(2026-05-05). Netanyahu's Hezbollah War Masks a Mission of Destruction. juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As Israel destroys villages in Southern Lebanon committing crimes of war, US media use the same Gaza genocide playbook. Hezbollah is simply being substituted for Hamas. | Israel has become a master at twisting international law to its own purposes. It continues to successfully sell its distortions justifying ethnically cleansing in Southern Lebanon, as the US press relentlessly parrot IDF talking points, just like they did in Gaza. | On April 28, a videotape of
(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). America's hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages. responsiblestatecraft.org Two months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, a tense standoff prevails. There is no active warfare, but no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough either. The war is a culmination of a 47-year trajectory which set the U.S. and Iran on this collision course. Mutual hostility was the norm since 1979, and even rare openings, such as the cooperation in a post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2002, or a landmark nuclear pact in 2015, failed to change that path to a more functional relationship.Serious questions remain: what are the principal drivers of this poisoned state of affairs that ultimately led us t…
(2026-05-05). New sanctions, threats and military exercises set stage for US assault on Cuba. wsws.org Amid escalating sanctions, military exercises, and threats by Donald Trump to take the island "immediately," Washington is laying the groundwork for a regime-change war against Cuba.
(2026-05-05). Trump withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany as Berlin steps up rearmament. wsws.org The announcement by President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany and halt the planned deployment of US intermediate-range weapons in Germany marks a further escalation of the crisis in transatlantic relations.
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). downplay the risk: Iran and Trump are one step away from all-out regional war. haaretz.com Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions…
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-05). Iranian media: U.S. targeted two civilian boats carrying goods towards Iran, not IRGC speedboats. haaretz.com
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Sweden: Parties Should State Position on Israel, Palestine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-05-05). Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City. aljazeera.com Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor. responsiblestatecraft.org Recent reports
(2026-05-05). Trump likens his Iran War to Vietnam Iraq. Feel Better? juancole.com ( As Trump's War shambles on with no end in sight, President Trump asks us to put his "little excursion" "in perspective." Compared to Vietnam and Iraq, Trump says, the Iran conflict has lasted "not very long at all." | Does anyone find comfort in comparing the Iran disaster with two of America's…
(2026-05-05). Is the UAE Losing Its Moral Authority in the Muslim World? thinktank.pk In recent years—particularly during and after the 2026 Iran war—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced growing criticism across the Arab and broader Muslim world. Once portrayed as a stable, business-friendly hub and a model of modern Islamic governance, the UAE's recent political, economic, and security decisions have raised serious concerns about its regional standing. …
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola. aljazeera.com Man City's 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
(2026-05-05). In reversal, Shin Bet lifts ban on BibiLeaks suspect accessing office. haaretz.com Yonatan Urich, an advisor to the Israeli prime minister, has been barred from his boss' bureau due to suspicions he has committed security offenses…
(2026-05-05). Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting. aljazeera.com Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
(2026-05-05). Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe. geo.tv 
Firefighters work to distinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, May 5, 2026. — ReutersHunan fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61.Xi orders thorough probe into deadly factory explosion.Nearly 500 rescuers…
(2026-05-05). Union presents pay-cutting offer to New Zealand nurses. wsws.org Nurses and healthcare workers should reject the offer presented by the NZNO, which would slash wages and do nothing to address the staffing crisis in hospitals.
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). Graham Platner: A bogus "pro-worker" face for the Democratic Party in Maine. wsws.org Platner is being promoted as an outsider, but his campaign was recruited, packaged and launched through the AFL-CIO, Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party apparatus.
(2026-05-05). Australian Labor government axing public sector jobs to deepen budget cuts. wsws.org The Albanese government is slashing thousands of public service positions—a warning of what is to come in next week's budget.
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). "All this money for bombs but no money for education" : May Day protesters in US denounce war and dictatorship. wsws.org Although officially dominated by Democrats and the labor bureaucracy, hundreds of thousands in the US marched on May Day to oppose war and defend immigrants and democratic rights.
(2026-05-05). Shooting shortly after Vance motorcade passage triggers brief White House lockdown. geo.tv 
Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director of the US Secret Service, walks to speak to the media at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.Suspect fled on foot, then drew weapon, opened fire.Secret Service agents returned fire, shot the suspect.A juvenile bystander…
(2026-05-05). UAE's OPEC Exit: Pragmatic Oil Policy, Not 'Stranded Assets' Panic. wattsupwiththat.com The UAE's departure, the largest and most consequential since the cartel's founding, weakens OPEC+ materially and reputationally, but it does so because of internal rifts, US supply abundance and regional conflict — not because Abu Dhabi's planners have swallowed the IEA's Net Zero Kool-Aid.
(2026-05-05). Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid. aljazeera.com A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-05). What about Earth's Threatened and Endangered PEOPLE? wattsupwiththat.com These global zealots want power over poor countries — not power for the countries' destitute and desperate people. Their morally depraved policies and practices bring death to millions every year.
(2026-05-05). No Pause in War: Ukraine Keeps Pressure on Russia During Key Moment. thinktank.pk As Russia prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet triumph in World War II, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8—9. However, Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the proposal as "not serious," refusing to align with a symbolic pause in hostilities. At a time when Moscow sought a symbolic pause to mark …
(2026-05-05). Strong security presence in Mexico's Sinaloa state amid cartel violence. aljazeera.com Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2026-05-05). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-05). States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). Irán impidió a buques de la armada estadounidense entrar al Estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas Armadas iraníes afirmaron este lunes que habían impedido que los buques de la Armada de Estados Unidos accedieran al estrecho de Ormuz, después de que el presidente Donald Trump dijera que las fuerzas navales estadounidenses comenzarían a escoltar a los buques varados a través de la vía acuática crítica.
(2026-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Denies Warship Was Struck in Strait of Hormuz Despite Iranian Claim, Israel Kills 41 in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Issues New Displacement Orders for Southern Towns, Israel Jails Flotilla Activists Seized in International Waters, as Lawyers Report Torture, Beatings, Pentagon Pulls 5,000 Troops from Germany After Chancellor Cites U.S. "Humiliation" in Iran War, Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years, Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba's Government as U.S. Fuel Blockade Roils Cuban Economy, Cuban Immigrant Dies in Georgia ICE Jail, the 18th Such Death in 2…
(2026-05-04). Two IDF soldiers wounded in clash with Hezbollah; Israeli fire kills 17 in Lebanon over past day, officials say. haaretz.com Earlier on Monday, the IDF issued evacuation notices for several villages in the Tyre area shortly before it carried out attacks, killing four people, including in one village which was not listed in earlier evacuation warnings…
(2026-05-04). As in Gaza, Israel is targeting rescue workers in South Lebanon, killing more than 100 since March. mondoweiss.net 
Lebanese rescue workers now wait 15 minutes after each strike before responding, the only way, they say, to stay alive long enough to reach the wounded amid Israel's implementation of its Gaza "double-tap" policy in Lebanon.
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Israel bombs at least 38 towns in a single day. thecanary.co 
On Sunday, 2 May, Israel illegally attacked at least 38 Lebanese towns in a single day, directly ignoring, once against, the ceasefire agreement. üî¥Summary of Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory on 3/5/2026: üü Airstrikes: Al-Sarirah Jarjouh Zawtar al-Sharqiyah Srifah Al-Shahabiyyah Al-Qusaybah Kfardounin Bariqa Yahmar al-Shaqif Al-Duwayr Al-Namiriyyah Jabshit Arab Salim Frun Haris Yatir Kafra Burj […] | By
(2026-05-04). Iran Sets One-Month Deadline For End To US-Israeli War. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic has set a one-month deadline for an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and a full end to the wars on both Iran and Lebanon, sources told US media outlet Axios on 3 May. | Iran "set a one-month deadline for negotiations on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US naval blockade and permanently end the war in Iran and in Lebanon," the sources said. | "Per the Iranian proposal, only after such a deal is reached, another month of negotiations would be launched to try and reach a deal on the nuclear program," they added.
