attack on the right to a fair trial reached astounding levels during the closing phase of both trials. Centuries-old legal and democratic rights are being trampled.
(2026-05-07). UN urges Tunisia to end repression of civil society, media. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Farage now rakes in £2m a year while barely showing up to work. thecanary.co 
According to analysis from the Guardian, the 'skive minister' Nigel Farage is raking in £2m a year on top of his MP's salary. And while the Reform leader is earning millions from his side hustles, he's barely showing up to his actual job. REFORM VOTING RECORD IN PARLIAMENT Farage — 117 / 324 — 36%Tice — […] | By
(2026-05-07). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-07). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-07). Three children killed in blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, probe underway. ptcnews.tv Pakistan blast news: At least three children lost their lives and two others sustained injuries after an explosion rocked a residential area in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Wednesday night, officials said.The incident took place in the Ghwa Khwa locality of Lower South Waziristan, a region close to the Afghan border. According to the police, an explosive device planted in a motorcycle went off outside a house, triggering panic in the neighbourhood.The deceased have been identified as 15-year-old Shah Hussain, seven-year-old Sanaya Bibi and eight-year-old Soreen Bibi. The injured children were imme…
(2026-05-07). Engineered hate: How generative AI is reshaping electoral politics in India / The BJP's toolkit of propaganda, provocation and polarisation. mronline.org 
What if detailed visuals of your worst fears about "the other" appeared on your feed daily?>
(2026-05-07). Tennessee GOP Unveils Map to Erase State's Only Democratic Seat. truthout.org On Wednesday, Tennessee state Republican lawmakers proposed a new congressional map that would lessen the already small Democratic representation in the state and eliminate Black political power within the delegation sent to Washington. The move comes after the federal Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that enforcement mechanisms from lower courts for the Voting Rights Act (VRA)… |
(2026-05-07). "Can't Afford Daycare or Healthcare — But Hegseth Swears a $1.5 Trillion War Budget 'Puts Taxpayers First'" scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ignited a firestorm of ridicule Thursday after releasing a video praising President Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget as a fiscally responsible plan that "puts the American taxpayer first." Critics across the political spectrum called the claim mathematically impossible, strategically incoherent, and politically insulting at a moment …
(2026-05-07). FAST telescope replaces imported steel cables with domestic alternatives. ecns.cn China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, known as FAST, is replacing the six steel cables that support its feed cabin with domestically manufactured alternatives.
(2026-05-07). The truth about election fraud, by the numbers. peoplesworld.org 
"The true liar is of so mendacious a constitution that he lies at all times, and he is happy only when he is lying. Always and evermore, his gob is after lying: He lies here and lies there, he lies in secret and in public, he lies year out and he lies year in." — …
(2026-05-07). Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush. aljazeera.com The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
(2026-05-07). CPJ demands progress on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh killing, four years on. al-monitor.com The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for US authorities to relaunch their investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West Bank in 2022. In a letter to the US Department of Justice ⚪ which oversees the Federal Bureau of Investigation ⚪ and FBI chief Kash Patel, the global press freedoms group demanded a "public progress update" on Abu Akleh's death.
(2026-05-07). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-07). BRICS Members Russia and Ethiopia Deepen Partnership with Bold Industrial Plans. infobrics.org As constituent members of the BRICS economic bloc, the Russian Federation and Ethiopia have sustained a mutually beneficial partnership, which both sovereign states are committed to consolidating moving forward…
(2007-05-26). K-P's young sailors defy odds to bring glory home. tribune.com.pk 
Young sailor Hijab Ajmal from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has emerged as the province's only gold medalist in sailing after delivering a historic performance at the 35th National Games held in Karachi in December 2025. | The 15-member sailing contingent from K-P competed in nine categories against strong teams from Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Army, Punjab and Sindh, eventually winning a total of eight medals despite the absence of proper training facilities in the province. | Hijab Ajmal clinched the gold medal in the Laser Radial Sail category, creating history for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa sailing. Her younger sister…
(2026-05-07). The Supreme Court's War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards. otherwords.org The United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was nearly nonexistent. African Americans made up more than 10 percent of the population but held less than 2 percent of seats in Congress and none in the Senate. | By dismantling formal barriers to voting, the Voting Rights Act opened the door for Black political participation — and over time, representation. That progress was neither immediate nor inevitable, but it was real. | It was in this context that the Joint Center for…
(2026-05-07). Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, 'Kinky Boots' on stage and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org It's Mother's Day weekend, and we're hoping that one of these events resonates with Mom. If she's a sports fan, the Sixers try to make more noise in the playoffs with Games 3 and 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday and Sunday. If she prefers music, there's everything from classical with the Philadelphia Orchestra's Musician's Choice at the Kimmel to rock with MMRBQ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion or reggae with the Wailers at Lansdowne Theater. | If Mom's a history buff, she might appreciate History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson at the Kimmel Center or the world premiere of "The Woman Question" at Br…
(2026-05-07). Motorbike gunmen kill political aide in India's West Bengal. geo.tv 
Members of security forces stop a delivery personnel as they stand guard along a road leading to the site where an aide of Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal state, was shot dead days after the BJP secured a majority in the state assembly elections, in…
(2026-05-07). Rubio arrives at Vatican to meet Pope Leo amid Trump attacks. aljazeera.com Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.
