(2026-05-20). Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects. tribune.com.pk 
Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the US-Israeli war on Iran may soon be resolved after positive comments from the US president and his deputy. | US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the war would be over "very quickly" while Vice President JD Vance talked up progress in talks with Tehran about an agreement to end hostilities. | "We're in a pretty good spot here," Vance told a White House press briefing. | Read: US VP JD Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran negotiations | Trump made his comments a day after sayi…
(2026-05-20). Friday 5/29: Free Benefit Show for HEALPALESTINE.ORG. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center (48 S 7th St., San Jose, CA, 95112)…
(2026-05-20). G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump's threats against Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump's gangster-like threats are the authentic voice of world imperialism, which is determined to impose colonial chains on Iran and the entire region as part of the new redivision of the world among the major powers that is already well underway.
(2026-05-20). Trump says Iran diplomacy space is shrinking. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran within days if negotiations fail, even as Washington and Tehran continued indirect efforts to reach a deal aimed at preventing a renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict. | Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump revealed he had been "an hour away" from authorising a new attack before postponing the move following requests from Gulf Arab states seeking more time for diplomacy. | "Well, I mean, I'm saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week,…
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). On cam: Putin arrives in China to grand red carpet welcome after Trump-Xi Beijing meet | Russia. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Beijing as the two leaders prepared for a high-stakes summit amid growing global tensions. Putin's visit comes shortly after his diplomatic engagements with the United States, putting fresh focus on Beijing's balancing act between East and West. Ahead of the visit, Putin sent a message of solidarity to China, while Xi welcomed his "old friend" for talks expected to cover geopolitics, trade, Ukraine, and the shifting global power balance.
(2026-05-20). Putin arrives in China for talks with 'long-time friend' Xi. tribune.com.pk 
Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with 'long-time good friend' Xi Jinping, just four days after Donald Trump's own visit. | In talks that were confirmed just a few hours after Trump wrapped up his own state visit last Friday, the leaders of Russia and China are set to discuss how to 'further strengthen' Russia and China's strategic partnership and 'exchange views on key international and regional issues.' | Setting warm tones for the visit, the two leaders exchanged 'congratulatory letters' on Sunday to mark 30 years of their countries' strategic partnership. | Xi said coope…
(2026-05-20). Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 20, 2026. — Reuters Beijing and Moscow continuously deepened mutual trust: Xi.Putin says relations reached…
(2026-05-20). Media reports highlight concerns in Japan over possible U.S.-China policy recalibration. ecns.cn Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Taiwan and regional security have sparked discussion in Japanese media and policy circles over the future direction of U.S.-China relations and their potential impact on Japan.
(2026-05-20). U.S., China agree to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI: FM. ecns.cn During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, top leaders of the two countries had constructive exchanges on AI and agreed to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). Modi demands India's workers and toilers make "sacrifices" as economic fallout from Iran war expands. wsws.org India's far-right BJP government has raised petrol and diesel prices just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted Indians to slash energy and fertiliser consumption in response to the ever-widening economic fallout from the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-20). Don't fall for it: Congress must reject the $1.5 trillion war budget. responsiblestatecraft.org As President Donald Trump considers the path forward in Iran, Americans' economic troubles are apparently not a concern. "I don't think about Americans' financial situation," Trump said in response to a reporter's question last week about efforts to end the conflict. "Not even a little bit."President Trump's lack of concern will surprise many given an almost 50% rise in gas prices, rising grocery costs, job losses, and other economic pain since the start of the U.S.—Israeli war on Iran.Rather than focusing on addressing Americans' economic insecurity, Trump has shown repeatedly that he wants to focus th…
(2026-05-20). Joe Kent: Trump can't end war until Israel taken out of the loop. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-20). Was Iran hours away from US attack? Trump reveals warships were loaded and ready to strike | Watch. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has sparked fresh confusion after claiming he personally halted a possible strike on Iran, even as Gulf allies reportedly denied receiving any prior warning about a planned U.S. operation. Trump's latest remarks have fueled speculation over whether Washington was truly preparing military action or using pressure tactics to force Tehran into a deal.
(2026-05-20). Cuba denounces serious health impact of the U.S. energy blockade before the World Health Organization. radiohc.cu 
During her address to the 79th World Health Assembly, the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba's First Deputy Minister of Health, Tania Cruz, denounced the damage suffered by the island's healthcare system due to the total fuel embargo imposed by the United States, which has been added to the already intensified economic blockade. | "This is an action with a serious impact on our healthcare system, causing extraordinary harm to every Cuban family, to our children, the elderly, and the sick," emphasized the official, who added that "causing shortages and extreme hardship for mi…
(2026-05-20). Canadian mining company Sherritt International reverses course and maintains joint investment project with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Canadian mining company Sherritt International has finally decided to maintain its joint project with Cuba, reversing the dissolution plan announced days earlier amid the tightening of US sanctions against the island. | The company, which has been operating in Cuba for 32 years, reported that it halted the process after consulting with advisors, government authorities and other stakeholders, as well as receiving new information about the future of the operation and possible alternatives to preserve the value of the business. | Sherritt indicated that it has preliminarily identified "a possible opportunity to…
(2026-05-20). Hospitales de Pinar del Río reciben ayuda de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Los cubanos patriotas en Estados Unidos ayudan a su pueblo y un ejemplo lo tenemos con la organización Zunzún que envío recientemente a los hospitales pinareños León Cuervo Rubio y Abel Santamaría, medicamentos e insumos médicos. | Desde el sur de La Florida, en Miami Dade, los cubanos dignos desafiaron el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone la Casa Blanca por más de seis décadas y recrudecido en la actualidad con más medidas decretadas por la administración de Donald Trump. | A través del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), el donativo llegó a su destino y fue entregado…
(2026-05-20). Cuba adecua curso escolar a complejidades por bloqueo energético de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
Los titulares de los Ministerios de Educación y Educación Superior de Cuba, Naima Trujillo Barreto y Walter Baluja García, respectivamente, informaron este martes sobre el cierre del actual período lectivo, en medio de las complejidades que impone la situación nacional debido al bloqueo energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | En el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, Trujillo Barreto explicó que se disminuirá, en la medida de las posibilidades, la doble sesión, los servicios de seminternado y la presencialidad, de acuerdo a factores de movilidad y transportación. | Informó que se adelantará el cierr…
(2026-05-20). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-20). Gaza board reports funding 'gap'. tribune.com.pk 
The gap between funding pledges and disbursement for Donald Trump's Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the US president's "Board of Peace" has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. | Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory. | The UN Security Council has recognised the board, though many major powers have not joined Washington's main Middle Eastern allies and some middling and smaller states in signing up. | Reuters reported in April that the board had only re…
(2026-05-20). Israeli forces fire shots at Gaza flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. | Video from the flotilla's livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two of the boats. The type of ammunition fired was not clear. | "At no point was live ammunition fired," the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement. | "Following multiple warnings, non-lethal means were employed toward the vessel – not toward protesters – as a warning. No protesters were injured during this ev…
(2026-05-20). Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel after their vessels were intercepted at sea. | Sailing from Turkey last week, the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of attempts by activists to breach Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, with the last convoy intercepted by Israeli forces last month. | "Another PR flotilla has come to an end. All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making their way to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives," a spokesman from Israel…
(2026-05-20). Venezuela: Presidency Expresses Condolences for Carmen Teresa Navas' Death. orinocotribune.com The Presidency of Venezuela issued a statement Monday night expressing deep regret for the death of Carmen Teresa Navas, which occurred on Sunday. The administration reported that since the complaint regarding the death of her son, Víctor Hugo Quero, became known, the acting president "ordered a rigorous investigation to clarify what happened," requesting the collaboration of the Ombudsman's Office and the Public Ministry. | "Once the investigations are completed, the country will be fully informed about the results and the corresponding actions," the statement added. | The full unofficial translation of the stat…
(2026-05-20). Venezuela Schedules 2nd National Popular Consultation for July 12. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Monday that the second National Popular Consultation will be held on Sunday, July 12. The process, which aims to fund communal projects chosen directly by grassroots organizations, will this time formally include residential areas and private housing developments. | During the inauguration of socio-productive spaces in the City of Entrepreneurship, located in the José Rafael Núñez Tenorio urban development of the Gigante Cacique Tiuna Commune in Caracas, where she was accompanied by Communes Minister àÅngel Prado, the acting head of state explained that…
(2026-05-20). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). China-Russia all-round partnership injects certainty into an evolving world. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China is widely expected to elevate bilateral relations further and inject much-needed stability and positive momentum into a turbulent world.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Two magnitude 5.2 earthquakes hit south China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Two 5.2-magnitude earthquakes successively struck Liuzhou, a city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday. Rain fell at the scene as staff members set up tents to accommodate affected residents.
(2026-05-20). China activates flood emergency response in Yangtze basin. ecns.cn Chinese authorities on Tuesday activated a Level IV flood emergency response in four provinces as heavy rainfall continued across parts of the Yangtze River basin, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides, according to media reports.
