(2026-05-13). Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire. scmp.com Israel hammered south Lebanon with strikes on Tuesday ahead of talks between the two countries in Washington, as Beirut reported 380 people killed in Israeli attacks since an April 17 ceasefire took effect. | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem vowed to turn the battlefield into "hell" for Israeli forces, and insisted his Iran-backed group's weapons would not be up for discussion at the talks on Thursday and Friday, after the US had called for its disarmament.
(2026-05-13). Trump's Iran U-turn won't solve Israel's insecurity Trap. juancole.com ( It's possible that this latest instance, the pausing of military action over the Strait of Hormuz, stems from a realisation among some of his advisers that this is a war the US cannot win. More likely, though, it i…
2026-05-13: üò± Israel Just ATTACKED the Collective West | Eugene Doyle
The attack on the global Sumud Flotilla was a deliberate attack on the citizens of western countries, including the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The most shameful part of this is of course the implicit cooperation of those very governments'especially Greece but the EU more generally'silently nodding off on Israel committing piracy and acts of war in international waters. This marks the first time that Israel projects its military power deep into the waters off the cost of Europe and it sets a most dangerous precedent for all citizens of Europe: If Israel wills it, you are going to be beaten and abducted, wherever you are, and your governments are going to help us do so.
(2026-05-13). South Korea reviews phased support for Strait of Hormuz security efforts. geo.tv 
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korea is…
(2026-05-13). South Korea moves towards joining war against Iran. wsws.org An attack involving two "unidentified airborne objects" on a South Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz last week is being seized upon by Seoul as a possible pretext to join the US-led war against Iran.
(2026-05-13). Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. | Ahead of a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Trump said he did not think he would need to enlist Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve the conflict, which has continued to block maritime traffic that normally provides one-fifth of the world's oil supply. | "I don't think we need any help with Iran. We'll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise," he told reporters. | More than one mon…
(2026-05-13). Vietnam asks US to allow 'extremely important' oil tanker to slip past Hormuz blockade. scmp.com Vietnam's state oil company urged the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country's economy. | The very large crude carrier Agios Fanourios I, managed by Athens-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, performed a mid-ocean U-turn on Monday at around the point where the US blockade begins. It had only just cleared the Strait of Hormuz, holding 1.99 million barrels of Iraq's Basrah Medium crude, when it…
(2026-05-13). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-13). Trump threatens Iran will be "decimated" if it does not accept US dictated deal. wsws.org Speaking to reporters before departing for China on Tuesday, President Trump said the US would only accept a "good deal" to end the war against Iran or the country "would be decimated," adding, "one way or another, we win."
(2026-05-13). Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to "open up" China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the Iran war. | In a sign of Trump's focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One during a stopover in Alaska, with Tesla's Elon Musk also travelling on the presidential plane to China. | "I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic, and help bring the People's Republic to an even higher level!" Trump wrote…
(2026-05-13). US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, during their meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2026. — ReutersBessent and He Lifeng hold talks at the airport.Each met South Korean president separately.Talks to…
(2026-05-13). Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally as investors awaited developments around the fragile Middle East ceasefire and braced for a high-stakes summit in China between United States President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. | Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1%, to $106.55 a barrel at 0410 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.16, or 1.1%, to $101.02. | Both benchmarks have largely hovered around or above the $100 per barrel mark since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran at the end of February, and Tehran effectiv…
(2026-05-13). China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders' summit. scmp.com Senior officials from China and the United States have started a new round of trade talks in Seoul, South Korea, hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled arrival in Beijing. | The delegations — led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — arrived at Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport around noon on Wednesday Seoul time. | The two officials had both paid courtesy calls to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the morning.
(2026-05-13). Why Tehran Sees the UAE as the Weak Link in the Gulf Alliance. thinktank.pk The Middle East's geopolitical fault lines are shifting rapidly as tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and Gulf countries intensify. Among the Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates has increasingly emerged as a central focus of Iranian rhetoric, military signaling, and strategic messaging. While the UAE has long attempted to balance economic pragmatism with …
(2026-05-13). Tobacco Factories in Cuba Adopt Solar Energy to Ensure Production. radiohc.cu The Tobacco Collection, Processing, and Rolling Enterprise (ABTT) in Las Tunas, in Cuba, has taken a firm step toward energy sustainability. Nearly 60 kilowatts of solar electricity are now generated in that eastern province thanks to the installation of photovoltaic panels in its factories, boosting production for both the domestic market and exports.
(2026-05-13). Fidel Against Fascism: The Cuban Revolution as a Latin American Alternative. radiohc.cu Dictatorships in Latin America are a historical phenomenon that dates back to the 19th century, following the independence movements and the emergence of new nations on the continent. In most cases, these authoritarian regimes were supported by the United States, which, under the Monroe Doctrine, considered itself entitled to intervene in the destinies of Latin American peoples.
(2026-05-13). 'It's a failed nation': Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has called Cuba 'a failed nation', as his administration expands its pressure campaign.
(2026-05-13). Cuba Is Not Alone: Japan Supports the Installation of Renewable Energy in the Island's Hospitals. radiohc.cu By Alejandra Garcia | In a joint effort to ensure the continuity of medical services amid the energy crisis faced by Cuba, the Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will provide support to implement renewable energy solutions in hospitals across several Cuban provinces. This project, coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP) and with technical cooperation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), aims to strengthen critical hospital infrastructure through the use of sustainable technologies adapted to the specific needs of each healthcare fac…
(2026-05-13). Cuba no amenaza, Cuba es constantemente amenazada, afirma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este martes que "en más de seis décadas de Revolución socialista, a noventa millas de EE.UU., jamás ha salido de este territorio una sola acción ofensiva contra la seguridad nacional de ese país".En todo caso, y así está probado, documentado y hasta reconocido por organismos internacionales y agencias estadounidenses de administraciones anteriores, Cuba ha contribuido con EE.UU. a preservar su seguridad en el enfrentamiento a delitos transnacionales de diversa índole", subrayó en sus redes…
(2026-05-13). Cuba actualizará precios de combustibles en divisas. radiohc.cu El Ministerio cubano de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) informó este martes que, a partir del próximo viernes 15 de mayo a las 00: 00 horas, los precios de venta en divisas de los combustibles se actualizarán hacia el alza o la baja, de acuerdo con los costos reales de cada operación específica. | La medida se debe al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo de Cuba. | Según el organismo, la decisión responde a la drástica disminución de los suministros de combustibles provocada por las órdenes ejecutivas del 29 de enero y el 1 d…
(2026-05-13). Colaborador británico Rob Miller recibió Distinción Cultural en Cuba. radiohc.cu El organizador del Festival de Cine Screencuba.uk, en Reino Unido, Rob Miller recibió este marte en La Habana, la Distinción por la Cultura cubana, por su aporte a la restauración del patrimonio cinematográfico de la isla. | La ceremonia transcurrió en la sede del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (Icaic), donde el ministro de Cultura, Alpidio Alonso, entregó el reconocimiento a nombre del movimiento de solidaridad británico. | De acuerdo con la resolución del Ministerio de Cultura (Mincult), la proyección de filmes cubanos en territorio británico, a cargo Rob Miller y su equipo, ha recaudado…
(2026-05-13). Campesinos cubanos destacados reciben condecoración. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este martes, en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños (ANAP), que celebrará el próximo 17 de mayo su aniversario 65 y el Día del Campesino cubano. | En el encuentro se reconoció a integrantes de la organización campesina que en sus años de labor han contribuido al desarrollo económico-social del país, desde la producción agrícola y la defensa de la Patria. | Durante la cita se entregaron el Título Honorífico de Héroe del…
(2026-05-13). New container with 3.7 million syringes and needles boosts healthcare in Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
On Monday, May 11th, the seventh container of medical aid for 2026 was loaded from the Community of Madrid, destined for the healthcare network in Santiago de Cuba. | This shipment consists of 57 pallets containing 900,000 syringes and 2,800,000 hypodermic needles, valued at ‚Ǩ200,000. | The donation was made by Cartronic Memory to SODePAZ — Medicuba Spain, while the freight was paid by Medicuba Europe. | A second container with the remaining aid is scheduled to arrive at the end of May. | [ SOURCE: www.cubainformación.tv ]…
(2026-05-13). Canciller de Cuba desmiente ayuda humanitaria desde EEUU. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez desmintió este martes el ofrecimiento de ayuda humanitaria monetaria para la isla desde Estados Unidos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, escribió: Alguien debería preguntar al secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos sobre la fábula del supuesto ofrecimiento de 100 millones de dólares en ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, que aquí nadie conoce". | Agregó el canciller que "sería bueno saber quién específicamente le aportaría el dinero, si se entregaría en efectivo para necesidades fundamentales, como combustible, alimentos y medicinas, o si sería una entrega mater…
(2026-05-13). "No to the War Against Cuba" : Urgent rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid / Sunday, May 17. radiohc.cu 
Various solidarity groups are calling for a rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid next Sunday, May 17, at 1: 00 p.m., to protest the policy of aggression and economic blockade imposed by the United States against the island. | The demonstration will take place at Paseo de La Habana 194 and is part of the international campaign in support of the Cuban people under the hashtags #LetCubaLive and #NoWarOnCuba.
