(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Hormuz at 'Pakistan, others request'. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Genocidio en Gaza, un drama sin fin. radiohc.cu Las imágenes y noticias que llegan desde Gaza han puesto al mundo frente a una realidad imposible de ignorar: la destrucción sistemática de una población civil bajo el peso de la guerra, el bloqueo y la indiferencia internacional. | Cada día se acumulan denuncias sobre bombardeos, muertes de niños, hospitales colapsados y una crisis humanitaria que ha desbordado todos los límites éticos y políticos. | En ese contexto, hablar de genocidio no es una exageración retórica, sino una acusación que ha sido sostenida por organizaciones de derechos humanos y por instancias internacionales que exigen una lectura rigurosa d…
(2026-05-06). UAE tells OPEC 'good terms' after ditching group, fears Iranian retaliation on oil routes. hindustantimes.com Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei delivered a pointed warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "no one should be allowed" to dominate the vital route, just hours before tensions with Iran spiked. The United Arab Emirates official also defended Abu Dhabi's stance on OPEC, insisting the UAE "left on good terms" while pledging to remain a reliable energy producer. As geopolitical strains rise and threats to oil flows grow, the remarks underscore mounting anxiety over energy security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he was pausing the day-old US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz "for a short period of time," citing what he said was "great progress" toward an agreement with Iran.
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress. haaretz.com
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). Did Hegseth just invite Iran to target US ships instead of Israel, insists Netanyahu not in charge. hindustantimes.com At a tense Pentagon briefing in Arlington, Pete Hegseth pushed back on claims that Donald Trump is being influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting U.S. actions are driven solely by "America First" interests. However, the remarks come amid intensifying conflict with Iran, raising questions over whether Washington's positioning could shift Tehran's focus toward U.S. bases instead of Israel.
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). Chinese FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-06). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Wu's triumph adds to China's snooker legacy. ecns.cn Chinese snooker player Wu Yize delivered a decisive break on Monday to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, capping one of the most dramatic finals in recent years at the World Snooker Championship 2026.
(2026-05-06). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). Romania's pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote. aljazeera.com The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). Australian central bank hikes rates again as stagflation threat grows. wsws.org The hikes for this year so far total three quarters of a percent with more rises threatened in the future, taking hundreds of dollars a month from the disposable income of households battling to pay off mortgages.
(2026-05-06). Michigan Prof's Only Offense: Humanizing Palestinians. juancole.com Silver Springs, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — I am a Jewish American-Israeli, and a veteran of the IDF. But according to the University of Michigan administration, I am someone who needs to be protected from the truth. | On May 2, the University did not merely censor this year's
(2026-05-06). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Yes, I was "forced" to march in the May Day parade in Cuba. radiohc.cu From a poor peasant background, I was 8 years old when the Revolution triumphed. What little I knew how to read and write I learned from my father, who also learned without being able to go to school. And as the grandson of Mambises (Cuban independence fighters), I learned some history through his stories. Today I am a professional, and although retired, I performed my more than 50 years of work as a teacher and in other jobs with dedication and enjoyment.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). Balikatan 2026: US turns Philippines into forward base for war against China. wsws.org Washington's largest-ever war games in the Philippines featured the first live Tomahawk firing on Philippine soil and the first Japanese combat deployment since its World War II occupation.
(2026-05-06). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). Chinese embassy lodges stern representations over UK sanctions against two Chinese entities. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK's sanctions on two Chinese entities and has lodged stern representations with the UK, according to the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). Louisiana governor suspends primary election to enforce new congressional gerrymandering. wsws.org The action by Republican Jeff Landry, postponing a primary in order to carry out a pro-Republican redistricting approved by the Supreme Court, has no historical precedent.
(2026-05-06). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-06). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Sanctions and Threats of War: The Last Pulls. radiohc.cu The massive demonstration of support for the Cuban government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for a US administration that believes itself to be the master of the world and all-powerful in the Western Hemisphere, the Granma newspaper opined on Tuesday. | The Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the full text of this article below. | The White House unmasked and at the feet of Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone. The massive demonstration of support for the government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for an administration that believes itself to be the master of…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). Voices of solidarity from the European Parliament in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban Embassy in Belgium and to the European Union have expressed their gratitude for the expressions of solidarity from the European Parliament, where MEPs, Cuban residents, and supportive friends spoke out against the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-06). Spring break, holiday spur multiday stays. ecns.cn The school spring break merging with the five-day May Day holiday this year prompted many vacationers to trade whirlwind "special forces-style" travel for immersive, multiday stays in single destinations.
(2026-05-06). Mass protests in Japan against war and remilitarisation. wsws.org An estimated 50,000 people gathered in the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to mark Constitution Memorial Day, carrying banners reading "STOP Constitutional Revision and Military Expansion."
(2026-05-06). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-06). Israel's nightmare: NATO nation's largest, fastest hypersonic missile Tayfun block 4 to hit IDF. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Roketsan has publicly unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, marking the first time the system has been shown in public mounted on its 8×8 wheeled launcher. Defense reporting described it as the largest and most powerful member of the TAYFUN family, underscoring Ankara's push to expand its indigenous long-range strike capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-06). 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)…
(2026-05-06). China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B. ecns.cn Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.
