(2025-05-18). Australia must support international law, end support for genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). "Sufficient law" exists for United Nations to end genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com Noura Erakat, a human rights attorney, urged UN states to use their powers to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills at least 24 amid ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities said on Sunday, as mediators hosted a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas. | Israel expanded its military offensive on the enclave and ramped up bombing that has killed hundreds of people over the past 72 hours. | Medics said the latest strike that also killed women and children, wounded dozens of other people and set several tents ablaze. | The Gaza health ministry said Israeli strikes in the past few days had killed hundreds of Palest…
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Arab leaders call for truce as Israel offensive continues. newarab.com 
Arab leaders gathered on Saturday in Baghdad, where they urged the international community to press for a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel launched an expanded military offensive in the Palestinian territory. | In a joint statement, Arab League members also called for funding to back their Gaza reconstruction plan, after US President Donald Trump reiterated a proposal to take over the strip. | The Arab leaders called "on the international community to exert pressure to end the bloodshed and ensure that urgent humanitarian aid can enter without obstacles all areas in need in Gaza." | They added that they "firmly" reje…
(2025-05-18). Iran's Khamenei: Trump 'lying when he speaks of peace' in region. newarab.com 
On the contrary, said Khamenei, the United States uses its power to give "10-ton bombs to the Zionist (Israeli) regime to drop on the heads of Gaza's children". | Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One after departing the United…
(2025-05-18). Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in Lebanon strike. newarab.com 
Israel's military said it killed a Hezbollah commander on Saturday in south Lebanon's health ministry said earlier that one person was killed in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle near the town of Zrarieh in south Lebanon's Tyre district. | The Israeli military said in a statement that its forces "struck and eliminated… a commander" involved in "the re-establishment of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in south Lebanon. | The strike was am…
(2025-05-18). Spain PM calls for pressure on Israel to halt Gaza 'massacre'. newarab.com 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on Saturday for pressure to stop Israel's "massacre in Gaza" and said Madrid plans a UN resolution requesting a world court ruling on aid access to the Palestinian territory. | Sanchez told an Arab League summit in Baghdad that the war has led to "unacceptable numbers" of victims in Gaza, violating the "principle of humanity". | "The extremely grave humanitarian crisis Gaza has endured since October 2023 has caused more than 50,000 dead, 100,000 wounded and two million displaced," said Sanchez, who has sharply criticised the Israeli offensive. | World leaders should…
(2025-05-18). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Body of Gaza Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar reportedly found in Khan Yunis tunnel. haaretz.com The Hamas chief was the target of an IDF strike on the European Hospital in Khan Yunis last week. Rafah Brigade Commander Mohammed Shaban was also killed alongside Sinwar, as well as 10 aides, according to reports…
(2025-05-18). Overnight Israeli strikes across Gaza kill over 120 people, medical sources say. haaretz.com GAZA: Hamas say 20 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes near Khan Yunis ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Senior IDF officer visited Azerbaijan for talks with Syria, Israeli source tells CNN ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. denies reports of plans to transfer Gazans to Libya ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF said it attacked Hezbollah commander involved in rebuilding terrorist infrastructure ‚ñ SYRIA: Saudi Arabia, Qatar paid off Syria's debt, World Bank says…
(2025-05-18). Body of Mohammed Sinwar likely found in Gaza tunnel>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was likely found inside a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Saudi news network Al-Hadath reported on Sunday morning, Al-Hadath website reportedly said, citing sources from Gaza.Mohammed Sinwar's body was found inside the Hamas tunnel alongside 10 of his aides in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, Al-Hadath added.Earlier, Israel claimed that it targeted Yahya Sinwar's brother, Mohammed Sinwar, in the southern Gaza Strip, in an airstrike in the vicinity of the European Hospital.The Israeli army allegedly said that Mohammed Sinwar, the head of the Qassam Brigades, the milita…
(2025-05-18). IDF intercepts missile launched from Yemen, after rocket sirens blare in central Israel. haaretz.com GAZA: Hamas say 20 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes near Khan Yunis ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Senior IDF officer visited Azerbaijan for talks with Syria, Israeli source tells CNN ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. denies reports of plans to transfer Gazans to Libya ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF said it attacked Hezbollah commander involved in rebuilding terrorist infrastructure ‚ñ SYRIA: Saudi Arabia, Qatar paid off Syria's debt, World Bank says…
(2025-05-18). Overnight Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 78, medical sources say. haaretz.com GAZA: Hamas say 20 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes near Khan Yunis ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Senior IDF officer visited Azerbaijan for talks with Syria, Israeli source tells CNN ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. denies reports of plans to transfer Gazans to Libya ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF said it attacked Hezbollah commander involved in rebuilding terrorist infrastructure ‚ñ SYRIA: Saudi Arabia, Qatar paid off Syria's debt, World Bank says…
(2025-05-18). Israeli army kills Palestinian teen during raid in northern West Bank. presstv.ir A Palestinian teenager has been killed by the Israeli army during a raid on the village of Burqa north of the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-18). Zakaria Sinwar, brother of Yehya Sinwar, killed with his 3 sons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Zakaria Sinwar, brother of former Al-Qassam leader Yehya Sinwar, was killed along with three of his sons in an Israeli airstrike, Palestinian media reported on Sunday.According to Shehab Agency, Zakaria, who was a lecturer of modern and contemporary history at the Islamic University, was killed in an attack overnight on his tent in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. It is worth noting that the body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was likely found inside a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Al-Hadath website reportedly said, citing sources from Gaza.The report further mentioned that Mohammed Sinwar's bod…
(2025-05-18). Gaza children sent back to war zone after Jordan rejects stay. newarab.com 
When Haitham Abu Daqa's 5-month-old daughter developed a heart problem that could not be addressed near their home in Gaza, the family sought medical help in Jordan, where she underwent successful open-heart surgery. | After the surgery, Daqa's wife, who was with their daughter, pleaded with Jordanian officials to be allowed to stay. She feared that little Nevine's recovery would be at risk in the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave that has few functioning medical facilities. But the officials insisted that the family had to go home. | "How can I take care of the girl while I am living in a tent, and at the same…
(2025-05-18). Over 100 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates assaults on Gaza. presstv.ir Israel intensifies its deadly bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 101 Palestinians in pre-dawn attacks.