(2026-05-07). L.A. TACO Neighborhood Guides: The Fairfax District. lataco.com Fairfax has Tyler the Creator's preppy emporium, breakfast burritos with smoked potatoes, a Guns N' Roses museum, legendary 3 a.m. pastrami, and one of L.A.'s last remaining newsstands. Plus a neighborhood history by artist Adam Villacin.
(2026-05-07). Why is CNN suddenly covering 'Putin's fear of assassinations and coups'. infobrics.org Disunity and lack of loyalty were what brought down the effectively invincible Soviet Union just a few years after it reached the zenith of its might. In contrast, national unity and patriotism saved Russia (and, by extension, the world) from the very edge of the abyss during WWII. And while "anonymous intelligence reports" such as the one CNN published are filled with blatant lies, they confirm one important truth — Russia's enemies will always try to undermine it from within.
(2026-05-07). A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker's housing plan. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! On North Third Street, not far from Norris Square Park, sits a long-vacant lot that neighbors want to see put to productive use. And they're raising questions about whether a popular homeownership initiative is the right tool for the job. | Ideally, they say, the city-owned parcel would be used for a mixed-use development with an independent retailer on the ground level — perhaps a pharmacy or a…
(2026-05-07). Mali Attacked by Western-backed Rebels. wibailoutpeople.org Several major cities and towns have been severely impacted in joint attacks by separatists and jihadists from the north to the south of the West African state By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday May 6, 2026Geostrategic Analysis On April 25, hundreds of armed rebels conducted attacks against the Malian military and government resulting in the …
(2026-05-07). Nations race to trace passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship. scmp.com Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cabo Verde, to prevent further spread of the disease. | Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius. Five of the eight suspected hantavirus cases have now been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization.
(2026-05-07). Egyptian man who firebombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison. al-monitor.com By Steve Gorman and Keith CoffmanDENVER, May 7 (Reuters) – The man who lobbed gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in a fiery attack last year that killed one person and left more than a dozen others injured in Colorado pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in state court and was sentenced to life in prison.