(2026-05-13). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-13). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-13). Venezuela: Exclusions, Procedures Mar Amnesty Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of detainees held for political reasons wait outside El Helicoide, headquarters of Venezuela's intelligence service and a detention center, after the National Assembly approved an amnesty bill in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez…
(2026-05-13). Middle East tensions deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis, says OCHA. ecns.cn The escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February has worsened Sudans already catastrophic situation.An estimated 33.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance this year — the highest number recorded globally.
(2026-05-13). Xi holds talks with Tajik president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). 'Dopamine'-colored bus station in NW China injects vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism. ecns.cn As an important transit hub along the "Silk Road Tour" route, Lanzhou in Gansu Province, recently introduced a series of "dopamine"-colored bus cultural and creative scenes, transforming public transportation spaces into trendy check-in destinations and injecting new vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism.
(2026-05-13). China leads five new ISO standards in natural gas sector. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued five international standards in the natural gas sector led by China, according to media reports.
(2026-05-13). Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case. aljazeera.com Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
(2026-05-13). Gold miners hike overseas capacity in Q1. ecns.cn Major Chinese gold enterprises demonstrated strong overseas capacity expansion in the first quarter of 2026, producing 24.17 metric tons of mined gold abroad, a robust 30.77 percent increase that helped stabilize overall supply chains, according to the China Gold Association.
(2026-05-13). French president's onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. | Macron stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a "total lack of respect", accusing them of disrupting speakers during a presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. He had earlier described himself as a "Pan-Africanist" during a news conference.
(2026-05-13). Fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile State displaces thousands. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
(2026-05-13). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/10: Direct Action Workshop. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley…
(2026-05-13). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-13). 90 years of Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times. wsws.org Released under tumultuous social, political and economic circumstances, Chaplin's movie retains the artistic, cultural, political and social significance it had in 1936.
(2026-05-13). Three Rivers American Axle workers vote 98 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org American Axle parts workers overwhelmingly authorized a strike, joining Nexteer employees in a rank-and-file rebellion against decades of wage cuts and UAW sellouts.
(2026-05-13). Pistorius in Kiev: Germany arms for war against Russia. wsws.org Almost 85 years after the German invasion of the Soviet Union, Berlin is once again driving forward a military offensive against Russia. The visit by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to Kiev marks a new stage in German-Ukrainian arms integration.
(2026-05-13). Socialism AI and the political education of the working class. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Evan Blake, a Socialist Equality Party (US) National Committee member, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-13). Rising fertilizer prices, shortages threaten Sri Lankan farmers with disaster. wsws.org The problems facing the peasantry can only be solved through a struggle against capitalism in unity with the working class.
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-13). US' scientific self-harm will only help China. scmp.com After the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803, which almost doubled the size of the United States' territory, US president Thomas Jefferson commissioned the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition, which surveyed new routes from the Missouri river to the Pacific coast. It also carried out work in agriculture, ethnography (with indigenous peoples) and geography. | Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, that was the kind of science the US government was willing to pay for — practical,…
(2026-05-13). UAW calls off bogus strike vote over subcontracting at Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly as grueling 7-day schedule continues. wsws.org The claim by the local UAW to be waging a determined fight to defend jobs was exposed within a few days, when the UAW suddenly called off the vote and announced a settlement that does not guarantee a single job.
(2026-05-13). FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations. aljazeera.com FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.
(2026-05-13). Deep-sea smart aquaculture ship harvests 12 tons of Atlantic salmon. ecns.cn A giant smart aquaculture ship developed in Qingdao, Shandong province has successfully harvested its first batch of premium salmon, marking a breakthrough in China's push toward high-quality deep-sea fisheries.
(2026-05-13). 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…
(2026-05-13). Egypt ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with China, says PM. ecns.cn Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday that relations between Egypt and China maintain a strong momentum of development, and Egypt hopes to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and is willing to work with Xinhua News Agency to expand media cooperation and cultural exchange activities.
(2026-05-13). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-13). Tencent given conditional approval for Ximalaya acquisition. ecns.cn China's market regulator has conditionally approved Tencent's acquisition of podcasting and audio platform Ximalaya, imposing a series of restrictions aimed at curbing anti-competitive behavior in China's rapidly expanding online audio and music streaming markets.
(2026-05-13). Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village. tribune.com.pk 
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region. | With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for the 33-year-old. | "Losing my dad and my two sisters in less than a month…" she told AFP. | Her voice broke and she laughed nervously, opting to read from a prepared statement because she knew it would be hard to speak. | "Nobody was prepared to see how, in a matter of days, a family table was left empty," she said. | While the Hondius outbreak has left th…
(2026-05-13). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-13). Why Europe Is Taking the Hantavirus Threat More Seriously Now. thinktank.pk A growing hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has triggered alarm across Europe after a French woman was placed in critical condition in a Paris hospital. Health authorities are now racing to trace passengers, quarantine contacts, and prevent wider transmission as fears grow about the rare Andes strain of hantavirus that can spread …
(2026-05-13). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-13). ILO Labor Treaty Should Protect All Gig Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Delivery workers driving through New Delhi, India, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | (New York) — Gig workers around the world experience long hours, unpredictable and declining pay, and serious safety risks, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Governments negotiating a landmark treaty under the International Labour Organization (ILO) on platform work in June 2026 should adopt strong, binding standards to ensure fair pay, safe working conditions, and access to social security for gig workers worldwide.The multimedia report, "Algorithms of Exploitation: Right…
(2026-05-13). Argentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship 'patient zero' suspicions. scmp.com Argentina's city "at the end of the world" Ushuaia, the jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic, has been labouring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three cruise ship passengers. | The MV Hondius set sail from this spectacular Patagonian port, sandwiched between snow-capped mountains and the South Atlantic, on April 1.
(2026-05-13). Japan Expands Educational Diplomacy in Pakistan Through Books. thinktank.pk Japan has taken another major step toward strengthening its cultural and educational partnership with Pakistan by donating 168 English-language books to Allama Iqbal Open University under the "Read Japan Project," while also inaugurating the new Japan Pakistan Advancement Center (JPAC) to promote academic exchange, Japanese language learning, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship. The initiative reflects Tokyo's …
(2026-05-13). Long March rocket sends broadband satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Space Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday evening, deploying the eighth batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.
(2026-05-13). Beijing leads way in improving entry policies as visa-free travel burgeons. ecns.cn China continues to expand its visa-free travel options, resulting in a growing number of foreign arrivals.
(2026-05-13). Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels. aljazeera.com Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
(2026-05-13). 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach, AP source says. whyy.org The Philadelphia 76ers have fired president Daryl Morey and decided to keep Nick Nurse as their coach after the team was swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. | The 76ers were Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors genera…
(2026-05-13). Australia: Labor government's pro-business budget targets the disabled and poor. wsws.org Amid a cost-of-living crisis, the government is carrying out an onslaught against the most vulnerable sections of the working class, including the disabled and the poor.
(2026-05-13). Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts. aljazeera.com Argentines protest Javier Milei's deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
(2026-05-13). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-13). Troubles at NuScale Power, Fermi America. wattsupwiththat.com Energy hyperbole and the madness of crowds are evident with both NuScale Power and Fermi America. Bubbles burst.
(2026-05-13). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: SAFAR: A Journey of Recollections. indybay.org Creativity Theater, Children's Creativity Museum, | Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-13). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-13). 42,000 UC healthcare and service workers set to strike, as AFSCME and management near agreement: Build rank-and-file committees now! wsws.org On May 14, 42,000 University of California workers are set to strike in a major confrontation with the state's Democratic Party establishment.
(2026-05-13). Pharma reps face stricter restraints. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have clarified that the role of pharmaceutical representatives is to provide physicians with product information through academic exchanges and that they are strictly prohibited from offering commercial bribes.
(2026-05-13). German government launches multiple attack on basic rights. wsws.org The German government is implementing the most extensive rearmament programme since Hitler – all to be financed by massive cuts to social services.
(2026-05-13). Australia, Fiji sign new security agreement aimed against China. wsws.org The upgraded Vuvale Union is part of an expanding web of alliances and arrangements escalating Pacific involvement in the US-led preparations for war against China.
(2026-05-13). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-13). UN expands Nairobi hub to boost Global South representation. ecns.cn The United Nations on Monday commenced construction of a new state-of-the-art conference complex at its Nairobi headquarters, a landmark $340 million investment expected to transform the Kenyan capital into one of the organization's largest diplomatic hubs and deepen Africa's role in global decision-making.
