aljazeera.com (2026-05-04). Iran war live: Iranian military warns US of attacks over Hormuz missionIran's military says it will attack US forces if they attempt to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz. | The warning comes after US President Donald Trump announced a naval mission, dubbed Project Freedom, to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, with operations set to begin in the coming hours.
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-04). Israel Has Kidnapped Two of Our Most Important Pro-Palestine Activists. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations, especially the United States, to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those who denounce the genocide — especially …
(2026-05-04). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-04). Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market. aljazeera.com Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
(2026-05-04). Japan PM: Hormuz closure 'inflicting enormous impact' on Asia Pacific. aljazeera.com Japan's PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is 'inflicting an 'enormous impact' on Asia Pacific.
(2026-05-04). Sea War Strategy: Why the US Is Going Solo Against Iran. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in the 2026 conflict has dramatically shifted from land and air to the maritime domain, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ability to target ships, disrupt oil routes, and challenge US naval operations has transformed the nature of the conflict. Recent incidents involving attacks on cargo vessels and threats …
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Trump says US Navy will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a rambling Truth Social post on Sunday afternoon, President Trump wrote that the US would begin escorting hundreds of "Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait, " and that any Iranian interference will "have to be dealt with forcefully."
(2026-05-04). Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships. geo.tv 
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin 'guiding' ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). Israel ups production of Arrow interceptors, but Iran is making missiles even faster. haaretz.com If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran resumes, the month-long cease-fire hasn't been enough to replenish stocks. Israel's secret weapon: the dozens of members of the ultra-Orthodox community helping make Arrows…
(2026-05-04). Three factors behind US' decision of war, Iran's "war of survival" and "war of attrition" , breaking the "conflict-ceasefire cycle" unitedworldint.com Notes from a roundtable discussion at the Center for Iranian Studies in Türkiye. The war, which began with the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, is currently in a period of ceasefire. What follows remains highly uncertain. A process full of fluctuations and contradictions continues to unfold. What is certain, however, we are …
(2026-05-04). Iran says Hormuz navigation must coordinate with its forces, warns U.S. Navy. haaretz.com
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-04). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-04). Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands. aljazeera.com Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
(2026-05-04). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-04). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-04). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather | A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. | This change in weather is associated with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to make landfall over the western parts of South Africa from Tuesday morning. | "The system is expected to initially affect the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape before spreading eastward across the central and eastern interior from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning," the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. | A cut-off low is a s…
(2026-05-04). United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark. scmp.com A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster on Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a light post and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma. aljazeera.com Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
(2026-05-04). Let's Buy Spirit: TikTok joke to buy Spirit Airlines raises $88 million. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – After the collapse of Spirit Airlines, an American ultra-low-cost airline, a TikToker joked about buying the airline and was able to make $88 million within two days.On Monday, the campaign drew pledges from 124,755 people, totaling roughly $88,071,428 million, according to the official website [letsbuyspirit.com]. According to the creator, the minimum pledge is $45, which equals one ticket.A man named Hunter Peterson announced the launch of letsbuyspirit.com, a few hours after the airline's collapse due to bankruptcy. On Sunday afternoon, the site had gained pledges from over 36,000 people, collecting…
(2026-05-04). Tell Elected Officials Not to Freeze Federal Childcare Funding! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). California's Flawed Primary System Could Result in the Deep-Blue State Electing a GOP Governor. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky This article was originally published by Truthout The state's messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California — and beyond. With just weeks until California voters cast ballots for the next governor in the primary, five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but …
(2026-05-04). North Carolina: Kids Over Corporations! Union, YES! wibailoutpeople.org When politicians stop answering to voters, they start answering to donors. When that happens, working families and their children pay the price. The result is overcrowded classrooms, crumbling school buildings, rising healthcare costs, and educators leaving the classroom because of low pay. Students lose teachers, counselors, nurses, and the support they deserve. Communities across North …
(2026-05-04). What is the Hantavirus disease. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A virus outbreak caused panic aboard a Netherlands-based cruise ship, which left at least three people dead. But what do we know about the Hantavirus?The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Sunday that three people have died of a suspected outbreak of the hantavirus, which is a rodent-borne virus that can cause severe and potentially fatal respiratory illness.Six people were diagnosed with the Hantavirus on the ship. "Of the six affected individuals, three have died, and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa," the WHO added.Oceanwide Expeditions, the company which owns the ship where…
(2026-05-04). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-04). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-04). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-04). Ypsilanti utility board halts University of Michigan nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The data center is an important element of the economic and military policy of the Democratic Party. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Democratic establishment have worked to transform Michigan into an industrial, logistical and computational hub for the military-industrial complex.
(2026-05-04). From Port Huron to postmodernism: The class politics of the "New" Students for a Democratic Society. wsws.org The "New" SDS substitutes identity politics for class analysis, bourgeois nationalism for socialist internationalism and protest theater for the independent mobilization of the working class against the capitalist parties and the system they defend.
(2026-05-04). Strike of Little Lake teachers in California shut down after 10 days. wsws.org The decision was taken before teachers were given access to the full terms of the tentative agreement and before any meaningful rank-and-file review could take place.
(2026-05-04). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). 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…
(2026-05-04). Break the isolation: Harvard graduate students' strike must be expanded. wsws.org Will Lehman, a rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker who is running as a socialist candidate for UAW president, is calling on workers to break the union's isolation of the nearly two-week walkout by 4,000 Harvard graduate student workers.
(2026-05-04). Labor blocks return of Australian citizens interned in Syria. wsws.org The Albanese government's actions set a wider precedent for barring the return of citizens deemed to be lacking in respect for the "values" prescribed by the ruling capitalist establishment.
(2026-05-04). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-04). Did Donald "WWW III Apprentice" just Fire the Whole World? juancole.com ( In that context, here's my advice to you: Don't get old. For years, I managed not to do so, but unfortunately that's all over now and I'm increasingly an old man. In fact, I'm not quite two years older than Donald J. Trump. I was born on July 20, 1944, while World War II was still ongoing, and he w…
(2026-05-04). Free Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila: The attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the criminalization of resistance and solidarity. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns the abduction of Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila of the Global Sumud Flotilla, part and parcel of the massive international piracy carried out by the Zionist regime and its occupation naval forces, with the complicity of the Greek state and the responsibility of U.S. imperialism and its partners …
(2026-05-04). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-04). Pakistan's EO-3 Launch: A New Chapter in Pakistan-China Space Cooperation. thinktank.pk The successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous electro-optical satellite EO-3 marks far more than a technological milestone; it symbolizes the steady rise of Pakistan as an emerging spacefaring nation and reflects the growing depth of Pakistan-China strategic cooperation in advanced science and technology. At a time when space has become a frontier of economic development, national …
(2026-05-04). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-04). Isaiah Minnesota: Develop Leaders Build Power Shape the Future! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). Illegal 'free party' at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal "free party" at a military firing range near Bourges.
