(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). "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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(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). 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). '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). 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). 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). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. 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). 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). 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). 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). How parliament set conditions in approved political parties' funding Bill. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The House has passed the Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2025, conditioning government funding for political parties on their commitment to democratic principles such as tolerance, dialogue, and peaceful co-existence. Introduced on 14 May 2025, by Napak District Woman Representative Faith Nakut, the bill also obliges government to …
(2025-05-24). Media Cooperation Forum of SCO countries held in China, urges peace and connectivity. presstv.ir Officials and participants emphasize the strategic importance of Xinjiang in fostering regional connectivity.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Gigabyte unpacks AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, AI PRO R9700 graphics cards. ummid.com GIGABYTE launched AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards at COMPUTEX 2025 Wednesday May 21, 2025.
(2025-05-24). Odisha 12th Result 2025 out, 2,282 Pass with over 90% marks. ummid.com The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in Bhubaneswar has announced on its official websites orissaresults.nic.in and chseodisha.nic.in the result of Class 12 examination 2025, today i.e. Wednesday May 21, 2025.
(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). Hamas censures expanded Israeli military aggression in Jenin, attack on foreign diplomats. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly denounced an expanded bulldozing and destruction campaign across the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
(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). Israeli settlers raid village near where pregnant woman killed. newarab.com 
Palestinian residents in
(2025-05-24). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Israeli PM: New intelligence chief to take office next month. newarab.com 
(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). U2's Bono says 'release Israel' from Netanyahu, far-right regime. newarab.com 
The
(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). 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). How Microsoft became a hub for Israeli intelligence. strategic-culture.su 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-24). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(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). Yemeni missile triggers sirens across Israeli-occupied territories. presstv.ir The Israeli military says a ballistic missile from Yemen has triggered sirens in the central part of the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2025-05-24). Israeli war on health workers: Gaza official says 12 skilled ICU nurses killed in one week. presstv.ir Muneer Alboursh, director general of the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza, says Israel has killed 12 health workers in the past week, many of them in targeted attacks on their homes.
(2025-05-24). Palestinian resistance groups leave Syria under pressure from HTS regime: Report. presstv.ir Report says various senior Palestinian resistance officials have left Syria and their groups disarmed after mounting pressure from the new authorities in the Arab country.
(2025-05-24). Over 50 killed, missing after Israel strikes residential building in Gaza. presstv.ir More than 50 Palestinians have been killed or remain missing after an Israeli air raid on a residential building in the Jabalia al-Balad area of northern Gaza, Palestinian Civil Defense sources say.
(2025-05-24). On TV, Iran Minister Startles Israel After Latest US Meet On Nuclear Programme- 'American Side Now…'. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the 5th round of talks with the United States as "professional" till now. Araghchi said that there was a positive shift in tone between Tehran and Western powers during talks in Rome on May 23. Araghchi also said that Iran's positions remain firm and clearly communicated. He called the talks complex but also noted that a "reasonable path" was now emerging.
(2025-05-24). Rep. Randy Fine Implies Gaza Should Be 'Nuked' Like Japan After DC Shooting. defenddemocracy.press Two Israeli embassy staffers, an Israeli and an American, were killed in the shooting by Dave DeCamp May 22, 2025 On Thursday, Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) appeared to suggest that Gaza should be "nuked" like Japan was during World War II in response to the shooting in Washington DC that killed two Israeli embassy staffers. …
(2025-05-24). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-24). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Full Speech: JD Vance's Warning – 'I'm Your Vice President; It's Dangerous…' | US Naval Academy 2025. hindustantimes.com US Vice President JD Vance said that the use of military force under Donald Trump will be careful and decisive. Addressing graduates at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 23, Vance said that the US under Trump will avoid involvement in open-ended conflicts. Vance further said that the US faces serious threats from China, Russia and other nations. On the pro-Iran Houthi rebels, Vance said Trump's order to use force against Houthis led to a ceasefire and forced the militia to halt attacks on American shipping targets in the Red Sea. Watch this video to know more.
(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). Iran, US hold 5th round of talks as Tehran asserts nuclear goalpost 'unchanged'. presstv.ir A fifth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US start in the Italian capital of Rome.
(2025-05-24). Iran holding its ground; US gains better understanding of Tehran's nuclear position: FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the fifth round of indirect talks with US was one of the most professional ones.
