(2026-05-14). Headlines for May 14, 2026. democracynow.org Xi Jinping Warns U.S. of Potential "Conflict" over Taiwan After Beijing Summit with Trump, Senate Narrowly Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution for Seventh Time, Children Among the Dead as Israel Continues Bombing Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Israeli Police Kill Palestinian Attempting to Scale West Bank Wall to Find Work, Study Finds Israel Increased Attacks on Gaza After Halting Strikes on Iran, Judge Temporarily Blocks U.S. Sanctions Against U.N. Expert on Occupied Palestinian Territories, Israeli Prime Minister Claims He Made "Secret" Visit to the UAE in March, U.S. Senate Votes to Confirm…
(2026-05-14). New School Students Sanction Group Over Israeli Military Program. popularresistance.org Ryder Glickman's first day as chair of The New School University Student Senate (USS) was an eventful one. His inaugural act was to call a vote on a first-of-its-kind resolution to sanction Hillel at The New School. This vote followed the release of a 38-page report detailing Hillel's potential violations of international law. | The report, conducted by a student committee, outlines Hillel's participation in programs with the Israeli military. Before and during Israel's genocide in Gaza, the campus organization was linked to a volunteer program at Israeli military bases from which attacks on Gaza and Lebanon orig…
(2026-05-14). Israeli soldiers in Lebanon contract 'cave fever' from tick bite. newarab.com 
Seven Israeli outlet Ynet reported on Wednesday that the soldiers were admitted to several hospitals, including Assuta Ashdod Hospital and Ichilov Medical Centre, after developing symptoms linked to the disease. | The report added that a larger number of soldiers who had been exposed to the same cond…
(2026-05-14). What Should We Call It? US Israel War on Nations and Peoples of Iran, Lebanon and Middle East Region. fightbackbetter.com 
Folks have referred to this war of aggression against Iran that was started by US and Israel as "Trump's War",…
(2026-05-14). "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" : Molly Crabapple on Resurfacing the Jewish History of Anti-Zionism. democracynow.org 
We speak with the acclaimed artist and author Molly Crabapple about her new book, Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund. Although largely forgotten today, the Jewish Labor Bund was once a powerful secular, socialist revolutionary party that fought for freedom and dignity for Jews in Europe. The movement formed in the waning days of the Russian Empire in an atmosphere of intense antisemitism, but it "rejected, from the very start, calls to create a Jewish ethnostate in Palestine," Crabapple says. "They felt that Zionism was a capitulation to the same bigots that wanted t…
(2026-05-14). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-14). Let Them Genocide: How we all paid for Israel's impunity. newarab.com 
"Let them" is fashionable advice now. Let them misunderstand you. Let them stir chaos. The fear is that we are "letting" everything happen now. | The most dangerous war of our lives has been sweeping an entire region; we let it. Our leaders lie and plunder; we let them. We let our thumbs scroll past the bombs between messages, meals, and jokes. Letting reality go, to call it "healing". Letting bloodshed, to call it "bloodletting". | We let ourselves believe this would only happen to "them", not us. | Only a short time ago, "let them" was said about a small place named Gaza. And when "let them" was said there, it…
(2026-05-14). Synagogues that sell stolen Palestinian land should, of course, be protested. mondoweiss.net 
There is a moral panic over whether protests at synagogues against the sale of Israeli settlement homes are antisemitic. This accusation is meant only to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Don't fall for it.
(2026-05-14). Democrats playing catch up with their voters on Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of State under the Biden administration, made headlines in late April when she told
(2026-05-14). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-14). South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports. tribune.com.pk 
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. | South Korea is analysing intelligence shared by the US on the May 4 attack against South Korean shipper HMM's Namu vessel, which caused a fire and damaged the lower stern hull, Yonhap quoted a senior foreign ministry official as telling reporters. | "Once we go through the investigation and present the evidence, I trust that the Iranian side will respond in an appropriate way,"
(2026-05-14). Second Japan-linked oil tanker sails via Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Iran hardens stance on strait. ecns.cn Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran is currently in consultations to develop regulations governing arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz based on international law.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome banquet for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 14, 2026.
(2026-05-14). Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. | Aside from trade matters, Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push its long-time strategic partner too hard. | Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel by 0250 GMT…
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Chinese premier meets representatives of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met here with representatives of the U.S. business community accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Trump's trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals. scmp.com The business executives accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Beijing this week are the wealthiest such delegation to visit China — holding a combined personal net worth of over US$1 trillion — an indication of continued interest in the country's lucrative market despite strained bilateral ties. | With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's last-minute addition to the delegation, 17 executives from the technology, finance, aerospace and semiconductor sectors have joined Trump, who landed…
(2026-05-14). U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
(2026-05-14). Xi Warns Trump of Potential "Conflict" over Taiwan in Beijing Summit on Iran, Trade, Tech & More. democracynow.org 
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a highly anticipated summit with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping. It is the first U.S. state visit to China since 2017, during Trump's first administration. Trade, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and the fate of Taiwan are some of the issues being discussed, although it's not clear if any new agreements are likely. Trump traveled to China with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a delegation of top U.S. executives including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk of Tesla…
(2026-05-14). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-14). Trump says looking forward to 'big discussion' with President Xi. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Are Democrats trying to out-hawk Trump on China to spite him? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-14). Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in largest swap. al-monitor.com ADEN/AMMAN, May 14 (Reuters) – The internationally recognised Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi group will exchange more than 1,600 prisoners, the office of the U.N. special envoy for Yemen said on Thursday, marking the largest release of detainees since the outbreak of the war in Yemen.The conflict erupted after the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa in 2014, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention in support of the government the following year.
