(2026-05-14). New School Students Sanction Group Over Israeli Military Program. popularresistance.org Ryder Glickman's first day as chair of The New School University Student Senate (USS) was an eventful one. His inaugural act was to call a vote on a first-of-its-kind resolution to sanction Hillel at The New School. This vote followed the release of a 38-page report detailing Hillel's potential violations of international law. | The report, conducted by a student committee, outlines Hillel's participation in programs with the Israeli military. Before and during Israel's genocide in Gaza, the campus organization was linked to a volunteer program at Israeli military bases from which attacks on Gaza and Lebanon orig…
(2026-05-14). Targeting Civilian Life? The Humanitarian Crisis Deepening Across Lebanon. thinktank.pk As Israel expands military operations across Gaza and Lebanon, a growing number of legal experts, humanitarian organisations, and rights advocates argue that the scale of civilian destruction is no longer being viewed as "collateral damage" but as part of a broader military strategy that is reshaping entire societies through displacement, infrastructure destruction, and psychological trauma. …
(2026-05-14). Cuba reports high energy deficit due to U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported on the tense situation facing the National Electric System (SEN) in recent days, projecting a deficit of over 2,000 megawatts (MW) during peak demand hours on Wednesday, May 13th. | The president attributed this "dramatic worsening" directly to the "genocidal energy blockade" imposed by the United States against Cuba for more than six decades, stating that the lack of fuel is responsible for the unavailability of 1,100 MW of generation capacity in the country on Wednesday. | According to the presidential statement, the U.S. government has intensified its measures through…
(2026-05-14). Synagogues that sell stolen Palestinian land should, of course, be protested. mondoweiss.net 
There is a moral panic over whether protests at synagogues against the sale of Israeli settlement homes are antisemitic. This accusation is meant only to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Don't fall for it.
(2026-05-14). Democrats playing catch up with their voters on Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of State under the Biden administration, made headlines in late April when she told
(2026-05-14). South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports. tribune.com.pk 
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. | South Korea is analysing intelligence shared by the US on the May 4 attack against South Korean shipper HMM's Namu vessel, which caused a fire and damaged the lower stern hull, Yonhap quoted a senior foreign ministry official as telling reporters. | "Once we go through the investigation and present the evidence, I trust that the Iranian side will respond in an appropriate way,"
(2026-05-14). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-14). Will The Strait Of Hormuz Sink The American Empire? levernews.com 
(2026-05-14). Strait of Hormuz 'open to all commercial vessels' provided cooperation with Iran's navy: Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). Trump's trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals. scmp.com The business executives accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Beijing this week are the wealthiest such delegation to visit China — holding a combined personal net worth of over US$1 trillion — an indication of continued interest in the country's lucrative market despite strained bilateral ties. | With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's last-minute addition to the delegation, 17 executives from the technology, finance, aerospace and semiconductor sectors have joined Trump, who landed…
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. | Aside from trade matters, Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push its long-time strategic partner too hard. | Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel by 0250 GMT…
(2026-05-14). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-14). Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning. geo.tv 
China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. — AFPFirst visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have reached a "positive outcome".Nvidia CEO last minute addition to CEO delegation.BEIJING: …
(2026-05-14). Trump says looking forward to 'big discussion' with President Xi. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Did Xi Outplay Trump Again? Why China Gave America Almost Nothing. thinktank.pk The latest summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing was presented as one of the most important geopolitical meetings of 2026. With tensions over Taiwan, tariffs, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, rare earth minerals, and the Iran crisis all colliding at once, expectations were enormous. Yet the biggest question emerging after the talks is whether …
(2026-05-14). Are Democrats trying to out-hawk Trump on China to spite him? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-14). Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India. tribune.com.pk 
BRICS foreign ministers, including Iran's Abbas Araghchi and Russia's Sergei Lavrov, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux," with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity. | India, which holds the BRICS chair this year, was hosting the foreign ministers from the expanded bloc, which now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, countries at odds over the conflict launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. | "We meet at a time of considerable flux in international relations," India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said i…
