(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid the Iran war-linked fuel crisis. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). The Folly of the US-Israeli Myth of a Quick Iranian Collapse. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Trump says U.S. had 'very good' talks with Iran in past 24 hours. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). The five enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, five powerful actors-the United States, the Arab states, the European Union, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition – have all claimed to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace while enabling permanent occupation.
(2026-05-07). Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge. aljazeera.com Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington's Frederick Douglass bridge.
(2026-05-07). Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-06). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-06). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). France introduces one‚Äëeuro canteen meals for all students. aljazeera.com French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
(2026-05-07). Motorbike gunmen kill political aide in India's West Bengal. geo.tv 
Members of security forces stop a delivery personnel as they stand guard along a road leading to the site where an aide of Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal state, was shot dead days after the BJP secured a majority in the state assembly elections, in…
(2026-05-06). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In a recent interview on CBC, Timothy Snyder, an historian at the University of Toronto, noted that the U.S. is in "a catastrophic self-destructive mode". The war of aggression against Iran is the latest evidence of this since it is "wildly counter-productive". | He also commented on PM Mark Carney's initial support for the Iran War which Carney later retracted as it became more evident that this was a war of choice, rather than a war of necessity and would bring suffering upon many innocent people. | When asked about Alberta's separatist movement Snyder…
(2026-05-07). US says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel. aljazeera.com US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel.
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-07). BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace. aljazeera.com K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico's National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-05-06). China responds to Japan launching offensive missiles overseas. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday Japan's right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan's neo-militarism is rising and posing a threat to regional peace and stability.
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-05-07). What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of the guillotine? wsws.org The Met Gala on Monday evening was an expression of the putrefaction of the ruling establishment where fashion, Hollywood, corporate money, celebrity culture and politics comingled in a display of wealth and privilege.
(2026-05-07). Australia and Japan boost military ties against China. wsws.org Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proclaimed that the country will play a "more proactive" role in the Indo-Pacific, amid a flurry of regional visits all directed against Beijing.
(2026-05-07). 6 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). 1 year of the Merz government: war, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-07). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-06). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-06). China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-07). Here comes a very fast train! (Please, save us!). onlineopinion.com.au Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns.
(2026-05-07). Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility. whyy.org
(2026-05-07). Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-07). Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers. aljazeera.com Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.
(2026-05-06). Iran scares UAE more after 'bombing Fujairah': 'Even after war…' | Abu Dhabi's OPEC exit backfires. hindustantimes.com After Iran's strike on Fujairah and cargo ships, a top adviser to Iran's parliament speaker warns that Iran‚ÄëUAE ties will "not return" to pre‚Äëwar days and calls "time" Tehran's most powerful weapon. With the UAE out of OPEC and backing Trump, critics say Abu Dhabi has made itself the Gulf's biggest target.
(2026-05-06). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. truthout.org In February, Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" struck a $50 million agreement with the football-governing body FIFA, with grand promises to build a national stadium, sports academy, and over 50 "mini-pitches." The initiative seeks to redirect global attention away from Gaza through so-called "peace agreements" that do not exist on the ground — mere labels placed over unremoved ruins. |
(2026-05-06). As In Gaza, Israel Is Targeting Rescue Workers In South Lebanon. popularresistance.org As airstrikes pound southern Lebanon, lawyer Abbas Ghandour leaves his case files behind, changes clothes, and drives south toward the blast zones. | The 38-year-old appellate attorney is also the head of the Lebanese Red Cross emergency services in the southwest, a role he has grown into since first answering distress calls as a teenager in Nabatiyeh. | Now his mornings are no longer spent preparing arguments in court, but securing safe staging points and making sure his paramedics' families have somewhere to sleep, because, as he puts it, "no one can respond clearly while worrying about their own loved ones."
(2026-05-06). Living in the shadow of Israel's 'yellow line' in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Qlayaa, Lebanon – The birds are still singing in south Lebanon, but they are faintly heard over a soundscape that – after Deep explosions echo in the distance while an armoured convoy of UN peacekeepers trundles past. Overhead, a surveillance drone buzzes incessantly to the occasional roar of an Israeli jet. | The hilltop town of Marjayoun overlooks the Litani River valley to the west, the stated objective for Israel's ground troop…
(2026-05-06). Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire. scmp.com Israel struck Beirut ‚Å on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group's elite Radwan force in the city's southern suburbs. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action in a joint statement. Israeli media reported that the commander was killed in the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military or Hezbollah.
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill four in Bekaa despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike in Lebanon's Israel has violated the April 17 ceasefire on almost-daily basis, striking the south and other parts of Lebanon, while the Iran-backed group has also attacked Israeli forces stationed in the country, as wel…
(2026-05-06). Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes" : Reporter Lylla Younes. democracynow.org 
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, warning residents of 12 towns and villages, including some north of the Litani River — beyond its current zone of occupation — to leave their homes. Those warnings were followed by reports of airstrikes in the south. | Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a fragile temporary ceasefire in mid-April that has since been extended, but fighting has continued at a lesser scale. More than 1 million Lebanese, nearly one-fifth of Lebanon's population, have been displaced.
(2026-05-06). Israel strikes Beirut in breach of Lebanon ceasefire. al-monitor.com Israel has continued to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon but had not targeted Beirut since the ceasefire took effect.
(2026-05-06). Israel's kidnapping of two important pro-Palestine global activists reaffirms persecution. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations — especially the United States — to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those…
(2026-05-06). A forensic account of the horrors my family experienced during the Nakba. mondoweiss.net 
Eyal Weizman's pioneering work with Forensic Architecture is the focus of his new book "Ungrounding: The Architecture of Genocide" which details a subject that has long consumed me: how Zionist settlers destroyed my home and built a kibbutz on my land.
(2026-05-06). How modern psychology is turning a genocidal army into a 'morally injured' one. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli soldiers are facing a mental health crisis as they return from Gaza, and the diagnosis of "moral injury," the distress one feels when actions violate one's moral beliefs, is being used to absolve the guilt of perpetrators of the genocide.
(2026-05-06). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-06). How Israel is weaponizing infectious diseases in Gaza. mronline.org 
Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist, traveled to Gaza on a three-week medical mission in February 2026. He found infectious diseases running rampant, all directly due to Israel's siege and genocide.