(2026-05-20). Congo Ebola deaths rise to 131. tribune.com.pk 
Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread. | The new deaths brought to 131 the fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern DRC. There have been 543 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in DRC, according to Congolese health authorities, and two confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. | WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus a public health eme…
(2026-05-20). US President Trump, family granted immunity from pending tax audits. aljazeera.com Democratic lawmakers blast move, which follows the establishment of a controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
(2026-05-20). Bodies of Italian divers recovered from cave in Maldives. aljazeera.com The bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in a deep underwater cave in the Maldives have been recovered.
(2026-05-20). Minister Ntshavheni to deliver GCIS Budget Vote. sanews.gov.za Minister Ntshavheni to deliver GCIS Budget Vote | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, alongside Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will on Wednesday table the Government Communication and Information System's (GCIS) Budget Vote, which will outline the department's priorities and plans for the 2026/27 financial year. | The Budget Vote will also outline the plans and priorities of the GCIS entities, Brand South Africa (Brand SA) and the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA). | The annual tabling of departmental Budget Votes is an accountability mechanism for Parliament and the…
(2026-05-20). SC laments political vulnerability in cases. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has lamented that politicians in general, and parliamentarians in particular, are so vulnerable that they can be implicated in even capital charges without any justification and with mala fide intent by a public servant. | "Since parliamentarians represent the people of their respective constituencies, the magistrate was expected to be vigilant and to remain within the parameters of Section 364 of the CrPC, but he ignored this important aspect and continued to incorporate their names in the statement," said an eight-page judgment authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. | Justice Mandokhail…
(2026-05-20). Why I warned the San Diego Islamic Center last Month that it was at Risk. juancole.com
(2026-05-20). Taiwan's president says future will not be decided by 'external forces'. aljazeera.com President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
(2026-05-20). What Do Brazil, Morocco, and UAE Workers Have That You Don't? thinktank.pk Key Takeaways Only 16% of adults participated in structured training last year, revealing a stark access gap. Employers increasingly demand "rounded" skill profiles: digital + green competencies paired with socio-emotional and cognitive abilities. AI-specific skills remain a small share of job postings; foundational digital literacy and critical thinking are the real differentiators. Green and care …
(2026-05-20). China-Russia treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation extended. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to continue the extension of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
(2026-05-20). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-20). Bipartisan attack on superannuation looming in New Zealand. wsws.org The entire ruling elite is declaring that superannuation payments for future generations of workers and retirees are "unaffordable."
(2026-05-20). Zelensky's former chief-of-staff released from jail on $3.2 million bail amid corruption charges. wsws.org The rapidly developing corruption crisis in Ukraine has revealed that the Zelensky regime and the ruling oligarchy are steeped in criminality and the plunder of the Ukrainian working class.
(2026-05-20). Sri Lanka's JVP government commemorates 17 years since "victory" in racist anti-Tamil war. wsws.org The capitalist state cannot tolerate the political unity of Tamil and Sinhala workers, which threatens a system based on the exploitation of labour and communal division.
(2026-05-20). Australian Labor government steps up war-related crackdown on university research. wsws.org A wartime-style atmosphere is being created in Australian universities, backed by threats of punishment of researchers that fail to comply with national security guidelines.
(2026-05-20). Nexteer workers denounce UAW bureaucrats after forcing strike authorization vote. wsws.org The highly exploited and low-paid workers, who produce critical steering components for some of the Big Three's most profitable models, erupted in anger at a meeting of UAW Local 699 on Sunday following the overwhelming rejection last week of the second tentative agreement brought by the union.
(2026-05-20). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-20). Eskom issues notice of intent to interrupt power to Joburg. sanews.gov.za Eskom issues notice of intent to interrupt power to Joburg | Eskom has issued a notice of intent to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate electricity supply to certain bulk supply points in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). | The power utility said this was due to the R5.2 billion owed by the city and City Power (CP) to Eskom. | The debt does not include the R1.5 billion that is due to Eskom in June. | "Eskom has been working with CoJ and/or CP for over two years to support the metro in meeting its payment obligations. | "As a result of CoJ/CP's continued failure to honour its Electricity Supply Agreement with Eskom,…
(2026-05-20). Fact Check: How Chinese State Media Is Framing Europe as "Declining" thinktank.pk A recent article published by the Chinese state-backed outlet Global Times titled "EU prescribes wrong medicine for 'disease' with trade barriers" presents Europe as economically weak, technologically dependent, and politically irrational for imposing restrictions on Chinese industries. The article argues that Europe's growing trade and cybersecurity measures against China are driven by "anxiety," "decline," and …
(2026-05-20). Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.
(2026-05-20). South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An anti-immigration protest in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 29, 2026. | © 2026 Themba Hadebe/AP Photo | (Johannesburg) — Vigilantes in South Africa have carried out violent xenophobic attacks targeting African and Asian foreign nationals in recent weeks, with little or insufficient apparent response from the police and other authorities, Human Rights Watch said today.In April and May 2026, a citizen-led movement, March and March, that advocates more stringent immigration enforcement in South Africa organized demonstrations against undocumented migrants in major cities…
(2026-05-20). Details emerge of sellout deal as Long Island Rail Road workers return to work. wsws.org The result of the deal used to betray a three-day strike is that workers will be poorer due to inflation when the contract expires.
(2026-05-20). Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win. aljazeera.com Taijul Islam's six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
(2026-05-20). Extreme rainfall in central China's Hunan leaves 5 dead, 11 missing. ecns.cn Continuous heavy rains have lashed Shimen County in central China's Hunan Province, leaving five people dead and 11 others missing, according to local authorities.
(2026-05-20). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-20). Voting begins for 42,000 University of California workers, who still have not seen the full deal. wsws.org Last Thursday, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 called off a state-wide strike at around 1: 00 in the morning, announcing the deal and a snap vote.
(2026-05-20). SA trains officials to crack down on illegal plastic waste trade at sea. sanews.gov.za SA trains officials to crack down on illegal plastic waste trade at sea | Government has, for the first time, provided international training to officials to equip them with the skills needed to manage the complex global trade in hazardous waste and plastic pollution at sea. | While the government has intensified efforts to curb plastic pollution through stronger waste regulations, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, said legislation and policy frameworks alone were not enough and had to be supported by skilled officials. | "Real impact depends on skilled, knowledgeable and c…
(2026-05-20). Report finds regulatory oversight at rehab centres. tribune.com.pk 
The Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project funded by the European Union (EU) has resulted in the publication of the report, "Caged in Care: Investigating Human Rights Abuse in Rehabilitation Centres". | Drawing on testimonies from former and current patients, as well as an analysis of institutional and legal frameworks, the report identifies key gaps in oversight, regulation, and accountability within selected rehabilitation centres. | The report findings point to recurring challenges in monitoring and enforcement, including gaps between licensing frameworks and implementation on the ground. It also highlights concerns…
(2026-05-20). PM Modi, Italy's Meloni visit iconic Colosseum in Rome ahead of crucial bilateral talks. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni soon after arriving in Rome on Tuesday. Following a dinner meeting, the two leaders visited the iconic Colosseum, where they were seen in deep conversation on a range of topics. The candid moments and photographs from their Colosseum visit have quickly gone viral online, drawing widespread attention. The meeting highlights the growing warmth in India-Italy ties and adds a memorable moment to PM Modi's ongoing European diplomatic tour.
(2026-05-20). Canada CLC Breaks With Zionist Histadrut At Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-20). Bilawal orders PPP Lahore restructuring. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed the party's Lahore chapter to immediately complete organisational restructuring down to the grassroots level and begin preparations for local bodies elections during a brief visit to Lahore focused largely on political engagements, condolence visits and internal party consultations. | Bilawal, who arrived in Lahore from Balochistan late Monday night without significant prior notice, held meetings with party leaders at Bilawal House after spending most of the visit offering condolences and congratulations at various residences across the city. | During discussi…
(2026-05-20). Whitney Biennial 2026: Taking the pulse and finding it feeble. wsws.org Through the biennial, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City maintains it is taking the pulse of the contemporary art scene in the US.
(2026-05-20). Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque. aljazeera.com The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the "absolute best dad in the world."
(2026-05-20). Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters. scmp.com A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria against Islamic State fighters has killed 175 over the past few days, Nigeria's military said on Tuesday, while the head of the US Africa Command said it showed the capabilities its forces could bring in Africa, home to the "epicentre of global terrorism". | The US sent troops to Nigeria in February in what was deemed a mostly advisory and training role, but the joint operation signals more active involvement. The US Africa Command, or AFRICOM,…
(2026-05-20). PM orders mineral security corridor in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the immediate deployment of the Frontier Corps (FC) to Balochistan's Rakhshan division to establish a dedicated "security corridor" aimed at protecting the province's vast mineral resources and maintaining the confidence of local and international investors operating in the region. | The decision was finalised during the Provincial Apex Committee meeting under the National Action Plan (NAP), held in Quetta. The session was also attended by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bug…
(2026-05-20). NewsGuild Edsource Reporters Go on ULP Strike for Living Wages & a Contract. indybay.org NewsGuild Edsource reporters went on a 1 day ULP strike to fight for living wages and a contract.