(2026-05-14). Report: Saudi Arabia Bombed Iraqi Militias During US-Israeli Bombing Campaign Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Saudi Arabia bombed targets in Iraq linked to the country's Shia militias that are aligned with Tehran during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Sources told the outlet that Saudi fighter jets launched strikes against targets near Saudi Arabia's border with Iran and that some attacks occurred around the time the …
(2026-05-14). Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE president during the war with Iran. | Netanyahu's office said Wednesday he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war, "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan". | The announcement came a day after US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Ir…
(2026-05-14). Iran's Araghchi warns UAE over Netanyahu meeting, says 'collusion with Israel' is 'unforgivable'. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed what he said was "collusion with Israel" in a post on X on Thursday. | Speaking on the reports of the visit, he stated that "Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's security services long ago conveyed to" the Iranian leadership. | Netanyahu has now publicly revealed what Iran's security services long ago conveyed to our leadership. | Enmity with the Great People of Iran is a foolish gamble. Collusion with Israel in doing so: unforgivable. | Those colluding with Israel to sow division will be held to account. | — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May…
(2026-05-14). The Iran—Israel War from Beijing's Perspective: A Threat to Energy, an Opportunity for Influence. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Hamed Vafaei, faculty member at the University of Tehran and specialist in Chinese affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran As military tensions among Iran, the United States, and Israel have intensified in recent weeks, growing attention has been directed toward the role of major powers in managing the crisis. In …
(2026-05-14). Ministro califica de muy compleja situación con el combustible en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem), Vicente de la O Levy compareció este miércoles ante los medios nacionales para explicar acerca del complejo escenario que afronta el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), agudizado por la persecución energética aplicada al país por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos y la no entrada de combustibles. | En la comparecencia, transmitida en el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, el titular precisó que las perspectivas en ese renglón se encuentran marcadas por el férreo bloqueo energético, reforzado por las recientes órdenes ejecutivas y amenazas, que se suman a seis décadas…
(2026-05-14). Cuba recuerda el aniversario 68 del asesinato del periodista ecuatoriano Carlos Bastida. radiohc.cu 
La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) recordó este miércoles en La Habana,el aniversario 68 de la muerte de Carlos Bastidas Arguello, reportero y revolucionario ecuatoriano, quien fue asesinado en Cuba el 13 de mayo de 1958 por esbirros de la dictadura batistiana. | En el panteón de los Veteranos de la Guerra de Independencia, en la necrópolis de Colon en la capital cubana, donde reposan los restos de Bastidas, se realizo el tributo con la presencia de Bolivia Tamara Cruz,Vicepresidenta Primera de la UPEC, y Tubal Paez Hernandez, Presidente de Honor de la UPEC y Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí por la Ob…
(2026-05-14). En La Habana, XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén. radiohc.cu La Habana se convirtió este miércoles en escenario de diálogo cultural con el inicio del XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén, organizado por la Fundación que lleva el nombre del Poeta Nacional de Cuba. | El encuentro abrió con un concierto del coro Entrevoces, dirigido por la maestra Digna Guerra, que musicalizó los versos guillenianos y marcó el tono emotivo de las jornadas. | En la cita se realizarán conferencias, paneles y presentaciones de libros para explorar la relación entre poesía, identidad y compromiso social, comentó en redes sociales la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), que acogió la…
(2026-05-14). EEUU: Más de 30 congresistas exigen frenar plan de agresión a Cuba. radiohc.cu Más de 30 congresistas de Estados Unidos exigieron al Gobierno de Donald Trump que abandone planes de acción militar contra Cuba y ponga fin al uso de la base naval en territorio ocupado en Guantánamo para detener inmigrantes. | En una carta abierta dirigida a los secretarios de Defensa, Pete Hegseth; de Estado, Marco Rubio, y de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, 32 legisladores, encabezados por la demócrata Delia Ramírez, representante de Illinois, pidieron también levantar las medidas coercitivas unilaterales contra la isla. | Advirtieron que cualquier acción militar "sería ilegal, profundamente desestabili…
(2026-05-14). Industriales Consolidates its Dominance in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Industriales de La Habana defeated the Cachorros de Holguín 2-0 today at the Calixto García stadium and consolidated their dominance in the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, on a day marked by rain. | Like someone patiently crafting a victory, the azules painstakingly wove their triumph from the third inning onward, when Roberto àÅlvarez opened the scoring with a single and Jonathan Bridón converted it with a timely hit. | àÅlvarez himself, who became the star of the afternoon at the plate, punished the opposing team again in the fifth inning with a solo home run off a pit…
