(2025-05-24). A Sea Of Sorrow: Mindless Cruelty Remains the Point. commondreams.org 
Still held in a Louisiana detention center for the crime of denouncing the slaughter and starvation of Gazan children, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil told a judge Thursday his deportation would likely mean death for him and his family. His testimony came hours after Khalil finally got to hold his one-month-old son Deen for the first time – in a surreal victory, without plexiglass – after a legal battle against "the calculated cruelty" of a malignant regime that had argued a father-son meeting would be "unsafe."An Algerian citizen of Palestinian descent born in a refugee camp in Syria, Khalil became a leg…
(2025-05-24). Palestinian doctor lost nine of her children in Israeli bombing. plenglish.com Ramallah, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The pediatrician Alaa al-Najjar lost nine of her 10 children in an Israeli bombing against her home, located in the southern Gaza Strip, a Palestinian media reported.
(2025-05-24). West Asian resistance still burns. workers.org 
Israel is currently fighting an active war with Hamas in Gaza. According to the Gazan Ministry of Health, over 53,000 Gazans — including large numbers of children — have died since this war began 19 months ago. Over 121,398 injuries have been reported between Oct. 7, 2023 to May 18, . . . |
(2025-05-24). Gaza: 79 killed in 24 hours, including 9 of doctor's children. newarab.com 
The bodies of 79 people killed by Israeli strikes have been brought to hospitals in the past 24 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday — a toll that doesn't include hospitals in the battered north that it said are now inaccessible. | Alaa Najjar, a pediatrician at Nasser Hospital, was on duty at the time and ran home to find her family's house on fire, Ahmad al-Farra, head of the hospital's pediatric department said. | Najjar's husband was severely wounded and their only surviving child, an 11-year-old son, was in critical condition after Friday's strike in the southern city of Khan Younis, Farra sa…
(2025-05-24). Israel kills 9 of doctor couple's ten children in Gaza strike. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike in the southern city of Khan Yunis killed nine children of a pair of married doctors, with the Israeli army saying it was reviewing the reports. | Israel has stepped up its assault on Gaza in recent days, drawing international criticism as well as calls to allow in more supplies after it partially eased a total blockade on aid imposed on March 2. | Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said the agency had retrieved "the bodies of nine child martyrs, some of them charred, from the home of Dr Hamdi al-Najjar and his wife, Dr Alaa al-Najjar, all of whom were their children". | He added that Hamd…
(2025-05-24). Nine siblings under 12 killed in Israeli strike on their home in Gaza, medical sources say. haaretz.com They were the children of two doctors who work at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. One son survived, but was critically wounded. The IDF said it conducted a strike in the area after identifying suspects near troops in the area, and is reviewing the reports…
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). Breakdown in Israel's longstanding alliances as European pressure mounts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As a number of Israel's longstanding friends become more adamant in their opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attack on Gaza, a significant diplomatic change is taking place in Europe. In response to the escalating humanitarian catastrophe, Europe seems to be readjusting its relationship with Israel by urging an early ceasefire, denouncing civilian suffering, and threatening penalties.The United Kingdom placed penalties on people and organizations linked to the growth of settlements in the West Bank and halted free trade talks with Israel on May 20. Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Prime…
(2025-05-24). UN chief says Gaza entering 'cruellest phase' of war as Palestinians starve. aljazeera.com Gaza aid is mere 'teaspoon' of what is needed, says Guterres, amid widening starvation and destruction across enclave.
(2025-05-24). UN chief: Gaza war in 'cruellest phase', US aid group face probe. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Cooking in Gaza is now a toxic affair. aljazeera.com To eat, we are forced to breathe the poisonous smoke from burning wood and trash.
(2025-05-24). Israel: 'Gaza will be entirely destroyed'. aljazeera.com As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza intensifies, its allies begin to speak up.
(2025-05-24). How commercial drones turn deadly in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-24). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Packed forum discusses feminism in the time of Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). World condemns Israel's genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Approaching 600 days of war, families call on public to turn out to protest. haaretz.com 'I couldn't believe someone could know what's happening to us in Gaza and leave us there,' freed hostage Naama Levy told the rally at Hostage Square…
(2025-05-24). Israel's use of Palestinians in Gaza as human shields 'rampant'. newarab.com 
Several Palestinians and soldiers told The Associated Press that Israeli soldiers are systematically Dressed in army fatigues with a camera fixed to his forehead, Ayman Abu Hamadan was forced into houses in
(2025-05-24). Poll: Huge majority of Israelis back Gaza ethnic cleansing. newarab.com 
An overwhelming majority of Jewish Israelis support the An online poll of more than 1,000 people found that 82% back the forced deportation of Gaza's 2.2 million residents. | The survey was conducted in the first week of March by Israeli polling firm Geocartography on behalf of Penn State University. | The poll also indicated high levels of h…
(2025-05-24). UK MP calls for ban on arms to Israel amid Gaza war escalation. newarab.com 
A British politician on Friday urged the government to enforce a complete ban on arms trade with Israel over its widely condemned conduct in the Gaza war, following the Liberal Democrat MP and the party's Foreign Affairs spokesman Calum Miller of Oxfordshire
(2025-05-24). the hostages return, not in post-trauma, in active. haaretz.com Shahar Gotshtat Lahav's good friend, Yagev Buchshtab, was taken hostage to Gaza on October 7. That morning, he texted her that he and his wife are dying of fear, but that he hopes she's managing with her baby. He was later killed in captivity, and her reply to him has been left on 'unread' to this day…
(2025-05-24). Why 'Nonviolence' Is More Effective, Even in a Violent World. pressenza.com By Nicolás Paz* | We live in a world and a culture that legitimizes violence. Gaza, Ukraine, and the rearmament of Europe are only the most visible examples. Yet we must not forget other parts of the world that also suffer from violence and remain largely invisible—places like Sudan, Myanmar, or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the face of these realities, can nonviolent resistance still offer an effective response? | The term "nonviolence" was introduced by Gandhi. It comes from the Sanskrit word ahimsa, meaning the complete absence of the desire for violence. It represents a response to complex, v…
(2025-05-24). A Post-Election Update: The State of the Canada-Israel Arms Trade. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Israel is still bombing Palestine. Canada is still arming Israel. The demand is still Arms Embargo Now. | Throughout the election, Canadian politicians were confronted about their complicity in Israel's escalating genocide in Gaza. Many lied to their constituents, claiming that Canada has stopped exporting weapons to Israel. But for all the Liberal government's talk, the actions they've taken have been a mere drop in the bucket, leaving the vast majority of military exports untouched. | The truth is that the F35 bomber jets, A…
(2025-05-24). How Microsoft Became A Hub For Israeli Intelligence. defenddemocracy.press Nate Bear May 19, 2025 Last week Microsoft admitted providing large amounts of AI and cloud storage services to Israel during its genocide of Gaza, but said an internal investigation found no evidence the IDF "used these services to target or harm Palestinians." This is not a serious claim and no one should take it seriously. Just …
(2025-05-24). mother says son has stopped speaking due to depression, new intelligence shows. haaretz.com GAZA: Health officials say 79 Palestinians killed by Israeli airstrikes Saturday; Israeli use of human shields in Gaza was systemic, soldiers and former detainees say ‚ñ IRAN: Iran says 'some, but not conclusive progress' was made in fifth round of nuclear negotiations ‚ñ EUROPE: Germany's antisemitism commissioner urges debate on Israel stance; France foreign minister meets with freed hostage…
