(2025-05-18). White House Working on Plan to Send One Million Palestinians to Libya. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-18). Seven European nations jointly call for urgent action over Israel's starvation blockade on Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Seven European nations have called on Israel to "immediately reverse" its military operations against Gaza and lift the food and water blockade on the besieged enclave. They have also called on all parties to immediately engage with "renewed urgency and good faith" for a ceasefire and release of all hostages. The seven…
(2025-05-18). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Centering the Colonizer: The Lemkin Institute's Complicity and the Liberal Hijacking of Genocide Discourse. libya360.wordpress.com Genospectra Lens Image Source: Mornings in Jenin, a novel by author Susan Abulhawa "The roots of our grief coil so deeply into loss that death has come to live with us like a family member who makes you happy by avoiding you, but who is still one of the family. Our anger is a rage…
(2025-05-18). The Zionist Genocide Against Palestinians Began in the 1880s—Not in 1947, and Not in 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Marginalia Subversiva Jerusalem, Palestine c.1880's A Long-Standing Genocide The genocide against Palestinians is often framed as having begun in 1947—48 during the Nakba, when Zionist militias forcibly expelled over 750,000 Palestinians, massacred entire villages, and systematically destroyed more than 500 Palestinian communities. Others attempt to situate its origins even later, as an escalation in October…
(2025-05-18). Complaint to Hold US Accountable in Gaza Genocide Filed with IACHR. indybay.org
(2025-05-18). Australia must support international law, end support for genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). "Sufficient law" exists for United Nations to end genocide in Gaza. aljazeera.com Noura Erakat, a human rights attorney, urged UN states to use their powers to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
(2025-05-18). US Embassy in Tripoli refutes plans to resettle 1 million Gazans in Libya. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US Embassy in Tripoli denied in a post on X, press reports of an American plan to resettle one million Gazans in Libya. The US Embassy in Libya revealed the truth about the news report by saying, "The report about alleged plans to transfer Gaza residents to Libya is false."The embassy's denial came after NBC News reported on Friday that the Trump administration was working on a plan to permanently transfer approximately one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. NBC News added, "the plan is under consideration and the administration has discussed it with the Libyan leadership," without…
(2025-05-18). Children among 125 Palestinians killed in Israeli barrage across Gaza. aljazeera.com The Israeli military has killed hundreds of Palestinians in the past several days as it expands its ground invasion.
(2025-05-18). Families struggle to survive as Israel starves Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Two rockets fired from Gaza at Israel after IDF announces major offensive. haaretz.com GAZA: Overnight Israeli strikes across Gaza kill over 130 people, medical sources say; Report: Body of Hamas chief in Gaza Mohammed Sinwar found in north Gaza tunnel ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF: Two rockets from Gaza fired to Israeli border community, one intercepted, another landed in open area; Knesset committee fails to reach agreement on extending reservist draft order ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: Netanyahu says ending Gaza war on the table in Doha talks…
(2025-05-18). Overnight Israeli strikes across Gaza kill over 120 people, medical sources say. haaretz.com GAZA: Hamas say 20 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes near Khan Yunis ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Senior IDF officer visited Azerbaijan for talks with Syria, Israeli source tells CNN ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. denies reports of plans to transfer Gazans to Libya ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF said it attacked Hezbollah commander involved in rebuilding terrorist infrastructure ‚ñ SYRIA: Saudi Arabia, Qatar paid off Syria's debt, World Bank says…
(2025-05-18). IDF intercepts missile launched from Yemen, after rocket sirens blare in central Israel. haaretz.com GAZA: Hamas say 20 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes near Khan Yunis ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Senior IDF officer visited Azerbaijan for talks with Syria, Israeli source tells CNN ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. denies reports of plans to transfer Gazans to Libya ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF said it attacked Hezbollah commander involved in rebuilding terrorist infrastructure ‚ñ SYRIA: Saudi Arabia, Qatar paid off Syria's debt, World Bank says…
(2025-05-18). Overnight Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 78, medical sources say. haaretz.com GAZA: Hamas say 20 Palestinians killed in IDF strikes near Khan Yunis ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Senior IDF officer visited Azerbaijan for talks with Syria, Israeli source tells CNN ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. denies reports of plans to transfer Gazans to Libya ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF said it attacked Hezbollah commander involved in rebuilding terrorist infrastructure ‚ñ SYRIA: Saudi Arabia, Qatar paid off Syria's debt, World Bank says…
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Israeli airstrike kills at least 24 amid ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities said on Sunday, as mediators hosted a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas. | Israel expanded its military offensive on the enclave and ramped up bombing that has killed hundreds of people over the past 72 hours. | Medics said the latest strike that also killed women and children, wounded dozens of other people and set several tents ablaze. | The Gaza health ministry said Israeli strikes in the past few days had killed hundreds of Palest…
(2025-05-18). Yemen warns Israeli airports 'unsafe' as two hypersonic missiles target Ben Gurion. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has declared all airports across the Israeli-occupied territories unsafe zones, escalating their retaliatory missile and drone strikes on the Ben Gurion Airport, in solidarity with Palestinians enduring a genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-05-18). Gaza's children are "stronger than adults" but can't fight hunger. aljazeera.com Volunteer Afeed Nessouli says that the small joys Gaza's kids find can't mask the toll of hunger.
(2025-05-18). Gaza children sent back to war zone after Jordan rejects stay. newarab.com 
When Haitham Abu Daqa's 5-month-old daughter developed a heart problem that could not be addressed near their home in Gaza, the family sought medical help in Jordan, where she underwent successful open-heart surgery. | After the surgery, Daqa's wife, who was with their daughter, pleaded with Jordanian officials to be allowed to stay. She feared that little Nevine's recovery would be at risk in the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave that has few functioning medical facilities. But the officials insisted that the family had to go home. | "How can I take care of the girl while I am living in a tent, and at the same…
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Arab leaders call for truce as Israel offensive continues. newarab.com 
Arab leaders gathered on Saturday in Baghdad, where they urged the international community to press for a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel launched an expanded military offensive in the Palestinian territory. | In a joint statement, Arab League members also called for funding to back their Gaza reconstruction plan, after US President Donald Trump reiterated a proposal to take over the strip. | The Arab leaders called "on the international community to exert pressure to end the bloodshed and ensure that urgent humanitarian aid can enter without obstacles all areas in need in Gaza." | They added that they "firmly" reje…
(2025-05-18). Spain PM calls for pressure on Israel to halt Gaza 'massacre'. newarab.com 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on Saturday for pressure to stop Israel's "massacre in Gaza" and said Madrid plans a UN resolution requesting a world court ruling on aid access to the Palestinian territory. | Sanchez told an Arab League summit in Baghdad that the war has led to "unacceptable numbers" of victims in Gaza, violating the "principle of humanity". | "The extremely grave humanitarian crisis Gaza has endured since October 2023 has caused more than 50,000 dead, 100,000 wounded and two million displaced," said Sanchez, who has sharply criticised the Israeli offensive. | World leaders should…
(2025-05-18). Yemeni Missile Triggers Sirens in Tel Aviv, Shuts Ben Gurion Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A missile launched from Yemen set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv, al-Quds and other parts of occupied Palestine on Sunday, prompting the closure of Ben Gurion Airport, the Israeli military said.
(2025-05-18). Under pressure, Israel restarts humanitarian deliveries to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Israel has decided to resume the immediate transfer of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, following a recommendation from the military and increasing international criticism over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave.According to a report by Axios, the Israeli political and security cabinet reached the decision on Sunday. The aid will be delivered via international organizations until a new coordination mechanism is established and operational, scheduled to begin on May 24.Axios journalist Barak Ravid noted that existing humanitarian delivery channels will remain in use temporarily,…
(2025-05-18). Hamas killed the Saudi-Israel deal with October 7 attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Houthi movement in Yemen said on Sunday night that, in retaliation for the continuing Israeli military actions in Gaza, it plans to launch further missile attacks against Israel, aiming at Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion International Airport.The organization warned in a short statement that Ben Gurion Airport (also called Lod Airport) and other locations will be hit and that military operations would start "within hours." The Houthis said that they would not be held accountable for any damage or fatalities if businesses or persons remained in the region, and they advised all residents, particularly foreig…
(2025-05-18). Destroying Gaza new YogiNazis. haaretz.com Who said spirituality and ethnic cleansing don't go together? Israel is full of spiritual types who view the annihilation of the other as a form of personal growth…
(2025-05-18). Body of Gaza Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar reportedly found in Khan Yunis tunnel. haaretz.com The Hamas chief was the target of an IDF strike on the European Hospital in Khan Yunis last week. Rafah Brigade Commander Mohammed Shaban was also killed alongside Sinwar, as well as 10 aides, according to reports…
(2025-05-18). Zakaria Sinwar, brother of Yehya Sinwar, targeted in Israeli airstrike. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Zakaria Sinwar, brother of former Al-Qassam leader Yehya Sinwar, turned out to be alive following an airstrike overnight by Israeli air forces, Roya news confirmed on Sunday.News reports allegedly said earlier the same day that Zakaria Sinwar, brother of former Al-Qassam leader Yehya Sinwar, was "killed along with three of his sons" in an Israeli airstrike, Palestinian media reported on Sunday.According to Shehab Agency, Zakaria, who was a lecturer of modern and contemporary history at the Islamic University, was targeted in an attack overnight on his tent in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza.
