(2025-05-16). Nakba Day: Israel's genocidal war on Gaza 'even worse' than 1948. newarab.com 
As Palestinians mark the Descendants of Nakba refugees in
(2025-05-16). Senior UN Official: 'It Will Be Too Late' To Rule It 'Genocide'. popularresistance.org The U.N.'s humanitarian affairs chief held nothing in reserve on Tuesday at the U.N. Security Council as he unloaded on the State of Israel for deliberately starving the civilian population of Gaza. | "The ICJ is considering whether a genocide is taking place in Gaza," Tom Fletcher said, "It will weigh the testimony that we have shared. But it will be too late." With the Israel and U.S. representatives sitting opposite him, he demanded: | "What more evidence do you need now? Will you act — decisively — to prevent genocide and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law? Or will you say instea…
(2025-05-16). New York University withholds diploma from Logan Rozos for condemning Gaza genocide during commencement speech. wsws.org In a statement announcing the witholding of Rozos's diploma, NYU spokesman John Beckman reprehended the courageous student for expressing his "personal and one-sided political views."
(2025-05-16). RFK Jr.'s War on Neurodiversity is a War on Individualism. counterpunch.org 
The Trump Administration really seems to have a thing for genocide, and I don't believe this statement to be hyperbolic even if it is a tad theatrical. Whether they're launching nationwide dragnets to preserve the racial purity of the endangered American factory, militarizing the Rio Grande, or openly conspiring with Benjamin Netanyahu to hollow out
(2025-05-16). Black People, Palestine, And The Maintenance Of Empire. popularresistance.org When Palestinian resistance forces broke free from their open-air prison in Gaza on October 7th, 2023, many did not realize the events that would unfold—that we were all about to bear witness to the world's first live-streamed genocide. Israel thought this would be business as usual, that they could continue their brutalization of the Palestinian people, and the world would go about its business—as it has for decades. Not only did they have to contend with the resistance on the ground in occupied Palestine, but the groundswell of support around the world, and specifically from within the imperial core…
(2025-05-16). Trump says getting close to deal to avoid Iran military action. newarab.com 
US President He made the remarks in Qatar before flying on to the United Arab Emirates for the third and final leg of the tour that began in Saudi Arabia. | Trump has said the tour has resulted in trillions of dollars in deals and is hoping to secure more billion-dollar business agreements in the UAE – which has sought to become a hub for technology and artif…
(2025-05-16). Courts Force Release Of Detained Students; Campus Activism Reignites. popularresistance.org Since the last installment of this newsletter, two students detained by the Trump administration have been released on bail. | Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student who was kidnapped by agents during a citizenship interview, was released from a Vermont correctional facility on April 30. | "The two weeks of detention so far demonstrate great harm to a person who has been charged with no crime," said U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford. | Mahdawi addressed a crowd of supporters and reporters upon his release. | "For anybody who is doubting justice, this is a light of hope and faith in the justice system…
(2025-05-16). Palestinians link Gaza to Nakba as commemorations held worldwide. newarab.com 
People took to the streets of Ramallah and Hebron in the West Bank, as well as several European capitals to remembe…
(2025-05-16). Israeli regime kills at least 143 in one day in Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli regime forces have carried on with their brutal assaults across the besieged Gaza Strip, killing scores more people.
(2025-05-16). 'Congress pays for bombs that kill children in Gaza,' Ben & Jerry's co-founder. presstv.ir Ben Cohen, one of the co-founders of American Ben & Jerry's ice cream, says the US Congress "pays for bombs that kill children in Gaza."
(2025-05-16). Concluding Middle East tour, Trump reiterates plan for US to "take" Gaza. wsws.org US President Donald Trump concluded his Middle East tour in Qatar Thursday by reiterating his demand for the US annexation of the Gaza Strip, on a day that Israel massacred over 136 Palestinians.
(2025-05-16). Dozens reported killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes in northern and southern Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Missile from Yemen intercepted, IDF says; senior Israeli officials met counterparts in Syria in Qatar-mediated talks ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas official confirms direct talks with the United States as at least 120 Palestinians are killed in IDF strikes; U.S.-backed Gaza aid fund approved by Israel to begin operations in May ‚ñ PALESTINE: Report: PA President Abbas seeking deal to bring Hamas into Palestinian political system…
(2025-05-16). Israeli strikes in Gaza said to kill at least 120; U.S. troubled by humanitarian situation. haaretz.com Israeli military says that the Air Force struck more than 130 targets throughout the Strip over the past two days…
(2025-05-16). From War Memes to the Real Horror of War. counterpunch.org 
As tensions rise once again between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, one of the most alarming aspects of this escalation is not just the provocative rhetoric from political actors, but the media's role in fanning the flames. Rather than urging caution, promoting dialogue, or presenting verified information, much of the news media has become a
(2025-05-16). 77 Years Of Dispossession: Everything You Need To Know About The Nakba. popularresistance.org May 15 marks the 77th anniversary of the Nakba — the destruction of historic Palestine, the catastrophe of dispossession, and the mass ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian population in 1948, which continues to this day. | The Arabic word 'Nakba' means 'catastrophe', with this day designated as Nakba Day. | The Balfour Declaration, a pledge by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour in November 1917, is regarded as one of the main catalysts for the Nakba. | The pledge came in the form of a letter written on behalf of the British government by the then Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour to Lord Walter Rothschi…
(2025-05-16). UN rules out role in US-backed foundation's Gaza aid operation. newarab.com 
The "I made it clear that we participate in aid operations if they are in accordance with our basic principles," said UN spokesman Farhan Haq. | "As we've stated repeatedly, this particular distribution plan does not accord with our basic principles, including those of impartiality, neutrality, independence, and we will…
(2025-05-16). WHO says Gaza's last cancer hospital stops working. newarab.com 
The The UN health agency chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X that an attack on Tuesday left the European Hospital in Khan Yunis "severely damaged and inaccessible". | It is "no longer functional", he said, adding that a WHO team had evacuated emergency medical staff who had worked through the attacks. | "A strike hit nearby just b…
(2025-05-16). Weaponising hunger: The dystopian US-Israel aid plan for Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-05-16). Israeli army kills five in West Bank amid 'revenge' attacks. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in The Israeli military claimed the five men were "terrorists" and said a sixth was arrested after they were besieged in a building in the town of Tamoun. | The army used shoulder-fired missiles during the raid. No evidence has been provided linking the me…
(2025-05-16). Israeli strikes kill 115 in Gaza as Hamas demands aid for talks. newarab.com 
Palestinian rescuers reported more than 100 people killed on Thursday in Aid to Gaza has been cut off since 2 March – a tactic Israel has said is intended to pressure Hamas into making concessions. However, the use of starvation or the denial of humanitarian aid as a method of warfare is prohibited under international law and is considered a form of collective punishment, which constitutes a war crime. | Hamas, for its part, in…
(2025-05-16). Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in West Bank raid. presstv.ir Four young Palestinian men have been killed in an Israeli military offensive in the northeastern side of the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-16). Anger and disappointment in Gaza follows Trump's Gulf visit. newarab.com 
(2025-05-16). Cannes mourns Palestinian journalist killed in Gaza. newarab.com 
The She used to say this would pass, recalled director Sepideh Farsi ahead of a showing of "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk" in the French Riviera resort town. | "And it will pass. She is not here but yet she is present, they didn't manage to defeat he…
(2025-05-16). Qatari PM says Israel not interested in Gaza negotiations. newarab.com 
(2025-05-16). Rubio speaks to Netanyahu on Gaza, Iran as Trump tours Gulf. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Rubio, who broke away from Trump's trip to join NATO talks in Turkey, told reporters he discussed the war in Gaza and voiced alarm over the humanitarian situation as Israel blocks food and other supplies from entering the Palestinian territory. | Rubio "stressed the deep US commitment to its historic relat…
(2025-05-16). 'These tents are graves above the earth': Gaza after the broken ceasefire. therealnews.com 
In the aftermath of a broken ceasefire, Palestinians in Gaza speak out about the trauma, loss, and fear they live with daily. Families recount the horrors of bombings, life in tents, and the silence of a world that watches but does not act. Through raw testimony and haunting imagery, this short film captures the reality of survival under siege—and the enduring dignity of a people who refuse to be erased. | Producers: Belal Awad, Leo Erhardt | Videographers: Ruwaida Amer, Mahmoud Al Mashharawi | Video Editor: Leo Erhardt | | Transcript: | MAMDOUH AHMED MORTAJA: | More than 500 days have…
(2025-05-16). In Middle East, standing has been downgraded. haaretz.com From the arms deals with the Gulf States to the embracing the Syrian president and a proposed agreement over Gaza, Trump's visit to Middle East marks a turning point in the region — and Israel remains on the sidelines for the time being…
(2025-05-16). Israeli strikes kill over 100 in Gaza amid Trump's tour of region. presstv.ir Israel has escalated strikes in Gaza since Trump embarked on a tour to West Asia region this week.
(2025-05-16). Hamas: Failure to implement US deal to affect prisoner exchange. presstv.ir Hamas also emphasized the movement's objectives to halt Israeli aggression and ensure the withdrawal of troops from Gaza.
(2025-05-16). FIFA under fire for stalling on investigation into Israeli clubs. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials voiced frustration on Thursday after FIFA opened the cases last year with one examining whether Israeli clubs based in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank breach FIFA statutes, and another into allegations of discrimination by the
(2025-05-16). Palestinian film platform Watermelon+ unveiled at Cannes. newarab.com 
Alana Hadid, the older sister of supermodels Watermelon+ was launched at the "Unless we get (Palestinian) voices out there, nothing's going to change," said…
(2025-05-16). Palestinians mark Nakba amid hearing on UK govt arms sales. newarab.com 
The A four-day h…
(2025-05-16). Israel Root Cause of Instability in Region: Iran UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations denounced the Zionist regime as the reason for catastrophe and instability in the region, urging swift international action to stop the Israeli strikes against Palestine.
(2025-05-16). Australian Labor state government charging protesters over anti-Zionist slogan. wsws.org The protesters were opposing the prosecution of pro-Palestinian activist Hash Tayeh, slapped with criminal charges for stating that "all Zionists are terrorists."
(2025-05-16). Yuval Raphael voted into Eurovision Grand Final. haaretz.com Yuval Raphael's participation in the Eurovision sparked protests by pro-Palestinian activists calling for Israel's exclusion…
(2025-05-16). Houthi: Iran has fulfilled its Islamic duty in supporting Palestine. presstv.ir Houthi has praised Iran over its unwavering support for Palestinians and their legitimate cause, stressing that the Islamic Republic has well fulfilled its duty as regards the foremost issue of the Muslim world.
(2025-05-16). Is a Prion Epidemic Brewing? counterpunch.org 
The deaths of two people and illness of one from a possible fatal and rare brain disease clustering in Oregon have public health officials and medical professionals worried. They fear a returning threat from the prion disease mad cow (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) which roiled US markets 20 years ago. It led to devastating international boycotts of US
(2025-05-16). A pseudo-left attack on science in Flint, Michigan—Part one. wsws.org Two recently published books on the Flint water crisis share a common "critical" hostility toward the efforts of principled water scientists to oversee the recovery of the city's water system.
(2025-05-16). Belarus' quota in IMF increased. eng.belta.by The Government and the National Bank have agreed to increase the quota | of the Republic of Belarus in the International Monetary Fund to 1.022,3 | billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) in accordance with the sixteenth | general review of quotas, approved by the Board of Governors of the Fund…
(2025-05-16). Insights | 'China remembers' — twice-awarded Soviet hero on extraordinary mission in China against Japanese aggression. ecns.cn In May, Moscow is adorned with blooming flowers. Across the city, tributes to veterans—simple yet powerful Russian signs reading "Thank you!"—are everywhere. For Natalia Khryukina, chairwoman of the Association of Descendants of Russian Volunteer Pilots Who Aided China, these symbols carry extraordinary historical significance.
(2025-05-16). Pope Leo and King in Chicago, 1968. counterpunch.org 
1968, in the memory of many civil rights activists, was a year that changed the world. A general strike in France ousted the DeGaulle government, demonstrations opposing the Vietnam War were beginning to take up a harder political militancy, and student movements across the Western Hemisphere, from Mexico City to Montreal, showed signs that the
(2025-05-16). Saudi Arabia Has Big AI Ambitions. They Could Come At The Cost Of Human Rights. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, on his tour of the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a suite of new deals with Saudi Arabia. | Trump claimed the deals were worth more …
ecns.cn (2025-05-16). Insights | Soviet hero's daughter: China remembers my father's bombing missions against Japanese troops. ecns.cn
(2025-05-16). UK war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. presstv.ir The UK's involvement in the US-led invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan has been marred by atrocities against civilians.
