(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). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). The US Pulled Off An Armed Robbery Of The World's Energy Supply. popularresistance.org In the past, the United States were very sensitive to oil shocks. Closing the Strait of Hormuz would have been a catastrophe, as the US couldn't produce enough oil to meet demand. | But today, they are the world's largest producers of oil, gas, and refined products, and the planet's top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). | Many still buy into the old mantra that high oil prices are bad for the US, but the opposite is true. For the first time during a global shortage, the dollar isn't crashing while gold surges — it's the other way around. High energy prices aren't a threat to Wall Street anymore [mdas…
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid the Iran war-linked fuel crisis. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). US-Iran Talks at Risk: Israel's Gaza Strategy Sparks New Fears. thinktank.pk As negotiations between the United States and Iran struggle to hold, renewed military actions by Israel in Gaza Strip are raising urgent questions. Is Israel intentionally derailing fragile diplomacy, or are these actions part of a broader strategic calculus? Recent developments indicate that the already fragile truce in Gaza is fraying, with Israel threatening to …
(2026-05-07). The Folly of the US-Israeli Myth of a Quick Iranian Collapse. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Trump says U.S. had 'very good' talks with Iran in past 24 hours. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
(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). Freedom Flotilla Coalition Boats Continue Voyage To Gaza. popularresistance.org Each of the four boats belonging to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) continues to sail toward Gaza. As of this writing, the vessels have completed approximately 10% of their journey since departing from Siracusa, Sicily, at 4: 15 PM on Saturday, May 2. Live streaming from each boat allows viewers to track their individual paths, which are constantly updated as they cross the Mediterranean Sea. | Reports from the vessels this morning indicate that the 30 participants are in good health and high spirits, despite encountering some rough seas.
(2026-05-07). Venezuela's Supreme Court Ratifies President, Appoints New Leadership. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-07). OFAC Authorizes Debt Restructuring Prep, But Keeps Venezuelan Assets Frozen. orinocotribune.com The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a general license that removes obstacles preventing the Venezuelan government and Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) from contracting legal and financial advisory services for the restructuring of Venezuela's sovereign debt. | This measure marks a significant technical step toward future negotiations on the country's multimillion-dollar external debt. Until now, US sanctions have blocked Venezuela from engaging in any form of debt restructuring. | While imposing unilateral coercive measures, the US seized Venezuelan assets abroad[md…
(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). Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
(2026-05-06). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(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). 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). 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). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-06). 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). 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). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — 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 the Iran War which Carney later retracted as it became more evident that this was a war of choice, rather than a war of necessity and would bring suffering upon many innocent people. | When asked about Alberta's separatist movement Snyder…
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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). 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). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? portside.org Can an Economic Populist Win Maine's Governor Race? |
(2026-05-06). 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). 1 year of the Merz government: war, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(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). 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). 6 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. 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). Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge. aljazeera.com Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington's Frederick Douglass bridge.
(2026-05-07). South Africans are not a xenophobic people – Presidential spokesperson. sanews.gov.za South Africans are not a xenophobic people – Presidential spokesperson | Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic. | The remarks come as demonstrations against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities in South Africa. ⚪ At a media briefing on Wednesday, Magwenya said the protests were discussed between President Ramaphosa and his Mozambican counterpart, President Daniel Chapo during the latter's recent working visit to South Africa.
(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). France introduces one‚Äëeuro canteen meals for all students. aljazeera.com French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
(2026-05-07). Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West. sanews.gov.za Five suspects arrested for an ATM bombing in the North West | An intelligence driven operation has resulted in the arrest of five suspects, including a police officer, in connection with an ATM bombing reported in the early hours of the morning in Dinokana, Zeerust in the North West. | The arrests follow a multidisciplinary operation that tracked the suspects and lead to a confrontation at Magogae Village, Mmabatho. During the shootout, three suspects were fatally wounded. | Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo welcomed the swift arrests, highlighting the dedication and coordination of the teams involved in bringing th…
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(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). US says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel. aljazeera.com US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel.
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). The Real Cost of the Iran War: $72 Billion for the First 60 Days. portside.org The Real Cost of the Iran War: $72 Billion for the First 60 Days |
(2026-05-07). BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace. aljazeera.com K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico's National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-05-06). China responds to Japan launching offensive missiles overseas. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday Japan's right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan's neo-militarism is rising and posing a threat to regional peace and stability.
(2026-05-06). 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 Supreme Court Is Lying About Racism in America. portside.org The Supreme Court Is Lying About Racism in America |
(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). 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). 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). Cuba Denounces US Threat of Military Intervention. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-07). Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-07). Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility. whyy.org
(2026-05-07). Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers. aljazeera.com Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
(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.
(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses Hormuz escort mission at Pakistan, others' request. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Hormuz at 'Pakistan, others request'. geo.tv Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. truthout.org 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 stadium, sports academy, and over 50 "mini-pitches." The initiative seeks to redirect global attention away from Gaza through so-called "peace agreements" that do not exist on the ground — mere labels placed over unremoved ruins. |
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill four in Bekaa despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike in Lebanon's Israel has violated the April 17 ceasefire on almost-daily basis, striking the south and other parts of Lebanon, while the Iran-backed group has also attacked Israeli forces stationed in the country, as wel…
(2026-05-06). Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes" : Reporter Lylla Younes. democracynow.org 
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, warning residents of 12 towns and villages, including some north of the Litani River — beyond its current zone of occupation — to leave their homes. Those warnings were followed by reports of airstrikes in the south. | Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a fragile temporary ceasefire in mid-April that has since been extended, but fighting has continued at a lesser scale. More than 1 million Lebanese, nearly one-fifth of Lebanon's population, have been displaced.
(2026-05-06). Living in the shadow of Israel's 'yellow line' in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Qlayaa, Lebanon – The birds are still singing in south Lebanon, but they are faintly heard over a soundscape that – after Deep explosions echo in the distance while an armoured convoy of UN peacekeepers trundles past. Overhead, a surveillance drone buzzes incessantly to the occasional roar of an Israeli jet. | The hilltop town of Marjayoun overlooks the Litani River valley to the west, the stated objective for Israel's ground troop…
(2026-05-06). Israel strikes Beirut in breach of Lebanon ceasefire. al-monitor.com Israel has continued to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon but had not targeted Beirut since the ceasefire took effect.
(2026-05-06). Israel Kills 16 in Lebanon, Expands Attacks Into Eastern Bekaa Valley, Beirut. news.antiwar.com At least 16 more people were killed and dozens of others wounded today as Israel continued its attacks on Lebanon, increasingly stretching the definition of a "ceasefire" which is meant to be in place between the two countries. The largest single incident in the south was in Siksikiyah, where strikes killed five people and wounded …
(2026-05-06). Hondurasgate: Juan Orlando Hernández, Zionism, And US Imperialism. scheerpost.com Diario Red, Orinoco Tribune. The release of controversial leaked audio recordings exposed a dangerous plot where transnational economic and political power prevails over the popular will. Honduras now faces the urgent need to investigate these leaks and prevent Juan Orlando Hernández's return to consolidate a dictatorship financed by the imperial interests of the US and "Israel." …
(2026-05-06). How Israel is weaponizing infectious diseases in Gaza. mronline.org 
Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist, traveled to Gaza on a three-week medical mission in February 2026. He found infectious diseases running rampant, all directly due to Israel's siege and genocide.
