(2026-05-17). Saturday 6/6: Shut it Down! How Tech Companies Power Genocide, Detention, and Deportation. indybay.org Online | www.eventbrite.com/e/shut-it-down-how-te……
(2026-05-17). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-17). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump have private meeting at Zhongnanhai in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. | The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-17). Trump says looking forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is willing to continue to maintain sincere and in-depth communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and warmly looks forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C.
(2026-05-17). Trump's China Visit and Xie Feng's Taiwan Narrative Explained. moderndiplomacy.eu The interview given by Chinese Ambassador to Washington Xie Feng to Newsweek on May 5, 2026, represents a pivotal moment in the ongoing Sino-American war of words over Taiwan. Xie, who assumed his post in May 2023, employed a clever, albeit controversial, historical analogy, reminding Americans of the American Civil War (1861-1865) to legitimize Beijing's …
(2026-05-17). The Surprising History of Warm Iranian-Jewish Relations. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — After the massive US and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026, the second attack in the middle of negotiations within a year, with his characteristic modesty, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The war on Iran fulfils my 40-year dream". Netanyahu has not only been dreaming of involving the United States in a war against Iran, but he has also been actively working and plotting to bring this about. US Senator Chris Van Hollen put it this way: 'Netanyahu waited 40 years to find an American president "stupid enough and reckless enough" to s…
(2026-05-17). After the Iran War: Seven Dynamics That Will Define the New Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu Every major war in the Middle East has left the region permanently altered in ways that nobody fully anticipated at the time. The 1948 Arab-Israeli war created a refugee crisis whose consequences are still being negotiated seventy-eight years later. The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran reorganized the entire regional security architecture around a new fault …
(2026-05-17). FIFA says held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-05-17). Chikunga prioritises youth enterprise development. sanews.gov.za Chikunga prioritises youth enterprise development | Social Development Acting Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has undertaken an oversight visit to the Sozo Foundation's Genesis Incubator Hub in Vrygrond, Cape Town, placing youth enterprise development at the centre of her first day in office. | The visit forms part of preparations for the Department of Social Development's Budget Vote 19 for 2026. It aimed to assess the impact of a youth enterprise development programme funded by the National Development Agency (NDA). | During the engagement on Friday, Chikunga interacted directly with young entrepreneurs participati…
(2026-05-17). Cuba and India discuss historic bilateral ties. radiohc.cu During their participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Foreign Minister, and Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, discussed the historic relations between the two countries and the progress made in various economic, trade, cooperation, and investment sectors. | The meeting with the Indian leader was part of the Cuban Foreign Minister's busy diplomatic agenda in New Delhi this week, which included a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to continue strengthening bilateral ties in various sectors. | Through his…
(2026-05-17). Solidarity group from the United States welcomed in Cuba. radiohc.cu The local branch of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) welcomed a group of American activists from the organization Code Pink on Saturday, who began a solidarity visit to the island. | The group will carry out a program of activities in this northeastern province until May 21st, with the aim of strengthening ties of friendship and learning about the realities of the Caribbean nation. | During the welcoming ceremony, the visitors expressed their rejection of the hostile policies of the United States government, as well as the economic sanctions and unilateral coercive measures applied agains…
(2026-05-17). Solidaridad de India transmite amor y respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de amor y respaldo hacia Cuba transmitió este sábado la Solidaridad de India al canciller de Bruno Rodríguez en un acto contra el asedio y las amenazas de Estados Unidos contra la nación caribeña. | En el concurrido encuentro, organizado por la Organización de Paz y Solidaridad de Toda la India (Aipso), el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano detalló la difícil situación que enfrenta la mayor de las Antillas con el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos. | Ante representantes de partidos políticos de izquierda de la nación surasiática y del cuerpo diplomátic…
(2026-05-17). Holguín recibe a grupo solidario de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La delegación local del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) recibió este sábado a un grupo de activistas estadounidenses de la organización Code Pink, quienes iniciaron una visita de solidaridad. | El colectivo cumplimentará un programa de actividades en esta provincia nororiental hasta el próximo 21 de mayo, con el objetivo de estrechar los lazos de hermandad y conocer la realidad del país caribeño. | Durante el recibimiento, los visitantes manifestaron su rechazo a la política hostil del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, así como a las sanciones económicas y las medidas coercitivas unilaterales apl…
(2026-05-17). Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, amid protests over Gaza. newarab.com 
Bulgaria wins the 70th Dara, who was declared the winner early Sunday, was not among the favourites ahead of the show but gained traction during Eurovision week with her high-energy and highly choreographed dancing on the catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga".
(2026-05-17). Gaza is integral part of Palestine, any arrangements must be temporary: Palestinian president. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that any transitional arrangements must be temporary and not infringe upon the unity of Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-17). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-17). Eurovision Boycotters Turn to Father Ted, Raphael and Gaza Documentaries. moderndiplomacy.eu Broadcasters boycotting the Eurovision final due to Israel's participation plan to show alternatives like reruns of "Father Ted," an alternative music show with Spanish artist Raphael, or documentaries about Gaza. This year's contest has faced criticism due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, leading broadcasters from Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland to withdraw, …
(2026-05-17). Hamas seeks direct meeting with Fatah on 'national strategy' after 8th general conference. ecns.cn GAZA, May 14 ⚪ Hamas on Thursday called for a direct meeting with the Palestinian National Liberation Movementon a joint"national strategy"after the conclusion of Fatahs eighth general conference.
(2026-05-17). Eurovision 2026 Results: Bulgaria Takes Victory. moderndiplomacy.eu Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time, with Dara's song "Bangaranga," which avoids political themes, taking the top spot. The contest was affected by a boycott from five countries protesting Israel's participation due to its military actions in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attack. Notably, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, and …
(2026-05-17). 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.
(2026-05-17). Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-05-17). Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time; Israel comes second amid boycott. aljazeera.com Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia stage biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over Gaza war.
(2026-05-17). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). R12bn allocated to water infrastructure grants. sanews.gov.za R12bn allocated to water infrastructure grants | An amount of R12.3 billion has been allocated to infrastructure grants to fund 70 bulk water projects and 341 water services initiatives across all provinces, as government intensifies efforts to stabilise struggling municipal systems. | Presenting the Budget Vote for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Parliament on Friday, Minister Pemmy Majodina announced that the funding will be channelled through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG). | The Minister said RBIG will fund 70 bulk infrastructur…
(2026-05-17). PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Children gathered around a table at the Philadelphia Housing Authority's North Philadelphia office and shouted out things that made them feel happy as they worked together to write songs about their emotions. | The songwriting workshop, hosted by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, aimed to give Philadelphia youth a creative outlet to express themselves and talk openly about mental health. | Ashley Murray, youth peer navigator for…
(2026-05-17). Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today for Zilhajj moon sighting. tribune.com.pk 
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Sunday to sight the moon of Zilhajj 1447 AH. | According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on 29 Zilhajj, May 17, at the Meteorological Department in Karachi. | The meeting will be chaired by Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, while zonal moon sighting committee meetings will be held at provincial headquarters. | Zonal committees will meet in Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has also issued a notification in this regard. | If th…
(2026-05-17). India's Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
(2026-05-17). Dollar trap: Washington's bid to keep the Gulf in line. strategic-culture.su The story Washington wants you to believe is simple. The Iran war broke the Persian Gulf's economy, and the US is throwing its allies a lifeline. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) called the proposed UAE dollar swap line a financial backstop. The Financial Times (FT) called it a rescue. CNBC called it a bailout. The real question is who gets access to the Fed's gates, and on what political terms.
(2026-05-17). Chinese heavy-duty robot sets Guinness World Record for payload capacity. ecns.cn A Chinese-made industrial robot has set a Guinness World Record for payload capacity, highlighting China's push to expand its advanced manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-17). Ukraine Drone Strike Kills Four in Russia as Moscow Hit by Biggest Attack in Over a Year. moderndiplomacy.eu At least four people died in a significant drone attack on Russian regions, including Moscow, which experienced its largest assault in over a year. Three fatalities occurred in the Moscow region, and one in Belgorod, with a woman killed when her home was struck in Khimki. Two men died in the Mytishchi district. Many high-rise …
(2026-05-17). The fruits of a warming valley. tribune.com.pk 
The scent of drying apricots once drifted through the mountain air of Chitral's Kalash and Arkari valleys, where orchards heavy with fruit sustained families, traditions and local economies for generations. Today, those same orchards tell a different story. Blossoms are battered by untimely rains, fruit ripens too quickly under rising temperatures, and infestations rot produce before it can be harvested or dried. In the valleys once known for their abundance of apricots, pears and mulberries, climate change is steadily eroding both livelihoods and centuries-old cultural practices, leaving farmers uncertain abo…
(2026-05-17). Not your father's matlock. tribune.com.pk 
Reviving a legacy title is always a gamble, especially when the original—Matlock—remains etched in popular memory as a comforting courtroom procedural led by the folksy brilliance of Andy Griffith. Not only did it run for 9 seasons in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but it also inspired other producers to create a modern-day courtroom drama. | The same thing happens in CBS's modern reimagining, fronted by Kathy Bates, which could easily have leaned on nostalgia alone. Instead, by the time Season 2 wraps, it becomes clear that this Matlock is not interested in imitation—it's carving out someth…
(2026-05-17). Portugal gov't approves landmark labor reform bill. ecns.cn LISBON, May 14 ⚪ Portugals Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of the countrys labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups.