(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). Trump completely helpless, begs Iran to accept one-page deal after total defeat in Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran may be edging closer to a breakthrough deal to prevent another round of war. Reports claim the White House has sent Tehran a one-page memorandum outlining conditions for ending hostilities and setting a framework for nuclear negotiations.
(2026-05-06). Trump says United States will get uranium from Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesdaythe United States would get enriched uranium from Iran, as the two countries struggle to reach an agreement on ending the Gulf war."We're going to get it," Trump told a reporter as he left a White House event. One of Trump's central objectives in launching military strikes against Iran was to ensure Tehran does not develop a nuclear weapon. Iran has yet to hand over more than 900 pounds (408 kg) of highly enriched uranium.
(2026-05-06). Trump Escalates Military Threats in Hormuz as Iran Prepares for New Round of U.S.-Israeli Bombings and Assassinations. progressivehub.net JEREMY SCAHILL | DROP SITE…
(2026-05-06). UAE quits OPEC: end of petrodollar system. infobrics.org The UAE's decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil and the US dollar may not be collapsing just now but is increasingly under pressure and fragmenting in a multipolar world.
(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). Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with president. al-monitor.com PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance of freeing up shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Macron added he had encouraged Iran's president to look at the plans by France and Britain to set up an international mission to lay the groundwork for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-06). Trump cancels Project Freedom without freeing anyone. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has paused the US military's 'Project Freedom', without freeing a single person or ship from the Strait of Hormuz. "We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of […] | By
(2026-05-06). Trump Says US Military Operation To 'Guide' Ships Out of the Strait of Hormuz Is Paused. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign …
(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). Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis. scmp.com Asia's next food crisis is under way. After the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, sending shock waves across energy, fertiliser and food systems. Fuel, freight and fertiliser costs are rising sharply, amplified by skyrocketing insurance premiums — feeding directly into the price of every tonne of fertiliser that still reaches the market. | The scale of disruption reflects the strait's outsize role in global trade. It carries around one-third of globally…
(2026-05-06). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(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). 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). After the Ceasefire: Power, Limits and the Future of Global Order. fairobserver.com The recent war in Iran is likely to leave a lasting mark on global politics, even if the diplomatic picture continues to evolve. Its effects have been felt far beyond the battlefield, including renewed disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, increased pressure on energy markets, attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and threats to…
(2026-05-06). France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission. al-monitor.com By John Irish and Elizabeth PineauPARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington and Tehran to consider the proposal given the global economic impact of their competing blockades.Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the U.S. and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy and trade, shaking a fragile four-week-old truce and reinforcing rival maritime blockades.
(2026-05-06). US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal. scmp.com US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, even as Washington and Tehran appeared to move closer to a tentative agreement to end their two-month war, with US President Donald Trump warning that renewed bombing could begin if Iran rejects the proposed deal. | A US fighter jet disabled the tanker by targeting its rudder as the vessel attempted to breach an American naval blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command said in a social media post.
(2026-05-06). Trump's New Iran Negotiator Is Israel Lobbyist Who Denounced Negotiations With Iran. scheerpost.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option. The latest addition to the Trump administration's Iran negotiation team, Nick Stewart, has declared his absolute opposition to negotiating with the Islamic Republic of …
(2026-05-06). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-06). 'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table. responsiblestatecraft.org Facing an impasse in negotiations to end the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon ordered an 11-day air campaign in December 1972 to bring North Vietnam back to the negotiating table. "I don't want any more crap about the fact that we couldn't hit this target or that one," Nixon
(2026-05-06). Iranian FM Warns US, UAE Of 'Quagmire' After Strikes On Oil Site. popularresistance.org Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned the US and the UAE against being "dragged back into a quagmire" in a statement on 5 May, a day after several missile attacks targeted energy infrastructure at the Gulf state's Fujairah port. | "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," Araghchi said early on Tuesday. | "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the US should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE," the foreign minister went on to warn.
(2026-05-06). Top Vatican cardinal calls attacks on Pope Leo. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeROME, May 6 (Reuters) – A senior Vatican cardinal on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump's disparaging attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war "strange," a day before the U.S. Secretary of State is due to hold talks with the pope. Asked how he evaluated the attacks by Trump of Leo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin responded: "For me it seems a bit strange, to say the least.""I wouldn't want to get into judgments or personal evaluations about this," the cardinal told journalists outside an event near the Vatican.
(2026-05-06). Trump says US had very good talks with Iran in last 24 hours. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that the U.S. has had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, adding that it was very possible that Washington and Tehran would make a deal. (Reporting by Jacob Bogage and Katharine Jackson; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Jasper Ward)…
(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). China ready to help restart talks, de-escalate Mideast crisis, Wang says. ecns.cn China is ready to make further efforts to de-escalate tensions, end the fighting, help create conditions for the launch of peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Key highlights of 14-point memo negotiated between US and Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-05-06). Iran economy deteriorating amid sanctions, continuing blockade. newarab.com 
Iran's The US Treasury has imposed a series of economic, trade, and military As negotiations between Washington and…
(2026-05-06). Tlaib: Trump Admin Must Retract "Libelous" Claims About Gaza Flotilla Activists. truthout.org With two activists from the latest Gaza flotilla still being detained by Israel, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) and other House Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration rescind its "libelous falsehoods" about the humanitarian effort and speak out against the Israeli government for its alleged abuses against its participants. Israel's attacks on and seizures of the flotilla ships… |
(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). Gaza ceasefire in Cairo talks stall as Israel eyes return to war. newarab.com 
Talks in Cairo over the future of The meetings were intended to advance a 15-point proposal developed under the
(2026-05-06). Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians across Gaza in one day. aljazeera.com Five Palestinians were killed in one day in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza.