(2026-05-06). How modern psychology is turning a genocidal army into a 'morally injured' one. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli soldiers are facing a mental health crisis as they return from Gaza, and the diagnosis of "moral injury," the distress one feels when actions violate one's moral beliefs, is being used to absolve the guilt of perpetrators of the genocide.
(2026-05-06). Trump completely helpless, begs Iran to accept one-page deal after total defeat in Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran may be edging closer to a breakthrough deal to prevent another round of war. Reports claim the White House has sent Tehran a one-page memorandum outlining conditions for ending hostilities and setting a framework for nuclear negotiations.
(2026-05-06). Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesdaythe United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf war."We're going to get it," Trump told a reporter as he left a White House event. One of Trump's central objectives in launching military strikes against Iran was to ensure Tehran does not develop a nuclear weapon. Iran has yet to hand over more than 900 pounds (408 kg) of highly enriched uranium.
(2026-05-06). Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with president. al-monitor.com PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance of freeing up shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Macron added he had encouraged Iran's president to look at the plans by France and Britain to set up an international mission to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-06). France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission. al-monitor.com By John Irish and Elizabeth PineauPARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington and Tehran to consider the proposal given the global economic impact of their competing blockades.Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the U.S. and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy and trade, shaking a fragile four-week-old truce and reinforcing rival maritime blockades.
(2026-05-06). Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Late last month, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he was pausing the day-old US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz "for a short period of time," citing what he said was "great progress" toward an agreement with Iran.
(2026-05-06). Trump cancels Project Freedom without freeing anyone. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has paused the US military's 'Project Freedom', without freeing a single person or ship from the Strait of Hormuz. "We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of […] | By
(2026-05-06). UAE tells OPEC 'good terms' after ditching group, fears Iranian retaliation on oil routes. hindustantimes.com Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei delivered a pointed warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "no one should be allowed" to dominate the vital route, just hours before tensions with Iran spiked. The United Arab Emirates official also defended Abu Dhabi's stance on OPEC, insisting the UAE "left on good terms" while pledging to remain a reliable energy producer. As geopolitical strains rise and threats to oil flows grow, the remarks underscore mounting anxiety over energy security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). Trump Threatens Iran With Bombing at 'Much Higher Level' If It Doesn't Agree to US Deal. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday threatened Iran with bombing at "a much higher level" than what the US and Israel previously unleashed on the country if it didn't agree to unspecified US demands. Trump's threat, issued on Truth Social, came after he announced the US was pausing a military operation to "guide" ships out of the …
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). US CENTCOM Says It Attacked and Disabled an Iranian Oil Tanker in the Gulf of Oman. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said on Wednesday that its forces attacked and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker, the M/T Hasna, in the Gulf of Oman, which it claimed was attempting to bypass the US blockade of Iranian ports. CENTCOM said that after issuing warnings to the ship, a US Navy F/A-18 fighter jet launched from the aircraft carrier …
(2026-05-06). Iranian FM Warns US, UAE Of 'Quagmire' After Strikes On Oil Site. popularresistance.org Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned the US and the UAE against being "dragged back into a quagmire" in a statement on 5 May, a day after several missile attacks targeted energy infrastructure at the Gulf state's Fujairah port. | "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," Araghchi said early on Tuesday. | "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the US should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE," the foreign minister went on to warn.
(2026-05-06). Top Vatican cardinal calls attacks on Pope Leo. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeROME, May 6 (Reuters) – A senior Vatican cardinal on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump's disparaging attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war "strange," a day before the U.S. Secretary of State is due to hold talks with the pope. Asked how he evaluated the attacks by Trump of Leo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin responded: "For me it seems a bit strange, to say the least.""I wouldn't want to get into judgments or personal evaluations about this," the cardinal told journalists outside an event near the Vatican.
(2026-05-06). Exclusive: Iran-US talks not yet at stage for agreement. newarab.com 
Negotiations between The sources stressed that reports in US media about the details of negotiations and elements of a proposed agreement "do not reflect the reality of what is happening". | They added that the talks still faced "an intransigent American approach and…
(2026-05-06). Chinese FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Trump says US had very good talks with Iran in last 24 hours. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that the U.S. has had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, adding that it was very possible that Washington and Tehran would make a deal. (Reporting by Jacob Bogage and Katharine Jackson; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Jasper Ward)…
(2026-05-06). Mothers' Day with Grannies for Peace at Tulip Festival. mediasanctuary.org Grannies for Peace will hold the annual Mothers' Day Vigil at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 1-2 PM near the Moses Statue, Washington Park, Albany. The theme this year is DIPLOMACY NOT WAR, focusing on the conflicts with Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine. Granny Mabel Leon talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-06). China ready to help restart talks, de-escalate Mideast crisis, Wang says. ecns.cn China is ready to make further efforts to de-escalate tensions, end the fighting, help create conditions for the launch of peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Key highlights of 14-point memo negotiated between US and Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-05-06). Iran economy deteriorating amid sanctions, continuing blockade. newarab.com 
Iran's The US Treasury has imposed a series of economic, trade, and military As negotiations between Washington and…
(2026-05-06). Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day. aljazeera.com Five Palestinians were killed in one day in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza.
(2026-05-06). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-06). Gaza ceasefire in Cairo talks stall as Israel eyes return to war. newarab.com 
Talks in Cairo over the future of The meetings were intended to advance a 15-point proposal developed under the
(2026-05-06). Israeli Attacks Kill Palestinians Across Gaza, Including Senior Police Official. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks killed Palestinians across Gaza on Wednesday, including a senior police official, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Palestinian medics told Reuters that Naseem al-Kalazani, a colonel in Gaza's police force, was killed by an Israeli strike that targeted his vehicle in the al-Mawasi tent camp west of …
(2026-05-06). Could Spain's tough line on Israel be contagious across Europe. newarab.com 
Spain has become one of the most vocal European critics of Israel's war on Gaza. Under Pedro Sánchez, Madrid has moved beyond rhetorical discomfort and tried to translate outrage into policy: This raises a tempting question: can…
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-06). Peter Beinart on What It Means to Be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. scheerpost.com "American Jews and Jews in general are safer in countries where everybody is treated equally under the law," Peter Beinart tells TRNN. "The principle of Jewish supremacy, and Christian supremacy, and Hindu supremacy, and Islamic supremacy—all of those things are wrong." Marc Steiner TRNN Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land …
(2026-05-06). La mossa strategica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'OPEC e l'OPEC+, gli Emirati Arabi Uniti potrebbero uscire dalla Lega Araba e persino dal CCG. | Segue nostro CosਠMbZ — l'unico detentore del potere negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — ha deciso di uscire dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC+. | I tirapiedi del Sindacato Epstein la presentano come una sofisticata mossa volta a definire un Nuovo Ordine Energetico. | Non proprio. | A prima vista, la mossa è sensata. Gli Emirati Arabi Unit…
(2026-05-06). What's behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta? aljazeera.com Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.