(2025-05-16). message to Netanyahu is loud and clear: fired! haaretz.com At the end of the most traumatic week, diplomatically speaking, ever for the Netanyahu government, it has become evident that the Americans have a new favorite in the neighborhood ‚ñ The prime minister's criminal approach is exacting additional costs ‚ñ And, who's paying the price of the right's anger and insults?
(2025-05-16). US targets Lebanon's Hezbollah with new sanctions. newarab.com 
The The move came as President Donald Trump announced that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, saying Tehran had "sort of" agreed to the terms. | The individuals sanctioned are based in Lebanon and Iran and reportedly worked to funnel money…
(2025-05-16). Putin, Zelensky no-show in Istanbul dims hopes of breakthrough. presstv.ir Ukraine and Russia appear deadlocked over next steps in effort to end the war after President Vladimir Putin rejected a face-to-face meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey.
(2025-05-16). Could Egypt pivot to Qatar for its gas needs, away from Israel. newarab.com 
As tensions mount over the During a visit to Qatar's capital, Doha, on 12 May, Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Kareem Badawi discussed signing long-term contracts to import Qatari gas. The talks, held with Qatari Minister of Energy Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, who is also the CEO of the state-owned QatarEnergy, also focused on accelerating the implementation of joint natu…
(2025-05-16). Trump asks US companies to manufacture drones similar to Iranian drones. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump says he asked American companies to manufacture drones similar to Iranian drones.
(2025-05-16). African intelligence officials visit Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam. newarab.com 
(2025-05-16). Egypt sentences prominent dissident to six months in prison. newarab.com 
The new sentence was issued in…
(2025-05-16). Five dead in Algeria after torrential rain and floods. newarab.com 
Five people have died and more than a hundred were injured as heavy rain caused flooding in several regions of In Djelfa, some 300 kilometres (185 miles) south of the capital Algiers, three people died when a bus was stuck and submerged in flood waters. | The civil defence, who reported the deaths taking place over a 24-hour period, said a 13-year-old died from injuries he sustained after being struck by large hailstones. | A fifth person was swept away by floodwaters, and authorities say search e…
(2025-05-16). Tehran says no objection to US investment in Iran. newarab.com 
Iranian Foreign Minister "We have no ban on the economic presence of American companies in Iran," Araghchi said, attributing the lack of US business activity to primary sanctions imposed by Washington. | "This ban has been imposed by the United States itself," he said. | "If American companies wish to invest in Iran's economy, the US must lift its own primary sanctions."
(2025-05-16). Trump, US army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks. newarab.com 
Twin celebrations of US military service branches take pride in their history and anniversary celebrations, called birthdays, across the United States and on bases around the world. | The US Army had long been planning to move troops and equipment to the National Mall in Washington on June 14 as part of its anniversary celebrati…
(2025-05-16). UN says 'alarmed' by violence in Libya capital. newarab.com 
The The fighting They declar…
(2025-05-16). US rests case in landmark Meta antitrust trial. newarab.com 
The US government rested its case against Facebook-owner Meta on Thursday, as it tries to persuade a US judge that the tech giant bought Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize them as rivals. | The landmark case, brought by the Federal Trade Commission, could see Meta forced to divest itself of the two apps, which have grown into global powerhouses since their buyouts. | The trial, held in a federal court in Washington, is presided over by Judge James Boasberg who will decide the outcome of the case. | At the heart of the antitrust battle is the question of whether the crucial ingredient that undergirds Meta's s…
(2025-05-16). Belarus' Council of Ministers approves forest protection technical assistance project. eng.belta.by The project was approved following the proposals of the Commission on | International Technical Cooperation under the Council of Ministers. | Coordination and effective control over the project implementation is…
(2025-05-16). Belarus' parliamentary delegation to attend CSTO PA Council meeting in Bishkek. eng.belta.by The Belarusian parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of the House of | Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko will | take part in the visiting session of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly…
(2025-05-16). Baerbock promises Belarusian diplomat to 'keep the door open' if elected UNGA president. eng.belta.by Former Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, who has been | nominated as the candidate for the presidency of the United Nations | General Assembly, promised to keep the door always open to listen to…
(2025-05-16). 'Alarming escalation': At least 41 journalists targeted since March in Somalia. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-16). New air cargo route slashes cost of logistics. ecns.cn The first dedicated air cargo route linking Urumqi, a key aviation hub in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, with Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland and a major international financial center.
(2025-05-16). China's top market regulator vows crackdown on cutthroat competition. ecns.cn China's top market regulator has pledged a sweeping crackdown on cutthroat competition, warning that relentless price wars and copycat tactics would hinder innovation.
(2025-05-16). Infra firms boost LatAm's development. ecns.cn Latin America's rapid urbanization and industrialization have led to a rising need for improved transportation, energy, and telecommunication networks.
(2025-05-16). Alibaba sees its revenue rise to over $32b. ecns.cn Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported on Thursday night that its revenue stood at 236.45 billion yuan ($32.6 billion) during the January-March period, an increase of 7 percent year-on-year, while its net income reached 29.85 billion yuan, rising 22 percent year-on-year.
(2025-05-16). Platforms prepare for June 18 shopping carnival. ecns.cn Major Chinese e-commerce platforms have ramped up efforts to offer steep discounts and consumption coupons as well as to simplify promotions during this year's June 18 online shopping carnival.
(2025-05-16). Walmart: Tariffs on China raise prices. ecns.cn Walmart's CEO said Thursday that tariffs on China have had the "biggest impact" on costs as he announced that the world's largest retailer will likely raise prices late this month as a result.
(2025-05-16). First robot dog to conduct radioactive cargo screening at key Guangzhou ports. ecns.cn Guangzhou Customs in Guangdong Province has introduced China's first radiation-detection robot dog to key ports in Foshan City, including the Zhujiang Freight Terminal and Beijiao Port, according to an official announcement on Thursday.
(2025-05-16). Licenses of surgeon, trainee revoked over misconducts. ecns.cn Chinese health authorities have revoked the medical licenses of a surgeon and a trainee doctor following confirmed violations of professional ethics, personal conduct, and academic integrity, according to the National Health Commission (NHC) on Thursday.
(2025-05-16). China dominates Asian Weightlifting Championships 2025 with 31 golds. ecns.cn The 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships concluded in Jiangshan, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Thursday. China wrapped up the event with 31 gold medals, 15 silver, and 11 bronze.
(2025-05-16). Over 20 artists threatened by Taiwan authorities for pro-reunification expressions. ecns.cn Over 20 artists from Taiwan have been specifically threatened by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) due to their pro-reunification expressions, with actress Ouyang Nana becoming the top target.
(2025-05-16). China hosts SCO's trade union meeting. ecns.cn China held the first multilateral meeting of trade union federations under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Beijing on Thursday, with representatives sharing views on improving workers' benefits and creating a fairer working environment.
(2025-05-16). APEC cuts economic growth forecast. ecns.cn The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on Thursday announced a significant cut in its growth forecast for the region for this year and urged action to eliminate policy uncertainty as trade officials of the bloc began a two-day meeting in South Korea.
(2025-05-16). Forum charts path for solid South-South ties. ecns.cn The fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Forum has produced concrete outcomes and injected fresh momentum into collaboration between the two sides.
(2025-05-16). EU agrees on fresh sanctions against Moscow. ecns.cn European Union ambassadors from its 27 member states agreed on a new round of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday.
(2025-05-16). Guideline to regulate use of artificial intelligence in schools. ecns.cn Primary school students in China are prohibited from independently using artificial intelligence tools that generate open-ended content, while educators must ensure that AI can complement but not replace human-led teaching.
(2025-05-16). Deliveryman recognized as model worker for dedication to customers. ecns.cn Wan Haibo, who works at a ZTO Express station in Tianjin, was honored as a national model worker this year for his accurate delivery work and active involvement in voluntary services and grassroots governance.
(2025-05-16). 10th China (Beijing) Military Intelligent Technology Expo kicks off. ecns.cn The expo attracted more than 500 firms focusing on tech products including military communication, simulation training, emergency rescue, military vehicles, air traffic control systems and Beidou navigation.
(2025-05-16). Scenery along Qinghai-Xizang railway. ecns.cn The 1,956-kilometer-long railway, which began service in July 2006, is the world's highest and longest plateau railroad and also the first railway connecting the Xizang Autonomous Region with other parts of China.
(2025-05-16). Liuzhi Grand Bridge in Guizhou connected. ecns.cn Situated in Liupanshui City, the Liuzhi Grand Bridge on Nayong- Qinglong Expressway spans a total length of 2,023.5 meters, with its deck standing 315 meters above the water surface at the valley floor and the maximum pier height at 196 meters, all ranking first of its kind in the world.
(2025-05-16). China launches world's first fleet of driverless mining trucks. ecns.cn China on Thursday deployed the world's largest fleet of driverless electric mining trucks without driver's cabins in Inner Mongolia. The fleet consists of 100 vehicles equipped with autonomous driving technology.
(2025-05-16). China's visa-free access for South American countries lauded. ecns.cn China's decision to grant visa-free access to citizens of five South American countries was welcomed by regional experts as a practical move that could invigorate trade, tourism and cultural exchange.
(2025-05-16). EcoWaste Coalition Welcomes Reduced Littering Inside Voting Centers, Laments Littering Outside. pressenza.com 
14 May 2025, Quezon City. The waste and pollution watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition welcomed the noticeable decrease in littering inside voting centers but lamented the unchecked littering outside. | Based on the monitoring conducted last Monday, the group's Basura Patrollers heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing the inside of schools used as polling places as "generally litter-free." | "For sure, there were bits and pieces of trash inside the school premises. But it was unlike past elections when littering was more evident as if litterbugs were having a party," said Cris Luague, Zero Waste Campaigner, EcoWaste Co…
(2025-05-16). The geopolitical future of Ukraine four possible scenarios for. onlineopinion.com.au The most probable outcome for 2025—2026 is a continued stalemate, where neither Ukraine nor Russia achieves a decisive military victory.
(2025-05-16). Tasmanian police resist feminist weaponisation of DV laws. onlineopinion.com.au How's that for a toll of violence against men — all in the news in the same week as women march in the streets claiming women are the only victims?T…
(2025-05-16). PPFA Lauds Assam CM for Highlighting Hinglaj Shakti Peeth in Balochistan. pressenza.com Guwahati: Patriotic People's Front Assam (PPFA), a northeast India-based forum of nationalist citizens, lauds Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for highlighting the importance of Hinglaj Mata Mandir in the Balochistan locality of south-west Pakistan, citing the link with Maa Kamakhya Devalaya atop Nilachal hills in the city. Amid the growing uprising among Baloch people against the illegal occupation and misrule of Islamabad over their land since 1947, CM Sarma commented that Balochistan holds profound historical and spiritual significance for Hindus, primarily as the sacred home of the Hinglaj Mata Temple…
(2025-05-16). Berlin: Humboldt University student parliament condemns deportations of political activists. wsws.org Last Tuesday, the student parliament of Berlin's Humboldt University passed a motion by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality condemning the deportations of political activists in Germany and internationally.
(2025-05-16). Anatomy of a social crime: How fianancial speculation shuttered Crozer Health in Chester, Pennsylvania. wsws.org The bankruptcy of healthcare service provider Prospect Medical Holdings has revealed the real face of the capitalist system's subordination of public health to market forces, leaving an entire community to fend for itself without life saving services.
(2025-05-16). German journalist Ole Nymoen's book: A protest that can't stop the warmongers. wsws.org Anyone looking for an explanation of the causes of the current war madness in his book and an answer to the question of how it can be stopped will be bitterly disappointed. Nymoen provides no political perspective for the fight against war.
(2025-05-16). Dockworker unions back trade war amid collapse of traffic on US docks. wsws.org Responsibility for these policies lies not only with Trump himself but with union bureaucrats who support "America first" policies.
(2025-05-16). Restored 1972 concert film Pink Floyd at Pompeii—MCMLXXII: A record of artistic transition in a tumultuous world. wsws.org The updated version of the 1972 concert film was released on April 24 at select cinemas and IMAX theaters internationally. It has been remastered with surround audio and restored digitally from the original 35mm film.
(2025-05-16). Major League Baseball lifts lifetime bans on 17 deceased players, including Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. wsws.org With the lifting of these bans, all these players, including Rose, will now be permitted to be considered for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, with their earliest eligibility beginning in 2028.
(2025-05-16). The Legal and political issues in the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's attack on birthright citizenship. wsws.org The arguments before the Supreme Court in Trump v. CASA underscore the administration's efforts to eviscerate judicial oversight, clearing the path for unchecked presidential dictatorship.
(2025-05-16). Philippines: President Marcos continues the "war on drugs" wsws.org Philippine governments have used extrajudicial killings and state terror to suppress working-class anger over declining living conditions and opposition to US-led war preparations against China.