(2026-05-06). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Fascism, Racism, Labor & The General Strike: A UFCLP Panel. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). From the Ancient Greeks to Trump, Iran has Stood up to Aggression. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Trump's Private Repo Men Are Hunting Immigrants. levernews.com
(2026-05-06). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US quietly throws its own ally under the bus? Fujairah attack chaos erupts after Hormuz drama. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-06). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-06). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Cuba y Egipto por fortalecer relaciones interparlamentarias. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Egipto, Alexander Pellicer Moraga sostuvo un cordial encuentro con Sameh Shoukry, presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Parlamento de ese país del noreste de àÅfrica. | El diplomático cubano trasladó las felicitaciones del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, y del presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales, Alberto Núñez Betancourt, por su elección en el cargo. | Pellicer Moraga actualizó al parlamentario egipcio sobre la difícil situación que vive Cuba debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo, el cerco petrolero y las amenaz…
(2026-05-06). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). Desde el Parlamento Europeo voces solidarias apoyan a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería cubana y la Embajada de Cuba en Bélgica y ante la Unión Europea agradecieron este martes las muestras de solidaridad provenientes del Parlamento Europeo, donde diputados, cubanos residentes y amigos solidarios se pronunciaron contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla. | En su cuenta oficial de X, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores escribió: | Solidaridad con Agradec…
(2026-05-06). IV Liga Élite: Cocodrilos barre a Mayabeque en la primera subserie. radiohc.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas volvió a remontar a Huracanes de Mayabeque (5×3), mantuvo su invicto y rubricó la primera barrida de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC). | Lo anterior lo informó JIT, la publicación del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | Como anfitriona, en el estadio 'Victoria de Girón', la escuadra del mánager Eduardo Cárdenas perdía 1×3 y fabricó racimo decisivo de tres carreras en el séptimo inning.Conexiones clave resultaron el doblete de José Amaury Noroña y uno de los dos imparables del juego de Hanyelo Videt, actual líder de los bateadores (6…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel es un árbol que crece diariamente. radiohc.cu 
La vigencia del ideario de Fidel Castro y su formación como líder revolucionario centraron la conferencia inaugural impartida por la periodista Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira en el Congreso de Pensamiento y Premio para Jóvenes Investigadores Memoria Nuestra, columna vertebral de las Romerías de Mayo. | Durante su intervención, titulada Historias de Alejandro, la también biógrafa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana reflexionó este domingo sobre la construcción humana, ética y política del Comandante en Jefe, a partir de su infancia en Birán y su posterior formación intelectual. | Blanco Castiñeira destacó que…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). El Gamal lawyers detail ICE kidnapping operation, as Congress prepares $53 billion for ICE and CBP. wsws.org The El Gamal family's legal team detailed last Saturday's kidnapping, as Congress moves to pour billions more into ICE and CBP.
(2026-05-06). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-05). Chilean Communists call for prevention of U.S. military aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Communist Party of Chile (PCCh) has condemned the threats made by US President Donald Trump against Cuba and called for the mobilization of the people to defend our region as a zone of peace. | Faced with the failure to achieve his objectives through the blockade, sedition, and terrorism sustained for six decades, Trump is now announcing the use of military action, paradoxically under the pretext that Cuba constitutes a threat to US security, the PCCh warns. | The political organization condemns as grave and unacceptable Trump's statements that his administration will "take over Cuba almost immediately after…
(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). Lebanese president not interested in meeting Netanyahu before end of Israeli strikes, reports say. haaretz.com A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors is set for this week in Washington, D.C., as IDF ground and aerial operations in southern Lebanon continue; On Monday, Israeli strikes killed 17 and wounded 35, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry…
(2026-05-05). Lebanon Melkite bishops 'concerned' over Israeli demolitions. newarab.com 
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged the Lebanese government and the United Nations to protect the property of civilians and religious institution…
(2026-05-05). Israel prepares to return to war on Iran, Lebanon 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Melkite Catholic bishops call Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon a. haaretz.com The Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops council call for urgent international protection of civilian and religious property, citing reports of demolished structures. French Catholic charity L'Oeuvre d'Orient also denounce what it calls a 'systematic destruction' of homes aimed at preventing civilian return…
(2026-05-05). Entire villages razed — report reveals scale of destruction Israel unleashed on south Lebanon. haaretz.com Many south Lebanon communities were already devastated in the 2024 war, but satellite imagery shows that recent IDF demolitions have caused even greater destruction. An Amnesty International investigator: 'This is basically the same pattern that we documented back in Gaza'…
(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). Hegseth Says Ceasefire "Not Over" as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats. truthout.org On Tuesday morning, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth insisted that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect — despite ongoing naval warfare, with U.S. forces reportedly destroying six Iranian boats on Monday and President Donald Trump threatening that other vessels that cross the U.S. blockade will be obliterated. Describing the U.S.'s blockade on Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz… |
(2026-05-05). Democrat lawmakers urge Trump to publicly recognize nuclear weapons arsenal. haaretz.com 30 House Democrats argue the U.S. can no longer maintain nuclear 'ambiguity' toward Israel while backing its military actions against Iran, saying continued silence risks 'miscalculation, escalation, and nuclear use,' and warn that congressional oversight has been bypassed as war powers limits expire…
(2026-05-05). The Iran nuclear lie and the warning signs Australia must not ignore. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and successive US presidents have spent the better part of the past three decades warning that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten the whole world. Now, thanks to the illegal US-Israeli war, Iran may have to go nuclear by claiming self-defence. | After all, what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Israel would justify its clandestine nuclear weapon programme, which dates back to the 1950s, by claiming Arab states wanted to exterminate it. Well,…
(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). US intel indicates limited new damage to Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time The assessments of Tehran's nuclear programme remain broadly unchanged even after two months of
(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). Trump's Hormuz gamble pushes US and Iran toward wider war. nationofchange.org Missile and drone strikes, disputed civilian deaths, and escalating threats have raised fears that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are moving away from diplomacy and toward a broader conflict.
(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). How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability. scmp.com For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded that energy security is less a policy construct than an everyday reality for Asia's economies, factories and prices. For China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, it has always been more than just a Middle Eastern problem. It is an Asian economic issue. | This is why we should not interpret the latest Gulf tensions solely in terms of naval forces,…
(2026-05-05). On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner. truthout.org U.S. efforts to force an end to the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz by attempting to escort a few U.S.-flagged ships through the Iranian closure will not only fail to relieve the worsening global fuel crisis and disruption of supply chains, it risks a resumption of full-scale war. The Trump administration has rejected Iran's suggestion for negotiating an end to the blockade followed by a… |
(2026-05-05). How did Iran's rockets counter the new lies and threats of Trump's "Freedom Project" ? thealtworld.com Why shouldn't we see the Strait of Hormuz as a grave for his hubris and the pride of his magnificent country? And will he look to China for help? | The Iranian army's use of two missiles to target an American military ship attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, is the first sign of Iran's military response to President Donald Trump's "Freedom Project" launched yesterday under the guise of allowing more than 900 ships and oil tankers stranded in Gulf waters to pass through. | Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, issued a strong warning to Pre…
(2026-05-05). Hormuz tensions threaten US-Iran truce as UAE reports attacks. newarab.com 
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is under threat, after a spate of attacks in the region and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have left the truce crumbling. | Late on Monday, Iran, however, did not deny the strikes b…
(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). US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz crisis. newarab.com 
UN Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the US and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterway, a vi…
(2026-05-05). Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power" democracynow.org 
We speak with Middle East history professor Toby Jones about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where overlapping blockades by Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping and the wider global economy since the start of the war in late February. Jones says this latest conflict is part of a decadeslong project by the United States to exert imperial control over the oil-rich region, but that it's now in danger of a strategic loss signaling a deeper imperial decline. | "Through an unprovoked assault on Iran, Trump has accelerated, or at least clarified, the real limits of American imperial…
(2026-05-05). South Korea rebuffs Trump's 'Project Freedom' call after Hormuz ship fire. scmp.com When a South Korean cargo ship exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, Donald Trump wasted no time declaring what he thought it meant. | "Perhaps it's time for South Korea to come and join the mission!" the US president wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, invoking the incident as fresh justification for Seoul to send naval forces to the embattled waterway. | Seoul's answer, for now, has been a polite but firm no — or at least, not yet.