(2026-05-04). Hondurasgate: Juan Orlando Hernández, Zionism, and US Imperialism. orinocotribune.com The release of controversial leaked audio recordings exposed a dangerous plot where transnational economic and political power prevails over the popular will. Honduras now faces the urgent need to investigate these leaks and prevent Juan Orlando Hernández's return to consolidate a dictatorship financed by the imperial interests of the US and "Israel." | By Diario Red — Apr 29, 2026 | In the late 1990s, Juan Orlando Hernández was elected deputy to Honduras' National Congress under the banner of the National Party. For over a decade, he built legislative influence, control of internal party networks, and allia…
(2026-05-04). Understanding the shared ideology behind settler colonialism in Native America and Palestine. mronline.org 
Both the United States and Israel were founded and exist on land taken during ongoing genocides. Settler colonialism drives these genocides, and both nations share an ideology that justifies the theft and rationalizes the killing.
(2026-05-04). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-04). Freedom Flotilla Defies Israeli Piracy. popularresistance.org Just days after the Israeli government's assault on 22 unarmed civilian vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) as they sailed toward Gaza in international waters west of Crete, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is pressing forward with new vessels. | On Saturday May 2, the FFC launched four new sailboats from Siracusa, Italy. The FFC is determined not to give in to the Israeli violence. | The launch continues the demand to end the siege of Gaza, to end the policy of collective punishment, to end the genocide Israel is inflicting on Gaza, and to end the apartheid system Israel established in the occupied We…
(2026-05-04). Trump family's crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun. scmp.com World Liberty ‚Å Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ‚Å by US President Donald Trump and his sons, said on Monday it had filed a defamation lawsuit against Hong Kong-based crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, in the latest escalation of a dispute ‚Äåbetween the project and one of its most prominent backers. | World Liberty posted a copy of its lawsuit on X in which it accused Sun of launching a "public smear campaign" including claims that it said were false.
(2026-05-04). Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously. democracynow.org 
We discuss the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Trita Parsi. U.S. officials are denying Iranian reports that a U.S. vessel was struck by Iranian missiles amid the two countries' dual blockade of the strait. The warring nations still say they are observing a fragile temporary ceasefire as negotiations continue for a possible longer-term deal. However, says Parsi, "both sides are making maximalist demands," so a diplomatic solution is unlikely. "As long as Trump continues to listen to those forces, the very same forces that a…
(2026-05-04). Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market. aljazeera.com Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
(2026-05-04). First Ships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under New U.S. Protection Plan. twz.com 
Project Freedom appears to be aimed, at least for now, at evacuating ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war with Iran began.
(2026-05-04). Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships. geo.tv 
An LPG gas tanker at anchor as traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Shinas, Oman, March 11, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-04). US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisMay 4 (Reuters) – The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N. Security Council resolution designed to condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.Mike Waltz said on Monday.Waltz said negotiations will take place this week on the resolution, which comes after permanent Security Council members Russia and China blocked a resolution last month that Washington hoped would galvanize international efforts to restore freedom of navigation of the waterway.KEY DETAILS…
(2026-05-04). Iran strikes UAE's Fujairah oil hub as US pushes Hormuz reopening. al-monitor.com The United States launched an initiative to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as the UAE braced for fallout amid new missile and drone attacks.
(2026-05-04). Sea War Strategy: Why the US Is Going Solo Against Iran. thinktank.pk The latest escalation in the 2026 conflict has dramatically shifted from land and air to the maritime domain, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ability to target ships, disrupt oil routes, and challenge US naval operations has transformed the nature of the conflict. Recent incidents involving attacks on cargo vessels and threats …
(2026-05-04). Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The US stock market is holding tentatively near its record heights on Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world's flow of crude. Duelling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a US Navy vessel in the strait heightened the tensions. | The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 216 points, or 0.4 per cent, as of 9.35am Eastern time, and…
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Transportation Sec Claims Gas Prices Will Drop Fast, Contradicting Fed Reports. truthout.org On Sunday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy baselessly assured Americans that gas prices would be lowered immediately upon resumption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which have been severely restricted due to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. Duffy's claim, however, contradicts public reports from other agencies within the Trump administration, which have noted that… |
(2026-05-04). Awkward India diplomacy, US-Nato 'crisis', Strait of Hormuz woes: 7 global relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources…
(2026-05-04). Iran says it forced US warship back from Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. ReutersIran says it stopped 'American-Zionist' ships entering Hormuz.US military denies Iranian Fars report of missile strikes.Trump says US starting operation to aid stranded ships.
(2026-05-04). Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday urged China to step up its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, adding that the subject will be discussed when President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week."China, let's see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said during a live Fox News Channel interview.
(2026-05-04). US' Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has "absolute control" over the strategic waterway. | "Let's see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said in a Fox News interview.
(2026-05-04). Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz. al-monitor.com Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships crossing the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from record finishes last week.Oil prices climbed, with the benchmark international contract Brent crude for July delivery jumping more than five percent, after a drone strike caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, authorities said Monday.
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). The new political equation in West Asia in the light of the Iran/US-Israel war. unitedworldint.com 
Speech held at the conference 'Energy and the Global Economy: Its Significance and Impact in the Aftermath of the Ukrainian and Middle East Crises', organized by the Russian House International Relations Club in Mumbai, India UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan gave a presentation on the consequences of the Iran/US-Israel war and possible …
(2026-05-04). Israel ups production of Arrow interceptors, but Iran is making missiles even faster. haaretz.com If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran resumes, the month-long cease-fire hasn't been enough to replenish stocks. Israel's secret weapon: the dozens of members of the ultra-Orthodox community helping make Arrows…
(2026-05-04). Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War "Seditious" truthout.org President Donald Trump blasted journalists for their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last week, labeling their reporting as "seditious." Trump denounced CNN and The New York Times in comments to reporters at the White House last Thursday. His complaints came shortly after The Times editorial board published an opinion piece condemning the president for exposing vulnerabilities within… |
(2026-05-04). From Baghdad to Albany: Listening to the Other Side. fairobserver.com I'm writing this piece well into US President Donald Trump's new war with Iran, which, with the help of Israel, has already killed more than 2,000 civilians, including 175 schoolgirls and staff; displaced some 3.2 million people and is costing the American taxpayer at least $1 billion a day. All of which is tragically reminiscent…
(2026-05-04). Three factors behind US' decision of war, Iran's "war of survival" and "war of attrition" , breaking the "conflict-ceasefire cycle" unitedworldint.com Notes from a roundtable discussion at the Center for Iranian Studies in Türkiye. The war, which began with the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, is currently in a period of ceasefire. What follows remains highly uncertain. A process full of fluctuations and contradictions continues to unfold. What is certain, however, we are …
(2026-05-04). Drones over jets: Iran wars signal a quiet airpower revolution. haaretz.com Despite the rising reliance on drones during wars with Iran, the Israeli government approved over the weekend a deal to purchase two squadrons of manned fighter jets. Funding for the deal remains unclear, since it's dependent on the next military aid package from the U.S.