(2026-05-06). Global Sumud Flotilla To Convene International Assembly In Türkiye. popularresistance.org Marmaris, Türkiye — In its ongoing effort to break israel's illegal siege of Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) announces it will convene an International Assembly in Marmaris, Türkiye on May 9th and 10th, followed by a press conference on May 11th. This assembly marks a decisive moment for the movement as GSF participants, organizers, partners, and international experts will be gathering to reassess, deepen political strategy, and sharpen the mission's trajectory. | Today the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" granted the state's request to extend the detention of humanitarian activists Thiago à&Ar…
(2026-05-06). Could Spain's tough line on Israel be contagious across Europe. newarab.com 
Spain has become one of the most vocal European critics of Israel's war on Gaza. Under Pedro Sánchez, Madrid has moved beyond rhetorical discomfort and tried to translate outrage into policy: This raises a tempting question: can…
(2026-05-06). Flotilla activist Thiago Avila's mother dies as occupation holds son illegally. thecanary.co 
Teresa Regina de Avila, the mother of well-known Gaza flotilla activist Thiago Avila — and a 'mother of the movement' — has died in Brazil. She was 63 and had been ill for some time. Thiago Avila is still being held illegally by the Israeli occupation after his humanitarian boat was violently pirated by Israel […] | By
(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). Alabama and Tennessee rush to eliminate Black representation in Congress. peoplesworld.org 
Elected officials in Alabama, Tennessee, and elsewhere in the South are meeting Wednesday to eliminate any congressional districts in their states where it is still possible to elect African Americans or other non-white lawmakers. If they succeed, many of the states that constitute the old Confederacy will, as they did in the 19th century, have …
(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). FBI probing leaks behind Patel 'excessive drinking' article, report says. scmp.com The FBI has opened a criminal leak investigation focusing on a journalist who wrote a critical article about Kash Patel, the head of the US law enforcement agency, the cable news channel MS Now reported on Wednesday. | Patel filed a US$250 million suit last month against The Atlantic magazine and the author of the article, Sarah Fitzpatrick, calling it a "sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece".
(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). South Koreans' favorability toward China hits six-year high. ecns.cn South Koreans' favorability toward China rose to 30.2 points, the highest level since April 2020, according to a survey released by Hankook Research.
(2026-05-06). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect: report. geo.tv 
Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, US, April 30, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. —…
(2026-05-06). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-06). China expands zero tariffs to all African nations with diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties starting May 1, according to official statements and media reports.
(2026-05-06). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-06). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-06). UN commissioner condemns Israeli kidnapping, detention of Brazilian flotilla activist. asiapacificreport.nz By Jamil Chade The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Israel, saying it has no right to detain Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila and demanding his "immediate and unconditional" release. In a statement on Tuesday, Thameen Al-Kheeta, spokesperson for the United Nations entity, said: "Israel must immediately and unconditionally release Saif Abukeshek and Thiago…
(2026-05-06). DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May. sanews.gov.za DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday. | The price adjustments are effective from today. | "During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the additional 93.00 cents per litre reduction in the fuel levy on diesel was erroneously captured as 0.93 cents per litre. | "This resulted in a higher increase in the wholesale price of R6.19 per litre instead of R5.27 per litre for diesel," the department explained. | The correct adjusted prices for this month are as follows:…
(2026-05-06). Canada is quietly putting war into your portfolio. nationofchange.org That means funding for military supply chains, weapons systems, and defense infrastructure would increasingly flow through financial markets rather than direct public expenditure.
(2026-05-06). From Voices to Action: Indivisible's Mission. mediasanctuary.org In this episode, we hear from leaders at Indivisible about what inspired their work, how they support community voices, and what it takes to create meaningful change in Albany.
(2026-05-06). Independents aim to take out 'Labour's huge majority' in Islington. thecanary.co 
Islington Community Independents are hoping to take out "Labour's huge majority" in the London borough of former party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The Canary spoke to Islington Community Independents nominating officer David Renton to find out more. How has Islington's Labour-led council failed local people? The council gets things wrong when it sees its job as being […] | By
(2026-05-06). Philadelphia in Paper: A Pop-Up Exhibit at Parkway Central Library. whyy.org View original paper art scenes created for the film Becoming American: Philadelphia's Story.
(2026-05-06). As power flows through submarine cables, law of the sea must evolve. scmp.com Beneath the surface of the world's oceans lies an infrastructure so essential, modern life would stall without it — yet so invisible it rarely enters public debate. Submarine cables, slender fibre-optic systems laid across the seabed, carry over 95 per cent of global internet traffic, transmitting the data that underpins financial markets, diplomatic exchanges and everyday communication. | What appears to be neutral infrastructure is, in fact, a deeply political system — one that exposes a…
(2026-05-06). Quit Fearmongering, San Francisco Chronicle, Climate Change Isn't Coming for Cabernet. wattsupwiththat.com a disservice to the San Francisco Chronicle's readers, misrepresenting the true state of Cabernet production and its prospects in an attempt to advance the false narrative that climate change is dooming the world, one product, crop, or industry at a time.
(2026-05-06). California's Climate Overreach. wattsupwiththat.com "The Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act (SB 982) would impose liability on fossil fuel companies for 'climate-attributable damages,' expected to be assessed in billions of dollars. It would empower California's attorney general to sue the state's oil companies without even needing to prove fault, negligence, or specific causation by an individual company."
(2026-05-06). Why more Australians are turning to personalised medicine for long-term health. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-06). US' "sanctions threats" in a de-Dollarizing world. unitedworldint.com Under the current circumstances, the US' sanction threats amount to empty rhetoric only. A new system has been built, and it will grow even stronger with the participation of numerous countries following the war in Iran. By Serhat Latifoƒülu The threat by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by sending letters to 2 Chinese banks threatening …
(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). Is Rubio's star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up. scmp.com It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump — so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not J.D. Vance. | In a packed White House briefing room, journalists shouted over each other in a bid to get a question from the US secretary of state. | At the same time Vice-President Vance — Rubio's most likely rival for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination — was hundreds of kilometres away from the action at a political fundraiser in Oklahoma.
(2026-05-06). US firms add 109,000 jobs, the most since early 2025. scmp.com US companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilisation in the labour market. | Private-sector payrolls rose 109,000 in April after a revised 61,000 advance in the prior month, according to ADP Research data out on Wednesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 120,000 increase.
