(2026-05-23). Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war. aljazeera.com Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). How China wins by avoiding war. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing in a much weaker position than he did more than four years ago, when he launched his invasion of Ukraine shortly after his last visit. | US President Donald Trump left Beijing after much fanfare. However, he was criticised back at home for failing to deliver on any key aspect of American interests, such as committing China to pressuring Iran to end the war on US terms. His popular support is at a historic low.
(2026-05-23). Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties. scmp.com For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran's accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country's military personnel. | Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diplomatic headache all in a single sentence.
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to help mediate between Iran and the United States, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. | Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war in talks that lasted late into the night, the report said. | Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks on regional developments an…
(2026-05-23). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-23). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges nor provokes. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, stated on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges, nor provokes the U.S. or any other country in the world." | The president noted that "the idea that Cuba represents a threat to the U.S. exists only in the sick minds of some officials in the current U.S. administration who have hijacked the policy toward our island, who blatantly lie to the people of that nation and the world to justify a new irrational war with a potentially high cost i…
(2026-05-23). Declaración de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 de mayo de 2026. | "Año del Centenario del Comandnte en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | El gobierno de los Estados Unidos anunció la imputación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, decisión que consideramos infame, inmoral e ilegítima. | Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución repudiamos esta falacia contra el líder actual de la Revolución Cubana y refrendamos el derecho a la legítima defensa del pueblo de Cuba. | El General de Ejército encarna la esencia más genuina de la Revolución gracias a su capacidad de liderar desde la modestia y el ejemplo personal. Ha dedicado toda su vida a defender la sober…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-23). Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is ready if the U.S. attacks Cuba. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is "ready" if the US attacks Cuba: "I didn't ask for it symbolically, I asked for it for real" | The Cuban singer-songwriter denounced in an interview with La Repubblica that US pressure on the island "is, in reality, mass murder." | On March 18, he warned on his personal blog that he demanded his AKM (a Kalashnikov assault rifle) if the United States decided to invade Cuba; he said it "very seriously," so much so that a few days later the Cuban government delivered a replica of the AKM and a combat rifle to the singer-songwriter with President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a witness;…
(2026-05-23). Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.
(2026-05-23). Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza's children face skin disease crisis. aljazeera.com Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.
(2026-05-23). Anger in Australia over brutal treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. wsws.org Labor issued mealy-mouthed condemnations, while treating the relatives of the brutalised activists with utter contempt and hostility.
(2026-05-23). Israel is a Democracy . . . a Profoundly Racist Democracy. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel is a democracy. This makes it difficult to hide the inconvenient fact that it is profoundly racist. The recent episode involving Minister Ben-Gvir taunting an international group of pro-Palestine activists is in many ways revealing. The activists were on board unarmed boats bringing food and medical supplies to the long-besieged Palestinians of Gaza when Israeli forces seized the boats in international waters, then arraigned and detained the activists in Israel. The high official waved an Israeli flag before the crouched detainees, whose hands were tie…
(2026-05-23). Backlash Grows as Venezuela Approves Overflight of US Military Aircraft for Embassy Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a highly scrutinized statement, the Venezuelan Ministry for Foreign Affairs reported that Washington re…
(2026-05-23). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff lead. aljazeera.com Reigning NBA champions see four members of their bench finish in double figures to set up the precious road win.
(2026-05-23). China expects record summer power demand. ecns.cn China's peak summer electricity demand is expected to reach a record 1.6 billion kilowatts this year, about 90 million kilowatts higher than last summer, as authorities step up smart grid coordination and nationwide power dispatching to prevent shortages during extreme heat, according to media reports.
(2026-05-23). Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights challenges, development in Paris. ecns.cn Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights.
(2026-05-23). The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The mid-Atlantic region is expected to see lower than average hurricane activity this year, according to predictions by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. | NOAA officials predict eight to 14 named storms, of which t…
(2026-05-23). China's UN envoy urges protection of civilians. ecns.cn China called for ceasefires, political dialogue and civilian protection during a UN Security Council annual debate on the protection of civilians on Wednesday, as the United Nations reported rising civilian deaths, displacement and attacks on hospitals in conflicts worldwide.
(2026-05-23). The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African Nations. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Until gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in Africa. They were known as French West Africa, having been colonized during the "Scramble for Africa" in the 1880's and 1890 s and after gaining independence in 1960 formed an "Alliance of Sahel States"(AES). | Having taught courses on "conflict resolution" concerning the Sudan, DRC Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria, it was clear to me that almost all African nations share a similar history of having been colonized by Europeans with the prima…
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026 |
(2026-05-23). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-23). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-23). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-23). Pro-independence Parti Québécois strengthens its ties with the far right. wsws.org Parti Québecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave a one-hour interview last month to Rebel News, a far-right media outlet with close connections to Trump's MAGA movement and fascist forces in Europe.
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-23). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-23). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-23). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com 
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-23). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-23). Art education exchange series for China-Russia Years of Education open in Beijing. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the art education exchange series for the China-Russia Years of Education was held in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-23). SA to host Space Law Moot Competition. sanews.gov.za SA to host Space Law Moot Competition | South Africa will host the 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition next week. | The Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Africa Regional Coordinator for the competition, Nomfuneko Majaja, said the continued growth of the initiative reflects the continent's determination to position itself at the centre of shaping global space governance, particularly in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, and water security.
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-23). How Pak-Iran Alignment Could Redefine South Asian Power Dynamics. thinktank.pk The resurgence of Pakistan-Iran relations despite international pressure is an indication of a big regional change. In the coming years, the relations could be mainly assisted by the oil and gas trade which could make Pakistan a hub for regional development. The growing friendship could lead to a new era of regional stability. Pakistan-Iran relationship …
(2026-05-23). New revelations show San Diego neo-Nazi mosque attackers were known to police and FBI before massacre. wsws.org The San Diego massacre exposes the fraud of the Trump administration's claims that "left-wing extremists," not fascists, are the central domestic terror threat.
(2026-05-23). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California. aljazeera.com Firefighters were able to reduce the tank's temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation.
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv 
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-23). World Cup 2026: Which star players will miss the tournament? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera takes a look at the high-profile players who will play no part in the tournament in North America.
(2026-05-23). OFCOM's Clampdown on Free Speech. wattsupwiththat.com It is truly Orwellian. Who is to determine what is correct and what is not correct? OFCOM, BBC Verify, the Government?
(2026-05-23). China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing. geo.tv 
Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, May 23, 2026. — Reuters 345 emergency personnel dispatched.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: A gas explosion at a…
(2026-05-23). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). Four weeks of general strike in Bolivia: US imperialism and its regional allies move to crush an uprising. wsws.org As Bolivia's workers defy repression and maintain their indefinite strike into its fourth week, the international response exposes a single coordinated apparatus—from Washington's threats to Milei's alleged arms shipments to Lula's complicit silence.
(2026-05-23). Management boasts deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike "within the MTA's financial plan" wsws.org These statements are significant because they suggest that the overall value of the deal, which workers have not yet seen, is no better than the contracts workers previously rejected before the strike.