(2026-05-04). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-04). Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train | 2. 'Structural shift': new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz | 3. 'Nowhere to go': helpers pushed out of parks spend day off in tents at bus terminus…
(2026-05-04). "Taiwan Is Not for Sale" : Tense files shadow Trump—Xi meeting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There will likely be a lot of economic and geopolitical problems that are talked about when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet. However, Taiwan is likely to remain the most sensitive and non-negotiable issue.The summit, which will take place in Beijing from May 14th to 15th, comes at a time when trade, technology, and global impact are still causing problems between the two countries. Analysts say that both sides are willing to talk about tough problems like tariffs, rare earth minerals, and competition in semiconductors. They also say that they are open to reaching limit…
(2026-05-04). West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing. haaretz.com IDF general Avi Bluth says troops avoid shooting Jewish stone-throwers while enforcing looser rules for shooting Palestinians. 'The Arabs understand that if someone comes to kill you, kill them first is the norm,' he added. 'So we're killing like we haven't since 1967'…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa's colonial legacy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa's colonial legacy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for reparations to address the enduring impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent, arguing that meaningful redress must support development and economic justice. | In his weekly newsletter marking Africa Month, President Ramaphosa said while the continent celebrates its unity and shared identity, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape inequality, economic exclusion and instability across Africa. | "We are one people. Despite Africa's many languages and cultures, we ta…
(2026-05-04). AG says she is open to talks on Netanyahu trial plea deal amid pardon push. haaretz.com Baharav-Miara told President Herzog talks would proceed only 'without preconditions' and without harming the trial; Netanyahu's testimony was again canceled Monday, citing late-night security consultations…
(2026-05-04). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-04). All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026. aljazeera.com Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
(2026-05-04). Spirit Airlines collapses: 17,000 workers pay for Wall Street's war on Iran. wsws.org The government's decision not to rescue Spirit, on the absurd grounds that they did not "have half a billion dollars laying around," is deliberate class policy aimed at making the working class pay for the war.
(2026-05-04). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2026-05-04). Shooting injures 10 people at a lake party near Oklahoma City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 10 people were injured and transferred to the hospital after a shooting at a lake party near Oklahoma City Sunday night, CNN reported, citing the police.The police have not arrested any suspects, but there is no threat to the public, said Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond Police Department."The total number of victims is expected to change as additional individuals transported themselves to area hospitals," police revealed in a statement on X.Officers were called at around 9 p.m. CT after a report of gunfire at a party at Arcadia Lake, Ward mentioned. At least 10 people were rushed by…
(2026-05-04). Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity. sanews.gov.za Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity | By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa's road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity. | It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to anti-apartheid movements which threaded Europe right across Asia and right across the Atlantic Ocean to countries like Cuba, heeded the profound words of wisdom by liberation stalwart and President of the African National Congress,…
(2026-05-04). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-04). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-04). Select Select Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking." — Benjamin Franklin…
(2026-05-04). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-04). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-04). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-04). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-04). Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical condition'. aljazeera.com Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
(2026-05-04). Shocking video: United Airlines plane hits a truck in New Jersey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video flooding social media captured a shocking moment when a United Airlines plane collided with a bakery truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State Police, the Boeing 767 plane flying from Venice, Italy, was carrying 231 passengers and crew when its landing tire and underside collided with a pole and truck. No injuries were reported, except for the truck driver, who was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.Police added that the H&S Bakery truck "was unscathed," but the plane's wheel flew into the driver's…
(2026-05-04). Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Rachana Shah's patients are children, but some have developed health issues that are usually prevalent in older people: sleep apnea, joint pain or pre-diabetes. | As a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's The overall impact of ob…
(2026-05-04). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-04). Greater Israel map, nooses: Ben-Gvir's birthday cake sparks controversy. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The birthday party of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked widespread controversy, due to the participation of several senior police officers in the event and also because of an unusual cake he received as a gift from his wife, Ayala Ben-Gvir.A photo posted on Instagram by the far-right minister showed him receiving a massive three-tiered birthday cake topped with a golden noose, a reference to the latest law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians detainees convicted of violence, which Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party have long championed and which was passed by the Knesse…
(2026-05-04). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-04). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2004-05-26). Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition. tribune.com.pk 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday. | The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalized. | "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge ‚Å in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer…
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.
(2026-05-04). Future of Us launches campaign to respond to threats to Asian Minnesota community. wibailoutpeople.org 
Future of Us is launching a community campaign called "We Belong: Defending Our Rights, Empowering Our Community," to fight the unprecedented threats facing Asian Minnesotans, from the unconstitutional and dangerous conduct of militarized federal immigration raids to attacks on birthright citizenship and voting rights. We have developed goals for two issues, one with national impact …
(2026-05-04). From Allies to Tension: Is Trump Testing Europe's Limits? thinktank.pk The intensifying political clash between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reignited a serious geopolitical debate: can the United States push Germany into joining a potential war with Iran? What initially appears as a question of political pressure is, in reality, rooted in deeper structural tensions shaping the transatlantic alliance. The recent decision …
(2026-05-04). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-04). Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists. sanews.gov.za Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists | As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to constitutional democracy, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that female journalists can operate freely and securely. | The call coincided with the global observance of World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, marked this year against a backdrop of growing international concern over the safety of women in media. | In a statement, Minister responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga, call…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Palestine 36 and Pop-UP Exhibit of Rare Traditional Palestinian Costumes. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2004-05-26). Bilawal hails armed forces, diplomacy, national unity at Marka-e-Haq ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has "endured and prevailed", and remains a nation that does not compromise on its sovereignty, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Monday, adding that Pakistan continues to rise "again and again" in the spirit of those who came before it. | PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, speaking at a "Marka-e-Haq" ceremony in Karachi, said Pakistan had gone through a period of uncertainty but emerged stronger through national unity and resilience. | "About a year ago, Pakistan was on the brink of uncertainty," he said, adding that border tensions had raised fears of conflict. | He said the country faced…
(2026-05-04). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-04). This Was the Plan: UAE Exit From OPEC Marks Corporate Capture of Global Oil: As Conflict Destabilizes The Region, The Collapse Of Collective Control Hands Unprecedented Leverage To U.S. Power And Energy Giants. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The war on Iran isn't just redrawing battle lines—it's ripping apart the architecture of global energy itself. In a stunning move, the United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit OPEC, a decision that lands like a geopolitical shockwave at the center of an already fractured oil market. Coming amid the chaos of …
(2026-05-04). Arab-Jewish Hadash party branch shot at in north Israel, party calls it an of political. haaretz.com The party said the attacks came after threats over red flags displayed at the branch, amid rising tensions with law enforcement and an increased police presence at party events and gatherings…
(2026-05-04). North Korean women's club to play rare football match in the South. aljazeera.com Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
(2026-05-04). Australia: Interim report provides no answers on Bondi terrorist attack. wsws.org The section of the report dealing with the role played by the federal policing and intelligence agencies, about which so many questions remain, has been suppressed entirely.