(2026-05-07). Irish football stars call for boycott of Nations League match against Israel. thecanary.co 
Pressure is mounting within Irish sporting and public circles to boycott the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Israel. A number of prominent footballers, artists, and cultural figures have joined a campaign urging the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to cancel the match scheduled for later this year. Open letter to the FAI According to […] | By
(2026-05-07). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-07). Close calls at Michigan's dams are a climate warning to America. grist.org 
Flooding across northern Michigan last month pushed rivers to record levels, testing the limits of the state's aging dams so severely that officials in one city nearly ordered evacuations as water threatened to spill over the top of a key barrier — a close call that highlights the growing risk that intensifying storms pose to similar infrastructure around the country. | Nationwide, the average dam is
(2026-05-07). Hondurasgate Releases Vault of Leaked Audios Their Forensic Analysis. orinocotribune.com Canal Red América Latina, through its social media channels and digital newspaper Diario Red América Latina, has published a series of audio recordings obtained by the team at the Hondurasgate platform. These recordings are triggering a political scandal of the first magnitude, with Honduras at its epicentre. | The trove of WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram messages, dated between January and April 2026, reveals a transnational operation directed by the United States and Israel and using Juan Orlando Hernández (JOH) as its regional operator in Honduras and several Latin American countries. Hernández was president of…
(2026-05-07). EU and UN Women Push for Gender-Responsive Justice Reforms in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Efforts to strengthen equitable justice systems in Pakistan are gaining momentum, as policymakers and development partners push for more inclusive financial planning. With support from the European Union, UN Women Pakistan recently convened a high-level policy dialogue focused on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The initiative signals a growing …
(2026-05-07). Madison: Service Support Workers, May 14, 2026: Join Press Conference to Tell UnityPoint Meriter: Stop the greed! Meet workers' needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
Tell UnityPoint Meriter: Stop the greed! Meet workers' needs! RSVP Here: mobilize.us/s/2M2JGU Join Meriter Service and Support Workers represented by SEIU WI Thursday, May 14, 2026 for a press conference and protest on Mound Street (and Brooks) near Meriter Hospital from 3-6 p.m. as we fight for a fair union contract. (Meriter USPS address: 202 S Park Street, Madison) …
(2026-05-07). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-07). TAA Is a No-Brainer. Yet Here We Are Fighting for It. portside.org TAA Is a No-Brainer. Yet Here We Are Fighting for It. |
(2026-05-07). In prison, women develop diseases earlier and often. whyy.org 
Terri Harper's body is breaking down. For 34 years, she's been serving a life sentence at State Correctional Institution Muncy, and in the last 15 she's had seven surgeries all over her body. | "It includes the cage that I have from midline down to my crack, a plate and screws in my right foot," Harper, 57, said. | She takes toroidal shots every five days for acute pain so she can walk normally. She's had multiple surgeries in her back, surgery on both hands and a hysterectomy. | Harper is one of nearly 200 women sentenced to life without parole in Pennsylvania. Poor nutrition, stress, and inadequate healthcare i…
(2026-05-07). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-07). 'Highly Protected': OPCW confirms it buried critical evidence in Syria chemical weapons probe. thegrayzone.com The OPCW has finally acknowledged concealing the assessment of German military toxicologists who ruled out chlorine gas as the cause of dozens of deaths in the alleged Douma chemical attack of April 2018. For the first time in a prolonged cover-up scandal, the world's top chemical watchdog has acknowledged censoring a finding that undermined allegations of a toxic gas attack by the former Syrian government. According to previously leaked documents, expert German military toxicologists consulted by the Organization for the Prohibition …
(2026-05-07). UN Guidance on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People rally on International Women's Day in Jakarta demanding the Indonesian government pass an anti-discrimination law and ratify the International Labor Organization (ILO) convention concerning the elimination of sexual violence and harassment at work, March 8, 2024. | © 2024 Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-07). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-07). Spain summons Israeli envoy over detention of flotilla activist. newarab.com 
Spain summoned Israel's top envoy in Madrid to protest the "unacceptable and intolerable" The countries' latest diplomatic clash came as Spain decorated the
(2026-05-07). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. scheerpost.com Hugh J. Curran In a recent interview on CBC, Timothy Snyder, an historian at the University of Toronto, noted that the U.S. is in "a catastrophic self-destructive mode". The war of aggression against Iran is the latest evidence of this since it is "wildly counter-productive". He also commented on PM Mark Carney's initial support for …
(2026-05-07). Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration. aljazeera.com Villagers in Kenya are suing British Petroleum, saying oil exploration by Amoco in the 1980s left toxic pollution.
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods. aljazeera.com Restoration work is underway at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple in Iraq.
(2026-05-07). Thailand's "T-Wave" Rises, But Tourism Impact from China Remains Elusive. unitedworldint.com To move on from passive reception to active cultural tourism, Thailand must approach entertainment as a field not as a sideline but a column of national engagement. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Glamorous Thai television dramas, music, and pop idols have in recent years moved in quietly to emerge as an expanding cultural phenomenon in Asia. …
(2026-05-07). Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow due to dwindling supplies. aljazeera.com The lemon-laden Fahad-4, hijacked in late April, was used as a mothership to attack other ships.