(2025-05-24). 100,000 join Netherlands' largest anti-war protest in two decades against Gaza genocide. wsws.org On Sunday, May 18, 2025, The Hague witnessed the country's largest demonstration in two decades as over 100,000 people gathered—thrice the number anticipated—to protest the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-05-24). Republican Calls for Gaza to Be 'Nuked' Like Hiroshima and Nagasaki. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-24). "You need to destroy their offspring" well over half of Israelis want to exterminate Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
And 82% want Gaza emptied, according to Israeli newspaper poll. Israel's genocidal intent isn't only in its government A new poll by a US university, published in Israeli newspaper Haaretz, has (again) exposed the prevalence of racist murderousness in the public psyche of the colony. The poll, by Penn State University, has been quoted as …
(2025-05-24). 83 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza on Friday, Israeli army says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF chief dismisses Netanyahu's pick for Shin Bet director ‚ñ GAZA: UN says only 35 out of 100 aid trucks that crossed into Gaza Thursday reached people in need due to security inspections ‚ñ IRAN: Iran says 'some, but not conclusive progress' was made in fifth round of nuclear negotiations ‚ñ U.S.: Treasury, State Department lift sanctions on Syria to encourage investment…
(2025-05-24). Gaza: Scores killed in Israel air strikes, UN urges more aid. newarab.com Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 11 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks since dawn on Saturday across the enclave. | Meanwhile, Israel said it has allowed "83 trucks belonging to the UN and the international community" delivering humanitarian aid into Gaza on Friday. | COGAT, Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories said the shipments of "flour, fo…
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). Editorial] Gaza has been failed by silence and impunity. thelancet.com Gaza is on the brink of famine. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a multistakeholder global initiative aimed at enhancing food security and nutrition analysis, reports that the entire population of Gaza is facing high levels of acute food insecurity. Nearly half a million people are at risk of starvation, a predicament precipitated by the Israeli Government's refusal to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip for over 11 weeks, despite destruction of most agricultural, fishery, and food systems.
(2025-05-24). South Africans praise Ramaphosa response to Trump's racketeering. plenglish.com Pretoria, May 24 (Prensa Latina) South Africans from all spheres of life praised the forcefulness and restraint of the response of their president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to allegations of his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on genocide of white farmers.
(2025-05-24). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Kneecap Band Member's Arrest is not the Issue, Criminalizing Opposition to Genocide of Palestinians Is. juancole.com 
by Brendan Ciarán Browne and Elian Weizman ( Middle East Monitor ) — Anyone with the most modest modicum of common sense and critical insight will be well aware — Kneecap, more specifically the mass hysteria that has erupted over a band member holding a Hezbollah flag on stage at a gig …
(2025-05-24). Trump's Big Lie about "white genocide" in South Africa. wsws.org The fascist president continued his provocations, which have been met with groveling accommodation.
(2025-05-24). Iran: 'Two-state solution' an unrealizable promise used towards violation of Palestinians' rights. presstv.ir Iran reiterates its rejection of the so-called "two-state solution" as a supposed means of resolution of the Palestinians' plight.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). Israeli settlers raid village near where pregnant woman killed. newarab.com 
Palestinian residents in
(2025-05-24). Saturday 6/14: Monterey: No Kings! Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Window On The Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, CA 93940…
(2025-05-24). Saturday 6/14: San Jose: No Kings! No Project 2025! Rally & March for Democracy. indybay.org St. James Park | 180 North First Street | San Jose, CA 95113 | Peaceful protest. Families welcome!
(2025-05-24). China to unveil its first home companion robot this year, priced at $20K. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – UBTECH Robotics, a Chinese robot manufacturer, has announced the launch of its first home companion robot, set to debut this year at a price of $20,000. The humanoid robot is designed to serve as a household companion, aligning with the rapidly growing market for domestic robotics in China.Home companion humanoid robot: UBTECH Robotics will launch its first home companion humanoid robot this year, priced at approximately $20,000. | Experts expect it to make a significant impact, as demand for humanoid robots and home companions in China continues to grow, particularly for elderly and childcare s…
(2025-05-24). 18 injured in knife attack by woman at Hamburg train station. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the German tabloid Bild, 18 people were hurt in a knife assault at a Hamburg train station on Friday night, with many of them in severe condition.Six people suffered significant injuries, and four are in critical condition, according to authorities. Moderate to light wounds were treated for the remaining patients.Police arrested the suspect, a 39-year-old woman, at the site without encountering any opposition. The wounded were taken to local hospitals by emergency personnel while the station was partly closed up.The motivation for the assault is yet unknown, but current investigations are…
(2025-05-24). Trump's policy endangers princess Elisabeth of Belgium's studies at Harvard. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The scholastic future of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, is in doubt due to a recent executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump prohibiting foreign nationals from attending Harvard University.The 23-year-old queen just finished her first academic year of a two-year master's degree in public policy at Harvard. The princess's ability to finish her degree is called into question, however, since Harvard has implemented a new policy that requires overseas students to either transfer to other colleges or leave the country.Given her special position, it is yet uncle…
(2025-05-24). Murder trial of Ex-Minister's son sparks public reaction in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former Egyptian Immigration Minister Nabila Makram Ebeid's remarks on her son, who is now on trial for murder in the United States, have generated a lot of interest and strong feelings on social media.Ebeid spoke openly about her son Rami, who is facing charges for fatally stabbing two people in California, during a broadcast interview with presenter Reham El Sahly on the platform "DMC Plus". On April 19, 2022, Rami reportedly stabbed his roommate and another person in their shared flat in this incident. Rami was discovered wounded before being sent to the hospital, and the murder weapon was located at…
(2025-05-24). Teen bullying incident in Turkey ends in stabbing at high school. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A confrontation between two teenage girls over alleged bullying turned violent at a high school in Turkey, leading to a stabbing that has sparked national concern over youth violence and mental health awareness.According to local reports, a 15-year-old student lured her 16-year-old classmate into a bathroom at the school, intending to confront her over repeated bullying incidents. During the encounter, the younger student pulled a large kitchen knife, which she had taken from a food preparation area within the school, and stabbed the older girl in the back before fleeing the scene.Authorities quickly d…
(2025-05-24). Barbados: authorities recognized the value of the Cuban biotechnology. plenglish.com Representatives of several ministries and institutions of Barbados, and the United Nations World Food Fund Office, highlighted the results of a field trial, carried out in urban areas of this country, under the leadership of Labiofam researchers, in collaboration with local health authorities. | The success of this project demonstrates the potential of the links between the Cuban institution and Barbadian counterparts and strengthens the cooperation ties between both countries in the scientific and public health fields, authorities said. | Officials from the Ministries of Health and Welfare and Foreign Affairs,…
(2025-05-24). Cuba reaffirms commitment of medical brigades and praises solidarity. plenglish.com Madrid, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reaffirmed its commitment to the altruistic work of its medical brigades in many countries, while praising the value of solidarity facing the US blockade.
