(2026-05-14). Cuba reports high energy deficit due to U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported on the tense situation facing the National Electric System (SEN) in recent days, projecting a deficit of over 2,000 megawatts (MW) during peak demand hours on Wednesday, May 13th. | The president attributed this "dramatic worsening" directly to the "genocidal energy blockade" imposed by the United States against Cuba for more than six decades, stating that the lack of fuel is responsible for the unavailability of 1,100 MW of generation capacity in the country on Wednesday. | According to the presidential statement, the U.S. government has intensified its measures through…
(2026-05-14). South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports. tribune.com.pk 
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. | South Korea is analysing intelligence shared by the US on the May 4 attack against South Korean shipper HMM's Namu vessel, which caused a fire and damaged the lower stern hull, Yonhap quoted a senior foreign ministry official as telling reporters. | "Once we go through the investigation and present the evidence, I trust that the Iranian side will respond in an appropriate way,"
(2026-05-14). Will The Strait Of Hormuz Sink The American Empire? levernews.com 
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). China's Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning. geo.tv 
China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. — AFPFirst visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have reached a "positive outcome".Nvidia CEO last minute addition to CEO delegation.BEIJING: …
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Trump says looking forward to 'big discussion' with President Xi. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-14). 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!
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Trump's trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals. scmp.com The business executives accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Beijing this week are the wealthiest such delegation to visit China — holding a combined personal net worth of over US$1 trillion — an indication of continued interest in the country's lucrative market despite strained bilateral ties. | With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's last-minute addition to the delegation, 17 executives from the technology, finance, aerospace and semiconductor sectors have joined Trump, who landed…
(2026-05-14). U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
(2026-05-14). Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. | Aside from trade matters, Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push its long-time strategic partner too hard. | Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel by 0250 GMT…
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE president during the war with Iran. | Netanyahu's office said Wednesday he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war, "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan". | The announcement came a day after US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Ir…
(2026-05-14). The Iran—Israel War from Beijing's Perspective: A Threat to Energy, an Opportunity for Influence. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Hamed Vafaei, faculty member at the University of Tehran and specialist in Chinese affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran As military tensions among Iran, the United States, and Israel have intensified in recent weeks, growing attention has been directed toward the role of major powers in managing the crisis. In …
(2026-05-14). Cuba recuerda el aniversario 68 del asesinato del periodista ecuatoriano Carlos Bastida. radiohc.cu 
La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) recordó este miércoles en La Habana,el aniversario 68 de la muerte de Carlos Bastidas Arguello, reportero y revolucionario ecuatoriano, quien fue asesinado en Cuba el 13 de mayo de 1958 por esbirros de la dictadura batistiana. | En el panteón de los Veteranos de la Guerra de Independencia, en la necrópolis de Colon en la capital cubana, donde reposan los restos de Bastidas, se realizo el tributo con la presencia de Bolivia Tamara Cruz,Vicepresidenta Primera de la UPEC, y Tubal Paez Hernandez, Presidente de Honor de la UPEC y Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí por la Ob…
(2026-05-14). Ministro califica de muy compleja situación con el combustible en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem), Vicente de la O Levy compareció este miércoles ante los medios nacionales para explicar acerca del complejo escenario que afronta el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), agudizado por la persecución energética aplicada al país por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos y la no entrada de combustibles. | En la comparecencia, transmitida en el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, el titular precisó que las perspectivas en ese renglón se encuentran marcadas por el férreo bloqueo energético, reforzado por las recientes órdenes ejecutivas y amenazas, que se suman a seis décadas…
(2026-05-14). En La Habana, XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén. radiohc.cu La Habana se convirtió este miércoles en escenario de diálogo cultural con el inicio del XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén, organizado por la Fundación que lleva el nombre del Poeta Nacional de Cuba. | El encuentro abrió con un concierto del coro Entrevoces, dirigido por la maestra Digna Guerra, que musicalizó los versos guillenianos y marcó el tono emotivo de las jornadas. | En la cita se realizarán conferencias, paneles y presentaciones de libros para explorar la relación entre poesía, identidad y compromiso social, comentó en redes sociales la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), que acogió la…
(2026-05-14). EEUU: Más de 30 congresistas exigen frenar plan de agresión a Cuba. radiohc.cu Más de 30 congresistas de Estados Unidos exigieron al Gobierno de Donald Trump que abandone planes de acción militar contra Cuba y ponga fin al uso de la base naval en territorio ocupado en Guantánamo para detener inmigrantes. | En una carta abierta dirigida a los secretarios de Defensa, Pete Hegseth; de Estado, Marco Rubio, y de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, 32 legisladores, encabezados por la demócrata Delia Ramírez, representante de Illinois, pidieron también levantar las medidas coercitivas unilaterales contra la isla. | Advirtieron que cualquier acción militar "sería ilegal, profundamente desestabili…
(2026-05-14). En Cuba presentan XIX Jornada contra la homofobia y la transfobia. radiohc.cu La XIX edición de la Jornada Cubana contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia fue presentada este miércoles en La Habana bajo el lema: "El amor es Ley". | En la conferencia de prensa en el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX), tomaron parte su directora, Mariela Castro Espín, Maite Navarro Gays, coordinadora de la jornada, Francisco (Paquito) Rodríguez Cruz, vicepresidente de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba, entre otros representantes de colectivos y la comunidad en general. | Castro Espín destacó que la jornada, realizada en el país desde 2008, adquiere un significado político especial ante el complejo contex…
(2026-05-14). Industriales Consolidates its Dominance in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Industriales de La Habana defeated the Cachorros de Holguín 2-0 today at the Calixto García stadium and consolidated their dominance in the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, on a day marked by rain. | Like someone patiently crafting a victory, the azules painstakingly wove their triumph from the third inning onward, when Roberto àÅlvarez opened the scoring with a single and Jonathan Bridón converted it with a timely hit. | àÅlvarez himself, who became the star of the afternoon at the plate, punished the opposing team again in the fifth inning with a solo home run off a pit…
(2026-05-14). Futuro médico reconocido por su investigación. radiohc.cu 
El estudiante gabonés Frackson-Langelot Mbanza-Bagny cursa el 5to año en la facultad de medicina Victoria de Girón, de La Habana. Recibió un reconocimiento por parte del claustro de profesores al exponer una investigación sobre el cáncer laríngeo al concluir la rotación de otorrinolaringología. | La apreciación del jurado que evaluó la indagación significó que este tema debe ser de profundo estudio porque esta patología afecta a un 45% del total de las neoplasias malignas de cabeza y cuello y ocupa el cuarto lugar en orden de importancia relativa a nivel mundial. Para Cuba es el segundo lugar en incidencia y prim…
(2026-05-14). Cuban Arozarena with a Perfect Performance in Seattle's Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Cuban baseball player Randy Arozarena had a perfect night in his team's 10-2 victory over Houston in Major League Baseball, according to press reports today. | The native of Pinar del Río, Cuba, who plays for the Mexican national team, went 4-for-4 in the game, with three RBIs, a double, and a home run. | Arozarena raised his season batting average to .303; the home run was his fourth of the Big League season, and with the three RBIs, he now has 16 in the tournament. | A notable highlight of the game was that American catcher Carl Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak. | The player,…
(2026-05-14). A call for bold action from the Gaza flotilla. nationofchange.org As flotilla vessels continue the journey to Gaza in defiance of Israel, volunteers and their loved ones encourage a "litany of actions" in solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-14). Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners. aljazeera.com Students from Venezuela's leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po…
(2026-05-14). FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens. ecns.cn The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.