(2026-05-07). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-07). Russia's Rosatom, IIT-B, Bengaluru Co Partner to Build India's Next-Gen Nuclear Workforce. infobrics.org State-run Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom, through its subsidiary JSC Engineering and Technology Center 'ETC GET', has announced a pilot training programme for nuclear industry specialists in India…
(2026-05-07). US reinstates deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi. aljazeera.com Student accuses government of weaponising the immigration system to silence his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
(2026-05-07). China seeks volunteers for bed-rest study simulating spaceflight conditions. ecns.cn China is recruiting volunteers for a bed-rest experiment designed to simulate the effects of microgravity as part of research into long-duration spaceflight, state media reported.
(2026-05-07). Ukraine's 'Frozen' Frontlines Are Shifting Significantly. bylinetimes.com For some time now it has seemed that the frontlines in the war between Russia and Ukraine have been stuck where they are. Neither side is making much progress in either taking or re-taking land. Such thinking invites a mentality that, if the war is stuck where it is, better to sue for some kind of peace, any kind of peace, than to continue the fighting. But keen observers of the war are noticing that the frontlines have not actually frozen; they have shifted significantly, right into the heart of Russia itself. | Where Ukraine has excelled has not only been in heroism and sheer tenacity, but also in ingenuity…
(2026-05-07). China urges U.S. to earnestly respect core interests, properly manage differences: FM. ecns.cn China hopes that the United States will view China objectively, understand China rationally, respect China's core interests earnestly, manage differences properly, and join hands to do more major, practical and good things that are beneficial to both countries and the world, as well as to send more positive signals to the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Analysis: Russian security assistance is creating problems on the Korean Peninsula. longwarjournal.org North Korea has launched dozens of missiles since the start of 2026. The regime is displaying increasingly lethal long-range fires capabilities that have been enabled, in no small part, by Russian security assistance.
(2026-05-07). The shame of London Labour. thecanary.co 
With voters heading to the polls today for local elections in England and national elections in Scotland and Wales, the Labour Party fear a disastrous set of results under the toxic Starmer brand. Their campaigning has put a lot of emphasis on attacking opposition parties in recent days, with Starmer's Housing Minister and Labour Together […] | By
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). Best practice eCommerce SEO In 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). A day in the life of Pauline Hanson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). Royal Fleet Auxiliary strike over pay on 8 and 13 May. thecanary.co 
RMT members at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) will continue their strike action on Friday 8 and Wednesday 13 May. The dispute is over pay and concerns around compliance with National Minimum Wage legislation. During the 24-hour strike action, members will continue to ensure the safety of vessels is maintained at all times, including the […] | By
(2026-05-07). How losing nature from our language shapes our world. nationofchange.org As references to rivers, trees, and wildlife fade from books, songs, and everyday speech, our connection to the natural world also diminishes. Reclaiming these words can help us recognize, appreciate, and ultimately, preserve the environment.
(2026-05-07). The five enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, five powerful actors-the United States, the Arab states, the European Union, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition – have all claimed to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace while enabling permanent occupation.
(2026-05-07). How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate. portside.org How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate |
(2026-05-07). Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of NZ's enforceable media standards in general? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Peter Thompson The announcement by New Zealand's Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith that the government was abolishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) came as no real surprise. But it leaves a big question hanging: will the news media still be held accountable to basic standards which protect the public interest and the…
(2026-05-07). Egyptian man jailed for life over deadly US fire attack on Jewish protest. al-monitor.com A man who launched a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado last year that killed one person and injured more than a dozen others was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday, US media said.Mohamed Soliman, a 46-year-old Egyptian, admitted a raft of charges, including first degree murder, over the horrific June attack in Boulder.Soliman threw fire bombs and sprayed burning gasoline at a group of people who had gathered in the city in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas after the militant group's assault on Israel in October 2023.
(2026-05-07). Who Is L. Louise Lucas? The Virginia Lawmaker Now At The Center Of An FBI Probe. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | On May 6, FBI agents conducted a search of the office and marijuana dispensary owned by Virginia Democratic State Senator L. Louise Lucas, a veteran lawmaker who recently emerged as a key figure in the state's heated congressional redistricting debate, according to reports from
(2026-05-07). Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? portside.org Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? |
(2026-05-07). Feed in Tariff Subsidies Cost £1.8 Billion Last Year. wattsupwiththat.com FITs are one of the items not included by the OBR in its table of Environmental Levies, even though they used to be until a few years ago and plainly meet the same definition applied to other renewable subsidies — costs imposed by government on energy bills.