(2026-05-06). Canada is quietly putting war into your portfolio. nationofchange.org That means funding for military supply chains, weapons systems, and defense infrastructure would increasingly flow through financial markets rather than direct public expenditure.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Over 400 officials urge EU to act over E1 settlement project. newarab.com 
More than 400 former diplomats, ministers, and senior officials on Wednesday urged the European Union to "act now" against The open letter comes as Israel intends to move forward with The move would further sepa…
(2026-05-06). Scottish National Party heads for victory, amid continued Labour collapse, rise of Reform UK and Greens. wsws.org The Scottish National Party appears headed for a fifth consecutive electoral victory, thanks to Labour's rotten right-wing record, which has fuelled Reform UK's growth in Scotland.
(2026-05-06). More charges filed against WH correspondents' dinner attacker. newarab.com 
A California man accused of trying to Cole Tomas Allen initially was charged in a complaint with attempting to
(2026-05-06). Black Ranchers Got No Help After Their Cattle Were Stolen, So They Fought to Change the Law. capitalbnews.org 
A month after shots were fired at their rural Colorado ranch, Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery can finally celebrate some good news with a legislative win. When the couple reported their cattle stolen from their Freedom Acres Ranch, they say they didn't receive any help from their local law enforcement officials. They went directly to …
(2026-05-06). SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk's OpenAI lawsuit. aljazeera.com Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Saudi FM in Turkey as Ankara, Riyadh step up coordination amid Iran war. al-monitor.com Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan's visit to Ankara comes amid rapidly expanding Turkish-Saudi coordination as the fallout from the Iran war reshapes Gulf security dynamics.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-06). The Push Back On Homeschooling: Microschooling. projectcensored.org There has been an increase in alternative education methods in the United States, and families are turning away from public schools, seeking to homeschool their children. Rachel Fradette explained in a March 2026 Hechinger Report article that rural Indiana school districts are addressing declining enrollment through microschools. These programs are…
(2026-05-06). Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours. sanews.gov.za Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours | South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country. | This according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who briefed Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday morning. | The Minister's update followed the confirmation of Hantavirus in a critically ill British national in South Africa, and in a woman who collapsed at OR Tambo International Airport. She later died in South Africa. Her husband, a third patient, passed away in St Helena. | The three we…
(2026-05-06). China expands zero tariffs to all African nations with diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties starting May 1, according to official statements and media reports.
(2026-05-06). Why more Australians are turning to personalised medicine for long-term health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Grace from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Grace from the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Tennessee students connect Indigenous culture and sustainability in groundbreaking project. peoplesworld.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 …
(2026-05-06). 'Mortal Kombat II' review: A soulless and uneven sequel. peoplesworld.org 
Mortal Kombat II is the sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat, itself a reboot of a film franchise adapted from a video game universe. I didn't realize I had any expectations for this film until I walked out of the theater and found those expectations unmet. It is an essentially unsalvageable film with a handful of …
(2026-05-06). Gentile Steve Reed just suggested Jewish Polanski is an antisemite. thecanary.co 
Under Keir Starmer, the Labour Party has become historically unpopular. As a result of this, the party is facing the worst local election wipeout in modern history. And because no one in Starmer's circle knows how to turn this around, they've instead decided to smear the Green Party. For the the latest example of this, […] | By
(2026-05-06). Assassination of prominent cleric triggers unrest in Pakistan. newarab.com 
Sheikh Muhammad Idris was assassinated on Tuesday, 5 May, ne…
(2026-05-06). Government kills the spirit. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | One of the industries hardest hit by the spike in fuel prices caused by the Iran War…
(2026-05-06). US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions. scmp.com "In an increasingly severe security environment, no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone," declared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last month, signalling a major shift in Tokyo's defence posture. | "Under the new system, we will strategically promote equipment transfers while making even more rigorous and cautious judgments on whether transfers are permissible," she added, confirming long-running speculation that Tokyo would relax decades-old restrictions on…
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-06). First BRICS Academic Forum Launched by ORF, RIS. infobrics.org India's 2026 BRICS Chairship kicks off with new Track II platform to shape policy ideas on resilience, innovation and inclusive growth…
(2026-05-06). 7 Reasons to Use a Custodian for Retirement Funds. moguldom.com Retirement savings can hold far more than mutual funds or public shares. Many households now place private notes, rental property, tax liens, or business interests inside tax-advantaged accounts. This broader menu creates promise, yet it also brings filing duties, title work, valuation questions, and strict use limits. A custodian provides the administrative guardrails that keep …
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-06). News consumption trends change face of journalism. sanews.gov.za News consumption trends change face of journalism | The impact of technology and rising uptake of social media are making an indelible mark on the landscape of journalism, shifting South African audiences from passive consumers to active participants in the news cycle. | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong on Wednesday said audiences are developing new "news habits" that are transforming the role of journalists and media institutions. | "The good deal of what we know about our world, we know because of journalism," Morolong said. | Speaking at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) Funders…
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). B-1B "Apocalypse II" Out Of The Boneyard And Back In Service. twz.com 
After nearly two years of work, the Bone once known as Rage has completed its journey out of the desert and back to active service.
(2026-05-06). Trump Is Reviving a Tar Sands Oil Pipeline With the Help of Wyoming Tycoons. truthout.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 of Wyoming oil tycoons is bringing the Keystone concept back from the dead — and… |
(2026-05-06). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-06). London Electricians Warn: These Common Issues Could Be Dangerous. thecanary.co 
Electrical issues hardly come with a clear caution. In many London homes, the first signs are small: a socket feels warm, lights flicker or the fuse board trips occasionally. These signs can be easily ignored, particularly when everything still seems to work. Yet experienced London electricians warn that these small scale issues are usually a […] | By
(2026-05-06). Join the League Against Cruel Sports to finally stop trail hunting. thecanary.co 
The League Against Cruel Sports is hosting a major rally on Saturday 9 May 2026 to demand that the government finally bans the utter bullshit that is trail hunting. Activists and animal lovers are being called to gather at Old Palace Yard, Westminster at 3.15pm. Hunting is an animal rights issue This protest happens a […] | By
(2006-05-26). Partido Lakas ng Masa: On the firing of the US missile system on Philippine soil. links.org.au 
The first-ever firing of a Tomahawk missile and operational deployment of the US Typhon system on Philippine soil under Balikatan 2026 mark a dangerous escalation in the country's deepening entanglement in imperialist military conflicts, warns Partido Lakas ng Masa.