(2025-05-16). Detroit and Toledo autoworkers back rank-and-file investigation into death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams, Sr. wsws.org The initiation of a rank-and-file investigation is being met with enthusiastic support from autoworkers.
(2025-05-16). National Security is often Local Insecurity: TriValley CAREs and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. counterpunch.org I had just come back from a demonstration against a uranium mine near the rim of the Grand Canyon and talking to Native people from several tribes whose water, air and land would probably be polluted by the mine, the trucking, and the mill. Their struggle to protect their homes reminded me of my hometown, Modesto, only 50 miles from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and 35 miles from LLNL's Site 300 High Explosives Testing Range.
(2025-05-16). New Mexico Strengthens Oversight of Toxic Oil and Gas Waste. counterpunch.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melissa Troutman, Climate & Health Advocate, (505) 216-6864 Rebecca Sobel, Campaign Manager, (267) 402-0724 New Mexico Strengthens Oversight of Toxic Oil and Gas Waste WQCC decision marks a critical victory for public health and environmental protection Santa Fe, NM — In a major shift from its previous position, the New Mexico
(2025-05-16). A Deceptive Joy in Geneva over U.S. China Trade Talks. counterpunch.org 
There is joy in diplomatic Geneva. The neutral, good offices convenor of Reagan-Gorbachev and Putin—Biden summits is back in the headlines with trade talks between China and the United States. "China—U.S. tariff talks place Swiss diplomacy on centre stage" boasted a local website. But wait, isn't the trade war between the United States and China a clear violation of international norms codified at the World Trade Organization (WTO)? Is the euphoria over the possibility of averting a global trade war and recession actually undermining internationally accepted principles and institutions of multilateral…
(2025-05-16). How Medicaid Helps to Empower Americans and Build a Stronger Nation. counterpunch.org 
Tonya Clark sat in her car along the side of the road—sobbing—after the doctor's office called to say she had breast cancer. She worried about dying young, like her mother did. She agonized about her three children, the youngest still a teenager and finding his way. And Clark, a single mom who had no health
(2025-05-16). Indian claims of hitting Pakistani jets 'nonsense': US defence analyst. geo.tv 
(2025-05-16). Two climbers, from India, Philippines, die on Everest. geo.tv 
(2025-05-16). NIOSH Cuts Leave Workers Gasping for Air. counterpunch.org 
The Trump regime has gutted the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the agency responsible for vital workplace safety research. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have now thoroughly hollowed out this critical arm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(2025-05-16). Roaming Charges: Sturm und Drang Warnings. counterpunch.org As a parable from the past to help us come to grips with our perilous present, you could do worse than screen Storm Warning, the 1951 noir that may be the most unlikely Klan movie ever made. It features Doris Day as the pregnant young wife who works in a bowling alley that just happens to serve as the local Klavern, but is clueless about everything going on around her; Ginger Rogers as her fashion model sibling who drops in for an unnaounced visit to check on little sister and exposes DD's husband as a member of the KKK; and Ronald Reagan as the smalltown prosecutor who ends up pursuing the Klan for lynching a…
(2025-05-16). Trump's Effect on Elections Globally. counterpunch.org Donald Trump is a polarizing figure in the United States. He has also succeeded in dividing the world. Particularly with the tariffs he instituted on "Liberation Day," Trump has transformed the political landscape in countries around the world. In the recent Canadian elections, for instance, the candidate most like Trump saw his popularity crater after
(2025-05-16). Power and Extraction: The Geopolitics of Rare Earth Elements. counterpunch.org On April 4, China's Ministry of Commerce put export restrictions on seven rare earth elements (REEs). It is easy to scratch one's head when restrictions are put on things called samarium, scandium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, and lutetium but such elements are important components, particularly the magnets made with them that perform well at high temperatures
(2025-05-16). Why Anthony Albanese's Presence At Pope Leo's Inauguration Is Shrewd Politics. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese steps into St Peter's Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, the optics will be far more than pious courtesy. | For …
(2025-05-16). You Usually Need More Than A Few Drops Of Blood, Saliva Or Urine To Detect Illnesses. Here's Why. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the 2000s, biotech company Theranos promised to revolutionise blood testing . Founder Elizabeth Holmes claimed Theranos technology could perform hundreds of tests …
(2025-05-16). Australian Researchers Use A Quantum Computer To Simulate How Real Molecules Behave. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When a molecule absorbs light, it undergoes a whirlwind of quantum-mechanical transformations. Electrons jump between energy levels, atoms vibrate, and chemical bonds …
(2025-05-16). The Middle East And the Persian Gulf: Trump's Favorite Shopping Mall. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-16). My Roman Sojourn . counterpunch.org For 42 years, I admonished my college students to keep a daily journal, especially when they travelled. Putting my preaching into practice during the summer of 1993, I kept a daily journal recording immersion into art history, a sojourn like no other. My Rome, Italy, and Greece adventures were, and continue to be, an intellectual
(2025-05-16). A Tale of Two Maydays. counterpunch.org 
Mayday is a holiday dedicated to international working-class solidarity. Born in the United States on May 1, 1886, during a time of intense class conflict, Mayday became the recognized labor holiday worldwide. However, it has rarely been celebrated in the US since the beginning of the first Cold War. The largest Maydays in recent history
(2025-05-16). Architecture of Cities: Vanilla Sky. counterpunch.org 
The romance of being a photographer has vanished: Today and every day I say hello to my hundreds of thousands: They are my DNA-pause-friendships in celluloid and more: It is a kiss to my past and tomorrow: I identify real places in real times: I dream again. I do not need any validation today: Maybe
(2025-05-16). America's Impact on the Global Thermostat. counterpunch.org 
America is targeting a hotter planet… Bring it on! That's the only plausible explanation for the Trump administration's gung-ho push for 100% fossil fuels and as much coal burning as possible while trashing mitigation of climate change, which is characterized as an expensive hoax, a farce, a threat to the U.S. economy, plus massive roll
(2025-05-16). Can Trump legally accept Qatar's $400m jet gift under US law. geo.tv 
_____ (2025-05-16). Hungary's Russian-style 'foreign agent' bill threatens remaining independent media. CPJ Staff
_____ (2025-05-16). CPJ, 58 groups call for journalist Zhang Zhan's immediate release on 5th anniversary of unjust arrest. CPJ Staff
_____ (2025-05-16). CPJ, partners condemn Saudi Arabia's press freedom record ahead of Trump's visit. CPJ Staff
_____ (2025-05-16). Taliban intelligence detain journalist Sulaiman Rahil following critical Facebook posts. CPJ Staff
_____ (2025-05-16). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff
_____ (2025-05-16). Azerbaijan arrests 2 more journalists, increasing crackdown tally to 25. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-16). Audit finds dozens of police custody deaths in Maryland should have been ruled homicides. therealnews.com 
An audit of past rulings by a controversial medical examiner found that 36 cases of police custody deaths deemed accidents should have instead been classified as homicides. | Maryland Attorney General Ant…
(2025-05-16). The Heat: Mideast tensions. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-05-16). A $1000 Taxi Ride? That's What Consumer Protections Are For. counterpunch.org 
Last year I was vacationing with some friends when we flagged a cab to our hotel. I was annoyed that the meter seemed to be running fast — $32 to travel three miles seemed excessive, but I handed my credit card to the driver. The driver blocked my view while he did something, handed the
(2025-05-16). The Rise of AI Warfare: How Autonomous Weapons and Cognitive Warfare Are Reshaping Global Military Strategy. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-16). Human Nature: It's Just Common Sense. counterpunch.org 
Trump—and many others—have skillfully manipulated Americans' economic precarity by serving up people with pretend motivations to blame for real grievances. They say that "those people" don't want to work. "They" don't value the same things as contributors to society. Those who make these assertions engage in a self-flattery that is hard to miss; it's the rest of the world, especially those who don't burn so easily at the beach, on whom we should keep a close eye. The School of Hard Knocks (SHK) taught them about human nature, and they will tell you all about it. An SHK education means that a person do…
(2025-05-16). Want Safer Cannabis? Take It Off the Streets and Put It Behind the Counter. counterpunch.org 
Unlike alcohol and many other psychoactive substances, marijuana is incapable of causing a lethal overdose. Nonetheless, sensational accounts of overdoses from allegedly tainted marijuana products continue to proliferate. Again and again, these claims are debunked. But far too few people ever hear the inevitable retractions. A case in point: Police in Warwick, Rhode Island recently walked back their claims
(2025-05-16). The World According to Donald Trump. counterpunch.org 
I remember the phrase from my boyhood, listening to baseball games on the old wooden radio by my bed. A major hitter would be up and — bang! — he'd connect with the ball in a big-time fashion. The announcer in a rising voice would then say dramatically: "It's going, going, gone!" It was a
(2025-05-15). US president asks Apple to stop building products in India: report. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he doesn't want the U.S. tech giant to build its products in India, while saying that India is one of the countries that impose "the highest tariff" in the world.
(2025-05-15). Int'l service trade fair to open in September. ecns.cn The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services will open on Sept 10 at Beijing's Shougang Park, where about 200 achievements are expected to be showcased, a senior official said on Thursday.
(2025-05-15). New academies to boost military training. ecns.cn The Central Military Commission has decided to establish three new military academies in Hefei, Wuhan and Chongqing, in a move to enhance military talent training.
(2025-05-15). New spokesman vows prompt release of defense-related info. ecns.cn Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, the new spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, made his debut on Thursday, releasing information on the nation's defense development and military diplomacy.
(2025-05-15). Northern China sees heatwave while South sees rainfall. ecns.cn Northern China is expected to experience high temperatures, while the southern regions will be hit by strong rainfall, meteorological authorities said on Thursday.
(2025-05-15). Grassroots doctors spread rural care. ecns.cn In 2020, the National Health Commission introduced a policy allowing medical graduates to become village doctors without taking additional exams.
(2025-05-15). Optimized layout to improve healthcare. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, together with 12 central and State departments, has issued a guideline for optimizing the allocation of primary healthcare resources to adapt to urbanization and demographic changes.
(2025-05-15). Rise in COVID-19 rate under control. ecns.cn The number of COVID-19 infections in China has been steadily rising since early April, but the overall spread of acute respiratory infectious diseases remains low and under control, according to official data and health experts.
(2025-05-16). Iran urges immediate end to deadly violence in Libyan capital. presstv.ir Iran voices concerns about the continuation of deadly armed clashes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli.
(2025-05-16). Iran will never bow to threats, pressure, Pezeshkian tells Trump. presstv.ir The Iranian president says the country will never bow to threats and pressure.
(2025-05-16). IRGC chief rejects Trump's 'heavy psychological' ruse against Iran. presstv.ir IRGC chief Major General Hossein Salami says US President Donald Trump's imagination of Iran's situation reflected in his disparaging remarks in Riyadh Tuesday is too far from reality.
(2025-05-16). Condecora mandatario cubano a campesinos destacados. cubadebate.cu Más de medio centenar de mujeres y hombres pertenecientes al campesinado cubano fueron distinguidos en la ceremonia. A dos de los afiliados de la ANAP les fue otorgado el título honorífico de Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba, según informó la Presidencia en la red social X.
(2025-05-16). Declara el presidente de la República Duelo Oficial por fallecimiento de José Mujica. cubadebate.cu Por tal motivo, el presidente de la República de Cuba ha decidido decretar Duelo Oficial desde las 6: 00 horas hasta las 12: 00 de la noche del día 16 de mayo de 2025… Durante la vigencia del Duelo Oficial, la bandera de la estrella solitaria se izará a media asta en los edificios públicos e instituciones militares.
(2025-05-16). Díaz-Canel inicia por la Isla de la Juventud segunda vuelta de los recorridos de la Dirección del Partido por el país. cubadebate.cu Tras el Acto por el 70 Aniversario de la Excarcelación de Fidel y los Moncadistas y previo a un encuentro con 70 jóvenes pineros para conversar sobre este hito histórico de la Revolución cubana, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visitó este 15 de mayo centros económicos y sociales pineros.
(2025-05-16). Liga Élite entra a semifinales. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas vencieron este jueves 12×11 a los Alazanes de Granma, pero su mentor Abeicy Pantoja utilizó a un jugador impropio, se confiscó el encuentro y quedaron definidos los cruces para las semifinales de la III Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano.
(2025-05-16). Is There Really an Epidemic of Workless Medicaid Recipients? peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2025-05-16). Russian and Ukrainian Officials To Hold Talks in Istanbul on Friday. news.antiwar.com Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to hold negotiations in Istanbul on Friday, which will mark the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since 2022. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will lead the Russian side, and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will head the Ukrainian delegation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
(2025-05-16). CICC new branch to enhance Sino-UAE economic links. ecns.cn China International Capital Corporation on May 15 inaugurated its branch in the International Financial Centre in Dubai, marking a strategic entry into the premier financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
(2025-05-16). Green unmanned mining trucks help Inner Mongolia slash emissions. ecns.cn On May 15, the "Huaneng Ruichi" cluster of 100-unit unmanned electric mining trucks were officially assembled and put into operation at the Huaneng Yimin open-pit mine.