(2026-05-14). FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for China on Thursday to participate in the issuance ceremony of Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond in Beijing, the Ministry of Finance said in a post on X. | According to the Ministry of Finance, Aurangzeb will attend the official ceremony marking Pakistan's first-ever Panda Bond issuance, a development that gives Pakistan access to China's domestic capital market for the first time. China's bond market is regarded as one of the largest and deepest capital markets in the world. The ceremony will be held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. | In a statement, the ministr…
(2026-05-14). Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals. aljazeera.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
(2026-05-14). Japan-South Korea 'comfort women' row stoked by statues abroad. scmp.com Statues erected by South Korean civic groups on the other side of the world honouring the tens of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by imperial Japanese forces during World War II have once again succeeded in making Tokyo's elites deeply uncomfortable. | The decisions by local governments in Germany's capital and New Zealand's largest city to rescind or decline to renew permits for "comfort women" memorials have been pounced on by conservatives within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic…
(2026-05-14). Protests show that more Japanese oppose militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's largest antiwar protests in decades show that people across Japan are increasingly aware that the path back to militarism is a path down the abyss, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-14). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-14). The indictment of David Morens and the threat posed by the hantavirus: A discussion with Peter Daszak. wsws.org Peter Daszak is a British-born zoologist and disease ecologist best known for his work on emerging zoonotic diseases and for leading the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. Because EcoHealth had funded and collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Daszak became a target of the Trump administration and others who promoted the false "Wuhan lab leak" narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-14). The new scramble for Latin America and the road to revolution. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tomas Castanheira, leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in Brazil, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). Death of autoworker in Mexico exposes contempt of GM and union apparatus for workers' lives. wsws.org After last week's death of Jesús Martín Olivera at the GM Silao Complex, one worker at the plant said, "stress, the long working hours, and the production demands the company imposes are killing workers."
(2026-05-14). ISO issues first global karst monitoring standard, led by China. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the world's first international standard for monitoring karst critical zones, developed with leadership from China.
(2026-05-14). With New York transit struggle looming, Transport Workers Union tries to deny its support for New York's right-wing governor Hochul. wsws.org TWU International President John Samuelsen denounced the WSWS's reporting of the union's support, calling it "provably incorrect." But this is a lie, aimed at concealing the bureaucracy's connections with management.
(2026-05-14). Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Punjabi-origin men living in Canada have been arrested after a shooting incident at a Surrey residence that investigators believe may be connected to ongoing extortion-related activities targeting the South Asian community.According to the Surrey Police Service, officers rushed to a home in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue shortly after midnight on April 22 following reports of gunfire. Investigators later found bullet damage at the property as well as a nearby vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident.The case was later handed over to the Extortion Response Team, which traced a suspect v…
(2026-05-14). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 59 p.m. (Beijing Time) Tuesday. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit.
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). Australian local government employees strike against real wage cuts. wsws.org More than 1,000 Melbourne local government workers held a 24-hour strike last week. The action included workers in waste collection, maternal and child health services, aged care, childcare, libraries and parks maintenance.
(2026-05-14). Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show. aljazeera.com Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-14). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). The 1926 General Strike and the fight for Trotskyism today. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Thomas Scripps, Socialist Equality Party (UK) assistant national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). Orioles Thrashed Yankees in American Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — The Baltimore Orioles gave the New York Yankees a 7-0 thrashing today in Major League Baseball (MLB). | The Bronx Bombers managed just one hit in nine innings against the Orioles' pitchers, thus missing the opportunity to reclaim the lead in the American League East. | Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 and solidified their position atop the Central Division of the same league. | Later games will feature the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Colorado Rockies, the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals, the Boston Red Sox vs. the Philadelphia Phillies,…
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A USAID box amid materials left behind after widespread vandalism and looting following clashes at the World Food Programme warehouse in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 21, 2025. | © 2025 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government's abrupt cuts to nearly all US foreign aid in 2025 harmed the global human rights movement and countless people at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a 42-page paper issued today."Every Autocrat's Dream: A Global Snapshot of the Human Rights Harms of US Foreign Aid Cuts" examines the immediate conse…
(2026-05-14). China's market regulator launches campaign to protect fair competition. ecns.cn China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Wednesday announced a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling obstacles to building a unified national market and fostering fair competition.
(2026-05-14). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally To Stop Killing Cuts By Mayor Lurie At Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-14). 'Miraculous' rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal. scmp.com All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a US Air Force Reserve team, US Coast Guard and US Air Force officials said on Wednesday. | "For all those people to ‚Äåsurvive is pretty miraculous," US Air Force Major Elizabeth Piowaty, commander of one of the aircraft involved in the rescue, told reporters at a news briefing a day after Tuesday's crash.
(2026-05-14). COPE: The Countervailing Obliquity—Precession Effect. wattsupwiththat.com The first key fact is that the Earth's globally averaged annual insolation changes very little over epochal timescales.
(2026-05-14). Shanghai starts accepting travel endorsement applications for Kinmen, Matsu. ecns.cn Shanghai started processing applications for travel endorsements to the islands of Kinmen and Matsu across its 20 exit-entry reception halls, said the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). Natural attraction: Unassuming tample becomes rednote sensation. ecns.cn In a bamboo-draped corner of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, Tianzhang Temple has become an unlikely online sensation by doing almost nothing at all.Wang Qiancontributed to this story.
(2026-05-14). China-U.S. business cooperation holds vast potential, benefits global economy. ecns.cn At a time of persistent global uncertainty, the business communities of China and the United States have continued to navigate economic headwinds through pragmatic cooperation, delivering a strong vote of confidence on their mutually beneficial economic ties.
(2026-05-14). 'Problems aren't created by all of us…': Putin aide Lavrov's subtle jibe during meet with Jaishankar. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held crucial bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, with discussions centered on the West Asia crisis, the Ukraine war, and strengthening a multipolar global order. Welcoming Lavrov to India, Jaishankar highlighted the "steady and sustained growth" in the India-Russia strategic partnership, emphasizing expanding cooperation in energy, trade, science & technology, talent mobility, and connectivity. He stressed that political cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow has become even more critical amid a…
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). Impeachment of Philippine Vice President sets off sharp political crisis. wsws.org The second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte triggered a chain of crisis events—a power grab in the Senate, an ICC arrest warrant and gunfire in the legislature—that have shaken Philippine politics.
