(2026-05-17). Saturday 6/6: Shut it Down! How Tech Companies Power Genocide, Detention, and Deportation. indybay.org Online | www.eventbrite.com/e/shut-it-down-how-te……
(2026-05-17). Trump says looking forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is willing to continue to maintain sincere and in-depth communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and warmly looks forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump reach series of new common understandings: China's foreign ministry. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning the two countries and the world and reached a series of new common understandings, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2026-05-17). Xi, Trump have private meeting at Zhongnanhai in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. | The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.
(2026-05-17). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-17). The Surprising History of Warm Iranian-Jewish Relations. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — After the massive US and Israeli attacks on Iran on 28 February 2026, the second attack in the middle of negotiations within a year, with his characteristic modesty, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "The war on Iran fulfils my 40-year dream". Netanyahu has not only been dreaming of involving the United States in a war against Iran, but he has also been actively working and plotting to bring this about. US Senator Chris Van Hollen put it this way: 'Netanyahu waited 40 years to find an American president "stupid enough and reckless enough" to s…
(2026-05-17). FIFA says held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-05-17). Cuba and India discuss historic bilateral ties. radiohc.cu During their participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Foreign Minister, and Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, discussed the historic relations between the two countries and the progress made in various economic, trade, cooperation, and investment sectors. | The meeting with the Indian leader was part of the Cuban Foreign Minister's busy diplomatic agenda in New Delhi this week, which included a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to continue strengthening bilateral ties in various sectors. | Through his…
(2026-05-17). Solidarity group from the United States welcomed in Cuba. radiohc.cu The local branch of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) welcomed a group of American activists from the organization Code Pink on Saturday, who began a solidarity visit to the island. | The group will carry out a program of activities in this northeastern province until May 21st, with the aim of strengthening ties of friendship and learning about the realities of the Caribbean nation. | During the welcoming ceremony, the visitors expressed their rejection of the hostile policies of the United States government, as well as the economic sanctions and unilateral coercive measures applied agains…
(2026-05-17). Holguín recibe a grupo solidario de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La delegación local del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) recibió este sábado a un grupo de activistas estadounidenses de la organización Code Pink, quienes iniciaron una visita de solidaridad. | El colectivo cumplimentará un programa de actividades en esta provincia nororiental hasta el próximo 21 de mayo, con el objetivo de estrechar los lazos de hermandad y conocer la realidad del país caribeño. | Durante el recibimiento, los visitantes manifestaron su rechazo a la política hostil del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, así como a las sanciones económicas y las medidas coercitivas unilaterales apl…
(2026-05-17). Solidaridad de India transmite amor y respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de amor y respaldo hacia Cuba transmitió este sábado la Solidaridad de India al canciller de Bruno Rodríguez en un acto contra el asedio y las amenazas de Estados Unidos contra la nación caribeña. | En el concurrido encuentro, organizado por la Organización de Paz y Solidaridad de Toda la India (Aipso), el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores cubano detalló la difícil situación que enfrenta la mayor de las Antillas con el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos. | Ante representantes de partidos políticos de izquierda de la nación surasiática y del cuerpo diplomátic…
(2026-05-17). Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-05-17). Hamas seeks direct meeting with Fatah on 'national strategy' after 8th general conference. ecns.cn GAZA, May 14 ⚪ Hamas on Thursday called for a direct meeting with the Palestinian National Liberation Movementon a joint"national strategy"after the conclusion of Fatahs eighth general conference.
(2026-05-17). 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.
(2026-05-17). Gaza is integral part of Palestine, any arrangements must be temporary: Palestinian president. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that any transitional arrangements must be temporary and not infringe upon the unity of Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-17). Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, amid protests over Gaza. newarab.com 
Bulgaria wins the 70th Dara, who was declared the winner early Sunday, was not among the favourites ahead of the show but gained traction during Eurovision week with her high-energy and highly choreographed dancing on the catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga".
(2026-05-17). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). AI drives boom in one-person companies nationwide. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.
(2026-05-17). British MP resigns, paving way for possible Starmer challenger's return to Westminster. ecns.cn Josh Simons, a British Labour member of parliament (MP), resigned on Thursday so that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham could replace him in his constituency through a by-election.
(2026-05-17). How Once Hardcore Climate Alarmist Lucy Biggers Realized It Was All A Scam, Brainwashing. wattsupwiththat.com Ms. Biggers, once a leading climate activist until recently, provides the details regarding why she changed her mind and views on current climate alarmism, discussing a progressive timeline between 2020 and 2025 where she deprogrammed herself from climate alarmism.
(2026-05-17). The photographer who got away the day Danny Kaye was front page news. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-17). Portugal gov't approves landmark labor reform bill. ecns.cn LISBON, May 14 ⚪ Portugals Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of the countrys labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups.
(2026-05-17). Tunisians protest against Saied over arrests and economic strain. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in the capital Tunis on Saturday against President The protest was held under the slogan: "The people are hungry and prisons are full". | Demonstrators called for an end to
(2026-05-17). Activists troll far-right UK rally with giant pro-immigration clip. aljazeera.com Led By Donkeys has snuck a big screen streaming pro-immigration messages into a far-right rally in the UK.
(2026-05-17). Chinese-made EVs increasingly visible in Britain: scholar. ecns.cn LONDON, May 14 ⚪ Chinese-made electric vehicleshave become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said in a written interview with Xinhua on Thursday.
(2026-05-17). Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano fight: Rousey wins with a 17-second submission. aljazeera.com Rousey won the fight with her signature armbar lock, forcing Carano to submit just 17 seconds into the bout.
(2026-05-17). British daily reveals when UK PM Keir Starmer will exit Westminister as political pressure mounts. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, triggering fresh turmoil at the top of British politics. According to a report by journalist Dan Hodges, citing an unnamed cabinet minister, Starmer "understands the political reality". Pressure on Starmer has intensified sharply after four ministers resigned on May 11, even as he publicly insists he will not quit. Starmer became prime minister in 2024, the UK's fifth premier since the 2016 Brexit vote, in a period of almost continuous political instability in which no prime minister has completed a full term since David Cameron.
(2026-05-17). More Sweeps of Survival Gear & Disabled Sidewalk Sleepers at Coral St. indybay.org Expanded Speech to the Community at Santa Cruz City Council Tuesday afternoon on May 12, 2026…
(2026-05-17). 'Bad Blues' Report Names Six House Democrats Deserving of Primary Challenges. indybay.org A national group with more than 1 million online supporters today named six Democrats in the House who deserve to be "primaried" by progressive challengers.
(2026-05-17). 76 Flock Cameras Disabled in the East Bay. indybay.org saboteurs vandalized and/or removed cameras…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Balfour Declaration" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzUA……
(2026-05-17). Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project Returns. indybay.org Court Navigation and Local Ordinance Assistance for the Houseless Community…
(2026-05-17). Comoros suspends fuel price hikes after deadly protests. newarab.com 
The announcement came after one person was killed and five were injured in confrontations between protesters and security forces on the island of Anjouan. | "The government and President Azali (Assoumani) heard the cries of the Comorian people. There was no other solution than to listen to them. The goal is to preserve peace," Energy Minister…
(2026-05-17). Chinese heavy-duty robot sets Guinness World Record for payload capacity. ecns.cn A Chinese-made industrial robot has set a Guinness World Record for payload capacity, highlighting China's push to expand its advanced manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-17). The Struggle To Defend CSU Faculty & Students In The Upcoming CFA Contract Fight. indybay.org Thirty thousand faculty members of the CSU system are facing major attacks with layoffs of thousands of lecturers, use of AI to eliminate positions and the increasing ICE attacks. Kevin Wehr who is the | CFA chief negotiator talks about the contract issues.
(2026-05-17). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-17). By Targeting Dairy Farmers, ESG Wants to Decide Your Milk. wattsupwiththat.com P2DNZ is not an isolated initiative. It is the agricultural, and diary centered, expression of a broader ESG governance model that substitutes accounting targets for physical outcomes and private coordination for public accountability.
