apnews.com (2025-05-23). Judge blocks Trump decision to bar foreign student enrollment at HarvardA federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off Harvard's enrollment of foreign students, an action the Ivy League school decried as unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House's political demands. | | In its lawsuit filed earlier Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government's action violates the First Amendment and will have an "immediate and devastating effect for Harvard and more than 7,000 visa holders."
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). Systematic Starvation: Genocide and the Engineered Collapse of Gazan Society. counterpunch.org 
Consequent to the escalated Zionist genocide of Indigenous Palestinian people, and after a blockade of all goods since the beginning of March 2025, Gaza is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with widespread food scarcity and starvation among its population. Human rights organizations and international agencies report the Israeli blockade has led to catastrophic levels of hunger, particularly affecting
(2025-05-23). World condemns Israel's genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). U.K. MP Jeremy Corbyn EU MP Lynn Boylan on Europe Pressuring Israel to Halt Atrocities in Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-23). Israel's 'allowing aid' is just its latest ethnic cleansing plan to 'purge' Palestinians from Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Food will only be available in 'sterile zones' designed to force Palestinians to move into holding pens ready for expulsion The BBC and other complicit media are now reporting that humanitarian aid has 'start[ed] to be distributed in Gaza'. In reality, this is just Israel's latest attempt at ethnic cleansing of the native Palestinian people …
(2025-05-23). Civilian deaths increase in Gaza due to Israeli offensive. plenglish.com United Nations, May 23 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli offensive caused the death of some 358 civilians in Gaza last week, including 148 children and women, more than half of the total number of people killed, the UN said.
(2025-05-23). Trump puts the brakes on Bibi in Gaza and leaves Israel to worry about the hostages. haaretz.com Israel's problem is not what its leaders are saying, but what its army is doing — killing more civilians in Gaza than ever before ‚ñ Neither the IDF nor the government seems to understand the depth of the looming international crisis ‚ñ Yair Golan's criticism of the Gaza even resonates within the army…
(2025-05-23). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Packed forum discusses feminism in the time of Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Roaming Charges: White Lies About White Genocide. counterpunch.org 
White genocide? There were 27,621 murders in South Africa in 2023, more than 80 percent of them young, black males, who were poor or unemployed. During that same year, there were a total of 49 people (both white and black) killed on farms. For context, Israeli forces have killed more than 50 Palestinians every DAY in Gaza for the last 19 months. The population of South Africa is 63.1 million. Population of Gaza (pre-October 2023): 2.1 million.
(2025-05-23). Hundreds dead from hunger in Gaza as Netanyahu vows to empty the strip. nationofchange.org As children die from hunger and medicine shortages, global outrage mounts over what critics call a campaign of extermination in Gaza, enabled by U.S. policy and a vision of forced displacement.
(2025-05-23). Hunger Strike for Gaza at Cal State Long Beach. counterpunch.org View this post on Instagram |
(2025-05-23). How Gaza activism devolved into an antisemitic atrocity. haaretz.com This Washington D.C. shooting of two Israeli embassy employees was an act of terrorism, a result of the failed Gaza protest movement. It was only a matter of time…
(2025-05-23). US Republican congressman calls for 'nuking' Gaza. newarab.com 
US Republican Congressman Randy Fine has caused widespread controversy after suggesting in an interview that In an interview with Fox News, Fine suggested that Gaza should be eliminated, likening it to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. | "In world war two, we did not negotiate a surrender with the Nazis. We did not negotiate a surrender with the Japanese. We nuked the Japanese twice in order to get unconditional…
(2025-05-23). drop in the UN says Gaza aid still lacking as trucks arrive, bakeries reopen. haaretz.com After 80 days of siege, aid began reaching Gazans on Thursday. Distribution sites, mostly in the south, received flour, baby food, and medical supplies, but the UN says many Gazans will not feel any improvement anytime soon…
(2025-05-23). Israel's "final solution" for Palestinians. defenddemocracy.press For three months, the Israeli government blocked all aid to Gaza, starving the over two million Palestinians trapped there. Now, they are carrying out a vicious air assault and full-scale ground invasion that has killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands in a matter of days. Brazen as ever, Israel's right-wing leaders have made their …
(2025-05-23). 60 killed in Gaza in past day, health ministry says; Israeli army says Gaza rocket intercepted. haaretz.com ‚ñ GAZA: UN World Food Program says 15 humanitarian aid trucks were looted after 107 entered on Thursday ‚ñ IRAN: Iran says 'some, but not conclusive progres' was made in fifth round of nuclear negotiations ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts one rocket launched from Gaza; IDF says second sirens sounded were false alarm ‚ñ U.S.: Suspect who shot Israeli embassy workers at Gaza aid event charged with murder…
(2025-05-23). Israelis' Blinkered Media Drive Public Doubts on Gaza's Hunger Plight. juancole.com 
By Jori Breslawski, Tel Aviv University and Carlo Koos, University of Bergen (The Conversation) — Under mounting international pressure, Israel announced on May 19, 2025, that it would lift its monthslong humanitarian blockade on Gaza. The aid, which the Israeli government said would include a "basic amount" of food to stave off starvation, comes as …
(2025-05-23). Israel's Final Solution for Gaza. counterpunch.org 
In early May, the security cabinet of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met and agreed that Israel would 'capture' Gaza and remove its Palestinian population 'to protect it'. To achieve this policy of annexation of Gaza, the Israelis tightened their siege by preventing the entry of food, water, electricity, and other humanitarian aid (they had
(2025-05-23). Death and destruction in Gaza as Israel targets residential areas and aid teams. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Numerous Palestinians, including those in charge of guarding humanitarian assistance operations, were killed and injured as Israeli troops stepped up their airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday.Over fifty individuals have been confirmed killed or missing in a fatal attack that struck a multi-story residential structure owned by the Dardouna family in Jabalia al-Balad, north of the enclave, according to Gaza's Government Media Office. Rescue and recovery operations are still underway at the area, with civil defense and medical personnel operating under extreme constraints.Recent days have seen many…
(2025-05-23). Israel maintains minimal aid deliveries to Gaza amid hunger crisis. aljazeera.com UN and doctors warn that volume of aid supplies for Gaza residents is insufficient following 11-week blockade.
(2025-05-23). Gaza children suffer as malnutrition crisis worsens after weeks of blockade. aljazeera.com Doctors at the Nasser Hospital in Gaza are overwhelmed by a surge in the number of malnourished children.
(2025-05-23). Aid entering Gaza is "less than a drop in the ocean" aljazeera.com Gaza needs a humanitarian operation involving hundreds of trucks a day, says Tomasso Della Longa of the Red Cross.
(2025-05-23). Gaza: What's Worse Than the Language of Brutality? worldbeyondwar.org 
Excerpts from a new Israeli book show how the words used to justify the Gaza genocide both reflect and degrade its moral conscience. These words dehumanize Palestinians—but they dehumanize their speakers even more. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-23). Innocents and Innocence. worldbeyondwar.org 
The murder of two Israeli embassy employees has all the elements to enable increased persecution of U.S. citizens and residents who advocate for the safety and rights of 2 millions residents of Gaza. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-23). Al-Quds Brigades ambush Israeli forces in Khan Yunis as Gaza faces worsening humanitarian catastrophe. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, announced on Thursday that it had killed and wounded several Israeli soldiers in a calculated ambush east of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza. According to the group, its fighters lured an Israeli mechanized engineering unit into a booby-trapped building, which was detonated upon entry.As Israeli rescue forces arrived at the scene, they too were targeted by Palestinian fighters using anti-tank missiles, the group said. Footage circulating online shows an Israeli military helicopter evacuating casualties from the site. ŸÖÿ&p…
(2025-05-23). Weapons and Spy Flights Expose Their Hollow Promises. counterpunch.org 
Lammy called Israel's escalation of the genocide "morally unjustifiable." But what is beyond unjustifiable is for Lammy to say this while directly arming and providing surveillance information for the genocide. Yesterday, after releasing a joint statement with France and Canada threatening "concrete actions" if Israel did not allow aid into Gaza, the UK government suspended
(2025-05-23). 107 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza over past day, Israeli army says. haaretz.com WEST BANK: Dozens of Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian village in West Bank, torch vehicles ‚ñ GAZA AID: For first time since blockade over two months ago Gazan civilians receive humanitarian aid ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen, tightens security for embassies worldwide ‚ñ GAZA: 16,503 children were killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war, Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ U.S.: Two Israeli embassy workers killed at Gaza aid event in D.C.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). Israel Engineered Famine in Gaza. ummid.com As famine looms over Gaza, with 57 children reportedly dying from the effects of malnutrition over the past 11 weeks, the Israeli operation in Gaza continues unabated.
(2025-05-23). Hezbollah seeks boost in Lebanon vote as disarmament calls grow. newarab.com 
Amidst the rubble left by Israeli bombardment of south Lebanon, campaign posters urge support for For Hezbollah, the local vote is more important than ever, coinciding with mounting calls for its disarmament and continued Israeli airstrikes, and as many of its Shi'ite Muslim constituents still suffer the repercussions of the conflict. | Three rounds of voting already held…
(2025-05-23). Israeli warplanes strike multiple sites across southern Lebanon and Bekaa Valley. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley on Tuesday, intensifying cross-border hostilities amid rising regional tensions.Two air raids were reported between the towns of Toul and Al-Sawana in southern Lebanon, alongside additional strikes on the outskirts of Boudai in the Bekaa Valley. Further bombardments targeted the areas of Mahmoudiya, Barghaz, and the Rayhan Heights. A drone carried out a warning strike on a building in the Toul area shortly before Israeli aircraft launched a direct raid on the same structure, which had reportedly been marked as…
(2025-05-23). Israel attacks Lebanon with "most violent" strikes since ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out multiple bombings across southern Lebanon, including blowing up a multi-story apartment building.
