(2025-05-08). PDF of May 8 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Black and white version In over 1,000 U.S. cities Workers mobilized for May Day Defend Ibrahim Traoré and the Alliance of Sahel States Editorial: Break the siege on humanitarian aid to Gaza! Mundo Obrero: EE.UU. aún debe reparaciones a Vietnam Download the PDF Black and white version . . . |
(2025-05-08). Xi arrives in Moscow for state visit, Victory Day celebrations. ecns.cn Xi arrived on Wednesday to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). New York Mayor Eric Adams forces cancellation of concert by anti-genocide singer Kehlani. wsws.org In the space of two weeks, two of the pro-Palestinian singer's concerts were cancelled in a brazen attack on freedom of speech.
(2025-05-08). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Israel announced a major escalation this week in its military operation in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the goal is to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages. | For over two months, Israel has blocked food and medical supplies from entering the enclave with the food shortages, community kitchens, as well as bakeries have shut down. | The United Nations says thousands of children are facing an increased risk of starvation, illness and death. | Joining the discussion: |
(2025-05-08). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: 5 Palestinians Martyred in in Northern Gaza School Area. english.almanar.com.lb Five Palestinians were martyred and several others injured or remain missing following an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential building near Tal al-Rabi' School in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, according to local media sources. A Palestinian child sustained severe injuries following an Israeli bombardment that targeted the home of the Al-Boudi family in …
(2025-05-08). Israel launched 14 airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Lebanese officials say. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israel's defense minister threatens strikes in Iran if Houthis continue firing at Israel ‚ñ GAZA: Over 107 people, including women and children, killed in Israeli strikes since Wednesday morning, Gazan medical sources say ‚ñ SYRIA: UAE mediating secret talks between Israel and Syria; Syrian officials visited Israel in April…
(2025-05-07). IDF ordered Gaza mosque evacuation but hit nearby school instead, killing 32, residents say. haaretz.com At least nine children and four women were killed in the Israeli attack on a school housing displaced persons in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Palestinian reports…
(2025-05-07). Video: here are some of the children Israel murdered in Gaza today. skwawkbox.org 
"We tried everything. But they were too small to survive their injuries." WARNING: traumatic footage Palestinian doctor Ali Tahrawi of the Al Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir al-Balah, has posted a horrifying video of children he has seen murdered today by Israel's relentless bombing of Gaza. The footage is traumatic, but posted without apology — …
(2025-05-08). Shilling For Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Anyone who at this point is still prioritising concerns about tackling antisemitism in Britain, the United States or Europe over halting a 19-month genocide in Gaza is secretly in favour of that genocide. They need to be shamed — and urgently. | We are long past the time when there can be any doubt that what the International Court of Justice feared 16 months ago was a genocide is actually a genocide. Israel is no longer even shy about admitting it is starving Gaza's population. It has been expressly blocking all food and water into Gaza for more than two months. | We are at the point where even patriotic I…
(2025-05-07). As its good little bitch, the BBC just refused to say why public support for Israel is collapsing. thecanary.co The BBC's racist, institutional bias in favour of Israel has been clear throughout the state's settler-colonial genocide in Gaza. In particular, its propaganda strategy involves the omission of key context. And a new article about falling support for Israel in the US is a perfect example. Because the BBC couldn't bring itself to mention Israel's war […] | By
(2025-05-07). Labour caught sending 8,000 weapons to Israel AFTER it banned arms exports. thecanary.co Although Britain's political class has stood firmly behind Israel amid its genocide in Gaza, the apartheid state continues to embarrass its allies. In particular, a new report shows Israel recording the entry of 8,630 items of death and destruction from the UK in "four separate shipments… between September 2024 and February 2025". This was despite […] | By
(2025-05-07). From Gaza to Kashmir: India's attack on Pakistan is straight out of the Israeli playbook. mondoweiss.net 
India's May 6 attack on Pakistan shows how the world's inaction on the Gaza genocide has inspired Narendra Modi to escalate in Kashmir. From New Delhi to Tel Aviv, the ideological affinity between Zionism and Hindutva has never been clearer.
(2025-05-07). Video: Palestine Solidarity campaigners disrupt Barclays AGM. skwawkbox.org Protesters carried bodily out as bank targeted over investments in Israel and Israel-linked corporations Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) protesters have today disrupted Barclays Bank's annual general meeting because of the bank's extensive investments in Israel and Israel-linked customers during Israel's genocide of Palestinians, leading to protesters being bodily carried out of the meeting by security …
(2025-05-08). Vietnam: A Victory Never To Be Forgotten. popularresistance.org It's a historic anniversary that the U.S. ruling class and its allies around the world wish we would forget. Fifty years ago, on 30 April 1975, U.S. imperialism suffered the worst military defeat in its history as troops of the North Vietnamese Army and South Vietnam National Liberation Front took complete control of Ho Chi Minh City (then called Saigon) and the few scattered areas of the south that had not yet been liberated. | The Vietnamese victory was the culmination of more than three decades of struggle against Japanese, British, French and American imperialism. At the time, the United States was, as it sti…
(2025-05-08). I Was In The Documentary 'The Settlers'; This Is What They Didn't Tell. popularresistance.org The BBC documentary 'The Settlers," directed by Josh Baker and written by Louis Theroux, has recently aired to much international attention. It aims to give Western viewers an inside look into the minds of Israeli settlers — those who occupy Palestinian land in the West Bank, often with open ideological commitment to ethnic cleansing and supremacy. | The film achieves its goal to a certain extent, as it exposed the raw, unfiltered language of settlers who speak brazenly about displacing Palestinians from their ancestral homes. | But while the documentary was willing to give settlers the microphone to lay ou…
(2025-05-08). Warehouse Workers Power New York City's Fashion Industry. popularresistance.org Minutes from the high-end boutiques of SoHo in Manhattan sits Bergen Logistics' fulfillment facility in North Bergen, New Jersey, where workers sort, package, and ship hundreds of packages a day for luxury fashion brands including Acne Studios, Kenzo, and Phillip Lim. | The workers themselves can't realistically afford the ornate gowns and crisp suits they ship to online shoppers. Some work two jobs just to stay afloat, and rush to keep up with unit-per-hour expectations. | Now they're fighting for union recognition and the reinstatement of a colleague the union alleges was fired for her organizing. The workers p…
(2025-05-08). Trump Waves White Flag, Ends Yemen War In Omani-Mediated Truce. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump announced on 6 May that Washington will put a stop to its illegal war against Yemen, claiming that the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) "don't want to fight anymore." | When pressed by reporters on the terms of the agreement with Sanaa, Trump claimed Yemeni officials "said please don't bomb us anymore." Asked where he got that information, Trump said, "It doesn't matter where I heard it — a very good source." | Nevertheless, the Omani Foreign Ministry announced later that Muscat successfully brokered a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Sanaa that will see both side…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan Calls India's Attacks 'Unprovoked And Blatant Act Of War'. popularresistance.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 in a press conference. Chaudhry added that one of the victims was a three-year-old girl. | The Indian Army launched the attacks as part of "Operation Sindoor" and targeted nine locations in the cities of Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bagh located in Pakistan-adm…
(2025-05-07). Trump Shuts Down 25 USGS Centers That Monitor Drought And Flooding. popularresistance.org More than two dozen United States Geological Service (USGS) centers that monitor the country's waters for flooding and drought, as well as manage water supply levels to make sure communities don't run out, have had their leases terminated by the Trump administration. | The 25 centers being targeted are part of a network that tracks the quality and levels of surface and ground water, reported The Guardian. The data the centers' employees and equipment provide plays a crucial role in protecting human life and property while maintaining water supplies and helping to clean up oil and chemical spills. | In the afterma…
(2025-05-07). On Red Dress Day, First Nations Call On Government To Heed Calls For Justice. popularresistance.org May 5 marks Red Dress Day. Across the country, red dresses are hung in windows, clotheslines, and trees to recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S). | Despite making up only four per cent of the total adult female population in Canada, Indigenous women make up 10 per cent of the total number of all people who have gone missing in Canada. | Of the nearly 7,000 police-reported female homicides that took place between 1980 and 2014, nearly 16 per cent of the victims were Indigenous women. | The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is marking the occasion by calling on the…
(2025-05-07). In Lagos, Nigeria, A Farmers' Market That Sells All Week. popularresistance.org Every Saturday in Ikoyi, Lagos (Nigeria), a small but steady ritual unfolds behind Nakenoh's Boulevard mall. TKD Farms Farmers' Market, founded in 2017, brings together a rotating group of vendors—15 to 20 each week, out of a larger pool of 185. What happens here is more than retail. It's a working model of what a community-centered economy can look like. | This isn't a typical market. Vendors don't just show up, set up, and sell. They interact, adapt, and build relationships that carry beyond the day's sales. The layout changes weekly—no vendor has a fixed spot. This prevents any one business from mo…
(2025-05-07). Home Is Where The Union Is. popularresistance.org Hartford, CT — Three years ago, Dave Richardson was spending half of his monthly income on an apartment with rats, roaches and a broken elevator. A stroke had made climbing the stairs difficult, forcing him to limit trips outside of his third-floor home. Other wheelchair-bound tenants had to be physically carried up and down. | The landlord was ignoring phone calls, Richardson says, but one day in 2022, a group of organizers came to his door with a pitch to build a tenants union. | It didn't take much to convince Richardson. Before his stroke, he had spent nearly two decades as a member and elected officer…
(2025-05-08). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Socialist candidate: 'The genocide in Gaza did not begin on October 7, 2023'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Andor episode on genocide draws parallels to war on Gaza. newarab.com 
A recent episode of Andor, the critically acclaimed In the show's ninth episode of its second and final season, Senator Mon Mothma, played by Genevieve O'Reilly, delivers a fiery speech before the Galactic Senate. In it, she warns of growing authoritarianism, the erosion of objecti…
(2025-05-08). ICJ rejects Sudanese plea against UAE over funding of RSF rebels. ummid.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Monday May 05, 2025 has rejected a plea file by Sudan alleging the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
(2025-05-07). Yemeni Armed Forces Strike Tel Aviv, Eilat. english.almanar.com.lb In support for the oppressed Palestinian people and their resistance, and in rejection of the crime of genocide perpetrated by the Zionist enemy against people in the Gaza Strip, the UAV force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two military operations, according to a statement read by the spokesman General Yahya Saree. "The first …
(2025-05-07). The Genocide in Palestine Is Powered by Zionism, Not "AI" orinocotribune.com 
(2025-05-07). Met Police bans JEWISH anti-genocide protesters from vast area of London. skwawkbox.org 
After weeks of police violence and trying to drum up opposition from residents, Met turns huge area of N London into no-go area for Jewish humanitarians The Met Police, after weeks of violent arrests of peaceful Jewish anti-genocide protesters and trying to whip up opposition from local residents to justify its repression and draconian policing, …
(2025-05-07). Tools of genocide promoted at Greek weapons fair. electronicintifada.net Rooster drone has been tested in Gaza.
(2025-05-08). The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). 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). 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.
(2025-05-08). Iran demands clarification on nationals arrested in UK. newarab.com 
Britain's interior minister Yvette Cooper said the arrests of the seven and another person came amid heightened concerns about Iranian activities on UK soil. | The Times newspaper reported that the arrests followed an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London, but officials have not commented. | In a post on X, Iranian Fore…
(2025-05-08). UN experts warn of 'annihilation' as Gaza deaths mount. aljazeera.com International condemnation rises as Israel plans expanded Gaza offensive amid two-month aid blockade.
(2025-05-08). Israeli attacks kill 16 in Gaza as aid kitchens shut after supplies run out. aljazeera.com 'We have no more food to prepare,' warns World Central Kitchen as it halts food aid operations amid Israeli blockade.
(2025-05-08). Israel police yet to question former Qatar lobbyist over ties to Netanyahu aide. haaretz.com Jay Footlik allegedly hired Netanyahu spokesman Eli Feldstein as part of efforts to improve Qatar's image in Israeli media outlets…
(2025-05-08). Top Netanyahu aide arrested again over Qatargate involvement. haaretz.com Yonathan Urich, a key suspect in the affair, was expected to be released from house arrest on Thursday, but police suddenly detained him on Wednesday after questioning — despite having informed his legal team that he was due to be released…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan says it shot down Israeli-made suicide drones launched by India at major Pakistani cities. haaretz.com India launched Israeli-made Harop drones at multiple sites in Pakistan, including the cities of Karachi and Lahore, the Pakistani military said. The drones, which dive and explode on impact, left debris that is now being collected…
(2025-05-08). Caught between bombs and famine, Gazans lose hope of survival. newarab.com 
"I was sleeping when an intense airstrike hit just a few metres from our house," 21-year-old Dana Raid from the Al-Shejaiya neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City, tells The New Arab. | "I woke up shaking, trying to understand what was happening. My cousin's voice came through the dust, urging us to leave immediately," Dana, who was forced to flee her partially destroyed home, adds. | Like many areas across the Strip, the Israeli military had
(2025-05-08). Ambassador: Great Victory has laid the foundation for modern statehood of Belarus, Israel. eng.belta.by In his welcoming remarks, Belarus' Ambassador to Israel Yuri Yaroshevich | emphasized that the Great Victory became a common spiritual heritage | that laid the foundation for…
(2025-05-08). Starvation in Gaza is so bad even the BBC is covering it — and reporting it all wrong. dissidentvoice.org The BBC's role is not to keep viewers informed. It's to persuade them a clear crime against humanity by Israel is, in fact, highly complicated geopolitics they cannot hope to understand You can tell how bad levels of starvation now are in Gaza, as the population there begins the third month of a complete aid …
(2025-05-08). Israeli occupation forces raid a home during a raid on Kafr Saba neighborhood in Qalqilya City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Israeli occupation forces raided UNRWA-run schools in the Shuafat camp, occupied Jerusalem, issuing a closure order and demanding students and staff evacuate the premises immediately. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Iran categorically rejects involvement in alleged plot to attack Israeli embassy in UK. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has not been informed of any allegations via "proper diplomatic channels."