(2026-05-14). Xi expects 2026 to be 'historic, landmark year' for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations.
(2026-05-14). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-14). IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi's plea for family meetings, medical access. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking family meetings with former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, access to her personal doctor and the provision of essential items. | The case, heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, pertained to a petition filed by Bushra Bibi's daughter, Mubashra Maneka. The petition sought permission for regular family meetings, access to a private doctor and provision of essential items. | During the hearing, lawyer Salman Akram Raja argued that meetings with Bushra Bibi had been severely restricted despite her medical conditio…
(2026-05-14). Experts urge swift rollout of household income plan. ecns.cn Chinas household income growth slowed in the first quarter and failed to keep pace with GDP, underscoring the urgency for policymakers to quickly flesh out detailed measures under their previously announced income growth plans, economists said.
(2026-05-14). U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market. ecns.cn A high-profile business delegation comprising top U.S. executives from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and agriculture arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage. The delegation's presence signals that commercial ties binding the two economies remain too deep to sever, economists and business executives said.
(2026-05-14). MAGA Supreme Court Okays G.O.P. Overthrow of American Democracy. juancole.com ( In essence, the Supreme Court okayed the destruction of Congress as an…
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates. aljazeera.com Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
(2026-05-14). Elon Musk calls Unitree's piloted mech robot 'cool'. ecns.cn Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced piloted mech robot, drawing attention online after Elon Musk described it as "cool."
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-14). France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak. geo.tv 
Cruise ship Ambition, operated by the Ambassador Cruise Line, is docked at the Port of Bordeaux after local authorities said passengers could not disembark following an outbreak of possible gastroenteritis reported on board, in Bordeaux, France, May 13, 2026. —…
(2026-05-14). May Day and Morenoite opportunism in the face of Argentina's revolutionary crisis. wsws.org The political task facing the Argentine working class cannot be carried out within the framework of the FIT-U, nor on the basis of the politics of the PTS, whose objective function is that of a centrist obstacle to the development of revolutionary leadership.
(2026-05-14). Private banks see shareholder adjustments. ecns.cn Adjustments to the shareholding structures of Chinas private banks have become increasingly common. More private banks are introducing new shareholders with industrial backgrounds and financial strength.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-14). Bionic leg bike race for disabled people kicks off in Hangzhou, showcasing tech-powered accessibility. ecns.cn On May 13, 2026, the intelligent bionic leg cycling race of the China ∑ Zhejiang Future Technology Games for Persons with Disabilities kicked off in Yuhang, Hangzhou.
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-14). 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".
(2026-05-14). Xi rolls out red carpet for Trump – PLA marches, children cheer for POTUS' 1st visit in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, with PLA honour guards and children waving Chinese and U.S. flags. Behind the grand symbolism, the Trump—Xi summit is billed as a make‚Äëor‚Äëbreak meeting that could reshape global warfare, trade and tech rivalries.
(2026-05-14). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-14). China unveils new photonic quantum computer prototype, sets photon record. ecns.cn China's University of Science and Technology (USTC) said that its researchers had developed a new photonic quantum computing prototype capable of manipulating 3,050 photons, setting what the team described as a new world record in optical quantum computing.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government workers at strike rally speak against real wage cuts and worsening conditions. wsws.org "My pay has gone down 12 percent since 2021. That's a sharp fall, not a minor fall. Since the economic uncertainty prompted by COVID, it hasn't improved. So now we're forced here today to vent our frustrations."
(2026-05-14). Scorecard: How Well Does NOAA's Hurricane Outlook Actually Perform? 26 Years of Forecasts vs. Reality. wattsupwiththat.com Year-by-year verdict — did actual named storms and hurricanes fall within NOAA's forecast range?
(2026-05-14). Nexteer worker on sellout tentative agreement: "Everybody wants a strike because right now we're in control" wsws.org A "no" vote on the new TA and strike by the 1,300 Nexteer workers could spark a mass movement of auto parts workers and galvanize production workers at the Big Three factories.
(2026-05-14). China discovers first ultra-deep shale gas field with over 235 bcm reserves. ecns.cn China has approved 235.7 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at an ultra-deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin, marking a major step in the country's push to expand domestic energy supplies, according to media reports.
(2026-05-14). China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth, constructive exchanges in S. Korea on economic, trade issues, practical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations on Wednesday held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges in South Korea on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, as well as on further expanding practical cooperation.
(2026-05-14). "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…
(2026-05-14). DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The M23 armed group patrols Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 13, 2025. | © 2025 Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images | The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025.During this time, these forces shot fleeing civilians, summarily executed more than 50 people during door-to-door searches, raped at least 8 women, and forcibly disappeared at least 12 people.Criminal investigations are needed, including by the International Criminal Court, to ensure the…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-14). Pentagon admits $25 billion price tag for Iran war is an underestimation. wsws.org In congressional testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon Comptroller Jay Hurst told the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense that the running cost of the Iran war has grown to $29 billion — and that this figure does not include damage to US military bases.
(2026-05-14). An island's women on wheels. ecns.cn Part of the Zhoushan Islands in China's Zhejiang province, hundreds of kilometers from the mainland, lies Qushan Island, home to fewer than 100,000 residents.
(2026-05-14). History's Greatest Energy Crisis could wreck the US. juancole.com Here is a transcript of my interview for IAN MASTERS: Background Briefing, available 24/7 at backgroundbriefing.org. Joining us now is Juan Cole, Professor of Middle Eastern and South Asian history at the University of Michigan. He is also the author of the blog Informed Comment at juancole.com, and the author of The Ayatollahs and Democracy in Iraq,…
(2026-05-14). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-14). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). 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
(2026-05-14). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China, U.S. must jointly answer questions of times. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. presidential meeting in Beijing attracts global attention. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mr. Trump goes to Beijing: No Progress likely on Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-05-14). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). 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)…
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). 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). Vance says US making progress in Iran talks. al-monitor.com (corrects title of JD Vance to Vice President)WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday he believes progress is being made in negotiations with Iran to end hostilities, after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal as unacceptable.
