reuters.com (2024-05-19). WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces U.S. extradition judgment day Two judges at the High Court in London are set to rule on whether the court is satisfied by U.S. assurances that Assange, 52, would not face the death penalty and could rely on the First Amendment right to free speech if he faced a U.S. trial for spying.
(2024-05-19). Morehouse Will Stop Commencement If Students Protest Biden Speech. popularresistance.org When President Joe Biden gives the commencement speech at Morehouse College this weekend, it might be a short one. Administrators at the historically black college have warned the event will be stopped if there are protests over Gaza. When President Joe Biden gives the commencement speech at Morehouse College this weekend, it might be a short one. | Administrators at the historically black college have warned students that the event will be stopped if any "disruptive" behavior occurs. | Recent events suggest that there's a good chance we'll see some, as community members have consistently protested the administra…
(2024-05-19). Watch: Israeli official heckled at International Court of Justice. ummid.com An Israeli official who was defending the occupying regime's bloodletting in the refugee-packed city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip was Friday May 17, 2024 heckled at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(2024-05-19). SA seeks explicit order from ICJ to stop Israel from invading Rafah. ummid.com The lawyers representing South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday May 16, 2024 urged the world court to make explicit its provisional measures announced earlier to stop Israel from invading Rafah.
palestinechronicle.com (2024-05-19). Israeli 'Army is Floundering' | Gantz Threatens to Leave | New Massacres Kill Scores – Day 226
The former commander of the Gaza Division was quoted by the Israeli newspaper Maariv as saying that the army is floundering in Gaza. | Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz threatened to leave the war council if Netanyahu does not achieve specific goals by a set date.
(2024-05-19). 'No place is safe' in Gaza, as 800,000 Palestinians flee Rafah. middleeasteye.net 
'No place is safe' in Gaza, as 800,000 Palestinians flee Rafah | Heavy bombardment targets areas across Gaza and Israeli army issues new evacuation order in the north | | Mourners react next to the bodies of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, at Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir Al-Balah in the central…
(2024-05-19). ATL to GAZA: Free Palestine and Stop Cop Cities. mondoweiss.net 
From Atlanta to Palestine, our struggles are inextricably intertwined, and the latest round of police violence against protesters proves this.
(2024-05-19). Drexel students, Pro-Palestinian protesters erect Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Drexel's campus. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters marched from City Hall to University City on Saturday afternoon, where they linked arms in a circle around students and community members who set up tents on Drexel University's campus. | The Drexel Palestine Coalition said in a statement that the Gaza Solidarity Encampment demands "divestment from genocide and redistribution of funds toward investment in Palestine, disclosure of material and financial expenses and profits, defense agai…
(2024-05-19). Columbia Students Vs The State. popularresistance.org Hundreds of college student encampments across the country against the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza have now spread to Europe, South America and the world. The acts of mass solidarity have seized the frontpages of mainstream tabloids for almost a month now. It all started on Wednesday March 17th at my alma mater, Columbia University, thanks to the leadership and solidarity of hundreds of student and faculty leaders. Mayor Eric Adam's impressive squandering of our taxpayer money to harass and repress peaceful student protests will not soon be forgotten by voters. | I was one of the alumni and professors arrested…
(2024-05-19). May 19, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
FAUN — Federkleid The Dishonesty of Western Media on Gaza — Genocide? What Genocide? by Bill Astore Biblical-style executions should appeal to Evangelicals, by Don Hank How is this possible. How is this possible. How is this possible, by Isabelle Skaburskis Wyatt Peterson on Oct. 7 in Context and "Perfidy of Zion," by Kevin Barrett The Winds Of Change Blow Stronger, by Roger Boyd Game of Drones: Mossad, MI6 and the art of non-negotiation, by Declan Hayes Russia & China — Two Against One, by Ray McGovern Fighting Russia, China to Last American: Destroying US From Within |…
(2024-05-19). Old Genocide Joe Has Got to Go! Embracing Netanyahu Does Not Constitute a Foreign Policy. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). Malaysian PM: Can't deny US complicity in Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Anwar Ibrahim urges the US to halt arms supply to Israel, cites Gaza genocide concerns in exclusive interview.
(2024-05-19). Inside one Israeli death and torture camp. electronicintifada.net Palestinians forced to defecate in diapers and fed through straws.
(2024-05-19). A baby brings joy amid a horrible war. electronicintifada.net Aous is healthy despite being born under nightmarish conditions.
(2024-05-19). Israeli rights group admits it helped spread false claims about 7 Oct. rapes. electronicintifada.net Mea culpa by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel is too little, too late.
(2024-05-19). Cambridge University to negotiate student protest demands on Israel ties. middleeasteye.net 
Cambridge University to negotiate student protest demands on Israel ties | Students demand the university cuts ties with companies complicit in 'ethnic cleansing of Palestine' | | The student encampment on Cambridge's famed King's Parade (AFP) | Negotiations between England's University of Ca…
(2024-05-19). New York police violently arrest pro-Palestine protesters marking Nakba. aljazeera.com Several arrested as they tried to march in Brooklyn to protest Gaza war and 1948 ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians.
(2024-05-19). Veterans Deliver Letters to U.S. State Department Offices Across U.S., Urging Criminal Investigation of Biden Administration's Arms Shipments to Israel. pressenza.com In sixteen U.S. cities, March 5-7, members of Veterans For Peace will hand deliver an exhaustively researched letter to U.S. State Department offices that has gotten no response from the department's Inspector-General since February 11. | The cities are Buffalo, New York, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Portsmouth, NH, Greensboro, NC, Boston, San Diego, Tucson, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Bridgeport, CT, Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston. | Josh Paul, former State Department senior official who resigned over weapons shipments to Israel said, "The Secretary and all relevant officials under his purview should take this l…
(2024-05-19). The Great Resignation. counterpunch.org 
Image by Jon Tyson. | I am beyond tired of writing and reading about Trump, his minions Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon, and the evils they plan to inflict upon the world. Reading or watching the news is a daily exercise in dread, self-torment, and exhaustion. The return of spring notwithstanding, things are grim these days. The Trumpist menace seems of a piece with a far-right axis on the march in India, Russia, Israel, China, and Hungary. Of course, it's futile to wring one's hands and lament Trumpian aspirations to authoritarianism without taking concrete action to prevent them. Yet despite nearly eight yea…
(2024-05-19). Tunisia's Espérance Sportive club supports Palestine. plenglish.com Tunis, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Fans of Tunisia's Espérance Sportive club reaffirmed their solidarity with Palestine, and called to be on the right side of history in the light of Israel's ongoing aggression in Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Israel's Gantz threatens to quit unless post-war Gaza plan approved. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-05-19). Benny Gantz threatens to quit Israeli gov't if no post-war Gaza plan. aljazeera.com Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to quit the government.
(2024-05-19). Israel-Palestine: Mothers call for peace. pressenza.com 
We, Palestinian and Israeli women from all walks of life, are united in the human desire for a future of peace, freedom, equality, rights, and security for our children and the next generations. We believe that the majority of the people of our nations also share our mutual desire. Therefore, we demand that our leaders listen to our call and promptly begin peace talks and negotiations, with a determined commitment to achieving a political solution to the long and painful conflict, within a limited timeframe. We call on the peoples of both nations — Palestinian and Israeli, and the peoples of the region to j…
(2024-05-19). Israeli army steps up attacks across Gaza as top US official visits Israel. aljazeera.com Air and ground attacks kill dozens across besieged enclave as US adviser Jake Sullivan holds talks with Israeli leaders.
(2024-05-19). The Student Movement That Forced Ireland's Trinity College To Divest. popularresistance.org Right after Dublin native Ben turned 16, he spent his summer vacations working at event companies that organized concerts and comedy shows. Little did he know that three years later, that experience would help him organize — with nearly a hundred of his peers — a major protest of Trinity College Dublin's ties with Israel. | After five nights in tents on the grassy patch in front of the highly-visited Book of Kells Museum, Trinity acceded to the protesters' demands and went down in history as one of the first universities to agree to divest from Israeli companies. "I always wanted to partake in effecti…
(2024-05-19). Spain Denies Docking Permit To Ship Carrying Indian Arms For Israel. popularresistance.org Spain will not authorize ships carrying weapons for Israel to call at its ports, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on 17 May, because Spain does not "want to contribute to war" in Gaza. | Albares said the refusal was consistent with the government's decision not to grant weapon export licenses to Israel since 7 October. | The announcement came after Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente confirmed in a social media post his country's refusal to allow a ship carrying weapons to Israel to dock at the port of Cartagena in southeast Spain. | The Marian Danica, which was carrying approximately 27 tons of expl…
(2024-05-19). A Package Deal Full of Holes. counterpunch.org 
The Biden administration has been working on a package deal with Saudi Arabia that would guarantee a path to a Palestinian state in return for a permanent cease-fire and establishment of Saudi-Israel relations. But the Saudis want more for themselves: a U.S.-Saudi mutual defense pact and cooperation on a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.
(2024-05-19). Timesaving tips for cooking healthy meals. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Living a busy, fast-paced life can make it hard to find the motivation to cook a healthy meal at home. However, learning some shortcuts in the kitchen can keep your healthy eating goals on track and help you avoid grazing on unhealthy snacks, grabbing the first thing you see in the fridge or going out for fast food. Why cook at home? Research shows that maintaining a healthy weight is challenging when you eat out too frequently. Restaurant portions often are super-sized…
(2024-05-19). DeJoy Agrees To Pause Consolidations At Dozens Of USPS Facilities. popularresistance.org The U.S. Postal Service is pausing some of the most controversial reforms to its mailing network as its leadership has agreed to the demands of a growing, bipartisan chorus in Congress. | The mailing agency has halted its plans to consolidate dozens of processing facilities until at least Jan. 1, 2025, ensuring the network overhaul is paused until after the upcoming presidential election in which millions of Americans will be voting by mail. A large swath of lawmakers across the ideological spectrum have called on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to delay or cease the changes, some of which would shift the bulk of…
(2024-05-19). 'The People's Graduation' Celebrates Dozens In Denver. popularresistance.org Denver, CO — On Sunday afternoon, more than 100 people gathered on the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus to witness and celebrate the dozens of graduates and student activists who participated in "The People's Graduation" organized by the campus' pro-Palestine solidarity encampment that's been ongoing since April 25, 2024. The commencement ceremony honored "both the people who have been offered degrees by the institutions here as well as the students who made this camp possible," according to Z Williams with Bread and Roses Legal Center, who kicked off Sunday's event.
(2024-05-19). Reformers Win Rerun Election In Rail Machinists. popularresistance.org Reformers in the Machinists rail union have ousted incumbents in a Department of Labor-supervised election. | According to the results posted on the union's website, challenger Reece Murtagh won the presidential election in District 19 of the IAM, 820 to 748, while his slate-mate Marty Rosato won 787 to 774 for secretary-treasurer. | Both Murtagh and Rosato are full-time railroad workers. Murtagh is a roadway mechanic for CSX and the president of his local lodge in Richmond, Virginia; Rosato works at CSX in Selkirk, New York. They will take office June 3. | Murtagh received the news while he was finishing up his…
(2024-05-19). Iraq Wants United Nations Mission Gone by 2025. popularresistance.org The Iraqi government is taking another step toward reducing international influence in its political affairs by requesting that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (Unami) leave by the end of 2025. The U.N. peace operation was installed in 2003, soon after the American invasion ended. | Iraq expects the U.N. political mission to wind down its activities by Dec. 31, 2025, focusing on completing its work in development and transferring relevant files to the Iraqi government. U.N. agencies can stay with provisos. | The request by Iraq follows just days after Somalia suddenly demanded that the 10-year-old…
(2024-05-19). High-Profile UAW Campaign At Mercedes-Benz In Alabama Falls Short. popularresistance.org Workers at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Vance, Alabama came up short in their first union election on Friday, May 17, with 2,045 votes to join the United Auto Workers and 2,642 against. | A brief but high-energy campaign that saw real improvements won at the plant and a worker-led effort to organize failed to create a wave after the high-profile Volkswagen workers' win in April in Chattanooga, Tennessee. | "These courageous workers reached out to us because they wanted justice. They led us. They led this fight. And what happens next is up to them," UAW President Shawn Fain told reporters shortly…
(2024-05-19). Russia And China — Two Against One. popularresistance.org Chinese President Xi Jinping's extremely warm reception of President Vladimir Putin yesterday in Beijing sealed the increasingly formidable Russia-China strategic relationship. It amounts to a tectonic shift in the world balance of power. | The Russia-China entente also sounds the death knell for attempts by U.S. foreign policy neophytes to drive a wedge between the two countries. The triangular relationship has become two-against-one, with serious implications, particularly for the war in Ukraine. If U.S. President Joe Biden's foreign policy geniuses remain in denial, escalation is almost certain.