(2026-05-20). Supreme Court preserves nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail. nationofchange.org The justices' decision will block a previous ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which would require patients to obtain the medication only in-person from a physician.
(2026-05-20). The Ellisons' Pro-Trump Media Monopoly Threatens Democracy. juancole.com The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and CBS News were sacrificed to satisfy Donald Trump's childish vindictiveness. This was just part of the price paid to secure the merger between David Ellison's Skydance and Paramount Global, owner of CBS. | Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Several months ago, Paramount and the Ellisons — billionaire father Larry, founder of software company Oracle, and nepo son David, CEO of Skydance — did everything possible to kiss up to Trump. Their pandering started with Paramount's shake-down settlement with Trump over his frivolous lawsuit against CBS, en…
(2026-05-20). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-20). South Africa to champion climate cooperation at Copenhagen Summit. sanews.gov.za South Africa to champion climate cooperation at Copenhagen Summit | As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges. | This is the message that Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, will deliver to about 40 leaders and Ministers gathering in Copenhagen on Wednesday and Thursday to negotiate climate matters ahead of the June Climate Meetings (SB64) in Bonn and COP31 in Ant…
(2026-05-20). Washington must act to defuse the Baltic powder keg. responsiblestatecraft.org The Baltic States and the neighboring Russian exclave of Kaliningrad are widely regarded as the most dangerous potential
(2026-05-20). Heavy rains in central China leave four dead, six missing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall in central China has left at least four people dead and six missing in Hubei and Hunan provinces, local authorities said on Monday, as forecasters warned of more extreme weather across several regions in the country.
(2026-05-20). Nexteer workers: No more extensions, no more delays! Set up a rank-and-file strike committee! Strike to win! wsws.org The following statement was issued by the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee to workers at the Saginaw, Michigan, auto parts plant who forced the UAW to conduct a strike authorization vote on Wednesday and Thursday.
(2026-05-20). 'Cockroach Janta Party': Top Indian judge's comment sparks satire, protest. aljazeera.com Controversial remark by Supreme Court chief justice triggers a political movement, with thousands of Gen Z signing in.
(2026-05-20). Thursday 5/21: AI, Teamsters Torture, Labor & Human Rights: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ds7n0QN……
(2026-05-20). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-20). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-20). In Numbers: China's economy stays resilient in first four months. ecns.cn China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum.
(2026-05-20). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-20). Xi to hold welcome ceremony for Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-20). Russia begins flight tests of two-seat Su-57 fighter jet. ecns.cn Russia has begun flight tests of the two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). California scholars demand accountability for death of Chinese researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org California Scholars for Academic Freedom's Professor Stephen Roddy opposes the McCarthyite witch-hunt targeting Chinese scientists at American universities and calls for transparency over the recent suicide at the University of Michigan of Danhao Wang.
(2026-05-20). Central China's Wuhan launches probe into reports of alleged 'cancer village'. ecns.cn Authorities in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, said Tuesday that a joint investigation team has been formed following media reports alleging that pollution from a sodium silicate factory may have harmed the health of local residents.
(2026-05-20). Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ‚Å revealed previously undisclosed details ‚Å about his new bunker-like White House ballroom, ‚Å saying it would have a drone base on the roof and a military hospital as part of a six-storey subterranean complex. | Amid the bang and clang of construction, Trump took a group of reporters on a tour of the project to try to bolster his argument ‚Äåthat the US Congress should allocate US$1 billion to pay for security enhancements to the building.
(2026-05-20). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-20). IHC seeks certified SC copy in Imaan case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday raised an objection to the miscellaneous applications seeking early hearing of the sentence suspension pleas of lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweets case. | IHC's Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the case. | Senior lawyer Faisal Siddiqi appeared on behalf of Imaan and Chattha. Imaan's mother, Dr Shireen Mazari, Islamabad District Bar President Naeem Gujjar, a former president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and members of civil society were also present in the courtroom. | Siddiqi informed the court that miscellaneous applications…
(2026-05-20). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-20). NextEra buys dominion energy and forms the biggest U.S. power company. indybay.org Summary: NextEra buys Dominion Energy with plans to form the biggest U.S. power company, allowing for the expansion of AI data centers and power productivity.
(2026-05-20). Arsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown. aljazeera.com Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.
(2026-05-20). Bunker-busting 'of the people, by the people, for the people'. nationofchange.org The cost for shunning what Jesus begot —/ Lip service that cracks our melting pot.
(2026-05-20). Trump's Ebola response cuts face renewed scrutiny as deadly outbreak spreads through Central Africa. nationofchange.org WHO warns the outbreak in Congo and Uganda is "deeply concerning" as former health officials and aid experts say Trump administration cuts weakened the systems designed to detect and contain Ebola before it spread.
(2026-05-20). Indian aircraft ban extended till June 24. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended restrictions on Indian aircraft using its airspace until June 24. | Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian aircraft since April 2025, when tensions between the two countries sharply escalated after an attack in IIOJK's Pahalgam. | According to a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Tuesday, the authority said Pakistan's airspace would remain closed to all aircraft registered in India. | The restriction also applies to planes operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights, the NOTAM added.
(2026-05-20). Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime. aljazeera.com Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
(2026-05-20). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 12-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-05-20). 3 dead in San Diego mosque attack by teenage neo-Nazis. wsws.org The killers' manifesto glorified fascist mass murderers and echoed Republican anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim propaganda.
(2026-05-20). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-20). PTA warns WhatsApp may block accounts. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday warned that WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIMs could become inaccessible if users did not update their details. | In an advisory issued on X, PTA said users must ensure that their WhatsApp accounts were connected to an active and properly registered SIM, stressing that "your digital identity is your responsibility." | Meanwhile, the authority has imposed a ban on the sale of SIM cards across the country from midnight to 6am to curb the issuance of illegal SIMs and further strengthen the security system.
(2026-05-20). 21 killed as heavy rains drench China. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rain continued across southern and central China on Tuesday with at least 21 people killed in widespread flooding that also closed schools and businesses, and disrupted transport and power supplies, authorities said. | China's weather agency said areas of Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging. | Authorities said they have allocated 150 million yuan ($22.04 million) for disaster relief and launched emergency responses in several affected areas. | Ma…
(2026-05-20). Wahhabism Is the Inversion of Ahl al-Hadith. muslimskeptic.com If we examine the aqida and hadith literature produced by the early Sunni Ahl al-Hadith of the ninth and tenth centuries CE, we can notice something deeply ironic. Of course, the ninth century Ahl al-Hadith (of Ahmad ibn Hanbal) are who the Wahhabi movement of the eigteenth century claims to follow. The irony is that …
(2026-05-20). China, ASEAN launch business and trade information platform in South China's Nanning. ecns.cn Built and operated by China News Network, the official website of China News Service, the platform serves as ASEAN trade agencies, industry associations, overseas Chinese communities, and cross-border enterprises, providing one-stop trade information services.
(2026-05-20). China's Russian SU-35s: The killer jets that could wipe out US-built F-16Vs in Taiwan, what we know. hindustantimes.com China's deployment of advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighters is reshaping the air-power balance across the Taiwan Strait, raising fresh concerns over Taiwan's ability to defend its skies. Analysts warn the Su-35's long-range radar, thrust-vectoring agility, and heavy missile loadouts could pose a major challenge to Taiwan's American-built F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet in any future conflict.
(2026-05-20). Germany's civil defence plan: The government prepares the country for war. wsws.org Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and the federal government are driving forward the transformation of Germany into a military state. Under the cynical pretext of "civil protection," a 10-billion-euro programme will integrate society into military war planning, preparing Germany as a central NATO hub for deployment against Russia.
(2026-05-20). Afridi stopped from meeting Imran at Adiala Jail. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Police on Tuesday prevented K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from proceeding to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where he intended to meet imprisoned PTI founding chairman Imran Khan. | Afridi, who set off for the Rawalpindi prison earlier in the day, was accompanied by Imran's sisters and several PTI workers and leaders. | However, police stopped the delegation at Chungi No26 in Islamabad from proceeding towards Adiala Jail, despite heated arguments, following which the party leaders staged a sit-in. | Meanwhile, several PTI leaders, including Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Bushra Bi…
(2026-05-20). IHC seeks report on campus drug controls. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a report from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding measures taken against drug use in the federal capital's universities. | It directed the Federal Ministry of Education to get rules related to the eradication of narcotics approved by the federal government. | The court also directed the HEC to include the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and police officials in the monitoring committee formed to oversee anti-drug measures in educational institutions. | It also instructed the media to run awareness campaigns against narcotics during prime time and sought a…
(2026-05-20). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). EconoScope | Why FIFA lowered the price for China's 2026 World Cup broadcast rights. ecns.cn After months of negotiations, FIFA and China Media Group (CMG) have reportedly reached an agreement on broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the final deal said to be significantly lower than FIFA's initial asking price.
(2026-05-20). Foreign fishing vessels empty Mauritanian waters. aljazeera.com Who is benefiting from the fishing agreements between Mauritania's government and foreign vessels?>
(2026-05-20). Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country's northeast. aljazeera.com Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.