(2025-05-24). Dominican President to inaugurate sports and road works. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President Luis Abinader will inaugurate sports, road and service works in the province of San Pedro de Macorís and Greater Santo Domingo, official sources informed.
(2025-05-24). Germans express doubts about the US nuclear umbrella. plenglish.com I believe that public discussions on this topic are wrong. However, the most important thing is that the US nuclear umbrella for Europe cannot be replaced in the near future, and we should not give a different impression, Pistorius said. | At the same time, the head of the German Defense Ministry emphasized that there are currently no signs of a significant withdrawal of US troops from Europe or abandonment of the nuclear deterrent. | Yes, the Trump administration communicates differently than other US governments. And yes, there is new uncertainty in the transatlantic relationship, but this should only reinforc…
(2025-05-24). Italy faces serious economic losses due to the environmental crisis. plenglish.com Rome, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Italy faces serious economic losses due to the environmental crisis, and to save the country it is required to pressure on the changes in the models of production and consumption, an analysis highlights.
(2025-05-24). Italy on alert due to the spread of Covid-19 variant LP.8.1. plenglish.com Rome, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Italy's health services remain on alert due to the spread worldwide, and in Europe, of the new Covid-19 variant LP.8.1, which also arrived in a limited way in this country, it was reportedly informed.
(2025-05-24). PR: Congresswoman demands energy control to return to the people. plenglish.com San Juan, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Faced with the crisis in which the energy system of Puerto Rico is plunged, controlled by foreign companies, Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) Congresswoman Adriana Gutiérrez demanded "the return of the electric service to the hands of the people.
(2025-05-24). 'Need answers': Will Sri Lanka's Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake? aljazeera.com Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or 'disappeared' during the civil war are still waiting for answers.
(2025-05-24). Palestinians see plan to push them from land as Israel builds national park. aljazeera.com For Israel, the park in Sebastia will be a link to their heritage. Palestinians see an attempt to force them out.
(2025-05-24). Why the future of Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain. aljazeera.com Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
(2025-05-24). Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut. aljazeera.com Power restored after outage hit the prominent film festival on its closing day and affected 160,000 homes in the area.
(2025-05-24). Australia begins cleanup after floods kill 5, strand thousands. aljazeera.com Hundreds of residents remain in evacuation centres, with 52 rescues made overnight despite conditions easing.
(2025-05-24). EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs. aljazeera.com EU official says trade deal 'must be guided by mutual respect, not threats' after US president threatens a huge tariff.
(2025-05-24). German woman arrested after mass stabbing at Hamburg train station. aljazeera.com Police say four victims face life-threatening injuries, suggest suspect had suffered 'psychological emergency'.
(2025-05-24). Over 400 Rohingya feared drowned in two shipwrecks off Myanmar coast: UN. aljazeera.com UNHCR says two shipwrecks on May 9 and 10 could be the 'deadliest tragedy at sea' involving Rohingya so far this year.
(2025-05-24). South Lebanon votes in municipal election seen as test of Hezbollah support. aljazeera.com Despite war losses, Hezbollah is using the vote as an opportunity to show it still has political influence.
(2025-05-24). Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum. aljazeera.com San Francisco's Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand's looted Prakhon Chai hoard.
(2025-05-24). Vietnam orders ban on popular messaging app Telegram. aljazeera.com Science and technology ministry accuses messaging app of not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by users.
(2025-05-24). Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week? aljazeera.com Tensions over upcoming elections and the barring of an opposition candidate are mounting.
(2025-05-24). Was ex-Cambodian MP Lim Kimya politically assassinated in Bangkok? aljazeera.com 101 East investigates cross-border persecution and the killing of former Cambodian opposition MP, Lim Kimya, in Thailand…
(2025-05-24). Pacers-Knicks: Siakam, Indiana win Game 2 in East final. aljazeera.com Pascal Siakam nets playoff career-high 39 points as Pacers beat New York Knicks in Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals.
(2025-05-24). Cristiano Ronaldo could play at FIFA Club World Cup: Infantino. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo is in discussions to play at FIFA's Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
(2025-05-24). Trump administration sees US universities as "a hotbed of liberals" aljazeera.com The US administration views universities as breeding grounds for anti-MAGA views, says professor Charles Kuck.
(2025-05-24). 2025/26 Budget Statement: Budget 3.0 continues the anti-poor direction of the' Government of National Unity'. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). Will Russia Inevitably Reconcile With The EU Ukraine Like Putin Predicts? pressenza.com He's known for being a realist, not a wishful thinker, which is why his prediction was so surprising to many observers. | Putin predicted a few weeks back that Russia will inevitably reconcile with the EU and Ukraine. Regarding the first, he
(2025-05-24). Finish Line of the "Trka do Brisela" in the Heart of Europe. pressenza.com The ´ héros et héroàØnes à vélo ª (
(2025-05-24). Starmer Lammy's Empty Words: Weapons and Spy Flights Expose Their Hollow Promises. pressenza.com Yesterday, after releasing a In his speech announcing these measures, Lammy couldn't even bea…
(2025-05-24). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). WHYY News is hosting a pop-up newsroom in Trenton, New Jersey with community members. You're invited. whyy.org A WHYY pop-up newsroom is heading to New Jersey's capital city. | As part of an ongoing effort to deepen our community relationships, WHYY News New Jersey reporter David Matthau and Suburban Managing Editor Madhusmita "Madhu" Bora will host a Pop-up newsrooms provide residents with an opportunity to pitch story ideas, ask questions and learn about the newsgathering process. | Sarah Glover, vice president of news and civ…
(2025-05-24). Expo unearths fresh trade opportunities with Central, Eastern Europe. ecns.cn The high-quality development of China's economy and its high-standard opening-up will bring broad new trade and investment opportunities for countries around the world, including Central and Eastern European countries, whose trade with the world's second-largest economy is on the increase.
(2025-05-24). Hubei's foreign trade grows despite tariff restrictions. ecns.cn Despite facing tariff barriers, Hubei province in Central China has experienced consistent growth in foreign trade, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to navigating external uncertainties through a focused high-quality development, according to a local official.
(2025-05-24). China-CEEC business ties win-win for both. ecns.cn Growing business engagement between China and Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) will deliver long-term benefits for both sides, providing fresh momentum for multilateral cooperation, green growth and the Belt and Road Initiative in the years ahead.
(2025-05-24). Tariffs hurt global trade: Experts. ecns.cn The tariff policies of the United States are like an "addictive drug" that could destabilize the global trade system and undermine its own economic health, according to experts at a World Salon and Institute for China-America Studies event earlier this month.
(2025-05-24). Xi says China ready to work with Germany to open new chapter in all-round strategic partnership. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is ready to work with Germany to open a new chapter in their all-round strategic partnership, to steer China-EU relations toward new progress and to make new contributions to the stable growth of the world economy.
(2025-05-24). Insights丨Exclsuive: Slovenian State Secretary expressed hope for deepening cooperation between China and Slovenia. ecns.cn
(2025-05-24). Survey: Strong cohesion among SCO members. ecns.cn A new report shows overwhelming public support across Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states for deeper regional collaboration, with over 80 percent of respondents affirming the group's positive role in global governance.
(2025-05-24). Xi congratulates Dan on election as Romanian president. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to Nicusor Dan on his election as Romanian president, expressing willingness to make concerted efforts to write a new chapter in bilateral friendly cooperation for the greater benefit of both nations and peoples.