(2026-05-14). Saudi Arabia budget deficit doubles amid US-Israeli war on Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-14). K2, firm tied to US-Israel, is overseeing Arab central banks. newarab.com 
Over the course of the past three years, a financial intelligence and auditing firm, K2 Integrity has inked deals with three MENA central banks to improve their capacity to combat money laundering and fraud. | But K2 Integrity's mandate goes well beyond that of a consulting firm, with its surveillance of money flows closely aligned with US and Israeli political interests. Tellingly, the firm's top leadership is composed of former US Treasury officials that dismantled what Washington considered terrorist finance networks in the wake of 9/11, as well as developing sanctions targeting Iran and its allies, North Kore…
(2026-05-14). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-14). UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE president during the war with Iran. | Netanyahu's office said Wednesday he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war, "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan". | The announcement came a day after US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Ir…
(2026-05-14). Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). The Iran—Israel War from Beijing's Perspective: A Threat to Energy, an Opportunity for Influence. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Hamed Vafaei, faculty member at the University of Tehran and specialist in Chinese affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran As military tensions among Iran, the United States, and Israel have intensified in recent weeks, growing attention has been directed toward the role of major powers in managing the crisis. In …
(2026-05-14). Iran urges BRICS to condemn US, Israel for war, bloc divisions. newarab.com 
Iran's foreign minister urged His remarks at a two-day meeting in New Delhi underscore divisions within the expanded BRICS bloc, as
(2026-05-14). Report: Saudi Arabia Bombed Iraqi Militias During US-Israeli Bombing Campaign Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Saudi Arabia bombed targets in Iraq linked to the country's Shia militias that are aligned with Tehran during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Sources told the outlet that Saudi fighter jets launched strikes against targets near Saudi Arabia's border with Iran and that some attacks occurred around the time the …
(2026-05-14). AIPAC Boasts Top Funder of Black, Latino, Asian Congressional Caucuses: Compromised in Face of Israel Pressure Toward Iran Confrontation. fightbackbetter.com AIPAC brangs in this short youtube clip of being the top fundraiser for Black, Latino, Asian Pacific caucuses — Muslim…
(2026-05-14). US admiral says ability to threaten neighbors dramatically degraded. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) – Iran's ability to threaten its neighbors and U.S. interests has been dramatically reduced by U.S. bombings, and Tehran's defense industry has been set back by 90%, a senior U.S. admiral said on Thursday.Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, sought to underscore the tactical successes of the military campaign against Iran that he oversaw and said the war had dramatically reduced the danger posed by that country to the broader Middle East.
(2026-05-14). Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday. newarab.com 
Iranian media reported Thursday that naval forces had allowed a group of Chinese ships to pass through the strategic Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since the outbreak of In peacetime, the route accounts for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, along with other key commodities. | "Following a decision by th…
(2026-05-14). Under shadow of Gaza war, Fatah kicks off eighth conference. newarab.com 
The Palestinian National Liberation Movement ( The conference, which will continue until Sunday, brings together around 2,500 members, along with senior Palestinian offic…
(2026-05-14). Gaza aid flotilla sets sail again after Israeli interceptions. al-monitor.com By Mehmet Emin Caliskan and Dilara SenkayaMARMARIS, Turkey, May 14 (Reuters) – Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters.The flotilla had previously departed from Spain on April 12, but Israeli forces intercepted vessels in the group, taking more than 100 pro-Palestinian activists to Crete and detaining two others in Israel.
(2026-05-14). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-14). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-14). Nakba to Gaza: Why Palestinians still carry keys to lost homes. newarab.com 
In the corners of makeshift tents, tucked inside bags that survived Israel's bombing and carried in the exhausted hands of the displaced, the key remains more than a rusted piece of metal. | Since the Seventy-seven years later, the same scene repeats in Gaza: destroyed homes, scattered fa…
(2026-05-14). Saif Abu Keshek on Israeli detention and Gaza flotilla raid. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-14). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-14). A call for bold action from the Gaza flotilla. nationofchange.org As flotilla vessels continue the journey to Gaza in defiance of Israel, volunteers and their loved ones encourage a "litany of actions" in solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-14). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-14). Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners. aljazeera.com Students from Venezuela's leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po…
(2026-05-14). Spain Extends Invite of Ibero-American Summit to Venezuela's Acting President. orinocotribune.com The Spanish foreign minister of Spain, José Manuel Albares, said that the likely attendance of Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez at the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid is a gesture of absolute diplomatic normality. He stated that the Spanish government is currently focused on ensuring the operational viability and political relevance of the summit scheduled for November. | This statement reinforces Madrid's intention to create an inclusive dialogue space where all regional actors can actively participate. Albares said that the central objective is to ensure success of the meeting through the pr…
(2026-05-14). Did the US Confiscate Venezuela's Enriched Uranium? orinocotribune.com The removal of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), carried out in May 2026, was neither an improvised nor a reactive action. It was a planned operation under bilateral agreements between Venezuela and the United States, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and with documented precedents in technical reports from 2008-2009. | The removed material weighs 13.5 kilograms and consists of remnants from the RV-1 research reactor, which has been inactive since 1991. It was transported to the United States for safe processing and convers…
(2026-05-14). India condemns attack on ship off Oman, vessel reported sunk. newarab.com 
India's foreign ministry condemned an attack of an Indian-flagged ship off New Delhi did not give further details on the attack on Wednesday, and the fate of the unnamed ship, nor who it believes was responsible. | "The attack on an Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman yesterday is unacceptable, and we deplore the fact that commercial shipping and civilian mariners continue to be targeted," India's…
(2026-05-14). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-14). France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak. geo.tv 
Cruise ship Ambition, operated by the Ambassador Cruise Line, is docked at the Port of Bordeaux after local authorities said passengers could not disembark following an outbreak of possible gastroenteritis reported on board, in Bordeaux, France, May 13, 2026. —…
(2026-05-14). Private banks see shareholder adjustments. ecns.cn Adjustments to the shareholding structures of Chinas private banks have become increasingly common. More private banks are introducing new shareholders with industrial backgrounds and financial strength.
(2026-05-14). Protests show that more Japanese oppose militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's largest antiwar protests in decades show that people across Japan are increasingly aware that the path back to militarism is a path down the abyss, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-14). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-14). China-Russia Joint Historical Research: Reshaping Narrative Power for a Multipolar World. infobrics.org In an era of global changes, China-Russia joint Eurasian historical research is a strategic necessity, Peng Bo writes…
(2026-05-14). Uptick in Chinese tankers transiting Hormuz amid Trump-Xi summit. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, a meeting closely watched in Iran.