(2026-05-17). Advanced manufacturing showcases nation's industrial prowess. ecns.cn Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China's Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-17). 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.
(2026-05-17). Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling. aljazeera.com Republicans seek to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.
(2026-05-17). Sandra Hàºller Says 'Fatherland' Explores Germany's Post-War Trauma. moderndiplomacy.eu German actor Sandra Hueller highlighted that the film "Fatherland," directed by Pawel Pawlikowski and presented at the Cannes Film Festival, explores Germany's post-war trauma, affecting even those who did not experience it. The film, shot in Poland with authentic sets, emphasizes the historical impact of World War Two. Hueller expressed that the story resonates deeply …
(2026-05-17). Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal. aljazeera.com Former Real Madrid coach replaces Liam Rosenior at the end of a difficult season for the Premier League club.
(2026-05-17). Red is the colour of sacrifice. tribune.com.pk 
Sheep led to slaughter may sense what awaits them, yet they have no choice but to move forward. Some might even mistake movement for freedom and look forward to life beyond their stockyard. Dress these sheep in bright reds and golds, surround them with garlands, fill the air with melancholic music, and gather eager spectators, and the ritual begins to resemble a typical wedding procession. Herded down the aisle against their free will, millions of women and girls face a similar fate as their right to shape their own lives is sacrificed at the altar of culture. | Under Section 498-B of the Pakistan Penal Code (…
(2026-05-17). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-17). Exchange programs offer youths firsthand experience. ecns.cn University students from the United States are making rubbings from inscriptions on wooden tablets. They carefully apply ink and press paper to create prints, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage firsthand.
(2026-05-17). China achieves successful batch cloning of super high-yield dairy goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major breakthrough in dairy goat breeding technology.
(2026-05-17). Comoros suspends fuel price hikes after deadly protests. newarab.com 
The announcement came after one person was killed and five were injured in confrontations between protesters and security forces on the island of Anjouan. | "The government and President Azali (Assoumani) heard the cries of the Comorian people. There was no other solution than to listen to them. The goal is to preserve peace," Energy Minister…
(2026-05-17). Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project Returns. indybay.org Court Navigation and Local Ordinance Assistance for the Houseless Community…
(2026-05-17). Sunday 5/31: Farmworkers Betrayed: Latinx Feminists speak out on César Chávez abuses ⚪ watch party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-05-17). California's 2025 Wolf Population Rises 10%, Successful Breeding Pairs Decline. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2026 — California's wolf population grew by 10% in 2025, with a total of nine packs by the end of December, according to a report released today by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The number of successful breeding wolf pairs declined, the report said.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: Union Democracy, Worker Rights & The IBT: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Zoom Registration | us02web.zoom.us/j/84722091993?pwd=CoyU1e… | /us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84722091993…
(2026-05-17). ISPR condemns Indian army chief's remarks questioning Pakistan's place in 'geography and history'. tribune.com.pk 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday condemned remarks by the Indian army chief during a recent interview, in which he stated that "Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history". | In a statement, ISPR said the Indian army chief had made a "provocative statement" during a recent interview. | The military's media wing said that, "Contrary to the delusional and hallucinational belief system and despite the omnipresent ill wishes that prevail in Hindutva-led India, Pakistan is already a country of consequence at the global level, a declared nuclear power and an indelibl…
(2026-05-17). 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.
(2026-05-17). Chinese-made collectibles gain popularity among young consumers at Changchun expo. ecns.cn Original Chinese-made collectibles inspired by mythology, gaming and science fiction drew strong interest from young consumers at a model toy expo that opened in Changchun this week.
(2026-05-17). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-17). Large blast near Beit Shemesh part of pre-planned test: Israeli defence firm. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-17). Malaysia calls off search, rescue operation for victims of migrant boat tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
Malaysian authorities ended a nearly week-long search and rescue operation for victims of a boat capsizing tragedy involving Indonesian migrants in waters off Pulau Pangkor island last week, media reports said Sunday. | At least 16 people were killed, while 23 were rescued after a migrant boat carrying 37 undocumented passengers sank on May 11 off the island, state-run Bernama news agency reported. | Perak Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said the operation ended Saturday following no new discoveries in the search area. | "Initial information obtained on the first day of the operation stated that t…
(2026-05-17). By Targeting Dairy Farmers, ESG Wants to Decide Your Milk. wattsupwiththat.com P2DNZ is not an isolated initiative. It is the agricultural, and diary centered, expression of a broader ESG governance model that substitutes accounting targets for physical outcomes and private coordination for public accountability.
(2026-05-17). Modest fashion's global turn. aljazeera.com From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.
(2026-05-17). New Chinese battery offers fresh hope for hydrogen storage. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have built a new type of battery that may solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: how to store hydrogen easily and efficiently.
(2026-05-17). AI drives boom in one-person companies nationwide. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.
(2026-05-17). Cannes Filmmakers Show Growing Acceptance of AI in Cinema. moderndiplomacy.eu Xavier Gens, the French director of the upcoming Netflix film "Under Paris," mentioned that if he made the movie now, he could have dramatically reduced the visual effects budget and finished it in less time due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). He stated that with AI, he could complete the film in three months …
(2026-05-17). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."
(2026-05-17). British MP resigns, paving way for possible Starmer challenger's return to Westminster. ecns.cn Josh Simons, a British Labour member of parliament (MP), resigned on Thursday so that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham could replace him in his constituency through a by-election.
(2026-05-17). Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup. aljazeera.com Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup.
(2026-05-17). High-quality development of China's service sector to boost industry, benefit people. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, the value-added output of China's service industry accounted for 61.7 percent of GDP and contributed 63.2 percent to the country's economic growth, cementing its status as the largest pillar of the national economy, official data showed.
(2026-05-17). The Pitt and the Pendulum. tribune.com.pk 
Louie dies, and they stop. But not for long. The ER never allows long. But long enough. | In The Pitt, Louie is what we would call a "frequent flier" in our ER lingo. Chronic illness. In and out. Uninsured. System-worn. The kind of patient whose name is familiar before his face comes into view. And yet, when he dies, the team does not reduce him to utilisation metrics or comorbidities. They remember him. They speak about his cheerfulness. The way he always had something kind to say to the nurses. The way he made their night shifts lighter. They celebrate his life. | That pause was the most accurate thing I hav…
(2026-05-17). FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations. ecns.cn FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.
(2026-05-17). 'Bad Blues' Report Names Six House Democrats Deserving of Primary Challenges. indybay.org A national group with more than 1 million online supporters today named six Democrats in the House who deserve to be "primaried" by progressive challengers.
(2026-05-17). ISPR says Indian COAS remarks reflect 'jingoistic and myopic mindset'. tribune.com.pk The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday criticised remarks by the Indian Chief of Army Staff (COAS), saying the statement reflected a "jingoistic and myopic mindset" and warned against pushing "South Asia towards wars and crises". | In a statement, ISPR said the Indian army chief had made a "provocative statement" during a recent interview that "Pakistan should decide if it desired to be part of geography and history". | The military's media wing said that, contrary to what it described as a "delusional and hallucinational belief system" and "despite the omnipresent ill wishes that prevail in Hind…
(2026-05-17). Iraq's new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes over. aljazeera.com Iraq's new prime minister Ali al‚ÄëZaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms.
(2026-05-17). Major routes reopen in W Cape after severe weather. sanews.gov.za Major routes reopen in W Cape after severe weather | Major national routes in the Western Cape, including the N1 and N2, have been reopened and are operating close to normal capacity following recent severe weather, signalling significant progress in recovery efforts across the province. | Western Cape Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC, Anton Bredell, said progress has been made in recovery, with mop-up operations and infrastructure restoration continuing in several affected areas. | "Restoration efforts are ongoing, particularly in areas affected by infrastructure damage, elect…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Balfour Declaration" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzUA……
(2026-05-17). Activists troll far-right UK rally with giant pro-immigration clip. aljazeera.com Led By Donkeys has snuck a big screen streaming pro-immigration messages into a far-right rally in the UK.
(2026-05-17). Domestic brands lauded for dynamism. ecns.cn Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with technological innovation, creating unique value for global markets, an Azerbaijani economist has said.