(2025-05-18). Families struggle to survive as Israel starves Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Green Left Show Peace and justice for Kashmir, India and Pakistan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Pakistan returns Indian border guard captured after Kashmir attack. newarab.com 
Pakistan returned a captured border guard to India on Wednesday, in a fresh sign of detente after a ceasefire ended four days of conflict between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals. | The guard was captured a day after an April attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people and sparked tit-for-tat missile, drone, and fighter jet attacks. | No group claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack, but India blamed Pakistan for backing it. Islamabad rejects the accusations and has called for an independent probe. | "Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2…
(2025-05-18). Say no to war! Forge class unity from below! cadtm.org The Indian government has stated that in the early hours of May 7th, the Indian armed forces commenced 'Operation Sindoor', characterised as a "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" strike aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, including areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The alleged purpose of this operation was to seek retribution for the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Alternative Viewpoint strongly condemns the military (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-18). Children among 125 Palestinians killed in Israeli barrage across Gaza. aljazeera.com The Israeli military has killed hundreds of Palestinians in the past several days as it expands its ground invasion.
(2025-05-18). Gaza's children are "stronger than adults" but can't fight hunger. aljazeera.com Volunteer Afeed Nessouli says that the small joys Gaza's kids find can't mask the toll of hunger.
(2025-05-18). Arab leaders press for end to Gaza 'bloodshed' at Baghdad summit. newarab.com 
In a joint final statement, Arab League members also called for funding to back their Gaza reconstruction plan, after US President Donald…
(2025-05-18). Arab Summit kicks off in Baghdad to discuss Gaza, other crises. newarab.com 
Trump sparked uproar earlier this year by declaring that America would take over Gaza and turn it into the "Rivie…
(2025-05-18). Bernie Sanders says US Democrats silent on Gaza because of AIPAC. newarab.com 
US veteran politician Sanders, 83, said in
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill more than 100 as truce talks continue. newarab.com 
More than 100 people were killed by Israeli forces in "We have at least 100 martyrs since overnight. Complete families were wiped off the civil registration record by Israeli bombardment," Khalil Al-Deqran, Gaza health ministry spokesperson, told Reuters by phone. | There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, which has expanded its strikes on the enclave, kil…
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Nearly 60 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Last-ditch Gaza truce talks in Qatar as Israel kills hundreds. newarab.com 
Hamas and Israel began a new round of Qatari and Egyptian officials are pushing both sides to agree to a temporary two-month ceasefire, during which negotiations would take place to permanently end the war, release the remaining captives, and remove Israeli forces from Gaza, a…
(2025-05-18). Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). US embassy Tripoli denies plan to displace Palestinians to Libya. newarab.com 
The U.S. embassy in Libya denied on Sunday a report that the U.S. government was working on a plan to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. | On Thursday, NBC News said the Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate as many as one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. | NBC News cited five people with knowledge of the matter, including two people with direct knowledge and a former U.S. official. | "The report of alleged plans to relocate Gazans to Libya is untrue," the U.S. embassy said on the X platform. | The Tripoli-based interionationally-recognised Government…
(2025-05-18). US 'plans to deport up to 1 million Gazans to Libya': report. newarab.com 
The Trump administration may be working on a plan to displace as many as 1 million people from US officials allegedly opened talks with Libyan authorities about the plan, which could see the US release billions of dollars of Libyan assets frozen in 2011, NBC News reported Friday, citing five people with knowledge of the matter. | It is also considering providing financial incentives such as free housing and a stipend in a bid to persuade them to leave the te…
(2025-05-18). Netanyahu is driving Chariots to Gaza, but Trump might still put a spoke in the wheels. haaretz.com Military pressure helped bring Hamas back to the negotiating table, but it didn't guarantee progress in the cease-fire talks. The IDF preparations in Gaza, meanwhile, are for a more minor operation than the army promised…
(2025-05-18). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Libya want to host a million Gazans — so the humanitarian crisis will steer the course of the war. haaretz.com Trump reportedly wants to move Gazans to the North African state in exchange for billions of dollars — an improbable move, as Libya has been embroiled in a bloody civil war for over a decade. That leaves Israel with the dangerous burden of handling administration in the Strip…
(2025-05-18). Netanyahu talks peace while clearing Gaza — a deal or a distraction. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Experts predict that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would accept a short-term peace agreement as he pushes with his strategy to depopulate the Gaza Strip and show his independence from US President Donald Trump.Israeli soldiers have stepped up their efforts to destroy the remaining buildings in Gaza, despite Netanyahu's limited accommodation in the continuing discussions. This action is seen to be a step toward forcing the people of northern and central Gaza to relocate to the south.Netanyahu insists on parameters that support his larger plan of complete control over Gaza, even if he has not…
(2025-05-18). Yemen warns Israeli airports 'unsafe' as two hypersonic missiles target Ben Gurion. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has declared all airports across the Israeli-occupied territories unsafe zones, escalating their retaliatory missile and drone strikes on the Ben Gurion Airport, in solidarity with Palestinians enduring a genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-05-18). Hamas rejects Mahmoud Abbas's call to disarm amid Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Hamas, the governing resistance movement in the Gaza Strip, has rejected Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's call to lay down arms.