(2025-05-18). Iran's Khamenei: Trump 'lying when he speaks of peace' in region. newarab.com 
On the contrary, said Khamenei, the United States uses its power to give "10-ton bombs to the Zionist (Israeli) regime to drop on the heads of Gaza's children". | Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One after departing the United…
(2025-05-18). Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in Lebanon strike. newarab.com 
Israel's military said it killed a Hezbollah commander on Saturday in south Lebanon's health ministry said earlier that one person was killed in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle near the town of Zrarieh in south Lebanon's Tyre district. | The Israeli military said in a statement that its forces "struck and eliminated… a commander" involved in "the re-establishment of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in south Lebanon. | The strike was am…
(2025-05-18). Israeli army kills Palestinian teen during raid in northern West Bank. presstv.ir A Palestinian teenager has been killed by the Israeli army during a raid on the village of Burqa north of the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-18). Body of Mohammed Sinwar likely found in Gaza tunnel>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was likely found inside a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Al-Hadath website reportedly said, citing sources from Gaza.Mohammed Sinwar's body was found inside the Hamas tunnel alongside 10 of his aides in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, Al-Hadath added.Earlier, Israel claimed that it targeted Yahya Sinwar's brother, Mohammed Sinwar, in the southern Gaza Strip, in an airstrike in the vicinity of the European Hospital.The Israeli army allegedly said that Mohammed Sinwar, the head of the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, was "in a hideout under the hospital."&…
(2025-05-18). Zakaria Sinwar, brother of Yehya Sinwar, killed with his 3 sons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Zakaria Sinwar, brother of former Al-Qassam leader Yehya Sinwar, was killed along with three of his sons in an Israeli airstrike, Palestinian media reported on Sunday.According to Shehab Agency, Zakaria, who was a lecturer of modern and contemporary history at the Islamic University, was killed in an attack overnight on his tent in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. It is worth noting that the body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was likely found inside a tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Al-Hadath website reportedly said, citing sources from Gaza.The report further mentioned that Mohammed Sinwar's bod…
(2025-05-18). At least 125 killed in IDF strikes across Gaza, medical sources say. haaretz.com According to rescue services in the Gaza Strip, at least 34 people were killed in a single strike on southern Gaza's Muwasi. Since last week, Gaza casualties from Israeli strikes have noticeably spiked…
(2025-05-18). Over 100 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates assaults on Gaza. presstv.ir Israel intensifies its deadly bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip, killing at least 101 Palestinians in pre-dawn attacks.
(2025-05-18). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-18). Green Left Show Peace and justice for Kashmir, India and Pakistan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Pakistan returns Indian border guard captured after Kashmir attack. newarab.com 
Pakistan returned a captured border guard to India on Wednesday, in a fresh sign of detente after a ceasefire ended four days of conflict between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals. | The guard was captured a day after an April attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people and sparked tit-for-tat missile, drone, and fighter jet attacks. | No group claimed responsibility for the April 22 attack, but India blamed Pakistan for backing it. Islamabad rejects the accusations and has called for an independent probe. | "Purnam Kumar Shaw, who had been in the custody of Pakistan Rangers since 23 April 2…
(2025-05-18). El rechazo al genocidio israelí en Gaza llega a Eurovisión. cubadebate.cu En la más reciente edición del Festival de Eurovisión, celebrada en Malmà∂, Suecia, la actuación de la representante israelí, Eden Golan, fue recibida con abucheos y protestas por parte del público. Algunos asistentes exhibieron banderas palestinas, lo que llevó a la intervención del personal de seguridad.
(2025-05-18). Israel anuncia nueva operación terrestre a gran escala contra Gaza. cubadebate.cu "A lo largo del último día, las tropas de las FDI bajo el Mando Sur -incluyendo tanto soldados en activo como reservistas- han iniciado extensas operaciones terrestres en todo el norte y el sur de la Franja de Gaza como parte de 'Carros de Gedeón'", reza el comunicado del Ejército.
(2025-05-18). Liga àÅrabe lanza fondo para la reconstrucción de Gaza y Líbano. cubadebate.cu La reciente Cumbre de la Liga àÅrabe, que sesionó este sábado en Bagdad, Iraq, con la participación de jefes de Estado, cancilleres y enviados especiales de países árabes, anunció el lanzamiento de un fondo crucial para la reconstrucción de la Franja de Gaza y el Líbano.
(2025-05-18). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Israeli Assaults on Gaza Draw Iran's Condemnation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime's military attacks on the Gaza Strip that have intensified in recent days.
(2025-05-18). Houthis urge evacuation of Ben Gurion airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Yemen's Houthi movement has issued a warning that it will launch fresh missile attacks on Tel Aviv, including Ben Gurion Airport, in the coming hours. The group cited Israel's military campaign in Gaza as the reason for this escalation.In a statement released Sunday evening, the Houthis declared that they would carry out "military operations against Lod Airport, known as Ben Gurion, and other sites due to the ongoing aggression in Gaza." They urged all civilians, particularly foreign nationals, to evacuate the area immediately, stating they would not be held responsible for any harm caused to bus…
(2025-05-18). Microsoft officially denies involvement of its technology in the Gaza conflict. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Microsoft, the American multinational technology corporation, has officially denied the involvement of its technology in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Microsoft denies involvement in the Gaza conflict: The company stated that no concrete evidence has been found proving that the Israeli military used Microsoft's Azure cloud services or artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to harm Palestinian civilians or anyone else in the Gaza Strip. | The official statement came after Microsoft conducted both internal and external reviews in response to pressure and protests from current and former em…
(2025-05-18). Israel Just Launched Its Expanded Ground Invasion to Permanently "Conquer" Gaza. truthout.org Massive explosions shook the Gaza Strip in the first hours of Saturday morning as Israeli warplanes launched intensive airstrikes on north, south, and central Gaza, in what the Israeli army called "preparations to expand operations" in the Strip. Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, several parts of Gaza City, and Jabalia. A resident of the Shati' refugee camp in Gaza City told… |
(2025-05-18). When even Piers Morgan condemns war, Israel has a problem. haaretz.com The British commentator's reversal from fierce defender to vocal critic signals a deeper crisis for Israel, as Netanyahu's 'forever war' in Gaza increasingly alienates supporters around the world…
(2025-05-18). Netanyahu is driving Chariots to Gaza, but Trump might still put a spoke in the wheels. haaretz.com Military pressure helped bring Hamas back to the negotiating table, but it didn't guarantee progress in the cease-fire talks. The IDF preparations in Gaza, meanwhile, are for a more minor operation than the army promised…
(2025-05-18). Is Netanyahu preparing to bow to growing U.S. pressure for a Gaza cease-fire? haaretz.com While cease-fire talks continue in Doha, the real negotiations are unfolding between Jerusalem and Washington. If Hamas's Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar is confirmed dead, the prime minister could frame it as 'total victory' — paving the way to move closer to Trump…
(2025-05-18). Netanyahu: Israeli delegation discussing ending Gaza fighting as part of deal with Hamas. haaretz.com According to an Israeli source, talks are based on 'the Witkoff plan with modifications' which calls for a two-month cease-fire, the release of 10 living hostages and half of the deceased hostages at the deal's start, before entering negotiations on the war's end…
(2025-05-18). Arab Leaders Call for Gaza Ceasefire and Reconstruction at Baghdad Summit, Urge Unity on Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Extra-regional think tanks not allowed to decide West Asia's fate: Araghchi. presstv.ir Iran says the Gaza crisis has proved that the fate of the region should not be tied to the decisions made at the think tanks of extra-regional forces.