(2026-05-17). The Struggle To Defend CSU Faculty & Students In The Upcoming CFA Contract Fight. indybay.org Thirty thousand faculty members of the CSU system are facing major attacks with layoffs of thousands of lecturers, use of AI to eliminate positions and the increasing ICE attacks. Kevin Wehr who is the | CFA chief negotiator talks about the contract issues.
(2026-05-17). Government launches water anti-corruption drive. sanews.gov.za Government launches water anti-corruption drive | The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has announced the establishment of a national Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum as part of intensified efforts to combat crime, corruption and sabotage within South Africa's water sector. | Presenting the department's Budget Vote in Parliament on Friday, Majodina identified water mafias – organised criminal networks engaged in crime, corruption and sabotage of water infrastructure – as one of the central threats to water service delivery. | "One of the focus areas on the National Water Action Plan is the fight…
(2026-05-17). WHO Declares Congo-Uganda Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency. moderndiplomacy.eu The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern. " This outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, presents risks to neighboring countries. The WHO reported 80 suspected deaths, eight confirmed cases, and 246 possible cases in the DRC's …
(2026-05-17). Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President The protest was held under the slogan: "The people are hungry and prisons are full". | Demonstrators called for an end to
(2026-05-17). How Once Hardcore Climate Alarmist Lucy Biggers Realized It Was All A Scam, Brainwashing. wattsupwiththat.com Ms. Biggers, once a leading climate activist until recently, provides the details regarding why she changed her mind and views on current climate alarmism, discussing a progressive timeline between 2020 and 2025 where she deprogrammed herself from climate alarmism.
(2026-05-17). At least eight injured as car rams into pedestrians in Italian city of Modena. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-17). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-17). WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern", posing risks to neighbouring countries. | The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk for further spread. | The UN health agency said in a statement that 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases had been reported as of Saturday in the DRC's Ituri province across at least thre…
(2026-05-17). Historic Boycott of REI to Begin on May 15 Across the Country as New Bargaining Details Revealed. indybay.org REI proposals included moratoriums on organizing and public communications, a six-year contract length, and mandatory giving to REI's charity of choice | REI Union workers and allies will take a stand outside REI stores to alert customers about the boycott…
(2026-05-17). Should you trust AI for everything? tribune.com.pk 
From diagnosing symptoms and planning diets to deciding what to cook for dinner or what to gift a friend, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved into roles once reserved for medical practitioners or trusted confidants and, stranger still, for companionship itself. At the same time, it has become the first stop for life's random questions: Türkiye?" and "Who invented the telephone?" to "How many calories are in an egg?" "How do I write a resignation letter?" "Why is my phone not charging?" or "How can I lose weight?" | This increasing variety of queries shows how deeply AI is embedding itself in our daily…
(2026-05-17). Activists to Protest at Petco and Demand the End of All Animal Sales. indybay.org Following SF Animal Commission's vote to recommend a ban on the retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Francisco to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-05-17). High School Students Expose Lies About OAK Explansion Plans. indybay.org Students call on Port Commissioners to de-certify Environmental Report based on false information.
(2026-05-17). Tunisians rally amid economic crisis and political arrests. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Tunisians have marched through the capital to denounce a worsening economic crisis and crackdown on dissent.
(2026-05-17). Republican Senator Bill Cassidy pays the price for voting to convict Trump. scmp.com US President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr succeeded in their efforts to defeat Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Republican primary, a signal of the enduring strength of the president's hold on his party despite an unpopular war and soaring fuel prices. | Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators in 2021 who voted to convict Trump on the charge of inciting an insurrection on January 6 that year. He placed last in a three-way race on Saturday against Representative…
(2026-05-17). Could a leadership change undo Israel's international isolation? aljazeera.com Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.
(2026-05-17). Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris. scmp.com The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos on Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris. | Hundreds of people waited through the night — and in some cases for several days — hoping to get their hands on the "Royal Pop" timepieces, made in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.
(2026-05-17). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-17). China opens 21 international cargo routes in April. ecns.cn China opened 21 new international cargo air routes in April, adding more than 43 round-trip flights per week, according to data released by the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-05-17). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally to Stop Killing Cuts by Mayor Lurie at Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-17). WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency. aljazeera.com DR Congo accounts for all except two of the suspected cases, both of which were reported in neighbouring Uganda.
(2026-05-17). The lost art of letter writing. tribune.com.pk 
Recently, while cleaning up some old stuff in my parents' room, we discovered some old letters kept meticulously in their respective envelopes and then stashed together in a large envelope. Thinking that they might be some important correspondence, they were carefully handled only to discover that they were odd letters family members had written to each other—brother to brother, sister to sister, son to father and mother—and had been preserved carefully through decades as mementos, though the subject of any of them was not significant, just family chit chat and updates on each other. | Going throug…
(2026-05-17). Taiwan President Says 'Taiwan Independence' Means the Island Does Not Belong to Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan stated that "Taiwan independence" means that Taiwan is not under Beijing's control and that only the Taiwanese people can determine their own future. His remarks came after a significant summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which raised worries in Taiwan about U. S. support for the …
(2026-05-17). In a world of chaos, China signals that stability is possible. scmp.com Three polls firmly caught my attention over the past month or so. Each was conducted by a different outlet and addressed different questions. However, taken together, they tell one overarching story — implicitly, but unmistakably. Beyond an assortment of data, the story is about direction. | The first was a CNN poll. It showed that 76 per cent of Americans now see high prices and the cost of living as their country's most serious economic problem. Even more striking, nearly seven in 10 expect a…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 6/6: How Communities Across Turtle Island are Cutting Ties with Israeli Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-05-17). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-17). The photographer who got away the day Danny Kaye was front page news. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-17). Actor Imran Khan opens up about the joys, quiet struggles of being a single father. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Imran Khan made a rare public appearance, featuring in an interview on fellow actor Parineeti Chopra's show Mom Talks, speaking candidly about his life as a single father and the emotional challenges that come with parenting. | Sharing a heartfelt perspective, Imran said that parenthood, for him, was not merely a responsibility but an honour and privilege, as it allows him precious time with his daughter. | View this post on Instagram | Imran shares daughter Imara with his ex-wife Avantika Malik. The former couple welcomed their daughter in June 2014 before separating in 2019. Despite the split, Imran re…
(2026-05-17). British daily reveals when UK PM Keir Starmer will exit Westminister as political pressure mounts. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, triggering fresh turmoil at the top of British politics. According to a report by journalist Dan Hodges, citing an unnamed cabinet minister, Starmer "understands the political reality". Pressure on Starmer has intensified sharply after four ministers resigned on May 11, even as he publicly insists he will not quit. Starmer became prime minister in 2024, the UK's fifth premier since the 2016 Brexit vote, in a period of almost continuous political instability in which no prime minister has completed a full term since David Cameron.
(2026-05-17). Trump's War on Iran Is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. progressivehub.net GEORGE YANCY | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-05-17). 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.
(2026-05-17). Activists to Protest Marin Grocer United Markets Over Sale of Chickens from Perdue Factory. indybay.org Protesters to expose animal cruelty documented at Perdue's California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, and ask United Markets to cut ties…
(2026-05-17). China's South-to-North water project has supplied nearly 200 million people. ecns.cn China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred more than 88 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions since operations began, benefiting nearly 200 million people, according to official data released in May.
(2026-05-16). UN experts raise alarm over military immunity in India. tribune.com.pk 
In the hills of India's northeast and across the valleys of Kashmir, generations have grown up under a law that grants soldiers the authority to arrest without warrant, search homes by force, and open fire on civilians under extraordinary circumstances. Entire communities have lived with checkpoints, patrols, raids, curfews, and the knowledge that military personnel operating in their towns are shielded by one of the most controversial legal protections in India. | For decades, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, better known as AFSPA, has occupied a volatile space in India's social fabric and successive gove…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-05-17). U.S. martial arts enthusiast makes the right moves. ecns.cn Wearing a loose-sleeved training uniform with a flowing black beard and a topknot tied up with a hairpin, Pinnick, 36, from the United States, told an unusual story of "Becoming Chinese".
(2026-05-17). Youth must help to shape government – Mhlauli. sanews.gov.za Youth must help to shape government – Mhlauli | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called on young South Africans to take an active role in shaping government and the country's future, declaring them "not just leaders of tomorrow, but changemakers today". | Speaking at the Seventh-day Adventist Community Day held in Maragon Mooikloof, Pretoria, Mhlauli said young people play a very important role in shaping government, society, and the future of the nation. | She emphasised that South Africa's youth, estimated at around 21 million people between the ages of 15 and 34, make up more than a third…
(2026-05-17). 'Timmy' the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead. aljazeera.com 'Timmy' the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
(2026-05-17). More Sweeps of Survival Gear & Disabled Sidewalk Sleepers at Coral St. indybay.org Expanded Speech to the Community at Santa Cruz City Council Tuesday afternoon on May 12, 2026…
(2026-05-17). China clones six high-yield dairy goats in livestock breeding breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have cloned six high-yield dairy goats for the first time, marking a breakthrough that could help accelerate livestock breeding and improve domestic dairy production, according to Northwest A&F University.