(2026-05-04). Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase. sanews.gov.za Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase | Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season. | The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding. | "[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. | "Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‚Äëfired generation, strengthened cost efficiency, and underpins Eskom's Winter Outlook…
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday | The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday. | The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93 reduction for diesel. | The adjusted prices for this month are as follows: | Petrol 93 and 95 (ULP & LRP): R3.27 per litre (p/l) increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Illumin…
(2026-05-04). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-04). Federal appeals court issues nationwide ban on telemedicine and mail access to abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The decision has been appealed immediately to the US Supreme Court, which overturned abortion rights four years ago.
(2026-05-04). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-04). Latin America's Big Choice: US Stability or China's Speed? thinktank.pk The intensifying economic rivalry between the United States and China has firmly expanded into Latin America, transforming the region into a critical battleground for influence, trade, and infrastructure dominance. While Beijing has rapidly increased its presence through investments and trade partnerships, recent diplomatic tensions—especially in countries like Peru—highlight that Washington is actively pushing back to …
(2026-05-04). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936-38 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-04). Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers' budget scrutiny, not dismiss it. scmp.com Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city's budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn't always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. | When Chan was first given the keys to the city's coffers, they were full. Successive financial secretaries faced political pressure of a very different kind. There weren't many issues that opposing parties saw eye to eye on. However, accusing the government of hoarding cash and not giving…
(2026-05-04). MIT scientists say fusion overcoming energy challenges. wattsupwiththat.com Once fusion energy achieves commercial success, Mumgaard envisions a high demand, especially in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are attracted to an energy source that uses so little land and natural resources, ends dependency on LNG delivered by tankers, and avoids the threats of nuclear weapons being cobbled together from plutonium.
(2026-05-04). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-04). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). As the Stalemate in Iran drags on, the Danger of a wider Conflict Rises. juancole.com
(2026-05-04). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). From Desert to Oasis: Pakistani journalists, scholars praise Xinjiang's ecological efforts. ecns.cn
(2026-05-04). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-04). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-04). Alleati che arrivano ed altri che si perdono. strategic-culture.su Puà≤ la Bulgaria euroscettica di Radev prendere il posto dell'Ungheria di Orban ? Quali conseguenze potrebbe avere sulla politica estera comunitaria, ma soprattutto in merito al significato d'Europa ? | Segue nostro Nel turbine degli avvenimenti internazionali che coinvolgono tre diversi continenti, la vita interna della comunità europea di certo non si arresta, ed i suoi movimenti — seppur in modo non fragoroso — contribu…
(2026-05-04). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.
(2026-05-03). Imágenes satelitales desmienten a Trump sobre supuesta destrucción de la armada naval iraní. cubadebate.cu A pesar de las afirmaciones del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que las fuerzas navales iraníes fueron destruidas, nuevas imágenes satelitales muestran decenas de lanchas rápidas de ataque pertenecientes a la Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica.
(2026-05-03). Hezbollah pays steep price in battle to reverse its fortunes. al-monitor.com By Laila Bassam, Maya Gebeily and Tom PerryBEIRUT, May 3 (Reuters) – Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2: Israel has occupied a chunk of southern Lebanon, displaced hundreds of thousands of its Shi'ite Muslim constituents and killed as many as several thousand of its fighters, according to previously unreported casualty estimates from within the group.
(2026-05-03). Israel issues evacuation warnings for 11 south Lebanon villages. newarab.com 
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for 11 villages in south Lebanon on Sunday and continued its airstrikes across the war-battered region, despite a truce. | Warnings were issued for towns and villages in the Nabatiyeh district, outside the security zone Israel currently occupies along the border. | The military ordered residents of Doueir, Arabsalim, Sharqiyeh, Jibchit, Baraachit, Srifa, Dounine, Braiqaa, Qaaqaaiyat al-Jisr, Qsaibeh and Kfarsir to distance themselves a thousand meters away from these areas before striking them. | Some of the villages were included in evacuation orders on Saturday.
(2026-05-03). South Carolinians Wage May Day Protest Of Israeli Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Ladson, S.C. — Angela Washington stands on a busy road nestled in pine and live oak trees, shaking her fists as she shouts into a bullhorn. | "We don't want you here," she yells in the direction of an Elbit America factory that is making powerful artillery Israel is using in its attacks on Lebanon. "This is being used to kill women and children and orphans." | Washington, an organizer with Tri-City Tenant Union, is one of about 75 protesters who gathered in Ladson, South Carolina to wage a May Day protest against Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the largest weapons company…
(2026-05-03). Somalia Blocks Israeli Ships At The Bab al-Mandab Strait. popularresistance.org Between Somalia and Yemen lies the Bab al-Mandeb Strait connecting the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. It is a crucial passageway for the majority of shipping between the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, which leads to the Suez Canal. | On April 22, Somalia announced a ban on Israeli-linked ships traveling through the channel. Yemen has had an ongoing blockade of Israeli ships at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait since November 2023. Following the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, Yemen's Ansarallah government, in support of the Palestinians, closed off the strait to any ships taking supplies to Israel.
(2026-05-03). America Must Turn Military Pressure into Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump's assurance that he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran should not be treated as restraint; it is the lowest possible bar in a crisis already overloaded with reckless language. His warning that the United States could "blow up" any Iranian weapons accumulated during the ceasefire sounds less like policy than performance. …
(2026-05-03). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid a US Imperialist Aggression on Cuba. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." | "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale," Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: "The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed." | The Cuban pre…
(2026-05-03). Transatlantic split widens as Germany urges defence build-up, US signals larger troop cuts. geo.tv 
Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps board a C-17 transport plane for deployment to Eastern Europe, amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, US, February 3, 2022. — ReutersPentagon announced withdrawal…
(2026-05-03). Every Israel-Palestine Debate In A Nutshell. thealtworld.com Basically every Israel-Palestine debate goes like this: | "Israel did X." | "Yeah, because Hamas did Y." | "Yeah, because Israel did Z." | "Yeah but only because the Palestinians keep doing A." | "Okay but that's wouldn't have happened of the Israelis hadn't been doing B." | "But that only happened because the Arabs did C!" | But if you bring the debate back far enough in time, eventually you get to the part where the western world forcibly dropped a brand new ethnostate on top of a pre-existing civilization without the permission of‚Ää—‚Ääand to the extreme detriment of&sbqu…
(2026-05-03). Will the U. S. curtail oil exports as fuel prices rise? resourceinsights.blogspot.com President Donald Trump may soon feel the need to "blockade" U. S. crude | oil exports after those exports hit | a record high recently, a trend which, if it continues, will | increase the price U. S. consumers pay for gasoline, diesel and other | petroleum-related products. | Nations around the world are scrambling to secure oil supplies that have | been dramatically reduced by Iran's closing of the Strait of Hormuz to | oil tankers of "hostile" countries which include major oil exporters suc…
(2026-05-03). Trump says US will 'guide' ships out of Hormuz, as vessels attacked. scmp.com The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, as two ships around the strait reported attacks. | Trump gave few details about what could be a sweeping attempt to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers. Iran quickly denounced the move as a ceasefire violation.