(2025-05-24). China urges Philippines and U.S. to stop stirring up troubles. ecns.cn Beijing has warned Manila to stop making provocations in the South China Sea, while urging Washington to stop "using Manila" to disrupt peace in the region.
(2025-05-24). Key role of Sino-German ties stressed. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday the strategic and overall significance of China's relations with Germany and the European Union in a world of intertwined transformations and turbulence, as he spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in their first phone conversation since Merz took office.
(2025-05-24). China launches cargo drone able to haul up to 1.2 tons. ecns.cn The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, one of the country's dominant unmanned aircraft makers, has carried out the maiden flight of its new aerial cargo drone.
(2025-05-24). New measure to ensure online safety. ecns.cn The tariff policies of the United States are like an "addictive drug" that could destabilize the global trade system and undermine its own economic health, according to experts at a World Salon and Institute for China-America Studies event earlier this month.
(2025-05-24). Rescuers race against time to find survivors. ecns.cn Following two deaths, rescue workers are still racing against the clock to search for 17 others buried under the soil on Friday after a landslide struck Guowa township in Dafang county, Bijie, Guizhou province, on Thursday.
(2025-05-24). Pricing guidelines issued for 28 medical services. ecns.cn The National Healthcare Security Administration has recently formulated and released 28 pricing guidelines for various medical services, with additional standards for physiotherapy, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery being considered.
(2025-05-24). States Can Take Meaningful Climate Action, Even Without Federal Support: Study. pressenza.com 
State action to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change can make a big difference, even in the absence of a strong federal climate strategy, according to a new study led by researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The researchers…
(2025-05-24). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). US lifts Syria sanctions in major foreign policy shift. geo.tv 
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters before walking into the White House in Washington, US, March 13, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The United States lifted comprehensive economic sanctions on Syria on Friday, marking a dramatic policy shift following…
(2025-05-24). Australia begins clean-up after floods kill five, damage 10,000 properties. geo.tv 
A drone view shows a flooded area near the Hunter River in Heatherbrae, Australia, on May 24, 2025. —ReutersHundreds of flood-hit residents still in evacuation centres.Latest flood-linked death's that of a man in his 80s.Albanese cancels a trip to Taree due to floodwaters.
(2025-05-24). Bangladesh interim govt calls for unity to stop 'return of authoritarianism'. geo.tv 
Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, attends the 55th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on January 23, 2025. — Reuters Govt vows to take necessary steps if reform efforts obstructed. Says it faced…
(2025-05-24). India's monsoon rains arrive 8 days early, earliest in 16 years. geo.tv 
(2025-05-24). Trump administration puts new limits on reporters at Pentagon. geo.tv 
(2025-05-24). Calls grow for new Richmond River koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Gomeroi rejects Tribunal's approval of Santos gas project in Pilliga Forest. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Labor to green-light Woodside North West shelf gas extension? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Tamil Mullivaikkal massacre marked, 16 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Territorians condemn Finocchiaro gov't for 'gutless' VAD delay. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Unions demand NSW Labor rethink changes to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). British Airways cancels all flights to Israel through July. haaretz.com The London-based airline previously cited concerns over passenger and crew safety ‚ñ Air France cancels flights through Monday…
(2025-05-24). Lavrov makes big admission on Ukraine drone attack, then warns European leaders. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a chilling televised warning to European leaders Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Keir Starmer, following a major Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory. In his remarks, Lavrov openly rejected mounting Western pressure for an unconditional ceasefire, insisting that Moscow would not agree to a truce without addressing what he called the "root causes" of the conflict. Watch for more…
(2025-05-24). Pakistan's happiness cut short? IMF's warning to Sharif after new $2 Bn bailout. hindustantimes.com Pakistan has come under intense scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $2.3 billion bailout package, with India raising serious concerns about the timing and use of the funds. The IMF clarified that Pakistan is barred from using the money for non-programme purposes and that strict safeguards and periodic reviews are in place to prevent misuse. Watch for more…
(2025-05-24). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Afghanistan: Physical rehabilitation programme leaflet 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Ukraine: 'We lost a part of our soul, not just a hospital'. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). 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
(2025-05-24). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). 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
(2025-05-24). 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."
(2025-05-24). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: It's A Sunny Day On Sesame Street. levernews.com
(2025-05-24). Monday 5/26: Oakland: Protest Against Trump & Admin. – Every Monday. indybay.org Intersection of High Street and MacArthur Blvd | Oakland, CA 94619…
(2025-05-24). Friday 5/30: Oakland: Middle Agers Against Fascism – We Protest Every Friday. indybay.org Across from Grand Lake Theater | Grand Avenue & Lake Park Avenue | Oakland, CA 94610 | Moms, Dads, Kids, Seniors – families welcome!
(2025-05-24). Saturday 5/24: Tesla takedown: Palo El Camino Show Room. indybay.org 4180 El Camino Real Palo Alto | between Maybell and Arastradero…
(2025-05-24). NPP, local elections and Sri Lanka's democratic transition. greenleft.org.au 
Sri Lanka's ruling National People's Power (NPP) coalition won 265 out of 336 local governing bodies in the May 6 local government elections, reaffirming its popular support, but the transition to democracy is fraught with contradictions, reports Janaka Biyanwila.
(2025-05-24). Thursday 5/29: John Lewis National Day of Action – Info & Organize for Democracy (weekly virtual meeting). indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere…
(2025-05-24). Report: Progress in talks to release Elizabeth Tsurkov, Israeli held in Iraq since 2023. haaretz.com Sources in Iraq told Al-Hadath that 'serious efforts' are being made to secure the release of Tsurkov, a dual Israeli-Russian citizen ‚ñ Reports say Tsurkov will be released in exchange for prisoners in Iraq…
(2025-05-24). Pro-Palestinian TikToker with 3.4M followers endorses murder of Israeli embassy employees. haaretz.com The influencer, joining a growing collection of voices openly supporting the murder by saying 'I do not condemn the elimination of the Zionist officials who worked at the Israeli embassy last night' online, may be the one with the largest audience…
(2025-05-24). Trump administration says Columbia University failed to protect Jewish. haaretz.com The U.S. government did not outline any new actions against Columbia University, which the Trump administration has already pressured into making changes amid its crackdown on campuses with antisemitism complaints…
(2025-05-24). Ye says with after deadly shooting at D.C. Jewish museum. haaretz.com It was not the first time the rapper, well known for antisemitic rants culminating in his recent 'Heil Hitler' song, claimed he changed his ways. In 2023, he said that Jewish actor Jonah Hill's 2012 movie '21 Jump Street' made him 'like Jewish people again'…
(2025-05-24). EVs will Make Up 25% of New Car Sales Globally in 2025, up from 20% last Year. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Electric vehicles are expected to make up some 25% of cars sold globally in 2025, according to the International Energy Agency . Given where we were only a decade ago, this is a world-historical statistic. In 2016, EVs made up a little less than one percent of light vehicle sales. …
(2025-05-24). Commercial Courts in Africa Discuss Alternative Dispute Resolution. plusnews.ug 
A Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts (SIFOCC) summit has discussed ways to enhance trade and economic transformation on the African continent by exploring effective commercial dispute resolution mechanisms. This was during a conference held at Speke Resort in Kampala. It is under the theme: "Effective Commercial Dispute Resolution for Africa. The meeting attracted …
(2025-05-24). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). African Union urges permanent ceasefire in Libya after clashes. newarab.com 
The latest fighting in the conflict-hit North African country pitted an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government against factions it has sought to dismantle, resulting in at least eight dead, according to the Un…
(2025-05-24). Cannes closes with Iranian, Ukrainian films tipped for glory. newarab.com 
After almost a fortnight of glamorous red carpets and some politics, French actor Juliette Binoche and her jury will announce the winner from the 22 films vying for one of the world's most prestigious cinema…
(2025-05-24). Iran-US: Latest round of nuclear deal talks ends in Rome. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). Iraq says US firms' Kurdistan oil deals violate constitution. newarab.com 
Iraq's federal government has reservations about energy agreements signed by the Kurdistan region, after Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister <...