(2026-05-06). Tennessee students connect Indigenous culture and sustainability in groundbreaking project. peoplesworld.org 
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—On Wednesday, April 22, the student-produced Global Concentration Capstone Project was presented at Battle Ground Academy. The Project debuted with an impressive, far-reaching documentary film put together by Battle Ground Senior students Alison Zierdon and Victoria Blanco, ably supervised by Project Director/Teacher Lee Roberts. The Project weas the culmination of months of hard work …
(2026-05-06). CDALF MAY DAY RALLY 2026 (Workers over Billionaires). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, May 01, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Area Labor Federation "May Day Solidarity Event" at West Capitol Park in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded excerpts from speakers at the rally and interviewed Shana Davis, Civil Service Employees Association Region 4 President; Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers; and Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation. The theme of the 2026 May Day rally was "Workers over Billionaires."
(2026-05-06). Press Freedom Plummets in US, Reaches Crisis in Middle East and North Africa. truthout.org Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted how press freedoms have deteriorated in the United States and elsewhere over the past 25 years. The U.S. was ranked 17th in the world in 2002. In the latest index, the U.S. is down to 64th, falling seven places since last… |
(2026-05-06). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-06). 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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-06). Trump right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go. responsiblestatecraft.org For weeks, President Donald Trump has warned that there
(2026-05-06). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-06). Mark Carney's Yerevan Moment: What Canada's Presence at the EPC Summit Should Mean. progressivehub.net VAHID RAZAVI…
(2026-05-06). New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS meeting. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's government says it has suspended all trade cooperation with Vanuatu after the Vanuatu government hosted the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in Port Vila. Vanuatu is hosting a series of talks under the theme "VOICE 2030" (Vanuatu Opportunities for Investment and…
(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). 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). CovertAction Bulletin: May Day and the Power of the General Strike. covertactionmagazine.com In over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States, workers took to the streets on May 1st for a day of no work, no school, and no shopping on the fourth day this year of mass organized action…
(2026-05-06). CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87. scmp.com Ted Turner created CNN in 1980, revolutionising the way America, and the world, got their news, and then went on to become one of the most prominent business leaders and philanthropists of his era. | A brash risk taker, Turner — whose death aged 87 was announced on Wednesday — helped reshape the television industry in the late 20th century.
(2026-05-06). US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July. scmp.com The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation's 250th anniversary, a US official and a person familiar with the programme said. | The White House accepted the luxury jet from Qatar in 2025 ‚Äåand asked the Air Force to rapidly upgrade the aircraft to presidential standards, with L3Harris tapped to carry out the overhaul.
(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). Dangers to the Fourth Estate: The 2026 World Press Freedom Index. onlineopinion.com.au More than half the world now has 'difficult' or worse press freedom conditions.
(2026-05-06). UK to lead European "Northern Navies" force against Russia. wsws.org The Northern Navies would centre on the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led grouping of 10 European countries.
(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). Facing the Facts: HIV, STIs, and Health Equity in the Philadelphia Region. whyy.org STI rates in the United States are declining overall, but persistent disparities continue to shape who is most affected — and who has access to care.
(2026-05-06). Trump seeks to halt payment to E. Jean Carroll in hope of eventual Supreme Court win. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, has asked a federal appeal court in New York to temporarily block a long-time columnist from collecting a US$83 million defamation award. | The lawyer, Justin D. Smith, told the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Tuesday to stay its decision supporting the award so that Trump will not have to pay writer E. Jean Carroll while he appeals to the high court.
(2026-05-06). Uganda to Join BRICS and India-Africa Summits in New Delhi. infobrics.org Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo has confirmed that Uganda will participate in two high-level international summits in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the country's deepening ties with the BRICS bloc and India…
(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). Civilians Starving in South Sudan's Conflict Areas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A worker sits atop sacks of food aid in a hangar where supplies are piling up because deliveries have halted because of the conflict at a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in Bor, Jonglei State, on February 13, 2026. | © 2026 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images…
(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). Local communities are living the consequences of political failure on climate and the environment — but will it show at the ballot box? thecanary.co 
Even amidst another global energy crisis, ongoing public anger over sewage scandals, and predictions of truly catastrophic climate impacts coming our way, environmental issues barely feature in current election campaigning. But when it comes to climate and nature, approaches vary massively between parties, and we cannot afford to ignore this. Communities under stress On Thursday, […] | By
(2026-05-06). SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk's OpenAI lawsuit. aljazeera.com Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.
(2026-05-06). NSPM-7: Trump's War on Dissent. rightsanddissent.org Last fall, Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7), his blueprint to crush the left. The memo relies on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces and gives a central role to his Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller. Days earlier, Trump issued an Executive Order designating "antifa" as a domestic terror organization. | Join Defending Rights & Dissent and Drop Site News on Monday, May 11th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an important update on Trump and Miller's war against dissent. A panel of experts will break down the memo, analyze the threats it poses to our rights, and place it in the wider le…
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). Comedy Corner with Ethan Wilder. mediasanctuary.org This week on Albany Comedy Corner we had on Ethan Wilder to talk about his show "Raise a Glass to Comedy" at the Parting Glass at Saratoga Springs and his experience producing comedy shows and speed dating events in the capital region. This week was hosted by Tyler Artis…
(2026-05-06). Energy and sovereignty will decide AI future, not algorithms. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). China unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025. ecns.cn The annual list, jointly released by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and China Cultural Relics News, is prepared by top scholars from across the country and widely regarded as one of the highest honors in Chinese archaeology.
(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). Inside Naz Shah's Honoured: A story of survival and strength. newarab.com 
Have you ever come across someone whose life has thrown so many curveballs at them that it almost sounds unbelievable, and yet here they are, still standing? | In 1993, Shah's mother,
(2026-05-06). The Obama Shrine — Brought to You by Wall Street. levernews.com With his presidential library,
(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). China's holiday travel surges as visa-free arrivals rise. ecns.cn China saw a surge in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday, with nearly 11.3 million trips recorded, as an uptick in international visitors, including those entering visa-free, added to the increase.