(2026-05-20). Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary. aljazeera.com With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie's 45.6 percent.
(2026-05-20). US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia's US$147 million missile order. scmp.com Norway's revocation of export licences for a naval missile system sold to Malaysia has thrust into sharp relief the United States' ability to kill an arms deal between two other sovereign nations simply by restricting components its own industries supplied. | Analysts suspect a gyroscope used in the guidance system of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace's Naval Strike Missile and other US-made components are the reason Malaysia's navy will not be receiving the weapons it contracted for — and paid nearly…
(2026-05-20). Pakistan, Russia discuss strategic stability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani and Russian officials discussed international security and global stability in high-level talks in Moscow, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | In a statement, the FO said Spokesperson and Additional Secretary Tahir Andrabi and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister "discussed topical issues of international security and global stability" a day ago as they co-chaired the 16th meeting of the Russia-Pakistani Consultative Group on Strategic Stability in Moscow. | It said the two sides had a "confident and detailed exchange of views" with discussions on matters related to arms control, disarmament and non-pr…
(2026-05-20). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(2026-05-20). The United Arab Emirates Is Playing Its Own Game. wattsupwiththat.com Spurning the illusions of energy "transition," the UAE pursues addition, diversification, and diplomacy based on reality and geared toward long-term prosperity for all. It is a model the EU would do well to consider.
(2026-05-20). Couples choose dates that sound like love to marry. ecns.cn Couples across China are rushing to tie the knot on Wednesday and Thursday — May 20 and May 21 — two dates that sound like "I love you" when said aloud in Mandarin, with marriage registration slots fully booked weeks in advance in several major cities.
(2026-05-20). Xi says all hostilities must end immediately in Middle East. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities must end immediately.
(2026-05-20). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-20). Descendants of British POWs from Lisbon Maru visit exhibition in east China city. ecns.cn Descendants of British prisoners of war from the Lisbon Maru visit an exhibition on the rescue of Lisbon Maru survivors in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, May 19, 2026.
(2026-05-20). FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Begins in Pakistan. thinktank.pk 
In a landmark moment for sports diplomacy, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, in partnership with the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), officially launched the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026‚Ñ¢ with a vibrant kick-off event at the embassy. The gathering brought together government leaders, sports icons, corporate partners, and diplomatic representatives to celebrate football's unique …
(2026-05-20). Silk flowers wowing EU market. ecns.cn A post-90s "third-generation entrepreneur" from Tianjin left for Spain last month, planning to stay for at least a year as the 2,600-square-meter overseas silk flower warehouse he invested in has officially begun operations. From this hub, silk flower handicrafts from Tianjin are now being distributed across Europe.
(2026-05-20). Anti-Islamic writings' found in car of shooting suspects. tribune.com.pk 
"Anti-Islamic writings" were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. | The alleged gunmen have been identified as Caleb Vasquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, the official told Reuters on Tuesday. They were found dead in their car after the shooting, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said on Monday. | Police said the attack was being investigated as a hate crime but declined to offer further details about a possible m…
(2026-05-20). Police launch manhunt after North West crime activist killed. sanews.gov.za Police launch manhunt after North West crime activist killed | The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, to ensure maximum resources are deployed to hunt down the killers of Thato Molosankwe. | According to police, the crime activist and traditional healer, Molosankwe was shot and killed after he was attacked at his home in Lomanyaneng village, in Mahikeng, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. | He sustained multiple gunshot wounds. | Lieutenant General…
(2026-05-20). Tom Barrack's highwire act in the Middle East enters its second year. responsiblestatecraft.org During a panel appearance at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum last month, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack managed to anger observers in both Turkey and Israel. Israelis
(2026-05-20). Energy Shock Ripples Through Global Economy, Pushing Millions Toward Poverty. indybay.org Summary: | Rising fuel prices and disrupted global trade are increasing costs for food, transport, and essentials worldwide. The UN warns that these pressures are pushing vulnerable households closer to poverty, with millions at risk if instability continues.
(2026-05-20). What Can North Korea Tell Us about America's Future? juancole.com ( Perhaps a reformer would come along — say, a North Korean version of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev — who could right the airship of state and gu…
(2026-05-20). Drone Panic in Europe: Is Russia Testing NATO's Weak Spots? thinktank.pk The growing wave of drone incidents across Europe is no longer being viewed as isolated military accidents. From Estonia and Latvia to Finland, Romania, and Poland, European governments are increasingly interpreting drone incursions as part of a broader strategy of intimidation, pressure, and hybrid warfare linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The latest incident — …
(2026-05-20). UAW Local 180 suppresses strike by CNH Industrial workers in Racine, Wisconsin. wsws.org A contract locking in 4 percent annualized wage increases was already insufficient the day it was ratified. The war against Iran—a war of aggression waged by US imperialism that is now directly raising the cost of living for workers across the country—makes the inadequacy of this contract all the more stark.
(2026-05-20). Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race. aljazeera.com Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
(2026-05-20). Dar reaffirms ties with regional partners. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan attaches high importance to its fraternal relations with Saudi Arabia and is committed to further strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. | In a post on X, the deputy prime minister said he met Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, on the sidelines of the Regional Envoys conference in Islamabad. | He appreciated the strong fraternal Pakistan ñSaudi Arabia relations and emphasised the importance of further strengthening the ongoing positive momentum and expanding cooperation across all sectors, includi…
(2026-05-20). Detainee's Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Armenian law enforcement officers stand outside a police station Yerevan on March 24, 2024. | © 2024 Karen Minasyan/AFP via Getty Images | The death of Armen Hovhannisyan by suicide on May 16, hours after Armenian police transferred him to a psychiatric institution, should prompt urgent scrutiny of how authorities respond to people in psychosocial distress. Police in Artashat, about 30 kilometers from Yerevan, detained Hovhannisyan after he allegedly tore down an election campaign poster. Authorities opened criminal proceedings for "obstructing or coercing participation in campaig…
(2026-05-20). Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on a special flight on the evening of May 19, beginning a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). China launches multicenter trial of implantable brain-computer interface system. ecns.cn China on Monday launched its first multicenter clinical trial for a fully implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), marking a significant step toward the clinical application of the technology.
(2026-05-20). 'Climate Hushing': Pragmatism Demoting Exaggeration (McKibben fools himself). wattsupwiththat.com Climate messaging is a mess as the Progressive Left tries to square the energy circle with affordability. Traditional messages have flunked. Complained one activist:…
(2026-05-20). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-20). Death toll reaches 22 in China rains, 20 more missing. geo.tv 
Cars lie partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall in Duyun, Guizhou Province, China, May 19, 2026, in this still image obtained from a social media video. — ReutersSome areas report "record-breaking rainfall" in recent days.Authorities say floods triggered…
(2026-05-20). Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini | Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will on Wednesday lead the Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Roadshow at the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in eThekwini. | The Geospatial Information Management Strategy was initiated by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation under the Chief Directorate Spatial Planning. | The roadshow is being held in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipalit…
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion. newarab.com 
A US military investigation into a Reuters first reported that an initial, internal
(2026-05-20). Sunday 6/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-05-20). San Diego mosque shooting intensifies fears over rising anti-Muslim violence and extremist attacks on places of worship. nationofchange.org Investigators are treating the killing of three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a suspected hate crime after police recovered anti-Islamic material and officials said a security guard's actions likely prevented a larger massacre.
(2026-05-20). UN cuts global growth forecast, blaming Middle East crisis. aljazeera.com UN economists forecast global GDP to grow 2.5 percent in 2026 and 2.8 percent in 2027.
(2026-05-20). Tuesday 5/19: ICE DETENTION FACILITY PLANNED FOR GILROY, CALIFORNIA. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-20). Nations condemn Israeli flotilla interception. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives, and Spain condemned on Tuesday "in the strongest terms" the "renewed Israeli assaults against the Global Sumud Flotilla," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement. | Terming the flotilla "a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative aimed at drawing attention to the catastrophic humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people," MoFA said that the ministers "recall with grave concern the Israeli interventions against previous flotillas in international waters".
(2026-05-20). Opp rifts ahead of anti-govt protest. tribune.com.pk 
Major opposition political parties are gearing up for protests against the government over the rising inflation on Friday but they are unable to join hands as Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), announced their separate plans, highlighting lack of unity among their ranks. | Some of the parties openly expressed their lack of trust on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the main opposition party, and hence decided to stay away from its protest call. | Separate protests are being planned over inflation and governance issues. | TTAP, whose main alliance inc…
(2026-05-20). Is a new Gulf war already underway? UAE blames Iraq for drone strikes on key installations. hindustantimes.com Tensions are escalating in the Gulf after the United Arab Emirates claimed that recent drone attacks targeting its airspace originated from Iraqi territory. According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, six hostile drones were intercepted within 48 hours, with all threats neutralised before causing casualties or significant damage. The statement also linked earlier incidents, including an alleged strike on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, to the same origin point. The UAE says its advanced tracking systems confirmed the launch sites, while reaffirming its right to respond under international law. The allegations rai…
(2026-05-20). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-20). Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key Seat. theintercept.com 
The electoral left won a marquee primary in Philadelphia, while the establishment and progressives united around a firefighters' union chief in the Lehigh Valley.