(2026-05-03). Danantara's Role in Surviving the Global Energy Crisis. fairobserver.com Geopolitical chaos in the Middle East is disrupting oil supplies and stoking inflation fears. Countries in Southeast Asia rush to mitigate the energy crisis. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a near standstill, disrupting oil and gas shipments to Asia. Analysts warn that oil prices could surpass $100 a barrel if…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Middle East states eye transport resilience with new logistics corridor to bypass Hormuz. scmp.com Middle Eastern governments are dusting off decades-old proposals for overland oil and gas pipelines, and urgently drawing up plans for new rail-sea transport corridors in a belated response to the wartime disruption of major maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. | With the threats to these key shipping lanes and economic infrastructure set to linger after the multifront conflict between the US-Israel alliance and the Iran-led Axis of Resistance draws to a close, other…
(2026-05-03). German fertiliser makers and farmers struggle with Iran war fallout. al-monitor.com As Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz roils the global economy, one German town has been scrambling to help make up the shortfall in essential supplies of fertilisers.Wittenberg, better known to many as a cradle of the Protestant Reformation, is also home to a chemical plant founded in 1915, in the midst of World War I.At that time the aim was to produce nitrogen for explosives and fertilisers to circumvent a blockade which prevented certain raw materials being imported from Chile.
(2026-05-03). Iran to turn university hit in US-Israeli strikes into museum. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities plan to turn a bombsite at a university in central Iran into a museum about the impact of "The current damaged site will be preserved as a war museum at the university to remain a document of the country's scientific oppression in history," said Zafarollah Kalantari, head of He added that other land had been allocated for the "construction of a new buil…
(2026-05-03). Airline industry nears breaking point as Israelis fear being stuck abroad, airlines delay flights amid fragile Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com Nearly a month has passed since the cease-fire with Iran went into effect, but many airlines have yet to return to Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, citing the region's volatility…
(2026-05-03). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-03). airline industry left in limbo amid fragile cease-fire with Iran. haaretz.com Nearly a month has passed since the cease-fire with Iran went into effect, but many airlines have yet to return to Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport, citing the region's volatility…
(2026-05-03). Rallies Under Way As Workers Gather For International Labour Day. popularresistance.org Workers are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Labour Day, with some demonstrations, such as those in Istanbul, Türkiye, turning to scuffles with police. | Trade Unions are calling for solidarity and the protection of workers' rights as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and rising energy costs raise concerns about the global economy. | "Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump's war in the Middle East," the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents 93 trade union organisations in 41 European countries, told the media.
(2026-05-03). Iranian envoy reaffirms Pakistan's 'central role' in ongoing talks with US. geo.tv 
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam. — X/@IranAmbPakIranian envoy describes Islamabad's efforts as "valuable".Tehran transparent in its demands: Ambassador Moghadam.Says Washington must abandon its "aggressive posture".Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri…
(2026-05-03). Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One for departure to Miami, Florida, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, May 2, 2026. — ReutersIran submits 14-point proposal via Pakistan to end conflict.Dispute continues over…
(2026-05-03). Report: Shin Bet chief David Zini freezes all security appointments. haaretz.com Amid a crisis of confidence between Zini and senior officials in the service, key positions within the agency, including head of the Gaza department, have been temporarily filled by acting officials rather than permanent appointments…
(2026-05-03). Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel? aljazeera.com Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.
(2026-05-03). Washington To Shutter US Command Center Overseeing Gaza 'Ceasefire'. popularresistance.org The White House is closing the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) near Gaza in the "latest blow" to US President Donald Trump's plan for the devastated strip, Reuters reported on 1 May. | The CMCC was established in the Israeli city of Kiryat Gat near the Gaza border in October 2025 after Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. | The CMCC was staffed with US military personnel and tasked with "monitoring" the ceasefire and boosting the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip under the direction of Trump's Board of Peace.
(2026-05-03). Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face 'extreme brutality'. scmp.com Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who were brought to Israel for interrogation appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday, according to the rights group defending them. | The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-03). Two Gaza flotilla activists to appear before Israeli court. newarab.com 
Two foreign activists from a The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. | They were
(2026-05-03). Is Israel going to restart the war on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-05-03). Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists. al-monitor.com ASHKELON, Israel, May 3 (Reuters) – An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday.Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Israeli authorities late on Wednesday and brought to Israel, while more than 100 other pro-Palestinian activists aboard the boats were taken to the Greek island of Crete.
(2026-05-03). Israel violently and illegally intercepts Gaza flotilla, kidnaps organisers. wsws.org This was a violent act of piracy, carried out by Israeli armed forces 600 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza, in international waters, with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm and even murder.
(2026-05-03). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-03). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-03). Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire? aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel's expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.
(2026-05-03). World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel.
(2026-05-03). Venezuela to Participate in International Court of Justice Hearing on Essequibo Territory. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The hearings stem from a process unilaterally invoked by Guyana in 2018, which Venezuela considers a violation of the 1966 Geneva Agreement and of internati…
(2026-05-03). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.
(2026-05-03). Amendments Protecting Pro-Palestine Speech in California Schools Face Backlash. scheerpost.com By Marianne Dhenin This article was originally published by Truthout Educators and activists are fighting for changes to a bill they say was "designed to create an atmosphere of fear." A bill introduced in the California legislature meant to help ensure open discussion in the state's public schools and protect teachers from attacks is facing …
(2026-05-03). This week in history: May 4-10. wsws.org South African gold mine explosion kills twelve miners; Red Army Faction founder Ulrike Meinhof is found dead in her prison cell; US conducts the test preparing hydrogen bomb; British General Strike begins.
(2026-05-03). UK PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned. al-monitor.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread.Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.A 45-year-old British national who was born in Somalia was remanded in custody when he made his first appearance in court on Friday accused of attempted murder.
(2026-05-03). Friday 5/1: ICE Out of CSUMB! Students Rise Up on May Day. indybay.org CSUMB Main Quad, 100 Campus Ctr, Seaside…
(2026-05-03). Egypt must hold sexual abusers to account, not label them sick. newarab.com 
(2026-05-03). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on Nablus in occupied West Ban. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have raided the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, killing a 26-year-old man.
(2026-05-03). French left-wing's Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027. aljazeera.com Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
(2026-05-03). OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.The seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June amid the price pressure unleashed by the Mideast war, as part of "their collective commitment to support oil market stability", according to a statement published by OPEC+.