(2025-05-23). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). IDF chief dismisses Shin Bet head pick after he kept his appointment secret. haaretz.com Maj. Gen. David Zini was asked by IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to clarify the appointment. The IDF spokesperson said, "Any communication between IDF personnel and politicians requires approval from the chief of staff'…
(2025-05-23). 'Killing all Humanity': 2 Israeli Embassy Workers Killed in 'Horrific' Washington, DC Shooting. juancole.com 
"We are grounded first and foremost in the belief that all human life is precious, which is precisely why we are struggling for a world in which all people can live in safety and dignity," said Jewish Voice for Peace. ( Commondreams.org) — Jewish Voice for Peace on Thursday was among those condemning the fatal …
(2025-05-23). 120 days of Israeli West Bank assaults kill over 91 Palestinians. newarab.com 
Israeli military operations in the occupied The Ramallah-based Al-Haq rights organisation said the military raids and operations have included the use of snipers, airstrikes, reconnaissance drones, and Apache helicopters. | The group added that armed military vehicles and bulldozers have also been use…
(2025-05-23). Video: writer and activist Dylan Evans goes on trial today for supporting Palestine against genocide. skwawkbox.org 
Academic faces up to 14 years jail after being on bail for a year as British state colludes with pro-Israel extremists The trial of writer and anti-genocide activist Dylan Evans for supporting Palestine and opposing Israel's genocide and occupation begins tomorrow, after a year of bail, under the Terrorism Act for allegedly 'supporting Hamas' over …
(2025-05-23). IDF intercepts missile fired by Houthis. haaretz.com For the third time in the past 48 hours, sirens were activated due to a missile attack by the Houthis…
(2025-05-23). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-23). Brazil temporarily becomes coordinator of Mercosur's tourism policy. tvbrics.com 
Among the country's priorities are the expansion of natural routes and the strengthening of the Visit South America brand in the digital space…
(2025-05-23). China and Russia to build lunar nuclear power station by 2035. tvbrics.com 
It will serve as a hub for scientific exploration, technology testing, and deep-space cooperation…
(2025-05-23). Chinese premier to visit Indonesia and attend first ASEAN-GCC-China summit in Malaysia. tvbrics.com 
The premier will also meet with representatives of the Indonesian business sector to support further collaboration in trade and investment…
(2025-05-23). Egyptian authorities plan to make country's regional mining centre. tvbrics.com 
They intend to expand local production and exports to international markets…
(2025-05-23). India introduces next-generation e-passport service. tvbrics.com 
Gold‚Äêemblem e-passports debut in 13 cities…
(2025-05-23). India-UAE digital payment link enhances travel convenience for Indian visitors. tvbrics.com This collaboration continues to support nearly 6 million Indian travellers to the UAE each year…
(2025-05-23). Iran unveils smart farming system to boost water efficiency and crop productivity. tvbrics.com 
Over 100 smart irrigation pilot projects have been implemented across the country…
(2025-05-23). Winners of Argentine stage of KARDO competition-award are announced. tvbrics.com 
200 people took part in the competition…
(2025-05-23). Students Demand Action: TU Berlin Must Cut Ties With Genocide-Enabling Institutions. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-23). Meta/Facebook deletes post announcing trial of anti-genocide activist. skwawkbox.org 
Social media platform claims post covering call for support for Dylan Evans at Westminster magistrates 'misleading or designed to trick people' The Facebook platform has deleted last night's post linking to Skwawkbox's article covering both the trial today of author Dylan Evans, an anti-genocide activist charged as part of the Starmer regime's 'lawfare' misuse of …
(2025-05-23). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Iran Says It Will Hold US Accountable for Any Israeli Attack. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-23). Iran warns U.S. will be held responsible if Israel strikes its nuclear sites. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a stark warning of a "decisive response" if Israel attacks its nuclear facilities, vowing to hold the United States responsible for any Israeli strike. The warning follows a CNN report citing new U.S. intelligence that Israel is preparing for a possible attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a letter to the UN, urged the international community to prevent Israeli "adventurism" and warned that unchecked threats would force Tehran to take special defensive measures. Watch for more…
(2025-05-23). 'Iran Is Today's Nazi Threat': Syrian Insider Delivers Stark Warning, Urges Israel To Embrace Opportunity for Peace. themedialine.org
(2025-05-23). The Country Trump Seems Dead Set on Imitating. counterpunch.org 
Since the start of his second presidential term, Donald Trump seems to be inspired by the country of my birth: the United Arab Emirates. On his first day in office, Trump announced his goal to end the United States' practice of birthright citizenship. Soon after, his administration began criminalizing immigrants' right to free speech and deploying plainclothes officers to arrest
(2025-05-23). Settler attacks push Palestinians to abandon West Bank village. newarab.com 
Palestinian residents of Maghayer al-Deir in the occupied Yusef Malihat, a resident of the tiny village east of Ramallah, told AFP his community had decided to leave because its members felt powerless in the face of the settler violence.
(2025-05-23). Palestinians injured as settlers rampage through the West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers have attacked a community in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to cars and houses.
(2025-05-23). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Lebanon disarms Palestinian factions in refugee camps. newarab.com 
A group tasked with making a plan to remove weapons held by The Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, a government body that serves as an interlocutor between Palestinian refugees and officials, said the meeting was attended by
(2025-05-23). Palestinian faction chiefs quit Damascus amid pressure: report. newarab.com 
Two Palestinian sources told news agency AFP Friday the leaders of pro-Iran Palestinian factions who were close to former Tehran-backed ruler The factions, which enjoyed
(2025-05-23). Trump re-escalates trade threats, takes aim at European Union, Apple. geo.tv 
(2025-05-23). Trump's phone diplomacy with Putin shatters the Euro-Atlantic Cold War mental bloc. strategic-culture.su 
Trump's phone call with Putin this week has had a major impact, and one that has significant potential for peace. The cracks in the Cold War mental bloc, so to speak, are a way forward. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us…
(2025-05-23). Will Trump step away from the Ukraine-Russia peace process? responsiblestatecraft.org 
President Trump has again signaled that the United States may retreat from Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. After a two-hour-long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump He ended on an optimistic note…
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). Israel is under the assumption "it can act with impunity" aljazeera.com Global anger at Israel for firing on diplomats visiting Jenin camp in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-23). pick for Shin Bet chief is good for his messianic base, less so for democracy. haaretz.com Officers who served with Maj. Gen. David Zini in the army say he's not the right person to lead the domestic security service, and it's highly doubtful whether he would defend Israel's fragile democracy…
(2025-05-23). Netanyahu asked Shin Bet chief for classified data from investigation into his photos. haaretz.com After photos of Yair Netanyahu in Miami were published in the Daily Mail last year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Ronen Bar to identify the photographers. The chief agreed, but refused to hand Netanyahu their details…
(2025-05-23). U2's Bono says 'release Israel' from Netanyahu, far-right regime. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-23). UK, France slam Netanyahu for linking DC killings with criticism. newarab.com 
The leaders of France and the UK have rejected In a statement on X, French foreign affairs minister
(2025-05-23). Netanyahu was at his diabolical best in his latest conspiratorial horror show. haaretz.com From conspiracy theories to endless lies, the Israeli prime minister proved again this week that there is no falsehood that does not justify the means ‚ñ The murder of two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington is playing into the hands of government ministers…
(2025-05-23). Did Zini's relationship to Sara Netanyahu land him the shin bet job. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The appointment of General David Zini as the new leader of Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked intense controversy. Reports have focused on Zini's hardline religious beliefs, lack of intelligence expertise, and purported personal relationship to Sara Netanyahu.Israeli media sites such as Ynet and BeHadrei Haredim claim that Netanyahu had previously turned down Zini for the position of military secretary, calling him "too messianic" in private conversations. The phrase alludes to Zini's membership in the religious Zionist movement, wh…
(2025-05-23). Netanyahu Names New Shin Bet Chief, Prompting Backlash. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-23). Netanyahu's Isolation and Shattered Illusion of Power. ummid.com It remains uncertain how long Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power, but his political standing has significantly deteriorated.
(2025-05-23). Democracy Now! 2025-05-23 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 23, 2025; "Theft from On High": Trump's Budget Bill Guts Medicaid, Medicare & More to Pay for Tax Cuts; Mahmoud Khalil: Jailed Activist Testifies Before Immigration Judge and Holds His Child for First Time; "I Can't Breathe": Five Years After George Floyd's Murder, Trump Admin Rolls Back Police Oversight; "King of the North": New Book Examines MLK's Fight Against Police Brutality & Racism Outside Dixie | Headlines for May 23, 2025; "Theft from On High": Trump's Budget Bill Guts Medicaid, Medicare & More to Pay for Tax Cu…
(2025-05-23). DR Congo strips ex-President Kabila of immunity. aljazeera.com Former leader accused of 'treason, war crimes, [and] crimes against humanity' for his support of M23 rebels in east.