(2026-05-17). China achieves successful batch cloning of super high-yield dairy goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major breakthrough in dairy goat breeding technology.
(2026-05-17). Republican Senator Bill Cassidy pays the price for voting to convict Trump. scmp.com US President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jnr succeeded in their efforts to defeat Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Republican primary, a signal of the enduring strength of the president's hold on his party despite an unpopular war and soaring fuel prices. | Cassidy was one of seven Republican senators in 2021 who voted to convict Trump on the charge of inciting an insurrection on January 6 that year. He placed last in a three-way race on Saturday against Representative…
(2026-05-17). Advanced manufacturing showcases nation's industrial prowess. ecns.cn Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China's Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-05-17). Exchange programs offer youths firsthand experience. ecns.cn University students from the United States are making rubbings from inscriptions on wooden tablets. They carefully apply ink and press paper to create prints, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage firsthand.
(2026-05-17). FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations. ecns.cn FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.
(2026-05-17). India's Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.
(2026-05-17). High School Students Expose Lies About OAK Explansion Plans. indybay.org Students call on Port Commissioners to de-certify Environmental Report based on false information.
(2026-05-17). China opens 21 international cargo routes in April. ecns.cn China opened 21 new international cargo air routes in April, adding more than 43 round-trip flights per week, according to data released by the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-05-17). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-17). New Chinese battery offers fresh hope for hydrogen storage. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have built a new type of battery that may solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: how to store hydrogen easily and efficiently.
(2026-05-17). In a world of chaos, China signals that stability is possible. scmp.com Three polls firmly caught my attention over the past month or so. Each was conducted by a different outlet and addressed different questions. However, taken together, they tell one overarching story — implicitly, but unmistakably. Beyond an assortment of data, the story is about direction. | The first was a CNN poll. It showed that 76 per cent of Americans now see high prices and the cost of living as their country's most serious economic problem. Even more striking, nearly seven in 10 expect a…
(2026-05-17). Chinese-made collectibles gain popularity among young consumers at Changchun expo. ecns.cn Original Chinese-made collectibles inspired by mythology, gaming and science fiction drew strong interest from young consumers at a model toy expo that opened in Changchun this week.
(2026-05-17). Activists to Protest Marin Grocer United Markets Over Sale of Chickens from Perdue Factory. indybay.org Protesters to expose animal cruelty documented at Perdue's California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, and ask United Markets to cut ties…
(2026-05-17). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."
(2026-05-17). Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup. aljazeera.com Algeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF Cup.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: All Roads Lead to the South: Watch Party for Selma Movie. indybay.org Mountain View, 94043…
(2026-05-17). High-quality development of China's service sector to boost industry, benefit people. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, the value-added output of China's service industry accounted for 61.7 percent of GDP and contributed 63.2 percent to the country's economic growth, cementing its status as the largest pillar of the national economy, official data showed.
(2026-05-17). Tunisians rally amid economic crisis and political arrests. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Tunisians have marched through the capital to denounce a worsening economic crisis and crackdown on dissent.
(2026-05-17). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-17). Could a leadership change undo Israel's international isolation? aljazeera.com Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.
(2026-05-17). Sunday 5/31: Farmworkers Betrayed: Latinx Feminists speak out on César Chávez abuses ⚪ watch party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-05-17). China clones six high-yield dairy goats in livestock breeding breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have cloned six high-yield dairy goats for the first time, marking a breakthrough that could help accelerate livestock breeding and improve domestic dairy production, according to Northwest A&F University.
(2026-05-17). WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a global health emergency. aljazeera.com DR Congo accounts for all except two of the suspected cases, both of which were reported in neighbouring Uganda.
(2026-05-17). 'Timmy' the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead. aljazeera.com 'Timmy' the rescued humpback whale confirmed dead, found off Danish coast.
(2026-05-17). 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.
(2026-05-17). On the Anniversary of the Nakba, Palestinians have never been in more Peril. juancole.com
(2026-05-17). Activists to Protest at Petco and Demand the End of All Animal Sales. indybay.org Following SF Animal Commission's vote to recommend a ban on the retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Francisco to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-05-17). Saturday 6/6: How Communities Across Turtle Island are Cutting Ties with Israeli Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-17). Domestic brands lauded for dynamism. ecns.cn Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with technological innovation, creating unique value for global markets, an Azerbaijani economist has said.
(2026-05-17). Historic Boycott of REI to Begin on May 15 Across the Country as New Bargaining Details Revealed. indybay.org REI proposals included moratoriums on organizing and public communications, a six-year contract length, and mandatory giving to REI's charity of choice | REI Union workers and allies will take a stand outside REI stores to alert customers about the boycott…
(2026-05-17). Iraq's new PM Ali al-Zaidi formally takes over. aljazeera.com Iraq's new prime minister Ali al‚ÄëZaidi has formally taken office in Baghdad, pledging reforms.
(2026-05-17). California's 2025 Wolf Population Rises 10%, Successful Breeding Pairs Decline. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2026 — California's wolf population grew by 10% in 2025, with a total of nine packs by the end of December, according to a report released today by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The number of successful breeding wolf pairs declined, the report said.
(2026-05-17). China's South-to-North water project has supplied nearly 200 million people. ecns.cn China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred more than 88 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions since operations began, benefiting nearly 200 million people, according to official data released in May.
(2026-05-17). Saturday 5/16: Union Democracy, Worker Rights & The IBT: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Zoom Registration | us02web.zoom.us/j/84722091993?pwd=CoyU1e… | /us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84722091993…
(2026-05-17). U.S. martial arts enthusiast makes the right moves. ecns.cn Wearing a loose-sleeved training uniform with a flowing black beard and a topknot tied up with a hairpin, Pinnick, 36, from the United States, told an unusual story of "Becoming Chinese".
(2026-05-17). Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris. scmp.com The launch of limited edition Swatch watches descended into chaos on Saturday in several European cities and New York, with French police firing tear gas to restore order at one store near Paris. | Hundreds of people waited through the night — and in some cases for several days — hoping to get their hands on the "Royal Pop" timepieces, made in collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.
(2026-05-17). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). How White Christian Nationalists are trying to Hijack America's 250th Birthday. juancole.com
(2026-05-17). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Yuba County Falconry Business Ransacked, Former Visitor Claims Responsibility. indybay.org
(2026-05-17). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). NUHW Clinical Kaiser Therapist on Musk Altman Trial: AI Threatens All Workers & Patients. indybay.org
(2026-05-17). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). 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
(2026-05-17). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-05-17). México: autonomías de norte a sur en escenarios violentos (libro). indybay.org
(2026-05-17). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-16). China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit. scmp.com China and the United States have agreed to establish trade and investment councils, committing in principle to match each other's tariff cuts on a reciprocal basis. | "The two sides will use the Trade Council as a forum to discuss issues such as tariff reductions on specific products," China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Saturday, without providing further details. | The world's two largest economies also made progress on agricultural trade and aircraft, the statement added.
(2026-05-16). Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension. newarab.com 
Israel launched a massive series of airstrikes on Israel claims it is targeting Hezbollah, but the strikes were preceded by an evacuation warning covering nine villages. | The continuing bombardment has only increased Lebanon's state-ru…
(2026-05-16). Israel strikes Lebanon; Nakba, far-right protests sweep London. newarab.com 
Israel continued to attack At least six people were killed, including three paramedics, and 22 were wounded in an Israeli strike on a civil defence centre in the town of Harouf, the country's state news agency said early Saturday. | Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the truce on Friday following two days of talks in Washington,…
(2026-05-16). Israel strikes Lebanon; 250,000 attend London Nakba protest. newarab.com 
(2026-05-16). Lebanon-Israel diplomacy: Ceasefire on paper, war on the ground. newarab.com 
(2026-05-16). Anti-Zionists attacked in Jerusalem as ethnofascists chant race-hate. thecanary.co 
Ethno-fascist colonisers have again marched through Jerusalem chanting Islamophobic and genocidal slogans, while peaceful anti-Zionist marchers were attacked by police and by Zionist onlookers. The anti-Zionist march in solidarity with oppressed Palestinians was "brutally suppressed", despite being orderly and entirely non-violent: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adele Shoko (@adele.shoko) […] | By
(2026-05-16). UK artist defends 'Drawings Against Genocide' after show cancelled. aljazeera.com UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition "Drawings Against Genocide" has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.
