(2025-05-07). Israeli finance minister pledges Gaza will be "entirely destroyed" and Palestinians sent to "third countries" wsws.org One day after Israel's cabinet voted to approve a plan for the full military occupation of Gaza, the internal displacement of its people, and the takeover of food supplies by the IDF, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made clear the plan would be the next step in the total ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
(2025-05-07). New York University seeks to blackmail 31 students into halting protests against Gaza genocide and the assault on free speech. wsws.org The students, who have been deemed "personae non grata" (PNG) by the university for their participation in pro-Palestinian protest actions, received emails from NYU demanding that they sign a contract affirming that they will "not participate in any protest activity or disruptive activity" on campus.
(2025-05-07). Break the siege on humanitarian aid to Gaza! workers.org In its ongoing genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people, Israel used drones May 2 to attack the unarmed Conscience (aka Al-Dameer), a Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship. The ship's crew and passengers were attempting to transport tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza when the ship was attacked in international waters near . . . |
(2025-05-07). Axis of Resistance denounces attack on humanitarian aid. workers.org 
Palestinian and regional factions condemned the Israel Occupation Forces' attack today on the Al-Dameer (Conscience) ship of the Freedom Flotilla. The IOF targeted the ship, which sought to break the siege of Gaza — by bringing essential humanitarian aid, including food and medicine — in international waters off the coast . . . |
(2025-05-07). Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer for Gaza essays. newarab.com 
(2025-05-07). In over 1,000 U.S. cities: Workers mobilized for May Day. workers.org 
A message for May Day: 'Workers of the world unite, Palestine is our fight!' 'Palestine is our fight, workers of the world unite,' New York City, May 1, 2025 (WW Photo: Toni Arenstein) International Workers Day — May 1 — commemorates the struggle for the eight-hour workday in Chicago in . . . |
(2025-05-07). Trump admin asks court to block pro-Palestine students' release. newarab.com 
The Trump administration urged a US appeals court on Tuesday to allow immigration authorities to continue to detain students at A lawyer with the US Department of Justice asked the New York-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals to pause lower-court orders requiring Tuft's Rumeysa Ozturk to be transferred to…
(2025-05-07). Defiant Life: Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith confront Gaza genocide. wsws.org For their latest collaboration, two jazz musicians sought to express sorrow, along with rebellion and the unquenchable desire for liberation.
(2025-05-07). How the Netanyahu war on Gaza is killing future. haaretz.com For Netanyahu's government, the Gaza war is still 'existential' and protesting its surging cost is a matter of disloyalty to the cause. Perhaps it's fitting that it's teachers, with their duty to Israel's next generation but their salaries slashed, are now on strike…
(2025-05-07). Mediator Qatar says 'efforts ongoing' for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Mediator Qatar on Tuesday said it was still pursuing efforts for a Gaza war ceasefire, even after Israel approved expanded operations and Hamas said it wasn't interested in further talks. | Qatar remains in "continuous" contact with all parties, foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, despite major obstacles to a new accord. | "Our efforts remain ongoing despite the difficulty of the situation and the continuing catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Ansari told reporters at a briefing. | "There are continuous contacts between Qatar and the concerned parties," he added. | On Monday, I…
(2025-05-07). Gaza detainees reveal shocking abuse in Israeli underground cell. newarab.com 
Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of torture, abuse, and inhumane treatment that some readers may find distressing. | The According to a joint statement, the newly documented accounts add to an expanding arch…
(2025-05-07). Identity revealed of Israeli officer responsible for killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family. radiohc.cu Gaza City, May 7 (RHC) ⚪ Human rights workers have revealed the identity of the Israeli officer directly responsible for the killing of 5-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab, along with five of her family members and two rescue workers who were attempting to reach them, during an attack on Gaza City in January 2024.
(2025-05-07). Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel ban over Gaza war. newarab.com 
More than Published on Tuesday by Artists for Palestine UK ahead of the Eurovision finals on 17 May, the letter accuse…
(2025-05-07). Israel's plan to 'conquer' Gaza draws international criticism. newarab.com 
Israel drew international condemnation on Tuesday over its Israel's military had called up tens of thousands of reservists for its planned expanded offensive in the
(2025-05-07). Gaza reels as Israel approves expanded military offensive. newarab.com 
Fears of further escalation have gripped the war-torn On Sunday night, Israel's security cabinet approved plans to broaden its military operations that include the 'conquest' of Gaza and the displacement of its population. It also supported a plan…
(2025-05-07). Israeli strikes kill 92 Palestinians in Gaza today. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 92 Palestinians were killed across the Gaza Strip within 24 hours as Israel intensified its air and ground attacks ahead of a broader military offensive. Dozens more were wounded in the bombardments, which targeted multiple civilian areas, including schools sheltering displaced families. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, today marked one of the deadliest days in recent weeks, with 92 people killed. One of the most lethal single attacks struck a UN-run school in the densely populated Bureij refugee camp, killing 27 people, including nine women and three children, according to officials at Al-…
(2025-05-07). How Israel's 'plan' for Gaza could turbocharge ethnic cleansing. aljazeera.com Israel has launched a new plan for Gaza which could induce ethnic cleansing and advance a genocide, say experts.
(2025-05-07). Meet Fired Employees Challenging Microsoft's Complicity In Genocide. popularresistance.org Last fall, Microsoft fired software engineer Hossam Nasr and data scientist Abdo Mohamed after they held a vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza outside the company's headquarters. | Nasr and Mohamed are members of No Azure for Apartheid, a group calling on Microsoft to stop providing its cloud computing to the Israeli military. | "As technology workers, we are hyper aware of the fact that our work—especially with the advancement of AI and cloud technologies—has the potential to enable any company and any organization to inflict harm and violate human rights," reads a petition circulated by the organi…
(2025-05-07). Trump's Tariffs Turbocharge De-Dollarization. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has made it clear that one of his top goals is to maintain the dominance of the US dollar as the global reserve currency. | When he was running for president in 2024, Trump promised he would punish any country that sought alternatives to the US currency by hitting them with sky-high tariffs. | "Many countries are leaving the dollar. They're not going to leave the dollar with me!", Trump vowed at a campaign rally. "I'll say, 'You leave the dollar, you're not doing business with the United States, because we're going to put 100% tariff on your goods'". | Since Trump has returned for his second term as…
(2025-05-07). United States Minerals Deal Resets Ukraine's Geopolitics. popularresistance.org Moscow and Kiev have been vying with each other to curry favour with the new U.S. administration. Just as Russian diplomacy appeared to be outstripping Kiev, things changed dramatically on April 30 with the signing of the so-called minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine in Washington. | Weeks of tense bargaining preceded the conclusion of the agreement, which at one point disrupted U.S. aid for Ukraine. But the latter showed extraordinary grit, tenacity and tact to hang on and, eventually, extracted out of the Trump administration what President Vladimir Zelensky called a "truly equal" deal. This must be the…
(2025-05-07). US And Hungary Stand Alone At ICJ In Favor Of Israel's Blockade On Gaza. popularresistance.org Just days after the World Food Programme said it had run out of food in Gaza, the hearing commenced at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. Thirty-nine states, the United Nations and three other international organizations presented oral arguments. All states but two — the U.S. and Hungary — condemned Israel's denial of humanitarian assistance to the starving people of Gaza. Although Israel refused to orally address the ICJ, it filed a written statement with the court. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said that Israel decided "not to take part in this circus" and called the ICJ hearings pa…
(2025-05-07). NYU Law Students Refused To Sign Away Their Right To Protest. popularresistance.org Pro-palestine law students at New York University have secured a major victory against the university administration's attempts to silence protests. On May 4, the NYU administration confirmed that 31 law students who had been barred from campus and prohibited from sitting for final exams, unless they sign away their right to protest, are now permitted to take their exams. | "This type of public pressure, the backlash that [the administration] got from not allowing students to sit for exams, was not something that they expected," said one of the affected NYU law students, who spoke to Peoples Dispatch about this l…
(2025-05-07). Yemen Vows 'Unimaginable' Response to Israel's Bombing Campaign. popularresistance.org Israeli strikes carried out on the evening of 5 May on Yemen's Hodeidah port and surrounding areas, including a concrete factory near Bajil, injured 56 people and killed one, while damaging 70 percent of the port's five docks and infrastructure, Yemeni sources reported. | At least 21 people were injured in the Bajil strike, while the Yemeni Health Ministry later said 35 people were injured and one person killed in the broader Hodeidah attacks. Civilian areas such as Al-Salakhanah and Al-Hawak neighborhoods were also reportedly hit. | Nasruddin Amer, head of Ansarallah's media office, vowed that the group would re…
(2025-05-07). Germany In Crisis Part 4: Wanderers And Seekers. popularresistance.org Dresden, May 6 — Friedrich Merz barely managed to assume power Tuesday as the Federal Republic's 10th chancellor, having fallen six votes short of the number he needed when the first Bundestag ballots were counted in a morning vote. | Berlin was reeling for most of the day as it faced a political impasse unprecedented in postwar German history. A second ballot, held hurriedly later in the afternoon, got Merz over the line by a margin of nine votes. While Bundestag members vote secretly, the numbers indicate that some members of his new coalition betrayed him. Among the German analysts with whom I spoke toda…
(2025-05-07). Rare Right-Wing Revolt Sinks Bill Punishing Boycotts Of Israel. popularresistance.org A sweeping pro-Israel bill backed by Republican leadership and AIPAC collapsed this week after a rare revolt by right-wing lawmakers who argued it posed a direct threat to Americans' First Amendment rights. | The bill, H.R. 867 — known as the IGO Anti-Boycott Act — would have imposed up to $1 million in fines and prison terms of up to 20 years on Americans who support international boycotts of Israel, even those led by the United Nations. | The bill had been scheduled for a vote Monday but was abruptly pulled from the House calendar following backlash from a broad coalition of critics, including the C…
(2025-05-07). Most (But Not All) VA Workers Lose Union Bargaining Rights. popularresistance.org When President Trump's cabinet picks trooped up to Capitol Hill earlier this year for Senate confirmation hearings, hardly any boasted about their past union connections. But Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins did. | He helped win broad bipartisan approval for his nomination from a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) that includes Bernie Sanders (I-VT) by mentioning that he belonged to the United Food and Commercial workers, while working for five years at a Georgia grocery store chain. Said Collins: "I believe that the employees of the VA, whether they're union or not, are very valuable and I respec…
(2025-05-07). Pro-Palestine Student Activists Occupy University Of Washington. popularresistance.org We are taking this building amidst the current and renewed wave of the student Intifada, following the uprising of student action for Palestine after the heroic victory of Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7th, which shattered the illusion of zionist-imperialist domination and brought Palestine to the forefront for all justice-loving people of the world. We respond to the call made by the Palestinian student movement in Gaza to "raise the pace and ceiling of your struggle and your honorable stances, quantitatively and qualitatively, against the institutions, corporations, and governments that participate in the slaughter…
(2025-05-07). Syria's silent genocides. strategic-culture.su 
Witness the lie of the land now and then ask yourself cui bono, who benefits? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | If you compare…
(2025-05-07). Meet the Fired Microsoft Employees Challenging the Company's Complicity in the Gaza Genocide. scheerpost.com Protest outside Microsoft 50th anniversary event (No Azure for Apartheid social media) | By Michael Arria / Last fall, Microsoft
(2025-05-07). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Socialist candidate: 'The genocide in Gaza did not begin on October 7, 2023'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Guyana: Crisis, Corruption, and the Essequibo Curtain. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 6, 2025 | Amid a complex domestic situation marked by scandals, protests, and growing institutional erosion, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali continues to escalate the confrontational tone against Venezuela by reactivating his international legal offensive before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a decision that flatly destroys any possibility of bilateral negotiations. | This stance, which breaks with the historic framework of the Geneva Agreement—the only valid instrument recognized by Venezuela to resolve the Essequibo dispute—is neither coincidental nor isolated.
(2025-05-07). China at ICJ on Israel, Gaza: Will International Law Surrender to Brute Force? ummid.com In a hard hitting speech delivered at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Friday May 02, 2025 China slammed the Israeli Occupation of Palestinian lands and its inhuman blockade of Gaza.