(2026-05-04). Democracy Now! 2026-05-04 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously | Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Tru…
(2026-05-04). Hack, leak and attack: How Iran penetrated top security think tank. haaretz.com INSS and its leaders — among them former heads of the Mossad and Military Intelligence — have become a prime Iranian target. A Haaretz investigation based on more than 100,000 emails and messages reveals a six-year campaign linking cyber, influence, and assassination attempts…
(2026-05-04). Polanski wants private jet ban as fuel crisis looms. thecanary.co 
The Green Party's Zack Polanski has called for a ban on private jets as a fuel crisis looms. The US and Israel's unprovoked attack on Iran has left the global supply of fuel dangerously low. And, the crisis is set to become far more damaging in the coming weeks, with a potential need to ration […] | By
(2026-05-04). UAE says air defences engage Iranian missiles, drones as flights diverted. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026. — ReutersIran denied targeting…
(2026-05-04). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-04). UAE reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. thecanary.co 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that its air defences are shooting down both missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran t.co/iEDsZNtdhL pic.twitter.com/JenWFT9KrZ — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 4, 2026 One Iranian drone […] | By
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). IRGC's scary revelation as Trump mulls new strikes: Iran declares war 'winner' before round 2. hindustantimes.com An IRGC spokesman boasts that Iran will be the "final victor" in an "unequal battle" with the United States, mocking Trump's weapon shortages after the 40‚Äëday war. As Tehran reviews Washington's reply to its 14‚Äëpoint peace plan, Trump calls the proposal unacceptable and hints he may restart strikes.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-04). Gaza flotilla activists 'threatened with death' in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities are
(2026-05-04). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-04). Gaza's hospitals struggle to diagnose as labs shut down. newarab.com 
In one of the dim corridors of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Inside the hospital's laboratories, where early detection of disease is supposed to determine the line between treatment and deterioration, equipment stands idle or runs on rationed supplies.
(2026-05-04). Gaza flotilla organisers subjected to 'extreme brutality' in illegal Israeli detention. asiapacificreport.nz By Charlotte England of Novara Media Israeli soldiers beat and tortured flotilla organisers Saif Abukeshek and Thiago àÅvila after abducting them in international waters near Greece in the early hours of Thursday morning, allege lawyers and diplomats. After illegally intercepting 22 boats and kidnapping around 200 activists hundreds of miles from Gaza, Israel transferred the…
(2026-05-04). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-04). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-04). Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained. democracynow.org 
We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, more than a third were seized by the Israeli military," recounts flotilla member Hannah Smith. Some flotilla members had to be rescued after one boat was "left sinking," S…
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-04). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-04). How Trump's diplomacy is shaping the war in the eastern Congo. responsiblestatecraft.org The recent
(2026-05-04). Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) – European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran war. But his abrupt move to cut U.S. forces in Germany is the latest sign that such efforts have their limits and are far from certain to succeed.
(2026-05-04). China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance. ecns.cn During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational "robot police squadron" to key areas, bolstering the city's traffic management capabilities.
(2026-05-04). I Detest Billionaires — My Journey to Supporting One for Governor of California. progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN…
(2026-05-04). California's Flawed Primary System Could Result in the Deep-Blue State Electing a GOP Governor. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky This article was originally published by Truthout The state's messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California — and beyond. With just weeks until California voters cast ballots for the next governor in the primary, five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but …
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Trump says South Korea should join mission to protect ships near Iran. al-monitor.com May 4 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that South Korea should join U.S. efforts to protect ship movements near Iran, and added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would hold a news conference on Tuesday with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine. (Reporting by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-05-04). China openly defies US sanctions, strengthens ties with Canada. infobrics.org Beijing is primarily an economic power and doesn't have any aspirations of "global, full-spectrum dominance", much unlike the Pentagon, which keeps attacking one sovereign country after another. Thus, it would be best for the US to finally leave the "Sleeping Dragon" alone.
(2026-05-04). 'They Can Never Stop the Spring:' Day of the Internationalist Hero Announced in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com 
By Becca Renk — May 1, 2026 | In honor of the 39th anniversary of the assassination of U.S. citizen Ben Linder by the U.S.-funded counterrevolutionaries in Nicaragua, the National Assembly declared April 28th the Day of the Internationalist Hero, recognizing internationalists who gave their lives for the people of Nicaragua. | Benjamin Linder: °Presente! | Under the shade tent in the schoolyard, staring solemnly ahead, stands a line of children wearing t-shirts with the image of the most famous North American in this mountainous Nicaraguan village. The picture on the t-shirt is not of a pop singer or a m…
(2026-05-04). Illegal 'free party' at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal "free party" at a military firing range near Bourges.
(2026-05-04). India, Russia Explore Collaboration in Critical Minerals, Industrial Infrastructure. infobrics.org India and Russia are exploring cooperation in the extraction of rare earth elements and critical minerals, underground coal gasification, and the development of modern industrial infrastructure…
(2026-05-04). Hondurasgate's Audio Leaks: Trump's Plot Using Juan Orlando Hernández Puts Mexico and Colombia in the Spotlight (+China). orinocotribune.com The second leak of audio recordings from the "Hondurasgate" scandal, exclusively released by Canal Red, exposes a US-led plan to destabilize the governments of Mexico and Colombia. The strategy involves a coordinated media disinformation campaign orchestrated from the US and Argentinian presidencies. | By Valeria Duarte Galleguillos — Apr 30, 2026 | What does it mean that the former president of Honduras, convicted of drug trafficking in the US and pardoned by Trump, is acting as an operator for the MAGA administration in Latin America? The geopolitical context is key to understanding this. While China conso…
(2026-05-04). First north of Ireland King Charles postbox immediately 'redecorated' by republicans. thecanary.co 
Royal Mail (RM) might not operate swiftly anymore, but it seems republican socialist group Lasair Dhearg do — it's taken them less than 24 hours post-unveiling to add their own finishing touches to the first King Charles-branded postbox installed by the tardy privatised delivery service. Speaking about the republican and socialist themed stickers they planted […] | By
(2026-05-04). Starmer adviser's secret meetings with US Big Tech. thecanary.co 
One of Keir Starmer's closest advisers held sixteen undeclared meetings with US Big Tech bosses to discuss regulatory changes the firms want, and other topics. Varun Chandra previously ran a 'corporate intelligence' firm founded by former UK spies. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called for an investigation into Labour's relationship with the business. Data centres […] | By
(2026-05-04). Xi encourages Chinese youth to shine amid national progress. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a reply note to representatives of youth honor recipients, encouraging young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development.
(2026-05-04). A child born, a father dead: West Bank commander says killing like. haaretz.com The Israeli army is 'constantly turning villages into conflict zones,' said the commander, with no attempts to disguise it as anything else…
(2026-05-04). From Eichmann to death penalty debate takes a turn. haaretz.com After October 7, Nazi comparisons and a new law on capital punishment are reshaping how Israel defines enemies — and itself…
(2004-05-26). Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says. tribune.com.pk 
Dubai Airports' operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is fully clear, with capacity increasing in line with available routing, CEO Paul Griffiths said on Monday. | UAE's aviation authority said on Saturday that air traffic had returned to normal after precautionary measures introduced on February 28, at ‚Å the start of the US-Iran war, were lifted. | Despite disruption from the conflict, Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports h…
(2026-05-04). US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone. scmp.com The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. | The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. | Those rules had been in effect for several years until a federal appeal court imposed new restrictions last week.