(2026-05-06). Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87. geo.tv 
Ted Turner, Chairman of Turner Enterprises and the UN Foundation, listens to a question during a news conference on April 1, 2008 at the United Nations in New York. — AFPCNN gains global prominence during Gulf War live coverage.CEO Mark Thompson calls Turner enduring spirit of…
(2026-05-06). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. grist.org 
(2026-05-06). Stefon Diggs Assault Trial: Former NFL Star Found Not Guilty Of Assault. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty | UPDATED— May 6, 2026, 11: 07 a.m. EST | The assault trial involving former NFL star Stefon Diggs concluded on May 5, when a Massachusetts jury found him not guilty of all charges related to assault allegations brought forth by his live-chef, Jamila "Mila" Adams. Diggs, 32, had been accused of slapping and choking Adams on Dec. 2, 2025, at his home in Dedham. He
(2026-05-06). Coast Guard Creates Its Own Special Operations Command. twz.com 
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(2026-05-06). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). FBI probing leaks behind Patel 'excessive drinking' article, report says. scmp.com The FBI has opened a criminal leak investigation focusing on a journalist who wrote a critical article about Kash Patel, the head of the US law enforcement agency, the cable news channel MS Now reported on Wednesday. | Patel filed a US$250 million suit last month against The Atlantic magazine and the author of the article, Sarah Fitzpatrick, calling it a "sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece".
(2026-05-06). Monarcha Upstander Training in Chequamegon Bay, WI May 7, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Zack Polanski has to stop giving corporate media smears the time of day. thecanary.co 
The Murdoch Times and the Guardian — and of course the Labour party — are again smearing Green party leader Zack Polanski. The terror they have of the Green surge Polanski is presiding over couldn't be clearer. But Polanski must stop validating the smear narratives by apologising. The latest is a claim that Polanski "falsely […] | By
(2026-05-06). Holders PSG beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final with Arsenal. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain draw the second leg of their semifinal with Bayern Munich 1-1 in Germany to take the tie 6-4.
(2026-05-06). DOJ Sues Colorado Over Law Restricting Capacity of Rifle Cartridges. truthout.org The Trump administration sued Colorado over its law restricting large-capacity magazines for rifles a day after it sued Denver over its assault weapons ban. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice Wednesday, says the state's restrictions on magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds violate the Second Amendment rights of Coloradans. "Colorado's ban on certain… |
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures That Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). China unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025. ecns.cn The annual list, jointly released by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and China Cultural Relics News, is prepared by top scholars from across the country and widely regarded as one of the highest honors in Chinese archaeology.
(2026-05-06). Where Are the Female Assassins? fairobserver.com On April 25, gunshots rang out at a White House dinner attended by senior political figures of the Trump administration. The suspect, who has been charged with attempted murder of US President Donald Trump and more, is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen — a man. This and comparable incidents follow a familiar script: a lone gunman,…
(2026-05-06). At Sea: A sharp feminist thriller in the world of Big Oil. newarab.com 
It takes great talent and skill not only to bring to life the work of an oil rig but also to make this work environment relatable, engaging, and incredibly thrilling. | In her latest adult novel, author Unable to resist the opportunity for a promotion, she leaves behind…
(2026-05-06). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-06). NSPM-7: Trump's War on Dissent. rightsanddissent.org Last fall, Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7), his blueprint to crush the left. The memo relies on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces and gives a central role to his Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller. Days earlier, Trump issued an Executive Order designating "antifa" as a domestic terror organization. | Join Defending Rights & Dissent and Drop Site News on Monday, May 11th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an important update on Trump and Miller's war against dissent. A panel of experts will break down the memo, analyze the threats it poses to our rights, and place it in the wider le…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Cop City Indictment Drags Former RICO Defendants Into New Legal Battle. popularresistance.org Cobb County, GA — Attorney General Chris Carr has charged three people for a protest that took place nearly four years ago during the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta. That's according to a new grand jury indictment announced on April 23, which accuses the activists of property destruction and arson. | The charges are the latest in a years-long saga that has seen the state try, and fail, repeatedly to convict protesters and activists who organized against the city's now finished $190 million police training complex. | All three of the people named in the latest indictment were previously charged as part…
(2026-05-06). Telegraph latest rag to do antisemitic Polanski cartoon. thecanary.co 
As we covered, the Times published an antisemitic caricature of Zack Polanski on Sunday 3 May. Staggeringly, the paper did this as part of a push from the British establishment to paint Polanski and the Green Party as antisemites. Now, just days later, the Telegraph has done the exact same thing: Whilst the Jewish right is […] | By
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-06). Elderly Sikh taxi driver pushed to ground in New York, viral video sparks outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A disturbing incident from New York City has triggered widespread anger after a video showing an elderly Sikh taxi driver being shoved to the ground began circulating online.According to visuals shared on social media, the confrontation was reported on the roadside following an argument between the driver and another individual. The situation quickly escalated, with the man accusing the elderly driver of hitting another vehicle. Moments later, he is seen aggressively pushing the senior citizen, causing him to fall to the ground.Witnesses claim the attacker also issued verbal threats before turning…
(2026-05-06). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Final Day. thecanary.co 
For the vast majority of Majid Freeman's trial, the Canary were the only media organisation present in the courtroom. But today, with both the prosecution and defence set to give their closing statements before the jury retired to decide on their verdict, the press benches were full for the first time. Prosecution up first The […] | By
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). Royal Mail workers call for No vote against CWU negotiators' agreement with Kretinsky. wsws.org As soon as details of the "groundbreaking agreement" were released on April 15, opposition went viral among postal workers who slammed the proposed deal.