(2025-05-07). Between borders and bombs, I lost my mum: A daughter's tribute from Gaza. aljazeera.com As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, Maram Humaid writes about never getting the chance to say goodbye to her mother.
(2025-05-07). Why was a Gaza 'Freedom Flotilla' ship attacked? aljazeera.com Drones struck a Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid bound for Gaza. Organisers believe Israel was behind the attack.
(2025-05-07). Flights suspended at Sanaa airport amid 'severe damage'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Sanaa International Airport, under the control of Houthi militants, has suspended all flights until further notice, the airport's general director, Khaled alShaief, announced on Wednesday.The director said the suspension of flights is due to the "severe damage" caused following the Israeli strikes yesterday, May 7."As a result of the Zionist (Israeli) aggression on Sanaa International Airport that resulted in severe damage, it has been decided to suspend all flights to and from the airport until further notice," Khaled alShaief revealed in a statement.Media platforms owned by the Houthis published pict…
(2025-05-07). Hamas commander killed in Israel Lebanon strike. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas announced on Wednesday the death of one of its commanders in an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, AFP reported.Tel Aviv continues to carry out airstrikes on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement inked last November between Israel and the Hezbollah group.Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said the airstrike killed one person who was named by the Palestinian resistance as Khaled Ahmed al-Ahmed."As we mourn our heroic martyr, we pledge to God Almighty, and then to our people and our nation, to continue on the path of resistance," Hamas said in a statement.
(2025-05-07). Israel claims intercepting drone from the East. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli Air Forces reportedly said on Wednesday that it had shot down a drone that was fired from the East. In a post on X, the Israeli military wrote: "A short time ago, the Air Force intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from the east. Alerts were activated according to policy."◊ú◊§◊ ◊ô ◊ñ◊û◊ü ◊ß◊¶◊®, ◊ó◊ô◊ú-◊î◊ê◊ï◊ï◊ô◊® ◊ô◊ô◊®◊ò ◊õ◊ú◊ô-&loz…
(2025-05-07). US ends separate Palestinian affairs office in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump's administration said Tuesday that the United States would end a separate office for Palestinian affairs in Jerusalem, a largely symbolic step that supports the Israeli position. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio "has decided to merge the responsibilities of the Office of the Palestinian Affairs office fully into other sections of the United States embassy," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. | Trump in his first term moved the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a major win for Israel which considers the contested holy city its eternal capital. | In doing so, Tru…
(2025-05-07). Man killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon coast, Health Ministry says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israel prepares for a 'major event of destruction and replacement in Gaza'; goal is occupation of entire Gaza Strip, MK says ‚ñ GAZA: 37 people killed in Israeli strikes since Tuesday morning, Gazan medical sources say ‚ñ YEMEN: Damage to Sanaa Int'l airport reportedly half a billion ‚ñ QATAR: Qatar and Egypt release joint statement, saying they are 'united in efforts to end the crisis in Gaza'…
(2025-05-07). Famine in Gaza: Will we continue to watch as Gaza starves to death? defenddemocracy.press May 6, 2025 Israel continues to operate with impunity in what seems to be a brutal and protracted experiment, while much of the world looks on, says RAMZY BAROUD* THE situation in Gaza today starkly highlights Israeli exceptionalism. Israel is employing the starvation of two million Palestinians in the blockaded and devastated Gaza Strip as …
(2025-05-07). Famine Haunts the People of Gaza. Israel Is Trying to Convince You It's Fake. theintercept.com 
Palestinians line up for a meal in Beit Lahia in the Gaza Strip on April 24, 2025. | Photo: Ramez Habboub/Abaca/Sipa USA via AP Images | As a survivor of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, it breaks me to watch my people struggle to find something to fill their stomachs. | Israel's deliberate policy of starvation continues to tighten its grip on the enclave. Humanitarian organizations have sounded the alarm, warning that Gaza is on the verge of full-scale famine. | Since Israel
(2025-05-07). Israeli attacks kill at least 31 as Gaza blockade accelerates starvation. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-07). Democracy Now! 2025-05-07 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 07, 2025; "A Dangerous Escalation": India Bombs Pakistan in Intensification of "Forever War" over Kashmir; "Columbia Knew": Survivors Win Historic $750M from Univ. & Hospital in OB-GYN Sex Abuse Settlement; Rodney Scott, Trump's CBP Nominee, Accused of Covering Up Death of Mexican Father in CBP Custody | Headlines for May 07, 2025; "A Dangerous Escalation": India Bombs Pakistan in Intensification of "Forever War" over Kashmir; "Columbia Knew": Survivors Win Historic $750M from Univ. & Hospital in OB-GYN Sex Abuse Settlem…
(2025-05-07). Why is it called Sindoor Operation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Indian military launched multiple airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Pakistan's military spokesperson, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, announced. Intense shelling and loud blasts were heard near the border areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Reuters said on Tuesday night.The Indian army said it launched on Tuesday "Operation Sindoor" targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.The airstrikes came in response to the April 22 attack on Pahalgam town in India-administered Kashmir, which led to the killing of 26 men, most of them were Hindu.India…
(2025-05-07). What we know about new India-Pakistan military confrontation. aljazeera.com Indian and Pakistani forces have been attacking across the contested frontier in disputed Kashmir. Here's what we know.
(2025-05-07). Trump Backs Down On Yemen While India Bombs Pakistan: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com As if there's not enough terrible shit going on in the world right now, India Missile strikes from India reportedly struck nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir, which Pakistan has ca…
(2025-05-07). "Forever War" Over Kashmir Escalates as India Bombs Pakistan. truthout.org Dozens of people have been killed in the worst fighting between India and Pakistan in more than two decades. India attacked nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir early Wednesday, killing at least 26 people, including a child. Pakistan described the attacks as an act of war and responded by shelling areas controlled by India. Tensions have been soaring between the two nuclear… |
(2025-05-07). Pakistan: at least 26 civilians killed in Indian airstrikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Pakistani military announced on Wednesday that the death toll from Indian missile strikes in Pakistan and firing along the border has jumped to 26 civilians, AFP reported. Pakistan's army spokesperson, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said: "Until now 26 innocent civilians have been martyred in attacks."Late Tuesday, India carried out a series of airstrikes against Muzaffarabad in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ… | ÿߟџáŸÜÿØ ÿ™ÿ∂&…
(2025-05-07). Key images as India launches military attack and Pakistan hits back. aljazeera.com The escalation comes on the heels of April's deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region.
(2025-05-07). Explosions in Indian-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Video filmed in Indian-administered Kashmir captured loud explosions and smoke near the Line of Control.
(2025-05-07). Indian strike destroys mosque in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Indian air strikes destroy mosque in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid cross-border escalation.
(2025-05-07). Injured people treated after shelling in Indian-administered Kashmir. aljazeera.com Injured civilians in towns in Indian-administered Kashmir were treated in hospital on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). Camera in Hands and Hate in Hearts. ummid.com Days after the Pahalgam terror attack took place, random people with cameras were seen roaming in Kashmir asking people, not about the incident, but irrelevant questions.
(2025-05-07). Surge in hate speeches against Indian Muslims after Pahalgam attack. ummid.com India, already battling frequent communally charged campaigns against Muslims, saw an alarming rise in hate speeches against the largest minority group, after April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the latest data revealed.
(2025-05-07). International community calls for calm after escalating Pakistan-India tensions. geo.tv 
The combined image shows Donald Trump and Antonio Guterres. — Reuters/FileIndia attacks Pakistani cities of Punjab, Azad Kashmir.Trump terms rising tension between nations "shame".UNSG "very concerned" about Indian strikes on Pakistan.
(2025-05-07). YouTube channel blocked, journalist assaulted, commentators charged after Kashmir attack in India. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). South Asian confrontation escalates as Indian airstrikes hit inside Pakistan. wsws.org The attacks have deliberately inflamed one of the world's most dangerous flashpoints for war. The rivalry of the two nuclear-armed countries, which have already fought three wars over Kashmir, is now intertwined with the US-led preparations for war with China.
(2025-05-07). Strike wave in Panama hits pension cuts and Trump's threat to "take back" the canal. wsws.org Despite media claims about Panama's "economic miracle," underlying the strikes and protests are obscene levels of social inequality and poverty.
(2025-05-07). Palestinians turn plastic into diesel amid fuel shortage in Gaza. aljazeera.com Amid Gaza's worsening fuel crisis under the Israeli blockade, Palestinians are converting plastic into diesel.
(2025-05-07). 6 European Countries Warn Against Demographic Changes in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). Israel Kills Senior Hamas Operative in Lebanon, Expands Gaza Offensive. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). The 'free speech' org silent as Trump disappears dissenters over Gaza. therealnews.com 
(2025-05-07). Israeli Government Approves Plan for Full Military Occupation of Gaza. scheerpost.com " By Dave DeCamp / T…
(2025-05-07). US Gaza pier op was more than a flop, it was a gigantic hazard. responsiblestatecraft.org 
When President Joe Biden
(2025-05-07). Resistance Groups Condemn US, Israel Aggression in Yemen. orinocotribune.com Islamic resistance groups and factions have condemned the US and Israel attacks against the people of Yemen as acts of war crimes. | The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas on Monday labeled the airstrikes as state terrorism and a war crime, accusing Israel of targeting Yemen for its solidarity with Gaza. | The group added that the strikes were an attempt to salvage Tel Aviv's damaged reputation after failing to intercept a Yemeni missile. | The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement also described the US-Israeli attack as a sign of Tel Aviv's frustration over the Yemeni blockade. | Islamic Jihad called the strikes…
(2025-05-07). Israeli strikes hit Gaza school shelter twice within hours. aljazeera.com An UNRWA school in Gaza sheltering forcibly displaced Palestinians in al-Bureij camp was bombed twice.
(2025-05-07). Israel's War on Journalists Deadliest in Three Decades. ummid.com Palestine has become the world's deadliest place for journalists and media workers, as Israel's war on Gaza targets not just lives but the truth.
(2025-05-07). Israel's 'Conquer Gaza' Will be Another Death Trap. ummid.com While everyone waits for the full-blast war on Gaza which Israel promises to continue, Tel Aviv must know this will not be an easy matter.
(2025-05-07). IMF to begin 5th review of Egypt's economic programme this week. newarab.com 
The International Monetary Fund will begin the fifth review of Egypt's $8 billion economic reform programme, with a team scheduled to arrive in Cairo this week, the IMF said in a statement on Monday. | The IMF board approved the fourth review on March 11, unlocking a disbursement of $1.2 billion in a 46-month IMF loan programme first approved in 2022 and later expanded following the outbreak of fighting in Gaza. | Egypt had been suffering from a severe shortage of foreign currency and inflation that peaked at 38% in September 2023. | The IMF has yet to publish a staff report from the fourth review, saying the…
(2025-05-07). Qatar and Egypt say they are working together on Gaza truce, reject reports of rift. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). A woman martyred in an Israeli drone attack on the Shujaiyya neighborhood of Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Civilians martyred after Israeli occupation forces targeted a home in Tel al-Zaatar neighborhood, northern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Ahead of McCarthyite House Committee hearing on College Campuses, Jewish Columbia Students Urge Congress to take Action Against the Trump Regime's False Allegations of Antisemitism. commondreams.org Ahead of today's House Committee on Education and Workforce kangaroo hearing grilling the heads of Haverford College, DePaul University, and CalPoly San Luis Obispo, Jewish Voice for Peace Action expresses grave concern that the far-right is using show trials and false allegations of antisemitism to censor the Palestinian rights movement, kidnap non-citizen student activists, crush free speech, and defund higher education. On Tuesday May 6th, JVP Action brought nine students from Columbia University to meet with members of Congress to speak about their experiences as Jewish students who have been steadfastly c…
(2025-05-07). Selly Oak Palestine Solidarity screening Oscar winner 'No Other Land' this Sunday evening. skwawkbox.org 
Documentary's director will attend showing remotely and Palestinian academic Dr Mahmoud Soliman in person Selly Oak Palestine Solidarity (SOPS) is putting on a screening of the Oscar winning documentary "NO OTHER LAND" on Sunday 11th May at 7pm at The Old Print Works, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9AH, attended remotely by the film's …
(2025-05-07). Muhannad Shreim: The occupation attacks and isolates a voice of the prisoners' movement. samidoun.net 
The leadership of the Palestinian prisoners' movement is under attack. Amid the ongoing assault on the Palestinian prisoners as a whole, where denial of medical care, torture, physical and sexual assault, and starvation have become systematic attempts of "slow assassination," in which at least 66 Palestinian prisoners have been martyred since 7 October 2023, the …
(2025-05-07). Ahmad Sa'adat under attack as Zionist regime targets prisoners' movement leadership. samidoun.net 
Amid the ongoing assault on the leadership of the prisoners' movement, in which prominent leaders of the Palestinian people and their resistance, especially those who are a high priority for release in a prisoner exchange, are being subjected to solitary confinement, beatings, starvation and torture, Ahmad Sa'adat, the imprisoned General Secretary of the Popular Front …
(2025-05-07). The Encampments: Reignited Activism on College Campuses (Movie Review). samidoun.net 
By Benay Blend Early on the morning of April 17, 2024, hundreds of students set up camps on the main squad of Columbia University in New York City. Their demands included disclosure and divestment from companies profiting from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. A recent film, The Encampments, jointly produced by Watermelon pictures and Breakthrough …
(2025-05-07). ADL takes on shareholders questioning Israel arms sales. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Anti-Defamation League's mission is to "stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all." But over the past year that mission has stretched to include defending some of the world's biggest weapons companies from shareholder proposals calling for reporting on the human rights impact of their weapons, according to a review of SEC filings, proving itself an important ally for weapons and tech firms seeking to profit from sales of weapons technologies to Israel and avoid accountability for the ways in which their products are used on Palestinians.The ADL's battle with…
(2025-05-07). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Harvard talks free speech but silences Palestine. aljazeera.com It stands up to the Trump administration's sweeping demands, but bows to those of its own billionaire donors.