(2025-05-24). Iraq seeks deal to swap kidnapped Tsurkov for jailed Iranian. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). Liverpool's Salah named Premier League player of the season. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). Migrants deported from US to South Sudan held in Djibouti. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). Mother of Alaa Abdel-Fattah vows to continue hunger strike. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). South Sudan clashes kill at least 75 since February, UN says. newarab.com 
Dozens more have been injured and thousands forced to flee their homes in the world's newest state, said United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011…
(2025-05-24). UAE tops 50C in highest May temperature on record. newarab.com 
The Worshippers at Friday prayers reported feeling faint, and some residents appeared unsteady on their feet, even in a country accustomed to extreme temperatures.
(2025-05-24). UN: Rohingya taking increasingly risky journeys to safety. newarab.com 
Dire humanitarian conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh are driving more The minority community's plight might have been worsened by The humanitarian sector has been roiled by funding reductions from major d…
(2025-05-24). Who is David Zini, Netanyahu's 'messianic' new head of Shin Bet. newarab.com 
Israeli prime minister In a statement Thursday, Netanyahu's office announced that
(2025-05-24). Gov't Registers 1.2 Million Coffee Farmers Ahead of EU Regulation Deadline. plusnews.ug 
At least 1.7 million coffee farmers have so far been registered in the National data warehouse, as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union's deforestation-free commodities regulations. In October, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and the different partners rolled out the national coffee farmers registration exercise, …
(2025-05-24). If you could see what they see: Window views of Philly employees installed at City Hall. whyy.org
(2025-05-24). The importance of recognizing the difference between true protests of groups in society and those orchestrated and manipulated by foreign agencies. pressenza.com In every country in the world there are protests and manifestations of people who do not agree with certain decisions their governments make. In Europe we saw them in France, UK, the Netherlands, Germany and others. In France there were the Yellow vests who lead protest marches for months, for example, in the Netherlands and Germany it were the farmers united in massive protests. In France the violence of the police forces was quite extreem. In Italy there were big protest marches against rearmament and the prolongation of the war in Ukraine, asking for peace negotiations. In the Netherlands just some days ago th…
(2025-05-24). As summer approaches, Bartram's Mile Trail still closed more than a year after chemical spill. whyy.org
(2025-05-24). Inclusive Growth or Entrapment? Unpacking the Microfinance Paradox in India. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). Ukraine and the 80th anniversary commemorations in Russia of the defeat of Nazi Germany. defenddemocracy.press Dmitri Kovalevich May 13, 2025 Until 12 years ago, the Day of Victory over Nazi Germany was an annual, national holiday in Ukraine taking place on May 9. Mass rallies were typically held in all the cities of the country. These would include soldiers of the Ukrainian armed forces carrying red flags symbolizing the victory, …
(2025-05-24). Why 'The Coin' by Palestinian writer Yasmin Zaher has won the Dylan Thomas Prize. juancole.com 
(The Conversation) — Daniel G. Williams, Swansea University (The Conversation) — Yasmin Zaher's remarkable novel The Coin has won the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize for writers under the age of 40. This is not a story that begins at the beginning. Instead, its narrator starts with dirt and an obsession with cleanliness, but suggests …
(2025-05-24). Africa CDC: Africa records over 2,400 cholera deaths in 2025. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | Africa has recorded more than 2,400 deaths due to ongoing cholera outbreaks in different parts of the continent in 2025, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. During an online media briefing on Thursday night, Yap Boum II, deputy incident manager for mpox at …
(2025-05-24). Balalo herdsmen given 14 days to vacate Northern Uganda. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Balalo herdsmen have been given 14 days to vacate Northern Uganda or face forceful eviction. This was revealed by the State Minister in charge of Northern Uganda, Keneth Omona. In a press briefing held on Friday at his office in Gulu city, Omona noted that the President has ordered …
(2025-05-24). Court of Appeal ruling reshapes insolvency and banking law in Uganda — Experts. independent.co.ug 
Emerald Hotel case delivers landmark win for lenders, sets new rules for receivership and credit enforcement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A landmark decision by the Court of Appeal in the long-running Emerald Hotel case has redefined the legal terrain for secured lending and insolvency practice in Uganda, experts say, offering a significant victory …
(2025-05-24). Gen Saleh assures EU diplomats over Muhoozi's threats. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has assured European Union diplomats in Uganda of safety amidst alleged threats against them by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. A team of European Union (EU) member state Ambassadors, led by the EU Ambassador …
(2025-05-24). Kansai Plascon hosts a gala to celebrate key stakeholders. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Kansai Plascon, one of Uganda's leading paint manufacturers, hosted its much- anticipated 2025 Partners' Gala at the Kampala Serena Hotel Helipad, celebrating key stakeholders under the theme "Celebrating Loyalty, Building Sustainability." The glamorous evening brought together top distributors, partners, and industry players in recognition of their critical role in …
(2025-05-24). Kitgum to benefit from Shs1.3 billion Climate Adaptation Project. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District is set to benefit from a Shs1.3 billion climate adaptation project aimed at enhancing the resilience of communities to the impacts of climate change. The project, titled "Strengthening Community-Based Climate Adaptation," is a collaboration between Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda and Reproductive Health Uganda, with funding support …
(2025-05-24). Lira district NRM elections postponed. independent.co.ug 
LIRA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) mainstream and women's election for the Lira District has been postponed due to irregularities. By 10 am, delegates had converged at Ogur Seed Secondary School, the venue for the election. The process which started calmly in the morning with the election of different leagues such …
(2025-05-24). with the Head of Innovation and Marketing, Hima Cement. independent.co.ug 
Q&A | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement projects in the country improve connectivity, reduce transportation costs, and open up trade corridors, Head of Innovation and Marketing at Hima Cement Philemon Mubiru has pointed out. In an interview, he stressed that each project Hima Cement has been involved in holds a special place because of the value …
(2025-05-24). Uganda Baati accelerates industrial infrastructure growth. independent.co.ug 
NTUNGAMO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At the just-concluded Africa Business and Investment Forum, held at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo, Uganda Baati Limited showcased its commitment to fast-tracking Uganda's industrialization through the deployment of its transformative Building Systems solutions: SAFBUILD, SAFCOOL, and SAFSOLAR. As Uganda navigates its journey toward a 10-fold economy …
(2025-05-24). Surprising Reasons Why Japan's Economy Might Win Big as U.S. Suffers Huge Blowback. thesiriusreport.com Paul and Ken assess why recent developments in Japanese bond markets could signal an unexpected economic revival, whilst the US suffers huge economic and financial blowback.