(2025-05-18). Five more journalists killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza; death toll rises to 222. presstv.ir Five more Palestinian journalists have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll since early October of 2023 to 222, local authorities say.
(2025-05-18). US Embassy in Tripoli refutes plans to resettle 1 million Gazans in Libya. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US Embassy in Tripoli denied in a post on X, press reports of an American plan to resettle one million Gazans in Libya. The US Embassy in Libya revealed the truth about the news report by saying, "The report about alleged plans to transfer Gaza residents to Libya is false."The embassy's denial came after NBC News reported on Friday that the Trump administration was working on a plan to permanently transfer approximately one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. NBC News added, "the plan is under consideration and the administration has discussed it with the Libyan leadership," without…
(2025-05-18). Week in Pictures: From deadly storms in US to forced displacement in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-18). Friday 5/30: Cross-country Ride Against War in Gaza kicks off May 30. indybay.org Crissy Field Warming Hut, Marine Drive and West Bluff…
(2025-05-18). Glimpses of Palestine Part 4 — is especially delicious in the company of. greenleft.org.au 
Sydney-based Palestinian activist Khaled Ghannam recently travelled to the occupied West Bank in Palestine and wrote an account of his visit for Green Left.
(2025-05-18). As Yemeni missile hits occupied territories, Ansarullah says Israel 'only understands this language'. presstv.ir A missile launched from Yemen sets off sirens across multiple areas throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, besides triggering several explosions.
(2025-05-18). London march marks 77 years since Nakba. presstv.ir The Palestinian Solidarity Rally in Central London marked the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, highlighting the ongoing suffering of Palestinians. Protesters demanded an end to the UK and its allies' support for Israel.
(2025-05-18). Itamar Ben-Gvir's son forms anti-Palestinian special force. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to several videos flooding social media, the son of far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly formed a special force to track and assault Palestinian workers to turn them over to the police. The videos sparked outrage among human rights and pro-Palestine activists who described the issue as "inhumane." According to Quds News Network, Gvir's son was captured alongside two of his friends, tailing Palestinians who were spotted going down a wall using a rope and running after them.Itamar Ben-Gvir's son forms anti-Palestinian special force, sparks outrage: Hard-right Israeli N…
(2025-05-18). Pro-Palestinian protesters rally around the world to mark 'Nakba Day'. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of people stage mass protests worldwide to mark 77 years of Palestinians dispossession.
(2025-05-18). Russia develops prototype of world's first solar-powered aircraft carrier. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Researchers from South Ural State University in Russia have successfully developed a prototype of the world's first solar-powered unmanned aircraft carrier. Named 'Kangaroo,' the carrier can transport small drones up to 80 km and is powered entirely by solar panels.Kangaroo solar-powered aircraft carrier: According to South Ural State University, the Kangaroo solar-powered aircraft carrier is intended for Arctic exploration and forest monitoring. | Notably, the prototype will transport small drones to their destinations, where operators will control them to carry out specific tasks. While…
(2025-05-18). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Argentina: Examples and alternatives for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 5]. cadtm.org When it comes to the IMF's influence on the countries of the Global South, Argentina is a must. During Juan Domingo Perón's presidency, Argentina initially declined to join the IMF and World Bank, but eventually did so in 1956 during the "Liberating Revolution" dictatorship. Since then, successive Argentine governments have signed 22 agreements with the International Monetary Fund.
Spotlight on Argentina: the IMF's favourite prey
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(2025-05-18). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa'ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Geneva and the crisis at the UN. indybay.org Doctors Without Borders, the UN refugee agency UNHCR, and the International Labor Organization ILO are all based in Geneva. The city is the European hub for UN and non-governmental organizations. With funding cuts not only from the Trump administration, a wave of layoffs is rolling toward humanitarian workers this spring.