(2026-05-23). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-23). Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson…
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-23). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-23). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-23). Having canceled Los Angeles schools strike, SEIU circulates petition to ask that layoffs stop. wsws.org The same bureaucracy that blocked a unified walkout of all 77,000 LAUSD employees now presents a letter-writing campaign as a substitute for the mass action it deliberately strangled.
(2026-05-23). Climate Change Weekly 580— Private Climate Cabal Under Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com Following Heartland's recommendations, several states have barred their governments from doing business with institutional investors and mega-asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. States such as Texas and Florida led the way.
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-23). Sri Lankan president uses war commemoration to declare "economic war" on working people. wsws.org The working class must understand that the Dissanayake government is preparing a frontal assault on its living and social conditions and democratic rights and is turning towards autocratic rule.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-23). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-23). 32nd APEC trade ministers' meeting opens in east China. ecns.cn The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting officially opened in Suzhou, east Chinas Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-23). Wider opening-up to draw more foreign investment. ecns.cn China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors, driven by its vast consumer market, deeper opening-up and rapid advances in digital and green technologies, which are reshaping industries and generating fresh growth opportunities, government officials and business executives said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-23). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-23). Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Pauline Berkowitz stood at the edge of the historic Mount Airy Avenue Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philadelphia, and peered toward the Wissahickon Creek below. | In the near distance, one of the park's tall deciduous trees leaned over the…
(2026-05-23). A $1 billion evening for the art world. wsws.org How is it that one individual can accumulate such an art collection and withhold it from the public?
(2026-05-23). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-23). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-23). Gas explosion at Chinese coal mine kills at least 90. aljazeera.com President Xi Jinping has called on authorities nationwide to learn from the incident.
(2026-05-23). Fish-skin art creates bridge for cultural exchange. ecns.cn Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin.
(2026-05-23). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-23). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-23). Ice Detention Facility Planned for Gilroy, California. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-23). North Korean women's team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea. aljazeera.com Naegohyang Women's FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 amid rare visit to South Korea to play in tournament.
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage. aljazeera.com More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
(2026-05-23). Ending Obstetric Fistula: Why Safe Maternal Healthcare Matters More Than Ever. thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-23). UK, the guest country of honor at 8th WCIFIT, looks to boost two-way investment. ecns.cn The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Thursday at the Chongqing International Expo Center, with the United Kingdom featured as the guest country of honor.
(2026-05-23). Fire breaks out at Ebola treatment center in DR Congo. ecns.cn The latest outbreak of Ebola, initially reported in Ituri Province, has now affected North Kivu and South Kivu of DRC, while two confirmed cases have also been reported in the neighboring country of Uganda. The Chinese Embassy in the DRC has reminded Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against the epidemic.
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). EU-Backed Justice Initiative Brings Legal Awareness and Reform to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project has officially concluded in Islamabad after five years of advancing access to justice, strengthening rule of law reforms, and improving people-centred justice services across Pakistan. Jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and UN Women, the initiative …
(2026-05-23). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Record Energy Crisis: 4 Reasons the Pain Is only Delayed. juancole.com
(2026-05-23). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Returning looted artifacts a moral imperative. ecns.cn
(2026-05-23). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Preservar la diversidad biológica, imperativo para la comunidad científica de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Cada 22 de mayo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, instituido por la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas para concientizar a todas las personas acerca del valor, los beneficios de la biodiversidad y las consecuencias graves que representa su pérdida para el planeta. | Bajo el lema este año, "actuar localmente para lograr un impacto global", la comunidad científica de Guantánamo trabaja para preservar los recursos naturales y alcanzar acciones desde los 10m municipios en los diferentes sectores, a favor de un uso racional y el desarrollo sostenible. | Con esa motivación trabajan los especialista…
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu 
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-23). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-23). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files. tribune.com.pk 
The United States Defence Department on Friday released a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings, including references to people reporting unexplained green orbs, discs and fireballs. | At the order of President Donald Trump, the first batch was made public on May 8. He is the latest president to release ‚Å US government reports on unidentified flying objects, a disclosure process that began in the late 1970s. | t.co/Aphnt9phiy | — Department of…
(2026-05-22). Could Israel's war push Lebanon into a new financial crisis. newarab.com 
Continued Israeli attacks, regional conflict and a drop in remittances have strained Lebanon's dollar reserves, fuelling fears of another financial crisis in a country already battered by years of economic collapse. | Amid Losses have accumulated in the country since late 2019, when Lebanon's currency and banking sector collapsed and locked most people out of their savings. In 2020…
(2026-05-22). It's the genocide, stupid. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On Thursday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) finally released its long-awaited autopsy of Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign. | The rollout was highly on-brand for the Democratic establishment. The
(2026-05-22). Most Democrats now oppose US aid to Israel and war on Iran. thecanary.co 
Israel's genocide in Gaza and US-led war on Iran is pushing Democratic voters to increasingly oppose the sacred economic and military aid pact between Washington and Israel. Democratic voters change tack Results from a New York Times 2026 Siena poll shows that on the question of economic and military support to Israel: 68% of Democratic […] | By
(2026-05-22). Nearly 3/4 of Democrat voters oppose Israel aid: NYT poll. newarab.com 
A poll by The New York Times/Siena found that 74% of voters aligned with This represents a substantial increase in opposition to Israel, compared with the 45% three years ago, before the start of the genocidal war on Gaza. | When asked which side they sympathised with more, Israel o…
(2026-05-22). Israel's Genocide in Gaza Continues: Hospitals, Water, Bread Lacking. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The raft of What much of the reporting ignores, however, is how necessary the aid flotilla still is, since the Israelis hav…
(2026-05-22). Strait of Peril: Trump, Tehran and The New Battle for Hormuz. ummid.com The United States and Iran appear locked between diplomacy and military escalation as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
(2026-05-22). Putin left China, without a pipeline deal. Why didn't the Hormuz crisis open the valve? scmp.com In an era when technology seems to defy all limits, one age-old barrier has managed to endure: geography. | As geopolitical turbulence continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping artery, especially for energy — the search for other fuel sources, and other means of transport, has shifted from a strategic luxury to an existential necessity. This need has become particularly acute for China, a major consumer of fossil fuels.
(2026-05-22). intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors. al-monitor.com By Imad CreidiDAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Reuters) – Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of mariners trapped on ships in the Gulf.More than 20,000 sailors are stuck on around 2,000 vessels in the Gulf, many of them unable to leave ship, lacking adequate supplies of food and fresh water, and fearful of an uncertain future at sea in a war zone.