(2025-05-24). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). Saturday 5/24: Takedown Tesla Stanford Mall. indybay.org Stanford shopping center. We start at show room's entrance that is at the end of Plum Dr. in Palo Alto…
(2025-05-24). These Heavily Armored Helicopters Were Pitched To The Army During The Cold War. twz.com 
After their large-scale introduction to the battlefield in the 1950s and 1960s, helicopters greatly impacted how wars were fought. At the same time, it was clear that they were inherently vulnerable, and means were developed to make them more survivable. Since then, new tactics, high speed, a wide variety of countermeasures, and even stealth technology, have been adopted in different applications and to varying degrees. However, a U.S. effort to create a protected helicopter that was essentially a flying armored fighting vehicle was less successful. This is its story. | In 1967, the U.S. military was mired in…
(2025-05-24). Iran-US Talks Held in Professional Atmosphere: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the fifth round of indirect negotiations with the US was held in Rome in a calm and professional atmosphere.
(2025-05-24). US Needs to Discern Iran's Stances: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed hope that the US would develop a clearer understanding of Iran's principal stances in order for tangible progress to be made in the negotiations.
(2025-05-24). Israel Root Cause of West Asia Troubles: Iran's FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran denounced the Zionist regime's policy of occupation and apartheid and its violation of the rights of Palestinians as the root cause of insecurity and problems in the West Asia region.
(2025-05-24). IRGC Says Has Finger on Trigger for Harsh Response to Enemies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that any act of aggression against Iran will draw a crushing response beyond the imagination of the enemies.
(2025-05-24). Iran Self-Sufficient in Naval Industry: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said Iran has attained self-sufficiency in manufacturing all types of naval watercraft.
(2025-05-24). Nuclear Chief: Iran Won't Be Dictated to by Others. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran is moving ahead according to its national interests without being told what to do by outsiders, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami stressed.
(2025-05-24). "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
(2025-05-24). 'War criminals Israel and Maersk, you can't hide!' in Boston. workers.org 
Boston The Boston Coalition For Palestine (BCFP) commemorated Nakba Day on May 15 with daylong Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) actions that targeted the Israeli consulate and the global transportation company Maersk. The actions marked the 77th anniversary of the 1948 catastrophe, when Zionist settler militias razed 400 villages, killed over . . . |
(2025-05-24). 80 years after Hitler's war of annihilation in the east: Germany establishes combat brigade against Russia in Lithuania. wsws.org With the ceremonial establishment of the permanent combat brigade in Lithuania, the German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has opened a new chapter in the revival of German militarism.
(2025-05-24). Ford Germany: IG Metall union calls off second, indefinite strike against Cologne plant closure. wsws.org The 11,500 workers are prepared to fight to defend their jobs, but the union has limited them to a single 24-hour strike.
(2025-05-24). Amid new COVID-19 wave, FDA places millions at risk by restricting access to vaccines. wsws.org The FDA's new policy limits COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to older adults and high-risk groups, excluding millions from routine protection, including against Long COVID and future infection waves.
(2025-05-24). An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wuhan Lab Lie and the defense of science—Part 3. wsws.org In this exclusive interview with the WSWS, Dr. Daszak recounts the story of his persecution and that of other principled scientists falsely accused of bearing responsibility for the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2025-05-24). A week of state killings in America: Executions in Indiana, Texas and Tennessee. wsws.org The three men executed this week all died by lethal injection. As is so often the case, their lives were plagued by either mental illness, mental disability, substance abuse, or a combination of these conditions.
(2025-05-24). "I cry every day" : Chester, Pennsylvania healthcare workers speak about the devastating impact of the hospital system's closure. wsws.org The closures have left the community of 30,000 and broader Delaware County in southeast Pennsylvania without access to basic healthcare means, as well as resulted in 2,600 layoffs for healthcare workers overnight.
(2025-05-24). Oppose the Trump administration's fascist attack on international students and academic freedom at Harvard! wsws.org The Trump administration's move to strip Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students is a fascistic assault on democratic rights and an attempt to place the entire university system under direct political control by a gangster regime in Washington.
(2025-05-24). Exhibition Rift through Europe: How the history of the Hitler-Stalin Pact is being rewritten in the interests of German imperialism. wsws.org The traveling exhibition, which was last on display at the Museum Berlin-Karlshorst, is the latest building block in a campaign of historical revisionism with the aim of establishing a right-wing narrative about the Second World War against the backdrop of the escalation of war in Eastern Europe.
(2025-05-24). Neil Young and Eddie Vedder defend Bruce Springsteen against Trump's attack on free speech and fascist threats. wsws.org Veteran musicians Neil Young and Eddie Vedder have made statements in defense of Bruce Springsteen who has publicly denounced the Trump administration's authoritarianism and was the subject of an incoherent tirade by the president.
(2025-05-24). Pennsylvania's governor, local Democrats posture over closure of Chester's hospital system. wsws.org Despite his bluster against private equity's control of healthcare, governor Josh Shapiro's top donors are all connected to finance, showing the role of the Democratic Party as the paid agents of capitalism.
(2025-05-24). "There is no reason this should happen in a modern, civilized society" : Canadian Stellantis workers back rank-and-file investigation into death of Ronald Adams Sr. wsws.org Workers at the Windsor Assembly Plant spoke in favor of an independent inquiry into the April 7 death of fellow Stellantis worker in Michigan.
(2025-05-24). Trump DOJ dropping police reform agreement with Minneapolis and Louisville. wsws.org The dropping of the cases takes place near the anniversary of George Floyd's death. Trump's DOJ also plans to close investigations into a number of police departments around the country.
(2025-05-24). Bob's List: May 24, 2025. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-24). Elias Rodriguez's Murderous Gift to Israel. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-24). How the International Monetary Fund Underdevelops Africa. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-24). Lina Khan Calls Republican FTC's Decision to Drop PepsiCo Suit 'Disturbing Behavior'. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-24). Staging for a Strike? US Quietly Moves Bombers as Israel Prepares to Hit Iran. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-24). Co-op members vote to boycott Israeli goods. leftfootforward.org "We urge the board to show moral courage and leadership, apply the same ethical principles and values it did to Russia, and take all Israeli products off the shelves."
(2025-05-24). Reform mocked for vowing to scrap LTNs that don't exist in their councils. leftfootforward.org 'I have a feeling Reform candidates haven't done any research other than reading the Daily Mail headlines.'
(2025-05-24). Right-wing media outrage over Starmer's tentative EU deal completely misses national mood. leftfootforward.org 
The right-wing media remain trapped in a 2016 time warp, still wildly waving Union Jacks and making snide digs at Brussels, oblivious to how far the country has moved on. For the right-wing commentariat, the old tunes are always the best. Updating the playlist has to be resisted at all costs.