(2025-05-07). Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill More Than 60, Including Two Journalists. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 61 Palestinians since dawn on Thursday, medical sources told Al Jazeera, amid Israel's starvation blockade on the territory that has blocked food and aid shipments for more than two months. According to Reuters, Israeli strikes that hit a restaurant and market in Gaza City killed at least …
(2025-05-07). World Central Kitchen Halts Aid Operations in Gaza Due To Israeli Blockade. news.antiwar.com The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US-based charity, said on Wednesday that it was forced to shut down aid operations in Gaza due to the total Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory. "After serving more than 130 million total meals and 26 million loaves of bread over the past 18 months, World Central Kitchen no …
(2025-05-07). Yemen's Houthis Launch Drone Attack on Israel After Reaching Ceasefire With US. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, announced a drone attack on Israel on Wednesday as the group's leaders vowed that the ceasefire deal with the US didn't apply to operations against Israel in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said two drones targeted the Ramon Airport in southern Israel, …
(2025-05-07). India duplicates Israel's playbook with missile attacks under Operation Sindoor. thecanary.co India has launched military strikes in nine areas of both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The BBC reported that: According to Pakistan, three different areas were hit: Muzaffarabad and Kotli in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and Bahawalpur in the Pakistani province of Punjab. Pakistani officials have said that 26 people have been killed, with 46 more injured. Al […] | By
(2025-05-07). Report: Israel to use U.S. military contractors to deliver aid as it prepares to reoccupy Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's Cabinet has approved plans to reoccupy Gaza and use U.S. private military contractors to distribute aid to Palestinians. Human rights and aid groups say the plan "makes a mockery of international humanitarian law."
(2025-05-07). Israel Is Attacking Aid Ships To Gaza With Impunity. progressivehub.net SERAJ ASSI | JACOBIN…
(2025-05-07). Report: Ex-Israeli PM Bennett paid Ben-Gvir 35,000 shekels in slander case settlement. haaretz.com The settlement was reportedly paid after Naftali Bennett's wife, Gilat, accused activists from Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party of having broken into her home…
(2025-05-08). 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). Expulsion and Occupation: Israel's Proposed Gaza Plan. dissidentvoice.org Killing civilians wholesale, starving them to convince those unaffected to change course, and shepherding whole populations like livestock into conditions of further misery would all qualify as heinous crimes in international law. When it comes to Israel's war in Gaza, this approach is seen as necessary politics, unalloyed by the restraints of humanitarianism. When confronted …
(2025-05-08). 'Everyone Lives In Fear': Trapped Between Two Warring Nuclear Giants, The People Of Kashmir Continue To Suffer. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated this week after India launched missile strikes on its long-time rival, killing more than 30 people. | India was retaliating …
(2025-05-08). Pakistan warns will 'avenge' deaths from Indian strikes. newarab.com 
Pakistan has warned it will "avenge" those killed by Indian air strikes that New Delhi said were in response to an attack in Kashmir, At least 43 deaths have been reported so far, with Islamabad saying 31 civilians were killed by the Indian strikes and firing along the border, and New Delhi adding at least 12 dead from Pakistani shelling. | "We make this pledge, that we will avenge each drop of the b…
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 'Don't want war': Kashmiri towns caught in deadly India-Pakistan crossfire. aljazeera.com India and Pakistan are moving closer to all-out conflict. But Kashmiris on the front line say they're paying the price.
(2025-05-08). 'Nowhere to go': Kashmir violence escalates amid India-Pakistan crossfire. aljazeera.com Families in Kashmir face devastation as homes are destroyed and lives shattered on both sides of the border.
(2025-05-08). Say no to war! Forge class unity from below! cadtm.org The Indian government has stated that in the early hours of May 7th, the Indian armed forces commenced 'Operation Sindoor', characterised as a "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" strike aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, including areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The alleged purpose of this operation was to seek retribution for the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Alternative Viewpoint strongly condemns the military (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-08). India and Pakistan. On the brink? defenddemocracy.press By Tariq Ali May 3, 2025 India and Pakistan are preparing for war. The casus belli is, once again, occupied Kashmir. Control over this disputed region has since 1947 been the main obstacle to normalising relations between the two states. On 22 April, a group of Kashmiri militants targeted and killed 26 tourists enjoying the …
(2025-05-08). What are India and Pakistan's military and nuclear capabilities? defenddemocracy.press 
India and Pakistan are major military spenders. Al Jazeera breaks down their nuclear and conventional military capabilities. By Alia Chughtai May 8, 2025 On Wednesday morning, India carried out multiple missile attacks on parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, in which at least 26 people were killed, including a three-year-old child. India has claimed its …
(2025-05-08). YouTube channel blocked, journalist assaulted, commentators charged after Kashmir attack in India. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). Explainer: Why India and Pakistan are fighting — and why it keeps happening? presstv.ir The latest conflict between India and Pakistan is linked to a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, which led to a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two sides.
(2025-05-07). At Least 31 Killed by India's Missile Attack on Pakistan. news.antiwar.com India's missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir have killed at least 31 people, including one child, and now the two nuclear-armed powers appear to be on the brink of a major war. India claimed it targeted "terror camps" linked to the April 22 terrorist attack in the Pahalgam area of India-administered Kashmir. Islamabad has …
(2025-05-07). U.S.-India ties deepen amid Kashmir tensions: a multipolar challenge for BRICS. infobrics.org U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to India strengthens ties to counter China, while India-Pakistan tensions over Kashmir are on the rise. A delicate balance unfolds in South Asia.
(2025-05-07). Indian Airstrikes In Kashmir Following Tourist Attack Raises Fears Of A Regional Conflict. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir last month , India has launched Operation Sindoor, a series of targeted airstrikes on nine …
(2025-05-07). The India-Pakistan Clash: Welcome to the Post-Unipolar World. responsiblestatecraft.org 
India responded to the April 22 terrorist attack on tourists in picturesque Kashmir valley by President Trump
(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). 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). Comment: Attacks cloud India's nascent safe haven status. geo.tv 
Indian security force personnel stand guard near the site of a fighter jet crash in Wuyan in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district May 7, 2025. — Reuters Skirmishes between India and Pakistan are not new. But the rich world's stake in South Asia is…
(2025-05-07). Airlines re-route, cancel flights due to Pakistan-India fighting. geo.tv 
A city view of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administrated Kashmir, May 7, 2025 — ReutersFlight tracking website shows aircraft passing over Gulf countries after the attack.3% scheduled flights cancelled in India while 17% in Pakistan, says Flightradar24Flight cost, operational disruption…
(2025-05-07). "A Dangerous Escalation" : India Bombs Pakistan in Intensification of "Forever War" over Kashmir. democracynow.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-armed states since gunmen massacred 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir in a rampage that India blamed on Pakistan. | Mirza Waheed, a Kashmiri journalist and award-winning novelist, says that as the countries figh…
(2025-05-07). The 'free speech' org silent as Trump disappears dissenters over Gaza. therealnews.com 
Freedom House, the $94 million, nominally independent "human rights" NGO, has been suspiciously quiet as the Trump administration disappears, imprisons, and deports activists opposing the US and Israel's assault on Gaza. The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil on March 8 kicked off an harrowing wave of free speech suppression aimed at those protesting Israel's …
(2025-05-08). Jordan arrests BDS leader Hamza Khader over pro-Gaza activism. newarab.com 
Khader, a vocal advocate for the boycott of Khader, who leads the
(2025-05-08). Judge lets pro-Gaza scholar challenge deportation in Virginia. newarab.com 
Detained Georgetown scholar US District Judge Patricia Giles rejected the government's attempt to move Suri's case,…
(2025-05-08). UN experts warn of 'annihilation' in Gaza amid Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
UN experts demanded action on Wednesday to avert the "annihilation" of A planned expanded offensive revealed by the Israeli military More than 20…
(2025-05-08). US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza. newarab.com 
The United States and The "high-level" consultations have centered around a transitional government headed by a
(2025-05-08). World Central Kitchen halts work in Gaza as supplies run out. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). US official says Washington may advance Saudi deal without Israel: Reports. aljazeera.com Trump administration wants Israel 'to come to its senses' and strike a ceasefire deal on Gaza, Israeli media reports.
(2025-05-08). Video: Palestinians in Gaza killed by Israeli drone strike at restaurant. aljazeera.com At least 39 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike and drone attack on a restaurant and market in Gaza.
(2025-05-08). Gaza rescuers say no fuel left, scores killed in Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Gaza's "Seventy-five percent of our vehicles have stopped operating due to a lack of diesel fuel," the agency's spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP, adding that its first responders were also facing a "severe shortage of electric generators and oxygen devic…
(2025-05-08). Israeli army places returning hostages at bottom of its Gaza war goals, despite promises to families. haaretz.com Operational orders given to commanders listed defeating Hamas as the top priority in Gaza, with returning the hostages last — contradicting statements by the chief of staff and military spokesperson. Defense sources say the priorities were set by political leaders…
(2025-05-08). Israeli strikes kill over 100 in Gaza in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
Israel killed at least 107 The strikes across
(2025-05-08). Released Palestinian student to meet with Vermont governor. newarab.com 
A Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, 34, who led protests against Israel's war on Gaza at Columbia University, spent 16 days in a state prison before a judge ordered him
(2025-05-08). Israeli army places returning the hostages at the bottom of its Gaza campaign goals, despite promises to families. haaretz.com Operational orders presented to army commanders listed 'defeating Hamas' as top priority for the expanded Gaza operation, with returning the hostages as last — contrary to assurances by the chief of staff and army spokesperson. Defense sources say the priorities were set by political leadership…
(2025-05-08). World Central Kitchen (WCK) stopped cooking meals and baking bread in Gaza after running out of supplies. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Hamas insists on 'comprehensive' deal to end Israeli aggression in Gaza. presstv.ir A senior official from the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has underscored the need for a "comprehensive" agreement to end the ongoing Israeli aggression across the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-07). Trump considering US-led Iraq-style occupation of Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a plan for the U.S. to lead the administration of Gaza after Israel's siege, similar to how Washington ran Iraq after the 2003 American-led invasion. Reuters
(2025-05-07). It's not Left vs Right anymore. It's humanity vs inhumanity. leftfootforward.org If you want to know what a Nigel Farage premiership might look like, watch Russell Davies' ' Mainstream media and political leaders suffer from 'geopolitical drag' that inhibits the expression of honesty on the reality of events. Gaza is a killing field and yet the UK government's long-standing geopolitical entanglements with Israel mean they can'
(2025-05-07). Israeli Military Lists Returning Hostages as Least Important Goal for Gaza. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military has listed the return of the remaining Israeli captives in Gaza as its least important goal in its plans for an escalated assault on the Strip, Haaretz reported on Wednesday. According to the report, retrieving the hostages was placed last in a list of six objectives. Those goals include: News of the …
(2025-05-07). The Obscenity of Collective Punishment in Gaza. fpif.org Maybe you remember an incident like this from your schooldays. Someone in your class has done something wrong, like pass around a caricature of the principal, and the teacher decides to punish the whole class by taking away your recess. Maybe this is done to force the culprit to confess, or to pressure you and your classmates to point the finger. It's a clever method of drafting students to help police the classroom. | Such tactics of collective punishment have fallen out of favor for obvious reasons. They're unfair. They don't change behavior. They teach all the wrong lessons and make kids hate school. | Oh, and…
(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). Freedom Flotilla Heading to Gaza Attacked by Drones. progressive.org About sixty activists were set to join those already on board to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-05-07). new chancellor wakes up to the reality of deadly plan for Gaza and the hostages. haaretz.com There was still a cease-fire when Friedrich Merz was elected. Since then, a lot has changed — including Merz's tone toward Israel's extremist government…
(2025-05-07). Sidelined in Iran talks and Houthi deal, Israel needs a breakthrough on Gaza to win a Trump visit. haaretz.com Desperate to declare achievements, Trump announced he'd halt strikes on the Houthis in exchange for their promise not to attack ships. Jerusalem was taken by surprise, but that's just a preview for next week, when Trump is due to visit the Gulf states — but skip Israel…
(2025-05-07). Why occupying Gaza could lead Israel into an economic morass. haaretz.com Israel's expanded assault on Gaza is setting it up for a prolonged and costly occupation that the economy cannot afford…
(2025-05-07). Why Trump should make a U.S.-Saudi deal contingent on a Gaza cease-fire from Netanyahu. haaretz.com Trump loves Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE — they're rich, under U.S. influence, and led by regimes he finds easy to handle. But if it's deals we're talking, maybe it's the Saudi crown prince we should speak to about trading a Gaza cease-fire for a multi-billion-dollar pact with Trump…
(2025-05-07). The cost of continued fighting in Gaza and fulfilling vision of. haaretz.com The cost of expanding the military campaign in the Gaza Strip is liable to amount to 25 billion shekels in three months — not including the damage to the economy ‚ñ If additional spending is approved, the defense budget will climb to about 160 billion shekels this year, the state budget will be reopened and the deficit could increase ‚ñ Long-term control of Gaza will cost billions more…
(2025-05-07). Israel pushes Gaza water crisis to the brink. defenddemocracy.press On April 17 in Al-Rakeez, a quiet village in the Masafer Yatta region of the West Bank, an Israeli settler shot 60-year-old Sheikh Saeed Rabaa in the leg — forcing him to undergo amputation. But as Basel Adra reported, when Israeli soldiers arrived on the scene, they arrested Sheikh Saeed's son Ilyas, who they handcuffed, …
(2025-05-07). Israeli TV producer calls for 'Gaza holocaust, gas chambers'. defenddemocracy.press The New Arab Staff May 05, 2025 An Israeli TV producer has sparked outrage after calling for a 'Holocaust' in Gaza, drawing widespread condemnation for genocidal rhetoric. A famous television producer in Israel has come under intense scrutiny following the uncovering of a series of inflammatory social media posts in which he called for a "Holocaust" against …
(2025-05-08). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Pro-Palestine protesters: is a weapon of. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Judge demands answers on why Mahmoud Khalil should be deported. newarab.com 
A federal judge instructed the Trump administration on Wednesday to detail the legal precedent for its plan to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose presence in the country the government alleges could harm U.S. foreign policy interests. | District Court Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark, New Jersey, ordered the administration to supply a catalogue of every case in which U.S. officials have employed the law being used against Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student. | The judge asked to know specifics behind U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's determination of the risks posed by Khalil's…
(2025-05-08). South Africa remembers Palestine as it marks 31 years of freedom. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-08). Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University in New York City. radiohc.cu New York City, May 8 (RHC) ⚪ Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists have staged a protest at Columbia University in the United States. Footage posted on social media showed demonstrators standing on tables, chanting and beating drums inside the university's main library.