(2025-05-23). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-23). 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…
(2025-05-23). Should a Russia-Ukraine peace leave territorial control for later? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-23). Iran sees progress in nuclear talks after 'professional' exchange. geo.tv 
Officials arrive at the Omani embassy, where the fifth round of US-Iran talks takes place, in Rome, Italy, May 23, 2025. — ReutersMediator says 'some but not conclusive progress' has been made.Talks aim to reach new nuclear deal after 2015 accord unravelled.Deep differences…
(2025-05-23). U.S. State Dept Faces Tough Questions On Trump's Ramaphosa 'Ambush'; Big Revelation On Iran Talks. hindustantimes.com The US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, in a press briefing, faced tough questions on the recent meeting between President Donald Trump and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as on the ongoing Iran nuclear talks. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-23). US and Iran try to bridge chasm on nuclear enrichment. newarab.com 
Iranian and U.S. negotiators resumed talks on Friday in Rome to resolve a decades-long dispute over The stakes are high for both sides. |
(2025-05-23). Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot Dead in Washington. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-23). Suspect in killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in D.C. charged with first-degree murder. haaretz.com U.S. Attorney for D.C. says investigation is continuing and could expand to include hate crime and terrorism charges when warranted and provable…
(2025-05-23). Settlers harassed the family, the army arrested the mother. haaretz.com The Abu Naim family, who live in tents and in a cave on land they own in the Jordan Valley, are attacked every day with the backing of the army…
(2025-05-23). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). 500 Years of Inflicted Horrors, from the New World to Israel. juancole.com 
(2025-05-23). Emerson's Revolution Isn't Finished. counterpunch.org 
a greater self-reliance must work a revolution in all the offices and relations of men; in their religion; in their education; in their pursuits; their modes of living; their association; in their property; in their speculative views. —RW Emerson, Self-Reliance [Men's creeds are] a disease of the intellect. They say with those foolish Israelites, 'Let not God
(2025-05-23). Israeli PM: New intelligence chief to take office next month. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). Trump's 'Golden Dome' defence draws from Israel's Iron Dome. newarab.com 
Trump announced the $175 billion concept in the Oval Office on Tuesday, saying it would put U.S. weapons in space for the first time and be would be "fully operational" by the end of his term in early 2029, though a U.S. official familiar with the program sa…
(2025-05-23). UK chefs call on government to suspend arms to Israel. newarab.com 
Over 1,000 UK chefs, food writers, restaurateurs, stylists, and other food industry specialists have signed an open letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, demanding that the The letter says that as members of the UK food in…
(2025-05-23). D.C. deaths: How Israel guards its embassy staff abroad, and what can go wrong. haaretz.com Both of Israel's spy agencies, the Mossad and the Shin Bet, are involved in defending Israeli institutions and diplomats abroad. Despite further tightening procedures since October 7 and thwarting multiple attempted attacks, the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim show no security is hermetic…
(2025-05-23). Trump's break with Israel: Genuine shift or political theater? strategic-culture.su By Kit KLARENBERG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | When Donald Trump was re-elected president in November 2024, expectations w…
(2025-05-23). Thoughts On The Israeli Embassy Staff Killings: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
(2025-05-23). Two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in Washington shootout. ummid.com Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC were Wednesday in a shooting incident carried by a single suspect.
(2025-05-23). EU decision on Israel must turn into action, CPJ says. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). Thoughts On The Israeli Embassy Staff Killings. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC have been The entire western political/media…
(2025-05-23). 'The Surrender' review: Grief exposes the cracks in capitalism's nuclear family ideal. peoplesworld.org 
The horror genre has always been a place to showcase the everyday struggles of humankind through a macabre lens. The new film The Surrender explores the interpersonal dynamics of a family unit as they deal with the death of their patriarchal figure. Tropes of demons, ghosts, and paranormal rituals gone wrong come together to tell …
(2025-05-23). Ontario budget weighs tariff threats, ignores climate threat. thenarwhal.ca The Ford government bars congestion pricing in Ontario and reiterates pledges to build highways, nuclear power and mines.
(2025-05-23). 'Red lines' loom over fifth round of Iran-US nuclear talks. aljazeera.com Washington and Tehran adopted tough public stances before talks, with enrichment a key point of contention.
(2025-05-23). 'Red lines' stalk fifth round of Iran-US nuclear talks. aljazeera.com Washington and Tehran have taken a tough public stance before talks, with enrichment a key point of contention.
(2025-05-23). The NeoCons' Proxy War "Against Ukraine" : Nuclear War is On the Table. The Privatization of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2025-05-23). Rome hosts 5th round of nuclear talks on Friday. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2025-05-23). Gauteng government condemns resurgence of taxi violence. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government condemns resurgence of taxi violence | The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has condemned the recent resurgence of taxi violence across parts of the Gauteng province. | | This is despite efforts of peace agreements and public promises by leaders in the taxi industry to stop fights and hostility in the taxi industry. | | In recent weeks, violent incidents, including the killings of taxi drivers and marshals, have continued to take lives and disrupt services in the taxi industry. | | "This bloodshed, which is connected to conflicts over routes between competing taxi as…
(2025-05-23). The Latest Democrat Party Hoggwash. popularresistance.org When David Hogg announced that he would actively seek to challenge certain House Democrat incumbents during the 2026 primary election cycle, responses ranged from support, to shock, to chagrin. Making Hogg's proclamation to, "replace asleep at the wheel Democrats, " even more controversial is that it was announced just months after he was elected as a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the executive arm of the Democrat party. Hogg also expressed his intention to raise $20 million through his Leaders we Deserve group to challenge incumbent Democrats who hold "safe seats" as part of his overarch…
(2025-05-23). The Chris Hedges Report: Facing The Climate Crisis And Human Mortality. popularresistance.org In a world gripped by daily catastrophes, there is one that affects all but lacks the attention it deserves. The climate crisis — pervaded by ecological collapse, war, endless resource accumulation fueled by capitalism — is the issue of our time. The warning signs are there but as author Eiren Caffall tells host Chris Hedges, people are not able to handle the facts regarding the "fragility of our ecosystem, and [they] just don't really have a great way of managing the emotional impact of that." | Caffall joins Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report to discuss her novel, All the Water in the…
(2025-05-23). Fight for the rights of immigrants continues in Northern Virginia. peoplesworld.org 
ARLINGTON, Va.—On March 3, residents in Arlington County got a first-hand glimpse of what Trump's 'immigration crackdown' would look like in Northern Virginia. As reported by NBC4 Washington, an unidentified man had been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and taken away. Video of the arrest was sent to NBC4, which reported …
(2025-05-23). Will the United States deport people to Rwanda? aljazeera.com Kigali in talks to house migrant deportees from US, but rights groups worry such deals further endanger the vulnerable.
(2025-05-23). She Exposed Government Abuse. Now She's Locked up in an El Salvador Prison. theintercept.com
(2025-05-23). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-23). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-23). Where's My $5K DOGE Check? counterpunch.org Remember back to the early days of DOGE when Elon Musk was telling us he would eliminate $2 trillion in waste in the annual budget? At that time, he suggested that we all might get dividend checks on the order of $5,000 based on the governmental waste he would eliminate. Based on the latest accounts,
(2025-05-23). The Wrong People Are in Prison. counterpunch.org 
"Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."- Luke 18: 25 I spent two years in prison for something I didn't do. Actually, it doesn't matter that I was innocent — it didn't make me any better than
(2025-05-23). Trump's Cuts Threaten Lives and Ecosystems. counterpunch.org 
The recent news that North America and Hawaii are facing a ticking time bomb is disconcerting. Scientists are warning that the Cascadia Subduction Zone, stretching from Northern California to British Columbia, could unleash a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, triggering a tsunami with waves up to 100 feet high. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates such
(2025-05-23). Inside "The Encampments" with Kei Pritsker. counterpunch.org
(2025-05-23). Captive Elephants: The Harsh Reality. counterpunch.org 
While many people are fascinated by nonhuman animals, most do not have the time, money, or opportunity to travel to remote natural habitats where these animals live freely. Instead, zoos relocate animals for the convenience of humans, offering guaranteed viewings and encounters that fit our schedules. Unfortunately, this convenience often comes at a high cost
(2025-05-23). On Race, Time and Utopia. counterpunch.org 
With his new book Race, Time, and Utopia: Critical Theory and the Process of Emancipation, philosopher William M. Paris makes an important contribution to several related conversations. Paris's book offers one of the richest and most well-grounded recent accounts of utopia, firmly centering the question of class struggle and his distinctive understanding of race. The book
(2025-05-23). Tears of Blood: Eugenics, Disposability, and the War on Children. counterpunch.org 
Violence, soaked in blood and stripped of shame, has become the defining language of governance in the age of Trump and the global resurgence of authoritarianism. Across the globe, democracy is in retreat, and with it, the very notion of moral and social responsibility. In its place, we find a brutal political grammar scripted by modern-day barbarians, disciples of greed, corruption, racial purity, ultra-nationalism, and permanent war. Compassion is mocked as weakness. The social state is vilified and hollowed out, derided in the language of a deranged anti-communism. And policies that produce mass suffering, eng…
(2025-05-23). The Fall of Kars and the Fate of Eastern Europe. counterpunch.org 
This is the eightheenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological obsessions of Donald Trump. (This week, Trump and his cohort of Musketeers raked in billions in their own personal cryptocurrencies by auctioning off the White House and the
(2025-05-23). On Tyranny, Huck Finn, Gotta Dance! counterpunch.org January is the month when every farmer prays. And they all pray for snow — layer upon layer of snow; dry snow, wet snow, a prayer for each kind of snow Eskimos are said to distinguish and have names for. Without layers of snow, the January ground will freeze harder and deeper, and demand more
(2025-05-23). Environmental Destruction is a Class Relation. counterpunch.org 
A faux profound question that Western economists occasionally ask one another to demonstrate their tribal worldview is: if you're so smart, why aren't you rich? The implication is that wealth is a function of superior skill in the form of intelligence. With very low economic mobility across much of the West, choosing one's parents wisely
(2025-05-23). Trading Partners and Trump's Tariffs: Interviewing Intan Suwandi. counterpunch.org 
Intan Suwandi is an assistant professor of sociology and anthropology at Illinois State University and the author of Value Chains: The New Economic Imperialism (Monthly Review Press, 2019). I requested her views on how and why the world trading system helps the corporations in Europe, Japan and the U.S. (the ruling Triad of modern capitalism) and harms
(2025-05-23). Combating Mis"zyn"formation on Nicotine Pouches. counterpunch.org As they were with the advent of e-cigarettes and vapes, parents of teens are up in arms about the rise in popularity of nicotine pouches like Zyn. While it is certainly their right to care about the goings-on of their children, these meddlesome parents are especially prone to misinformation (or, as the chronically online youth would say, mis"zyn"formation) about
(2025-05-23). Best Weather for End-Times. counterpunch.org 
Marking my calendar I no longer have the luxury of certainty that I'll be dead before the end-times. The actuaries give me 14 more years, maybe one extra for being a vegan. That means I anticipate expiring in 2040, preferably in summer. Winter in Norfolk is depressing enough without a funeral. But President Trump and
(2025-05-23). Government's Presumption of Management Kills Public Forests. counterpunch.org 
Every Creation of Nature that inhabits a public forest governed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) or Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is being systematically displaced, seriously harmed, and murdered in cold blood by federal government agents. Bulldozing roads and clearcutting our public forests is incredibly barbaric. Please try to imagine the homes of pine
(2025-05-23). "We Southernized Dr. King" : Historian Jeanne Theoharis on MLK's Struggle Against Racism in the North. democracynow.org Historian Jeanne Theoharis joins us for an in-depth discussion about her new book, King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life of Struggle Outside the South, a major reexamination of his experiences and activism confronting police brutality, alongside his wife Coretta Scott King. | Historian Jeanne Theoharis joins us for an in-depth discussion about her new book, King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life of Struggle Outside the South, a major reexamination of his experiences and activism confronting police brutality, alongside his wife Coretta Scott King.