(2026-05-14). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-14). Xi rolls out red carpet for Trump – PLA marches, children cheer for POTUS' 1st visit in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, with PLA honour guards and children waving Chinese and U.S. flags. Behind the grand symbolism, the Trump—Xi summit is billed as a make‚Äëor‚Äëbreak meeting that could reshape global warfare, trade and tech rivalries.
(2026-05-14). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-14). U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities. portside.org U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities |
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-14). The road to hell — and back. links.org.au 
Phil Hearse reviews William I Robinson's new book "Epochal Crisis: the Exhaustion of Global Capitalism," saying if you want to understand what is going on in the world, then read this.
(2026-05-14). No Kings Movement and 'All Roads Lead to the South' To Protest GOP Voting Rights Attacks. portside.org No Kings Movement and 'All Roads Lead to the South' To Protest GOP Voting Rights Attacks |
(2026-05-14). Tomgram: Frida Berrigan, Every Warship Launched Is a Local Disaster. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Hey, Donald Trump's war with Iran is proving to be a genuine bargain! According to the Department of War (once upon a time the Department of Defense), it has cost us a mere $25 billion. (Or could that …
(2026-05-14). Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates. aljazeera.com Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
(2026-05-14). Nexteer worker on sellout tentative agreement: "Everybody wants a strike because right now we're in control" wsws.org A "no" vote on the new TA and strike by the 1,300 Nexteer workers could spark a mass movement of auto parts workers and galvanize production workers at the Big Three factories.
(2026-05-14). Trump Weakened FEMA, and a Black St. Louis Neighborhood Is Paying the Price. capitalbnews.org 
ST. LOUIS — The tapping sound drew Jeffrey Bingham to his front window. Outside, the world was folding in on itself. Trees bent sideways. Power lines snapped. Across the street, a two-story brick house crumbled and disappeared instantly. Then his windows blew and the front door ripped open. He ran for the basement as pressure …
(2026-05-14). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-14). U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market. ecns.cn A high-profile business delegation comprising top U.S. executives from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and agriculture arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage. The delegation's presence signals that commercial ties binding the two economies remain too deep to sever, economists and business executives said.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-14). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-14). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-14). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-14). Rayner cleared in the nick of time for potential leadership run. thecanary.co 
Angela Rayner has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness by HMRC, according to the Guardian. Coincidentally, this 'redeeming' news for Rayner comes just in the nick of time as her former boss' position appears increasingly untenable. As a result, likely runners Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham look set to face another contender. Nonetheless, it […] | By
(2026-05-14). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-14). Two years after New Caledonia's violent uprising, tensions remain high. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As New Caledonia marks the second anniversary of a spate of unrest and riots that broke out on 13 May 2024, the situation on the ground remains tense, on the political, economic and security levels. Politically, over the past two years, there have been sequences…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-14). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-14). Phil Foden shines as Manchester City push title race another week. thecanary.co 
Manchester City moved the title race on for at least another week with a composed 3-0 win over a much changed Crystal Palace at the Etihad. Phil Foden, given a rare start, was the standout figure, producing two first half assists that set the tone and handed City a commanding lead they never surrendered. Guardiola […] | By
(2026-05-14). Death of autoworker in Mexico exposes contempt of GM and union apparatus for workers' lives. wsws.org After last week's death of Jesús Martín Olivera at the GM Silao Complex, one worker at the plant said, "stress, the long working hours, and the production demands the company imposes are killing workers."
(2026-05-14). Saudi warplanes reportedly struck militias in Iraq during war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10. sanews.gov.za Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10 | The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms. | Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province's Joint Operations Centre continues to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas. | The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 storm-related fatalities across the province. Bredell extended co…
(2026-05-14). Michael Carrick poised for permanent Manchester United job. thecanary.co 
Manchester United are ready to open formal talks with Michael Carrick about becoming the club's permanent head coach. Discussions are expected to begin before the final Premier League game of the season at Brighton on May 24th. The club's hierarchy has not ruled out other candidates but Carrick has been identified as the first person […] | By
(2026-05-14). Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals. aljazeera.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
(2026-05-14). What Trump's "Whenever Wars" Reveal About US Empire. truthout.org "Trump is banking on the idea that the entire U.S. population is as cynical and hateful as he is. And evidently, it's not true," says Khury Petersen-Smith. In this episode of Movement Memos, host Kelly Hayes talks with Petersen-Smith about Trump's "whenever wars," the spectacle of militarized violence, and the anti-war movement this moment demands. From ICE raids in U.S. |
(2026-05-14). Chinese vice premier urges consolidation of poverty alleviation. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has urged more efforts to steadily advance regular assistance and continue to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation to boost rural revitalization.
(2026-05-14). Palestinian photojournalist wins Pulitzer for breaking news photography. asiapacificreport.nz By Kim Wingerei Saher Alghorra, a Palestinian photojournalist, has won the Pulitzer Prize for a series of photographs published in The New York Times. What's the scam? The scam is that so far, not a single Australian or New Zealand mainstream media outlet has reported on it, let alone dared show the "haunting images" from…
(2026-05-14). Impeachment of Philippine Vice President sets off sharp political crisis. wsws.org The second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte triggered a chain of crisis events—a power grab in the Senate, an ICC arrest warrant and gunfire in the legislature—that have shaken Philippine politics.
(2026-05-14). Bionic leg bike race for disabled people kicks off in Hangzhou, showcasing tech-powered accessibility. ecns.cn On May 13, 2026, the intelligent bionic leg cycling race of the China ∑ Zhejiang Future Technology Games for Persons with Disabilities kicked off in Yuhang, Hangzhou.