(2025-05-08). 'Widespread grisly murders': Israel kills another Palestinian for refusing to spy. presstv.ir Rights body reports gruesome killing of another Palestinian civilian by the Israeli regime over the victim's refusal to cooperate with Tel Aviv's espionage apparatus.
(2025-05-08). On World Press Freedom Day 2025-Stop Murders Of Palestinian Journalists & Their Families. indybay.org On 2025 World Press Freedom Day a solidarity rally was held at San Francisco Harry Bridges plaza to demand an end of the arrests, torture and murders of Palestinian journalists and their families.
(2025-05-07). Even Tory MPs are now calling on the government to recognise a Palestinian state. leftfootforward.org "Recognising Palestine would affirm our nation's commitment to upholding the principles of justice, self-determination and equal rights."
(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). After escalating attacks, US abruptly ends Yemen bombing campaign. liberationnews.org 
U.S. military escalated brutal bombing retation on Yemen for solidarity with Palestine; Yemen undeterred…
(2025-05-07). The next target in campaign to crush dissent: civil society. haaretz.com The coalition says the bill is meant to protect Israel from foreign government influence, but it would mainly silence groups that advocate for Palestinian rights and marginalized communities — as long as they 'don't bother anyone'…
(2025-05-07). U.S. to merge Palestinian affairs office with Jerusalem embassy, bringing it under purview. haaretz.com The merger will shut down the Palestinian affairs office's direct line to the U.S. State Department and bring it under the authority of U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee…
(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). Israel Escalates Home Demolitions across West Bank — Over 150 Destroyed in April. defenddemocracy.press May 5, 2025 Some 152 Palestinian structures and homes were demolished and 46 other structures were served demolition notices in the West Bank last month. Israeli occupation forces have carried out large-scale demolition operations across the occupied West Bank, with more than 25 homes and structures destroyed south of Hebron (Al-Khalil) on Monday. Meanwhile, a …
(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). The Palestinian Authority: A policy of national suicide. electronicintifada.net Abdaljawad Omar discusses the future of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization leadership, which are deeply unpopular among its own people and irrelevant to outside actors.
(2025-05-08). Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Shireen Abu Akleh. aljazeera.com Who Killed Shireen? also lifts lid on US attempts to stifle truth about killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist.
(2025-05-08). Iran welcomes halt to US strikes in Yemen, calls for action against Israel. presstv.ir Tehran has urged the international community to take effective measures to halt Israel's assaults on Yemen's civilian infrastructure and the killing of innocent people.
(2025-05-07). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hamas Commander in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com
(2025-05-08). Victory Day Parade: Xi Jinping Gets Grand Welcome In Moscow As Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Capital. hindustantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on May 7 to attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Xi was greeted by Russia's deputy PM Tatyana Golikova & other officials at the airport. Notably, Xi Jinping's visit coincides with mass Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian capital. Moscow claims Russia's air defence units destroyed at least 19 Ukrainian drones overnight. This as Vladimir Putin has announced a unilateral 3-day ceasefire beginning Thursday. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). Syria's HTS-led administration in 'indirect' talks with Israel: Jolani. presstv.ir Head of the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led administration in Syria confirms "indirect" negotiations with the Israeli regime.
(2025-05-07). Israel and Syria Have Engaged in Secret Talks Since April. news.antiwar.com Israel has made much of the idea that Syria's new Islamist government is a direct threat to them, as they continue to invade southern Syria and carry out regular airstrikes across the country. Quietly, they've been carrying out negotiations since at least April under UAE mediation. Multiple officials from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government …
(2025-05-07). Syrian officials visited Israel in April, opening direct UAE-mediated backchannel, sources say. haaretz.com Several officials in Ahmed al-Sharaa's new regime, including a senior defense figure, met with Israeli defense officials in Israel, Syrian sources told Haaretz. This follows Damascus' public shift in its stance toward the country, declaring Syria is not 'a threat to Israel'…
(2025-05-08). Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt? aljazeera.com African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.
(2025-05-08). Greece: Media Freedom in Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Newspapers hanging on a kiosk in the center of Athens, Greece on March 24, 2022. | © 2022 Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via AP | The pervasive and deliberate constraints on journalism in Greece are creating an environment in which critical reporting is stifled, and self-censorship becomes the norm.Journalists face state surveillance, harassment, and intimidation by pro-government actors, and abusive lawsuits by politicians, all of which threaten democracy and the rule of law.The EU Commission and the EU as a whole need to monitor the situation carefully and ensure that genuine progress…
(2025-05-08). 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.
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(2025-05-08). Lebanon's war-wounded, pregnant face deepening healthcare crisis. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-07). Why Is Hospital Parking So Expensive? Two Economics Researchers Explain. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Imagine having to pay A$39 dollars a day to park your car while visiting your sick child in hospital. | For families already struggling in a cost-of-living crisis, hospital …
(2025-05-07). As Haiti's crisis escalates, US designates two gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. peoplesdispatch.org The United States has formally designated the two Haitian criminal groups — the Viv Ansanm coalition and the Gran Grif gang — as terrorist organizations.
(2025-05-08). Russian media says three-day truce with Ukraine has started. newarab.com 
A three-day truce in the conflict with Ukraine ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations took effect Thursday, Russian state media reported. | Ukraine never agreed to the truce and has dismissed it as political theatrics, calling instead for a 30-day ceasefire. | The truce began at midnight (2100 GMT on Wednesday) and is scheduled to last until the end of Saturday, according to the Kremlin. | "The ceasefire … on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory has begun," the state RIA news agency reported. | Hours before, Moscow and Kyiv traded a slew of a…
(2025-05-08). Zelenskiy says Ukraine stands by offer of 30-day ceasefire. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a joint press conference with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 5, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-05-08). Ukraine's cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in. geo.tv 
(2025-05-08). International Physicians call for immediate ceasefire in South Asia; Warn of danger of "catastrophic nuclear conflict" pressenza.com The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) called for an immediate cease fire in South Asia after an initial round of cross border attacks by India and Pakistan early Wednesday morning South Asia time."Conflict between these two nuclear armed states carries the risk of a catastrophic nuclear conflict," said IPPNW Executive Director Michael Christ. "The world might be lucky and dodge the nuclear bullet again, but we cannot continue to play nuclear roulette like this. The only way to guarantee that we do not stumble into a nuclear holocaust is to eliminate these weapons before they elimi…
(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…
(2025-05-08). Abortion access bill passes NSW upper house. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). Xi urges China, Russia to safeguard UN authority, defend interests of developing countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China is ready to work with Russia to safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, and resolutely defend the rights and interests of the two nations as well as those of developing countries in face of unilateralism and bullying.
(2025-05-08). Insights | Soviet veteran descendants' visit to China strenthens bond forged in fight against fascism. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-05-08). After Houthi missile attack: British Airways cancels flights to Israel until mid-June, Delta until May 20. haaretz.com Delta and Ethiopian Airlines have also suspended flights to Ben-Gurion Airport following a missile attack from Yemen on Israel's international airport earlier this week. Delta is expected to resume its New York City—Tel Aviv route on May 20…
(2025-05-08). Forum Network Calls for ADB's Bold Shift: Stop Financing Harm. pressenza.com 
Civil Society Organizations Demand an Immediate Policy Overhaul to Align ADB with Climate Justice and Human Rights: | Milan, Italy — At the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a united front of civil society organizations from across Asia and the Pacific, led by the NGO Forum on ADB, is raising the alarm over the Bank's continued support for harmful development. The Forum Network—together with grassroots communities, labor movements, indigenous rights defenders, gender justice advocates, and environmental campaigners—is demanding that ADB end its legacy of destructio…
(2025-05-08). CPJ submit a joint report to UN ahead of Kuwait's human rights review. CPJ Staff
(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 left 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). Rare Right-Wing Revolt Sinks Bill Punishing Boycotts Of Israel. scheerpost.com "Marjorie Taylor Greene" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. By Robert Inlakesh / MintPress News 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 …
(2025-05-07). Louisiana 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…
(2025-05-07). Guatemala Announces Crucial Water Law Dialogue. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman collects water to drink from a well in Santa María Chiquimula municipality, Totonicapán department, Guatemala, March 11, 2025. | © 2025 Víctor Peña for Human Rights Watch…
(2025-05-07). Hong Kong: 87 Groups Condemn Arrests of Activist's Relatives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anna Kwok, executive director of the Washington-based Hong Kong Democracy Council, at a rally in support of Hong Kong 47, Washington DC, November 19, 2024. | © 2024 May Yeung / SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo | May 7, 2025 | Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Hong Kong Government's Targeting of Exiled Activists' Families…
(2025-05-07). United Steelworkers lead mobilization drive as American unions face growing vulnerability. nationofchange.org The USW must navigate factionalism while championing labor rights amid rising anti-union pressures and global trade fragmentation.
(2025-05-07). Rodney Scott, Trump's CBP Nominee, Accused of Covering Up Death of Mexican Father in CBP Custody. democracynow.org 
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has found U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents who fatally beat Mexican father Anastasio Hernández Rojas responsible for acts of torture. It's the first time the independent commission, which investigates extrajudicial killings and human rights violations, has issued such findings against a U.S. law enforcement agency. In 2010, Rojas was crossing the southern border in an attempt to return to San Diego, where he'd lived for 25 years, to reunite with his wife and five children after being deported. He was stopped by border agents, who brutally beat and…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan Accuses India of War Crimes. thinktank.pk Pakistan has strongly condemned what it calls "unprovoked and unlawful" Indian strikes on civilian areas, including Muzaffarabad, vowing a "befitting response" to any further aggression. Tensions flared after reports emerged that Indian forces targeted unarmed civilians, places of worship, and critical infrastructure under the pretext of counter-terror operations. The attacks, which Pakistan claims are a …
(2025-05-08). Netanyahu can handle about-face on Yemen. A sellout on Iran will be harder. haaretz.com Trump, who promised 'big news' may announce an agreement with Tehran similar to previous deal. If that happens, the Israeli prime minister will have to persuade the public that he has rethought his position — or risk a confrontation with Washington…
(2025-05-08). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Put socialists, Greens and progressive independents ahead of Labor. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Fearful of Trump clone, Australia votes back 'boring' status quo. newarab.com 
It's the worst defeat Australia's Tories have suffered since the Liberal Party's inception in 1944. | On Saturday, May 3, Australians delivered a resounding, knockout blow to a brand of Trumpian politics that saw hard-right leader Peter Dutton lose his own seat. The incumbent Labor Party, meanwhile, has claimed one of its most emphatic electoral victories in its history, with projections of 92 seats, a comfortable majority to form government in the 150-seat House of Representatives. | But if you read the headlines at the beginning of the year, this is one spectacularly surprising outcome. By the end of 2024, t…
(2025-05-07). Shock poll suggests Boris Johnson is Tories' only hope to beat Reform UK. leftfootforward.org A shock poll has revealed that Boris Johnson could be the Tories' only chance to defeat Reform UK in the next general election. | According to a survey by Additionally, 43% of voters believe Johnson would be more likely to win the election than Kemi Badenoch. | In hypothetical polling, Johnson boosts the Conservative vote by five points (from 21% to 26%) while cutting the Reform vote by six points (to 23%).