(2025-05-23). Trump pulls plug on Harvard's foreign student programme. geo.tv 
Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, December 12, 2023. — ReutersMore than 27% of Harvard's students are from overseas.Decision was announced by Homeland Security Secretary.Varsity refused to comply with federal demands on admissions.
(2025-05-23). US faces severe hurricane season as Trump slashes climate agency. geo.tv 
Horseshoe Beach, Florida, September 28, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-05-23). Melania Trump uses AI vocal replica to narrate audiobook. geo.tv 
US first lady Melania Trump gives a speech during a reception she hosted on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US September 26, 2018. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US First Lady Melania Trump has released a new audiobook — but it's not…
(2025-05-23). Death toll in Australia floods rises to four, tens of thousands stranded. geo.tv 
(2025-05-23). Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban. geo.tv 
Count Felix and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attend Prince Christian's 18th birthday celebration at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark October 15, 2023 — ReutersBRUSSELS: Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at…
(2025-05-23). Judge blocks Trump admin from revoking Harvard enrollment of foreign students. geo.tv 
Students walk on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, April 15, 2025. — Reuters Harvard calls revocation blatantly unconstitutional.White House accused Harvard of fostering antisemitism.Administration action would affect one-quarter of…
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). Eid al Adha 2025 likely on June 06, Youm ul Hajj on June 05. ummid.com Hajj and Eid al Adha this year i.e. 1446 AH corresponding to 2025 AD, are likely to be observed on June 05 and June 06, 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.
(2025-05-23). Maha FYJC Admission 2025 Information Booklet Out – Key Highlights. ummid.com The Maharashtra Sports and Education Department has published the Information Booklet explaining at length the registration steps, details of CAP rounds and other related information pertaining to the FYJC or Class 11 admission 2025.
(2025-05-23). 5 Laptops, 1 Desktop – Acer in Launch Spree Mode at COMPUTEX 2025. ummid.com In what is seen as a launch spree, leading Computer manufacturer Acer in the last two days launched 5 new laptops and 1 desktop at COMPUTEX 2025 now underway in Taipei.
(2025-05-23). Indian expat faces INR 2.3mn fine for illegally transporting pilgrims to Makkah. ummid.com An Indian expatriate is facing SR 100,000 – around INR 22,81,024, fine for illegally transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permit.
(2025-05-23). NEET UG 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is publishing the OMR Answer Sheets, Recorded Responses of the candidates and the Provisional Answer Keys of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-05-23). SC grants bail to Ashoka varsity Prof Ali Khan. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday granted bail to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested by Haryana Police over a Facebook post critical of right wing Hindutva groups.
(2025-05-23). Deleting Muslim Rulers from School Curriculum. ummid.com While implementing the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, apart from focusing on Indian Knowledge system and Indian traditions, the changes that pertain to history have deleted Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Rule from school text books.
(2025-05-23). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-05-23). South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face 'health catastrophe', charity warns. aljazeera.com Thousands of South Sudanese refugees face worsening health conditions as cholera spreads.
(2025-05-23). Penn State trustees vote to close 7 branch campuses amid declining enrollments. whyy.org Penn State University's trustees voted Thursday night to close seven of its 19 branch campuses amid declining enrollments, demographic shifts and financial pressures that backers say made it a necessary decision. | The 25-8 vote by the trustees came after a nearly two-hour public meeting that was streamed live online, and after hours of closed-door debate between the trustees. | Even after the closures, Penn State said it will continue to have the largest statewide footprint of any university in the Big Ten and any land-grant institution in the United States. | The campuses to close — Dubois, Fayette, Mont…
(2025-05-23). Trump At 'MAHA' Event With RFK Jr., Reads Out Alarming Report; 'Drug Prices Will Drop Like A Rock'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released an alarming report regarding the health of children in the country. The report titled, "The MAHA Report: Make Our Children Healthy Again" catalogues in detail a "chronic disease crisis," including high rates of obesity, asthma, autoimmune conditions and behavioral health disorders among kids. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-23). Deported Afghans face deepening humanitarian crisis on return home. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands deported by Pakistan and Iran face poverty, unemployment, and lack of aid in fragile Afghanistan.
(2025-05-23). Japan faces a 'rice crisis' as price nearly doubles for food staple. aljazeera.com The price of Japanese-grown rice is soaring due to high inflation, low farm yields and a growing tourism sector.
(2025-05-23). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-23). Insights | U.S. tariffs damage supply chain, its consumers to pay for it: Danish entrepreneur. ecns.cn The Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025 was held in Beijing on Thursday. Simon Lichtenberg, the all China founding chairman of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, said that tariffs imposed by the U.S. have much impact on a lot of businesses and the U.S. customers will finally pay for this. These tariffs have caused panic in the world, Lichtenberg said.
(2025-05-23). DR Congo: Army-Backed Militias Abuse Civilians in South Kivu. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Wazalendo fighter joins residents fleeing from Kibati toward Goma in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 26, 2025. | © 2025 Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — A coalition of Congolese army-backed militias known as the "Wazalendo" have recently committed widespread abuses against civilians in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today. The Congolese government has supported the Wazalendo ("patriots" in Swahili) to fight against the abusive M23, although the extent of the army's command and control ov…
(2025-05-23). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Activists call out Tanzania over inhumane treatment of rights activists. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Civil Society Organisations' Forum (EACSOF) has castigated the government of Tanzania over its treatment of human rights activists from the East African Community (EAC). The group voiced its "deepest concern regarding the detention, denial of entry, and deportation" of citizens of EAC Partner States by authorities …
(2025-05-23). 'Tortured' Ugandan activist dumped at border following arrest in Tanzania. aljazeera.com East African rights groups condemn Tanzania after Agather Atuhaire was found at the Ugandan border.
(2025-05-23). Solidarity with Leonidas Iza, the Ecuadorean Indigenous leader Against the far-right's plans to reform the constitution and destroy rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-23). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-23). Whereabouts of Ugandan lawyer and activist Atuhaire unknown. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenyan human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has revealed that Agather Atuhaire, a Ugandan lawyer, journalist, and social justice activist whose whereabouts are unknown, was tortured by Tanzanian security. "The last time I was in the same space with @AAgather was Tuesday morning. We had been tortured, and we were told …
(2025-05-23). Air New Zealand to resume Auckland-Nouméa flights from November. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Air New Zealand has announced it plans to resume its Auckland-Nouméa flights from November, almost one and a half years after deadly civil unrest broke out in the French Pacific territory. "Air New Zealand is resuming its Auckland-Nouméa service starting 1 November 2025. Initially, flights will…
(2025-05-23). Damascus Hosts First Circassian Day of Mourning Event in Decades. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-23). Bob's List: May 23, 2025. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-23). Six Ways Trump's Budget Will Hurt Rural America. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-23). Who Owns These Tools?: Vauhini Vara and Aarthi Vadde. publicbooks.org "The desire for that sort of purist kind of connection that one might call communion, is something that I'm interested in in all of my work."
(2025-05-23). Investors suing NHS-embedded UnitedHealth for authorising TOO MUCH treatment. skwawkbox.org 
Health insurer that says its role is to avoid healthcare spending and paid nursing homes not to send old people to hospital relaxed refusals policy slightly after CEO shot in street A group of investors in US health insurance giant UnitedHealth (UHG) — which is deeply embedded in the NHS — is suing the company …
(2025-05-23). Polish Journalist … smoothiex12.blogspot.com explains how US "military aid" to 404 ends up on the black market (in Polish). Whatever you say, but many Polish women are just gorgeous, some are drop dead gorgeous. Per aid ⚪ Europe, get ready ⚪ most of it will be used in Europe.
(2025-05-23). Some Visuals … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-05-23). Mandy Gull-Masty is the first Indigenous person to hold the position of Minister of Indigenous Services in Canada. pressenza.com Over the past few days, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed his cabinet. The Liberal Party was elected as the new government at the last federal election on April 28. Unlike former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Carney appears less inclined toward a paternalistic view. | Mandy Gull-Masty, the newly appointed minister of Indigenous Services Canada is the first Indigenous person held…
(2025-05-23). Mexican Navy seizes 1,28 tons of cocaine. plenglish.com Mexico City, May 23 (Prensa Latina) An operation led by elements of the Mexican Navy seized 1,28 tons of cocaine off the coast of the western state of Michoacán, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar García, informed.
(2025-05-23). Russian army takes control of Radkovka in Kharkov. plenglish.com Moscow, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Russian troops group West extended their control in the area of the special military operation to the locality of Radkovka, in the Ukrainian province of Kharkov, the Defense Ministry announced.
(2025-05-23). Russia: Kropotkinskaya pumping station resumes operations. plenglish.com The station, located on Russian territory, was attacked last February 17 by several unmanned aerial vehicles loaded with explosives and shrapnel, and as a result, the facility, one of the consortium's most important, was damaged and put out of service. | This Friday, after a series of restoration works, the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station was put into operation, COC told the press. | With a capacity to transport 83 million tons of crude oil annually, the COC pipeline is the largest export route for Kazakh oil to world markets. | The 1,500-kilometer pipeline connects Kazakhstan's oil fields with a marine termi…
(2025-05-23). Man who threatened to detonate bomb in Brasilia arrested. plenglish.com Brasilia, May 23 (Prensa Latina) The Military Police of the Federal District (PMDF) arrested a man who threw a device at the door of the Ministry of Social Development and Fight against Hunger, and threatened to detonate a bomb, it was confirmed.