(2026-05-14). McDonnell claims Streeting leadership run is Mandelson-McSweeney's revenge on Starmer. thecanary.co 
Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said publicly that Wes Streeting's bid to topple Keir Starmer — expected any minute — is "revenge". He's alleged revenge by Starmer's former handlers Morgan McSweeney and his mentor and child-rapist fan Peter Mandelson. Both men were sacked or resigned over the scandal of Starmer's appointment of Mandelson as […] | By
(2026-05-14). Why Australia needs a new competition policy revolution. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-14). Natural attraction: Unassuming tample becomes rednote sensation. ecns.cn In a bamboo-draped corner of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, Tianzhang Temple has become an unlikely online sensation by doing almost nothing at all.Wang Qiancontributed to this story.
(2026-05-14). What we know about Netanyahu's 'secret trip' to the UAE. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister However, the UAE later denied that any meeting had taken place, let alone a secret one. | Here's what we know so far about Netanyahu's alleged clandestine visit to the Gulf state. | What is Israel saying happened?: | According to the statement from his office, Netanyahu met with…
(2026-05-14). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally To Stop Killing Cuts By Mayor Lurie At Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-14). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-14). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-14). Toxic Pesticides Could Be Banned From UK Farms as Government Urged to Align With EU Rules. bylinetimes.com The UK Government is considering a new report calling on the UK to match the EU's tough rules limiting harmful pesticides from farmland, in order to protect the public, as part of a new deal with the bloc. | Brits may be more exposed to harmful usage and health risks from pesticides after Brexit, according to a cross-party body of experts and politicians, as Britain has diverged from EU bans on toxic chemicals used in the food supply. | The EU has introduced stricter regulations and banned dozens of harmful pesticides since 2021, with the UK not following suit — and instead "drastically falling behind" a…
(2026-05-14). The 1926 General Strike and the fight for Trotskyism today. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Thomas Scripps, Socialist Equality Party (UK) assistant national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). As tick bites surge, conspiracy theories follow. grist.org 
"Tell you what," Drew Maciel told his Instagram followers in April, "I'm sick of finding dead moose." He zoomed in on a dead bull moose lying prone on the ground, running the camera over clusters of ticks nestled within every crevice of the corpse. | Maciel is a shed hunter, meaning he collects antlers that have been naturally "shed" by wildlife. But a winter tick feeding frenzy in Maine, driven by rising temperatures, means that this year he kept finding dead animals.
(2026-05-14). First crypto, now data centers: How tech is reshaping this North Carolina community. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between In Murphy, North Carolina, a peaceful mountain town once defined by birdsong and swaying trees, a steady electric hum cuts through the calm. The noise from a nearby cryptocurrency mine has intruded on Rebecca and Tom Lash's lives since it opened in 2021. | "There was nothing in this little pasture but these electric lines,"
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints judges. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints judges | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country. ⚪ The appointments were made in terms of section 174(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidency said the appointments were made to "ensure courts have the necessary capacity to administer justice". ⚪ The judicial appointments are as follows: | • Madam Justice Thandi Victoria Norman as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, with effect from 15 May 2…
(2026-05-14). Trump's release of confidential UFO files aims to distract voters from greater issues. infobrics.org Celestial phenomena explain the newly unlocked footage.
(2026-05-14). UK newspapers face 81,000 complaints over Misan Harriman 'smear'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances. portside.org Trump Says He Doesn't Care "Even a Little Bit" About People's Finances |
(2026-05-14). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-14). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-14). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-14). Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2018. truthout.org The number of deforested kilometers in the Brazilian Amazon between August 2025 and March 2026 fell by 36 percent compared to the previous year, according to a recent report published by the Brazilian Human and Environment Amazon Institute, also known as Imazon. In total, 1,460 square kilometers (564 square miles) of land were cut down during that period, the lowest figure since 2018. |
(2026-05-14). Israeli nationalists hold parade marking their capture of East Jerusalem. al-monitor.com By Alexander CornwellJERUSALEM, May 14 (Reuters) – Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched on Thursday through the Muslim quarter of Jerusalem's walled Old City under heavy security, in an annual event marking Israel's capture of the city's east in a war nearly six decades ago.The parade, the main celebration of Jerusalem Day, has become a show of force for Jewish nationalists but is seen by Palestinians as a blatant provocation aimed at undermining their ties to the city.
(2026-05-14). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-14). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-14). Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing. ecns.cn The Temple of Heaven, known in Chinese as Tiantan, is an iconic symbol of Beijing.The overall 28 pillars correspond to the 28 Mansions of ancient Chinese astronomy, a system used for celestial observations and calendar-making.
(2026-05-14). Call to address Stats SA funding pressures. sanews.gov.za Call to address Stats SA funding pressures | While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation's financial pressures to be addressed. | "These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and sustainability of our national statistics are not compromised," the Deputy Minister said on Wednesday in Parliament during the Budget Vote for Stats SA. | She added that in a complex and rapidly changing world, South Africa needs relia…
(2026-05-14). Papuan women 'living in fear' condemn military violence. asiapacificreport.nz By Aida Ulim in Jayapura Papuan women attending a free speech forum organised by the Dogiyai Student Association in Jayapura have condemned what they describe as ongoing violence against women and children in Papua. The gathering took place in the Lingkaran Abepura area, Abepura District, Jayapura, on Monday. Activist Vero Hubi said Papuan women continued…
(2026-05-14). Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus YawarKABUL, May 14 (Reuters) – Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in a statement that called for the protection of reporters.The three were the head of the Kabul-based Paigard News Agency, and two staff from Afghanistan's first 24-hour news channel, TOLOnews, media and rights groups said.
(2026-05-14). China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth, constructive exchanges in S. Korea on economic, trade issues, practical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations on Wednesday held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges in South Korea on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, as well as on further expanding practical cooperation.