(2026-05-05). U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran. thealtworld.com The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile. | At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran's proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade. | So what is this "ceasefire," really? | Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance? | And is the next round already underway? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined from Tehran by Iranian-American academic Navid Zar…
(2026-05-05). Headlines for May 5, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran Will Be "Blown off the Face of the Earth" If It Targets U.S. Navy Ships, Protester Remains on D.C. Bridge for Fifth Consecutive Day to Oppose Iran War, Iran Hangs Three Men over January Anti-Government Protests, Israeli Military Says It's Ready for Renewed Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Israeli Forces in Nablus Kill Palestinian Man as His Wife Gives Birth, Pentagon Says It Blew Up Another Boat in Caribbean, as Claimed Death Toll Rises to 188, Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries Trigger Black Sea Oil Spills and Toxic Rain, Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner Who Won Ele…
(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). Judges agree to delay Netanyahu trial hearing over. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony in his graft trial was also canceled last week, after the Iran war caused a two-month hiatus in the trial. Since Washington and Tehran agreed on a cease-fire in early April, the prime minister has only testified twice…
(2026-05-05). Blame the NZ govt for 'selective' human rights morality, not activists. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto Forough Amin in her opinion piece "The consequences of selective morality" (The Press, 28 April 2026) argues that the Palestine solidarity movement's call for sanctions against Israel is "selective morality". She says we should be calling out all human rights abuses everywhere — which in her case means Iran. We agree…
(2026-05-05). Report: Israel, U.S. coordinating plans for new Iran strikes, Trump to decide. haaretz.com Israel's defense establishment has been on high alert since the United Arab Emirates announced Monday that Iran had launched a combined attack against the country, with strikes around the Gulf wounding five…
(2026-05-05). Stranded in Uganda during Iran war, seven Sudanese asylum seekers are unable to return to Israel. haaretz.com The seven left Israel legally to visit family, but their documents and visas expired during the Iran war, and they have since been unable to renew them or arrange for their return. 'Our lives are a catastrophe here,' said one asylum seeker…
(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). 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). Most Israelis think ending Iran war now is not in security interest, polls show. haaretz.com A new survey shows more than half of Israelis think the United States exerts more influence on defense decisions regarding Israel than their own government ‚ñ A plurality thinks West Bank settler violence is treated too leniently ‚ñ Most expect the war with Iran to renew…
(2026-05-05). Arab states condemn Iran attack on UAE as Hormuz tensions rise. newarab.com 
Tensions are rising sharply in the Gulf after the The UAE's defence ministry said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran, marking the first such attack on the Emirates since
(2026-05-05). New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread (Updated). twz.com 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday said it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. The strikes come a day after the "The UAE's air def…
(2026-05-05). US, Iran claim dominance in Hormuz amid fresh drone strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Why Fujairah matters: UAE oil hub beyond Iran's reach in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The attack reportedly hit storage facilities linked to Vitol, a major player in global fuel supply. The strike has raised concerns across shipping markets, with war risk insurance premiums for some vessels rising to as much as 5% of a ship's value, or roughly $7.5 million per voyage. | The incident has highlighted Fujairah's s…
(2026-05-05). US-Iran talks progressing with Pakistan's efforts, says Araghchi amid Hormuz tensions. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, on April 25, 2026. — Instagram@shehbazsharifIran dismisses US escort plan as counterproductive initiative.Dar reiterates diplomacy as only path forward.Tehran reviews US response via Pakistani…
(2026-05-05). FIFA invites Iran to HQ for World Cup talks as tournament nears. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). 'For you, for them': Avila writes to daughter from Israeli jail. newarab.com 
A Gaza Thiago àÅvila, one of around 180 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla seized in international waters off the coast of Greece on 29 April, addressed the letter to his daughter Teresa, apologising for his absence while explaining his decision to…
(2026-05-05). In Gaza, World Press Day is literally about life or death. newarab.com 
Every year on 3 May, the communities around the globe mark In the war-torn
(2026-05-05). Is there anything that can bring attention back to the horrors of Gaza? | Analysis. haaretz.com The world's attention is captured by newer wars fought by Israel and the U.S., but not much has changed in the Gaza Strip since the cease-fire was declared in October. Daily life remains a fight for survival and living conditions are deteriorating…
(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). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in latest truce breach. newarab.com 
Medics said a Palestinian was killed and two others were wounded by an Israeli airstrike near the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in There was no immediate Isr…
(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). Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists until 10 May. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of two foreign activists from the Israel-based NGO Adalah said the court's decision to extend the detention of
(2026-05-05). President Maduro Calls for Unity and Faith to Overcome Difficulties 4 Months After Kidnapping. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, four months after his kidnapping, Venezuela's Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro urged the Venezuelan people to promote unity and faith as tools to overcome adversity. | In a message In the message, co-signed by First Lady Cilia Flores, President Maduro noted that spiritual strength is the necess…
(2026-05-05). Tunisia temporarily bans prominent rights group. newarab.com 
The rights group told AFP they received a 30-day suspension but did not provide details on the reasons behind the decision. | In a statement, ASF in Tunisia condemned the ban as "an unjustified infringeme…
(2026-05-05). Panama minister blasts China's ship crackdown, tells deputies to demand answers in Beijing. scmp.com Panama's foreign minister has called on a group of opposition lawmakers visiting China to deliver a firm message defending the country's sovereignty, as tensions over a wave of detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels show no signs of easing. | Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez said on Monday that the lawmakers should relay a clear message to their Chinese counterparts on Panama's behalf.
