(2025-05-21). United Nations: 14,000 infants in Gaza may die within 48 hours. workers.org 
The following statement was posted on the English version of Al-Akhbar, based in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 20, 2025. Truckloads of humanitarian aid stalled in Gaza. (Credit: Palestinian Centre for Human Rights) The United Nations has warned that approximately 14,000 infants in Gaza are at risk of dying within 48 . . . |
(2025-05-21). Only thing entering Gaza right now is bombs: UNRWA. presstv.ir The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, says Gaza is probably facing its worst humanitarian crisis since October 2023.
(2025-05-21). Lineker forced out by BBC for reposting 'rat' post were these Zionists sacked for THEIR rat images on Gaza? skwawkbox.org 
UK Jewish group highlights hypocrisy, asks how many Israel supporters were sacked for their posts portraying Palestinians as rats The Just Jews group of UK Jewish anti-genocide activists has highlighted the hypocrisy of the British establishment after BBC football presenter Gary Lineker was forced out by the broadcaster for sharing someone else's anti-genocide post that …
(2025-05-21). The World Cannot Know True Peace Until We Have Reckoned With What We Did To Gaza. thealtworld.com I was listening to a young writer describe an idea he'd had that he was so excited about he couldn't sleep the night before, and I remembered how before Gaza I used to get excited about writing stuff. I haven't felt that feeling since 2023. | I'm not complaining or feeling sorry for myself, I'm just remarking on how incredibly bleak and dark the world has been during this terrible time. It would be weird and unhealthy if I was enjoying my job here this past year and a half. These things aren't supposed to feel good. Not if you're really looking at them and being sincere and honest with yourself about what you are…
(2025-05-21). 'Absolutely Genocidal': Mouin Rabbani on 'Gideon's Chariots,' Israel's Latest Escalation of War on Gaza. scheerpost.com By Palestinians in Gaza are fleeing Khan Younis after the Israeli military issued expulsion orders for the besieged territory's second-largest city. This comes as Israel's bombardment of Gaza intensifies, killing hundreds of Palestinians over the weekend, including at least five journalists. Health facilities have been under constant attack. Israel on Sunday announced the start of a renewed ground invasion it calls Operation Gideon's Chariots. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said Sunday that Israel would allow limited…
(2025-05-21). Britain, France and Canada Threaten Israel With Concrete Sanctions if Gaza War Is Not Halted. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump and senior staff greet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, April 7, 2025, in the West Wing Lobby of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) | By Juan Cole / Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Britain, France and Canada issued a
(2025-05-21). I Was Fired From Emerson College for Speaking Out About Palestine, but I Refuse To Be Silent. scheerpost.com Emerson College, Boston MA. John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 By Anna Feder / After 17 years at Emerson College, I was fired for my activism in support of Palestinian liberation. My last day was October 11, 2024, just over one year into the genocide in Gaza and ongoing ethnic cleansing in occupied Palestine. | Over my time at Emerson, I established…
(2025-05-21). UN Warns 14,000 Babies in Gaza Could Die in 48 Hours Without True Lift of Israeli Blockade. scheerpost.com Fars Photo of Casualties in Gaza Strip during 2023 War. Fars Media Corporation, CC BY 4.0 By Julia Conley / The United Nations estimated that the Netanyahu government's continued starvation of more than 2 million Palestinians could kill up to 14,000 infants in the next two days without a serious influx of aid. | News outlets have reported since Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu al…
(2025-05-21). The UK hits peak feebleness on Israel—Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-05-21). Pope Leo XIV calls on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. albawaba.com
(2025-05-21). Israel confirms death of Mohammed Sinwar. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli security services confirmed the killing of Mohammed Sinwar, brother of former Hamas leader in Gaza, Yehya Sinwar, Israel's Channel 14 said on Wednesday.According to the sources, Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike along with other prominent figures in Khan Yunis, southern the strip.However, the Palestinian group has not yet commented on Israeli reports that the "Khan Yunis strike" killed the commander of the Qassam Brigades, Sinwar and prominent Hamas leaders.Days ago, Al-Hadath media outlet said, citing sources in Gaza, that the body of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was likely found insid…
(2025-05-21). UAE announces deal with Israel to send 'urgent aid' to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a new agreement with Israel to permit the entry of "urgent humanitarian aid" into the besieged Gaza Strip, Emirati state media (WAM) said on Wednesday.WAM added that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE deputy prime minister and foreign minister and Gideon Saar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, held a phone call and agreed to allow the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates"
(2025-05-21). Israel belongs in Eurovision. aljazeera.com Israel's war on Gaza doesn't betray European values – it embodies them.
(2025-05-21). Video: Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid trucks to enter Gaza. aljazeera.com Pope Leo has called for humanitarian aid to be sent into Gaza to ease the hunger crisis caused by Israel's blockade.
(2025-05-21). not a antisemitic blood to say Israel is killing babies in Gaza. haaretz.com Heroic or not, IDF soldiers and commanders are subject to the directives of the government. It is policy-makers that Yair Golan was criticizing when speaking about infanticide in Gaza…
(2025-05-21). choice: End the war in Gaza or let far right destroy it. haaretz.com The U.S. and other mediators want the war to end, but with Netanyahu refusing serious talks, the Doha negotiations are likely to fail. Europe is beginning to see that this may be the last chance to stop the largest ethnic cleansing of our time…
(2025-05-21). Why Israel is so determined to keep the media out of Gaza. haaretz.com Israel has closed off the Gaza Strip to foreign journalists, blinding the global public and fueling misinformation while constantly inciting against, and sometimes targeting, local Palestinian reporters. It is now running out of excuses for this authoritarian policy…
(2025-05-21). Allies urge Israel to end raids, allow aid. ecns.cn In a rare concerted move, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada issued a stinging rebuke to Israel, threatening sanctions if it continues its military expansion, which has already rendered Gaza inhabitable and starving.
(2025-05-21). Trinity and Gabriel's Chariot. counterpunch.org 
What do these words have in common? Trinity was what Oppenheimer christened the first successful test of a nuclear bomb 70 years ago. Gideon's Chariots is what the Israeli government named their recent ultimate genocidal invasion of Gaza. But what do they have in common? They are both instances of a nation at war resorting
(2025-05-21). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). World condemns genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Shifting to Saudi: The daylight between America and Israel is blinding. haaretz.com Following U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, it seems Washington is getting closer to the Gulf states. Israel should pay attention, if it doesn't want to be boxed out on Gaza and Iran…
(2025-05-21). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). nears as Europe begins to act against in Gaza. haaretz.com Citing the 'unbearable' Gaza crisis, European leaders are warning of sanctions against Israel. Netanyahu's limited aid move has failed to ease concerns, with one diplomat calling it a 'disaster.' An expert said the steps further isolate Israel as a pariah state misaligned with EU values…
(2025-05-21). EU to review trade ties with Israel over relentless Gaza assault. newarab.com The European Union on Tuesday agreed to Kallas said Brussels was acting after "a strong majority" of its 27 member states backed the move, in a meeting of EU foreign ministers, in a bid to pressure Israel. | "What it tells is that the countries see that the situation in Gaza is untenable, and what we want is to really help the people, and what…
(2025-05-21). Gaza rescuers say 19 killed, mostly children, in Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 19 people, "Our crews transported 19 dead, most of them children, and dozens of injured following air raids carried out by the Israeli warplanes in various areas of the Gaza Strip last night and early today," civil defenc…
(2025-05-21). Gaza Sunbirds cyclist killed in Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis. newarab.com Ahmed al-Dali, a 33-year-old father of four and beloved member of Gaza's para-athlete community, was killed on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on Khan Younis. He was a cyclist with the Gaza Sunbirds, a team of amputee athletes formed in 2020 to represent Palestine and deliver aid across the Known to his family as a kind, determined man with a deep love of sport, al-Dali lost his leg in 2014 during an Israeli bombing. At the time, he was initially declared dead and taken to a morgue until his fami…
(2025-05-21). Israeli forces dressed as Palestinian women kill Gaza commander. newarab.com Israeli special forces disguised themselves as women during a covert military operation in southern Gaza on Monday that resulted in the assassination of a prominent Palestinian commander and the abduction of his family. | His wife and children were reportedly taken by the Israeli military during the operation. | The PRC, an allia…
(2025-05-21). Outrage as Israel's Golani Brigade joins drills in Morocco. newarab.com The participation of Israel's Golani Brigade in the US-led African Lion 2025 military exercises in Images circulating online showed members of the Golani Brigade, a unit long accused of committing massacres in Gaza, participating in joint exercises alongside troops from more than 40 countries. | Photographs of the soldiers posing with the Israeli flag and the brigade's insignia have fuelled anger on Arab social media and among pro-Palestinian advocacy groups. | The Palestinian Mujahideen Mov…
(2025-05-21). UK freezes Israel trade talks, sanctions settlers over Gaza. newarab.com 
Britain suspended free-trade negotiations with Foreign Secretary David Lammy accused Israeli Prime Minister
(2025-05-21). Gaza Health Ministry: 52 Palestinians killed so far Wednesday; IDF soldier killed in south Gaza. haaretz.com GAZA: UN says dozens of aid trucks entered, none reached destination ‚ñ ISRAEL: Britain stops trade talks over Gaza war, sanctions settlers; EU to review agreement with Israel ‚ñ SYRIA: EU removes sanctions on new gov't ‚ñ IRAN: New U.S. intel reportedly suggests that Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities…
(2025-05-21). Poll: Ex-PM Bennett leads as Netanyahu coalition loses Knesset majority. haaretz.com 67 percent of Israelis said they support ending the Gaza war as part of a hostage deal…
(2025-05-21). Yarden Bibas: I asked Hamas chief Sinwar to hold me together with my friend David Cunio. haaretz.com In an interview with Israeli TV, Yarden Bibas said that after learning his wife and children were killed, the Hamas leader asked how he could help and let him spend a few days with his friend, another hostage still in Gaza…
(2025-05-21). 82 Palestinians killed in past day, Gaza health ministry says; IDF soldier killed in south Gaza. haaretz.com GAZA: UN says dozens of aid trucks entered, none reached destination ‚ñ ISRAEL: Britain stops trade talks over Gaza war, sanctions settlers; EU to review agreement with Israel ‚ñ SYRIA: EU removes sanctions on new gov't ‚ñ IRAN: New U.S. intel reportedly suggests that Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities…
(2025-05-21). Netanyahu Pressed on Gaza Policy as Sanctions Loom. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). EU To Review Israel Ties as Gaza Crisis Deepens. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). Israeli Opposition Leader Condemns His Country for 'Killing Babies as a Hobby'. globalresearch.ca Israel has significantly escalated its war on Gaza over the past few days, intensifying ground operations and launching widespread air strikes across the enclave.
(2025-05-21). Gaza: Israelis killing a Palestinian woman every hour. ummid.com Since the start of its genocide in October 2023, the Israeli army has killed an average of 21.3 women per day through direct bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-21). Palestinians in Gaza are Choosing Death at Home Over Displacement. ummid.com There are hundreds of thousands Palestinians in North Gaza, who are firmly opposed to being forcibly displaced to the South again, with many preferring death over displacement.