(2026-05-17). Chinese-made EVs increasingly visible in Britain: scholar. ecns.cn LONDON, May 14 ⚪ Chinese-made electric vehicleshave become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said in a written interview with Xinhua on Thursday.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-17). 76 Flock Cameras Disabled in the East Bay. indybay.org saboteurs vandalized and/or removed cameras…
(2026-05-17). On the Anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians have never been in more Peril. juancole.com
(2026-05-17). Strikes and resurgent trade unionism in Chile: Interview with Domingo Pérez Valenzuela. links.org.au 
Domingo Pérez Valenzuela discusses the resurgence of Chilean trade unionism, strengths and limitations of its strike model, and what lessons the country's recent labour struggles offer for labour renewal internationally.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: All Roads Lead to the South: Watch Party for Selma Movie. indybay.org Mountain View, 94043…
(2026-05-17). Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submission. aljazeera.com Rousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano to submit just 17 seconds into the bout.
(2026-05-17). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-17). France Out Of Africa! PASAI Shows The Way. popularresistance.org Kenya's president, William Ruto, long ago proved his bona fides as a puppet of the United States and its junior imperialist partners. In 2023, he sent Kenyan police, under the "Multinational Security Support Mission" to assist the U.S. in its occupation of Haiti. At the time, he referred to his actions as being "Pan-African," even as he did the bidding of the imperialist powers and made a mockery of that term. | Ruto's loyalty was rewarded as Kenya was designated a Major Non-NATO Ally, an elaborate way of saying that he is a puppet, a stooge, a lapdog, for U.S. interests.
(2026-05-17). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The diplomacy of the Celestial Peace: How Beijing is shaping the New World Order. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-17). The victory of the Multipolar Triumvirate. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-17). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). NUHW Clinical Kaiser Therapist on Musk Altman Trial: AI Threatens All Workers & Patients. indybay.org
(2026-05-17). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Yuba County Falconry Business Ransacked, Former Visitor Claims Responsibility. indybay.org
(2026-05-17). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). How White Christian Nationalists are trying to Hijack America's 250th Birthday. juancole.com
(2026-05-17). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-05-17). México: autonomías de norte a sur en escenarios violentos (libro). indybay.org
(2026-05-17). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-16). Lebanon Ceasefire Extended 45 Days, Israel Attacks Medical Center, Killing Paramedics. news.antiwar.com Multiple days of negotiations in Washington D.C. have ended with Israel and Lebanon extending their ceasefire for an additional 45 days. Underscoring that Lebanese officials failed to get any assurances about the ceasefire working any better than it was before, Israel immediately attacked a medical center in southern Lebanon. The US promised to proactively faciliate …
(2026-05-16). Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91. scmp.com A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a UN court said Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. | Felicien Kabuga, 91, was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda's Tutsi minority. His trial began in 2022, nearly three decades after the 100-day massacre that left 800,000 dead.
(2026-05-16). UK artist defends 'Drawings Against Genocide' after show cancelled. aljazeera.com UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition "Drawings Against Genocide" has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.
(2026-05-16). Ejercicio Meteoro 2026, pilar esencial en la preparación para la defensa de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este viernes la edición 40 del Ejercicio Popular de Acciones en Situaciones de Desastre 'Meteoro 2026', que constituye un pilar esencial para la preparación de los órganos de dirección y mando, así como de la población. | En la ocasión, el mandatario se refirió a la compleja situación que vive Cuba debido a la política genocida y criminal del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Durante la sesión de trabajo realizada en el Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, el general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, envi…
(2026-05-16). 'No voice rises above the sound of battle': Grappling with the legacy of Arab national liberation in times of genocide. mondoweiss.net 
Gamal Abdel Nasser's famous quote has been co-opted over the decades by competing political agendas — but amid genocide, it has become clear that Arab struggles for sovereignty cannot be divorced from the fight for Palestinian liberation.
(2026-05-16). A new reign of climate chaos. mronline.org 
Capitalism is pushing humanity beyond the ecological limits that made civilization possible.
(2026-05-16). South Korea opposes Iran's reported plan to charge Hormuz transit fees. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea's oceans minister is opposed to Iran's reported move to impose fees on ships passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, calling the action a violation of international law, media reports said Friday. | Speaking at a news conference in the southeastern port city of Busan, Hwang Jong-woo said the waterway is an international shipping route where free navigation must be guaranteed, according to Yonhap News. | "Charging shipping tolls in the strait is practically equivalent to blocking the waterway," said Hwang, adding that, unlike the man-made Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz consists o…
(2026-05-16). Al Jazeera's exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the world's most critical energy routes.
(2026-05-16). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-16). Xi-Trump summit marks 'new era' in China-US ties, says FM. tribune.com.pk 
China has described the recent summit between President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump as a "historic turning point" in bilateral relations, saying both sides have agreed on a broad framework to stabilise ties, expand cooperation, and manage differences amid global uncertainty. | In a media briefing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Beijing summit marked a "new starting point" in China-US relations, with both leaders engaging in "open, thorough, constructive and strategic" discussions on issues ranging from bilateral cooperation to major international conflicts. | He said the two leaders…
(2026-05-16). Araghchi: BRICS look at Iran with Different Eyes after "American Failure" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The BRICS (a broad geopolitical group including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates) held a summit for foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15 that was overshadowed by the relatively fruitless Trump meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Iran, which attended as an observer, was naturally a big subject of conversation. | The Hormuz blockade is affecting different BRICS countries differently. India, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia are suffering with high energy and gasol…
(2026-05-16). Trump‚ÄëXi summit: Cautious Progress On Trade, Ties And Some 'Win‚ÄëWins'. scheerpost.com Yan Bennett for the Conversation President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for clues on where the relationship is heading. Trump hailed the trip as "incredible," while Xi remarked that it marked a "new bilateral relationship." Other observers were a little less …
(2026-05-16). US-China summit brings no respite in global war. wsws.org The meeting took place in the shadow of the US attack on Iran that had been launched less than three months earlier.
(2026-05-16). American Analysts' EXCLUSIVE Analysis: How Will the Xi-Trump Meeting Affect the Russia-Ukraine and Iran Wars? unitedworldint.com 
Interview with John Varoli and Andrey Korybko By Tehran Tapdigov A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump was held in Beijing. Executives from several major American companies, including Tesla and Apple, also participated in the dialogue held at the Great Hall of the People. According to reports, the talks lasted …
(2026-05-16). Iraqi militia leader in US custody after arrest: What to know. al-monitor.com Authorities said the individual is linked to a mysterious pro-Iran group that has been claiming attacks on Jewish communities in Europe.