(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). 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). Moroto Municipality NRM boss defeated in NRM LCI elections. independent.co.ug 
MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for Moroto Municipality, Mohammed Akida Lokure, has lost the LCI NRM party flag for Campshwahili Chini ward. On Tuesday, the Moroto NRM officials cancelled the elections in Campshwahili Chini ward after chaos erupted during the counting process. On Wednesday, the party conducted …
(2025-05-07). Our Revolution Sounds the Alarm on Corruption-Ridden Crypto Legislation Ahead of Key Senate Vote. commondreams.org
(2025-05-08). Donald Trump Issues Chilling Threat To Iran Amid Talks Deadlock; 'Blow Up Nukes Nicely Or…'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump threatened to blow up Iran's nuclear centrifuges amid a deadlock in talks. In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, Trump said, "There are only two alternatives there: blow them up nicely or blow them up viciously," when asked about the prospect of a revised nuclear agreement with Tehran. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). Back from the dead? pressenza.com 
Trump is trying to rebuild the Iran nuclear deal he destroyed, then declare personal triumph, writes Linda Pentz Gunter: | There is deep irony in the current efforts by the Trump administration to secure a nuclear deal with Iran, given it was the previous Trump administration that broke a fully functioning agreement already in place to ensure Iran did not develop nuclear weapons. | The
(2025-05-08). 'Diplomacy that lets you bomb': Trump says prefers 'deal with Iran' that enables military aggression. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump says he is willing to reach an agreement with Iran that allows Washington to "blow up" Tehran's nuclear energy facilities.
(2025-05-08). Iran denies reports of proposing direct nuclear talks with US. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed as "fabricated and baseless" recent media reports that it has proposed direct talks with Washington and that a meeting between the presidents of the two countries is to happen soon.
(2025-05-07). Vance Says US-Iran Talks Are 'On the Right Pathway' But Repeats False Claim About Uranium Enrichment. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that negotiations between the US and Iran are "on the right pathway," although he repeated a false claim that no other country in the world besides Iran has a nuclear enrichment program without a nuclear weapons program, a talking point first used by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. …
(2025-05-07). Peace organizations as Hiroshima anniversary approaches: Nuclear proliferation still threatens humanity. peoplesworld.org 
A large-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, which together possess over 90% of all nuclear weapons, "would end life as we know it," says Dr. Ira Helfand, a co-founder and immediate past president of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Most of New York City "would be vaporized, and 12 to …
(2025-05-07). Russian expert opines on reasons why EU is not ready for peace. eng.belta.by As in the 1930s, Germany sees the militarization of the economy as a way out of the economic trap set by the United States and the deep state, Elena Ponomareva said.
(2025-05-08). Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168 million defeat for Israeli spyware firm. haaretz.com Verdict caps six-year legal battle between America's biggest social networking platform and the world's best known spyware company…
(2025-05-08). Blackstone president donates $125 million to Tel Aviv Faculty of Medicine. haaretz.com Following university's largest-ever donation, the School of Medicine will be named for Blackstone president Jonathan Gray and his wife, Mindy…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan claims shooting down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones. albawaba.com
(2025-05-08). UK keeps sending arms to Israel despite ban: Report. presstv.ir A new report says Britain keeps exporting arms and equipment, including F-35 fighter jet parts, to Israel despite a government suspension in September 2024.
(2025-05-07). Two Attacks Injure at Least 3 Zionist Soldiers in West Bank, Minutes Apart. english.almanar.com.lb The IOF received reports of a shooting in the area of the Reihan Crossing in west of occupied Samaria, the Zionist military confirmed on Wednesday afternoon. At least two were injured, according to reports in Israeli media. The reports indicated that they were evacuated to Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, via helicopter. The military later …
(2025-05-07). Israel launches PR initiative to boost global of West Bank settlements. haaretz.com The Israeli Diaspora Ministry's 3 million shekel campaign will bring public figures and influencers from across Europe, the U.S. and Latin America to tour Israeli settlements in the West Bank and meet with residents…
(2025-05-07). Meet "man in Ramallah" electronicintifada.net New PA "vice president" Hussein al-Sheikh is endorsed by Israeli spies.
(2025-05-07). Israeli military spokesman reports car ramming attack in Al-Khalil, South of occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Israeli media reports shooting attack in the area of the Rayhan crossing, southwest of Jenin, recording four injuries. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). BBC Reporter STUNNED By Israeli Settlement Reality! radindiemedia.com
(2025-05-07). UK arms exports to Israel continue months after government 'ban'. thecradle.co
(2025-05-08). South Asia on knife's edge after Indo-Pakistani clash. wsws.org Amid the growing din of threats and counter-threats emanating from political and military leaders on both sides, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif raised the spectre of a nuclear conflict.
(2025-05-08). ABC, Channel 7 station floods Bay Area sanctuary cities with anti-immigrant ads. indybay.org The B61 family of nuclear bombs! The insane convicted felon President Trump has control of thousands of nuclear bombs at his disposal to backup his madness, and agenda!
(2025-05-08). Civilian toll mounts as India, Pakistan stand on brink of war. presstv.ir India and Pakistan have started heavy artillery exchanges along their contested frontier, after New Delhi launched missile strikes on its arch-rival in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
(2025-05-07). Maha, Russian Firm Sign MoU to Build Thorium-Based Small Modular Reactor. infobrics.org This is perhaps the first time a state government will be venturing into the arena of nuclear energy which has otherwise been exclusively under the control of the Department of Atomic Energy…
(2025-05-07). Calls for peace grow as threat of all-out war looms over South Asia. peoplesdispatch.org 
As the civilian casualty toll rises in the fallout of India's strikes against Pakistan on May 7, many have called for the nuclear-armed nations to de-escalate and engage in dialogue…
(2025-05-07). India And Pakistan, Both Nuclear Powers, On The Brink Of War. progressivehub.net SYED ALI ZIA JAFFERY | BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS…
(2025-05-07). ICAN calls for immediate de-escalation of conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. commondreams.org
(2025-05-08). Iran urges restraint amid India-Pakistan military attacks. presstv.ir Tehran has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging both sides to exercise restraint.
(2025-05-07). Nayib Bukele: The Dark Side of the "World's Coolest Dictator" orinocotribune.com 
By Alan Macleod — May 2, 2025 | The Trump administration's deal to send large numbers of people to prisons in El Salvador has thrust its president, Nayib Bukele, into the international spotlight. Bukele has been praised, especially in conservative media, as a dynamic and popular leader who has saved his country from the grips of gang violence. But beneath this polished image, he has cemented his rule based on assigning himself autocratic powers, jailing and persecuting his political opponents, and overseeing the creation and expansion of the world's first prison state. MintPress News explores the dark side o…
(2025-05-07). Why Washington is Worried About Burkina Faso's Young Revolutionary Leader. mintpressnews.com 
Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré is remaking his nation, and in the process, making enemies in the West. Since taking power in 2022, the young military leader has expelled French troops, ejected Western corporations, and aligned his country with Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. | Promoting pan-African unity and national self-reliance while surviving coup attempts, Traoré is positioning himself as a radical anti-imperialist and has drawn fire from Washington and Paris. MintPress News explores the project underway in Ouagadougou and the global forces trying to stop it. | Traoré in the Crosshairs: | According to go…
(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: …
(2025-05-08). CPJ, others condemn systematic repression of the press in Yemen. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-07). Violent Anti-Semitism Is Gripping Ukraine — And The Government Is Standing Idly By. defenddemocracy.press By Lev Golinkin May 20, 2018 A wave of anti-Semitism has swept over Ukraine. In the past three weeks alone, a far-right leader publicly called for cleansing Ukraine of zhidi (a slur equivalent to "kike"); a Holocaust memorial in Ternopil was bombed; hundreds marched through Lviv, in honor of an SS unit, complete with Nazi …
(2025-05-08). Nation's Red Cross earns int'l recognition. ecns.cn The Red Cross Society of China has provided prompt, targeted and efficient aid to earthquake-stricken Myanmar, winning recognition from the international community, the organization said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). Suffocating from the lack of privacy. electronicintifada.net The walls of a tent barely divide space, let alone protect dignity.
(2025-05-08). Bash Bash Revolution: A Weekend of Queer Anti-Authoritarian Community Defense. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing Bash Bash Revolution, a week of music and combat sports to benefit various autonomous self-defense and mutual aid projects. Bash Bash Revolution is a weekend long event happening May 23nd — May 25th 2025, aimed at growing our relationships, honing our skills, and uplifting the culture of combat sports training among revolutionaries, antifascists, and…
(2025-05-08). Forest Defenders Blockade Against Clearcutting of Endangered Legacy Forest In the Elwha Watershed. itsgoingdown.org Report on a recent forest blockade against clearcut logging in Washington. Originally posted to social media, here. Port Angeles, WA — Forest defenders launched a blockade this morning in order to halt the clearcut logging of one of the last low-elevation mature forests in the Elwha Watershed. This century-old forest, located on the Olympic Peninsula,…
(2025-05-08). Help Buy a Printing Press for Sudanese Anarchists. itsgoingdown.org Call to support anarchists in Sudan. To donate, go here. In the midst of one of the world's deadliest crises, anarchist comrades are bravely fighting — both for survival and for revolution. Since February 2022 our international network of anarchist organizations has been collaborating with the Sudan Anarchist Federation, which started organizing together shortly before…
(2025-05-08). Carla Denyer confirms she's not re-standing for the Green Party leadership. leftfootforward.org Carla Denyer, one of the two current co-leaders of the Green Party of England and Wales has confirmed she won't be re-standing for the role in this year's leadership election. | The leadership election was already scheduled as the Green Party | Denyer has said the reason for her decision is that she wants dedicate more time to her new role as the MP for Bristol Central. | Denyer was elected as co-leader of the Green Party in 2021 alongside Adrian Ramsay. Both co-leaders were elected to the House of Commons in the 2024 general election, the former for Bristol Central and the latter for Mid Suffolk. | Announcin…
(2025-05-08). DOD clinging to empty properties for money is 'out of hand'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
What's worse than the Pentagon spending taxpayer dollars on
(2025-05-08). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). CFMEU, MUA and NSW nurses, midwives and doctors march on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Why we need democratic electoral reform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Green Left Show A socialist take on the federal election result. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Disney To Launch First Middle East Theme Park: Disneyland Abu Dhabi Coming To Yas Island. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The Walt Disney Company unveiled plans on Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the nation's rising status as a global centre for finance and …
(2025-05-08). 'These Violations Should Never Have Occurred': The Troubled History Of Intercountry Adoption. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Korean adoptees worldwide are grappling with a devastating possibility: they were not truly orphans, but may have been made into orphans . | For decades, adoptees were …
(2025-05-08). Explore The New House Of Representatives. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Are you keen to know how many women there are in the new House of Representatives? And how the parties fare on gender balance? | What about how many young people will have …
(2025-05-08). Inadmissible Evidence: Why A Routine Traffic Stop And Police Photo Went All The Way To The Supreme Court. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recent Supreme Court decision could have far reaching consequences on how police can use photographs as evidence. | The central question in Mahia Tamiefuna v The King was …
(2025-05-08). What Is A Blood Cholesterol Ratio? And What Should Yours Be? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Have you had a blood test to check your cholesterol level? These check the different blood fat components: | total cholesterol | LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is …
(2025-05-08). Greens' Election Hubris How The Minor Party Lost Its Way And Now Its Leader. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Greens' federal election result has been widely condemned as a disaster . | The party has been all but wiped out in the House of Representatives. It has lost three of …
(2025-05-08). 100 Years Of Boom And Bust: A Potted History Of Hollywood's Long Relationship With Australia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Donald Trump has said the United States should be applying tariffs to movies produced in foreign lands . This has the potential to deeply impact the Australian film …
(2025-05-08). In The Age Of The Influencer, Does The Political Backing Of News Corp Matter Anymore? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This year's federal election demonstrated that Australia's media landscape has changed. Big players are no longer kingmakers in politics. | Influencers on TikTok and …
(2025-05-08). Even As Emissions Level Off, Carbon Dioxide In The Atmosphere Is Growing Faster Than Ever. Here's Why. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Over the last decade, humanity's emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) have stabilised after a period of huge growth. Average growth is now down to just 0.6% per year, …
(2025-05-08). Politics With Michelle Grattan: David Pocock Wants Us To Aim For Up To 90% Reduction In Emissions By 2035. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the new parliament the government is expected to need only the Greens to pass the legislation opposed by the Coalition. Counting is not finished but on present …
(2025-05-08). The Opening Statement — Spring 2025. itsgoingdown.org Announcing a new issue of The Opening Statement from Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS). Check out Issue 24 of The Opening Statement, a free quarterly newsletter that features articles, poetry, political writing and opinion pieces by people inside and outside of prison. The theme of this issue is the "F" word: fascism. Besides selections…
(2025-05-08). Appeals court orders ICE to return detained Turkish student to Vermont. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Egypt's Sisi visits Greece, agrees to boost ties, trade. newarab.com 
Egypt's presidency issued a statement saying the meeting "affirmed the momentum…
(2025-05-08). France seeks to raise pressure on Iran over couple's detention. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Iran furious at Trump 'renaming' Persian Gulf 'Arabian Gulf'. newarab.com 
In a statement shared on social media, Araghchi rejected the US president's reported intention to adopt the alternative name long favoured by Arab states bordering the waterway. | "Any politically motivate…
(2025-05-08). Iran seeks to cap power outages despite rising summer load. newarab.com 
Iran will seek to limit Reza Kafili, a senior official with Iran's national electricity grid, told the Mehr news agency on Wednesday that the blackout schedule would be implemented more reliably and with clearer communication. | "From Saturday, outages will not exceed two hours unless an unexpected incident occurs," Kafili said. | He nonetheless acknowledge…
(2025-05-08). Libya's rival governments deny migrant deportation deal with US. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Operation Sindoor: What's behind the name of India's attack. newarab.com 
India's military strikes on According to Indian government sources quoted in local media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose the codename, drawing on the Hindu tradition of sindoor – the red powder traditionally worn by married women – to symbolise the aftermath of the…
(2025-05-08). Saudi NEOM city may alter weather patterns, climate experts warn. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Tens of thousands take part in Istanbul rally for jailed mayor. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of people took part in a rally Wednesday in Istanbul to support the city's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu who has become the figurehead of an opposition campaign against the government. | The demonstration was one of the biggest in recent weeks and came as the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) sought to relaunch its effort for Imamoglu who was detained in March. | "Our struggle is the struggle for democracy, for freedom," CHP leader Ozgur Ozel told the rally. | Imamoglu, who was detained on March 19 on corruption charges which he strongly denies, is seen as the biggest rival to longtime…
(2025-05-08). UN chief warns of 'major escalation' over Port Sudan strikes. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). US judge blocks deportation of Asian migrants to Libya. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from expelling Asian migrants to war-torn Libya after an emergency appeal from the would-be deportees' lawyers. | District Judge Brian Murphy said such deportations would violate his previous order that migrants being sent to a country other than their own first be given a "meaningful" opportunity to challenge their removal in court and show that they may face persecution. | Murphy's ruling came in response to an emergency motion from lawyers for migrants from Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam who said they were in "imminent" danger of b…
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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'.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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?