(2026-05-13). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. wattsupwiththat.com The supply chain of fuels and products refined from raw crude oil will face severe imbalances, most likely leading to higher costs and shortages for future generations.
(2026-05-13). Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be 'new Conservative Party'. aljazeera.com Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
(2026-05-13). UK and China celebrate the 55th anniversary of ping-pong diplomacy in London. ecns.cn China and the UK marked the 55th anniversary of ping-pong diplomacy at a special event in London on Monday, celebrating the role table tennis has played in strengthening ties between the two countries.
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. start economic, trade consultations in S. Korea. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Wednesday for consultations on economic and trade issues at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
(2026-05-13). Hong Kong pins focus on life sciences, embodied intelligence in AI push. ecns.cn Hong Kong will establish a committee on AI+ and industry development strategy to formulate strategies for driving industrial transformation through AI, with initial focus on life and health technology and embodied intelligence, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). The Electric Car won the Iran War: The Twilight of Oil. juancole.com Here is my column this month for the essential (
(2026-05-13). UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing. aljazeera.com UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/14: Art-in for Real Art & Human Artists, not Ai! Tues & Thurs 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. Media is there because ElonMusk is suing Sam Altman. We protest the broligarchy Nerd Reich!
(2026-05-13). Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes. aljazeera.com Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
(2026-05-13). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-13). Pediatric drug access receives policy boost. ecns.cn China plans to improve access to pediatric drugs, with a focus on boosting research and development and strengthening supply chain stability, according to a guideline recently released by the National Health Commission and seven government departments.
(2026-05-13). Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday it had received about $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes, in a post on X.
(2026-05-13). Meteorologists warn of hotter, wetter summer ahead. ecns.cn China is expected to experience higher-than-average temperatures during the upcoming flood season.
(2026-05-13). China launches space experiment on artificial embryos. ecns.cn China has launched what it described as the world's first space-based experiment on artificial embryos, sending the project aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft on Sunday.
(2026-05-13). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal. aljazeera.com Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
(2026-05-13). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-13). Unlocking Chinese Cities | How a local fruit is putting Huazhou on the global map. ecns.cn Huazhou, known as the hometown of Huajuhong, which is a prized variety of pomelo peel in Guangdong Province, is celebrating a strong harvest season.
(2026-05-13). The Crisis of the Putin Regime and the Struggle for Historical Truth. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Andrei Ritsky, a representative of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists (YGBL), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-13). Shifting Security Approaches and Türkiye's Rising Strategic Role. unitedworldint.com/feed/ How is Türkiye's growing defense industry strength and multi-dimensional strategy shifting the balance of power? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The conflict between the U.S. and Iran—which remains far from resolution and is rapidly generating global repercussions—has sparked profound debates not only about the balance of power in the Middle East but also about NATO's …
(2026-05-13). Interfaith Pilgrimage From Oakland City Hall to Airport to Protest Israeli Crimes. indybay.org FedEx goes into hidihg…
(2026-05-13). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-13). 2026 Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee, "Gum Saan" from Chinatown SF to Chinatown Folsom. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street Downtown San Francisco to Leidesdorff Street City of Folsom was the destination of "gold seekers" to "Gum Saan" or Gold Mountain, for thousands of early Chinese Gold Miners.
(2026-05-13). China's rural tap water coverage reaches 96 pct by end-2025. ecns.cn China's rural tap water coverage reached 96 percent by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). China launches new satellite group for commercial constellation. ecns.cn China sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway tests full-line operation. ecns.cn On May 12, in Xi'an, the DJ602 comprehensive inspection train departed smoothly from Xi'an East Railway Station in Shaanxi Province and traveled along the main line of the Xi'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, crossing the Qinling Mountains to reach Shiyan East Railway Station in Hubei Province, marking the official launch of full-line testing for the entire route.
(2026-05-13). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-13). South Texas horror: 7 immigrants, including 14-year-old boy, die after being trapped in rail container. wsws.org The deaths in Texas are the latest social crime produced by the bipartisan anti-immigrant policies of the US government.
(2026-05-13). The Spectral Palestinian: Presence Before Politics. juancole.com ( "One way to frame this political predicament of Palestinians is as being caught between visibility and invisibility. It captures this peculiar positio…
(2026-05-13). New York City transit workers confront need for fight against Wall Street and Mamdani. wsws.org A strike would shut down the center of American and world finance and set the stage for a far broader movement of the working class against inequality and exploitation.
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. can inject impetus into recovery. ecns.cn As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States can benefit businesses on both sides and inject fresh momentum into global economic recovery by finding more common ground and working together to manage differences, said economists and business executives.
(2026-05-13). Animation-themed equipment exhibition helps exhibitors expand diverse business opportunities. ecns.cn The 2026 Asian Animation and Game Production Technology and Equipment Exhibition was held from May 10 to 12 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The exhibition brought together more than 500 high-quality exhibitors from China and abroad, connecting global cultural tourism, IP and digital technology industry resources to help participating companies expand diversified business opportunities.
(2026-05-13). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-13). The Battle for Truth: Why World News Media Congress 2026 Is Globally Important. thinktank.pk As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes journalism, elections, public discourse, and the global information ecosystem, the 77th World News Media Congress (WNMC 2026) in Marseille is emerging as one of the most important gatherings for the future of press freedom and democratic communication. Hosted by the World Association of News Publishers and bringing together nearly 1,000 …
(2026-05-13). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Argentines protest against Milei's defunding of public universities. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-13). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/31: Vivienne Hay: Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity. indybay.org
(2026-05-13). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Lebanese National Agency: 6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin. ecns.cn
(2026-05-13). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-13). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-13). ICC: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 International Criminal Court…
(2026-05-13). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña "Disappeared in Detention" indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-12). Trump's 1-Hour Posting Frenzy Fuels Questions About His Mental Fitness. truthout.org On Monday night, President Donald Trump made a series of baseless and erratic accusations against his perceived political enemies, including expressing a desire to charge former President Barack Obama with sedition and treason over a conspiracy theory regarding the 2016 election. Over the period stretching from 12: 00 am ET on Monday through 9: 30 am ET on Tuesday, Trump posted or reposted 77… |
(2026-05-12). Explican a los estadounidenses sobre el incremento de sanciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con el propósito de explicar las nuevas sanciones impuestas a Cuba por la administración de Donald Trump, en la sede del Sindicato de la Asociación Internacional de Maquinistas en Los àÅngeles, se efectuó el sábado 9 de mayo un encuentro con el tema ´No a la guerra contra Cuba ª. | La reunión informó sobre el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos, con la orden presidencial firmada el 29 de enero último y otra del 1ro de mayo, más dos medidas impuestas el viernes 8 de mayo. | Sobre ello se pronunció David Ramírez, Segundo Secretario de la Embajada de Cuba…
(2026-05-11). Israeli Army: We destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel measuring 120 metres in length in southern Lebanon using more than 20 tonnes of explosives. ecns.cn Israeli Army: We destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel measuring 120 metres in length in southern Lebanon using more than 20 metric tons of explosives.
(2026-05-12). Israeli soldiers are hiding behind 'dummy troops' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). The Love Truck: Easing Lebanon's displacement amid Israel's war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). Lebanese in south refuse to flee again despite escalating Israeli strikes. aljazeera.com Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon, where residents say they will not leave again despite intensifying strikes.
(2026-05-12). fall from grace echoes mentor Blair. electronicintifada.net Starmer's staunch support of Zionism and his cabinet of pro-Israel loyalists will not save him from court of public opinion.
(2026-05-12). Majid Freeman walks free but Starmer regime will reprosecute in 2027. thecanary.co 
Anti-genocide activist Majid Freeman walked free from court on Monday after jurors decided they could not reach a verdict on terrorism charges. The Starmer government had prosecuted Freeman for expressing his support for Palestine's right of resistance to Israeli oppression and genocide. Supporters say the jury saw through the transparently political nature of the charges. Majid […] | By
(2026-05-12). RTÉ pisses off Zionist Glinner by showing Father Ted instead of Eurovision. thecanary.co 
This weekend sees the return of the genocide supporting Eurovision song contest. Whilst Israel is still allowed to take part broadcasters such as RTÉ have announced they will not be boycotting. And the alternative viewing has got certain zionists spitting with rage. As the Canary's Robert Freeman reported, instead of the final of the child […] | By
(2026-05-12). Tomgram: Juan Cole, The Strait of Hormuz Oil Crisis of 2026 Is the Biggest Ever. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. As the war in the Strait of Hormuz was going into its eighth week and a third U.S. aircraft carrier was heading into the region (part of a fleet of 19 U.S. naval vessels there and seven more …
(2026-05-12). China presses Pakistan to deepen Iran mediation ahead of Trump-Xi talks. scmp.com China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Tuesday urged Pakistan to ramp up mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, as the war threatens to overshadow US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. | In a call with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar, Wang lauded Pakistan's efforts in facilitating negotiations between Washington and Tehran and helping to extend the ceasefire. But he also called for Pakistan to "step up its mediation efforts to contribute to … the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the…
(2026-05-12). IRGC Navy Claims Vast Expansion In Its Definition Of Strait Of Hormuz (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-05-12). From 'Taco' to 'Nacho': the new buzzword on Wall Street as Trump preps for China trip. scmp.com With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: "Nacho". | The acronym — short for "Not a chance Hormuz opens" — reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices.