(2026-05-06). Poise without pedigree: Why Australia needs Nancy Mitford at the Strait of Malacca. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Free Phone Calls Saved Incarcerated People and Their Loved Ones $622.5 Million. truthout.org Kwaneta Harris is one of the thousands of Americans charged with supporting both her aging parent and her own children. Her mother is in her early 70s. She also has three children; the youngest is finishing high school. Harris is also incarcerated, which means that she relies on phone calls and electronic messages to stay on top of family responsibilities. Each month, she spends over $400 on… |
(2026-05-06). Alabama's Under-Resourced Schools Lag Behind. projectcensored.org In 2022, the state of Alabama passed the Alabama Numeracy Act, which reshaped elementary math instruction in public schools. In February 2026, Steven Yoder of the Hechinger Report wrote that, despite significant improvements in students' math proficiency across the state, students in fifteen of Alabama's least affluent school districts continue…
(2026-05-06). Not All Temperature Records Are Equal. wattsupwiththat.com And some records are being used to hype normal temperature variability in unfortunate ways.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Trump Administration Investigates Smith College for Admitting Trans Students. truthout.org Late on Monday, May 4, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it is opening an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts for its admission of transgender students, in an expansion of the Trump administration's attacks on transgender rights. The Trump administration is suggesting that allowing transgender women to enroll at a women's college violates civil rights protections… |
(2026-05-06). Meet the Green Party candidate taking on Labour in Brixton. newarab.com 
As millions of Brits are set to While the governing Labour Party is projected to face losses across the UK, the One candidate hoping to end Labour's 20-year rule in Lambeth is…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-06). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-06). Green Party getting all hands on deck for polling day. thecanary.co 
Ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May, the Green Party is reminding supporters of ways they can help boost the vote. Manchester Greens have shared a sign-up page for anyone who wants to help on polling day. And they've stressed the difference it can make: JUST RELEASED: Data has come out showing it's […] | By
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Trump Gets Revenge Over Failed Indiana Redistricting During Tuesday's Elections. newsone.com 
Source: Mirror Indy / Getty | Heading into Tuesday, Indiana's state-level elections were seen as a test for how much sway President Donald Trump still has over Republican voters. Last fall, Trump swore to retaliate against the Indiana state Senators who voted against redistricting by supporting primary challengers in their reelection bids. Well, Trump mostly got what he wanted as five of the seven candidates he endorsed won on Tuesday night. |
(2026-05-06). Between Iran and a hard place. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Gulf states couldn't stay out of a war launched from their territory. | As the…
(2026-05-06). 'There Is No Land Called Palestine': The Reform Pastor Preaching the End Times in Coventry. bylinetimes.com An Evangelical pastor standing for Reform UK this week has claimed that the existence "of the land of Palestine" was a "media lie started by Yasser Arafat", Byline Times can reveal. | John Quintanilla is a pastor at the Hebron Christian Faith Church in Coventry, and a Reform UK candidate. He runs a church that funds Christian Zionist organisations donating to Israel's war effort, and appears to be part of a growing trend towards radical pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian rhetoric within parts of Reform UK. | Several Reform candidates have ties to organisations supporting the Israeli war effort or settler operatio…
(2026-05-06). Private Equity Is Taking Over Nursing Homes — And Seniors Are Paying the Price. otherwords.org As Americans age, we deserve the peace of mind that we can find nursing care for our parents or ourselves when we need it. But for private equity firms, that need isn't a mission to fulfill — it's an opportunity to profit at our expense. | As private equity takes over more nursing care, I live in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. For generations, our public nursing home — Pine…
(2026-05-06). Spanish PM urges Brussels protect ICC judges from US sanctions. newarab.com 
Spanish Prime Minister In a "The EU cannot remain idle in…
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists Over Break-In At Israeli Weaponsmaker. popularresistance.org Four of six British pro-Palestinian activists have been convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with one of the defendants found guilty of striking a police officer with a sledgehammer. | London's Woolwich Crown Court on Tuesday found Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, Fatema Zainab Rajwani, 21, guilty. Zoe Rogers, 22, and Jordan Devlin, 31, were found not guilty. | Prosecutors said that the six defendants were members of the banned group Palestine Action, which organised the assault on the Elbit Systems UK facility in Bristol,…
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). UN commissioner condemns Israeli kidnapping, detention of Brazilian flotilla activist. asiapacificreport.nz By Jamil Chade The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Israel, saying it has no right to detain Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila and demanding his "immediate and unconditional" release. In a statement on Tuesday, Thameen Al-Kheeta, spokesperson for the United Nations entity, said: "Israel must immediately and unconditionally release Saif Abukeshek and Thiago…
(2026-05-06). Hundreds on hunger strike at Michigan detention center over inhumane conditions. peoplesworld.org 
BALDWIN, Mich.—Hundreds of detained immigrants have launched a rolling hunger and work strike at the North Lake Detention Center, the largest detention center in the Midwest, operated by the private prison corporation GEO Group in Baldwin, Michigan. They are protesting what they describe as inhumane conditions, medical neglect, and a systematic denial of due process. …
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Big Tech Exploits Gaps in California Student Data Privacy Protection. projectcensored.org Despite California's efforts to protect student privacy, an investigation published by The Markup on February 21, 2026, reveals that major technology companies can still collect and monetize student data through loopholes in state law. Reporter Adam Echelman explains that, although California passed laws meant to limit how education technology companies…
(2026-05-06). NCOP to take 'Parliament to the People' programme to the North West. sanews.gov.za NCOP to take 'Parliament to the People' programme to the North West | The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will roll out its flagship public participation and oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP), to the Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West next week. ⚪ The programme will run from 12 to 15 May 2026, under the theme: "Celebrating 30 Years of the Constitution: Deepening Participatory Democracy for Service Delivery." ⚪ TPTTP forms part of the NCOP's constitutional mandate in terms of Section 72, which requires Parliament to…
(2026-05-06). US Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Eritrea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A tank, allegedly belonging to the Eritrean army, abandoned along a road in Dansa, southwest of Mekele in Tigray, Ethiopia, June 20, 2021. | © 2021 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July. scmp.com The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation's 250th anniversary, a US official and a person familiar with the programme said. | The White House accepted the luxury jet from Qatar in 2025 ‚Äåand asked the Air Force to rapidly upgrade the aircraft to presidential standards, with L3Harris tapped to carry out the overhaul.
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro. ⚪ "Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected communities, and disruptions to daily services. Particular attention is being given to roads that have been flooded or closed, with real-time updates informing response and recovery operations," the Eastern Cape municipality said on Wedne…
(2026-05-06). Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison? whyy.org Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.
(2026-05-06). F/A-18 Super Hornet Blasts Blockade-Running Iranian Ship's Rudder With 20mm Cannon (Updated). twz.com 
The Super Hornet strafing the ship is the latest instance where the Navy used direct fire to disable Iranian ships trying to run the blockade.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-06). New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS meeting. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's government says it has suspended all trade cooperation with Vanuatu after the Vanuatu government hosted the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in Port Vila. Vanuatu is hosting a series of talks under the theme "VOICE 2030" (Vanuatu Opportunities for Investment and…
(2026-05-06). TripleEs Diane Mbombo-Tite on Life in the DRC and starting a translation and interpreting company. mediasanctuary.org On This Episode of the TripleE's, Diana Mbombo-TIte tells her story of growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the languages she learned in the DRC. she also talks about her story of how and why she immigrated to the United States of America , and Finally she tells H Bosh Jr about starting her business Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC. |
(2026-05-06). Balikatan 2026: US turns Philippines into forward base for war against China. wsws.org Washington's largest-ever war games in the Philippines featured the first live Tomahawk firing on Philippine soil and the first Japanese combat deployment since its World War II occupation.
(2026-05-06). Trump seeks to halt payment to E. Jean Carroll in hope of eventual Supreme Court win. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, has asked a federal appeal court in New York to temporarily block a long-time columnist from collecting a US$83 million defamation award. | The lawyer, Justin D. Smith, told the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Tuesday to stay its decision supporting the award so that Trump will not have to pay writer E. Jean Carroll while he appeals to the high court.