(2025-05-16). Trump announces $200bn deals with UAE. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2025. — ReutersDeals cover key sectors including trade, tech, and AI.Etihad Airways committed $14.5BN to buy Boeing…
Staff (2025-05-15). "Trump's Fake Refugees" : As U.S. Welcomes White South Africans, Trump Falsely Charges "Genocide" democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has suspended refugee resettlement for most of the world, but welcomed 59 white South African Afrikaners Monday who were granted refugee status. President Trump claims Afrikaners face racial discrimination — even though South Africa's white minority still own the vast majority of farmland decades after the end of apartheid — and claims they are escaping "genocide." This accusation "is a conspiracy theory and a myth that has been floating around echo chambers of right-wing populists and white nationalists for many decades now," says Andile Zulu, po…
Visualizing Palestine (2025-05-15). Gaza Stripped and 77 Years of the Nakba. dissidentvoice.org May 15 marks the 77th anniversary of the Nakba in the shadow of Israel's continuing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and increased aggression and colonial expansion in the West Bank. Our newest visual, "Gaza, Stripped: The Colonial Isolation Of Gaza," was created in partnership with Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights to show the many layers …
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). UN humanitarian aid coordinator demands states act to prevent genocide in Gaza. radiohc.cu United Nations, May 15 (RHC) 
At the United Nations, U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher called on world leaders to "prevent genocide" in Gaza. He slammed Israel's 10-week blockade, which has resulted in more than half a million Palestinians facing starvation in Gaza.
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: How The U.S. Is Resettling White South African Refugees. theonion.com Claiming they are targets of genocide and discrimination, the Trump administration has granted white South Africans expedited refugee status. Here are the measures the U.S. government is taking to help resettle Afrikaners. Requiring them to prove they are causing significant hardships in their home country. Mandating a health screening on arrival completed by a state …
Democracy Now! (2025-05-15). Democracy Now! 2025-05-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 15, 2025; "Trump's Fake Refugees": As U.S. Welcomes White South Africans, Trump Falsely Charges "Genocide"; Israel's "Crime of Apartheid": New Report by U.S. Professors as Palestinians Mark Nakba Day; "Surveillance Humanitarianism": As Gaza Starves, U.S.-Israeli Plan Would Further Weaponize Food | Headlines for May 15, 2025; "Trump's Fake Refugees": As U.S. Welcomes White South Africans, Trump Falsely Charges "Genocide"; Israel's "Crime of Apartheid": New Report by U.S. Professors as Palesti…
Staff (2025-05-15). "Surveillance Humanitarianism" : As Gaza Starves, U.S.-Israeli Plan Would Further Weaponize Food. democracynow.org 
Israel has imposed a complete block on humanitarian aid into Gaza since March 2, with hundreds of trucks with lifesaving aid waiting at the border. Now many of Gaza's kitchens have closed, and Palestinians face mass starvation as rations run low. We speak with Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University, author of Mass Starvation: The History and Future of Famine. "The majority of people in Gaza are facing emergency or catastrophic levels of food insecurity," says de Waal. "Rations are getting low, and the poorest and most vulnerable are beginning to…
Amy Goodman (2025-05-15). Palestinians Face Mass Starvation. US-Israeli Plan Would Further Weaponize Food. truthout.org Israel has imposed a complete block on humanitarian aid into Gaza since March 2, with hundreds of trucks with lifesaving aid waiting at the border. Now many of Gaza's kitchens have closed, and Palestinians face mass starvation as rations run low. We speak with Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University, author of Mass Starvation: The History and Future of… |
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Iran, Algeria Urge Stronger Cooperation on Aiding Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf called for coordinated efforts with Algeria to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza, amid ongoing Israeli attacks and worsening conditions in the Palestinian enclave.
Dave DeCamp (2025-05-15). Report: Witkoff Told Mediators That the US Won't Force Israel To End Gaza Slaughter. news.antiwar.com US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff has told Arab mediators that the US will not force Israel to end its genocidal war in the Gaza Strip, according to a report from The Times of Israel. The report, which cited Arab officials, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was staunchly refusing to end military operations in …
Dave DeCamp (2025-05-15). UN Rejects US and Israeli-Backed Aid Plan for Gaza. news.antiwar.com The UN on Thursday rejected a US and Israeli-backed Gaza aid plan, which has been condemned as a transparent effort to use aid to force Palestinians into a tiny area of southern Gaza. "This particular distribution plan does not accord with our basic principles, including those of impartiality, neutrality, independence, and we will not be …
Dave DeCamp (2025-05-15). Yemen's Houthis Fire Missile at Israel. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, announced on Thursday a missile attack against Israel as the Yemeni group has continued its attacks in support of the Palestinians in Gaza after reaching a ceasefire with the US. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the attack targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, which was struck by a …
(2025-05-15). Virtual Event: Kashmir and India-Pakistan War Games 2025. justpeaceadvocates.ca The webinar focus will be on the impact of the recent attacks and the changed nature of Kashmir since 2019 on the economy, demography, climate, life and dignity, and the very existence of ordinary Kashmiri…
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Israel kills over 100 in Gaza as Palestinians mark another anniversary of 1948 Nakba. radiohc.cu Beit Lahiya, May 15 (RHC) At least 115 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed in a wave of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, as indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas continue.
Shmuel Ornitz (2025-05-15). In Trump We Trust? Mideast tour a reminder of U.S. imperial dominance. peoplesworld.org 
TEL AVIV—A few hours before the release of Israel Defense Forces soldier Edan Alexander—who is a dual Israeli-U.S. citizen—from Hamas captivity Tuesday, hundreds of protesters demanding the release of the remaining hostages made their way from Museum Square to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv holding a large banner in English that read: "In Trump …
Tasneem Elholy (2025-05-15). Family still hopes to find "kind and beloved" son. electronicintifada.net A missing persons center in Gaza is trying to locate more than 14,000 people.
_____ (2025-05-15). Gaza journalists speak out about Hamas intimidation, threats, assaults. cpj.org 
New York, May 15, 2025—When Gazan journalist Tawfiq Abu Jarad received a phone call from a Hamas security agent warning him not to cover a protest, he readily complied, having been assaulted by Hamas-affiliated forces once before. The April 27 women's anti-war demonstration in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia was small but significant — one of…
Caitlin Johnstone (2025-05-15). Never, Ever Let Anyone Forget What They Did To Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I will never forget the Gaza holocaust. I will never let anyone else forget about the Gaza holocaust. | No matter what happens or how this thing turns out, I will never let anyone my voice touches forget that our rulers did the most evil things imaginable right in front of us and lied to us about it the entire time. | I will never stop doing everything I can with my own small platform to help ensure that the perpetrators of this mass atrocity are brought to justi…
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Ben & Jerry's cofounder arrested at U.S. Senate for protesting genocidal war in Gaza. radiohc.cu Washington, May 15 (RHC) The cofounder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and six other people have been arrested after disrupting a United States Senate hearing to protest Washington's support for Israel's war in Gaza.
A a (2025-05-15). Donald Trump desvincula a Estados Unidos de Israel. strategic-culture.su 
Donald Trump propuso pacientemente a Benyamin Netanyahu que negociara con la resistencia palestina. Pero lo único que encontró en el primer ministro de Israel fue una ciega obstinación por masacrar a los palestinos, anexar Gaza y el sur de Siria y desatar una guerra contra Irán. Así que la administración Trump pasa ahora a otro registro. Hoy ya es evidente para Trump, como para todos los que nos interesamos por lo que ha venido ocurriendo en el Medio Oriente durante los 80 últimos años, que los sionistas revisionistas son enemigos de la paz… y que también son enemigos del propio Israel.
Alex Majumdar (2025-05-15). PDF of May 15 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Black and white version Nakba Day action hits Citibank Blue Bottle baristas walk out Palestinians hail Norwegian unions' call to boycott Israel Editorial: Palestine is our compass Mundo Obrero: °Rompamos el asedio a la ayuda humanitaria a Gaza! Download the PDF Black and white version More PDF . . . |
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Israeli Army Bombs Gaza Hospital after False Tunnel Claim. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli military falsely claimed the existence of a Hamas tunnel under the European Gaza Hospital before launching two deadly airstrikes on the site within 24 hours, killing 34 Palestinians, according to local reports.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Israel escalates Gaza bombings, forcible displacement and famine as Trump tours Middle East. wsws.org As US President Donald Trump continued his tour through the Middle East, Israel escalated its mass killings in Gaza, bombing two hospitals and killing at least 80 people in a single day.
Dave DeCamp (2025-05-15). Israeli Strikes Kill More Than 100 Palestinians in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 15, 2025, at 9: 13 pm EST At least 143 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported, as the Israeli military has intensified its strikes on the besieged territory amid President Trump's visit to the region. At least 16 more have been killed early Friday morning, Gaza …
Dave DeCamp (2025-05-15). Trump Says He Wants the US To 'Take' Gaza and 'Turn It Into a Freedom Zone'. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Thursday that he wants the US to "take" Gaza and turn it into a "freedom zone," signaling he hasn't given up on his idea for a US takeover of the territory. The president made the comments during a meeting with business leaders in Qatar before heading to the UAE later in …
Staff (2025-05-15). Israel's "Crime of Apartheid" : New Report by U.S. Professors as Palestinians Mark Nakba Day. democracynow.org 
A major new report by U.S. academics analyzes Israel's occupation of Palestine under the legal framework of the crime of apartheid. The report was intentionally released on Nakba Day — the day that marks the mass expulsion of Palestinians from their homes during Israel's violent founding in 1948. Citing dozens of experts, human rights organizations and judicial decisions, it concludes that Israel's treatment of Palestinians "meets the legal threshold of apartheid." Researchers found that Israel imposes "policies that are designed to ensure the perpetual racial subordinati…
Liberation Staff (2025-05-15). The real history of Palestine's Nakba. liberationnews.org 
May 15, 2025 marks the 77th year of al-Nakba inflicted upon the Palestinian people in 1948.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Díaz-Canel reafirmó solidaridad con pueblo palestino (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel reafirmó este jueves la solidaridad de su país con el pueblo palestino, con motivo del aniversario 77 de la Nakba (catástrofe), uno de los episodios más trágicos vividos por la nación árabe.
Qassam Muaddi (2025-05-15). Ahead of 77th Nakba Day, Israel Shut Down 6 UNRWA Schools in Jerusalem. truthout.org When the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) was established in 1949, it started its operations in Jerusalem. Nobody expected that it would be forced to shut down its activities in the face of Palestinian refugees in the city who still needed its services. Even more perversely, Palestinians could never have imagined that the only institution that bore witness to their forced… |
Staff (2025-05-15). Culminan mural contra el genocidio al pueblo palestino en el aniversario 77 de la catástrofe. cubadebate.cu Culminan mural contra el genocidio al pueblo palestino en el aniversario 77 de la Nackba (la catástrofe), 77 años de lucha, resistencia y dignidad.