(2026-05-14). Jordanian cartoonist Emad Hajjaj responds to calls for UK ban. newarab.com 
"Caricature strips powerful people of their prestige," and this is the essence of the fear Israel and its supporters have of this satirical art form, according to Jordanian cartoonist Emad Hajjaj, who told The New Arab that he thinks caricature "is based on satire and exposing "When someone presents himself as the architect of the new Middle East, then a caricature depicts him as a war criminal or comic figure; this ruins the image he is trying to impose to frighten people," Hajjaj said. | In hi…
(2026-05-14). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government workers at strike rally speak against real wage cuts and worsening conditions. wsws.org "My pay has gone down 12 percent since 2021. That's a sharp fall, not a minor fall. Since the economic uncertainty prompted by COVID, it hasn't improved. So now we're forced here today to vent our frustrations."
(2026-05-14). Exhibition celebrates the horse's cultural role. ecns.cn The exhibition New Steeds of the Silk Road recently opened at Yanhuang Art Museum in Beijing, showcasing works by artists from China and Belarus that celebrate the horse's masculine figure and rich symbolism through paintings and sculptures. The exhibition runs until May 18.
(2026-05-14). May Day and Morenoite opportunism in the face of Argentina's revolutionary crisis. wsws.org The political task facing the Argentine working class cannot be carried out within the framework of the FIT-U, nor on the basis of the politics of the PTS, whose objective function is that of a centrist obstacle to the development of revolutionary leadership.
(2026-05-14). ICE Shot a Man in December. Now, Agents Can't Get Their Stories Straight. truthout.org These are the facts most everyone agrees on: Juan Carlos Rodriguez Romero pulled out of his apartment complex to start a DoorDash shift on the icy roads of St. Paul four days before Christmas, during the early stages of Operation Metro Surge. The driver behind him flicked on the emergency lights. The immigration agents — two in a blue Ford Expedition and four in a white Dodge… |
(2026-05-14). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-14). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-14). Comprador Repression In Kenya. popularresistance.org The Kenyan state has demonstrated a consistent and brutal willingness to deploy state terror against organized political dissent, targeting revolutionary leaders, working-class organizers, and anti-colonial voices with impunity. Past cases have laid bare the state's methods: the violent abduction, torture, and illegal detention of Comrade Booker Ngesa Omole, Secretary General of the Communist Party Marxist Kenya, followed by the grotesque inversion of reality in which the victim of state torture was framed with fabricated assault charges.
(2026-05-14). Humanoid robots to get life-cycle tracing ID numbers. ecns.cn Some humanoid robots in Hubei province are set to become the first in China to receive their own identity card numbers, allowing their full life-cycle activities to be recorded, in a move aimed at ensuring full traceability and clear accountability amid the rapid development of the industry, experts said.
(2026-05-14). The new scramble for Latin America and the road to revolution. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tomas Castanheira, leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in Brazil, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). An island's women on wheels. ecns.cn Part of the Zhoushan Islands in China's Zhejiang province, hundreds of kilometers from the mainland, lies Qushan Island, home to fewer than 100,000 residents.
(2026-05-14). The EU Has Finally Agreed To Sanction Violent Israeli Settlers. popularresistance.org Israeli settler groups committing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank could now be sanctioned by the European Union, after 27 foreign ministers of EU countries greenlit imposing sanctions on violent settlers and settler groups on Monday. The ministers also decided to sanction Hamas leaders. The decision came at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, which discussed major Middle East political portfolios. | The decision was announced by the EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, who announced on X that it was "high time for us to move from deadlock to delivery," adding that "extremisms and violenc…
(2026-05-14). China-U.S. business cooperation holds vast potential, benefits global economy. ecns.cn At a time of persistent global uncertainty, the business communities of China and the United States have continued to navigate economic headwinds through pragmatic cooperation, delivering a strong vote of confidence on their mutually beneficial economic ties.
(2026-05-14). DSA's future: Socialism, elections and the limits of relying on the ballot line. links.org.au 
The issue is not whether the Democratic Socialists of America matters — it clearly does, writes Anthony Teso. The question is can it evolve beyond a project aimed at moving the Democratic Party to the left within the existing political system.
(2026-05-14). ISO issues first global karst monitoring standard, led by China. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the world's first international standard for monitoring karst critical zones, developed with leadership from China.
(2026-05-14). Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair amid inflation pressures. ecns.cn Kevin Warsh was confirmed Wednesday as chair of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term, as financial markets watch US monetary policy amid persistent inflation pressures.
(2026-05-14). Japanse post doubting Nanjing Massacre backfires. ecns.cn An online post by a Japanese user discussing how the Nanjing Massacre is taught in schools has drawn widespread attention, prompting responses from social media users in Japan and abroad.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-14). The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. portside.org The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. |
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-14). Rolling Ultimatums Don't Make Strategy. fpif.org When President Trump warned that the Iran ceasefire was "
(2026-05-14). BRICS vs QUAD, Key Differences, Objectives, Members & India's Role. infobrics.org BRICS vs QUAD compares economic and strategic groupings, focusing on global cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, and India's role in balancing both alliances…
(2026-05-14). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-14). On Nakba Day, Israel to approve army museum on ruins of UNRWA HQ. newarab.com 
Israel is pressing ahead with plans to build a major military and government complex over the The Israeli government is expected to approve the plan on 17 May, marked by Israelis as "Jerusalem Day" and by
(2026-05-14). Officials Decry Retribution as Vance Defers $1.3B in Medicaid Payments to CA. truthout.org "Political retribution, plain and simple," was how US Sen. Alex Padilla described an announcement by Vice President JD Vance late Wednesday regarding the White House's decision to withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursement payments to California. Vance and Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, claimed the state's Medicaid records have generated "red… |
(2026-05-14). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-14). Ministry of Defence Slammed For 'Incompetence' After Sending F35 Jets to Gulf Without Spare Parts. bylinetimes.com The Ministry of Defence has been slammed by MPs for "unacceptable incompetence" after sending a squadron of stealth fighters to the Gulf with half their spare parts missing. | The American F35 jets were placed on an aircraft carrier with only 12 spare kits for the 24 planes. As a result, the ministry had to send for more spares at RAF Marham before they could be used. | Details of the blunder was revealed yesterday in a letter to MPs from the department's Permanent Secretary, Jeremy Pocklington. | He also revealed that the F35 Jets have corrosion problems from flying over the sea and as a result the RAF will h…
(2026-05-14). Inside the rising wave of anti-Christian violence in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Shocking footage of a In the video, an Israeli Jewish man can be seen pushing the Catholic nun to the ground and kicking her after she fell, causing facial bruising and head injuries. The vicar general of the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali,…
(2026-05-14). Elon Musk calls Unitree's piloted mech robot 'cool'. ecns.cn Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced piloted mech robot, drawing attention online after Elon Musk described it as "cool."