(2026-05-14). Futuro médico reconocido por su investigación. radiohc.cu 
El estudiante gabonés Frackson-Langelot Mbanza-Bagny cursa el 5to año en la facultad de medicina Victoria de Girón, de La Habana. Recibió un reconocimiento por parte del claustro de profesores al exponer una investigación sobre el cáncer laríngeo al concluir la rotación de otorrinolaringología. | La apreciación del jurado que evaluó la indagación significó que este tema debe ser de profundo estudio porque esta patología afecta a un 45% del total de las neoplasias malignas de cabeza y cuello y ocupa el cuarto lugar en orden de importancia relativa a nivel mundial. Para Cuba es el segundo lugar en incidencia y prim…
(2026-05-14). En Cuba presentan XIX Jornada contra la homofobia y la transfobia. radiohc.cu La XIX edición de la Jornada Cubana contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia fue presentada este miércoles en La Habana bajo el lema: "El amor es Ley". | En la conferencia de prensa en el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX), tomaron parte su directora, Mariela Castro Espín, Maite Navarro Gays, coordinadora de la jornada, Francisco (Paquito) Rodríguez Cruz, vicepresidente de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba, entre otros representantes de colectivos y la comunidad en general. | Castro Espín destacó que la jornada, realizada en el país desde 2008, adquiere un significado político especial ante el complejo contex…
(2026-05-14). Cuban Arozarena with a Perfect Performance in Seattle's Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Cuban baseball player Randy Arozarena had a perfect night in his team's 10-2 victory over Houston in Major League Baseball, according to press reports today. | The native of Pinar del Río, Cuba, who plays for the Mexican national team, went 4-for-4 in the game, with three RBIs, a double, and a home run. | Arozarena raised his season batting average to .303; the home run was his fourth of the Big League season, and with the three RBIs, he now has 16 in the tournament. | A notable highlight of the game was that American catcher Carl Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak. | The player,…
(2026-05-14). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-14). A call for bold action from the Gaza flotilla. nationofchange.org As flotilla vessels continue the journey to Gaza in defiance of Israel, volunteers and their loved ones encourage a "litany of actions" in solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-05-14). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-14). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-14). Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners. aljazeera.com Students from Venezuela's leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po…
(2026-05-14). Did the US Confiscate Venezuela's Enriched Uranium? orinocotribune.com The removal of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), carried out in May 2026, was neither an improvised nor a reactive action. It was a planned operation under bilateral agreements between Venezuela and the United States, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and with documented precedents in technical reports from 2008-2009. | The removed material weighs 13.5 kilograms and consists of remnants from the RV-1 research reactor, which has been inactive since 1991. It was transported to the United States for safe processing and convers…
(2026-05-14). Spain Extends Invite of Ibero-American Summit to Venezuela's Acting President. orinocotribune.com The Spanish foreign minister of Spain, José Manuel Albares, said that the likely attendance of Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez at the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid is a gesture of absolute diplomatic normality. He stated that the Spanish government is currently focused on ensuring the operational viability and political relevance of the summit scheduled for November. | This statement reinforces Madrid's intention to create an inclusive dialogue space where all regional actors can actively participate. Albares said that the central objective is to ensure success of the meeting through the pr…
(2026-05-14). ISO issues first global karst monitoring standard, led by China. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the world's first international standard for monitoring karst critical zones, developed with leadership from China.
(2026-05-14). Private banks see shareholder adjustments. ecns.cn Adjustments to the shareholding structures of Chinas private banks have become increasingly common. More private banks are introducing new shareholders with industrial backgrounds and financial strength.
(2026-05-14). Protests show that more Japanese oppose militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's largest antiwar protests in decades show that people across Japan are increasingly aware that the path back to militarism is a path down the abyss, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). The road to hell — and back. links.org.au 
Phil Hearse reviews William I Robinson's new book "Epochal Crisis: the Exhaustion of Global Capitalism," saying if you want to understand what is going on in the world, then read this.
(2026-05-14). HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates. tribune.com.pk 
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday expressed deep alarm over the continued captivity of Pakistani crew members aboard the MT Honour 25 by Somali pirates and demanded urgent action by the Government of Pakistan and all relevant international authorities, said in a post on X. | The oil tanker, MT Honour 25, operated by an Indonesian-based firm, was hijacked off the Somalia coast on April 21. The vessel carries a 17-member crew, including 10 Pakistani nationals. The ship's captain is from Indonesia.