(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). Celebrating National Small Business Week: Anicca Bakery, Part 1. mediasanctuary.org and the entrepreneurs and small business owners who start their own businesses! Part 1 of a conversation with Byrdie Kraut & Jared Niemela, founders of Troy-based Anicca Bakery. Byrdie and Jared share about what led them to starting up and operating a small home-based bakery and all that's involved! | Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2026-05-05). Cuba denounces threats of U.S. military action. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced the express intentions of the United States government to take military action against Cuba, stating that making the threat of aggression constitutes an international crime. | Through his official account on the social network X, the foreign minister emphasized that Washington insists on taking military action, justifying it as necessary to liberate a "devastated" country."What is cynical and hypocritical is that the United States has been trying to devastate the country for decades with an economic war, and this administration is doing so with even…
(2026-05-05). Labour's desperate and disgusting smear video has fallen flat. thecanary.co 
As the May 2026 local elections draw near, the Labour party's fear of the Greens is written as clearly in its campaign as Keir Starmer's brylcreemed vacuity. Just like its utter lack of substance, ideas, and integrity. And wow, did it show in the abject failure of its naked attempt to smear the Green party […] | By
(2026-05-05). Navy's Unwanted Sea Base Ship Will Test At-Sea Rearming Of Warships. twz.com 
At-sea reloading demonstrated by USNS Montford Point could be key in a future fight in the Pacific and give these ships a new lease on life.
(2026-05-05). Mexican Singer-Songwriter Julieta Venegas, Author of "Norteña," in Conversation & Performance. democracynow.org The Grammy-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas visits Democracy Now! to perform and talk about her new memoir, Norteña, and her new album of the same name. Venegas has been a leading figure in Latin rock and pop for decades, often transcending genres, and is beloved by audiences around the world. | The Grammy-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas visits Democracy Now! to perform and talk about her new memoir, Norteña, and her new album of the same name. Venegas has been a leading figure in Latin rock and pop for decades, often transcending genres, and is beloved by audiences around the wor…
(2026-05-05). Pentagon Chief Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran is not over. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine , at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2026.— Reuters US successfully secures path through Hormuz: HegsethPentagon chief says Iran…
(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). The Uncomfortable Lightness of Dark Academia. publicbooks.org "Asked where she got the idea for the mystery novel, the author said she was inspired by a colleague in her real academic life who does 'noble' work but is 'such an asshole.'"
(2026-05-05). Next Up to The Mic: Kathleen Anne Smith Nathan Smith at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Kathleen Anne Smith and Nathan Smith to the mic. They shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. | +++++ | After years away, Word Fest returned. | What began in 2001 as a one-day open mic at Thatcher Park grew into a week-long celebration of poetry and spoken word across the region. On April 27, 2024, the open mic came back to life after a four-year hiatus at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts with an afternoon of featured readers and community voices. | Today, we're highlighting two of those poets: Kathleen Ann…
(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). only one way to challenge Jewish supremacy in Israel. haaretz.com To counter the ethnonationalism displayed in Bezalel Smotrich's twisted remarks, Yair Golan needs to flex his political and moral muscle and take the step Naftali Bennett won't…
(2026-05-05). Louisiana moves to jail the unhoused as poverty and rents surge. nationofchange.org As Louisiana faces the nation's highest poverty rate, a Republican-backed bill would impose fines, jail time and possible unpaid labor on people sleeping outdoors, raising concerns about expanding punishment instead of housing access.
(2026-05-05). Radio Havana Cuba: 65 Years Broadcasting the Truth to the World. radiohc.cu 
By Pedro Rioseco* / Contributor to Prensa Latina | Radio is the most universal means of communication. Fidel Castro Ruz and Ernesto "Che" Guevara understood this very well when they created Radio Rebelde in the Sierra Maestra in 1958 and inaugurated, on May 1, 1961, 65 years ago, the first Cuban shortwave radio station: Radio Havana Cuba. | The leadership of the Revolution understood the need, once victory was achieved, to create a radio station with sufficient reach to broadcast the truth about the Cuban revolutionary process to all countries of the world in the face of disinformation campaigns and harassment fr…
(2026-05-05). Iraqi factions mull disarming in bid for government role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters. grist.org If you want to ditch your gas furnace and heat your home more cleanly and efficiently, you need to scale up one of your kitchen appliances. The first option is "electric resistance heating," better known as a space heater, which acts like a giant toaster to warm a room instead of bread. The second is a heat pump, which extracts warmth from even freezing outdoor air and pumps it indoors, like a refrigerator moves heat from inside the box to the kitchen. (That's why the back of your fridge feels warm, by the way.) | Energy experts say that to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and improve human health, we need…
(2026-05-05). Teaching union approves motion to boycott Israel. thecanary.co 
The national executive (NEC) of the NASUWT teaching union has approved a motion to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel at its May monthly meeting. The motion was sponsored by NEC member and NIEC Global Solidarity Committee member Raymond Beggs. It brings NASUWT policy in line with most other large education unions. The motion is titled […] | By
(2026-05-05). Winning Blind Cruel Inept Nationalism, Also Cultism. commondreams.org 
(2005-05-26). Anticolonial fraud: The Kremlin in Africa. links.org.au 
The Kremlin is exploiting anti-imperialist sentiment in Africa to advance its own imperial ambitions, contends Sasha Fokina.
