(2026-05-19). Italy: General Strike opposes Gaza genocide. wsws.org A 24-hour general strike against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the militarism of the Meloni government and its social implications for the working class brought Italy to a halt on May 18. Its convergence with an Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla transformed it into a political earthquake.
(2026-05-19). Friday 5/29: Free Benefit Show for HEALPALESTINE.ORG. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center (48 S 7th St., San Jose, CA, 95112)…
(2026-05-19). US on its knees? After China snub & Barakah attack, Pentagon too scared to face Mojtaba's wrath. hindustantimes.com As Trump returns from an underwhelming China trip, Iran declares "final victory" and a top aide warns Washington is stumbling into an Israeli‚Äëset trap. With drones hitting near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, Mojtaba's camp mocks a "calculation crisis" in the White House while Trump posts AI battle maps and "clock is ticking" threats as CENTCOM tightens its Hormuz blockade.
(2026-05-19). Trump threatens renewed attack on Iran as emergency G7 finance summit opens in Paris. wsws.org The bloody US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and the resulting blockade of the vital Strait of Hormuz threatens workers around the world with economic and financial collapse.
(2026-05-19). Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk at the personal residence of the Chinese leader Zhongnanhai in Beijing, China September 2, 2025. — Reuters China to host Russia's Putin after Trump's high-profile visit.Putin visits Beijing from May 19-20, his…
(2026-05-19). Summit charts course for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(2026-05-19). US-China Summit Yields No Progress on Iran. juancole.com
(2026-05-19). Protesting Attacks on Students, Colleges in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran. juancole.com Volker Tàºrk
| UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
| ohchr-registry@un.org | Khaled El-Enany
| Director-General, UNESCO
| dg.office@unesco.org | Francesca Albanese
| United Nations Special Rapporteur on the oPt
| hrc-sr-opt@un.org . . . | Your Excellencies, High Representative, Special Rapporteurs, and Mr. Secretary: | I write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America to express grave concern about the widening pattern of attacks on higher…
(2026-05-19). Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026. — Reuters Trump hopes for securing agreement to end the war.US president says had prepared a new attack for…
(2026-05-19). Declaración del capítulo cubano de la Red en Defensa de la Humanidad. radiohc.cu El imperialismo planifica con frialdad los tiempos. Cada paso es parte de su obsesión histórica de apoderarse de Cuba. | Al bloqueo histórico —el más largo de la historia— le adicionó el bloqueo de combustibles bajo el chantaje y la amenaza a quien intente venderle petróleo a Cuba. A ello agregó un conjunto de sanciones entre el 29 de enero y el 7 de mayo. | Sobre ese terreno de privaciones calculadas que llegan a la asfixia, en medio de esfuerzos titánicos del Gobierno Revolucionario de Cuba para instalar fuentes de energía solar, llegó un barco en abril, enviado por Rusia, que ayudó a paliar la grav…
(2026-05-19). Tormenta local severa deja afectaciones en la ciudad de Bayamo. radiohc.cu 
Una tormenta local severa que azotó por más de una hora la ciudad cubana de Bayamo, dejó afectaciones en la infraestructura eléctrica de este territorio capital de la provincia Granma. Con un acumulado de 81.5 milímetros de precipitaciones, este evento causó daños materiales a su paso. De acuerdo con la información ofrecida por el Máster en Ciencias Ezequiel Cadrelo Corría, especialista del Centro Meteorológico de Granma, el fenómeno estuvo acompañado de granizo del tamaño de un garbanzo, ráfagas de viento superiores a los 100 kilómetros por hora, descargas eléctricas y fuertes lluvias. En comunicación con Michel…
(2026-05-19). Díaz-Canel aboga por la participación popular en Ejercicio Nacional. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel enfatizó este lunes en la necesidad de la participación popular, a propósito del inicio del Quinto Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción, las drogas, las ilegalidades e indisciplinas sociales. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el mandatario subrayó que este ejercicio no es un proceso aislado; tributa directamente a prioridades estratégicas como la defensa del país y el Programa Económico y Social del 2026, en un ambiente de estabilidad y ri…
(2026-05-19). Cuba entre los temas en evento de campesinos brasileños. radiohc.cu 
La defensa de la Revolución cubana ante los embates del imperialismo de Estados Unidos estuvo presente en el IV Encuentro Nacional del Movimiento de Pequeños Agricultores (MPA) de Brasil, que reunió del 11 al 14 de mayo, en Brasilia, a más 1200 delegados de las cinco regiones de ese país y de 20 estados. | Este evento conmemoró las tres décadas de lucha constante del movimiento por la protección de la naturaleza y la dignidad del campesinado. La reunión también rindió un sentido homenaje póstumo a Frei Sergio quien fuera uno de los líderes históricos más influyentes de la organización agraria. Asistieron delegado…
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/21: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-19). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Chinese PLA Navy sends Liaoning aircraft carrier group to Western Pacific for routine training. ecns.cn China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday it has sent a task group led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier to the waters of the Western Pacific to conduct training.