(2026-05-06). This Wasn't Just a China Trip. It Was a Test of Taiwan's Political Future. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | On the surface, it looks simple: Taiwan's opposition leader went to mainland China, talked about peace, and came home. | But this was not a routine visit. It was the first formal trip to mainland China by a sitting KMT chair in a decade, and it happened at a moment of rising military pressure, partisan deadlock in Taipei, and a wider U.S.-China struggle over Taiwan's future. Reuters and AP both fr…
(2026-05-06). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-06). Guido's Bridge Protest Against Iran War Hits Day Five. popularresistance.org As the one-man protest of activist Guido Reichstadter reached its fifth day, 168 feet above the Anacostia River on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, the anti-war activist is receiving praise both at home and worldwide as he said Tuesday he would go another day even though he has run out of both food and water. | "We are profoundly touched," said CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin during a visit Monday, standing below Reichstadter's perch at the top of one of the bridge's arches, which he has been occupying since last Friday in protest of President Donald Trump's war on Iran and the rapid p…
(2026-05-06). US Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Eritrea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A tank, allegedly belonging to the Eritrean army, abandoned along a road in Dansa, southwest of Mekele in Tigray, Ethiopia, June 20, 2021. | © 2021 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). 4 metric tons of apples sold in 19 hours after Chinese community rallies to help vendor. ecns.cn Residents in Xianfeng County in central China's Hubei province helped sell more than 4 metric tons of apples in 19 hours after a traveling vendor suffered a stroke during the May Day holiday.
(2026-05-06). Dani Rodrik on the Post-Neoliberal World. fpif.org Dani Rodrik has impeccable credentials as an economist. He is an expert in many areas, including trade and development, and is one of Harvard University's leading lights. In recent years, he has also been one of mainstream economics' leading critics, one who has had no trouble accepting the many charges that have been laid at its door and acknowledging that non-economists and ordinary people have been far in advance of economists in identifying the malfunctions of the now much-derided paradigm of globalization and the ideology of neoliberalism that underpinned it. | Readers of Shared Prosperity in a Fractured Wor…
(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). 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). TripleEs Diane Mbombo-Tite on Life in the DRC and starting a translation and interpreting company. mediasanctuary.org On This Episode of the TripleE's, Diana Mbombo-TIte tells her story of growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the languages she learned in the DRC. she also talks about her story of how and why she immigrated to the United States of America , and Finally she tells H Bosh Jr about starting her business Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC. |
(2026-05-06). China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled about 158 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush.
(2026-05-06). US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions. scmp.com "In an increasingly severe security environment, no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone," declared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last month, signalling a major shift in Tokyo's defence posture. | "Under the new system, we will strategically promote equipment transfers while making even more rigorous and cautious judgments on whether transfers are permissible," she added, confirming long-running speculation that Tokyo would relax decades-old restrictions on…
(2026-05-06). She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He's Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. theintercept.com Five years ago, a Nevada state senator helped kill a crypto tycoon's vision of a blockchain city in the Reno desert. Now, that lawmaker is running for higher office, and the crypto mogul is bankrolling her primary opponent to the tune of millions. | The battle playing out in the state attorney general's race is one example of many of the crypto sector trying to elect industry-friendly officials. In Nevada, it's also a story of an eccentric multimillionaire whose money threatens the political ascent of a woman who helped deny his dream. | The spending by crypto entrepreneur Jeffrey Berns is "meaningful money, e…
(2026-05-06). Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburbs. aljazeera.com Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the 'ceasefire' took effect on April 17.
(2026-05-06). Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places. whyy.org 
(2026-05-06). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-06). Spain opens port to hantavirus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed. scmp.com A ‚Å luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly ‚Å hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast ‚Å of Cabo Verde with close to 150 people on board was due to head to Spain, while South Africa confirmed it identified among the victims a strain of the virus that can — in rare cases — spread among humans. | The ship will dock "within three days" at Granadilla on the island of Tenerife, Spain's health minister said on Wednesday, despite opposition from the Canary Islands regional government.
(2026-05-06). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Grace from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Grace from the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Shared Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Posts And Campaigned for Far-Right Restore Britain. bylinetimes.com 
Caspar Thomas, who was until recently Reform UK's candidate for Hill End in St Albans, made a spate of shocking comments about Jewish people, black people, Muslims and Indians. | Byline Times and HOPE not hate can reveal that Thomas is also an activist for Restore Britain, the rival far-right political party led by Rupert Lowe. HOPE not hate calls the scandal "another victory for Reform UK's 'common sense' vetting procedure." | The Reform Party press office has confirmed that "Mr Thomas has already been expelled", when evidence of his campaigning for Restore was presented to the party, though he is still liste…
(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). Gentile Steve Reed just suggested Jewish Polanski is an antisemite. thecanary.co 
Under Keir Starmer, the Labour Party has become historically unpopular. As a result of this, the party is facing the worst local election wipeout in modern history. And because no one in Starmer's circle knows how to turn this around, they've instead decided to smear the Green Party. For the the latest example of this, […] | By
(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). Zack Polanski has to stop giving corporate media smears the time of day. thecanary.co 
The Murdoch Times and the Guardian — and of course the Labour party — are again smearing Green party leader Zack Polanski. The terror they have of the Green surge Polanski is presiding over couldn't be clearer. But Polanski must stop validating the smear narratives by apologising. The latest is a claim that Polanski "falsely […] | By
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Refuses to Explain Why Nigel Farage Met and Posed with Man Criminally Convicted for Violent Attack on Anti-Racism Meeting at a Church. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK has repeatedly refused to provide any explanation to Byline Times for why its leader, Nigel Farage, met and posed for a photograph with a group of far-right activists including a man who went on to be criminally convicted for violently storming an anti-racism meeting at a church — an offence that took place two weeks before the picture was taken. | Byline Times Having b…
(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). 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). May Day was even more important than you think. nationofchange.org The mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power—and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime.