(2025-05-21). Gaza Genocide and Global Silence. ummid.com The silence exhibited by the international community and human rights organizations in the face of the Genocide in Gaza and Israeli brutality reflect the collapse of global conscience.
(2025-05-21). Israel warned over Gaza by UK, France and Canada. ummid.com In an unprecedented move, United Kingdom, France and Canada have threatened Israel of "concrete actions" if it does not stop it aggression against Palestinians in Gaza and allow aid into the besieged enclave.
(2025-05-21). Gaza bleeds: 94 lives lost in a single day of Israeli genocidal bloodletting. presstv.ir The Gaza Strip witnesses the deaths of 94 people on the back of interminable Israeli airstrikes throughout the space of no more than a single day.
(2025-05-21). NZ 'running out of patience' Peters lashes Israel over Gaza aid blockade. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News New Zealand has joined 23 other countries calling out Israel and demanding a full supply of foreign aid be allowed into the territory. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters told RNZ Morning Report today it was "intolerable" that Israel had blocked any aid reaching residents for many weeks. The UN is warning that 14,000…
(2025-05-21). Why the German government supports the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Although the extent of the war crimes in Gaza can no longer be concealed, the German government celebrates its unwavering friendship with Israel.
(2025-05-21). UN warns 14,000 Gaza babies could die in 48 hours if siege continues. presstv.ir The UN has warned that 14,000 babies could die in Gaza within 48 hours if more aid does not enter the enclave.
(2025-05-21). Explainer: What is the significance of Yemen's naval blockade of occupied Haifa port? presstv.ir Yemen has announced the imposition of a naval blockade on the occupied port of Haifa in response to the ongoing Israeli genocidal aggression and blockade of Gaza.
(2025-05-21). UK suspends free trade talks with Israel, summons regime's ambassador. presstv.ir The UK has suspended free trade negotiations with Israel, after its prime minister said he was horrified by the Israelis' escalation of the war in Gaza.
(2025-05-21). Israel feigning negotiations in Doha while escalating Gaza war: Hamas. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israeli delegation in Doha falsely appears to be engaged in the negotiation process.
(2025-05-21). EU to reassess relations with Israel amid ongoing genocide, aid crisis in Gaza. presstv.ir The European Union takes a first formal step towards reassessing its relationship with the Israeli regime amid ongoing genocide and aid crisis in Gaza.
(2025-05-21). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Concern continues to grow over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza that is causing starvation and the threat of famine. After a food, medicine and fuel blockade imposed by Israel in early March, it is now approving some aid trucks to enter Gaza. | Experts warn that unless the flow of aid is urgently ramped up, the consequences will be dire for Palestinians. | Joining the discussion: | Meir Litvak is a profess…
(2025-05-21). Netanyahu's Endgame: Isolation and the Shattered Illusion of Power. counterpunch.org 
There was a time when Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to have all the cards. The Palestinian Authority was largely passive, the occupied West Bank was relatively calm, Israel's diplomatic reach was expanding, and the United States seemed ready to bend international law to accommodate Israel's desire for complete control over Palestine. The Israeli prime minister had
(2025-05-21). Israeli forces storm homes near Tulkarm as raids, abductions rage on in West Bank. presstv.ir Israel forces have conducted a number of raids in the West Bank, storming several Palestinian homes.
(2025-05-21). Iran faces US without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide. newarab.com While rising US-Iran tensions over Tehran's uranium enrichment jeopardize With
(2025-05-21). Iran waits for 'no one's permission' for enrichment; US must stop talking nonsense: Leader. presstv.ir Iran's Leader considers it to be "utterly wrong" for the US to insist on the Islamic Republic's completely stopping its peaceful uranium enrichment activities.
(2025-05-21). Iran's uranium enrichment not open for negotiation: FM Araghchi. presstv.ir Iran is not ready to negotiate on its right to uranium enrichment in indirect talks with the US, and it won't forego this right under any conditions, according to Foreign Minister Araghchi.
(2025-05-21). How to Fight Trump Without Caving to Corporatists. scheerpost.com Donald Trump takes the oath of office (2025). Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Richard Eskow and Norman Solomon | RICHARD ESKOW: In a recent column you asked, "What's preventing a united front against the Trump regime?" You say, "America desperately needs a united front to restrain the wrecking ball of the Trump regime." I get the "wrecking ball," but why do we need a united front? What's wrong with a multi-pronged approach from various groups and actors? | NORMAN SOLOMON: There's a serious lack of coordination at the political level. The Democrat…
(2025-05-21). Increased Pass-Through Business Tax Break Would Worsen Inequality Without Boosting Growth. scheerpost.com House of Reps Wing from National Archives. Pacamah, CC BY 4.0 By Juan Montecino, Mary Hansen, Aina Puig, Ignacio González, and Selin Secil Akin / House Republicans'
(2025-05-21). 'You're Fired!' The Art of 'Slicing People Off at the Knees'. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Solidarity with Leonidas Iza, the Ecuadorean Indigenous leader Against the far-right's plans to reform the constitution and destroy rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-21). Salvadoran Prosecutor's Office Arrests Prominent Critic of the Bukele Regime. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, the Salvadoran Attorney General's Office (FGR) arrested Ruth Lopez, a prominent human rights defender and head of the NGO Cristosal's Anti-Corruption and Justice team, on suspicion of embezzlement. | The FGR accuses Lopez, an attorney named to the BBC's list of the 100 most influential women of 2024, of allegedly participating "in the misappropriation of public funds" while working as an assistant to former government official Eugenio Chicas, who is also currently in custody. | "Ruth Lopez was a trusted advisor and right hand of Eugenio Chicas during his two terms at the Supreme Electoral Tribunal," th…
(2025-05-21). 3 years into war, Ukrainian leftists fight for labor rights under martial law. internationalviewpoint.org Ukrainian leftists face a double bind, caught between anti-labor governance in Ukraine and military attacks from Russia. | – | / |
(2025-05-21). Insights | U.S. tariff policies will backfire on its domestic economy: Filipino scholar. ecns.cn
(2025-05-21). UN: Start Talks on Treaty to Ban 'Killer Robots'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots stands outside the United Nations in New York during the General Assembly in 2018. | © 2018 Clare Conboy | (New York, May 21, 2025) — Global momentum to prohibit and regulate "killer robots" seems to be building, as evidenced by numerous countries' participation in the first United Nations General Assembly meeting on autonomous weapons systems, Human Rights Watch said today. Officials from 96 countries, along with representatives from UN agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and nongovernmental organizations, attende…
(2025-05-21). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). US deports migrants to South Sudan despite court order: report. newarab.com 
Immigrant rights advocates accused the The advocates made the request in a motion directed to a federal judge in Boston who had barred the Trump administration from swiftly deporting migrants to countries other than their own without first hearing any concerns they…
(2025-05-21). Uganda: A case of democracy in chains. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | INNOCENT B. NATUKUNDA | As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the atmosphere is increasingly tainted by a disturbing surge in abductions and illegal arrests, particularly of opposition members and youth activists. These practices are not only a direct affront to human rights and civil liberties but also stand in stark contradiction …
(2025-05-21). Aegean resumes flights to Israel: here are the airlines still suspending routes. haaretz.com Some airlines have resumed flights to Israel, while others are extending cancellations following the Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport…
(2025-05-21). An Asking from the Heart. pressenza.com This, I ask, and I ask- | May the peace we all yearn for
| Reign finally in our hearts
| May it guide our thoughts and images
| Of how the world and life can be. | No more bombings, no more wars
| No more weapons of any kind
| No more senseless deaths and destruction
| No more violence of any kind. | This, I ask, and I ask- | May the gentle force within us
| Rise up, to refresh and re-energize
| May it be the source and well-spring
| Of all hopeful thoughts, feelings, and acts. | Hope-filled days, with head and heart unified
| Hope-filled thoughts of…
(2025-05-21). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-05-21). More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran after first flight lands on Tehran's tarmac amid détente. presstv.ir Saudi aviation official says additional Saudi airlines will begin flights to Tehran after the first Saudi flight landed in the city following diplomatic détente.
(2025-05-21). Hungary: Bill Threatens To Eviscerate Democracy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters demonstrate outside the parliament in Budapest against a bill empowering the government to sanction civil society groups and media deemed to threaten Hungary's sovereignty, May 18, 2025. | © 2025 FERENC ISZA/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-05-21). Lebanon says 9 wounded in Israeli strike. newarab.com An "Israeli enemy drone" struck a motorcycle in the coastal Tyre district, the ministry said. | Three of the wounded were in critical condition, and two children were among the victims, it added. | The Israeli army said it "struck and eliminated the Hezbollah Al-Mansouri complex…
(2025-05-21). Rooting Out The Root Causes In Ukraine. popularresistance.org After a two-hour telephone call between the presidents of Russia and the United States on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said: | I would like to emphasize once again that the conversation was very constructive, and I rate it highly. The question, of course, is for the Russian and Ukrainian sides to show maximum desire for peace and find compromises that would suit all parties. At the same time,I would like to note that Russia's position is generally clear. The main thing for us is to eliminate the root causes of this crisis. | It should be no mystery to Western leaders, media and the public what those root caus…
(2025-05-21). The Human Cost Of Syria Sanctions. popularresistance.org On May 13, Trump announced he is ordering the removal of sanctions on Syria. | Some of the U.S. sanctions can be quickly terminated because they were issued by Executive Order. Other sanctions, including the extremely damaging 2019 "Caesar" sanctions, were imposed by Congressional legislation and may require Congressional action to terminate. | The Syrian people are joyous at the prospect of the end of their country's economic nightmare. In 2010, before the conflict began, Syria was a middle-income country with free education, free healthcare, and no national debt. It was largely self-sufficient in energy and foo…
(2025-05-21). A Relationship on the Edge: Israeli Attacks and the Fragile Alliance with Jordan. moderndiplomacy.eu The signing of the Wadi Araba Peace Treaty in 1994 between Jordan and Israel marked a historic moment that appeared to promise stability in a turbulent region. The treaty, which made Jordan the second Arab country to establish official ties with Israel, resolved border and water disputes and recognized Jordan as the custodian of Palestinian …
(2025-05-21). Lebanon pushes ahead with south vote despite Israeli attacks. newarab.com
(2025-05-21). CNN: Israel Preparing Possible Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities. news.antiwar.com The US has obtained new intelligence that suggests Israel is preparing to launch an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, CNN reported on Tuesday. The report cited officials who said it was unclear if Israeli leaders had made a final decision, and the chances of an attack depend on the results of the negotiations between the …
(2025-05-21). Israeli drone attack kills one in southern Lebanon in violation of ceasefire. presstv.ir One person has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement.