(2024-05-19). Carrying on Kent State's Legacy of Antiwar Organizing, Students Press for Divestment. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-19). UT-Austin Lecturer Arrested and Fired After Confrontation With Police at Pro-Palestinian Demonstration. scheerpost.com
(2024-05-19). I'm a Former Surgeon General and I Couldn't Believe My $10k Medical Bill. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-19). Documentary Details How Netanyahu Funded and Boosted Hamas. scheerpost.com
(2024-05-19). Trusted Sources: Why Mainstream Media Needs Incarcerated Voices. scheerpost.com By Juan Moreno Haines / Solitary Watch The mainstream media has traditionally gotten most of its information about what goes on inside prisons from corrections officials—government employees who feed stories to journalists, aimed at protecting the institution's image. Mainstream media's failure to develop and employ not only incarcerated sources, but also incarcerated journalists as community-based reporters, represents …
(2024-05-19). Formerly Incarcerated People Face "Forever Punishment" in Collateral Sanctions. truthout.org On May 19, Building Freedom Ohio (BFO), a division of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, will host a convening of formerly incarcerated persons in Cleveland focused on building political power and educating directly impacted individuals about political, legislative and voting strategies. As a returning citizen and BFO fellow, I'll be attending the gathering with a sense of urgency. |
(2024-05-19). Union Drive at Labcorp Is the Latest in a String of Health Care Organizing Wins. truthout.org Laboratory technicians and assistants at Oregon locations of the multibillion-dollar multinational testing chain Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (better known as Labcorp) took part in a groundbreaking union election this month. The results came in with a resounding win for labor, as all seven locations involved in the election voted to unionize. The percentage of workers that voted to… |
(2024-05-19). Man City clinch historic fourth Premier League title despite Arsenal win. aljazeera.com City beat West Ham United 3-1 at home to secure their eighth title ahead of Arsenal, who beat Everton 2-1.
(2024-05-19). French forces clear New Caledonia roadblocks as official vows to end unrest. aljazeera.com Dozens of barricades dismantled along key road linking airport to capital Noumea, French officials say.
(2024-05-19). Verstappen resists Norris fightback to claim dramatic F1 victory at Imola. aljazeera.com Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off last-start winner Lando Norris of McLaren to extend his championship lead.
(2024-05-19). President Raisi's helicopter crashes in Iran: What we know so far. aljazeera.com
(2024-05-19). Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives. aljazeera.com UNICEF says the Philippines is among countries with the highest number of unvaccinated children, who are most at risk.
(2024-05-19). At least 66 dead as new floods hit Afghanistan's Faryab province. aljazeera.com Flooding damaged more than 1,500 houses, swamped more than 400 hectares of agricultural land and killed livestock.
(2024-05-19). Arsenal, Man City: All you need to know about the EPL final day title fight. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Sohail Malik speaks to former Manchester City player Nicky Summerbee about what to expect on the final day.
(2024-05-19). Slovakia: PM Fico's life no longer in danger after shooting, minister says. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in serious condition and requires intensive care, Slovak officials say.
(2024-05-19). What we know about Iranian President Raisi's helicopter crash. aljazeera.com
(2024-05-19). Biden delivers address at Morehouse College amid anger over Gaza war. aljazeera.com The historically Black college is one of several US universities to hold protests demanding end to the killings in Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Dominican Republic voters head to the polls with eyes on Haiti crisis. aljazeera.com Incumbent President Luis Abinader expected to have strong showing as his policies on migration, economy widely popular.
(2024-05-19). Fury vs Usyk: Will Usyk lose the undisputed title, and when is the rematch? aljazeera.com Usyk could lose his title within two weeks of becoming the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
(2024-05-19). Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region kill at least 11 people. aljazeera.com Dozens of people also wounded, Ukrainian officials say, as Moscow continues offensive in Ukraine's northeast.
(2024-05-19). Three reported killed as DR Congo military averts 'attempted coup'. aljazeera.com Military says coup was 'nipped in the bud' by the forces and the perpetrators were arrested, including foreigners.
(2024-05-19). 'Grim reminder': Sri Lanka's Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war. aljazeera.com Ceremony held at memorial site in Mullivaikkal village despite reports of heavy surveillance and alleged intimidation.
(2024-05-19). 'Nothing left': How climate change pushes Indigenous people from their land. aljazeera.com In Peru, a community of Ashaninka people starts the process of leaving their homeland as Amazon forests disappear.
(2024-05-19). Week in pictures: From a Putin-Xi meeting to Cannes film festival. aljazeera.com A look at some of last week's events.
(2024-05-19). The new cycle of atrocities in Darfur must be stopped. aljazeera.com As the RSF closes in on el-Fasher, there must be urgent international action to prevent atrocities.
(2024-05-19). Desperate scenes as Gaza aid trucks arrive from US floating pier. aljazeera.com Desperate Palestinians were filmed clambering onto aid trucks carrying supplies for Gaza that were delivered.
(2024-05-19). Search continues after helicopter carrying Iran's president Raisi crashes. aljazeera.com Officials say dozens of rescue teams dispatched after helicopter suffers 'hard landing' in East Azerbaijan province.
(2024-05-19). Helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi crashes. aljazeera.com The helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister has suffered a 'hard landing.'…
(2024-05-19). Promising the Impossible: Blinken's Out of Tune Performance in Kyiv. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). China's rail network sees surge in demand. ecns.cn China's railway passenger volume has seen a remarkable increase in the first four month of this year, facilitating people movement and boosting the country's social and economic development.
(2024-05-19). Comicomment: 'How to suppress China's new energy industry?'. ecns.cn The newly announced tariff hike by the White House on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles (EVs), along with the hype about China's "overcapacity" demonstrates increased trade protectionism in the U.S. It also highlights the U.S.' unease with and intention to curb China's growing competitive edge in the global market.
(2024-05-19). China aims to improve policy measures for 'whitelist' projects. ecns.cn Apart from easing purchasing restrictions, China can also adopt stronger policy measures to boost financing for the real estate industry to ensure the stable recovery of the sector, experts said.
(2024-05-19). April data confirm recovery is uneven. ecns.cn China's economy continued to rebound in April while pressures persisted amid an uneven recovery, highlighting the need for further stimulus measures to consolidate the recovery trend, officials and experts said on Friday.
(2024-05-19). Insights丨Daryl Guppy: Overcapacity? New tariffs? The U.S. is returning to the bad old days. ecns.cn On top of existing tariffs under Section 301, the United States on Tuesday announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries, photovoltaic cells, critical minerals, semiconductors, steel and aluminum.
(2024-05-19). Collapse accident results in three dead. ecns.cn An earthwork collapse accident happened on the afternoon of Friday at a tea factory in Jinghong of Yunan province, killing three.
(2024-05-19). Political solution in Ukraine stressed. ecns.cn Xi made the remarks while meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on Thursday evening. Both leaders had in-depth exchanges on strategic issues of common concern.
(2024-05-19). Chinese museums greet more young people as passion for traditional culture grows. ecns.cn The UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) — the training and education center of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) based in Aigle, Switzerland — inaugurated China's first Continental Development Satellite in Shanghai on Saturday.
(2024-05-19). China's battle against pollutants praised. ecns.cn China's efforts to control organic pollutants won recognition from foreign ecological experts on Friday.
(2024-05-19). Lawyers association teams up to aid disabled communities. ecns.cn In honor of the 34th National Disability Day, which fell on Sunday, the All-China Lawyers Association has partnered with the China Association of Volunteers for Persons with Disabilities to provide legal assistance to disabled communities.
(2024-05-19). Cradle of Civilization: Tiantai Mountain. ecns.cn
(2024-05-19). Xi: Build stronger tourism sector. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to promote high-quality development of the tourism sector to accelerate the building of China into a country strong in tourism and bolster economic growth.
(2024-05-19). Heavy rain strikes Guangxi. ecns.cn Over 30 passenger trains have suspended operation from Saturday to Monday morning due to the heavy rain in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, announced Nanning Railway Bureau on Saturday.
(2024-05-19). Culture and Tourism Year celebrates ties between China, Tanzania. ecns.cn Tanzanian artists perform Taarab music at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China-Tanzania Culture and Tourism Year in Beijing, May 15, 2024.In addition to the documentary premiere, a Tanzanian tourism resource promotion event and a gala featuring traditional Tanzanian music, dance and acrobatics as well as Chinese music, were held as part of the opening ceremony.
(2024-05-19). Insights丨Daryl Guppy: Increase in tariffs aims at preventing China's development, which should be stood up to. ecns.cn In an interview with China News Network, Daryl Guppy, former board member of the Australia China Business Council and Australian ACBC delegate at the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce, said the new tariffs on EV cars and other products from China imposed by the U.S. government and the hyped-up China's "overcapacity" is part of an overall American strategy to pull China back, to prevent China's development, and to halt its progress.
(2024-05-19). China Eastern Airlines resumes Shanghai and Kashgar direct flight. ecns.cn With 136 passengers onboard, China Eastern Airlines resumed its direct flight between Shanghai and Kashgar in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Saturday, which is the longest domestic flight operated by the Shanghai-based carrier.
(2024-05-19). Culture Facts: Relics, memes, and more. ecns.cn
(2024-05-19). China-Europe freight train services report robust growth in first 4 months. ecns.cn
(2024-05-19). The "Feng" of Yunnan TeaÔΩúA Lifestyle Called Yunnan. ecns.cn Yunnan, a distant land of poetry, a dreamlike homeland. Yunnan, a wonderful place longed for by both humans… and elephants. Let's stroll together in the""Land South of Colorful Clouds", and enjoy "a lifestyle called Yunnan."
(2024-05-19). China inaugurates first UCI WCC Continental Development Satellite. ecns.cn The UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) — the training and education center of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) based in Aigle, Switzerland — inaugurated China's first Continental Development Satellite in Shanghai on Saturday.
(2024-05-19). Concert celebrating 75th anniv. of China-Russia diplomatic relations staged in Beijing. ecns.cn A special concert marking the opening of the China-Russia Years of Culture and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia diplomatic relations is held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, May 16, 2024.
(2024-05-19). (W.E. Talk) Liu Shuguang: How Can We Promote Mutual Learning Between Civilizations by Building Cities of Museums. ecns.cn At present, there is a total of 6,565 museums in China, placing the country high in the world rankings. There is also a boom in building so-called cities of museums across China. How can museums develop in harmony with the growth of a city? How can they help spread Chinese culture at home and abroad? And how will Beijing, China's capital, build itself into a city of museums? On the occasion of the convening of the 2023 Beijing Culture Forum, Liu Shuguang, Head of the Chinese Museums Association, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service to offer his analysis of how museums can realize their…
(2024-05-19). China's museums in numbers. ecns.cn
(2024-05-19). China's satellite navigation industry output exceeds 530 billion yuan in 2023: report. ecns.cn The total output value of China's satellite navigation and positioning service industry reached 536.2 billion yuan ($74.23 billion) in 2023, up by 7.09 percent year-on-year, according to an industry white paper released on Saturday.
(2024-05-19). The "Feng" of Yunnan Tea ÔΩúCentury-old Yunnan Tuocha Continues the "Bond of Friendship between China and France" ecns.cn Parisian wine is renowned for its flavor, and Dali's tuocha for its aroma. Yunnan Tuocha is the first variety of Pu'er tea to have entered Europe for its superb quality that is defined by the ancient tea trees and the exceptional production processes.