(2026-05-06). Sources Say the FBI Has Opened an Inquiry Into The Atlantic's Report on Patel. truthout.org The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into sources that provided information regarding the agency's director, Kash Patel, and his alcohol drinking habits to The Atlantic, which published details about them last month. The article in question, produced by staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick, relied on dozens of sources, including former and current FBI officials… |
(2026-05-06). Assassination of prominent cleric triggers unrest in Pakistan. newarab.com 
Sheikh Muhammad Idris was assassinated on Tuesday, 5 May, ne…
(2026-05-06). Pro-Palestine groups mobilise for Nakba Day march in London. newarab.com 
The Palestine Coalition confirmed it had reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Police for demonstrators to march around four kilometres from South Kensington, where the Israeli embassy…
(2026-05-06). Royal Mail workers call for No vote against CWU negotiators' agreement with Kretinsky. wsws.org As soon as details of the "groundbreaking agreement" were released on April 15, opposition went viral among postal workers who slammed the proposed deal.
(2026-05-06). Far-right 'auditors' plan campaign of intimidation at polling stations. thecanary.co 
Far-right activist and self-proclaimed 'auditor' of Antifa Public Watch infamy, Lee Scheresy, has once again proven how little he knows about the law. And this time it's not just by harassing innocent protesters and intimidating women, as is his usual forte. This time, he's calls for a mass presence by 'patriots' outside of polling stations […] | By
(2026-05-06). Attack ads are meant to distract from wealth inequality. thecanary.co 
There's nothing screams desperation like attack ads. Politics has always been a blood-sport. Statements are stripped out of context. Minor infractions are prosecuted as if they were global atrocities. "Oh my God, Zack Polanski once returned a library book late!" Then there's the dodgy bar charts printed all over official election leaflets. To me, they […] | By
(2026-05-06). Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87. geo.tv 
Ted Turner, Chairman of Turner Enterprises and the UN Foundation, listens to a question during a news conference on April 1, 2008 at the United Nations in New York. — AFPCNN gains global prominence during Gulf War live coverage.CEO Mark Thompson calls Turner enduring spirit of…
(2026-05-06). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(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). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). Poise without pedigree: Why Australia needs Nancy Mitford at the Strait of Malacca. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). DARPA's XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Drone Has Flown. twz.com 
Northrop Grumman's experimental
(2026-05-06). Publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training. newarab.com 
Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued
(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). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2006-05-26). Partido Lakas ng Masa: On the firing of the US missile system on Philippine soil. links.org.au 
The first-ever firing of a Tomahawk missile and operational deployment of the US Typhon system on Philippine soil under Balikatan 2026 mark a dangerous escalation in the country's deepening entanglement in imperialist military conflicts, warns Partido Lakas ng Masa.
(2026-05-06). As Japanese employees work themselves to death, Communists say look to Marx. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—Legally, the working week in Japan is 40 hours, but good luck finding anyone who puts in less than 46 hours on the job. For workers in some industries, like construction, the double duty adds up to as much as 38 hours a month—the equivalent of a full extra week of labor. And the real …
(2026-05-06). F/A-18 Super Hornet Blasts Blockade-Running Iranian Ship's Rudder With 20mm Cannon (Updated). twz.com 
The Super Hornet strafing the ship is the latest instance where the Navy used direct fire to disable Iranian ships trying to run the blockade.
(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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(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). 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). First BRICS Academic Forum Launched by ORF, RIS. infobrics.org India's 2026 BRICS Chairship kicks off with new Track II platform to shape policy ideas on resilience, innovation and inclusive growth…
(2026-05-06). R90m to revitalise CET colleges. sanews.gov.za R90m to revitalise CET colleges | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa. | Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the allocation alongside Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga during the launch of an infrastructure upgrade project at Emlandeleni Community Learning Centre (CLC) at Ndwedwe in north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The investment will su…
(2026-05-06). 'Mortal Kombat II' review: A soulless and uneven sequel. peoplesworld.org 
Mortal Kombat II is the sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat, itself a reboot of a film franchise adapted from a video game universe. I didn't realize I had any expectations for this film until I walked out of the theater and found those expectations unmet. It is an essentially unsalvageable film with a handful of …
(2026-05-06). 7 Reasons to Use a Custodian for Retirement Funds. moguldom.com Retirement savings can hold far more than mutual funds or public shares. Many households now place private notes, rental property, tax liens, or business interests inside tax-advantaged accounts. This broader menu creates promise, yet it also brings filing duties, title work, valuation questions, and strict use limits. A custodian provides the administrative guardrails that keep …
(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). 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). Labour plotter Tom Watson begs MPs to stop plot to oust Starmer. thecanary.co 
Under Jeremy Corbyn, Tom Watson was the deputy leader of the Labour Party. Notoriously, he used his position to plot with other members of the Labour right to prevent his own party from forming a government. Now, the exact same guy is begging Labour MPs to drop the plot to oust Keir Starmer: Just @Tom_Watson, […] | By
(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). 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). The Push Back On Homeschooling: Microschooling. projectcensored.org There has been an increase in alternative education methods in the United States, and families are turning away from public schools, seeking to homeschool their children. Rachel Fradette explained in a March 2026 Hechinger Report article that rural Indiana school districts are addressing declining enrollment through microschools. These programs are…
(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). Spanish PM urges Brussels protect ICC judges from US sanctions. newarab.com 
Spanish Prime Minister In a "The EU cannot remain idle in…
(2026-05-06). Telegraph latest rag to do antisemitic Polanski cartoon. thecanary.co 
As we covered, the Times published an antisemitic caricature of Zack Polanski on Sunday 3 May. Staggeringly, the paper did this as part of a push from the British establishment to paint Polanski and the Green Party as antisemites. Now, just days later, the Telegraph has done the exact same thing: Whilst the Jewish right is […] | By
(2026-05-06). The Farrer Form Guide: Dreamers versus RWNJs. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Cancelled Richardson review a better option to assess Bondi security. onlineopinion.com.au Such an inquiry with informal processes would have better suited than the more vague and limited interim report of the royal commission.