(2025-05-21). Case dismissed after Palestine Action blockade of Instro Precision arms factory. thecommunists.org The following text is a press release from the anti-genocide direct action group Palestine Action. We note that this comes at a time when the USA's attempts to intimidate Iran and crush the Yemenis have totally failed, when the Israeli state is falling into ever deeper social and economic crisis, and when western media and …
(2025-05-21). Israeli official's remarks on 'killing babies as hobby' clear admission of genocide: Hamas. presstv.ir The leader of Israel's opposition party hits out at the Tel Aviv regime for setting "for itself the goals of expelling a population."
(2025-05-21). Man Hanged for Fatal Attack on Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian man who had carried out a deadly armed attack on the Republic of Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran in January 2023 was executed on Wednesday morning.
(2025-05-21). Yemen's Houthis Announce Blockade on Israel's Haifa Port. globalresearch.ca Yemen's Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the blockade was a response to Israel …
(2025-05-21). Yemen's pro-Palestinian strikes prompt extension of flight bans to occupied territories. presstv.ir Many major international airlines extend their flight suspensions to the occupied Palestinian territories amid Yemen's ongoing aerial blockade against the Israeli regime.
(2025-05-21). US intel says Israel preparing strike on Iran nuclear sites: CNN. newarab.com New intelligence obtained by the United States suggests that It was not clear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision and there was disagreement within the US government about whether they would ultimately decide to carry out strikes, CNN added, citing the offici…
(2025-05-21). U.S. intel suggests Israel preparing strike on nuclear facilities, CNN reports. haaretz.com 'The chance of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility has gone up significantly in recent months,' one source told CNN…
(2025-05-21). US Intel Suggests Israel May Be Gearing Up for Iran Strike as Nuclear Talks Drag On. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Now, Donald Trump drops "Apple" bombshell on India. ummid.com Repeatedly taking credit of ceasefire between India and Pakistan to the discomfort of the Modi regime, U.S. President Donald Trump now said he had asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand manufacturing in the country.
(2025-05-21). Trump's West AsiaTour: Arabs In, Israel Out. ummid.com Everywhere Trump looks across the region, he sees opportunities for progress and deals that can be made in America's interests—and might even someday bring him that Nobel Peace Prize he covets.
(2025-05-21). PKK urges Turkey to ease imprisonment of leader Ocalan. newarab.com The A spokesman for the Kurdish group, blacklisted as a "terrorist" organisation by Ankara and its Western allies, told AFP in an interview on Monday that Turkey has not yet provided guarantees for a peace process, and expressed objection to exiling PKK members…
(2025-05-21). The Pentagon Papers and the Decline of the U.S. Empire. Responding Asymmetrically to U.S. Firepower. The Houthis are Defiant. Ret Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz. globalresearch.ca The beginning of the decline of the United States as an empire was experienced with the Vietnam War. The young men and women of North Vietnam and the Vietcong, who caused Washington to withdraw from Saigon in disgrace with nearly …
(2025-05-21). "The Book on the Life Beyond" and the Human Afterlife by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Richard C. Cook. globalresearch.ca For the past year, Three Sages has included in its publishing agenda articles about German spiritual master BॠYin Râ (Joseph Anton Schneiderfranken 1876-1943), along with excerpts from his works. This included a series of articles on the life …
(2025-05-21). Germany arrests minors over alleged attacks on asylum seekers, migrants. aljazeera.com Five minors accused of forming a far-right group called the 'Last Wave of Defence' that targeted asylum seekers.
(2025-05-21). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-05-21). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Hong Kong adopts Halal Certification to boost tourism. ummid.com Hong Kong has decided to adopt Halal Certification for products and services that meet Shariah compliant standard to boost the local tourism.
(2025-05-21). TN SSLC Result 2025: 4,917 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com As many as 4,917 schools of Tamil Nadu registered a pass percentage of 100% in TN SSLC 2025 board exams the result of which was declared today.
(2025-05-21). TN SSLC 10th Result 2025 Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 results 2025 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Friday May 16, 2025.
(2025-05-21). Trump plans to make sending remittances from U.S. costlier. ummid.com After raking tariff war, the Trump administration now plans to impose a 5% tax on all remittances sent from the United States.
(2025-05-21). Haryana 10th Result 2025 Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) Bhiwani, is set to declare today i.e. Saturday May 17, 2025 the result of Matric Class 10 SSC exam on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2025-05-21). Hindu Nationalism in India: A Mirror Image of Nationalism in Pakistan? ummid.com While it is important to remain vigilant about the rise of extremism in Pakistan and other neighboring countries, it is equally crucial to undertake sincere and critical introspection regarding the growing influence of Hindu nationalism within India.
(2025-05-21). HPBOSE 12th Result 2025 Out, Gagret Girl State Topper. ummid.com Mehak, a girl student of St. DR Public Sr Secondary School, Gagret has topped the HPBOSE 12th Board Exam 2025 result of which, along with the Toppers list, was released by the Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) Dharamshala today.
(2025-05-21). Launched: Oracle tools to check money laundering, terror funding. ummid.com In a significant tech development, software major Oracle has launched new tools to automatically check money laundering transactions, terror funding and other financial crimes.
(2025-05-21). Rahul, MEA spar over S Jaishankar's remarks about strikes on Pakistan. ummid.com A war of words erupted between Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) over the remarks by S Jaishankar about the Indian strikes in Pakistan.
(2025-05-21). HC Orders Stay on NEET UG 2025 Result. ummid.com Madras High Court has order a stay on the result of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) held on May 04, 2025.
(2025-05-21). Nationalistic Fervour Over Factual Reporting. ummid.com Analysts have noted that during the four-day conflict between India and Pakitsan, many media outlets prioritized nationalistic fervour over factual reporting.
(2025-05-21). Outrage after Ashoka varsity professor arrested over Op Sindoor remarks. ummid.com Academicians, scholars and activists from different parts of India and abroad have come out strongly in support of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Associate Professor at Ashoka University, who was arrested by Haryana Police Sunday over his remarks about Operation Sindoor.
(2025-05-21). Neuralink Brain Chip Trial in Abu Dhabi – Who's Eligible? ummid.com Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is inviting participants to apply for the first human trial of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip outside the United States.
(2025-05-21). SC rejects MP Minister Vijay Shah's apology, issues notice to Govt. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday rejected BJP leader Vijay Shah's apology simultaneously issuing notice to the state government with regard to the action taken against the Minister.
(2025-05-21). War, Hate Mongers Must be Negated for Peace, Prosperity. ummid.com The intensification of communal problems due to the Pahalgam issue needs to be grasped, and war and Hate mongers have to be negated for peace and prosperity of India.
(2025-05-21). Why Loan Against Stocks Becoming More Popular? ummid.com This article explores the factors driving the popularity of loans against stocks, their key advantages, how they work, and essential aspects such as loan against shares eligibility, interest rate and process.
(2025-05-21). AISSEE 2025 (Final) Answer Key Out, Result Soon. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the Final Answer Keys of the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 (AISSEE 2025) and is likely to declare the result on its official website soon.
(2025-05-21). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025: Student Registration Starts Today. ummid.com The Maharashtra Education Department is starting from today i.e. Monday May 19, 2025 online registration of FYJC 2025 or Class 11 students through official portal mahafyjcadmissions.in.
(2025-05-21). MHT CET 2025 (PCB Only) Answer Keys Releasing Today. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell is releasing the Answer Key of MHT CET 2025 — Medical (PCB) only, on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org today i.e. Monday May 19, 2025.
(2025-05-21). Death of a Yuppie Dream. The Rise and Fall of the Professional-Managerial Class. indybay.org At its wealthier end, skilled professionals continue to jump ship for more lucrative posts in direct service to capital: Scientists give up their research to become "quants" on Wall Street; physicians can double their incomes by finding work as investment analysts for the finance industry or by setting up "concierge" practices serving the wealthy.
(2025-05-21). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Vale Ali Kazak (1947—2025) — A warrior for Palestinian liberation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Saturday 5/24: Boycott TEVA Campaign Launch & Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Online | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZSuM……
(2025-05-21). Three Requisites for Syria's Reconstruction Process. internationalviewpoint.org For the country's revival to be successful after years of war, inclusion of the population and democratization during the transitional period will be necessary, or national cohesion may be undermined. | – | / |
(2025-05-21). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-21). Syria and Jordan Launch Coordination Council To Boost Regional Cooperation. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). Indiana executes Benjamin Ritchie, inmate with "severe brain damage," and denies media access. wsws.org Ritchie, 45, was the second person put to death in Indiana since 2009, following a 15-year hiatus due to the state's inability to obtain the drugs to carry out lethal injections.
(2025-05-21). Australian central bank cuts interest rates amid global economic turmoil. wsws.org The Reserve Bank board statement referred to "the heightened level of uncertainty" in the world economy and said it had "considered a severe downside scenario."
(2025-05-21). The Correspondent: The frameup and incarceration of Australian journalist Peter Greste. wsws.org Kriv Stender's dramatic feature is limited by its perfunctory examination of the explosive political developments in Egypt that preceded Greste's incarceration.
(2025-05-21). Right-wing Coalition breaks apart after Australian election debacle. wsws.org The breakup of the Liberal-National Coalition, which has been in place for 80 years, expresses a historic crisis of the whole two-party set-up of capitalist rule.
(2025-05-21). Musk's gutting of workplace safety and the investigation into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr. wsws.org Musk, whose factories are notorious for poor safety, is spearheading the corporate oligarchy's plans to remove whatever remains of workplace protections.
(2025-05-21). Potential measles mass-spreader event at Newark Airport, latest sign of US transit and health infrastructure free fall. wsws.org Alongside the deliberate dismantling of public health in the US under Trump, the breakdown of the aviation infrastructure continues apace.
(2025-05-21). How the Ukrainian government is trying to ban and erase the Victory Day holiday. wsws.org In Kiev, police harassed any visitors who dared to commemorate the victims of the Nazi attack in any way other than laying flowers. At the Memorial of Eternal Glory, police tried to detain two different women for playing the popular Soviet song "Victory Day" on their phones.
(2025-05-21). Hundreds of nursing home workers go on strike in Western New York. wsws.org Healthcare workers across the country are preparing strike action, including a statewide nursing strike next week in Connecticut.
(2025-05-21). Trump visits Capitol Hill to whip up votes for military spending and social counterrevolution. wsws.org The US House is poised to pass a massive budget and tax bill that will eviscerate social programs used by millions, such as Medicaid and SNAP food benefits, while providing trillions in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and billions for the immigration Gestapo and military.
(2025-05-21). US Treasury Secretary issues threat in tariff negotiations. wsws.org In a television interview on Sunday, Scott Bessent said that countries which did not engage with the US in "good faith" would receive a letter reimposing the large tariff hikes announced on April 2.