(2026-05-13). Factbox-How has the Iran war affected Middle East states? al-monitor.com LONDON, May 13 – The war that began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-U.S. bombing campaign against Iran has rocked the entire Middle East, wreaking damage to infrastructure and economies and overturning settled assumptions about regional security.On a second major front, Israel launched a ground invasion and bombing campaign of Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah fighters after the armed group fired across the border in solidarity with Iran.This is how some countries have been impacted: IRAN…
(2026-05-13). Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon kill 12, including children. newarab.com 
Israel The fresh raids, which also targeted various areas of the country's south, came on the eve of a new round of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, brokered by the United States, as Hezbollah remains strongly opposed to any direct talks under fire. | Lebanon's health ministry said three strikes on cars along or near the coastal highway around 20 to 3…
(2026-05-13). A New House Resolution Would Dismantle DHS and Defund Trump's War Machine. truthout.org For antiwar progressives in Congress, public disgust with Donald Trump's violent, fumbling presidency has presented them with a specific challenge: confronting Trump's brutality at home and abroad, while pressing a global reset button on human rights. With voters angry about tax dollars funding genocidal carnage overseas, and her Chicagoland district among the many communities reeling from Trump's… |
(2026-05-13). Workers in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales to take action for Palestine May 14, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org The BDS movement calls on all trade unions, student organisations and wider civil society organisations, across Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, to take action this Thursday, 14 May. Nonviolent pressure is needed now more than ever to end state, corporate, and institutional complicity in Israel's genocide, apartheid and military occupation. Under the banner of "Workplace Day …
(2026-05-13). Denuncia Díaz-Canel impacto del bloqueo en el agravamiento de la situación energética en el país. radiohc.cu ´La situación del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional es particularmente tensa en los últimos días. Para la jornada de hoy se pronostica un déficit de más de 2 mil MW en el horario de máxima demanda o pico nocturno ª, señaló hoy en la red social de X el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | El mandatario cubano precisó que ese dramático agravamiento tiene una única causa: ´el genocida bloqueo energético al que EE. UU. somete a nuestro país, amenazando con aranceles irracionales a cualquier nación que nos provea de combustible…
(2026-05-13). Bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba es un acto de guerra, afirma IFCO. radiohc.cu La Fundación Interreligiosa para la Organización Comunitaria (IFCO) denunció en Washington que el asedio económico del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba es un acto de guerra cruel e ilegal, un acto brutal y lento de castigo colectivo. | Al recordar que, en el transcurso de tres meses, la administración de Donald Trump impuso "un bloqueo de combustible que ha provocado una crisis energética y sanitaria mortal", un llamamiento del grupo señala: Condenamos estos actos crueles y estamos comprometidos a luchar contra ellos en defensa de la vida. No debemos normalizar el genocidio lento de toda una nación. No guard…
(2026-05-13). China wants Pakistan to step up peace diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan to step up mediation efforts and contribute to properly addressing issues related to opening the Strait of Hormuz, reports China's State-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. | Wang made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar a day earlier. | Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, appreciated Pakistan's constructive diplomatic engagement in facilitating contacts between Iran and the United States, noting that such efforts had helped extend a t…
(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). 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). Iran won't allow US weapons to transit Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war handled one-fifth of the world's oil supply, saying it will no longer allow US weaponry to transit the Strait of Hormuz to regional bases. | Iranian officials have signalled they see that control as a long-term strategic goal. An army spokesperson said supervision of the waterway could generate revenue amounting to twice Iran's oil income, while strengthening its foreign policy leverage. | "After this war ends, there will be no place for retreat," the spokesperson said, according to comments carried by ISNA news agency. | Iran said it wi…
(2026-05-13). Trump Arrives in China With Entourage of Tech CEOs. truthout.org Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for his summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping accompanied by an entourage of billionaire tech CEOs. Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were just 3 of 17 tech executives who joined Trump at the summit. Trump was also joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. On his Truth Social account… |
(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). First visuals of Trump in China: Xi Jinping hosts US President in Beijing for crucial State visit. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a high-stakes state visit as global attention focuses on his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. First visuals show Air Force One landing in China, marking the start of a key diplomatic engagement scheduled from May 13 to May 15, 2026. Trump is welcomed by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and other senior officials, while U.S. Ambassador David Perdue and Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng are also present. The summit takes place amid rising tensions over trade, Taiwan, and Iran, raising questions about the future direction of U.S.-China relations and global power balan…
(2026-05-13). Picking up on the vibes in Beijing before major Trump-Xi visit. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's impending meeting with President Xi in Beijing will naturally be largely devoted to discussing the Iran War. That war and this meeting are also a good opportunity to discuss U.S. establishment attitudes to China, and one pernicious illusion in particular. Much Western analysis of the background to the summit has emphasized that Trump's disastrous decision to attack Iran has put Xi in a much
(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 accept only 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 arrives in Beijing for superpower summit. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. | Giving a fist pump, Trump descended the steps of Air Force One after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport, kicking off the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade. | Right behind him were Tesla boss Elon Musk and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang — potent symbols of the business deals that Trump hopes to sign between the world's biggest economies. | Trump was greeted with a bunch of flowers and then walke…
(2026-05-13). Beyond The Brink and Fighting Back from Inflation, Debt, a Fed in Flux, and other Economic Worries. mediasanctuary.org Wall Street investment banker Mark Wittman talked at length, but in layman's terms, with Beyond the Brink podcast host Rosemary Armao this week about all those egg-heady issues like investing in gold and politics within the Fed and the national debt that can affect your life. You can listen to him in full on YouTube or Apple, or wherever you like to get podcasts. Wittman describes how President Trump has an uncanny ability to show our enemies what their superpower is. Will he be doing that in this week's trip to China?
(2026-05-13). Analysis-Trump wants help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas. al-monitor.com By Andrea Shalal, Michael Martina and Trevor HunnicuttWASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran.He is unlikely to get the support he wants.Analysts said that while Xi might agree to nudge Iran's leaders back to the negotiating table, China's leader will be reluctant to cut economic support for Beijing's most important partner in the Middle East or to stop supplying it with the dual-use goods its military needs.
(2026-05-13). Trump lands in China for Xi summit as Tehran-Washington ceasefire teeters. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. — Reuters | Trump and Xi set to hold series of talks May 14-15.Nvidia's Huang added to trip last minute, source…
(2026-05-13). Donald Trump's red-carpet welcome in Beijing before Xi summit — as it happened. scmp.com This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. | Unrivalled Xi-Trump summit analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our Beijing and Washington bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. | US President Donald Trump has arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-13). Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS Delhi's meeting. tribune.com.pk 
The US-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks off in New Delhi on Thursday, testing the bloc's ability to reach a unified position and produce a joint statement. | The grouping, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded over the years with the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. | Iran had urged India, the BRICS chair for 2026, to use the BRICS platform to build a consensus condemning US and Israeli actions in the Gulf conflict. | The main di…
(2026-05-13). European firms in China rethink supply chains as Iran war drives up costs, survey finds. scmp.com Some European companies operating in China are shifting more production to the country as part of broader supply chain adjustments in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. | The flash survey of European companies found that more than a quarter of firms had adjusted their supply chain strategies in China following the Middle East conflict, as higher energy and logistics costs weigh on operations.