(2026-05-16). Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91. scmp.com A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a UN court said Saturday, three years after the court declared him unfit to continue standing trial. | Felicien Kabuga, 91, was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda's Tutsi minority. His trial began in 2022, nearly three decades after the 100-day massacre that left 800,000 dead.
(2026-05-16). NJ CD-12 Congressional Contest: 12 Dem, 1 Green Candidate: 4 Worthy of Considering Based on War and Genocide Issues, Research Continues. fightbackbetter.com Bonnie Watson Coleman is retiring after her current congressional term ends in January 2027. She has decided not to seek…
(2026-05-16). 'No voice rises above the sound of battle': Grappling with the legacy of Arab national liberation in times of genocide. mondoweiss.net 
Gamal Abdel Nasser's famous quote has been co-opted over the decades by competing political agendas — but amid genocide, it has become clear that Arab struggles for sovereignty cannot be divorced from the fight for Palestinian liberation.
(2026-05-16). A new reign of climate chaos. mronline.org 
Capitalism is pushing humanity beyond the ecological limits that made civilization possible.
(2026-05-16). Trump's War on Iran Is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. truthout.org Perhaps some things should never be spoken — for, when they are, they leave us aghast, in a state of horror. Think here of the ghostly figure in Edvard Munch's "The Scream." During the height of the war on Iran, Donald Trump threatened: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Those are words that elicit something frightening, terrifying. Let's be frank. The words… |
(2026-05-16). Al Jazeera's exclusive report from the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the world's most critical energy routes.
(2026-05-16). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-16). Pezeshkian's Diplomacy: Iran Balances Resistance, Regional Outreach and Global Pressure. ummid.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharpened Tehran's diplomatic messaging amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and mounting pressure from the United States.
(2026-05-16). Araghchi: BRICS look at Iran with Different Eyes after "American Failure" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The BRICS (a broad geopolitical group including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates) held a summit for foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15 that was overshadowed by the relatively fruitless Trump meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Iran, which attended as an observer, was naturally a big subject of conversation. | The Hormuz blockade is affecting different BRICS countries differently. India, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia are suffering with high energy and gasol…
(2026-05-16). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-16). Why China didn't hand Trump a breakthrough on Iran. al-monitor.com Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
(2026-05-16). Soybean counters: scope of China-US farm deal depends on math, analysts say. scmp.com China's purchase of "double-digit billions" in American agricultural products touted by US officials following President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing appears to be a marginal addition after factoring in previous commitments, analysts said, adding that new orders could reduce the country's reliance on Brazil for soybeans and other items. | US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on ‚ÄåFriday that he expects to see China buy a 10-figure sum in agricultural products annually over the next…
(2026-05-16). A Successful Visit To Beijing. popularresistance.org In the following article, Carlos Martinez assesses Donald Trump's 13-15 May state visit to China, arguing that the positive mood music between Trump and Xi Jinping reflects a (slowly) growing understanding in US policy circles that a hawkish anti-China strategy simply is not working. The semiconductor war has accelerated Chinese self-sufficiency rather than slowed it; Trump's 145 percent tariffs collapsed within days of Beijing tightening rare-earth export controls; and the US-Israeli criminal war on Iran has strengthened, rather than weakened, the multipolar trajectory. | The deeper meaning of this summit is tha…
(2026-05-16). American Analysts' EXCLUSIVE Analysis: How Will the Xi-Trump Meeting Affect the Russia-Ukraine and Iran Wars? unitedworldint.com 
Interview with John Varoli and Andrey Korybko By Tehran Tapdigov A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump was held in Beijing. Executives from several major American companies, including Tesla and Apple, also participated in the dialogue held at the Great Hall of the People. According to reports, the talks lasted …
(2026-05-16). US says Iran-backed militia commander planned Jewish site attacks. al-monitor.com US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, is said to have directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests, and to kill Americans and Jews, in retaliation for the war against Iran.He was identified as a senior figure in Kataeb Hezbollah, a US-designated foreign terrorist organization linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
(2026-05-16). Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres. al-monitor.com Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who travelled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his thoughts about events in his war-hit homeland at the Cannes Film Festival, where his latest film, the French-language "Parallel Tales", received its premiere.
(2026-05-16). UAE says it needs no protection from outside, vows to defend sovereignty. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Friday that it does not seek protection from any party and is capable of deterring aggression, while reaffirming its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. | The remarks were made by Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar during a meeting of BRICS bloc foreign ministers in New Delhi, according to state news agency WAM. | Al Marar rejected Iranian accusations and criticism directed at the UAE and dismissed attempts to justify attacks targeting the country and others in the region, saying such actions violate the UN Charter, international law, and princ…
(2026-05-16). Iraqi militia leader in US custody after arrest: What to know. al-monitor.com Authorities said the individual is linked to a mysterious pro-Iran group that has been claiming attacks on Jewish communities in Europe.
(2026-05-16). India's solidarity conveys love and support to Cuba. radiohc.cu India's Solidarity conveyed a message of love and support to Cuba today to Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez at an event against the United States' siege and threats against the Caribbean nation. | At the well-attended meeting, organized by the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO), the Cuban Foreign Minister detailed the difficult situation facing Cuba due to the intensification of the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade. | Before representatives of left-wing political parties from the South Asian nation and the diplomatic corps of Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and other countrie…
(2026-05-16). Cuba reactivates power grid following partial disconnection. mronline.org 
A partial Electric System failure affected six Cuba's eastern provinces, as progressive service restoration continues, amid the oil sanctions and the economic blockade imposed by the U.S..
(2026-05-16). Cuba's Civil Defense releases Family Guide for Protection Against Military Aggression. radiohc.cu 
The National Civil Defense General Staff of Cuba released the Family Guide for Protection Against Military Aggression, published on its official Facebook page, as part of Exercise Meteoro 2026 and in the context of the fortieth anniversary of this national exercise. | The text, subtitled "Protect, Resist, Survive and Win," aims to guide the population on basic security measures in the event of an exceptional situation of military aggression, with an emphasis on the protection of vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with disabilities. | The document's introduction recalls the…
(2026-05-16). CIA director's trip to Havana paves way for regime change operation. wsws.org The CIA owes much of its nickname—Murder Inc.—to its record of terrorist attacks on Cuba.