(2025-05-21). Mahmoud Khalil's wife accepts diploma on his behalf in NYC event. newarab.com 
(2025-05-21). Venezuela Hands US Air Force Pilot Over to the US in Advance of Bilateral Negotiations (+Chevron). orinocotribune.com 
On Tuesday, Venezuela handed over to the United States a US military pilot who had been tried in Venezuelan territory, according to sources from Antigua and Barbuda who spoke to the Venezuelan media outlet Laiguana.tv. | The transfer took place in the context of the negotiations currently being held by both countries in the Caribbean nation, where representatives of President Nicolás Maduro's government are meeting with Richard Grenell, special envoy of US President Donald Trump. | Diplomatic talks between the two nations continue in Antigua and Barbuda, according to information provided by the sources consulted.
(2025-05-21). Colombia and Guyana's Pincer Strategy Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 20, 2025 | The Venezuelan government has denounced a series of border provocations orchestrated for destabilizing purposes just ahead of the regional and legislative elections scheduled for May 25. | Two incidents on the borders with Guyana and Colombia have been identified as deliberate attempts to generate tensions and disrupt the national political climate. | On May 15, the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) released a statement stating that alleged armed men in civilian clothes carried out three attacks against Guyanese river patrols along the Cuyuní River. | In response, Venezuelan Forei…
(2025-05-21). Cina e Brasile costruiscono un ponte verso un mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su 
In occasione della sua sesta visita in Cina, il Presidente brasiliano Lula da Silva ha rafforzato l'alleanza strategica con Pechino, evidenziando il ruolo di Cina e Brasile nel promuovere un ordine mondiale multipolare, difendere il multilateralismo e liberarsi delle logiche protezionistiche. | Segue nostro Dal 10 al 14 maggio 2025 il Presidente brasiliano Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ha compiuto la sua sesta visita di Stato in Cina, la sec…
(2025-05-21). Indian workers demand withdrawal of pro-corporate labor codes, prepare for a national strike on July 9. peoplesdispatch.org Trade union leaders denounce the recent war frenzy whipped up by the ultra-right-wing government in the country, calling it a diversionary tactic. They declared their support for peace in the region.
(2025-05-21). Tanzania's 2025 elections: Democracy in crisis amid repression and public discontent. peoplesdispatch.org As Tanzania heads toward the general elections scheduled for October 28, 2025, the political climate signals not a moment of renewal, but of a tightening grip on power, cracking down on dissent, and escalating public disillusionment. Far from an inclusive, exciting pre-elections season, the lead-up to the election has shown little awareness of the issues facing ordinary people. | Opposition party barred from election: | The Independent National Electoral Commission (NEC) in Tanzania officially announced on April 12, 2025 that it would bar the main opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADE…
(2025-05-21). Pope Leo steps into Ukraine war with offer to host talks. geo.tv 
Pope Leo XIV waves as he leaves the basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, in Rome, Italy, May 20, 2025. — Reuters ROME: Pope Leo XIV has offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni confirmed…
(2025-05-21). Kashmir, India, Pakistan: on the history and internationalist stakes of a state of war. internationalviewpoint.org This article attempts to take stock of the recent 'hot' crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. Many factors need to be taken into account. Recent events are undoubtedly part of a long history of military tensions and wars dating back to the disastrous partition imposed on the sub-continent by British imperialism in 1947. In recent years, however, profound changes have affected the countries concerned, as well as the geopolitical environment, regional management of water resources and the weapons used. So we cannot assume that history will simply repeat itself almost identically. This is perhaps the main…
(2025-05-21). 'Heart bleeds': Kashmiris grieve children killed on India-Pakistan frontier. aljazeera.com An only child; a 5-year-old daughter; 12-year-old twins: To many Kashmiri families, India-Pakistan truce means little.
(2025-05-21). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-21). The Beauty and Scars of Kashmir. counterpunch.org 
The journey from Islamabad to Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is a memorable one. Mine was made over 17 years ago when most folk were fixated on Al Qaeda, though Kashmiri militant group Ansar ur-Tawhid wal Jihad in Kashmir would later support Al Qaeda. As it happened, I was just as interested in the concept of Kashmir belonging to the Kashmiris—not to India, not to Pakistan. Something former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi also later argued for. Wishing a pear to fall from the ceiling is an old Kashmiri proverb. It means vain hope. Was it really in vain to believe in an independe…
(2025-05-21). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-21). EU decision on Israel must turn into action, CPJ says. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). No Taxes for Guys Named Joe: Trump's Overtime Tax Exemption. counterpunch.org 
No one ever accused Donald Trump of knowing much about the economy. That fact comes through loud and clear in his tax cut proposals. In addition to his big tax cuts for corporations and rich people, Trump also pushed his "populist" tax cuts. These were exempting tips, Social Security, and overtime pay from taxes, and
(2025-05-21). Return to Alcatraz: a Photo Essay. counterpunch.org 
Trump, ever in search of sadistic pleasures, wants his own CECOT-like prison to intern what he calls America's "most vicious and violent criminals." After prowling Alcatraz's dark corridors, where men spent years in solitary confinement, in cramped cells that would turn anyone into a claustrophobic, not allowed to speak to each other or communicate with the outside world, you can see why this haunted rock with its chill history of retribution and psychological torture appeals to Trump's debased instincts.
(2025-05-21). Teamsters' Sean O'Brien Doing MAGA's Dirty Work in the Labor Movement. counterpunch.org 
Soon after Donald Trump announced that he was going to propose a one percent tariff on films produced in "foreign lands," Teamsters' General President Sean O'Brien rushed to Fox News and proclaimed his eager support. Striking a jovial pose, he was fawned over by America Reports hosts Sandra Smith and John Roberts, who feigned surprise at his support for Trump. They threw softball
(2025-05-21). Bukele's Black Box. counterpunch.org 
After mounting pressure, on April 17 U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) met with Kilmar Abrego García, 29, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador on March 15 by the Trump administration. Abrego García was granted a rare opportunity to speak with someone outside of prison — in this case, a U.S. Senator. But
(2025-05-21). The Mask Is Freedom. counterpunch.org 
"The fundamental lesson of Hegel is that the key ontological problem is not that of reality but that of appearance: not "Are we condemned to the interminable play of appearances, or can we penetrate through their veil to the underlying true reality?", but: "How could — in the middle of the flat, stupid, reality which
(2025-05-21). Donald Trump's War on Black People. counterpunch.org 
On May 5th, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute held its annual fundraising gala. The event showcases the extraordinary imaginations of people who design exorbitant clothes and the gutsiness of those who dare (and can afford) to wear them. I'm dimly aware of this annual extravaganza because of my interest in knitting, spinning, and weaving
(2025-05-21). The Quiet Revolution: Women, Power, and the Transformation of Our Time. counterpunch.org 
The mainstream media seems to be waiting for a clash between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both figures embody starkly different visions of the present moment. Sheinbaum, Mexico's first woman president and a self-described humanist, enjoys an approval rating around 70% and stands in constant tension with her northern neighbor. Trump,
(2025-05-21). Brazil unveils AI development programme at BRICS forum. tvbrics.com 
It involves the launch of one of the five most powerful supercomputers in the world…
(2025-05-21). China to introduce visa-free travel for five Latin American and Caribbean states. tvbrics.com 
The policy aims to deepen engagementand strengthen people-to-people ties with China's Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) partners…
(2025-05-21). India develops ultra-fast charging sodium-ion battery as alternative to lithium technology. tvbrics.com 
This sodium-based innovation could play a key role in democratising access to clean energy…
(2025-05-21). Indian scientists identify synthetic compounds with potential to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. tvbrics.com 
This research could form the basis for pharmaceutical development…
(2025-05-21). Indonesian President Prabowo expresses support for Thailand's accession to BRICS. tvbrics.com Thailand became BRICS partner country on 1 January 2025…
(2025-05-21). Iran enters top ten in satellite launches. tvbrics.com 
This milestone marks a leap forward in the nation's earth observation and remote sensing technologies…
(2025-05-21). Russia and Belarus move towards unified tax space. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is a key driver behind growing trade volumes…
(2025-05-21). Russia and UAE to develop joint environmental protection plan. tvbrics.com 
The countries will focus on biodiversity conservation, waste management, hydrometeorology, and forestry…
(2025-05-21). Xi Jinping sends congratulatory message to participants of 2025 SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development. tvbrics.com 
In the message, the Chinese leader emphasised that poverty alleviation is a common task for the whole world and a goal that all countries strive for…
(2025-05-21). Zelensky accuses Russia of buying time to stall peace talks. geo.tv 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ahead of a two-day NATO Defense Ministers Council at the alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, October 11, 2023. — ReutersUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on…
(2025-05-21). Trump unveils $175bn Golden Dome missile shield plan. geo.tv 
(2025-05-21). Biden never diagnosed with prostate cancer before: spokesperson. geo.tv 
Former US president Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, March 26, 2024. — ReutersJoe Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer before last week and previously had a blood test for the disease 11 years ago, a…
(2025-05-21). Indian media questions Muslim academic's arrest over Operation Sindoor remarks. geo.tv 
Muslim academic Professor Ali Khan and Renu Bhatia, Chairperson of the Haryana State Women Commission. — X/Indian media/FileThe arrest of Professor Ali Khan, a Muslim academic in India, for commenting on "Operation Sindoor" has triggered backlash — not just from…
(2025-05-21). Modi govt cracks down on dissent in wake of Pak-India conflict: NYT. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2024. — ReutersAcademic arrested for 'anti-war' posts on Instagram.India blocks thousands of critical social accounts.Turkey-based firm loses licence amid hostilities.
(2025-05-21). China urges US to abandon development of global anti-missile system. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025.
(2025-05-21). Brazil's Challenges in Dealing with the Surge in Middle Eastern Refugees. moderndiplomacy.eu The current conflict has caused many people to experience complex human security issues. Conditions such as drought, famine, and war have triggered crises that have caused many people to become refugees, both internally and externally, in various regions and beyond. The Middle East is often an example of a conflict zone that has caused its …
(2025-05-21). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-05-21). STEVE MILLOY: Senate Should Ignore The Parliamentarian On Electric Vehicles. wattsupwiththat.com President Trump campaigned on ending the EV mandate. Leader Thune should bring the California waiver up for vote next week and have Vice President JD Vance on-hand, if necessary, for a tie-breaking vote. Then, after winning the vote, appoint a new Parliamentarian.
(2025-05-21). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-05-21). Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul; Erdoƒüan at the European Political Community Summit; Galatasaray: the month May belongs to us. unitedworldint.com Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Last week in Türkiye, the Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul were at the forefront of the agenda. Besides hosting the meetings, Türkiye put in significant effort to bring the two sides together. Another important item of the agenda was President Erdoƒüan's participation and talks in the European …
(2025-05-21). Kathryn Porter: The True Affordability of Net Zero. wattsupwiththat.com My report sets out all of the additional costs applied to bills as a result of net zero policies which in 2023-24 amounted to over £17 billion, and are projected to increase to over £20 billion per year in 2029-30. My analysis indicates that had Britain continued with its legacy gas-based power system in the period since 2006, consumers would have been almost £220 billion better off (2025 money) even taking into account the impact of the gas crisis.