(2026-05-12). Iran expands operational definition of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have Brigadier General Mohammad Akbarzadeh, deputy political director of the naval forces of the
(2026-05-12). Big Tech Favoritism on Display with CEOs Set to Join Trump at China Summit. commondreams.org Sixteen Big Tech CEOs will be joining President Trump on his upcoming summit with president Xi Jinping in China this week, according to In response, Public Citizen co-president Robert Weissman issued the following statement: | "It's telling that when Donald Trump wants to put technology on the agenda for discussion with China, he turns to the Big Tech executives who are his donors, flatterers and enablers, rather…
(2026-05-11). Xi, Trump to discuss bilateral relations, world peace and development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump will have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-U.S. relations and world peace and development, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2026-05-12). After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally different China. Is he ready? scmp.com US President Donald Trump's landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In this story, part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we explore how the countries' standing in the world has changed — mostly to China's benefit — since Trump's previous trip. | When US President Donald Trump unleashed…
(2026-05-12). Trump's 'art of the deal' playbook is failing as Beijing asserts itself. scmp.com Against the backdrop of a shifting diplomatic landscape, US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a high-stakes summit. While Washington frames the visit, delayed by the war in Iran, as a pivotal effort to rebalance ties, the bravado of maximum pressure masks a deepening domestic vulnerability. | Trump's arrival comes at a critical juncture; his administration faces multiple crises. The looming 2026 midterms have intensified pressure from a restless agricultural…
(2026-05-12). Trump says Cuba is seeking help, will hold talks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Cuba was asking for help and "we are going to talk", without providing any more detail. | "No Republican ‚Äåhas ever spoken to me about Cuba, which is a failed country and only heading in one direction — down! Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk!!! In the ‚Å meantime, I'm off to China!" Trump wrote on social media.
(2026-05-12). German firms in China more upbeat about economy despite Iran war, trade headwinds: survey. scmp.com German companies in China have grown more optimistic about the country's economic outlook, even as the Iran war and persistent trade tensions continue to weigh on their operations, according to the German Chamber of Commerce in China. | In a survey released on Tuesday, the chamber found that 37 per cent of respondents expected China's economy to improve over the next six months. That was up 22 percentage points from last year, with only 17 per cent anticipating a deterioration — a sharp reversal…
(2026-05-12). Watch: Netanyahu begs, tries to con China into ending support for Iran. thecanary.co 
Wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu has been given yet another soft-soap interview by Zionist-run CBS. In it, Netanyahu railed about the US public's supposed hate for Israel but then turned, 'panicked', to first beg and then try to con China into ending its support for Iran. China has supplied Iran with high-grade satellite intel […] | By
(2026-05-12). Hegseth Refused to Say If Parents Should Drop Child Care to Fund Military Budget. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 12, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified in back-to-back hearings before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Throughout the hearings, Hegseth defended Trump's defense budget request of $1.5 trillion. Hegseth was joined by General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon's acting… |
(2026-05-12). Pentagon's Mindset On E-7 Radar Aircraft It Tried To Axe Has Completely Changed: Hegseth. twz.com 
E-7s to replace the Air Force's dwindling and aging fleet of E-3s are even more sorely needed now after one of the latter was lost to an Iranian attack.
(2026-05-12). Qatar says Iran should not use Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf. newarab.com 
Iran should not use the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was speaking during a press conference in Doha with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan – close allies who have emerged as key intermediaries in the Iran-US talks alongside mediator Pakistan. | "Iran should not use this strait as a weapon to pressure or to blackmail t…
(2026-05-12). Jayapal, Jackson Statement on Delegation to Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Havana, Cuba — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement upon the conclusion of their five-day Congressional delegation to Cuba: "The illegal U.S. blockade of fuel to Cuba—90 miles south of the United States—adds to the longest embargo in world history and is causing untold suffering to the Cuban …
(2026-05-12). Amid dozens of spy flights over Cuba, US sanctions drive out foreign companies. wsws.org A report by CNN based on publicly available aviation data reveals a dramatic surge in US military intelligence flights around the island.
(2026-05-12). La Enfermería, el acto noble de salvar. radiohc.cu 
Cuando muchos miran de lejos el peligro de morir; cuando, incluso, no queda otra medicina que la palabra, ahí están ellos salvando. Quizás, por esta verdad más rica que la vida misma, Martín Pérez González hizo de la Enfermería un acto de consagración elevado y noble. Consta en sus 43 años de servicio en el Hospital Provincial Pediátrico José Martí Pérez y en el historial de solidaridad protagonizado en Belice, Pakistán y Perú. | Cuando empezó a soñar los días frente a un paciente, vivía en la Cooperativa de Producción Agropecuaria La Nueva Cuba, de Cabaiguán; con el paso del tiempo, atrás quedaron los vegueríos…
(2026-05-12). Con Cuba, el pueblo británico. radiohc.cu 
Desde Londres, llegó a Cuba por las festividades del Primero de Mayo, la primera edición de la brigada Assata Shakur, integrada por una veintena de jóvenes y trayendo más de una tonelada en donación para el pueblo cubano. | La coordinadora Nuvpreet Kalra, comentó que tomaron el nombre de una líder del movimiento antiracial en Estados Unidos por su simbolismo en las luchas actuales, principalmente contra el imperialismo y por la autodeterminación de los pueblos. | El grupo vino a Cuba portando en su equipaje medicamentos, útiles escolares, equipos para la generación de energía y artículos para niños y embarazadas…
(2026-05-12). Urgent Call: Stand on the Side of Humanity! Stand With Cuba! radiohc.cu A important message from Claudia De la Cruz / Executive Director of IFCO | The economic siege against Cuba is a cruel and illegal act of war. A brutal and slow act of collective punishment. We condemn these cruel acts and are committed to fighting against them in defense of life. | "I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life!" | (Deuteronomy 30: 19) | The U.S. blockade on Cuba is death. Let us choose life. | In the course of three months, the Trump administration has imposed a fuel blockade that has produced a deadly energy and healthcare crisis, launched an attack on medical brigades se…
(2026-05-12). Vicecanciller de Cuba denuncia intentos de normalizar amenazas militares contra la isla. radiohc.cu El vicecanciller cubano, Carlos Fernández de Cossío denunció que el esfuerzo visible en tratar de normalizar la amenaza de agresión militar contra Cuba por parte de Estados Unidos responde a un diseño comunicacional fríamente calculado. | En su perfil en la red social Facebook, el funcionario destacó que esa estrategia "forma parte del crimen y quienes participan en él serían cómplices del eventual baño de sangre". | En los primeros días de mayo de 2026, el Gobierno de Cuba denunció públicamente las nuevas amenazas de intervención militar de Estados Unidos, luego de declaraciones del presidente Donald Trump que i…
(2026-05-12). Silvio Rodríguez and Alejo Stivel release musical collaboration "Déjame en paz" (Leave Me in Peace). radiohc.cu Singer-songwriters Silvio Rodríguez and Alejo Stivel present the single and music video "Déjame en paz," a collaborative composition that reflects on conscience, human fragility, and the social function of music. | The song, accompanied by a music video directed by Leandro Raposo, marks the first official collaboration between the two artists and stands as a cultural contribution that connects the musical traditions of Cuba and Argentina. | During "Déjame en paz" (Leave Me in Peace), the artists sing to the conscience they don't want to be forgiven or complacent, only to receive "songs that serve people." | The c…
(2026-05-12). I Was Kidnapped by Israel in Int'l Waters, Jailed for 10 Days: Gaza Flotilla Activist Saif Abukeshek. democracynow.org 
"We were hearing, every day, the screams of other Palestinians who were being tortured inside this investigation center." | Spanish citizen Saif Abukeshek, an activist of Palestinian origin, speaks with Democracy Now! about spending 10 days in Israeli detention after he was abducted in international waters. He was among 175 international activists sailing to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which has for years tried to breach Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
(2026-05-12). Democracy Now! 2026-05-12 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 12, 2026; A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Denounces Gutting of Voting Rights Act; I Was Kidnapped by Israel in Int'l Waters, Jailed for 10 Days: Gaza Flotilla Activist Saif Abukeshek | Headlines for May 12, 2026; A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Denounces Gutting of Voting Rights Act; I Was Kidnapped by Israel in Int'l Waters, Jailed for 10 Days: Gaza Flotilla Activist Saif Abukeshek…
(2026-05-12). Two survivors, one struggle: The Holocaust, the Nakba and Gaza. newarab.com 
In a crowded London auditorium, Nakba survivor Their stories begin in 1940s Europe and
(2026-05-12). Flotilla Activist Describes Kidnapping by Israel in International Waters. truthout.org "We were hearing, every day, the screams of other Palestinians who were being tortured inside this investigation center." Spanish citizen Saif Abukeshek, an activist of Palestinian origin, speaks with Democracy Now! about spending 10 days in Israeli detention after he was abducted in international waters. He was among 175 international activists sailing to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud… |
(2026-05-12). Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views. aljazeera.com 2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who've opposed the Gaza war.