(2025-05-18). Brother of late Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, his sons killed in Gaza strike. presstv.ir A brother of the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike against an area in the central Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-18). Five more journalists killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza; death toll rises to 222. presstv.ir Five more Palestinian journalists have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, taking the overall death toll since early October of 2023 to 222, local authorities say.
(2025-05-18). Israeli military tightens siege on north Gaza Indonesian Hospital, opens 'random' fire. presstv.ir The Israeli military has besieged the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, indiscriminately firing live ammunition at anyone within or near the premises.
(2025-05-18). Hamas rejects Mahmoud Abbas's call to disarm amid Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Hamas, the governing resistance movement in the Gaza Strip, has rejected Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's call to lay down arms.
(2025-05-18). Arab leaders press for end to Gaza 'bloodshed' at Baghdad summit. newarab.com 
In a joint final statement, Arab League members also called for funding to back their Gaza reconstruction plan, after US President Donald…
(2025-05-18). Arab Summit kicks off in Baghdad to discuss Gaza, other crises. newarab.com 
Trump sparked uproar earlier this year by declaring that America would take over Gaza and turn it into the "Rivie…
(2025-05-18). Bernie Sanders says US Democrats silent on Gaza because of AIPAC. newarab.com 
US veteran politician Sanders, 83, said in
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill more than 100 as truce talks continue. newarab.com 
More than 100 people were killed by Israeli forces in "We have at least 100 martyrs since overnight. Complete families were wiped off the civil registration record by Israeli bombardment," Khalil Al-Deqran, Gaza health ministry spokesperson, told Reuters by phone. | There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, which has expanded its strikes on the enclave, kil…
(2025-05-18). Gaza: Nearly 60 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Last-ditch Gaza truce talks in Qatar as Israel kills hundreds. newarab.com 
Hamas and Israel began a new round of Qatari and Egyptian officials are pushing both sides to agree to a temporary two-month ceasefire, during which negotiations would take place to permanently end the war, release the remaining captives, and remove Israeli forces from Gaza, a…
(2025-05-18). US embassy Tripoli denies plan to displace Palestinians to Libya. newarab.com 
The U.S. embassy in Libya denied on Sunday a report that the U.S. government was working on a plan to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. | On Thursday, NBC News said the Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate as many as one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya. | NBC News cited five people with knowledge of the matter, including two people with direct knowledge and a former U.S. official. | "The report of alleged plans to relocate Gazans to Libya is untrue," the U.S. embassy said on the X platform. | The Tripoli-based interionationally-recognised Government…
(2025-05-18). US 'plans to deport up to 1 million Gazans to Libya': report. newarab.com 
The Trump administration may be working on a plan to displace as many as 1 million people from US officials allegedly opened talks with Libyan authorities about the plan, which could see the US release billions of dollars of Libyan assets frozen in 2011, NBC News reported Friday, citing five people with knowledge of the matter. | It is also considering providing financial incentives such as free housing and a stipend in a bid to persuade them to leave the te…
(2025-05-18). Week in Pictures: From deadly storms in US to forced displacement in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-18). Netanyahu talks peace while clearing Gaza — a deal or a distraction. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Experts predict that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would accept a short-term peace agreement as he pushes with his strategy to depopulate the Gaza Strip and show his independence from US President Donald Trump.Israeli soldiers have stepped up their efforts to destroy the remaining buildings in Gaza, despite Netanyahu's limited accommodation in the continuing discussions. This action is seen to be a step toward forcing the people of northern and central Gaza to relocate to the south.Netanyahu insists on parameters that support his larger plan of complete control over Gaza, even if he has not…
(2025-05-18). Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Libyan Government on Taking One Million Palestinian Refugees: 'Committed to the Palestinian Cause'. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Abu Dhabi-based Erem News reports that the Prime Minister of Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli, Abdul Hamid al-Dbeibeh, has vehemently denied the report in the "American Thinker" by what Libya called the "notorious conspiracy theorist" Jerome Corsi that the Trump administration …
(2025-05-18). Palestinian prisoner with multiple sclerosis, severe weight loss denied hospitalization for over three weeks. haaretz.com The discontinuation of the 61-year-old's medical treatment could result in irreversible consequences, including paralysis and blindness, according to a medical opinion submitted as part of a High Court petition concerning his case…
(2025-05-18). Trump is repackaging the 'War on Terror' to stop Palestine activists, but you can't deport a movement. mondoweiss.net 
The Trump administration's assault on Palestine activism may seem unprecedented, but the parallels to…
(2025-05-18). I was fired from Emerson College for speaking out about Palestine, but I refuse to be silent. mondoweiss.net 
Anna Feder is suing Emerson College for firing her over her Palestine activism. She says she will never stop advocating for a free Palestine.
(2025-05-18). Itamar Ben-Gvir's son forms anti-Palestinian special force. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to several videos flooding social media, the son of far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly formed a special force to track and assault Palestinian workers to turn them over to the police. The videos sparked outrage among human rights and pro-Palestine activists who described the issue as "inhumane." According to Quds News Network, Gvir's son was captured alongside two of his friends, tailing Palestinians who were spotted going down a wall using a rope and running after them.Itamar Ben-Gvir's son forms anti-Palestinian special force, sparks outrage: Hard-right Israeli N…
(2025-05-18). Pro-Palestinian protesters stage 'Nakba Day' rallies worldwide. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters stage worldwide rallies to commemorate "Nakba Day".
(2025-05-18). London march marks 77 years since Nakba. presstv.ir The Palestinian Solidarity Rally in Central London marked the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, highlighting the ongoing suffering of Palestinians. Protesters demanded an end to the UK and its allies' support for Israel.
(2025-05-18). Glimpses of Palestine Part 4 — is especially delicious in the company of. greenleft.org.au 
Sydney-based Palestinian activist Khaled Ghannam recently travelled to the occupied West Bank in Palestine and wrote an account of his visit for Green Left.
(2025-05-18). As Yemeni missile hits occupied territories, Ansarullah says Israel 'only understands this language'. presstv.ir A missile launched from Yemen sets off sirens across multiple areas throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, besides triggering several explosions.
(2025-05-18). Pro-Palestinian protesters rally around the world to mark 'Nakba Day'. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of people stage mass protests worldwide to mark 77 years of Palestinians dispossession.
(2025-05-18). Israeli Drone Attacks Lebanon Checkpoint, Wounding Two Including Lebanese Soldier. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, Israel continues its attacks against southern Lebanon with a drone strike against an army checkpoint in Bint Jbeil District. The strikes wounded at least two people, one of whom was a Lebanese soldier. The reports are that the drone targeted a vehicle at the checkpoint, but apparently didn't end up killing anyone. The …
(2025-05-18). Chris Hedges: The New Dark Age. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-18). Russia develops prototype of world's first solar-powered aircraft carrier. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Researchers from South Ural State University in Russia have successfully developed a prototype of the world's first solar-powered unmanned aircraft carrier. Named 'Kangaroo,' the carrier can transport small drones up to 80 km and is powered entirely by solar panels.Kangaroo solar-powered aircraft carrier: According to South Ural State University, the Kangaroo solar-powered aircraft carrier is intended for Arctic exploration and forest monitoring. | Notably, the prototype will transport small drones to their destinations, where operators will control them to carry out specific tasks. While…
(2025-05-18). Mossad recovers belongings of Israeli spy Eli Cohen in covert operation in Syria. haaretz.com Marking 60 years since Eli Cohen's execution, the Mossad says recordings, photos, and documents from his mission and interrogation have been brought to Israel — including images with senior Syrian officials, secret instructions, and personal letters…
(2025-05-18). Britain Holds First High-Level Military Talks With Syria Since 2011. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Syria Says All Armed Units Now Under Defense Ministry Control. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa'ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). 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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(2025-05-18). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). humiliating that the key to freeing Israeli hostages has always been in the White House, not. haaretz.com Prof. Jonathan Dekel-Chen had to fight for over a year until his son, Sagui, was released from Hamas captivity in February. He says the U.S.-initiated release of Edan Alexander shows the Israeli government's 'lack of commitment' to releasing the hostages…
(2025-05-18). Iran Praised for Efforts at Pakistan-India Truce. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The prime minister of Pakistan gave Iran credit for its good offices and efforts to establish a ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi.