(2026-05-14). Japan-South Korea 'comfort women' row stoked by statues abroad. scmp.com Statues erected by South Korean civic groups on the other side of the world honouring the tens of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by imperial Japanese forces during World War II have once again succeeded in making Tokyo's elites deeply uncomfortable. | The decisions by local governments in Germany's capital and New Zealand's largest city to rescind or decline to renew permits for "comfort women" memorials have been pounced on by conservatives within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic…
(2026-05-14). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-14). SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections. sanews.gov.za SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections | The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. | The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the elections, including budget allocations and operational plans. | The IEC told the committee it has been allocated R3.2 billion for the current fiscal year to support the elections. | The commission said its pr…
(2026-05-14). China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth, constructive exchanges in S. Korea on economic, trade issues, practical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations on Wednesday held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges in South Korea on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, as well as on further expanding practical cooperation.
(2026-05-14). Man who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to two years in prison. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-14). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-14). Moldova escalates Russophobic measures. infobrics.org Russian language banned from Moldova's parliament.
(2026-05-14). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 59 p.m. (Beijing Time) Tuesday. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit.
(2026-05-14). Scorecard: How Well Does NOAA's Hurricane Outlook Actually Perform? 26 Years of Forecasts vs. Reality. wattsupwiththat.com Year-by-year verdict — did actual named storms and hurricanes fall within NOAA's forecast range?
(2026-05-14). Building Aid Bric By Bric. infobrics.org Brics is fast becoming an indispensable partner in SA's pursuit of sustainable, affordable, and locally driven HIV prevention solutions…
(2026-05-14). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-14). Nexteer worker on sellout tentative agreement: "Everybody wants a strike because right now we're in control" wsws.org A "no" vote on the new TA and strike by the 1,300 Nexteer workers could spark a mass movement of auto parts workers and galvanize production workers at the Big Three factories.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government workers at strike rally speak against real wage cuts and worsening conditions. wsws.org "My pay has gone down 12 percent since 2021. That's a sharp fall, not a minor fall. Since the economic uncertainty prompted by COVID, it hasn't improved. So now we're forced here today to vent our frustrations."
(2026-05-14). Scott Wiener Opposes a California Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers. theintercept.com 
The leading progressive candidate to replace longtime Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi in Congress is opposing a pair of wealth taxes on the ballot in his state and district: a one-time statewide tax on California billionaires and a local San Francisco tax on the city's wealthiest businesses and corporations. | California state Sen. Scott Wiener's opposition might seem uncharacteristic for someone running a progressive campaign, but it's consistent with the priorities of two top donors to a super PAC backing his candidacy. | Crypto mogul Chris Larsen and venture capitalist Garry Tan — a pair of wealthy Bay…
(2026-05-14). KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026. sanews.gov.za KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026 | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released by Statistics South Africa, which show that KwaZulu-Natal was the only province in South Africa to record an increase in employment and job creation during the first quarter of 2026. | According to the provincial government, KwaZulu-Natal created more than 6 000 jobs during the period, while all other provinces experienced declines in employment and job losses. | The province said the figures position KwaZulu-Natal as a leading contributor to econ…
(2026-05-14). China unveils new photonic quantum computer prototype, sets photon record. ecns.cn China's University of Science and Technology (USTC) said that its researchers had developed a new photonic quantum computing prototype capable of manipulating 3,050 photons, setting what the team described as a new world record in optical quantum computing.
(2026-05-14). Impeachment of Philippine Vice President sets off sharp political crisis. wsws.org The second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte triggered a chain of crisis events—a power grab in the Senate, an ICC arrest warrant and gunfire in the legislature—that have shaken Philippine politics.
(2026-05-14). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-14). Puberty field trip? Philly-area students get a front-row seat to health education. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than a dozen nervous sixth-grade girls sat in a small classroom, wearing matching monogrammed polo shirts and plaid skirts. | Directly across from them on the wall, they faced a massive, three-dimensional uterus made of plexiglass and LED lights. A spiral of small circles that got progressively bigger took up another part of the wall, with each sphere holding the accurate sizes of a growing and developing fetus. | Maureen Krouse stood at the center of the room and addre…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-14). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime. ⚪ In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: Asset Forfeiture Unit. ⚪ The President also appointed Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: National Prosecutions Services. ⚪ The appointments w…
(2026-05-14). China discovers first ultra-deep shale gas field with over 235 bcm reserves. ecns.cn China has approved 235.7 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at an ultra-deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin, marking a major step in the country's push to expand domestic energy supplies, according to media reports.
(2026-05-14). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-14). DSA's future: Socialism, elections and the limits of relying on the ballot line. links.org.au 
The issue is not whether the Democratic Socialists of America matters — it clearly does, writes Anthony Teso. The question is can it evolve beyond a project aimed at moving the Democratic Party to the left within the existing political system.