(2024-05-19). Liu Shuguang: How Can We Promote Mutual Learning Between Civilizations by Building Cities of Museums. ecns.cn At present, there is a total of 6,565 museums in China, placing the country high in the world rankings. There is also a boom in building so-called cities of museums across China. How can museums develop in harmony with the growth of a city? How can they help spread Chinese culture at home and abroad? And how will Beijing, China's capital, build itself into a city of museums? On the occasion of the convening of the 2023 Beijing Culture Forum, Liu Shuguang, Head of the Chinese Museums Association, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service to offer his analysis of how museums can realize their…
(2024-05-19). Culture Fact: China Tourism Day. ecns.cn
(2024-05-19). The 'Song' of Yunnan TeaÔΩúYunnan, a Place Worth Staying. ecns.cn Yunnan is a place worth staying. People from different countries all have aspirations for"poems and dreams.""A wonderful life in Yunnan" is never simply a catchword to them, who have chosen to settle down here.
(2024-05-19). China's insurance market to double in 10 years, Swiss Re CEO says. ecns.cn The size of China's insurance industry is expected to double in the next 10 years amid strong economic growth, making the country an even more important market for the group, said Christian Mumenthaler, group CEO of Swiss Re.
(2024-05-19). Thomas Bach receives honorary professorship from Shanghai University of Sport. ecns.cn The Shanghai University of Sport (SUS) awarded an honorary professorship to International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach in a grand ceremony on Sunday.
(2024-05-19). Key steps to stabilize real estate market. ecns.cn China's real estate market is expected to become fully stabilized in the second half of 2024, ending a three-year adjustment period, if the latest rounds of highly supportive policy measures are well implemented to boost homebuyer confidence and ease liquidity stress among developers.
(2024-05-19). First lady Jill Biden issues stark warning for US citizens. geo.tv 
First Lady believes Donald Trump only cares about himself…
(2024-05-19). Meet the Hindujas, UK's unpopular richest family worth over £37bn. geo.tv 
Gopi Hinduja, owner of Hinduja Group, topped 2024 Sunday Times Rich List…
(2024-05-19). Helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi crashes in mountains, official says. geo.tv 
Official says lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian "at risk following helicopter crash"
(2024-05-19). Saudi King Salman to undergo tests due to high fever. geo.tv 
Saudi state media reports that monarch will undergo second round of medical tests in less than a month…
(2024-05-19). WATCH: UAE PM enjoys adorable moment with grandson. geo.tv 
Crown Prince of Dubai shares cute moment of his son with PM UAE…
(2024-05-19). Helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi crashes in mountains, says official. geo.tv 
Rescue efforts underway with no news of Raisi; official says lives of president and FM Amirabdollahian "at risk"
(2024-05-19). What happens if President Raisi doesn't survive. geo.tv 
Uncertainty hangs over fate of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi after state media said his helicopter had an accident…
(2024-05-19). African Liberation Day and the Struggle for Freedom in Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). China-Russia Far East Development. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). AI, Cyber, Autonomous, Hypersonic Emerging Technologies For Military Use: Accentuate the Already Very Serious Threat of Nuclear Weapons. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). Emir of Kuwait Dissolves the National Assembly and Takes Aim at the Muslim Brotherhood. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). Estonia Preventing Russian Children from Learning Their Own Native Language. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). Aboriginal and Treaty Rights: "Grave Error" on Alleged Mass Graves Adjacent to Indian Residential Schools in Canada. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-19). Saturday 5/18: Sacramento: Silent Protest for Gaza. indybay.org 15th St & Capitol Ave | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-05-19). Sunday 5/19: Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Intersection Embarcadero and El Camino Real, Palo Alto…
(2024-05-19). Wednesday 5/22: AFSCME 3299: Urgent Call to Action! indybay.org Picket Locations: bit.ly/4dHtnB8…
(2024-05-19). Saturday 5/25: Free Palestine Rally & Cabaret. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza / Embarcadero & Market / San Francisco…
(2024-05-19). Wednesday 6/19: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2024-05-19). Sunday 5/19: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-05-19). REI Union Chicago Workers Walk Out on ULP Strike. indybay.org REI UNION CHICAGO WORKERS WALK OUT ON ULP STRIKE & RALLY WITH LABOR GROUPS & CO-OP MEMBERS OUTSIDE LINCOLN PARK STORE DEMANDING THAT REI REACH A UNION CONTRACT BY END OF 2024 AMID COMPANY'S LARGEST ANNUAL SALE…
(2024-05-19). Solidarity means attack. Fuck France, free Kanaky. indybay.org By attacking France, we support not only Kanaky's struggle for freedom but also that of many other peoples, including other French colonies in the South Pacific and Caribbean…
(2024-05-19). Saturday 6/22: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Persuaders. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2024-05-19). Wednesday 5/29: From the frontlines: Report from the Occupied West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2024-05-19). Tuesday 5/21: Tracking the Global Energy Transition to Renewable – International Webinar. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2024-05-19). Saturday 5/18: Free Virtual Screening of "My Love Awaits Me by the Sea" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-19). Friday 6/7: #WearOrange: End Gun Violence Chalk Art & Rally. indybay.org Wayside Park | 4401 FIRST St | Pleasanton, CA 94566…
(2024-05-19). Sunday 6/9: Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza at La Peña. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-05-19). Wednesday 5/29: Live from Haifa: Virtual Delegation. indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-19). An Introduction to Anarchism in Myanmar. indybay.org introduction with resources to anarchist activities and groups in Myanmar…
(2024-05-19). CAIR-SFBA Decries Termination of Sonoma State University President Mike Lee. indybay.org CAIR-SFBA Decries Termination of Sonoma State University President Mike Lee for Supporting Pro-Palestinian Protest Demands…
(2024-05-19). Everyone Should Be Safe – UC Santa Cruz Mobile Crisis Response Team. indybay.org Interview about the University of California Santa Cruz Mobile Crisis Response Team offering a non-police response for mental health crises with director MaryJan Murphy and supervisor, Beth Chiarelli.
(2024-05-19). Saturday 6/1: International Day of Condemnation of Bukele's Illegitimate Presidency. indybay.org northeast 24th and Mission BART Plaza (subject to change)…
(2024-05-19). Wednesday 5/22: Telephone Town Hall with Rep. Anna Eshoo. indybay.org Telephone | eshoo.house.gov/live…
(2024-05-19). Wednesday 6/5: The Legacy of Segregation Academies: How Segregated Schools Continue in the Deep South. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-05-19). 76th Palestinian Nakba: Commemoration, Resistance, Liberation. indybay.org Palestinian activists and their supporters rallied at the National Mall on a wet and dreary day in observance of the 76th anniversary of the Nakba — catastrophe, in Arabic — by announcing that their assembly's goal was "More Than Commemoration" it was "Resistance Until Total Liberation."
(2024-05-19). Friday 5/24: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-05-19). Friday 5/24: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-05-19). Tuesday 5/21: Driscoll's: Go Organic! indybay.org Macquiddy Elementary, Watsonville (dirt road behind school-entrance near 95 Wagner Avenue)…
(2024-05-19). Unauthorized Disclosure: Medea Benjamin and Ann Wright. thedissenter.org Subscribe to The Dissenter's "Unauthorized Disclosure" podcast and get early access to episodes as well as full episodes and exclusive content…
(2024-05-19). LEVER WEEKLY: They're Coming For Your Home. levernews.com 
(2024-05-19). Iran: Rescue workers hunt for President Raisi after helicopter crash. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: Rescue workers hunt for President Raisi after helicopter crash | State media says difficult weather caused the crash and is complicating rescue efforts | | People in Tehran pray for the well-being of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi following the crash of a helicopter carr…
(2024-05-19). Iran: Helicopter carrying President Raisi 'crashes in mountains'. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: Helicopter carrying President Raisi 'crashes in mountains' | Interior ministry confirms incident, says rescue teams were being hampered by difficult weather conditions | | Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with his Azeri counterpart at the site of Qiz Qalas…
(2024-05-19). Jasmine Crockett's 'Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body' Roast Inspires Songs Mocking MTG. newsone.com 
An unexpected byproduct of the viral dispute between Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a slew of "Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Body" songs going viral.
(2024-05-19). Cuban residents in Canada hold National Meeting. plenglish.com Ottawa, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The 17th National Meeting of Cuban Residents in Canada was held in this capital over the weekend, with the participation of members of the country's associations and guests, diplomatic sources reported on Sunday.
(2024-05-19). Cuba thanks Colombia for its support against US hostility. plenglish.com Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Sunday expressed gratitude for the Colombian Government's state gratitude to have the United States remove Cuba from the list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.
(2024-05-19). Chinese foreign minister meets with Tajik president. plenglish.com Beijing, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed on Sunday the current state of cooperation between China and Tajikistan at a meeting with President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, the capital of that country.
(2024-05-19). Gen. Stevenazzi rejects that Uruguayan Army assumes police duties. plenglish.com Montevideo, May 19 (Prensa Latina) General Mario Stevenazzi, head of the Uruguayan Army, on Sunday rejected proposals to attend the electoral campaign to use that force to fight internal crime.
(2024-05-19). Cuban president recalls Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh. plenglish.com On his X profile, the head of State described Ho Chi Minh as an undisputable leader of his people, an example of revolutionary and tireless fighter against colonialism and imperialism. | As part of the tributes in Cuba on Ho Chi Minh's birthday, the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Havana laid a wreath in the park that bears the name of the first Vietnamese president on Saturday. | The tribute was attended by ICAP President Fernando González Llort, Hero of the Republic of Cuba; Nguyen Van Tien, deputy head of the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam, who is on an o…
(2024-05-19). Korean newspaper praises DPRK's military capabilities. plenglish.com Pyongyang, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), emphasized in an article on Sunday the need to strengthen the country's defense to resist the imperialist aggression.
(2024-05-19). Bolivian activists unveil mural to condemn US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com La Paz, May 19 (Prensa Latina) A new call from Bolivia against the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States against Cuba is a public mural that was unveiled in the department of La Paz on Sunday.
(2024-05-19). Cuban authorities predict power outages on Sunday. plenglish.com Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Electrical Union (UNE) estimated an availability of 2,440 megawatts (MW) and a maximum demand of 3,350 MW, accounting for a deficit of 910 MW on Sunday.
(2024-05-19). Timbalaye Forum of Cuban Culture opens in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, May 19 (Prensa Latina) With an event at the headquarters of the Italian Seed of Peace Association in Tarquinia municipality, Viterbo province, the 7th Timbalaye Forum of Cuban Culture opened on Sunday, organizers informed.
(2024-05-19). Summer 2023 Was Hottest Summer in the Northern Hemisphere in 2,000 Years, Study Finds. pressenza.com After studying tree rings from the past 2,000 years, researchers have found that the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer in 2023 in the past two millennia. | By Paige Bennett | The researchers used both observed and modeled surface air temperatures for the period from June to August each year, along with 2,000 years of tree ring data. Their results, "When you look at the long sweep of history, you…
(2024-05-19). The United States Assembles the Squad Against China. pressenza.com
(2024-05-19). Who is Prafulla Dhariwal? Sam Altman credits him for creation of GPT-4o. ptcnews.tv Who is Prafulla Dhariwal? In the bustling tech hubs of San Francisco, a name from Pune, India, has become synonymous with pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence as Prafulla Dhariwal, an MIT graduate with a background in computer science and mathematics, has played a pivotal role at OpenAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has praised Indian prodigy Prafulla Dhariwal for his crucial role in the successful launch of the company's latest flagship AI model, GPT-4o. Altman stated on X (formerly known as Twitter) that ChatGPT 4o would not have been possible without Dhariwal's contributions. Taking to his X handle, Sa…
(2024-05-19). Heatwave 2024 | This country introduces sunscreen vending machines, offers free access to sun protection. ptcnews.tv Heatwave 2024 | Taking a significant step in promoting skin health and protection from scorching heat across the country, Netherlands introduced sunscreen vending machines in public areas. The sunscreen machines provide free access to Nivea sunscreen, as a part of a broader initiative to prevent sunburns and enhance public awareness about the importance of sun protection. A video doing rounds on Internet, showcases the innovative sunscreen dispensers has garnered widespread attention online. The video emphasises the machines' user-friendly design, making it easy for people to obtain sunscreen whenever necessary.