(2026-05-03). Minister Tolashe calls for urgent national action to protect children. sanews.gov.za Minister Tolashe calls for urgent national action to protect children | Social Development Minister, Sisisi Tolashe, has called for urgent and coordinated national action to protect children from abuse, neglect and exploitation, warning that rising cases of child sexual abuse and teenage pregnancy remain a "national disgrace". | Speaking at the official launch of Child Protection Month in eDumbe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, Tolashe said South Africa was fighting a battle of a different kind to defend children from harm. | "Today, we meet here to fight a battle of a different kind, to defend and…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-03). Two arrested on suspicion of shooting air gun at protesters in Sheva. haaretz.com Protesters testified that a black car drove slowly past the demonstration, fired at them, and hit one of the protesters. 'The car's passenger pulled something long out of the window. I heard a noise and felt something hit my sign,' said one protester…
(2026-05-03). Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15I aircraft from US. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, May 3 (Reuters) – Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15Ia aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions shekels, the defence ministry said on Sunday. (Reporting by Steven Scheer, Editing by William Maclean)…
(2026-05-03). Canada shooting: Gunshots fired at 'Chai Sutta Bar Cafe' near Kapil Sharm's Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Gunshots were fired at Chai Sutta Bar Cafe in Canada's Surrey, located adjacent to Kapil Sharma's Kaps Cafe late Saturday night. The firing incident has raised fresh questions surroundi | Canada shooting: Gunshots fired at 'Chai Sutta Bar Cafe' near Kapil Sharm's Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility…
(2026-05-03). Qatar rejects report that it backed ICC chief against Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Qatar has rejected reports by The Wall Street Journal which claimed that it had offered to protect the "Recent attempts to implicate Qatar in improper discussions with officials of the Internationa…
(2026-05-03). Israel To Buy Extra F-15IA And F-35I Squadrons. twz.com 
After years of high-tempo operations in the Middle East, the Israeli Air Force is set to get two new fighter squadrons, one each of the
(2026-05-03). Minister who serves Starmer has the gall to call Polanski 'unfit'. thecanary.co 
Despite serving the UK's most unpopular PM since polling began, Alexander had the gall to describe Green Party leader Zack Polanski as "unfit" on Sunday 3 May: .@Heidi_Labour says Zack Polanski is unfit to lead a political party. Unlike Zack, she supports & arms a regime thats murdered journalists, bombed hospitals, burnt people alive in […] | By
(2026-05-03). Unite uses Barnsley May Day and 1926 General Strike centenary to proclaim "rebirth of the trade unions" wsws.org The final Barnsley rally, with Graham as keynote speaker, represented the very forces responsible for the betrayal of 1984-85 miners' strike and every betrayal thereafter.
(2026-05-03). Ben-Gvir celebrates birthday with golden noose cake, far-right crowd. haaretz.com Senior Israel police officers attended after the far-right minister's invitation, alongside district commanders, the prisons chief, activist Benzi Gopstein — convicted of incitement to terrorism — and aide Osher Gabay, convicted of assaulting a Palestinian…
(2026-05-03). Progressive Lakeshore People Art Exhibition in Manitowoc May 15, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). Vigilantes in Nigeria kill herders amid jihadist tensions, kidnapping gangs. scmp.com A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told journalists. | The herders were killed in an operation that also involved vigilantes from Benin, just across the border from Niger State, after the herders were accused of being informants for the jihadist group Ansaru.
(2026-05-03). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-03). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-03). Why longer for young Israelis to fight to bring down Netanyahu. haaretz.com Unlike the case in Hungary and most other countries, Gen Z Israelis tend to be more conservative and right wing than their parents and grandparents. But that alone does not explain why they've checked out since October 7…
(2026-05-03). US midterm race enters last six months with Congress at stake. geo.tv 
The US Capitol Building and Library of Congress in Washington, DC, US, April 16, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The battle for control of the US Congress entered its final six months on Sunday, with midterm elections in November that could reshape President Donald Trump's second term…
(2026-05-03). On World Press Freedom Day, Journalism Is Under Fire. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer On this World Press Freedom Day, we honor not only the courage of journalists who risk everything to tell the truth, but also the relentless work of organizations like the Committee to Protect Journalists, whose documentation continues to expose the global assault on press freedom. From arbitrary detention and criminal prosecution to forced …
(2026-05-03). Gantz ally quits Blue and White as party struggles to pass electoral threshold. haaretz.com The departure of one of the party leader's closest allies underscores Blue and White's decline, with recent polls projecting its failure to cross the electoral threshold…
(2026-05-03). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Restoring Democratic Accountability: How to Fulfill a Better, No-Party System. fairobserver.com Modern democracies appear increasingly divided, yet the causes of that division are often misunderstood. Public debate focuses on culture wars, misinformation and voter behavior, while overlooking a more fundamental factor: the structure of the political system itself. Permanent party structures now do more to weaken democracy than to sustain it, and that representative government can…
(2026-05-03). China's security model blends tech, community, and digital growth. moderndiplomacy.eu China currently boasts one of the lowest rates of homicide, violent crime, and gun and explosive incidents globally. The Chinese-style sense of security is a comprehensive system integrating advanced technology, community engagement, and continuous improvement in living standards. This has positioned China as one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2025 …
(2026-05-03). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-05-03). All those Starbucks ads you're seeing? There's a reason for that! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in. Yesterday was May Day, International Workers Day, and allies showed up by flyering at rallies across the country. Workers everywhere are fighting the same fight. We're better at this when we do it together. And …
(2026-05-03). IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power external radiation control laboratory. al-monitor.com May 3 (Reuters) – The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external radiation control laboratory.There were no reported injuries and it was not yet known if the strike damaged the lab, which is located outside the nuclear power plant's perimeter, according to the IAEA.An IAEA team at the site has requested access to the lab, Director General Rafael Grossi said, reiterating that any attacks near nuclear sites can pose nuclear safety risks.
(2026-05-03). Netanyahu boasts of Israel's billion-dollar military investments. aljazeera.com Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will invest $119 billion USD into developing its own military weapons systems.