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). Kemi Badenoch caught out over UK-India trade deal 'hypocrisy'. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch has criticised the UK-India trade deal's national insurance exemption, calling it "two-tier taxes from two-tier Keir". | However, In an embarrassing turn for Badenoch, New Delhi officials said that the Tory leader also agreed to the principle of exempting Indian workers in the UK from national insurance — a benefit extended to British workers in India. | One official remarked: "It's amazing. It w…
(2025-05-08). Is Kratom Better Than Caffeine? Natural Energy Boosters Compared. moguldom.com When it comes to staying alert and energized, most people turn to a familiar source: caffeine. Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and even chocolate, caffeine is the go-to stimulant for billions worldwide. But in recent years, another natural substance has gained attention for its energy-boosting potential—kratom. Kratom is a tropical plant native to Southeast …
(2025-05-08). The Trump administration has all but stopped enforcing environmental laws. grist.org 
Protecting the nation from polluters is a core function of the Environmental Protection Agency. But in the last few months, federal enforcement of major violations of environmental laws appears to have ground to a halt. A Grist review of data from the Department of Justice and EPA found that the Trump administration has not filed any new cases against major polluters in its first three months. Similarly, the number of minor civil and criminal enforcement cases has also significantly declined since President Donald Trump took office on January 20. | The hands-off approach to environmental enforcement comes amid…
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi passes away. ummid.com Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, founder of a chain of Islamic seminaries, Medical, Engineering, Polytechnic, Teacher Training colleges, passed away Sunday May 04, 2025.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). Kerala SSLC Result 2025 – Steps and Links to Check. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2024 result on May 09, 2025.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). Tamil Nadu 12th HSE +2 Result 2025 Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu has officially confirmed to declare Class 12 HSE +2 result 2025 on May 08, 2025.
(2025-05-08). Report on Disruption of PsiQuantum Event in Chicago. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent protest and disruption of a meeting about an upcoming massive development project in Chicago. Originally posted to Unsalted Counter-Info. We offer to you on "World Quantum Day" this report-back of recent movement building and protest against the specter of Quantum in so-called Chicago. On the spring equinox, March 20th, 2025, opponents of…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan attacks India with missiles and drones. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pakistan launched missiles and drones overnight targeting India, New Delhi authorities revealed, as reported by AFP.According to the Indian government, New Delhi retaliated against the attack and attacked an air defence system in Lahore, causing damage."Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets … using drones and missiles," India's defence ministry revealed in a statement. | The ministry maintained: "These were neutralised" by India's air defence systems.India's government said that 13 people had been killed in fires carried out by the Pakistani army since Wednesday.The government in…
(2025-05-08). FDA and OpenAI to collaborate on AI drug evaluation. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, medical devices, the food supply, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products, has announced plans to collaborate with OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence research organization, to evaluate drugs and medications using AI.FDA collaborates with OpenAI: The FDA plans to collaborate with OpenAI with the aim of accelerating the drug development and evaluation process. | The project, cderGPT, is an artificial intelligence (AI) t…
(2025-05-08). Chaos erupts in Paris streets after PSG victory over Arsenal. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Paris recently witnessed a chaotic event after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans swarmed its streets to celebrate the football team's victory against Arsenal in the Champions League. Additionally, hooded youths were also spotted clashing with riot police.Things escalated when fans were spotted destroying public property and setting a car on fire, as clips of the incident swarmed the internet. Several social media users took to platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter) and condemned the act, calling it "barbaric" and "disrespectful." According to the Daily Mail, the car that drove into the crowd left…
(2025-05-08). Did Donald and Melania Trump split up? Where's US First Lady. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Social media users and activists in the United States have questioned the disappearance of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump.According to netizens, Melania Trump has had rare appearances next to her husband, Donald Trump, following his second presidential election victory, unlike her attitude during the first presidential term.Rumors and speculations spread online claiming that Donald and Melania Trump could have probably split up and claiming that the famous US couple could be heading for a divorce especially following Trump's case with pornstar Stormy Daniels, however, they could h…
(2025-05-08). Google refers to Persian Gulf as 'Arabian Gulf' in latest update. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Google, the American multinational technology company, reportedly referred to the Persian Gulf as the 'Arabian Gulf' in its latest update, according to media reports.Google renames Persian Gulf: Multiple Google users in the Middle East have reported that the updated Google app now displays the name 'Arabian Gulf' when searching for 'Persian Gulf.' Google has not issued an official statement on the matter. | Notably, the US president Donald Trump reportedly proposed changing the name of the Persian Gulf to the 'Arabian Gulf,' according to the Associated Press. This suggestion came amid ongo…
(2025-05-08). Trump to announce trade deal with UK on Thursday, reports say. aljazeera.com Reports come after US president teased the announcement of agreement with an unnamed country.
(2025-05-08). Vatican fashion: Rome's tailors abuzz over prospect of new pope. aljazeera.com As Rome's tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope's dress code provides hints about his vision.
(2025-05-08). Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent? aljazeera.com Congressman Jared Moskowitz claimed fewer Canadians are travelling amid Trump's 51st-state comments.
(2025-05-08). 'A step too far': Mali military's move to hold on to power prompts revolt. aljazeera.com Civic spaces are shrinking under Goita's rule, democracy activists say, as the military suspends 'political activity'.
(2025-05-08). 'No deterrent value': Will India's strikes on Pakistan stop armed attacks? aljazeera.com India has said its missiles were aimed at stopping new attacks on its territory. But analysts question that approach.
(2025-05-08). No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots. aljazeera.com Thousands of faithful and curious await white smoke signalling 133 cardinal electors have chosen new pontiff.
(2025-05-08). North Korea fires missiles off east coast, South Korea says. aljazeera.com Seoul's military says launches may have been to test weapons intended for export.
(2025-05-08). Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions. aljazeera.com Pakistan's military says India's strikes across the border are an 'act of war', promising to hit back.
(2025-05-08). Two found guilty of murdering Indigenous teen, Cassius Turvey, in Australia. aljazeera.com The 15-year-old Aboriginal boy was beaten with a metal pole in October 2022. He died 10 days later.
(2025-05-08). Hart, Knicks win Game 2 against Celtics, take 2-0 series lead. aljazeera.com New York Knicks stun defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, coming from 20 down to steal a 2-0 playoff series advantage.
(2025-05-08). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lose to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Pro League. aljazeera.com The loss drops Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr down to fourth in the Saudi league ladder, 11 points behind Al-Ittihad.
(2025-05-08). Pakistan accuses India of drone attack. aljazeera.com Video shows drone debris in Lahore after Pakistan's army said it shot down 12 drones during an overnight Indian attack.
(2025-05-08). Humanoids in factories share knowledge as they learn. ecns.cn In the sprawling assembly lines of Chinese automaker Geely's Zeekr 5G smart factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, a new generation of workers is quietly revolutionizing manufacturing.
(2025-05-08). China imposes antidumping duties on imports of cypermethrin from India. ecns.cn China has decided to impose antidumping duties ranging from 48.4 percent to 166.2 percent on the imports of cypermethrin originating from India, effective from Wednesday for 5 years, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-05-08). China's logistics industry prosperity index reaches 51.1% in April. ecns.cn China's logistics industry prosperity index, an index tracking prosperity of the country's logistics market, reached 51.1 percent in April, Securities Daily reported on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). Shanghai releases 10 major missions on improving business environment. ecns.cn The municipal government of Shanghai released on Thursday a circular outlining 10 major missions to seek further breakthroughs in improving its business environment, aiming at further stabilizing employment, companies' operations and market expectations.
(2025-05-08). Heihe-Blagoveshchensk passenger ship services resume, boosting China-Russia border tourism. ecns.cn International passenger ships resumed operations between China's Heihe Port and Russia's Blagoveshchensk Port on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). Southwest China launches 'Panda Train' trial ride. ecns.cn "Panda Train ∑ Chengdu" began trial rides on Wednesday, marking the debut of the first panda-themed tourism train in southwest China.
(2025-05-08). Hong Kong's talent scheme attracts over 53,000 applications, with nearly 90 pct approved. ecns.cn The Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received over 53,000 applications in the past two years, with nearly 90% approved, Chris Sun Yuk-han, the Secretary for Labor and Welfare of the HKSAR said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). RedNote collaborates with Alibaba amid increasing retailer competition in China. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and social media platform RedNote announced a collaboration on Wednesday to further boost opening and integration and help merchants do businesses.
(2025-05-08). Beijing to host world's first Humanoid Robots Games. ecns.cn The world's first comprehensive sports competition dedicated to humanoid robots — the World Humanoid Robot Games — will be held from August 15 to 17 at Beijing's National Stadium (the Bird's Nest) and the National Speed Skating Oval (the Ice Ribbon), according to the official "Beijing Release" WeChat account.
(2025-05-08). China slams U.S.' elimination of de minimis policy. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the United States' decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption, a tax-free policy that allows low-cost parcels to enter the U.S. duty-free, for Chinese goods, and will work with all countries to promote the sound development of cross-border e-commerce.
(2025-05-08). PLA thwarts Philippine intrusion in Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army effectively thwarted a Philippine military vessel which attempted to intrude into China's territorial waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Monday, a spokesman said on Thursday.
(2025-05-08). PLA prevents Philippine corvette from entering Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn The PLA Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to lawfully track, monitor, issue warnings, and expel the vessel, effectively preventing the Philippine vessel from entering China's territorial waters.
(2025-05-08). Chinese embassy reiterates three points after U.S. signals planned trade talks not initiated by Washington. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. said on Thursday that first, the U.S. side has recently reached out to China through various channels, actively conveying its desire to engage with China on tariffs and other related issues.
(2025-05-08). U.S. to rescind and replace Biden-era global AI chip export curbs: media. ecns.cn The U.S. administration plans to rescind and modify a Biden-era rule that curbed the export of sophisticated artificial-intelligence chips, a spokeswoman for the Department of Commerce said on Wednesday U.S. time, the Reuters reported.
(2025-05-08). Xi urges safeguarding legacy of WWII victory. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for concerted efforts to defend the legacy of World War II (WWII) victory as the world is once again reeling from the specter of hegemonism and power politics.
(2025-05-08). Xi holds talks with Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks here on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Thursday a welcome ceremony held by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). Xi says China-Russia relations more confident, stable and resilient in new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China-Russia relations have grown more confident, stable and resilient in the new era.
(2025-05-08). Xi says deepening China-Russia ties needed to uphold int'l equity, improve global governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that the continuous development and deepening of China-Russia relations is the call of the times for safeguarding international fairness and justice and promoting the reform of the global governance system.
(2025-05-08). Technical challenges persist despite mounting enthusiasm, progress. ecns.cn Beyond marathons, humanoid robots are entering factories, academia, research and specialized industries in China.
(2025-05-08). China identifies four newly recorded fungal species in E China. ecns.cn Researchers have uncovered four newly recorded species of macrofungi in Haiyan County of Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, as reported on Wednesday by Haiyan Branch of Jiaxing Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau, Zhejiang Province.
(2025-05-08). Tornadoes may hit east China's Jiangxi. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center (NMC) continued to issue heavy rain and severe convective weather warnings from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning, noting that somen areas in East China's Jiangxi Province might experience tornadoes.