(2026-05-22). EU expands sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions. tribune.com.pk 
The Council of the European Union on Friday expanded the scope of the bloc's sanctions framework against Iran to include individuals and entities involved in actions threatening freedom of navigation in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. | In a statement, the council said the amended legal framework would allow the bloc to impose restrictive measures on those linked to Iran's actions "impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation". | Iran's actions against vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz are contrary to international law. | üì¢ From now o…
(2026-05-22). France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – France has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution on setting up an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz and could submit it if conditions are right, the foreign ministry said on Friday, as Washington struggles to bring to a vote a text Russia and China may say is biased against Tehran.Control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy trade whose virtual closure has led to spiralling oil prices, is a major obstacle in talks to end the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-05-22). Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war. al-monitor.com Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation". The disagreements between Iran and the United States were "deep and extensive", he added in quotes carried by Iran's ISNA news agency.
(2026-05-22). China's top diplomat to host UN Security Council meet amid US-Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host a meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. | One of five permanent members, China is the current chair of the 15-member Security Council. | Wang will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The theme of the meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System," said the ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. | Read More: Pak-China friendship 'time-tested and unbreakable'
(2026-05-22). Sara Ishaq's The Station: A powerful ode to Yemen's women. newarab.com 
Gaza, Lebanon, Iran… Our daily newsfeeds are constantly updated with Since 2014, Yemen has been devastated by
(2026-05-22). The Iranian Shadow Over Gaza's Future: Hamas votes for a new lea. newarab.com 
As the region scrambles to secure a ceasefire in Iran, the ceasefire in Gaza looks more unstable by the day. | Israel continues to bomb the besieged enclave, killing civilans and adding to the misery that the people of Gaza have had to endure for over two years now. | While the people of Gaza suffer, Hamas have been choosing a new leader. | Many of its leadership were killed during the war and the group needs a new leader to guide it into the future. | This week, we look at the state of the ceasefire in Gaza, the bodies that were created as part of the ceasefire, the humanitarian crisis. | Also, we examine the fr…
(2026-05-22). US Military Using More Missiles to Defend Israel Than Israel Itself. truthout.org The U.S. is using more of its resources to defend Israel than Israel is itself, according to U.S. officials who spoke to The Washington Post on Thursday. The officials disclosed that the U.S. military has depleted much of its missile-defense inventory after using far more of the weaponry to defend Israel throughout the war on Iran than Israel has used itself. The U.S. |
(2026-05-22). Rubio says Pakistan remains 'primary interlocutor' in US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday reiterated that Pakistan remained the "primary interlocutor" in Washington's negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. | "The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be and they've done a, you know, I think an admirable job. And that's what we continue to work through," Rubio told reporters in Sweden after meetings with NATO allies. | "Obviously, other countries, you know, have interests because especially Gulf countries that are, you know, in the middle of all this, may have their own situation going on. We talk…
(2026-05-22). Nobody Sincerely Believes Cuba Threatens The United States. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In a sign that the US is preparing for yet another evil war, Marco Rubio is now "Cuba not only has weapons that they've acquired from Russia and China over the years, but they also host Russian and Chinese intelligence presence in their country‚Ää—‚Äänot far from…
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Declassified records on the 'Brothers to the Rescue' shootdown. mronline.org 
On Eve of Raul Castro Indictment, Archive Posts Declassified FAA Documents on Events Leading to Shootdown of Cuban Exile Planes FAA Emails Foresaw "Worst Case Scenario""One of these days the Cubans will shoot down one of these planes"
(2026-05-22). Podcast/Painting Video: Bastards, Billionaires And Bombs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Itamar Ben-Gvir, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Cuba, capitalist dystopia, and love. Caitlin paints Ben-Gvir. Available in video and audio. Please send us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them in the next episode. __________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I publish is to …
(2026-05-22). Despite Trump's Oil Blockade, Quiet Resistance of Daily Life Continues in Cuba. truthout.org For a Caribbean city known for its effervescent, out-of-doors culture, Havana has relatively few cars on its streets, not many people on its sidewalks, and a handful of places open for patrons. Life at midweek feels like a Sunday or a holiday. The background noise of competing internal-combustion engines, common to every modern city, has been replaced by the discrete whir of electric vehicles. |
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Raul Castro's Indictment Exposes US Hypocrisy. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro (2008—2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft three decades ago has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that has destroyed small boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without an ounce of legal accountability. | The contradiction is difficult to ignore.
(2026-05-22). Gerardo Hernandez, Hero of Cuba, defends legitimate self-defense at Anti-Imperialist Tribuna. radiohc.cu Gerardo Hernández, Hero of the Republic, affirmed at the Anti-Imperialist Tribuna that Cuba's response to violations of its airspace was "an act of legitimate self-defense, an inalienable right of any nation." | The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) also referred to the more than 25 violations of Cuban airspace by the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue between 1994 and 1996, and denounced that Washington ignored Havana's warnings. | "Their silence was complicity. Their inaction encouraged the terrorists," he declared. | Gerardo Hernández — one of the C…
(2026-05-22). Cuba Accuses US of Weaponizing Smear Campaign Against Raúl Castro as Pretext for Military Invasion. orinocotribune.com The deputy foreign minister of Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, condemned the accusations presented by the United States against General Raúl Castro Ruz, former president of Cuba, on Wednesday, May 20. The diplomat called the accusations unfounded, lacking legal, political, or moral basis, and a "cowardly act" that is part of Washington's aggressive escalation to discredit the Cuban Revolution and its leaders. | Participating in the Cuban television program Mesa Redonda, the deputy minister stated that the fraudulent accusation presented by Washington "should be considered as part of the aggressive, growing esca…
(2026-05-22). La paz es un derecho de todos los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ha ayudado al pueblo y gobierno colombianos en los intentos por poner en práctica procesos de paz, a cuyo objetivo contribuyó el líder Raúl Castro. | El ex presidente, quien ha sido ilegalmente imputado por el departamento norteamericano de Justicia por un incidente ocurrido décadas atrás, brindó facilidades a la mesa de conversaciones entre el gobierno de Colombia y las entonces insurgentes FARC, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. | Las tratativas, iniciadas en La Habana el 19 de noviembre de 2012, marcharon pese a augurios de fracaso. | El dirigente cubano, quien junto a Fidel Castro estuvo al fr…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Israel's $700m Hasbara fiasco how Ben-Gvir's flotilla abuse video stirred backlash. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Mohammad Mansour A video posted by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he is seen taunting abducted flotilla activists who sought to break the siege on Gaza, has triggered a backlash and dealt a huge blow to Israel's multimillion-dollar public relations campaign, known as "Hasbara". The footage, posted on the…
(2026-05-22). Humanitarian Convoy Stuck in Libyan Desert Is Determined to Reach Gaza. truthout.org "We have been here for four days," says South African writer and academic Jessica Breakey in a voice note sent from the Libyan desert where she and hundreds of volunteers are stuck as they attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. In the background is the sound of people chatting, organising, and singing songs for Palestine. "There are no toilets. But this is a really interesting… |
(2026-05-22). Skin infections rampant in Gaza as Israel cuts off medicines. newarab.com 
Skin infections in A new report from
(2026-05-22). Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza no longer. al-monitor.com When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities of the now war-ravaged Gaza Strip."It's a Gaza we no longer know. A joyful Gaza, one full of hope, connected to the world, with trains and an airport," said his grandson, who has curated a show of his work in France's southern city of Marseille.