(2026-05-03). Colombian president says military aggression against Cuba would be an aggression against Latin America. radiohc.cu 
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected on Saturday Donald Trump's stated intention to "take control" of Cuba "almost immediately" through military means or pressure, and emphasized that such a step would constitute an aggression against the entire region. | "I do not agree with a military aggression against Cuba, because that would be a military aggression against Latin America," Petro wrote on his social media profile, emphasizing: "We said that the Caribbean is a zone of peace and that this must be respected." | The Colombian president said that Cubans "are the sole owners of their country" and that the Ame…
(2026-05-03). U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Empowering Connections and Opportunities. moderndiplomacy.eu Within the heightening of geopolitical tension, the United States is actively building diversified entrepreneurial partnerships with African countries, reviewing and restyling working relations with relevant institutions, and adopting new policy frameworks largely based on African-led initiatives. The economic policy architecture concentrates more on bilateral partnerships, but with some variation of investments in infrastructure and exploiting …
(2026-05-03). Campaigners slam UK government threat to ban Palestine protests. newarab.com 
Civil society groups have slammed Prime Minister Starmer told the BBC on Saturday that he would support banning demonstrations in some instances and demanded "tougher action" against people who use some slogans, including "globalise the intifada". | The government has come under renewed pressure from pro-Israel advoca…
(2003-05-26). Arsenal go six points clear of Man City. tribune.com.pk 
Viktor Gyokeres and Bukayo Saka starred in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday as the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to their first title in 22 years. | Mikel Arteta's side demolished woeful Fulham with a three-goal first half blitz at the Emirates Stadium. | Gyokeres put Arsenal ahead and the Sweden striker netted again on the stroke of half-time after Saka had doubled their lead. | The Gunners' second successive league victory lifted them six points clear of second-placed Manchester City. | Pep Guardiola's men have two games in hand, with the first of those at Everton on Monday, but Arse…
(2026-05-03). Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on Cosmic Wonder as Resistance to Despair. truthout.org Do you ever feel like your imagination is being pummeled by an endless churn of bad news? Depressing headlines, hateful rhetoric, and dire predictions can leave us locked in a cycle of painful reaction. How can we envision a way forward without minimizing the harsh realities of the present? Chanda Prescod-Weinstein's new book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie… |
(2026-05-03). California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water? grist.org 
The new data center proposed for a quiet city about 115 miles east of San Diego came across people's radars in different ways. | For patrons of the deli on West Aten Road, it was the white "Not In My Backyard" signs jutting out of lawns. | For local irrigation district workers, it was something called an "electric service application." | For Margie Padilla, it was a rant on Facebook. | The 43-year-old mom came across a post online while she had a few minutes to scan social media last spring after a day spent tending her garden and taking care of her two boys. | "Somebody was complaining about this center," Pad…
(2026-05-03). Two officials arrested as Home Affairs crackdown on corruption continues. sanews.gov.za Two officials arrested as Home Affairs crackdown on corruption continues | The Department of Home Affairs has made two more arrests of officials implicated in corruption as part of its ongoing internal crackdown, which has already led to 63 dismissals and several arrests. | In a statement on Friday, the department said the latest arrests form part of a broader anti-corruption campaign underway since July 2024 | In the first case, an official was arrested at the Pinetown office on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, following an investigation into a fraudulent death registration on the population register. The arrest was ca…
(2026-05-03). Hundreds displaced in eThekwini fire as emergency teams praised for swift response. sanews.gov.za Hundreds displaced in eThekwini fire as emergency teams praised for swift response | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has commended emergency and disaster response teams in eThekwini for their speed and efficiency following a devastating fire that displaced hundreds of residents. | A total of 477 people, including 299 children and 178 adults, were left homeless after a fire tore through the Quarry Road informal settlement, destroying about 130 shacks. | Duma said residents who contacted his office expressed appreciation for the rapid response by teams on the ground. | "Residen…
(2026-05-03). At Philly's Fabric Workshop, Jesse Krimes turns incarcerated people's memories into quilts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When Jesse Krimes was incarcerated in 2009 for a five-year sentence for drug possession, he made artwork. He started an ambitious and visionary patchwork mural while in solitary confinement, which was later shown publicly. Once out of solitary, he found other artists inside. | "The thing that was truly powerful that I learned when I was inside and met the guys that I was with — it's like, we bonded, we shared conversation, talked about family, talked about aspirations,…
(2026-05-03). Talk World Radio: John Reuwer on Being Kidnapped at Sea by Israel. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we speak with John Reuwer, just freed after having been kidnapped at sea by the Israeli military. John Reuwer is Treasurer and a Member of the Board of Directors of World BEYOND War. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-03). 'Prince of Arab Song' Hany Shaker dies at 74 after long illness. newarab.com 
Egyptian singer Hany Shaker, one of the Middle East's most famed music icons, passed away at 74 on Sunday after battling a long illness. | The musician died at a hospital in Paris where he was undergoing medical treatment. His death followed a rapid deterioration in his condition which saw respiratory complications and severe colon problems, according to Egyptian media. | He had shown relative improvement before suffering a sudden relapse that kept him in intensive care. | His body will be returned to Egypt where he will be buried. | Social media flooded with heartfelt messages of condolences. | Mourning his fath…
(2026-05-03). Settler threatens Palestinian children playing football with a gun. thecanary.co 
The Palestinian Football Association has documented a new incident reflecting the reality of daily harassment, after an armed Israeli settler threatened Palestinian children whilst they were playing football on a pitch in the southern West Bank. The incident, which the Association revealed in an official statement on its Facebook page and documented with a video […] | By
(2026-05-03). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-03). Israeli raid in West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead, 4 wounded. scmp.com One Palestinian man was killed and four others seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Sunday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. | The Palestinian Health Ministry said the man's wife was in labour at a local hospital when she was informed of his death.
(2026-05-03). CA's Flawed Primary System Could Result in Deep-Blue State Electing GOP Governor. truthout.org With just weeks until California voters cast ballots for the next governor in the primary, five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but less than 20 percent support among the electorate. A sixth candidate, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, is at 5 percent and has been gaining visibility in recent weeks. More than a quarter of the electorate has yet to make up its mind. |
(2026-05-03). Trump Bypasses Congress on $8.6B Arms Deal. truthout.org As the U.S. voting public continues to express its discontent over the disastrous war of choice against Iran that U.S. President Donald Trump launched just over two months ago, fresh criticism followed after weekend reporting revealed the administration skirted congressional review to approve an $8.6 billion weapons deal with the United Arab Emirates and other allies in the Middle East. |
(2026-05-03). It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance. aljazeera.com The US will always prioritise Israel over the Arab world. Arab unity is the only way to establish security for all.
(2026-05-03). Trump's US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato. scmp.com A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress. | A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington's move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.
(2026-05-03). The Hidden Tax: How a Falling Dollar Is Quietly Draining Working Americans While Corporations Cash In. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer A slow bleed is underway—and most Americans are being told not to notice. As the U.S. dollar weakens, prices are creeping higher across everyday life: groceries, travel, fuel, imports. Economists call it currency fluctuation. But for working people, it functions more like a silent tax—one that shrinks purchasing power without a single vote …
(2026-05-03). Free Salah Sarsour! Milwaukee Community Event May 3, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2003-05-26). Napoli frustrate Como in Serie A stalemate. tribune.com.pk 
Napoli and Como drew 0-0 in Serie A on Saturday in a result that did little to further either of their ambitions for this season. | The draw will likely disappoint hosts Como the more as they now trail Juventus in the final Champions League spot by two points and the Old Lady can grow that advantage when they host Verona on Sunday. | Second-placed Napoli know their Serie A title defence is over with leaders Inter Milan, now nine points clear, needing just a draw from their remaining four fixtures to win the league. | Inter can claim the Scudetto on Sunday with three games to spare when they play mid-table Parm…
(2026-05-03). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-05-03). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-03). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-03). The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments. portside.org The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments |
(2026-05-03). SFSU Students Walk Out Against Faculty Cutbacks and AI Deals with Anthropic: Defend Our School. indybay.org Students, staff and faculty walked out at SFSU to protest the cutbacks of adjunct faculty and elimination of many classes. Also UAW 4123 joined the protest.