(2026-05-16). Trump's Iran Brinkmanship Hits a Wall as Conflict Stalemate Deepens. moderndiplomacy.eu During his first year, U. S. President Donald Trump's aggressive negotiating style led to some gains with other countries, but when it comes to Iran, this approach seems to be failing. Instead of softening his stance, Trump has shown increasing frustration over the ongoing crisis, which has lasted for 11 weeks, and his tough tactics …
(2026-05-16). Pakistan's Iran diplomacy effort a model of 'true statesmanship', says US congressman in letter to PM, CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's diplomatic role in facilitating ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran has drawn praise from a senior American lawmaker, who described Islamabad's contribution as "indispensable" and reflective of "true statesmanship". | US Congressman Jack Bergman, Co-Chair of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, expressing "sincere gratitude" for Pakistan's role in advancing dialogue between Washington and Tehran. | In the letter, dated May 15 and issued…
(2026-05-16). Transportation adjustments detailed during current energy scenario. radiohc.cu Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Cuba's Minister of Transportation, announced on Friday new measures in the sector in response to the current energy situation in the country, stemming from the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government and its energy-related persecution. | At a press conference at the Ministry of Transportation (Mitrans) headquarters, Rodríguez Dávila explained that the measures are a necessary adjustment of services by the main operators in the sector due to the shortage of fuel and lubricants, and the lack of availability of spare parts…
(2026-05-16). Fears Mount in Cuba as DOJ Reportedly Prepares to Criminally Indict Raúl Castro. truthout.org Cuba's top diplomat in the United States on Friday underscored the inviolability of her country's sovereignty amid tenuous negotiations with the Trump administration and mounting fears that the US is planning to criminally indict a former Cuban president and possibly invade the island to abduct him. Cuban Chargé d'Affaires Lianys Torres Rivera told The Hill that her country's socialist… |
(2026-05-16). Che's daughter says most Cubans know who their enemy is. radiohc.cu Dr. Aleida Guevara stated that the majority of the Cuban people "know perfectly well who their enemy is" and remain faithful to the principles of the Revolution, amid threats of aggression from the United States. | In an interview published this Friday by Agencia Brasil, the daughter of the legendary Argentine-Cuban guerrilla fighter Ernesto "Che" Guevara (1928-1967) maintained that a large part of the Cuban population clearly identifies Washington as responsible for the difficulties facing the Caribbean nation. | "Fortunately, the majority of the population knows perfectly well who their enemy is," declared the…
(2026-05-16). Cuba to CIA Director: Cuba Is Neither Threat to US Nor Sponsor of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com The Cuban government reported that a delegation from the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), led by Director John Ratcliffe, met with the leadership of the Cuban Interior Ministry in Havana on Thursday, May 14. | In a The meeting took place…
(2026-05-16). Vatican celebrates first Holy Mass for Peace and Development in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Holy See celebrated its first Holy Mass for Peace and Development in Cuba, a nation currently facing severe economic pressures and a military threat from the United States, which gravely endanger its people. | The liturgical celebration took place in the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, presided over by Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development of the Holy See, who asked for prayers that "the beloved land of Cuba may experience days of greater serenity," of harmony and hope. | The religious ceremony included remarks from the Cuban ambassador to the Hol…
(2026-05-16). Novedosa propuesta de Iberostar Cuba para el público nacional. radiohc.cu La cadena Iberostar Cuba Hotels & Resorts anuncia ofertas especiales de verano para el público nacional. | De acuerdo con una nota difundida por la citada entidad, la propuesta incluye la posibilidad de realizar la reserva de alojamiento a través del sitio web ibercuba.com, y efectuar el pago en el hotel elegido. | La novedosa operación que distingue este verano permitirá acceder "a ofertas imperdibles, con pagos en efectivo, con Tarjeta Clásica o con tarjetas internacionales que no tengan fondos en bancos estadounidenses". | De tal modo Iberostar Cuba expresa su compromiso de acercar experiencias únicas a los cl…
(2026-05-16). Disponible abrazo latinoamericano entre Chico Buarque y Silvio Rodríguez. radiohc.cu El canal oficial de YouTube del poeta, compositor e intérprete cubano Silvio Rodríguez publicó este viernes la reciente unión del artista con el cantautor brasileño Chico Buarque de Hollanda en el clásico Sueño con serpientes (1974), el abrazo de dos latinoamericanos que han convertido la creación musical en un acto de conciencia, belleza y resistencia. | Filmado en La Habana entre el 6 y el 11 de abril pasado, el estreno del video llega cargado de simbolismo, al mostrar una Habana que sobrevive a múltiples dificultades cotidianas, donde aparecen dos gigantes de la cultura encontrándose desde la serenidad, la com…
(2026-05-16). BRICS exige fin del bloqueo a Cuba y reforma urgente del orden financiero mundial. cubadebate.cu La solidaridad con Cuba y la defensa del multilateralismo centraron el debate de los cancilleres del BRICS, que este sábado bajaron el telón de su cita de dos días con una declaración de firme calado político. Los jefes de la diplomacia manifestaron su alarma por el impacto de esta política hostil sobre el bienestar del pueblo cubano.
(2026-05-16). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece manera única de denunciar las fuerzas del mal. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este viernes a Chico Buarque y Silvio Rodríguez la grabación en La Habana de ´Sueño con serpientes ª, de la autoría del cubano. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado señaló: °Qué maravilla! Chico y Silvio cantando juntos 'Sueño con serpientes', un tema tan conocido que, sin embargo, suena muy nuevo, con La Habana de estos días difíciles en coherente abrazo con la deslumbrante obra de ambos creadores". | Díaz-Canel adosó a su mensaje el video grabado…
(2026-05-16). Confirmado: Vladímir Putin realizará visita oficial a China del 19 al 20 de mayo. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, realizará una visita oficial a la República Popular China los días 19 y 20 de mayo, según confirmó este sábado el Kremlin. El viaje responde a una invitación oficial de su homólogo de la nación asiática, Xi Jinping. La cita coincide con el 25. ∫ aniversario de la firma del Tratado de Buena Vecindad, Amistad y Cooperación.
(2026-05-16). Solidaridad con Cuba en ciudad brasileña Maricá. radiohc.cu El Comité Carioca de Solidaridad con Cuba destacó este sábado las políticas públicas implementadas en el municipio brasileño de Maricá, en el estado de Río de Janeiro, donde existen símbolos vinculados con la isla caribeña. | La organización resaltó que realizó una visita a esa localidad junto al doctor Leandro Bertoldi, graduado en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina de La Habana. | Los visitantes también acudieron al Hospital Municipal Doctor Ernesto Che Guevara, inaugurado hace seis años y considerado una de las principales unidades de salud de la región. | El comité resaltó la decoración de la sala pediátr…
(2026-05-16). Avanzan obras complementarias en La Herradura Una, el mayor parque eólico de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Después de más de una década de esperas y sorteadas complejidades técnicas, el parque eólico La Herradura Uno, en la provincia de Las Tunas, cuenta ya con la asistencia técnica y los recursos pendientes para iniciar el emplazamiento de los aerogeneradores que conformarán esta instalación, llamada a convertirse en la más potente de Cuba en el sector de las energías renovables.
(2026-05-16). Cienfuegos desarrolló acciones del ejercicio Meteoro 2026. radiohc.cu 
El Presidente del Consejo de Defensa en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, Armando Carranza Valladares, presidió la cuadragésima edición del Ejercicio Popular de las Acciones en Situaciones de Desastres Meteoro 2026 realizado en el centro y sur del país. | La jornada ocupó la atención de la venidera temporada ciclónica prevista a desarrollarse del 1ro de junio al 30 de noviembre, y con vistas a minimizar los riegos, de acuerdo con precisiones de los representantes de la defensa civil. | Yolexis Rodríguez Armada, vicepresidenta del Consejo de Defensa Provincial se refirió a las acciones que ejecutan los cienfuegue…
(2026-05-16). Reorganiza Banco Metropolitano pago a jubilados y pensionados. cubadebate.cu El Banco Metropolitano informa que, atendiendo a las sugerencias recibidas del segmento de jubilados y pensionados en La Habana, se establecen adecuaciones en los servicios bancarios a partir de este mes.
(2026-05-16). US Starves Cuba Of Fuel, Then Sends CIA Chief With Ultimatum. popularresistance.org Cuba's energy minister declared May 14 that the island had exhausted its entire supply of diesel and fuel oil — the fuels that power its electricity grid. | "We have absolutely no fuel oil, absolutely no diesel. We have no more reserves," Vicente de la O Levy said in a televised statement. | Hours later, CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Havana with Washington's demand for "fundamental changes." | That sequence tells the story. U.S. imperialism first tightened the fuel siege. Then it sent the head of the CIA to deliver the political ultimatum.
(2026-05-16). Brics ratifica respaldo a Cuba y rechazo a injusticias en el mundo. radiohc.cu Los cancilleres del Brics, quienes deliberaron durante dos días aquí en la semana que cierra este sábado, reiteraron la necesidad de poner fin al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | En la declaración final de 63 puntos de la reunión los participantes expresaron su preocupación por la situación a la que es sometida Cuba y subrayaron el carácter de América Latina y el Caribe como zona de paz basada en el respeto mutuo y la no intervención, lo que refleja el creciente respaldo del bloque a las demandas de soberanía y justicia de la Isla. | Además, los cancilleres resp…
(2026-05-16). Industriales pasa la escoba y mantiene el liderato en la Liga Élite de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Industriales completó hoy la barrida en cuatro juegos sobre Holguín al imponerse 5-4 en el estadio Calixto García, resultado que le permitió defender su reinado en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano.
(2026-05-16). Ministerio de Transporte de Cuba realiza adecuaciones en los servicios ante situación energética. radiohc.cu 
El ministro del Transporte de Cuba, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila informó este viernes sobre la adopción de nuevas decisiones en el sector ante la actual situación energética en el país, debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | En conferencia de prensa en la sede del Ministerio del Transporte (Mitrans), Rodríguez Dávila explicó que las medidas responden a un reajuste necesario de servicios de los principales operadores del renglón ante el déficit de combustible y lubricantes, y la falta de disponibilidad de piezas de repuesto y demás componen…
(2026-05-16). On Nakba Anniversary, Health Workers Call For Boycott Of Israeli Medical Association. popularresistance.org Seventy-eight years after the Nakba, Palestinians continue to resist occupation, displacement, and the systematic destruction of their health system. In this context, health workers are advancing the struggle with a campaign to boycott the Israeli Medical Association (IMA). The new campaign initiated by Doctors for Gaza (Netherlands), Global Health BDS (UK), Health Workers for Palestine (Spain) and the People's Health Movement (PHM) is fighting to hold the IMA accountable for neglecting medical ethics, including violations of the World Medical Association (WMA) Declarations of Geneva and Tokyo.