(2025-05-24). Right-wing media watch — Express' farcical attack on Rayner and Miliband 'hypocrisy'. leftfootforward.org The Express pulled no punches this week, launching a characteristically shallow and sensationalist attack on Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband. | "Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband's hypocrisy threatening to tear Labour apart," was the The piece begins with typical tabloid theatrics: "Angela Rayner vowed to take on the nimbys stopping new homes being built, so Cabinet pal Ed Miliband must be number one on her hit list." | It continues that "Windy Mili" (yes yet another derogatory media nickname for Miliband),…
(2025-05-24). Dissident Iranian filmmaker Panahi wins Cannes top prize. newarab.com 
Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or top prize at the Cannes film festival on Saturday, using his acceptance speech to urge his country to unite for "freedom". | The latest film from the 64-year-old, "It Was Just an Accident", tells the tale of five ordinary Iranians confronting a man they believed tortured them in jail. | The core of the provocative and wry drama examines the moral dilemma faced by people if they are given an opportunity to take revenge on their oppressors. | Panahi, who was banned from making films in 2010 and has been imprisoned twice, used his own experiences in jail…
(2025-05-24). Sidelined EU Parliament to sue Council over ‚Ǩ150bn defence push. defenddemocracy.press Eddy Wax and Nicoletta Ionta May 9, 2025 Parliament is fed up of the Commission ruling by decree. BRUSSELS — The European Parliament will sue EU governments after being frozen out of talks over a major defence proposal, according to top officials. "We will take them to court," a senior Parliament official said. "This is …
(2025-05-24). Why "cheaper" solar raises costs. Part II: The hidden costs of residential solar. wattsupwiththat.com Residential solar follows a similar pattern: it seems affordable for homeowners, but raises system costs through rate structures that over-incentivize adoption. Generous subsidies, like retail-rate net metering, drive excessive solar growth, risking grid stability and shifting costs to non-solar customers that are often less affluent.
(2025-05-24). British Humor Roasts Climate Catastrophism. wattsupwiththat.com It's all over when people start laughing at the climate nonsense. Enjoy!
(2025-05-24). Argentina unveils new ambulances and mobile health units. tvbrics.com 
It accelerates emergency response and streamlines patient transfers in San Juan…
(2025-05-24). Chile launches biodiversity conservation project. tvbrics.com 
Indigenous communities, artisanal fishermen, the Ministry of the Environment, and UNDP collaborate to restore the coastal habitats and develop economic incentives…
(2025-05-24). Israelis Receive Disturbing Hoax Calls Featuring Hostage Recordings. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-24). Trump Administration Grants Syria Major Sanctions Relief. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-24). 57 Years Later, Why Does Jordan's Baqaa Refugee Camp Still Exist? themedialine.org 
(2025-05-24). Andor Has a Message for the Left: Act Now. theintercept.com 
Photo illustration: Fei Liu / Photos: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Walt Disney Studios | Star Wars has always been political, no matter what the MAGA types who cosplay as Imperial agents and scream about Disney shoving diversity into "their Star Wars" say. | The original trilogy showed a band of anti-imperialist fighters going up against a vicious pan-galactic state — based, The pre…
(2025-05-24). GOP Budget Would Make It Even Harder to Hold Trump Administration in Contempt. theintercept.com 
Democrats in the Senate are preparing to fight an attempt by Republicans to limit federal courts' authority to block abuses of power by the Trump administration. | The looming showdown over the judiciary's power to issue contempt orders stems from a single sentence tucked into the "This is a slap in the face to the concept of separation of powers," said…
(2025-05-24). Perché Cina, Russia e persino Israele prevalgono sulle pressioni esterne e cosa significa questo per la politica estera occidentale. strategic-culture.su 
Perché Cina, Russia e persino Israele prevalgono sulle pressioni esterne e cosa significa questo per la politica estera occidentale | Segue nostro Una serie di fattori strategici aiutano a spiegare perché l'America è destinata a perdere la guerra commerciale con la Cina, perché una coalizione occidentale non puà≤ avere la meglio sulla Russia in Ucraina e perché le pressioni esterne probabilmente non potranno modificare le atrocità com…
(2025-05-24). Ethiopia at a Crossroads: The Price of Consistent Policy U-Turns. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethiopia, the most populous and ethnically diverse country in the Horn of Africa, has long been a key player in the region's geopolitics. As the host of the African Union and an economic and political anchor, Ethiopia once symbolized stability in an otherwise volatile region. Yet today, that image is rapidly unraveling. Since Prime Minister …
(2025-05-24). The Rise of Nationalist Eucracy and Eucratic Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu The 2024 U.S. election revealed a transformative shift in the collective psyche of many Americans. Traditionally, campaign rallies are characterized by crowds chanting a candidate's name. However, when Donald Trump appeared on stage, the chant was "USA! USA! USA!" What does this chant signify? It is born out of the emotional tension between profound despair …
(2025-05-24). Stopping Bill 97: Land Back in Action on Nitaskinan. itsgoingdown.org Report and video from Amplifier Films on growing indigenous resistance in response to Bill 97. Across so-called Quebec, Indigenous resistance is growing in response to Bill 97 — a forestry reform proposed by the Legault government that would hand even more control of the land to the logging industry. The bill is being fast-tracked, with…
(2025-05-24). What happened to the left in Ecuador? internationalviewpoint.org "The anti-capitalist left has not renewed its strategies after the October and June uprisings either. Its atomization and lack of material and intellectual resources prevent it from building a power project with its own identity. This vacuum paved the way for the Noboa clan to capitalize on the discontent." | – | / |
(2025-05-24). Announcing the 2025 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in Asheville, NC. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair in Asheville, NC in 2025. Mark your calendar for the 2025 Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair (ACAB), September 27th and 28th on Cherokee land in Asheville, NC. Over the course of five years (plus a pandemic interruption), ACAB has grown far beyond our initial aspirations, with each iteration more ambitious than…
(2025-05-24). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-24). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-24). Trump's Mass Deportation Wave. internationalviewpoint.org Key to Trump's Make America Great Again pledge was the promise to deport millions of immigrants. During both his presidential campaigns he identified immigrants as "terrorists, murderers, rapists" or "individuals let loose from mental institutions." Once elected again, he promised to seal the U.S.-Mexico border and deport several million people. | – | / |
(2025-05-24). US-Israeli Pressure at Egypt's Borders Sparks Cairo's Turn to Chinese Stealth Tech and Advanced Radar. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli websites have revealed significant Israeli concern over Egypt's acquisition of Chinese fifth-generation stealth fighters, which include advanced Chinese radar systems. These systems include a sophisticated and modern Chinese defense system and advanced Chinese military radars capable of militarily disrupting the military capabilities of Egypt's neighbor, Israel, and protecting Egyptian airspace and repelling any threats. …
(2025-05-24). 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." | – | / |
(2025-05-24). The Russia-Estonia Standoff: Tensions Escalate in the Baltic Sea. moderndiplomacy.eu The Baltic Sea has become a geopolitical flashpoint in recent months. At the heart of the tensions is a series of confrontations between Russia and Estonia, a small but strategically significant NATO member state. Recent incidents, particularly those involving Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, underscore broader issues of maritime security, hybrid warfare, and …
(2025-05-24). Merz-Klingbeil government is Trumpism lite. internationalviewpoint.org Germany's latest variant of the GroKo (Grosse Koalition, Grand Coalition), with Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) as Chancellor and Lars Klingbeil (SPD) as Vice-Chair, aims, according to the coalition agreement, to represent "responsibility for Germany". Translated from political newspeak, this means that the amount of profits is untouchable. | – | / |
(2025-05-24). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-05-24). Solidarity with Leonidas Iza, the Ecuadorean Indigenous leader Against the far-right's plans to reform the constitution and destroy rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-24). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-24). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-24). All Eyes On The Nehirowisiw Aski! itsgoingdown.org Report on a recent demonstration in Montreal in solidarity with growing blockades which are resisting the logging of forests. Blockades are going up on Atikamekw territory (Nehirowisiw Aski) to resist the CAQ's forestry regime. In solidarity, anti-colonial protestors seized the intersection of Papineau and Ontario during rush hour. Paralysing southbound traffic to the Jacques-Cartier Bridge…
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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'.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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?