(2026-05-12). 'Everything you see': Investigation reveals Israeli troops were ordered to shoot civilians and hostages in Gaza. nationofchange.org Testimony from Israeli soldiers and the mother of a slain hostage has intensified scrutiny over battlefield orders in Gaza, the killing of Israeli captives waving white flags, and whether military directives encouraged indiscriminate lethal force during operations in Shujaiya.
(2026-05-12). Venezuela Defends Geneva Agreement as Only Tool to Resolve Essequibo Dispute at ICJ. orinocotribune.com In a high-level diplomatic display, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appeared before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, May 11. There, she presented the fundamental arguments supporting Venezuela's historical rights over the Essequibo region. During her address, the acting president emphasized that Venezuela is the only party with a legitimate claim to the region of nearly 160,000 square kilometers, rich in natural resources and currently under the administration of Guyana. | The session, described as "historic" by the Venezuelan delegation, represents a new chapter in the century-old…
(2026-05-12). German imperialism's third campaign for world domination. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Christoph Vandreier, National Secretary of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Germany), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the International Committee of the Fourth International.
(2026-05-12). Philippine army kills 19; U.S. turns Philippines into base for war on China. mronline.org The U.S. wants the Philippines as a base, Taiwan as a trigger and China as the target.
(2026-05-12). Your Questions Answered: What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care? aclu.org The Supreme Court recently made a ruling that blows open the door for states and localities to create discriminatory voting maps. Here's what you need to know about redistricting and voting rights in light of this decision.
(2026-05-12). Trump's global energy chaos: Alternative energy comes to the rescue. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-12). The Role Of Strategic Learning In Shaping High-Impact Leaders. moguldom.com Something feels off when leaders step into critical moments and hesitate. It is not a lack of intelligence or effort. It is often a gap between what was learned and what must be done. That gap shows up fast — especially when decisions cannot wait. There is this something-is-not-clicking tension that builds when theory meets …
(2026-05-12). Protesting Rutger Engineering's Cancellation of Rami Elghandour's Graduate Address over Palestine. juancole.com — | Letter regarding the cancellation of Ramy Elghandour's graduate address at the School of Engineering because of his views on Palestine: | Francine Conway | Chancellor, | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | nbchancellor@rutgers.edu | Jason Geary | Provost, | Rutger…
(2026-05-12). UK's Starmer defies calls to quit, says he is getting on with governing. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference on migration at 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, November 28, 2024. — Reuters Junior minister resigns, calling for him to set a timetable.Almost 80 lawmakers call for Starmer to go.Borrowing costs rise,…
(2026-05-12). Trump's EPA Wants to Fast-Track Construction of Gas Plants, Data Centers. truthout.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed changes Monday that would allow gas power plants, data centers and factories to begin construction on non-polluting components such as piping, wiring, cement pads and other support structures before obtaining air-emission permits. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a news release that the "proposal works to provide solutions to… |
(2026-05-12). US consumer inflation jumps as Iran war sends energy prices higher. scmp.com US consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. | The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8 per cent from April 2025, according to data released on Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6 per cent from March as petrol prices rose 5.4 per cent during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9 per cent increase from February to March.
(2026-05-12). Journalists Targeted for Covering ICE Operations. projectcensored.org As of December 2025, US law enforcement officers arrested or detained at least thirty-two journalists, nearly 90 percent while covering immigration-related protests, according to the Freedom of the Press Foundation's US Press Freedom Tracker. The Tracker documented nearly as many assaults on journalists that year as in the previous three…
(2026-05-12). Fascism's Building Blocks: 100 Years of Murdering Migrant Workers. publicbooks.org "The KKK's terror campaign took a bloody toll. Between 1917 and 1920, 170 IWW union organizers were lynched or murdered in extra-judicial killings."
(2026-05-12). Kuwait says foiled infiltration attempt by four members of IRGC. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM. newarab.com 
Calls mounted late Monday for Britain's embattled More than 70 of Labour's 403 MPs have asked him to step down, unconvinced by his pledge to make the party bolder and better to assuage disgruntled voters impatient for change. | Under party rules, any cha…
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). Drone-Hunting M28 Skytruck In The Works For Poland. twz.com 
(2026-05-12). Trump Education Department targets trans students at Smith College. peoplesworld.org 
NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—The Trump administration's investigation of Smith College is premised upon a fundamental misreading of Title IX law, argues Carrie Baker, a professor in the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Program at Smith. Smith College is a private, historically women's college located in Northampton, Massachusetts; the college began admitting transfeminine students following a policy …
(2026-05-12). New School Student Senate Sanctions Hillel Over Program With Israeli Military. truthout.org Ryder Glickman's first day as chair of The New School University Student Senate (USS) was an eventful one. His inaugural act was to call a vote on a first-of-its-kind resolution to sanction Hillel at The New School. This vote followed the release of a 38-page report detailing Hillel's potential violations of international law. The report, conducted by a student committee… |
(2026-05-12). US rural healthcare collapse accelerates under Medicaid cuts and privatization. wsws.org One-third of rural hospitals face closure as the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" slashes Medicaid by over $900 billion, gutting healthcare for 60 million Americans to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and a $1.5 trillion military buildup.
(2026-05-11). Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong amid calls to step down. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to prove wrong the "doubters" in his own party, and among the electorate as a whole, as he tries to fight off demands to step down after devastating local election results for his Labour Party.
(2026-05-12). Philadelphia Gas Commission rejects PGW's expanded Port Richmond LNG plant until further study. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The Philadelphia Gas Commission on Tuesday approved $213 million for Philadelphia Gas Works' fiscal year 2027 capital budget. In a unanimous vote that included four of the five commissioners present, a decision on the utility's controversial request to spen…
(2026-05-12). Să Milităm Pentru Pace! / Appeal for a European and World Peace Congress in 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
Confident that, through a joint effort, we can restore peace to countries devastated by war, we hereby make the present APPEAL for a European and World Peace Congress in 2026 ‚ÄûSMILE — AND MAKE PEACE!" #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-11). Taiwan excluded from WHA over DPP's separatist stance: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' pursuit of "Taiwan independence" and refusal to recognize the "1992 Consensus," which embodies the one-China principle, have undermined the political foundation for the Taiwan region's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA), said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, on Monday.
(2026-05-12). The environmental and social impacts of fish farming and industrial aquaculture. nationofchange.org Often promoted as sustainable, fish farming can increase pressure on wild fisheries, deepen global food inequities, and damage marine ecosystems.
(2026-05-12). 'Preposterous': Delaware federal judge castigates state's latest bid to withhold employee records in ICE probe. whyy.org Delaware's chief federal judge has Chief U.S. District Court Judge Colm F. Connolly issued his blistering opinion Friday, and the state immediately
(2026-05-12). Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spree. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures while delivering remarks as he hosts his second 'Rose Garden Club' dinner in honour of Police Week at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 11, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). 'Amman's Epstein': Fake doctor allegedly assaults three minors. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). The end of printing press manufacturer Manroland in Offenbach, Germany and the role of the IG Metall union. wsws.org The closure of the Manroland plant in Offenbach marks the culmination of a process begun with the breakup of the company during the 2011—12 insolvency crisis, in which the IG Metall union played a central role.
(2026-05-12). Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial. aljazeera.com Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
(2026-05-12). We Can't Curb Nuclear Proliferation If We Don't Acknowledge Israel's Nukes. truthout.org Thirty House Democrats, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, publicly asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 4 to end the long-standing U.S. policy of ambiguity around Israel's nuclear capabilities. In a letter, the group asked for answers on detailed questions about Israel's warheads, delivery systems, fissile material production, and nuclear doctrine. They argue that Congress has a constitutional… |
(2026-05-12). UK's Starmer faces crucial cabinet meeting amid calls to quit. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). "Masculine Behavior Bad for the Planet," Says Phys.org. We Read the Paper. wattsupwiththat.com It converts substantive disagreement with the consensus framing into a personality defect, a gender pathology, specifically.