(2025-05-07). Palestinian activist harassed and attacked after appearance on BBC documentary. haaretz.com Issa Amro, one of the Palestinians featured in Louis Theroux's new documentary, claims appearing in the film has made him a target of IDF harassment and settler violence…
(2025-05-07). Syria Under Julani: A Genocidal Regime Exposed. defenddemocracy.press 
Kevork Almassian May 01, 2025 The Syrian tragedy has taken many shapes over the last 14 years — from protests, to insurgency, to a proxy war fueled by global powers. But what we are witnessing now may be its most gut-wrenching phase: the violent unravelling of Syrian society from within, under the oppressive hand of …
(2025-05-07). Argentina: Examples and alternatives for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 5]. cadtm.org When it comes to the IMF's influence on the countries of the Global South, Argentina is a must. During Juan Domingo Perón's presidency, Argentina initially declined to join the IMF and World Bank, but eventually did so in 1956 during the "Liberating Revolution" dictatorship. Since then, successive Argentine governments have signed 22 agreements with the International Monetary Fund.
Spotlight on Argentina: the IMF's favourite prey
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(2025-05-07). AI Revolution Meets Human Development Crisis. thinktank.pk The 2025 Human Development Report (HDR), titled "A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of Artificial Intelligence," reveals a troubling stagnation in global human development, with Pakistan ranking 168 out of 193 countries. Released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the report highlights how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) …
(2025-05-07). Iraq warns of water crisis before PM Al-Sudani's visit to Turkey. newarab.com 
(2025-05-07). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Australian election day interviews: Major parties have no answers for social crisis. wsws.org "I think when working people around the world realise that the interests of the billionaires are against them, there will definitely be a revolution."
(2025-05-07). Warning that Japan could play debt "card" in tariff war. wsws.org The Japanese auto industry stands to lose billions as a result of the US tariff war which is creating what the country's prime minister has said is a "national crisis."
(2025-05-07). Oman Brokers US-Yemen Ceasefire, 'Israel' in Dark Regarding Deal. orinocotribune.com The Omani Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, May 6, that it had successfully brokered a ceasefire agreement between the United States and the authorities in Sanaa, aimed at achieving mutual de-escalation. | According to a statement from Muscat, the agreement entails a commitment by both sides, Washington and the Sanaa-based government, not to target each other in future military operations. | "The Sultanate thanks both parties for their constructive approach that led to this welcome outcome," the statement read, emphasizing Oman's longstanding diplomatic efforts in mediating regional conflicts. | US President…
(2025-05-07). Yemen's Houthis say attacks on Israel not in US ceasefire deal in 'any way'. aljazeera.com The US and Houthis have agreed to an Oman-mediated deal to cease trading attacks after weeks of air strikes.
(2025-05-07). US, Yemen's Houthis agree Oman-brokered ceasefire. newarab.com 
The United States has agreed to end its conflict with In a statement posted on social media, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said both sides had agreed to stop targeting each other. | He added that the truce will ensure "freedom of navigation" in the Red Sea, where the News of the agreement…
(2025-05-07). Royal Jordanian Resumes Direct Flights to Aleppo After 14-Year Pause. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). Human Rights Watch Outflanks Trump: Liberal NGO Pushes for Harsher Venezuela Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Roger D. Harris — May 5, 2025 | It's been over 100 days since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. Most NGOs to the right of the Heritage Foundation are alarmed about his confrontational international posture and related erosion of the rule of law. | Human Rights Watch (HRW), a supposedly liberal organization, is also concerned. But their problem is that the president hasn't gone far enough—at least in the case of Venezuela. HRW's
(2025-05-07). Louisana already has 4 LNG terminals. It just added another. grist.org 
On many nights, John Allaire can turn off the lights in his house and keep reading a book by the glow of 80-foot-high flares blasting from a gas export terminal a mile away. | The prospect of a second "There's the ongoing noise pollution, ongoing flaring," he said. "And the light pollution is unbelievable." | Venture Global, the U.S.'s…
(2025-05-07). India-Pakistan deadly strikes force airlines to re-route, cancel flights. aljazeera.com Foreign airlines forced to take longer routes or cancel flights to avoid airspace of both India and Pakistan.
(2025-05-07). Presence of Arakan Army in Bangladesh sparks debate. ummid.com The open display of the guerrillas with the logo on their uniform inside Bangladesh – a sovereign state has sparked serious debate, especially as the Arakan Army continues to be accused by an international rights NGO.
(2025-05-07). Int'l standard issued for online travel. ecns.cn During the May Day holiday period, tourism demand saw a significant surge, with a sharp increase in bookings for hotels, flights and tours. Hotel bookings during the holiday period rose by more than 120 percent compared to the previous week.
(2025-05-07). HK leader pledges to boost tourism appeal. ecns.cn Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the city welcomes all tourists and will use technology and data to better understand their preferences and enhance sightseeing.
(2025-05-07). Health Inequities Are Shortening Lives by Decades. pressenza.com A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities. | The new For…
(2025-05-07). Chinese aviation sector sees 11.8% growth in transported passengers during 5-day May Day holiday. ecns.cn Chinese aviation industry recorded double-digit growth in transported passengers during the five-day May Day holiday, signaling a strong recovery driven by surging travel demand from sightseers.
(2025-05-07). US airline Delta says flights to 'Israel' grounded until May 20. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Thousands of households in Berlin without water for hours after burst water main. wsws.org The incident once again highlights the ailing infrastructure in the German capital and the impact of decades of cutbacks by every government of that state.
(2025-05-07). Sri Lankan plantation union leaders call on European powers to support democratic rights. wsws.org Opposed to any mobilisation of the working class to defend its wages and conditions, the Tamil Progressive Alliance is appealing to European imperialism to pressure the Sri Lankan government to enact human rights legislation.
(2025-05-07). Israeli Hostage Families Say Netanyahu Has Given Up, Turn to Trump. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). This Netanyahu crony has Israeli ministers under his thumb. haaretz.com Jacob Bardugo has been Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attack dog against law enforcement agencies and has turned opportunism into an art form…
(2025-05-07). Public Lands Shouldn't Have a Price Tag on Them. commondreams.org After an all-day markup, the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced its portion of the Republican reconciliation package in a vote in the dead of night.Committee members moved forward the controversial reconciliation text, which includes greatly expanding extractive industry on public lands and waters across the United States. Among other provisions, the GOP package seeks to vastly increase on- and offshore drilling, along with fast tracking mining projects like the proposed Twin Metals mine in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, one of the last remaining true wilderness areas in the country.Committee members…
(2025-05-07). Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins. aljazeera.com The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared 'extra omnes', signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.
(2025-05-07). Voters Oust Several Book-Banning Incumbents in School Districts Across Texas. truthout.org Over the past weekend, several candidates in suburban Texas school districts who opposed book bans won their elections, defeating conservative officials who had supported and implemented such policies in recent years. Book bans in the Lone Star State have largely targeted titles with LGBTQ themes, Black or Brown characters, or authors of the same backgrounds. In the 2022-23 academic year… |
(2025-05-07). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Put socialists, Greens and progressive independents ahead of Labor. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Bill That Would Punish Americans Boycotting Israel Pulled From US Congress. orinocotribune.com By Mee Staff — May 5, 2025 | The bipartisan bill that sought to impose $1m fines and jail time was attacked by Trump's allies as an attack on free speech | An anti-boycott, divestment and sanctions bill scheduled for a vote on Monday has been pulled from the "I'm told we are no longer voting on this. It's been pulled," Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X on Monday, in reference to the bill that partic…
(2025-05-07). Germany's Merz elected chancellor after surprise setback. newarab.com 
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz won a nail-biter second vote in parliament Tuesday to become chancellor after he lost the first round in a stunning early setback. | Merz, 69, scored an absolute majority of 325 against 289 in the second secret vote in the lower house of parliament to become the new leader of Europe's biggest economy. | Merz's eventual win was bittersweet as the initial defeat – the first such outcome in Germany's post-war history – pointed to rumblings of discontent within his uneasy coalition. | A Bild daily headline called the outcome of a day of high political drama "the Happy E…
(2025-05-07). Our Revolution Sounds the Alarm on Corruption-Ridden Crypto Legislation Ahead of Key Senate Vote. commondreams.org
(2025-05-07). Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports, but bill faces uphill battle. whyy.org
(2025-05-07). Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks likely to be in Oman at weekend. newarab.com 
A fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is likely to take place over the weekend in the capital of Oman, with Iranian state media pointing to 11 May as a probable date. | Iran's Nournews outlet was the first to report the resumption of Cautioning that the timing was not yet finalised, an Iranian source close to the negotiating team told Reuters: "The talks will take place over two days in Muscat, either on Saturday and Sunday or Sunday…
(2025-05-07). Xi's visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday and attend in Moscow the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. More than 80 years ago, the peoples of …
(2025-05-07). Houthis missile strike Eilat's Ramon airport and U.S. Carrier Truman. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement announced on Wednesday that it had launched fresh attacks targeting Israel and the United States, including a ballistic missile and drone strike on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, and aerial operations on Israel's Ramon Airport and the Jaffa area. The group's military spokesperson warned that Israeli air and maritime traffic, including at Lod (Ben Gurion) Airport, would remain banned.ÿ®ŸäÿßŸÜ ÿߟџǟàÿßÿ™ ÿߟџօ
(2025-05-07). Israel Approves National Hydrogen Pipeline To Advance Clean Energy Goals. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). UK arms exports to Israel press ahead despite licence suspension: Study. aljazeera.com British activist groups found that since September the government had sent '8,630 separate munitions' to Israel.
(2025-05-07). Al-Mashat to Israelis: Stay in Shelters, Our Response Will Be Earth-Shattering. english.almanar.com.lb Yemen's Supreme Political Council President Mahdi al-Mashat issued a grave ultimatum to Israelis on Tuesday, vowing "devastating and painful" retaliation following Israeli strikes on Yemeni civilian infrastructure. "From now on, take shelter in your bunkers or leave our region immediately," al-Mashat declared after Israeli occupation launched an airstrike on Sanaa, targeting its civilian airport, power …
(2025-05-07). Education Ministry moves to fire leaders of strike action. haaretz.com Teachers, who are protesting planned pay cuts, doubt the dismissals will go ahead – given the severe nationwide teacher shortage…
(2025-05-07). Israeli drone drops bomb targeting a car in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). CPJ, Southeast Asian lawmakers call on ASEAN to protect journalists, media freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). Ex-captive 'raped by Israeli trainer': I felt safer while I was held by Hamas. presstv.ir An Israeli woman, who used to be held captive by Hamas, says she used to feel safer in the resistance movement's captivity than after release when she faced alleged rape.