(2025-05-18). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Trump to discuss ceasefire with Putin and Zelenskiy on Monday. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy , US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. — AFP/FileISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday following talks between the two…
(2025-05-18). NSW parliament agrees to strengthen abortion access. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Uganda Airlines Soars to New Heights with Maiden Flight to London. plusnews.ug 
Jenifer Bamuturaki, CEO of Uganda Airlines, stood proudly at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning, as she flagged off the airline's historic maiden flight to London, United Kingdom. The inaugural flight, a significant milestone for Uganda's national carrier, marks the realization of long-held ambitions to connect Uganda directly with one of the world's major global …
(2025-05-18). Poland votes in tight presidential election. aljazeera.com Foreign policy under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, LGBTQ rights and abortion have been major issues on the campaign trail.
(2025-05-18). Internet majors see accelerated growth. ecns.cn Chinese internet heavyweights have returned to a rapid upward trajectory fueled by the continuously improved business environment and the application of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology, as they posted the fastest quarterly revenue growth in core businesses.
(2025-05-18). Xi highlights care, attention for disabled. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for increasing care and attention for people with disabilities, who are an important driving force for Chinese modernization, and urged better social security and service mechanisms for people with disabilities in order to ensure their rights and interests.
(2025-05-18). Iran's enrichment program, infrastructure remain non-negotiable: FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister reasserted the Islamic Republic's non-negotiable position on uranium enrichment, emphasizing its commitment to exercise legal rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) while maintaining a logical stance.
(2025-05-18). Pezeshkian slams Trump's 'contradictory' statements, says Iran undeterred. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has censured Donald Trump's recent contradictory statements about the country, underlining that the Islamic Republic is not intimidated by the US president's threats and will not forgo its legitimate nuclear rights under pressure.
(2025-05-18). War Crimes in the Hood. counterpunch.org
(2025-05-18). Iran president: We will never abandon our peaceful nuclear program. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Tehran will never retreat from its peaceful nuclear program, no matter the pressure or threats it faces.
(2025-05-18). Kyiv's 2030 Poland invasion claim turns Turkey talks into comedy? | Ukraine war. hindustantimes.com A Ukrainian negotiator, during the latest Istanbul peace talks, warned that Russia could invade NATO member Poland by 2030, potentially triggering a world war. The claim, reported by RT, stunned European observers and was quickly mocked by the Russian delegation as "pure fantasy." Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the prediction as "nonsense," while Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reiterated Moscow's stance that such NATO fears are unfounded and accused the West of using scare tactics to rally public opinion. Watch for more…
(2025-05-18). Will the real Vladimir Medinsky please step forward… gilbertdoctorow.com In media coverage of the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that took place in Istanbul last Friday, we all heard the name of Russia's chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky. From the moment that the Russian negotiating team was named, earlier in the week, Western mainstream media spoke disparagingly of Mr. Medinsky. Some, like the BBC, …
(2025-05-18). Rubio's shocking Vatican statement on Russia-Ukraine deal amid Turkey Talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 17 said that the Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Speaking to reporters in Rome before meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican point man on Ukraine, Rubio said that he would be discussing potential ways the Vatican could help. Watch for more…
(2025-05-18). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Two Israeli paratroopers wounded in Morocco military exercises. newarab.com 
Two Israeli paratroopers were wounded in a car crash while taking part in the 2025 edition of the The injuries were confirmed in a statement by the Israeli military, cited by Israeli news outlet The Jerusalem Post, which added that the soldiers have since been transferred to a hospital for treatment. | According to the Israeli military, the injured soldiers – members of the p…
(2025-05-18). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). 'Only 2% to 5% Succeed': Israeli Officials Warn of Constant Terror Threats. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Israel's Yuval Raphael Captivates Europe, Places 2nd in Eurovision Despite Protests. themedialine.org
(2025-05-18). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Iran sentences three to death over Shiite shrine attack. newarab.com 
The verdicts stem from two shootings – in
(2025-05-18). Three sentenced to death over Shahcheragh terrorist attacks. presstv.ir Shiraz court sentences 3 terrorists to death over the Shahcheragh terror attacks.
(2025-05-18). Minister condemns killing of eight people in Umlazi. sanews.gov.za Minister condemns killing of eight people in Umlazi | The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, has strongly condemned the senseless and brutal killing of eight people – six men and two women – in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal on Friday evening. | It is reported that the victims were indoors when an unknown number of suspects entered and opened fire, killing them at the scene. | "The attack which claimed the lives of innocent individuals is a horrific act of violence that has no place in our society. We condemn this heinous crime in the strongest possible terms. Such calculated and cold-blooded violence tears at the fabric…
(2025-05-18). Rating agency maintains SA's debt rating. sanews.gov.za Rating agency maintains SA's debt rating | Government has noted rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) decision to affirm South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and 'BB', respectively, and maintain the positive outlook. | S&P said the ratings on South Africa benefit from the country's sizable and sophisticated financial system that provides a deep funding base for the government. | The country also has relatively strong institutions, with good checks and balances, particularly its central bank. | However, S&P said the ratings are constrained by relatively low Gross Domestic P…
(2025-05-18). On California Terror Attack, FBI & Police Make Big Revelations | Palm Springs Bomb Blast | USA | Trump. hindustantimes.com The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an 'act of terrorism'. According to US law enforcement, the person believed responsible for the blast posted rambling online writings before the explosion took place. Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.