(2025-05-18). Negotiations in 'Critical Hours': Will Israel Intensify War or Head to a Ceasefire? themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Trump to discuss ceasefire with Putin and Zelenskiy on Monday. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy , US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. — AFP/FileISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would speak to the presidents of Russia and Ukraine on Monday following talks between the two…
(2025-05-18). SA participates in Education World Forum. sanews.gov.za SA participates in Education World Forum | The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is to lead a South African Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector delegation to the Education World Forum (EWF) 2025 taking place in London. | "The Education World Forum offers a valuable platform for collaboration among global education leaders. By sharing innovative practices and insights, we can strengthen our higher education system, equipping youth with essential skills to drive economic growth and reduce unemployment," the Deputy Minister said on Sunday. | EWF 2025 is the world's large…
(2025-05-18). Adv Duma Nokwe honoured for fighting against apartheid. sanews.gov.za Adv Duma Nokwe honoured for fighting against apartheid | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the late Advocate Duma Nokwe for dedicating his life to the liberation of South Africa from the tyranny of apartheid. | "In court, Duma Nokwe was an advocate for justice. Outside the court, in the streets of our nation, in the capitals of the world, he was a respected and beloved advocate for freedom," the President said on Saturday. | The late struggle veteran and human rights lawyer was reburied in West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg, with his wife, Vuyiswa Malangabi-Nokwe who passed away in 2008. | Nokwe passed…
(2025-05-18). Uganda Airlines Launches Historic Direct Flights to London Gatwick, Boosting Trade and Tourism. plusnews.ug 
Uganda Airlines has officially launched its highly anticipated direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking a significant milestone in the airline's international expansion and strengthening ties between Uganda and the United Kingdom. The inaugural flight, which departed at 09: 25 AM local time today, is currently en route and …
(2025-05-18). Uganda Airlines Soars to New Heights with Maiden Flight to London. plusnews.ug 
Jenifer Bamuturaki, CEO of Uganda Airlines, stood proudly at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday morning, as she flagged off the airline's historic maiden flight to London, United Kingdom. The inaugural flight, a significant milestone for Uganda's national carrier, marks the realization of long-held ambitions to connect Uganda directly with one of the world's major global …
(2025-05-18). Iran Pursuing Balanced Deal in Nuclear Talks: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Iran's willingness to achieve a just and balanced agreement over its nuclear program within the framework of the NPT, saying any deal must respect Tehran's nuclear rights and guarantee the comprehensive and verifiable lifting of sanctions.
(2025-05-18). Tehran-Karachi Flights to Resume Soon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Arrangements have been made to re-establish direct flights between Iranian capital Tehran and Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi.
(2025-05-18). Iran Won't Give Up Nuclear Rights: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reaffirming Iran's right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran will never seek nukes.
(2025-05-18). NSW parliament agrees to strengthen abortion access. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Poland votes in tight presidential election. aljazeera.com Foreign policy under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, LGBTQ rights and abortion have been major issues on the campaign trail.
(2025-05-18). War Crimes in the Hood. counterpunch.org
(2025-05-18). Glenn Greenwald: Is Trump Really Done with Netanyahu? scheerpost.com
(2025-05-18). Il Governo Meloni ha regalato la cyber security italiana a Israele, non dimentichiamocelo. strategic-culture.su 
Cosa hanno in comune Israele e la cybersecurity dell'Italia? | Segue nostro Un matrimonio di successo | Quello fra Giorgia Meloni e il governo di Bibi Netanyahu sembra davvero un matrimonio di successo. Uno dei dettagli che erano rimasti sottotraccia, per pochi addetti ai lavori, è che nel marzo del 2023 il Governo aveva ceduto gran parte della cyber security a Israele, con uno storico accordo che è risultato particolarmente succulento…
(2025-05-18). Date Set for New Round of Iran-US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The timing of the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the US has been determined, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-05-18). Iran president: We will never abandon our peaceful nuclear program. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Tehran will never retreat from its peaceful nuclear program, no matter the pressure or threats it faces.
(2025-05-18). Will the real Vladimir Medinsky please step forward… gilbertdoctorow.com In media coverage of the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that took place in Istanbul last Friday, we all heard the name of Russia's chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky. From the moment that the Russian negotiating team was named, earlier in the week, Western mainstream media spoke disparagingly of Mr. Medinsky. Some, like the BBC, …
(2025-05-18). Kyiv's 2030 Poland invasion claim turns Turkey talks into comedy? | Ukraine war. hindustantimes.com A Ukrainian negotiator, during the latest Istanbul peace talks, warned that Russia could invade NATO member Poland by 2030, potentially triggering a world war. The claim, reported by RT, stunned European observers and was quickly mocked by the Russian delegation as "pure fantasy." Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the prediction as "nonsense," while Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reiterated Moscow's stance that such NATO fears are unfounded and accused the West of using scare tactics to rally public opinion. Watch for more…
(2025-05-18). just the hostage posters. The social fabric of New York was also. haaretz.com Nim Shapira's debut documentary 'Torn' chronicles the battle that arose over Israeli hostage posters after October 7 in city streets worldwide. Shapira, a Tel Aviv native living in Brooklyn, explains: 'I wanted to capture the zeitgeist of winter 2023 in New York'…
(2025-05-18). Houthis stopped their visit, but Northern Ireland peace Veterans have important advice for Israelis. haaretz.com Avila Kilmurray and Monica McWilliams, who took part in crafting the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, explain how they helped quash the 'benign apartheid' that separated Protestants and Catholics…
(2025-05-18). Both Israel and Lebanon want to disarm Hezbollah. Can it happen? haaretz.com Lebanon's leaders seem sincere about taking away the Shi'ite group's weapons. But Hezbollah has avoided giving up its arsenal many times before using this tried-and-true approach…
(2025-05-18). Bill expanding state control over media passes first hurdle, despite objection. haaretz.com Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's proposal, framed as a cost-saving reform, would remove key safeguards on media ownership, allow political interference in broadcasting, and consolidate power in a new state-run authority…
(2025-05-18). AI and Drones Help Israel Counter West Bank Terror Wave. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). PMO: Israel Willing To End War if Hamas Frees Hostages, Disarms. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). 'Only 2% to 5% Succeed': Israeli Officials Warn of Constant Terror Threats. themedialine.org
(2025-05-18). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Two Israeli paratroopers wounded in Morocco military exercises. newarab.com 
Two Israeli paratroopers were wounded in a car crash while taking part in the 2025 edition of the The injuries were confirmed in a statement by the Israeli military, cited by Israeli news outlet The Jerusalem Post, which added that the soldiers have since been transferred to a hospital for treatment. | According to the Israeli military, the injured soldiers – members of the p…
(2025-05-18). Israel's Yuval Raphael Captivates Europe, Places 2nd in Eurovision Despite Protests. themedialine.org
(2025-05-18). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). 3 Sentenced to Death for Role in 2022 Shiraz Terror Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian court sentenced three defendants to capital punishment for their role in a fatal terrorist attack in October 2022 on the Shah-e Cheragh shrine in Iran's southern city of Shiraz.
(2025-05-18). Three sentenced to death over Shahcheragh terrorist attacks. presstv.ir Shiraz court sentences 3 terrorists to death over the Shahcheragh terror attacks.
(2025-05-18). Iran sentences three to death over Shiite shrine attack. newarab.com 
The verdicts stem from two shootings – in
(2025-05-18). Minister Kubayi travels to Ghana. sanews.gov.za Minister Kubayi travels to Ghana | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will travel to the Republic of Ghana to participate in a high-level Retreat on the Kampala Amendments and International Criminal Justice. | "The Retreat will bring together Ministers of Justice and senior officials from all 33 African States Parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC), alongside representatives from the ICC Presidency, the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), the ICC Trust Fund for Victims, senior African Union officials, and international legal experts," the Ministry of Justice and Con…
(2025-05-18). Myanmar: One month on, earthquake survivors face continuing challenges. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Biden es diagnosticado con cáncer de próstata. cubadebate.cu "Si bien esto representa una forma más agresiva de la enfermedad, el cáncer parece ser sensible a las hormonas, lo que permite un manejo eficaz", indicó el vocero, quien recalcó que tanto el expresidente como "su familia están evaluando las opciones de tratamiento.