(2026-05-13). Exclusive-Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari, Ahmed Rasheed and Humeyra PamukRIYADH/BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the Iran war, while retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.The strikes are part of a broader pattern of military responses around the Gulf that remained largely hidden during a conflict that has drawn in the wider Middle East since joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran on February 28.
(2026-05-13). War On Iran: — Saudis blame Israel — Neocon Grandee concedes defeat. mronline.org 
Trump still hasn't recognized that, after he has lost the war, the sanctions game is also over. It is certainly not in Chinese, or anyone other's interest to help the U.S. to regain the hegemonic position it has now lost in the Gulf.
(2026-05-13). UAE denies Israel's Netanyahu made secret visit during Iran war. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry denied on Wednesday a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office that he visited the country and held a secret meeting with its president. | The Israeli Prime Minister's ‚ÄåOffice said earlier he travelled to the UAE during the war with Iran and met Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. A statement by the Emirati foreign ministry said that Emirati relations with Israel "are public" and "not based on non-transparent or unofficial…
(2026-05-13). Israel's Netanyahu held meeting in UAE with president during Iran war: PM office. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participates in the state memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Iron Swords War on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, 16 October 2025. — Reuters
(2026-05-13). Great Satan at the Strait: Iran, International law, and the collapse of the "rules-based order" mronline.org 
This investigation excavates how Associated Press reporting frames U.S.-Israeli coercion as diplomacy while presenting Iranian sovereignty as instability and defiance. It reconstructs the omitted legal, geopolitical, and economic terrain surrounding the war, exposing the contradiction between the UN Charter system and the operational reality of imperial power. It reframes the conflict as part of a …
(2026-05-13). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-13). Iran hangs man on Israel spy charges, sixth since war started. newarab.com 
The Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online website described Ehsan Afreshteh, 32, as "a spy trained by Mossad in Nepal who sold sensitive information to Israel". | But the Norway-based Hengaw and Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGOs said in separate statements that Afreshteh had denied he shared top secret…
(2026-05-13). Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War. responsiblestatecraft.org Iranian Shahed drones
(2026-05-13). Asia stocks turn green as AI cheer trumps Iran, inflation gloom. tribune.com.pk 
Asian stocks found their footing after an initial selloff on Wednesday, helped by a turnaround in Korean shares as revived AI optimism dwarfed concerns about stalled talks between Washington and Tehran and hotter-than-expected US inflation. | MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.3% after rebounding from an earlier decline of as much as 1%. Japan's Nikkei rose 0.8%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures tacked on 0.2%. | Korean shares fell as much as 3.2% on news Samsung Electronics had failed to reach a pay deal with its union before rebounding 2.6% to a record close on reports the govern…
(2026-05-13). Pope Leo XIV grants Vatican's top diplomatic award to Iran envoy. newarab.com 
Pope Leo XIV awarded the The award, the Papal Order of Pius IX, was established in 1847 by Pope Pius IX and is usually given to diplomats and heads of state. | Iranian state media, including Press TV and Mehr News, reported that the knighthood was conferred to Mokhtari due to his efforts to promote "peace, justice, and opposition to war mongering". | Iran's IRNA news agency said that official…
(2026-05-13). Cuban foreign minister arrives in India for BRICS meeting. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday, convened under India's pro tempore presidency. | The Cuban foreign minister received a warm welcome at the airport from Indian authorities, according to a statement from the Indian Foreign Ministry. | Cuba, as a partner country of the intergovernmental group, will participate in the BRICS@20 sessions: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability and Reforms of Global Governance and the Multilateral System. | For the Caribbean nation, in part…
(2026-05-13). Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform. aljazeera.com Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba's communist leadership for 'standing in the way' of aid.
(2026-05-13). U.S. bullies Canada's Sherritt corporation out of Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—A sweeping new executive order signed by President Donald Trump has forced one of Canada's most significant foreign investors out of Cuba, drawing sharp condemnation from solidarity groups who say Washington is using financial coercion to override the sovereign economic decisions of other nations. Toronto-based Sherritt International Corporation, the largest foreign investor in Cuba for …
(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). Canciller de Cuba llega a India para reunión Brics. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez llegó este miércoles a Nueva Delhi para asistir a la reunión de Ministros de Relaciones Exteriores del grupo Brics mañana jueves y el viernes, convocada bajo la presidencia pro témpore de la India. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana recibió una cálida bienvenida en el aeropuerto por las autoridades indias, de acuerdo con una publicación de la Cancillería de la nación surasiática. | Cuba, en su calidad de país socio del grupo intergubernamental, intervendrá en las sesiones BRICS@20: Construir para la resiliencia, la innovación, la cooperación y la sostenibilidad y Reformas de l…
(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). Mesa Redonda: comparecencia especial del ministro de Energía y Minas. radiohc.cu El habitual programa televisivo Mesa Redonda transmitirá hoy una comparecencia especial del ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba, Vicente de la O Levy, sobre la situación electroenergética. | A las 6: 30 p. m. comenzará el espacio, en el que intervendrán directivos de la Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) y del Centro de Investigaciones del Petróleo (Ceinpet), para informar sobre el trabajo y las investigaciones de este importante centro científico en aras de la soberanía energética del país. | Según el anuncio, la comparecencia especial del ministro tendrá lugar durante la primera media hora del programa, que será transm…
(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). "Cuba: Estampas de la Resistencia" / "Cuba: Snapshots of Resistance" presented in Mexico. radiohc.cu The Cuban Embassy in Mexico hosted the presentation of the book "Cuba: estampas de la resistencia" / Cuba: Snapshots of Resistance" — a look at daily life on the island amid the ongoing US blockade. | The book, by journalist Luis Hernández and photographer Jair Cabrera, both from the newspaper La Jornada, compiles work from their coverage of Cuba following the executive order signed in January by US President Donald Trump, which resulted in an energy embargo. | "Before landing, many international media outlets announced the imminent collapse of Cuba; however, despite the suffering caused by the blockade, wh…
(2026-05-13). Miami Beach Official Hired Billboard Truck to Call Pro-Palestine Activists "Jew Hater," Lawsuit Alleges. theintercept.com 
City Commissioner David Suarez is accused of hiring the trucks to single out members of the activist group Jewish Voice for Peace.
(2026-05-13). Madison's July 19, 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: A fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance. wibailoutpeople.org Madison's 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: a fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance July 19, 10am-2: pm, leaving from Olin Park in Madison. Contact: Cassandra, madisontogaza@gmail.com, 608 445-0357 Barb Olson, rafahsistercity@yahoo.com Donna Walbaum, 608-235-7870 Madison area cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 2026 Middle East Children's Alliance Big Ride for Palestine, July …
(2026-05-13). May 14, 2026 in Madison: Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair. wibailoutpeople.org Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair 4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically …
(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). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-13). 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). Buffalo without lake-effect snow? Ancient iceberg scratches reveal a reverse snowbelt. wattsupwiththat.com The west-moving plowmarks span from about 12,000 to 17,000 years ago — a period of roughly five millennia.