(2025-05-18). On Cam: Mexico Navy Ship Hits Iconic US Bridge, Scared NYC People Start Running | Brooklyn | New York. hindustantimes.com
(2025-05-18). California Bomb Blast: FBI's First Reaction After Explosion Outside Fertility Clinic; Trump Monitors. hindustantimes.com
(2025-05-18). Activist's paste-up charges dismissed, colonial statue remains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). CFMEU sacking shows union administration was never about criminality. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Challenging Labor's small target strategy requires building movements. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). 'Marine apocalypse': Algal bloom devastates South Australia's coastal ecosystems. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). NT gov't targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisons. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Photos: National protests demand gov't action to stop domestic and family violence. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Thousands protest 'wasteful' stadium funding plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). WA paramedics take protected action over health system decline. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). When the personal can be political: Letters between post-war Soviet and US women. greenleft.org.au 
Maree F Roberts reviews Dear Unknown Friend, which brings to life the letters exchanged by American and Soviet women during World War II and the first half of the 20th century.
(2025-05-18). Libyan protesters demand PM quits as three ministers resign. newarab.com 
Hundreds of The demonstrators gathered in Martyrs' Square in They then marched to the main government building in the city center. "We won'
(2025-05-18). Russia demanded Ukraine to cede more territory at Turkey talks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Top director Akin slams Turkey's 'mobster' leaders over arrests. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Turkey evacuates 82 nationals from Libya after Tripoli clashes. newarab.com 
"Eighty-two citizens who wanted to return to Turkey were assisted in their departure from Libya and allowed to return home," the source said, referring to "the conflict and insecurity" that has gripped the North African nation in recent days. | The move came…
(2025-05-18). UK: Three Iranians charged with suspected espionage. newarab.com 
The three were all arrested on 3 May in what the capital's Metropolitan police called "a very complex and fast-moving investigation", and were due to appear in a London court later on Saturday. | They were named as Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farha…
(2025-05-18). UN scales back aid goals in Yemen and Somalia. newarab.com 
The It said the cuts are putting millions of lives at risk around the world. | In January, the UN launched an appeal for $2.4 billion to help 10.5 million p…
(2025-05-18). Bomb kills one near California fertility clinic; FBI calls it 'terrorism'. geo.tv 
Representational image of a police tape around a mishap scene. — Reuters/FileExplosion injures at least four people.This is intentional act of terrorism: FBI officialSeveral other buildings in area were damaged, say authorities.
(2025-05-18). Over 25 killed as tornadoes rip across three US states. geo.tv 
(2025-05-18). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. icrc.org 8 May 2025…
(2025-05-18). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). DRC: 1,359 disarmed members of government forces and their families have arrived safe and well in Kinshasa, with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Egypt: Facts and Figures (January — December 2024). icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Communiqué on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment in support of international humanitarian law. icrc.org New York, 29 April 2025…
(2025-05-18). ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules" icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. icrc.org "Every attack on a humanitarian is an attack on the community they served."
(2025-05-18). Preserving human control over the use of force: A call to regulate lethal autonomous weapon systems under international law. icrc.org The following statement was delivered by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric to the United Nations informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapons systems on 12 May 2025.
(2025-05-18). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). How Elites Rebrand Power as Virtue. counterpunch.org
(2025-05-18). Tooro Skilling Hub Opens as Museveni Vows to Empower More Youth. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday officially launched the Tooro Skilling Hub in Kijwiga Village, Katooke Subcounty, Kyenjojo District, pledging to expand youth enrollment in Presidential Industrial Hubs nationwide. The newly commissioned facility serves the districts of Kyenjojo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Bunyangabu, and Fort Portal City. It is already offering vocational training in key sectors …
(2025-05-18). Lt Gen Muhanga Calls for Discipline Among Ugandan Forces in South Sudan. plusnews.ug 
The Commander of the UPDF Land Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on Ugandan troops deployed in South Sudan to maintain peak combat readiness and uphold strict discipline at all times. "As forces on mission, you must uphold unwavering discipline and maintain peak combat readiness through ongoing training," Lt Gen Muhanga said during an …
(2025-05-18). Granma cierra calendario regular con triunfo sobre Las Tunas. cubadebate.cu Los Alazanes huyen del sótano de la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. Los granmenses lograron cerrar la fase regular de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano con una victoria clave de 4-3 sobre los Leñadores de Las Tunas, evitando así terminar en el último puesto.
(2025-05-18). La Cruz celebró 15 en cierre del Playa Girón de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu Con la llegada del bicampeón olímpico Julio César La Cruz a su decimoquinta corona de este tipo, concluyó la edición 62 de los torneos nacionales de boxeo Playa Girón, dominada colectivamente por Camagàºey. El doble campeón olímpico incrementó el botín con que lidera a los máximos ganadores en las lides élites de casa.
(2025-05-18). El Papa León XIV sorprende con su primer mensaje en X: "Para que los enemigos se encuentren" cubadebate.cu Robert Francis Prevost tiene más de 18 millones de seguidores en X, red social que estrenó el pasado día 14 de mayo de 2025 para dar la bienvenida a todos los católicos. El Santo Padre decidió dar continuidad al legado de Francisco empleando las mismas redes sociales que él usó. Los mensajes que en vida publicó el papa argentino, se mantendrán Ad Memoriam.