(2026-05-14). U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market. ecns.cn A high-profile business delegation comprising top U.S. executives from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and agriculture arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage. The delegation's presence signals that commercial ties binding the two economies remain too deep to sever, economists and business executives said.
(2026-05-14). DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The M23 armed group patrols Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 13, 2025. | © 2025 Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images | The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025.During this time, these forces shot fleeing civilians, summarily executed more than 50 people during door-to-door searches, raped at least 8 women, and forcibly disappeared at least 12 people.Criminal investigations are needed, including by the International Criminal Court, to ensure the…
(2026-05-14). Call to address Stats SA funding pressures. sanews.gov.za Call to address Stats SA funding pressures | While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation's financial pressures to be addressed. | "These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and sustainability of our national statistics are not compromised," the Deputy Minister said on Wednesday in Parliament during the Budget Vote for Stats SA. | She added that in a complex and rapidly changing world, South Africa needs relia…
(2026-05-14). The new scramble for Latin America and the road to revolution. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tomas Castanheira, leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in Brazil, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). 'Problems aren't created by all of us…': Putin aide Lavrov's subtle jibe during meet with Jaishankar. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held crucial bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, with discussions centered on the West Asia crisis, the Ukraine war, and strengthening a multipolar global order. Welcoming Lavrov to India, Jaishankar highlighted the "steady and sustained growth" in the India-Russia strategic partnership, emphasizing expanding cooperation in energy, trade, science & technology, talent mobility, and connectivity. He stressed that political cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow has become even more critical amid a…
(2026-05-14). From Beijing to Tokyo: Why Asian Investors Are Suddenly Nervous. thinktank.pk Asian stock markets are entering a period of growing uncertainty as investors struggle to balance two powerful but conflicting forces: the explosive rise of artificial intelligence-driven market optimism and the escalating geopolitical crisis surrounding Iran. Over the past week, markets across Asia swung sharply between fear and euphoria. Semiconductor and AI-linked stocks continued reaching record …
(2026-05-14). Experts urge swift rollout of household income plan. ecns.cn Chinas household income growth slowed in the first quarter and failed to keep pace with GDP, underscoring the urgency for policymakers to quickly flesh out detailed measures under their previously announced income growth plans, economists said.
(2026-05-14). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-14). Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals. aljazeera.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
(2026-05-14). China-Russia Joint Historical Research: Reshaping Narrative Power for a Multipolar World. infobrics.org In an era of global changes, China-Russia joint Eurasian historical research is a strategic necessity, Peng Bo writes…
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-14). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-14). Why are World Cup tickets so expensive? aljazeera.com The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It's the most expensive.
(2026-05-14). Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy | While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa's democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country's middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. | According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the proportion of black households earning more than R75 000 per month increased from 29% in 2012 to 41% in 2024. | "Accordingly, the…
(2026-05-14). No Kings Movement and 'All Roads Lead to the South' To Protest GOP Voting Rights Attacks. portside.org No Kings Movement and 'All Roads Lead to the South' To Protest GOP Voting Rights Attacks |
(2026-05-14). Xi rolls out red carpet for Trump – PLA marches, children cheer for POTUS' 1st visit in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, with PLA honour guards and children waving Chinese and U.S. flags. Behind the grand symbolism, the Trump—Xi summit is billed as a make‚Äëor‚Äëbreak meeting that could reshape global warfare, trade and tech rivalries.
(2026-05-14). An island's women on wheels. ecns.cn Part of the Zhoushan Islands in China's Zhejiang province, hundreds of kilometers from the mainland, lies Qushan Island, home to fewer than 100,000 residents.
(2026-05-14). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-14). COPE: The Countervailing Obliquity—Precession Effect. wattsupwiththat.com The first key fact is that the Earth's globally averaged annual insolation changes very little over epochal timescales.
(2026-05-14). Roberto Sánchez Advances to Peru's Presidential Runoff Against Fujimori. orinocotribune.com The left-wing presidential candidate of Peru, Roberto Sánchez, will contest the second round of the elections against the far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori. With 99.68% of the votes counted, Sánchez's margin over the right-wing candidate Rafael López Aliaga is becoming practically irreversible. | With approximately 60,000 votes yet to be counted from the April 12 elections, Keiko Fujimori received 17.17% of the valid votes, totaling 2,867,517 votes. Roberto Sánchez is in second place with 12%, having obtained 2,003,902 votes, while Rafael López Aliaga remains in third place with 11.91%, 1,989,428 votes. | The di…
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints judges. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints judges | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country. ⚪ The appointments were made in terms of section 174(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidency said the appointments were made to "ensure courts have the necessary capacity to administer justice". ⚪ The judicial appointments are as follows: | • Madam Justice Thandi Victoria Norman as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, with effect from 15 May 2…
(2026-05-14). Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate. aljazeera.com Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.