(2026-05-14). The indictment of David Morens and the threat posed by the hantavirus: A discussion with Peter Daszak. wsws.org Peter Daszak is a British-born zoologist and disease ecologist best known for his work on emerging zoonotic diseases and for leading the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. Because EcoHealth had funded and collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Daszak became a target of the Trump administration and others who promoted the false "Wuhan lab leak" narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-14). 10,000 People Sign Official Petition Demanding Government End 'Capture of UK Democracy by Media Billionaires'. bylinetimes.com A parliamentary petition demanding that the Government pass a 'Media Sovereignty Act' to stop the ownership of UK media outlets by foreign-based billionaires has reached the threshold of 10,000 signatures, meaning ministers will now have to respond. | The petition calls on Keir Starmer's Government to implement new legislation designed to end the "domination of British politics, through the hijacking of our media, by a tiny billionaire elite." | The campaign from the Media Sovereignty Act Campaign is proposing a new law to overhaul media ownership in the UK, which they claim is dominated by a handful of wealth…
(2026-05-14). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 59 p.m. (Beijing Time) Tuesday. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit.
(2026-05-14). DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The M23 armed group patrols Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 13, 2025. | © 2025 Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images | The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025.During this time, these forces shot fleeing civilians, summarily executed more than 50 people during door-to-door searches, raped at least 8 women, and forcibly disappeared at least 12 people.Criminal investigations are needed, including by the International Criminal Court, to ensure the…
(2026-05-14). Uganda and Rwanda: African Proxies of Western Imperialism. thecanary.co 
For decades, the DRC, Rwanda and Uganda have been engaged in multiple wars revolving around security, sovereignty and survival. A crucial part of this is how the West benefits and uses all three countries to generate a state of near-permanent insecurity in order to cheaply extract minerals and resources from the region. Behind this, both […] | By
(2026-05-14). Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy | While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa's democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country's middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. | According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the proportion of black households earning more than R75 000 per month increased from 29% in 2012 to 41% in 2024. | "Accordingly, the…
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). COPE: The Countervailing Obliquity—Precession Effect. wattsupwiththat.com The first key fact is that the Earth's globally averaged annual insolation changes very little over epochal timescales.
(2026-05-14). Xi expects 2026 to be 'historic, landmark year' for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations.
(2026-05-14). Netanyahu suing New York Times over column on Palestinian rape. al-monitor.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar rejected New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof's accusations of systematic sexual abuse and rape of Palestinian prisoners, calling the claims a "blood libel."
(2026-05-14). Farrer falls: One Nation crashes the Coalition fortress. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-14). Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration's War on Progressives. truthout.org The White House's 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy, published May 6, reveals startling new details about the Trump administration's plans to target progressives. The new memo builds on one issued last September, called the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) on "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence." Organizers warn the administration's so-called "America… |
(2026-05-14). Shanghai starts accepting travel endorsement applications for Kinmen, Matsu. ecns.cn Shanghai started processing applications for travel endorsements to the islands of Kinmen and Matsu across its 20 exit-entry reception halls, said the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi's plea for family meetings, medical access. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking family meetings with former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, access to her personal doctor and the provision of essential items. | The case, heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, pertained to a petition filed by Bushra Bibi's daughter, Mubashra Maneka. The petition sought permission for regular family meetings, access to a private doctor and provision of essential items. | During the hearing, lawyer Salman Akram Raja argued that meetings with Bushra Bibi had been severely restricted despite her medical conditio…
(2026-05-14). China discovers first ultra-deep shale gas field with over 235 bcm reserves. ecns.cn China has approved 235.7 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at an ultra-deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin, marking a major step in the country's push to expand domestic energy supplies, according to media reports.
(2026-05-14). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound ahead of 'Flag Day'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Israel to sue New York Times over article on rape of Palestinian detainees, Netanyahu says. al-monitor.com By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, May 14 (Reuters) – Israel plans to sue The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation over an article that said Israeli soldiers, prison guards and settlers had used widespread sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had instructed his legal advisers "to consider the harshest legal action" against the newspaper and Nicholas Kristof, a veteran journalist who reported the story from the occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-14). RMT to ballot Heavy Haul Rail members over job cuts and restructuring. thecanary.co 
Rail union RMT will ballot members at Heavy Haul Rail Ltd for industrial action. This is after the company refused to rule out compulsory redundancies and pressed ahead with sweeping restructuring plans. The union says the employer is seeking to cut jobs, merge grades and impose revised job descriptions. This will range across control, rosters, […] | By
(2026-05-14). Critics Warn of "Grift" in Potential DOJ Settlement of Trump's $10B IRS Lawsuit. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly holding internal discussions to determine whether to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump and his family members against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — an outcome that would represent a major conflict of interest, given that Trump oversees the departments and agencies involved. Such a settlement could allow Trump and his family… |
(2026-05-14). Sarah Taylor named England cricket fielding coach for men's team. thecanary.co 
Sarah Taylor's appointment to the England cricket men's Test squad is hugely significant. The former wicket keeper will join the men's setup as fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, a signal that elite coaching roles in the men's game are opening to women on merit. England cricket coach is vastly experienced […] | By
(2026-05-14). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-14). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government employees strike against real wage cuts. wsws.org More than 1,000 Melbourne local government workers held a 24-hour strike last week. The action included workers in waste collection, maternal and child health services, aged care, childcare, libraries and parks maintenance.
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-14). FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens. ecns.cn The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.