(2026-05-16). Vatican celebrates first Holy Mass for Peace and Development in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Holy See celebrated its first Holy Mass for Peace and Development in Cuba, a nation currently facing severe economic pressures and a military threat from the United States, which gravely endanger its people. | The liturgical celebration took place in the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rome, presided over by Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development of the Holy See, who asked for prayers that "the beloved land of Cuba may experience days of greater serenity," of harmony and hope. | The religious ceremony included remarks from the Cuban ambassador to the Hol…
(2026-05-16). Solidarity with Cuba grows in northern Italy. radiohc.cu A solidarity event with Cuba was held Saturday in the city of San Marino di Carpi, in the province of Modena, as part of the numerous activities supporting that country recently held in various regions of northern Italy. | At the event, which took place at the San Marino Sports Center in this town located in the Emilia-Romagna region, several participants in the European Solidarity Convoy that traveled from Italy to Cuba in mid-March shared their experiences. | Also participating were members of the second convoy that arrived on the island at the end of April, who attended the May Day events and delivered humanit…
(2026-05-16). BRICS reaffirms support for Cuba and rejection of injustices worldwide. radiohc.cu The BRICS foreign ministers, who deliberated for two days here this week, reiterated the need to end the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. | In the 63-point final declaration of the meeting, the participants expressed their concern about the situation in Cuba and underscored the character of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace based on mutual respect and non-intervention, reflecting the bloc's growing support for the island's demands for sovereignty and justice. | Furthermore, the foreign ministers endorsed a profound reform of the global govern…
(2026-05-16). Fears Mount in Cuba as DOJ Reportedly Prepares to Criminally Indict Raúl Castro. truthout.org Cuba's top diplomat in the United States on Friday underscored the inviolability of her country's sovereignty amid tenuous negotiations with the Trump administration and mounting fears that the US is planning to criminally indict a former Cuban president and possibly invade the island to abduct him. Cuban Chargé d'Affaires Lianys Torres Rivera told The Hill that her country's socialist… |
(2026-05-16). Solidaridad con Cuba está activa en Uruguay. radiohc.cu Diversas expresiones de apoyo a Cuba y rechazo a la hostilidad de Estados Unidos marcaron la semana en Uruguay y evidenciaron la vitalidad de la solidaridad con la isla caribeña. | Rúbricas de denuncia a las amenazas bélicas de Washington contra Cuba y México se sumaron aquí en respuesta a un llamamiento público impulsado por el ingeniero y académico Gregory Randall. | El gobierno de Estados Unidos está desarrollando acciones muy agresivas y destructivas en nuestro continente, señala el documento. | Por ello convoca a adherir el pronunciamiento a favor de la paz, la autodeterminación de los pueblos, el respeto de…
(2026-05-16). Cienfuegos desarrolló acciones del ejercicio Meteoro 2026. radiohc.cu 
El Presidente del Consejo de Defensa en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, Armando Carranza Valladares, presidió la cuadragésima edición del Ejercicio Popular de las Acciones en Situaciones de Desastres Meteoro 2026 realizado en el centro y sur del país. | La jornada ocupó la atención de la venidera temporada ciclónica prevista a desarrollarse del 1ro de junio al 30 de noviembre, y con vistas a minimizar los riegos, de acuerdo con precisiones de los representantes de la defensa civil. | Yolexis Rodríguez Armada, vicepresidenta del Consejo de Defensa Provincial se refirió a las acciones que ejecutan los cienfuegue…
(2026-05-16). Moscú mantendrá su apoyo a Cuba, asegura vicecanciller ruso. radiohc.cu Rusia continuará brindando apoyo a Cuba en respuesta al bloqueo continuo por parte de Estados Unidos, declaró este sábado el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores del país eslavo, Serguéi Riabkov. ´Estamos hombro con hombro con Cuba y no renunciamos a la línea de principio de apoyar al estado que históricamente se mantiene muy cerca y que nos brinda a nosotros, Rusia, un valioso apoyo en las plataformas internacionales, con el que interactuamos en muchos aspectos de la formación de un nuevo orden mundial ª, dijo hoy Riabkov a la prensa. | Agregó que Rusia está en contacto permanente con los representantes…
(2026-05-16). Disponible abrazo latinoamericano entre Chico Buarque y Silvio Rodríguez. radiohc.cu El canal oficial de YouTube del poeta, compositor e intérprete cubano Silvio Rodríguez publicó este viernes la reciente unión del artista con el cantautor brasileño Chico Buarque de Hollanda en el clásico Sueño con serpientes (1974), el abrazo de dos latinoamericanos que han convertido la creación musical en un acto de conciencia, belleza y resistencia. | Filmado en La Habana entre el 6 y el 11 de abril pasado, el estreno del video llega cargado de simbolismo, al mostrar una Habana que sobrevive a múltiples dificultades cotidianas, donde aparecen dos gigantes de la cultura encontrándose desde la serenidad, la com…
(2026-05-16). Silvio Rodríguez: Art is Freedom. radiohc.cu Art is freedom, affirmed renowned Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, who at 79 years old announced the release of his latest version of "Sueño con serpientes" (I Dream with Snakes), alongside the great Brazilian musician Chico Buarque. | "I believe that art should be as each artist feels it; art is freedom, and if there is no freedom, it's not worth it," the legendary troubadour stated in an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina. | At Ojalá Studios in Havana, where time flows amidst chords and the yearnings of a tireless creator, the artist spoke with this reporter, eager to meet the author of songs that…
(2026-05-16). Cuba reafirma compromiso con la coexistencia pacífica. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reafirmó el compromiso de la isla con la coexistencia pacífica, a propósito de celebrarse este sábado el Día Internacional de la Convivencia en Paz. | Por medio de un mensaje en X el canciller señaló que ´el escenario internacional actual enfrenta las consecuencias de la imposición de la paz a través de la fuerza, una amenazante doctrina imperialista con declarados objetivos de dominación ª. | Rodríguez subrayó que, ´en este Día Internacional de la Convivencia en Paz, reafirmamos el compromiso de Cuba con ese propósito de la Carta de…
(2026-05-16). Confirmado: Vladímir Putin realizará visita oficial a China del 19 al 20 de mayo. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, realizará una visita oficial a la República Popular China los días 19 y 20 de mayo, según confirmó este sábado el Kremlin. El viaje responde a una invitación oficial de su homólogo de la nación asiática, Xi Jinping. La cita coincide con el 25. ∫ aniversario de la firma del Tratado de Buena Vecindad, Amistad y Cooperación.
(2026-05-16). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece manera única de denunciar las fuerzas del mal. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este viernes a Chico Buarque y Silvio Rodríguez la grabación en La Habana de ´Sueño con serpientes ª, de la autoría del cubano. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado señaló: °Qué maravilla! Chico y Silvio cantando juntos 'Sueño con serpientes', un tema tan conocido que, sin embargo, suena muy nuevo, con La Habana de estos días difíciles en coherente abrazo con la deslumbrante obra de ambos creadores". | Díaz-Canel adosó a su mensaje el video grabado…
(2026-05-16). Avanzan obras complementarias en La Herradura Una, el mayor parque eólico de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Después de más de una década de esperas y sorteadas complejidades técnicas, el parque eólico La Herradura Uno, en la provincia de Las Tunas, cuenta ya con la asistencia técnica y los recursos pendientes para iniciar el emplazamiento de los aerogeneradores que conformarán esta instalación, llamada a convertirse en la más potente de Cuba en el sector de las energías renovables.
(2026-05-16). BRICS exige fin del bloqueo a Cuba y reforma urgente del orden financiero mundial. cubadebate.cu La solidaridad con Cuba y la defensa del multilateralismo centraron el debate de los cancilleres del BRICS, que este sábado bajaron el telón de su cita de dos días con una declaración de firme calado político. Los jefes de la diplomacia manifestaron su alarma por el impacto de esta política hostil sobre el bienestar del pueblo cubano.
(2026-05-16). Cuba: US Formally Announces Humanitarian Aid Offer for First Time. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, May 14, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reported that, for the first time, the United States government has publicly formalized an offer of humanitarian assistance to the island. | The US announcement, made through a statement from the State Department, includes $100 million in aid, "which would be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other independent and reliable humanitarian organizations." | #EEUU formaliza de manera pública, mediante un comunicado del Departamento de Estado, un ofrecimiento de ayuda a (2026-05-16). Canciller iraní advierte que guerra impulsada por EEUU eleva costos económicos al pueblo estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, afirmó este sábado que la guerra impulsada por EE.UU. contra su país impone crecientes costos económicos al pueblo estadounidense, en un contexto de escalada militar y medidas de bloqueo en la región del Golfo Pérsico. Asimismo, advirtió que la situación podría agravarse cuando comiencen a aumentar la deuda pública estadounidense.
(2026-05-16). Industriales pasa la escoba y mantiene el liderato en la Liga Élite de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Industriales completó hoy la barrida en cuatro juegos sobre Holguín al imponerse 5-4 en el estadio Calixto García, resultado que le permitió defender su reinado en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano.