(2025-05-24). Trump signs executive orders seeking to boost US nuclear production. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 23, 2025. — ReutersTrump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses.Order directs regulatory agency to rule on new licenses in 18 months.Department of Defence to have prominent role in…
(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). 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). 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). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). Russia to share peace plan with Ukraine after prisoner swap. geo.tv 
(2025-05-24). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(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). CPJ, human rights organizations urge Jordanian authorities to reverse decision to block websites. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-24). Insights丨Exclsuive: Slovenian State Secretary expressed hope for deepening cooperation between China and Slovenia. ecns.cn
(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). 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). 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). Panama and Venezuela Resume Commercial Flights After 11 Months. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuelan airline Venezolana de Aviación
(2025-05-24). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(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). Insights | U.S. tariffs damage supply chain, its consumers to pay for it: Danish entrepreneur. ecns.cn The Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025 was held in Beijing on Thursday. Simon Lichtenberg, the all China founding chairman of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, said that tariffs imposed by the U.S. have much impact on a lot of businesses and the U.S. customers will finally pay for this. These tariffs have caused panic in the world, Lichtenberg said.
(2025-05-24). Russia intercepts over 100 Ukrainian drones overnight. presstv.ir Russian air defense systems have shot down 112 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported.
(2025-05-24). Washington: There is 'No Confusion,' Chevron Will Lose License in Venezuela on May 27. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a May 22 press conference, Bruce
(2025-05-24). On Cam: India Shocks Pakistan At UNSC, Says Kick Islamabad Out Of Meeting | Op Sindoor | Pahalgam. hindustantimes.com India lashed out at Pakistan at the United States Security Council on May 23. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, called out Pakistan for its "grossly hypocritical" behaviour. He slammed Pakistan for attacking civilians during the military confrontation between the countries earlier in May, when India had launched Operation Sindoor in the wake of the April 22nd terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Harish's remarks came in response to Pakistani Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who brought up the Kashmir issue at the UN. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-24). Migrants deported from US to South Sudan held in Djibouti. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Australia begins clean-up after floods kill five, damage 10,000 properties. geo.tv 
(2025-05-24). Trump threatens new tariffs on EU, Apple, reigniting trade fears. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on the day he signs an executive order, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 23, 2025. — ReutersTrump threatens 25% tariff on non-US-made iPhones.Proposed tariff on Apple would also apply to Samsung, says Trump."I'm not…
(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). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Saturday 24 May 2025 Aries ‚ôà Mars moves through your chart like a molotov cocktail through a boardroom, Aries. You're fired up, and the stars say: yes, direct action is […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Bangladesh minister says Yunus 'not going to step down'. 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). 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). Millwall FC denies reports of takeover by Saudi mogul Alalshikh. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(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). 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). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. icrc.org 8 May 2025…
(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). 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). ICRC president: "It is possible to protect civilians in war" icrc.org The following remarks were delivered by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict on 22 May 2025.
(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). Preserving human control over the use of force: A call to regulate lethal autonomous weapon systems under international law. icrc.org The following statement was delivered by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric to the United Nations informal consultations on lethal autonomous weapons systems on 12 May 2025.
(2025-05-24). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(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). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-24). Inclusive Growth or Entrapment? Unpacking the Microfinance Paradox in India. cadtm.org
(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). "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). U.S. government move targeting Harvard poses threats to openness and diversity of American higher education. ecns.cn Tensions between the Trump administration and Harvard University escalated sharply as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) abruptly revoked Harvard's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) on Thursday.
(2025-05-24). Chinese ice breaker Xuelong 2 visits Thailand for first time. ecns.cn China's domestically built icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, wrapped up a five-day visit to Thailand on May 23, offering public tours and highlighting the growing scientific and technological ties between the two countries.
(2025-05-24). 10 big things about China you should not miss (May 18-May 24). ecns.cn
(2025-05-24). Vice Premier He Lifeng meets JPMorgan CEO. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co on Thursday night in Beijing, noting that recent China-U.S. economic and trade talks have made substantial progress.
(2025-05-24). Xi stresses greater confidence in high-quality development on his Henan inspection tour. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made important remarks during his recent inspection tour in central China's Henan Province.
(2025-05-24). Xi stresses high-quality cultural-ethical advancement. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of promoting high-quality cultural and ethical development to provide robust spiritual support for building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation.
(2025-05-24). China slams Philippines' infringement on South China Sea reefs. ecns.cn
(2025-05-24). Will a 'Tariff War' shake China's market? Yiwu business owner says: Impossible! ecns.cn A recent interview with Nie Ziqin, a shop owner in Yiwu International Trade City, reveals strong confidence in the resilience of China's market. "Our businesses reach customers all over the world," Nie told China News Network. "No single country's tariff war can disrupt China's market."