(2026-05-20). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-20). In memory of legendary activist attorney John Murcko. indybay.org Photo of famed activist attorney Tony Serra shortly after his release from prison in 2007, who defended some clients including Huey Newton, the Black Panthers, George Christie of the Hells Angels, and many others. Lydia Ganz photo.
(2026-05-20). China secures U17 World Cup qualification again since 2005. ecns.cn China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup on Tuesday. It marked China's return to the premier U17 event for the first time since 2005.
(2026-05-20). President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a two-day State Visit to the Republic of Botswana on Wednesday. | The visit will culminate in the Sixth Session of the Botswana and South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone. | "President Ramaphosa and President Gideon Duma Boko will co-chair the Summit of the Sixth Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC). | "The Summit will be preceded by a Ministerial Meeting on 20 May 2026, and the Senior Officials Meeting," a Presidency statement said. | The visit is aimed at strengt…
(2026-05-20). Monday 5/18: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-20). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-20). Rain havoc claims two lives in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
At least two people were killed and 11 others injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of the province, prompting fresh weather warnings from authorities for the coming days. | According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the fatalities were reported from Mardan during rain-related incidents on Monday night, while injuries were recorded in Battagram, Swat and Mardan. | The Pakistan Meteoro-logical Department (PMD) has meanwhile forecast dust-thunderstorms and rain with occasional gaps in the upper parts of the country till May…
(2026-05-20). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as critic Massie ousted in primary. scmp.com US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly. | Congressman Thomas Massie's defeat, which he conceded some three hours after polls closed, marked another victory in Trump's campaign to punish Republican dissent.
(2026-05-20). China-Europe SMILE satellite launched to study Earth's magnetosphere. ecns.cn China and the European Space Agency (ESA) on Tuesday launched the jointly developed SMILE satellite to study interactions between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, marking the first full space science mission jointly carried out by the two sides.
(2026-05-20). Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive. sanews.gov.za Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities. | Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour's Budget Vote 31 speech in Parliament on Tuesday, Meth said the intervention forms part of government's intensified efforts to tackle the country's worsening unemployment crisis. | "The latest Statistics South Africa (STATS SA) report reminds us of a reality that South Africa's economi…
(2026-05-20). China's desert fighter reconnects with U.S. donor after more than two decades. ecns.cn A Chinese woman who spent decades turning barren desert into woodland has successfully reconnected with an American former teacher who donated $5,000 to support her tree-planting efforts in 1999.
(2026-05-20). The Global Trading Wars Are Returning: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the World Economy. indybay.org Summary: | U.S.—China tariffs are disrupting trade and raising costs as supply chains shift away from China. Governments are tying trade to national security, leading to slower growth and a more fragmented global economy.
(2026-05-20). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). AIPAC takes out Israel lobby critic Thomas Massie in grueling primary. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-20). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Irán condena distorsión descarada de EEUU para ocultar matanza en escuela. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Esmail Baqai denunció este martes que "la afirmación del Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) de que la escuela primaria Shayare Tayebe, atacada en Minab, se encontraba dentro de una 'instalación de lanzamiento de misiles' es una invención infundada y una mentira atroz". | En su cuenta de X, el portavoz iraní reiteró que "esta descarada distorsión" representa "un claro intento de ocultar la terrible realidad de los ataques con misiles del 28 de febrero, que resultaron en la trágica masacre de más de 170 escolares y sus maestros".Atacar una instituci…
(2026-05-20). Villa Clara ratifica condición de provincia destacada en el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu 
Una vez más, Villa Clara vuelve a conquistar la condición de provincia destacada, de cara a la celebración del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, fecha que se celebra el próximo 5 de junio. | El territorio ratifica ese reconocimiento que mantiene de manera consecutiva cada año desde el 2019, y esta vez se suman al pelotón de avanzada, también con la categoría de territorios destacados por la efeméride, Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus y Las Tunas, mientras que Ciego de àÅvila conquistó la sede del acto central. La Máster en Ciencias Lourdes Castelo Valdés, subdelegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medi…
(2026-05-20). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-20). Putin: Alianza estratégica Rusia-China desempeña papel estabilizador. radiohc.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin afirmó este martes que la estrecha alianza estratégica entre Moscú y Beijing desempeña un papel estabilizador en el escenario mundial. | El mandatario, quien emitió su mensaje en un video publicado previo a su visita a China los días 19 y 20 de mayo, expresó su confianza en que ambas naciones seguirán trabajando juntas para contribuir a la seguridad y la estabilidad globales, así como profundizar su asociación y buena vecindad, impulsar el desarrollo de sus países y garantizar el bienestar de sus ciudadanos.Las relaciones entre Moscú y Beijing han alcanzado un nivel sin prec…
(2026-05-20). Sociedad Cultural José Martí evoca los nexos entre el pensamiento del Apóstol y Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu 
(2026-05-20). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-20). Bolivia's capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president. scmp.com Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. | Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers' Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital oxygen reserves. The government reported that at least three people died after emergency vehicles were blocked from reaching medical centres.
(2026-05-19). Italy: General strike opposes Gaza genocide. wsws.org A 24-hour general strike against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the militarism of the Meloni government and its social implications for the working class brought Italy to a halt on May 18. Its convergence with an Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla transformed it into a political earthquake.
(2026-05-19). Putin is pushing for a blockbuster oil and gas deal in China. Will he get it? scmp.com Last week, US President Donald Trump landed in China aiming to secure the kind of blockbuster trade deals he championed nine years ago — spanning everything from soybeans to aircraft and energy. | By the time he departed, it was clear that reality would fall far short of expectations. Despite Trump hailing a "fantastic deal", China did not announce the massive buying spree that many had anticipated.
(2026-05-19). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-19). Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pomp. tribune.com.pk 
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump. | The confirmation of Putin's trip came just hours after Trump wrapped up his visit on Friday, the first to China by a US president in nearly a decade and one aimed at stabilising their turbulent relations. | Putin arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport around 11: 15pm (1515 GMT) on Tuesday, where he was greeted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a military band. | Russia-…
(2026-05-19). World's most Zionist president Milei doesn't speak for Argentina. newarab.com 
When Argentine President Javier Milei Iran, he said, was Argentina's enemy, citing the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and the 1994 AMIA attack. He also justified that position by pointing to Argentina's "strategic alliance" with Israel and the United St…
(2026-05-19). Trump Threatens Iran With a 'Big Hit' If Deal Isn't Reached in the Coming Days. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday again threatened to restart the bombing campaign against Iran, saying the country will face a "big hit" if it doesn't agree to US demands for a deal in the coming days. "Well, I mean, I'm saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week, a limited …
(2026-05-19). Senate Advances War Powers Resolution Meant To End Trump's War With Iran. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance a War Powers Resolution meant to bring an end to President Trump's war against Iran as he is threatening to restart the full-scale bombing campaign. The legislation, which would direct the removal of US forces engaged in the blockade and other hostilities against Iran that haven't been authorized …
(2026-05-19). Vance says Iran talks making 'good progress', but US forces remain 'locked and loaded'. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Tuesday that diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran had made "good progress", but warned that the US military was "locked and loaded" to restart its campaign against Iran if negotiations collapsed. | "A lot of good progress is being made, but we're just going to keep on working at it, and eventually we'll either hit a deal or we won't," Vance said during a White House press briefing.