(2026-05-05). Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals. scmp.com Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. | An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum by-products and other chemicals were detected at levels above laboratory reporting limits in soil at the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course that US President Donald Trump plans…
(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). Georgia's New Database Raises Serious Rights Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Parliament plenary session in Tbilisi, Georgia, December 17, 2025. | © 2025 Parliament of Georgia | Georgia's new centralized health database law took effect on May 1, creating serious risks of privacy violations and discrimination, and potentially deterring people from seeking health care and mental health services.Parliament adopted the legislative package on December 9, 2025, mandating the establishment of a unified database covering people with mental health conditions and those diagnosed with alcohol or drug dependence.Framed as a tool to streamline licensing procedures an…
(2026-05-05). Indian chief minister refuses to resign after election defeat to Modi's BJP. geo.tv 
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leader of Trinamool Congress , along with member of parliament Abhishek Banerjee , addresses a press conference, as the Bharatiya Janata Party leads in the West Bengal state assembly elections, in Kolkata, India, May 5, 2026.—…
(2026-05-05). Trump's Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can't Run for a Third Term. truthout.org Political observers are expressing alarm after several of President Donald Trump's lifetime judicial nominees refused to say whether he is eligible to run for a third term. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) asked Trump judicial nominee John Marck to describe the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that "no person shall be… |
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Black Celebs Who Slayed the 2026 Met Gala. capitalbnews.org 
Black celebrities delivered showstopping looks at the 2026 Met Gala, drawing on artistic inspiration at one of the industry's biggest nights. The theme of the exhibition, "Costume Art," focuses on the relationship between clothing and the human form. The dress code, "Fashion is Art," encouraged attendees to celebrate the "dressed body" in all its forms. …
(2026-05-05). Candidate Aparna Raj presents progressive option for D.C.'s Ward 1. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Over the last several months, the capital city has been blanketed by canvassers, election signs, and purple beanies signifying support for mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George. While her contest is dominating the election spotlight, the race for D.C. Council in Ward 1 offers a residents an opportunity to push back against the Trump administration's encroachments …
(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). "Assault on the First Amendment" : Dem. FCC Commissioner on Megamergers & Trump Targeting Kimmel, ABC. democracynow.org 
As President Trump continues to attack media organizations and journalists, we speak with a sitting member of the Federal Communications Commission about how the administration has weaponized the FCC to go after his perceived enemies in the media. Anna Gomez is the sole Democratic commissioner on the FCC, which is currently operating with just three commissioners instead of the usual five. She criticizes the agency's recently announced review of ABC television licenses, which comes after President Trump called for the firing of ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Under Chair Brendan Carr, the FCC has repeated…
(2026-05-05). Spain court seeks probe over Israeli detention of UN peacekeeper. newarab.com 
A Judge Antonio Pina of The request comes as the court co…
(2026-05-05). Backlash to Reform's 'punish voters' plan is growing. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, Reform's Zia Yusuf announced the party's new plan to punish people who don't vote for them. The backlash to this was immediate. And as people have pointed out, Reform's threat may even be illegal: In addition, I've also been informed that it absolutely breaks the Representation of the People Act 1983 […] | By
(2026-05-05). Turkey Developing Its Own Bladed 'Ginsu' Precision Guided Munition. twz.com 
(2026-05-05). 'A Fight Ahead': Black Voters Face Fallout From U.S. Supreme Court Decision. capitalbnews.org 
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court decidedto erode a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, several Southern states have pushed to redraw their congressional maps — a move that could weaken Black voting power and political representation. The high court on April 29 issued a 6-3 decision striking down a …
(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). Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds. truthout.org A new analysis of midterm races for the House of Representatives set to take place this fall indicates that only 16 districts are considered true tossups, likely the fewest number of competitive seats seen in a midterm election since such observations began in the 1980s. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes all 435 House races (as well as Senate races and presidential elections)… |
(2026-05-05). Arsenal beat Atletico to reach first Champions League final in 20 years. aljazeera.com Bukayo Saka seals a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they take their Champions League semifinal 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico.
(2026-05-05). Selective reporting on Golders Green exposed. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 29 April, Essa Suleiman allegedly stabbed three men — two Jewish and one Muslim, in Golders Green. At the time of the attack, Suleiman was living in supported housing, having previously been detained in a secure hospital. Suleiman has a history of mental illness, and was referred to Prevent in the past. The initial […] | By
(2026-05-05). New Report Reveals Coordinated Corporate Campaign Against Life-Saving Federal Heat Standard for Workers. commondreams.org As record heat waves threaten workers from report sites and warehouses to farmlands and delivery routes across the country, a
(2026-05-05). Sudan military accuses Ethiopia and UAE of drone attacks. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government has accused A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since 1 March came from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport. It also accused The Sudanese military…
(2026-05-05). China Watch: The Rise of a New Global Order Amidst the Persian Gulf War. fairobserver.com If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. — Sun Zi, fifth century…
(2026-05-05). Senate Republicans Pander to Trump in Reconciliation Bill, Throwing Billions More to ICE and Trump's Tacky Ballroom. commondreams.org The Senate Judiciary Committee released its reconciliation bill, tacking $1 billion for Donald Trump's White House ballroom project and $70 billion for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).Public Citizen Co-President Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement: "The idea of using a simple majority process to fund billions more in ICE cruelty is abhorrent, but now the Senate has piled corrupt absurdity on top of that inhumane move, by adding in 1 billion dollars to fund the grandiose, bombastic, vanity project—the golden White House ballroom. Using taxpayer dollars to t…
(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). Pakistanis 'should not have children': Racism row rocks Norway. newarab.com 
A racism scandal has The controversy began after Norwegian broadcaster TV2 aired a recording of Harek Hansen, an adviser to Progress Party MP Simen Velle, making the remarks during a conversation in an Oslo bar. | In the recording, Hansen said "successful white people" should have more children, whi…
(2026-05-05). Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, 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 26, injures 61.Xi orders thorough probe into deadly factory explosion.Nearly 500 rescuers…
(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). What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting. portside.org What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting |
(2026-05-05). Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes? grist.org 