(2026-05-14). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-14). The indictment of David Morens and the threat posed by the hantavirus: A discussion with Peter Daszak. wsws.org Peter Daszak is a British-born zoologist and disease ecologist best known for his work on emerging zoonotic diseases and for leading the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. Because EcoHealth had funded and collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Daszak became a target of the Trump administration and others who promoted the false "Wuhan lab leak" narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). History's Greatest Energy Crisis could wreck the US. juancole.com Here is a transcript of my interview for IAN MASTERS: Background Briefing, available 24/7 at backgroundbriefing.org. Joining us now is Juan Cole, Professor of Middle Eastern and South Asian history at the University of Michigan. He is also the author of the blog Informed Comment at juancole.com, and the author of The Ayatollahs and Democracy in Iraq,…
(2026-05-14). BRICS vs QUAD, Key Differences, Objectives, Members & India's Role. infobrics.org BRICS vs QUAD compares economic and strategic groupings, focusing on global cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, and India's role in balancing both alliances…
(2026-05-14). Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates. aljazeera.com Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
(2026-05-14). PSX gains modest momentum in early trading. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed positive sentiment in the first half of trading on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising over 250 points to trade near the 167,700 level. | As of midday, the KSE-100 Index stood at 167,705.02, reflecting a gain of 253.89 points or 0.15% from the previous close of 167,451.13. | The Index touched an intraday high of 168,528.87 before experiencing some profit-taking that trimmed gains, while the low was recorded at 167,209.36. | Trading volume remained healthy with over 86.5 million shares exchanged, while the total value of trades reached approximately Rs5.
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-14). FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for China on Thursday to participate in the issuance ceremony of Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond in Beijing, the Ministry of Finance said in a post on X. | According to the Ministry of Finance, Aurangzeb will attend the official ceremony marking Pakistan's first-ever Panda Bond issuance, a development that gives Pakistan access to China's domestic capital market for the first time. China's bond market is regarded as one of the largest and deepest capital markets in the world. The ceremony will be held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. | In a statement, the ministr…
(2026-05-14). France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak. geo.tv 
Cruise ship Ambition, operated by the Ambassador Cruise Line, is docked at the Port of Bordeaux after local authorities said passengers could not disembark following an outbreak of possible gastroenteritis reported on board, in Bordeaux, France, May 13, 2026. —…
(2026-05-14). FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens. ecns.cn The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-14). Death of autoworker in Mexico exposes contempt of GM and union apparatus for workers' lives. wsws.org After last week's death of Jesús Martín Olivera at the GM Silao Complex, one worker at the plant said, "stress, the long working hours, and the production demands the company imposes are killing workers."
(2026-05-14). U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities. portside.org U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities |
(2026-05-14). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-14). 'Miraculous' rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal. scmp.com All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a US Air Force Reserve team, US Coast Guard and US Air Force officials said on Wednesday. | "For all those people to ‚Äåsurvive is pretty miraculous," US Air Force Major Elizabeth Piowaty, commander of one of the aircraft involved in the rescue, told reporters at a news briefing a day after Tuesday's crash.
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-14). Natural attraction: Unassuming tample becomes rednote sensation. ecns.cn In a bamboo-draped corner of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, Tianzhang Temple has become an unlikely online sensation by doing almost nothing at all.Wang Qiancontributed to this story.
(2026-05-14). Endangered Species federal spending is over one billion per year. wattsupwiththat.com The Federal Expenditure Reports need to be restored and made publicly available in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Congress needs to look closely at the allocation of federal funding among the species. We should only list what we can afford to protect.