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Shireen Abu Akleh and the quest for justice. vaticannews.va Anton Abu Akleh speaks to Vatican Media about his sister Shireen, the Palestinian Catholic journalist and "voice of the oppressed people of the Holy Land" who was shot dead three years ago. |
Marsha Goldberg (2025-05-15). Hoboken: 'No Celebration Without Palestinian Liberation'. workers.org 
Supporters of Palestine in Hoboken, New Jersey, were outraged when they found out that the city's Board of Education was allowing the Israeli-American Council to stage a "Celebrate Israel" event on the Hoboken High School athletic field. Hudson County Palestine solidarity groups put out a call for a protest of . . . |
Jason Ditz (2025-05-15). One Killed as Israel Launches Multiple Attacks Against Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its attacks against various sites in southern Lebanon today, with at least four different airstrikes being reported overall. One person has been confirmed killed according to the Lebanon Health Ministry. The fatal strike was against a bulldozer traveling on the road between Yohmor and Arnoun. The area is, like most of southern Lebanon, …
Contributing Writers (2025-05-15). Pay Attention. Kovalik on Western Foot Soldiers in Syria and Beyond: al Qaeda. marktanliano.net READ MORE:
Contributing Writers (2025-05-15). Trump sells-out Syria to Al Qaeda, resilient Yemen, the carving-up of a Syrian sovereign state/ By Vanessa Beeley. marktanliano.net Original Link Here: Trump sells-out Syria to Al Qaeda, resilient Yemen, the carving-up of a Syrian sovereign state | Patreon My reports are a little more ad-lib than usual because of an error with the slides but I hope the gist is clear. Trump lifting the sanctions on Syria is more theatre that will have …
Contributing Writers (2025-05-15). Jeffrey Admits to Working With And Protecting Julani. marktanliano.net Partial Transcript: Since I took over the issue of Syria, we have been working indirectly with Julani in Idlib, which is home to 3 million people, and we succeeded in this step, and we guaranteed their protection from Assad and the arrival of aid. It seems that he is ready to work with the …
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Christian Syrians joyful, cautious about possible end of sanctions. vaticannews.va On Tuesday 13 May, US President Donald Trump announced the lifting of economic sanctions against Syria, a measure repeatedly called for by local churches and NGOs, and by the Syrian people. However, Syrian Christians remain cautious and want to continue to ensure that the right of every community 'to live in dignity' is respected, according to Fr Georges Sabé, a Marist priest in Aleppo. |
Bronx Anti-War Coalition (2025-05-15). Sanctions and regime change: The hypocrisy of U.S. imperialists and Syrian reactionaries. workers.org 
The Trump regime's decision to lift sanctions on Syria exposes the true purpose of sanctions: to deliberately impoverish ordinary citizens, force regime change and extend U.S.-led imperial control. For 15 years, the United States imposed draconian sanctions on the Assad government, isolating Syria from international banking, trade and essential sectors . . . |
Chris Walker (2025-05-15). Heat-Risk Days for Pregnant People Have Doubled Worldwide Over Last 5 Years. truthout.org A new report from Climate Central, a nonprofit news organization that analyzes climate science, showcases how the climate crisis has contributed to a growing risk for pregnant people around the world. According to the report, the number of pregnancy heat-risk days — defined as days that are hotter than 95 percent of local temperatures recorded from 1991 to 2020 — has doubled across the globe… |
Ongezwa Zibi (2025-05-15). Tackling Africa's maternal mortality crisis. africa.cgtn.com In Lesotho's northern Leribe district, Dimpho Sithole* shares her story of how she almost lost her life after childbirth. The 20-year-old mother says she was unaware of the many complications that can occur post-delivery. "I lost a lot of blood after giving birth to my son, but I thought it was normal until I collapsed …
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Iran Urges End to Violence As Clashes Erupt in Libya. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has called for an immediate halt to armed clashes in Tripoli, as fighting between rival Libyan factions intensifies despite a declared ceasefire.
Contributing Writers (2025-05-15). "We got Mike Pompeo to issue a waiver to allow us to give aid to HTS" / James Jeffrey. marktanliano.net 
Link Here: David Miller on X: "Here is James Jeffrey Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and Turkey explaining why the US shifted to support Jolani and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. A digest of the main points (followed by full excerpts of his interview from 2021): ∑ We got Mike Pompeo to issue a waiver to allow …
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarus, Russia discuss cooperation in human rights. eng.belta.by The parties reaffirmed their commitment to continuing close cooperation on international environmental and climate issues, interaction within the framework of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
Adriaan Alsema (2025-05-15). Petro calls on Colombia to organize community councils in response to Senate "fraud" colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro called on Colombia to organize a mass movement in response to an allegedly fraudulent Senate vote that sunk a broadly supported referendum on the expansion of labor rights. From China, Petro addressed the nation and called on local authorities to facilitate working class council meetings. These community councils would be in charge …
Bereket Alemayehu (2025-05-15). Human Rights Foundation Launches First-ever AI for Individual Rights initiatives. pressenza.com 
On 14 May 2025, the USA-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced the launch of its first-ever homepage for its AI for Individual Rights initiatives. The program is said to be the world's first to expose artificial intelligence (AI) used by autocrats as tools of repression and support open-source AI tools in the hands of dissidents, especially those oppressed under tyranny. | According to the press release, a new initiative of HRF's focus is on this area and helps users understand how AI can both be a tool of repression and a tool of liberation. HRF's AI for Individual Rights program seeks to document and exp…
Chris Walker (2025-05-15). Missouri GOP Attempts to Overturn Abortion Ballot Results With New Referendum. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in the Missouri state legislature have approved a referendum proposal for voters to decide on that, if passed, would upend newly enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution. Last November, Missouri was one of seven states to pass a voter-led ballot measure protecting abortion rights and access. The measure, which passed with support from 52 percent of voters… |
Jay Ozier (2025-05-15). St. Louis has a case of the 'Mr. Backlash Blues'. peoplesworld.org 
Nina Simone recorded a song called "Mr. Backlash Blues." It describes the old rich white men who run the United States of America opposing the passage and implementation of the 1963 Civil Rights Act, the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Here in St. Louis, we have witnessed over the …
Jessica Corbett (2025-05-15). Latest Attack on Abortion Pill Is Based on Project 2025 Propaganda, Critics Say. truthout.org Abortion rights defenders and scientists expressed deep concern after U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s remarks about mifepristone, a key medication used to end pregnancies, at a Wednesday congressional hearing. During the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) inquired about the secretary's previous pledge to… |
Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2025-05-15). Eddie Mutwe Case: Gen Kainerugaba Threatens UHRC Over "Stupid" Letter. plusnews.ug 
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces has publicly demanded an apology from the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) following their issuance of a release order for opposition activist Edward Rogers Ssebuufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe. The UHRC had issued the order on May 2, 2025, directing Gen Kainerugaba to immediately release Ssebuufu, …
Our Reporter (2025-05-15). ADF Suspect Mukulu Claims Harsh Prison Conditions, Demands Justice. plusnews.ug 
Jamilu Mukulu alias Alilabaki Kyagulanyi, the suspected commander of the rebel Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), has told the International Crimes Division of the High Court that he is enduring inhumane conditions at Luzira Prison, including torture, denial of food and medical care, and violations of his legal rights. Appearing physically in court for the first …
publicbooks (2025-05-15). "The Brutalist" : Rebuilding, Repatriation, and the False Antidote of Aliyah. publicbooks.org "The Brutalist" takes a stand for human rights and against the institutions that facilitate—or even rely on—the dehumanization of everyday people.
Umme Hoque (2025-05-15). Activists Are Fighting Tax Subsidies for Airline Running ICE Deportation Flights. truthout.org The Connecticut legislature has advanced two actions actively targeting Avelo Airlines, a previously little-known private airline that's taken the mantle of the Trump administration's anti-immigrant agenda by flying deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security. In early May, the state's legislature advanced a bill that bans companies engaged in Immigration and Customs… |
Cindy Lou (2025-05-15). May Day: Organizing beyond marches. workers.org 
North Philly Peace Park gathering After a federal court hearing on an anti-immigration bill early in the day on May 1, a mid-day immigrants' rights march, and a massive May Day rally and march in the late afternoon, an evening gathering at the North Philly Peace Park completed revolutionary May . . . |
Adi Hashmonai (2025-05-15). Brother of Israeli spy Eli Cohen: recall a time in Israel as horrible as. haaretz.com Avraham Cohen believes that Israel could find the location of the grave of his brother, who was executed in Damascus, but stresses that the country should focus first on returning the hostages…
Our Reporter (2025-05-15). Uganda's UPDF Recognized by AU for Somalia Stabilization. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda military will always be cherished for its bravery to face Al-Shabaab in Somalia, according to Acting Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC), Kareem Adebayo. Adebayo said Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) decision to deploy its troops in Somalia in 2007 at a time when everyone had thought Al-Shabaab …
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Oil Prices Drop $1 amid US-Iran Nuclear Deal Expectations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Oil prices declined sharply on Thursday as prospects for a renewed US-Iran nuclear agreement and an unexpected rise in US crude stockpiles raised fears of oversupply.
infobrics (2025-05-15). Trump's 'good cop, bad cop' game with Iran. infobrics.org The US seems to be intentionally ambivalent in its demands. At times, American officials will say they're "willing to allow Tehran to keep its ability to enrich uranium", but this is then denied by others who are adamant that "Iran must give up its nuclear program".
Dave DeCamp (2025-05-15). Trump Says US and Iran Are Close to a Nuclear Deal But Details Unclear. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Thursday that the US and Iran were close to reaching a nuclear deal, though the details of a potential agreement remain unclear. The president said that the US wouldn't be "making any nuclear dust in Iran," referencing his previous threats that he would bomb Iran if an agreement weren't reached. "I …
(2025-05-15). Dernières nouvelles: Des militants occupent le ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur pour exiger la démission de Pascale Déry. justpeaceadvocates.ca Des militants occupent actuellement les bureaux du ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec à Montréal (600, rue Fullum) pour exiger la démission de la ministre Pascale Déry. Ces derniers jours, un nombre croissant d'universitaires, de groupes étudiants et de syndicats ont réclamé son départ.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Zakharova: Russia's position on Ukrainian peace deal reflects situation on ground. eng.belta.by Russia's position on a possible peace deal with Ukraine has changed to reflect changes on the ground, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told journalists…
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Istanbul hosts first direct Ukraine-Russia peace talks. vaticannews.va Hundreds of journalists gathered in Istanbul on Thursday afternoon as Ukraine and Russia were scheduled to hold their first direct talks there after more than 3 years of war. Russia has confirmed | that President Vladimir Putin will not be taking part despite having called for the talks himself. |
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Black Alliance for Peace (2025-05-15). Calls for Resistance Against the Accelerating Imperialist War on Black/African Peoples in Our Americas. dissidentvoice.org The Haiti/Americas Team of the Black Alliance for Peace condemns the increasing militarist aggression by U.S. imperialists in Our Americas that targets Africans, indigenous peoples and poor communities and calls for regional pan Africanist strategy and anti imperialist unity to defeat the war on Africans and colonized people at home and abroad. The increase of …
John Perry (2025-05-15). Despite Setbacks, Latin America's Long History of Anti-imperialism Continues. dissidentvoice.org 
"An American team will win the next soccer World Cup," a Nicaraguan boy once told me. It took me a second to realize he meant Brazil or Argentina, not the United States. Greg Grandin's new book shows that America (or, in Spanish, América) was the name used for the whole hemisphere by the late 17th …
Marta Guttenberg, Cindy Lou (2025-05-15). Seven months without justice for Robert Jones. workers.org 
Philadelphia Friends, family, fellow union members and community activists gathered at the Octavius Catto statue outside Philadelphia's City Hall on May 3 to honor and remember Robert Jones and to protest his murder by a Philadelphia police officer. (workers.org/2024/11/81758/) On Oct. 3, 2024, off-duty Philadelphia homicide detective Christopher Sweeney, driving . . . |
infobrics (2025-05-15). "Billions of dollars lost" as media reports Trump's failed bombing campaign against Houthis. infobrics.org Houthis warn Arab states not to trust Trump ahead of his tour of the Middle East.
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Church in Myanmar appeals for solidarity and aid. vaticannews.va In the wake of the devastating earthquake in March, the Church in Myanmar expresses joy for the election of Pope Leo XIV and makes an appeal to the world for assistance with the dire humanitarian situation. |
Fact Check Desk (2025-05-15). Fact-Checking China's Favorable Image in Global Times. thinktank.pk This fact-checking report examines the Global Times article titled "Far more countries hold a favorable view of China than the US," published on May 15, 2025, which cites the Democracy Perception Index (DPI) 2025 by Nira Data and references Newsweek. The analysis focuses on verifying claims, identifying potential propaganda, and assessing framing techniques used in …
Muhammad Arshad (2025-05-15). Why US Investment in Germany Crashes 27%? thinktank.pk According to a new report from global consultancy Ernst & Young (EY), the number of investment projects by US companies in Germany fell sharply by 27% in 2024, dropping to just 90 projects—the largest decline among all leading European destinations. This sharp fall is a wake-up call for Europe's largest economy, as foreign investors increasingly …
THINK TANK Productions (2025-05-15). Human Like Interaction, ChatGPT in a Body. thinktank.pk A humanoid robot named Mornine, developed by China's Chery Automobile, became the unexpected star attraction at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Showcased through Chery's advanced AIMOGA platform, Mornine wowed attendees with her lifelike features, intelligent interactions, and futuristic charm.