(2026-05-12). The 81 MPs (so far) who have demanded tick-like Starmer out. thecanary.co 
At least 81 Labour MPs have signed Catherine West's letter for Keir Starmer to immediately announce a timetable for his departure to allow an election in September. This graphic by @toryfibs names those who are known: Signing up for that timetable is an indication of likely support for an Andy Burnham leadership bid, as Burnham […] | By
(2026-05-12). U.S. Air Force Special Operations Aircraft Accused Of Austrian Airspace Incursion. twz.com 
Austria says it scrambled Eurofighters two days in a row to intercept U.S. military aircraft, likely U-28As operated by Air Force Special Operations Command.
(2026-05-12). YouGov poll shows that Labour would bag just 5 MPs in 2029 under Wes Streeting's leadership. thecanary.co 
With rumours of a leadership challenge swirling, YouGov polling demonstrating that Labour-right darling Wes Streeting is somehow an even worse option than Keir Starmer has resurfaced on social media. The widely reposted infographic was highlighted by Stats for Lefties on May 11. It shows a Streeting-led Labour receiving just 5 seats in the 2029 general […] | By
(2026-05-12). Hundreds Rally at Capitol for Packaging Reduction (Part 1). mediasanctuary.org On Monday May 11, several hundred people attended Beyond Plastic's lobby day and rally. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act — known as PRRIA — would require producers of single use packaging to reduce the amount by 30% over 12 years and ban 13 toxic chemicals from packaging. The bill has twice passed the Senate but the Assembly Speaker has refused to let it come up for a vote despite having a majority of members as co-sponsors. The sponsors recently did an additional 38 amendments to the bill to help with its passage. In part one of our coverage, we hear from Senator Rachel May;…
(2026-05-12). US Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh to Federal Reserve Board. scmp.com The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as a governor on the board of the Federal Reserve, clearing the way for him to take the reins of the central bank later this week as the world's largest economy faces inflation at a three-year-high. | The Senate voted 51-45 to confirm Warsh's appointment to the board for a 14-year term, with the results largely along party lines.
(2026-05-12). Justice Dept. Subpoenas NYU Hospital to Demand Medical Records for Trans Youth. truthout.org The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Texas has issued the first known criminal subpoena directed at a health care institution for offering gender-affirming care to transgender youth — at NYU Langone, a hospital situated almost 2,000 miles away in the greater New York City area. The notification was sent to patients (and/or parents) via their online portal just after 7pm on… |
(2026-05-12). BioNTech: Profit takes precedence over health—and 1,860 employees lose their jobs in Germany. wsws.org The company which produced the first approved COVID-19 vaccine profited enormously, but not its workers.
(2026-05-12). Inside Israel's covert Litani raid and Hezbollah's counterstrike. newarab.com 
(2026-05-11). International Healthcare Week opens in Hong Kong, fueling healthcare breakthroughs. ecns.cn The International Healthcare Week was launched in Hong Kong on Monday, with two major events held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre: the 6th Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair.
(2026-05-12). Trump's Justice Department Subpoenas News Outlets Over Iran War Coverage. truthout.org The US Justice Department has reportedly subpoenaed The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has complained incessantly about coverage of his illegal and disastrous Iran war. The Journal reported Monday that it received grand jury subpoenas dated March 4 for records of its journalists as Trump pushed the Justice Department — now led by his… |
(2026-05-12). Rallies oppose Australian Labor government's massive cut to disability funding. wsws.org "There's clearly money for the military and for war, but there's never enough money for people and their basic needs."
(2026-05-12). One against six in Labor's battle for reform. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-12). Ugandan president, 81, sworn in for new term after 40 years at the helm. scmp.com Forty years. That is how long Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power. | The 81-year-old was sworn in on Tuesday to extend his presidency over a further five-year term that may well be his last — although not necessarily the last for the Museveni family.
(2026-05-11). Shifting tech landscape: Limited but lasting channels keep China-US science dialogue alive. ecns.cn Although strategic competition and technology restrictions have reshaped bilateral ties in recent years, scientific cooperation between China and the United States has not come to a halt. Instead, it is evolving into a more selective and layered framework focused on non-sensitive research, academic exchange and global governance challenges.
(2026-05-12). Renewables Obligation Subsidies Top £100 Billion. wattsupwiththat.com There was never any democratic mandate for any of this. At no stage were the public consulted, never mind given the opportunity to vote on renewable energy policy, Ed Miliband's 2008 Climate Change Act or Theresa May's suicidal Net Zero law.
(2026-05-12). Iraq's PMF begins major desert sweep after 'Israel base' reports. newarab.com 
(2026-05-11). Taiwan is not eligible to participate in WHA: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Taiwan region, unless given approval by the central government, has no basis, reason or right to participate in the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA), which will open on May 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2026-05-12). Trump Shrugs Off Americans' "Financial Situation" After Inflation Report Release. truthout.org On Monday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its April Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, showcasing that inflation is the highest it's been in the past three years. According to the CPI, prices on all consumer goods shot up by 3.8 percent over the past year. The report indicates that Americans' wages are no longer keeping up with the pace of inflation — in other words… |
(2026-05-12). Behind the seat numbers — Greens the biggest winners. thecanary.co 
When the local election votes were being counted on Thursday night, the story was one of a huge Reform win on seats, collapse of Labour and Conservative, and moderate gains for Greens and Lib Dems. Naturally, the BBC and others talked up the Reform win and gave only a brief mention to the Greens doing […] | By
(2026-05-11). Chinese, U.S. authorities bust transnational drug trafficking ring. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. law enforcement authorities jointly cracked a drug smuggling and trafficking case in early April, cutting off a cross-border trafficking route between the two countries.
(2026-05-12). Beijing calls Paraguay leaders willing 'chess pieces' after disputed Taiwan trip. scmp.com Beijing lashed out at Paraguay on Monday after President Santiago Pena wrapped up a four-day visit to Taiwan, branding Paraguayan leaders as willing "chess pieces" for independence forces on the self-ruled island that China claims as its own territory. | Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said China "firmly opposes and condemns" the trip and urged Asuncion to "change course at an early date" and recognise the one-China principle.
(2026-05-12). How Israel's 7 October law differs from Ben-Gvir's death penalty. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). Equity leader calls for Starmer to resign and says union 'opposes' Reform. thecanary.co 
In his speech to Equity's annual conference on Sunday 10 May, general secretary Paul W Fleming called for prime minister Keir Starmer: to set out a timetable in which he resigns and is replaced. He also said that the union "opposes" Reform: opposes giving them a platform, and opposes what they threaten to do to […] | By
(2026-05-12). Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.'s role in control of U.S. House. whyy.org Inflation hit its highest level in three years — driven by surging costs for energy, food and housing, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday morning. Just a few days ago, the Trump administration declared an economic victory thanks to a stronger than expected jobs report. Still, the latest data shows prices rising faster than wage growth, and a new CNN poll showed President Trump at a career low approval rating on the economy. | Those polled put much of the blame on the war in Iran, putting Republicans on the defensive heading into the midterms. Against that backdrop, the recent…
(2026-05-11). Mainland stock market hits 11-year high. ecns.cn The bullish momentum recently seen in the Chinese market is likely to continue thanks to the structural opportunities provided by the countrys rapid adoption of emerging technologies and ongoing economic recovery, said experts.
(2026-05-12). US finalises US$35.5 billion in refunds for illegal Trump tariffs. scmp.com The US customs agency has ‚Å processed refunds including interest ‚Å worth US$35.46 billion as of ‚Å May 11 for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump last year that were deemed illegal, according to a Tuesday court filing. | As of 7am on May 11, ‚Äåthe US Customs and Border Protection had received 126,237 applications for refunds covering an undisclosed number of shipments or entries, according to the court filing.
(2026-05-12). Governments downplay pandemic risk as MV Hondius hantavirus cases mount in US, Europe. wsws.org Authorities claim the virus poses a very low risk to the public even as they mention the threat of a pandemic like COVID-19 and transport passengers to top-level biosecurity facilities.
(2026-05-11). What does the MV Hondius outbreak tells us about hantavirus. ecns.cn For days, the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius has made headlines worldwide, bringing a long-known yet often overlooked virus to the center of global attention. After nine cases linked to the outbreak, including three deaths, were reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), the vessel arrived last weekend in Spain's Tenerife, where more than 90 passengers were evacuated under supervised health precautions by domestic and international health authorities.
(2026-05-12). The battle for Berlin's memory. peoplesworld.org 
BERLIN—On the night of April 7, 2022, the world-famous Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park, the final resting place of some 7,000 Red Army soldiers who lost their lives in the fighting for Berlin in April and May 1945, was desecrated. Graffiti—swastikas and slogans in English such as "Death to all Russians," "Russia kills," and "Russians …
(2026-05-11). Trade consultations key to global stability, growth. ecns.cn A new round of China-US economic and trade talks is vital to reducing business uncertainties and improving global economic confidence amid persistent geopolitical and trade challenges, experts and business executives said on Monday.