(2025-05-08). With Pakistan-India, Trump turns back to cautious US diplomacy. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the new US ambassador to China, former US Senator David Perdue, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 7, 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump has been shaking up how the United States does business in the…
(2025-05-08). Right-wing One America News to provide newsfeed to Voice of America. geo.tv 
A view of the Voice of America building in Washington, US, on March 16, 2025. —ReutersNEW YORK: The far-right One America News Network will provide "newsfeed services" to Voice of America and other US government-funded media outlets, according to Kari Lake, senior…
(2025-05-08). 'No one wins in war', says UK WWII veteran and yoga teacher at 100. geo.tv 
Dorothea Barron , in white clothes, teaches yoga. — Screengrab/YouTube/@AFPHARLOW, United Kingdom: Centenarian Dorothea Barron recalled the wave of relief she felt when she heard World War II had finally come to an end."Thank goodness that's over," the British Navy veteran…
(2025-05-08). Trump says he hopes India and Pakistan stop now after going 'tit-for-tat'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks as he signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US February 4, 2025. — ReutersTrump offers help to reduce Pakistan-India tensions.US has been in touch with both sides in recent days."They've gone tit-for-tat, hopefully…
(2025-05-08). Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitor. geo.tv 
(2025-05-08). On Camera: Pakistan Soldiers Blown To Bits In IED Explosion; Balochistan Liberation Army Posts Video. hindustantimes.com Baloch Liberation Army released a bone-chilling video of an IED blast on the Pakistani Army. The nearly 5-minute video showed a purported attack on Pakistani army soldiers in Mach, Bolan. BLA said 12 Pakistani army personnel were killed in its remote-controlled IED strike. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). Op Sindoor: Trump's 2nd speech in 24 hours as India-Pak tensions peak. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump breaks his silence after India's Operation Sindoor strikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. Calling the escalation "so terrible," Trump says, "I know both very well and I want to see them stop." He offers to mediate, saying, "If I can do anything to help, I will be there." Trump's statement comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he's monitoring the situation after a briefing from India's NSA Ajit Doval. Watch now to know more about what Trump said.
(2025-05-08). The Soviet Feat and Trump's Ignorance. defenddemocracy.press By Hedelberto López Blanch * May 6, 2025 from Havana In commemoration of the Nazi surrender ending the second world war on May 8, 1945 President Donald Trump's historical and cultural ignorance is so vast that he is unaware of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's views on the heroism of the army and people of …
(2025-05-08). Environmentalist: Nema's plastic ban talk still a distant dream despite urgency. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Environmentalist David Kureeba has expressed deep scepticism over renewed efforts by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to impose a total ban on single-use plastic bags, locally known as kaveera, saying such actions lack political backing and remain far from reality. Kureeba, who is a Senior Program Officer Forests, …
(2025-05-08). Inside Eddie Mutwe's charge sheet. independent.co.ug 
MASAKA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Head of Security for NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi, Edward Ssebufu alias Eddie Mutwe, was on Monday remanded to Masaka Prison. This was after he had been produced at Masaka High Court and charged with six counts. URN has accessed a copy of the charge sheet, an amended one …
(2025-05-08). Madi West Nile Diocese set for Martyrs Day celebrations. independent.co.ug 
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Madi West Nile Diocese is set for this year's national Martyrs Day celebrations, according to the organizing committee. This year's Anglican Martyrs Day celebrations are being organized by the Northern Uganda cluster dioceses—Kitgum, Northern Uganda, Lango, West Lango, Nebbi, and Madi West Nile—under the theme: "Imitating God's goodness by doing …
(2025-05-08). Napak children return to Kampala streets as child trafficking worsens. independent.co.ug 
NAPAK, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite efforts by authorities to rescue and repatriate street children, Napak District is once again grappling with an alarming return of children to the streets of Kampala. Last year, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) rescued over 500 children under the Kampala Capital City Child Protection Ordinance 2022, enrolling them …
(2025-05-08). Trafficking victims reveal dark reality behind street begging in Kampala. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Behind the ongoing joint operations by police and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to remove begging children from city streets lies a darker, more disturbing reality — a network of traffickers exploiting vulnerable, disabled children from neighboring countries for profit. One of the victims is 15-year-old Frank Mashaka, a …
(2025-05-08). UPDF lauds Ghana military academies for shaping Uganda's military commanders. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj Gen Don Nabasa, the Chief of Policy and Strategy of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised Ghana's military academies for playing a crucial role in the professional development of many of Uganda's current military commanders. In a meeting with Ghana's 37 military students at Mbuya, Maj …
(2025-05-08). Blast heard in Pakistan's Lahore amid tensions with India. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko: Quality must become Belarus' brand. eng.belta.by "Quality must become a brand of our country. It is for a reason that the | current give-year period will focus on quality," Aleksandr Lukashenko | said.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko attends International Exhibition Center opening ceremony. eng.belta.by The International Exhibition Center in Minsk opens a new page in the | chronicle of sovereign Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr | Lukashenko said at the opening ceremony of the center on 8 May.
(2025-05-08). Belarus, China discuss business prospects. eng.belta.by The Chinese delegation included heads of the leading enterprises of the | region, whose aggregate trade exceeds $2 billion. The event was an | important step in the implementation of strategic agreements between the…
(2025-05-08). Expert dwells on idea of technological sovereignty. eng.belta.by According to the expert, this concept includes the availability of | technology and a solid economic base. It is not only about possession, | but also about the development of specific tools.
(2025-05-08). EcoWaste Coalition Makes Last-Ditch Appeal for Basura-Free Polls. pressenza.com 
8 May 2025, Quezon City. As the mid-term election campaign enters its final stretch, an environmental watchdog group urged both national and local candidates to comply with Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and keep the polls "basura-free." (waste-free) | The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, pleaded for "basura-free" polls as candidates conclude their grueling campaign with final motorcades and miting de avance. | RA 9003 prohibits littering and penalizes this environmental offense with a fine of P300 to P1,0…
(2025-05-08). Cebu City Marks a Major Step Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination. pressenza.com 
by Geri Matthew Carretero | Cebu City, Philippines — Cebu City took a significant step in the fight against cervical cancer with the successful launch of the Cervical Cancer Elimination (CCE) Campaign. The event, held on May 8, 2025, was spearheaded by the Cebu City Health Department and the Department of Health (DOH) Region 7, in collaboration with Jhpiego Philippines through the Centralized Model for HPV DNA Screening (CLAMS) Project using the Cobas system, and with support from Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good—funded by proceeds from her GUTS World Tour in the Philippines. It highlighted the urgent nee…
(2025-05-08). New Caledonia's political talks no outcome after three days of 'conclave'. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk After three solid days of talks in retreat mode, New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's future status. The talks, held with French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls and French Prime Minister's special advisor Eric Thiers, have since…
(2025-05-08). Labubu craze accelerates Pop Mart's global ambitions. ecns.cn Pop Mart International Group Ltd, a China-based trendy collectible toy maker, is banking on the new global craze surrounding its plush product series of Labubu figures, the company's beloved intellectual property under The Monsters series.
(2025-05-08). From suspension to glory: Chinese snooker star Zhao makes history. ecns.cn In a historic moment for Chinese snooker, 28-year-old Zhao Xintong clinched his maiden World Championship title on Tuesday morning, defeating British veteran Mark Williams 18-12 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Zhao's victory marked the first time a Chinese player claimed snooker's most prestigious crown.
(2025-05-08). More market stabilization steps detailed. ecns.cn China's latest incremental financial measures to stabilize market expectations will help to further consolidate market recovery by ushering in more long-term capital and boost investors' sentiment with the continued advancement of capital market reform.
(2025-05-08). The PLA prevents Philippine warship from intruding into waters of Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The PLA 'effectively' prevents a Philippine warship from intruding into the territorial waters of Huangyan Island on Monday: spokesman…
(2025-05-08). Xi greets Merz on election as German chancellor. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for China and Germany to work together to "weather storms and tempests" against the backdrop of mounting unilateralism and protectionism, and to jointly promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization.
(2025-05-08). Xi says to have in-depth communication with Putin on ties, major international and regional issues of common concern. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that he will have in-depth communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations, practical cooperation as well as major international and regional issues of common concern during his state visit to Russia.
(2025-05-08). China urges peace talks in India-Pakistan tensions. ecns.cn China is closely following updates on tensions between India and Pakistan, and will continue to play a constructive role in easing the tensions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). South Korean presidential front-runner gets reprieve. ecns.cn The first hearing in the retrial of the South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung for allegedly violating election laws has been moved to June 18, after the presidential election, a court said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). UN envoy emphasizes China's role in victory over fascism. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday stressed the country's pivotal role in the global victory over fascism and its commitment to safeguarding peace and promoting international cooperation.
(2025-05-08). China conducts world's first daytime laser-ranging test in Earth-moon space. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have conducted a series of laser technology tests in space, aiming to verify the use of lasers in the country's ambitious space missions.
(2025-05-08). Beijing to host world humanoid robot games. ecns.cn Beijing will host a world humanoid robot games event in the National Stadium and National Speed Skating Oval between Aug 15 and 17, aiming to strengthen global cooperation in the robotics field, according to a senior official in Beijing.
(2025-05-08). High-tech facility in Huairou aids cutting-edge research. ecns.cn Within the Synergetic Extreme Condition User Facility — a crown jewel of China's Big Science Infrastructure — experimental setups pulse with red and green lasers, their beams threading through vacuum chambers with micron-level precision.
(2025-05-08). Chinese research team develops engineered strain to degrade five organic pollutants. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has developed a novel engineered bacterial strain capable of simultaneously degrading five types of organic pollutants, with potential applications in areas such as marine oil spill cleanup and industrial wastewater treatment.
(2025-05-08). Store shelves in U.S. deplete as China imports drop. ecns.cn U.S. shoppers are facing the possibility of far fewer goods in stores starting in a few weeks, as the steep tariffs on China have caused a drop in shipments arriving at ports nationwide, experts say.
(2025-05-08). Quan faces growing challenge head on. ecns.cn Taller, heavier and tougher — China's diving sensation Quan Hongchan is embracing new challenges brought by her growing pains, with the three-time Olympic champion poised to regain her competitive edge.
(2025-05-08). Two-colored water lily blooms in Kunming. ecns.cn A water lily with two colors blooms at Daguan Park in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, May 7, 2025.
(2025-05-08). Golden monkeys from China make debut at French zoo. ecns.cn Three golden monkeys from China made their public debut on Wednesday at the Zoo Park of Beauval, marking the species' first journey outside Asia. The three primates – one male and two females – arrived in early April from the Shanghai Wild Animal Park.
(2025-05-08). Press Center for Victory Day celebration starts operation. ecns.cn The Press Center is able to accommodate at least 400 journalists.
(2025-05-08). Rehearsal for Victory Day military parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn A rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War is held in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025.
(2025-05-08). ISSI Think Tank Explores CPEC and Regional Prosperity. thinktank.pk In a significant step toward fostering regional cooperation, the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Pakistan, hosted a one-day international conference titled "Pakistan and the Region: Enhancing Regional Connectivity, Addressing Non-Traditional Threats, and Countering Terrorism." Held in Islamabad, …
(2025-05-08). When 100 new B-21 bombers just isn't enough. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-05-08). Adult film star accuses Inter Milan footballer Marcus Thuram of raping her twice. albawaba.com
(2025-05-08). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). China Coast Guard drives away Japanese vessel illegally entering waters of Diaoyu Island. ecns.cn
(2025-05-08). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). 7 Salvadorian journalists face charges after report on president's alleged gang ties. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). Senegal Supreme Court upholds journalist René Capain Bassène's lifetime prison sentence. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). CPJ, others call on Nicaragua to reverse decision to leave UNESCO. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). CPJ, partners urge Rubio to press Vietnam on jailed journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). 2nd Italian investigative journalist targeted with smartphone spyware. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). 6 media executives convicted in Iran amid crackdown on journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). One month after death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams, Sr. : Family, Dundee workers support call for independent rank-and-file investigation. wsws.org The company, the United Auto Workers and safety agencies have released no information about the causes of the death of the 63-year-old skilled trades worker.
(2025-05-08). Fed warns economic risks rising because of tariff hikes. wsws.org Fed chair Jerome Powell noted that surveys of households and businesses had reported a "sharp decline in sentiment and elevated uncertainty about the economic outlook largely reflecting trade policy concerns."
(2025-05-08). 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe. wsws.org The commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II are taking place in the midst of the return of global war and fascism.
(2025-05-08). Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deporting immigrants to Libya. wsws.org The ruling is one of several issued by judges in the last 48 hours against Trump's efforts to kidnap and exile immigrants without due process to foreign torture dungeons.
(2025-05-08). 3 former Memphis police officers acquitted on state murder charges in death of Tyre Nichols. wsws.org The acquittal has once again brought to the fore the reality of police violence and murder in America.
(2025-05-08). White House meeting between Trump and Carney underscores historic breakdown in US-Canada relations. wsws.org While Carney obsequiously flattered Trump, the would-be dictator president reiterated his goal of destroying the Canadian economy so as to take over the country and prepare for world war against China.
(2025-05-08). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unleashes a barrage of anti-science ravings. wsws.org Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services has embraced vaccine myths, the "chemtrails" conspiracy theory, and even claims that his own department has in the past engaged in child trafficking.
(2025-05-08). Trump backs nomination of FedEx board member as Postmaster General, signaling privatization of USPS. wsws.org The move signals a massive escalation of attacks on…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan pledges action after deadly strikes by India. presstv.ir Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemns India's deadly attacks, saying Islamabad will retaliate for "every drop of blood" spilled in the raids.
(2025-05-08). Saturday 5/17: Day of Action: Fight Back Against Federal Attacks on Our Schools! At Embarcadero Plaza. indybay.org San Francisco Embarcadero Plaza…
(2025-05-08). Musicians Against Climate Chaos protests investments in fossil fuel corporations. indybay.org "We need to wake up the CalPERS board, staff and employees that we are in a climate emergency and that they should not be funding any more fossil fuel extraction," said Goli Sahba, Third Act Sacramento Facilitator.
(2025-05-08). Thursday 6/19: 2025 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St…
(2025-05-08). 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…
(2025-05-08). Made in America is harder than expected. indybay.org Building more roads, modernizing seaports, improving airports and | train stations, and constructing power plants in the country where | construction is most expensive is a huge undertaking that many people fail to grasp.