On a sunny Friday afternoon in October 2023, some 70 children filed into a cool, dark tunnel in the south of Paris to help the city rehearse for its increasingly hot future. | The tunnel, part of the abandoned Petite Ceinture railway encircling the city, is always 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celcius), making it the perfect safe haven from the potentially lethal heat imagined outside. Once underground, each youngster was asked to simulate the effects of extreme temperatures that might become reality in their lifetimes. Some pretended to have been poisoned by food that spoiled during a power outage. Others…
(2026-05-05). 26 killed, over 60 injured in massive blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan. ptcnews.tv China fireworks factory blast: At least 26 persons lost their lives and 61 others were injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks manufacturing unit in China's Hunan province, state media reported.The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in Liuyang city on Monday afternoon, triggering panic and large-scale evacuations. Authorities cleared residents within a three-km radius as a precaution amid fears of further explosions.Rescue teams comprising more than 1,500 personnel, along with sniffer dogs, drones and robotic equipment were deployed to the site. Officials confirmed that seven…
(2026-05-05). DCCC Puts Thumb On The Scale Before Voters Get A Say. levernews.com 
(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). Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Organize Peoples Tribunal For Justice. popularresistance.org In 1945, tens of thousands of occupied Koreans were forced to live in Japan, primarily as impoverished workers. When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 70,000 Koreans were impacted. Though they and their succeeding generations have been severely harmed by the exposure to radiation, they still have not received recognition, an apology or compensation for their suffering. A delegation of atomic bomb victims just completed a tour of the United States and testified before the United Nations. Clearing the FOG speaks with Shim Jin-tae, Han Jeongsun and a representative of Solidarity for P…
(2026-05-05). Witch-hunt Against Chinese Scientists Has Taken a Deadly Turn. covertactionmagazine.com Persecution of Chinese scientists is part of anti-China policy that could lead to World War III On March 20, Danhao Wang, a brilliant thirty-year-old Chinese post-doctoral physicist at the University of Michigan, allegedly took his own life after being subjected to hostile questioning by federal agents. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs afterwards demanded a full …
(2026-05-05). Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US. truthout.org Sanchez was already nervous about receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but nothing could prepare him for seeing the dollar amount the government said he owed them: $1,820,252.00 The Cuban landscaper, who came to the United States with his family 20 years ago, was floored. The Arizona Mirror isn't identifying Sanchez by his full name because he fears he will be… |
(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). 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). Learning to Share Our Cultural Space with a Well-Informed, Articulate Intruder — Part 2. fairobserver.com In the first part of this conversation, I began a discussion with DeepSeek concerning the confusion surrounding the reliability of generative AI and the expectations of its users. After assessing the performance benchmarks in areas such as coding, we agreed that our society is largely confused about how to use AI tools productively. Our discussion…
(2026-05-05). Stocks sink amid fears over US-Iran truce following new tensions. newarab.com 
And while oil prices fell, they held most of the huge gains seen on Monday after the two countries traded fire over the key waterway The exchanges came…
(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). Google AI workers unionising over US, Israeli military tech. newarab.com 
UK-based Scores of employees at Google DeepMind sent a letter to management on Tuesday requesting that the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union (UNITE) be recognised as their official representatives. | According to CWU, the unionisation bid would secure representation for at least 1,000 staff at Google DeepMind in London. | "This is a really important moment where tech workers at Go…
(2026-05-05). BTC/XRP rebounds, but more and more people are changing their participation methods. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Wu Yize: The new World Snooker Champion announced with authority, not hype. thecanary.co 
In the end, it was not the noise, the narrative or the weight of the moment that decided the 2026 World Snooker Championship. It was an 85‚Äëpoint break from a 22‚Äëyear‚Äëold who had never won a match at the Crucible before this year. Wu Yize did not just win a world title; he arrived as […] | By
(2026-05-05). 47 Reasons to End War on Iran. warisacrime.org Can You please oppose the war on Iran for one of the following 47 reasons? By oppose I do not mean that you claim you oppose it, as if you were a Democrat in Congress hoping to drive down Trump's approval ratings by keeping the war going while claiming to supposedly oppose it. By oppose …
(2026-05-05). Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan's capital as international airport targeted. scmp.com Sudan's armed forces blamed a drone attack ‚Å on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that has shattered months of relative calm in Sudan's capital, three years into its civil war. Reuters could not independently verify the claims. | Neither country immediately commented on the allegations made late on Monday. Sudan has often accused the UAE of supporting Rapid Support ‚ÄåForces (RSF) paramilitaries, a charge…
(2026-05-05). Tongan police investigate journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A female journalist in Tonga has been threatened at gunpoint following the broadcast of a news story about an Australian criminal deportee serving a life sentence in Tonga for methamphetamine importation. The incident, in which an unknown individual threatened the journalist at the Kele'a Publications office in Nuku'alofa 12 days ago — 23…
(2026-05-05). Morocco's left-wing parties near deal over electoral alliance. newarab.com 
The Democratic Left Federation and the Unified Socialist Party are moving toward finalising details of an electoral alliance ahead of The step marks a notable shift after five years of estrangement between The upcoming national council meetings of the Democratic Left Federation, whic…
(2026-05-05). PKK urges Turkey to overcome 'obstacles' in peace process. newarab.com 
Two senior figures from the outlawed The pair, Mustafa Karasu and Sozdar Avesta, speaking in Kurdish and Turkish on camera from an unidentified location, urged the government to "take the necessary legislative measures to ensure…
(2026-05-05). Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize. newarab.com 
Palestinian photographer Alghorra, a contributor to The New York Times, was recognised on Monday for a series capturing starvat…
(2026-05-05). Is Trump Losing All His European Allies? fpif.org It's been a year and two months since Vice President JD Vance The Trump-Netanyahu Iranian debacle, the dismal polling for U.S. presiden…
(2026-05-05). Palestinian says IDF soldiers detained and abused him — then posted a photo to his Instagram. haaretz.com Qasem Abu Sarris was taken from his home after briefly entering Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank, which the army evacuated and has since barred former residents from entering. Soldiers then posted an image of him in detention to his private account, warning others 'will pay the price' if they enter the area…
(2026-05-05). Cuban lawsuits against the United States Government remembered. radiohc.cu The Institute of Social Communication recalled on its Facebook profile that 26 years ago, the Provincial People's Court of Havana City found the United States government guilty of the economic damages caused to the Cuban people. The First Civil and Administrative Chamber of that Court ruled in favor of the lawsuit filed by social and mass organizations and ordered the defendant to compensate the Cuban people in the amount of 121 billion dollars.
(2026-05-05). Brazilian intellectuals join condemnation of U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Theologian Frei Betto, singer-songwriter and playwright Chico Buarque, journalist Fernando Morais, and novelist Eric Nepomuceno are among the Brazilian intellectuals and artists who have endorsed the statement of solidarity with Cuba that the Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity (REDH) has been circulating since May 2nd.