(2026-05-12). Australia's migrant communities are filling the gaps in refugee protection. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-12). Zelensky's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe. scmp.com Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major corruption investigation. | Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced late on Monday that Andriy Yermak is suspected of an alleged 460-million-hryvnia (US$10.5 million) money-laundering scheme.
(2026-05-12). 'Affront to democracy' NZ law change halts landmark climate crisis lawsuit. asiapacificreport.nz By Kate Newton, RNZ News climate change correspondent The political activist suing major New Zealand emitters over climate change damage says a law change blocking his case and others like it is "an affront to democracy". The government announced yesterday it would amend climate laws to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by…
(2026-05-12). Morris Katz: Can the Mamdani Maker Do It Again? levernews.com Today we're sharing David Sirota's exclusive interview with Morris Katz, the political strategist behind Zohran Mamdani's successful mayoral campaign, who's now coordinating Graham Platner's groundbreaking Senate run in Maine. | You'll hear Katz tell the story of how he recruited Platner — and the foundations of Platner's strategy for swaying Trump voters: "These are guys I launch at the dock with every morning. When we talk, a lot of the time it's about how corrupt our political system is and how billionaires have far too much power, and regular people deserve to have a voice in our politics. It doesn't se…
(2026-05-12). DR Congo: Increasing Repression of Critical Expression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a press conference in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 6, 2026. | © 2026 Democratic Republic of Congo Presidency/Handout via REUTERS…
(2026-05-12). Netanyahu stresses the need for more propaganda as Israel's Hasbara budget soars. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone In a fawning softball 60 Minutes interview released on Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu stressed the importance of winning "the propaganda war" on social media. This comes as Israel moves to quadruple its propaganda budget to $730 million a year. Major Garrett (which apparently is a real name belonging to a real guy…
(2026-05-12). Fiji army commander admits military 'at fault' for custody death. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Fiji's military chief has made a public admission at a church service that the institution was "at fault" for the death of Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody. Local media reported that Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) commander Ro Jone Kalaouniwai, while addressing officers at a military family service, admitted…
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-11). Cargo vessel to help advance space research. ecns.cn China launched on Monday the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft to deliver scientific equipment and experimental supplies, including artificial human embryos, ultrathin solar cells and a greenhouse gas monitor, to its orbiting Tiangong space station.
(2026-05-12). FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated US Senate exchange. scmp.com FBI Director Kash Patel angrily lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling allegations that he drinks excessively on the job and has been unreachable to his staff at times "unequivocally, categorically false". | "I will not be tarnished by baseless allegations and fraudulent statements to the media," Patel told Senator Chris Van Hollen during a testy exchange that began when the Maryland Democrat confronted him about a recent article in The Atlantic magazine that…
(2026-05-12). State Dept. Revoking Passports Over Unpaid Child Support in Revival of 1996 Law. truthout.org The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it will begin revoking passports of parents who owe significant child support. The department said that it would begin revoking U.S. passports of parents who owe $100,000 in unpaid child support — some 2700 U.S. passport holders — before expanding to include any parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. The Department of Health… |
(2026-05-12). Despite court order, NYPD failed to properly monitor stop-and-frisks by aggressive unit. nationofchange.org The department didn't audit thousands of stops made by its Community Response Team, which has a history of unconstitutional policing and has drawn hundreds of civilian complaints.
(2026-05-12). Gavin Newsom's autobiographical 'Young Man in a Hurry': More and less. peoplesworld.org 
It's been the standard practice for at least a generation that any serious contender for the American presidency must come out with a book. For those whose campaigns fizzle out sooner rather than later, such volumes in short order occupy the remainder shelf. For those who command a certain interest, voters, journalists, and other politicians …
(2026-05-12). "I'm not going to stop using my voice" : Dana auto parts worker fired for exposing deadly conditions at Detroit area plant. wsws.org Kamara Bond was fired twice for reporting dangerous conditions at the Dana plant in Warren, Michigan.
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). Who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. — ReutersBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party…
(2026-05-12). Canada gang war claims lives of 2 teens in Surrey: Punjabi-origin boys shot dead in underground parking. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a shocking incident linked to the ongoing gang violence in Canada, two teenagers were shot dead late Sunday night in Surrey's Newton area, a neighbourhood with a large Punjabi po | Canada gang war claims lives of 2 teens in Surrey: Punjabi-origin boys shot dead in underground parking…
(2026-05-12). Rights Groups, Journalists, and Whistleblowers Call for Courtney Williams' Release. rightsanddissent.org A coalition of more than two dozen press freedom and human rights groups, members of the media, military veterans, and ex-government whistleblowers, has authored an open letter calling for the immediate release of U.S. Army veteran Courtney Williams, who has been arrested and charged under the Espionage Act of 1917 for allegedly disclosing classified information when she spoke out against gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. | The coalition, led by civil liberties organization Defending Rights & Dissent and including PEN America, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Freedo…
(2026-05-12). Palestinian children shot, stabbed in W. Bank by Israelis: UN. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). European Union: Surveillance Technology Sold to Rights Violators. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2026 Glenn Harvey for Human Rights Watch | EU member states host many companies that produce dangerous surveillance technology that can be used to violate rights, the export of which necessitates robust controls.The implementation and oversight of the EU regulatory framework governing export of surveillance technologies have serious flaws, resulting in the technology being sold to those who use it in violation of international human rights and humanitarian law. The EU should tighten the controls requiring states to do greater human rights due diligence, block risky exports, and e…
(2026-05-12). Ethiopian Long-distance Runner Yebrgual Melese Sies Suddenly. radiohc.cu Havana, May 12 (RHC) — Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese, 36, died today after collapsing during training, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation confirmed. | Melese was preparing to compete in the Ottawa Marathon, scheduled for May 24, when she collapsed and died suddenly, causing shock throughout the international athletics community. | The athlete was the runner-up in the Chicago Marathon in 2015 and also finished second in Barcelona in 2015. She held a personal best of 2: 19: 36, achieved in 2018, a time that placed her among the best in history at the distance. | Her achievements include victorie…
(2026-05-11). WHO: Nine hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. ecns.cn Nine cases of the Andes virus hantavirus infections linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius have been reported, seven of which have been confirmed, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
(2026-05-12). 'The system is failing us': Philadelphia utility customers call on City Council to help rein in bills. whyy.org Customers, advocates and experts outlined the limited tools the city has to control costs during a hearing on rising utility bills. | In this Sept. 6, 2013 photo, one of Commonwealth Edison's new "smart" electricity meters in seen in North Riverside, Ill. The new meter is a wireless devices that relays information on electricityconsumption directly to the utility. The new units will eliminate the need for meter readers, estimated bills, and give customers the opportunity to save money because they'll be able to track daily electric consumption online and make simple changes _ like unplugging appliances or runnin…
(2026-05-12). Paris Modest Fashion Week is no antidote to Islamophobia. newarab.com 
Paris hosted its first-ever Modest Fashion Week. And across the board, from the brands promoting their Muslim-friendly designs to the hijabi influencers flown out to promote, it seems to have been lauded as a success for inclusion and progression. | However, there's a sobering hypocrisy that bubbles just under the surface of this headline-grabbing affair. Namely, the fact that Paris, the host city, also happens to be the capital city of a country whose politics still actively discriminates against and criminalises overt expressions of Muslimness. | That's right: on the one hand, wielding this celebration of modes…
(2026-05-12). Reviving Russian in Vietnam: Nostalgia Meets a New Linguistic Reality. unitedworldint.com Such will be the case where Russian's fate in Vietnamese classrooms is not in wistful yearnings, but whether it will succeed in staking out an active, productive niche. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The proposals laid out between Russia and Vietnam for the restoration of Russian instruction as a foreign language within Vietnamese schools has created …
(2026-05-12). The two 'Spartas': How the UAE doubled down on ties with Israel. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel appear to have The UAE sustained the With Tehran continuing its bellicose rhetoric a…
(2026-05-12). Acquitted Filton 24 member calls for support at comrades' sentencing. thecanary.co 
Jordan Devlin was one of six 'Filton 24' activists retried by the Starmer regime for damaging an Israeli weapons factory. Devlin and Zoe Rogers were acquitted. Their four comrades were convicted after the trial judge forbade any mention of the jury's legal right to acquit on conscience. The government wants those four — Samuel Corner, […] | By
(2026-05-12). Spurs held by Leeds as relegation battle takes another dramatic twist. thecanary.co 
Mathys Tel produced the kind of moment that makes managers grin and then grind their teeth in frustration, as he curled superb finish into the top corner to put Spurs ahead early in the second half. The goal looked like it might settle a nervy night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, twenty minutes later, […] | By
(2026-05-12). If you can't beat it, ignore it. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-12). Mamdani faces backlash after NYPD aids ICE at Brooklyn hospital. wsws.org The popular opposition is so intense that several Democratic Party officeholders made mild criticisms of the DSA mayor.