(2025-05-18). La Tira de los Lectores: Museos cubanos. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, en homenaje al Día Internacional de los Museos, que se celebra cada 18 de mayo. Nos llegaron fotos desde varias regiones de la geografía cubana, y museos de diverso tipo, desde los que evocan figuras internacionales (como el Napoleónico), hasta los provinciales (como el de Cienfuegos).
(2025-05-18). Turkey unveils new discovery: $30B natural gas reserve in the Black Sea. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Turkey has discovered a new natural gas reserve of 75 billion cubic meters in the Black Sea, valued at approximately $30 billion.Turkey's new natural gas reserve: According to Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country has unveiled its latest discovery: a new natural gas reserve in the Black Sea. The reserve is valued at nearly $30 billion and contains approximately 75 billion cubic meters of gas. President Erdogan stated that the reserve will help meet the country's energy needs for more than three years. | "We have discovered 75 billion cubic meters (2,650 cubic feet) of new n…
(2025-05-18). Deadly car explosion rocks Palm springs near medical center. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the affluent city of Palm Springs, authorities reported that a device detonated close to a medical facility Saturday morning, killing one person. The explosion prompted an instant emergency response and seriously damaged nearby businesses.The explosion happened in the parking lot next to the American Reproductive Center, which is north of Indian Canyon, at around 11: 00 a.m. local time, according to municipal authorities. As police and fire personnel guarded the area, locals were asked to stay away.The medical center's director, Dr. Maher Abdullah, confirmed on social media that although the laborato…
(2025-05-18). Video: 2 killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge. albawaba.com
(2025-05-18). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). "The mining agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States illustrates the desire of US capital for unrestricted access to Ukrainian mineral resources." cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Over 300 pilgrims from Lango begin trek to Namugongo. independent.co.ug 
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 300 pilgrims drawn from Lango and the Diocese of West Lango have set off for Namugongo ahead of thTe Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations slated for June 3. The pilgrims from Lango Diocese joined their counterparts from the Diocese of West Lango on Friday and began their over 300-kilometre …
(2025-05-18). Besigye's lawyers demand expedited bail hearing. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, have petitioned the High Court in Kampala, urging the judiciary to expedite the hearing of their clients' long-pending bail application. The application, filed on April 22, 2025, has yet to be scheduled for hearing, prompting concerns over …
(2025-05-18). Pope Leo XIV's motto and coat of arms. independent.co.ug 
Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots. Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church. The shield is …
(2025-05-18). Stanbic Bank Uganda's new mortgage solution breaks financing barrier to home ownership. independent.co.ug With preapproved mortgages of up to UGX 500 million, Uganda's largest bank takes bold step toward making homeownership a reality for working-class Ugandans. KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For most working Ugandans, the dream of owning a decent home remains just that—a dream. With soaring construction costs, high interest rates, and a complex mortgage application …
(2025-05-18). 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV. independent.co.ug 
His election represents continuity with the papacy of the late Pope Francis, and he is expected to continue Francis' reforms of the church as well as his focus on poverty and marginalized people. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost — now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old …
(2025-05-18). Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York's Brooklyn Bridge, 19 injured. aljazeera.com New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.
(2025-05-18). Can EU pick itself up by its civilian bootstraps and join the future multipolar world? pressenza.com Does Europe often find itself grappling with the dilemma of choosing between the US and China? A quintessential example of this was an April article in the Financial Times, titled: "Europe must choose between America and China." Apart from reflecting…
(2025-05-18). Bomb blast near Palm Springs health facility kills one. geo.tv Representational image of a police tape around a mishap scene. — Reuters/FileA bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, California, killing one person, the city's mayor said on Saturday.The bomb was either in or near a car parked outside of the…
(2025-05-18). Lord John Bird urges government to step up on poverty to head off Reform threat. leftfootforward.org Bird warns that unless the government acts now, they will not hold back the rise of Reform at the next general election.
(2025-05-18). Woke-bashing of the week MAGA in meltdown over 'woke Marxist Pope'. leftfootforward.org The right hasn't held back in their criticism of who they have branded "anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open borders, and a total Marxist.
(2025-05-18). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-05-18). Resolution on 'Protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against the potential human cost of ICT activities during armed conflict'. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Trump says will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the "bloodbath" in Trump, who has been pressing Russia to agree a
(2025-05-18). FBI says deadly Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion 'act of terrorism'. presstv.ir After an explosion that shook a California fertility clinic on Saturday killing one person, the Federal Bureau of Investigation officials (FBI) classified the incident a deliberate act of terror.
(2025-05-18). Iran to host 13th round of Islam-Orthodox Christianity dialogue. presstv.ir The 13th round of interfaith dialogue between Islam and Orthodox Christianity will be held in Iran, an Iranian official says.
(2025-05-18). Sanctions Lifted, Alliances Forged: Trump Courts Gulf Leaders on High-Stakes Tour. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Aotearoa: Coalition government wages war on women. greenleft.org.au 
Protests have been held across Aotearoa NZ, reports Zara Lomas, against the right-wing coalition government after it forced through a bill amending the country's Equal Pay Act, on May 6.