(2025-05-07). Energia nuclear: Unica vía para el ambientalismo. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-07). Top countries relying on nuclear and wind power for their electricity. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-07). Information war: Are India and Pakistan telling the truth about attacks? aljazeera.com The nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours compete to shape the narrative after India strikes inside Pakistan.
(2025-05-07). India's Aggression Pushes South Asia to Nuclear Brink. thinktank.pk In a shocking escalation of tensions, India launched missile strikes on May 6, 2025, targeting nine sites across Pakistan, including densely populated civilian areas like Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bahawalpur. Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the attacks, labeling them as unprovoked and vowing a resolute response. This reckless act has pushed South Asia to the …
(2025-05-07). Could India threat to cut water to Pakistan trigger nuclear war. newarab.com 
Since the Pahalgam terror On Tuesday, its Pr…
(2025-05-07). ICAN calls for immediate de-escalation of conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. commondreams.org
(2025-05-07). Now is the Time for All Anti-Imperialists and All Justice-Loving People to Stand Unequivocally in Defense of Burkina Faso. dissidentvoice.org It is no surprise to the Black Alliance for Peace's (BAP) Africa Team and U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) that aggression is stepping up against the countries in the anti-imperialist Alliance of Sahel States. This was reflected in the flagrantly baseless accusations against Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traoré. On April 3, 2025, U.S. AFRICOM …
(2025-05-07). Martial Law Disguised as Law and Order: The Oldest Trick in the Authoritarian Playbook. dissidentvoice.org A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty. —James Madison We are being frog-marched into tyranny at the end of a loaded gun. Or rather, hundreds of thousands of loaded guns. Let's not mince words: President Trump's April 28 executive order is the oldest trick in the authoritarian playbook: …
(2025-05-07). Lebanese Officials Discuss Oil Pipeline, Energy Cooperation During Baghdad Visit. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). Lebanese army detains third Hamas member linked to rocket attack. newarab.com 
In a statement posted on X, the army said its intelligence d…
(2025-05-07). Turkey thwarts 1,300 pagers bound for Lebanon days after attacks. newarab.com 
Details which emerged a year later revealed that 1,300 pager devices and 710 charger…
(2025-05-07). Nahid Islam and the rise of Bangladesh's second republic. newarab.com 
The 27-year-old former student activist says he was arrested at a friend's house, tortured and left unconscious by the country's detective branch in the early hours of July 20 last year, at the height of the student-led protests and the government's most vio…
(2025-05-07). Twenty-Nine Foreign Leaders Expected to Attend Victory Day Parade Putin's Aide. defenddemocracy.press 
May 6, 2025 Putin will greet foreign delegation heads on May 9 and they will proceed together to Red Square. The Victory Parade will begin at 10: 00 AM Moscow time, as per tradition. Moscow expects 29 foreign leaders to attend the Victory Day Parade, presidential aide Yury Ushakov announced. Here's what else he revealed: Leaders …
(2025-05-07). Republicans Want To Upcharge The Poor To Pay For Their Tax Cuts. levernews.com 
(2025-05-07). Brasil, sede permanente dos BRICS? strategic-culture.su O Brasil, a partir do Rio de Janeiro, se tornaria uma ligaàßà£o entre Ocidente e Oriente, beneficiando nà£o apenas o Brasil e a América Latina, mas também os países eurasiáticos | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escre…
(2025-05-07). L'Ucraina ignora la richiesta di tregua della Russia e si prepara a sabotare il Giorno della Vittoria. strategic-culture.su Il regime di Kiev rivela ancora una volta la sua natura terroristica. | Segue nostro Dietro la sua retorica "democratica" e i continui appelli all'Occidente, il regime di Kiev continua a mostrare la sua vera natura: bellicosa, provocatoria e sempre più impegnata in pratiche terroristiche. L'ultima dimostrazione di cià≤ è il piano dell'Ucraina di sabotare le celebrazioni del Giorno della Vittoria a Mosca, previste per il 9 maggio 2025,…
(2025-05-07). La historia de los mártires de Krasnodon. strategic-culture.su La juventud de Krasnodon se rebeló y, en septiembre de 1942, ocho estudiantes crearon la Molodaya Gvardiya. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Es a…
(2025-05-07). The Vatican Tape, edizione 2025. strategic-culture.su "Morto un papa se ne fa un altro", dice un antichissimo proverbio romano. La vita ha un inizio ed una fine per tutti, inesorabilmente. àà cosਠche ai funerali di Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in arte Papa Francesco, è sfilato il solito carrozzone di personaggi politici di tutte le provenienze. | Segue nostro Il carrozzone | C'erano proprio tutti: gli anglicani della corona britannica, i presbiteriani del governo americano, i sedice…
(2025-05-07). U.S.-Ukraine agreement signed: How will it be implemented and what awaits Kiev? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-07). Iberian blackout exposes financial oligarchy's looting of European energy infrastructure. strategic-culture.su By Alejandro LàìPEZ | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | On April 28, a massive blackout plunged nearly the entire Iberian…
(2025-05-07). The only people we are appeasing are the war mongers in Brussels and London. strategic-culture.su Stop twisting history to create bogus links between Russia and Nazi Germany | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | One of the regula…
(2025-05-07). Appeals Court Orders Trump Administration to Transfer Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk to Vermont. commondreams.org The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today
(2025-05-07). Sanders Calls on CBS Owner to Stand Up for First Amendment, Not Surrender to Trump. commondreams.org As President Trump continues his attempts to intimidate the media and those who are critical of him, Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today warned Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone not to capitulate to Trump.Lawyers for Trump and Paramount, the parent of CBS News, have begun mediation over a lawsuit brought by Trump that accuses '60 Minutes' of deceptively editing an interview with Kamala Harris. Legal experts ha…
(2025-05-07). China opens first AI-operated hospital. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — China has unveiled its first artificial intelligence (AI)-operated hospital, Agent Hospital. Designed to treat a wide range of patients entirely within a virtual environment with AI doctors, nurses, and patients.World's first AI-operated hospital unveiled in China: China has opened Agent Hospital, the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) hospital, where patients will be treated by virtual, AI-generated doctors. | "The concept of an AI hospital town, where virtual patients are treated by AI doctors, holds immense significance for both medical professionals and the general public. The…
(2025-05-07). Pakistani PM vows retaliation for India's 'grave mistake'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared on Wednesday that India had committed a "grave mistake" by launching deadly cross-border strikes — a move for which, he warned, India would now "pay the price."Speaking after a night of escalating tensions, Sharif claimed that Pakistan's forces shot down five Indian fighter jets, including three French-made Rafales, in a major air clash. "We will avenge every drop of blood spilled. Pakistan knows how to deliver a befitting reply. The entire nation salutes its brave armed forces," he said in a fiery address.On his part, Pakistani President Asif Ali…
(2025-05-07). Shocking video: Egyptian child kidnapped from his mother by man on tuk-tuk. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video has gone viral in a rapid time and shaken the Egyptian community after a child was kidnapped from the hands of his mother in daylight.In the clip, the little boy was along with his mother and sisters when a man on a Tuk-Tuk car passed by and grabbed the Egyptian child and fled the scene. The 51-second video showed a woman holding the hands of her son on the right side and two other girls on the left side when a fast tuk-tuk car was seen via a street camera with a man pictured carrying the child and escaping.(Screenshot from Facebook showing the moment an Egyptian child is kidnapped)The mother w…
(2025-05-07). Video: Burning wall falls on a firefighter in Turkey. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video has gone viral on social media showing multiple firefighters trying to put out the fire that broke out in a wooden wall before it collapsed.In the footage, a burning wooden wall fell on a firefighter while extinguishing a fire that broke out in two houses in Kocaeli, Turkey.In the clip, the wall fell suddenly during operation, and firefighters rapidly ran, however, one was unable to flee, and the burning wall fell on the man, according to a media outlet.The Turkish firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital following the incident, and now he is receiving medical care, Al Mashhad reported…
(2025-05-07). Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report. aljazeera.com The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trump's imposed tariffs on auto imports.
(2025-05-07). US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment. aljazeera.com The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.
(2025-05-07). Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation. aljazeera.com Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.
(2025-05-07). Germany to reject undocumented migrants at border, interior minister says. aljazeera.com Alexander Dobrindt says exceptions would be made for 'vulnerable groups', including pregnant women and children.
(2025-05-07). 'It's not Europe bad, America good': JD Vance returns to Munich meeting. aljazeera.com In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.
(2025-05-07). Libyan authorities reject report they will take in US deportees. aljazeera.com President Trump has denied knowledge of Libya deportations, though his officials have sought to deport migrants abroad.
(2025-05-07). Mali's military government suspends political parties' activities. aljazeera.com Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities 'until further notice', citing 'reasons of public order'.
(2025-05-07). Two-thirds of global warming caused by world's richest 10%, study finds. aljazeera.com Study authors argue progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.
(2025-05-07). Eastern Europe bets on Trump — but at what cost? aljazeera.com Eastern Europe's love affair with Trump runs deep – but economic fallout may soon cool the romance.
(2025-05-07). 'Ant Gang' smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case. aljazeera.com Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700.
(2025-05-07). Losses from Trump's film tariffs will "be on the US side" aljazeera.com "Nobody wants to see Hollywood suffer … but it is about working together, not working against each other."
(2025-05-07). Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket. aljazeera.com The India captain's announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country's best Test match batsmen.
(2025-05-07). 'I wish I could say that the worst is over': Former Pakistani FM Bhutto. aljazeera.com "I wish I could say that the worst is over," former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Al Jazeera.
(2025-05-07). Mosque complex in Pakistani Punjab heavily damaged by Indian missiles. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Abid Hussain is in Muridke, Pakistan — one of the sites struck by an Indian missile barrage.
(2025-05-07). The Rise of the First SMR in the US: A New Chapter in Pragmatic Energy Innovation. wattsupwiththat.com In the final analysis, this is a project to celebrate—not because it checks some ideological box, but because it works. It's funded privately, regulated rationally, and constructed in a community that understands energy. That, in today's climate of technocratic fantasy, is a rare and welcome development.
(2025-05-07). Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am. whyy.org Jason Kelce flubbed his pitch shot from the thick rough next to a green on the ninth hole — on a round that featured more "Go Birds" chants than birdies — and muttered a common refrain from most weekend golf warriors: | "Hey, that's why I'm an amateur," Kelce said. | Kelce could have crowd-sourced some golf tips from the scores of fans that followed him hole after humbling hole on Wednesday during a rare PGA Tour stop in the Philadelphia area. | The retired Philadelphia Eagles center has tried in his first year of retirement to up his golf game and lower his score, taking the task of trying to get it…
(2025-05-07). Steps Needed in India, Pakistan, and World to Avoid Destruction. worldbeyondwar.org 
We continue to see the clear evidence that war is not the answer to international disputes; rather, it prolongs them and causes the untold suffering of innocent, vulnerable people. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-07). We Were So Close: Life After Conscience and the Abraham Accords. worldbeyondwar.org 
This is the Abraham Accord that should be enacted, releasing all captives, making reparations for suffering caused, and vowing to end to all wars. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-07). Orsted Cancels Hornsea 4 Wind Farm — and Kills Miliband's 'Clean Power 2030' Agenda Dead. wattsupwiththat.com If we cannot rely upon either the capacity being delivered nor the price being honoured then the whole Allocation Round process has become a farce. It is time for Miliband to declare that his Clean Power 2030 plan is dead. It is no more, it has ceased to be, it's expired and gone to meet its maker.
(2025-05-07). Wind power's eagle-kill permits are a deadly failure, so permitting must stop. wattsupwiththat.com About 15 years ago, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) determined that the Golden Eagle population could not withstand an increase in human caused mortality. But there was a great queue of proposed wind projects that wanted FWS permits to kill these eagles under the Eagle Protection Act, which would certainly increase the kill rate.