(2024-05-19). Helicopter carrying Iran's President makes rough landing; rescue teams yet to arrive. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: On Sunday, the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter made a "hard landing" near Jolfa.According to Press TV, Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has verified that the president's helicopter made a hard landing in Jolfa, East Azarbaijan, around 600 kilometers from Tehran.This convoy consisted of three helicopters, two of which carried ministers and other officials, and all of them made it safely to their destination.According to authorities, the Iranian Red Crescent Society's rescue crews are having trouble getting to the scene of the tragedy due to poor weather, Press TV said. Additionall…
(2024-05-19). VII Foro Timbalaye de la cultura cubana comenzó en Italia. radiohc.cu Roma, 19 may (RHC) Con un evento en la sede de la asociación italiana Semilla de Paz, ubicada en la comunidad de Tarquinia, provincia de Viterbo, dio inicio este domingo el VII Foro Timbalaye de la cultura cubana, informaron sus organizadores.
(2024-05-19). Black MAGA Is Still MAGA. tomdispatch.com Consider Donald Trump to be in a racial bind when it comes to election 2024. After all, he needs Black voters to at least defect from Joe Biden in swing states, if not actually vote for him. Yet, more than ever, he also needs his white nationalist base to believe that a second Trump term will be even more racist than the first and he's been openly claiming that he'll address the ghost of anti-white racism. Not surprisingly, his evolving strategy for the Black vote has been high on empty symbolism and viral moments, but distinctly low on specific promised policy benefits for the Black community. Milkshakes and far…
(2024-05-19). Brazil analyses ways to increase the billing limit for businesses to qualify as individual microentrepreneurs. tvbrics.com 
The initiative will stimulate the development of the entrepreneurial sector…
(2024-05-19). Iran and Russia discuss creation of gas hub in northern Iran. tvbrics.com 
The Russian officials agreed on the need to expand cooperation…
(2024-05-19). FO ∞ Talks: Where Is Ukraine Headed Now? What Does Europe Think? fairobserver.com Sebastian Schaffer, who is Managing Director of the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe, a partner of Fair Observer, visited Kyiv in 2023. There, he saw the destruction wrought by the Russian invasion of Ukraine firsthand. Russian missiles struck the Ukrainian capital while he was there. This year, Schaffer returned by visiting the…
(2024-05-19). International Community Meets to Discuss the Future of Nuclear Security. plusnews.ug 
Ministers, high-ranking officials, experts, and delegates from all over the world next week will convene in Vienna to deliberate on global nuclear security. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will host International Conference on Nuclear Security: Shaping the Future (ICONS 2024). The IAEA's Nuclear Security Series provides international consensus guidance on all aspects of nuclear security …
(2024-05-19). Short Story: "Consuming Content" fairobserver.com Something to consider when reading/listening: Do you need to produce the art in order for it to belong to you? My name is Alvin Rikard. The year is 2043. And I am a writer. I am still a writer. I think I can pinpoint where it all went wrong. The moment humanity decided to swallow…
(2024-05-19). Gantz Threatens To Leave Government Over Gaza Strategy. themedialine.org 
(2024-05-19). Tunisians Mount Anti-Migrant Protests, Citing Perceived Government Failures. themedialine.org 
(2024-05-19). CARTOONS: The man with the silver spoon forks up his budget reply. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-19). "North Sea Oil Workers Cannot be Sacrificed on the Altar of Net Zero": Unions Go to War on Labour's "Irresponsible" Green Policy. wattsupwiththat.com the union Unite has launched a campaign against Labour's policy of refusing licences for new oil and gas extraction in the North Sea.
(2024-05-19). Firebase Genkit, Lightweight Gemini and more: Launches at Google I/O 2024. ummid.com At the Google I/O developer conference Tuesday May 14, 2024, Google parent Alphabet released several updates across the Gemini family of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, including the new 1.5 Flash which is a lightweight AI model for speed and efficiency and Firebase Genkit, an open source framework.
(2024-05-19). Government launches Child Protection Week. sanews.gov.za Government launches Child Protection Week | The Department of Social Development has launched the annual Child Protection Week campaign saying that while has much has been achieved in protecting the rights of children, challenges remain. | "We have come a long way and achieved much as a nation in protecting and promoting the rights of our children, although we still have a number of serious challenges that confront us," said the department on Sunday. | This as Minister Lindiwe Zulu launched the campaign in Kimberley in the Northern Cape on Sunday. | This year's Child Protection Week is being observed under the th…
(2024-05-19). 'WASP-193b': 2nd least dense planet discovered 1,200 light years away. ummid.com Astronomers have discovered WASP-193b, a mind-boggling exoplantet with a density so low that they have nicknamed it cotton-candy planet as it looks like a huge fluffy gaseous mass hanging in the space.
(2024-05-19). Fighting lymphoma: Treatment options include alternatives to chemotherapy, expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: May 28 is World Blood Cancer Day ROCHESTER, Minn. — Chemotherapy is usually the first treatment doctors try to treat lymphoma, including the two most common forms: non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin. But alternatives to chemotherapy are developing, as first-line treatments and as backup options, explains Stephen Ansell, M.D., Ph.D., hematology chair and hematologic oncologist at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Lymphoma is a blood cancer that begins when a germ-fighting white blood cell,…
(2024-05-19). Free movement for East Africans, finally? independent.co.ug 
What to expect from Uganda signing IGAD Protocol COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda has finally signed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) protocol that allows lawful free movement in and out of citizens of the countries of the East and Horn of Africa region. By signing of the Protocol on May 14 in Kampala, …
(2024-05-19). Chaotic end as BUL FC defeat Busoga United. independent.co.ug 
Njeru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Njeru based FUFA technical center was on Saturday evening engulfed in chaotic scenes after a section of fans stormed the pitch, protesting BUL FC's 3-0 lead over their side Busoga United FC. BUL earned their first two goals from Lawrence Tezikya in the 10th and second added minute of …
(2024-05-19). Grid Planning to Meet NY Climate Act Goals. wattsupwiththat.com My impression of the speakers at this meeting is that they were desperately trying to make the point that the transmission challenges for the Climate Act mandates and schedule were impossible goals without actually saying that.
(2024-05-19). Biryani and Modi's New Found Secular (Poll) Strategy. ummid.com In addition to Modi propagating his 'secular' image by having never apparently spoken about 'Hindu-Muslims' along communal lines, he should perhaps also consider speaking about biryani from a secular angle!
(2024-05-19). 21 years after U.S.-led invasion, Iraq strives to retrieve looted antiquities. independent.co.ug 
BAGHDAD | Xinhua | As the world celebrates International Museum Day on Saturday, Iraq remains haunted by the poignant scars of looted antiquities in the wake of the U.S.-led invasion. Boasting an ancient civilization of thousands of years, Iraq has abundant archeological treasures. However, the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the ensuing chaos and instability …
(2024-05-19). Melanoma in darker skin tones: Race and sex play a role, Mayo study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study reveals melanoma is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions.
(2024-05-19). Hajj 2024 Digital ID Through Absher – Steps to Create. ummid.com Hajj 2024: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia has launched Digital Identity (ID) Platform 'Absher' for the pilgrims who are arriving in the Kingdom for the Hajj 2024.
(2024-05-19). Anti-Minority Hate and Venom – Has Modi's Juggernaut Backfired? ummid.com Prime Minister Modi, who relied on his own carefully crafted image and easy-flowing rhetoric, found himself in an unchartered territory facing an electorate more skeptical of his promises and less interested in his anti-minority tirades.
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception — dark skin tones at risk, too. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous ultraviolet (UV) rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0: 57) is in the…
(2024-05-19). Special Official Funeral for retired ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro. sanews.gov.za Special Official Funeral for retired ConCourt Justice Yvonne Mokgoro | President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late retired Constitutional Justice Yvonne Mokgoro be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1. | Justice Mokgoro, who was an esteemed member of the Order of the Baobab, passed away on 9 May 2024 at the age of 73. | "In recognition of her distinguished career and contribution to the nation, President Ramaphosa has declared, in terms of Chapter 1.3.2(a) of the State, Official and Provincial Funeral Policy Manual, that the late justice be accorded a Special Official Funeral Category 1.
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Health System celebrates grand opening of Mankato hospital expansion and modernization. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. ‚Äï After two years of construction, Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato celebrated the grand opening of its $155 million hospital expansion on May 14. "The expanded and modernized Mankato bed tower is not only adding needed capacity to our Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato but, importantly, it is also adding new capabilities," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., president and CEO, Mayo Clinic. "With these state-of-the-art, flexible care spaces, combined with digitally integrated…
(2024-05-19). Salafiyyoon solely uphold unconditional defence of the wholesome truth. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Salafiyyoon solely uphold unconditional defence of the wholesome truth and no hizbi can accuse us of double standards Allah [The Exalted] says: Ÿ±ÿ±€°ÿ¨ŸêÿπŸèŸàŸìÿߟí ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸéŸâŸ∞Ÿì ÿ£Ÿéÿ®ŸêŸäŸÉŸèŸÖ€° ŸÅŸéŸÇŸè&Yuml…
(2024-05-19). URA Impounds Smuggled Cooking Oil in Kampala. plusnews.ug 
More than 1,000 jerrycans containing cooking oil have been recovered allegedly being smuggled into the country. Uganda Revenue Authority says that the jerrycans were retrieved from a truck registration number UBE591X/UAR571C, in Nalukolngo, Rubaga Division in Kampala. The truck and the cargo were declared at customs points as destined for the Democratic Republic of the …
(2024-05-19). Abim residents abandon gardens over stray elephants. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Abim district have abandoned their gardens following the invasion of stray elephants. According to farmers, they have long been investing resources in the farms, hoping to get good harvests but it all ends in losses as the elephants continue destroying their crops. The most affected Sub counties include Alerek …
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic and Mercy reach first major milestone in data collaboration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Decades of data can now be used to pinpoint diseases earlier and transform healthcare. ROCHESTER, Minn. and ST. LOUIS — Mayo Clinic and Mercy are making a significant advancement in their global, first-of-its-kind 10-year collaboration agreement signed in the summer of 2022. As founding members of Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect, the two organizations will now be working together to analyze de-identified patient data as they search for new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent disease, providing…
(2024-05-19). Maulana Azad Library AMU: A Confluence of Ken and Cosmopolitan Culture. ummid.com Maulana Azad Library of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh is not only the powerhouse of knowledge and vibrating ideas but also a springhead of inspiration, hope, liveliness, wisdom, secular culture and many other tenable things.
(2024-05-19). 'Bhrasht Janata Party' sought to dilute Adivasi rights: Jairam Ramesh. devdiscourse.com The Congress on Sunday claimed that the Modi government's Forest Conservation Amendment Act had "undid" the progress of the historic Forest Rights Act of 2006 and accused the BJP of diluting tribal rights.
(2024-05-19). Watch: Slovak PM Robert Fico critical after assassination attempt. ummid.com Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times outside the House of Culture in the town of Handlova Wednesday afternoon.
(2024-05-19). Acholi Cultural Institution Gets New Prime Minister. plusnews.ug 
The Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II has appointed a new prime Minister to head the Acholi Cultural Institution, nearly 10 months after the position became vacant. Michael Otim 53, a former Minister for Rehabilitation at the Acholi Cultural Institution was unveiled as the fourth Prime Minister on Friday at Ker Kwaro Acholi palace …
(2024-05-19). Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Shift Martyrs' Day Comemoration. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has changed the dates on which the faithful will remember the Muslim martyrs. Previously, Muslims marked the day on June 1, two days before Christians hold their festival in honor of the 45 young Christian converts killed in Namugongo during the reign of Kabaka Mwanga II. Prof Badru Kateregga, …
(2024-05-19). India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win men's doubles title at Thailand Open. devdiscourse.com
(2024-05-19). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Hormone therapy: Four things a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist wants you to know Hormone therapy is a treatment that uses medications containing hormones like estrogen or progesterone to replace those the body stops producing during menopause. It can be a powerful tool for managing menopausal symptoms. Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing stroke A stroke happens every 40…
(2024-05-19). Rugumayo, 11 pros bag 2024 Absa Captain's Bell Sh20 million cash prizes. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 6th Absa sponsored Captain's Bell Tournament was held over the weekend ushering in Paul Charles Rukundo as Captain and Jerry Owachi Vice Captain respectively. Over 220 golfers convened in the professional and amateur categories for a thrilling 19-hole experience at Uganda Golf Club, Kitante located on John Babiiha Road in Kololo. As …
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prevent injuries while biking. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: May is both Traumatic Awareness Month and Biking Month Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing in hands and wrists, shares practical tips to prevent injuries while biking. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/go406Yh44do Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for skin cancer? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Each year, more than 6 million adults are treated for skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Collin Costello, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says anyone can get skin cancer, but some people are at higher risk. So how often should you be screened? Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/On2CTz7Y7Go Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Perimenopause and menopause. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Menopause marks a significant transition for women, yet understanding its precursor, perimenopause, and its symptoms can be complex. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic's Center for Women's Health and medical director of The Menopause Society, says experiencing perimenopause and menopause can be confusing for some. She says it is not only patients who may find it confusing, but medical providers as well, due to lack of training in menopause management. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/wsbxMm1aDM0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 10)…
(2024-05-19). Techno Feudalism – New Challenge Facing Educational Attainment. ummid.com As a result, the educational system increasingly caters to the needs of a techno-feudal economy, emphasising practical skills for economic survival while neglecting the development of critical thinking and social consciousness.