(2026-05-13). UK police plan operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests. al-monitor.com By Michael HoldenLONDON, May 13 (Reuters) – London police said on Wednesday they would mount an "unprecedented" operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests – anti-immigration and pro-Palestinian – take place in the British capital.At least 80,000 people are expected in London on Saturday for the two demonstrations – a pro-Palestinian march marking Nakba Day and another 'Unite the Kingdom' rally organised by the anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known by his pseudonym Tommy Robinson.
(2026-05-13). Palantir has 'unlimited access' to patient data, investigation reveals. thecanary.co 
The Good Law Project is leading a campaign following a recently leaked briefing document that reveals NHS contractor Palantir already has full access to patients' data. Moreover, despite prior promises from the NHS that it would protect our identifiable data from this kind of abuse, officials exploited a loophole to grant Palantir staff in "admin […] | By
(2026-05-13). Major, 4 soldiers martyred in Balochistan operation. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-13). Ukraine's conscription crisis is getting increasingly bloody. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine has been defined by periodic bursts of certainty that Russia is on the back foot, if not close to collapse, and that Ukraine, conversely, is inches away from victory. We
(2026-05-13). SJC meeting today under CJP Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
A meeting of the seven-member Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will be held today (Thursday) under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. | According to sources, the meeting will be attended by Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, SC judges Muneeb Akhtar, Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Hasan Azhar Rizvi. | Chief justices of the Lahore High Court and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) óAalia Neelum and Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar óare also part of the forum. | Sources said that if complaints against any serving judge of the IHC are taken up during the meeting, J…
(2026-05-13). Opp for efforts to save Constitution. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-13). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-13). 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). 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). Palestine Action members could face 'terror' charges after trial. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). 7,800 Interceptors In Space At Core Of $1.2 Trillion Golden Dome Cost Estimate. twz.com 
It could cost nearly $1.2 trillion to develop, field, and operate a new missile defense shield like the one the Trump administration proposes to establish under its
(2026-05-13). The Bitter Taste of Climate Change—Christian Aid. wattsupwiththat.com There is no evidence provided to back up the assertion that tea is becoming more bitter, such as market feedback. Instead all we get are assertions.
(2026-05-13). Iran releases prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Wednesday released on bail the prize-winning rights lawyer Sotoudeh was arrested at her home on April 1 as part of what activists say is a crackdown on civil society during "Mum was temporarily released on bail a few hours ago," her daughter Mehraveh Khandan wrote on Instagram. | Sotoudeh, who has won…
(2026-05-13). Fascism's Building Blocks: 30 Years of Destroying Families. publicbooks.org "Women—who disproportionately carry the burden of caregiving and are often left alone when partners are kidnapped—are pushed into deeper poverty and isolation."
(2026-05-13). Blah, war, 'antisemitism', with jewels — but Chuck knows Starmer won't last long. thecanary.co 
The 'king's speech' 2026 was war, more war, jewels and boredom. Much like the previous version. Ol' Chuck couldn't manage to look interested as he was forced to read out the plans of a man who clearly won't be around to implement them. The content of the speech itself was what you'd expect from a […] | By
(2026-05-13). The US Doesn't Give a Shit About Drug Traffic. orinocotribune.com By José Luis Granados Ceja — May 7, 2026 | For all their bluster about the dangers from "narcoterrorist" organizations, we need to be clear: the US doesn't give a shit about drug trafficking, especially the Donald Trump administration. If they did, the US president wouldn't have pardoned and released former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a narco trafficker convicted in New York who, according to leaked audios, is returning the favor by conspiring against leftist governments in the region. If Washington gave a shit about organized crime, their closest regional ally would not be Ecuador's Daniel No…
(2026-05-13). The electric car is the only winner in the latest Iran war. nationofchange.org The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum.
(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). Irish TV to air Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision final. newarab.com 
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ will air a classic episode of the sitcom Father Ted instead of broadcasting the final of the RTÉ 2 is scheduled to show "A Song for Europe", the sitcom's famous Eurovision-themed episode, on Saturday night in place of the grand final taking place in Vienna. | The move follows Ireland's decision not to send a contestant to this year's competition, with RTÉ previously saying p…
(2026-05-13). Illegal Israeli settler groups recruiting at London event. thecanary.co 
An illegal Israeli settler group has been photographed at an event in London, despite calls for it to be sanctioned. The group, Shivat Zion, previously offered to help British people move to illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. An exclusive investigation by Declassified UK found that the organisation recently held a fair at an Aliyah […] | By
(2026-05-13). What Supplements Should Be Taken When Training for a Marathon. thecanary.co 
In the NURMI study of European endurance runners, 43% of marathon participants reported regular vitamin supplement use, 34% reported mineral supplement use, and 19% reported carbohydrate or protein supplement use. Most of those products did not change finish times. A small subset did. The aim here is to identify which categories sit on solid evidence […] | By
(2026-05-13). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-13). 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). How BRICS Can Provide Mortar for a New World Order. infobrics.org The bloc was set up to provide a meaningful alternative to the G7-led world order. As its current president, India needs greater clarity on its stance to champion the Global South's causes…
(2026-05-13). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-13). 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). Can the Great Nicobar Islands survive India's development aspirations? globalvoices.org 
Demographic change instigated by the project could gradually reshape the region's ecological and cultural balanceOriginally published on A massive infrastructure project planned for
(2026-05-13). Madison, May 25, 2026: Annual Peace Rally and Community Gathering. wibailoutpeople.org Monday, May 25: Memorial Day 2026: Annual Peace Rally and Community Gathering Sponsored by Madison Vets for Peace and many others Wisconsin Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison (Grand Ballroom/Johnson St. Entrance)12 pm Tabling/Doors Open 1 pm Program With keynote speaker Susan Schnall on "Resistance: The Responsibility of Veterans and Civil Society." Susan Schnall ispresident of national …
(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). 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). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-13). 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). Belgium and Turkey sign nine defence pacts. tribune.com.pk 
Belgium and Turkey have signed nine defence agreements, the Belgian defence minister told AFP in Ankara on Wednesday after top-level talks with his Turkish counterpart. | "Today was a really big step forward," Belgium's Defence Minister Theo Francken said after talks with his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler in the framework of four-day economic mission led by Belgium's Queen Mathilde. | Francken was speaking at a defence and aeronautical networking event at the Belgium ambassador's residence in the Turkish capital. The move comes as European nations seek to reinvigorate their defence industries in light of the…
(2026-05-13). Why the world needs China to save more, not less. scmp.com The G7 economists' memo from March and the IMF's April report on global imbalances arrived at the same prescription: China's current account surplus is excessive and should be cut by boosting consumption. | The diagnosis is wrong. The world economy, especially emerging markets and developing economies, benefits from China's high saving.