(2025-05-23). El Salvador hands over two inmates to the United States. plenglish.com San Salvador, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Salvadoran authorities handed over two nationals accused of sexual crimes to their counterparts in the United States, local media outlets reported.
(2025-05-23). Hungarian president announces visit to Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 27 to 29, on an invitation from his counterpart, Luong Cuong, the local Foreign Ministry announced in this capital on Friday.
(2025-05-23). UNCTAD warns on escalating risks to vulnerable economies. plenglish.com Geneva, May 23 (Prensa Latina) A new wave of import tariffs is poised to reshape global trade and significantly increase costs for the most vulnerable countries, according to international calculations today.
(2025-05-23). Italian President Marks Anniversary of Capaci Mafia Massacre. plenglish.com Rome, May 23 (Prensa Latina) Italian President Sergio Mattarella commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the Capaci Mafia attack near the Sicilian city of Palermo, which killed Judge Giovanni Falcone and four other persons.
(2025-05-23). Ukraine continues attacking civilian targets, Russia denounces. plenglish.com Moscow, May 23 (Prensa Latina) The Kyiv military is revealing its true colors by firing at civilian targets, even though Russian air defense systems are effectively combating these attacks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denounced.
(2025-05-23). Top Trump official reveals intention for federal workers: 'Put them in trauma'. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Donald Trump's Office of Management and Budget Director, Russell Vought, has summed up the administration's attitude towards federal workers: "We want to put them in trauma." A new 42-page report by the AFL-CIO, which contains that Vought quote, could easily apply it to the whole country, federal worker or not, federal program or not, federal …
(2025-05-23). Crisol de identidades en la República Dominicana. peoplesworld.org 
Santo Domingo (Prensa Latina) La historia de América Latina es imposible de narrar sin mencionar la mezcla de culturas que labraron su identidad, entre estas la africana, cuya diversidad dejó huellas en muchas naciones, incluida la República Dominicana. Fue este uno de los primeros territorios a los que trajeron los esclavos desde la lejana àÅfrica. …
(2025-05-23). Tariffs hit a little different when China is your top customer. peoplesworld.org 
Americans don't consume nearly enough soy sauce or veggie burgers to make up for all the business U.S. soybean farmers are losing now that Trump's trade war has cut them off from their top buyer: The People's Republic of China.
(2025-05-23). Chicago Teachers Union tells city council to block 'snap' curfew ordinance. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—The Chicago Teachers Union is calling on city council members to reject a proposed ordinance that would allow police to enact a curfew anytime, anywhere, with just 30 minutes' notice, in response to so-called "teen takeover" gatherings. The CTU said the proposal is a "misguided approach" that "disproportionately targets Black youth." The union is encouraging …
(2025-05-23). A fighting union's path to renewal: The UE story. peoplesworld.org 
The UE News—publication of the UE (United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America)—asked retired UE Political Action Director Chris Townsend to write a summary of how UE's membership base has changed over the years. Townsend joined the UE staff in the late 1980s, when the membership was primarily (though not exclusively) manufacturing workers, and …
(2025-05-23). 'Unbought, Unbossed, Unstoppable': Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention opens in Orlando. peoplesworld.org 
ORLANDO—"We will not sit down! We will not give up. We will stand up, and we will fight until hell freezes over. And when it freezes over, we put on ice skates, and we don't stop, we just keep on fighting." With those words, Rev. Terrence L. Melvin, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) President, …
(2025-05-23). CDC reports drug overdose deaths decline 27% in 2024. nationofchange.org With 87,000 drug overdose deaths reported from October 2023 to September 2024, this number is down from around 114,000 in the previous year.
(2025-05-23). U.S. Jewish groups issue new security guidances following deadly Washington shooting. haaretz.com The set of policy recommendations comes days after the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, and reveals the level of concern felt in the U.S.' Jewish communities…
(2025-05-23). States can take meaningful climate action, even without federal support: Study. nationofchange.org The team also found that there was potential for state efforts to impact pollution in neighboring states.
(2025-05-23). The Lever Wins The 2025 National Press Club Award. levernews.com We just learned that The Lever is the winner of the prestigious 2025 National Press Club Award for Master Plan, our investigative audio series exposing the secret history of how corruption was legalized in America. The award comes in a week that saw The Lever's reporting take center stage on Capitol Hill — and just ahead of a huge announcement we're about to make.If you haven't yet heard it, go add
(2025-05-23). Expanded free shipping to up global reach. ecns.cn Alibaba Group's e-commerce platform Taobao said on Thursday that its free global delivery service will expand to 12 countries and regions during the June 18 shopping carnival, as the company steps up its international footprint.
(2025-05-23). South China to launch world's first full-size humanoid robot combat event. ecns.cn The world's first competition featuring full-size humanoid robots, the EngineAI Robot Free Combat Tournament: "Mecha King," is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, this December.
(2025-05-23). Chinese American donates world war II materials to Nanjing memorial hall. ecns.cn A donation ceremony by Chinese American Lu Zhaoning was held at the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall in the capital of East China's Jiangsu province, on Thursday, marking Lu's seventh donation of World War II materials to the hall.
(2025-05-23). U.S. government move targeting Harvard poses threats to openness and diversity of American higher education. ecns.cn Tensions between the Trump administration and Harvard University escalated sharply as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) abruptly revoked Harvard's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) on Thursday.
(2025-05-23). Chinese ice breaker Xuelong 2 visits Thailand for first time. ecns.cn China's domestically built icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, wrapped up a five-day visit to Thailand on May 23, offering public tours and highlighting the growing scientific and technological ties between the two countries.
(2025-05-23). 10 big things about China you should not miss (May 18-May 24). ecns.cn
(2025-05-23). SHFE to roll out new futures products. ecns.cn Shanghai Futures Exchange will speed up the rollout of new futures products for casting aluminum alloy, liquefied natural gas, offset paper and corrugated paper as part of its efforts to better serve the real economy, its chairman Tian Xiangyang said.
(2025-05-23). Vice Premier He Lifeng meets JPMorgan CEO. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co on Thursday night in Beijing, noting that recent China-U.S. economic and trade talks have made substantial progress.
(2025-05-23). 'Golden Dome' a threat to global security, experts say. ecns.cn Experts warn that the U.S. plan to build the "Golden Dome" missile defense shield could escalate the weaponization of outer space and destabilize global security, while doubts persist over the project's feasibility.
(2025-05-23). Trump halts Harvard's int'l student enrollment. ecns.cn President Donald Trump's administration has halted Harvard University's ability to enroll international students in the latest escalation of a row with the Ivy League school that could have implications for foreign applicants interested in attending the venerable college.
(2025-05-23). Senior Chinese, U.S. diplomats hold phone call. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held a phone conversation on Thursday, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, during which they exchanged views on China-U.S. relations and important issues of mutual interest.
(2025-05-23). Xi stresses greater confidence in high-quality development on his Henan inspection tour. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made important remarks during his recent inspection tour in central China's Henan Province.
(2025-05-23). Xi stresses high-quality cultural-ethical advancement. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of promoting high-quality cultural and ethical development to provide robust spiritual support for building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation.
(2025-05-23). Crew floats for 8 hours in its first spacewalk. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XX mission crew members aboard China's Tiangong space station completed their first spacewalk on Thursday afternoon, the China Manned Space Agency said.
(2025-05-23). 2 killed, 19 trapped in Guizhou landslides. ecns.cn Two separate landslides struck Changshi and Guowa townships in Dafang county, Guizhou province, on Thursday, killing two people and trapping 19 others, local authorities told Xinhua News Agency.
(2025-05-23). Rescue operations intensify in Longsheng county amid mudslide emergency. ecns.cn A sudden mountain flood and mudslide disaster struck Longsheng county of Guilin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Friday morning. Initial assessments indicate that 8 individuals are suspected to be missing, with 10 houses damaged.
(2025-05-23). China releases 28 medical pricing guidelines. ecns.cn The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Thursday that it has formulated and released 28 pricing guidelines for various medical services, with additional standards for physical therapy, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery in the development.
(2025-05-23). Logo unveiled for 60th anniversary celebration of Xizang Autonomous Region. ecns.cn A logo marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been officially unveiled, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Friday.
(2025-05-23). Chinese scientists discover rare millisecond pulsar with eclipsing companion using FAST telescope. ecns.cn A research team led by Han Jinlin from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a rare millisecond pulsar using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST).
(2025-05-23). 21st China (Shenzhen) Int'l Cultural Industries Fair opens. ecns.cn The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, which runs through Monday, features over 120,000 cultural products from more than 6,000 exhibitors, and is expected to attract around 35,000 visitors from 110 countries and regions.
(2025-05-23). China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete first spacewalk. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-20 crew on board China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Thursday.
(2025-05-23). China slams Philippines' infringement on South China Sea reefs. ecns.cn
(2025-05-23). Will a 'Tariff War' shake China's market? Yiwu business owner says: Impossible! ecns.cn A recent interview with Nie Ziqin, a shop owner in Yiwu International Trade City, reveals strong confidence in the resilience of China's market. "Our businesses reach customers all over the world," Nie told China News Network. "No single country's tariff war can disrupt China's market."