(2024-05-19). Recovering from a stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke risk increases with age, especially after 55, but strokes can occur at any age. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted…
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: May is National Women's Health Month Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/kHXecY28KEk Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast cancer may include personalized therapies or surgery. …
(2024-05-19). Social engineering threats account for most cyberthreats in 2024. ummid.com Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and brand of Gen, has reported that social engineering threats — those which rely on human manipulation, account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024.
(2024-05-19). Varanasi: Buddhist monk praises PM Modi for development in places linked to Lord Buddha. devdiscourse.com Buddhist monks in Varanasi gave their blessings to PM Modi and praised him, calling him a "Buddhist patron." Varanasi is the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is running for the same seat for a third consecutive term. Varanasi will vote on June 1, the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
(2024-05-19). Huge turnout for SA Agulhas II tour. sanews.gov.za Huge turnout for SA Agulhas II tour | Members of the public turned out in their numbers for free guided tours of South Africa's polar research and supply vessel — the SA Agulhas II, during an open day in Gqeberha. | "This event provided a fantastic platform for the public to learn about the important research conducted aboard the SA Agulhas II and the critical role it plays as a supply vessel to the three research bases in Antarctica, Marion and Gough Islands in the Southern Ocean," Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy said on Saturday. | The event hosted by the Department of F…
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: When to seek care for pelvic pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: May is National Women's Health Month Pelvic pain is common, affecting 15% of women of reproductive age. Pinpointing its cause, whether it's endometriosis, ovarian cysts or musculoskeletal issues, can be a challenge. Dr. Megan Wasson, a gynecologic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures at Mayo Clinic, says it's important to seek medical help if chronic pelvic pain starts affecting your quality of life or if there are signs of a serious underlying…
(2024-05-19). Overseas special votes conclude. sanews.gov.za Overseas special votes conclude | The Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that overall, special voting abroad proceeded smoothly with no major incidents. | "This is a testament to the meticulous logistics, planning, and execution of those plans across all missions. The Commission expresses gratitude to South Africans who cast special votes in missions around the world," the IEC said on Sunday. | Special votes are designed to ensure that special measures are put in place to make certain that citizens who would otherwise not be able to vote have opportunities to do so. | Such special measures have been impleme…
(2024-05-19). Human Rights Campaign names Mayo Clinic Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's three largest campuses completed a joint submission to the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Health Equality Index (HEI) survey and achieved the highest score possible. Together, the Arizona, Florida, and Rochester campuses were collectively recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare. Of the more than 1000 hospitals participating, only 384 achieved the top score and the leader designation. Forming an enterprise HEI survey workgroup, LGBTI+ Mayo Employee Resource Group (MERG) leaders from each site and…
(2024-05-19). Google gives Gemini Nano a big intelligence boost. ummid.com At the Google I/O developer conference 2024, Google announced empowering Gemini Nano with a significant intelligence upgrade which will now detect suspicious calls and help the Android users avoid them.
(2024-05-19). Afreximbank records US$393.4 million in Q1, 2024. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its subsidiaries have reported a 31.73% increase in income to US$393.4 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, driven by significant growth in loans and advances. The Group's interest income surged by 40.07% to US$721.8 million, as the net interest margin improved from 4.4% …
(2024-05-19). J-K: "Worked for development, known for sympathy," recalls friend of former Sarpanch killed in Shopian terror attack. devdiscourse.com Waseem Ahmad, a friend of the former Sarpanch, Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, who was killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, said they were at home when the learned about the incident. Ahmad also said that the deceased was known for his sympathy and worked for the development of the area.
(2024-05-19). NASA astronaut aboard ISS to interact with students in live call. ummid.com NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will interact with students of a volunteer service organization in a live call from space Tuesday May 21, 2024, the American space agency said.
(2024-05-19). UPDF, FARDC capture suspected ADF commander, explosive expert. independent.co.ug 
ITURI, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), have captured one of the commanders of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) group. Al Iraq Anywari, alias AA who is an expert in improvised explosive devices (IEDs), was captured during an operation …
(2024-05-19). South Africans in London urged to cast their vote. sanews.gov.za South Africans in London urged to cast their vote | The Electoral Commission has called on South Africans living in London to make their voices heard by casting their vote in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | "Today is your last chance to make your voice heard in the #SAelections24. Remember to bring your ID and share a pic of your inked thumb! The voting station is open from 7am-9pm," said the Commission in a social media post on X on Sunday. | This as the Electoral Commission announced a smooth start to special voting abroad at nine South African missions on Friday, 17 May 2024. | The Commission had…
(2024-05-19). Panic, suspicion grip Anglican Martyrs' Day organizers amid budget concerns. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the clock ticks towards this year's Martyrs Day fete, the Anglican Church's organizing committee is gripped with anxiety over budgetary shortfalls. The Midwest Cluster, comprising Rwenzori, South Rwenzori, East Rwenzori, West Rwenzori, Bunyoro-Kitara, and Masindi-Kitara dioceses, is responsible for this year's celebrations at Namugongo. The cluster is particularly alarmed by …
(2024-05-19). Students' passion projects address big issues in healthcare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Students from across Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science devote their spare hours to solving big biomedical problems.
(2024-05-19). SC Villa win the 2024 Uganda Premier League trophy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A wave of joy on Saturday evening swept through MTN Omondi Stadium as SC Villa were crowned the champions of the 2024 Star Times Uganda Premier League. Two second-half goals from Charles Lwanga and Hakim Kiwanuka helped the Jogoos to overcome NEC and secure the 2024 championship. Fans and the …
(2024-05-19). Remote desktop access for Linux machines becomes faster, more affordable. ummid.com RemotePC, a prominent remote desktop access service, has announced enhancements to their RemotePC for Linux solution, providing customers with one of the fastest and most affordable ways to access and manage their Linux machines from anywhere.
(2024-05-19). US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince meet to discuss 'semi-final' security deal. devdiscourse.com President Joe Biden's national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom described as the "semi-final" version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries.
(2024-05-19). URA impounds smuggled cooking oil in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 jerrycans containing cooking oil have been recovered allegedly being smuggled into the country. Uganda Revenue Authority says that the jerrycans were retrieved from a truck registration number UBE591X/UAR571C, in Nalukolngo, Rubaga Division in Kampala. The truck and the cargo were declared at customs points as destined for …
(2024-05-19). After over 7 months, SC finds NewsClick founder's arrest illegal, void. ummid.com In a judgement pronounced Wednesday May 15, 2024 the Supreme Court of India ordered immediate release of NewsClick Founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha from jail.
(2024-05-19). Africa Wisdom Summit challenges young Africans to shift mindsets for transformation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young people in Uganda and Africa have been challenged to embrace a critical shift in their mindsets to be able to lead the positive transformation of Uganda and the continent. The challenge was presented by a wide array of experts in different fields during the Africa Wisdom Summit …
(2024-05-19). The Media's Barely Concealed Delight at the Shooting of Robert Fico. dailysceptic.org Reporting on the attempted assassination of Robert Fico, the unspoken media subtext was that, as an anti-EU firebrand and supposedly 'far-Right', the Slovakian PM somehow had it coming.
(2024-05-19). Mayo's new 'omics' strategy leaps into the future. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Imagine a future where healthcare is tailored precisely for you, right down to the molecules deep inside your cells. Targeted treatments and preventive strategies are customized to your genome. Your personal medical roadmap outlines hereditary genetic variants, provides guidance on environmental risks and offers strategies for maintaining heart health and preventing cancer, making it as distinct as your DNA. At the core of this future are "omics" technologies, which measure and analyze various molecules at…
(2024-05-19). Peace loving people across the world are pro-Palestinian. ummid.com Any decent, informed, and intelligent person, irrespective of one's faith and ethnolinguistic background, anywhere in the world must be pro-Palestinian.
(2024-05-19). "Not easy to give direct challenge to PM": Congress leader Salman Khurshid on AAP's protest. devdiscourse.com Reacting to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal holding a protest at the BJP headquarters over the arrest of Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal alleged assault case on Sunday, Congress leader Salman Khurshid said it is not easy to give a direct challenge to the Prime Minister. "It is not easy to give a direct challenge to a Prime Minister and he (Arvind Kejriwal) is doing that. The thoughts and emotions that are in his and his party workers' minds, common people have the same thoughts and emotions. He will get support from many people. It is now interesting to see how PM Modi will react to this," Khurshid told AN…
(2024-05-19). Africa's bold pledge: Leaders commit to triple continent's fertilizer usage by 2034. independent.co.ug 
Africa holds 60% of world's arable land but struggles with crop productivity Nairobi, Kenya | RONALD MUSOKE | In a bid to eradicate persistent hunger across the continent, African leaders who met recently in Nairobi, pledged to increase domestic production and distribution of high-quality fertilizers by threefold within the next ten years. The initiative, the leaders …
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic biostatisticians power every step of medical research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Biostatisticians bring a unique perspective and skill set to every step of medical research. Last year, at Mayo Clinic they supported about 5,000 studies spanning discovery science, clinical trials, translational science and population health.
(2024-05-19). GBSHSE Goa 10th Result 2024 – Direct link to check. ummid.com Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) is set to declare online the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2024 examination on its official as well as associate websites on Wednesday May 15, 2024.
(2024-05-19). AI to accelerate RISC-V adoption: Research. ummid.com The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is instrumental in the continued rise of RISC-V – an open standard Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) based on established Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) principles.
(2024-05-19). 2 persons killed as luxury car hits motorcycle in Pune. devdiscourse.com Two persons were killed when a speeding luxury car driven by a juvenile hit their motorcycle in Maharashtra's Pune city on Sunday, police said.
(2024-05-19). Will Muslim Population Overtake Hindus in India – An Analysis. ummid.com As per this study, Hindu population share in 1950 was 84%, but it came down to 78% in 2015. However, in the same period, the share of minorities, including Muslims, Christian, Buddhist, and Sikhs, went up.
(2024-05-19). Jacques Audiard's Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana starrer 'Emilia Perez' draws 11-minute ovation at Cannes. devdiscourse.com Jacques Audiard's latest cinematic venture, 'Emilia Perez,' took Cannes by storm with its world premiere, garnering a remarkable 11-minute standing ovation. The Spanish-language musical crime comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Edgar Ramirez, captivated audiences at the Palais des Festivals, Deadline reported.
(2024-05-19). Communities warned against vandalising election posters. sanews.gov.za Communities warned against vandalising election posters | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has cautioned communities against vandalising, defacing and removing posters of political parties ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | "Anyone found to be tampering with these posters or vandalizing them will be arrested. Such cases have been reported and arrests have been made," Deputy National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said on Sunday in Pretoria during a media briefing. | Led by the South African Police Servi…
(2024-05-19). Call to vote in upcoming elections. sanews.gov.za Call to vote in upcoming elections | President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to cast their vote in the upcoming 2024 National and Provincial elections. | "As we cast our votes, we were mindful of the weight of history. We were mindful of the fact that so many people had struggled and sacrificed for this right to vote, and many had lost their lives in the cause of freedom," the President said on Friday. | On 29 May 2024, South Africa will hold elections for the national and provincial government. | "Many of us remember the historic Election Day in 1994, when we voted for the very first time for a d…
(2024-05-19). Stressed, bored or tired – Why suicidal tendency on rise among students in United States? ummid.com This sad situation should not be examined in terms of any mistakes of kids but rather in terms of the highly flawed education system the adults have created with too many distortions, above all a society which lacks clear ideals, a society in which huge numbers of entirely innocent people are killed in wars and then lies are routinely pushed at very high levels regarding this.