(2025-05-24). (W.E. Talk) Rupert Hoogewerf: China's private sector promotion law a watershed in the Chinese constitution. ecns.cn
(2025-05-24). (W.E. Talk) U.S. Scholar: China's private economy promotion law set to unleash long-term potential of private enterprises. ecns.cn China's Private Economy Promotion Law officially took effect on May 20, demonstrating the country's heightened efforts to provide legal guarantees of fair competition and equal treatment for private enterprises.
(2025-05-24). Brasil destaca legado del legendario fotógrafo Sebastiao Salgado, fallecido este viernes. cubadebate.cu El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, el cantautor Gilberto Gil y otras personalidades e instituciones de Brasil y del mundo, como la Academia de Bellas Artes francesa, destacaron la extraordinaria obra y el legado humano del fotógrafo Sebastiao Salgado, fallecido este viernes a los 81 años de edad.
(2025-05-24). Etecsa alerta sobre estafas con una recarga internacional. cubadebate.cu Durante los últimos años han proliferado sitios web fraudulentos que, en la mayoría de los casos, clonan identificaciones y mensajes de Etecsa. Estos ofrecen opciones atractivas de recarga internacional, pero en no pocas ocasiones los que la reciben en Cuba no gozan de todos sus beneficios.
(2025-05-24). Tigres vencen a Industriales en semifinal de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los avileños perdían 1×5 a la altura del quinto inning, pero fabricaron decisivo e inalcanzable racimo de cinco carreras para adelantarse en el marcador (6×5), dados cuatro jits incluido triple de Leonelkis Escalante con dos en bases frente al primer relevista Fher Cejas. También hubo un error rival.
(2025-05-24). Iran blasts 'outrageous' US sanctions ahead of new talks. presstv.ir Iran says new US sanctions announced ahead of the fifth round of indirect talks between the two sides cast doubt on Washington's seriousness to follow the path of diplomacy.
(2025-05-24). Iran Armed Forces warn US 'mischief' to unleash another Vietnam, Afghanistan. presstv.ir Iran's Armed Forces say the US is perpetrating miscalculations again by inciting the regional countries against the Islamic Republic, but warn that the country is well-guarded.
(2025-05-24). Harvard sues Trump administration over ban on foreign students. presstv.ir Harvard University has sued the Trump administration for barring the institution from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House's political orders.
(2025-05-24). Russia, Ukraine begin prisoner exchange, biggest since war. presstv.ir Ukraine and Russia have swapped hundreds of prisoners as part of a major exchange agreement, which, if fully implemented, would be the biggest since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.
(2025-05-24). Advanced Iranian satellite awaiting launch; more satellites to hit launch queue: Official. presstv.ir Official says Iran is to launch an advanced communication satellite, while a state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite is to hit the launch queue.
(2025-05-24). JD Vance's Huge Confession In Front Of Navy: 'Era Of US Dominance Over…' | Trump | China | Russia. hindustantimes.com Vice President JD Vance said that the "era of uncontested US dominance is over". Addressing graduates at the Naval Academy on May 23, Vance also added that Russia, China and other nations are determined to beat the US in every domain. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-24). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Early Breast Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group. Reductions in recurrence in women with early breast cancer entering clinical trials between 1990 and 2009: a pooled analysis of 155‚Äà746 women in 151 trials. Lancet 2024; 404: 1407—18—In figure 1 of this Article, the number excluded from the 148‚Äà092 women with oestrogen receptor-positive disease should read 33 281. This correction has been made as of May 22, 2025.
(2025-05-23). The bankrupt perspective of the French Morenoite Révolution permanente group's May 24 anti-war meeting in Paris. wsws.org RP tries to reconcile verbal invocations of revolution, internationalism and Trotskyism with its own ties to Stalinist, social-democratic or bourgeois liberal parties and national union bureaucracies that support war and are violently hostile to Trotskyism.
(2025-05-23). Judge allows Palestinian student leader and political prisoner Mahmoud Khalil to hold his infant son for first time. radiohc.cu Jena, May 24 (RHC) ⚪ Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate abducted by ICE, testified in court Thursday that he faces possible "assassination, kidnapping, [or] torture" if he were to be deported, after being "mislabeled … a terrorist sympathizer" by the U.S. government.
(2025-05-23). Columbia University alumni burn diplomas to protest campus repression against pro-Palestinian students. radiohc.cu New York, May 24 (RHC) ⚪ In New York City, alumni from Columbia University and Barnard College ripped up and burned their diplomas outside their alma mater Wednesday to protest the repression of free speech and persecution of pro-Palestinian student protesters on campus.
(2025-05-23). U.S. military veterans and allies begin 40-day hunger strike for Gaza. radiohc.cu New York, May 24 (RHC) ⚪ In New York City, a coalition of military veterans and other rights activists have begun a 40-day "Fast for Gaza."