(2026-05-04). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-04). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-04). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-04). 'Extensive brutality': Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians. aljazeera.com ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
(2026-05-04). Turkey hosts Kuwaiti FM as OAPEC exit fuels Gulf rift. al-monitor.com Kuwait's top diplomat visited Turkey as the Gulf rift deepens following the UAE's exit from OPEC and its affiliated alliances, forcing Ankara to balance ties between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
(2026-05-04). Sunday Science: Umbilical Cord Blood May Hold Clues for a Child's Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes. portside.org Sunday Science: Umbilical Cord Blood May Hold Clues for a Child's Risk of Developing Type 1 Diabetes |
(2026-05-04). Elections Committee under pressure ahead of what may be its biggest challenge yet. haaretz.com The resignation of the director general comes amid pressure from Likud on committee leadership, raising concerns about the integrity of the next election and the anticipated challenges the body will face…
(2026-05-04). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-04). Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers' budget scrutiny, not dismiss it. scmp.com Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city's budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn't always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. | When Chan was first given the keys to the city's coffers, they were full. Successive financial secretaries faced political pressure of a very different kind. There weren't many issues that opposing parties saw eye to eye on. However, accusing the government of hoarding cash and not giving…
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying. scmp.com Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae ‚Å non gratae over ‚Å an "antenna forest" on the roofs of ‚Å diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday. | Numerous satellite dishes placed on buildings used by the Russian state in Vienna, particularly a residential complex for diplomatic staff, have long attracted ‚Äåthe attention of Austria's main domestic intelligence service, which has warned for years they could be used to intercept other states' satellite…
(2026-05-04). Polanski riles up finance bros like in 2019 when they despised Corbyn. thecanary.co 
If one looks at the recent headlines in finance papers like the FT heading into the local elections on 7 May, one would think that it is back to 2019 again. Finance bros are not happy about the Green Party. There will be a great effort to blame the impending left victory in local elections […] | By
(2026-05-04). Federal appeals court issues nationwide ban on telemedicine and mail access to abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The decision has been appealed immediately to the US Supreme Court, which overturned abortion rights four years ago.
(2026-05-04). UK parties 'smear' Green leader Polanski over Palestine stance. newarab.com 
A stabbing attack in north London has triggered a wider political backlash against Two Jewish men, aged 76 and 34, were injured in the attack in Golders Green last week. Police have charged a suspect with attempted murder. The suspect is also accused of stabbing a Muslim man earlier the…
(2026-05-04). US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House. scmp.com An armed man was shot by US Secret Service (USSS) agents in downtown Washington on Monday, officials said, prompting a brief lockdown of the nearby White House. | The shooting near the National Mall took place just after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said.
(2026-05-04). Zia Yusuf threatens Reform will put migrant detention centres in Green areas. thecanary.co 
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf has threatened that the racist far-right party will put immigration detention centres in Green Party-run areas. Yusuf was appointed Reform UK's shadow home secretary in February. Of course, being a party with just eight MPs, Reform is nowhere near the official opposition for the Labour government, so it can't appoint shadow […] | By
(2026-05-04). Letter From The Editor: 10 Years And 11,000 Articles Later. twz.com It's hard for me to comprehend that it's really been a decade. Check out the press release While the site has evolved immensely over the years, our mission remains the exact same: to provide uniquely deep insights into the world of military technology and strategy…
(2026-05-04). Trump brags about a losing hand then announces 'Project Freedom'. thecanary.co 
In his second term as US president, Donald Trump has become known for his late night posting sprees. Said sprees see him sharing memes he finds on Truth Social between long-winded messages he rarely follows through on. Sunday 3 May proved to be a particularly eventful night for the president, with the following meme attracting […] | By
(2026-05-04). Streeting's local Labour branch set to lose much worse in 2026 than in 2025. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's local Labour Party in Redbridge already lost an election in 2025, but it could lose much, much worse in the upcoming local election. To find out more, we spoke to Redbridge Independents councillor Noor Jahan Begum. Redbridge is sick of Labour Begum ran in the 2024 election, becoming the main opposition to Labour's […] | By
(2026-05-04). Malaysia: New Refugee Registration System Raises Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People walk inside an immigration detention center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 23, 2023. | © 2023 Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters | (Bangkok) — The Malaysian government began a refugee registration system in January 2026 that has raised protection, rights, and privacy concerns for the hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. The new initiative, Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (Refugee Registration Document, DPP), aims to replace the current registration system managed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
(2026-05-04). Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday | The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday. | The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93 reduction for diesel. | The adjusted prices for this month are as follows: | Petrol 93 and 95 (ULP & LRP): R3.27 per litre (p/l) increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Illumin…
(2026-05-04). Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act. whyy.org A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?
(2026-05-04). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-04). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-04). Saudi Arabia links three areas of eastern Yemen to power grid. newarab.com 
Authorities in the
(2026-05-04). SF May Day Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza For A General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-04). Zelensky sounds nuclear alarm to gain support from West reminding about Chernobyl catastrophy. infobrics.org There is no evidence that a Russian drone actually hit the Chernobyl NPP.
(2026-05-04). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-04). South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: 'They could build around me'. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? In South Jersey, Dawn Robinson, who owns the property, does not want to give it up. | "The land is already paid for," Robinson said. "If I wanted to sell, I would have had a 'for sale' sign on it. I'm not being rude, I don't want to sell. I want…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). Should Roundup labels warn users about the cancer risk? It's up to the Supreme Court. grist.org 
Since 2018, when it bought the chemical manufacturer Monsanto, the German conglomerate Bayer has set aside billions to settle legal claims that the active ingredient in the company's weedkiller Roundup has caused cancer and other health issues among its users. Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments…
(2026-05-04). UK eyes joining EU's ‚Ǩ90 billion loan to Ukraine. scmp.com Britain is in talks to join the European Union's ‚Ǩ90 billion (US$105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that ‚Äåthe loan finances but will have to cover some interest payments on the borrowing to be eligible, the European Commission said. | "Today marks the first high-level discussion on the UK's potential participation in the ‚Ǩ90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, following technical exchanges between the UK Government and the Commission," a Commission spokesman told…
(2026-05-04). Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts concerned about effect on mental health services. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As many as 90,000 Philadelphians could be at risk of And without insurance, their access to mental health care would also be disrupted. | The new Medicaid rules "pose a serious and immediate threat to Philadelphians' access to behaviora…
(2026-05-04). "Taiwan Is Not for Sale" : Tense files shadow Trump—Xi meeting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There will likely be a lot of economic and geopolitical problems that are talked about when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet. However, Taiwan is likely to remain the most sensitive and non-negotiable issue.The summit, which will take place in Beijing from May 14th to 15th, comes at a time when trade, technology, and global impact are still causing problems between the two countries. Analysts say that both sides are willing to talk about tough problems like tariffs, rare earth minerals, and competition in semiconductors. They also say that they are open to reaching limit…
(2026-05-04). Tomgram: Engelhardt, World War III? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. A World in Trumple Deep (And We Are All His Apprentices Now) By Tom Engelhardt Unlike every other TomDispatch piece, this one won't be broken up with section titles for a simple reason. It's all about Donald J. Trump …
(2026-05-04). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Saka saves Arsenal while West Ham struggles near bottom of the Prem. thecanary.co 
Arsenal's title charge tightened while West Ham's survival bid loosened and Bukayo Saka was the hinge on which the whole Premier League weekend swung. Arsenal didn't just beat Fulham, they re‚Äëestablished the version of themselves that had gone missing in recent weeks. The version that plays with swagger, incision and a sense of inevitability. At […] | By
(2026-05-04). Hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise: Three dead, ship quarantined off Cape Verde. ptcnews.tv Hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise: A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths and multiple suspected infections, prompting authorities to quarantine the vessel near Cape Verde. The situation was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and South African health officials on Sunday.The ship is currently docked off Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, where passengers and crew are not being allowed to disembark as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread.