Anthony Pahnke (2025-05-15). Trump's Trade Deals Endanger Farmers and Our Food System. counterpunch.org 
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarusian commodity exchange registers maiden transaction with dried apricots. eng.belta.by In general, the range of raw materials and ingredients purchased by enterprises of the confectionery industry at the exchange platform continues to expand and today features about 140 commodity names, almost a third more than last year.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Managua to host joint concert of Belarusian Bolshoi Theater, Rubén Darío National Theater. eng.belta.by The Rubén Darío National Theater will host a joint cultural project – a gala concert for Mother's Day (Mother's Day in Nicaragua is marked on 30 May0) of both Belarusian and Nicaraguan artists.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Ukraine's former PM: Warsaw complies with directives of Western intelligence, ignores Volyn massacre. eng.belta.by The Polish leadership ignores the history of the Volyn massacre because it is guided by the directives of the Western intelligence services to silence these facts, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov said.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarus attends China's police equipment exhibition. eng.belta.by A delegation from the Belarusian State Committee of Forensic | Examinations took part in the opening ceremony of the 12th China | International Exhibition on Police Equipment (CIEPE) in Beijing.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarus' agricultural output up by 1.5% in January-April 2025. eng.belta.by Agricultural enterprises manufactured Br7.2 billion worth of products, up by 1.7% in comparable prices year-on-year.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Minister: Work is underway on Belarus' social and economic development program. eng.belta.by Work is currently underway to develop the program of social and economic development of the country, Belarusian Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar said at the international conference.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Real household income in Belarus up by 12% in Q1 2025. eng.belta.by Salaries accounted for 64.7% of the total money income, transfers to the | population (pensions, welfare benefits, scholarships, and other kinds) — | 22.4%, revenues from doing business and other gainful activities —…
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belexpo touted as driver of development. eng.belta.by Belarus' new venue – Minsk International Exhibition Center Belexpo is interesting for business, Sergey Voronkov, President of the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, told the media.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Rachkov: Belarus, UAE are committed to developing parliamentary diplomacy. eng.belta.by Belarus and the UAE advocate for the development of parliamentary | diplomacy, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Foreign Affairs of the | House of Representatives Sergei Rachkov told journalists.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). MP: Belarus, UAE have significant potential for closer economic, investment cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and the UAE have a great room for the development of trade, economic and investment cooperation, Chairman of the Standing Commission on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives Sergei Rachkov told the media.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Minsk launches postage stamp to mark Belarus' EAEU chairmanship. eng.belta.by The new stamp testifies to the attention paid in Belarus to the Eurasian integration, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Karanik told journalists at a ceremony to dedicate…
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarusian PM presents state awards for professional distinction. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has presented state awards to people from various professional backgrounds, including BelTA employees.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarus, UAE to joint efforts to combat human trafficking. eng.belta.by Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov met with UAE Deputy | Prime Minister – Minister of Interior Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss cooperation in the law enforcement sector between the two countries.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarus' CEC intends to continue working with OSCE on uniform election assessment standards. eng.belta.by We need to continue working with the OSCE structures in terms of development of uniform election assessment standards, CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko said during the plenary session of the national seminar-conference.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarus celebrates Family Day. eng.belta.by International Day of Families is observed annually on 15 May in | accordance with a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. | Belarus also celebrates this holiday.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). CEC head: Belarus will not allow external influence on its internal political process. eng.belta.by Belarusians will not allow external influence on the internal political process in the country, Chairman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko said during the plenary session of the national seminar-conference.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Lukashenko sees off Zimbabwean president at airport. eng.belta.by At the airport, the two leaders held a meeting to take stock of Emmerson Mnangagwa's working visit to Belarus.
eng.belta.by (2025-05-15). Belarusian food exports to Russia up by 9.7% in Q1 2025. eng.belta.by In 2024, mutual trade in food products and agricultural raw materials | between Belarus and Russia rose by 13.4% year-on-year. Belarusian exports | grew by 15.5%, with dairy product shipments surging by 17%, meat and…
Staff (2025-05-15). How to Win Compliments, Dispel Fears, and Influence People. davidswanson.org I've grown used to random compliments from strangers. It's normal now. I have to think back years to what it was like without that. And they're not just compliments, but also expressions of solidarity, revelations of the existence of people who agree and aren't afraid to say so — or maybe that I've just helped …
Helen Santoro (2025-05-15). Senators Probe Cash Funneled To Trump IRS Nominee. levernews.com 
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Tina Landis (2025-05-15). Don't believe the New Cold War lies, China is leading the world in climate solutions. liberationnews.org 
Here in the heart of empire, we need to see past the demonization campaigns that are meant to win our support for U.S. war with China, and instead learn from the ecologically sustainable development efforts that they are leading…
_____ (2025-05-15). 3 Nigerien journalists detained after broadcast on Russia military cooperation. cpj.org Dakar, May 15, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerien authorities to swiftly and unconditionally release journalists Hamid Mahmoud, Massaouda Jaharou, and Mahaman Sani, with the privately owned Sahara FM radio station, after they were arrested for the second time in four days on May 10 for broadcasting information about the country's military cooperation…
CIAgate (2025-05-15). Under the Guise of Charity: CIA's Hidden Money Laundering Network Exposed. covertactionmagazine.com We are diving deeper into our investigation of CIA actions that contradict U.S. national interests. Today, we uncover another CIA-affiliated company using taxpayer money to supply Ukraine with weapons and military equipment—outside the scope of official aid packages. Typically, money-laundering scandals involve substantial sums, ranging from tens of millions to billions of dollars. In such …
Brandon Tensley, Aallyah Wright, Ja'Caiya Y. Stephens (2025-05-15). 12,000 Sign Petition to Block DeSantis Ally From Leading FAMU. capitalbnews.org 
Gregg Bishop takes pride in his alma mater. Florida A&M University is the first historically Black college or university to offer students a nationally accredited journalism program. It's also one of the top producers of Black graduates with doctoral degrees in science and engineering, and sits in the top five of the Black land-grant universities …
Iain Overton (2025-05-15). Murder in Uniform: Britain's Special Forces and Their Killings in Afghanistan. bylinetimes.com It's the body of a child, handcuffed and shot in the head. | It's the tally kept of kills by men who seem to have relished bloodshed. | It's the planted weapons, the falsified reports, the footage never watched, the servers wiped clean. | It is, bluntly, murder. And done in our names. | | Related reading: | For those of us who have spent years documenting the civilian costs of the war on Terror, these most recent allegations — in Panorama's exceptional film 'Special…
Patrick Howse (2025-05-15). Germany's Political and Cultural Establishment Prepares to Stand Up to Putin and His Allies. bylinetimes.com In warm spring evening sunshine in the centre of Leipzig a group of mostly young activists are trying to garner support for a petition. Large, glossy and clearly professionally printed posters call for an end to "the war against Russia". | The activists are largely ignored by the shoppers and commuters making their way to the entrance of the nearby station. The only interaction I witness involves a young man who stops to say the best way of ending the conflict would be for Vladimir Putin to just withdraw from Ukraine. | Germany's artistic institutions have distanced themselves from Russia in the immediate aft…
yalensis (2025-05-15). Ukraine War Day Macron The Mason? Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | There has been some discussion/debate as to whether or not French President Emmanuel Macron is a cokehead. Perhaps the jury is still out on that. But one thing we know for sure: Macron is a Freemason. | If you don't believe me, then you will need to read The secretive cult of Freemasonry has a long and checkered history in France,…
Alasdair Baverstock (2025-05-15). Latin American tourists drawn to China's Zhejiang. america.cgtn.com 
As international visitors to China grow in volume, the country's regions are working hard to attract tourism. One particular focus is Latin America, which has growing international connections across the Pacific. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more.
Andrew Korybko (2025-05-15). The lessons from Trump's Yemeni debacle could inform his future decisions on Ukraine. pressenza.com Five New York Times (NYT) journalists collaborated to produce a detailed report earlier this week about " The US' top regional military official already kn…
Carson Minow (2025-05-15). Rise in U.S. bankruptcy filings. america.cgtn.com 
The number of Americans considering bankruptcy has reached its highest point since before the pandemic, reflecting increasing financial strain amid record debt levels and inflation. | CGTN's Karina Mitchell reports.
Chris Walker (2025-05-15). Health Secretary RFK Jr. Says He Won't "Give Advice" on Vaccines. truthout.org During testimony before a House committee on Wednesday, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers that the public should not rely on him to dispense health advice. The mission of HHS, according to its website, is to "enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound… |
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Official mourning in Cuba for the death of Uruguayan revolutionary José Pepe Mujica. radiohc.cu/en/feed Havana, May 15 (RHC) The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, decreed this Thursday an Official Mourning for the death of former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica.
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Evo Morales disqualified from reelection as president of Bolivia. radiohc.cu La Paz, May 15 (RHC) The Plurinational Constitutional Tribunal (TCP) of Bolivia disqualified former President Evo Morales from running for reelection as president of the South American country on Thursday.
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Uruguay and Latin America pay final tribute to the life and legacy of Pepe Mujica. radiohc.cu Montevideo, May 15 (RHC) The Legislative Palace, where the remains of former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica were laid to rest, closed its doors at 4: 40 PM (local time) to begin the private ceremony in tribute to the life of the man recognized as the most austere revolutionary.
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Cuban president recognizes Reverend Raúl Suárez on his 90th birthday. radiohc.cu Havana, May 15 (RHC) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel recognized the social work of Pastor Emeritus Raúl Suárez, founder of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center, on the occasion of his 90th birthday on Wednesday.
Ed Newman (2025-05-15). Díaz-Canel led national ceremony for the 70th anniversary of the release of the Moncada fighters. radiohc.cu Nueva Gerona, May 15 (RHC) The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, led the national ceremony today for the 70th anniversary of the release of Fidel and other protagonists of the Moncada feat on the Isle of Youth.
editor (2025-05-15). Who was Australia's best prime minister? onlineopinion.com.au Historians picked Curtin. The public picked Howard. But who really made Australia better?
editor (2025-05-15). The modern art of bullying. onlineopinion.com.au Thanks to digital technology and social media, children no longer have the option of leaving their bullies at the school gate.
Ediz Tiyansan (2025-05-15). U.S. tariffs impacting California dockworkers. america.cgtn.com 
The combined Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles comprise the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere. But as the disruption caused by U.S. tariffs is becoming clearer, many workers are concerned. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.
Eduardo Garcia (2025-05-15). NicaNotes: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Responds to UN Request for Evidence on Effects of Sanctions. afgj.org 
Webinar Announcement: Nicaragua's Maternal Health Programs Help spread the word and *REGISTER* at bit.ly/NicaMay18. This coming Sunday, May 18 join us for a webinar on maternal health programs like maternity wait homes for women about to give birth. Casas maternas, as they are called in Spanish, along with other Sandinista government programs, have substantially decreased…
Eileen Kinch (2025-05-15). Former theology professor's program takes a 'playful' approach to planning for death. anabaptistworld.org Lea Schweitz has become a fan of and a facilitator for having conversations we all like to avoid. She remembers that soon after her Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis two years ago, a caregiver told her she better get her finances together. But between triaging her responsibilities and focusing on healing, she set aside the …
Eric A. Gordon (2025-05-15). Roger Q. Mason's 'California Story' teaches and warns about capitalism and environment. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—The last time I encountered Roger Q. Mason was with their play Lavender Men, a fanciful yet, I believe, largely fact-based in-depth look at Abraham Lincoln's intimate life. It's now been turned into a film that, from the trailer, looks based on the stage production. Once you see it, you may become convinced that …
Javier Pérez Jimenez (2025-05-15). Historic Taekwondo Cadet World Championship Has Finished. radiohc.cu Havana, May 15 (JIT) – The World Taekwondo Cadet Championship 2025, held in the United Arab Emirates, closed with a historic participation of more than 800 contestants.
Joelle Fishman (2025-05-15). Solidarity grows as Machinists strike Pratt Whitney. peoplesworld.org 
EAST HARTFORD, CONN. — Three thousand machinists on strike at Pratt & Whitney are holding firm in their second week on the picket line against the billionaire aerospace corporation. IAM Locals 700 in Middletown and 1746 in East Hartford are on the picket line 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Bryan Briant, national International …
Joshua Kaplan (2025-05-15). Trump Admin Wields Foreign Policy Apparatus to Advance Musk's Business Interests. truthout.org In early February, Sharon Cromer, U.S. ambassador to Gambia, went to visit one of the country's Cabinet ministers at his agency's headquarters, above a partially abandoned strip mall off a dirt road. It had been two weeks since President Donald Trump took office, and Cromer had pressing business to discuss. She needed the minister to fall in line to help Elon Musk. Starlink… |
Kate Horgan (2025-05-15). Dispatch from Texas: The Billion-Dollar Heist of Public Education. projectcensored.org The 89th Texas Legislative Session will be remembered for many things—but if you're a student, teacher, or parent trying to make public education work in this state, it's going down as the year lawmakers finally dropped their mask. With the official end of the legislative session (called adjournment sine die,…
Kelly Hayes (2025-05-15). We Live in Fearful Times. Our Safety Comes Through Preparing Together. truthout.org "Part of my work as a community safety and security practitioner is about offering tools for people to feel and move through fear so that we can continue to keep more of us in this fight," says Che Johnson-Long. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Johnson-Long and host Kelly Hayes discuss safety planning and practical actions that individuals and organizations can take right now to create as much… |
Kester Kenn Klomegah (2025-05-15). Russia Supports Cuba's Anti-US Policies. pressenza.com The Caribbean island of Cuba, with a socialist system and a communist party, and with a population estimated at 11.5 million, faces a seriously deteriorating economic situation. Its labour force is rapidly reducing as many are emigrating to the United States. Most worrying as it may be, more than 2.3 million Cubans who have migrated to the United States generated a volume of remittances (in smaller proportions and scope) that stands at less than US$4 billion in 2023, according to the Cuban Research Institute. Most of the production are owned and run by the government, and the labor force is employed by the state.
Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2025-05-15). EU in Uganda's Crosshairs After NUP Talks. plusnews.ug 
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, has unleashed a blistering attack on the European Union delegation in Uganda, branding their actions "an abomination" and warning they are "playing with fire." The provocative post on X, punctuated with the Swahili exclamation "Sawa!" (meaning "Enough!"), was a direct response to the EU delegation's recent visit …
Maria Calvo (2025-05-15). Convención Saber uh 2025 tendrá amplio programa de eventos científicos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 mayo (RHC) La segunda edición de la Convención Científica Internacional Saber UH 2025, se celebrará entre los días 26 y 30 de mayo, en esta capital.
Maria Calvo (2025-05-15). Presidente Díaz-Canel reconoce méritos de relevante académica de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 mayo (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó hoy a través de su cuenta en X a la académica Hilda Saladrigas, quien obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social instituido por primera vez en la isla caribeña.
Mark Gruenberg (2025-05-15). For workers, Trump's 'big, beautiful' money bill gets worse and worse. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—For workers and their allies, the more you look at GOP President Donald Trump's "one big, beautiful" money bill—also known as "reconciliation"—the worse and worse it gets. Trying to quell the firestorm of opposition that has even some loyal MAGA lawmakers worried about their futures, he is adding all kinds of tidbits to make people …
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Ballets de Monte-Carlo recibirán Premio de Honor Cubadisco 2025 (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo de Mónaco y el músico italiano Antonio Castrignanà≤ recibirán el Premio de Honor Cubadisco 2025, anunció este jueves el presidente de ese evento, Jorge Gómez.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Otorgan Premio Internacional de Danza Josefina Méndez a Jean-Christophe Maillot (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El prestigioso coreógrafo y director de Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, el francés Jean-Christophe Maillot recibió este jueves el Premio Internacional de Danza Josefina Méndez, que otorga la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC).
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). ALBA-TCP celebra retorno a Venezuela de niña secuestrada en EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) aplaudió este jueves el retorno a Venezuela de la niña Maikelys Espinoza, quien fue separada de su familia.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a acto de condecoraciones de la ANAP. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asiste este jueves al acto de entrega de condecoraciones estatales a afiliados de la Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños (ANAP), en el Salón de Protocolo El Laguito.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Jefe de Estado cubano califica de fructífera su reciente visita a Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel calificó de fructífera en el ámbito ideológico, político y de solidaridad, su reciente visita a Rusia, reveló en el podcast Desde la Presidencia, publicado este jueves.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Presidente de Cuba lamenta muerte de Ezequiel García Trápaga, productor de TV. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel lamentó este jueves el fallecimiento del productor de televisión, Ezequiel García Trápaga, y trasladó sus condolencias a familiares y amigos.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Duelo oficial en Cuba por deceso de ex presidente de Uruguay, José Mujica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel decretó este jueves Duelo Oficial por el fallecimiento del ex mandatario uruguayo José "Pepe" Mujica.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Mandatario cubano dialogó con jóvenes de la Isla de la Juventud (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel dialogó este jueves con 70 jóvenes pineros sobre el legado revolucionario y la importancia de mantener vivos los principios históricos.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Niño accidentado en vías férreas de Santiago de Cuba evoluciona satisfactoriamente. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El niño de ocho años de edad, atendido desde el pasado sábado en el Hospital Infantil Sur Dr. Antonio María Béguez César, tras sufrir un accidente en vías férreas de Santiago de Cuba, responde satisfactoriamente a los tratamientos médicos.
Martha Ríos (2025-05-15). Presidente de Cuba visitó sitios de interés económico y social en Isla de la Juventud (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 may (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este jueves diversos sitios de interés económico y social en la Isla de la Juventud, donde resaltó el compromiso y la labor de productores y educadores con el desarrollo del territorio.
María Candela (2025-05-15). Cuando hay empeño y pasión la tierra da frutos (+Foto y audio). radiohc.cu Cada mañana la campesina granmense Adisleidis Fuentes Sánchez, sale con renovados deseo y fuerzas para avanzar en su producción.
María Candela (2025-05-15). Meganegocio de Trump. radiohc.cu Después de 100 días de amenazas comerciales y geopolíticas contra adversarios y aliados, el presidente, Donald Trump, hace realidad su sueño de convertir la presidencia de EEUU en una megaestrategia de negocios, en busca de "un crecimiento rentable y sostenible, enfocada en una ventaja competitiva única y la innovación".
María Candela (2025-05-15). El legado inmortal del apóstol (Podcast). radiohc.cu La mañana del 19 de mayo de 1895 amaneció tensa en la comunidad de Dos Ríos, en la región oriental de Cuba. José Martí, delegado del Partido Revolucionario Cubano y alma de la independencia, proclamaba una vez más su disposición a sacrificarse por Cuba.
María Candela (2025-05-15). Cubadisco 2025: llega la gran fiesta de la música cubana. radiohc.cu Cubadisco, se ha consolidado como la más importante Feria en la industria discográfica de la música cubana. Es un evento que cada año atrae a amantes de la música de todos los rincones del planeta. Organizada por el Instituto Cubano de la Música y el Comité Permanente de la Feria Internacional Cubadisco, esta celebración destaca la riqueza musical de Cuba, y también rinde homenaje a países y géneros musicales específicos, creando un ambiente de diversidad cultural y creatividad.
María Candela (2025-05-15). Ingenieros namibios se superan profesionalmente en Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Unos 50 ingenieros civil de Namibia cursan una maestría en la Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana, conocida como CUJAE (Centro Universitario José Antonio Echeverría) y varios de ellos relataron sus experiencias para Radio Habana Cuba.
María Candela (2025-05-15). Director del Proyecto Marabana/MaraCuba recibirá título de Doctor Honoris Causa. radiohc.cu La Habana 15 may (RHC) La noticia corre o camina, da lo mismo, pero ya en el mundillo de los andarines de La Mayor de las Antillas se conoce, que el máximo directivo del Proyecto Marabana/Maracuba; Carlos Raúl Gattorno Correa, recibirá el venidero martes 20 de mayo, la distinción científica de Doctor Honoris Causa, por la Universidad de Ciencias de la Cultura Física y Deportes, Uccfd Manuel Fajardo.
María Candela (2025-05-15). En Cienfuegos Jornada àÅfrica Viva: Legados, Diálogos y Futuros Convergentes (+Foto y audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 15 may (RHC) La Jornada àÅfrica Viva: Legados, Diálogos y Futuros Convergentes tendrá lugar entre los próximos días 21 y 23 en la Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafael Rodríguez, coordinada por la Cátedra de àÅfrica Nelson Mandela: estudios africanos y caribeños conmemorando el Día Internacional de àÅfrica, 25 de mayo.
Mike Ludwig (2025-05-15). Experts Credit Harm Reduction, Not Border Cops, for 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths. truthout.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on May 14 that the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States dropped by nearly 27 percent in 2024. The number represents a significant decrease after more than a decade of steeply climbing drug-related fatality rates that billions of dollars in federal spending on policing and border enforcement failed to contain. |
Oleg Yasinsky (2025-05-15). Farewell to Pepe Mujica. pressenza.com José "Pepe" Mujica, former President of Uruguay and one of the most prominent political figures in modern Latin America, has died. The press and social networks in the region are full of obituaries with words of gratitude and admiration. It seems he was a man admired, respected and adored by all, those who today so proudly publish their own photos in his company. By everyone, from wonderful people to the real scoundrels in life and politics. To Pepe, who was an atheist, almost the same thing happened as a couple of weeks ago with the death of Pope Francis. | I have no doubt that Pepe Mujica was a sincere, humble…
Our Reporter (2025-05-15). 40 Ugandan Police Officers Return from AU Mission in Somalia. plusnews.ug 
At least 40 Ugandan police officers who were deployed under the now-defunct African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which has transitioned into the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have completed their tour of duty and returned home. The officers, comprising Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Police Constables (PCs), were …
Owen Fairclough (2025-05-15). Bike to Work Day aims to mitigate climate change. america.cgtn.com 
Thursday, May 15 is 'Bike to Work Day' in the U.S. The annual event aims to encourage commuters to ride their bikes to ease congestion and help to mitigate climate change by cutting back on polluting transport. But with the U.S. pulling out of the global climate change treaty for a second time, and now tariffs driving up the cost of bikes, it's a challenging moment to make that switch. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough shares the story.
Plus News (2025-05-15). Museveni Commissions USMID Roads in Kasese Municipality. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni has officially commissioned new road infrastructure funded under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program in Kasese Municipality. Under the 2019—2024 implementation period, Kasese received UGX 54 billion, which facilitated the construction and upgrading of 10 roads totaling 7 kilometers, the procurement of a garbage collection truck, and the fencing …
Poppie Mphuthing (2025-05-15). Baby gear impacted by tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
As the tariff war between the U.S. and China cools, consumers are not entirely escaping the impact of the high percentage rates the Trump administration levied on Chinese imports. One demographic in particular, expectant parents, are facing much higher costs than they had bargained for. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing explains.
Pressenza New York (2025-05-15). From Tule Lake to the Border: The Enduring Violence of the Alien Enemies Act. pressenza.com 
Satsuki Ina on Ending the Alien Enemies Act: | Photos of my father and other Japanese Americans brutalized in the Tule Lake Segregation Center in 1945 chillingly resonate with the treatment of Venezuelans by the U.S. government today. Invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 parallels our own history of state violence. To heal from community trauma, we must tell the truth and not obscure violence and repression. | My newlywed parents Shizuko and Itaru found themselves living a nightmare in 1941. Shizuko was pregnant with their first child when war with Japan intensified the enmity and race hatred directed…
Staff (2025-05-15). ALBA-TCP aplaude retorno a Venezuela de niña secuestrada en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) aplaudió este jueves el retorno a Venezuela de la niña Maikelys Espinoza, quien fue separada durante meses de su familia.
Staff (2025-05-15). El Fútbol Club Barcelona es campeón de La Liga española. cubadebate.cu El Fútbol Club Barcelona venció este jueves al RCD Espanyol de visitante (0-2), con lo cual se tituló campeón de Liga por vigesimoctava vez.
Staff (2025-05-15). Evoluciona satisfactoriamente infante accidentado en vías ferroviarias en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu El niño de 8 años de edad atendido desde el pasado sábado en el Hospital Infantil Sur Dr. Antonio María Béguez César, tras sufrir un accidente en vías ferroviarias de Santiago de Cuba, responde satisfactoriamente a los tratamientos médicos.
Staff (2025-05-15). Falleció el productor Ezequiel García Trápaga, Premio Nacional de Televisión 2025. cubadebate.cu El destacado productor Ezequiel García Trápaga, a quien hace apenas unos días se le otorgó el Premio Nacional de Televisión 2025, falleció este jueves. La noticia trascendió desde la cuenta de X del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS), en la que se lamentó el deceso del reconocido profesional de la Televisión Cubana.
Staff (2025-05-15). Seguridad Vial de La Habana informa cierre del Túnel en el sentido Habana-Cabañas. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de la realización de acciones de mantenimiento y conservación en los alerones en el Túnel de la bahía, se hace necesario adoptar medidas de carácter organizativas dirigidas a garantizar la movilidad segura durante el desarrollo del trabajo.
Tim Huber (2025-05-15). Radio show, podcast share archive tales. anabaptistworld.org A new weekly radio program and podcast produced by the Mennonite Heritage Archives in Winnipeg, Man., is bringing history to life through storytelling.