(2026-05-22). Israeli drone strike kills child in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich boasts of planned demolition of Palestinian village in occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-22). The Post-January 3 Minefield in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — May 18, 2026 | VA columnist Clodovaldo Hernández lays out the challenges faced by Chavismo and the opposition in…
(2026-05-22). About the Extradition of Alex Saab. orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — May 21, 2026 | Many of us have long been involved in the struggle to Free Alex Saab and to defend Venezuelan sovereignty against US economic and military aggression. Alex Saab's imprisonment by the US on June 12, 2020, until his release on December 20, 2023, had no justification. It was in retaliation for his exemplary work in procuring material aid to Venezuela during the harshest years of the US blockade, a blockade which contributed to the deaths of over 100,000 Venezuelan civilians. With the information so far publicly available, we find the extradition of Alex Saab from Caracas to…
(2026-05-22). CCSM Rescues Workers from ICE. mediasanctuary.org On May 6, members of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) successfully thwarted an effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest arrest immigrant workers in Columbia County. Bryan MacCormack of CCSM talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their ongoing efforts to protect immigrants in their community.
(2026-05-22). The Real Cost of Union Busting Is Much Higher Than You Think. portside.org The Real Cost of Union Busting Is Much Higher Than You Think |
(2026-05-22). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know. al-monitor.com US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cites her husband's bone cancer diagnosis as reason for stepping down.
(2026-05-22). Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported. whyy.org A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose Abrego Garcia's
(2026-05-22). US Incarceration-Related Costs Impose Financial Strain on Relatives. projectcensored.org US families with incarcerated relatives are facing spiraling annual costs of nearly $350 billion in incarceration-related costs, according to an August 2025 report by Amanda Watford for Stateline. Watford highlighted a recent study by criminal justice advocacy group FWD.us that showed families are "losing an average of $1,803 in income…
(2026-05-22). Love story sours as guard murders beloved. tribune.com.pk 
A love story turned tragic when a man killed his beloved with an axe and then burnt her body for refusing to marry him in the Liaquat Colony area of Dhamiyal police station. | After killing Misbah Shahzad with a hatchet, 40-year-old Talib Hussain poured petrol on her body and set her on fire. The accused himself sufferef from 90 per cent burns in the fire. He managed to survive and give a confessional statement to the police. | Police officials said that DFC Police Constable Muhammad Naseem received a report of a fire at house in Liaquat Colony at around 9.45am. When Constable Naseem reached the reported locat…
(2026-05-22). We Finally See The Mysterious Object Shot Down By F-16s Over Lake Huron. twz.com 
This is one of a trio of objects fighters shot down over the U.S. and Canada in a three-day period following the Chinese spy balloon flap.
(2026-05-22). 'This EHRC Code Will Make the UK a Hostile Environment for Trans People'. bylinetimes.com The new EHRC Code of Practice for Service Providers has landed. Previous ones have done so without much impact, but this one comes with one of the heaviest thuds on record. This is because of the arguments which have followed last April's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act and what that ruling might mean in scenarios other than Scottish boardrooms. | The Equality and Human Rights Commission — EHRC, increasingly known as Inequality Commission by some — produced "Interim Guidance" a couple of weeks after the ruling dropped. This guidance was predicated on a 'thou must…
(2026-05-22). Trump Cancels AI Executive Order At Behest Of Billionaires. newsone.com 
(2026-05-22). Pacific concerns about militarisation and NZ's role as part of it. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist New Zealand's government is increasingly eager to promote the buy-in of Pacific nations for closer Defence Force integration in the region, amid concerns about militarisation of the region. The security environment has been shifting rapidly, and regional defence is becoming more complex, leaving Pacific Islanders wondering if their…
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate. tribune.com.pk 
The US opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. | Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to a much larger downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump's stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. | Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other…
(2026-05-22). Kansas Officials Plan to Cover Billion-Dollar Subsidy for Sports Team Worth Billions. projectcensored.org In January 2026, Kevin Hardy of Stateline reported on a new stadium deal in which Kansas officials announced in December their pledge to fund 60 percent of the costs for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium. The subsidy would be the largest-ever state subsidy for a professional sports stadium, projected…
(2026-05-22). Greens' Makerfield candidate withdraws after Israel lobby pile-on. thecanary.co 
Chris Kennedy has withdrawn as the Green party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The party's announcement describes the reason as "personal and family reasons". However, it is notable that Kennedy was the target of a huge pile-on by the UK Israel lobby before his withdrawal for sharing a post describing the the attack on Golders […] | By
(2026-05-22). From Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just football. aljazeera.com Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City with a legacy that stretches well beyond the 17 trophies he won in 10 years.
(2026-05-22). Trump's EPA weakens climate super pollutant rules while claiming grocery savings. nationofchange.org The administration says easing restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons will lower costs for consumers, but economists, climate experts, and even refrigeration industry leaders warn the move may do little to reduce grocery prices while slowing efforts to curb some of the world's most potent greenhouse gases.
(2026-05-22). Waste of the Day: Radioactive Wasted Money. wattsupwiththat.com The federal government is so prone to excessive spending that it is even wasting money on waste itself.
(2026-05-22). Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to Supreme Court to halt deportation. newarab.com 
A divided federal appeals court on Friday declined to reconsider a ruling in Columbia University graduate The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on a 6-5 vote rejected Khalil's request to revisit a ruling a 2-1 panel of the Philadelphia-based court delivered in January that had concluded a lower-court judge had no jurisdiction to order his release from immigration detention last year. | He was among the most promine…
(2026-05-22). Warsh takes US Fed's helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding. scmp.com Kevin Warsh, whose broad criticism of current US ‚Å Federal Reserve officials, playbook for rate cuts and ties to President Donald Trump elevated him past ‚Å other contenders to lead the central bank, was sworn in as Fed leader on Friday at a pivotal moment for monetary policy and the American economy. | Warsh, wearing a dark suit and tie and accompanied by his wife, Jane Lauder, heiress to the Estee Lauder fortune, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after a lengthy introduction by…
(2026-05-22). Why Are 93,600 Pakistani Children at Risk for TB—and How Do We Stop It? thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-22). Pakistan, US discuss railways cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Friday met with US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie A. Baker and discussed Pakistan-US relations and bilateral cooperation in the railway sector, with a special focus on foreign investment and modernization of Pakistan Railways. | During the meeting, the two sides agreed to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan Railways' infrastructure and modern technology sectors, said a news release. | The US ambassador assured support for encouraging American companies and investors to participate in railway development projects in Pakistan.