(2025-05-21). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-21). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-05-21). China calls for smart dams to mitigate climate crisis. ecns.cn China is committed to working with other countries to advance the construction of smart dams as a key response to challenges brought by the global climate crisis, Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-21). El reparto en Cuba: øInnovación cultural o crisis de identidad? cubadebate.cu El reparto es un género musical urbano nacido en Cuba que se ha convertido en un reflejo de la identidad popular de la isla. Surge como una variante local del reguetón. Se caracteriza por su complejidad rítmica y su fusión con elementos tradicionales como la rumba y la timba. Sus letras abordan temas sociales, económicos y culturales, conectando directamente con las experiencias cotidianas de los sectores populares. A pesar de los prejuicios que enfrenta, se ha consolidado como una forma de expresión artística.
(2025-05-21). China's Logistics Sector. unitedworldint.com State Support and Global Competition By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The People's Republic of China has undergone rapid economic development since initiating its reform and opening-up policies in 1978, during which the logistics sector has experienced significant transformation. Comprehensive investments in road, rail, air, and maritime transportation since the 1990s have established a modern logistics infrastructure. …
(2025-05-21). Divided German politics and strengthened arms industry. unitedworldint.com Despite the new government's militarization politics, there might be a new chapter for German-Russian relations on the horizon. By Cengiz Kà∂se The majority of German society punished the previous war-mongering government in the elections on 23 February 2025. With the defeat of the SPD-Greens, the "left" of imperialism weakened in Germany. However, the German society, …
(2025-05-21). Larry Krasner wins Philly DA primary, beating challenger who eclipsed him in campaign contributions and endorsements. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Incumbent Larry Krasner has likely secured a third term with Tuesday's win in the Democratic primary for Philadelphia's district attorney race. He decisively prevailed over his challenger, former municipal judge Pat Dugan. | With no Republican candidate in November's general election, Krasner's victory essentially guarantees he will continue at the helm of Philadelphia's top prosecutorial office. | In his victory speech, Krasner said that the real election started in Jan…
(2025-05-21). Vermont Hits Brakes on EV Mandate: Admits Tech and Infrastructure Aren't Ready. wattsupwiththat.com I predict other states who followed California's lead are going to rethink their plans. Furthermore, given Gov. Gavin Newsom's hot, new, centrist rebranding….I foresee him "delaying" the EV mandate for California on the way out the door.
(2025-05-21). Erica Deuso wins Downingtown's Democratic mayoral primary, will face Republican Richard Bryant. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Erica Deuso defeated Barry Cassidy in Downingtown's Democratic mayoral primary, according to If elected, she would become the first openly transgender mayor in Pennsylvania. | "We're going to keep Downingtown safe, sustainable and strong," Deuso said Tuesday evening. | Deuso…
(2025-05-21). In Holmesburg, a vacant lot turned sunflower farm offers a place for Philly veterans to rebuild. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a large grassy plot in the Holmesburg neighborhood of Philadelphia, about three dozen volunteers formed a huddle around Collie Turner. | To the side, gardening rakes of various sizes were lined up in the grass. A bucket was filled up with gardening gloves and a pile of plastic watering cans was at the ready. | "I want to be the first person to officially welcome you to the sunflower farm at Pennypack," Turner told the group, who clapped and cheered. | Collie Turner, found…
(2025-05-21). Camden students and parents are rallying against deep school cuts: 'They don't care about us'. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Dozens of Camden City School District parents and students filled the library Tuesday evening at Forest Hill Family School to discuss the series of events that led to the The Parent Advisory Council meeting took place one day after students from the Camden High campus
(2025-05-21). Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! If the drastic service cuts SEPTA has warned about become a reality, that could mean more drivers on the roads and an increase in planet-warming carbon emissions in the Philadelphia area. | An analysis by WHYY News' Climate Desk found that the additional vehicle traffic regional planners say would result from the cuts could increase annual greenhouse gas emissions from Philadelphia's transportation se…
(2025-05-21). Six Ways Trump's Budget Will Hurt Rural America. otherwords.org
(2025-05-21). Meriter Nurses Strike May 27-31, 2025 Sign Up for Labor-Community Picket Shifts. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-21). Talk World Radio: How Your Tax Dollars Kill. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-05-21). Navigating Our Algo-Controlled Media Landscape. thedissenter.org
(2025-05-21). China wants to fill Brazil with railways… But is Brazil ready? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-21). Cosa rappresenta Leone XIV per l'identità americana. strategic-culture.su Speriamo che il suo apprezzamento per la dottrina sociale cattolica serva a scuotere il malthusianismo liberale che gli anglofoni chiamano "conservatorismo". | Segue nostro Se i cardinali avessero eletto un papa cinese, sarebbero apparsi molti articoli sulla stampa che avrebbero discusso l'importanza storica dell'elezione di una minoranza religiosa perseguitata nel Paese. Il problema è che ci siamo abituati a una sorta di retorica pan-cr…
(2025-05-21). La transición hacia un nuevo orden mundial resulta inalcanzable para la mayoría de los occidentales. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-21). Manufacturing misinformation: How the EU spends millions to smother free speech. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-21). The "Three Seas Initiative" Will Play A Prominent Role In Post-Conflict Europe. thealtworld.com
(2025-05-21). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-21). Trump and Ramaphosa: Awkward meeting could have upsides. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Set to the background of increased diplomatic tensions between their two countries, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa will be making a much-anticipated On the economic front, a central focus of the Sout…
(2025-05-21). For a free and demilitarized Arctic Defend Greenland's independence Defend the Greenlandic people and nature. internationalviewpoint.org With Donald Trump's repeated demands that the US take over Greenland and his vice president J. D. Vance's comments on the number of US military personnel in Greenland, the imperialist competition for Greenland has taken a decisive new step. | – | / |
(2025-05-21). All eyes on President Ramaphosa as Washington visit puts SA-US relations in focus. sanews.gov.za 
All eyes on President Ramaphosa as Washington visit puts SA-US relations in focus | By Dikeledi Molobela | Washington D.C., United States – All eyes are on President Ramaphosa today as he meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for a high-level engagement set to redefine South Africa's diplomatic and economic ties with the United States. | The meeting is scheduled for 11: 30am (17: 30pm South African time), and forms part of President Ramaphosa's Working Visit to Washington, D.C. ⚪ a strategic effort aimed at revitalising bilateral relations and advancing South Africa's national interests. | At…
(2025-05-21). Key goal is to keep doors open with the U.S. — Minister Steenhuisen. sanews.gov.za Key goal is to keep doors open with the U.S. — Minister Steenhuisen | By Dikeledi Molobela | Washington D.C., United States – Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has emphasised that South Africa's visit to Washington D.C. in the United States is about doing the hard work of preserving trade, protecting jobs, and ensuring that the country's agricultural economy not only survives but thrives. | Speaking to the media ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Steenhuisen said the most important item on the agenda is ensuring mutually beneficial trade between…
(2025-05-21). Trade Pact with U.S. Sparks Rhetorical Shift in China's Media and Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu The Chinese-American agreement, mediated by Swiss mediation in Geneva, resolved several trade issues between the two sides by suspending a portion of customs duties for 90 days. This represents an opportunity to rebuild trust between the two countries and open broader horizons for future economic cooperation. In a joint statement, the two countries announced the …
(2025-05-21). No to the Russian-US plan to annex Ukraine! internationalviewpoint.org "If we want to avoid the worst-case scenario, namely Ukraine's defeat and the strengthening of Russian neo-fascism, international solidarity must be stronger than ever." | – | / |
(2025-05-21). "We want to be able to look further than the end of the month" internationalviewpoint.org Parliamentary elections will take place in Portugal on Sunday 18 May. This report on a Left Bloc electoral meeting gives a flavour of the campaign. | – | / |
(2025-05-21). Defending the Independence of Greenland. europe-solidaire.org The imperialist competition for Greenland has crossed a new decisive threshold.
(2025-05-21). Global women leaders gather in Cape Town for Women20 South Africa meeting. sanews.gov.za Global women leaders gather in Cape Town for Women20 South Africa meeting | Over 100 global delegates will gather in Cape Town this week for the inaugural Women20 South Africa (W20SA) meeting, which begins on Wednesday morning under the theme: "Women in Solidarity". | The W20 is the official engagement group of the G20 focused on gender equality and women's economic empowerment, uniting experts from government, business, academia and civil society. | This year's two-day meeting marks a decade since the establishment of the W20 and offers a strategic moment for the African continent to shape the G20's gender agend…
(2025-05-21). Government launches SA Tech Challenge with R1 million grand prize. sanews.gov.za Government launches SA Tech Challenge with R1 million grand prize | The inaugural South African Tech Challenge 2025 has been launched to identify and promote the most impactful and scalable small, micro, and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) within South Africa's digital innovation ecosystem. | The Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation's (DSTI) Innovation Bridge Portal, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), launched the SA Tech Challenge on Tuesday. | Its goal is to showcase local talent on a global platform, support innovation, and enhance South Africa's rep…
(2025-05-21). Hlabisa calls for vigilance amid increased fire risks, cold fronts. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa calls for vigilance amid increased fire risks, cold fronts | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged the public to remain vigilant in light of recent fire tragedies and the extreme weather conditions anticipated in the coming days. | As winter approaches, the risk of fires significantly increases, especially in informal settlements where many households depend on heating devices and open-flame cooking methods to stay warm, according to the department. | On Monday, the Johannesburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS) confirmed the tragic death of…
(2025-05-21). Winde welcomes agreement to save jobs at Langeberg & Ashton Foods. sanews.gov.za Winde welcomes agreement to save jobs at Langeberg & Ashton Foods | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the agreement that will protect the jobs of thousands of employees at Langeberg & Ashton Foods. | This development follows Tiger Brands' recent announcement that it is selling its deciduous canned fruit and purée manufacturing business, Langeberg & Ashton Foods, to a consortium led by local fruit growers for a nominal price of R1. | "Tiger Brands recently informed the Premier that it has concluded a business agreement to facilitate the company's exit from its deciduous canned fruit business, Langeberg…
(2025-05-21). "For the Neofascists, the Law of the Jungle is the Only One That Makes Sense" internationalviewpoint.org Where did the "global neofascist axis" come from, and where is it going? What destabilizing effects might Russia's war in Ukraine have? Ilya Budraitskis and Gilbert Achcar discuss the current conjuncture | – | / |
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(2025-05-21). Consumer inflation edges higher. sanews.gov.za Consumer inflation edges higher | Headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation for April was 2.8%, slightly higher than March's 2.7%, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced. | The CPI increased by 0.3% month-on-month in April 2025. | Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) rose to 4.0%, the highest annual rate since September 2024 (4.6%). The monthly change for the category was 1.3%, the largest increase since October 2023 when the rate was 1.5%. | "The rise in food and NAB inflation was mainly due to higher meat prices, particularly for beef products such as stewing beef, mince and steak.