(2026-05-19). EconoScope | Why FIFA lowered the price for China's 2026 World Cup broadcast rights. ecns.cn After months of negotiations, FIFA and China Media Group (CMG) have reportedly reached an agreement on broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the final deal said to be significantly lower than FIFA's initial asking price.
(2026-05-19). In Numbers: China's economy stays resilient in first four months. ecns.cn China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum.
(2026-05-19). Michael Owen carries lychees and cheers at Guangzhou grassroots soccer match. ecns.cn When Michael Owen carried a shoulder pole to hand over lychees to players on Sunday at the Yuexiushan Stadium in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, cheers echoed throughout the stadium.
(2026-05-19). Unearthing life in the mists of time. ecns.cn History books record emperors, wars and political systems. But how did people actually live? Where did they sleep, walk, and pray? The answers often lie not in texts, but beneath the soil in the silent ruins of ancient cities.
(2026-05-19). China's industrial output grows 4.1% in April amid Mideast tensions. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output expanded by 4.1% year-on-year in April, maintaining a stable growth despite the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and demonstrating strong resilience.
(2026-05-19). Silk flowers wowing EU market. ecns.cn A post-90s "third-generation entrepreneur" from Tianjin left for Spain last month, planning to stay for at least a year as the 2,600-square-meter overseas silk flower warehouse he invested in has officially begun operations. From this hub, silk flower handicrafts from Tianjin are now being distributed across Europe.
(2026-05-19). China to study human embryo models in space. ecns.cn The successful launch of the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft on May 11 carried human embryo models into space. This marks the world's first in situ experiment to explore how microgravity and cosmic radiation affect early human development under space conditions — a crucial step toward understanding whether humans can one day live and reproduce in space.
(2026-05-19). Putin says Russia, China actively expanding contacts in various sectors. ecns.cn Russia and China are actively expanding their contacts in politics, the economy and defence, while broadening humanitarian exchanges and encouraging person-to-person interaction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday in a video message delivered ahead of his state visit to China.
(2026-05-19). Putin says Russian-Chinese ties reach truly unprecedented level. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday before his state visit to China.
(2026-05-19). A young maestro on a global stage>. ecns.cn Wearing a pitch-black dress shirt and dark-rimmed spectacles, 26-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski returned for his fifth curtain call before an enthusiastic audience that broke into sustained applause. It was an explosive mainland debut for the Gen Z conductor at the Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on April 26. Grasping the conductor's score of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No 11 in G Minor, he held it high above his head before clutching it tightly to his chest. The audience reciprocated with passionate shouts of bravo.
(2026-05-19). China's firms have a glaring weakness as they face a barrage of EU probes. scmp.com With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China's firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.'s next phase of "going global" and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. | Not long ago, plans were in motion to build an enormous battery factory in the Belgian countryside. If completed, it would have created an estimated 2,000 jobs…
(2026-05-19). Delegates call for AI cooperation, trade resilience at APEC SOM2 meeting. ecns.cn As the plenary session of the second Senior Officials' Meetings, or SOM2, of APEC 2026 opened in Shanghai on Monday, delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region are urging stronger collaboration on artificial intelligence, trade resilience, and multilateral cooperation in the face of global uncertainty.
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-19). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-19). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-19). NewsGuild Edsource Reporters Go on ULP Strike for Living Wages & a Contract. indybay.org NewsGuild Edsource reporters went on a 1 day ULP strike to fight for living wages and a contract.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/27: SF Trans Ally Rally: The People's March & Rally for Trans Rights. indybay.org San Francisco: Embarcadero Plaza at Steuart and Embarcadero, then march to rally at Civic Center Plaza. | This march & rally welcomes all people to join in standing up for Trans Rights.
(2026-05-19). Wednesday 6/10: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-05-19). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-19). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Mass protests by teachers took place across Mexico May 15 demanding pensions, wages and education funding while Toronto Transit Commission and CUPE reached a last minute deal Monday after multiple deadlines passed.