(2026-05-22). IHC permanently bans stray dog cullings. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday imposed a permanent ban on campaigns involving the poisoning, shooting or killing of stray dogs by any means in the federal capital. | The court observed that only a designated veterinary doctor may certify whether a dog is rabid or terminally ill and, if necessary, euthanise it through a medically approved procedure. | The court also directed the authorities to adopt the scientific "trap, sterilise and vaccinate" method to control the stray dog population. | The judgement included a comparative review of laws governing stray dog population management in several countri…
(2026-05-22). PTI alleges voices stifled in parliament. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday alleged restrictions on its leadership, blocked access to its incarcerated founding chairman Imran Khan and suppression of its voice inside Parliament. | The party registered its vehement protest during a National Assembly session chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. | The House initially proceeded to the Question Hour but was soon disrupted when PTI MNA Iqbal Afridi pointed out the lack of quorum. The speaker ordered a headcount, which confirmed the absence of quorum, forcing the suspension of proceedings until it was restored. | Amid the disruption, PTI Chairman…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Trump to force foreigners seeking US green cards to go home first. scmp.com Foreigners applying for permanent residency in the US will now have to go back to their home countries to seek green cards. | "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," Zach Kahler, a spokesman for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement on Friday.
(2026-05-22). Hajj Sermon 2026 by Sheikh Hudhaifi to broadcast live in 30+ languages. ummid.com Arafat Sermon 2026 to be delivered by Sheikh Ali Bin Abdul Rahman Hudhaify from Masjid Namirah on Tuesday Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, corresponding to May 26, 2026, will be available in more than 30 languages.
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk assessment as DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads 'rapidly'. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is "spreading rapidly" and now poses a "very high" risk at the national level. | WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency was revising upwards to "very high" its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had previously been deemed as high. The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, he told reporters.
(2026-05-22). What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon? aljazeera.com Nine people targeted, including Lebanese military officers.
(2026-05-22). JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: When and Where to Check. ummid.com IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced 2026 Question Papers, and is now preparing to publish the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key and candidates' response sheet (OMR Sheet) on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-05-22). Paris Nanterre Triumphs at ICC Moot Court: French Legal Stars Shine in The Hague. thinktank.pk THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Paris Nanterre University has been crowned champion of the 5th edition of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition in French, following a compelling final round held in Courtroom 2 of the ICC headquarters on May 21, 2026 The prestigious competition, organized by The Hague Academy of International Law with …
(2026-05-22). Man City boss and Palestine advocate Pep Guardiola to step down. aljazeera.com Man City manager Pep Guardiola to step down as manager of Manchester City after a trophy-laden 10-year reign.
(2026-05-22). At least 15 flotilla activists report sexual assault. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula. whyy.org Diane Button is an end-of-life-doula. She has spent countless hours with people in their last days as they share their regrets, hopes, desires and dreams.
(2026-05-22). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-22). AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends. progressivehub.net STAFF | THE INTERCEPT…
(2026-05-22). Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan Against Australia in High-Profile ODI Series. thinktank.pk Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, set to begin on 30 May 2026. The much-anticipated Pakistan vs Australia ODI series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore, featuring some of the biggest names in international cricket alongside exciting young talent. The National Men's Selection …
(2026-05-22). Call for stronger whistleblower protection. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger whistleblower protection | Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called for stronger protections for whistleblowers and anti-corruption activists, warning that too many people who stand up against crime and corruption continue to be targeted for doing the right thing. | Speaking at the release of the fourth-quarter crime statistics on Friday, Cachalia used the occasion to pay tribute to North West anti-crime activist and traditional healer Thato Molosankwe, who was recently murdered. | "We are saddened to have lost an individual who was committed to fighting crime and corruption, while also working…
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders protest opening of new US consulate in Nuuk. aljazeera.com Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nuuk as the United States opened a new consulate in Greenland's capital.
(2026-05-22). $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Benefits Billionaire Trump Supporters With Little Oversight. projectcensored.org President Donald Trump submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027, as Judd Legum and Noel Sims reported for Popular Information on April 7, 2026. This marks a 44 percent increase over 2026 defense funding. The President's budget allocates at least $17.5 billion to begin…
(2026-05-22). Spanberger's ICE Actions Deepen Divide with Virginia Democrats. progressivehub.net MARKUS SCHMIDT | VIRGINIA MERCURY…
(2026-05-22). Marxist theory and the global ecological crisis. mronline.org 
Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism's Assault on the Earth System.
(2026-05-22). US Prisons Experiment with Scandinavian Restorative Justice Models. projectcensored.org Scandinavian countries provide sources of inspiration for more humane approaches to incarceration in the United States, Jamiles Lartey reported in April 2025 for The Marshall Project, but conservative commentators and victims' rights groups alike have expressed concerns. From Connecticut and Pennsylvania to California, select US prisons are adopting programs modeled…
(2026-05-22). Mahmoud Khalil to appeal US deportation case to Supreme Court. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine advocate takes claim that Trump administration targeted him for protected free speech to top US court.
(2026-05-22). "Handala" Hacker Group Exposes Ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Mossad. projectcensored.org A September 2025 Drop Site News investigation by Murtaza Hussain and Ryan Grim has revealed that millionaire sex trafficker and pedophile Jeffery Epstein played a "significant role in brokering multiple deals for Israeli intelligence," Drew Favakeh reported for FAIR on November 14, 2025. Drop Site News reported that Epstein "exploited his network…
(2026-05-22). Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane. sanews.gov.za Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be undertaking a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their long-term safety, durability, and functionality. | The programme, in Regions 3 and 4, covers Wards 107, 66, 55, 48, and 7 and focuses on the repairs to and restoration of a number of bridge structures and culverts across the city. | The rehabilitation programme is conducted under the department's Bridge Management System to preserve critical provincial road infrastructure that underpins…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). 'Everest Man' breaks his own record after historic 32nd climb. aljazeera.com Legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa just broke his own record after climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
(2026-05-22). 'Safe, supported and ready to learn': Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of kids in Delaware are homeless. But a proposed pilot program could help some of them move into stable housing. | State Rep. Kim Williams, D-Stanton, housing and education advocates are championing an effort to fund rental vouchers for dozens of families with school-aged kids living in motels or shelters. | It would cost $800,000 in the fiscal year 2027 budget and serve 50 families. It's been endorsed by the Delaware State Education Association. | According to the…
(2026-05-22). Rethinking Energy Security in the Philippines. unitedworldint.com From Vulnerability to Resilience By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Energy security is the Philippines' biggest policy challenge. Regardless of the grandiosity of the country's energy master plans and reform packages, breakthroughs always result in an insecure and unacceptable energy complex. Periodic power outages, unaffordable electricity, over-reliance on imported fossil fuels, and under-investment in infrastructure spending are …
(2026-05-22). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman issues letter to Nexteer workers: Prepare for strike action. wsws.org "The ball is in your court now. Do not give it back," Lehman wrote in the statement, posted on his campaign website.
(2026-05-22). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-22). Democracy Now! 2026-05-22 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist List": Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, "Empire of AI" & More | Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist Lis…
(2026-05-22). China-developed bone adhesive enters fast-track review in U.S., China. ecns.cn A China-developed bone adhesive has been granted fast-track designations by both China and the United States, marking a first for a domestic orthopedic device.