(2026-05-04). Massive search continues for two missing US soldiers in Morocco. newarab.com 
Two A massive land, air and sea search was launched by US,
(2026-05-04). Confusion Surrounds Future Of U.S. Long-Range Missiles In Germany Amid Rift With White House. twz.com 
The German Ministry of Defense today appeared to push back on reports that the United States will no longer be sending Europe a The U.S. move was a response to disagreements with Germany over the Iran war as well as ongoing tariff…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-04). Israel Continues to Detain Flotilla Members Intercepted in International Waters. truthout.org We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval… |
(2026-05-04). Israel's First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying. twz.com 
The first new tanker is set to arrive in Israel in around a month and will help relieve pressure on the IAF's tiny and very old KC-707 tanker force.
(2026-05-04). Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity. sanews.gov.za Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity | By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa's road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity. | It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to anti-apartheid movements which threaded Europe right across Asia and right across the Atlantic Ocean to countries like Cuba, heeded the profound words of wisdom by liberation stalwart and President of the African National Congress,…
(2026-05-04). Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific. newarab.com 
A Speaking in Canberra after talks with Roughly one-fifth o…
(2026-05-04). Workers Over Billionaires: May Day message resonates in Detroit. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Over 500 union members, immigrant rights advocates, and working-class Detroiters converged on Roosevelt Park in the city's Corktown neighborhood Friday, marking May Day with a rally and march that drew together the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO, community organizations, and protest groups united against an agenda they say puts bosses before workers. The event, sponsored by the …
(2026-05-04). Wisconsin: Stand For Peace Events May 3-10, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
EVENTS ACROSS WISCONSINWhat are WNPJ's member groups doing to advance justice and peace in Wisconsin? Scroll down to view a partial list of upcoming events. For more events, click the links below. Click here to view a calendar of all WNPJ members' upcoming events.Click here to view a list of vigils across Wisconsin. Breaking News: April 30, …
(2026-05-04). UK Labour Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood targets children for brutal treatment in asylum seeker crackdown. wsws.org In a joint letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on April 27, almost 150 organisations—including social care workers, refugee charities, and fostering groups—accused the government of a "sustained attack on children's rights."
(2026-05-04). China consul in Mexico calls protectionism a 'dead end' as trade tensions with US escalate. scmp.com China's top diplomat on the US-Mexico border denounced protectionism as a dead end at the weekend, delivering a pointed defence of open trade just weeks before Mexico, the United States and Canada sit down to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that governs North American commerce. | Consul General Fu Xinrong told a business gathering in Tijuana that unilateralism benefits no one and called on nations to build economic ties based on sovereignty and mutual respect rather than…
(2026-05-04). Driver ploughs car into crowd in German city of Leipzig, killing 2. scmp.com A car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre of the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday, killing two people and injuring several others, authorities said. | The driver, a 33-year-old German man, was arrested at the scene and officials said his motivation was unclear. | Germany has been shaken by a series of car-ramming attacks in recent years, including one targeting a Christmas market in 2024 in Magdeburg, and also in Berlin and Munich.
(2026-05-04). Farmers are anxious, but still in a pretty good paddock. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Shooting injures 10 people at a lake party near Oklahoma City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 10 people were injured and transferred to the hospital after a shooting at a lake party near Oklahoma City Sunday night, CNN reported, citing the police.The police have not arrested any suspects, but there is no threat to the public, said Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond Police Department."The total number of victims is expected to change as additional individuals transported themselves to area hospitals," police revealed in a statement on X.Officers were called at around 9 p.m. CT after a report of gunfire at a party at Arcadia Lake, Ward mentioned. At least 10 people were rushed by…
(2026-05-04). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-04). Ukraine files police complaint in Israel over alleged stolen wheat imports. haaretz.com According to the Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv, some of the wheat came from occupied Ukrainian territory despite being sold as Russian produce • Dizengoff Trading, which purchased one shipment, said it has 'no future orders for Russian wheat'…
(2026-05-04). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-04). How the Middle East crisis is expanding China's agrochemical influence. scmp.com As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their spring ploughing as usual and appear largely untroubled. | "The supply of chemical fertilisers for spring ploughing is ample," an official with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a news conference last month, adding that domestic fertiliser prices were "far lower than international prices" and spring sowing was proceeding as normal.
(2026-05-04). Death toll from Turkey school shooting rises to 10. newarab.com 
An 11-year-old girl has died of injuries sustained in a Almina Agaoglu died in hospital, the private NTV television reported. | A 14-year-old opened fire at a school in the Kahramanmaras province on 15 April, killing nine students aged 10 and 11 and one teacher. The youth attacker died at the scene. | Authorities sai…
(2026-05-04). Tory ghouls are going after disabled people on DWP benefits, again. thecanary.co 
The ghouls in the Conservative Party are going after disabled kids and carers with their latest vile plan to 'fix' disability benefits issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The BBC reports that the Tories have said they would reform the household benefit cap to stop disabled people getting what they claim are […] | By
(2026-05-04). 'Made in Europe' law sets stage for an economic showdown with China. scmp.com Amid the trade war with the United States, the last thing China needs is an economic confrontation with the European Union — Beijing's major export destination. But with the EU seemingly determined to protect its market by introducing measures that many see as controversial, an economic stand-off appears inevitable. | When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen blamed China last June for showing an "unwillingness to live within the constraints of the rules-based international system",…
(2026-05-04). Ypsilanti utility board halts University of Michigan nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The data center is an important element of the economic and military policy of the Democratic Party. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Democratic establishment have worked to transform Michigan into an industrial, logistical and computational hub for the military-industrial complex.
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces Project Freedom to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). Isaiah Minnesota: Develop Leaders Build Power Shape the Future! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 16, 2026: Wisconsin Unity Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 10 AM — 5 PM, WISCONSIN UNITY SUMMIT: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE! 944 E Gorham Street, Madison. Join with justice leaders to create a strategic plan to guide statewide actions and help realize a united vision for peace, justice, sustainability & democracy. Potluck to follow. Sponsored by Building Unity. Info: 608-630-3633. More …
(2026-05-04). Putin and Zelensky announce rival ceasefires ahead of Russia's Victory Day. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia's World War II victory, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5-6. | Putin had first spoken of a possible ceasefire coinciding with commemorations of the 81st anniversary of the victory ‚Äåin a phone conversation last week with US President Donald Trump.
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2026-05-04). AG says she is open to talks on Netanyahu trial plea deal amid pardon push. haaretz.com Baharav-Miara told President Herzog talks would proceed only 'without preconditions' and without harming the trial; Netanyahu's testimony was again canceled Monday, citing late-night security consultations…
(2026-05-04). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-04). Apparently, Getting Old Causes Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Because if getting old while living alone is now part of the emissions ledger, then the list is effectively complete.