(2026-05-16). Vaticano celebró primera Santa Misa por la Paz y Desarrollo de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Santa Sede celebró su primera Santa Misa por la Paz y el Desarrollo de Cuba, nación que enfrenta hoy fuertes presiones económicas y una amenaza militar por parte de Estados Unidos que atentan gravemente contra su pueblo. | La celebración litúrgica tuvo lugar en la Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola, de Roma, presidida por el cardenal Michael Czerny, prefecto del Dicasterio para el Desarrollo Humano Integral de la Santa Sede, quien pidió rezar para que "la amada tierra cubana pueda conocer días de mayor serenidad", de concordia y esperanza. | En la ceremonia religiosa intervinieron el embajador de Cuba ante la Sa…
(2026-05-16). Pronostican afectación de 1 855 MW para el horario pico de este sábado. cubadebate.cu Para el horario de máxima demanda de este sábado se estima una disponibilidad de 1 475 MW, frente a una demanda máxima proyectada de 3 300 MW, lo que arrojaría un déficit de 1 825 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones previstas, los especialistas pronostican una afectación de 1 855 MW en ese período.
(2026-05-16). US Starves Cuba Of Fuel, Then Sends CIA Chief With Ultimatum. popularresistance.org Cuba's energy minister declared May 14 that the island had exhausted its entire supply of diesel and fuel oil — the fuels that power its electricity grid. | "We have absolutely no fuel oil, absolutely no diesel. We have no more reserves," Vicente de la O Levy said in a televised statement. | Hours later, CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Havana with Washington's demand for "fundamental changes." | That sequence tells the story. U.S. imperialism first tightened the fuel siege. Then it sent the head of the CIA to deliver the political ultimatum.
(2026-05-16). Reorganiza Banco Metropolitano pago a jubilados y pensionados. cubadebate.cu El Banco Metropolitano informa que, atendiendo a las sugerencias recibidas del segmento de jubilados y pensionados en La Habana, se establecen adecuaciones en los servicios bancarios a partir de este mes.
(2026-05-16). Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel. aljazeera.com Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel's participation amid Gaza war.
(2026-05-16). Israel says Hamas armed wing chief killed in Gaza strike. al-monitor.com Israel said Saturday it had killed Hamas armed wing chief Ezzedine Al-Haddad in an airstrike in Gaza the previous day, describing him as a key architect of the October 7 attacks.Since Hamas's October 7, 2023 cross-border assault, the Israeli military and intelligence services have waged a campaign targeting the group's senior political leaders and militant commanders in Gaza and across the region.The military said Friday it had carried out an airstrike in Gaza targeting Haddad, before confirming his death on Saturday.
(2026-05-16). UNRWA secretly rescued Nakba archive from Gaza. newarab.com 
Millions of documents chronicling the The mission was carried out amid fears the archive could be destroyed, seized, or lost during Israel's war on Gaza. | The operation lasted around ten months and involve…
(2026-05-16). New Phase Of Gaza Flotilla Mission Launched. popularresistance.org Today, five Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) sailboats joined up with 54 Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) boats departing from Marmaris, Türkiye, to set sail to Gaza in a new phase of the flotilla mission. | This new phase continues the mission to break the siege of Gaza notwithstanding the Israeli government's April 29 attack on 22 GSF civilian vessels off the western coast of Crete and its abduction and abuse of two (GSF) organizers, Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek for 12 days. They were released without charge on May 10. | Despite the April 29 attack, FFC launched its boats from Siracusa Italy on May 2.
(2026-05-16). Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire. scmp.com Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas' military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since ‚Äåan October US-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting. | A senior Hamas official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was born in 1970, was killed in the attack. Hamas Gaza spokesperson Hazem Qassem later said in a video statement published on Facebook that…
(2026-05-16). Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot. scmp.com Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic ‚Äåvictory despite another big public vote for Israel that secured it second place. | The garish and usually good-natured competition involving pop acts from countries across Europe and beyond, now in its 70th year, has been plunged into crisis by a dispute over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, a response to ‚Å the Hamas-led attack on October 7,…
(2026-05-16). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-16). Israel launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building. aljazeera.com At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.
(2026-05-16). Over 250,000 join Nakba Day march against Gaza war, far-right. newarab.com 
(2026-05-16). Gaza aid convoy in Libya prepares to head to Gaza. aljazeera.com The "Soumoud 2" land convoy is preparing to leave Libya to bring aid to Gaza.
(2026-05-16). Israel kills 8 Palestinians in Gaza, Hamas official assassinated. newarab.com 
The Israeli bombardment, which comes despite a ceasefire in place since October, targeted residential buildings and vehicles in Gaza City, medical sources said. | The victims, who include a 45-year-old woman, were tr…
(2026-05-16). Labour Party scandal shows how support for Israel is plummeting on both sides of the Atlantic. mondoweiss.net 
Keir Starmer is facing a political crisis, in part because of his support for Israel, as a rising star in the party calls for sanctions against the "pariah" state. Gaza has altered politics forever, and the shock waves are now reaching the UK.
(2026-05-16). Venezuela's Interior Minister: María Corina Machado Behind Media Campaign on Custodial Death of Detainee. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister of the Interior, Citizen Security, and Peace Diosdado Cabello claimed that far-right opposition politician María Corina Machado is behind an online campaign to exploit the media coverage of the custodial death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, currently being investigated by the Attorney General's Office. | Cabello made this comment on Wednesday, May 13, on his television program Con El Mazo Dando. | Cabello said that Machado is behind a "media campaign" to exploit the sorrow of Carmen Navas, the mother of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas. "Through Claudia Macero, she paid two social media services to promot…
(2026-05-16). Venezuela's Economy VP: US Sanctions Responsible for Foreign Debt Default. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During an interview with journalist Julio Riobó on Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Ortega characterized the 2017 measures as among the most "destructive" attacks on Venezuela's economy. "The sanctions definitely had a major impact," the official stated, noting t…
(2026-05-16). Manchester United Legend Eric Cantona sears a shirt supporting freedom for 'Palestinian Mandela' Marwan Barghouti. thecanary.co 
Manchester United and France football legend Eric Cantona has once again stepped into the political and humanitarian spotlight after appearing in a shirt supporting the Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti. The move garnered widespread attention across social media platforms and international media. Cantona posted a picture of himself wearing a shirt emblazoned with the slogan "Freedom […] | By
(2026-05-16). Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again. truthout.org In 2025, the Trump administration successfully pushed Congress to enact nearly $1 trillion in health care cuts over the coming decade, which the Congressional Budget Office analysis estimated would result in 10 million people losing health coverage by 2034. More recently, it has blocked any and all efforts to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit subsidies for people buying insurance on… |
(2026-05-16). Breaking cycles of disadvantage: Australia versus global economic models. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). How to Help End War at a Gas Station or Grocery Store. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, May 16, 2026 | Here's something you can do in this teachable moment. Go to a gas station or market with soaring prices. Print out and bring the 3 pages below. Or print the first page as a big poster and the next two double-sided on one sheet. Hand them out and talk to people. Invite media. Or print the first two pages double-sided on a single sheet and the third one as a sticker that can be stuck to appropriate surfaces.
(2026-05-16). JEFF MCMULLEN: Sleeping rough in the "Lucky Country" independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). French judge to probe Khashoggi killing. newarab.com 
A Paris magistrate will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Both Mohammed Bin Salman and the kingdom faced intense international uproar over the killing in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, which the US intelligence services believe the crown p…
(2026-05-16). Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil's presidential election. aljazeera.com Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race.
(2026-05-16). Gold for Australia! How toppled GC Tower. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). The Future — Socialism — Is Possible And Necessary. popularresistance.org In 2022, the roughly 10,500 citizens of the Pacific Island state of Tuvalu began to migrate not from one country to another but from their physical islands to the digital world. Faced with the prospect that climate change could make its low-lying territory uninhabitable in just a few decades, Tuvalu set out to become the 'first digital nation', building a three-dimensional record of its land, archiving its culture, and preparing digital systems of identity and governance so that it could continue to function even if its people are scattered across the world.
(2026-05-16). Celebrating 50 Years Of L.A.'s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA). lataco.com DCBA is marking its 50th anniversary with a yearlong celebration honoring the accomplishments that helped earn its reputation as "The People's Department," while also reflecting on the agency's ongoing impact and future role in serving Los Angeles County residents.