(2025-05-07). A Philadelphia woman is the 8th person to die from the January crash of a medical plane. whyy.org An eighth person has died months after Dominique Goods-Burke, who was in a vehicle hit by debris when the plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, died on April 27, the city Medical Examiner's Office confirmed. She had been out shopping with her fiancé, Steven Dreuitt, who died after their vehicle was engulfed in flames on Jan. 31, and his son, who suffered severe burns, according to news reports. | Goods-Burke died at…
(2025-05-07). These Pennsylvania women take healthy aging to a new level as they compete in weightlifting in their 60s and 70s. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a rubber court in the middle of a large indoor sports complex in Lancaster County, Martha MacAdam squatted close to the ground. | With a weightlifting belt cinched around her waist, MacAdam, 72, gripped the long barbell in front of her. Round rubber-coated cast-iron plates attached to each side added up to 215 pounds. | "Come on, Martha!" shouted her teammates, standing just a few feet away all wearing bright orange shirts with the words 'Sally's Iron Mustangs' on the bac…
(2025-05-07). Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding. whyy.org 
(2025-05-07). Head Start escapes elimination in 2026 proposed budget from Trump administration. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The head advocacy group for Head Start expressed cautious optimism this week after the White House apparently reversed its plans to eliminate all funding for the early child care program for working families with low incomes. | The elimination of Head Start was not listed in the proposed $1.7 trillion budget made public on May 2. The U.S. Office of Management Budget reported a $163 billion cut in non-defense, discretionary spending, a 22.6% reduction from 2025 levels. | The…
(2025-05-07). The rise of AI chatbot companions. whyy.org Where are human-AI relationships headed? Is it ok to be friends, or more, with a chatbot? We discuss this topic with the founder of Replika, a Replika user and a reporter.
(2025-05-07). PGW customers tell regulators to reject potential rate hike, plan better for climate impacts. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | Philadelphia Gas Works customers and environmentalists told the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Tuesday to reject the utility's proposed rate hikes and order the gas provider to adjust its business model to address its role in the growing climate…
(2025-05-07). What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores. whyy.org Rite Aid customers can expect their local store to close or change ownership in the next few months, as the struggling drugstore chain goes through The company plans to sell customer prescription files, inventory and other assets as it closes distribution centers and unloads store locations. Stores will remain open for now, but the company isn't buying new inventory so bare shelves are likely become more common. | "I think what we'll progressively see is the stores will become more and more spartan," sai…
(2025-05-07). Ancient oyster fossils reveal climate patterns from 140 million years ago. tvbrics.com 
Chinese-led study uncovers extreme seasons in Earth's ancient greenhouse climate…
(2025-05-07). Cuban President opens exhibition in Moscow dedicated to Russian-Cuban relations. tvbrics.com 
The exhibition includes unique historical materials…
(2025-05-07). Indonesia ranks second in economic growth among G20 countries. tvbrics.com 
In ASEAN, the country's performance is second only to Vietnam, which recorded a jump of 6.93 per cent…
(2025-05-07). Iran's young weightlifters perform strongly at World Championships in Peru. tvbrics.com 
24 medals confirm world dominance…
(2025-05-07). National stage of KARDO competition-award completed in UAE. tvbrics.com 
The best athletes will represent the country in the Grand Final to be held in Stavropol from 21 to 24 August…
(2025-05-07). Russia's KazanForum to host about 120 thematic sessions. tvbrics.com 
Participants will consider tourism, transport, medicine, economics and finance, education, halal industry, and other topics…
(2025-05-07). Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro sign strategic partnership and cooperation agreement. tvbrics.com 
The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is in Russia on a state visit…
(2025-05-07). Pezeshkian's Trip to Baku: A Crucial Step in Moving from Cold Relations to Cooperation within a Regional Order. unitedworldint.com The first visit of an Iranian President to Baku since 6 years promises improvement of bilateral relations and cooperation, especially in the energy sector. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi Although Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's trip to Baku last week was a one-day visit due to the necessity of his presence in Iran to manage the explosion incident …
(2025-05-07). Egypt imposes China in the equations of "strategic balance" in the Middle East. unitedworldint.com China expands Egypt's options. By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Egypt and China have begun their first joint air maneuvers, and there are reports that Cairo is purchasing advanced Chinese weapons. All of this coincides with Beijing's massive investments in Egypt. What is the "coded message" from Cairo and Beijing behind the "golden decade" …
(2025-05-07). Chinese Retired Marine Colonel Tian Shichen: Traditional alliances limit Türkiye's potential. uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altinba≈ü Chinese retired naval colonel and academic Tian (Andy) Shichen spoke about the recent geopolitical developments. Tian, who is also the founding president of the Beijing-based Global Management Institute, made evaluations on the risks in the South China Sea and the consequences of tariffs on the global level. Touching on the relations between …
(2025-05-07). The Legend of Ochi. whyy.org Helena Zengel & Finn Wolfhard talk to Patrick Stoner about relating to lifelike animatronic creatures in their heartwarming film.
(2025-05-07). WHYY Georgetown Library Free Film Screening — Free for All: The Public Library. whyy.org Join WHYY & Georgetown Library for a free screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" and learn about the making of this free civic institution.
(2025-05-07). India-Pakistan Border Violence Escalates as Airstrikes Kill 26 Pakistani Civilians, Damage Hydropower Plant. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). 'Woke Catechism of DEI Is at the Core of Antisemitism in the US,' Jewish News Syndicate Editor Tells TML. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). Elon Musk Set to Win Big With Trump's Trillion-Dollar Pentagon Budget. theintercept.com 
(2025-05-07). 'We Desire Martyrdom': Pakistan Vows Response to Indian Operation. themedialine.org
(2025-05-07). UAE Brokers Another Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Frees 410 Captives. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is the Same Old Cruel Policy of Family Separation. truthout.org To mark the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a press release on April 30 titled "100 Days of Fighting Fake News." At the top of the list, the Trump administration rails against the media for "FALSELY" — in all caps — reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been deporting U.S. citizen children. "In both cases,"… |
(2025-05-07). Trans-Led Advocacy Wins Hard-Fought Victory in Colorado Legislature. truthout.org On Tuesday, Colorado lawmakers passed a landmark bill aimed at strengthening protections for transgender people in the state. After the Senate passed the measure, the House quickly approved the amendments, clearing the way for the legislation to be signed into law by the governor. "In a time where trans people are feeling lost, alone, terrorized, and unsafe let this bill be a message. |
(2025-05-07). Amid Near-Total Asylum Ban, Trump Welcomes White South Africans. truthout.org As President Donald Trump tries to bar almost all refugees from entering the country, his administration is planning to use federal funds reserved for sick, elderly, and at-risk refugee populations to facilitate an influx of white South Africans within days, according to a government source and an internal memo viewed by The Lever. The first group of Dutch-descended Afrikaners is scheduled to… |
(2025-05-07). Trump Defends Far Right AfD Party After German Intelligence Calls It "Extremist" truthout.org Last week, Trump administration officials blasted Germany after a 1,100-page report from that country's intelligence agency found that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a racist and anti-Muslim organization, labelling it "a proven right-wing extremist organization." The report was compiled by experts and was years in the making. Among its key findings is that the AfD poses a threat to… |
(2025-05-07). Trump White House Ends Federal Committee Tasked With Creating Health Guidelines. truthout.org The Trump administration has reportedly terminated members of a health committee that provides guidance on limiting the spread of diseases to government agencies and hospitals across the country. According to its government website, the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee's (HICPAC) primary aim is to "provide advice and guidance" to the secretary of the Department of… |
(2025-05-07). Letter Carriers Union Slams Trump's Reported Pick to Lead US Postal Service. truthout.org President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service's leadership have reportedly agreed to appoint a FedEx board member to succeed Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, heightening concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization. The Washington Post reported late Tuesday that Trump and the USPS Board of Governors are expected to name former Waste… |
(2025-05-07). Living Holders of Millions of Social Security Numbers Have Been Marked as Dead. truthout.org Rennie Glasgow, who has served 15 years at the Social Security Administration, is seeing something new on the job: dead people. They're not really dead, of course. In four instances over the past few weeks, he told KFF Health News, his Schenectady, New York, office has seen people come in for whom "there is no information on the record, just that they are dead." So employees have to… |
(2025-05-07). Report on George building collapse expected by month-end. sanews.gov.za Report on George building collapse expected by month-end | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says a report on the collapse of the George building conducted by the Council for the Built Environment and its body, the Engineering Council of South Africa, is expected to be completed by the end of May. | This, as Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the building collapse which claimed the lives of 34 people and seriously injured a further 28. | Macpherson said government's responsibility now was to fix what is broken and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. | "That is why I…
(2025-05-07). School of government partners with China to train public servants. sanews.gov.za School of government partners with China to train public servants | The National School of Government (The NSG) has organised a learning exchange programme taking public servants and elected public representatives to China to gain firsthand experience of how China has managed the modernisation and professionalisation of the State. | The programme on Modernisation and Professionalisation of the State runs from 7- 27 May 2025. | According to the NSG, it is hosted by the Academy for International Business Officials in the People's Republic of China and is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. | The programm…
(2025-05-07). Tourism key to youth jobs and economic growth. sanews.gov.za Tourism key to youth jobs and economic growth | Tourism isn't just about breath-taking landscapes and unforgettable experiences ⚪ it's also a powerful engine for job creation and economic growth. | This was the message from Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille at the opening of the Middle East Africa (MEA) Future Leaders Challenge South Africa, held this week in Johannesburg. | De Lille believes a big part of the solution to youth unemployment lies in bridging the skills gap through targeted education and innovation. | "We must develop and harness critical skills like digital literacy, AI-driven customer service,…
(2025-05-07). Call for concrete roadmap to advance financial inclusion of women. sanews.gov.za Call for concrete roadmap to advance financial inclusion of women | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on delegates at the Global Conference on Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment, to deliver a clear roadmap with concrete measures and realistic timelines that place the financial well-being of women at the centre of their work. | "Let us be bold in our ambitions and unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that the financial systems of tomorrow work for all – not just a few," Chikunga said. | The four-day event, held from 6 to 9 May 2025,…
(2025-05-07). Seitlholo to lead SA delegation to ORASECOM Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Lesotho. sanews.gov.za Seitlholo to lead SA delegation to ORASECOM Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Lesotho | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minster, Sello Seitlholo will lead the South African delegation to the upcoming Orange-Senqu River Commission (ORASECOM) Climate Resilient Investment Conference, scheduled to take place at the Avani Maseru Hotel, Lesotho. | The ORASECOM Investment Conference is a critical platform for uniting stakeholders in advancing water infrastructure projects that drive socio-economic development, improve water quality and access, and build climate resilience across Southern Africa. | Established in No…
(2025-05-07). Gendered socio-economic gap remains 'untenable and unsustainable'. sanews.gov.za Gendered socio-economic gap remains 'untenable and unsustainable' | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has raised concern over the persistent gendered socio-economic gap, which remains both "untenable and unsustainable." | Speaking at the opening of the Global Conference on Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment, currently underway at Sun City Resort, North West Province, Chikunga emphasised that despite decades of advocacy, women and girls across the globe continue to bear the brunt of poverty and exclusion. | Held from 6 – 9 May 2025, th…
(2025-05-07). KwaZulu-Natal reaffirms mission to tackle rampant crime. sanews.gov.za KwaZulu-Natal reaffirms mission to tackle rampant crime | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the Council Against Crime's (CAC) central mission to foster inter-sectoral collaboration, implement proactive interventions, and drive community-centred crime prevention strategies across the province. | Speaking in his capacity as Chairperson of the CAC, Ntuli led the Council's third official sitting at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in Mayville, west Durban. | The meeting, held on Tuesday, brought together law enforcement leaders, including government officials, and community representatives to st…
(2025-05-07). Western Cape signs partnerships with agricultural commodity organisations. sanews.gov.za Western Cape signs partnerships with agricultural commodity organisations | The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) and various agricultural commodity organisations have renewed their Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for another five years. | According to the provincial government, this new agreement establishes a foundation for these organisations to continue supporting new farmers through advice, mentorship, training, access to inputs, market opportunities, and mutual in-kind contributions. | These commodity organisations represent a wide range of interest groups associated with the agricultural sec…
(2025-05-07). Murder of young Eastern Cape prosecutor condemned. sanews.gov.za Murder of young Eastern Cape prosecutor condemned | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has passed condolences to the family of murdered prosecutor, Elona Sombulula. | Sombulula, a young district prosecutor in the Eastern Cape, was shot during the evening of 29 April this year. | The Minister paid a visit to Sombulula's family and was accompanied by National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Advocate Shamila Batohi and other senior officials. | "This is one of the prosecutors… who was committed and coming from our Aspirant Prosecutors programme but already showing promising sig…
(2025-05-07). Why did India attack? Domestic chaos and false claims fuel the fire. thinktank.pk In a shocking escalation of tensions, India launched missile strikes on May 6, 2025, targeting nine sites across Pakistan, including densely populated civilian areas like Muzaffarabad, Kotli, and Bahawalpur. Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the attacks, labeling them as unprovoked and vowing a resolute response. This reckless act has pushed South Asia to the …
(2025-05-07). Canada to Trump: We're Not Your 51st State! thinktank.pk Canada's newly-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, addressing Trump's provocative musings about annexing Canada as the 51st state. The high-stakes meeting, marked by Trump's claim that the U.S.-Canada border is an "arbitrary demarcation," saw Carney firmly declare, "Canada won't be for sale, ever." The Context: Trump's Annexation …
(2025-05-07). 'Like being tortured': Texas residents living next to bitcoin mine are getting sick and being ignored. therealnews.com 
While state officials and legislators have positioned Texas to be "the bitcoin mining capital of the world," in small towns like Granbury, working-class residents living next to giant, loud, environmentally destructive data centers are the ones paying the price for Texas's crypto boom. "None of us are sleeping," Cheryl Shadden, a Granbury resident who lives across the street from a 300-megawatt bitcoin mining data center owned by Marathon Digital, tells TRNN. "We can't get rid of this alien invasion in our homes…This is like being a prisoner of war. It's like being tortured with loud sounds and bright lig…
(2025-05-07). Perché il "negoziatore" non conclude l'accordo? strategic-culture.su La storia, sia in Ucraina che in Iran, è che il presidente Trump vuole un "accordo" — ed entrambi gli accordi sono disponibili — eppure sembra essersi messo con le spalle al muro. | Segue nostro Trump presenta la sua amministrazione come qualcosa di più rude, più spietato e molto meno sentimentale. A quanto pare, aspira a emergere anche come qualcosa di più centralizzato, coercitivo e radicale. | In politica interna, questa c…
(2025-05-07). Trump Says Foreign Movies Are "Propaganda," Orders 100 Percent Tariff. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang / Truthout President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that his administration is implementing a 100 percent tariff on all films produced in foreign countries, denouncing them as "propaganda" as he aims to wrest further control over information and the media in the U.S. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that the …
(2025-05-07). Portugal Left Challenges the Trump Tariffs: Protecting Employment, Creating Productive Capacities. socialistproject.ca 
(2025-05-07). Very Good Talk … smoothiex12.blogspot.com Colonel Davis and Larry.