(2025-05-23). Calls grow for new Richmond River koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Gomeroi rejects Tribunal's approval of Santos gas project in Pilliga Forest. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Labor to green-light Woodside North West shelf gas extension? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Tamil Mullivaikkal massacre marked, 16 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Territorians condemn Finocchiaro gov't for 'gutless' VAD delay. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Unions demand NSW Labor rethink changes to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-23). Australia's 'once-in-a-century' flooding leaves 50,000 stranded, claim 4 lives. hindustantimes.com The death toll from catastrophic flooding in southeastern Australia has climbed to four after a man was found dead in a car submerged by floodwaters on May 23. Three days of relentless rain have cut off entire towns, swept away livestock, and destroyed homes, leaving streets and vehicles submerged and forcing many residents to seek refuge on rooftops. Around 50,000 people remain isolated, with emergency services deploying drones, boats, and helicopters for ongoing rescue operations. Watch for more…
(2025-05-23). Russia's Lavrov rejects Ukraine's 'Insane' Mona Lisa, Black Sea claims. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a scathing speech dismissed Ukrainian claims that the Mona Lisa has Ukrainian origins and ridiculing Kyiv's narrative over the Black Sea conflict. Lavrov called the assertions "insane" and accused Ukraine of historical revisionism and propaganda. He argued that such statements are part of a broader effort by Ukraine to rewrite history and distract from ongoing tensions in the Black Sea region. Watch for more…
(2025-05-23). Trump Aide's Big Revelation; 'India & Pakistan Were Very Close To Full-Scale War But America's…'. hindustantimes.com US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce called tensions between India and Pakistan a "generational concern". Responding to a journalist's question, Bruce revealed that India and Pakistan were very close to a full-scale war. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-23). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Afghanistan: Physical rehabilitation programme leaflet 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Ukraine: 'We lost a part of our soul, not just a hospital'. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). 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
(2025-05-23). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). 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
(2025-05-23). 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."
(2025-05-23). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-23). Green Enterprise: 1 Gigawatt He Dreiht North Sea Wind Farm receives no Gov't Subsidies. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The first giant Vestas offshore wind turbine of the German He Dreiht ("It Spins") project in the North Sea has been installed, some 190 miles northwest of Bremerhaven. It is capable of generating 15 megawatts just on its own. When the other 64 turbines are erected on the already-sunk pilons …
(2025-05-23). dfcu partners with World Navi on Vehicle Financing offer. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | dfcu Bank has announced a strategic partnership with World Navi Company Limited, a prominent Japan-based motor vehicle dealership, introducing a groundbreaking Vehicle and Asset Financing solution. This initiative is designed to make car ownership in Uganda more accessible, reliable, and affordable for both individuals and businesses. The launch took place …
(2025-05-23). NCBA's agenda for 2025 focuses on digital, green financing. independent.co.ug 
The lender plans to driving corporate banking leadership through industry-specific initiatives, particularly asset finance, and invest in digital technologies Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | NCBA Bank Uganda is pushing 2025 with an ambitious outlook, positioning itself to deepen its leadership in corporate banking, scale up its digital transformation efforts, and promote sustainability through green finance …
(2025-05-23). Sunday 6/1: Community Forum On The Dangerous Battery Fires At Moss Landing. indybay.org Prunedale Grange | 17890 Moro Rd. | Salinas, California, 93907…
(2025-05-23). Get Ready To Pay In ZuckBucks. levernews.com 
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(2025-05-23). Lina Makoul on her music being her voice against occupation. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). Algerian lawmakers resist opening mines to foreign investors. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). Bangladesh minister says Yunus 'not going to step down'. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). Fresh arrests in graft case linked to jailed Istanbul mayor. newarab.com 
Police in Turkey have detained nearly 70 people in raids linked to alleged corruption at Istanbul City Hall, two months after the jailing of its mayor Around 44 people were arrested in dawn raids on Friday, with police still searching for another five in line with a warrant for 49 people issued by the Istanbul public prosecutor's office, the BirGun newspaper reported. | Another 20 were picked up in a string of operations that began on Tuesday, the newspaper sai…
(2025-05-23). Jailed Columbia student Khalil meets newborn son for first time. newarab.com 
After the daylong hearing, Judge Jamee Comans of the LaSalle Immigration Court in Jena, Louisiana, did not decide whether the U.S. government can proceed with deporting Khalil. She was to rule at a later date. | Before the proceedings began Khalil met with his wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, a…
(2025-05-23). Jordan's Petra, China's Great Wall ink '7 wonders of world' deal. newarab.com 
Jordan and China boosted cultural collaboration this week, with a deal in the ancient city of The agreement will see the authorities responsible for Petra and the Great Wall of China cooperate for cultural exchange and promoting tourism, building on a 2017 agreement twinning the two UNESCO historical sites. | Fares Braizat, Chief Commissioner of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, officiated the ceremony, along with Jiayuguan Municip…
(2025-05-23). MENA Sports Wrap: Al-Ittihad bag 10th Saudi Pro League title. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). Millwall FC denies reports of takeover by Saudi mogul Alalshikh. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). 'Stargate UAE' AI datacenter to begin operation in 2026. newarab.com 
The first phase of a massive new artificial data center in the The "Stargate UAE" project is part of a deal brokered last week by
(2025-05-23). Sudan denies using chemical weapons after US imposes sanctions. newarab.com 
Sudan's army-aligned government on Friday denied US allegations that it had used chemical weapons in its The reaction by the government spokesman comes after the United States said on Thursday it had determined that Sudan's military used chemical weapons in the country's bloody civil war last year and will impose sanctions. | "These baseless accusations are nothing but political blackmail and a deliberate falsification of…
(2025-05-23). Turkey targets 63 military members over 2016 coup links. newarab.com 
(2025-05-23). CHRIS MAGEZI: 'Security forces closely monitoring emerging rebel groups'. independent.co.ug 
UPDF claims Germany Ambassador involved in clandestine activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Information of the Ministry of Defence and UPDF, has in a statement warned of "subversive cells that are actively luring unsuspecting youths into rebel activities in and around the greater Kampala." In …
(2025-05-23). Day of drama in court, Besigye's lawyers storm out in protest. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing the jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola have walked out of the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court protesting the lack of instructions to proceed without their head, Martha Karua. They argued they did not know why they had been suddenly called to …
(2025-05-23). Gulu City to organize their own Oktoberfest. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City is preparing to host its first-ever Oktoberfest, which will display the rich cultural heritage of the Acholi people. Organised by Gulu City and partners, the Oktoberfest will take place from October 6th to 14th and seeks to foster pride in Acholi heritage, promote cultural exchange, and create …
(2025-05-23). Investment Minister Anite hails Equity Bank for insightful high-impact trade mission. independent.co.ug 
Equity Group spearheads regional trade and investment mission to Uganda and Tanzania Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has been hailed for mobilizing entrepreneurs from 17 countries to visit the country, a remarkable step towards deepening investment in Uganda. "Equity bank's commitment to wealth creation and prosperity for Africans through access to affordable credit strongly aligns …
(2025-05-23). Uganda adopts Community Mental Health Model amid severe shortage of psychiatrists. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only 20 psychiatrists serving a population of over 46 million, the Ministry of Health has announced a shift in its mental healthcare strategy, emphasizing community-based care to ease pressure on national facilities like Butabika National Referral Hospital. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Kenneth Kalani, a …
(2025-05-23). We're Part Of The Zeitgeist. levernews.com The fate of America's tax-cutting obsession rests in the balance in Washington — and our If you haven't listened to Tax Revolt yet, Check Out Tax Revolt Now | | As we explored in Tax Revolt, the decades-long ant…
(2025-05-23). A ´transiàßà£o ª para uma nova ordem mundial está além da maioria no Ocidente. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-23). Crazy shopping in Tel Aviv. strategic-culture.su Capital wins over Man, the logic of interest prevails over that of humanity. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Weapons, more we…
(2025-05-23). Da Pridnestrovie alla Gagauzia. La situazione in Moldavia diviene sempre più incandescente. strategic-culture.su L'Europa e gli Stati Uniti vogliono trasformare la Moldavia in una nuova Ucraina e in una seconda testa di ponte contro la Russia, utilizzando gli stessi metodi. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 16 maggio il Ministro della Difesa moldavo Anatoly Nosatyi ha firmato a Berlino un accordo sull'invio di un "gruppo consultivo" tedesco presso la Bundeswehr. Sebbene le missioni ufficiali e la durata della presenza militare tedesca non siano ancora stat…
(2025-05-23). Europe's defence without the U.S.: What does the new cost report say? strategic-culture.su A US draw‚Äëdown would leave a large "defence gap" for NATO's European members. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-05-23). European kakistocracy locked in a Forever War against Russia. strategic-culture.su Never interrupt your enemy when he is committing serial suicide. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Never interrupt your enemy w…
(2025-05-23). Iranian diplomats suspect Trump using talks as instrument of sabotage. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-23). La Cina vuole riempire il Brasile di ferrovie… Ma il Brasile è pronto? strategic-culture.su Dal punto di vista della Cina, il Brasile potrebbe sembrare privo della sicurezza giuridica necessaria a giustificare tali massicci investimenti cinesi. | Segue nostro Un tema che abbiamo seguito nella nostra rubrica è l'integrazione continentale, sia attraverso autostrade che ferrovie. In articoli precedenti abbiamo menzionato che l'attuale amministrazione ha dato nuovo slancio a questo sogno decennale attraverso il progetto delle Vie d…
(2025-05-23). Los imperialistas estadounidenses frenan la revolución trumpista. strategic-culture.su Numerosos periodistas fingen no entender la partida que se está jugando en Washington. Para ellos, Elon Musk y Donald Trump son advenedizos que sólo se apropian de lo que pueden en el Estado federal sin modificar las estructuras. Pero la realidad es diferente: el presidente Donald Trump está tratando de desmantelar el imperialismo enraizado en su país. Trump destruye las agencias, secretas o públicas, que bajo pretextos diversos financiaban legalmente a los organizadores de revoluciones de colores y de otras formas de golpes de Estado.