(2024-05-19). NATJOINTS to ensure peaceful elections. sanews.gov.za NATJOINTS to ensure peaceful elections | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has assured South Africans that a conducive environment for a peaceful election has been prepared. | "As the NATJOINTS, we are confident that the measures that have been put in place are sufficient to ensure that the country's upcoming general elections proceed without any incidents of crime and disruptions," Deputy National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said on Sunday in Pretoria during a media briefing. | Led by the South African Police Service (S…
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advances in minimally invasive kidney stone surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist, explains some of the different surgical options for removing kidney stones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/jGO6cb3XT2o Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic…
(2024-05-19). Welcoming the community into Alzheimer's disease research studies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Staff at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic Florida are reaching out to communities underrepresented in healthcare to attract more people to join research studies.
(2024-05-19). India among world's high-growing mkts; enterprise needs, innovation great fit for us: Red Hat CEO. devdiscourse.com Red Hat sees India as among the world's high-growing markets, and the country's expanding enterprise base and technical innovation capabilities offer exciting prospects for the IBM-owned company, its CEO Matt Hicks has said.
(2024-05-19). Nutritious meals still elude Ugandans despite rich agricultural landscape. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Accessing nutritious meals continues to be a major challenge for Ugandans due to the costs involved. Experts say that the price of a nutritious meal, comprising fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, often surpasses the financial means of a considerable number of households. Dr Christiane Rudert, UNICEF's Eastern and …
(2024-05-19). Why the forces behind 3 assassinations in USA must be exposed. ummid.com The three lives lost were those of President John F. Kennedy followed by the loss 5 years later of prominent civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.
(2024-05-19). A French food safety giant is building an innovation center in Philly's Navy Yard. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In the coming months, French biotechnology testing company bioMérieux will relocate to a new facility at Philadelphia's Navy Yard. | The multipurpose site will serve as its molecular innovation center, the home of its xPRO program for development and manufacturing of custom testing kits and its predictive diagnostics innovation center. | About 50 people are expected to work in an "extremely energy-efficient" custom-built office taking up the second floor of new construction…
(2024-05-19). JEE Advanced Admit Card 2024 – Direct Link to Download. ummid.com JEE Advanced 2024: IIT Madras, the official authority to conduct the JEE Advanced 2024, has released today i.e. Friday May 17, 2026 the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE entrance exam.
(2024-05-19). Linux announces portable core software stack, HPSF, for high performance computing. ummid.com Linux Foundation Monday May 13, 2024 announced the launch of High Performance Software Foundation (HPSF) which aims to build, promote, and advance a portable core software stack for high performance computing (HPC) by increasing adoption, lowering barriers to contribution, and supporting development efforts.
(2024-05-19). 2023 is hottest year on Earth in two thousand years. ummid.com The year 2023 has been recorded as the hottest year on Earth in its 2,000 years history, researchers said.
(2024-05-19). TS EAMCET 2024 Result Out; Pranitha, Jyotir Aditya Among Toppers. ummid.com A Pranitha and Jyotir Aditya have stood first in the Engineering and Agriculture streams of Telangana Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET 2024) held this year.
(2024-05-19). Mayo Clinic to host 13th Annual Individualizing Medicine Conference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine is set to host its 13th Annual Individualizing Medicine Conference on Sept. 11-12 in Rochester, Minnesota. Under this year's theme, "From Innovation to Integration," the conference will explore the role of "omics" technologies — and their molecular-level analysis — in transforming healthcare. A key focus of the conference will be the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and medicine, seeking to provide insights into its impact while addressing associated challenges…
(2024-05-19). Trade ties with India suspended due to 'heavy duties': Pakistan Foreign Minister. devdiscourse.com Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that trade ties between Islamabad and New Delhi have remained suspended since 2019 due to the imposition of "heavy duties" by India on imports from Pakistan after the Pulwama attack.
(2024-05-19). Unrwa reporta al menos 800.000 palestinos desplazados de Rafah. telesurtv.net Casi la mitad de la población de Rafah, 800.000 personas, se ha visto obligada a huir desde que las fuerzas israelíes iniciaron su agresión militar a la zona el 6 de mayo.
(2024-05-19). Presidente de Nicaragua expresa solidaridad a Venezuela ante agresiones imperialistas. telesurtv.net El mandatario nicaragüense reveló que incluso "han querido asesinar" al presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-05-19). Homenajean en Nicaragua al general Augusto César Sandino. telesurtv.net Presidente nicaragüense envió un abrazo solidario al presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro. Expresó que sostiene en sus manos la espada de Simón Bolívar.
(2024-05-19). Nicaragua expresa solidaridad a Venezuela ante agresiones imperialistas. telesurtv.net El mandatario nicaragüense reveló que incluso "han querido asesinar" al presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-05-19). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-05-19). Jordania pide investigar a Israel por crímenes de guerra en Gaza. telesurtv.net Por su parte, el jefe de la Unrwa, Philippe Lazzarini lamentóo durante una visita a la capital jordana, Amán, que no haya "ningún sitio seguro" para los civiles en Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Suman 35.456 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El ministerio confirmó que en el día 226 del asedio de las fuerzas sionistas contra la Franja, se cometieron ocho masacres, matando a 70 palestinos e hiriendo a 110 en sólo 24 horas.
(2024-05-19). Recordar a Martí, más que una efeméride. cubadebate.cu El ejemplo de tenacidad y resistencia de José Martí debe acompañarnos siempre. Los tiempos difíciles ayudan a medir la entereza del ser humano. Quien no es firme claudica, quien tiene claros su lugar y propósitos se hace más enérgico. Lo más fácil es aceptar de antemano la derrota, pensar en sí y no en los demás.
(2024-05-19). Alexis Triana: Tenemos que contar lo que ha vivido y hace nuestra gente. cubadebate.cu Tenemos que lograr que las cámaras vuelvan a los barrios, a las comunidades, a los sitios donde se decide la resiliencia del proyecto social cubano; que regresen a la pantalla las mujeres, los negros, la comunidad LGTB, lo que sucede en nuestro entorno con los adolescentes.
(2024-05-19). Pinar mantiene la cima y Granma continúa avanzando. cubadebate.cu En el primer juego, los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus se impusieron a Las Avispas de Santiago de Cuba con un marcador final de 12-9. El lanzador Yankiel Mauris se llevó la victoria, mientras que Wilber Reyna cargó con la derrota.
(2024-05-19). Tenis de mesa: Andy Pereira también irá a París. cubadebate.cu Andy Pereira se convirtió hoy en el miembro 37 de la delegación que representará a Cuba en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, luego de ganar el último boleto individual disponible en el certamen continental clasificatorio de tenis de mesa.
(2024-05-19). Bayer Leverkusen: Primer equipo en completar una temporada sin derrota en la Bundesliga (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Bayer Leverkusen, campeón de la liga, se convirtió este sábado en el primer equipo en completar una temporada sin perder desde que se fundó la Bundesliga en 1963. Con goles de Victor Boniface y Robert Andrich, el Leverkusen venció 2-1 al Augsburg el último fin de semana de la campaña.
(2024-05-19). Hacer América más armada otra vez: Trump recibe el respaldo de la NRA. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump instó a los propietarios de armas a votar en las elecciones de 2024 mientras se dirigía a millas de miembros de la Asociación Nacional del Rifle (NRA, por sus siglas en inglés), que lo respaldó oficialmente poco antes de que el expresidente subiera al escenario en la reunión anual del organismo en Texas el sábado. 'Tenemos que conseguir que los propietarios de armas voten', declaró Trump. 'Creo que ustedes son un grupo rebelde. Pero seamos rebeldes y votamos esta vez'.
(2024-05-19). Concluye Feria Internacional de la Industria Musical Cubadisco 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 may (RHC) La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Cuba, dirigida por el maestro José Jaramillo, fue la encargada de la clausura, en la sala Covarrubias del Teatro Nacional, de la 27 Feria Internacional de la Industria Musical Cubadisco, que congregó a notables exponentes del arte sonoro nacional e internacional.
(2024-05-19). Primer ministro de Eslovaquia queda fuera de peligro tras atentado. radiohc.cu Bratislava, 19 may (RHC) La vida del primer ministro eslovaco, Robert Fico, está fuera de peligro tras el intento de asesinato que sufrió el pasado miércoles, confirmó este domingo en el viceprimer ministro, Robert Kalinak.
(2024-05-19). Presidente cubano consternado por accidente de par iraní. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 may (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó este domingo consternación tras la noticia del accidente del helicóptero en que viajaba su par de Irán, Ebrahim Raisi, debido a las malas condiciones climáticas.
(2024-05-19). Díaz-Canel: "Los jóvenes son los que marcan la pauta" radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 may (RHC) Ser joven y no ser revolucionario es una contradicción hasta biológica, dijo Salvador Allende en 1972: los que se están abriendo como flores al mundo tienen en sí, por naturaleza, la capacidad de hacer rompimientos; por fuerza innata, y por la capacidad natural de ser creativos, de ser originales.
(2024-05-19). Martí renacido en Venezuela (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu La presencia de José Martí en Venezuela se siente por doquier; al Apóstol Cubano, quien se consideró un hijo de la patria bolivariana, se le rinden honores, mientras que su legado está en monumentos, parques, plazas y en el corazón del pueblo venezolano.
(2024-05-19). Visita de Putin a China paso crucial para el futuro, afirma portavoz rusa. radiohc.cu Moscú, 19 may (RHC) La visita del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin a China fue un paso trascendental que determinará el futuro de todo el planeta, afirmó este domingo la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, María Zajárova.
(2024-05-19). Suman 155 los decesos por las lluvias que afectan el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net El Gobierno regional anunció este viernes la construcción de cuatro "ciudades temporales" para albergar a los miles de afectados…
(2024-05-19). Presidenta de Georgia veta la ley de agentes extranjeros. telesurtv.net Hoy he vetado la ley rusa que contradice nuestra Constitución, contradice todas las normas europeas y, por lo tanto, representa un obstáculo para nuestro camino europeo.
(2024-05-19). Rusia está dispuesta a dialogar con Occidente. telesurtv.net Como parte de su discurso en la XXXII Asamblea del Consejo de Política Exterior y de Defensa, el canciller ruso señaló la necesidad de que ese diálogo contemple los problemas existentes en el mundo…
(2024-05-19). Rusia anuncia la liberación de Staritsa en la región de Jarkov. telesurtv.net El parte de guerra precisa que las unidades del grupo Séver (Norte) lograron liberar la localidad de Staritsa "como resultado de activas acciones militares".
(2024-05-19). Helicóptero que transportaba al presidente de Iraní realiza un aterrizaje forzoso. telesurtv.net Las autoridades dijeron que las malas condiciones climáticas han dificultado que los equipos de rescate de la Media Luna Roja Iraní lleguen al área donde ocurrió el incidente.
(2024-05-19). Ecologistas bloquean pista del aeropuerto de Munich, Alemania. telesurtv.net De los ochos activistas climáticos que intentaron entrar a la instalación, dos fueron detenidos y los restantes se sentaron en las pistas de rodaje junto a las de despegue.
(2024-05-19). Presidente Abinader llama a dominicanos a votar este domingo. telesurtv.net "Aprovecho aquí para pedirles y reiterarles a todos los dominicanos que vayan a votar", dijo el mandatario luego de reunirse con 190 observadores internacionales.
(2024-05-19). Policías y docentes exigen aumentos salariales en Misiones, Argentina. telesurtv.net Voceros de los policías rechazaron que se intente criminalizar la protesta y dejaron claro que no permitirán amenazas.
(2024-05-19). Nueva masacre deja al menos tres muertos en Cúcuta, Colombia. telesurtv.net Tres personas fueron asesinadas en el barrio Caño Limón de la ciudad de Cúcuta por dos hombres que llegaron hasta una vivienda y los atacaron con arma de fuego.
(2024-05-19). Avanzan con normalidad las elecciones en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Los comicios se efectuarán en 16.747 colegios electorales que tendrán abiertas sus puertas de las 07: 00 a las 17: 00 hora local (11: 00 a las 21: 00 GMT).