(2025-05-18). Gobernadora de La Habana lamenta accidente de buque escuela mexicano. cubadebate.cu "Con gran pesar recibimos la noticia del accidente del Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc, Desde Cuba, país hermano de México, compartimos su tristeza y enviamos condolencias a las familias afectadas. La hermandad entre nuestras naciones nos une", así escribió la Gobernadora de La Habana en su perfil en la red social X.
(2025-05-18). La nueva caza de brujas. cubadebate.cu El ataque de la administración de Donald Trump contra las universidades es el síntoma del pánico contemporáneo que vive la derecha neofascista estadounidense frente a su nuevo espectro epocal. En forma similar a lo emprendido por McCarthy a mediados del siglo pasado, la reacción necesita asignar conspiradores internos para conectarlos con sus rivales externos.
(2025-05-18). Pelier se lleva el oro en la C-1 a cinco mil metros de la Copa del Mundo. cubadebate.cu Pelier dominó la prueba con registro de 23 minutos, 20 segundos y 97 centésimas, para dar a su país su primera presea en esta justa. Detrás de él se ubicaron el español Jaime Duro (23: 37.91) y el local Adolf Balazs (24: 04.94). Con ese metal dorado, Cuba se ubicó en la séptima posición del medallero.
(2025-05-18). José Martí y el adiós para un pueblo sembrado de antorchas. cubadebate.cu "Para rendir tributo, ninguna voz es débil; para ensalzar a la patria entre hombres fuertes y leales, son oportunos todos los momentos"[1]. Rendírselo a Martí, siempre, aunque de minúscula manera, es un deber. En su inconmensurable humildad nunca imaginó que las luces que regaba sobre otros, fueran las mismas que iluminarían su figura en estas líneas.
| El 19 de mayo de 1895 con la caída en combate, Martí ascendió a la inmortalidad. Desde entonces, en Cuba quedó sembrada la semilla más fecunda del árbol sagrado, del más fuerte y frondoso multiplicador de ideas, amor, visión y patria. "La muerte no es verdad…
(2025-05-18). Cubanos residentes en España perfilan acciones de solidaridad con la Isla. cubadebate.cu La cita permitió a la Federación de Asociaciones de Cubanos Residentes en España (Facre) hacer un balance de las acciones realizadas en los últimos tres años con la mayor de las Antillas, que abarcaron el envío de un contenedor, además de más de 14 toneladas de donativos dirigidos a centros de salud, proyectos sociales e instituciones.
(2025-05-18). Statement by Socialist Alliance on the national expansion of Victorian Socialists. socialist-alliance.org 
Statement by Socialist Alliance outlining our position on the national expansion of Victorian Socialists with a clarification about level of involvement in the project.
(2025-05-18). Top 10 slots with high RTP at Sky Crown Casino. moguldom.com Sky Crown Casino, a rapidly growing online gaming platform, offers a rich selection of slot games characterized by their high return to player (RTP) percentages. This article zeroes in on the top 10 slot games at Sky Crown that not only promise an engaging gaming experience but also rank high in RTP, ensuring better odds …
(2025-05-18). Exporting Hindutva: How the BJP Is Lobbying Its Agenda in the U.S. muslimskeptic.com Introduction India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is no longer just a regional political force. It has become a global ideological exporter, working systematically to advance its Hindutva agenda well beyond Indian borders—particularly in the United States. This expansion isn't just soft diplomacy or diaspora engagement. It is a calculated effort to reframe international discourse, …
(2025-05-18). Brazil confirms first case of bird-flu on commercial farm. america.cgtn.com 
Brazil, a giant in the poultry industry, has confirmed its first-ever cases of bird flu on a commercial farm. | The outbreak has prompted an import ban from major markets, including the European Union and neighboring countries in South America. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco reports.
(2025-05-18). Mexico relaunches "Made in Mexico" campaign to improve domestic consumption. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold the threat of tariffs over the heads of top U.S. trading partners. | Mexico, one of those partners, is resurrecting a decades-old campaign designed to increase the consumption of domestic products. The campaign includes a logo designed to enhance pride in national products in these times when global trade tensions remain high. | CGTN's Franc Contreras has more from Mexico City.
(2025-05-18). Cuban students participate in China Bridge contest. america.cgtn.com 
The China Bridge contest is an international student competition organized by Confucius Institutes around the world and tests participants' mastery of the Chinese language and culture. | Participants are vying for trips to China for the world final and a chance to win scholarships to study in China. | CGTN's Luis Chirino reports from Havana, where Cuba held the most recent content.
(2025-05-18). Burkina Faso Under Ibrahim Traoré: A Nation in Transformation. unitedworldint.com His rise to the presidency in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the country's history. By Halim Genàßoƒülu Introduction Burkina Faso, a landlocked West African nation, has experienced significant political and social upheaval in recent years. The rise of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to the presidency in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in the country's history. This …
(2025-05-18). Funding skills training programmes critical for service delivery. sanews.gov.za Funding skills training programmes critical for service delivery | The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has emphasised the importance of funding skills training programmes in the water sector to improve service delivery at municipal level. | "We must continue to make every effort to fund, support and incentivise such programmes to ensure that we harness the skills we need to improve the state of our municipalities," Seitlholo said on Saturday. | The Deputy Minister was addressing the five-year celebration of the Young Engineers Changemakers Programme (YECP) organised by Water Research Com…
(2025-05-18). Probe into illegal blockages of Middle Letaba Dam tributaries complete. sanews.gov.za Probe into illegal blockages of Middle Letaba Dam tributaries complete | The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, is currently studying the final report of an independent investigation into the alleged illegal blockages of tributaries feeding the Middle Letaba Dam in Limpopo. | Commissioned by former Minister Senzo Mchunu, the investigation was prompted by mounting complaints from local farmers and community members about unlawful obstructions and diversions of watercourses flowing into the dam. | These alleged illegal activities are believed to have significantly contributed to the dam's alarmingly…
(2025-05-18). Seven people arrested for Clarens ATM bombing. sanews.gov.za Seven people arrested for Clarens ATM bombing | Police have arrested seven suspects in connection with an ATM bombing that happened in Clarens in the Free State earlier this week. | The seven individuals, aged between 24 and 36, were arrested on Saturday in Ficksburg after the South African Police Service (SAPS) spotted a Toyota Fortuner parked near an ATM at about 1am. | "Two males were seen tampering with the ATM. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee the scene. A vehicle pursuit ensued, culminating in the successful apprehension of the Fortuner's five occupants, including one woman,…
(2025-05-18). Minister condemns killing of eight people in Umlazi. sanews.gov.za Minister condemns killing of eight people in Umlazi | The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, has strongly condemned the senseless and brutal killing of eight people – six men and two women – in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal on Friday evening. | It is reported that the victims were indoors when an unknown number of suspects entered and opened fire, killing them at the scene. | "The attack which claimed the lives of innocent individuals is a horrific act of violence that has no place in our society. We condemn this heinous crime in the strongest possible terms. Such calculated and cold-blooded violence tears at the fabric…
(2025-05-18). Behind Trump and DOGE's Reckless Destruction Is a Determination to Crush Workers. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-18). Bob's List: May 18, 2025. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-18). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. icrc.org "Every attack on a humanitarian is an attack on the community they served."