(2025-05-07). Russian and Chinese Experts discussed the prospects for the development of Russian-Chinese Relations under the new US Administration. russiancouncil.ru On May 6, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Grandview Institution (Beijing, China) organised an expert discussion "Prospects for the development of Sino-Russian relations in the context of Trump 2.0"
(2025-05-07). Report: Pentagon will likely fail audits through 2028. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-07). Millionaires Don't Flee States Over Higher Taxes. ips-dc.org
(2025-05-07). President Maduro Arrives in Moscow for Victory Day. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived this Tuesday at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport. This marks the beginning of his official visit to the Russian Federation to participate in the activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. | "We come to bring the always firm, courageous, and supportive greetings of the Venezuelan people, inspired by the spiritual strength of Simón Bolívar, of Hugo Chávez, our Supreme Commander, and of a people who are also fighting in the 21st century against Nazi-fascism and imperialism," said the president. | Maduro emphasized t…
(2025-05-07). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). CFMEU, MUA and NSW nurses, midwives and doctors march on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Why we need democratic electoral reform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Green Left Show Purple Pingers on housing solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). Green Left Show A socialist take on the federal election result. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-07). President Maduro: Trump is Doing the Damage to Chevron. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro addressed the opinions of Mike Wirth, CEO of the US company Chevron, in which he warns the US about the risks of abandoning operations in the country, and said that the damage is being done to the US company itself. | "Who asked for the sanctions and the damage to Chevron? What I'm asking for is more investment in Venezuela," the president said, referring to extremist groups who make daily calls for international companies to be driven away from the country. | "This was requested by the core of Venezuela's fascist far right. They not only requested it, but they applauded it," t…
(2025-05-07). Kremlin: Putin to Receive Díaz-Canel on May 7. orinocotribune.com The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, was confirmed by Russian presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov. | Ushakov explained that Putin has three meetings scheduled with foreign leaders for Wednesday, May 7, and will begin his international agenda with Díaz-Canel, who is already in Moscow, the Russian capital, after having arrived in St. Petersburg. "Tomorrow there will be a meeting between the Cuban leader and our president," the advisor said on May 6. | According to Ushakov, the Caribbean leader's visit includes participation in commemorative events for the…
(2025-05-07). Want climate solutions in Indigenous territories? Better get consent. grist.org 
Four years ago, Harvard University moved a long-planned solar geoengineering project from Arizona to Sápmi, the homelands of Sámi peoples across what is now Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The Sámi had no idea it was coming. | "We did not know about the plans until we got alerted by the [Indigenous Environmental Network] and they were saying, 'You should be aware of this,'" said Sámi council member àÖsa Larsson Blind. | Blind said that it's unlikely Harvard deliberately ignored consulting the Sámi about the project before moving it to Kiruna, Sweden. More likely, she thinks, they weren't aware that t…
(2025-05-07). Coming this summer: Record-breaking heat and plenty of hurricanes. grist.org With less than a month to go until summer, weather forecasters have been dropping some troubling news about what might be in store. AccuWeather had already predicted an especially active season — which begins June 1 — with
(2025-05-07). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-05-07). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-05-07). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-05-07). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-05-07). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-05-07). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-05-07). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-05-07). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-05-07). Tesla sales continue to plummet amid Elon Musk backlash. leftfootforward.org Year-on-year sales of Teslas in the UK have fallen by nearly two thirds—62%—and have also dropped dramatically across Europe as Elon Musk's popularity continues to tank. | While demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, Tesla has posted its lowest sales in more than two years. | Tesla sales have plummeted across Europe, with declines of 82% in Sweden, 74% in the Netherlands, and 67% in Denmark, according to data from the national mobile associations. | In France, sales are down 59%, and in Belgium by 55%. | Protests outside Tesla showrooms have been taking place in the US, Australia and Euro…
(2025-05-07). Pakistan calls India's attacks "unprovoked and blatant act of war" peoplesdispatch.org The growing tensions between India and Pakistan reached a boiling point in the early hours of May 7 when India launched several attacks inside Pakistani territory. Eight Pakistanis were killed and 35 were injured in the "tri-service" early morning attacks by India, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said The
(2025-05-07). A "green backlash" helped conservatives win in Germany. What happens now? grist.org 
In February, Germany held an election that had many echoes of
(2025-05-07). A malaria-like disease spread by ticks is moving into Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. grist.org 
Ellen Stromdahl was at a garden party in coastal Virginia in June 2023 when her friend Albert Duncan stood up from where he was sitting and abruptly fainted away. Duncan is an outdoorsman in his mid-80s — still active and healthy for his age. Stromdahl, an entomologist who works for the United States Army Public Health Center, the army's public health arm, rushed to his side. As Duncan came to, she noticed that his tanned skin was tinged with yellow. "This man looks jaundiced," she thought to herself. | Duncan spent the next several days in and out of the emergency room. His doctors administered countles…
(2025-05-07). US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington does not wish to decouple from China but wants 'fair trade'.
(2025-05-07). WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy amid rise of weight-loss drugs. aljazeera.com CEO Tara Comonte says company remains committed to 'trusted, science-backed, and holistic solutions'.
(2025-05-07). Pope Francis and the clash of the conclaves. aljazeera.com As cardinals gather to elect the next pope, they would do well to avoid some of the many failings of previous conclaves.
(2025-05-07). 'High risks': Indian attacks in Pakistan raise fears of wider conflict. aljazeera.com Modi government says the attacks under Operation Sindoor were restrained. But they went beyond anything seen since 1971.
(2025-05-07). India-Pakistan: Can other countries pull them from the brink of conflict? aljazeera.com Other nations call for restraint while offering mediation to ease tensions.
(2025-05-07). Pakistan decries 'act of war', vows retaliation as India launches strikes. aljazeera.com PM Sharif's national security team slams India for 'violating' the country's sovereignty following Operation Sindoor.
(2025-05-07). Port Sudan explosions: Lifeline for aid comes under attack for fourth day. aljazeera.com Since Sunday, Port Sudan has been the target of drone attacks that the army has blamed on the Rapid Support Forces.
(2025-05-07). 'They are looking for a mender': Catholic cardinals meet to elect next pope. aljazeera.com Cardinals from more than 70 nations gather at the Vatican to choose a new Catholic leader after the death of Francis.
(2025-05-07). Where did India hit Pakistan? Mapping Operation Sindoor and border strikes. aljazeera.com Pakistan says India's missile attacks on six locations killed at least eight people and wounded more than 35.
(2025-05-07). Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son called up by Portugal Under-15s. aljazeera.com First-born son of the football legend follows in his father's footsteps by making a Portuguese junior national team.
(2025-05-07). Franco Colapinto replaces Jack Doohan at Alpine F1. aljazeera.com Australian driver Jack Doohan has been axed by Alpine, giving Franco Colapinto five races to impress on his F1 return.
(2025-05-07). Haliburton, Pacers stun Cavaliers in Game 2 comeback win. aljazeera.com Tyrese Haliburton's game-winner against top-seeded Cleveland puts Indiana in control of their NBA East playoff series.
(2025-05-07). Warriors' Stephen Curry injured in Game 1 win against Timberwolves. aljazeera.com Golden State Warriors take Game 1 from Minnesota Timberwolves despite Stephen Curry's exit from game with a leg strain.
(2025-05-07). How accurate is the movie Conclave? aljazeera.com @khalidmajzoubofficial takes a look at the popular film Conclave as a real one takes place in the Vatican…
(2025-05-07). Cardinals attend mass before conclave to choose new pope. aljazeera.com Cardinals gathered in St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for a mass, just hours before the conclave to elect a new pope…
(2025-05-07). New energy storage key to spur economy. ecns.cn China is now strategically positioned to tap into new-type energy storage as a key driver of economic expansion and energy security, said industry experts and company executives.
(2025-05-07). Nvidia CEO says China AI market to hit $50 bln, missing it would be 'tremendous loss': media. ecns.cn Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday local time that China's artificial intelligence market will likely reach about $50 billion in the next two to three years, and that missing out on it would be a "tremendous loss".
(2025-05-07). 'Zhengli 3500' wind power station launched in Nantong. ecns.cn The "Zhengli 3500," a 3,500-ton self-propelled, self-elevating offshore wind power installation platform developed by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (Group) Co Ltd, was launched recently in Nantong, Jiangsu province.
(2025-05-07). History lives on: 98-year-old veteran receives New Year card he sent 80 years ago. ecns.cn "I was just a drop of water in the great tide of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, but 80 years have passed, and no one has forgotten this part of history or even this small drop of water," said 98-year-old veteran Wang Yonglao on Tuesday, as he showed a reporter from China News Service a New Year greeting card at his home in Chengdu.
(2025-05-07). EconoScope | Policy, market synergy drive consumption during May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spending during China's May Day holiday surged, with 314 million domestic trips made over the five-day break ⚪ up 6.4% from a year earlier ⚪ according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Domestic tourists spent 180.3 billion yuan (about $25 billion), an 8% increase year-on-year.
(2025-05-07). Rapid customs clearance boosts Southeast Asian durian access in China. ecns.cn On Tuesday, under the supervision of Nansha Customs, 117 containers of Thai durians, weighing over 1,600 metric tons in total, were swiftly cleared for entry.