(2026-05-19). India's film certification board censors award-winning The Voice of Hind Rajab, citing "harm" to India-Israel relations. wsws.org The banning of the docudrama reveals the depth of relationship now established between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-supremacist government and the murderous Zionist Netanyahu regime.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/6: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, and You. indybay.org Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA), 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). In memory of legendary activist attorney John Murcko. indybay.org Photo of famed activist attorney Tony Serra shortly after his release from prison in 2007, who defended some clients including Huey Newton, the Black Panthers, George Christie of the Hells Angels, and many others. Lydia Ganz photo.
(2026-05-19). NextEra buys dominion energy and forms the biggest U.S. power company. indybay.org Summary: NextEra buys Dominion Energy with plans to form the biggest U.S. power company, allowing for the expansion of AI data centers and power productivity.
(2026-05-19). Sri Lanka: Death of Welikada Prison inmate raises serious questions. wsws.org Until a credible, transparent and independent investigation is conducted, the serious doubts surrounding his death will—and must—persist.
(2026-05-19). "We all should unite" : New York bus drivers speak out in support of Long Island Rail Road strike. wsws.org The powerful support for a wider struggle is precisely why the Democrats and union bureaucrats moved to shut the strike down Monday evening.
(2026-05-19). Massive fuel strike halts transport services across Kenya. ecns.cn Commuters across major cities in Kenya were left stranded on Monday morning following a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices, forcing many workers to walk kilometers to their destinations.While others opted to work from home as transport operators halted services.
(2026-05-19). Cambridge innovation hub sets ambitious growth plan. ecns.cn Cambridge Science Park, the United Kingdom's oldest and largest hub for science and technology innovation, is planning a 30-year expansion that would triple its capacity for research-focused companies.
(2026-05-19). WHO opens annual assembly amid deepening Ebola crisis. wsws.org With at least 118 dead in the DRC and Uganda and an American physician among the infected, the Trump administration has imposed a Title 42 travel ban while refusing to account for the aid cuts that crippled the international response.
(2026-05-19). Bolivia's indefinite national strike faces military repression. wsws.org A national strike in Bolivia has continued to expand for more than two weeks in opposition to rising fuel costs and the right-wing policies of President Rodrigo Paz.
(2026-05-19). Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign. aljazeera.com Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
(2026-05-19). Growing role of China's capital market stressed. ecns.cn The first sovereign panda bond issuance by Pakistan — priced at a historically low coupon rate — highlights the growing potential of China's capital market to provide diversified and lower-cost financing channels for developing economies, experts said.
(2026-05-19). Judicial authorities pledge to protect cultivated land. ecns.cn China's judicial authorities have committed to strengthening the protection of cultivated land as part of efforts to ensure food security and reinforce the legal foundation for sustainable agricultural development.
(2026-05-19). The Global Trading Wars Are Returning: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the World Economy. indybay.org Summary: | U.S.—China tariffs are disrupting trade and raising costs as supply chains shift away from China. Governments are tying trade to national security, leading to slower growth and a more fragmented global economy.
(2026-05-19). Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong visits China. ecns.cn Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (center) visited the exhibition hall of Beibu Gulf Port, a core hub of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 18, 2026.
(2026-05-19). FAA lowers hiring target by more than 2,000 for air traffic controllers. wsws.org Driven by relentless cuts and generational staffing problems stretching back to Reagan's crushing of the 1981 PATCO strike, staffing sits at a 21st-century low of approximately 11,000.
(2026-05-19). Indexing income tax scales — another bad idea from the Coalition. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe? aljazeera.com Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/23: In Conversation: All This Safety is Killing Us. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Monday 5/18: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-19). San Diego Islamic Centre shooting leaves five dead, police say threat 'neutralised'. geo.tv 
(2026-05-19). Sunday 6/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-05-19). Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller. aljazeera.com French centre dominates as San Antonio steal a crucial 122—115 road win against defending NBA champions.
(2026-05-19). Mexican economy and investment plans founder amid war against Iran. wsws.org On May 12, S&P Global Ratings revised Mexico's credit outlook to negative from stable, citing persistently weak fiscal results, rising debt levels and weak economic growth.
(2026-05-19). Lollipop sparks tourism debate. ecns.cn A viral video of a costumed performer feeding candy to a tourist has forced China's immersive tourism industry to ask a difficult question: where does hospitality end and impropriety begin? A bell rings. A curtain parts. A young man in a crimson-and-black robe steps out, smiling. He lifts a red veil, bites a lollipop and leans toward a visitor.