(2026-05-07). 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.
(2026-05-07). Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship. aljazeera.com Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.
(2026-05-07). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). FTD Brothers pass £1m fundraising milestone on day 10 of All-Ireland marathon challenge. thecanary.co 
Jordan Adams, one half of The FTD Brothers, completed the London Marathon carrying a 25kg fridge on his back. Just hours later, he was flying to Ireland to begin an extraordinary challenge of running 32 marathons in 32 days across all 32 counties. Now, just 10 days into that journey, The FTD Brothers have raised […] | By
(2026-05-07). Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism. aljazeera.com New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent.
(2026-05-07). Ramzi Mallat's Leighton House installation confronts Orientalism. newarab.com 
Beneath a grand dome, pierced by arched windows of stained glass, where ceramic tiles carry the curves of Arabic calligraphy, and white marble columns frame the recesses, accented by intricately carved mashrabiya, the Light filters through the wooden latticework in fractured patterns, cooling the air and softening the grandeur. Below, a black marble fountain anchors the room in stillness. | Into this layered interior, over 7,500 rounded, deep-turquoise glazed cerami…
(2026-05-07). Trump reversed Hormuz ship escort plan after Saudi blocks US base, airspace access: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark Military Mother's Day, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 6, 2026. — ReutersSaudi anger reportedly derailed US maritime operation.Qatar informed after mission already started.NBC says Oman consulted…
(2026-05-07). Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision. aljazeera.com Trump claimed he had a 'great call' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.
(2026-05-07). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-07). Euronews: Being White and Male is Bad for the Climate. wattsupwiththat.com "… Ecofeminist thinking and practice have long been central inspirations for focused, critical work on men and masculinities, and the environment …"
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. peoplesworld.org 
On the first day of his presidency back in 2021, Joe Biden revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, which would have brought oil from Canada's tar sands into the U.S. The decision to kill Keystone XL was perhaps Biden's clearest gift to the environmental movement. But now, five years later, a family …
(2026-05-07). "Gerrymandering Arms Race" : GOP Rushes to Erase Black Representation After SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights. democracynow.org 
"The country's most important civil rights law no longer effectively exists, and that's going to have ramifications on American democracy for a very long time." Mother Jones correspondent Ari Berman reacts to the Supreme Court's recent 6-3 decision rejecting key principles of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Since the court issued its ruling last week, Republican-controlled states have begun to redraw their voting maps in a "gerrymandering arms race" that "could lead to the largest drop in Black representation since the Jim Crow era," explains Berman. "WeR…
(2026-05-07). Students Connect Indigenous Culture And Sustainability In Project. popularresistance.org Franklin, Tenn.—On Wednesday, April 22, the student-produced Global Concentration Capstone Project was presented at Battle Ground Academy. The Project debuted with an impressive, far-reaching documentary film put together by Battle Ground Senior students Alison Zierdon and Victoria Blanco, ably supervised by Project Director/Teacher Lee Roberts. | The Project weas the culmination of months of hard work by students and teacher. Its main theme was "Indigeneity and Sustainability," emphasizing the connection between Indigenous peoples and the environment.
(2026-05-07). The Greens have one education policy from Finland. They need more. thecanary.co 
The Greens recently announced they will provide universal free school meals as part of their plan to tackle the affordability crisis. This is policy in Finland, which has one of the highest rated education systems in the world. The UK could learn more from the country. Greens — Finland's education system In Finland, education is […] | By
(2026-05-07). India's Modi Gov't Purged Millions of Voters Before Elections in "Direct Attack" on Democracy. democracynow.org 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won big in state-level elections this week, with the Hindu nationalist BJP now controlling over 70% of the country. Leading opposition politician and Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has refused to recognize the results as legitimate, accusing the Modi government of mass disenfranchisement. Ahead of elections, 9 million names were deleted from the rolls under a process called "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR). The process, conducted by India's Election Commission, "vitiates and creates an elec…
(2026-05-07). White House inviting Nvidia, Apple, Boeing CEOs on Trump's China trip, report says. scmp.com The Trump ‚Å administration is inviting CEOs from ‚Å Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other big companies to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported on Thursday. | Executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup ‚Äåand Visa are also on the invitation list, according to the report. | A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser was invited. Qualcomm confirmed the invitation but declined to comment further.