(2025-05-18). Toyota launches its first smart electric car in China. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Toyota, the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, has launched its first smart electric car in China. The BZ5 is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and FAW Group, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer.Toyota's BZ5 electric car: FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., formerly known as Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., officially launched Toyota's new BZ5 electric car in China. | Notably, the BZ5 is the 12 millionth vehicle produced by the company and was manufactured through a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation and China's leading automaker, FAW Group.
(2025-05-18). Did Khalifa Haftar die of a stroke in Russia? Libyan stronghold disappears with his kids. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Speculations about the fate of the Supreme Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, emerged online after claims that he could have suffered a health emergency.During his visit to Russia, many people took to social media platforms claiming that Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, 81, died of a stroke after he was taken to the hospital. What caused the rumor to spread fast was that the Libyan military leader had not appeared following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.An X user posted a photo of the Libyan strongman and wrote: "Unconfirmed reports indicate tha…
(2025-05-18). Could AI help elderly people and refugees reconstruct unrecorded pasts? aljazeera.com How a studio in Barcelona is using artificial intelligence to create 'synthetic memories' where no visual records exist.
(2025-05-18). Mexican Navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge in New York. aljazeera.com Videos show the moment a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge.
(2025-05-18). Bomb hits California reproductive health clinic which FBI calls 'terrorism'. aljazeera.com Video shows aftermath of an explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California that killed one person.
(2025-05-18). How the Establishment Is Domesticating Populism. defenddemocracy.press Thomas Fazi* May 08, 2025 The victory of the right-wing candidate George Simion in the first round of Romania's rerun presidential election has been celebrated by some on the right as a populist victory. By this account, the EU- and NATO-aligned forces that overturned the country's previous election in November have failed to turn back …
(2025-05-18). Conmemoran en Guantánamo aniversario 65 del Ordenamiento Territorial y Urbanismo. cubadebate.cu Guantánamo fue reconocida como la provincia más destacada en Ordenamiento Territorial y Urbanismo del 2024, lo que le otorgó el honor de ser sede del acto nacional por el aniversario 65 de esta actividad en Cuba. Sus avances reflejan el compromiso de la ciudad con la sostenibilidad y la resiliencia urbana, colocándola como un modelo de desarrollo territorial en el país.
(2025-05-18). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 18 de mayo de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-05-18). Samuel Claxton fallece en La Habana a los 82 años. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Cultura y el Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas informan que el actor cubano Samuel Claxton falleció en La Habana, en la noche de este sábado 17 de mayo de 2025. Poseedor de una valiosa carrera artística, es en el cine donde desbordó un rol impresionante, que lo convirtió en uno de los rostros más presentes de la cinematografía nacional.
(2025-05-18). Nery, la del Benny (+Fotos, +Videos). cubadebate.cu Durante su estancia en México a finales de los cuarenta, Benny Moré grabó dos temas con el Dueto Fantasma, donde una voz femenina de soprano, cálida y afinada, acompañó a Lalo Montané en composiciones de Justi Barreto, manteniendo el misterio sobre su identidad. Era una voz de soprano, bien afinada y cálida.
(2025-05-18). Foreign orders on the up in Guangdong. ecns.cn Chinese foreign trade companies are picking up steam in fulfilling orders after China and the United States announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement to reduce tariffs on each other during trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland.
(2025-05-18). Walmart China posts upbeat Q1 results. ecns.cn Walmart China's first-quarter results showcased a robust performance, with net sales reaching $6.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 22.5 percent. The company reported 16.8 percent growth in comparable sales, driven in part by a 34 percent surge in its e-commerce segment.
(2025-05-18). Low-altitude economy gains traction. ecns.cn Sichuan authorities rolled out a batch of low-altitude air routes, products, and application scenarios this week, a strong move to advance the low-altitude economy and establish itself as a regional hub for the emerging sector in western China.
(2025-05-18). Carmaker's operations to boost Thailand's EV plan. ecns.cn Chinese automaker Changan Automobile's first overseas electric vehicle production plant started operations in Thailand on Friday, which is a significant step for the kingdom's development toward becoming a regional EV hub, insiders say.
(2025-05-18). Hainan sees higher levels of openness. ecns.cn As China's tropical island province of Hainan starts independent Customs operations by the end of the year, its level of openness is expected to reach new highs and benefit more foreign partners, said senior officials.
(2025-05-18). BRI seen as stabilizing force for global trade. ecns.cn Former political leaders from the Global South have underscored the Belt and Road Initiative's role as a stabilizing force amid rising global protectionism, and called for renewed efforts to deepen high-quality cooperation that promotes openness, connectivity and shared development.
(2025-05-18). Sharing of anti-poverty strategies applauded. ecns.cn The experiences and strategies employed by China, particularly in rural vitalization and targeted poverty alleviation, offer valuable lessons for South Asian countries striving to overcome similar challenges, a forum heard on Thursday.
(2025-05-18). Revised code to enhance city living. ecns.cn China has recently revised the code of practice for city examination and evaluation in spatial planning, introducing more assessable and quantifiable indicators aimed at enhancing the well-being and security of residents, a senior official said at a news conference in Beijing on Friday.