(2026-05-16). For Palestinians, The Nakba Isn't Just History. popularresistance.org When I first watched the trailer of the prize-winning film All That's Left of You by the brilliant Palestinian American filmmaker Cherien Dabis, tears streamed down my face and my heart raced. The nearly three-minute video opened the wound of decades of displacement, unending tragedy, and the collective trauma Palestinians have passed down through generations. In the film, Dabis traces the life of a three-generation family from the devastating Nakba in 1948 to the present day, while Israel tightens its grip on the West Bank and completely flattens the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-16). Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel. aljazeera.com Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel's participation amid Gaza war.
(2026-05-16). Israel kills Hamas armed wing leader. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas' military wing, the most senior official from the Palestinian militant group killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. | The Israeli military said on Saturday that Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed in what it described as a precise strike on Gaza City on Friday. Israel has repeatedly carried out strikes on Gaza since the ceasefire started. | Hamas confirmed in a later statement that Haddad, who was born in 1970, was killed along with his wife and daughter. It described him as a central figure in direct…
(2026-05-16). Over 250,000 join Nakba Day march against Gaza war, far-right. newarab.com 
(2026-05-16). Regresaron a Venezuela otros 166 migrantes deportados de EEUU. radiohc.cu Un total de 166 migrantes deportados de Estados Unidos regresó este sábado a Venezuela en el vuelo número 145 de la Gran Misión Vuelta a la Patria desde febrero del pasado año, informaron fuentes oficiales. | Los repatriados llegaron en una nave aérea con matricula estadounidense que partió de Miami, Florida, hasta aterrizar en el aeropuerto internacional Simón Bolívar de Maiquetía, estado de La Guaira, donde funcionarios de diferentes cuerpos de seguridad dieron la bienvenida. | El Ministerio para Relaciones Interiores, Justicia y Paz (Mrijp) detalló en su cuenta de Telegram que en el grupo de connacionales arri…
(2026-05-16). Venezuela's Economy VP: US Sanctions Responsible for Foreign Debt Default. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During an interview with journalist Julio Riobó on Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Ortega characterized the 2017 measures as among the most "destructive" attacks on Venezuela's economy. "The sanctions definitely had a major impact," the official stated, noting t…
(2026-05-16). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-16). The US Has Treated Immigrant Doctors as a Safety Net in Moments of Crisis. truthout.org Soon after Medicare, Medicaid, and the Hart-Celler Act, also known as the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, became law, the federal government began to label certain geographic areas as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which designated an inadequate number of physicians in relation to the population. HPSAs were generally populated with people who were low-income, elderly… |
(2026-05-16). Congress Is About To Legalize Liquidation Of National Forests. popularresistance.org Brooke Rollins, the USDA Secretary who called the Roadless Rule an "absurd obstacle" to forest management, declared an emergency just over a year ago on 112 million acres of your national forests — 59 percent of the entire National Forest System. In the Tongass, the "obstacle" she wants removed is 800-year-old cedars. The declaration has been operating since April 2025, exempting logging projects from the environmental reviews, public comment periods, and administrative objections that have governed federal forests for fifty years.
(2026-05-16). Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain's clash with the Trump administration. aljazeera.com Jose Manuel Albares speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Spain's commitment to international law and relations with the US.
(2026-05-16). Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria's Borno State. aljazeera.com No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.
(2026-05-16). The New Global Energy Chessboard: Chokepoints, LNG Routes and the Fight for Resilience. moderndiplomacy.eu The global system no longer snaps back after crises, it drifts, it thickens, it carries its shocks forward. The world behaves less like a market and more like a material under pressure, a structure that remembers every hit. Elasticity fades, anelasticity takes over, recovery becomes partial, and each disturbance sets the stage for the next. …
(2026-05-16). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-16). Jalandhar roots shine in UK: Preet Gill appointed junior health minister, Kulwinder Johal becomes first turbaned Mayor. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant cabinet reshuffle in the UK, Jalandhar-based Preet Kaur Gill has been appointed Junior Health Minister, while Kulwinder Singh Johal has become the first turbaned Lord Mayor of Leicester. | Kulvinder Singh Johal, who was born in Phillaur in Punjab's Jalandhar district, has become the first turbaned Lord Mayor of Leicester. He took oath a day earlier and was officially presented with the Chain of Office during a ceremony held at Leicester Town Hall. | The appointments hold significant revarance and being seen as expanding Punjabi representation in British public life highlighting th…
(2026-05-16). France's justice minister to visit Algeria amid diplomatic thaw. newarab.com 
France's justice minister will head to "The purpose of this trip is to work on opening a new chapter in judicial cooperation," Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin's office said of the trip planned for Monday. | But jailed reporter
(2026-05-16). Rising diesel costs from Iran war strain US school budgets. geo.tv 
School bus drivers lead a caravan through downtown Los Angeles to demand that Congress and California legislators provide sufficient funding to ensure all students have the support they need for distance learning. — Reuters/File
(2026-05-16). German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally. aljazeera.com German police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
(2026-05-16). JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates, who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE Advanced 2026, on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in'.
(2026-05-16). DRC health minister warns 'very high' Ebola lethality rate as toll hits 80. aljazeera.com Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.
(2026-05-16). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-16). Sindh lifts closing time restrictions for markets, restaurants. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government on Saturday announced that shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, marriage halls, and marquees would be exempt from the previously imposed closing-time restrictions under austerity measures. | According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, "All shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, food outlets, marriage halls, and marquees are hereby exempted from the closure timings prescribed vide Home Department." | On April 10, the Sindh government announced revised timings aimed at coping with the fuel crisis amid tensions in the Middle East. Under the revise…
(2026-05-16). Butter (and Schools), Not Guns (and Warfare). portside.org Butter (and Schools), Not Guns (and Warfare) |
(2026-05-16). The Electricity Myth: Data Centers Aren't the Villain. wattsupwiththat.com Every major emerging technology has required more energy and infrastructure. Everything digital runs through data centers, making them foundational, not optional. Questions should center on their undertaking rather than their elimination.
(2026-05-16). French judge to probe Khashoggi killing. newarab.com 
A Paris magistrate will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Both Mohammed Bin Salman and the kingdom faced intense international uproar over the killing in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, which the US intelligence services believe the crown p…
(2026-05-16). US 'looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular given probation for shooting Everglades alligator. scmp.com Clavicular, the "looksmaxxing" influencer and streamer whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, has reached a resolution in the misdemeanour case filed after a video posted online apparently showed him repeatedly shooting an alligator while on an airboat in the US Everglades. | On March 26 in the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area, Peters was among a group of men on an airboat that had stopped near an alligator that did not appear to be moving, according to videos posted on…
(2026-05-16). Germany: Accelerated job cuts in the auto and supplier industry. wsws.org The attack on jobs in the German auto and supplier industry is accelerating. It goes hand in hand with the social cutbacks the government has introduced in relation to the citizen's income, healthcare and pensions, and with the squandering of vast sums of money on rearmament and war. Unless this trend is halted, disaster looms.
(2026-05-16). France seeks to deport Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath: lawyer. newarab.com 
Palestinian activist Shaath, 54, was a prominent figure of the 2011 uprising in Egypt and the coordinator of the country's chapter of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. | He spent 900 days in
(2026-05-16). Slashing Climate, Weather and Ocean Research to Pay for 32 Hours of Iran War. juancole.com ( The recently proposed budget from the Trump administration includes a $1.6 billion cut to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reduction would eliminate NOAA climate, weather and ocean res…
(2026-05-16). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-16). Breaking cycles of disadvantage: Australia versus global economic models. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). Too sheer, too short, too much. tribune.com.pk 
Imagine going to a shopping mall to find ready-to-wear outfits for routine wear, going shop to shop for hours, and still, at the end, ending up with nothing in your bag, all because all the options fell short of a basic modest criteria. This is a struggle almost every Pakistani woman faces, struggling to find even one outfit that does not have short sleeves, short trousers, see-through fabrics, or deep necklines— something they can wear when they pray, without worrying about their skin showing. | Mariam, a 24-year-old office-going woman from Islamabad, claims that the task of picking out a decent outfit h…
(2026-05-16). Construction Too Hot at Any Height: New Report Sounds the Alarm on Heat-Related Deaths at Construction Sites. portside.org Construction Too Hot at Any Height: New Report Sounds the Alarm on Heat-Related Deaths at Construction Sites |
(2026-05-16). Germany's May 8 school strike underscores the necessity of a socialist perspective against conscription and war. wsws.org On May 8, the 81st anniversary of Germany's liberation from the Nazis, around 45,000 school students protested nationwide against conscription and war. The movement shows the enormous opposition of an entire generation, but requires a socialist perspective to succeed.