(2025-05-23). 'Call this what it is—theft': Republicans approve largest Medicaid, SNAP cuts in US history. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in House Republicans on Thursday morning passed their sprawling budget reconciliation package after making last-minute changes to the legislation to mollify far-right hardliners. | The final count was 215-214, with every Democrat voting no and Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.)—chairman of the House Freedom Caucus—voting present. Two Republicans, Thomas Massie…
(2025-05-23). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-23). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-23). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-23). "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
(2025-05-23). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-23). What is behind the Labubu obsession in the Middle East. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Labubu, a brand of plush toy elves created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lung and sold exclusively through Pop Mart, has recently surged in popularity. It has become so sought-after that it is nearly sold out in multiple stores across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Middle East, and even globally.Labubu recebt obsession: Celebrities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and across the Middle East recently sparked the Labubu craze. The toy went viral in a tremendous way over the past few weeks, with many stores selling out completely and others seeing lines of people waiting outside to get t…
(2025-05-23). Macron furious over Muslim Brotherhood report leak. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After a sensitive study on the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in France leaked, French President Emmanuel Macron allegedly snapped at members of his cabinet during a heated Defense Council meeting. The French president was greatly embarrassed when the study, which was supposed to be released officially earlier this week, was leaked to right-wing media sites.A Politico story claims that Macron blamed his ministers for not coming up with sufficient answers to the Muslim Brotherhood's escalating ideological and security danger. Political tensions have increased as a result of the leak, particularly w…
(2025-05-23). Pakistan, Afghanistan move towards 'restoring ties' in talks with China. aljazeera.com As India strengthens ties with Kabul, Pakistan and Afghanistan return to the table after Chinese mediation.
(2025-05-23). Record floods kill four and devastate eastern Australia. aljazeera.com About 50,000 people are still isolated after powerful weather system dumped months of rain in three days.
(2025-05-23). Rescue bid launched for hundreds trapped in South African gold mine. aljazeera.com Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater says all miners are safe and have been provided with food as they await rescue.
(2025-05-23). Trump bars Harvard international enrolment: How many students will it hurt? aljazeera.com Some 6,800 international students are currently enrolled at Harvard University and risk losing their legal status.
(2025-05-23). US banana giant Chiquita fires thousands over Panama strike. aljazeera.com President Jose Raul Mulino, whose changes to social security laws prompted the protest, called the strike 'illegal'.
(2025-05-23). Borders and ballots: Why Essequibo is controversial in Venezuela's election. aljazeera.com Guyana has claimed the resource-rich region of Essequibo. But so has Venezuela. Will a new election ratchet up tensions?>
(2025-05-23). DRC's conflict demands a new peace model rooted in inclusion and reform. aljazeera.com New mediation must confront the root causes of conflict and include voices long excluded from elite-driven peace talks.
(2025-05-23). Is AI reshaping the creative landscape? aljazeera.com Today on The Stream: We paint a picture of how AI is reshaping the creative landscape.
(2025-05-23). The American coup: From Jim Crow to digital authoritarians. aljazeera.com Is the US sliding into authoritarianism? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to historian of fascism, Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
(2025-05-23). Real Madrid coach Ancelotti wishes luck to his successor Alonso. aljazeera.com As Real Madrid confirm Carlo Ancelotti's departure, the Italian wishes luck to incoming coach Xabi Alonso.
(2025-05-23). Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students. aljazeera.com Trump blocked Harvard's ability to enrol international students, escalating tensions with the Ivy League university.
(2025-05-23). ICE AGE SOLAR STORM SHOCK: Trees Hold 14K-Year-Old Secret That Could CRASH Tech Today! wattsupwiththat.com Via SpaceWeather.com More than 14 thousand years ago, there was a solar storm so big, trees still remember it. Dwarfing modern solar storms, the event would devastate technology if it…
(2025-05-23). UK Sea Temperatures Soar. wattsupwiththat.com But the misinformation lies in the statement that "One of warmest Springs on record is driving the surge". What is driving the surge is the record amounts of sunshine seen so far the spring. It is the sun which warms the seas, not climate change. And it is the same sunshine that has brought a warm spring on land too.
(2025-05-23). Tiny homes in Georgetown, Delaware aim to redefine 'affordability'. whyy.org
(2025-05-23). Philadelphia residents are tracking air quality and pollution from their rowhouses in real time. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| At Tina Alishia Brown's rowhouse in Southwest Philadelphia, Clean Air Council organizer Russell Zerbo ties a small white device to a post on the porch. | "You want it to be 5, 6 feet off the ground — an average person's height," he said. | Zerbo makes…
(2025-05-23). With soaring summer temps ahead, AI data centers could strain electricity supplies in the Delaware Valley. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
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(2025-05-23). N.J. beaches are in excellent condition ahead of Memorial Day, officials say. But they warn of cuts to federal data collection. whyy.org
(2025-05-23). What It Takes to Prove the Truth. whyy.org We all want the truth — but how exactly do we know when something's true? Often, the answer relates to evidence or proof, something capable of convincing us and easing our doubts. But whether or not different kinds of proof are accepted can vary widely by person and situation. On this episode, we explore proof and evidence, and how it affects our perception of what is true.
(2025-05-23). What to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill. whyy.org President Donald Trump's " The idea is firmly planted in the
(2025-05-23). Government mourns loss of lives during Diepkloof protest. sanews.gov.za Government mourns loss of lives during Diepkloof protest | Government has expressed regret at the loss of the lives of two people who died during violent protests in Diepkloof, in Gauteng, this week. | On Monday, residents blocked roads, looted trucks, and clashed with police during a housing protest in that area. | GCIS Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, expressed confidence that the law will take its course for those who perpetrated the violence. | "We strongly condemn the violence and looting that took place in Diepkloof and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the two individuals who lost…
(2025-05-23). Office of the Premier disputes claims that some of its senior managers are unqualified. sanews.gov.za Office of the Premier disputes claims that some of its senior managers are unqualified | The North West Office of the Premier has confirmed that all 45 of its senior managers are qualified and meet the requirements for the positions they hold at the time of their appointments. | This comes after a Public Service Commission (PSC) report revealed that only 68% of the senior managers in the Premier's Office possess suitable qualifications. | In addition, reports indicate that 31 out of 348 senior managers across 12 departments in the provincial government do not have the necessary qualifications for their roles.
(2025-05-23). Sexual offences and commercial crime remain a concern. sanews.gov.za Sexual offences and commercial crime remain a concern | While the latest statistics has shown a significant progress in crime fighting, with a decrease in most major crime categories recorded in the fourth quarter of the previous financial year, sexual offences and commercial crime remain a concern. | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu presented the quarterly crime statistics, covering the period from 1 January to 31 March 2025, which reflect both encouraging improvements and areas requiring intensified efforts. | The report showed reductions across multiple crime categories. However, sexual offences, including rape an…
(2025-05-23). SA, Tanzania research funders sign landmark MoU to deepen bilateral scientific cooperation. sanews.gov.za SA, Tanzania research funders sign landmark MoU to deepen bilateral scientific cooperation | The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening and expanding their scientific partnership. | This agreement was signed during the 13th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC), which was hosted by Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in collaboration with the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) this week. | According to the NRF, this n…
(2025-05-23). SIU secures preservation order against jazz maestro. sanews.gov.za SIU secures preservation order against jazz maestro | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against renowned jazz musician Selaelo Selota — barring him from selling a luxury vehicle allegedly purchased with misappropriated money. | | According to the SIU, the Mercedes Benz vehicle was purchased with National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds which were meant for "building an old-age home and for providing elderly care in different provinces". | | "The SIU's investigation uncovered that Selota's luxury vehicle was purchased using funds diverted from thre…
(2025-05-23). SA National Petroleum Company officially open for business. sanews.gov.za SA National Petroleum Company officially open for business | Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has declared the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as open for business and ready for investors. | The Minister was delivering remarks at the official launch of SANPC in Johannesburg, on Friday. | The new state-owned enterprise (SOE) is an amalgamation of PetroSA, the South African Gas Development Company (iGas) and the Strategic Fuel Fund Association. | It is aimed at enhancing South Africa's energy security, reducing dependence on imported petroleum products and ensuring more…
(2025-05-23). More farm murder victims are African, Police Minister. sanews.gov.za More farm murder victims are African, Police Minister | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has moved to correct what he describes as a longstanding misrepresentation in the reporting of farm murders in South Africa, stating that Black victims have historically included the majority of the affected. | "The history of farm murders in the country has always been distorted and reported in an unbalanced way; the truth is that farm murders have always included African people in more numbers," Mchunu said. | Mchunu made the remarks, when he was presenting the fourth quarter crime statistics of the previous financial year (1 J…
(2025-05-23). SAHPRA approves first mpox diagnostic kit to boost access to testing. sanews.gov.za SAHPRA approves first mpox diagnostic kit to boost access to testing | The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the approval of the first WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for a test kit for mpox. | This approval represents a significant advancement in enhancing global access to mpox testing through a reliance process. | According to SAHPRA, the emergency use authorisation for the Alinity m MPX assay, developed by Abbott Molecular and licensed to Abbott Laboratories South Africa, is a crucial step in expanding diagnostic capabilities during mpox outbreaks. | Since the outbreak…
(2025-05-23). Deputy President pays courtesy visit to French President Macron. sanews.gov.za Deputy President pays courtesy visit to French President Macron | Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to French President Emmanuel Macron at his residence, the Palais de l'Élysée, in Paris, on Thursday. | | He was accompanied by Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and business leaders from both South Africa and France. | The meeting followed a successful SA-France Investment Conference where commitments were made to upscale trade relations between the two countries. | | According to the Deputy President's Office, South Africa remains committed to a global trade and investment environment that aims for…
(2025-05-23). After Trump's Gulf trip: Beijing-Washington clash in the Middle East. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing/China Donald Trump made his first foreign visit to the Middle East, breaking with the tradition of US leaders to visit NATO or European countries after their election. Trump's visit poses a significant risk to Beijing's regional interests, which are critical to the region's economic and geopolitical landscape. The trillion-dollar deals signed …
(2025-05-23). La Colombia aderisce alla Nuova Via della Seta. strategic-culture.su In occasione della storica adesione della Colombia alla Belt and Road Initiative, i presidenti Xi Jinping e Gustavo Petro hanno siglato piani di cooperazione che rafforzano i legami bilaterali e aprono prospettive di sviluppo e connettività infrastrutturale. Un passo che conferma l'impegno cinese nel Sud globale. | Segue nostro Dal cuore della Grande Sala del Popolo a Pechino, mercoledਠ14 maggio, il presidente cinese Xi Jinping e i…