(2025-05-18). Smart steps for futuristic education. ecns.cn This photo taken on May 14, 2025 shows a robotic dog displayed at the Digital Education Achievements Exhibition of the 2025 World Digital Education Conference in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province.
(2025-05-18). Atmosphere Hits Neutral: Wild Winter Weather Ahead? wattsupwiththat.com What are the implications of neutral conditions for next winter? | Increased chances of a major wind event from an approaching midlatitude low-pressure system. | Increased chance of a strong atmospheric river that produces major flooding.
(2025-05-18). Science or Politics? Why We Can't Tell Anymore. wattsupwiththat.com I wrote some time ago about how figures like Anthony Fauci, Michael Mann, Susan Michie, also Boris Johnson, Chris Whitty etc. etc., from 2020 onwards played cups-and-ball with science and politics. Ah, you thought it was politics under this cup, but it was in fact science! If not 'The Science'.
(2025-05-18). °Hagamos de nuestros campos la fuente inagotable de prosperidad y dignidad! cubadebate.cu Hoy no cerramos un congreso. Hoy abrimos un camino. °Que cada palabra que hemos compartido aquí se traduzca en acción! °Que cada compromiso se cumpla con honor! °Que cada campesino sienta el orgullo de saber que su trabajo es la base de la independencia del pueblo cubano! Hermanas y hermanos de la tierra, levantemos las manos y los corazones en un compromiso solemne: defender la Revolución, producir con amor y disciplina, y honrar la memoria de quienes nos dieron la tierra y la libertad.
(2025-05-18). Recibió Díaz-Canel a Su Alteza Real Carolina, Princesa de Mónaco y Hannover. cubadebate.cu Una cálida bienvenida, y la valoración explícita de que era un "placer poder saludarla", ofreció en la tarde de este sábado el Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, a Su Alteza Real Carolina, Princesa de Mónaco y de Hannover, quien se encuentra de visita oficial en la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2025-05-18). IndyBay Mass Censors News. indybay.org IndyBay, a source of independent news for decades engaged in a mass scrubbing of news stories over the course of two years, exposing fraud and corruption in California Community Colleges. The move came after two recent stories showing a lawsuit for retaliation, and documenting fraud encouraging student loan holders to file borrower defenses.
(2025-05-18). Saturday 6/7: "No Other Land" , 2025 Academy Award Winner. indybay.org Grace Baptist Church | 484 E. San Fernando St. | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2025-05-18). Celebrate revolutionary ecology! indybay.org On the anniversary of the bombing of Judi Bari, Darryl Cherney and COINTELPRO attack on Earth First!, we celebrate resistance and movement solidarity! Bring music and help paint a pavement art tribute to Judi and all facing state repression today. More than ever, it's time to raise our fists, howl with the wolves, and build our blockades to stop their war on the earth and her inhabitants.
(2025-05-18). Saturday 5/24: Celebrate Revolutionary Ecology 
Judi Bari day. indybay.org Park Blvd. and East 34st St., Oakland…
(2025-05-18). Monday 5/19: Microsoft Build Virtual Action. indybay.org
(2025-05-18). Trump's Protectionist Trade Policy. indybay.org The White House is currently destroying the US hegemonic system established in…
(2025-05-18). Leader: Trump's latest remarks source of disgrace for himself, Americans. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has denounced recent remarks by US President Donald Trump as a "disgrace" to himself and the American nation.
(2025-05-18). Iran: Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal will lead to lasting stability, security. presstv.ir Iran says speedy implementation of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal will help stabilize lasting stability and security in the region.
(2025-05-18). On Cam: Witnesses Of Disaster At Brooklyn Bridge Describe How Mexico Navy Ship Collided | NYC | USA. hindustantimes.com Eyewitnesses recount the horrific collision of a Mexican navy vessel slamming into the iconic Brooklyn Bridge in New York, US, on May 17. Lily Katz and Sydney Neidell said that they saw someone dangling from the top when the ship collided with the bridge. A Mexican navy sailing ship, Cuauhtemoc, was on a promotional tour in New York when the top of its three masts hit the Brooklyn Bridge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said 19 people were injured in the crash, four seriously.
(2025-05-18). Brooklyn Bridge ship crash kills two people: NYC mayor. geo.tv 
The ship sailing near the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on May 17, 2025. — AFPShip hits the bridge as it tries to pass beneath it.No personnel fell into the water, says Mexican Navy.Victims were rushed to hospitals: Mexican ambassadorNEW YORK: Two people died and 19 others…
(2025-05-17). A 80 anni dalla caduta del nazismo gli ucraini "banderisti" sfilano a Londra. strategic-culture.su 
Segue nostro Gianandrea GAIANI | Ormai occorre rassegnarsi, non c'è più limite alla demenziale deriva propagandistica che dilaga in Europa facendosi beffe della Storia, raccontata come fosse una serie di Netflix, e dei popoli europei che l'hanno vissuta e subita. | Dopo i moniti della Ue ai capi di stato e di governo che oseranno partecipare alla Parata di Mosca per gli 80 anni dalla caduta del nazismo, dopo i diktat del ministero degli…