(2026-05-07). U.S., Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war ⚪ Axios. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, Axios reported on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel's nuclear programme. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Comicomment: Everyday 'freedom', endless gun terror in America. ecns.cn A shooting at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association has once again drawn attention to America's deepening political polarization, rampant gun violence and growing public distrust.
(2026-05-07). Book Review: Israel: What Went Wrong? portside.org Book Review: Israel: What Went Wrong? |
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to open in Hangzhou. ecns.cn The 2026 World Digital Education Conference will be held from May 11 to 13 in Hangzhou, China's Ministry of Education said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Australia: 6 months since the fatal Endeavor mine explosion in Cobar. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-07). US 'terrorism' strategy links Muslim Brotherhood to Al-Qaeda, IS. newarab.com 
The US has announced a new counterterrorism strategy, which claims for the first time ever that the The strategy was announced on Tuesday by
(2026-05-07). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-07). May 23, 2026 Fight for a Contract Day of Action! Starbucks Workers United! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-07). Hong Kong police adopt mainland-made CS/LS7 submachine gun. ecns.cn Hong Kong police have adopted the mainland-made CS/LS7 submachine gun for use by their Counter Terrorism Response Unit and the Airport Security Unit.
(2026-05-07). Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 WNBA Season. newsone.com 
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty | The WNBA is back this weekend, and this season already feels bigger than just another year on the calendar. | The 2026
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-07). The Trump regime, oligarchy and the fight for socialism. wsws.org This speech was given by Joseph Kishore, National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (US), at the International May Day 2026 Online Rally, held Friday, May 1.
(2026-05-07). Starbucks thinks this will blow over. Prove them wrong! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Last week, supporters hit the streets for May Day actions in San Francisco, Philly, Denver, Olympia, and beyond, flyering in solidarity with baristas fighting for a fair contract. Customers and communities are paying attention, and they're showing up. You did that. And we need more of it. On May 23 …
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Turkey-PKK peace process stalls amid disarmament dispute. newarab.com 
The slowdown comes despite months of talks under Ankara's "Turkey free of terrorism" initiative, launched in late 2024 to end the decades-long conflict between the Turkish state and the PKK.
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth. scheerpost.com Duaa Eldeib for ProPublica They entered the world the way babies should, with piercing cries announcing their arrival. They passed their newborn screening tests. Some made it to their 2-week wellness visits without concern. Then, without warning, their systems began to shut down. A 7-week-old boy in Maryland developed sudden seizures. An 11-pound girl in …
(2026-05-07). TikTok Algorithm Favored Conservative Content in 2024 POTUS Race, Study Suggests. truthout.org A new study examining the algorithms of the social media site TikTok appears to suggest that content users received on the platform skewed more politically conservative during the 2024 presidential election, regardless of a user's personal preferences. Researchers Talal Rahwan and Yasir Zaki at New York University's Abu Dhabi campus created over 300 "dummy" bot accounts to mimic real-life… |
(2026-05-07). 'It Hurts My Heart': Black Elders Reflect on Tennessee Plan To Strip Memphis of Power. capitalbnews.org 
This story was originally published by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism. Memphis voters braved the rain Tuesday morning to vote in the county primary election. As they headed to the polls, lawmakers returned to the state Capitol for a special session to redraw the state's congressional districts. State Republicans are expected to eliminate the only Democratic-held seat: Memphis' District …
(2026-05-07). Colorado rally firebomber gets life in prison after asking for death. scmp.com The man who threw petrol bombs at ‚Å a pro-Israel rally last year in Colorado, setting several people aflame including a woman who later died from her burns, was sentenced on Thursday to spend the rest of his life in prison but said he wished to be executed. | Mohamed Soliman, 46, an Egyptian national, pleaded guilty to 101 charges brought by state prosecutors, including first-degree murder, then apologised in court and decried his own crimes as contrary to "the teachings of Islam" in a statement…
(2026-05-07). Iran war undermines Dubai economic 'safe haven' appeal. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates, in general, and Recent missile and air strikes on the
(2026-05-07). Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people. aljazeera.com At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
(2026-05-07). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-07). The best living American songwriters. whyy.org The New York Times Magazine released a list of the top 30 living American songwriters, from Taylor Swift, to Stevie Wonder, to Jay-Z. Who made the cut and who didn't?