(2026-05-16). PTI to engage JUI-F on 'issue-by-issue basis'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday said it would continue engaging with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on an issue-by-issue basis, while acknowledging that efforts to build a broader opposition alliance had failed amid mutual mistrust and political differences. | PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram regretted that JUI-F had "exhausted all our previous efforts of forming a grand opposition alliance", while refuting the party's claim that PTI had shifted its position on the 26th Amendment. | However, he maintained that PTI would still continue engagement on issues, as proposed by JUI-F. | As t…
(2026-05-16). India's quasi-alliance with Israel and UAE won't have happy ending. strategic-culture.su Tucker Carlson, like any genius in the media world, has an uncanny knack for zeroing in on men and mice who have something 'original' to contribute. His interview late February with the US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, an ex-Baptist minister and Donald Trump loyalist in the Republican Party, was one such fascinating encounter.
(2026-05-16). How to Stop Mega Gerrymandering From Scrambling Democracy. progressivehub.net RALPH NADER | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-16). Sen. David McCormick tours AI-powered biotech labs at Penn to promote AI and federal funding admit NSF turmoil. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., toured a University of Pennsylvania research laboratory Friday to highlight how artificial intelligence can supercharge advances in biomedical and drug development. | "Every time I come here for a visit, I leave just inspired by all the wonderful, incredible discoveries and progress," McCorkmick told researchers. | AIRFoundry, an AI-driven research lab funded by the National Science Foundation, is located at One uCity Square near Penn's campu…
(2026-05-16). Military Families Say They're Getting Short-Changed. popularresistance.org On April 21, nearly two months into the Iran war, the Pentagon unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget request that promised to bolster services for members of the military and their families. | The proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins in September includes $90 million in additional funding specifically for the design of military child development centers and barracks, as well as pay increases ranging from 5% to 7% for service members. | "With this funding request, we directly invest in our people, recognizing and respecting our warfighters, their families and the daily sacrifices they both make for our nation…
(2026-05-16). 'Ay Dushman-e-Jaan': Love, betrayal, family secrets entangle in Express Entertainment drama. tribune.com.pk 
Ay Dushman-e-Jaan is a drama series aired on Express Entertainment, starring Sami Khan, Hina Altaf, Hina Khawaja Bayat, and Babar Ali, depicting themes of romance, family conflict, and revenge. | Premiering every Monday and Tuesday at 9: 00pm, the drama explores the fragile nature of relationships and the painful truths that can often lie beneath them. The plot follows characters whose lives become entangled through love, betrayal, jealousy, and sacrifice. | The drama begins with Sanaya, played by Hina Altaf, whose mother has passed away. She lives with her father, Mr Aleem, portrayed by Babar Ali. Her life bec…
(2026-05-16). Tarar seeks to dismiss 28th Amendment rumours. tribune.com.pk 
Rebuffing speculations about the PML-N-led government's plans to introduce another constitutional amendment package, Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has said there are currently "no signs" of the 28th Constitutional Amendment. "Any move toward constitutional changes will only proceed after consultation with coalition partners and other stakeholders," he said on Saturday. | The minister spoke to the media after attending the Justice AR Cornelius Conference in Lahore. | He said the government functions under a coalition setup where even ordinary legislation requires consultation, making constitutional…
(2026-05-16). Rival pro-Palestine, far-right protests in London as 4,000 police deployed. scmp.com Two major protests are taking place on Saturday in London, with the Metropolitan Police warning it may be one of its busiest days in recent years. | Tens of thousands of people are expected to march for Unite the Kingdom, an event arranged by far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, and the annual pro-Palestine Nakba Day march.
(2026-05-16). Outbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo. aljazeera.com Sixty-five people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases.
(2026-05-16). The Iceman Cometh And The Results Are So Boring, Y'all. newsone.com 
Source: Drake / OVO Sound/Republic Records | Let's get this out of the way: I am not a Drake hater. | I was there for Comeback Season and So Far Gone. Thank Me Later, Take Care, and Nothing Was The Same were the soundtracks to my college years. From 2007 to 2016, I was actually quite a big Drake fan. I even saw him in concert a few times! | I give this pretense to let it be known that if Drake dropped some straight heat, I would gladly give him his flowers. But perhaps appropriately, Drake's much hyped Iceman has left me cold. Making matters worse, the man had the audacity to release the albums Maid of Honor a…
(2026-05-16). Czech police recover medieval saint's 800-year-old skull encased in concrete. scmp.com Czech police have arrested a man suspected of stealing an almost 800-year-old religious relic from a Catholic church and encasing it in concrete. | According to a police spokeswoman on Friday, the suspect admitted taking the skull, which is revered by believers as a relic of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, from the Church of St Lawrence in the northern Czech town of Jablonne v Podjestedi on Tuesday.
(2026-05-16). Haryana 12th Result 2026, Toppers List Released. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) had announced the result of 2026 HSC 12th exams along with Merit List and Toppers Names on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2026-05-16). How Indigenous Organizers Defeated Plans to Mine a Sacred Black Hills Site. truthout.org Indigenous organizers and environmental groups are celebrating a rare and hard-fought victory after a South Dakota mining company withdrew its plan to drill for graphite near Pe' Sla, a sacred site in the Black Hills. The withdrawal followed a monthslong coordinated campaign that combined prayer, direct action, and legal pressure — tactics that could offer lessons for future land defense fights… |
(2026-05-16). Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia. aljazeera.com The 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.
(2026-05-16). Where did Eurovision go wrong? aljazeera.com Eurovision has long claimed to be apolitical. This year, that claim may be its most contested performance yet.
(2026-05-16). Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks. aljazeera.com Taiwan stressed that it is a "sovereign and independent" nation…
(2026-05-16). Climate Pseudoscience Debunked: Livestock Methane Fears are Baseless. wattsupwiththat.com The case for attacking livestock methane is nonexistent, and the cost is enormous. Policymakers must start paying attention to real science and common sense.
(2026-05-16). From hoarding to unemployment: economy buckles under US pressure. al-monitor.com Iran's fast-rising inflation is driving aggressive state market controls, exposing deeper structural strains from war, sanctions and declining consumer confidence.
(2026-05-16). UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. aljazeera.com Pressure mounts on Starmer's government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.
(2026-05-16). Iran's foreign minister warns US of rising economic costs from 'war of choice'. tribune.com.pk 
The US will face growing economic consequences from its "war of choice" on Iran, the Iranian foreign minister warned on Saturday. | On X, Araghchi said Americans would be forced to bear the rising costs of a conflict with Tehran. "Put aside gas price hike and stock market bubble. Real pain begins when US debt and mortgage rates start to jump," he said. | He also pointed to growing economic pressures inside the US, saying auto loan delinquencies had already reached a more than 30-year high. | "This was all avoidable," Araghchi added. | Americans are told that they must absorb rocketing costs of war of choice on…
(2026-05-16). How to Help End War at a Gas Station or Grocery Store. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, May 16, 2026 | Here's something you can do in this teachable moment. Go to a gas station or market with soaring prices. Print out and bring the 3 pages below. Or print the first page as a big poster and the next two double-sided on one sheet. Hand them out and talk to people. Invite media. Or print the first two pages double-sided on a single sheet and the third one as a sticker that can be stuck to appropriate surfaces.
(2026-05-16). Aston Villa trounce Liverpool 4-2 to seal Champions League place. aljazeera.com Liverpool's woes deepen as Ollie Watkins scores a brace to help his side to a dominant win at Villa Park.
(2026-05-16). From ICE To Iran, Veterans Are Challenging US Militarism. popularresistance.org One hundred fifty people holding tulips stand in formation on the marble floor of the Cannon House Office Building, until Capitol Police arrest over a third of them and remove them in cuffs. | Maybe you saw an image of these veterans with their flowers — the red tulips that are an Iranian national symbol honoring martyrs. Perhaps you saw a photo of a disabled veteran's wrists being handcuffed while leaning on a cane. You may have caught a video where a mother or a partner of a deployed soldier spoke about wanting their loved one back from this unconscionable war.
(2026-05-16). TN CM Joseph Vijay promises Secular state based on Social Justice. ummid.com Soon after taking oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Actor C Joseph Vijay promised a Secular state based on Social Justice.