(2025-05-08). Federalist Society Conference Hears Directly from Activists. indybay.org The conservative Federalist Society held its Thirteenth Executive Branch Review Conference EBRXIII here in Washington at the venerable Mayflower Hotel where activists from Our Revolution, a progressive political movement launched by Bernie Sanders in 2016, protested and picketed.
(2025-05-08). Cop Cities, Jail Expansions, and The Expansion of Police Control in the Foothills. indybay.org Plans to expand the police state in Nevada County by building a $15,000,000 cop city and $30,000,000 jail expansion.
(2025-05-08). Reflexiones a un mes de iniciar la temporada ciclónica. cubadebate.cu Aunque a priori les llamamos certezas, bien podríamos haberle llamado "pronósticos". Todas van a cumplirse, pero… ødemuestran alguna habilidad predictiva? La respuesta es no. En este caso la explicación es sencilla, Andrea es el primer nombre en la lista de ciclones tropicales a usar en esta temporada por lo que siempre que haya al menos uno se llamará así.
(2025-05-08). Díaz-Canel destaca el papel de la URSS en la lucha contra el fascismo a 80 años de la Gran Victoria (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En el marco de la conmemoración, este 9 de mayo, de los 80 años del fin de la Guerra Patria y la derrota de la Alemania nazi, el presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, ha subrayado que el mundo tiene que estar muy agradecido con la URSS por la victoria sobre el fascismo, según lo expresó en una edición especial del programa Mesa Redonda del canal Cubavisión de la Televisión Cubana con RT en español.
(2025-05-08). Reportan incendio en base de transporte en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Un incendio registrado pasadas las 8: 00 p.m. en el taller de la Unidad Empresarial de Base àìmnibus Nacionales Camagàºey afectó tres medios de transporte, los cuales quedaron en mal estado tras el siniestro. Las llamas, que iniciaron en uno de los vehículos, se propagaron rápidamente a otros.
(2025-05-08). Rusia financiará proyectos de inversión en Cuba por mil millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu Lo dice el hombre encargado, por el Gobierno ruso, para las relaciones económicas con Cuba, Dmitry Chernyshenko, viceprimer ministro en el gabinete ruso y antes destacado empresario vinculado al transporte, al turismo, a los combustibles, e incluso al deporte, algo esto último que se infiere a primera vista, por su atlético porte. Al salir de las conversaciones oficiales Rusia-Cuba, Chernyshenko accedió a hablar con la prensa cubana.
(2025-05-08). Se extiende el plazo de aplicación de la resolución 56 en lo referente a la comercialización mayorista para actores económicos no estatales. cubadebate.cu La ministra de Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, informó este miércoles en conferencia de prensa sobre la extensión de los plazos previstos para la aplicación de la resolución 56 de 2024, relacionada con el ordenamiento del comercio mayorista para micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas privadas, así como cooperativas no agropecuarias, que tienen aprobada esta actividad como principal o secundaria.
(2025-05-08). Temporada ciclónica 2025: pronóstico de actividad en el Atlántico Norte. cubadebate.cu Las condiciones oceánicas y atmosféricas que regulan la actividad ciclónica tropical en el océano Atlántico, el golfo de México y el mar Caribe serán favorables para que la temporada ciclónica 2025 sea activa. Se pronostica la formación de quince (15) ciclones tropicales, ocho (8) de los cuales podrán alcanzar la categoría de huracán.
(2025-05-08). Francisco y Milei. cubadebate.cu Javier Milei desprecia todo lo que significó Francisco. La blancura elegida en su hábito sacerdotal niega el grito de saña con que el presidente argentino señala al mundo. El liberticida transita su vida en las antípodas de la empatía y la comunidad que impulsó Francisco. Aquello que se irradió desde la Plaza de San Pedro hasta el 21 de abril —incluso para los no creyentes— se revelaba como una imagen asimilable a un abrazo campechano, convertido en alas.
(2025-05-08). Araghchi warns of 'wrath of all Iranians' if Trump renames Persian Gulf. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of the "wrath of all Iranians" after rumors that US President Donald Trump plans to rename the Persian Gulf during his visit to Saudi Arabia next week.
(2025-05-08). India avenges Pahalgam terror attack; Civilians targeted, says Pakistan. ummid.com In a late night military operation Wednesday May 07, 2025, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' hitting 9 locations in Pakistan in retaliation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
(2025-05-08). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2025 – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Wednesday May 07, 2025 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2025 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2025.
(2025-05-08). WB 12th Result 2025 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Wednesday May 07, 2025 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2025-05-08). Gujarat 12th HSC, GUJCET 2025 Results Out – Read Details Here. ummid.com The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has released today i.e. Monday May 05, 2025 GSEB 12th HSC and GUJCET 2025 results on its official website gseb.org.
(2025-05-07). Global South leaders join Victory Day events in Moscow as Europe stays away. peoplesdispatch.org Early high-level events marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany are underway in Russia, where the traditional Victory Parade on Friday, May 9, will welcome a host of world leaders and other guests to commemorate the Red Army's role in the liberation of Europe. According to Russian authorities, Victory Day, falling on May 8 in most of Europe and…
(2025-05-07). Report: Pentagon will likely fail audits through 2028. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-07). The White Man's Burden: An Overview. muslimskeptic.com During the colonial era, Western liberal states established vast empires encompassing much of the Muslim world. These powers developed systematic methods of governance specifically tailored for Muslim populations—methods that, in many ways, persist today in…
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(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). Medical Bills Don't Belong on Your Credit Report. otherwords.org Imagine getting penalized on your credit report for getting cancer, breaking a leg, or just walking into an emergency room. | That's not a hypothetical. It's the reality for millions of Americans saddled with medical bills they didn't plan for, understand, or even owe in many cases — only to see their credit scores plummet as a result. | Thankfully, this past January,
(2025-05-07). Mask for Pleasure: at-risk US Covid-impacted artists launch archive in Germany. thecanary.co Some artworks respond to the urgency of moment. Others make a pitch to long memory. Amidst rising suppression of the arts in the US, Mask for Pleasure — full title: A future that could include (and is not affiliated with) Eric Bogosian by the transdisciplinary arts collective Holy Erotic Propaganda Arson (HEPA) is attempting to […] | By
(2025-05-07). Zelensky threatens safety of foreign leaders visiting Moscow for Victory Day. infobrics.org By threatening attacks, Zelensky confirms that Ukraine is a hotbed of international terrorism.
(2025-05-07). What If Pattaya Is Invaded by Tourists from China, Russia, and India. infobrics.org As Pattaya continues to be a popular destination for international tourists, an influx of visitors from China, Russia, and India could bring both exciting opportunities and unique challenges to the city…
(2025-05-07). Russia Seeks Local Currency Deal with Indonesia as BRICS Members De-Dollarize. infobrics.org BRICS member Russia is hoping to be able to use local currencies when trading with Indonesia one day, although Moscow has not set a target for when the use of rupiah and ruble in bilateral commerce could take place…
(2025-05-07). Baltic states prepare to lay minefields on the border with Russia. infobrics.org The Baltic countries are looking for ways to acquire weapons and ammunition.
(2025-05-07). International volunteers help rebuild Orthodox monastery destroyed by US missiles in Donbass. infobrics.org Young Brazilian volunteers are joining efforts with Russian partners to restore religious sites targeted by Kiev.
(2025-05-07). US deliberately harmed Ukraine – CIA official. infobrics.org American intention was never to make Kiev win, but to prolong the war indefinitely.
(2025-05-07). Conflict between India and Pakistan benefits the West. infobrics.org The main Western goal by fomenting this war is to destabilize the Eurasian region.
(2025-05-07). Russian military keeps turning overhyped HIMARS into useless scrap. infobrics.org On May 4, Russian military sources published footage showing the destruction of at least two launchers in the area of the village of Chereshenki in the Kherson oblast (region). Just like countless times before, the "culprit" for this "deeply undemocratic" act was none other than the "evil" 9M723 hypersonic missile of the "Iskander-M" system. The Neo-Nazi junta itself claims that this Russian weapon has a kill rate of "only" 96% (in reality, much closer to 100%).
(2025-05-07). Water boss tells public to 'ration water' after selling off reservoirs for millions. thecanary.co Managing director of Southern Water Tim Mcmahon has told the public to ration water in spring time hot weather. But water companies sold off 35 reservoirs in just five years, making £26 million from flogging what were public assets. That's before Margaret Thatcher privatised them in 1989. Southern Water: asset stripping Reservoirs that once provided […] | By
(2025-05-07). Keir Starmer just gave the most appalling response to spiralling inequality. thecanary.co At Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) on Wednesday 7 May, Lib Dem MP Roz Savage challenged Labour Party PM Keir Starmer on inequality: Under the Conservatives, inequality has surged with now over 14 million people… living in poverty while the richest 1% see their incomes soar. Of the developed countries we are now the ninth most […] | By
(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). Should America's Farm Bill Serve Need or Greed? otherwords.org The federal budget is not only about money, but fundamentally about our country's morality — our commitment to fairness, equality, and unity. | Which brings me to, of all things, our nation's Farm Bill. This sprawling piece of legislation, updated every five years, is intended to combine the interests of farmers with consumers, production with conservation, grassroots cultures with corporate systems, etc. It's not easy. In fact, downright messy. | But now, with plutocratic ideologues and culture warriors dominating their caucus, Republican lawmakers have not even been able to produce an agreement among them…
(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). Why Trump Fails To Understand China's Trade War Tactics, And What His Negotiators Should Be Reading. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As US and Chinese representatives prepare to meet in Switzerland in an effort to ease their escalating trade war, a potential sign of Beijing's approach has emerged in an …
(2025-05-07). Fighting In Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo Is Worsening Gender-Based Violence Against Women. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo …
(2025-05-07). Culture Wars, Political Polarization And Deepening Inequality: The Roots Of Trumpism. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | More than 100 days into his return to the White House, the conclusion is stark: Donald Trump is no longer the same president he was during his first term. His familiar …
(2025-05-07). Marvel's Thunderbolts* Shines A Light On Men's Mental Illness But Falls Down With This Outdated Plotline. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This piece contains spoilers. | Marvel's men are sad. And that's a good thing. | Thor's depressed in Avengers: Endgame. Tony Stark has panic attacks in Iron Man 3. Peter …
(2025-05-07). Vietnam Is Poised To Become A Top 20 Economy, So Why Is Australia Taking So Long To Make Trade And Investment Links? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | At a time of widespread global trade instability, Australia should be expanding and diversifying its economic partnerships. Supply chains remain fragile, and …
(2025-05-07). 'Utu' As Foreign Policy: How A Maori Worldview Can Make Sense Of A Shifting World Order. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | There is a growing feeling in New Zealand that the regional geopolitical situation is becoming less stable and more conflicted. China has ramped up its Pacific …
(2025-05-07). Australia Is Set To Be A Renewables Nation. After Labor's Win, There's No Turning Back. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | An emphatic election victory for the incumbent Labor government means Australia's rapid shift to renewable energy will continue. As Climate Change and Energy Minister …
(2025-05-07). While The Liberals Haemorrhaged, The Nationals Held Their Own. Is It Time To Break Up The Coalition? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Among the notable features of this year's election campaign was that Australia's second-oldest political party was apparently missing in action. At the same time, it …
(2025-05-07). Forest Home Of 'Polar Dinosaurs' 120 Million Years Ago In Southern Australia Recreated In Detail For The First Time. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Roughly 140 million to 100 million years ago, the piece of land that is modern day Australia was located much further south on Earth. In fact, what is now Victoria was …
(2025-05-07). New Taxes On Super Didn't Get Much Attention In The Election Campaign. But They Could Be Tricky To Implement. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The re-election of the Albanese government has led to renewed concern about planned changes to the taxation of investment returns in superannuation funds. | Labor's …
(2025-05-07). Women's Sports Are Fighting An Uphill Battle Against Our Social Media Algorithms. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Women's sport is more and more getting the attention it deserves. | Stadiums are filling , television ratings for many sports are climbing and athletes such as the …
(2025-05-07). Ovarian Cysts Can Be Painful When They Burst. When Do You Need To See A Doctor? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Cysts are small pockets of fluid that form inside the body. Ovarian cysts are common, affecting around one in ten women . But sometimes they can cause pain especially …
(2025-05-07). Trump was just made to look like a naughty toddler as more sh*t rains on his parade. thecanary.co 
Mark Carney, the newly elected prime minister of Canada, robustly pushed back against Donald Trump's repeated intentions to make Canada the 51st American state. Just two months ago, Trump said: Canada only works as a state. We don't need anything they have. As a state, it would be one of the great states anywhere. This […] | By
(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). Hungary Vignette Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems by Car. thecanary.co If Hungary is a bucket list spot for you that you want to explore, you are in for a treat. Hungary is full of surprises that you simply can't fully explore. And, better yet, experience without hitting the road and driving to discover all the hidden bits and bobs. The hilly Hungarian landscape, peaceful small […] | By
(2025-05-07). Keir Starmer slams Kemi Badenoch's hypocrisy over net-zero U-turn in PMQs energy bills clash. leftfootforward.org "The only way to get bills down is to go to renewable energy. It's something she used to believe in."