(2026-05-14). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-14). Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan gives literary lecture in Sao Paulo. ecns.cn This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of Sao Paulo State University . At the invitation of the university, Mo Yan visited Brazil to conduct lectures and author dialogues. This is Mo Yan's second visit to Brazil.
(2026-05-14). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-14). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-14). Chinese scientists achieve first asymmetric division of artificial cell. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed an artificial cell model capable of asymmetric division, marking the first time an artificial cell has split into two distinct offspring.
(2026-05-14). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-14). Roberto Sánchez Advances to Peru's Presidential Runoff Against Fujimori. orinocotribune.com The left-wing presidential candidate of Peru, Roberto Sánchez, will contest the second round of the elections against the far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori. With 99.68% of the votes counted, Sánchez's margin over the right-wing candidate Rafael López Aliaga is becoming practically irreversible. | With approximately 60,000 votes yet to be counted from the April 12 elections, Keiko Fujimori received 17.17% of the valid votes, totaling 2,867,517 votes. Roberto Sánchez is in second place with 12%, having obtained 2,003,902 votes, while Rafael López Aliaga remains in third place with 11.91%, 1,989,428 votes. | The di…
(2026-05-14). Japan-South Korea 'comfort women' row stoked by statues abroad. scmp.com Statues erected by South Korean civic groups on the other side of the world honouring the tens of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by imperial Japanese forces during World War II have once again succeeded in making Tokyo's elites deeply uncomfortable. | The decisions by local governments in Germany's capital and New Zealand's largest city to rescind or decline to renew permits for "comfort women" memorials have been pounced on by conservatives within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic…
(2026-05-14). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-14). Moldova escalates Russophobic measures. infobrics.org Russian language banned from Moldova's parliament.
(2026-05-14). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-14). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-14). The Brazilian government keeps giving out mining licenses in the Amazon — in spite of evidence of gold 'laundering'. grist.org 
(2026-05-14). Dodgy British Legion branches found misdirecting veterans' funds. thecanary.co 
The Royal British Legion (RBL) not only receive large sums from merchants of death (like BAE Systems), they also get public funds. However, RBL internal documents have shown extensive misuse of that money across three branches in the north of Ireland. A BBC report names these branches: …Antrim, Tandragee, and Finaghy, as well as at […] | By
(2026-05-14). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-14). Judge Blocks US Sanctions Against UN Palestine Expert Francesca Albanese. truthout.org A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the occupied Palestinian territories, concluding that the sanctions violated her right to free speech after she called for Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said that the sanctions against Albanese violate her right to free… |
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-14). KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026. sanews.gov.za KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026 | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released by Statistics South Africa, which show that KwaZulu-Natal was the only province in South Africa to record an increase in employment and job creation during the first quarter of 2026. | According to the provincial government, KwaZulu-Natal created more than 6 000 jobs during the period, while all other provinces experienced declines in employment and job losses. | The province said the figures position KwaZulu-Natal as a leading contributor to econ…
(2026-05-14). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-14). China's first-quarter digital industry revenue rises 12.9% to $1.4 trillion. ecns.cn China's digital industry revenue rose 12.9% year on year to 9.5 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in the first quarter, while profits increased 23.6% to 737.8 billion yuan, according to official data released Thursday.
(2026-05-14). White Nationalists Make Exaggerated Claims about Latino Migration to US. afgj.org 
NicaNotes May 14, 2026 By John Perry [Writer John Perry lives in Masaya, Nicaragua, and publishes in the London Review of Books, FAIR, CovertAction and elsewhere. This article was first published in Popular Resistance.] In the run-up to the 2024 election, Donald Trump promised "We will close the border. We will stop the invasion of…
(2026-05-14). Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show. aljazeera.com Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
(2026-05-14). US Army says body of second soldier recovered in Morocco. newarab.com 
The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. | The remains of the two servicemembers ⚪ including 19-year-old specialist Mariyah Collington whose body was found in a coastal cave on Tuesday ⚪ were transferred to a Moroccan military hospital and then loaded onto a US Air Force C-…
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime. ⚪ In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: Asset Forfeiture Unit. ⚪ The President also appointed Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: National Prosecutions Services. ⚪ The appointments w…
(2026-05-14). Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march. al-monitor.com Israeli nationalists swept through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting "Death to Arabs" and "May your villages burn" during the annual Jerusalem Day march, while many Palestinian residents remained barricaded indoors.Every year, tens of thousands of Israelis ⚪ many of them teenagers and young adults ⚪ parade through Jerusalem to celebrate what Israeli authorities call the "reunification" of Jerusalem following Israel's capture and annexation of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.
(2026-05-14). FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for China on Thursday to participate in the issuance ceremony of Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond in Beijing, the Ministry of Finance said in a post on X. | According to the Ministry of Finance, Aurangzeb will attend the official ceremony marking Pakistan's first-ever Panda Bond issuance, a development that gives Pakistan access to China's domestic capital market for the first time. China's bond market is regarded as one of the largest and deepest capital markets in the world. The ceremony will be held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. | In a statement, the ministr…
(2026-05-14). China's market regulator launches campaign to protect fair competition. ecns.cn China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Wednesday announced a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling obstacles to building a unified national market and fostering fair competition.
(2026-05-14). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-14). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-14). Despite war, Lebanon reopens film archive celebrating cinematic history. al-monitor.com The reopening marks a major effort to preserve Lebanon's rich cinematic history.
(2026-05-14). Houthis, Yemen government agree biggest prisoner swap of war. newarab.com 
The internationally recognised Yemeni government and The conflict erupted after
(2026-05-14). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-14). SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections. sanews.gov.za SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections | The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. | The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the elections, including budget allocations and operational plans. | The IEC told the committee it has been allocated R3.2 billion for the current fiscal year to support the elections. | The commission said its pr…
(2026-05-14). IMF sees risks to global growth forecast over sustained Iran war. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global economic outlook was moving towards an "adverse" scenario, with growth pared down and greater risks to inflation.Last month, the multilateral lender's World Economic Outlook predicted global growth would drop to 3.1 percent in 2026 in its "reference" scenario, but warned of a bleaker outlook if the war were to drag on.