(2026-05-06). Presidency clarifies Zimbabwe visit, urges law enforcement to act without fear. sanews.gov.za Presidency clarifies Zimbabwe visit, urges law enforcement to act without fear | President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he had no prior knowledge of an individual of interest to law enforcement who was reportedly present during his recent working visit to Zimbabwe. ⚪ This follows reports that surfaced after the President's visit, which took place on Sunday at the invitation of his counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa. ⚪ Briefing media on Wednesday in Cape Town, Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the President travelled to Zimbabwe on Sunday at the invitation of his counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa,…
(2026-05-06). Nigel Farage's Foreign Policy Chief Hosted Pro-Trump Think Tank Promoting Tariffs and Greenland Invasion. bylinetimes.com Alan Mendoza, Reform UK's Chief Advisor on Global Affairs, co-hosted a private meeting at which the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute distributed material endorsing US President Donald Trump's plan to seize Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, Byline Times can reveal. | The same think-tank has promoted Trump's tariff policies and 2020 election denial conspiracy theories. | Three months into Mendoza's tenure at Reform UK, he hosted a Reagan-Jackson Security Dialogue at the Cambridge Union on 18 and 19 February 2026. The private gathering brought together serving British military leadership, Conserv…
(2026-05-06). Missiles Clobber Target Ship In Highly Strategic Luzon Strait. twz.com 
(2026-05-06). Kill lists vs public good: Two futures of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
Palantir isn't just publishing manifestos. It is operationally wired into the machinery of imperial warfare. Its Gotham platform provides AI-powered targeting for the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). As power flows through submarine cables, law of the sea must evolve. scmp.com Beneath the surface of the world's oceans lies an infrastructure so essential, modern life would stall without it — yet so invisible it rarely enters public debate. Submarine cables, slender fibre-optic systems laid across the seabed, carry over 95 per cent of global internet traffic, transmitting the data that underpins financial markets, diplomatic exchanges and everyday communication. | What appears to be neutral infrastructure is, in fact, a deeply political system — one that exposes a…
(2026-05-06). Sanctions and Threats of War: The Last Pulls. radiohc.cu The massive demonstration of support for the Cuban government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for a US administration that believes itself to be the master of the world and all-powerful in the Western Hemisphere, the Granma newspaper opined on Tuesday. | The Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the full text of this article below. | The White House unmasked and at the feet of Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone. The massive demonstration of support for the government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for an administration that believes itself to be the master of…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). Fuel woes a wake-up call to Hong Kong SAR on energy security. ecns.cn A quiet revolution is rolling through the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government compounds. As recently reported, over half of the city's bureau directors and secretaries have swapped their traditional sedans for Chinese-made electric vehicles, with BYD's Denza brand leading the charge. This shift in the official vehicle fleet is a commendable, symbolic nod toward sustainability. Yet it also casts the city's broader, challenging energy landscape into stark relief.
(2026-05-06). Apps for Activism: A Privacy-First Guide. orinocotribune.com 
By S.A — May 2, 2026 | A practical guide to choosing your apps. I've done the digging so you don't have to. | 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 Now whether you self-host or not, ordinary people (especially activists) need a framework for choosing apps. Here are the key criter…
(2026-05-06). The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Online Casinos Beginners Should Know. moguldom.com A large part of all online wagers now run through crypto. This shift comes from casinos that let players gamble without handing over any personal identification. For someone just getting into online betting, the promise of total privacy and instant payouts sounds hard to beat. The catch is that these platforms carry risks most first-timers …
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). Uganda to Join BRICS and India-Africa Summits in New Delhi. infobrics.org Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo has confirmed that Uganda will participate in two high-level international summits in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the country's deepening ties with the BRICS bloc and India…
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). The Silent Struggle Of Black Family Caregivers. newsone.com 
(2026-05-06). Dani Rodrik on the Post-Neoliberal World. fpif.org Dani Rodrik has impeccable credentials as an economist. He is an expert in many areas, including trade and development, and is one of Harvard University's leading lights. In recent years, he has also been one of mainstream economics' leading critics, one who has had no trouble accepting the many charges that have been laid at its door and acknowledging that non-economists and ordinary people have been far in advance of economists in identifying the malfunctions of the now much-derided paradigm of globalization and the ideology of neoliberalism that underpinned it. | Readers of Shared Prosperity in a Fractured Wor…
(2026-05-06). Reclassifying Medical Marijuana Was Long Overdue, But It's Not Enough. otherwords.org The Trump administration's decision to reclassify state-authorized medical cannabis products and recognize state-licensed medical cannabis providers is a historic first step toward bringing federal drug policy into the 21st century. | For over And for much of this time, government officials went to ex…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-06). May Day was even more important than you think. nationofchange.org The mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power—and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime.
(2026-05-06). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-06). Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako. aljazeera.com Fighters attack 'Africa's Alcatraz', which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.
(2026-05-06). Pope Leo to inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia in June trip to Spain. scmp.com Pope Leo will inaugurate the soaring central tower of Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia basilica when he visits Spain next month in a week-long trip that will also take him to a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands, the Vatican said on Wednesday. | The June 6-12 visit will first bring Leo to Madrid for meetings with the government, parliament and King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
(2026-05-06). Tom Tiffany, Pedophile Lover Union Hater! Protest May 26, 2026 in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-06). Burkina Faso's Junta Escalates Attack on Information. hrw.org Click to expand Image | News studio of TV5Monde in Paris, April 9, 2015. | © 2015 Geoffroy Van der Hasselt/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images | The military authorities in Burkina Faso are tightening their grip on what people can see, hear, and know.On May 5, Burkina Faso's media regulator ordered the suspension of French broadcaster TV5Monde, accusing it of "disinformation" and "apology of terrorism" in its reporting on Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso and neighboring Mali. The action is the latest targeting the channel that was previously suspended twice in 2024 and remains off the air in Mali following s…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-06). The Trump Administration Wants White Men To Be Oppressed So Badly. newsone.com 
(2026-05-06). From Voices to Action: Indivisible's Mission. mediasanctuary.org In this episode, we hear from leaders at Indivisible about what inspired their work, how they support community voices, and what it takes to create meaningful change in Albany.
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). SCOTUS Weighs 401(k) Accountability Amid Private Equity Incursion. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Facing the Facts: HIV, STIs, and Health Equity in the Philadelphia Region. whyy.org STI rates in the United States are declining overall, but persistent disparities continue to shape who is most affected — and who has access to care.