(2026-05-19). Cuba is not a threat to the United States: U.S. Councilman Mark Conway. radiohc.cu By Deisy Francis Mexidor | "I am very disappointed, very disappointed to see the escalation and aggression of the United States toward Cuba," expressed Conway, who opposes the energy blockade imposed on the Caribbean nation as part of the unprecedented strengthening of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by Washington more than six decades ago. | For the public official of Maryland's most populous city, it is regrettable to hear what is happening in Cuba, "the millions of people who have no electricity and are trying to figure out how to obtain basic resources, in part due to decisions by the…
(2026-05-19). US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration's pressure on Cuba. scmp.com The United States is expected to unseal criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro on Wednesday in a move that could further deepen tensions between Washington and Havana and inject new strain into an already volatile regional relationship. | Multiple US media outlets, citing US Justice Department sources, have reported that federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing an indictment tied to Cuba's 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group…
(2026-05-19). Cuba Warns of 'Bloodbath' Following US Threats of Assault. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that any US military aggression against Cuba will provoke a "bloodbath" and have incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability. | The president described the threats from the administration of US president Donald Trump as an international crime. | The Cuban leader categorically rejected the hostile pretexts being used to justify an attack against the socialist island nation while reaffirming that Cuba poses no threat and has no aggressive plans or intentions against any country—least of all the United States—and that the defence and nati…
(2026-05-19). Cuba no es una amenaza para Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Cuba no es una amenaza para Estados Unidos, afirmó el concejal Mark Conway, del Cuarto Distrito de la ciudad de Baltimore, al rechazar en declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina la escalada agresiva del Gobierno de Donald Tump hacia la isla. | "Estoy muy decepcionado, muy decepcionado al ver la escalada y la agresividad de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba", expresó Conway, quien se opone al cerco energético a que es sometido el país caribeño como parte del reforzamiento sin precedentes del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington hace más de seis décadas. | Para el funcionario público de la urb…
(2026-05-19). Israelis burn Yamal's shirt — at least this time they do not burn the bodies of Gaza children. thecanary.co 
When I watched clips of Israeli fans burning Lamine Yamal's shirt, I didn't think much about football. I didn't think about Barcelona, nor about the competitions, nor even about the usual controversy that accompanies players' political positions. The first thought that came to my mind was even harsher: at least this time what was burning […] | By
(2026-05-19). Irish president's sister abducted by Israeli terrorists. thecanary.co 
Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish president Catherine Connolly, has been illegally kidnapped in international waters by the 'Israeli' Occupation Forces (IOF). Margaret was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of ships containing representatives from across the world. They are attempting to reach Gaza and provide the humanitarian aid desperately needed by a population […] | By
(2026-05-19). 'I saw bad stuff,' says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during San Diego mosque shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn Gaza and settled in Southern California two decades ago, was among dozens of children forced to huddle in classrooms on Monday when deadly gunfire erupted at the mosque where they attend school. | Men console each other as they sit on a sidewalk, near the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2026. REUTERS | In an interview hours after the late-morning shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, Shanah recalled hearing a barrage of gunshots coming from outside the walls of the co…
(2026-05-19). Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aid trucks enter the Kerem Abu Salem crossing in Khan Younis, Gaza, October 12, 2025. | © 2025 Omar al-Qatta / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The humanitarian infrastructure sustaining life in Gaza remains in peril over six months after the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. As the Board of Peace prepares to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 21 on its newly-issued six-month progress report, Israeli authorities are undermining humanitarian lifelines. Continuing Israeli attacks have killed at least 856 Palestinians and wounded…
(2026-05-19). Watch IDF's scary showdown: Israeli forces raid Turkish flotilla, cut livestreams in brutal takeover. hindustantimes.com A fresh showdown has erupted between Turkey and Israel after Israeli commandos intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea. Dramatic livestream footage showed activists raising their hands as Israel Defense Forces troops stormed vessels linked to Turkish groups before communications abruptly went dark.
(2026-05-19). Trump's Gaza board reports funding 'gap', urges quicker disbursement. tribune.com.pk 
The gap between funding pledges and disbursement for Donald Trump's Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the United States president's "Board of Peace" has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. | Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's military onslaught in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory. Trump has said it would also tackle other conflicts. | The UN Security Council has recognised the board, though many major powers have not joined Washington's main Middle Eastern allies and some middling and small…
(2026-05-19). Israeli restrictions deepen Gaza's hunger crisis. newarab.com 
A deepening food crisis in the In western Gaza City, a displaced mother of four, Majdolin Ezzat, said her family's daily meals have become increasingly limited as access t…
(2026-05-19). Hamas rejects Board of Peace report on Gaza truce stalling. newarab.com 
Hamas has rejected a It said that the report contained "misrepresentations" and adopted the Israeli narrative on the movement's weapons and governance of Gaza. | In a pre…
(2026-05-19). The future of Fatah: What next for the Palestinian movement. newarab.com 
As Israel's war on Gaza stretches into an The gathering unfolded not only under the shadow of war, but also amid the accumulated pressures weighing on a
(2026-05-19). Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, denies using live ammunition. scmp.com Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used ‚Äåand there were no casualties. | The flotilla was making a renewed attempt to deliver aid to Gaza after earlier missions were intercepted by Israel in international waters.
(2026-05-19). Democracy Now! 2026-05-19 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 19, 2026; 3 Killed in Devastating San Diego Mosque Shooting: Linda Sarsour on Rising Anti-Muslim Hate & More; "Ask E. Jean" Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Sexual Assault & Defamation; Minnesota Officials Charge ICE Agent Who Shot Venezuelan Immigrant & Falsely Reported What Happened | Headlines for May 19, 2026; 3 Killed in Devastating San Diego Mosque Shooting: Linda Sarsour on Rising Anti-Muslim Hate & More; "Ask E. Jean" Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Sexual Assault & Defamation; Minnesota Officials Charge ICE Agent Who S…
(2026-05-19). WHO warns of 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak. scmp.com The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people. | The WHO has declared the surge of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international health emergency and called an emergency meeting on the crisis on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council approved budget estimates Monday that give state lawmakers nearly $200 million more to spend in fiscal year 2027. | That amount is an upward revision from March's meeting. State Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover and legislative head budget writer, started to immediately dampen expectations that the Joint Finance Committee would add a bunch of additional spending to the state's budget. | "Obviously, we had a lot of additional reve…
(2026-05-19). Blanche Says Trump "Slush Fund" Payouts Could Include Jan. 6 Participants. truthout.org During Senate testimony on Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators that anybody in the U.S. who feels they've been wrongly targeted by federal prosecutors or investigators will now be eligible for millions of dollars in payouts — including violent participants in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building. The new "anti-weaponization fund" is the result of a… |
(2026-05-19). Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw at Bournemouth. aljazeera.com Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title ends as Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemouth.
(2026-05-19). Israel finance minister says ICC seeks arrest warrant against him. al-monitor.com Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move.Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-19). Automatic draft registration undoes a victory decades in the making. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-19). Plan To Test OA-1K Skyraider II's Rapid Deployability Outlined By Air Force Special Ops Command. twz.com 
The Air Force also plans to add laser-guided rockets to the OA-1K's armament as it works toward operational capability amid relevance concerns.
(2026-05-19). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Ryan Garcia has named Conor Benn as his next opponent at Las Vegas showdown. thecanary.co 
Ryan Garcia has named Conor Benn as his next opponent and is targeting a Las Vegas date on 12 September for his first WBC welterweight title defence. Negotiations are ongoing and the fight is not yet contractually confirmed. Garcia-Benn blockbuster on the horizon Ryan Garcia signalled the matchup during recent media appearances and livestreams, pointing […] | By
(2026-05-19). US to drop tax claims against Trump 'forever', in IRS lawsuit deal. scmp.com The US government will permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. | As part of the settlement agreement, the US is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump Organisation's current tax issues, according to a one-page document posted to the Justice Department's…
(2026-05-19). Why More Marketers Are Combining AI Tools With Semrush One Solution. moguldom.com 
**This post is sponsored by Semrush. When you purchase through links in this article, we may earn an affiliate commission from Semrush.** For a long time, SEO work felt scattered across too many tabs, tools, spreadsheets, and browser windows. One platform for keyword research, another for traffic analysis, another for reports, then ChatGPT open in …
(2026-05-19). Online health trends: fact versus fiction. whyy.org Why are so many Americans turning to influencers for medical advice? And which online health trends are truly backed by science?
(2026-05-19). Trump gutted USAID. Hunger and violence followed. grist.org 
For decades, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, worked across many of the world's most food-insecure and climate-besieged regions, funding thousands of humanitarian, healthcare, food, and disaster relief programs. That all changed last year when, days after President Donald Trump's inauguration, his administration issued a stop-work order that suspended nearly all of USAID's overseas programs. Then, last July, the administration informally dissolved the agency — leading to the largest withdrawal of American international development aid in more than 60 years. | A new study published…
(2026-05-19). We Need To Move Beyond Robot Doomerism. portside.org We Need To Move Beyond Robot Doomerism |
(2026-05-19). Philippine Court Clears Group of Terrorism Financing Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters outside the Department of Justice denounce the filing of terrorist financing cases against activists and demand that the Marcos administration stop using the FATF's "grey list" to target civil society, Manila, Philippines, January 22, 2025. | © 2025 National Union of People's Lawyers…
(2026-05-19). New chapter for flood victims as homes handed over in Cornubia. sanews.gov.za New chapter for flood victims as homes handed over in Cornubia | Flood victims were overcome with emotion and relief as they received the keys to their new homes at Cornubia, north of Durban, marking a long-awaited step towards stability and dignity after being displaced by the devastating 2022 floods. | For many beneficiaries, the handover of houses represents a turning point after years spent in temporary emergency accommodation. | EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba, together with KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma, officially launched the handover of 113 houses on Monday, with…
(2026-05-19). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-19). Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump speaks at the "Save America March" rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Photo: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images | In yet another staggeringly corrupt and unprecedented move, President Donald Trump's Justice Department on Monday The fund is part of a deal decided by the Trump administration to drop its weak $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over a leak of the president's…
(2026-05-19). Bolivia's indefinite national strike faces military repression. wsws.org A national strike in Bolivia has continued to expand for more than two weeks in opposition to rising fuel costs and the right-wing policies of President Rodrigo Paz.
(2026-05-19). Why political diversity lags as ethnic diversity rises in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Pakistan's air chief in Ankara as Islamabad touts regional alliance talks. al-monitor.com The visit came after Pakistan's defense chief suggested that talks were advancing on a wider defense arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
(2026-05-19). Will Colombia's upcoming presidential election stop the pro-Israel wave sweeping Latin America? mondoweiss.net 
Colombia's upcoming election could be a turning point for foreign policy across Latin America. A pro-Israel wave has swept across the region, but a win by Iván Cepeda would show there is still support for "pink-wave" politics in support of Palestine.