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-14). The EU Has Finally Agreed To Sanction Violent Israeli Settlers. popularresistance.org Israeli settler groups committing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank could now be sanctioned by the European Union, after 27 foreign ministers of EU countries greenlit imposing sanctions on violent settlers and settler groups on Monday. The ministers also decided to sanction Hamas leaders. The decision came at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, which discussed major Middle East political portfolios. | The decision was announced by the EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who announced on X that it was "high time for us to move from deadlock to delivery," adding that "extremisms and violenc…
(2026-05-14). The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. portside.org The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. |
(2026-05-14). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-14). IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi's plea for family meetings, medical access. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking family meetings with former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, access to her personal doctor and the provision of essential items. | The case, heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, pertained to a petition filed by Bushra Bibi's daughter, Mubashra Maneka. The petition sought permission for regular family meetings, access to a private doctor and provision of essential items. | During the hearing, lawyer Salman Akram Raja argued that meetings with Bushra Bibi had been severely restricted despite her medical conditio…
(2026-05-14). The 1926 General Strike and the fight for Trotskyism today. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Thomas Scripps, Socialist Equality Party (UK) assistant national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally To Stop Killing Cuts By Mayor Lurie At Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-14). Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show. aljazeera.com Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
(2026-05-14). Trump's release of confidential UFO files aims to distract voters from greater issues. infobrics.org Celestial phenomena explain the newly unlocked footage.
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-14). MAGA Supreme Court Okays G.O.P. Overthrow of American Democracy. juancole.com ( In essence, the Supreme Court okayed the destruction of Congress as an…
(2026-05-14). Bionic leg bike race for disabled people kicks off in Hangzhou, showcasing tech-powered accessibility. ecns.cn On May 13, 2026, the intelligent bionic leg cycling race of the China ∑ Zhejiang Future Technology Games for Persons with Disabilities kicked off in Yuhang, Hangzhou.
(2026-05-14). Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday morning under the protection of Israeli forces, the official news agency Wafa reported. | Local sources said occupiers entered the compound and publicly performed Talmudic rituals in its courtyards under Israeli protection, Wafa added. | Under Israeli occupation police protection, a group of Zionist settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque's courtyards, desecrating the holy site by singing and dancing. | Follow: t.co/B3zXG74hnU pic.twitter.com/AuPjbboebY | — Press TV üîª (@Pre…
(2026-05-14). Xi expects 2026 to be 'historic, landmark year' for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations.
(2026-05-14). Shanghai starts accepting travel endorsement applications for Kinmen, Matsu. ecns.cn Shanghai started processing applications for travel endorsements to the islands of Kinmen and Matsu across its 20 exit-entry reception halls, said the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). With New York transit struggle looming, Transport Workers Union tries to deny its support for New York's right-wing governor Hochul. wsws.org TWU International President John Samuelsen denounced the WSWS's reporting of the union's support, calling it "provably incorrect." But this is a lie, aimed at concealing the bureaucracy's connections with management.
(2026-05-14). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-14). Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances. portside.org Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances |
(2026-05-14). US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A USAID box amid materials left behind after widespread vandalism and looting following clashes at the World Food Programme warehouse in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 21, 2025. | © 2025 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government's abrupt cuts to nearly all US foreign aid in 2025 harmed the global human rights movement and countless people at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a 42-page paper issued today."Every Autocrat's Dream: A Global Snapshot of the Human Rights Harms of US Foreign Aid Cuts" examines the immediate conse…
(2026-05-14). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-14). May Day and Morenoite opportunism in the face of Argentina's revolutionary crisis. wsws.org The political task facing the Argentine working class cannot be carried out within the framework of the FIT-U, nor on the basis of the politics of the PTS, whose objective function is that of a centrist obstacle to the development of revolutionary leadership.
(2026-05-14). Pentagon admits $25 billion price tag for Iran war is an underestimation. wsws.org In congressional testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon Comptroller Jay Hurst told the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense that the running cost of the Iran war has grown to $29 billion — and that this figure does not include damage to US military bases.
(2026-05-14). Elon Musk calls Unitree's piloted mech robot 'cool'. ecns.cn Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced piloted mech robot, drawing attention online after Elon Musk described it as "cool."
(2026-05-14). Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10. sanews.gov.za Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10 | The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms. | Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province's Joint Operations Centre continues to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas. | The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 storm-related fatalities across the province. Bredell extended co…
(2026-05-14). Comprador Repression In Kenya. popularresistance.org The Kenyan state has demonstrated a consistent and brutal willingness to deploy state terror against organized political dissent, targeting revolutionary leaders, working-class organizers, and anti-colonial voices with impunity. Past cases have laid bare the state's methods: the violent abduction, torture, and illegal detention of Comrade Booker Ngesa Omole, Secretary General of the Communist Party Marxist Kenya, followed by the grotesque inversion of reality in which the victim of state torture was framed with fabricated assault charges.