(2024-05-19). Instituto Electoral de México dará resultados preliminares el 2 de junio. telesurtv.net El miembro de Cotecora, Gabriel Núñez, afirmó que, en situaciones extremadamente limitadas, los resultados se divulgarán "cuando se considere que la información es adecuada".
(2024-05-19). Cinco obras literarias que debes leer del cubano José Martí. telesurtv.net José Martí Pérez (1853-1895), ilustre revolucionario preciado como el Héroe Nacional de Cuba. Desde edades tempranas entabló sus inquietudes sociales, patrióticas e independentistas.
(2024-05-19). Piden regular mercado de vaporizadores en México. telesurtv.net los participantes coincidieron en que la falta de un marco que regule la oferta y demanda de los vaporizadores en México provoca un creciente "mercado negro",…
(2024-05-19). Recuerdan en Chile aniversario 129 del natalicio de Sandino (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, 19 may (RHC) En un acto en el Centro Cultural Siglo XXI, diversos oradores destacaron en Chile la vigencia hoy del legado antiimperialista del Héroe Nacional de Nicaragua, Augusto César Sandino, en el aniversario 129 de su natalicio.
(2024-05-19). Estados Unidos considera en peligro su superioridad espacial ante avance de Rusia y China. cubadebate.cu El rápido avance en las operaciones espaciales de Rusia y China está obligando al Pentágono a acelerar su capacidad para librar una guerra en el espacio. Así lo reportó este viernes The New York Times, citando a miembros del Departamento de Defensa de EE.UU. familiarizados con la iniciativa.
(2024-05-19). Desde Ecuador recuerdan legado del Héroe Nacional de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Quito, 19 may (RHC) Cubanos y ecuatorianos rindieron homenaje este domingo al Héroe Nacional José Martí, a propósito del 129 aniversario de su caída en combate.
(2024-05-19). Jóvenes indios comparten su amor por Cuba y las ideas martianas (+Video). radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 19 may (RHC) A propósito del aniversario 129 de la caída en combate de José Martí, jóvenes de la India, estudiosos de su vida y obra, resaltaron este domingo su amor por Cuba y por las ideas del Apóstol.
(2024-05-19). Comienza voto por Internet de mexicanos en el extranjero. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 19 may (RHC) Miles de mexicanos residentes en el extranjero pueden enviar desde este domingo su voto para las elecciones presidenciales 2024 a través de Internet.
(2024-05-19). Cubanos residentes en Europa ratifican compromiso con la patria. radiohc.cu Madrid, 19 may (RHC) Ciudadanos cubanos residentes en Europa ratificaron su compromiso con la patria y condenaron el bloqueo de Estados Unidos, al término de un evento realizado en esta capital.
(2024-05-19). Cuba evoca a Héroe Nacional José Martí a 129 años de su muerte. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 may (RHC) Cuba evoca este domingo la vida, obra y pensamiento del Héroe Nacional José Martí, en ocasión del aniversario 129 de su caída en combate por la libertad de la isla.
(2024-05-19). Presidente de Junta Central Electoral dominicana insta a votar en paz. radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 19 may (RHC) El Pleno de la Junta Central Electoral (JCE) de República Dominicana presidió este domingo el acto de apertura de la votación de las elecciones generales, encabezado por su presidente, Román Andrés Jáquez, quien llamó a votar en paz.
(2024-05-19). Presidente de Cuba recuerda a líder vietnamita Ho Chi Minh. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 may (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recordó este domingo al revolucionario vietnamita Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), en el aniversario 134 de su natalicio.
(2024-05-19). Primer ministro eslovaco continúa grave tras ser intervenido. telesurtv.net Aunque se aproxima a un pronóstico positivo, el estado del paciente impide su traslado a un hospital de la capital del país, previsto para el lunes.
(2024-05-19). Israel asesina al menos a 20 palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días, las autoridades de Gaza informaron sobre la muerte de otros cuatro periodistas como resultado de una serie de ataques aéreos de Israel.
(2024-05-19). Martí, a galope y de cara al sol (+Audio). radiohc.cu Cuando el Maestro pisó tierra cubana aquella noche de luna roja, vigilando las nubes, en aquel minúsculo bote, por Playita de Cajobabo, el 11 de abril de 1895, resumió el reencuentro con la Patria en una frase para todos los tiempos: Dicha grande.
(2024-05-19). Indonesia evacúa siete poblados por erupciones del volcán Ibu. telesurtv.net Tras una nueva erupción del volcán Ibu, la tercera de la semana, las autoridades indonesias elevaron al nivel máximo de la alerta.
(2024-05-19). Cuba: Las nuevas generaciones también cuidan el medio ambiente. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 19 may (RHC) A lo largo de todo el año el CITMA en Cienfuegos, urbe a unos 250 kilómetros al sureste de La Habana, realiza diversas actividades para preservar el medio ambiente, incluso con las generaciones más jóvenes.
(2024-05-19). Asciende a 35.386 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Con tropas terrestres y tanques, el Ejército israelí atacó a la resistencia palestina en las callejuelas del campamento de Jabalia.
(2024-05-19). Mueren decenas de palestinos en recientes bombardeos israelíes. telesurtv.net El más intenso fue en el campamento de refugiados de Jabalia, donde murieron 15 personas y otras 30 resultaron heridas en el norte de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Ofrendas florales de la máxima dirección del país como homenaje a José Martí (Fotos y post). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 may (RHC) Ofrendas florales del líder de la Revolución Raúl Castro, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, del titular del parlamento, Esteban lazo, y del pueblo de Cuba, encabezaron este domingo el homenaje al Héroe Nacional José Martí.
(2024-05-19). Al menos 50 muertos dejan lluvias en el centro de Afganistán. telesurtv.net Según un funcionario, unas 2.000 casas quedaron destruidas, 4.000 sufrieron daños parciales y más de 2.000 tiendas quedaron bajo el agua en la provincia central de Ghor.
(2024-05-19). Pueblo de Aragua apoya al presidente Nicolás Maduro. telesurtv.net La marcha fue encabezada primer vicepresidente del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, y la gobernadora del estado Aragua, Karina Carpio.
(2024-05-19). Presidente de Venezuela supervisa avances del sector pesquero y acuícola. telesurtv.net Presentan avances del sector en el contexto de la jornada "La economía productiva de la Venezuela Azul".
(2024-05-19). Tiroteo deja al menos seis muertos y varios heridos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Ante el trágico asesinato de tres ciudadanos catalanes en Afganistán, estamos en contacto con todas las autoridades para realizar el acompañamiento al resto de afectados ya las familias.
(2024-05-19). Agresor de jefe de Gobierno eslovaco se declara culpable. telesurtv.net El agresor, Juraj Cintula, se declaró culpable ante un juez y fue acusado de asesinato premeditado por motivos de venganza.
(2024-05-19). Suben a siete los fallecidos por clima severo en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Fuertes tormentas con vientos huracanados y mucha actividad eléctrica, además de tornados, continúan afectando ese estado del sur estadounidense.
(2024-05-19). Abre sistema de voto electrónico para mexicanos en el extranjero. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con los datos del Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE), 223.931 connacionales participarán del proceso por diferentes opciones y en distintos momentos.
(2024-05-19). Aumenta a 31 los asesinados en ataque israelí en Nuiserat, Gaza. telesurtv.net Según fuentes de los equipos de la Defensa Civil de Gaza hay 20 heridos, muchos de los cuales han sido trasladados al Hospital de los Mártires de Al Aqsa.
(2024-05-19). Crisis institucional se agrava en Israel. telesurtv.net El ministro del Gabinete de Guerra de Israel, Benny Gantz, dio un ultimátum al primer ministro del país, Benjamín Netanyahu.
(2024-05-19). Asesinan a directora de Control Territorial de Portoviejo en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El auto de Claudia Martinez recibió varios impactos de bala mientras se dirigía a la inauguración de la vía transversal 1 de Portoviejo.
(2024-05-19). Presidente de Venezuela supervisa avances del sector pesquero. telesurtv.net Presentan avances del sector en el contexto de la jornada "La economía productiva de la Venezuela Azul".
(2024-05-19). Ejército del Congo frustra intento de golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net El líder del intento de golpe de Estado de este domingo en la RDC, el activista de la diáspora congoleña Christian Malanga.
(2024-05-19). Gobernante español planea reconocer el Estado Palestino el 22 de mayo. telesurtv.net España sería el décimo país en Europa en reconocer Palestina como un Estado.
(2024-05-19). Tropas francesas llegan a Nueva Caledonia en medio de disturbios. telesurtv.net Los disturbios son la última crisis del Gobierno francés con los territorios de ultramar…
(2024-05-19). Dozens killed as Israeli forces thrust Jabalia and Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli troops and tanks pushed on Saturday into parts of a congested On Saturday, troops and tanks edged into streets so far spared the ground offensive, residents said. In one strike, medics said 15 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded. | The Gaza health ministry and the Civil Emergency Service said teams received dozens of cal…
(2024-05-19). Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face acute water shortage. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Israel's Gantz demands Gaza postwar plan, threatens to quit. newarab.com 
Israeli war cabinet minister Gantz told a press conference he wanted the war cabinet to form a six-point plan by June 8. If his expectations are not met, he said, he will withdraw his centrist party f…
(2024-05-19). US Ambassador warns Israel must have 'post-war Gaza plan'. newarab.com 
Speaking with "There's going to have to be an ability for Gaza to be…
(2024-05-19). Israeli forces kill senior PIJ member in Jenin. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Saturday it killed a senior "A number of significant terrorists were inside the compound," the Israeli military said in a statement posted to Telegram.
(2024-05-19). Israel strikes kill at least five in Lebanon, including two children. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging fire across Lebanon's southern border for seven months in parallel with the Gaza war. Other Lebanese factions as well as Palestinian groups have also fired rockets at Israel fr…
(2024-05-19). Israel strike kills 1, wounds 8 in West Bank's Jenin camp. newarab.com 
A Palestinian militant was killed and eight other people wounded on Friday in an Israeli airstrike on the The armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group named the killed man as member Islam Khamayseh. | The Palestinian health ministry said the eight w…
(2024-05-19). WikiLeaks' Julian Assange faces US extradition judgment day. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Ukraine's Zelensky warns Russia could step up offensive. newarab.com 
Zelensky also repeated pleas for allies to send more air defence and fighter jets and said the "biggest advantage" for Russia was a ban on Ukraine using…
(2024-05-19). Trapped US doctors are out of Gaza, White House says. newarab.com 
A group of Reports emerged earlier this week of American doctors being unable to leave
(2024-05-19). Ghassan Abu Sittah investigated for comments over Gaza war. newarab.com 
British-Palestinian doctor According to The Telegraph, the General Medical Council (GMC) has opened an investigation after at least one complaint was submitted to the regulator over his comments.