(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). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-06). 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). Israeli army attacks West Bank Christians marking St George Day. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Tuesday attacked A convoy of Israeli army vehicles stormed the old area of Al-Khader, where hundreds of Palestinian Christians had assembled around
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Accused of Mocking Disabled Residents as 'Benefit Scroungers' and 'Skanks'. bylinetimes.com 
Byline Times has been passed a series of Facebook messages and posts from a Reform UK candidate appearing to mock disabled residents. | The messages, sent via Facebook Messenger, show Harry Phillips, running for Reform UK in Stanwell (Surrey), calling a potential constituent and his wife "ponces of society," mocking a woman's health conditions as "made up ailments," and using a series of personal insults directed at the couple, including references to their appearance. | And he is accused of insulting a stroke survivor and a person with AuDHD, stating their conditions "scream benefit scrounger and lazy c**t",…
(2026-05-06). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-06). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(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). UK's hard-right Reform eyes huge new gains in local elections. newarab.com 
Political insurgents "The UK has been flooded with illegal immigrants that shouldn't be here. They're all claiming benefits… It's costing us an absolute fortune," said Robert Robinson, 70, a former Conservative voter, who said he was "leaning" towards backing Reform. | "All the other parties, they've all had their chance to stop the boats, and none of them have do…
(2026-05-06). The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights. grist.org 
Last week, the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released urgent calls to action, including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and increased funding for Indigenous climate projects. But those recommendations come as the Forum itself is facing an existential crisis. | For 25 years, the Forum has been the leading United Nations body representing Indigenous peoples, but that status has not always translated to policy change by member states or the U.N. itself. Growing questions about the Forum's effectiveness also come amid budget cuts at the U.N., Trump's rejection of multilateralism, and…
(2026-05-06). "Backtalker" : Kimberlé Crenshaw on New Memoir, Voting Rights, Critical Race Theory & Clarence Thomas. democracynow.org 
Leading scholar in the field of critical race theory Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term "intersectionality," which she has described as a "lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it interlocks and intersects." Crenshaw, a professor of law at UCLA and Columbia University and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, has just published a new book, Backtalker: An American Memoir. | "Backtalker is a frame that I use to encourage people to talk back against claims that the world as we have experienced it is the way it can only be, that there is n…
(2026-05-06). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-06). Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters. truthout.org Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is being openly criticized by progressive Democratic candidates for office, who are making their opposition to the current leader of the Senate caucus a plank in their platform. For some candidates, it may aid them in winning their respective primary races. Iowa candidate for U.S. Senate Zach Wahls, for example, says voters are reacting… |
(2026-05-06). 'Republican' Green energy fantasies and casualties. wattsupwiththat.com Republicans who court an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy must drop their green virtue-signaling and get on board with the Trump administration and Secretary Wright's train to prosperity and security. Unleash American energy — oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and domestic mining — and kill the mandates and subsidies that distort markets and enrich adversaries.
(2026-05-06). Thiago Avila mourns mother's death as Israel extends detention. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Final Day. thecanary.co 
For the vast majority of Majid Freeman's trial, the Canary were the only media organisation present in the courtroom. But today, with both the prosecution and defence set to give their closing statements before the jury retired to decide on their verdict, the press benches were full for the first time. Prosecution up first The […] | By
(2026-05-06). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-06). Free Salah Sarsour! Learn More How to Help! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). New Orleans nurses end strike over short-staffing and bargaining issues. peoplesworld.org 
NEW ORLEANS—More than 600 registered nurses at New Orleans' and Louisiana's first unionized hospital concluded a planned five-day strike at 6: 59 a.m. on May 6 after starting it the morning of the mass May Day protests nationwide. Key issues for the nurses, members of National Nurses United/National Nurses Organizing Committee, are short-staffing at the patients' …
(2026-05-06). Scottish National Party heads for victory, amid continued Labour collapse, rise of Reform UK and Greens. wsws.org The Scottish National Party appears headed for a fifth consecutive electoral victory, thanks to Labour's rotten right-wing record, which has fuelled Reform UK's growth in Scotland.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(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). The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Online Casinos Beginners Should Know. moguldom.com A large part of all online wagers now run through crypto. This shift comes from casinos that let players gamble without handing over any personal identification. For someone just getting into online betting, the promise of total privacy and instant payouts sounds hard to beat. The catch is that these platforms carry risks most first-timers …
(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). SCOTUS Weighs 401(k) Accountability Amid Private Equity Incursion. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). U.S., Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war ⚪ Axios. ecns.cn The United States and Iran are closing in on a one-page memo to end their war, Axios reported on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). China's May Day box office edges up as 'Vanishing Point' tops holiday charts. ecns.cn China's box office for the five-day May Day holiday ending on Tuesday totaled 758 million yuan (about $110 million), slightly surpassing the total for the same period last year, data from the China Film Administration showed Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Beyond The Brink And Fighting Back from a Regressive Supreme Court Ruling. mediasanctuary.org Old journalism colleagues Rosemary Armao and Phyllis Jordan mull the effects of the Supreme Court's recent ruling nullifying the civil rights era Voting Rights Bill. In this week's peek into the podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back, the political writers examine the Supreme Court majority's view that our society has fixed discrimination and our laws ought to be color-blind. They worry what that view — along with a do-little Congress — and president eager to keep a hold on power will mean for the future and the fate of midterm elections.