(2025-05-23). Trump Allies Urge Release of Imran Khan To Strengthen US-Pakistan Ties. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-23). Charity Commission opens investigation into IEA. leftfootforward.org The Charity Commission has opened a formal investigation into the right-wing Tufton Street think-tank the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), following a complaint from the Good Law Project, as well as a cross-party group of MPs. | The IEA, which has long been accused of breaching charity laws and of being biased, is also | widely acknowledged as the inspiration behind Liz Truss's disastrous mini-budget. The Tufton Street based think-tank was reported to the regulator over apparent breaches of charity law in March last year, only for the Commission to take just 12 days to dismiss the complaint. | However, aft…
(2025-05-23). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-23). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-23). 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." | – | / |
(2025-05-23). "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. | – | / |
(2025-05-23). Deputy President champions economic ties, Ubuntu spirit between SA and France. sanews.gov.za Deputy President champions economic ties, Ubuntu spirit between SA and France | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the significance of economic cooperation between South Africa and France while celebrating the spirit of Ubuntu that embodies connection and solidarity among nations. | The Deputy President was speaking at the SA-France Investment Conference gala dinner on Thursday, held at the Route de La Muette in Paris. | He is currently in Paris for a working visit focused on strengthening South Africa's longstanding bilateral relations with France. | This visit aims to expand existing cooperation pr…
(2025-05-23). "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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(2025-05-23). Disaster Or Digital Spectacle? The Dangers Of Using Floods To Create Social Media Content. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Almost 700 rescues had been carried out in New South Wales by Friday morning as | record-breaking rainfall pounds the state. Tragically, four people have died in …
(2025-05-23). The TGA Has Approved Donanemab For Alzheimer's Disease. How Does This Drug Work And Who Will Be Able To Access It? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a drug called donanemab for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. | Donanemab has …
(2025-05-23). Antarctica Has Its Own 'Shield' Against Warm Water But This Could Now Be Under Threat. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A little-known ocean current surrounds Antarctica, shielding it from warm water further north. But our new research shows Antarctica's melting ice is disrupting this …
(2025-05-23). When Machines Watch, Do We Look Away? moderndiplomacy.eu There is something both awe-inspiring and unsettling about what we have built. Artificial intelligence now sits at the edge of every major decision, from medicine to warfare, from climate prediction to political propaganda. It is not just another tool. It is a force that reflects who we are and what we choose to become. That …
(2025-05-23). Breaking Barriers: How Turkey's Gendered Labor Market Shapes Women's Future Jobs. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite global progress in gender equality, Turkey continues to face deep-rooted structural inequalities in its labor market. These inequalities manifest through occupational segregation, persistent gender pay gaps, and limited access to emerging job sectors. As the nature of work changes with technological innovation and green transformation, understanding the gendered dynamics of the labor market and …
(2025-05-23). Emerging Trends in Global Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2025, diplomacy is going through big changes in the realm of international relations, which is always evolving and is complicated by the fact that there are many global powers. As a consequence of technological progress, environmental issues, and shifting geopolitical dynamics, countries are having to change how they do diplomacy. This evolving environment shows …
(2025-05-23). President sends condolences to family of Gertrude Shope. sanews.gov.za President sends condolences to family of Gertrude Shope | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former struggle hero Gertrude Shope who has died at the age of 99. | | Ma Shope, who was a former Member of Parliament, educator, trade unionist and freedom fighter died in her home in Gauteng. | She was also a recipient of the Order for Meritorious Service (Silver), which recognises South Africans who have rendered exceptional public service. | | "We have lost an eminent national heroine and mother to our nation. During a lifetime of close on a century, Ma Shope made a monumental cont…
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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'.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). 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?
(2025-05-23). 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.
(2025-05-23). U.S. Conducts "Largest Airstrike in the History of the World" (Sort Of). theintercept.com 
The U.S. launched 16 jets from the USS Harry S. Truman to drop 125,000 pounds of bombs on a cave complex in Somalia, killing 14.
(2025-05-23). Government approves R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet. sanews.gov.za Government approves R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet | The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has this week approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. | This guarantee facility is effective immediately in support of Transnet's capital investment programme and will enable it to meet its debt obligations. | According to Transnet, the facility will enable it to refinance maturing debt and ensure the organisation's continued access to adequate resources and facilities to be able to continue its operations as well as fund the capital investm…
(2025-05-23). The Impact of AI and IoT on Semiconductor Demand. moguldom.com We're Living in a Smarter World We're living in a time when technology is starting to think, learn, and even help us make better decisions. It's the era of voice assistants that can recognize our mood and cars that warn us before a collision. The world around us just keeps getting smarter. The market for …
(2025-05-23). Taliban Reportedly Pushing for Currency-Swap Deals With Russia, China. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-23). Deadly plane crash sparks massive fire in U.S. San Diego neighborhood. albawaba.com
(2025-05-23). Woman shot outside CIA headquarters in Virginia after attempted breach. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A woman was shot and injured on Thursday after allegedly attempting to ram her car through the gates of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, prompting a swift security response and renewed concerns over repeated breaches at the highly secured facility.According to a statement posted on X by the Central Intelligence Agency, the main entrance to the headquarters was temporarily closed as security forces responded to the incident. Staff members were instructed to use alternate routes while law enforcement secured the area.The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice. Please use alter…
(2025-05-23). Florida court orders ex-Mexican security chief to pay millions to Mexico. aljazeera.com Genaro Garcia Luna, formerly a high-ranking government official, is serving a 38-year sentence for accepting bribes.
(2025-05-23). Guess who India, Pakistan and Iran are all wooing? The Taliban. aljazeera.com No country formally recognises the Taliban. But the group's recent diplomatic overdrive shows many want it as a partner.
(2025-05-23). US sanctions Sudan after ruling chemical weapons used during civil war. aljazeera.com The US will cut exports to Sudan and lines of government credit after determining that banned weapons were used.
(2025-05-23). Thunder-Wolves 118-103: MVP SGA sets up 2-0 NBA West final lead. aljazeera.com NBA's MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City Thunder to Game 2 win over Minnesota Timberwolves in West finals.
(2025-05-23). Beauty products embrace smart tech. ecns.cn Domestic beauty brands have been focusing on technological research and development and exploring the unique value of Chinese ingredients.
(2025-05-23). Trade, business with Central, Eastern Europe on the rise. ecns.cn Central and Eastern European countries' expanding cooperation with China will further energize regional economic activity and deepen industrial integration in the coming years, said senior government officials on Thursday.
(2025-05-23). Sino-Thai joint marine and polar studies urged. ecns.cn China and Thailand should further enhance collaboration on marine research and polar study amid the increasing challenges from climate change, as such a partnership could bring scientific solutions for sustainable development of both nations as well as the wider world.
(2025-05-23). China-built water project revives Kenya's farmlands. ecns.cn The project is no ordinary infrastructure undertaking. It is a lifeline for more than 12,000 farming households, designed to irrigate 8,000 hectares of farmland — 4,000 in its first phase, scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, and another 4,000 to follow.
(2025-05-23). HK's panda twins get bigger playground. ecns.cn Hong Kong's giant panda twins now have a larger playground where they can run, climb and tumble as much as they want. The new space is set to welcome visitors on May 27.
(2025-05-23). Twelve crested ibis released into wild. ecns.cn Twelve crested ibis were released into the wild on Thursday.
(2025-05-23). Uganda's inequality gap narrows as poverty persists in pockets. independent.co.ug 
Uganda National Household Survey 2023/24 uncovers mixed economic realities Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The latest Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2023/24 has painted a complex picture of Uganda's socio-economic landscape, revealing promising strides in income equality and service access, while also spotlighting persistent poverty and stark regional disparities. According to findings released by the …
(2025-05-23). and activist Atuhaire found alive on Tanzania border. independent.co.ug Mutukula, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agora Centre for Research has confirmed that their director, Agather Atuhaire, who has since Monday been held by Tanzanian officials, has been found this morning alive at the Uganda-Tanzania border. "We are relieved to inform the public that she has been found. She was abandoned at the border by Tanzanian authorities. Further …
(2025-05-23). Former CID spokesperson Twine, charged and remanded together with Mutwe. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charles Twine, the former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has been charged, together with Noah Mutwe, with inciting violence, hate speech, malicious information, and conspiracy to commit a felony. Twine, who has been in detention for two weeks, on Thursday appeared alongside Noah Mutwe, another bodyguard of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, before …
(2025-05-23). Democratic Party's great volunteer John Baptist Kokooza signs out. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | JB Kakooza was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Lwengo on Thursday, after several tributes to a life many said was dedicated to the complete democratization of Uganda. It is said, the late Democratic Party stalwart, John Baptist Kakooza popularly known JB Kakooza always argued for all political …
(2025-05-23). Worried EU diplomats run to Gen Saleh over Muhoozi X threats. independent.co.ug 
Mwenda defends Muhoozi, says NUP is not organising for an election but planning for an insurrection instead Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has reassured European Union diplomats in Uganda of safety amidst alleged threats against them by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) …
(2025-05-23). CPJ, others call on UK prime minister to exert diplomatic pressure to secure writer Alaa Abdelfattah's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). CPJ, partners press Cambodia to release environmental reporter Ouk Mao. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). Sudanese photojournalist Al-Shykh Al-Samany Saadaldyn killed in drone strike. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). Tax audits target Hong Kong journalists, news outlets as press freedom concerns intensify. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). US press freedom groups launch Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources. cpj.org
(2025-05-23). Turkish journalist àñznur Deƒüer's terrorism trial opens for her reports on PKK. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). Russian authorities raid Bars TV station, editor's home over defamation case, seize equipment. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). In Liberia, armed men attack Smile FM employee, police shutter station for 2 weeks. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-23). Central African Republic journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé detained. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-23). Forget Musk. Russ Vought is the real power behind Trump. asiatimes.com 
While Elon Musk has clearly been a major influence on the Trump administration, the less well-known, but arguably more influential, power behind the presidency is Russell (usually Russ) Vought. Vought is the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) — the nerve center of the administration's sweeping changes. Vought is also rumoured to …