(2025-05-21). What's The Obscure Australian Online Safety Standard Elon Musk's X Is Trying To Dodge In Court? An Expert Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the Federal Court, seeking an exemption from a new safety …
(2025-05-21). Semicolons Are Becoming Increasingly Rare Their Disappearance Should Be Resisted. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recent study has found a 50% decline in the use of semicolons over the last two decades. The decline accelerates a longterm trend: | Further research reported that 67% of …
(2025-05-21). Tiziana Rocca Presented The Filming Italy Sardegna Festival With Its International Guests At The Cannes Film Festival. menafn.com (MENAFN – ForPressRelease) | Cannes Tiziana Rocca presented the eighth edition of Filming Italy Sardegna at the Cannes Film Festival, set to take place at Forte Village in Cagliari from June 19-22, …
(2025-05-21). A Sculpture Made From 80 Tonnes Of Sand, Mirrorscape Is Remarkable But Too Much Is Left Unsaid. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The first impulse is to kick it. After all, it's a sand sculpture. And as everyone who has grown up near a beach appreciates, if it's made of sand, then it's asking to be …
(2025-05-21). Counts In Bradfield And Calwell Become Clearer, While Jacqui Lambie Faces A Possible Problem In The Tasmanian Senate. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Counting in several extremely close seats continues, but some results have become clearer. In Liberal-held Bradfield, Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has taken the lead, …
(2025-05-21). NSW Is Copping Rain And Flooding While Parts Of Australia Are In Drought. What's Going On? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Emergency crews were scrambling to rescue residents trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday as heavy rain pummelled the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. | In some areas, …
(2025-05-21). Why Do I Procrastinate? And Can I Do Anything About It? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Can you only start a boring admin task once your house is clean? Do you leave the trickiest emails to the end of the day? | Delaying a goal or task usually to do …
(2025-05-21). 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.
(2025-05-21). 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'.
(2025-05-21). 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.
(2025-05-21). 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.
(2025-05-21). 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.
(2025-05-21). 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.
(2025-05-21). 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?
(2025-05-21). 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.
(2025-05-21). On A Lighter Note. smoothiex12.blogspot.com I needed it, really needed it. I don't know why UTube algorithm gave me this, but I am so thankful. As you might expect ⚪ comments section is DA BOMB))
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(2025-05-21). Minister of Finance to deliver budget 3.0. sanews.gov.za Minister of Finance to deliver budget 3.0 | Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will this afternoon, return to Parliament to re-table the 2025 Budget Review. | This decision follows the Minister's recent announcement and subsequent request to the Speaker of the National Assembly to maintain the Value-Added Tax rate at its current level of 15 percent, reversing the previously proposed 0.5 percentage point increase presented in the 12 March budget. | "The revised budget will adhere to all established technical processes and consultations as set out in the Money Bills and Related Matters Act. This includes formal…
(2025-05-21). Reform UK gives up on running Cornwall council after failing to form coalition. leftfootforward.org Reform UK has been forced to give up on running Cornwall council, as the other parties on the council refused to work with them. | Nigel Farage's party won 28 seats in the local elections but fell short of the 44 needed for a majority, meaning they would have needed to form a coalition with other councillors. | The Lib Dems won 26 seats, and the Independents won 16 seats. | On Monday, Reform councillor Rob Parsonage conceded that Reform would not be able to form a majority. | Parsonage said: "Despite our best efforts, the Liberal Democrats, Labour and some Independents have refused to work with us." | He accu…
(2025-05-21). Current Status of Relations Among China, Japan, and South Korea. moderndiplomacy.eu The intricate and multifaceted matters of normative relations among the nations of the Northeast Asian countries, even though they are entangled in specific issues stemming from territorial disputes, challenge a well-established norm and order of diplomatic relations. One of the problems is the matter of Dokdo Island's ownership, which was disputed by the authorities of …
(2025-05-21). Superpower in Denial: A Broken Model of Growth. moderndiplomacy.eu 'Numbers don't lie,' but certainly deceive in India. Behind every celebration of prosperity is a harsher reality of exclusion, injustice, and hunger. This isn't simply economic inequality; it's a catastrophe masquerading as progress. India's economic narrative, which is frequently portrayed as one of "unstoppable growth" and technological dominance, begins to crack under scrutiny. Official numbers put …
(2025-05-21). Taking Control of Your Finances: A Practical Guide for Young Professionals. moguldom.com Starting your career is one of the most exciting phases of life. You're stepping into financial independence, making your own decisions, and beginning to shape your future on your terms. But with this newfound freedom comes the challenge of managing your money wisely. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by bills, student loans, rent, and daily …
(2025-05-21). Sunni, Shia split means US troops might be in Iraq indefinitely. responsiblestatecraft.org 
When Arab leaders arrived in Iraq last week for the Arab League Summit, they were greeted by a city determined to impress. | Driving into the city from Baghdad International Airport, they passed the statue marking the spot where, on January 3, 2020, a
(2025-05-21). Video: Former Ukraine MP killed in a shooting in Madrid. albawaba.com
(2025-05-21). UAE releases Falcon AI to advance Arabic language tech. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The Abu Dhabi government has announced the release of the Falcon Arabic artificial intelligence (AI) model, aiming to advance and preserve Arabic language technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Middle East, and globally.Falcon AI Arabic model: The Abu Dhabi government in collaboration with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading research organization that focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems, has released the Falcon Arabic artificial intelligence (AI) model. | According to officials, Falcon matches the performance of models up…
(2025-05-21). Video: Nancy Mace shares 'nude' photos taken without her consent, accuses ex-fiancé. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US Representative Nancy Mace has once again made headlines after sharing a "naked silhouette" of her body during a House hearing, alleging that they were taken without her consent by her ex-fiancé, Patrick Bryant. During the "surveillance in private spaces" hearing on Tuesday, Mace explained how she was a victim of non-consensual filming and sexual assault, accusing Bryant and other unnamed men of the act. Nancy Mace said, "Freedom is not a theory. It is the right to breathe. It is the right to dress and undress, to sleep without someone's camera filming your naked body." Aside from the naked silhouett…
(2025-05-21). Video: 'humble' Angela Merkel enjoys pizza alone in Italy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany who served between 2005 and 2021, was spotted alone inside one of the pizza restaurants in Italy, where she had dinner. Despite her high political standing and long history in power, Angela Merkel appeared modest as ever, sitting without any security or formal appearances.Many people commented on the clip saying she is a very humble person as she was seen without anyone for protection. Eski Almanya Ba≈übakanƒ± Angela Merkel, ƒ∞talya'da bir restoranda tek ba≈üƒ±na pizza yerken gà∂ràºntàºle…
(2025-05-21). No Muslim zone: France posters spark outrage. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – France recently witnessed an abundance of Islamophobic and far-right posters in the city of Orléans, including its university premises.
(2025-05-21). Local communities vow to fight new Panama Canal reservoir. aljazeera.com Panama's new canal dam plan puts thousands of villagers at risk, prompting protests over mass displacement.
(2025-05-21). Tigers, jaguars and elephants flee cartel violence in Mexico's Sinaloa. aljazeera.com Sanctuary relocates 700 animals from Culiacan to Mazatlan as cartel violence escalates in Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2025-05-21). At least six killed in school bus blast in Pakistan's Balochistan. aljazeera.com At least six killed and dozens wounded in a blast targeting a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, officials say.
(2025-05-21). International Tea Day: Spilling the tea on unusual brews around the world. aljazeera.com Tea is the most popular drink in the world with billions of cups drank every day.
(2025-05-21). Japan farm minister Taku Eto quits after gaffe over free rice. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba names Shinjiro Koizumi, son of popular former premier Junichiro Koizumi, as successor.
(2025-05-21). Mexico City mayor's personal secretary, adviser shot dead in morning ambush. aljazeera.com Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada pledges 'no impunity' after killings of Ximena Guzman and Jose Munoz.
(2025-05-21). Pakistan promotes army chief Asim Munir to field marshal: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Pakistan's government says it's recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees.
(2025-05-21). US Supreme Court clears way to end TPS for Venezuelans: What it means. aljazeera.com Court order paves the way for potential deportation of some 348,000 Venezuelans granted TPS status by Biden.
(2025-05-21). What's South Africa's land law at the heart of the Trump-Ramaphosa spat? aljazeera.com Some white Afrikaner groups say the land expropriation law targets them and could lead to violent land grabs.
(2025-05-21). Will EU deal make food cheaper, add $12bn to the UK economy? aljazeera.com PM Keir Starmer has heralded a 'landmark deal' seeking to reset ties between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
(2025-05-21). Is United States debt becoming unsustainable? aljazeera.com Moody's ratings agency has stripped the US of its last perfect credit rating.
(2025-05-21). Fight for the Pacific — Episode 1: The Battlefield. aljazeera.com How global power struggles are impacting local communities, culture and sovereignty in the Solomon Islands and Samoa.
(2025-05-21). Kevin De Bruyne: Man City bid farewell to captain at Etihad Stadium. aljazeera.com After a decade of excellence, Manchester City captain Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to fans at final home match.
(2025-05-21). Thunder-Wolves: Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to Game 1 win in West finals. aljazeera.com Led by 31 points by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder rally in second half to beat Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1.
(2025-05-21). Politicians embrace crypto. aljazeera.com World leaders are betting big on crypto. But are they innovating or exploiting their supporters' trust?>
(2025-05-21). Mexico City mayor's aides shot dead in broad daylight ambush. aljazeera.com Security camera video shows the moment two aides to Mexico City's mayor were shot and killed in Mexico City.
(2025-05-21). Suspected suicide bomb hits school bus in Pakistan, killing children. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-21). Video: Sudanese soldiers celebrate as Khartoum state declared 'free' of RSF. aljazeera.com Video from Sudan showed soldiers celebrating as the army declared Khartoum state "completely free of rebels".
(2025-05-21). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-21). Enhanced global energy cooperation seen as key. ecns.cn Calls for strengthened international partnerships took center stage on the opening day of the World Gas Conference (WGC) in Beijing, as industry leaders and policymakers emphasized collective action to address energy security, affordability and climate goals.
(2025-05-21). U.S. gov't AI chip export controls fail, says Nvidia chief. ecns.cn The U.S. government's export controls on artificial intelligence chips to China were "a failure", said Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on Wednesday at the annual Computex event in Taipei.
(2025-05-21). Nvidia clarifies Shanghai expansion plans. ecns.cn Nvidia has clarified that it is "simply leasing a new space for existing employees" in Shanghai, following a report that the US artificial intelligence chipmaker is working on a research and development center in the city.
(2025-05-21). Chinese doctor saves mirror image patient in Guyana. ecns.cn Dr. Chen Dongmei, a member of the 20th Chinese Medical Aid Team to Guyana, collaborated with a Guyanese nephrologist to successfully treat a rare "mirror image" patient, earning widespread praise from the local community.
(2025-05-21). EconoScope | U.S. debt risks trigger sovereign rating cut, shake market confidence. ecns.cn International credit rating agency Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit score from AAA to AA1 on Friday over concerns about the nation's growing $36 trillion debt pile, ending its highest rating for the country, maintained since 1917.