(2026-05-06). At Sea: A sharp feminist thriller in the world of Big Oil. newarab.com 
It takes great talent and skill not only to bring to life the work of an oil rig but also to make this work environment relatable, engaging, and incredibly thrilling. | In her latest adult novel, author Unable to resist the opportunity for a promotion, she leaves behind…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/13: Rally to Fight Back Against SFDPH Program Cuts & Clinic Closures That Will Kill. indybay.org South East Mission Geriatric Services Clinic, | 3905 Mission St. San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). London Electricians Warn: These Common Issues Could Be Dangerous. thecanary.co 
Electrical issues hardly come with a clear caution. In many London homes, the first signs are small: a socket feels warm, lights flicker or the fuse board trips occasionally. These signs can be easily ignored, particularly when everything still seems to work. Yet experienced London electricians warn that these small scale issues are usually a […] | By
(2026-05-06). Colombia's ELN guerrillas sentence captured prosecutors to 5 years in "revolutionary prison" colombiareports.com Colombia's oldest guerrilla organization, the ELN, said Tuesday that it had sentenced two captured prosecution investigators to "revolutionary prison" sentences of up to six years. In a video, a spokesperson of the ELN's Eastern War Front said that Jesus Antonio Pacheco and Rodrigo Antonio Lopez were spared capital punishment after being found guilty of spying …
(2026-05-06). Elderly Sikh taxi driver pushed to ground in New York, viral video sparks outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A disturbing incident from New York City has triggered widespread anger after a video showing an elderly Sikh taxi driver being shoved to the ground began circulating online.According to visuals shared on social media, the confrontation was reported on the roadside following an argument between the driver and another individual. The situation quickly escalated, with the man accusing the elderly driver of hitting another vehicle. Moments later, he is seen aggressively pushing the senior citizen, causing him to fall to the ground.Witnesses claim the attacker also issued verbal threats before turning…
(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). Free Phone Calls Saved Incarcerated People and Their Loved Ones $622.5 Million. truthout.org Kwaneta Harris is one of the thousands of Americans charged with supporting both her aging parent and her own children. Her mother is in her early 70s. She also has three children; the youngest is finishing high school. Harris is also incarcerated, which means that she relies on phone calls and electronic messages to stay on top of family responsibilities. Each month, she spends over $400 on… |
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists in Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org On Tuesday, a London court convicted four of six Palestine Action activists of criminal damage for their break-in of an Elbit Systems factory in August 2024. The four activists — Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 29, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21 — were found guilty of smashing drones and computers at the Israeli defense firm's U.K. site in an attempt to shut the factory down. |
(2026-05-06). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. grist.org 
(2026-05-06). Missiles Clobber Target Ship In Highly Strategic Luzon Strait. twz.com 
(2026-05-06). Nigel Farage's Foreign Policy Chief Hosted Pro-Trump Think Tank Promoting Tariffs and Greenland Invasion. bylinetimes.com Alan Mendoza, Reform UK's Chief Advisor on Global Affairs, co-hosted a private meeting at which the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute distributed material endorsing US President Donald Trump's plan to seize Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, Byline Times can reveal. | The same think-tank has promoted Trump's tariff policies and 2020 election denial conspiracy theories. | Three months into Mendoza's tenure at Reform UK, he hosted a Reagan-Jackson Security Dialogue at the Cambridge Union on 18 and 19 February 2026. The private gathering brought together serving British military leadership, Conserv…
(2026-05-06). Black Ranchers Got No Help After Their Cattle Were Stolen, So They Fought to Change the Law. capitalbnews.org 
A month after shots were fired at their rural Colorado ranch, Courtney "CW" and Nicole Mallery can finally celebrate some good news with a legislative win. When the couple reported their cattle stolen from their Freedom Acres Ranch, they say they didn't receive any help from their local law enforcement officials. They went directly to …
(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). Over 400 officials urge EU to act over E1 settlement project. newarab.com 
More than 400 former diplomats, ministers, and senior officials on Wednesday urged the European Union to "act now" against The open letter comes as Israel intends to move forward with The move would further sepa…
(2026-05-06). The Moral Architecture of Daniel Ellsberg in Truth and Consequence. scheerpost.com Review of Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope, by Daniel Ellsberg, ed. Michael Ellsberg and Jan R. Thomas (New York: Bloomsbury, released 3/2/26) Peter Dale Scott Eager as I was to review this collection of Daniel Ellsberg's unpublished writings, for days all my available time was spent in fascinated reading, as …
(2026-05-06). Weather conditions expected to start clearing. sanews.gov.za Weather conditions expected to start clearing | Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. ⚪ In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. ⚪ "However, rain will persist over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the south coast of RSA [Republic of South Africa] today, so residents are advised to remain cautious," it said. ⚪ On Tuesday, the weatherman said that residents of the Eastern and Western…
(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). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-06). Where Are the Female Assassins? fairobserver.com On April 25, gunshots rang out at a White House dinner attended by senior political figures of the Trump administration. The suspect, who has been charged with attempted murder of US President Donald Trump and more, is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen — a man. This and comparable incidents follow a familiar script: a lone gunman,…
(2026-05-06). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(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). Big Tech Exploits Gaps in California Student Data Privacy Protection. projectcensored.org Despite California's efforts to protect student privacy, an investigation published by The Markup on February 21, 2026, reveals that major technology companies can still collect and monetize student data through loopholes in state law. Reporter Adam Echelman explains that, although California passed laws meant to limit how education technology companies…
(2026-05-06). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-06). NZ govt must rebuke Israeli envoy over beating of citizens, says PSNA. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has called on the New Zealand government to follow through on its demands that Israel complies with international law following the abduction and beating of citizens by the Israeli military in international waters in the Mediterranean last week. PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi said the government…
(2026-05-06). The crumbling empire: Bad choices, shattered reputation, departing friends, an uncertain future. unitedworldint.com Seven strategic lessons the war taught and the questions that remain. The American empire seems to be sinking deeper into a quagmire of war with Iran, with only bad options on the horizon. Donald Trump is now being urged to resolve this disaster as quickly as possible. Perhaps the decisive factor is that the war …
(2026-05-06). Poll shows public hate Reform's plan to punish voters. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, racist bigot and Reform leader Nigel Farage announced a plan to punish voters in areas which don't vote for his party. This seemed to go down incredibly poorly, and we now have data to confirm the general public opposes spiteful politics of this nature: With Reform UK threatening to open migrant […] | By
(2026-05-06). More charges filed against WH correspondents' dinner attacker. newarab.com 
A California man accused of trying to Cole Tomas Allen initially was charged in a complaint with attempting to
(2026-05-06). Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison? whyy.org Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.
(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). Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro. ⚪ "Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected communities, and disruptions to daily services. Particular attention is being given to roads that have been flooded or closed, with real-time updates informing response and recovery operations," the Eastern Cape municipality said on Wedne…
(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). China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 6 ⚪ People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Los Cobradores Privados De Trump Están Persiguiendo A Los Inmigrantes. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). Una controvertida legislación que otorga más derechos a las personas sin hogar en Delaware suscita la oposición de negocios y gobiernos locales. whyy.org Legislación que otorgaría más derechos a la población sin hogar de Delaware suscitó un acalorado debate durante una audiencia de un comité de la Cámara de Representantes celebrada el martes. | El proyecto de ley, patrocinado por la representante estatal Sophie Phillips, D—Bear, ampliaría los derec…
(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). 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). 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). 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.