(2026-05-22). Adani U.S. Settlement, And What Govt Should Do Now? ummid.com In this crisis time, the government of India should immediately institute a judicial enquiry into the multiple financial irregularities of Adani Group.
(2026-05-22). Biden's OSHA chief tells GOP: Don't sideline job safety and health. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Douglas Parker, President Biden's Occupational Safety and Health Administrator, is warning congressional Republicans against massive cuts—which GOP President Donald Trump proposes—in job safety and health enforcement and in the research that backs it up. Parker raised those points at a House subcommittee hearing on job safety and health, called by the Republican-run House Workforce Protections …
(2026-05-22). Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims. aljazeera.com More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed in mosque attack…
(2026-05-22). Ireland joins EU push to ban trade with Israeli settlements amid flotilla backlash. al-monitor.com European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country.
(2026-05-22). Mental Health Is Another Unfortunate ICE Casualty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (center) speaks in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding in the Republican reconciliation plan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026. | © 2026 Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters…
(2026-05-22). Artists exhibit best works at anniversary show. tribune.com.pk 
The "18th Anniversary Show" opens at Gallery 6 today, bringing together 24 distinguished artists whose works collectively reflect the richness and diversity of Pakistani art. | While the exhibition marks eighteen years of Gallery 6, its true significance lies in the remarkable range of artistic voices and visual narratives presented through different genre of paintings. Each artist contributes a distinct visual language shaped by years of practice and reflection. | For instance, artists Akram Dost confronts violence, injustice, and suffering through distorted figures and emotionally charged imagery that serve…
(2026-05-22). Charges Against Chicago's Broadview Six Dismissed With Prejudice. newsone.com 
(2026-05-22). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-22). Trump's Global War on Children. juancole.com ( As is true of so much with this administration, every accusation is also a confession. | U.S. troops have been shooting Somalis since the early 1990s, after lame duck President George H. W. Bush launched an ostensibly humanitarian intervention there that woul…
(2026-05-22). Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate. aljazeera.com Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.
(2026-05-22). Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding. truthout.org In communities large and small, red and blue, all across the United States, residents are filling local council meetings in opposition to the explosive growth of high-tech police surveillance systems. Local movements to rid city streets of AI-powered surveillance cameras and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) networks used by law enforcement are growing rapidly amid scandals… |
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). "Politically Driven Epidemic" : Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts. democracynow.org 
The deadly Ebola outbreak spreading across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 177 people, with more than 750 suspected cases reported in the DRC and neighboring Uganda, according to the World Health Organization. Health officials believe the virus may have been spreading undetected for months before the outbreak was identified, raising concerns that the scale of transmission could be far greater than initially understood. The epidemic has spread hundreds of miles away to South Kivu province, now under the control of the ‚Å Alliance Fleuve Congo, which includes the Rwanda-…
(2026-05-22). Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack. geo.tv 
People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 21, 2026. — ReutersOver 2,000 mourners honour men killed defending mosque.FBI investigates attack as suspected hate crime.Mourners call for end to anti-Muslim…
(2026-05-22). Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan? aljazeera.com Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington's support.
(2026-05-22). Ethiopia claims Egypt blocking efforts to secure Red Sea access. newarab.com 
Ethiopia has accused Egypt of attempting to obstruct its efforts to secure access to the Red Sea amid ongoing tensions over regional influence and Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Nebiat Getachew Assegid, said Addis Ababa would continue pursuing maritime access through what he described as "peaceful and sustainable means". | Assegid also stressed that Ethiopia's status as a landlocked nation "cannot c…
(2026-05-22). ECNEC approves ML-1 design work. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Friday gave a go-ahead to initiating detailed design of the long-delayed Main Line (ML-I) project. | The decision was taken during the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday. | During the meeting, development priorities were approved across all provinces and regions, with a focus on strengthening national development initiatives and addressing infrastructure and social sector needs, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson. | Key initiatives included detailed design of ML-1, Haveli…
(2026-05-22). Khan blocks deal between Israel-linked Palantir and Met Police. newarab.com 
Khan expressed "serious concerns" after the Met said it agreed to use the firm's AI technology to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations, and said the police had only considered Palantir, which has long be…
(2026-05-22). A Discussion On The New Novel 'Palaces Of The Crow'. popularresistance.org "We tell the stories that perpetuate the narrative or the myth we want, and we erase the others," Chris Hedges states in this interview with Ray Nayler about his new book, "Palaces of the Crow," which centers around four teenagers from varying backgrounds who struggle to survive during World War II. The war, Nayler says, fundamentally reshaped the world geopolitically, technologically and socially in ways that have profoundly impacted the environment in which we live today. Critical lessons from that moment in time are being lost, with media and governments covering up the deep and long-lasting wounds inflicted u…
(2026-05-22). DOJ Funding Cut Leaves Inmates More Vulnerable to Sexual Violence. projectcensored.org On April 23, 2025, Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, a reporter for The Appeal, broke the story that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) would be cutting all funding of the National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center. Her report, published just one day after the decision, emphasized the consequences of defunding….
(2026-05-22). X Rubicon: The hidden casualties of secret wars. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). Parliament to reconvene meeting with Manamela over NSFAS. sanews.gov.za Parliament to reconvene meeting with Manamela over NSFAS | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has agreed to reconvene its meeting with Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela over his decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration. ⚪ The committee deliberated on Chairperson Tebogo Letsie's decision to postpone a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, after members did not receive the required documentation in time to prepare adequately. ⚪ Committee members agreed that Letsie had little choice but to postpone the meeting after the minister fail…
(2026-05-22). Against the tribunal left: DSA, moralism and the problem of socialist discipline. links.org.au 
Fights inside the Democratic Socialists of America over "cancel culture," "political correctness" and "call-out culture" are not side dramas. They are symptoms of a deeper organisational sickness, argues Anthony Teso.
(2026-05-22). Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law requiring donor disclosure. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Two political advocacy groups founded by the billionaire Koch brothers of Kansas want to produce ads naming candidates in Delaware elections this year without disclosing their donors. | Americans for Prosperity and the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, groups that support limited government and conservative causes, say they want to produce mailers and television, radio or social media ads focused on issues such as private school vouchers and a proposed income tax increase…
(2026-05-22). The humiliation of finding secret Israeli bases in Iraq. responsiblestatecraft.org It is difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable and embarrassing for leaders of Iraq than clandestinely established Israeli military bases on Iraqi territory. Two such bases
(2026-05-22). Trump says he won't attend son Donald Trump Jnr's wedding to Bettina Anderson. scmp.com US ‚Å President Donald Trump said on ‚Å Friday he would not attend the ‚Å wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jnr, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. | "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the ‚ÄåTrump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," Trump wrote in a social media post.