(2026-05-07). Justice Department Appeals To SCOTUS In New Attempt To Get Trump Free Of E. Jean Carroll Verdict. newsone.com 
(2026-05-07). A Few More Thoughts On AI And Consciousness. thealtworld.com Richard Dawkins is currently the subject of much I'm seeing the question "How can you be confident that AIs aren't conscious?" pop up a lot in response to the controversy. Speaking for myself, I would say I am confident…
(2026-05-07). Miss Israel lashes out over alleged snub by Rama Duwaji. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). Madrid captain Carvajal in race against time for Spain's World Cup squad. aljazeera.com Spain international Dani ‚Å Carvajal injured his right foot during a training session for Real Madrid last week.
(2026-05-07). West Bank Faces Economic Crisis as Israel Withholds Tax Revenue and Work Permits. truthout.org If it had not been stopped at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank, the garbage truck carrying more than 70 Palestinian laborers seeking work would likely have been able to enter Israel without incident. But on April 13, the driver was held outside the Israeli settlement of Ariel for failure to carry a license fit for the vehicle, and upon further inspection… |
(2026-05-07). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-07). The Historian Who Wants To Imagine an Alternative to Capitalism. portside.org The Historian Who Wants To Imagine an Alternative to Capitalism |
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-07). Shanghai Forum 2026: Forging a New Blueprint for Global Governance, AI, and Inclusive Development. infobrics.org The Shanghai Forum 2026 convened under the theme "The Age of Reconfiguration: Innovation and Global Governance" as its main topic…
(2026-05-07). You Don't Know What It Is, Do You, Mr. Jones? scheerpost.com Ari Paul FAIR Silence had never sounded so sweet, blankness had never looked so beautiful. A visit to the far-right conspiracy outlet Infowars website had no "Jesus Returns"—sized headlines about government-tainted water turning the frogs gay, or fresh anti-vaccine claims. No promotions for host Alex Jones' supplements, either, or videos of him screaming gibberish about politicians eating babies. Just a …
(2026-05-07). Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announces birth of second child. geo.tv 
Karoline Leavitt with her daughter. — Instagram/@Karoline Leavitt Riccio
(2026-05-07). Manchester, meet Thirza — moss Side Green's candidate. thecanary.co 
Manchester — Leftists tend to think in structural terms. We like to think we're anti-individualist, not driven by mere charisma or sucked in by superstar icons. We'd like to believe that personality politics is vacuous and perhaps even below us. Let's be honest, though — we're kidding ourselves. Sometimes you see that character on screen […] | By
(2026-05-07). South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high. ecns.cn South Koreans' favorability toward China rose to 30.2 points, the highest level since April 2020, according to a survey released by Hankook Research.
(2026-05-07). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-07). How Contagious Is The Hantavirus? newsone.com 
How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were 8 reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, …
(2026-05-07). China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 6 ⚪ People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.
(2026-05-07). WHO says cruise ship hantavirus outbreak 'not the start of a pandemic'. scmp.com The World Health Organization insisted on Thursday that a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic did not mark the beginning of a Covid-like crisis. | "This is not the start of an epidemic. This is not the start of a pandemic," WHO epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention director Maria Van Kerkhove told reporters, insisting: "This is not Covid."