(2026-05-16). German Students Expand Strike Against Conscription, Militarization. popularresistance.org On May 8, 45,000 students joined a school strike against conscription and militarization in 150 cities across the country. The strike was held on the 81st anniversary of Victory Day, which brought peace to Europe at the end of World War II. This was the third school strike since December 5, 2025, the day the new conscription law was passed unanimously by the German parliament, the Bundestag. | In Berlin, around 7,500 students marched from Brandenburger Tor to the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU), the party of current Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
(2026-05-16). Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests. aljazeera.com Military police in Bolivia arrested demonstrators, and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests…
(2026-05-16). Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80. scmp.com At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease on Saturday. Officials first announced the outbreak on Friday, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. | In Ituri's capital, Bunia, locals recounted their fears amid constant burials.
(2026-05-16). Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive. aljazeera.com Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.
(2026-05-16). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Haryana sanitation workers continue statewide strike; Bangladesh: Barishal University teachers demand promotions; Australia: Wambo coal mine workers hold another 3-day strike; ACT public servants and teachers walk out for better pay and conditions; DXC Technology workers strike again.
(2026-05-16). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-16). The US Has Treated Immigrant Doctors as a Safety Net in Moments of Crisis. truthout.org Soon after Medicare, Medicaid, and the Hart-Celler Act, also known as the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, became law, the federal government began to label certain geographic areas as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), which designated an inadequate number of physicians in relation to the population. HPSAs were generally populated with people who were low-income, elderly… |
(2026-05-16). Sukhneet, Suhani, Divanshi Top PSEB 12th 2026 Exam Scoring 100% Marks. ummid.com Sukhneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan and Divanshi have topped the PSEB Punjab Class 12th board exam 2026 the result of which was announced today i.e. Wednesday May 13, 2026.
(2026-05-16). A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage. whyy.org 
A neat stack of 79-cent bananas and rows of colorful fruit flanked the bilingual alternative pop band Luna Luna as they performed for a small audience at a Latino grocery store in northern Delaware. | The show was part of the monthly Mercadito sessions put on by the Fiesta Fresh Market, a family-owned store in the Philadelphia metro-area city of New Castle, far away from the massive music industry hubs typically associated with artistic opportunity and exposure. But the excitement of new music, paired with the colorful, unassuming stage, has rapidly engaged an international following for the 2-year-old store [mda…
(2026-05-16). Accident kills eight people in Thailand raising questions of rail safety. aljazeera.com Devastating railway accident in Bangkok kills at least eight people. And an investigation is underway.
(2026-05-16). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-16). The SCOTUS Question Every Democratic Candidate Must Answer. portside.org The SCOTUS Question Every Democratic Candidate Must Answer |
(2026-05-16). Canadian cruise passenger gets a presumptive positive hantavirus test result. scmp.com One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak received a "presumptive positive" test result for the virus, Canadian officials said on Saturday. | Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weekend, said Bonnie Henry, the public health officer for the province of British Columbia. | "Clearly this is not what we hoped for, but it is what we planned for," Henry said.
(2026-05-16). Wild blueberry farms across Maine suffer as climate change upends growing seasons. grist.org 
Last summer, the wild blueberry fields at Crystal Spring Farm turned red too soon. | Severe drought had gripped most of the state of Maine. At his farm near the town of Brunswick, Seth Kroeck knew the leaves were changing color prematurely because the blueberry plants were stressed. Berries shriveled before they could ripen. | The farm's 2025 harvest was almost a total loss. | "We got about 7 percent of our expected harvest," Kroeck, 55, said. Standing in his blueberry fields in April, he pointed out the new growth, still only a few inches high, and commented that last year's yield was "a lot of raking with no…
(2026-05-16). After Solar and Wind Farms Suddenly Sprang Up, Citizens and Local Governments Sprang Into Action. wattsupwiththat.com Now, private citizens and public officials are pumping the brakes, trying to slow a movement in which momentum exceeded readiness, politics outweighed planning, and taxpayers were left holding the bag yet again.
(2026-05-16). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-16). Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF. aljazeera.com Sudan's army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
(2026-05-16). The New Global Energy Chessboard: Chokepoints, LNG Routes and the Fight for Resilience. moderndiplomacy.eu The global system no longer snaps back after crises, it drifts, it thickens, it carries its shocks forward. The world behaves less like a market and more like a material under pressure, a structure that remembers every hit. Elasticity fades, anelasticity takes over, recovery becomes partial, and each disturbance sets the stage for the next. …
(2026-05-16). Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed. aljazeera.com US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023.
(2026-05-16). Aston Villa trounce Liverpool 4-2 to seal Champions League place. aljazeera.com Liverpool's woes deepen as Ollie Watkins scores a brace to help his side to a dominant win at Villa Park.
(2026-05-16). Sen. David McCormick tours AI-powered biotech labs at Penn to promote AI and federal funding admit NSF turmoil. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., toured a University of Pennsylvania research laboratory Friday to highlight how artificial intelligence can supercharge advances in biomedical and drug development. | "Every time I come here for a visit, I leave just inspired by all the wonderful, incredible discoveries and progress," McCorkmick told researchers. | AIRFoundry, an AI-driven research lab funded by the National Science Foundation, is located at One uCity Square near Penn's campu…
(2026-05-16). How a Student WBW Group Is Advancing the Cause of Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
Here's a new article about what a student group can do, from a Madison College publication in Wisconsin! —WBW | A look at how the club WolfPack Beyond War has grown: | By Danger Rodnivale, WolfPack Beyond War began as a student-led peace advocacy group at Madison College. Now, the club is turning m…
(2026-05-16). Construction Too Hot at Any Height: New Report Sounds the Alarm on Heat-Related Deaths at Construction Sites. portside.org Construction Too Hot at Any Height: New Report Sounds the Alarm on Heat-Related Deaths at Construction Sites |
(2026-05-16). Volkswagen to produce Iron Dome parts in deal with Israeli firm. newarab.com 
German car giant The proposed joint venture would reportedly convert Volkswagen's Osnabruck plant from manufacturing cabriolet cars to producing truck chassis and other parts used to transport Iron Dome batteries and future systems such as th…
(2026-05-16). 'Earth in flames,' Brian Toon and Alan Robock on whether humans will die from an asteroid or nuclear war first. mronline.org 
Earth scientists Brian Toon and Alan Robock discuss their latest book on nuclear winter, "Earth in Flames" (Oxford University Press, 2025).
(2026-05-16). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash? aljazeera.com Both sides target each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March.
(2026-05-16). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-16). UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. aljazeera.com Pressure mounts on Starmer's government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.
(2026-05-16). Can't wait for the World Cup? Delaware Super Cup brings international soccer to the First State. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? As the world prepares for another summer of soccer, Delaware is getting an early taste of the excitement. The Organizers say the Super Cup has grown into far more than just a series of matches — it has become a cultural and economic celebration that draws thousands of travelers…
(2026-05-16). Timmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark. scmp.com A humpback whale that underwent a rescue operation in Germany two weeks ago after beaching itself there has been found dead near a Danish island, officials said on Saturday. | "It can now be confirmed that the stranded humpback whale near Anholt is the same whale that was previously stranded in Germany and was the subject of rescue attempts," said Jane Hansen, division head at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency.
(2026-05-16). Ken Burns Makes the Case for the Greatness of 1776. portside.org Ken Burns Makes the Case for the Greatness of 1776 |
(2026-05-16). From hoarding to unemployment: economy buckles under US pressure. al-monitor.com Iran's fast-rising inflation is driving aggressive state market controls, exposing deeper structural strains from war, sanctions and declining consumer confidence.
(2026-05-16). Watch: Tommy Robinson hate march is raising money for refugees. thecanary.co 
The police-favoured Tommy Robinson hate march taking place in London today is raising money for refugees — and he'll hate it. Tommy Robinson grifting flipped Robinson is — of course — grifting from the march on his own behalf, selling ad space to businesses unashamed to be associated with racist thuggery. But the enterprising Choose […] | By
(2026-05-16). 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.
(2026-05-16). Sri Lankan government extends draconian state of emergency. wsws.org President Dissanayake can rule through emergency decrees, deploy the military and police with extraordinary powers, restrict gatherings, detain individuals without normal judicial procedures, invoke censorship and ban strikes.