(2025-05-21). China's zoo star capuchin monkey suffers from health problem. ecns.cn Black-capped capuchin monkey "Dazhuang," who recently gained widespread popularity in China, has developed health issues, according to a statement released by Hefei Wildlife Park on Wednesday.
(2025-05-21). PLA Navy's third hospital ship joins rescue drill. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's third hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, recently took part in a multi-purpose medical rescue drill in the Yellow Sea.
(2025-05-21). China slams U.S. ban on global use of its advanced computing chips. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce of China (MOC) on Wednesday condemned U.S. warnings on the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, including those of Huawei Ascend, vowing to counter any "bullying" to maintain its legitimate interests.
(2025-05-21). Viral 'pen gun' DIY videos spark safety concerns in Chinese schools. ecns.cn Viral videos teaching students to transform ordinary ballpoint pens into makeshift "pen guns" have ignited a wave of concern among parents and educators across China.
(2025-05-21). Chinese police, citizens save drowning woman in 75 seconds. ecns.cn When a woman fell into a river near Guxu Bridge in Sihong County, east China's Jiangsu Province, a dramatic rescue unfolded Sunday afternoon.
(2025-05-21). China, ASEAN conclude negotiations on Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA. ecns.cn China and ASEAN countries have completed negotiations on Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), China's Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday, following a special ASEAN-China foreign ministers' meeting held online Tuesday.
(2025-05-21). National Theatre of China issues obituary for renowned actress Zhu Yuanyuan. ecns.cn The National Theatre of China issued an obituary on Wednesday for renowned actress Zhu Yuanyuan, who passed away after a five-year battle with cancer.
(2025-05-21). China, ASEAN conclude negotiations for CAFTA 3.0. ecns.cn Chinese and ASEAN economic and trade ministers held a special consultation meeting via video link on Tuesday, during which they announced the full conclusion of negotiations for version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA).
(2025-05-21). China firmly opposes U.S.' chip industry blockade, urges dialogue. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday expressed China's firm opposition to the United States' unilateral bullying practice of attempting to impose a comprehensive blockade on the country's chip industry during talks with President of Asia Society Kyung-wha Kang in Beijing.
(2025-05-21). China's Kinetica 1-Y7 rocket deploys 6 satellites in space. ecns.cn CAS Space, a Beijing-based rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, launched a Kinetica 1 carrier rocket on Wednesday afternoon, successfully placing six satellites in their orbit.
(2025-05-21). China expands globally important agricultural heritage sites. ecns.cn China has added three new sites to the United Nations' list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), bringing the country's total to 25 — the highest number in the world.
(2025-05-21). China meteorological authority upgrades emergency response to Level III for heavy rainfall. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) upgraded its emergency response to heavy rainfall from a fourth-level to a third-level at 8: 30 am on Wednesday, according to a release from the CMA's WeChat account.
(2025-05-21). Cirque du Soleil comes to Hong Kong with KOOZA show. ecns.cn Hong Kong is the first stop on Cirque du Soleil's Kooza Asia tour. The show came to Hong Kong with its fantastical costumes, comedy clowns and classic acts. Premiered in 2007, KOOZA has been performed in over 70 cities in 23 countries and regions around the world, attracting nearly 8 million audiences.
(2025-05-21). China-Central Asia freight train heads for Tashkent from Tianjin. ecns.cn The China-Central Asia freight train left Tianjin Port to Tashkent on Tuesday, carrying 50containers of auto parts, mechanical equipment, building materials, and household appliances to Uzbekistan's capital. It will pass by Horgos in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2025-05-21). China sends new communication satellite into space. ecns.cn The satellite will provide voice, data, radio and television transmission services. It marked the 577th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.
(2025-05-21). Luoyang Bearing Group: key contributor of China's major projects. ecns.cn Founded in 1954, the company has developed various products ranging nine major categories and over 30,000 types over the past 70 years.
(2025-05-21). Fewer tourists are choosing New York City. ecns.cn New York City is expected to see a 17 percent drop in international tourists this year as travel experts say many are expressing concerns over traveling to the U.S. amid strengthened border policies, heightened 'America First' rhetoric and geopolitics.
(2025-05-21). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-21). Calls grow for new Richmond River koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). CFMEU sacking shows union administration was never about criminality. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Challenging Labor's small target strategy requires building movements. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Gomeroi rejects Tribunal's approval of Santos gas project in Pilliga Forest. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Tamil Mullivaikkal massacre marked, 16 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Territorians condemn Finocchiaro gov't for 'gutless' VAD delay. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). Unions demand NSW Labor rethink changes to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-21). China's Advanced Jets Crowd U.S. Airspace Influence? Beijing Offers Lethal Jet Fighters To Colombia. hindustantimes.com In a bold move, China has reportedly offered its 4.5-generation J-10C fighter jet to Colombia. According to a Defence Security Asia report, China offered warplanes to Colombia after it joined its Belt and Road Initiative days ago. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-21). Full interview: Elon Musk on Tesla crash, DOGE, AI & relations with Trump, Putin. hindustantimes.com Elon Musk addressed the Qatar Economic Forum 2025 via a live virtual interview, reaffirming his commitment to remain CEO of Tesla for at least the next five years despite recent market volatility and investor concerns over his political activities. Musk emphasized that his continued leadership is about maintaining strategic control over Tesla's future, not financial gain. Watch for more…
(2025-05-21). Ecosocialist Bookshelf — May. greenleft.org.au 
Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents new books on the German peasants' war, air, Amazonian struggles, climate history, class rule and Karl Marx's later views on oppression and revolution.
(2025-05-21). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). 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
(2025-05-21). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Communiqué on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment in support of international humanitarian law. icrc.org New York, 29 April 2025…
(2025-05-21). 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
(2025-05-21). 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."
(2025-05-21). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-21). Protesting is Our Charter Right: Tell your Ontario MPP to Stop Bill 16. justpeaceadvocates.ca This action is for those in Ontario, to write to their own provincial member of parliament, but will be of interest as more of these "bubble" bylaws and legislations show up across Canada!
(2025-05-21). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-21). The Arab League summit in Iraq: A missed opportunity. newarab.com 
Baghdad, Iraq – In the wake of the
| And it depends on who you ask. The 34th Arab League Summit on 17 May focused on the
(2025-05-21). Hungarian lawmakers approve bill to quit ICC. newarab.com
(2025-05-21). Jailed far-right activist 'Tommy Robinson' to be released 26 May. newarab.com British far-right activist Yaxley-Lennon, known as Britain's solicitor gen…
(2025-05-21). Laila Soueif returns to hunger strike to pressure son's release. newarab.com 
The mother of jailed Egyptian-British activist
(2025-05-21). Saudi Arabia ready for multiple oil price scenarios. newarab.com "We're always ready for scenarios – multiple scenarios, and we have buffers," Faisal Alibrahim told an audience at the Qatar Economic Forum in "We have t…
(2025-05-21). SDF tunnel network in Raqqa could swallow homes and roads. newarab.com 
(2025-05-21). Sudan accuses UAE of launching drone attacks on Port Sudan. newarab.com 
Sudan said the The UAE denied the allegations in a statement and said it condemned the attack. | "It is deeply regrettable that the Port Sudan authorities continue to perpetrate violence against th…
(2025-05-21). Trump unveils plans for US 'Golden Dome' missile shield. newarab.com US President The president announced $25 billion in initial funding for the plan, which he said could eventually cost a total of some $175 billion. | "In the campaign I promised the American people I would build a cutting-edge missile defense shield," Trump said at the White House. "Today I am pleased to announce we have officially selected architecture for this state…
(2025-05-21). How India and Pakistan cried terror and let slip the fog of war. newarab.com 
A war zone is an ugly place. It is a place of noise and dust, the language of blood written on walls, a place of young men mostly who are afraid and allow that fear to produce the adrenaline necessary to kill or be killed; and if they cannot generate sufficient adrenaline, then they turn to Guns are not fired by the young working-class that is sent to war necessarily out of duty or pat…
(2025-05-21). Maru Credit offers chance to win free school fees for a year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MARU Credit, a leading Tier IV financial institution, has announced an exciting back-to-school campaign that will see customers and parents win free school fees for a year. The "Back-to-School With MARU" campaign will see customers and parents who take out affordable school fees loans, enter into a draw to …
(2025-05-21). Uganda Breweries and Ministry of Foreign Affairs toast to BUBU partnerhip. independent.co.ug 
Ministry of foreign affairs and Uganda Breweries and ink partnership to supply UBL products to Uganda's missions abroad Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has signed a 5-year MoU with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to supply Ugandan missions abroad with Uganda's iconic gin, Uganda Waragi, and other locally made products. This …
(2025-05-21). "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
(2025-05-21). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-21). Russia Welcomes Taliban at Kazan Forum, Eyes Bigger Role in Islamic World. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). 2nd Gold Ring Unearthed in City of David Offers Glimpse Into Ancient Jerusalem's Glamour. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). Trump Launches Plan for $175 Billion Space-Based Missile Shield. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-21). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-05-21). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-05-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-05-21). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-05-21). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-05-21). Sudanese photojournalist Al-Shykh Al-Samany Saadaldyn killed in drone strike. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). Tunisian journalist's health rapidly deteriorates in prison hunger strike. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). Turkish journalist, family receive death threats after reporting on bribery allegations. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). 3 Nigerien journalists detained after broadcast on Russia military cooperation. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). Jordan bans 12 news sites for 'spreading media poison' following corruption report. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). Turkish journalist Furkan Karabay arrested again. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-21). Defending Europe without the United States. asiatimes.com 
Some 35 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it took President Vladimir Putin's attempt to impose Russian hegemony on Ukraine to galvanize the Europeans into coming to terms with a geopolitical reality that until recently they had done their best to ignore: The global balance of power has changed and the United States …
(2025-05-21). Shanghai unveils action plan to boost livestreaming economy. ecns.cn Shanghai unveiled a three-year action plan (2025-27) on Monday with an aim to cultivate and foster specialized, vocational, high-quality and multi-skilled talent to drive the development of its livestreaming economy.
(2025-05-21). MNCs foresee tailwinds for vibrancy. ecns.cn The momentum generated by government policies aimed at stabilizing foreign investment, combined with the rapid growth of green and artificial intelligence-driven economies, will deliver strong tailwinds for foreign companies in China this year.
(2025-05-21). ASEAN eyes clean energy shift to meet Paris goals. ecns.cn China is the biggest source of foreign investments in Southeast Asia's clean energy sector, helping the region to reach its decarbonization goals, a regional webinar heard on Tuesday.
(2025-05-21). China unveils first demonstration project for million-cubic-meter salt cavern hydrogen storage. ecns.cn The awarding ceremony for a major hydrogen storage initiative — the salt cavern hydrogen storage demonstration project and the million-cubic-meter hydrogen storage demonstration project — was held at Ye County, central China's Henan Province on Monday.
(2025-05-21). China's globally important agricultural heritage systems increase to 25. ecns.cn Another three sites in China were recently recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), bringing China's total GIAHS sites to 25, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced on Tuesday.