(2026-05-07). Drug Companies Boosted Lobbying by 23 Percent Ahead of TrumpRX Launch. truthout.org The 17 pharmaceutical companies anchoring TrumpRx, the White House's new prescription drug-pricing program, poured more than $130 million into federal lobbying in 2025 — a nearly 23% surge that outpaced the broader industry as the plan was being shaped behind the scenes. Those companies accounted for more than a quarter of the record $457.3 million spent on lobbying last year across the… |
(2026-05-07). San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day. portside.org San Diego Workers Gather at Chicano Park for May Day |
(2026-05-07). Five Prices For The Same Product Is Price Manipulation. popularresistance.org If you're just trying to assess the way corporations view a particular development, you can learn more from how they talk among themselves than whatever narrative is crafted for general consumption. On dynamic pricing, let's look just at headlines from Forbes Magazine. | In 2024, we have "Harnessing AI for Dynamic Pricing for Your Business," saying "AI has emerged as a critical tool for implementing dynamic pricing strategies, enabling businesses to adjust prices in real-time based on market demand." | In 2025, we get "Making Dynamic Pricing a C-Suite Imperative." That declares that "in order to elevate pricing i…
(2026-05-07). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). How Route Optimization Is Saving Businesses Time and Money. moguldom.com 
Route optimization used to be something only larger logistics companies worried about, but now it's becoming a priority for almost any business that moves people, products or services from one place to the next. Whether it's deliveries, field service teams or collections, the way that routes are planned has a direct impact on your time, …
(2026-05-07). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-07). The ordeal of an undocumented Haitian migrant in the Dominican Republic. globalvoices.org 
Evens' experience reflects the reality of tens of thousands of Haitians navigating systemic racism in the DROriginally published on The Haitian and Dominican Republic flags with a fissure down the middle. Feature image created using By Jude Pierre Louis | Evens (a pseudonym) fled Haiti in August 2021 at the age of 33. A former socio-professional who worked in…
(2026-05-07). 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.
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-07). American Democracy: A Race to the Bottom. bylinetimes.com Last month I served as an election official for a special ballot in the state of Virginia, on whether to allow an exceptional redrawing of Virginia's electoral districts in time for the upcoming November mid-term Congressional elections. The referendum was passed, by a very narrow majority of 51.69% to 48.31%, meaning the Virginia Assembly can now adopt a skewed political map almost certain to give the Democrats four more seats, and reducing Republicans to just one safe seat in the State, where previously they had held five. | The Democrat-led Assembly and Governor of Virginia justified the measure as a respon…
(2026-05-07). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-07). La battaglia per l'Iran e la guerra contro l'Eurasia. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti hanno fondamentalmente compreso che la capitolazione di Teheran potrebbe avvenire solo con un rischiosissimo intervento via terra, tuttavia se tale opzione dovesse fallire per Washington si tratterebbe di una sconfitta strategica e la sua influenza in Medio Oriente svanirebbe in brevissimo tempo. | Segue nostro Trump avrebbe un disperato bisogno elettorale di uscire da questo conflitto ma non puà≤ farlo senza conseguir…
(2026-05-07). Quem foi Sabatai Zevi, o Messias judeu de 1666? strategic-culture.su Em 1666, messias judeu Sabatai Zevi causou frenesi, converteu-se ao Isl࣠e legou seitas ocultistas. | Junte-se a nós no Escreva para nós: | Nos últimos anos, Israel tem tentado impor à opinià£o pública que todos os qu…
(2026-05-07). Haiti: Protesters Demand New Government Amid Widespread Protest, Increasing Energy Costs. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Demonstrations have intensified since May 1—International Workers' Day—and have been marked by demands for an increase in salaries to cover the increasing costs of living, for maintenance of crumbling infrastructure, and for improvements in citizens' quality of life, as well as calls for the de facto government's resignation, among other grievances…
(2026-05-07). Aumento delle tensioni istituzionali in Brasile. strategic-culture.su Le tensioni tra il potere legislativo e quello giudiziario stanno aumentando. | Segue nostro Il rifiuto da parte del Senato brasiliano della nomina di Jorge Messias alla Corte Suprema Federale segna un punto di svolta significativo nelle dinamiche istituzionali della cosiddetta "Nuova Repubblica" (il regime politico brasiliano in vigore dal 1988). Lungi dal rappresentare una rottura, l'episodio puà≤ essere interpretato come una manife…
(2026-05-07). La NATO scricchiola e Bruxelles punta dritto il baratro finale. strategic-culture.su Fabrizio Poggi | Segue nostro Nel campo NATO si sono verificati ultimamente fenomeni strani e curiosi: Parigi e Berlino promuovono l'idea di un esercito europeo al di fuori del blocco nordatlantico e di una coalizione di paesi disposti a combattere la Russia nelle steppe ucraine | 2 maggio. Nell'anniversario della strage nazista alla Casa dei sindacati di Odessa, il 2 maggio del 2014, si deve constatare che l'Europa ha dichiarato guerra…
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.