(2026-05-16). California DSA tells workers to vote for a billionaire Democrat in gubernatorial primaries. wsws.org Steyer is not a "class traitor," but a conscious defender of capitalism seeking to buy political office as a Democrat.
(2026-05-16). Maldives cave diving tragedy: Five Italian divers dead during deep-sea expedition in Vaavu Atoll. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Five Italian divers lost their lives during an underwater cave exploration in the Maldives, in an incident that local authorities have described as the country's worst-ever diving tragedy. The accident occurred in the Vaavu Atoll region, where the group had descended nearly 50 metre below sea level for a technical dive inside an underwater cave system.Officials said the divers failed to return to the surface after entering the caves on Thursday. Rescue operations have so far recovered only one body, while harsh sea conditions and limited underwater visibility have slowed further recovery efforts.Th…
(2026-05-16). Climate Pseudoscience Debunked: Livestock Methane Fears are Baseless. wattsupwiththat.com The case for attacking livestock methane is nonexistent, and the cost is enormous. Policymakers must start paying attention to real science and common sense.
(2026-05-16). Czech police recover medieval saint's 800-year-old skull encased in concrete. scmp.com Czech police have arrested a man suspected of stealing an almost 800-year-old religious relic from a Catholic church and encasing it in concrete. | According to a police spokeswoman on Friday, the suspect admitted taking the skull, which is revered by believers as a relic of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, from the Church of St Lawrence in the northern Czech town of Jablonne v Podjestedi on Tuesday.
(2026-05-16). German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally. aljazeera.com German police hit and pepper-spray protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba.
(2026-05-16). US, Nigeria kill senior Islamic State leader. longwarjournal.org The US military, "in coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria," killed Abu Bilal al Minuki and several other senior Islamic State leaders in an operation in northeastern Nigeria. President Trump and US Africa Command described Minuki as the Islamic State's second in command and director of global operations.
(2026-05-16). Rival pro-Palestine, far-right protests in London as 4,000 police deployed. scmp.com Two major protests are taking place on Saturday in London, with the Metropolitan Police warning it may be one of its busiest days in recent years. | Tens of thousands of people are expected to march for Unite the Kingdom, an event arranged by far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson, and the annual pro-Palestine Nakba Day march.
(2026-05-16). Protesting Israeli Control over Palestinian Archeological Sites. juancole.com — | Letter to document and condemn Israel's efforts at taking full control over and re-defining archaeological sites in the occupied Palestinian Territories: | Volker Türk | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights | ohchr-registry@un.org | Khaled El-Enany | Direct…
(2026-05-16). Haryana 12th Result 2026, Toppers List Released. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) had announced the result of 2026 HSC 12th exams along with Merit List and Toppers Names on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2026-05-16). A "Scheme" Against Dobbs: SCOTUS Dissent Hints at Next Phase of Abortion Rights Fight>. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-16). Where did Eurovision go wrong? aljazeera.com Eurovision has long claimed to be apolitical. This year, that claim may be its most contested performance yet.
(2026-05-16). Vietnam's Demographic Dividend is Fading Fast. unitedworldint.com Can Its Education System Keep Up? By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam is at a crossroads in its development trajectory. With almost 70% of its population within the under-40 cohort, Vietnam has a demographic window that other countries would be jealous of. Its young, energetic, and rapidly urbanizing working population has catapulted Vietnam to become one …
(2026-05-16). Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson…
(2026-05-16). Google's YouTube, Snap settle first-of-its-kind school social media suit ahead of trial. scmp.com Google's YouTube and Snap reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to top social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed public schools to spend massive sums fighting a mental health crisis, according to court filings. | TikTok and Meta Platforms were also sued by the rural Kentucky school district that brought the case, which is set to go to trial on June 12 in federal court in Oakland, California.
(2026-05-16). 8 injured as man rams car into crowd in Italy's Modena. scmp.com ‚Å A man drove a car into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring at least eight people, four of whom are in serious condition, police said. | The driver — a 30-year-old born ‚Äåin Bergamo and of North African origin, who had moved to the province that includes Modena — attempted to flee after the car crashed into a shop window, Modena's mayor told broadcaster RaiNews24.
(2026-05-16). Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near. aljazeera.com Rights office says the violence could hinder 'exercise of political rights' ahead of May vote to replace Gustavo Petro.
(2026-05-16). How Indigenous Organizers Defeated Plans to Mine a Sacred Black Hills Site. truthout.org Indigenous organizers and environmental groups are celebrating a rare and hard-fought victory after a South Dakota mining company withdrew its plan to drill for graphite near Pe' Sla, a sacred site in the Black Hills. The withdrawal followed a monthslong coordinated campaign that combined prayer, direct action, and legal pressure — tactics that could offer lessons for future land defense fights… |
(2026-05-16). Grey Tiles That Pair Beautifully with Full Body Vitrified Tiles. ummid.com Grey tiles have gained strong popularity in modern interiors due to their calm, neutral tone and versatile design appeal as they blend easily with a wide range of styles, from minimal to contemporary, while helping spaces feel balanced and visually open.
(2026-05-16). Immigrants Are Reportedly Being Held in ICE Jails Despite Agreeing to Leave US. truthout.org Accusations that ICE is a giant ATM machine for private prison contractors have been a common critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies. But a key congresswoman in the fight against the agency has taken the criticism a step further. Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) says the push for profits within the mass deportation-industrial complex has put it at odds with the Trump… |
(2026-05-16). Curated accounts conveyed to Royal Commission without context. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-16). SPL 25/26: Ronaldo trails behind Ivan Toney in Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo has taken Al-Nassr Saudi FC to the cusp of Saudi Pro League Title 2026 but the highest goal scorer in international football is trailing behind Al Ahli's Ivan Toney in Golden Boot race.
(2026-05-16). Behind PM Modi's Austerity Appeal. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity, urging families to cut back on personal spending and edible oil consumption amid high fuel prices and global conflicts, is purely an act of letting down the middle class.
(2026-05-16). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-16). Latvia's president asks opposition leader to form new government. aljazeera.com If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.
(2026-05-16). Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel. aljazeera.com Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain's boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation.
(2026-05-16). Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria's Borno State. aljazeera.com No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.
(2026-05-16). Carrying It On for Assata Shakur, A Symbol Of Black Liberation. newsone.com 
Source: Kakuya Shakur / other | On Saturday, May 30, all those who believe in the bounty of Black liberation will gather at The Riverside Church in New York City to honor the life and legacy of the indomitable Assata Shakur. |
(2026-05-16). France's justice minister to visit Algeria amid diplomatic thaw. newarab.com 
France's justice minister will head to "The purpose of this trip is to work on opening a new chapter in judicial cooperation," Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin's office said of the trip planned for Monday. | But jailed reporter
(2026-05-16). The fraud of Labor's "historic" housing policies in Australian budget. wsws.org By the government's own figures, its changes to the tax regime for property investment will not decrease super-inflated housing prices even slightly.
(2026-05-16). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-16). Wembanyama's Spurs reach Western finals, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com San Antonio beat Timberwolves to book Western Conference Finals spot, while Detroit down Cleveland to level series.
(2026-05-16). A massive AI data center transforms rural Utah into a national flashpoint. mronline.org 
A growing movement in Utah is challenging the "Stratos Project," a city-sized AI data center backed by TV personality Kevin O'Leary, over concerns about democratic oversight, water use, and environmental collapse.