(2025-05-07). China urges India and Pakistan to act in the larger interest of peace and stability: FM. ecns.cn China on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to refrain from taking actions that may further complicate the situation after India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan early Wednesday morning.
(2025-05-07). China decides to engage with U.S. on tariff issue: MOC. ecns.cn China has agreed to engage with the U.S. side on the tariff issue after fully considering global expectations, China's interests, and appeals from U.S. industries and consumers, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). China's central bank to set 500 billion yuan re-lending facility to support service consumption, elderly care. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, will establish a 500 billion yuan (about $69.28 billion) of re-lending facility to support consumption in the service sector and elderly care, to increase low-cost funding for key consumer-related sectors, said PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). China calls for stronger international cooperation on peaceful space use, better global governance. ecns.cn China has called for stronger international cooperation on the peaceful use of outer space and for continued improvement in global space governance.
(2025-05-07). World's largest LEGOLAND park to open in Shanghai on July 5. ecns.cn Merlin Entertainments announced Wednesday that the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort will officially open to the public on July 5. Upon opening, it will be the largest LEGOLAND park globally, acc…
(2025-05-07). PBOC to establish new relending facility. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, will establish a new relending facility worth 500 billion yuan ($69.28 billion) to support consumption in service sector and elderly care, to increase low-cost funding for key consumer-related sectors.
(2025-05-07). China, U.S. officials to meet on trade this week. ecns.cn Beijing confirmed on Wednesday that its top trade negotiator will meet with his U.S. counterpart during a visit to Switzerland this week but issued a pointed warning: dialogue must be genuine, not a cover for continued pressure and unilateral demands.
(2025-05-07). China to cut interest rates on housing provident fund loans. ecns.cn China will cut the interest rates on individual housing provident fund loans by 25 basis points to ease the burdens of homebuyers, while stabilizing the real estate market, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). China's financial regulators committed to capital market stability. ecns.cn China's top financial regulators have reinforced their commitment to the stability of the country's capital market on Wednesday, vowing to provide sufficient funding when necessary.
(2025-05-07). Shanghai leads in 22 World Bank business environment gauges. ecns.cn Among the 59 gauges that the World Bank has used to measure the business environment, Shanghai has reached the best level for 22 gauges, according to the latest WB report.
(2025-05-07). Xi says friendship forged with blood, lives inexhaustible source of China-Russia amity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that the profound friendship forged with blood and lives in the World Anti-Fascist War has become an inexhaustible source of the everlasting amity between China and Russia.
(2025-05-07). Xi calls for safeguarding post-war order, defending int'l justice. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the international community to uphold the correct view of the history of World War II (WWII), firmly safeguard…
(2025-05-07). Xi says trend of China's reunification is unstoppable. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the historical trend that China will and must achieve reunification is unstoppable.
(2025-05-07). Former senior political adviser prosecuted for bribery, abuse of power. ecns.cn Gou Zhongwen, a former senior political adviser and also ex-head of the General Administration of Sport of China, has been prosecuted for suspected bribery and abuse of power, China's top procuratorate said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). Beijing calls for military restraint from India, Pakistan. ecns.cn Beijing urged on Wednesday New Delhi and Islamabad to refrain from taking actions that may further complicate the situation after India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan.
(2025-05-07). Xi calls on China, Russia to resist attempts to sow discord in friendship. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Russia to jointly resist any attempts to sow discord in the friendship and mutual trust between the two sides.
(2025-05-07). Full text of Xi's signed article in Russian media. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled "Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future" in the Russian Gazette newspaper ahead of his arrival in Russia for a state visit.
(2025-05-07). China, Kenya reaffirm strong ties following presidential visit. ecns.cn China and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in infrastructure and transport following high-level discussions in Nairobi between Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir.
(2025-05-07). China introduces new guidelines on agricultural sci-tech system. ecns.cn China has introduced new guidelines aimed at improving the overall effectiveness of its agricultural science and technology system, as the country steps up efforts to modernize the agriculture sector and strengthen self-reliance in key technologies.
(2025-05-07). Travel Notes: installment four. gilbertdoctorow.com In this installment I turn attention to what was always a mainstay of my reports on visits to Russia since the onset of the Special Military Operation: the household shopping basket and, more broadly, how the consumer is faring in a country subject to the world's most severe sanctions and in the midst of a …
(2025-05-07). ChatGPT Deep Research 'Lightweight' launched – What's New? ummid.com ChatGPT owner OpenAI has launched lightweight version of its Deep Research tool which will now be available to users free of cost.
(2025-05-07). Donald Trump revokes Harvard's tax-exempt status. ummid.com The U.S. President, Donald Trump, Friday May 02, 2025 announced to cancel Harvard University's tax exempt status.
(2025-05-07). Genes in male, female placentas have marked differences. ummid.com The genes of male and female placentas have marked differences in how they are expressed, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other institutions.
(2025-05-07). KCET 2025 Result – Steps and Link to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2025, also known as KCET 2025, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2025-05-07). Meet 100 Most Accomplished MBAs of Year 2025. ummid.com The 2025 list of most accomplished full-time MBAs is out and this has more females and looks more international if compared with previous years.
(2025-05-07). Politics of Communal Polarization in the Name of Pahalgam Attack. ummid.com The BJP's response to the Pahalgam killings is not limited to the domain of foreign policy alone but is tagged with the agenda of communal polarization.
(2025-05-07). Now Row Over Aligarh Muslim University Riding Club Land. ummid.com Aligarh Nagar Nigam, the Municipal Corporation of Aligarh, has taken over the land of Aligarh Muslim University's riding club sparking outrage and protest.
(2025-05-07). Saudi Arabia 1st in Asia to qualify 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has become first in Asia to qualify for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup following Al Ahli FC's victory over Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025.
(2025-05-07). Halal economy pegged at $12 trillion by 2030: Halal India CEO. ummid.com The global Halal economy has reached a significant milestone, valued at $12 trillion by 2030.
(2025-05-07). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2025 Out, Konkan Topper Again. ummid.com The Konkan region topped again whereas the state registered an overall pass percentage of 91.88% in the 12th HSC exam 2025 result of which was declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today.
(2025-05-07). Maharashtra HSC Result 2025 Today: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed to announce the Maharashtra HSC 12th result 2025 today i.e. Monday May 5, 2025.
(2025-05-07). SC hearing on Waqf Act 2025 deferred till May 15. ummid.com The hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the controversial Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in the Supreme Court of India has been deferred till Thursday May 15, 2025.
(2025-05-07). Taliban Gaining International Recognition. ummid.com Afghanistan's Taliban rulers were termed as 'pariahs' and shunned by the international community, but recently the hard-line militants have notched up some big wins in their diplomatic efforts to forge international ties.
(2025-05-07). MP 10th Result 2025 Declared, Pragya Jaiswal State Topper. ummid.com Pragya Jaiswal of Singrauli district has topped the Madhya Pradesh High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-07). MP 10th Result 2025: Fatima, Sumbul, Tarannum, Ashhad in Top 10 List. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh SSC 2025 Toppers List: Shezah Fatima, Sumbul Khan, Tarannum Rangrez and Mohammed Ashhad are four Muslims who have figured in the MPBSE Madhya Pradesh 10th List of Top 10 for the year 2025 released along with the result Tuesday.
(2025-05-07). MP 12th Result 2025 Declared, Priyal Dwivedi State Topper. ummid.com Priyal Dwivedi of Satna district has topped the Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary (HSSC) Class 12 Inter 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-07). Yemen War De-Escalates While India Bombs Pakistan. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | As if there's not enough terrible shit going on in the world right now, India Missile strikes from India reportedly struck nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan…
(2025-05-07). Popularity of nation's maturing whisky industry uncorked. ecns.cn Laizhou Distillery (left) in Chengdu, Sichuan province, has emerged as a powerhouse in China's burgeoning whisky industry. Today, it accounts for roughly 80 percent of China's whisky production and oak barrel supply (right).
(2025-05-07). China decides to impose anti-dumping duties on Indian cypermethrin. ecns.cn China has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on imported cypermethrin originating in India, starting on Wednesday, as findings of an anti-dumping investigation have shown that imports of cypermethrin from India engaged in dumping.
(2025-05-07). China launches 182 major infrastructure projects in Q1. ecns.cn The number of major infrastructure and manufacturing projects launched in China saw robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with large-scale projects leading the expansion and reinforcing the economy's upward momentum.
(2025-05-07). China agrees to engage with U.S. over tariff. ecns.cn China has agreed to engage with the United States on tariff issues, after the White House signaled the possibility of adjusting its tariff policies and proactively reached out to Beijing through various channels.
(2025-05-07). Maldives envoy hails strong ties. ecns.cn The Maldives continues to strengthen its tourism and trade relations with China, the country's ambassador has said, calling on more Chinese to visit the island nation.
(2025-05-07). China office of UN space platform opens. ecns.cn On April 22, Aarti Holla-Maini, director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, led a delegation to visit Wuhan University and signed a cooperation memorandum with Zhang Pingwen, president of the university.
(2025-05-07). Long-term health care workers certified in Jiangsu. ecns.cn In a milestone event reflecting China's urgent push to address the challenges of an aging population, 81 people were recently awarded the country's first official long-term care worker certificates in Nantong, Jiangsu province.
(2025-05-07). Trial use of imported TCM material approved. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have approved the use of imported calculus bovis — a natural ingredient valued in traditional Chinese medicine for its detoxifying and calming properties — in 12 pilot regions, aiming to ease a longstanding supply shortage.
(2025-05-07). Nation to boost pediatric care with more clinics. ecns.cn China plans to open more pediatric clinics in major hospitals and establish 24-hour emergency green channels for critically ill children age 3 and under as part of a broader effort to improve pediatric care.
(2025-05-07). Latest judicial interpretation clarifies law protecting black soil. ecns.cn China's top judicial authorities have pledged to impose harsh punishments on those who damage black soil through illegal excavation or pollution, as part of broader efforts to strengthen environmental protection and safeguard food security.
(2025-05-07). Blooming hydrangea flowers present visual feast in Nanjing. ecns.cn Visitors pose for photos amid blooming hydrangea flowers at Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen in east China's Jiangsu Province, May 6, 2025.
(2025-05-07). World's largest double arch bridge wins 2025 Gustav Lindenthal Medal. ecns.cn The bridge, part of the Chongqing-Changsha expressway, won the 2025 International Bridge Conference's (IBC) Gustav Lindenthal Medal, the "Nobel Prize" of the bridge industry. The bridge opened to traffic in 2024.
(2025-05-07). A glimpse of Moscow>. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow.
(2025-05-07). Lukashenko extends Radio, Television, Communications Workers Day greetings. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that traditions and experience of national journalism combined with modern technologies of communication and mass communications open a wide range of opportunities for information consumers and create high-quality national content that is watched, listened to and loved by millions.
(2025-05-07). Expert opines on new local conflict, terrorist war. eng.belta.by Once the conflict in Ukraine is over, a new armed conflict may erupt in Central Asia, which will be a terrorist war in fact, Russian historian, director of the Institute for Systemic and Strategic Analysis Andrei Fursov said in a new episode of the project V Teme [On Point] on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-05-07). Minsk holds rehearsal for Victory Day parade. eng.belta.by More than 4,000 people will take part in the military parade on 9 May.
(2025-05-07). Belarus to compete in 2025 EKF Senior Karate Championships in Armenia. eng.belta.by The 60th edition of the 2025 EKF Senior Championships will serve as a rehearsal for the 2025 World Karate Championships due to take place in Egypt in November.