(2026-05-22). Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices again. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Friday slashed the prices of petrol and diesel by up to Rs6.80 per litre for the next fortnight effective from May 23. | This is the second week the consumers are enjoying reduction in prices of high speed diesel and petrol. | Even, after the fresh reduction, the prices of petrol and high speed diesel stood still above the Rs 400 per litre. | The Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division announced a cut in ex-depot petroleum prices for the next review period beginning May 23, 2026. | According to the official notification issued by the government, the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) was slashe…
(2026-05-22). The great Treasury fiction: Why public investment is rigged to fail. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). Four kidnappers convicted in Pindi ransom case. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-22). Eid al Adha 2026: Saudi Arabia pushes Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting to Sunday May 17. ummid.com In a last minute change, the Saudi Supreme Court has pushed to Dhul Hijjah 1447AH Moon Sighting, which confirms the first day of Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj Day (Youme Arafat 2026), to Sunday May 17, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Trump's redistricting wars are an attack on every worker. peoplesworld.org 
The electoral districts being redrawn across America right now aren't just random lines on state maps. They're blueprints for a Congress that answers to no one—certainly not to working people, of any color. It started in Texas last summer, when Donald Trump ordered Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw the state's congressional districts mid-decade, outside the …
(2026-05-22). Has Trump Broken NATO Trust? Why Europe No Longer Trusts Washington. thinktank.pk The return of Donald Trump to the center of global politics has once again shaken the foundations of the transatlantic alliance. Across Europe, particularly in Germany, concerns are rapidly growing over whether the United States can still be trusted as NATO's ultimate security guarantor. A new defense study revealed a dramatic decline in German public …
(2026-05-22). In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling. grist.org 
About six years ago, law students at the University of the South Pacific convinced the government of the small island nation of Vanuatu to take the harms wrought by climate change all the way to the International Court of Justice, the world's highest legal authority. Vanuatu, along with the students,
(2026-05-22). US Leads World in Military Spending as Private Contractors Claim Half. projectcensored.org The United States led global military spending at $997 billion in 2024, with military contractors receiving over half of Pentagon spending since 2020. Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams in April and July 2025 analyzed reports by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Costs of War Project at…
(2026-05-22). Bunker Talk: Memorial Day Weekend Edition. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk, Memorial Day Weekend Edition. For all our American readers/commenters, I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend. And, of course, I want to give a huge thanks to all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. | We owe you everything. | This week's caption reads: 4th July 1944: An American soldier takes a drink of captured German Cognac, while clearing out a German gun emplacement at Cherbourg. (Photo by Fred Ramage/Keystone/Getty Images) | Directives: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going to agree wit…
(2026-05-22). LIVE at 1PM EDT: They Want to Dim the Sun to Save the Earth — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com A company is now poised to "cool the earth" by spraying the skies of the world with "sunlight-reflecting aerosols."
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Medical Neglect and Hardships for Incarcerated Women Experiencing Menopause. projectcensored.org As the number of older incarcerated women grows, many are struggling to manage menopause and perimenopause because of limited medical support and education, highlighting gaps in gender-specific health care in US prison systems. Rebecca McCray's April 2026 report for The Marshall Project illuminates the larger issue of institutional neglect, a…
(2026-05-22). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-22). Xi-Putin Summit: Much more than bilateral relations. unitedworldint.com Interview to CGTN Tàºrk. UWI author, historian, and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek joined CGTN Tàºrk Radio as a guest to evaluate Russian President Vladimir Putin's 19-20th May visit to China. — Changes not seen for 100 years Dr. Perinàßek, let's start with your general evaluation. What do you think this visit means? Putin's …
(2026-05-22). France's youngest PM Attal to run for president. scmp.com France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far-right. | "I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline," said the 37-year-old, who was France's youngest prime minister when he served in 2024.
(2026-05-22). Purdue Ends All Affiliation With Student-Publication After Pro-Palestinian Editorial. projectcensored.org In June 2025, Purdue University instructed The Exponent, Purdue's student-run publication, to remove all affiliation with the school, as reported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The student newspaper can no longer use the word "Purdue" in any commercial use, despite the trademark's validity until 2029. The…
(2026-05-22). NCBD — The Next Growth Chapter in Pune. ummid.com What most serious developers and institutional investors now call Pune's Northern Central Business District (NCBD) is the stretch running through Baner, Balewadi, Wakad and into the outer ring of Hinjewadi.
(2026-05-22). Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to protect ratepayers as the increasing demand for data centers threatens a surge in electricity bills. | The legislation aimed at data centers would require Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon, to…
(2026-05-22). New EHRC guidance both clarifies and complicates the legal rights of trans people. thecanary.co 
There is a familiar refrain that follows my partner and I as we navigated the UK's public bathrooms. As a gender-nonconforming couple, we're painfully aware of the transphobic discourse that overshadows our daily lives. Approaching a set of bathrooms whilst out and about, and not wanting to draw more attention to ourselves, one or both […] | By
(2026-05-22). Displaced Lebanese amputee asks 'where am I supposed to go'? aljazeera.com Mohamad Saaydoun, an amputee displaced by the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, is living in a makeshift camp.
(2026-05-22). Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among families. scmp.com The Brazilian head of a victims' association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France's worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. | Air France and Airbus, two of France's most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday's ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years.
(2026-05-22). Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, vows retaliation. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a drone attack on a student dorm that killed six people and wounded dozens, with 15 still unaccounted for. | Putin said the attack had struck the dorm in Starobilsk in Luhansk, a Russian-controlled region in eastern Ukraine. He said Kyiv's military must have ‚Äåknown what it was targeting.
(2026-05-22). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq: general. al-monitor.com NATO's mission to Iraq, which was entirely evacuated to a base in Italy due to the Middle East war, could return to Baghdad in the coming months, its former commander told AFP."The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General Christophe Hintzy, who this week handed over command of the mission to Spanish General Ramon Armada.
(2026-05-22). US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. aljazeera.com Judge says the human smuggling probe was reopened after Salvadoran national filed his lawsuit against his deportation.
(2026-05-22). Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him.Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an Oval Office meeting on Friday, Fox News Digital reported earlier. The resignation is effective June 30, it said.A source familiar with the matter said that Gabbard had been forced out by the White House.
(2026-05-22). Youth Justice Programs Slashed by Trump Administration, Reinforcing Heavy Employment Barriers. projectcensored.org In April 2025, The Imprint reported that the Trump administration had terminated nearly $170 million in federal youth justice grants, eliminating critical employment pathways for formerly incarcerated young people. Corporate media coverage of the broader Department of Justice (DOJ) budget cuts failed to highlight how these funding cuts destroyed job…
(2026-05-22). Canada's Carney says Alberta is 'essential' as province mulls separation. aljazeera.com Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
(2026-05-22). Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane. scmp.com Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion, China's Shein. | A letter to Everlane employees from CEO Alfred Chang confirming the deal was obtained by Associated Press on Friday. | Everlane did not disclose a purchase price. Shein declined to comment.