(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). 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). ICE's prison-for-profit machine may be undermining its own deportation push, congresswoman says. therealnews.com 
Accusations that ICE Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) says the push for profits within the mass deportation-industrial complex has put it at odds with the Trump administration's goal of deport…
(2026-05-13). 'No net metering applicant is poor'. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari told the National Assembly on Wednesday that applications for net metering were continuing at the same pace despite changes in the policy. | Responding to a calling attention notice moved by Syed Naveed Qamar and others regarding changes in the net metering policy for solar consumers and the proposed 18% tax on solar panels, he said, "There is no poor person in net metering, and no injustice has been done to anyone." | The minister said the revised policy had been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and later by the federal cabinet after consultation…
(2026-05-13). As Trump Floats Gas Tax Holiday, Experts Say Ending Iran War Is Best Option. truthout.org As Americans struggle to afford rising prices at gas pumps across the U.S., President Donald Trump is promoting the idea of a federal gas tax "holiday" — but experts widely agree that the best way to lower gas prices is to end the war on Iran. As of Wednesday, prices for regular grade gasoline stood at $4.511 per gallon, on average, across the country. That number is nearly 54 percent higher… |
(2026-05-13). French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy. scmp.com French prosecutors on Wednesday requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in an appeal trial on charges that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election. | Sarkozy, France's right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012, has always denied any wrongdoing but last year became modern France's first former president to have gone to jail over the case, before he was released after 20 days pending his appeal trial.
(2026-05-13). Voters trust unions over corporations to deal with AI. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In dealing with the impact of artificial intelligence on their lives, and particularly their jobs, more voters—though not a majority—trust unions for accurate information, and nobody else. They most certainly distrust corporate chieftains who rush to embrace AI as a way to save time and money, and in many cases are rushing to use it …
(2026-05-13). Ritter backs Pakistan for Nobel Prize. tribune.com.pk 
Former UN weapons inspector and ex-US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan's diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions, saying Islamabad remains central to efforts aimed at securing a breakthrough between Iran and the United States. | Speaking during senior anchorperson Fahd Hussain's programme 'Full Frame' on Express 24/7, Ritter described Pakistan as "the only game in town" capable of helping bring the crisis toward a final resolution. | "I, first of all, want to commend Pakistan for the leadership that it has played in this," Ritter said, adding that Pakistan's leadership d…
(2026-05-13). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-13). Xochitl Gonzalez on "Last Night in Brooklyn" publicbooks.org "The last few years in the marketplace have proven that there is a really rabid Latino readership out there for lots of kinds of books. And it's very exciting."
(2026-05-13). Farage responds to claim he 'rigged' the 2019 election. thecanary.co 
This week, former Reform UK deputy leader, Ben Habib, accused Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson of colluding to rig the 2019 election. Big allegations here üëáüëáüëá t.co/0GXwyEIg9y — Harry Eccles (@Heccles94) May 12, 2026 As we'll get into, the accusation he made isn't quite the one which is being shared above. Habib still made a […] | By
(2026-05-13). Nigeria, India Deepen Strategic Engagement Ahead of BRICS, India-Africa Forum Summit. infobrics.org Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation ahead of the forthcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this month…
(2026-05-13). UK denies visas to Palestinian artists ahead of Nakba event. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate run builds on Palestine's rich legacy in Michigan politics. mondoweiss.net 
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan's Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping the Democratic Party. His campaign's success is also rooted in Detroit's long history of Palestinian solidarity in progressive politics.
(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). Trump's FDA Chief Is Pushed Out. Acting Head Is Nonscientist Friend of Don Jr. truthout.org Trump's commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Martin Makary, has resigned. During Makary's 13-month tenure, he attempted to split the difference between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda and a more traditional approach to regulation, ultimately angering both camps. "Nobody was happy with what he did," says Dr. |
(2026-05-13). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-13). FO convenes envoys' moot to review Iran ñUS conflict. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office will convene a regional envoys' conference in Islamabad starting Thursday, as part of the government's effort to discuss the ongoing Iran ñUS conflict and recalibrate Pakistan's strategy to protect its economic and geostrategic interests. | "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will convene a Regional Envoys' Conference in Islamabad from 14 ñ18 May 2026," wrote Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on X. | "The conference will review regional and global developments and Pakistan's bilateral relations with brotherly countries, focusing on multifaceted areas. | The reco…
(2026-05-13). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-13). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-13). 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). Xenophobia rears its ugly head on South Africa's streets. mronline.org 
Over 30 years since apartheid was abolished, nasty anti-migrant rhetoric sweeps the corporate media. The Commnunist Party is ready to fight back, says ROGER McKENZIE.
(2026-05-13). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-13). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-13). Wholesale Horror: Producer Price Index Spells Disaster for Economic Outlook as Trump's War in Iran Drags On. commondreams.org Trump's war in Iran is now bleeding through the wholesale pipeline. April's Producer Price Index (PPI) report shows wholesale prices rose 6% over the past year, the largest annual increase since December 2022, with core wholesale inflation at 4.4%. Despite the grim report, Trump said this week that he "[doesn't] think about Americans' financial situation," and it's clear. The president could not be more out of step with Americans. For working families struggling with high prices, their financial situation is top of mind. The PPI reading comes just one day after the April CPI report revealed that consumers face…
(2026-05-13). Legislation raising dozens of fees on businesses goes to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer's desk. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Legislation hiking business fees is headed to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. | Delaware wants to raise several taxes and fees for limited liability companies and other entities. The legislation does not touch fees on corporations. It also boosts the charge for expedited services. | The bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, is expected to bring the state more than $140 million in revenue. He said that the fees are artificially low because they had not been upda…
(2026-05-13). EU faces doubts over ability to arm Ukraine as economic woes deepen. infobrics.org US foreign policy has left Europe in a very difficult situation.
(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). 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). IRGC holds anti-helicopter drills in Tehran: What to know. al-monitor.com Iran said it downed two US helicopters last month as American forces use the aircraft for strikes in the Gulf.