(2025-05-07). International Forum of Journalists from Russia and Africa in Honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory and the Defenders of the Fatherland. pressenza.com On April 29, 2025, the III International Forum of Journalists from Russia and Africa took place. This year, the Forum was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland. The event was held at the Multimedia Center of the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University. | The Forum was organized by the Russian-African Club of Lomonosov Moscow State University in partnership with the Faculty of Journalism, the Faculty of Global Processes, the Public Diplomacy Foundation, and with the support of the Secretariat of the "Russia-Africa Partnership Forum" (…
(2025-05-07). Columbia University to lay off 180 staff amid Trump funding cuts. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-07). Huge dust storm sweeps into Iran, affecting millions. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities ordered schools and offices closed in seven western provinces Tuesday as The storm affected regional countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. | Khuzestan, Kermanshah, Ilam and Kurdistan provinces were all affected, and state television cited local officials as blaming the closures on high levels of accumulated dust. | Government and private offices also shut in several provinces including Kermanshah and Ilam, as well…
(2025-05-07). India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows retaliation. newarab.com 
The Indian government said it had attacked nine sites, describing them as "precision strikes at terrorist camps" in Pakistan-administered
(2025-05-07). Iraqi Kurdish politics in paralysis after parliament dissolved. newarab.com 
Months of political paralysis have crippled
(2025-05-07). Trump administration freezes future grants to Harvard. newarab.com 
The US Department of Education informed Harvard University on Monday that it was freezing billions of dollars in future research grants and other aid until the nation's oldest and wealthiest college concedes to a number of demands from the Trump administration, a senior department official said. | The move represents the latest salvo from a Trump administration willing to use the power of the federal purse to force institutions, from law firms to universities, to make sweeping policy changes or else lose billions of dollars in federal grants and contracts. | In a letter to Harvard, US Education Department Secr…
(2025-05-07). US may deport migrants to Libya this week, sources say. newarab.com 
The United States may Two of the officials said the US military could fly the migrants to the North African country as soon as Wednesday, but stressed that plans could still change. | The Pentagon referred queries to the White House. The White House, State Department and…
(2025-05-07). Who is Stephen Miller, tipped to be Trump's next security chief. newarab.com 
Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday,
(2025-05-07). Samoa down in RSF media freedom world ranking due to 'authoritarian pressure'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Talamua Online News Samoa has dropped in its media and information freedom world ranking from 22 in 2024 to 44 in 2025 in the latest World Press Freedom Index compiled annually by the Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF). For the Pacific region, New Zealand is ranked highest at 16, Australia at 29, Fiji at 40,…
(2025-05-07). Recruit more Bangladeshi Women Peacekeepers to Strengthen Our Global Footprint. pressenza.com Recently, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus urged the United Nations (UN) to recruit more women peacekeepers from Bangladesh, reaffirming the country's unwavering commitment to international peacekeeping and security efforts. He made this request during a meeting with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on 20 April in Dhaka. During the meeting, a wide range of issues related to UN peacekeeping were discussed. In response to Bangladesh's appeal, Lacroix acknowledged Bangladesh's significant contributions to global peacekeeping and emphasized the UN's policy of increasing female parti…
(2025-05-07). Este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda: La victoria contra el fascismo y los 65 años de relaciones diplomáticas con Rusia. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, habló sobre la Gran Guerra Patria (1941-1945) y valoró el papel crucial de la URSS en la derrota de la Alemania nazi, en vísperas de los eventos conmemorativos por el 80. ∞ aniversario del Día de la Victoria, en una edición especial del programa de Cubavisión de la Televisión cubana 'Mesa redonda' con RT en español.
(2025-05-07). Rusia y Cuba: La hermandad a través de los años y la distancia. cubadebate.cu Rusia y Cuba están en el lado correcto de la Historia. Estamos listos a seguir codo a codo con los amigos cubanos, trabajando para fomentar de manera integral estos lazos en beneficio de los pueblos de nuestros países, en aras de la paz y seguridad internacionales. Cuba siempre puede contar con nuestro apoyo. Estoy convencido de que será recíproco.
(2025-05-07). India y Pakistán intercambian disparos de artillería en línea de control fronteriza. cubadebate.cu India y Pakistán intercambiaron disparos de artillería en la línea de control fronteriza, luego del inicio por las autoridades indias de una "operación antiterrorista", con empleo de misiles en varias zonas paquistaníes. En un comunicado, el ejército indio informó que tres personas perdieron la vida en el ataque paquistaní y que causó bajas a su oponente con una respuesta "eficaz".
(2025-05-07). Inter de Milán vence al Barcelona y jugará la final de la Champions League. cubadebate.cu Inolvidable. Pareció una final, pero un lugar allí fue el que se aseguró Inter de Milán, que le ganó por 4-3 a Barcelona en el alargue en la primera semifinal de la Champions League y definirá el torneo de clubes más importante de Europa.
(2025-05-07). "Pepe" Mujica: "Me estoy muriendo…Soy consciente de que estoy en la despedida" cubadebate.cu A pocos días de cumplir 90 años, José "Pepe" Mujica ha compartido públicamente que sufre de un cáncer de esófago que se ha extendido al hígado. En una entrevista reciente, expresó: "Estoy enfermo. Me estoy muriendo. øQué querés? Estoy a días de los 90. Voy tirando. Soy consciente de que estoy en la despedida".
(2025-05-07). Primer ministro de Canadá planta cara a Trump y le reitera en el Despacho Oval que su país no está en venta. cubadebate.cu En una reunión en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca con el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, el primer ministro de Canadá, Mark Carney, ha reiterado este martes que su país no está en venta.
(2025-05-07). Kremlin's Next King Ready? Putin Teases Successor Strategy in Rare Reveal. hindustantimes.com In a rare and candid admission, Russian President Vladimir Putin opens up about Russia's future leadership and how he plans to choose his successor. Will the next leader come from Putin's trusted inner circle? Putin is now celebrating 25 years of being in power as the Russian President, is a shift coming soon within the Kremlin?
(2025-05-07). Russia's Victory Day Parade: Putin's power play making EU & West nervous. hindustantimes.com This Friday, Russia celebrates Victory Day—marking 80 years since the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. But the meaning of this day has shifted. What once symbolized military valor now echoes geopolitical defiance. In 2025, the parade in Red Square is more than a tribute to history; it's a global message. Vladimir Putin has extended invitations to major world leaders—even as some decline or fall ill. Others tread carefully. Why is Europe suddenly so jittery about a Russian celebration? Is the Kremlin using this symbolic day to showcase new alliances? And what message does a high-security parad…
(2025-05-07). India Shreds Islamic Bloc, Hits Back at OIC's Defense of Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack. hindustantimes.com India has strongly condemned the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its statement on the Pahalgam terror attack, calling it "absurd" and issued at the behest of Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) accused the OIC of ignoring the cross-border terrorism links behind the attack that killed 26 people and of being manipulated by Pakistan to push an anti-India agenda. Watch for more…
(2025-05-07). Trump's blunt words stir controversy as Carney's slaps down with 'not for sale'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said he still believes Canada should become the 51st state in the US as he spoke to reporters at the White House while meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. "It takes two to tango, right?," Trump said. "I believe it would be a massive tax cut for the Canadian citizens. You get free military, tremendous medical cares, other things. There would be a lot of advantages," Trump added. Watch for more…
(2025-05-07). 2025 Cap to Cap Metro Chamber may acknowledge our Title 5 US Federal Juneteenth Holiday. indybay.org From sea to shining sea and beyond the Sacrament of California makes a difference, just "not yet" with our Title 5 US Juneteenth Federal Holiday…
(2025-05-07). Jolin Rugari further remanded over murder. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has further remanded Kanoheri Jolin Rugari, wife to Zimbabwe's Honorary Consul in Uganda, Chris Rugari, to Luzira prison on charges of murdering their two-year-old son. Kanoheri, who has been in Prison since April 11th, has been further remanded until June 5th as investigations into …
(2025-05-07). KCCA's Buzeki warns law enforcement officers against indiscipline. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, has asked law enforcement officers to desist from acts of impunity and corruption. Meeting law enforcement officers at City Hall on Tuesday, Buzeki said that indiscipline will not be tolerated and that individual officers will be held accountable. Buzeki …
(2025-05-07). NUP gets new Election Management Committee. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition political party, the National Unity Platform-NUP, has chosen Harriet Chemutai as the new chairperson of the Election Management Committee, replacing Mercy Walukamba. The announcement was made by David Lewis Rubongoya, the party Secretary General, on Tuesday at the party headquarters at Makerere Kavule. Walukamba has been running …
(2025-05-07). Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says. independent.co.ug 
The hospital is the only one in Fangak County, which has a population of more than 110,000 people ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | At least seven people have been killed after a hospital and market were bombed in South Sudan, a medical charity has said, as fears grow of a return to civil war. Doctors Without Borders …
(2025-05-07). TODAY: Election of new Pope starts. independent.co.ug 
Vatican, Rome | THE INDEPENDENT | Today, 133 cardinal electors are set to enter the Conclave at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to elect a new Pope following the death of Pope Francis. According to the programme from the Vatican, the cardinal electors will begin the day at St. Peter's Basilica at 10: 00 a.m. local …
(2025-05-07). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Economic deregulation must not override First Nations right or environmental responsibility. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-07). Rite Aid closing all its stores in Philadelphia, selling off HQ. whyy.org
(2025-05-07). Pennsylvania governor's residence to get an 'anti-climb' fence. whyy.org
(2025-05-07). When 100 new B-21 bombers just isn't enough. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-05-07). Casualties as India strikes Pakistan, Islamabad says Indian jets downed. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Iraqi authorities suspend political talk show Al-Haq Yuqal, order past episodes removed. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). CPJ, partners urge Rubio to press Vietnam on jailed journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). Myanmar journalist Than Htike Myint sentenced to 5 years in prison for terrorism. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). Veteran publisher Juan Dayang shot and killed in the Philippines. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). 2nd Italian investigative journalist targeted with smartphone spyware. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). 6 media executives convicted in Iran amid crackdown on journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). Morocco deports 2 journalists trying to enter Western Sahara. yabiladi.com
(2025-05-07). Trump administration seeking to exile immigrants to Ukraine, Libya and Rwanda. wsws.org The Trump administration has already banished some individuals, but recent reports indicate that it is now seeking to expand the number of countries that will serve as foreign penal colonies.
(2025-05-07). False start for the Merz government. wsws.org Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz was only elected German Chancellor in the second round of voting on Tuesday. And only thanks to the help of the Left Party and the Greens.
(2025-05-07). After the Australian election—The socialist alternative to Labor's government of war and austerity. wsws.org At the online meeting, Thursday May 15 at 7 p.m., the Socialist Equality Party will discuss the way forward for workers after the federal election.
(2025-05-07). 3 immigrants killed, 7 still missing and 4 injured after boat capsizes off San Diego coast. wsws.org The bipartisan anti-immigrant policies that have escalated for decades have pushed immigrants to take increasingly dangerous routes over deadly waters and through the deserts of the southwest.
(2025-05-07). Trump's war on free speech: the case of Momodou Taal. wsws.org Our speakers will pose and answer the question, "Is America going fascist?" They will explain that Trump's regime poses a threat to the working class all over the world and will outline a strategy to fight.
(2025-05-07). NPR and PBS say they will "push back" on Trump's executive order terminating their federal funding. wsws.org The CEOs of National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service stated on Sunday they oppose Donald Trump's order to cut off finding to the public broadcasting services as unconstitutional.
(2025-05-07). Revolutionary struggle and the unity of the international working class. wsws.org This speech was given by Will Lehman, an autoworker at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania and member of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees, at the International May Day 2025 Online Rally, held Saturday, May 3.
(2025-05-07). Spreckels Sugar announces closure of last beet sugar refinery in Brawley, California. wsws.org The closure of the refinery will result in 400 layoffs and destroy potentially thousands of jobs across the agricultural economy in California's poorest county.
(2025-05-07). Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes—a gripping exposure of a state cover-up. wsws.org The drama is made all the more convincing by fine acting, including by Edison Alcaide as Jean Charles, and the fact that the filmmakers worked closely with the De Menezes family.
(2025-05-07). The Australian election, global opposition to Trump and the need for a socialist perspective. wsws.org The election was marked by a mass repudiation of Trumpism, but within the framework of parliamentary politics, the outcome is a pro-business, pro-war Labor government that will collaborate with Trump.
(2025-05-07). Millions of Americans face garnishment and the seizure of benefits as the US Department of Education begins pursuing student loan debtors. wsws.org After a five-year pause in student loan collections, the Trump administration has begun ruthless collection efforts while simultaneously preparing massive budget cuts to higher education programs.