(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). In OtherWords: May 7, 2025. otherwords.org This week in OtherWords, "Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations," she writes. But "the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm." | Sabrina's colleagues at the NOAA track those hurricanes and help respond to them. And Sabrina herself worked on a project to help reclaim sunken lan…
(2025-05-07). 'Aggressive Step' Toward Privatization As Trump Picks FedEx Board Member To Lead USPS. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-05-07). NOAA Cuts Put Coastal Communities at Risk. otherwords.org Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm. | And as hurricane season gets underway, the palace intrigue, staffing cuts, and general upheaval of the Trump administration could have dire effects for people on these coasts. | We know hurricanes all too well. I was still in elementary school when we had to evacuate for Ivan and fret over Dennis in my smal…
(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). 'Judging Freedom,' 7 May edition: LIVE from St Petersburg, Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com In today's conversation with Judge Napolitano, we discussed a number of the observation from my ongoing visit to Petersburg and Moscow that have been the subject of my Travel Notes these past several days. We also talked about why the Kremlin is likely to take what Steve Witkoff says more seriously than what Donald Trump …
(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). Tips for Managing Personal Finances in the Wake of an Injury. moguldom.com An injury can throw your life's balance into disarray, disrupting not just your physical health but your financial life as well. If health is wealth, injury is wealth-draining, putting personal injury victims in a dire struggle to manage bills, medical expenses, and lost income after an accident. Only a handful of people have a backup …
(2025-05-07). El Salvador's Revolutionary Poet, Roque Dalton. therealnews.com 
RevolutionaryPoetSalvadoranRoque Dalton was all three.Profoundly all three.Born on May 14, 1935.He grew up in San Salvador Studied law at the University of Chile And later at the University of El SalvadorThere he formed a writer's group of up-and-coming poets and authors…He was inspired by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Mexican painter Diego Rivera. Communism and revolutionary causes. His poems are pure artMixing …
(2025-05-07). After decades, everything is on this year's ME Awareness Day. thecanary.co 
Monday 12 May is ME Awareness Day — for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). Historically, it has been marked with patients sharing stories online, and campaigning for improved treatment and research. However, this year one group is taking the fight for patients directly to Westminster, and the Canary is proudly supporting it. Us and the group want […] | By
(2025-05-07). Media Democracy Festival 2025 will see Sangita Myska, Zack Polanski, and others take on the MSM. thecanary.co On Saturday 31 May at London's Fyvie Hall, leading commentators from UK media and politics will take the fight to Big Tech billionaires, expose the roots of disinformation and online toxicity, blow open the doors on revolutionising the BBC, and build the movement for a better media for all. The Media Democracy Festival is an […] | By
(2025-05-07). How Trump's latest rollback could raise your utility bills. grist.org 
The federal Energy Star program is among the most successful government initiatives in modern history. Its signature blue label is now nearly as recognizable as the Nike swoosh or a Coca-Cola can, and appliances bearing it save American consumers some $40 billion annually in energy costs, or about $350 for every taxpayer dollar that goes in. | This week, however, President Donald Trump's administration moved to kill it,
(2025-05-07). Workers in India are on the march. peoplesdispatch.org 90% of Indian workers are in the unorganized sector. This does not mean that they are outside trade union structures, but only that most workers must fight very hard to form unions. There are unions in the formal sector, of course, but there are also unions in occupations that are designed in such a way as to make unionization difficult. | For instance, rural health care workers do not work in a factory or in a shop, but across vast distances with very little contact with each other. And yet, rural health workers — or Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, as they are called — have fought t…
(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. 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 countless blo…
(2025-05-07). Crypto kickback: GOP bill boosts Trump family wealth as corruption claims mount. nationofchange.org Trump's $TRUMP coin dinner, Abu Dhabi deals, and a fast-tracked Senate crypto bill raise alarms over corruption and billionaire influence.
(2025-05-07). In some New York prisons, infirmaries are dens of hidden violence. peoplesworld.org 
The guards carried Robert Brooks into the infirmary face down, holding him by his cuffed hands and ankles. Once inside a private exam room at Marcy Correctional Facility, near Syracuse, New York, on Dec. 9, officers beat and choked him while nurses lingered in the hall. Brooks died the next day at a nearby hospital. …
(2025-05-07). UAW report exposes auto industry—90,000 union jobs left on table. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—The United Auto Workers (UAW) released a damning new report this week arguing that the U.S. auto industry could create tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs by simply better utilizing existing plants instead of offshoring production and funneling profits to Wall Street. The report, Unlocking the Potential of U.S. Auto Manufacturing Capacity, exposes a …
(2025-05-07). Pages from a trade lobbyist's diary. peoplesworld.org 
The United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, (UE), the first new manufacturing union chartered by the CIO in 1936, detailed me to Washington, D.C., at the end of 1992. My assignment from the General Officers was to help devise and head up our response to the burgeoning "free trade" offensive then pounding our …
(2025-05-07). Internal VA emails reveal how Trump cuts jeopardize veterans' care, including two 'Life-saving cancer trials'. nationofchange.org The email said more than 1,000 veterans would lose access to treatment for diseases ranging from metastatic head and neck cancers, to kidney disease, to traumatic brain injuries.
(2025-05-07). I'm a brand new activist—here's what got me to join others in the streets. nationofchange.org It's impossible to truly understand an issue until it becomes personal in some way. That's exactly what happened to me.
(2025-05-07). Cuba: Reconocen como empleo el servicio de cuidados para familias de hijos en situación de discapacidad severa. peoplesworld.org 
Con el objetivo de reconocer el servicio de cuidados para familias de hijos en situación de discapacidad severa, como un trabajo remunerado por quien lo ejerza, el Consejo de Ministros aprobó el Decreto 121, publicado en la Gaceta Oficial, en su edición ordinaria número 41. En conferencia de prensa, Belkis Delgado Cáceres, directora de Prevención, …
(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). 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). 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). Letter Carriers to Republicans: Don't cut workers comp for injured workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Congress, especially its ruling Republicans, should not cut federal workers' comp benefits for federal employees injured on the job, especially injured Letter Carriers, who get hurt far more often than any other group of government workers, says union president Brian Renfroe. And the danger of injury is only increasing as…
(2025-05-07). Haiti's stolen revolution and the imperialist debt trap: The punishment for independence. liberationnews.org 
The fight for reparations is not just about money; it is about dismantling the imperialist system that continues to exploit Haiti.
(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). 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). BLACK SMOKE: No Pope elected, voting continues tomorrow. independent.co.ug 
Black smoke has emerged at the Vatican, indicating no Pope has been elected. Vatican, Rome | THE INDEPENDENT | Black smoke signaled the end of the first day of the conclave at 21: 00 local time, hours after the doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed with the words, "Extra omnes" or "Everyone out." According to …
(2025-05-07). ESG integration: aBi Finance trains top Tier 4 Financial Institutions. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Finance is equipping Uganda's leading microfinance institutions and SACCOs with the tools to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations through a targeted training program. Delivered in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), the initiative aims to drive sustainable growth and responsible financial …
(2025-05-07). World awaits smoke as election for Pope begins at Sistine Chapel. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The 133 Cardinals who will elect Pope Francis' successor have made their way from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City as the secretive process begins. Today's events began with the "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" mass at 10 am, which means "for the election of the …
(2025-05-07). Book review: 'B-52 Down! The Night the Bombs Fell From the Sky'. peoplesworld.org 
LONACONING, Md.—Our friend, Andrea Bowden, served Bucky Schriver and me lunch at her home in this little former coal mining town on Georges Creek in Allegany County a few days ago. Then Andrea and I followed Bucky in his pickup out of a twisting road up to the summit of Big Savage Mountain in Garrett …
(2025-05-07). Republicans Want To Upcharge The Poor To Pay For Their Tax Cuts. levernews.com 
(2025-05-07). Seeking out the most elderly and senior scholars. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The question: This questioner, Ahmad Kashuqah from Amman, Jordan, says: O revered Shaikh, when the statements of the scholars differ regarding the ruling on a particular issue—some saying it is Makruh (disliked), some say it is Haraam (unlawful) and some say Laa Yajuz …
(2025-05-07). MPs of Belarus, Russia to discuss military security of Union State. eng.belta.by Lida will play host to a meeting of the Security and Defense Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2025-05-07). Belarus, Russia's Bashkortostan to enhance cooperation in energy sector. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in active cooperation with Bashkortostan, | including the delivery of high-quality raw materials and components, and | in sharing expertise and technologies.
(2025-05-07). Preparations for Belagro 2025 gaining momentum. eng.belta.by Preparations for the international specialized exhibition Belagro 2025 are gaining momentum. 510 companies from 11 countries have already applied for participation.
(2025-05-07). China ranks third among Belarus' direct investors in 2024. eng.belta.by According to Olga Bondar, last year China ranked third among the countries – direct investors in Belarus, having increased the investment by 2.6 times over the last five years.
(2025-05-07). Fursov gives his perspective on why globalists hate Stalin. eng.belta.by When asked what we could learn from this leader of the USSR in terms of relations with the West, the historian said: "Not to believe the West, not to be afraid of it and not to ask anything from it.
(2025-05-07). Azarenka advances to Italian Open round two. eng.belta.by The Belarusian will next place Poland's world number 25 Magdalena Frech. In 2013 Victoria Azarenka reached the final where she lost to Serena Williams of the United States.
(2025-05-07). Tree of Life monument unveiled at former POW camp in Grodno. eng.belta.by Tree of Life monument was unveiled on the grounds of the Stalag 324 camp for Soviet prisoners of war that operated in Grodno from 1941 to 1942…
(2025-05-07). Belarus, Guinea-Bissau strengthen agricultural cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov and Secretary of | State for International Cooperation of Guinea-Bissau Fatumata Jau signed | a memorandum of cooperation on 7 May.
(2025-05-07). Belarus, Zimbabwe intend to waive visas for diplomatic, service passport holders. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed a decree to approve a | draft agreement between the governments of Belarus and Zimbabwe to waive | visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports and service…
(2025-05-07). Belarusian commodity exchange seeks to enhance cooperation with Oman. eng.belta.by Closer interaction with Omani business circles, especially small and | medium-sized businesses, could become a powerful driver of growth for | Belarus-Oman exchange trade, Honorary Consul of Belarus in Oman Abdullah…
(2025-05-07). Veterans proposed, Lukashenko supported. Story behind Line museum near Minsk. eng.belta.by The opening of the historical and cultural complex Stalin's Line was attended by more than 10,000 people. Re-enactors prepared a grand military-theatrical reenactment Invasion. The Belarusian president was also present. The museum was created thanks to his decision.
(2025-05-07). General Secretary of Vietnam Communist Party To Lam honored with Belarusian Order of Friendship. eng.belta.by To Lam has been honored for his services to the development and strengthening of friendly relations and strategic partnership between Belarus and Vietnam.
(2025-05-07). Belarusian scientists lay flowers at war memorial. eng.belta.by Scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus are | working hard to restore the identities of those who still rest in | unmarked graves, Vladimir Gusakov said during a flower-laying | ceremony at the obelisk to fallen prisoners of war and civilians near…
(2025-05-07). Lukashenko pardons 42 people convicted of extremist crimes. eng.belta.by In the run-up to the Victory Day celebrations Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko pardoned 42 people who committed extremist crimes.
(2025-05-07). Chinese ambassador hails Belarus' contribution to defeating fascism. eng.belta.by The Great Victory symbolizes the triumph of justice over evil, | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Belarus Zhang | Wenchuan said.
(2025-05-07). Belarus, Guinea-Bissau sign memorandums of cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Guinea-Bissau have signed a number of documents to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The signing ceremonies took place in Minsk on 7 May.
(2025-05-07). Italy hosts Investment Days of Belarus. eng.belta.by Presentations on investment opportunities in Belarus are being shown for | Italian companies interested in expanding their business in the | country. Several Belarusian companies seeking to enhance cooperation with Italian partners also participated in the B2B negotiations.
(2025-05-07). Vietnamese ambassador describes Soviet Victory as testament to heroism. eng.belta.by The Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War stands as a testament to | the heroism and resilience of the Belarusian people, Ambassador | Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam…
(2025-05-07). "Columbia Knew" : Survivors Win Historic $750M from Univ. & Hospital in OB-GYN Sex Abuse Settlement. democracynow.org 
A historic settlement is being hailed as a landmark victory for hundreds of women who survived abuse by Dr. Robert Hadden, a former Columbia University gynecologist. For over two decades, Columbia ignored his patients who spoke out, undermined prosecutors and shielded the sexual predator. "The university knew all the way back into the '90s about what he was doing and how he was mistreating patients, but did nothing but lie, cover it up and expose more unsuspecting patients to a known serial predator," says Anthony T. DiPietro, an attorney representing survivors in the case against Hadden. | One…
(2025-05-07). Cuba and Russia celebrate 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties. radiohc.cu Havana, May 7 (RHC) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presided over the celebration today of the 65th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Cuba and Russia in the State Duma of the Russian capital.
(2025-05-07). Un Puente Hacia La Habana Festival returns with various cultural proposals. radiohc.cu Havana, May 7 (RHC) The Cuban capital will soon host the 13th edition of the Un puente hacia La Habana festival, offering a diverse range of cultural events from May 16 to 18.
(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). Pakistan defense chief: We downed five Indian fighter jets in an aerial clash. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Yemeni Armed Forces to issue an important statement at tonight 20:15. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-07). Ecuador could damage relations with Russia if FTA with Ukraine includes political issues. infobrics.org
(2025-05-07). America First? No, Corporations First. otherwords.org
(2025-05-07). Gomel gearing up for Victory Day celebrations. eng.belta.by