(2026-05-16). 10 Mexican government, justice officials indicted in US, will surrender. scmp.com The former Secretary of Public Security for Mexico's Sinaloa state appeared in a US court on Friday, days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the US. | Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, was not required to enter a plea during his initial appearance in federal court in Manhattan. He was ordered jailed but could request bail at a later date. He is due back in court on June 1. A message seeking comment…
(2026-05-16). The Divided Right in Colombia's Upcoming Elections. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 14, 2026 | Just weeks before the first round of the presidential election in Colombia, the political scene is shaping up as a battlefield where old rivalries, new dynamics fueled by digital networks, and a struggle for ideological hegemony that transcends national borders converge. | The relationship between President Gustavo Petro and former President àÅlvaro Uribe Vélez, historically marked by confrontation, has experienced fluctuations that reflect programmatic differences driven by electoral positioning strategies. The right is fragmented between two candidacies—Paloma…
(2026-05-16). Lady constable martyred, husband and child injured in Turbat firing. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-16). March to save Lough Neagh on anniversary of historic anti-corporate win. thecanary.co 
Campaign group Save Lough Neagh are set to hold a major march on Sunday, May 17 to highlight the water body's plight from years of profiteering abuse. It will fall on the anniversary of a landmark 1986 rally against lignite mining. Marchers will follow the same route as the 3000 who attended 40 years ago, […] | By
(2026-05-16). Neutrality, Morality, War, Peace, and the Abuse of Power. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Edward Horgan, World BEYOND War, May 16, 2026 | Edward Horgan is a Board Member of World BEYOND War. The following was presented at the Roger Casement Summer School in Ireland. | Hello all, and thanks to the Roger Casement Summer School for inviting me to participate in this event. | In my preparation for this I read a newly published book by Rory Carroll. Its title is A REBEL AND A TRAITOR. In my view it is unduly critical towards Casement but it does paint an interesting historical picture. I grew up a few miles from Banna Strand, so I always had a ke…
(2026-05-16). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-16). Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final. al-monitor.com Thousands of glammed-up fans were excitedly queueing Saturday ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, where a fiery Finnish duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win the glittering crown.This year marks the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event, which despite the razzmatazz rarely escapes the politics in the background.
(2026-05-16). Trump seeks $1.7 billion taxpayer payout for allies and January 6 fascists. wsws.org The proposed fund would be overseen by a commission, subject to removal by Trump, with no obligation to disclose how more than $1 billion is awarded.
(2026-05-16). Prosecutors seek death penalty for US man charged with killing Israeli embassy staffers. al-monitor.com Prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a Chicago man charged with fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital last year.Elias Rodriguez was arrested immediately after the May 21 shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee, Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a court filing that prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Rodriguez, who faces murder, firearms and hate crime charges.
(2026-05-16). Slashing Climate, Weather and Ocean Research to Pay for 32 Hours of Iran War. juancole.com ( The recently proposed budget from the Trump administration includes a $1.6 billion cut to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reduction would eliminate NOAA climate, weather and ocean res…
(2026-05-16). Iran's foreign minister warns US of rising economic costs from 'war of choice'. tribune.com.pk 
The US will face growing economic consequences from its "war of choice" on Iran, the Iranian foreign minister warned on Saturday. | On X, Araghchi said Americans would be forced to bear the rising costs of a conflict with Tehran. "Put aside gas price hike and stock market bubble. Real pain begins when US debt and mortgage rates start to jump," he said. | He also pointed to growing economic pressures inside the US, saying auto loan delinquencies had already reached a more than 30-year high. | "This was all avoidable," Araghchi added. | Americans are told that they must absorb rocketing costs of war of choice on…
(2026-05-16). UK former minister confirms he will bid to replace PM Starmer. geo.tv 
Britain's former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting arrives for a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain. — Reuters/FileStreeting calls for "proper contest" to replace premier.In resignation letter, Streeting said he "lost…
(2026-05-16). Thousands march in central London to mark 78th Nakba anniversary. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba…
(2026-05-16). OpenAI Daybreak thrown open for users. ummid.com AI giant OpenAI Tuesday May 12, 2026 introduced a new cybersecurity tool named 'Daybreak', which directly rivals Anthropic and its Project Glasswing cybersecurity efforts.
(2026-05-16). Sindh lifts closing time restrictions for markets, restaurants. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government on Saturday announced that shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, marriage halls, and marquees would be exempt from the previously imposed closing-time restrictions under austerity measures. | According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, "All shops, markets, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, food outlets, marriage halls, and marquees are hereby exempted from the closure timings prescribed vide Home Department." | On April 10, the Sindh government announced revised timings aimed at coping with the fuel crisis amid tensions in the Middle East. Under the revise…
(2026-05-16). The Similar Praxis Of Jim Crow And Lord Voldemort. popularresistance.org The current Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has left no doubt about its approach to representative democracy in the United States. Last month, in its Louisiana v. Callais decision, the high court ruled that a second, majority Black congressional district drawn in Louisiana in 2024 was unconstitutional and relied too heavily on race as part of its composition. The state, where Black people account for approximately 33% of its population, will now contain only one majority Black congressional district. The overarching decision vastly weakens the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA) and updates the legal test for determining if Sect…
(2026-05-16). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-16). Spanish Foreign Minister on Spain's clash with the Trump administration. aljazeera.com Jose Manuel Albares speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Spain's commitment to international law and relations with the US.
(2026-05-16). If Burnham wants to get into No 10 contest, he must promise no EU return. thecanary.co 
Starmer mini-me Wes Streeting has turned on his former boss and confirmed his intention to stand to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street. He has little prospect of winning — even Starmer would hammer him, according to the latest polling of Labour members. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has declared his intention of standing in […] | By
(2026-05-16). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-16). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-16). Gold declines further in local, global markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets on Saturday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $6 per ounce to $4,539. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, in the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs600 to Rs476,262. The price of 10 grams of gold also declined by Rs515 to Rs408,317. | Meanwhile, silver prices also recorded a sharp decrease in the domestic market. The price of silver per tola dropped by Rs159 to Rs8,073, while the rate for 10 grams of silver fell by Rs136 to Rs6,921. | Read: Gold per to…
(2026-05-16). What science knows about Andes hantavirus and why governments ignore it. wsws.org The 2026 cruise ship outbreak has thrust into global view a pathogen with a 40 percent fatality rate, no approved treatment and a person-to-person transmission capability that capitalist governments chose to study as little as possible.
(2026-05-16). SCOTUS Denied VA Dems' Attempt to Salvage Congressional Map Approved by Voters. truthout.org Virginia's Democratic attorney general, Jay Jones, said Friday night that he would redouble efforts to campaign on behalf of Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections following the US Supreme Court's rejection of a request to restore a voter-approved congressional map. Following the high court's one-sentence denial of Democratic state officials' petition for emergency relief… |
(2026-05-16). Western-funded "Fact-Checkers" Cover Up US Interference in Indonesia. thealtworld.com In this video, I respond to a recently received e-mail attempting to set me up for a smear piece trying to frame my work exposing US interference in Southeast Asia (and Indonesia in particular) as a "coordinated campaign" with "Russian media;" | The author was Ika Ningtyas, a "fact-check coordinator" at Soros Open Society-funded Tempo in Indonesia. Ika Ningtyas has also worked for or coordinated with US government organizations like Voice of America, NED-funded organizations like Remotivi, as well as US and European government-funded organizations like Aliansi Jurnalis Independen; | This represents an effort…
(2026-05-16). Trump Describes Executions to Kids, While MAGA Bans Lessons Causing "Discomfort" truthout.org Seated behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office in early May, Donald Trump delivered a disturbing lecture to a group of children huddled around him — most of them not yet even teenagers. They had been brought to the White House for what was supposed to be a celebratory event marking the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test, dressed in brightly colored T-shirts bearing the government… |
(2026-05-16). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-16). Panamá: Rechazan ejercicios militares multinacionales en agosto. radiohc.cu Organizaciones sociales rechazaron la realización de los ejercicios militares multinacionales Panamáx 2026, que tendrán por sede el istmo del 6 al 14 de agosto próximo, trascendió este sábado. | Según el Gobierno, se trata de los entrenamientos de seguridad más importantes del mundo, que reunirá a más de 12 países aliados y aproximadamente a mil 500 miembros de instituciones policiales. | Agrupaciones como el Frente Nacional por la Defensa de los Derechos Económicos y Sociales (Frenadeso) han alertado que este tipo de maniobras atentan contra la soberanía nacional y señalan el memorando de entendimiento suscrito…
(2026-05-16). Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz. aljazeera.com The government of Rodrigo Paz has sent about 3,500 soldiers and police to clear protesters demanding his resignation.