(2026-05-05). US: Courts Consider Access to Mifepristone via Telehealth. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mifepristone at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, lowa, US, July 18, 2024. | © 2024 Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo | The US Supreme Court paused on Monday an order by the country's Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that had inflicted a serious blow to abortion access nationwide. While the immediate danger was temporarily halted, the episode underscores a looming threat to abortion access posed by ongoing litigation in the United States. On May 1, the Fifth Circuit Court ruled that abortion providers could not remotely prescribe mifepristone and mail it to patients until a lawsuit brou…
(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). Decades of Stigmatization Fueled Growing Threat of Pregnancy Criminalization. truthout.org In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been increased movement toward criminalization of abortion. The Fifth Circuit Court recently ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind guidance permitting the use of telemedicine for mifepristone, one of the two medications used for medication… |
(2026-05-05). Fiji's media win in World Press Freedom Index overshadowed by threats and court summons. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Khalia Strong of PMN News Fiji has shot up the world rankings for press freedom but the victory feels hollow as journalists across the Pacific face a wave of court battles, police raids, and vicious online abuse. The 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released last Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, shows Fiji climbing to…
(2026-05-05). Thai temples launch rockets in friendly festival rivalry. aljazeera.com Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual 'Look Noo' rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.
(2026-05-05). School bullies in Singapore face caning. geo.tv 
(2026-05-05). Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? portside.org Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? |
(2026-05-05). Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO. scmp.com The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human-to-human transmission of the deadly hantavirus took place between very close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by seven confirmed or suspected cases. | Human-to-human transmission is not common, and the UN health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically spread from contact with infected rodents.
(2026-05-05). Tom Steyer picks up progressive backers in California gubernatorial race. peoplesworld.org 
SACRAMENTO—Can there be such a thing as a progressive billionaire? Or, in the era of Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, is that a contradiction in terms? Tom Steyer says the answer is "yes," there are progressive billionaires, and he's out to prove it as the next governor of California. That's even though the …
(2026-05-05). Plaid Cymru Leader Says Party Is Prepared for Government as Labour Dominance Collapses in Wales. bylinetimes.com The pro-independence leader who polling suggests is on the brink of power in Wales has told Byline Times he believes Labour's century of "dominance" over the nation is coming to an end. | Left-wing party Plaid Cymru is framing the Welsh Senedd election as the most significant since devolution began in earnest 26 years ago. | A YouGov poll released on 21 April suggested, that Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are effectively neck-and-neck, winning 37 and 36 seats respectively in Wales' now-expanded Parliament. | Labour's vote share is projected to fall to 13%, down 23 points on the 2021 election. The party has held…
(2026-05-05). Smaller AIM-9X Sidewinder For Stealthy Weapons Bays Is In Development. twz.com 
More compact AIM-9Xs will allow aircraft to carry more at once and make them easier to fit at all inside the weapons bays of future drones.
(2026-05-05). Attacks in Mali: Sahel States Claim One Alliance but Pursue Different Agendas. fairobserver.com A new Unified Force of the Alliance of Sahel States (FUAES), comprising 6,000 troops, was established in early March 2026. The FUAES aims to strengthen the military capacities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger against terrorism and to reinforce crossborder operational coordination. Yet this force remained inoperative when Mali suffered a jihadist attack last weekend….
(2026-05-05). America builds AI, China uses it. That gap may decide the future. scmp.com When it comes to artificial intelligence, the United States still dominates the headlines — and, by most conventional measures, the technology itself. American institutions continue to produce a large share of high-impact AI research, and private investment reached over US$109 billion in 2024, nearly 12 times China's total, according to the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred AI. | At the same time, the economics of AI are rapidly improving. Training and deployment costs have fallen dramatically…
(2026-05-05). Missed Opportunity on Tanzania Election Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers remarks following the presentation of findings from a Commission of Inquiry organized by the Tanzanian government following unrest around the country's election, at the State House in Dar es Salaam on April 23, 2026. | © 2026 Ericky Boniphace/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-05). Flotilla members recount harrowing details of Israeli detention. newarab.com 
Elly Van Reusel remembers scratching a list of medical supplies into the metal wall as she tried to keep note of everything her comrades needed. The containers aboard the Israeli military ship were hot during the day, and no one knew where they were being taken. | "It was Metoprolol, 50mg," she tells The New Arab, "Enalapril, 5mg, Eliquis, 2.5mg, Salbutamol, an inhaler, Aspirin, 100mg." | But when Elly asked the Israeli occupation soldiers if she could access medication to tend to fellow participants, the Belgian doctor with 20 years of medical experience was violently slapped across her face. | Elly is one of ro…
(2026-05-05). Deadly hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship as WHO identifies more cases. scmp.com A hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship off Cabo Verde has grown to seven cases, including two confirmed infections, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with three deaths among those linked to the voyage. | The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is carrying 147 passengers and crew from 23 countries. Among the passengers are 17 Americans, 19 Britons and 13 from Spain. Sixty-one crew members are also on board.
(2026-05-05). Italy PM Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos of her circulate. scmp.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ‚Å said on ‚Å Tuesday that fake images ‚Å of her generated by artificial intelligence were circulating online, warning that such false photos could deceive the public and target people unable to defend themselves. | Meloni said ‚Äåin a statement that several fake photos of her had been created with AI and passed off as real by political opponents. | She posted one such image appearing to show her sitting on a bed wearing underwear.