(2026-05-04). Arab-Jewish Hadash party branch shot at in north Israel, party calls it an of political. haaretz.com The party said the attacks came after threats over red flags displayed at the branch, amid rising tensions with law enforcement and an increased police presence at party events and gatherings…
(2026-05-04). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-04). The billionaire sugar brothers backing Trump's effort to 'take Cuba'. peoplesworld.org 
Trump is a billionaire president, with billionaire friends, who represents the billionaire class in the United States. Evidence of this abounds, and when it comes to Cuba, there is no clearer example than his relationship with the Fanjul family. Described by Forbes as one of Trump's "top political donors and friend of more than 40 …
(2026-05-04). Meet Ali Mohamed, the CIA's Man Inside Al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden's "First Trainer" covertactionmagazine.com [This is the second part of the author's investigation into the backstory behind 9/11. Part I can be read here.] In August 2025, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that the perennial lawsuit filed by the families of 9/11 victims against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) can finally …
(2026-05-04). Claim that Greens are another donor-driven party shot to smithereens. thecanary.co 
This week, investigator Lee Nallalingham has been calling out the Greens, upset by the party's claim that they aren't backed by wealthy donors. For those that may not know, Nallalingham is a Reform UK branch chair for Newham and Tower Hamlets. In his critique has failed to recognise that the Greens are playing a very […] | By
(2026-05-04). Brazil's Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week. aljazeera.com Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
(2026-05-04). New passport design featuring Trump's face unveiled by U.S. State Department. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-05-04). Peace Walk for Palestinian Prisoners Held in Osaka, Japan. worldbeyondwar.org 
On Saturday, April 18, members of the Japan chapter of World BEYOND War participated in a 5k peace walk for Palestinian prisoners in Osaka. The walk was organized by a student group called Circles for Peace at The University of Osaka. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-04). Video: Modi's BJP poised to take control in India's West Bengal. aljazeera.com India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.
(2026-05-04). Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase. sanews.gov.za Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase | Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season. | The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding. | "[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. | "Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‚Äëfired generation, strengthened cost efficiency, and underpins Eskom's Winter Outlook…
(2026-05-04). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-04). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-04). Exporting Apartheid: Israel's role in Haiti's water crisis. mronline.org 
Behind the Dominican Republic's assault on Haitian water sovereignty stands an Israeli Occupation apparatus—arming border forces, training police, and designing a thirty-year plan to control their island's water supply.
(2026-05-04). Did Donald "WWW III Apprentice" just Fire the Whole World? juancole.com ( In that context, here's my advice to you: Don't get old. For years, I managed not to do so, but unfortunately that's all over now and I'm increasingly an old man. In fact, I'm not quite two years older than Donald J. Trump. I was born on July 20, 1944, while World War II was still ongoing, and he w…
(2026-05-04). Independent socialists offer alternative in Wakefield as Labour collapses. thecanary.co 
An independent socialist councillor in Wakefield says voters are "adamant they're not voting Labour" in the upcoming local election. But Jakob Williamson hopes locals will give him and his colleagues a chance rather than falling for the billionaire-backed divisiveness of Reform. Why Wakefield is crying out for change As a former mining area, Wakefield played […] | By
(2026-05-04). Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall. ecns.cn Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2026-05-04). WBW Board President Kathy Kelly to Receive Berrigan-McAlister Award. worldbeyondwar.org 
DePaul University, in Chicago, invites people to the sixth annual presentation of the Berrigan-McAllister award which will be given, this year, to Kathy Kelly. Please feel welcome to register and join, online or in person, on Monday, May 11th at 6: 30 p.m. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-04). After Israel's brutal attack on Kiwis the NZ government does nothing. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Kiwi Julien Blondel's face may be bloodied but it is unbowed. So far the New Zealand government has done nothing after Blondel and other New Zealand peace activists were savagely beaten by Israeli soldiers who attacked the Global Sumud flotilla near the Greek Island of Crete on April 30. The flotilla…
(2026-05-04). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-04). Rapid Response: Congress restore voting rights now! peoplesworld.org 
Congress: Restore voting rights now! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand that Congress take immediate action to reverse the Supreme Court's outright dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. This act was won by the courage and united action of thousands in the South and across the country, Black and white, …
(2026-05-04). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-04). From outcast to big match winner: Mainoo settles the Liverpool clash for Man Utd. thecanary.co 
Kobbie Mainoo's winner against Liverpool wasn't just a decisive moment in a 3-2 derby it was the clearest marker yet of a young midfielder reclaiming his place at Manchester United after months spent on the outside looking in. For a player once reduced to a footnote under Ruben Amorim, Mainoo's match‚Äëwinning strike against Liverpool felt […] | By
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). UAE follows Argentina's dollar swap path into subservience to the USA. thecanary.co 
Recent UAE developments, including the US dollar swap request, exit from OPEC, and expulsion of 15,000 Pakistani Shias, can be read as interlocking signs of the Gulf state's increased subservience to the US. Fully hitching its wagon to the USA, like far-right President Javier Milei, who recently visited Israel and voted with the USA against […] | By
(2026-05-04). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-04). £10 pints are now a thing in Starmer's Britain. thecanary.co 
As we reported, Keir Starmer recently recorded the worst approval rating of any PM since polling began. Now, a new record has been set in Starmer's Britain — namely the price of a pint hitting £10 in London. Obviously, we can't entirely blame Starmer for the creeping effects of inflation. What we can do, however, […] | By
(2026-05-04). Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal? aljazeera.com Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.
(2026-05-04). President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa's colonial legacy. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa's colonial legacy | President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for reparations to address the enduring impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent, arguing that meaningful redress must support development and economic justice. | In his weekly newsletter marking Africa Month, President Ramaphosa said while the continent celebrates its unity and shared identity, the legacy of colonialism continues to shape inequality, economic exclusion and instability across Africa. | "We are one people. Despite Africa's many languages and cultures, we ta…
(2026-05-04). Fatal 2022 China Eastern Airlines plane crash points to deliberate fuel cut-off. scmp.com The China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed into a hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board, had its fuel supply cut mid-flight, newly released investigative material shows, which bolsters the theory that the aircraft was intentionally brought down. | While China still has yet to release a final report on the accident, findings released by the US National Transportation Safety Board this month show that levers controlling the flow of fuel to the jet's engines were switched to the…
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.
(2026-05-04). Navigating an unpredictable future: global architecture, energy, and security. onlineopinion.com.au The worst energy disruption in decades may be accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels.
(2026-05-04). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-04). Trump Makes Rudy Giuliani's Hospitalization All About Himself And His 2020 Election Fraud Lie. newsone.com 
Source: Sonia Moskowitz / Getty | President Donald Trump is such a horrible human being that he can't even take a break from being a horrible human being while expressing his thoughts and prayers for his friend, a fellow horrible human being, who has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. | According to
(2026-05-04). Albanese Labor: reshaping the population to its own ends. onlineopinion.com.au In recent polling and research, the latter dislikes massive immigration, isn't thrilled by progressive culture and the neoliberal agenda.