(2026-05-13). Interfaith Pilgrimage From Oakland City Hall to Airport to Protest Israeli Crimes. indybay.org FedEx goes into hidihg…
(2026-05-13). Britain to legislate to tackle threats from state proxies. newarab.com 
In a speech outlining the government's ag…
(2026-05-13). Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse'. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse' | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed an order of the Special Tribunal to freeze a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman's assets linked to the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS). | The woman, Yolanda Nombuso Mgobo, allegedly received more than R18 million from the scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. | The SIU explained that Mgobo did not personally submit claims, however, her company received funds from other companies including Ezogu Trading (Pty) Ltd, Nakomang Trading Enterp…
(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). Hegseth threatens US senator for revealing info he already shared himself. thecanary.co 
Calamitous US 'secretary of war' Pete Hegseth has launched a Pentagon investigation into a US senator for supposedly disclosing classified information. However, the information had already been made public by Hegseth himself under oath. Hegseth said he ordered the investigation into Senator Mark Kelly after Kelly discussed massive US munitions expenditure against Iran during a TV […] | By
(2026-05-13). Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change. sanews.gov.za Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change | While honouring the heritage of traditional leadership in the fight against colonialism, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored that traditional leadership should not be confined to preserving heritage alone, but must also play an active role in addressing pressing challenges such as service delivery failures, socio-economic development, youth empowerment, and gender equality. | "We gather here with a clear and urgent task before us: to advance land rights and socio-economic development, to strengthen traditional insti…
(2026-05-13). US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill.The Senate voted 50-49 not to advance the war powers resolution, nearly along party lines. Three Republicans joined every Democrat but one in backing the measure sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
(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). 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). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-13). Poland intercepts Russian plane. tribune.com.pk 
Poland said on Wednesday that its air force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea, describing the flight as a provocation and a potential threat though Polish airspace was not violated. | According to the Polish army, the Russian aircraft was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with its transponders switched off. "The machine was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with transponders turned off. There was no violation of Polish airspace," the army said. | Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamys…
(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). Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-13). Oz Says Don't Worry About Hantavirus — RFK Jr. Is "Involved" in Response. truthout.org Speaking to reporters in the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump was asked about the potential spread of hantavirus in the U.S., following the return of over a dozen Americans who were on a cruise liner where the virus had infected multiple people. The question specifically asked about infectious disease experts expressing concern regarding the lack of an adequate government… |
(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). 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). It's Time to Revive the Free Speech Movement on College Campuses, and This Time College Presidents Must Lead It. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost As the school year winds down on college campuses across the country, it seems clear that 2025-26 was not a great time for free speech in the academy, witness last month's disruption of a speech by a member of the Trump Administration at the University of California, Los Angeles. This incident was …
(2026-05-13). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-13). 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). Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push. aljazeera.com Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.
(2026-05-13). Turkish independent textile union leader Mehmet Tàºrkmen acquitted. wsws.org State repression is aimed at crushing the developing independent workers' movement, expressed in a growing number of wildcat strikes and acts of resistance…
(2026-05-13). 47% of households forced onto DWP Universal credit lost money. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released official figures for how many people have managed the move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit. They are, of course, trying to paint a pretty picture of the people they've supported. But the figures speak for themselves on how many have been left with less — […] | By
(2026-05-13). Microsoft Ousts Head of Israeli Branch Over Use of Tech to Spy on Palestinians. truthout.org Microsoft's Israel subsidiary has announced that its general manager, Alon Haimovich, will be stepping down from his position on May 31, after an investigation into the subsidiary's collaboration with the Israeli military. Microsoft ordered an inquiry into its Israel subsidiary last year after a joint investigation by The Guardian, Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine… |
(2026-05-13). PECO signs agreements with data centers requiring them to pay for their own grid upgrades. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Data centers require lots of electricity, and in some cases, new grid infrastructure. | Pennsylvania
(2026-05-13). Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman 'hounded' into resigning. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter Opposition New Zealand MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was "hounded" into resigning, after a "witch hunt" while public broadcasters are under "immense pressure" from the governing coalition. There has also been an outpouring of reaction from other broadcasters and commentators. Many were grieving over the…
(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). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-13). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-13). This wasn't just an election. It was a verdict. thecanary.co 
This wasn't just an election. It was a verdict. The dust has perfectly settled on last week's local elections, and what a glorious, blood-soaked carnival of neoliberal failure it was. Labour eviscerated The Labour Party, under the watchful, slightly constipated gaze of Keir Starmer, has been eviscerated. More than 1,400 councillors are gone and control […] | By
(2026-05-13). Iran says naval officers 'accidentally' entered Kuwaiti waters. newarab.com 
(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). France lifts cruise lockdown after outbreak scare, as stomach bug blamed. scmp.com French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack. | Earlier, authorities had ordered a lockdown for the more than 1,700 passengers and crew on the vessel, but insisted there was no connection with the hantavirus outbreak suspected of killing three people on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius cruise ship, which has sparked international…
(2026-05-13). Michael: An exercise in image control. wsws.org An estate-approved film about Michael Jackson is an exploitation that leans heavily on his music and provides a superficial, selective view of his life.
(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 EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states. grist.org All across Georgia, on the banks of the Coosa, Chattahoochee, and Ocmulgee and other rivers, sit large lagoons filled with coal ash, the toxic residue left behind after coal is burned. These massive impoundments hold In 2015, the Obama administration passed rules requiring utilities to clean up the ponds and implement monitori…
(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). South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme. sanews.gov.za South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People's Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South Africa. | The measure follows an announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 14 February 2026 that China would implement zero-tariff treatment for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. | Least developed countries are already benefiting from duty-free access to the Chines…
(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). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-13). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-13). 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). The US-China tech race, resource wars, and the cost of militarization. nationofchange.org Over the past decade, a steady and well-funded campaign has convinced the general public that China is the greatest threat to the safety and security of the American people.
(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). Israelis storm Joseph's Tomb in Nablus as 'heritage' bill passed. newarab.com 
Thousands of Israeli extremists Among them were Israel's Local sources said that Israeli forces closed several roads in eastern Nablus early this morning to secure the entry of thousand…
(2026-05-13). Los Angeles homeless authority guts workforce, destroying 284 jobs and enabling private profiteers. wsws.org Behind promises of "accountability," a joint Los Angeles task force on homelessness is eliminating hundreds of frontline workers, increasing the privatization that produced the crisis in the first place.
(2026-05-13). Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister? scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the country and win the ‚Å next national election. He has vowed to stay on as no formal ‚Å leadership challenge has yet been triggered. | If Labour were to choose a new leader, here is ‚Å a list of those in the frame to replace Starmer: | Wes Streeting, 43…
(2026-05-13). EU won't ban LGBTQ 'conversion therapy' but will push states to act. scmp.com The European Union will not ban "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said on Wednesday. | So-called conversion "therapies" involve methods that seek to change the sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of members of gay, lesbian, queer and trans people.
(2026-05-13). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-13). Thunberg and Lineker join over 245 signing open letter defending Misan Harriman. thecanary.co 
Greta Thunberg and Gary Lineker have joined over 245 public figures in defending Misan Harriman in an open letter organised by the Good Law Project. This follows targeted attacks from pro-Israel bad actors, with the letter calling out this: dishonest smear campaign. Harriman sits as chair of the Southbank Centre and has earned a significant […] | By
(2026-05-13). Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play. aljazeera.com Manchester City overcome Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points as season finale looms.
(2026-05-13). Ted Turner: the devil behind cable news. onlineopinion.com.au CNN didn't just report the news. It turned news into an endless performance.
(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…