(2025-05-18). ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules" icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Egypt: Facts and Figures (January — December 2024). icrc.org
(2025-05-18). Resolution on 'Protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against the potential human cost of ICT activities during armed conflict'. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). In Pictures: Myanmar One Month On. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). News X World Report, Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Open to Zelensky Meeting If Key Conditions Are Met. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-05-18). LEVER WEEKLY: Clear Skies And Dirty Secrets. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | Here's what The Lever published this week: :
(2025-05-18). Ethiopia Upholds Justice and Equality in Rejecting TPLF's Shortcut. plusnews.ug 
Ethiopia's National Electoral Board (NEBE) recently rejected the Tigray People's Liberation Front's (TPLF) request to be reinstated as a political party without undergoing the standard registration process. This decision underscores Ethiopia's commitment to upholding the rule of law, ensuring political accountability, and fostering a democratic system that prioritizes fairness and transparency. The TPLF, once a …
(2025-05-18). Breaking: Besigye Lawyer Martha Karua Detained in Tanzania, Awaits Deportation. plusnews.ug 
Prominent Kenyan politician and Senior Counsel Martha Karua, alongside two fellow lawyers, are currently detained at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, denying them entry into Tanzania. The trio, invited as guests of the East African Law Society (EALS), had arrived to observe the ongoing treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu …
(2025-05-18). Besigye's Lawyers Demand Expedited Bail Hearing. plusnews.ug 
Lawyers representing detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, have petitioned the High Court in Kampala, urging the judiciary to expedite the hearing of their clients' long-pending bail application. The application, filed on April 22, 2025, has yet to be scheduled for hearing, prompting concerns over non-compliance with constitutional deadlines. In …
(2025-05-18). Spiritual Voyage Begins: 300+ Lango Pilgrims Trek to Namugongo. plusnews.ug 
More than 300 pilgrims drawn from Lango and the Diocese of West Lango have set off for Namugongo ahead of the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations slated for June 3. The pilgrims from Lango Diocese joined their counterparts from the Diocese of West Lango on Friday and began their over 300-kilometre trek on Saturday. The group …
(2025-05-18). Rwanda Urges DRC and FDLR to Facilitate Repatriation of Remaining Refugees. plusnews.ug 
Rwanda has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and its alleged allies, the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), to ensure the safe return of all remaining Rwandan refugees in eastern DRC. This follows the successful repatriation of 360 Rwandan refugees, primarily women and children, who were reportedly held by …
(2025-05-18). Tooro Skilling Hub Opens as Museveni Vows to Empower More Youth. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday officially launched the Tooro Skilling Hub in Kijwiga Village, Katooke Subcounty, Kyenjojo District, pledging to expand youth enrollment in Presidential Industrial Hubs nationwide. The newly commissioned facility serves the districts of Kyenjojo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Bunyangabu, and Fort Portal City. It is already offering vocational training in key sectors …
(2025-05-18). Lt Gen Muhanga Calls for Discipline Among Ugandan Forces in South Sudan. plusnews.ug 
The Commander of the UPDF Land Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on Ugandan troops deployed in South Sudan to maintain peak combat readiness and uphold strict discipline at all times. "As forces on mission, you must uphold unwavering discipline and maintain peak combat readiness through ongoing training," Lt Gen Muhanga said during an …
(2025-05-18). They Do Squeal … smoothiex12.blogspot.com like pigs when facing the best army in the world. They didn't squeal when they raped, pillaged, and executed Russians. They'll live, these ones.
This shell-shocked one should consider himself lucky. He is coming to Russian rear facilities and will be treated properly. And maybe he will learn the lesson.
(2025-05-18). Just Made My Day. smoothiex12.blogspot.com And proves my point)) Kudos to the guy from AfD!
This applies broadly to the West's (US included) military-political top, which brought to us the death of expertise.
(2025-05-18). Russians Know Who Trump Is. smoothiex12.blogspot.com They always knew, that is why they have been tickling his fancy, including famous Putin's "he is a bright person" (bright being not as smart but noticeable) to same Putin expressing latent sympathy to him for his persecution. But Russians never had any doubt about his nature. Russians merely gave him a chance ⚪ he blew it.
Considering the operational tempo as of lately, it looks like the offensive is being prepared. We'll know in due time. Putin reiterated Russia's objectives today. Same ol', same ol' ⚪ remove root causes or we will kill more of your SOBs and your personnel. This was in a preparation to tomor…
(2025-05-18). The Struggle Continues: CUPW Walking Tour (Mayworks, Toronto). socialistproject.ca The walk takes participants by downtown Toronto sites associated with CUPW's history, from its beginnings to present day. | The walking tour passes by important Canadian Union Postal Workers (CUPW) workplaces in Canada and other spaces of gatherings including the site of the original convention of union delegates who approved the formation of the union. Held on Mother's Day as CUPW brought us maternity and parental leave. | We met in front of the Royal York Hotel, at the intersection of Front St. and York St., Toronto. | Sponsored by
(2025-05-18). Iran Preventing Harm to Ties with Armenia: Top Security Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will not allow the enemies to impair its strategic relations with Armenia, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian said.
(2025-05-18). Dialogue Forum Kicks Off in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The annual meeting of Tehran Dialogue Forum got underway in the Iranian capital on Sunday, May 18.
(2025-05-18). IRGC, Azeri Army Hold War Game in Karabakh. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Army of the Republic of Azerbaijan have staged a joint military exercise inside the Karabakh region.
(2025-05-18). Diplomatic chess, Ukraine the pawn. strategic-culture.su In Istanbul, a door was pried open after a soap opera's worth of chicanery in London, Paris, Berlin and Kiev. Now the question is what Trump can do to address Russia's concerns. | By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and…
(2025-05-18). How war propaganda has fueled American foreign policy for a century. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-18). La Georgia, sentendosi "tradita" , risponderà al Megobari Act statunitense. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-18). Lula (y la izquierda brasileña) en la encrucijada. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-18). Onde està£o os germes mais férteis do trumpismo na Europa? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-18). ReBrain Europe, in what sense? strategic-culture.su It is a question of political hierarchy. The tribute that a vassal pays to his lord. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | No money…
(2025-05-18). Russia, negotiations, a search for a new balance: Will the next table be in Libya? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-18). Jordan: Suspicious bag found in Amman, authorities respond (Video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Videos were shared on social media showing members of Jordanian security services dealing with a suspicious bag, which was found in Amman.The media spokesman for the Public Security Directorate revealed that a report was received by the Central Amman Police Operations Room about the presence of a suspicious bag left in the Wasfi Al-Tal Street area, the PETRA news agency reported on Sunday.He added that the relevant authorities were immediately dispatched to the site, where the bag was dealt with in accordance with established security procedures. Upon inspection, it was found to be empty and posed no t…
(2025-05-18). Trump Lawsuit Against Driving Access Seeks to Grab Undocumented People's Data. truthout.org For the six years Marina, 35, had no valid driver's license, she felt constant fear when behind the wheel. She would limit her travels to what was strictly necessary, forgoing professional, educational and leisure opportunities. "I felt persecuted and had too much fear," she told Truthout in Spanish. "It was something that impacted all of the days of my life." In the rural part of… |
(2025-05-18). As Costs and Temperatures Rise, Trump Moves to Gut Low-Income Energy Assistance. truthout.org The U.S. is headed into what forecasters expect to be one of the hottest summers on record, and millions of people across the country will struggle to pay their power bills as temperatures and energy costs rise. A 2023 national survey found that nearly 1 in 4 Americans were unable to pay their full energy bill for at least one month, and nearly 1 in 4 reported that they kept their homes at… |
(2025-05-18). Democrats Won a NC Supreme Court Seat. But They Lost Something Important. truthout.org Last week, North Carolina Democrats scored a victory when Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin, who'd lost a tight race for the state's Supreme Court, finally conceded defeat after a six-month legal battle to throw out ballots that he contended were illegitimate. But that same morning, the party suffered a setback that may be more consequential: losing control of the state board that sets… |
(2025-05-18). Pete Hegseth Has Banned 3 of My Books From the US Naval Academy. truthout.org Not one, not two, but three of my books have been removed and banned from the United States Naval Academy's Nimitz Library by the order of President Donald Trump's appointed defense secretary and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth. The New York Times reports that 378 others were also removed. Naval students and sailors must feel insulted by Hegseth's lack of confidence in their intellectual… |
(2025-05-18). DOGE Has Gutted AmeriCorps. What Happens When the Next Disaster Strikes? truthout.org After devastating fires tore through Los Angeles in January, a crew of more than 300 young people showed up to help, many of them members of the national service program AmeriCorps. Among them was Julian Nava-Cortez, who traveled from northern California to assist survivors at a disaster recovery center near Altadena, where the Eaton Fire had nearly destroyed the entire neighborhood. |
(2025-05-18). Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanƒ± Kacƒ±r: Türkiye her alanda fark yaratan bir àºlke haline geldi. binfile: Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanƒ± Mehmet Fatih Kacƒ±r, "Bizim en bàºyàºk gàºcàºmàºz inanmƒ±≈ü, hayal kuran, ara≈ütƒ±ran, geli≈ütiren, àºreten ve Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ±'na imzasƒ±nƒ± atan Tàºrk genàßliƒüidir, Teknofest ku≈üaƒüƒ±dƒ±r." dedi.