(2024-05-19). Kids content creator faces bullying over Gaza fundraiser. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). UK to shut down Gaza protests over antisemitism allegations. newarab.com 
The Metropolitan Police will be given new powers to shut down The Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) said on X that they have held a series of meetings with the Home Office and officials at Downing Street over t…
(2024-05-19). Warren, Omar push for fair banking for Muslim Americans. newarab.com 
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative
(2024-05-19). Bridgerton star urges Gaza donations as new season starts. newarab.com 
As the latest series of Bridgerton came out on Netflix on Thursday, the lead actress of the season is asking viewers to donate to Eager fans have been waiting for almost two years for the much-anticipated third season, and Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope in the show and is the season's current lead, says that while she is excited for the season to come out, she can't help but think about what is happening in Gaza. | "So excited for to…
(2024-05-19). Dozens of civilians killed, wounded in attacks across Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Hundreds demonstrate in Tunis in support of President Saied. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Tunis on Sunday in support of
(2024-05-19). Iraq parliament fails to elect a speaker. newarab.com 
It is the latest in a series of failed attempts to replace the former head of parliament who was dismissed in November, with political bickering and divisions between key Sunni parties derailing every attempt so far. | Saturday's vote was the closest yet to selecting a new head of the 329-member parliament, with 311 lawmakers showing up for the session and the leadi…
(2024-05-19). Three Spaniards, three Afghans killed in Afghanistan attack. newarab.com 
The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in The group was fired on while shopping in the bazaar in the mountainous city of Bamiyan, around 180 kilometres (110 miles) from the capital Kabul, on Friday. | Anne-France Brill was one of the dozen foreign travellers on an organised tour who escaped unhurt. She described the terrifying seconds when a gunman on f…
(2024-05-19). Mounting casualties in Sudan's Al Fasher as battles rage. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Glasgow City Council preparing to offer aid to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). AIPAC super PAC pours millions into Bowman opponent in NY. newarab.com 
An AIPAC-affiliated political action committee (PAC) has invested $2 million to defeat progressive US House member The move in the hotly contested District 16, which includes parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, comes just over a month before the New York House primary. | The AIPAC super PAC the United Democracy Project has put $1 million into defeating Bowman and another $1 million into supporting his opponent, George Latimer, a Westchester County executive. | This c…
(2024-05-19). Austria to unblock funds for UNRWA. newarab.com 
Austria will release funds to the Vienna's decision comes after UNRWA set out an action plan to better ensure its impartiality, strengthen internal reviews, and improve how its staff are monitored. | "After a thorough analysis of the action plan, we will release funds to UNRWA…
(2024-05-19). 23 missing for two weeks off Tunisia: officials. newarab.com 
Twenty-three people trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe from The National Guard, which oversees the North African country's coastguard, said searches were still under way after the group departed in early May. | "They set sail overnight between May 3 and 4" from the city of Nabeul, the statement said, adding that relatives of the missing only contacted the authorities 10 days later. | Acting on or…
(2024-05-19). Fifty dead in heavy rain floods in central Afghanistan. newarab.com 
At least 50 people are dead following a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Mawlawi Abdul Hai Zaeem, the head of the information department for the central Ghor province, told Reuters that no information was available about how many people were injured in the rain spell that began on Friday. The spell also cut off many key roads in the area. | Zaeem added that 2,000 houses were destroyed, 4,000 partially damaged, and more than 2,000 shops were underwater in the prov…
(2024-05-19). University chiefs face faculty backlash over Gaza protests. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Saudi crown prince and top US aide discuss security deal. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Varoufakis's MERA25 fight EU election with Palestine agenda. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). From headdress to no-dress: Saudi heats up in swimwear show. newarab.com 
The poolside show featuring the work of Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal included mostly one-piece suits in shades of red, beige and blue. Most models had exposed shoulders and some had their midriffs partially visible.
(2024-05-19). Iran hands down jail terms to pop singer Tataloo: media. newarab.com 
An The His lawyer Elham Rahimifar said Tataloo was handed multiple…
(2024-05-19). One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city. newarab.com 
Clashes between government-allied armed groups rocked a coastal town in western The latest bout of violence in the chaos-stricken Mediterranean nation broke out early Saturday in the town of Zawiya, 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, health officials said. | The Health Ministry's Ambulance and Emergency Services reported that at least one civilian was kill…
(2024-05-19). Signal from Iran president crash site reported amid search. newarab.com 
Signal has been received from the crash site where the helicopter carrying According to Tasnim news agency, Iran's semi-official news agency linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the armed forces have received a signal from the helicopter and mobile phone of one of the crew members at the site. | Commander of the IRGC in Eastern Azerbaijan Asghar Abbasgholizadeh told the agency that "a signal was received a few minutes ago from the helicopter and mobile phone of one of the crew mem…
(2024-05-19). BBC Tel Aviv remark sparks backlash over 'bias'. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). Oil tanker hit by missile off Yemen. newarab.com 
A crude oil tanker was hit by a missile off the coast of "A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker was reportedly 'attacked'" about 10 nautical miles southwest of Mokha, Ambrey said, adding that information "indicated the vessel was hit by a missile and that there was a fire in the steering gear flat". | T…
(2024-05-19). Iran confirms indirect talks with arch enemy United States. newarab.com 
(2024-05-19). US billionaires urged New York to use police on Gaza protest. newarab.com 
A group of top US businessmen from across the retail, tech and finance industries were working to encourage New York City's mayor to use This included the
(2024-05-19). Biden says supports 'peaceful' Gaza protests. newarab.com 
US President A small number of graduates carried out the silent
(2024-05-19). 800k Palestinians forced to flee Rafah amid Israel invasion: UNRWA. presstv.ir A senior UN official says around 800,000 people have been "forced to flee" the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip amid an Israeli ground invasion.
(2024-05-19). UN chief renews call for two-state solution, calls Gaza war 'open wound'. presstv.ir The UN chief has reiterated his call for a two-state solution, saying Israel's ongoing war on Gaza "is an open wound that threatens to infect the entire region".
(2024-05-19). IRGC's naval flotilla returns home after Southern Hemisphere mission. presstv.ir The fifth Lieutenant General Haj Qassem Soleimani fleet of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has returned home after completing a mission in the Southern Hemisphere.
(2024-05-19). Yemen's Ansarullah urges concerted pressure on Israel over Gaza atrocities. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement calls on the international community to intervene and exert pressure on the Israeli regime to stop the genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Israel understands nothing but logic of force: IRGC chief. presstv.ir IRGC's Salami says mid-April operation against Israel was needed to punish a "violent and insane" regime.
(2024-05-19). Students set up tent camp at Turin university in support of Palestinians. presstv.ir Dozens of pro-Palestinian students set up an encampment at Turin Polytechnic University to protest Israel's war in Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Jordan calls for international investigation into Israeli 'war crimes' in Gaza. presstv.ir Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has called for an international probe into Israeli "war crimes" in Gaza, saying those responsible for documented crimes should be brought to justice.
(2024-05-19). Hezbollah pounds Israeli espionage devices, military outposts near border. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance forces have targeted espionage devices as well as gatherings of Israeli soldiers stationed at military outposts close to the border with southern Lebanon.
(2024-05-19). Ex-Hamas chief calls on Muslims to besiege US, Israeli embassies. presstv.ir Former Hamas chief Meshaal calls on Muslims to besiege US and Israeli embassies around the world.
(2024-05-19). Spain must break relations with Israel, protesters chant in Madrid. presstv.ir Hundreds rally in Spain's capital, calling on the country to cut off its relations with the Israeli regime in protest at Tel Aviv's atrocities against Palestinians.
(2024-05-19). Iraqi Resistance launches drone strike on 'vital' Israeli target in Eilat. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says its fighters have launched a drone attack on a key Israeli target in the occupied territories in support of Palestinians amid the relentless onslaught against Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Iran football boss walks out of FIFA event over Israeli presence. presstv.ir The president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has walked out of an annual congress meeting of the world's football governing body, FIFA, in support of Gaza.
(2024-05-19). Gazans search rubble for survivors after Israeli strikes on Jabalia. presstv.ir Gazans search through the rubble for survivors following Israeli strikes on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-19). Netanyahu prefers own interests to Israeli forces' lives: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says the Israeli regime's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prefers his own interests to the lives of the regime's forces.
(2024-05-19). Israeli aggression on Nuseirat camp kills at least 20 Palestinians. presstv.ir At least 20 Palestinians are killed and dozens of others injured following the Israeli regime's airstrikes on the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-19). Palestinian shepherds suffocating as Israeli settlers steal more lands: Report. presstv.ir Palestinians in the occupied West Bank report a rise in land seizures by armed Israeli settlers, who are establishing makeshift shepherding outposts and refuse to leave the area.
(2024-05-19). 1948 Nakba remembrance in London. presstv.ir The rallies coincide with the 76th anniversary of the Nakba or catastrophe, when Palestinians were forcibly displaced from their homeland by an apartheid regime that continues to murder Palestinians on a daily basis.
(2024-05-19). Worldwide rallies mark Nakba Day, call for immediate Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protests are held around the world to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Nakba Day.
(2024-05-19). North Korean leader inspects missile launcher vehicles. presstv.ir Footage released by North Korea's official KCTV shows Kim Jong-un inspecting missile launcher vehicles.
(2024-05-19). Iran showcases ancient tablets repatriated from US. presstv.ir Iran puts on display 162 Achaemenid-era clay tablets that were repatriated from the US last year.
(2024-05-19). Iranian, Azerbaijani presidents inaugurate Qiz Qalasi border dam. presstv.ir The presidents of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have inaugurated a dam built jointly by the two neighbors on the Aras River at their common border.
(2024-05-19). Raeisi: Iran-Azerbaijan ties stronger than mere neighbors. presstv.ir Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says relations with Azerbaijan go beyond merely two neighbors.
(2024-05-19). Death toll from Brazil's rainstorm hits 151. presstv.ir On April 29, torrential rains poured down on Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.
(2024-05-19). London protests: Tens of thousands reiterate calls for ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir This week's protest attracted unusually large numbers as it marks the 76th anniversary of the Nakba.
(2024-05-19). Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at Amsterdam University. presstv.ir Clashes break out between the Dutch police and pro-Palestinian protesters at Amsterdam University.
(2024-05-19). IRGC chief cmdr. travels to site of incident involving presidential helicopter. presstv.ir The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) travels to the site of an incident involving the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raeisi.
(2024-05-19). Leader prays for safe return of President Raeisi after helicopter incident. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khemenei has expressed his concern and sympathies to the Iranian nation after the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raeisi experienced a hard landing in a mountainous region in northwestern Iran.
(2024-05-19). 'Humanity is with Raeisi': People worldwide pray for Iranian president's safety. presstv.ir People have taken to social media to pray for the safety of Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions after their helicopter suffered a hard landing on Sunday.
(2024-05-19). Clashes in Paris as firefighters unions protest working conditions. presstv.ir Police clashed with protesters in Paris as French firefighters' unions protested over working conditions.
(2024-05-19). Prison officers protest outside Gradignan prison after two officers killed. presstv.ir Prison officers demonstrate in front of the Bordeaux-Gradignan penitentiary center a day after two officers were killed.
(2024-05-19). Iran clinches 2024 Asian Taekwondo Championships in Vietnam. presstv.ir The Iranian men's national taekwondo team has won the title of the 2024 Asian Taekwondo Championships after eight years.
(2024-05-19). Police scuffle with pro-Palestine protesters at Amsterdam university. presstv.ir Police moved in to end a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Amsterdam.
(2024-05-19). BRICS members determined to work on de-dollarization: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the BRICS member countries are determined to work on ditching the US dollar in trade and economic transactions.
(2024-05-19). Iran plans to increase defense exports by 50%: Official. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military official says the country plans to increase the export of its defense products by 50 percent.
(2024-05-19). World reacts to Iranian president's helicopter incident. presstv.ir Global reactions pour in over an incident for a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
(2024-05-19). Three killed, three injured in new US mass shooting. presstv.ir A mass shooting has left 3 people killed and 3 more injured in Columbus, Ohio.
(2024-05-19). Helicopter carrying President Raeisi makes 'hard landing' in NW Iran. presstv.ir Reports say a helicopter carrying President Raeisi makes a hard landing in the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan.
(2024-05-19). Police clash with pro-Palestine protesters at Amsterdam University. presstv.ir Video posted on social media showed police in riot gear clashing with protesters, who were shouting: "Shame on you."
(2024-05-19). Pro-Palestinian protest at Penn leads to multiple arrests. presstv.ir Police dismantled protest camps and arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Pennsylvania.
(2024-05-19). Iran provides free healthcare to children under 7 despite sanctions. presstv.ir Iran has been offering free medical services to children aged under seven in all state-run healthcare centers nationwide.
(2024-05-19). Georgia On My Mind. sonar21.com 
Yes, I will post Ray Charles, but I am not thinking about Ray's Georgia. Nope. I am thinking about the frantic Western effort to launch a color revolution in Georgia, because that country's legislature has the audacity to believe that domestic political groups should report if they are receiving at least 20% of their funding from foreigners. This is just one more example of the stinking hypocrisy I described in my previous The spectacle unfolding in Tbilisi is reminiscent of a Monty Python skit, only this one includes re…
(2024-05-18). Fiji's Jo Nata reflects on the 2000 coup: 'We let the racism genie out of the bottle'. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: Islands Business in Suva Today is the 24th anniversary of renegade and failed businessman George Speight's coup in 2000 Fiji. The elected coalition government headed by Mahendra Chaudhry, the first and only Indo-Fijian prime minister of Fiji, was held hostage at gunpoint for 56 days in the country's new Parliament by Speight's rebel…