(2026-05-19). To all workers at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, Germany: Your struggle is the struggle of all workers. Build an action committee! wsws.org Bosch is planning to destroy more than half the jobs at its plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd. This article calls on workers to build an independent rank-and-file action committee, as the IG Metall union and works council are actively collaborating with management to enforce the cuts.
(2026-05-19). Democratic Party, union apparatus conspire to shut down powerful New York rail strike. wsws.org The way in which the strike is being ended exposes the contempt which the trade union apparatus and the entire political establishment in New York have for the workers.
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-19). Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again. juancole.com By Sasha Abramsky | This article was originally published by In 2025, the Trump administration successfully pushed Congress to enact
(2026-05-19). China urges Japan to address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan. ecns.cn Japan should first and foremost address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan, and halt its reckless remilitarization drive, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2026-05-19). Shock and horror after California mosque attack. newarab.com 
Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn In an interview hours after the late-morning shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, Shanah recalled hearing a barrage of gunshots coming from outside the…
(2026-05-19). China starts first geothermal project using supercritical carbon dioxide carbon technology. ecns.cn China's first geothermal supercritical carbon dioxide heat extraction project has officially begun operation in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province, marking a new breakthrough in the efficient development and utilization of geothermal energy, according to China Huaneng Group Co. on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). Australian Labor government's austerity legislation provides for complete gutting of disability supports. wsws.org The NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 provides the framework for kicking hundreds of thousands of disabled people off their support and for excluding vast numbers going forward.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/30: Celebration of Life – A Fundraiser for Palestine. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California. aljazeera.com Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California's Simi Valley.
(2026-05-19). Trump creates unconstitutional $1.776 billion slush fund to pay off fascist allies. wsws.org The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" defies Congress' power of the purse and creates a secretive claims process with no appeal or judicial review.
(2026-05-19). Global bond market selloff intensifies. wsws.org Yields on long-term government debt are now recording some of their highest levels since the lead up to the global financial crisis.
(2026-05-19). How Philadelphia's Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism. aljazeera.com The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
(2026-05-19). Energy Shock Ripples Through Global Economy, Pushing Millions Toward Poverty. indybay.org Summary: | Rising fuel prices and disrupted global trade are increasing costs for food, transport, and essentials worldwide. The UN warns that these pressures are pushing vulnerable households closer to poverty, with millions at risk if instability continues.
(2026-05-19). WHO responding to 'complex, difficult' Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. aljazeera.com The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-19). HiddenDiamond Sutrafound at Longmen Grottoes. ecns.cn In the early morning of March 28, workers involved in a conservation project at the Liuzuota area of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, climbed onto scaffolding to inspect potentially dangerous rocks and crevices on the cliff face, as they did every day.
(2026-05-19). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(2026-05-19). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-19). Australia: Victorian teachers confront another AEU sellout. wsws.org The Australian Education Union's "in-principle" agreement amounts to a further real pay cut and does nothing to address the core issues: crushing workloads, oversized classes, burnout, inadequate resources and a deepening staffing crisis.
(2026-05-19). Dalian reels in the benefits as big-game fishing thrives. ecns.cn It's 5 am, and as the first rays of sunrise touch the waters north of Dalian, Liaoning province, several fishing enthusiasts board a yacht bound for a "sea ranch", hoping to land some big game fish.
(2026-05-19). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 12-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-05-19). Friday 5/22: To Eat Alone is to Die Alone: An Artist Talk with Vivien Sansour. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Two magnitude 5.2 earthquakes hit south China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Two 5.2-magnitude earthquakes successively struck Liuzhou, a city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday. Rain fell at the scene as staff members set up tents to accommodate affected residents.
(2026-05-19). Rice seedling cultivation in full swing in Anhui. ecns.cn During the early summer, villagers are busy carrying out field management including watering and weeding for the upcoming rice transplanting.
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/21: AI, Teamsters Torture, Labor & Human Rights: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ds7n0QN……
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/6: Solarpunk Summer: Seed Craft. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Branciforte Branch, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Watch IDF's scary showdown: Israeli forces raid Turkish flotilla, cut livestreams in brutal takeover. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-19). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). 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
(2026-05-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-19). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). La agresión de los EEUU e Israel contra Irán; algunos apuntes prospectivos. radiohc.cu La operación Furia Épica desarrollada por los EEUU e Israel contra la República Islámica de Irán no alcanzó los objetivos medulares propuestos, cuarenta días después de su inicio, identificados en el cambio de régimen, la eliminación de su programa nuclear y la ratificación del predominio de Washington y Tel Aviv en Medio Oriente. | Por el contrario, el balance alcanzado en la contienda dejaba por sentado que las instalaciones militares ubicadas en ocho países fueron destruidas o dañadas severamente, sin perder de vista los impactos ocasionados a Israel, cuyo territorio ya resulta un espacio vulnerable a las ole…
(2026-05-19). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-18). Trump Claims He Called Off Imminent Iran Bombing Campaign At Behest Of Allies (Updated). twz.com 
The president says the strikes were set for tomorrow, but it's one of many times Trump made grand threats then supposedly pulled back at the last moment.