(2025-05-18). Arab Leaders Split on Attending Iraq Summit as Militias Stir Fear. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Electricity and Transport Systems on Verge of Collapse in Sudan. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Ukraine War Day Istanbul Talks "Like I was saying…" Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | There is a genre of jokes called "delayed fuse", the setup usually involves a long conversation or some type of incident or conflict. Then one of the players goes away for a very long time, many years, even; returns; and the punchline is the resuming of the conversation exactly where it left off. ⚪ Here is an example, I'm probably not telling this right, but it goes something like this: A man has his snail friend over to watch the game on TV. They're drinking beer and eating chips and having a good time.
(2025-05-18). Toyota launches its first smart electric car in China. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Toyota, the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, has launched its first smart electric car in China. The BZ5 is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and FAW Group, a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer.Toyota's BZ5 electric car: FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., formerly known as Tianjin FAW Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., officially launched Toyota's new BZ5 electric car in China. | Notably, the BZ5 is the 12 millionth vehicle produced by the company and was manufactured through a joint venture between Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation and China's leading automaker, FAW Group.
(2025-05-18). Did Khalifa Haftar die of a stroke in Russia? Libyan stronghold disappears with his kids. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Speculations about the fate of the Supreme Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, emerged online after claims that he could have suffered a health emergency.During his visit to Russia, many people took to social media platforms claiming that Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, 81, died of a stroke after he was taken to the hospital. What caused the rumor to spread fast was that the Libyan military leader had not appeared following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.An X user posted a photo of the Libyan strongman and wrote: "Unconfirmed reports indicate tha…
(2025-05-18). 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.
(2025-05-18). 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.
(2025-05-18). 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?
(2025-05-18). 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.
(2025-05-18). 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.
(2025-05-18). 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.
(2025-05-18). 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'.
(2025-05-18). 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.
(2025-05-18). Barcelona Are Champions Again Canaletas Erupts in Celebration. thinktank.pk FC Barcelona fans filled the streets in celebration Thursday night after their team clinched its 28th La Liga title with a decisive 2—0 victory over local rivals Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium.
(2025-05-18). Stadium Roars: PSL10 Hails Army Chief, Nation! thinktank.pk The Pakistan Super League (PSL10) match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium became a monumental war-victory celebration against India, graced by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir as the Chief Guest, alongside DG ISPR, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, and numerous other dignitaries. The jam-packed stadium echoed with Pakistan flags, slogans honoring the Pakistan Armed Forces, and a …
(2025-05-18). Boosting border security: Iran, Azerbaijan hold joint military drills in Karabakh. presstv.ir The joint military exercise involves Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Azerbaijani troops.
(2025-05-18). Iraqi Kurdistan will not become 'source of threat' to Iran: Barzani. presstv.ir Nechirvan Barzani says the Iraqi Kurdistan Region will not become a "source of threat" to neighboring Iran, stressing that great steps have been taken to secure the common borders.
(2025-05-18). Caspian drilling heralds a transformation in Iran's energy landscape. presstv.ir The Caspian drilling is a major step towards further strengthening the country's oil and gas industry, demonstrating Iran's technical and engineering capabilities and self-sufficiency in this field.
(2025-05-18). Iran to host 13th round of Islam-Orthodox Christianity dialogue. presstv.ir The 13th round of interfaith dialogue between Islam and Orthodox Christianity will be held in Iran, an Iranian official says.
(2025-05-18). Lord John Bird urges government to step up on poverty to head off Reform threat. leftfootforward.org Bird warns that unless the government acts now, they will not hold back the rise of Reform at the next general election.
(2025-05-18). Woke-bashing of the week MAGA in meltdown over 'woke Marxist Pope'. leftfootforward.org The right hasn't held back in their criticism of who they have branded "anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open borders, and a total Marxist.
(2025-05-18). A New IEA Report and the Iberian Blackout End Dreams of an 'Energy Transition'. wattsupwiththat.com What it does mean is that whatever one believes about the science of the climate, the fact is that mandates and subsidies can't change the physics of energy systems. Systems that can deliver reliable power at the scales necessary for robust growth remain anchored in precisely the fuels the transitionists want to abandon.<>
(2025-05-18). Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim: Malaysia to promote environmental agenda within ASEAN. tvbrics.com 
He outlined how the country is tackling environmental challenges…
(2025-05-18). Russia invents environmentally friendly method of steel production. tvbrics.com 
The technology makes it possible to produce the alloy without using coal and coke…
(2025-05-18). Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi speaks about key areas of cooperation with Kazakhstan. tvbrics.com 
Sheikh Khaled pledges sustained cooperation in energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and food security under the BRICS framework…
(2025-05-18). Indonesia to designate 200,000 hectares of new marine conservation zones in 2025. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to strengthen ocean sustainability…
(2025-05-18). Argentina: El productor de "El Eternauta" es un depredador… indybay.org Argentina: El productor de "El Eternauta" es un depredador del Estado, de la salud, y también familiar…
(2025-05-18). Monday 5/19: Mend your clothing workshop! indybay.org Sequoia Fabrica Community Workshop (Potrero Hill)…
(2025-05-18). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). "The mining agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States illustrates the desire of US capital for unrestricted access to Ukrainian mineral resources." cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-18). On California Terror Attack, FBI & Police Make Big Revelations | Palm Springs Bomb Blast | USA | Trump. hindustantimes.com The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the explosion at a California fertility clinic as an 'act of terrorism'. According to US law enforcement, the person believed responsible for the blast posted rambling online writings before the explosion took place. Authorities were still working to piece together a motive and build a chronology of events leading up to the attack.
(2025-05-18). On Cam: Mexico Navy Ship Hits Iconic US Bridge, Scared NYC People Start Running | Brooklyn | New York. hindustantimes.com
(2025-05-18). California Bomb Blast: FBI's First Reaction After Explosion Outside Fertility Clinic; Trump Monitors. hindustantimes.com
(2025-05-18). Activist's paste-up charges dismissed, colonial statue remains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). CFMEU sacking shows union administration was never about criminality. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Challenging Labor's small target strategy requires building movements. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). 'Marine apocalypse': Algal bloom devastates South Australia's coastal ecosystems. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). NT gov't targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisons. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Photos: National protests demand gov't action to stop domestic and family violence. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Thousands protest 'wasteful' stadium funding plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). WA paramedics take protected action over health system decline. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-18). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-05-18). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-18). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). DRC: 1,359 disarmed members of government forces and their families have arrived safe and well in Kinshasa, with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-05-18). When the personal can be political: Letters between post-war Soviet and US women. greenleft.org.au 
Maree F Roberts reviews Dear Unknown Friend, which brings to life the letters exchanged by American and Soviet women during World War II and the first half of the 20th century.
(2025-05-18). Russia demanded Ukraine to cede more territory at Turkey talks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Top director Akin slams Turkey's 'mobster' leaders over arrests. newarab.com 
(2025-05-18). Trump says will speak to Putin to end Ukraine 'bloodbath'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the "bloodbath" in Trump, who has been pressing Russia to agree a
(2025-05-18). Turkey evacuates 82 nationals from Libya after Tripoli clashes. newarab.com 
"Eighty-two citizens who wanted to return to Turkey were assisted in their departure from Libya and allowed to return home," the source said, referring to "the conflict and insecurity" that has gripped the North African nation in recent days. | The move came…
(2025-05-18). UK: Three Iranians charged with suspected espionage. newarab.com 
The three were all arrested on 3 May in what the capital's Metropolitan police called "a very complex and fast-moving investigation", and were due to appear in a London court later on Saturday. | They were named as Mostafa Sepahvand, 39, Farha…
(2025-05-18). Rating agency maintains SA's debt rating. sanews.gov.za Rating agency maintains SA's debt rating | Government has noted rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) decision to affirm South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and 'BB', respectively, and maintain the positive outlook. | S&P said the ratings on South Africa benefit from the country's sizable and sophisticated financial system that provides a deep funding base for the government. | The country also has relatively strong institutions, with good checks and balances, particularly its central bank. | However, S&P said the ratings are constrained by relatively low Gross Domestic P…
(2025-05-18). FBI says deadly Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion 'act of terrorism'. presstv.ir After an explosion that shook a California fertility clinic on Saturday killing one person, the Federal Bureau of Investigation officials (FBI) classified the incident a deliberate act of terror.