(2026-05-06). China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B. ecns.cn Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). SOUTHCOM Blows Up Another Boat in the Eastern Pacific, Killing Three. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command said on Tuesday night that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as the Trump administration continues conducting extrajudicial executions at sea. SOUTHCOM said that the strike killed at least three people, bringing the total number of people killed in the bombing campaign to at least 191 …
(2026-05-06). We Have To Restore People's Confidence In Collective Strength. popularresistance.org In a recent interview with German Foreign Policy, Peter Mertens talks about the wave of protests in Belgium against the erosion of workers' rights and social standards, which has been ongoing for more than a year. Mertens is an author and General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Belgium (PVDA-PTB), which has participated in the trade union-led demonstrations and strikes from the outset and is currently the strongest party in the capital region of Brussels, polling at more than a quarter of the vote. Mertens argues that the link between social protests and the fight against militarization is obvious: "It is the…
(2026-05-06). Israel's nightmare: NATO nation's largest, fastest hypersonic missile Tayfun block 4 to hit IDF. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Roketsan has publicly unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, marking the first time the system has been shown in public mounted on its 8×8 wheeled launcher. Defense reporting described it as the largest and most powerful member of the TAYFUN family, underscoring Ankara's push to expand its indigenous long-range strike capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(2026-05-06). Independents aim to take out 'Labour's huge majority' in Islington. thecanary.co 
Islington Community Independents are hoping to take out "Labour's huge majority" in the London borough of former party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The Canary spoke to Islington Community Independents nominating officer David Renton to find out more. How has Islington's Labour-led council failed local people? The council gets things wrong when it sees its job as being […] | By
(2026-05-06). Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contamination. grist.org 
For more than half a century, residents of Sampson County, North Carolina have watched their local landfill grow to
(2026-05-06). Philadelphia in Paper: A Pop-Up Exhibit at Parkway Central Library. whyy.org View original paper art scenes created for the film Becoming American: Philadelphia's Story.
(2026-05-06). Journey to becoming a Buddhist priest in Japan. mediasanctuary.org Dr. Aaron Proffitt fell in love with Buddhism after picking up a book about Zen at a book store, and now he teaches religious studies and Buddhism as an ordained Buddhist priest.
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). US Fires Tomahawk Missile Using Typhon Launcher in the Philippines in Provocation Aimed at China. news.antiwar.com The US fired a Tomahawk missile in the Philippines from its new Typhon launcher for the first time during Washington and Manila's annual Balikatan Exercise, a major provocation aimed at China. The Typhon, also known as the Strategic Mid-Range Fire System, was developed by the US after it withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) …
(2026-05-06). Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places. whyy.org 
(2026-05-06). The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights. grist.org 
Last week, the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released urgent calls to action, including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and increased funding for Indigenous climate projects. But those recommendations come as the Forum itself is facing an existential crisis. | For 25 years, the Forum has been the leading United Nations body representing Indigenous peoples, but that status has not always translated to policy change by member states or the U.N. itself. Growing questions about the Forum's effectiveness also come amid budget cuts at the U.N., Trump's rejection of multilateralism, and…
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). Exclusive Poll: Half of Labour's Voters Set to Abandon Party in England as Keir Starmer's 'London Wall' Crumbles. bylinetimes.com Half of Labour's voters from the last general election are set to abandon Keir Starmer's party in Thursday's English local elections, as it faces a pincer movement from both the Greens and Reform in their London strongholds, an exclusive new poll for Byline Times suggests. | Just 50% of Labour's 2024 voters still plan to vote for the party in this week's England local elections, according to the poll conducted by pollsters Omnisis. This compares to 82% of Reform's general election voters and 80% of the Green party's voters. | The fall in support for Labour is particularly stark in London, where just 28% of tho…
(2026-05-06). Rural women's cooperative transforms lives in KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za Rural women's cooperative transforms lives in KwaZulu-Natal | In the quiet rural village of Ezindophi in KwaZulu-Natal's uMlalazi Local Municipality, a group of determined women are rewriting the story of hardship into one of hope, dignity and opportunity. ⚪ What began as a small collective of five community members in 2005 has grown into the Qalekhaya Shining Star Cooperative (QSSC), a thriving, women-led enterprise changing lives through skills development, job creation, and social support. ⚪ Founded with a vision to tackle poverty, unemployment, and gender-based violence (GBV), the cooperative has become a l…
(2026-05-06). Spain opens port to hantavirus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed. scmp.com A ‚Å luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly ‚Å hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast ‚Å of Cabo Verde with close to 150 people on board was due to head to Spain, while South Africa confirmed it identified among the victims a strain of the virus that can — in rare cases — spread among humans. | The ship will dock "within three days" at Granadilla on the island of Tenerife, Spain's health minister said on Wednesday, despite opposition from the Canary Islands regional government.
(2026-05-06). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-06). Lawyer on EEOC's New York Times Lawsuit Has History Battling Discrimination Against Men. theintercept.com 
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a key achievement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the federal agency tasked with protecting American workers from employment discrimination, sued the New York Times on behalf of a white man claiming the company discriminated against him based on his race and sex. | The lawsuit is signed not just by the agency's acting general counsel and deputy general counsel, but also Benjamin North, who The Intercept reported was
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). Louisiana governor suspends primary election to enforce new congressional gerrymandering. wsws.org The action by Republican Jeff Landry, postponing a primary in order to carry out a pro-Republican redistricting approved by the Supreme Court, has no historical precedent.
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Accused of Mocking Disabled Residents as 'Benefit Scroungers' and 'Skanks'. bylinetimes.com 
Byline Times has been passed a series of Facebook messages and posts from a Reform UK candidate appearing to mock disabled residents. | The messages, sent via Facebook Messenger, show Harry Phillips, running for Reform UK in Stanwell (Surrey), calling a potential constituent and his wife "ponces of society," mocking a woman's health conditions as "made up ailments," and using a series of personal insults directed at the couple, including references to their appearance. | And he is accused of insulting a stroke survivor and a person with AuDHD, stating their conditions "scream benefit scrounger and lazy c**t",…
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(2026-05-06). Tennessee Reveals New Map Eliminating Majority-Black District. newsone.com 
Source: Brett Carlsen / Getty | The GOP has wasted no time in capitalizing on the Supreme Court's ruling to gut the Voting Rights Act to disenfranchise Black voters. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee called a special session on Tuesday to focus on redistricting, and on Wednesday, the state legislature revealed a map that eliminates the state's only majority-Black district. |
(2026-05-06). China expresses strong dissatisfaction to UK's unilateral sanctions: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the United Nations Security Council, and the country has made solemn representations to the UK side, expressing strong dissatisfaction, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Mojtaba mocks Trump with '1980 US army op failure in Iran' reminder as US ends new Hormuz mission. hindustantimes.com Mojtaba Khamenei's aide mocks Trump after "Project Freedom" is halted just one day in, saying a fearful U.S. Navy has backed away from Hormuz after Iran's strikes on the UAE. Citing the failed 1980 Tabas rescue, he warns future battles "won't be Normandy or Sicily" for American forces.