(2026-05-16). German Students Expand Strike Against Conscription, Militarization. popularresistance.org On May 8, 45,000 students joined a school strike against conscription and militarization in 150 cities across the country. The strike was held on the 81st anniversary of Victory Day, which brought peace to Europe at the end of World War II. This was the third school strike since December 5, 2025, the day the new conscription law was passed unanimously by the German parliament, the Bundestag. | In Berlin, around 7,500 students marched from Brandenburger Tor to the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU), the party of current Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
(2026-05-16). Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again. truthout.org In 2025, the Trump administration successfully pushed Congress to enact nearly $1 trillion in health care cuts over the coming decade, which the Congressional Budget Office analysis estimated would result in 10 million people losing health coverage by 2034. More recently, it has blocked any and all efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit subsidies for people buying insurance on… |
(2026-05-16). Trump, Nigeria claim killing IS second-in-command. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-16). Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive. aljazeera.com Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.
(2026-05-16). Riyadh Derby: Self goal costs Al Nassr a certain victory over Al Hilal. ummid.com Al Nassr had almost clinched the Saudi Pro League title 2026 Tuesday May 12, 2026 but for the self goal in the fag end of the match which denied the Cristiano Ronaldo's men a certain victory against key rival Al Hilal.
(2026-05-16). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-16). Thousands march in central London to mark 78th Nakba anniversary. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba…
(2026-05-16). Uzbek FM lauds Pakistan's constructive role in mediation, discusses bilateral ties with Dar. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov on Saturday appreciated Pakistan's role in mediation efforts for peace in the Middle East and discussed bilateral ties in a call with Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the two "exchanged views on bilateral and multilateral matters of mutual interest." | The ministry added that the foreign ministers discussed Pak-Uzbek relations and regional developments, with Saidov appreciating Pakistan's "constructive role in mediation for regional peace and security." | "Both Dar and Saidov agreed to remain in close…
(2026-05-16). Wembanyama's Spurs reach Western finals, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com San Antonio beat Timberwolves to book Western Conference Finals spot, while Detroit down Cleveland to level series.
(2026-05-16). Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash? aljazeera.com Both sides target each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March.
(2026-05-16). Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal 'eliminated from battlefield'. scmp.com US and Nigerian forces killed a leader of Islamic State in Nigeria in a mission carried out on Friday, US President Donald Trump said. | Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post that offered few details. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of Isis globally and "thought he could hide in Africa, but little did he know we had sources who kept us informed on what he was doing."
(2026-05-16). The fraud of Labor's "historic" housing policies in Australian budget. wsws.org By the government's own figures, its changes to the tax regime for property investment will not decrease super-inflated housing prices even slightly.
(2026-05-16). 10 Mexican government, justice officials indicted in US, will surrender. scmp.com The former Secretary of Public Security for Mexico's Sinaloa state appeared in a US court on Friday, days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the US. | Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not required to enter a plea during his initial appearance in federal court in Manhattan. He was ordered jailed but could request bail at a later date. He is due back in court on June 1. A message seeking comment…
(2026-05-16). How a Student WBW Group Is Advancing the Cause of Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
Here's a new article about what a student group can do, from a Madison College publication in Wisconsin! —WBW | A look at how the club WolfPack Beyond War has grown: | By Danger Rodnivale, WolfPack Beyond War began as a student-led peace advocacy group at Madison College. Now, the club is turning m…
(2026-05-16). Prosecutors seek death penalty for US man charged with killing Israeli embassy staffers. al-monitor.com Prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a Chicago man charged with fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital last year.Elias Rodriguez was arrested immediately after the May 21 shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee, Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a court filing that prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Rodriguez, who faces murder, firearms and hate crime charges.
(2026-05-16). A massive AI data center transforms rural Utah into a national flashpoint. mronline.org 
A growing movement in Utah is challenging the "Stratos Project," a city-sized AI data center backed by TV personality Kevin O'Leary, over concerns about democratic oversight, water use, and environmental collapse.
(2026-05-16). Watch: far-right flag-fanatics run over victim, attack locals. thecanary.co 
A group of far-right flag-fanatics have been filmed attacking passersby in Birmingham before they ran over a man in a hit-and-run attack. The victim was hospitalised with a broken leg that required surgery to insert a pin into the shattered bone. Around ten residents had gone along the main road in the Stirchley area of […] | By
(2026-05-16). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-16). Neutrality, Morality, War, Peace, and the Abuse of Power. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Edward Horgan, World BEYOND War, May 16, 2026 | Edward Horgan is a Board Member of World BEYOND War. The following was presented at the Roger Casement Summer School in Ireland. | Hello all, and thanks to the Roger Casement Summer School for inviting me to participate in this event. | In my preparation for this I read a newly published book by Rory Carroll. Its title is A REBEL AND A TRAITOR. In my view it is unduly critical towards Casement but it does paint an interesting historical picture. I grew up a few miles from Banna Strand, so I always had a ke…
(2026-05-16). Maldives cave diving tragedy: Five Italian divers dead during deep-sea expedition in Vaavu Atoll. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Five Italian divers lost their lives during an underwater cave exploration in the Maldives, in an incident that local authorities have described as the country's worst-ever diving tragedy. The accident occurred in the Vaavu Atoll region, where the group had descended nearly 50 metre below sea level for a technical dive inside an underwater cave system.Officials said the divers failed to return to the surface after entering the caves on Thursday. Rescue operations have so far recovered only one body, while harsh sea conditions and limited underwater visibility have slowed further recovery efforts.Th…
(2026-05-16). Accident kills eight people in Thailand raising questions of rail safety. aljazeera.com Devastating railway accident in Bangkok kills at least eight people. And an investigation is underway.
(2026-05-16). Wild blueberry farms across Maine suffer as climate change upends growing seasons. grist.org 
Last summer, the wild blueberry fields at Crystal Spring Farm turned red too soon. | Severe drought had gripped most of the state of Maine. At his farm near the town of Brunswick, Seth Kroeck knew the leaves were changing color prematurely because the blueberry plants were stressed. Berries shriveled before they could ripen. | The farm's 2025 harvest was almost a total loss. | "We got about 7 percent of our expected harvest," Kroeck, 55, said. Standing in his blueberry fields in April, he pointed out the new growth, still only a few inches high, and commented that last year's yield was "a lot of raking with no…
(2026-05-16). Immigrants Are Reportedly Being Held in ICE Jails Despite Agreeing to Leave US. truthout.org Accusations that ICE is a giant ATM machine for private prison contractors have been a common critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies. But a key congresswoman in the fight against the agency has taken the criticism a step further. Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) says the push for profits within the mass deportation-industrial complex has put it at odds with the Trump… |
(2026-05-16). Calling Bull On Forest Service And Timber Industry Propaganda. popularresistance.org If you're wondering why the Alliance for the Wild Rockies wins 80% of its lawsuits against Forest Service logging projects, the answer is simple: It's because the agency repeatedly breaks the laws that govern management of our forest ecosystems and the fish and wildlife that depend on them. | Rather than follow the law, however, the Forest Service and timber industry fund scientists and corporate research groups to falsely claim that environmentalists are to blame for wildfires. It's the same tactic the tobacco and fossil fuels industries used to find a few scientists to claim smoking doesn't cause cancer and glo…
(2026-05-16). SPL 25/26: Ronaldo trails behind Ivan Toney in Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo has taken Al-Nassr Saudi FC to the cusp of Saudi Pro League Title 2026 but the highest goal scorer in international football is trailing behind Al Ahli's Ivan Toney in Golden Boot race.
(2026-05-16). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-16). Attend Sunday's meeting to vote for an immediate Nexteer strike! wsws.org After workers voted down a second UAW-backed contract by 73 percent, local union officials called a membership meeting for Sunday. The following is a statement by the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee.
(2026-05-16). China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means. responsiblestatecraft.org There is some confusion as to why China's UN ambassador just
(2026-05-16). Gold for Australia! How toppled GC Tower. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). Vietnam's Demographic Dividend is Fading Fast. unitedworldint.com Can Its Education System Keep Up? By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam is at a crossroads in its development trajectory. With almost 70% of its population within the under-40 cohort, Vietnam has a demographic window that other countries would be jealous of. Its young, energetic, and rapidly urbanizing working population has catapulted Vietnam to become one …
(2026-05-16). Panamá: Rechazan ejercicios militares multinacionales en agosto. radiohc.cu Organizaciones sociales rechazaron la realización de los ejercicios militares multinacionales Panamáx 2026, que tendrán por sede el istmo del 6 al 14 de agosto próximo, trascendió este sábado. | Según el Gobierno, se trata de los entrenamientos de seguridad más importantes del mundo, que reunirá a más de 12 países aliados y aproximadamente a mil 500 miembros de instituciones policiales. | Agrupaciones como el Frente Nacional por la Defensa de los Derechos Económicos y Sociales (Frenadeso) han alertado que este tipo de maniobras atentan contra la soberanía nacional y señalan el memorando de entendimiento suscrito…
(2026-05-16). La Follette's Struggle To Oppose World War I. portside.org La Follette's Struggle To Oppose World War I |