(2026-05-19). Legal Workers Protest After Woman Forced to Give Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom. truthout.org On Monday, legal service workers protested in front of the Brooklyn Criminal Court and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office after a woman who was being detained was forced to give birth in a courtroom on Friday. At least 150 legal advocates, public defenders, and local lawmakers rallied against what the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys (ALAA) called "the dangerous conditions in… |
(2026-05-19). US lawmakers express support for victims of San Diego Islamic Centre shooting. tribune.com.pk 
US lawmakers expressed support for the families of the victims of a fatal shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday. | Authorities said that five people, including two suspected shooters, were killed in the incident. | California Senator Adam Schiff said on X that he is "heartbroken" by the shooting. "My prayers are with the families of the three precious lives lost today," he said. | I'm heartbroken by the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and my prayers are with the families of the three precious lives lost today. | Today's shooting is a horrific attack on Southern California's Muslim…
(2026-05-19). America's Jobs Pessimism Is a Foreign Policy Problem. fpif.org Washington usually measures American decline in external terms: China's rise, Russia's revisionism, strained alliances, and military crises in the Middle East. But one of the clearest warnings is coming from inside the United States. In 2025, only 43 percent of Americans ages 15 to 34 That finding should unsettle a country that is still speaking t…
(2026-05-19). Mansour Kaziha, Nader Awad identified as victims in San Diego Mosque attack. aljazeera.com All three victims have now been identified in California attack being investigated as hate crime.
(2026-05-19). Chinese researchers achieve kilowatt-level wireless power transmission for space travel. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has reported new advances in space-based solar power station technology and wireless microwave power transmission, including kilowatt-level power transmission over distances of more than 100 meters, according to media reports.
(2026-05-19). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-19). Next Up to The Mic: J. Lester Allen at The Linda. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet and wildlife rehabilitator J. Lester Allen to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, on July 27 2022. | +++++ | J. Lester Allen was one of 11 poets who shared their work as part of a two-night event series presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer Park Quarterly that took place in both Troy and Albany. | J. Lester Allen is an American writer and poet. Originally hailing from the Central Pennsylvania region, he currently calls the waterfall rich holler of Ludlowville, NY home. He published his first collection…
(2026-05-19). Māori climate risk worsened by colonization, report finds. grist.org 
In Aotearoa New Zealand, record-breaking storms and flooding are impacting Māori land, health, and culture. And, according to a new national climate report, colonization has intensified those risks. | The
(2026-05-19). Judicial authorities pledge to protect cultivated land. ecns.cn China's judicial authorities have committed to strengthening the protection of cultivated land as part of efforts to ensure food security and reinforce the legal foundation for sustainable agricultural development.
(2026-05-19). Israel supporters renew anti-Corbyn smears amid Labour turmoil. thecanary.co 
Amid the leadership turmoil in the Labour Party, pro-Israel lobbyists are rebooting their antisemitism smears to stave off even a mention of Jeremy Corbyn's name. Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell told Times News on 15 May that part of reunifying the left meant: reinviting Jeremy Corbyn back into the Labour Party. But Corbyn has a […] | By
(2026-05-19). Talk World Radio: Abolish the Police. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Talk World Radio, May 19, 2026 | Not everyone who wants to abolish war wants to abolish police, and vice versa, but can one go without the other, and if so, how? | AUDIO: | Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. | Here is VIDEO: | This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about abolishing the police. Our guest, brian bean, is the author of Their End Is Our Beginning: Cops, Capitali…
(2026-05-19). Son of Mango clothing empire founder arrested in Spain over father's death. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Spanish police on Tuesday arrested Jonathan Andic, the eldest son of Isak Andic, in connection with his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024. | Jonathan Andic, 45, was alone with his 71-year-old billionaire father Isak Andic who fell to his death in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. According to Catalan regional police, Jonathan was taken into custody and later escorted in handcuffs to a court in Martorell near Barcelona for questioning. | People close to the family said they had "complete" confidence in Jonathan Andic's innocence. They insisted there was no valid evidence a…
(2026-05-19). 57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of Philadelphia public schools announced virtual learning Wednesday as an early-season heatwave bakes the region. | Temperatures in Philadelphia Many schools in Philadelphia lack sufficient air condit…
(2026-05-19). Australian Labor government's austerity legislation provides for complete gutting of disability supports. wsws.org The NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 provides the framework for kicking hundreds of thousands of disabled people off their support and for excluding vast numbers going forward.
(2026-05-19). How to Choose the Right Online Slot Game Based on Your Style. moguldom.com Choosing an online slot game can be both thrilling and daunting. There are thousands of themes and features, so it can become a little hard to find one that suits you. You have to see links before you buy. Replicating a pleasurable gaming experience involves an astute understanding of each individual's playing style. In this …
(2026-05-19). Flipping Out in a Warming World. wattsupwiththat.com Of course the news media swarmed all over the article like a fly to honey and pimped up the scare. Check out some of the dire headlines below:…
(2026-05-19). Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Gulf island. newarab.com 
(2026-05-19). India's film certification board censors award-winning The Voice of Hind Rajab, citing "harm" to India-Israel relations. wsws.org The banning of the docudrama reveals the depth of relationship now established between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-supremacist government and the murderous Zionist Netanyahu regime.
(2026-05-19). Russia's New Two-Seat Su-57 Felon Takes Its First Flight. twz.com 
(2026-05-19). Sri Lanka: Death of Welikada Prison inmate raises serious questions. wsws.org Until a credible, transparent and independent investigation is conducted, the serious doubts surrounding his death will—and must—persist.
(2026-05-19). Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fiji police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors. The Fiji police announced that the investigation, lasting nearly six months, now awaits advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on how to proceed. On December 1 last…
(2026-05-19). This Week in People's History, May 20—26, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 20—26, 2026 |
(2026-05-19). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-19). Cristiano Ronaldo will Once Again Light up the World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, May 19 (RHC) — Today, Portugal officially announced an expanded list of 27 names for the 2026 World Cup. Still, the announcement once again revolved around Cristiano Ronaldo, the team's captain, symbol, and lightning bolt. | At 41, the Al-Nassr striker will face his sixth World Cup, approaching it with the solemnity of someone walking towards his final major tournament—a farewell that doesn't diminish his ambition but rather sharpens it. | The squad, announced by Roberto Martínez, includes a foundation of international experience and talent at the peak of their competitive prime, with figures l…
(2026-05-19). China urges Japan to address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan. ecns.cn Japan should first and foremost address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan, and halt its reckless remilitarization drive, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus: What do we know? tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-19). A Familiar Slander: Counterpunch and the Recycling of Anti-China Talking Points. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Martinez — May 18, 2026 | In a recent article for Counterpunch, Joshua Frank accuses China of "green economic imperialism" in Africa and Latin America — alleging that Chinese investment in critical minerals and renewable supply chains amounts to a new form of colonial plunder. The piece appeared just days after French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, condemned China for operating with a "predatory logic" across the continent. | In the following article, our co-editor Carlos Martinez responds. He shows that Frank's case rests on a series of substantive misrep…
(2026-05-19). The Medical-Industrial Complex Is Killing America While War Profiteers Get Rich. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer I posted an article from Truthout about Trump and healthcare, but nowhere in the piece did it mention Obama and the failure of his administration — and the Democrats here in California under Gavin Newsom — to create a real single-payer system. Thankfully, voices like Margaret Flowers, Dr. Ana Malinow, and many others …
(2026-05-19). It's More Than A 'Black Woman's Disease': Advocates Push Congress to Take Fibroids Seriously. newsone.com 
Source: Tatiana Allen / Bison ONE Newsroom | For months, Catherine McNeil bled without a clear answer. | The 46-year-old mother of three had not experienced heavy bleeding like that since using birth control. By late 2024, her menstrual periods had become longer and heavier. At first, she believed the problem might be connected to her intrauterine device, or IUD, stress, or changes connected to age. But as the bleeding continued, McNeil knew something was wrong. | "Your IUD may be faulty. You have about three years left on it. Maybe that's the issue. We'll swap it out," McNeil said her provider told her, witho…
(2026-05-19). GCIS takes Budget Vote outreach programme to the Western Cape. sanews.gov.za GCIS takes Budget Vote outreach programme to the Western Cape | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched a series of community outreach activities across the Western Cape as part of its 2026/27 Budget Vote programme. | The activities are aimed at strengthening direct engagement between government and citizens. | The programme, taking place from 18 to 21 May, focuses on community participation, service delivery awareness, and social development initiatives, while also creating platforms for dialogue between government and residents. | According to a statement issued by the GCIS, the…
(2026-05-19). 'Don't interrupt…': Indian official schools West reporter amid 'PM Modi didn't answer' claim | Norway. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced scrutiny after no media questions were taken during his joint press statement with Jonas Gahr Stà∏re in Oslo during his Europe tour. The issue resurfaced during a Ministry of External Affairs briefing, where journalists questioned officials about the absence of interaction with the press. Norwegian commentator Helle Lyng also highlighted the moment on social media after PM Modi left without taking questions. The incident has sparked debate around media access, transparency, and press engagement during high-level diplomatic visits.