(2026-05-14). King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) – King Charles was greeted by cheering crowds on Thursday when he visited an area of London which has suffered a spate of antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, in a show of support for Britain's fearful Jewish communities.The monarch met two victims of a recent stabbing attack when he made the unannounced visit to Golders Green, which is home to a sizeable Jewish population and has borne the brunt of the recent antisemitic incidents across the British capital.
(2026-05-14). Cowardly Keir Starmer bows to foreign hunting lobby. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has abandoned his pre-election promise to ban trophy hunting imports. Animal rights campaigners are not happy. Considering the pressure tactics Starmer used against the Tories to ban this disgusting practice, he has, in a political sleight of hand, folded to the US pro-hunting lobby. Starmer's spine needs checking Trophy hunting is a vile […] | By
(2026-05-14). NSW antisemitism hearings 'drowned' in the Bondi Royal Commission. asiapacificreport.nz The NSW Parliament's antisemitism report was folded into the Bondi Royal Commission, missing the airing of contesting views and rigorous questioning, reports Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Stephen Lawrence Throughout 2025, I served on Australia's first parliamentary inquiry into society-wide antisemitism. When the Bondi terrorist atrocity occurred, we had yet to finalise a report, and…
(2026-05-14). Building Aid Bric By Bric. infobrics.org Brics is fast becoming an indispensable partner in SA's pursuit of sustainable, affordable, and locally driven HIV prevention solutions…
(2026-05-14). The Political and Media Myopia That Has Paralysed Keir Starmer's Government. bylinetimes.com Last week's local elections ushered in yet another bout of intense political instability. They showed that long-standing Brexit faultlines still persist, fuelling the success of Reform. Yet with Nigel Farage's party only winning 26% of the vote in mid-term, having already peaked in local elections a year earlier, this was hardly a convincing platform from which to build a general election victory. | However, the remainder of the vote was split virtually equally between four other political parties in England, crucially with Labour's support running at only half the level achieved in the 2024 general election.
(2026-05-14). 'Miraculous' rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal. scmp.com All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a US Air Force Reserve team, US Coast Guard and US Air Force officials said on Wednesday. | "For all those people to ‚Äåsurvive is pretty miraculous," US Air Force Major Elizabeth Piowaty, commander of one of the aircraft involved in the rescue, told reporters at a news briefing a day after Tuesday's crash.
(2026-05-14). Scorecard: How Well Does NOAA's Hurricane Outlook Actually Perform? 26 Years of Forecasts vs. Reality. wattsupwiththat.com Year-by-year verdict — did actual named storms and hurricanes fall within NOAA's forecast range?
(2026-05-14). Taoiseach Martin's weak response to his predecessor's vile racism. thecanary.co 
Taoiseach (prime minister) Micheál Martin has responded tepidly to appallingly bigoted remarks by his predecessor Bertie Ahern on a voter's doorstep. The voter recorded the ex-Fianna Fáil leader saying he didn't approve of Africans entering Ireland, and vilifying the next generation of Muslims who he said were set to cause "problems." Instead of condemning Ahern's […] | By
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-14). China unveils new photonic quantum computer prototype, sets photon record. ecns.cn China's University of Science and Technology (USTC) said that its researchers had developed a new photonic quantum computing prototype capable of manipulating 3,050 photons, setting what the team described as a new world record in optical quantum computing.
(2026-05-14). Vessel seized off UAE and heading toward Iranian waters: UKMTO. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Experts urge swift rollout of household income plan. ecns.cn Chinas household income growth slowed in the first quarter and failed to keep pace with GDP, underscoring the urgency for policymakers to quickly flesh out detailed measures under their previously announced income growth plans, economists said.
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. presidential meeting in Beijing attracts global attention. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mr. Trump goes to Beijing: No Progress likely on Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-05-14). How one Kenyan community is building a new future on reclaimed ground. globalvoices.org
(2026-05-14). From student activist to Kerala CM: V D Satheesan's political journey. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-14). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). 3rd phase of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs: In Karnataka house-to-house verification from June 30 to July 29. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-14). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China, U.S. must jointly answer questions of times. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-14). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-14). SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation. sanews.gov.za SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem ⚪ the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). | "This is not just a digital upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we welcome visitors, how we compete globally and how we grow our tourism economy," De Lille said on Wednesday. | Speaking at the Electronic Travel Authorisation Workshop at Africa's Travel Indaba, underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, De Lille said the ETA is alread…
(2026-05-14). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-13). Trade unions support workplace actions for Palestine this Thursday 14 May. thecanary.co 
In response to the call from Palestinian trade unions to escalate pressure to end complicity in Israel's genocide and apartheid, three major trade union federations representing over 80 trade union affiliates across the islands of Ireland and Britain have announced support for workplace actions this Thursday 14 May, coinciding with the 78th anniversary of Nakba. […] | By
(2026-05-13). Workers in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales to take action for Palestine May 14, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org The BDS movement calls on all trade unions, student organisations and wider civil society organisations, across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, to take action this Thursday, 14 May. Nonviolent pressure is needed now more than ever to end state, corporate, and institutional complicity in Israel's genocide, apartheid and military occupation. Under the banner of "Workplace Day …
(2026-05-13). Trump lands in China for Xi summit as Tehran-Washington ceasefire teeters. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. — Reuters | Trump and Xi set to hold series of talks May 14-15.Nvidia's Huang added to trip last minute, source…
(2026-05-13). May 14, 2026 in Madison: Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair. wibailoutpeople.org Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair 4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically …
(2026-05-13). In OtherWords: May 14, 2025. otherwords.org State lawmakers' rush to gerrymander congressional districts has exploded since the Supreme Court's Calais ruling gutted what remains of the Voting Rights Act, allowing Southern states to eliminate majority-Black districts under the pretext of partisan gerrymandering. | This week in OtherWords, Jordan Liz argues that Also this week, Farrah Hasse…
(2026-05-13). Either You Believe Israel Is Evil Or You Believe It's All An Elaborate Conspiracy—And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au