(2026-05-12). Why is Stalin So Popular in Modern Russia? covertactionmagazine.com At the turn of the millennium, Russia teetered on a precarious geo-political edge. A nation scarred by the wild 1990s, grappling with whether to cling to the chaotic promises of neo-liberal reform, or reclaim echoes of its ironclad Soviet resolve. The economy was a rotting corpse, being feasted upon by oligarchs, whose loyalty to Moscow's …
(2026-05-12). Philadelphia officials question city's lack of power over driverless cars. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia officials say they are alarmed about driverless cars operating on city streets without the city having much power to regulate them. | About 100 people rallied outside City Hall on Tuesday ahead of a City Council hearing, urging lawmakers to push back against autonomous vehicles and protect jobs for taxi and ride-hailing drivers. They say
(2026-05-12). Putin hails 'world's most powerful' nuclear-capable missile in key test. scmp.com Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernise the country's nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine was nearing an end. | Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the ageing Soviet-built Voyevoda.
(2026-05-12). Could Trump's Iran Fiasco be America's Suez Crisis? juancole.com ( In 1956, the British Empire was still resisting i…
(2026-05-12). Naim Qassem says Hezbollah's arms not part of talks with Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). New Version Of Bomber-Launched ARRW Hypersonic Missile Is A Ship Killer. twz.com 
The USAF is moving to start work on a new ARRW variant able to hit moving targets with an eye toward future fights in the Pacific.
(2026-05-12). Last passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positive. aljazeera.com US officials say 18 Americans are being monitored for symptoms, as WHO insists risk to public remains low.
(2026-05-12). French hantavirus patient 'critical on artificial lung' as ship cases grow. scmp.com A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said on Tuesday. | The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, nine of which have been confirmed. | Three people on the cruise died, including a Dutch couple that health officials believe were the first exposed to the virus while visiting South America.
(2026-05-12). "Two opposing factions" in Europe regarding Türkiye. unitedworldint.com/feed/ Interview with Prof. Mehmet Yalà߃±n Yƒ±lmaz from the Istanbul University. Once again, relations between the European Union and Türkiye are passing through tense moments: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen placed Türkiye into the same basket as Russia and China, causing consternation in Ankara. French President Emmanuel Macron promised to "stand by Greece and help …
(2026-05-12). Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan? aljazeera.com The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.
(2026-05-12). How a fake Iraqi officer infiltrated Lebanon's security agencies. newarab.com 
A uniform, forged papers and a carefully cultivated network of contacts were all he needed to penetrate For nearly two years, an Iraqi man identified by Lebanese security sources as "Tarek Nasrawi" allegedly moved through military and political His alleged deception unravelled only after re…
(2026-05-12). Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag during Barcelona victory parade. thecanary.co 
Eighteen year old Lamine Yamal raised the flag of Palestine from Barcelona's open-top victory parade, a gesture which has been shared widely online, further cementing him as the best young player on the planet, not only for his ability on the field but also his principles off it. Barcelona's parade was the morning after the […] | By
(2026-05-12). Indian tourist dies after mysterious collapse at Phuket cafe, 3 others stable. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian tourist has died after he and three others reportedly lost consciousness under mysterious circumstances at a cafe in Thailand's Phuket province, officials said on Tuesday.The incident took place in the Kamala Beach area of Kathu district during the early hours of Saturday. According to local reports, five Indian nationals had arrived together at the cafe late on Friday evening. A few hours later, four of them suddenly became unconscious one after another, creating panic among staff members present at the spot.All four were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Thai autho…
(2026-05-12). Roads blocked in Bolivia as protesters demand president's resignation. aljazeera.com Bolivia faces growing unrest as widespread road blockades disrupt travel across major cities.
(2026-05-12). EU to invite Taliban to Brussels for migrant return talks. newarab.com 
The European Commission told AFP Monday it plans to invite According to sources close to the matter, a letter is to be sent "imminently" to Kabul to arrange a date for a meeting in the Belgian capital. | The visit, coordinated with Sweden, would follow two trips by European officials to Afghanistan on the same issue. | Officia…
(2026-05-12). Trump and Xi to meet amid global eruption of imperialist war. wsws.org Trump is traveling to Beijing under conditions of extreme crisis, amidst an ongoing war against Iran that has failed to achieve the war aims of American imperialism.
(2026-05-12). How climate change could help hantavirus find more hosts. grist.org The cruise ship departed Ushuaia, Argentina, in April with plans to ferry 147 passengers and crew members to some of the most remote places on earth, including Antarctica. But the ship, named the MV Hondius, had its voyage cut short by a rare virus that has killed three and infected several others. | Hantaviruses are an ancient family of rodent-borne pathogens that likely caused disease in humans long before they first appeared in medical records in the 1950s. The viruses infect people via rodent waste — often through the inhalation of dust containing trace amounts of the excreta. Andes hantavirus, the s…
(2026-05-11). 2026 World Digital Education Conference: how AI drives educational transformation. ecns.cn The 2026 World Digital Education Conference kicked off in Hangzhou on Monday. Themed on "AI+Education: Transformation Development Governance," this year's conference seeks to explore how AI can drive systemic educational transformation and promote high-quality educational development. An exhibition on achievements of global digital education is being held during the conference.
(2026-05-12). How the Wildwoods became a Jersey Shore staple — across 4 separate towns. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The Wildwoods in Cape May County, New Jersey, are not one town, but four. | North Wildwood, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and West Wildwood each have their own history, identity and local government. However, all four towns share a single barrier island along the Jersey Shore. | Together, the communities are home to roughly 16,000 year-round residents, a number that swells each summer to more than 250,000. Their wide, free beaches stretch for about 5 miles an…
(2026-05-12). Charleston's Gullah Geechee Community Demand 7,000 Acres in Reparations. capitalbnews.org 
Marcus McDonald's roots run deep on both his sides of his family in Charleston, South Carolina. He's a descendant of the Boone Hall Plantation, where his ancestors in his father's family were once held captive. They come from a line of Gullah Geechee people, the descendants of the West and Central Africans who were enslaved …
(2026-05-12). How SCOTUS Perverted the Constitution and let Tennessee Disenfranchise 1.4 mn People. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The smirk on the face of
(2026-05-12). Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees. aljazeera.com Rights groups warn that the bill makes the death penalty easier to impose and strips fair trial protections.
(2026-05-11). Expert warns of signs of Japan's militarism revival, China pledges firm response. ecns.cn Recently, Chen Zilei, president of the Shanghai Association for Japanese Studies and director of the Japanese Economic Research Cente at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics, tolds China News Network that Japan is moving further down the path of militarization, driven by both changes in the external environment and expansion needs.
(2026-05-12). Iran urged against 'weaponising' Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire. newarab.com 
Iran's parliament could look into enriching uranium to 90%, weapons-grade, if the
(2026-05-12). Ethanol: Not the Energy Transition We're Looking For. wattsupwiththat.com Fuel should be fuel and food should be food. Surely Congress can find a better way to genuinely promote U.S. energy security and boost rural economies without imposing the highly regressive tax of increased fuel prices, inflicting such harm to the nation's air and water resources, and promoting global food insecurity.
(2026-05-12). Federal agents seize Indiana University lab: Witch-hunt against Chinese scientists targets senior US faculty. wsws.org Government agents have locked down a biology laboratory at Indiana University, attacking Professor Roger Innes for defending his Chinese postdoctoral researcher against fabricated federal charges.
(2026-05-12). Youth, conscription and the war on socialist opposition. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tamino Dreisam, Leader of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (Germany), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-11). Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of violating US-brokered ceasefire. ecns.cn Russia and Ukraine on Saturday traded accusations of violating a three-day US-brokered ceasefire but no major strikes were reported by the warring sides so far.
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). Singaporean, Indian firms face criminal charges over Maryland bridge crash. geo.tv 
View of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, April 4.— Reuters A Singapore-based company and another in India have been indicted on multiple criminal charges over a 2024 ship crash that destroyed a bridge…
(2026-05-12). FAA Moves to Criminalize Use of Drones to Track ICE. projectcensored.org In a January 2026 update, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) set temporary flight restrictions that prohibit all unmanned aircrafts from flying near Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilities, individuals, and operations, Jason Koebler reported for 404 Media. This order extends beyond locations, but also prohibits drone flying, upwards to 3,000…
(2026-05-12). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Job action by 55,000 BC nurses could be imminent, while unions in Bolivia have refused to negotiate with the La Paz regime, saying it is not legitimate.