(2026-05-06). Putin's muffled barking: interview with News X World. gilbertdoctorow.com https:youtu.be/ckHEK9xL_z0?si=njrHExLLTTEoZyNG…
(2026-05-06). UK's hard-right Reform eyes huge new gains in local elections. newarab.com 
Political insurgents "The UK has been flooded with illegal immigrants that shouldn't be here. They're all claiming benefits… It's costing us an absolute fortune," said Robert Robinson, 70, a former Conservative voter, who said he was "leaning" towards backing Reform. | "All the other parties, they've all had their chance to stop the boats, and none of them have do…
(2026-05-06). Energy and sovereignty will decide AI future, not algorithms. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Yes, I was "forced" to march in the May Day parade in Cuba. radiohc.cu From a poor peasant background, I was 8 years old when the Revolution triumphed. What little I knew how to read and write I learned from my father, who also learned without being able to go to school. And as the grandson of Mambises (Cuban independence fighters), I learned some history through his stories. Today I am a professional, and although retired, I performed my more than 50 years of work as a teacher and in other jobs with dedication and enjoyment.
(2026-05-06). Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns. sanews.gov.za Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness. ⚪ This follows criticism from some sections of society questioning the transparency of the processes underpinning the catalogue. ⚪ "The department firmly rejects any insinuation of impropriety and reiterates that its catalogue development framework is founded on a rigorously controlled, anonymised scree…
(2026-05-06). China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled about 158 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush.
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Refuses to Explain Why Nigel Farage Met and Posed with Man Criminally Convicted for Violent Attack on Anti-Racism Meeting at a Church. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK has repeatedly refused to provide any explanation to Byline Times for why its leader, Nigel Farage, met and posed for a photograph with a group of far-right activists including a man who went on to be criminally convicted for violently storming an anti-racism meeting at a church — an offence that took place two weeks before the picture was taken. | Byline Times Having b…
(2026-05-06). Cancelled Richardson review a better option to assess Bondi security. onlineopinion.com.au Such an inquiry with informal processes would have better suited than the more vague and limited interim report of the royal commission.
(2026-05-06). FDA Blocks Studies Showing Safety of COVID, Shingles Vaccines. truthout.org The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the release of multiple studies demonstrating the safety of vaccinations for coronavirus and shingles, a move that some health experts are saying amounts to censorship. Officials within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have confirmed that the studies were blocked from publication. The three studies in question — which… |
(2026-05-06). Press Freedom Plummets in US, Reaches Crisis in Middle East and North Africa. truthout.org Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted how press freedoms have deteriorated in the United States and elsewhere over the past 25 years. The U.S. was ranked 17th in the world in 2002. In the latest index, the U.S. is down to 64th, falling seven places since last… |
(2026-05-06). Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case. sanews.gov.za Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take decisive prosecutorial action following the completion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into the George building collapse. | The appeal comes as the country marks the second anniversary of the tragedy, which claimed 34 lives and left 28 people injured. | On 6 May 2024, a five-storey apartment block under construction in George collapsed in what remains South Africa's deadliest building disaster in recent yea…
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists in Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org On Tuesday, a London court convicted four of six Palestine Action activists of criminal damage for their break-in of an Elbit Systems factory in August 2024. The four activists — Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 29, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21 — were found guilty of smashing drones and computers at the Israeli defense firm's U.K. site in an attempt to shut the factory down. |
(2026-05-06). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-06). Labour plotter Tom Watson begs MPs to stop plot to oust Starmer. thecanary.co 
Under Jeremy Corbyn, Tom Watson was the deputy leader of the Labour Party. Notoriously, he used his position to plot with other members of the Labour right to prevent his own party from forming a government. Now, the exact same guy is begging Labour MPs to drop the plot to oust Keir Starmer: Just @Tom_Watson, […] | By
(2026-05-06). Attack ads are meant to distract from wealth inequality. thecanary.co 
There's nothing screams desperation like attack ads. Politics has always been a blood-sport. Statements are stripped out of context. Minor infractions are prosecuted as if they were global atrocities. "Oh my God, Zack Polanski once returned a library book late!" Then there's the dodgy bar charts printed all over official election leaflets. To me, they […] | By
(2026-05-06). Chinese embassy lodges stern representations over UK sanctions against two Chinese entities. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK's sanctions on two Chinese entities and has lodged stern representations with the UK, according to the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2026-05-06). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). One man versus the AFL-CIO machine. mronline.org 
The Democratic Party insiders who dominate the Federation and many of its unions—the same forces who quickly condemned Kelber's age as the primary reason to ignore and even attack him—will all compete energetically to prove their politically correct credentials and strict loyalty to identity politics.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). Desde el Parlamento Europeo voces solidarias apoyan a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería cubana y la Embajada de Cuba en Bélgica y ante la Unión Europea agradecieron este martes las muestras de solidaridad provenientes del Parlamento Europeo, donde diputados, cubanos residentes y amigos solidarios se pronunciaron contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla. | En su cuenta oficial de X, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores escribió: | Solidaridad con Agradec…
(2026-05-06). Cuba y Egipto por fortalecer relaciones interparlamentarias. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Egipto, Alexander Pellicer Moraga sostuvo un cordial encuentro con Sameh Shoukry, presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Parlamento de ese país del noreste de àÅfrica. | El diplomático cubano trasladó las felicitaciones del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, y del presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales, Alberto Núñez Betancourt, por su elección en el cargo. | Pellicer Moraga actualizó al parlamentario egipcio sobre la difícil situación que vive Cuba debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo, el cerco petrolero y las amenaz…
(2026-05-06). Trump continúa golpeando a la Unión Europea. strategic-culture.su Trump ha asestado otro golpe a la UE. En concreto, Donald Trump anunció nuevos aranceles del 25% sobre los automóviles y camiones europeos con destino a Estados Unidos, eximiendo a los vehículos fabricados en EE. UU. La reacción de Europa fue inmediata: la decisión se consideró inaceptable y se puso en entredicho la fiabilidad de Estados Unidos como socio comercial.
(2026-05-06). Una controvertida legislación que otorga más derechos a las personas sin hogar en Delaware suscita la oposición de negocios y gobiernos locales. whyy.org Legislación que otorgaría más derechos a la población sin hogar de Delaware suscitó un acalorado debate durante una audiencia de un comité de la Cámara de Representantes celebrada el martes. | El proyecto de ley, patrocinado por la representante estatal Sophie Phillips, D—Bear, ampliaría los derec…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Los Cobradores Privados De Trump Están Persiguiendo A Los Inmigrantes. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). L'Iran non è sull'orlo del baratro: la forza negoziale di Teheran passa da Hormuz. strategic-culture.su La propaganda mediatica occidentale descrive l'Iran come un Paese distrutto e costretto alla resa. Ma il controllo dello Stretto di Hormuz, l'impatto globale del blocco navale e la stessa dinamica negoziale mostrano una realtà opposta: Teheran tratta da una posizione di forza. | Segue nostro La narrazione dominante dei media occidentali sull'Iran segue da anni uno schema quasi automatico: ogni crisi viene presentata come l'ultima, ogni p…
(2026-05-06). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.