(2026-05-04). Scrutiny mounts over Plymouth Brethren's Federal Election interference. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Inside Baltimore's May Day march against billionaires and authoritarianism. therealnews.com 
Inspired by January's mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups organized protests around the US on Friday, May 1, to coincide with International Workers Day (aka May Day). Organizers called for a one-day "economic blackout" ("no school, no work, no shopping") in protest of authoritarianism and government policies that put billionaires' needs above those of workers. TRNN takes you inside the Baltimore, Maryland, May Day march so you can see it and hear directly from protesters yourself. | Additional links/info: | Maximillian… baltimore,May Day,protest,video,May Day
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). From Allies to Tension: Is Trump Testing Europe's Limits? thinktank.pk The intensifying political clash between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reignited a serious geopolitical debate: can the United States push Germany into joining a potential war with Iran? What initially appears as a question of political pressure is, in reality, rooted in deeper structural tensions shaping the transatlantic alliance. The recent decision …
(2026-05-04). Mark Rowley has now LIED about Palestine Solidarity Campaign. thecanary.co 
The following article is an open letter from the Palestine Coalition to Mark Rowley, the Met Police commissioner The Palestine Coalition has today written to the Metropolitan Police commissioner, Mark Rowley, calling on him to retract his scurrilous and defamatory claims that we "set out with an intent to march near synagogues". Mark Rowley: lie […] | By
(2026-05-04). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone'. newarab.com 
The The move was part of the long-term project to diversify beyond fossil fuels, said Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of state oil giant
(2026-05-04). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-04). From Taipei to Tokyo: U.S. retreat redraws Indo-Pacific alliances. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Chloe Zhao, Stellan Skarsgard and Demi Moore among Cannes Film Festival jurors. scmp.com Chloe Zhao, Demi Moore and Stellan Skarsgard are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced on Monday. | Just about a week before the 79th Cannes begins May 12, organisers unveiled the nine-member jury that will deliberate on the films in competition at the annual French Riviera festival. As already announced, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) is president of the jury.
(2026-05-04). israeli Occupation Court Extends Detention Of Saif Abukeshek And Thiago àÅvila. popularresistance.org Askalan, Occupied Palestine —The Global Sumud Flotilla condemns the decision of the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" to have Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila remanded in custody. | They were unlawfully abducted by israeli naval forces in international waters outside Greece and taken to occupied Palestine earlier this week. | The court has ordered their continued detention for 2 additional days until May 5. | Despite there being no formal charges levelled against them, israeli prosecutors have made sweeping politically motivated allegations in a retaliatory attempt to criminalize humanitarian action.
(2026-05-04). Bennett says Netanyahu West Bank settlements amid Carrefour subsidy deal. haaretz.com A new program subsidizing products at select Carrefour supermarkets notably excludes the West Bank. After Bennett's criticism, Israel's economy minister defended Netanyahu's West Bank policy, touting the construction of '100 new settlements'…
(2026-05-04). Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that injured at least 18 people. scmp.com A weekend shooting at a lakeside park in Oklahoma that left nearly two dozen people injured erupted when a group began arguing at an unsanctioned party packed with young adults, a witness said on Monday. | Authorities were continuing to search for suspects on Monday in the shooting that critically injured at least three of those hurt. No arrests have been made.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-04). All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026. aljazeera.com Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
(2026-05-04). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-04). Britney Spears admits reckless driving in DUI plea deal, avoiding jail. scmp.com Troubled pop princess Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail. | The "Toxic" singer was arrested in March after police spotted her driving erratically on a freeway in Ventura County, near Los Angeles. | She was initially charged with DUI — driving under the influence — but under the plea deal confirmed Monday she admitted to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs or both.
(2026-05-04). In America's Poorest State, Unhoused People May Soon Be Jailed. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — As the Louisiana state Senate debated what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," more than 50 mainly Black unhoused people sat and lay on the sidewalk in New Orleans' Central City neighborhood. The bill, which already passed overwhelmingly through the state's Republican-dominated …
(2026-05-04). Workers And Left Parties In South Asia Mark May Day. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of workers from all corners of South Asia took to the streets on Friday, May 1, to celebrate International Workers' Day or May Day, renewing their commitment to confront the accelerating onslaught of attacks on workers' rights and the intensifying cost of living crisis. | Trade unions and left parties held rallies and meetings where they paid tribute to the workers of the 1886 Chicago Haymarket affair, some of whom paid with their lives to ignite a global movement for better working conditions and the 40 hour week.
(2026-05-04). More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting. truthout.org As President Donald Trump continues to push Republicans to aggressively gerrymander ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a new analysis has found more than 50 candidates running for key offices who have in the past engaged in efforts to nullify election results. As reported by NPR on Monday, election watchdog States United Action has released a report showing that election-denying candidates… |
(2026-05-04). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-04). Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Proposed legislation regulating Delaware firearm dealers aims to crack down on illegal or reckless retail practices fueling the state's illegal gun market. | "This legislat…
(2026-05-04). Iraqi court sentences 4 to prison for promoting Baath Party. newarab.com 
An The Karkh Criminal Court said in a statement that those convicted were found in possession of the
(2026-05-04). Israeli commander boasts of West Bank killings unseen since 1967. newarab.com 
A senior Avi Bluth, head of the Israeli army's Central Command, admitted that Israeli forces were "killing as we have not killed since 1967", in comments reported by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz on Sunday. | The year 1967 refers to Israel's multiple-front…
(2026-05-04). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-04). Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Rachana Shah's patients are children, but some have developed health issues that are usually prevalent in older people: sleep apnea, joint pain or pre-diabetes. | As a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's The overall impact of ob…
(2026-05-04). North Korean women's club to play rare football match in the South. aljazeera.com Naegohyang FC will play the South's Suwon FC on May 20 in the semifinal of the Women's Asian Champions League.
(2026-05-04). The Transgender Erasure Act: India's 2026 Identity Law. fairobserver.com The parliament of India has recently passed a law that requires a transgender person to appear before the medical board and obtain a District Magistrate's certificate before their identity is legally recognized. In doing so, the Parliament has reversed a right the Supreme Court declared "fundamental" in 2014. When the legislature strips away something it…
(2026-05-04). Britons horrified by Reform's threats to punish people who don't vote for them. thecanary.co 
On 3 May, Zia Yusuf issued a direct threat to voters: vote for Reform or face the consequences. As you might expect, this threat is going down incredibly poorly with voters: "This is absolutely disgusting." pic.twitter.com/P6fscgUbcD — The London Economic (@LondonEconomic) May 4, 2026 Reform threats Yusuf has said they will only build migrant detention […] | By
(2026-05-04). Thermos recalls over 8 million food jars and bottles after safety hazard injures consumers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Global brand Thermos has issued a large-scale product recall involving more than 8 million food jars and beverage bottles following serious safety concerns linked to faulty stoppers. The move comes after multiple incidents where the lids reportedly popped off with force, injuring users.As per details released by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall affects around 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and nearly 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles. These items were sold over a long period, from March 2008 to July 2024, across major retail platforms, including Walmart, Amazo…
(2026-05-04). Dover's only women's shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware emergency shelter that has served nearly 100 women in the past year — many fleeing violence, battling untreated mental health conditions or facing homelessness — is now at risk of shutting its doors. | At
(2026-05-04). Farage is pulling Reform into the politics of male grievance. thecanary.co 
Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Donald Trump are not random names in Farage's orbit. They point to a politics that treats women's equality as part of what has gone wrong. Trading in misogyny and resentment Farage has spent the past two years placing himself alongside men and movements that trade on resentment towards women and […] | By
(2026-05-04). Orinoco Tribune: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Celebrates 15 Years of Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org 
WiBOPM activists and drag performers. Photo: WiBOPM.
(2026-05-04). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather | A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. | This change in weather is associated with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to make landfall over the western parts of South Africa from Tuesday morning. | "The system is expected to initially affect the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape before spreading eastward across the central and eastern interior from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning," the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. | A cut-off low is a s…
(2026-05-04). CENTCOM DENIES IRANIAN MISSILE CLAIMS w/ Political Analyst Elijah J. Magnier. thealtworld.com Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on X (formerly Twitter) with guests including Hunter Biden, Elon Musk, President Bolsonaro, President Novak, PM Imran Khan, RFK Jr, Bill Ackman, Marc Cuban, Marc Andreessen and Tucker Carlson reaching millions of people a week and leading the citizen journalism movement.