(2026-05-03). Donald Trump's Mocking Approach to the British Monarchy. unitedworldint.com An Analysis of King Charles' III recent visit to Washington. In this article, I aim to analyze the relationship between diplomatic conventions and symbolic politics in the interactions between Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, and Charles III, the head of the British monarchy. In the discipline of international relations, the view …
(2026-05-03). Green Party calls out Times' antisemitic Polanski cartoon. thecanary.co 
Polanski — On Wednesday 29 April, Essa Suleiman allegedly stabbed three men — two Jewish and one Muslim. At the time of the attack, Suleiman was living in supported housing, having previously been detained in a secure hospital. Suleiman has a history of mental illness, and was referred to Prevent in the past. In the […] | By
(2003-05-26). Kostyuk claims first Madrid Open title. tribune.com.pk 
Marta Kostyuk defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 to win the Madrid Open for the first time on Saturday. | It was world number 23 Kostyuk's first trophy at WTA 1000 level and her second title of the season. | She became only the second player outside of the top 20 to win the Madrid Open, in her third final of an impressive 2026 thus far. | "It feels unbelievable to stand here right now," said Kostyuk, holding the trophy. | "It took me many years to reach this point and the one word I think about right now is consistency ⚪ showing up every day no matter how hard it is, no matter how much you love or hate what you…
(2026-05-03). Search launched for US soldiers missing in Morocco during African Lion exercise. scmp.com Two US service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Sunday. | The service members are US Army soldiers who went missing while on a hike, a US defence official told Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not allowed to speak publicly about the issue.
(2026-05-03). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-03). The World's Most Unbelievable Science Fiction Novel. fairobserver.com Honestly, I can't believe I'm in this world of ours (or do I mean his?). Yes, this very one and no other! Almost a quarter of a century after, in response to the September 11 attacks, the United States launched its war in Afghanistan that would last a mere 20 years until US President Donald…
(2026-05-03). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2003-05-26). Joint statement: Drop charges against Kokila Annamalai in Singapore. links.org.au 
Singaporean abolitionist activist Kokila Annamalai Parvathi faces up to 12 months in prison and a S$20,000 fine for speaking out about the cruelties of the death penalty regime.
(2026-05-03). Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK. aljazeera.com Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
(2026-05-03). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-03). Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 2 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that there is the possibility the United States could restart strikes on Iran.Trump was responding to a reporter's question at West Palm Beach in Florida.(Reporting by David Brunnstrom)…
(2026-05-03). Puerto Rican solidarity activists urge absolute repudiation of Trump's latest order against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Committee of Solidarity with Cuba (CSC) in Puerto Rico has urged an absolute national and international repudiation by organizations and governments of Donald Trump's new order against Cuba. | Milagros Rivera, president of the CSC, pointed out the audacity of the President of the United States in threatening a dangerous military aggression against Cuba on the same day, May 1, when millions of Cubans marched through the streets and plazas to commemorate International Workers' Day. | On that day, the Cuban people delivered more than six million signatures for Peace and in Defense of the Revolution, collected ov…
(2026-05-03). Socialist Equality Party intervenes at Unite event in Barnsley marking centenary of 1926 General Strike. wsws.org An SEP stall next to Glass Works Square, where the rally assembled, promoted the party's public meetings this month across the UK.
(2026-05-03). Two women die on migrant boat seeking to reach UK. geo.tv 
Migrants in a small wooden boat wait to be rescued by the German NGO migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 in international waters off the coast of Libya, in the western Mediterranean Sea, August 1, 2021. — ReutersTwo young women believed to be of Sudanese origin died Sunday while trying…
(2026-05-03). Israeli forces kill one, injure four in latest West Bank raid. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a young Palestinian man during a military raid on the Soldiers stormed Nablus on Sunday afternoon and surrounded a building in the city centre, firing live ammunition, stun grenades and tear gas. | The Palestinian Red Crescent said Nayef Firas Ziad Samaro, 26, was killed by live fire during the operation. At least four othe…
(2026-05-03). Israel approves purchase of fighter jets from the US. aljazeera.com Purchase includes two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
(2026-05-03). Trump's Iran War as a Trap for the Economy Democracy. juancole.com The Conversation) — Brent crude oil surged to US$126 ( £94) a barrel after US president Donald Trump announced that he was willing to prolong the blockade of Iranian ports for "months if needed". This conflict has been billed as a matter of who can absorb the most pain. And Trump is betting on it being the US. | Trump has been rather bullish in his public pronouncements of late, declaring that Iran is in a "state of collapse". Reports that the country's infla…
(2026-05-03). Dissecting An "Antisemitism" Psyop. thealtworld.com 
I recently watched a Reporting on British prime minister Keir Starmer's
(2026-05-03). World may find itself 'in a very Chinese time' of data governance. scmp.com At the end of March, China inaugurated the World Data Organisation in Beijing, a body with a stated mission of "bridging the data divide, unlocking data's value and powering the digital economy". | The move is the latest signal of a broader trend: over the past several years, Beijing has developed a distinct data governance strategy to drive artificial intelligence (AI) development as it reshapes the terms of technological competition.