(2025-05-18). Sanctions Lifted, Alliances Forged: Trump Courts Gulf Leaders on High-Stakes Tour. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-18). Aotearoa: Coalition government wages war on women. greenleft.org.au 
Protests have been held across Aotearoa NZ, reports Zara Lomas, against the right-wing coalition government after it forced through a bill amending the country's Equal Pay Act, on May 6.
(2025-05-18). Deadly car explosion rocks Palm springs near medical center. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the affluent city of Palm Springs, authorities reported that a device detonated close to a medical facility Saturday morning, killing one person. The explosion prompted an instant emergency response and seriously damaged nearby businesses.The explosion happened in the parking lot next to the American Reproductive Center, which is north of Indian Canyon, at around 11: 00 a.m. local time, according to municipal authorities. As police and fire personnel guarded the area, locals were asked to stay away.The medical center's director, Dr. Maher Abdullah, confirmed on social media that although the laborato…
(2025-05-18). Video: 2 killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge. albawaba.com
(2025-05-18). Could AI help elderly people and refugees reconstruct unrecorded pasts? aljazeera.com How a studio in Barcelona is using artificial intelligence to create 'synthetic memories' where no visual records exist.
(2025-05-18). Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing 2 people. aljazeera.com New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 others were injured in the collision, but the bridge spared major damage.
(2025-05-18). Mexican Navy sailing ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge in New York. aljazeera.com Videos show the moment a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge.
(2025-05-18). Bomb hits California reproductive health clinic which FBI calls 'terrorism'. aljazeera.com Video shows aftermath of an explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California that killed one person.
(2025-05-18). How Elites Rebrand Power as Virtue. counterpunch.org
(2025-05-18). Working in isolation for 10 years, Philly artist reveals his army at Grounds for Sculpture. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For 27 years, Clifford Ward has maintained a studio at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey, an hour-and-a-half commute from his home in Philadelphia's Old City via two trains and a bus. | "I just do work," he said. "When I go to Philly, it's just to sleep and watch TV." | The mixed media sculptor last showed his work in 2013 at Fresno City College in California. Since then, few people were aware of what he was doing. | "I was very reclusive," he said. "People are q…
(2025-05-18). How the Establishment Is Domesticating Populism. defenddemocracy.press Thomas Fazi* May 08, 2025 The victory of the right-wing candidate George Simion in the first round of Romania's rerun presidential election has been celebrated by some on the right as a populist victory. By this account, the EU- and NATO-aligned forces that overturned the country's previous election in November have failed to turn back …
(2025-05-18). La Tira de los Lectores: Museos cubanos. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, en homenaje al Día Internacional de los Museos, que se celebra cada 18 de mayo. Nos llegaron fotos desde varias regiones de la geografía cubana, y museos de diverso tipo, desde los que evocan figuras internacionales (como el Napoleónico), hasta los provinciales (como el de Cienfuegos).
(2025-05-18). Conmemoran en Guantánamo aniversario 65 del Ordenamiento Territorial y Urbanismo. cubadebate.cu Guantánamo fue reconocida como la provincia más destacada en Ordenamiento Territorial y Urbanismo del 2024, lo que le otorgó el honor de ser sede del acto nacional por el aniversario 65 de esta actividad en Cuba. Sus avances reflejan el compromiso de la ciudad con la sostenibilidad y la resiliencia urbana, colocándola como un modelo de desarrollo territorial en el país.
(2025-05-18). El Papa León XIV sorprende con su primer mensaje en X: "Para que los enemigos se encuentren" cubadebate.cu Robert Francis Prevost tiene más de 18 millones de seguidores en X, red social que estrenó el pasado día 14 de mayo de 2025 para dar la bienvenida a todos los católicos. El Santo Padre decidió dar continuidad al legado de Francisco empleando las mismas redes sociales que él usó. Los mensajes que en vida publicó el papa argentino, se mantendrán Ad Memoriam.
(2025-05-18). Granma cierra calendario regular con triunfo sobre Las Tunas. cubadebate.cu Los Alazanes huyen del sótano de la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. Los granmenses lograron cerrar la fase regular de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano con una victoria clave de 4-3 sobre los Leñadores de Las Tunas, evitando así terminar en el último puesto.
(2025-05-18). La Cruz celebró 15 en cierre del Playa Girón de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu Con la llegada del bicampeón olímpico Julio César La Cruz a su decimoquinta corona de este tipo, concluyó la edición 62 de los torneos nacionales de boxeo Playa Girón, dominada colectivamente por Camagàºey. El doble campeón olímpico incrementó el botín con que lidera a los máximos ganadores en las lides élites de casa.
(2025-05-18). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 18 de mayo de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-05-18). Samuel Claxton fallece en La Habana a los 82 años. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Cultura y el Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas informan que el actor cubano Samuel Claxton falleció en La Habana, en la noche de este sábado 17 de mayo de 2025. Poseedor de una valiosa carrera artística, es en el cine donde desbordó un rol impresionante, que lo convirtió en uno de los rostros más presentes de la cinematografía nacional.
(2025-05-18). Nery, la del Benny (+Fotos, +Videos). cubadebate.cu Durante su estancia en México a finales de los cuarenta, Benny Moré grabó dos temas con el Dueto Fantasma, donde una voz femenina de soprano, cálida y afinada, acompañó a Lalo Montané en composiciones de Justi Barreto, manteniendo el misterio sobre su identidad. Era una voz de soprano, bien afinada y cálida.
(2025-05-18). Libyan protesters demand PM quits as three ministers resign. newarab.com 
Hundreds of The demonstrators gathered in Martyrs' Square in They then marched to the main government building in the city center. "We won'
(2025-05-18). UN scales back aid goals in Yemen and Somalia. newarab.com 
The It said the cuts are putting millions of lives at risk around the world. | In January, the UN launched an appeal for $2.4 billion to help 10.5 million p…
(2025-05-18). Bomb kills one near California fertility clinic; FBI calls it 'terrorism'. geo.tv 
Representational image of a police tape around a mishap scene. — Reuters/FileExplosion injures at least four people.This is intentional act of terrorism: FBI officialSeveral other buildings in area were damaged, say authorities.
(2025-05-18). Over 25 killed as tornadoes rip across three US states. geo.tv 
(2025-05-18). Turkey unveils new discovery: $30B natural gas reserve in the Black Sea. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Turkey has discovered a new natural gas reserve of 75 billion cubic meters in the Black Sea, valued at approximately $30 billion.Turkey's new natural gas reserve: According to Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country has unveiled its latest discovery: a new natural gas reserve in the Black Sea. The reserve is valued at nearly $30 billion and contains approximately 75 billion cubic meters of gas. President Erdogan stated that the reserve will help meet the country's energy needs for more than three years. | "We have discovered 75 billion cubic meters (2,650 cubic feet) of new n…
(2025-05-18). Over 300 pilgrims from Lango begin trek to Namugongo. independent.co.ug 
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 300 pilgrims drawn from Lango and the Diocese of West Lango have set off for Namugongo ahead of thTe Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations slated for June 3. The pilgrims from Lango Diocese joined their counterparts from the Diocese of West Lango on Friday and began their over 300-kilometre …
(2025-05-18). Pope Leo XIV's motto and coat of arms. independent.co.ug 
Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots. Vatican, Italy | VATICAN NEWS | Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church. The shield is …
(2025-05-18). Stanbic Bank Uganda's new mortgage solution breaks financing barrier to home ownership. independent.co.ug With preapproved mortgages of up to UGX 500 million, Uganda's largest bank takes bold step toward making homeownership a reality for working-class Ugandans. KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For most working Ugandans, the dream of owning a decent home remains just that—a dream. With soaring construction costs, high interest rates, and a complex mortgage application …
(2025-05-18). 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV. independent.co.ug 
His election represents continuity with the papacy of the late Pope Francis, and he is expected to continue Francis' reforms of the church as well as his focus on poverty and marginalized people. ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost — now known as Pope Leo XIV — is the first pope from the United States. The 69-year-old …
(2025-05-18). Can EU pick itself up by its civilian bootstraps and join the future multipolar world? pressenza.com Does Europe often find itself grappling with the dilemma of choosing between the US and China? A quintessential example of this was an April article in the Financial Times, titled: "Europe must choose between America and China." Apart from reflecting…
(2025-05-18). Bomb blast near Palm Springs health facility kills one. geo.tv Representational image of a police tape around a mishap scene. — Reuters/FileA bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, California, killing one person, the city's mayor said on Saturday.The bomb was either in or near a car parked outside of the…