(2026-05-22). The "Hitler Question" Should Never Justify War. popularresistance.org Proponents of war and militarization often invoke common memories of Hitler and World War II to argue that we are now in a similar moment. Whether it is with Saddam Hussein in 2003, al Qaeda during the "war on terrorism," Iran's Supreme Leader in 2017, or Putin since 2022, a classic trope is to compare enemy leaders to the Nazis. In the lead-up to the Iran War this February, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likened Iran's religious leaders to Hitler and argued for regime change by any means. | It is only a matter of time before Hitler is invoked again to justify yet another war or yet more militarization. How can t…
(2026-05-22). Russia's strength in digitalizing its economy has become its Achilles heel. gilbertdoctorow.com There are surely those among you who are scratching their heads and wondering why Doctorow makes such a big deal about the disruption of the internet communications. You may say to yourselves: my kids could profit if our internet went down. Well friends, let me explain what you likely do not know about today's Russia …
(2026-05-22). Stephen Colbert hosts Late Show finale after controversial cancellation. scmp.com Paul McCartney led an all-star line-up for the final episode of The Late Show as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump. | But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest. | "The pope, who was definitely my guest tonight, has cancelled," Colbert joked, blaming a dispute over hot dogs before McCartney appeared to rapturous cheers.
(2026-05-22). US Corporate Media Fail to Cover Climate Change Adequately, Abundant Data Shows. projectcensored.org Establishment news outlets have done a disastrous job of providing consistent and complete coverage of climate change during the past year, as reported by multiple independent publications and media monitoring organizations. In March 2026, Grist reported that "global news coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent" since 2021, while…
(2026-05-22). Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers. grist.org Even as gas prices continued to rise across the United States, sales of electric vehicles fell in April. That is in contrast to strong growth elsewhere in the world, such as Europe. But American drivers are gravitating toward at least one more efficient powertrain: hybrids. | Sales of new EVs fell roughly 18 percent from March to April, according to the latest data from Edmunds, an auto research firm. Another company, Cox Automotive,
(2026-05-22). Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else. scmp.com When Air Force One touched down in Beijing, one of the most photographed passengers was Boeing's chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, there to close a deal. Washington had come to sell aircraft. Beijing was buying something else. | The last time this scene played out in 2017, China signed an agreement for 300 Boeing aircraft. Since then, it has pursued an industrial programme aimed at reducing dependence on precisely such orders. That effort has not failed, but neither has it advanced at the pace…
(2026-05-22). Miscellany: explaining the disappointments and pleasant surprises of my ongoing visit to St Petersburg. gilbertdoctorow.com I have received one acidic comment on my latest essay published here yesterday suggesting that I am joining ranks with George Soros and Anne Applebaum in their decades long campaign to blacken the image of Russia and promote Cold War. Nothing could be further from the truth. Over the years, I have repeatedly denounced the …
(2026-05-22). Lincoln and the enduring legacy of America's second revolution: A reply to a critic of the "Letter from afar" wsws.org It is "fitting and proper," to use Lincoln's words, to invoke the historical experience of America's past revolutions to bring to the surface and activate the deep-rooted democratic convictions of the working class.
(2026-05-22). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-22). A New Kind of Family-Separation Crisis. portside.org A New Kind of Family-Separation Crisis |
(2026-05-22). Pakistan vows to protect its interests under IWT. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office on Friday said Pakistan welcomed the supplemental award issued by the Court of Arbitration on May 15 regarding the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects under the Indus Waters Treaty. | Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, while addressing his weekly media briefing, said the award reaffirmed Pakistan's longstanding position that the treaty imposed substantive limits on India's water control capabilities on the western rivers and clarified that operational assumptions for run-of-the-river projects must be realistic, evidence-based and supported by technical data. | Pakistan, he a…
(2026-05-22). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-22). Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel end settlement expansion. newarab.com 
The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an "important step". | "We call on the government of Israel to end its
(2026-05-22). US Employers Spend More Than $1.5Bn a Year To Fight Labor Unions, Report Finds. portside.org US Employers Spend More Than $1.5Bn a Year To Fight Labor Unions, Report Finds |
(2026-05-22). Police raid PTI AJK lawmaker's Lahore residence. tribune.com.pk 
Police along with individuals in plain clothes conducted a late-night raid at the residence of AJK Legislative Assembly member Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan, who is also a PTI leader and an office-bearer of its Lahore organisation. | A video footage of the operation that went viral on social media showed armed personnel jumping over the gate and entering the house. | Both uniformed police officials and individuals in civilian attire could be seen participating in the raid. During the raid, Dewan was taken into custody. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the reasons behind the raid or the de…
(2026-05-22). NCCIA busts gang selling citizens' data. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-22). Israel orders UN food agency to cut ties with Turkish NGO. newarab.com 
"WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to suspend fuel provision immediately and all activities with its partner IHH, cutting off assistance to more than 166,000 people who rely on daily hot meals, bread, and nutrition support to survive," an agency spokesperson…
(2026-05-22). 'Almost Worthless': Progressives Rip 2024 Autopsy the DNC Didn't Want You To See. portside.org 'Almost Worthless': Progressives Rip 2024 Autopsy the DNC Didn't Want You To See |
(2026-05-22). Long Island Rail Road Workers: Vote "No" on the contract! Unite with NYC subway and bus workers to fight for inflation-busting wage increases! wsws.org Workers should form rank-and-file committees, independent of the union apparatus, to finish what you started in your three-day strike…
(2026-05-22). Alex Saab and the fragility of the solidarity movement. nationofchange.org It's difficult not to see the renewed imprisonment of Alex Saab as a disappointing capitulation to U.S. coercion after so many of us fought for his freedom, but we cannot forget the task at hand.
(2026-05-22). Two Indian climbers die during Everest descent after reaching summit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Indian mountaineers lost their lives while returning from the summit of Mount Everest, Nepalese officials confirmed on Friday. The climbers were identified as Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, both of whom had successfully reached the world's highest peak before facing difficulties during their descent.According to expedition officials in Nepal, Sandeep Are scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday, while Arun Kumar Tiwari reached the summit on Thursday evening. However, both climbers reportedly became severely exhausted while making their way back down from the mountain.Rishi Bhandari, secr…
(2026-05-22). Tulsi Gabbard needed a Trump exit, with integrity and principles intact. responsiblestatecraft.org Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned from her position Friday after months of simmering tensions with President Donald Trump over the Iran war.
(2026-05-22). Final poll before Colombia's first round vote Cepeda: 44.6%, De la Espriella: 31.6%. colombiareports.com The final poll before the first round of Colombia's presidential election suggests that the leftist frontrunner, Senator Ivan Cepeda, will have to confront far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in a run-off vote. According to the poll conducted by Invamer, Cepeda can count of the support of 44.6% of voters, which is only 0.3 points …
(2026-05-22). US judge tosses case against wrongly deported Salvadorean man Abrego Garcia. scmp.com A US federal judge dismissed a criminal case on Friday filed against a Salvadorean man at the centre of a row over US President Donald Trump's crackdown on migrants. | US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw ruled that the indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia by the Trump administration's Justice Department was "an abuse of prosecuting power". | Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident married to an American woman, was among more than 200 people sent to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison in March of last year.