(2025-05-21). Beijing reopens museum with Han era grandiose. ecns.cn After a 13-year expansion and reconstruction, a key archaeological museum in Beijing reopened to the public on Tuesday, offering visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of the Han Dynasty (206 BC to AD 220).
(2025-05-21). Ancient architecture museum opens in Shanxi high school. ecns.cn Shanxi's first museum based on a school campus opened on April 10, showcasing the province's wealth of historical heritage and ancient architecture, and immersing the students in the culture of museums and cherishing the past.
(2025-05-21). Stimulus aimed at driving consumption. ecns.cn China has unveiled a stronger-than-anticipated financial stimulus package amid rising external uncertainties and the need to shore up domestic demand, aiming to help anchor market expectations and steer the country toward its annual growth target of around 5 percent.
(2025-05-21). Boosting demand a key task for policymakers. ecns.cn China is doubling down on shoring up domestic consumption to prop up economic growth, especially in the face of a challenging external environment that weighs on the country's foreign trade, analysts said.
(2025-05-21). Lai's confrontational approach making dialogue impossible. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Tuesday criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent comments on cross-Strait relations, accusing him of using "two-faced tactics" and saying his separatist stance is incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-05-21). China urges U.S. to rectify restrictions on advanced Chinese chips. ecns.cn China is urging Washington to correct its wrongdoing after the U.S. issued a guidance seeking to globally restrict the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, including Huawei Ascend AI chips, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-21). Cyberattack on tech firm being investigated. ecns.cn Chinese police said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into a cyberattack on a technology company in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, calling it a large-scale, organized assault by an overseas hacker group.
(2025-05-21). Children in Xizang receive free operations for limb deformities. ecns.cn During the May 1 holiday this year, 28 children from Chamdo city in the Xizang autonomous region received free corrective surgeries for limb deformities at the city's Kharub District People's Hospital.
(2025-05-21). Chinese treatment cures Pakistani girl. ecns.cn A 4-year-old Pakistani girl with severe thalassemia has been successfully treated with a Chinese-developed gene-editing drug, marking the first time the technology has been used on a foreign minor, according to the Children's Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai.
(2025-05-21). South Asia facing extreme, frequent heat waves. ecns.cn The mercury rose above 48 C in some parts of Pakistan as locals fell in the grip of the latest heat wave. Experts say that a pattern of extreme and frequent heat waves, which can lead to a public emergency, is emerging in South Asia, linked to climate change.
(2025-05-21). HK identifies key spots to further boost tourism. ecns.cn The Hong Kong government on Tuesday unveiled nine new "tourist-hotspot" projects, including Central's old town, Kowloon Walled City, and scenic mountain and coastal areas, as part of its efforts to attract tourists seeking in-depth exploration.
(2025-05-21). We need to talk about Jamie Miller. onlineopinion.com.au Not since Lionel Shriver's novel We Need to Talk About Kevin has a work of fiction provided such a confronting and disturbing insight into the adolescent mind.
(2025-05-21). Trump, planes and the Arabian Gulf tour. onlineopinion.com.au Forget the security implications and brazen corruption… all the parties concerned could gloat without consequential censure.
(2025-05-21). Asia without America, part 3: liberal Taiwan in a realist world. asiatimes.com 
Mornin' will come, and I'll do what's right Just give me till then to give up this fight And I will give up this fight — Bonnie Raitt This is the third installment of a series. Read parts one and two. Liberalism — in the Wilsonian international relations sense — has had a few very …
(2025-05-21). Sanctions Detrimental to Maritime Security: Iran's UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations deplored the unilateral coercive measures (UCMs), particularly the extraterritorial sanctions imposed by the US, for undermining maritime security and stability.
(2025-05-21). Trump Administration Lifts Stop-Work Order on $5 Billion New York Offshore Wind Project. wattsupwiththat.com For now, the lifting of the stop-work order represents a significant step toward the project's completion and a continuation of New York's attempt at an energy transition, though broader debates over offshore wind's environmental and economic implications remain active.
(2025-05-21). Wednesday 5/28: Christian Nationalism: Truth Talk on the Anti-democratic Movement Rejecting Equality & Law. indybay.org Virtual speaker event…
(2025-05-21). Sunday 6/1: Let Cuba Live. indybay.org first Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St, Oakland,CA…
(2025-05-21). On Huge Oil Spill's 10 Year Anniversary, Sable Announces Restarted Drilling on Santa Barbara Coast. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 19, 2025 — Exactly 10 years after a huge oil spill from an onshore pipeline devastated the coastline and led to hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, a Houston-based company, Sable Offshore Corp., announced today that it restarted offshore production in the area on May 15.
(2025-05-21). Austerity as a precursor to fascism. indybay.org Austerity offers the best conditions for generating high profits, while the majority of the population—those who are politically underrepresented—are condemned to abandon any plans or ambitions for democratizing the economy. Low wages and constant austerity measures force them into a "hard life."
(2025-05-21). Thursday 5/29: Rebel With A Clause. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco…
(2025-05-21). Friday 6/6: Redwood City: – Pro-Democracy, Anti-War, Save Med & Disability Benefits. indybay.org Redwood City – sidewalk protest rally | intersection of El Camino Real & Jefferson Avenue | Redwood City, CA 94063 | Peaceful rally…
(2025-05-21). Saturday 5/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project – Workday. indybay.org 11603 Lakeshore Dr. 95018 (Lompico Pond aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico")…
(2025-05-21). Friday 6/6: San Rafael: Rally on D-Day – NO DOGE Cuts to VA Health & Disability Benefits! indybay.org Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium Parking Lot | 10 Avenue of the Flags | San Rafael, CA 94903…
(2025-05-21). Tuesday 5/27: Mobilize to Make Polluters Pay. indybay.org California Capitol – West Steps‚Ä¢ 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 US…
(2025-05-21). Yetide Badaki, actress, visits Congress with lawmakers/veterans urges no wealthy tax cuts. indybay.org Yetide Badaki visits Capitol Hill with state lawmakers who are veterans to urge complete restoration of clean energy investments, and to ensure none of these funds are used to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
(2025-05-21). Supreme Master Ching Hai Honors "Love Is the Only Solution" & Urgent VEGAN Action Needed. indybay.org Supreme Master Ching Hai has issued open appeals to world leaders, governments, and religious | figures, urging them to enact Vegan Laws and guide humanity toward compassion and | nonviolence. She emphasizes that only by aligning human behavior with the law of love – "Thou…
(2025-05-21). Saturday 6/14: Hands Across Palo Alto to Sunnyvale – Historic 7 Mile Rally Along El Camino Real. indybay.org 7 Mile Sidewalk Rally – starting from Telsa Palo Alto along | El Camino Real stretching in a line all the way to Tesla Sunnyvale. | Our goal is a line of 7000 protestors with BIG readable signs. | Join us – you can stand or bring a lawn chair to protest anywhere along El Camino Real that you wish (please do not block intersections, disability ramps, etc.).
(2025-05-21). Friday 6/6: National Rally In DC To Defend VA & Vets: Friday June 6 is the anniversary of D-DAY. indybay.org National Day Of Action To Defend The VA and Veterans on June 6 on The Washington DC Mall…
(2025-05-21). Leader praises late Pres. Raeisi's dedication to serving people during martyrdom anniv. presstv.ir Iran commemorates the first anniversary of former president Ebrahim Raeisi's martyrdom with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in attendance.
(2025-05-21). Pezeshkian: Further expansion of Iran-Turkmenistan ties to benefit both nations. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says strengthening cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan will guarantee prosperity and security of both nations.
(2025-05-21). Concluyó la XII sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental para la colaboración económico-comercial entre Cuba y Belarús. cubadebate.cu Concluyó en La Habana la XII sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental cubano-belarusa para la colaboración económico-comercial, encabezada por el viceministro primero del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Carlos Luis Jorge Méndez, y el Viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Evgeni Shestakov.
(2025-05-21). Firman Cuba y Omán acuerdo para la cooperación en las esferas de la Salud y las ciencias médicas. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Salud Pública de la República de Cuba, Dr. José Angel Portal Miranda, y su homólogo del Sultanato de Omán, Dr. Hilal bin Ali bin Hilal Al Sabti, suscribieron en la ciudad suiza de Ginebra un acuerdo para la cooperación bilateral en las esferas de la Salud y las ciencias médicas.
(2025-05-21). Newlyweds register on May 20 across China. ecns.cn The date of May 20 holds a special significance in China, as its Chinese pronunciation resembles the phrase "wo ai ni," meaning "I love you." It is a peak time for marriage registrations, with long lines at marriage registries nationwide.
(2025-05-21). Mexico City Mayor's Aides Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants In Broad Daylight; Hunt On For Suspects. hindustantimes.com Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's personal secretary and advisor were shot dead in broad daylight on May 20. Gunmen riding a motorcycle shot dead Brugada's private secretary, Ximena Guzman, and adviser, Jose Munoz. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killings and said that there would not be impunity. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-21). Trump Aide Rubio & U.S. Senator Clash Over Qatar's Luxury Jet 'Gift' To U.S. President. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Senator Chris Murphy, a democrat, clashed on May 20 over Qatar's jump jet gift to President Donald Trump. Watch this video to know what unfolded at the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
(2025-05-21). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. icrc.org 8 May 2025…
(2025-05-21). Preserving human control over the use of force: A call to regulate lethal autonomous weapon systems under international law. icrc.org The following statement was delivered by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric to the United Nations informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapons systems on 12 May 2025.
(2025-05-21). Zero Waste Advocacy Group to Poll Winners: Do Away with "Thank You" Tarpaulins. pressenza.com 
Group Suggests 12 Substitute Ways of Saying "Thank You" without Plastic: | 21 May 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society, has an important appeal to all candidates who won in the midterm elections last May 12: "Please do away with 'thank you' tarpaulins." | The group made the plea following a site inspection organized yesterday by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Payatas, Quezon City where tons of discarded plastic campaign tarpaulins from the city are temporarily kept pending final disposal. COMELEC Chair George Erwin Garcia and Co…
(2025-05-21). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Wednesday 21 May 2025 Aries ‚ôà The Moon squares your patience today, Aries, and your workplace rebellion is brewing like strong black coffee. Channel your fire into constructive insubordination—maybe form […] | By
(2025-05-21). U.S.' detached stance on Ukraine conflict seen after Trump-Putin talks. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with journalists following a phone call with US President Donald Trump at the Sirius educational center near Sochi in the Krasnodar region, Russia, May 19, 2025.
(2025-05-20). The Ancient Mariners of Brexit Are Losing the Plot. moderndiplomacy.eu So the white smoke emerged from Whitehall as the Prime Minister didn't quite say "Habemas a Deal". at the end of the much hyped UK-EU reset talks. The good news is that there is some amelioration of the 2020 Brexit Treaty negotiated by Boris Johnson. The bad news is that it won't satisfy many on …