(2026-05-03). Event With Links to Oil Industry Teaches Judges "Healthy Skepticism" of Climate Science. scheerpost.com Abrahm Lustgarten for Propublica For many months, conservative lawmakers and political operatives have been targeting the scientists and lawyers behind the Climate Judiciary Project, a program meant to educate the courts about climate science, alleging that their effort constitutes a conspiracy to influence federal judges and persuade them to rule against the oil industry. Now, …
(2026-05-03). US conditions over armed groups complicates Iraqi govt formation. newarab.com 
Conditions placed by Washington on Iraqi prime minister-designate Zaidi's appointment came after a months-long political deadlock where rival parties failed to agree on a new premier and amid US pressure to exclude Nouri al-Maliki, who is considered to be aligned with Ira…
(2026-05-03). Institutional tensions on the rise in Brazil. strategic-culture.su Disputes between the Legislative and Judiciary are escalating. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The rejection by the Brazilian…
(2026-05-03). May Day Demonstrations In Europe. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of people participated in May 1 mobilizations across Europe, amid ongoing rearmament and governments' unwillingness to respond to workers' demands for better working conditions and investment in public services. | Marches and demonstrations took place in most countries of the region, with trade unions emphasizing that deteriorating living standards and armament are intrinsically linked, insisting on an agenda of solidarity, peace and social justice. "USB recognizes a direct connection between war and material conditions," the Italian grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) stated, ec…
(2026-05-03). Teen turns himself in over Pizza Hut murder in central Israel, two additional minors arrested. haaretz.com Police Commissioner Danny Levy said last week that some killings are 'spontaneous and eruptive events' that are difficult to prevent, while others stem from organized crime and turf wars. He said police are acting forcefully to target and dismantle those groups' infrastructure…
(2026-05-03). As Nuclear Arms Race Returns, Is Non-Proliferation Treaty Still Relevant? popularresistance.org The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons opened Monday at United Nations headquarters in New York. For 25 days, representatives of 191 states-parties will negotiate over the future of a treaty that has served as the cornerstone of global nuclear order since 1970. The stakes could not be higher, and the system has never looked more fragile. | For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads in the world is rising. Global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion last year, which is thirteen times the total amount of global development assistance, roughly equ…
(2026-05-03). Netanyahu pledges almost $120 billion in domestic arms production over decade. haaretz.com The pledge, made without cabinet deliberations or professional backing, reprises messages from Netanyahu's 2025 'Super Sparta' speech and far exceeds a defense committee recommendation of 133 billion shekels, raising concerns over Israel's debt ratio…
(2026-05-03). Paramilitary forces drone strike kills 5 near Sudan capital. newarab.com 
The attack on Saturday morning hit a vehicle that was traveling from the White Nile province to Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence against civilians, said in a s…
(2026-05-03). Is it cake? No, golden noose-themed birthday party is a trap. haaretz.com The far-right minister was surrounded by top police brass to celebrate his 50th birthday and his biggest win: the passage of the death penalty law. But the shocking cake is only a distraction…
(2026-05-03). OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, doesn't mention UAE pull-out. newarab.com 
(2026-05-03). Two women suffocate on migrant boat seeking to reach UK. al-monitor.com Two young Sudanese women appear to have suffocated to death on Sunday while trying to reach Britain from northern France in a small boat crammed with more than 80 people including pregnant women and children, officials said.This was the third such tragedy in just over a month.The women, aged around 20, were aboard a small boat carrying 82 people that set out to sea south of the town of Neufchatel-Hardelot, Christophe Marx, a local government official, told reporters.
(2026-05-03). Israel's strategy of 'permanent war': A race against time? aljazeera.com Political analyst Daniel Levy says US policy is so 'marinated' in Israeli narratives, the two are indistinguishable.
(2026-05-03). Manchester United vs Liverpool 3-2: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as United beat rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford to secure Champions League football next season.
(2026-05-03). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-03). Pueblo de Estados Unidos junto a Cuba este el 1ro de Mayo. radiohc.cu 
Una delegación de más de 50 estadounidenses visitan La Habana con el propósito de participar en las actividades por el Primero de Mayo y en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad que sesionó acompañado del Simposio Internacional de Trabajo Sindical. | Coordinado por el Comité Manos fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, la comitiva despliega una amplia agenda de visitas a instituciones de la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la ciencia y la salud, para proponer más acciones en contra del bloqueo y apoyar a la Revolución. Así lo destaca Cliff Smith, secretario tesorero, del sindicato de trabajadores reparadores…
(2026-05-03). Santiago Auserón a Cuba: Cambiaste mi vida con tus enseñanzas. cubadebate.cu La independencia política de Cuba es patrimonio histórico de todos los cubanos, no solo de los partidarios del castrismo, pero también, en cierto modo indirecto, de los latinoamericanos y de los españoles que compartimos lengua y cultura. La independencia económica está en disputa todavía, por obra de la malignidad de un prolongado embargo.
(2026-05-03). Presidente de Colombia rechaza agresión militar contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, expresó este sábado su rechazo a cualquier intento de agresión militar contra Cuba, al considerar que ello representaría una agresión contra toda Latinoamérica. | En un mensaje publicado en su cuenta de la red social X, Petro recordó que el Caribe fue declarado zona de paz, subrayó que este principio debe respetarse, y que ´la paz en el continente americano solo será posible si nadie pretende imponerse sobre los demás. ª | Igualmente reafirmó que ´son los cubanos y cubanas los únicos dueños de su país. ª | "El continente americano es el continente de…
(2026-05-03). REDH rechaza nuevas amenazas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (REDH) denuncia las recientes amenazas militares del gobierno de Donald Trump contra Cuba, así como las nuevas sanciones que profundizan el bloqueo imperialista.
(2026-05-03). Kai Rasmussen of WI BOPM at May Day Rally in Madison: 'Our promise to workers around the globe is this: We will continue to fight and we will bring our entire class with us!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Speech at the opening May Day Rally at Library Mall at UW Madison, May 1, 2026. Event sponsored by: Voces de la Frontera (vdlf.org/) and many other union, community and student organizations including the South Central Federation of Labor (www.scfl.org/). _____ What's disgusting? Union Busting!What's disgusting? Union Busting! I'm Kai Rasmussen from Wisconsin Bail Out …
(2026-05-03). Nuevo accidente en la Autopista Nacional: no se registran fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Entre los lesionados se reportan siete menores de edad, de ellos tres lactantes. Según la clasificación de riesgo, tres pacientes se encuentran en código rojo, mientras que el resto permanece en código amarillo. La información fue confirmada por la doctora Ling Denisse Santeiro, directora del Hospital Provincial.
(2026-05-03). International Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba delivers medical supplies to Matanzas. radiohc.cu "Out with Trump, we don't want Trump in Cuba," declared Senira Beledelli, a Brazilian member of the International Brigade of Solidarity with Cuba First of May, one of the international organizations that is reaffirming its support for Cuba amidst the tense national situation. | In a cultural exchange held in the central Parque de la Libertad, Senira Beledelli told the press that the support for the island, provided by 22 Brazilians and more than 150 other brigadistas from over 20 nations, is a way of giving back all that the Caribbean nation has given for many years in terms of international aid, impacting sector…
(2026-05-03). Humanitarian mission to Cuba organized from Barcelona. radiohc.cu Breaking the U.S. blockade and supplying photovoltaic panels to a pediatric hospital in Cuba are the objectives of a humanitarian mission that will set sail from Spain to the Caribbean island, Prensa Latina reported. | The flotilla, "To Cuba," will depart on May 10 from the port of Barcelona aboard the Astral, a ship belonging to the Open Arms association. The mission will last approximately one month, with the stages taking place from May 13th to the 28th, according to organizers' estimates. | The crew has scheduled stops in Valencia, Málaga, Cádiz, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria before crossing the Atlantic.