(2026-05-14). Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Punjabi-origin men living in Canada have been arrested after a shooting incident at a Surrey residence that investigators believe may be connected to ongoing extortion-related activities targeting the South Asian community.According to the Surrey Police Service, officers rushed to a home in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue shortly after midnight on April 22 following reports of gunfire. Investigators later found bullet damage at the property as well as a nearby vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident.The case was later handed over to the Extortion Response Team, which traced a suspect v…
(2026-05-14). China-U.S. business cooperation holds vast potential, benefits global economy. ecns.cn At a time of persistent global uncertainty, the business communities of China and the United States have continued to navigate economic headwinds through pragmatic cooperation, delivering a strong vote of confidence on their mutually beneficial economic ties.
(2026-05-14). Orioles Thrashed Yankees in American Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — The Baltimore Orioles gave the New York Yankees a 7-0 thrashing today in Major League Baseball (MLB). | The Bronx Bombers managed just one hit in nine innings against the Orioles' pitchers, thus missing the opportunity to reclaim the lead in the American League East. | Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 and solidified their position atop the Central Division of the same league. | Later games will feature the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Colorado Rockies, the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals, the Boston Red Sox vs. the Philadelphia Phillies,…
(2026-05-14). California questions FIFA's possible violations in World Cup ticket sales. aljazeera.com California attorney general asks FIFA to explain why the categories of some tickets were changed after being sold.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government employees strike against real wage cuts. wsws.org More than 1,000 Melbourne local government workers held a 24-hour strike last week. The action included workers in waste collection, maternal and child health services, aged care, childcare, libraries and parks maintenance.
(2026-05-14). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-14). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-14). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-14). What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress? aljazeera.com Delayed for years, the event has been described as a 'quiet battle' for loyalty, succession – and the movement's future.
(2026-05-14). China's market regulator launches campaign to protect fair competition. ecns.cn China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Wednesday announced a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling obstacles to building a unified national market and fostering fair competition.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-14). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China, U.S. must jointly answer questions of times. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Mr. Trump goes to Beijing: No Progress likely on Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. presidential meeting in Beijing attracts global attention. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Odessa 2014: The appalling atrocity that should live in infamy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-14). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Palantir launches the Technocracy Manifesto. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-14). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Who exactly is Nigel Farage and what really was UKIP, the party that created him? strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Si profila all'orizzonte un nuovo ordine in Asia occidentale. strategic-culture.su Praticamente tutto il pianeta pagherà un prezzo estremamente alto per l'ultima follia americana. | Segue nostro Cominciamo con un'operazione sotto falsa bandiera. | L'Iran avrebbe attaccato il porto di Fujairah negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — il suo Santo Graal per l'esportazione di petrolio — con più di una dozzina di missili balistici e da crociera. | No, non è vero. Il Corpo delle Guardie Rivoluzionarie Islamiche (IRGC) lo ha…
(2026-05-14). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-14). SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation. sanews.gov.za SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem ⚪ the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). | "This is not just a digital upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we welcome visitors, how we compete globally and how we grow our tourism economy," De Lille said on Wednesday. | Speaking at the Electronic Travel Authorisation Workshop at Africa's Travel Indaba, underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, De Lille said the ETA is alread…
(2026-05-14). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-13). Workers in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales to take action for Palestine May 14, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org The BDS movement calls on all trade unions, student organisations and wider civil society organisations, across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, to take action this Thursday, 14 May. Nonviolent pressure is needed now more than ever to end state, corporate, and institutional complicity in Israel's genocide, apartheid and military occupation. Under the banner of "Workplace Day …
(2026-05-13). Trump lands in China for Xi summit as Tehran-Washington ceasefire teeters. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. — Reuters | Trump and Xi set to hold series of talks May 14-15.Nvidia's Huang added to trip last minute, source…
(2026-05-13). May 14, 2026 in Madison: Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair. wibailoutpeople.org Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair 4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically …
(2026-05-13). 42,000 UC healthcare and service workers set to strike, as AFSCME and management near agreement: Build rank-and-file committees now! wsws.org On May 14, 42,000 University of California workers are set to strike in a major confrontation with the state's Democratic Party establishment.
(2026-05-13). In OtherWords: May 14, 2025. otherwords.org State lawmakers' rush to gerrymander congressional districts has exploded since the Supreme Court's Calais ruling gutted what remains of the Voting Rights Act, allowing Southern states to eliminate majority-Black districts under the pretext of partisan gerrymandering. | This week in OtherWords, Jordan Liz argues that Also this week, Farrah Hasse…
(2026-05-13). Either You Believe Israel Is Evil Or You Believe It's All An Elaborate Conspiracy—And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au