(2026-05-19). US Launches Airstrikes in Nigeria for Third Day in a Row. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command said on Tuesday that its forces launched airstrikes in northeastern Nigeria on May 18, marking the third day in a row that the US conducted strikes in the West African nation. AFRICOM said the latest strikes were launched in coordination with the Nigerian government and claimed that the targets of the strikes …
(2026-05-19). Michael Owen carries lychees and cheers at Guangzhou grassroots soccer match. ecns.cn When Michael Owen carried a shoulder pole to hand over lychees to players on Sunday at the Yuexiushan Stadium in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, cheers echoed throughout the stadium.
(2026-05-19). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-19). Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal. scmp.com Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, according to a court on Tuesday. | The move adds to pressure on current Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, already weakened by corruption investigations involving family members and senior political allies.
(2026-05-19). Trump's EPA Rolls Back Protections Against PFAS in Drinking Water. truthout.org The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed dropping limits for four cancer-linked "forever chemicals" in drinking water established during the Biden administration, saying the changes were rushed and not in compliance with federal law. At the same time, the EPA said it is earmarking nearly $1 billion in grant funding for communities to tackle per- and polyfluoroalkyl… |
(2026-05-19). Tentative 4-year pact ends 3-day Long Island Rail Road strike. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—A tentative four-year contract, worked out between five rail unions and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) management, ended a three-day strike by 3,500 LIRR workers—half of its employees—on May 18. It was the first LIRR strike in 32 years. Full service on the nation's largest and busiest commuter rail system will resume today, said …
(2026-05-19). Despite summit pledges, don't expect US-China trade to improve. scmp.com At last week's summit in Beijing, the presidents of China and the United States pledged to steer towards a stable and constructive relationship. The two sides announced new joint trade and investment councils. This combination of high-level commitment and institutional progress has stirred hopes that long-running bilateral economic tensions will ease substantially, if not take a turn for the better. | But will the world's largest economies live happily ever after? History offers a sobering…
(2026-05-19). Democratic Party, union apparatus conspire to shut down powerful New York rail strike. wsws.org No worker should be compelled to vote on—or live under—a contract they have not seen, have not read and have not had the time to study and discuss collectively.
(2026-05-19). Iranian Associate Professor Mededlu: "The UAE is a hostile base" unitedworldint.com "There is no anti-Iran bloc in the Gulf, there is a complete fragmentation" By Yiƒüit Saner The question of how the war against Iran will reshape relations between Tehran and the Gulf states has become one of the most critical issues on the West Asian agenda. From the very first day of the war, Iran …
(2026-05-19). Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 Moves Closer to Commissioning with Spillage to Open Reactor. infobrics.org The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 has advanced towards commissioning following the initiation of the 'Spillage to Open Reactor' process, a key stage in the preparation of reactor systems, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited announced…
(2026-05-19). Moment Neymar brought to tears after surprise World Cup call-up. aljazeera.com Brazil's all-time top scorer Neymar jr was brought to tears after hearing his name included in Brazil's World Cup squad.
(2026-05-19). Vietnam's Next Frontier in Workforce Development. unitedworldint.com Beyond Labor Export By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Labor export has been a progressive solution to Vietnam's demographic and economic pressures for decades. Overseas workers' remittances are significantly responsible for country income, curtail unemployment, and often fund investment in housing, education, and healthcare by their families. Foreign work is the portal to economically transformative mobility for …
(2026-05-19). The Strange Case of Dr. Jacques: The Vietnam War's Most Elusive Spy. covertactionmagazine.com The best spies work for everyone. — Lucien Conein, legendary CIA operative. Colonel Nguyen Mau was director of the Special Branch of the Republic of Vietnam's national police force from 1968 to 1972. Created, funded and advised by the CIA, the Special Branch consisted of professional interrogators and agent handlers who maintained informant networks in the …
(2026-05-19). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-17). 'The Nuance of Being a Black Woman in America': Is God Is Turns Righteous Rage Into Gory Horror. portside.org 'The Nuance of Being a Black Woman in America': Is God Is Turns Righteous Rage Into Gory Horror |
(2026-05-19). Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong visits China. ecns.cn Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (center) visited the exhibition hall of Beibu Gulf Port, a core hub of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 18, 2026.
(2026-05-19). China to study human embryo models in space. ecns.cn The successful launch of the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft on May 11 carried human embryo models into space. This marks the world's first in situ experiment to explore how microgravity and cosmic radiation affect early human development under space conditions — a crucial step toward understanding whether humans can one day live and reproduce in space.
(2026-05-19). Voucher programs fail rural schools. peoplesworld.org 
Voucher programs—which use public funds to finance private education—have been sweeping state and federal legislatures over the past few years. These bills are harmful to public schools, especially public schools in rural communities. Yet, the "Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act" was introduced in the Senate, which would repeal the national private school voucher program passed …
(2026-05-19). Drone attack kills 28 at market in southern Sudan. al-monitor.com A drone strike on a crowded market in southern Sudan killed 28 people and injured 23 more on Tuesday, a medical source and witnesses told AFP, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on civilians in the country's three-year war.The strike hit the town of Ghubaysh in West Kordofan, an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) whose conflict with the Sudanese military has devastated much of the country since April 2023. The wounded and the dead were taken to the town's hospital, the medical source said.
(2026-05-19). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-19). Car bomb in Syrian capital leaves 1 dead, 23 injured: What to know. al-monitor.com Tuesday's bombing is the latest in a string of recent security incidents in Damascus.
(2026-05-19). NPA exploring options in Sibanyoni matter. sanews.gov.za NPA exploring options in Sibanyoni matter | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is planning to re-enroll the extortion and money laundering case against well-known taxi boss Johannes Sibanyoni and others in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates Court in Mpumalanga. | This after the matter was struck off the roll after the prosecutor failed to appear in court. | "While this is disappointing, it is not a setback, as we are within our right and authority to reinstate the case once there is compliance with the legal provisions governing matters removed from the court roll in this manner. | "There is no room for impunity…
(2026-05-19). Norway reports Europe's first case of bird flu in a polar bear. scmp.com Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that bird flu has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic. | The H5N5 variant of the virus was detected in samples taken from a male bear about one year old and a walrus found dead in mid-May on the icy archipelago, around 1,000km (600 miles) from the North Pole, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said.
(2026-05-19). Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft in airspace until June 24. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended restrictions on Indian aircraft using its airspace until June 24. | Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian aircraft since April 2025, when tensions between the two countries sharply escalated after an attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. | New Delhi had alleged Islamabad's involvement in the incident without presenting evidence. Pakistan rejected the accusation and offered to support a neutral investigation. | NOTAM: Airspace ban on Indian planes (incl. military) prolonged until 24 June, 04: 59 AM PKT. | — Pakis…
(2026-05-19). NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights. aljazeera.com Organisation calls for Black athlete fan boycott over Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling, southern redistricting.
(2026-05-19). Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org Iraqi billionaire Ali al-Zaidi was
(2026-05-19). Hawaii Just Found a Way To Keep Corporations out of Politics. portside.org Hawaii Just Found a Way To Keep Corporations out of Politics |
(2026-05-19). G7 Finance Ministers Let Big Oil Off the Hook Again. commondreams.org On Monday and Tuesday, Paris hosted the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting, bringing together finance ministers and central bank governors from some of the world's most powerful economies, alongside counterparts from Brazil, India, Kenya, South Korea, Ukraine, Syria, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. But behind the diplomatic pageantry,and despite the G7's call for innovative financial instruments to urgently address overlapping crises,French host Roland Lescure squandered a major opportunity.While fossil fuel companies raked in billions in profits in the first quarter of 2026 amid the South-West Asia conflict, c…
(2026-05-19). Chinese PLA Navy sends Liaoning aircraft carrier group to Western Pacific for routine training. ecns.cn China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday it has sent a task group led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier to the waters of the Western Pacific to conduct training.
(2026-05-19). B-1B's Future Armament According To Its Test Pilot. twz.com In this episode of
(2026-05-19). Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier. sanews.gov.za Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier | The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province. | In a statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday, government said Maape's passing marked the loss of "a champion for the development of the North West province" who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of communities throughout his career in public service. | Government p…
(2026-05-19). Petro administration clashes with judicial branch over EGC demobilization plans. colombiareports.com The administration of President Gustavo Petro clashed with Colombia's judicial branch over its attempt to lift the arrest warrants for members of paramilitary organization EGC. The president's peace commissioner, Otty Patiño, last week asked the prosecution to suspend arrest warrants of EGC commander Jobanis de Jesus Avila, a.k.a. "Chiquito Malo," and 28 of his subordinates. …
(2026-05-19). US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany. aljazeera.com World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
(2026-05-19). Thousands of protesters demand president's resignation in Bolivia's La Paz. aljazeera.com Bolivia faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years, fueling nationwide protests demanding the president's resignation.