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists. sanews.gov.za Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists | As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to constitutional democracy, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that female journalists can operate freely and securely. | The call coincided with the global observance of World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, marked this year against a backdrop of growing international concern over the safety of women in media. | In a statement, Minister responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga, call…
(2026-05-04). The never-ending nightmare of the border wall. nationofchange.org Flooded with cash, drained of sense in Trump's America.
(2026-05-04). In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled'. portside.org In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled' |
(2026-05-04). India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his supporters as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters as BJP celebrates its win in the West Bengal and Assam states' assembly elections, in New Delhi, India, May 4, 2026.— Reuters Votes still being counted under…
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936 and 1938 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-04). MIT scientists say fusion overcoming energy challenges. wattsupwiththat.com Once fusion energy achieves commercial success, Mumgaard envisions a high demand, especially in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are attracted to an energy source that uses so little land and natural resources, ends dependency on LNG delivered by tankers, and avoids the threats of nuclear weapons being cobbled together from plutonium.
(2026-05-04). Reform cannot be trusted with abortion law. thecanary.co 
Farage has reopened the argument, his MPs have voted for restriction, and his head of policy opposes abortion even in pregnancies resulting from rape. Reform's evasions should fool nobody. Votes against decriminalising abortion Nigel Farage has already reopened the argument, first by saying MPs should debate cutting the 24-week limit, then by calling that limit […] | By
(2026-05-04). Palestinian-British candidate rejected by Labour is standing for Ealing Independents. thecanary.co 
Palestinian-British candidate Yousef Qandeel is standing in the local elections for Greenford Broadway with Ealing Community Independents after being pushed out by Labour. In his local campaign, he is determined to fight for cleaner streets and improve safety in his community. Alongside this principled commitment, Qandeel carries the keys to the home his family had […] | By
(2026-05-04). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-04). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-04). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Pakistan's EO-3 Launch: A New Chapter in Pakistan-China Space Cooperation. thinktank.pk The successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous electro-optical satellite EO-3 marks far more than a technological milestone; it symbolizes the steady rise of Pakistan as an emerging spacefaring nation and reflects the growing depth of Pakistan-China strategic cooperation in advanced science and technology. At a time when space has become a frontier of economic development, national …
(2026-05-04). Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York. aljazeera.com Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.
(2026-05-04). Fiji jumps, Samoa plunges in World Press Freedom Index. asiapacificreport.nz By Stefan Armbruster of Pasifika TV Fiji has recorded a dramatic jump in its media freedom rating to be in the top 25 nations globally while Samoan government press restrictions have seen its rating plummet in the latest World Press Freedom Index. Advocacy group Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) said globally it was the first time…
(2026-05-04). Green Party one point behind Reform in latest poll. thecanary.co 
With the local elections set to take place on 7 May, all eyes are on the fight between the political parties. This is especially true given that we now no longer have two primary parties. Instead, we have five mid-sized parties (in terms of polling). In the latest example of this, a new poll from […] | By
(2026-05-04). Miami Police Have Become a Show-Me-Your-Papers Patrol Despite Public Opposition. truthout.org South Florida has emerged as a hotspot in immigration enforcement nationwide. A recent analysis by The New York Times found that Florida is outpacing other states in immigration arrests, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Miami averaging about 120 arrests a day. This is happening without the militarized-style raids we have seen in other parts of the country… |
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 7, 2026: Weekly Peace Vigil. wibailoutpeople.org THURSDAYS, 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM, WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL. Corner of Williamson & Blair Streets in Madison. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. Bring family and friends. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. info: warabolition@gmail.com…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-04). Australia: Interim report provides no answers on Bondi terrorist attack. wsws.org The section of the report dealing with the role played by the federal policing and intelligence agencies, about which so many questions remain, has been suppressed entirely.
(2026-05-04). Learning to Share Our Cultural Space with a Well-Informed, Articulate Intruder — Part 1. fairobserver.com 
I'm now in my fourth year of engaging regularly in a deep and intense exploration of the capacities and impact of generative AI on our society. Since November 2022, when the tsunami known as the ChatGPT began transforming not so much our understanding of intelligence as that of communication, I have focused my attention on…
(2026-05-04). Amicus Brief of Naomi Oreskes … er, "Expert Report" Redux 5: the Conservation Law Foundation v Shell version. wattsupwiththat.com The legacy new media reporters never once questioned the collective accusation sources behind the "crooked skeptic climate scientists" accusation. This rock-bottom journalism malfeasance problem is unsustainable. The crash of the entire situation could be epic, with worldwide repercussions.
(2026-05-04). West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing. haaretz.com IDF general Avi Bluth says troops avoid shooting Jewish stone-throwers while enforcing looser rules for shooting Palestinians. 'The Arabs understand that if someone comes to kill you, kill them first is the norm,' he added. 'So we're killing like we haven't since 1967'…
(2026-05-04). Spirit Airlines collapses: 17,000 workers pay for Wall Street's war on Iran. wsws.org The government's decision not to rescue Spirit, on the absurd grounds that they did not "have half a billion dollars laying around," is deliberate class policy aimed at making the working class pay for the war.
(2026-05-04). ASEAN's Cybersecurity Readiness. unitedworldint.com A Fractured Shield in a Growing Digital Economy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The digital economy of ASEAN is growing with abandon. More than 460 million are connected online, and also a thriving e-commerce market that will cross over $300 billion by 2025. The most dynamic digital frontier in the world is Southeast Asia. But growing …
(2026-05-04). No existe justificación alguna para una agresión contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba "Por un mundo sin bloqueo: solidaridad activa en el Centenario de Fidel".
(2026-05-04). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Resumen del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este lunes un resumen del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, efectuado el pasado el 2 de mayo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana. En la cita se reunieron 766 participantes de 36 países y 152 organizaciones sindicales.
(2026-05-04). "Cuando crezca, quiero ser tú" : Doctora y mamá en un mismo traje. cubadebate.cu El teléfono suena a las dos de la madrugada. Yohima lo agarra antes de que el timbre complete el primer ciclo. Del otro lado, una madre que acaba de perder a su hija. La niña había aprendido a esperar a que su mamá se durmiera para llamar a la doctora en secreto. Esa llamada, la más difícil de su carrera, no la olvida.
(2026-05-04). Euro digital: La apuesta de Europa frente al dominio de Visa y Mastercard. cubadebate.cu El sistema de pagos europeo está a las puertas de su mayor transformación en décadas. El euro digital, el impulso para ganar soberanía frente a los gigantes estadounidenses de los pagos y una agria batalla entre la banca y Bruselas convergen, y el desenlace podría cambiar la forma en que los europeos realizan incluso los pagos cotidianos más sencillos.
(2026-05-04). Il fronte maliano della guerra mondiale a pezzi. strategic-culture.su Mentre in Italia si discuteva polemicamente (per l'ennesimo anno consecutivo) dell'esito delle manifestazioni per il 25 aprile, del loro essere divisive ed altre facezie inutili, il gruppo jihadista JNIM e le milizie separatiste tuareg del Fronte Azawad hanno lanciato un'offensiva contro le posizioni dell'esercito maliano, mettendo nuovamente a dura prova la stabilità dello Stato del Sahel. Cià≤ è avvenuto nel quasi totale silenzio dei nostri mezzi di informazione, incapaci di comprendere l'eventuale portata, anche per l'Europa, di una nuova profonda destabilizzazione della regione.
(2026-05-04). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-04). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.