(2026-05-05). As a British-Palestinian, the Green Party gives me hope. newarab.com 
As a child born and raised in the Middle East, I had little awareness of politics. When I arrived in the UK to pursue my education, my knowledge was so limited that when asked whether I was left or right-leaning, I did not understand what that meant. | Decades later, I am standing in the local elections in Birmingham, Stirchley, representing the Green Party in what could be the most significant local elections in England for decades. | I remember the winter of discontent in 1978 and the importance of freedom of expression and protest. In particular, what stuck with me was Margaret Thatcher's war on trade unions d…
(2026-05-05). Ecuador lowers Colombia tariffs after call from far-right presidential candidate. colombiareports.com The government of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa said that it would lower tariffs on imports from Colombia from 100% to 75% after a phone conversation with far-right presidential candidate Paloma Valencia. In a brief statement, Noboa's press office said that Quito will lower the "security fee" on June 1. The decision "reaffirms the national government's …
(2026-05-05). Left Front swept from power in India's Keralam state, ending Communist governance. peoplesworld.org 
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front suffered a sweeping defeat in Keralam's state assembly elections, results confirmed on May 4, ending a decade of left governance in one of India's most progressive states and delivering the Congress-led United Democratic Front a commanding majority. The center-left Congress Party won 63 seats and its …
(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). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature" and features a painting of Trump's odious secretary of state/acting national security advisor Marco Rubio. As the US ramps up its aggressions against …
(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). Hormuz Deepwater Disaster. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-05). Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor. responsiblestatecraft.org Recent reports
(2026-05-05). Israeli TV news channel 13 names Palestinian-Israeli reporter as senior analyst in Washington. haaretz.com Suleiman Maswadeh will leave Kan 11, where he served as the public broadcaster's diplomatic correspondent, for Channel 13 — marking the first major appointment by the network's new anti-government ownership. The move has raised questions about shareholders' intervention and broadcasting independence…
(2026-05-05). 'Reform UK Wouldn't Leave Me Alone': My Experience Being Hounded to Stand for Nigel Farage's Party. bylinetimes.com "My name is Candice. I'm calling from Reform UK to see if you would consider standing as a candidate in the local elections in May…" | The voicemail came out of the blue (or turquoise). | I'm a journalist and former actor with absolutely no affiliation to Reform UK whatsoever. I've never been a member, donor or supporter. So why on earth was I being asked to stand as a candidate? | The cold call echoed reports from The Guardian that they had been "begging" strangers to stand, including one of their own journalists. | The Conservatives later released a recording of a cold call from a Reform representative ask…
(2026-05-05). Mateship for sale: The economic betrayal of working Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now. portside.org The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now |
(2026-05-05). Sherrod Brown seeks return to U.S. Senate. peoplesworld.org 
The key primary elections Tuesday in Ohio involve races which could determine the makeup of the U.S. Senate and the House after the Midterms in November. Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown is running to reclaim his old job as U.S. senator, while pro-labor Rep. Marcy Kaptur is trying to hold onto her gerrymandered congressional seat …
(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). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-05). The pendulum swings: The slow death of Europe's pro-Israel consensus. peoplesworld.org 
The European Union is the "chief of all cowards," Amnesty International declared in a searing statement issued on April 21. The condemnation was a direct response to the European bloc's systemic failure to sever ties with Israel during the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. Despite months of legal warnings, the EU once again prioritized …
(2026-05-05). Climate Activists Arrested Protesting Climate Budget Deal. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, May 5, Climate Defiance organized a last-minute protest against Governor Hochul's push to gut the climate law. While the Chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee says that a budget deal has been struck, no official details have yet been released. It is understood that lawmakers have agreed to push back by several years the deadline to issue regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to relax the rules related to methane emissions. Hochul's energy agenda has become very similar to Trump's pro-fossil fuel push. The group initially blocked the entrance in front of Hochul's 2nd-floor offi…
(2026-05-05). On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers. globalvoices.org We are affirming the value of human diversity and creativity, and trying to demonstrate it in practiceGlobal VoicesImage by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC, used with permission. | By Debora Prado | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades. You can follow the series on APC.org,
(2026-05-05). EU hails 'leap forward' in ties with Russia's ally Armenia. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). 4 Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage at Elbit. newarab.com 
Four British pro-Palestinian activists were on Tuesday convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Prosecutors at London's Woolwich Crown Court said the six defendants were members of the banned group
(2026-05-05). When do 'detention centers' become 'concentration camps'? Experts look to history. peoplesworld.org 
Are U.S. immigration agents sending migrants and asylum seekers to "detention centers" or "internment camps"? Are they being held in "processing centers" or "concentration camps"? It depends on who you talk to. Sometimes the U.S. government uses bureaucratic and benign terms like "detention centers," which immigrant advocates argue minimize often harsh conditions. At other times, …
(2026-05-05). Compañía cubana Acosta Danza nominada al Global Schools Prize. radiohc.cu La Academia y Compañía Acosta Danza es hoy una de las 50 finalistas del Global Schools Prize, un reconocimiento internacional a instituciones educativas consideradas excepcionales por su capacidad de redefinir los límites del aprendizaje. | El galardón, impulsado por la Varkey Foundation y con sede en los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, constituye la mayor iniciativa de su tipo. | La nominación de Acosta Danza, en la categoría Arts & Culture Award 2024, es resultado del compromiso de la academia con la excelencia artística y la innovación pedagógica. | Diez escuelas recibirán premios económicos y una institución s…
(2026-05-05). Black gold, dirty power: How oil still rules the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Embajador de China califica de ilegales nuevas sanciones contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, calificó de ilegales las sanciones unilaterales impuestas por el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la isla mediante una orden ejecutiva firmada el 1 de mayo. | En declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina, el diplomático señaló que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washington durante más de seis décadas ´ha causado un profundo sufrimiento al pueblo cubano ª. | Precisó que la reciente intensificación de medidas coercitivas, incluidas sanciones secundarias contra terceros países, ´viola gravemente los derechos del pueblo cubano a la sup…
(2026-05-05). ´Les étoiles sont tombées sur terre ª: la guerre en Iran comme affrontement entre idéologies religieuses. thealtworld.com L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé un coin du voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit — les contours d'un affrontement entre doctrines et idéologies religieuses y sont clairement apparus. | Partie 1: | Les représentants de toutes les traditions abrahamiques — judaàØsme, christianisme et islam — y sont impliqués, et le contrà¥le…
(2026-05-05). Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel. aljazeera.com Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.
(2026-05-05). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Meanwhile, in El Salvador… warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, you couldn't have made it up, could you? I'm thinking about an American president intent on ensuring that Planet Earth will indeed burn to a crisp. And, of course, you know exactly who I mean and he's …
(2026-05-05). No acompañados y sin representación. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A child from Guatemala holds his stuffed monkey as he waits inside Miami International Airport to leave the United States and reunite with his recently deported parents in Guatemala, in Miami, Florida, December 4, 2025. | © 2025 Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images…