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). It Is International Synthesizer Day … smoothiex12.blogspot.com and no, this is not Synth Temple, it is … Synth Heaven. How I condemn myself for not listening to my mom and not getting myself into the music school. But nooo, I better go to boxing and bust my left nostril, noo ⚪ I better get to naval academy and study how to kill shitload of people. "I could have been a contender, I could have been somebody"(c) LOL. I envy people who can do this …
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Panama and Venezuela Resume Commercial Flights After 11 Months. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuelan airline Venezolana de Aviación
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Russia to share peace plan with Ukraine after prisoner swap. geo.tv 
(2025-05-24). Human rights activists demand apology from Tanzania. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights activists in Uganda are demanding an apology from the Tanzanian government over the treatment of Agather Atuhaire and Boniface Mwangi. Atuhaire was arrested along with her Kenyan counterpart, Mwangi, on Monday, May 19th, in Tanzania. The two were part of a delegation of East African observers who …
(2025-05-24). Uganda launches new Chinese edition of its tax guide book. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), the state-run tax body, on Thursday launched the second edition of the Chinese translation of its tax guide book, a move aiming to help the Chinese business community better understand the country's tariffs regime. At the launching of the book, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang …
(2025-05-24). Ugandans in Tz start ID registration ahead of May 27 kick-off. independent.co.ug 
The Uganda High Commission in Dar takes off with ID registration as it hosts first diaspora convention in Tanzania to bolster national transformation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans in Dar es Salaam have become the first diaspora community to register for and renew national identification cards in a NIRA mass enrollment …
(2025-05-24). VP Alupo retains Katakwi Veterans NRM Chairperson seat. independent.co.ug 
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Alupo has been re-elected as chairperson for the veteran Katakwi District. Her re-election was announced by James Otilem, the Katakwi District NRM registrar, following the withdrawal of other candidates, Private Charles Ikabat and Rtd Col. Basil Amodoi, just before the election. This is the third time Alupo …
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Bangladesh minister says Yunus 'not going to step down'. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Israeli PM: New intelligence chief to take office next month. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). 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
(2025-05-24). Millwall FC denies reports of takeover by Saudi mogul Alalshikh. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). 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
(2025-05-24). '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
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Turkey targets 63 military members over 2016 coup links. newarab.com 
(2025-05-24). U2's Bono says 'release Israel' from Netanyahu, far-right regime. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). 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
(2025-05-24). 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. |
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). 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.
(2025-05-24). Postscript to 'News Flash' on Russian media available now on youtube. gilbertdoctorow.com As an exchange of emails with several readers has indicated, the whole story is not as straightforward as I suggested in my essay 'News Flash.' The RT and Great Game programs that I cited in the essay are not coming from youtube accounts of the original broadcasters but are posted on private youtube channels. Whose …
(2025-05-24). CPJ, others call on UK prime minister to exert diplomatic pressure to secure writer Alaa Abdelfattah's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). CPJ, partners press Cambodia to release environmental reporter Ouk Mao. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). Mexican journalist José Carlos González shot dead in Acapulco. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). Tax audits target Hong Kong journalists, news outlets as press freedom concerns intensify. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). CPJ, human rights organizations urge Jordanian authorities to reverse decision to block websites. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). US press freedom groups launch Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources. cpj.org
(2025-05-24). Turkish journalist àñznur Deƒüer's terrorism trial opens for her reports on PKK. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). Russian authorities raid Bars TV station, editor's home over defamation case, seize equipment. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). Central African Republic journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé detained. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-24). Today's Hitler Says "Free Palestine" Is Today's "Heil Hitler" caitlinjohnstone.com.au Benjamin Netanyahu has wasted no time
(2025-05-24). Civilizational multipolarity in a post-Pax Americana world. asiatimes.com 
In 2016, Singapore's then-Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen was asked in Parliament how the country would respond if the United States were to pull back from its security commitments in Asia. At the time, the question was hypothetical. Today, with Donald Trump in his second term and Ng stepping down after 14 years as Singapore's …
(2025-05-24). ASEAN exclusion not enough to force Myanmar junta's hand. asiatimes.com 
Myanmar's junta has once again been excluded from a high-level Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, this time the event to be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26-27. This has become a de facto policy tool for the bloc since the February 2021 democracy-suspending military coup. Yet the central question remains: Is this …
(2025-05-24). Gilo Fezzo: De taxista youtuber a trabajar en Granma (+Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu Hace unos dos años descubrimos en las calles de La Habana a un personaje sui géneris. Buen chofer, cortés con el público y excelente comunicador. Daba rueda desde las ocho de la mañana hasta las nueve de la noche, cubriendo la ruta 10 de la capital, que incluía el trayecto Playa-Regla. Hoy, alzar la voz a favor de la verdad de Cuba continúa siendo su esencia.
(2025-05-24). Correspondence] Logistics of the malaria vaccine roll-out in Nigeria. thelancet.com On Oct 17, 2024, Nigeria took a historic step in combating malaria by receiving its first-ever malaria vaccine.1 As the country with the highest malaria burden globally, accounting for 39 ∑3% of malaria deaths in children younger than 5 years,2 the introduction of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine (R21) marked a major public health milestone. However, the vaccine's success hinges on overcoming significant substantial logistical, infrastructural, and societal challenges.
(2025-05-24). 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…
(2025-05-24). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-05-24). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-05-24). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-05-24). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-05-24). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-05-24). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-05-24). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-05-24). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-05-24). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-05-24). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-05-24). US envoy met with Netanyahu confidante, Israeli spy chief before Iran talks: Report. presstv.ir The US's regional envoy reportedly met with the Israeli prime minister's close confidante and the Israeli regime's spy chief, ahead of the fifth round of talks with Iran.
(2025-05-24). Correspondence] Decentralising clinical trial access requires a culture of health equity. thelancet.com Participation in clinical trials improves health outcomes, yet regional, rural, and socially disadvantaged populations face disparity in access to clinical trials. Decentralised clinical trial (DCT) systems have emerged to improve access to clinical trials for these underserved communities. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed guidelines to embed various elements of the DCT system into practice, including the use of telehealth to connect primary and satellite sites and create networked systems.
(2025-05-24). World Report] The final 20 years of the Gates Foundation. thelancet.com Bill Gates announces plans to spend nearly all his wealth over the next 20 years to tackle global health and poverty challenges. Udani Samarasekera reports.