Tom Engelhardt (2025-05-15). Tomgram: Engelhardt, Tariffic! warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Going, Going, Gone! The World According to Donald Trump By Tom Engelhardt I remember the phrase from my boyhood, listening to baseball games on the old wooden radio by my bed. A major hitter would be up and …
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Bishops of Africa and Europe: 'Africa does not need charity but justice'. vaticannews.va Before the EU Foreign Ministers meet next week, the two conferences stress the need to shift back to "partnership grounded in mutual respect, environmental stewardship, and the centrality of human dignity." |
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Chinese Catholics celebrate the opening of two new churches. vaticannews.va Chinese Catholics see the inauguration of new churches in the nation's Hubei Province and Shanxi Province as concrete signs of perseverance on the path of faith. |
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Pope to Christian Brothers: Inspire joyful and fruitful paths of holiness. vaticannews.va Recalling the saying of St. John Baptist de La Salle "Your altar is the classroom," Pope Leo XIV commends the educational efforts of the Christian Brothers, and encourages them to continue "inspiring joyful and fruitful paths of holiness." |
vaticannews.va (2025-05-15). Pope Leo XIV meets with head of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. vaticannews.va The Major Archbishop of Kyiv expresses his gratitude to Pope Leo while meeting with him in a private audience on Thursday morning. The Archbishop gives him a painting entitled "Requiem Prayer" depicting the suffering of the Ukrainian people. |
XINHUA (2025-05-15). Namibia seeks economic diversification with $9.6 billion private investment pipeline. africa.cgtn.com Namibia is advancing a private sector investment pipeline worth about $9.6 billion in a bid to reduce dependence on mining and promote long-term economic diversification, according to the country's first official Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report released on Wednesday. The investment pipeline, coordinated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, targets key sectors, including …
Zane McNeill (2025-05-15). Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who previously promised to deliver universal health care for all, unveiled a budget on Wednesday that would roll back health care benefits for undocumented immigrants in the state. Starting in 2026, Newsom's proposal would bar undocumented adults aged 19 and older from enrolling in Medi-Cal, the state's public health program for low-income and disabled… |
Ruth Milka (2025-05-15). Trump EPA rolls back protections from toxic forever chemicals in drinking water. nationofchange.org Amid pressure from chemical and utility industries, the Trump administration weakens key PFAS drinking water regulations—exposing millions to cancer-linked toxins.
Alexis Sterling (2025-05-15). GOP tax cuts for the rich advance as Republicans push record-breaking Medicaid and SNAP cuts. nationofchange.org As House Republicans approve tax breaks for the wealthy, they simultaneously move to gut Medicaid and food assistance, rejecting all amendments to protect vulnerable Americans.
Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott, Alex Mierjeski (2025-05-15). The Trump administration leaned on African countries. The goal: Get business for Elon Musk. nationofchange.org Senior State Department officials in both Washington and Gambia have coordinated with Starlink executives to coax, lobby and browbeat at least seven Gambian government ministers to help Musk, records and interviews show.
A A (2025-05-15). A first profile of Pope Leo XIV. strategic-culture.su
A A (2025-05-15). 'Anyone here been raped and speaks English?'. strategic-culture.su
A A (2025-05-15). Hostilities between India and Pakistan indirectly proved China's military capabilities. strategic-culture.su
A A (2025-05-15). Lezioni chiave dall'escalation recente tra India e Pakistan. strategic-culture.su I decisori indiani non hanno saputo gestire la crisi in modo adeguato, causando gravi danni al Paese. | Segue nostro I recenti sviluppi nel conflitto tra India e Pakistan indicano che Nuova Delhi ha subito una significativa umiliazione militare. Nonostante il cessate il fuoco mediato presumibilmente da Washington, le notizie suggeriscono che le ostilità continuano, il che implica che l'accordo non è mai stato rispettato o è stato rapidam…
A A (2025-05-15). Losing & learning nothing. strategic-culture.su The delusions about Ukraine continue as from the start. Washington and its puppet regime in Kiev have lost the war they provoked but there is no speaking of a defeat. | By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact…
A A (2025-05-15). Russia, Stati Uniti e le nuove divisioni politiche nazionali. strategic-culture.su La celebrazione russa del Giorno della vittoria sui nazisti, tenutasi a Mosca il 9 maggio, servirà a illuminare le vere divisioni politiche del pianeta. | Segue nostro Poiché la maggior parte degli occidentali è abituata a dividere la politica tra destra e sinistra, la celebrazione russa del Giorno della Vittoria sul nazismo, tenutasi a Mosca il 9 maggio, servirà a mettere in luce le reali divisioni politiche del pianeta. | L'evento più…
A A (2025-05-15). The 10 oldest currencies still in use. strategic-culture.su
A A (2025-05-15). The illusion of American generosity. strategic-culture.su
Howard Altman (2025-05-15). Our Best Look Yet At Ukraine's AIM-9 Sidewinder-Toting Magura-7 Drone Boat. twz.com 
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) released new video and details about the GUR commander "Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, and a team of special service specialists publ…
Jamie Hunter (2025-05-15). General Atomics' Master Software 'Brain' That Will Operate Its Drone Fighters. twz.com 
Controlling swarms of drones in high-end combat, soaking up and parsing gobs of surveillance data, unleashing advanced weaponry, and constantly evolving onboard systems to meet the rigours of contested environments all via one integrated software suite is becoming an achievable goal. Incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence to augment human involvement and oversight is key to making this happen. The War Zone spoke with a subject matter expert from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to get an inside look at what the company is doing to usher in this potentially transformationa…
Ryan Cristián (2025-05-15). IMA: Artificial Intelligence And Its Influence On Research/Investigation. thelastamericanvagabond.com Today the Independent Media Alliance (IMA) brings you a panel focusing on artificial intelligence and the many ways that it is influencing or entirely changing research and investigation, as well as the world at large. There are many powerful benefits that can come from utilizing AI in research and very serious concerns many of us
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: Cannes Bans Nudity On Red Carpet. theonion.com 
Cannes Film Festival issued an updated red carpet dress code that effectively bans full nudity and "voluminous" ensembles, citing "decency reasons." What do you think? | "Look, they never said where my black tie was supposed to go." | William Alidor, Cone Placer | | "Good. Cannes is about late-career vanity projects, not smut." | Isaiah Suarez, Cactus Pruner | | "Surely this rule has a Stanley Tucci exemption clause." | Kathy Blomster, Library Sanitizer
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: Jamal Abbott and Vicente Stephens. theonion.com It's happily ever after for Abbott and Stephens, who wed in a farmhouse upstate right where they usually do the chicken sexing.
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: Mom, Dad Bickering Over Whether They've Seen 'The Bear'. theonion.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA—With the rest of the family looking on tensely as the conversation grew heated, local parents James and Denise Sweeney were reportedly bickering Tuesday over whether they had seen The Bear. "We watched one episode and decided it wasn't for us, remember?" said James Sweeney, who vehemently refuted his wife Denise's statement that she "would …
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: Strategies For Decluttering. theonion.com Studies have shown that creating a neat and organized living space can reduce stress and improve mental well-being. The Onion provides helpful guidance for decluttering your home. Lure Marie Kondo into your home using an evenly spaced trail of sensible storage solutions. Assess if you really need 8,000 terracotta soldiers in your tomb. Call some …
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: Trump Grants Refugee Status To Former SS Guards. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Condemning what he described as the disturbing and unjust treatment of the group, President Donald Trump granted refugee status this week to former SS guards. "The discrimination these people are facing is absolutely sick—they're literally hunting them down," said Trump, who greeted the small group of centenarians on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport and …
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: U.S. Military Bans Men With Girl Names From Combat. theonion.com WASHINGTON—In a move that significantly restricts the eligibility of thousands of American troops to fight for their country on the front lines, senior U.S. military officials announced Wednesday that all men with girl names would now be forbidden from serving in combat roles. The ban, which goes into effect immediately, prohibits male personnel with clearly …
The Onion Staff (2025-05-15). SATIRE: UFC Clown Jumps Into Octagon To Distract Irate Fighter. theonion.com SEATTLE—Deftly jumping into the arena's octagon as audience members cheered and laughed, an Ultimate Fighting Championship clown attempted Saturday to lure an irate fighter's attention away from his fallen competitor. The lighthearted performer known as Boxo, who was dressed in brightly colored clothing with his face painted into a frown, reportedly sprang into action and began …
The Sirius Report (2025-05-15). ECB Fears U.S. Could Allow European Banks to Collapse. thesiriusreport.com 
Paul and Ken assess why the ECB is concerned that the Federal Reserve will not support dollar shortages in the Eurozone. They further assess why that would be the case and what the ramifications would be.
Thomas Newdick (2025-05-15). China's J-10C Fighter: Separating Myth From Reality. twz.com 
Thomas Newdick (2025-05-15). Trump Wants A Twin-Engine "F-55" Version Of The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. twz.com 
Trump lamented ugly stealth aircraft and also discussed another "super upgrade" for the F-35 and one for the F-22, while elaborating on his F-55 concept.
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Threats Cannot Weaken Iranian Nation's Resolve: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed US President Donald Trump's anti-Iran remarks, saying threats will not undermine the resolve of the Iranian nation.
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Leader Stresses Confronting Oppressive Regimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Iran is confronting oppressive regimes to change the existing state of affairs worldwide.
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Iran's Foreign Ministry Slams Trump's Remarks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned US President Donald Trump's insulting remarks and allegations as an attempt to distort the realities of the region and shift blame onto Tehran..
tn.ai (2025-05-15). Iranian Trade Delegation to Visit Moscow Next Week. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to Russia said a large Iranian trade delegation, led by the head of the Chamber of Commerce, will visit Moscow next week amid growing bilateral cooperation.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Two construction workers airlifted to hospital after sustaining serious injuries at Indiana Amazon warehouse site. wsws.org The workers were seriously injured in a fire that broke out inside the construction site of a new Amazon Web Services facility in New Carlisle, Indiana.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Rail workers in France, Portugal strike over wages, while wildcat action closes Brussels metro; Iranian oil workers, truck drivers, workers in healthcare and textiles, plus retirees protest collapsing living standards and infrastructure; around 700 municipal workers in KwaDukuza, South Africa walk out over unfulfilled promised pay uplift…
WSWS (2025-05-15). Massive 7-alarm warehouse fire engulfs West Baltimore, disrupts rail and displaces residents. wsws.org The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Support the IWA-RFC's rank-and-file investigation into the death of autoworker Ronald Adams Sr.! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the World Socialist Web Site support the call by the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) for an independent investigation—led by rank-and-file workers—into the entirely preventable death of Ronald Adams Sr.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Michigan safety agency denies information request as support grows for rank-and-file investigation of death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr. wsws.org More than five weeks after the fatal accident, the Adams' family, co-workers and the public have yet to receive any information from MIOSHA.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Smith's snack food workers strike in South Australia. wsws.org While United Workers Union officials described PepsiCo's pay offer as "insulting," the union's claim is scarcely higher and would still leave workers worse off in real terms than they were in 2019.
WSWS (2025-05-15). End isolation of Birmingham bin workers' strike: Build rank-and-file opposition to Starmer's strike breaking and austerity cuts. wsws.org Unite and the GMB union are sitting on the potential for a far wider fightback among refuse and council workers.
WSWS (2025-05-15). After the "truce," what now for the Trump economic war against China? wsws.org If the talks between the US and China had failed to produce any lessening of the tariff conflict, the downward spiral in financial markets that started after the April 2 "Liberation Day" would have resumed.
WSWS (2025-05-15). ONLINE MEETING SUNDAY: How USPS workers can organize to fight privatization. wsws.org Only mass action, including a general strike, can force a stop to Trump's conspiracies. To prepare, we cannot rely on the Democrats, who are more afraid of workers than Trump, or the sellout union bureaucrats who are collaborating with management.
WSWS (2025-05-15). Kennedy escalates war on health in congressional testimony. wsws.org At the hearing, Kennedy doubled down on nearly every major anti-scientific position he has taken, while attempting to falsely portray looming Medicaid cuts as eliminating "fraud and abuse."
infobrics (2025-05-15). Moscow Intends to Increase Business Tourism by a Factor of 1.5 in Five Years. infobrics.org The capital plans to attract business guests by focusing on BRICS-level events, developing congress infrastructure and providing digital services for the convenience of work trips…
infobrics (2025-05-15). Deepening China Russia ESG Cooperation: Building –∞ New Paradigm for Global Economic Governance. infobrics.org Against the backdrop of accelerated restructuring in the global economic landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles have emerged as core criteria for corporate sustainability and a critical dimension of global economic governance…
infobrics (2025-05-15). BRICS to Create a Platform for Land Restoration. infobrics.org In mid-April 2025 Brazil as the chair of the BRICS grouping declared that the bloc would create a partnership for land restoration. The BRICS platform for land restoration is to be officially presented at the BRICS Leaders' Summit in July 2025…
infobrics (2025-05-15). EU about to resume tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products. infobrics.org As a result of pressure from European farmers, the EU will not renew the agreement on tax exemptions for Ukrainian agricultural products.
Anonymous Contributor (2025-05-15). Announcing the 8th Annual Halifax/K'jipuktuk Anarchist Bookfair. itsgoingdown.org Announcing the 8th Annual Halifax/K'jipuktuk Anarchist Bookfair on September 6th, 2025 (rain date September 7th). With each passing day, our lives are further controlled by power structures that subjugate our bodies and land in service of profit. Our social lives have become confined by tech billionaires who horde our data and manipulate our behaviour to…