(2026-05-18). Headlines for May 18, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Escalates Threats Against Iran as Ceasefire Negotiations Remain Deadlocked, Israel Kills at Least Six People in Southern Lebanon, Including Three Paramedics, Israel Assassinates Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the Head of Hamas's Military Wing, Israeli Cabinet Approves Plans to Build Military Compound at Former UNRWA Site, Israeli Forces Begin Intercepting Ships with the Global Sumud Flotilla, World Health Organization Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency, GOP Senator Cassidy Loses Primary After Trump Backs His Opponent, New Financial Disclosures Show Trump Made Between $220M and $750M in Securitie…
(2026-05-18). Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending 'ceasefire'. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre in southern Lebanon on the latest Israeli strikes in the region.
(2026-05-18). Lebanon president will 'do the impossible' to end Israel war. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Aoun's comments came as the Israeli army carried out another
(2026-05-18). Lebanon braces for Pentagon talks over Hezbollah disarmament. newarab.com 
Lebanon is intensifying military and political preparations ahead of a The talks come after Washington announced last week a 45-day extension to the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel following negotiations held at the US State Department on 14 and 15 May. A second round of political…
(2026-05-18). "Leave or we'll kill you" — US-born Israeli threatens indigenous Palestinians. thecanary.co 
The murderous and foreign nature of Zionism was on clear show again last weekend at the 2026 'Flag Day' march in Jerusalem. Extremist Zionist settlers rampaged through the Old City, posting stickers and waving flags calling for the destruction of Islam's second-holiest site. And as they went, their message was as simple as it is […] | By
(2026-05-18). British Muslims subject to hate speech at divisive public march. thecanary.co 
UK authorities let far right voices publicly incite anti-Muslim hatred in London at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally, once again highlighting their extreme double standards on different forms of prejudice. The British state has already waged an intense campaign to censor and crack down on activists opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. Such activism hurts the […] | By
(2026-05-18). Gaza-bound flotilla vessels seized by Israel, SOS calls go unanswered. thecanary.co 
Israel's genocidal military has seized multiple humanitarian vessels that were en route to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The first reports came in this morning, 18 May 2026. At the time of writing, the Global Sumud Flotilla's social media account has posted one notification after another with footage of Israel's illegal attacks […] | By
(2026-05-18). Trump's stark warning: 'Clock ticking' for Iran. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that "there won't be anything left of them" if Tehran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States, as tensions in the region escalated following a drone strike that sparked a fire near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | Washington has been locked in conflict with Tehran since major strikes on Iran began on February 28 and a ceasefire was later implemented in April. Since then, however, the US has struggled to make any progress toward ending a war that has shaken the Middle East and sent energy prices climbing. | Writing on h…
(2026-05-18). Nuclear double standard as the pretext for war against Iran in alliance with Israel. wsws.org Israel's nuclear programme dates to the 1950s, when Prime Minister David Ben‚ÄëGurion established the Dimona reactor with French assistance, supplemented by heavy water from Norway and the UK.
(2026-05-18). Mastering the Universe: the obscene wealth of the ruling class. mronline.org 
Rob Larson's Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do With Their Money, And Why You Should Hate Them Even More is a fiercely pleasurable polemic.
(2026-05-18). Trita Parsi: Is Trump poised to restart the Iran war? asiapacificreport.nz Tehran believes Trump will attack in the next 48 hours — and is ready to counter-escalate, writes US-Iran affairs analyst Trita Parsi. ANALYSIS: By Trita Parsi The Middle East is once again teetering on the brink as Trump appears poised to reignite war with Iran. Press reports indicate he will convene military advisers on Tuesday,…
(2026-05-18). How China is becoming the gravitational centre of global diplomacy. scmp.com When Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing this week, just days after US President Donald Trump departed, following his summit with President Xi Jinping, the choreography will not be merely diplomatic. It will be show of "civilisational theatre". | For years, analysts framed China as a power caught awkwardly between a revanchist Russia and an increasingly hostile United States. That interpretation now looks obsolete. Beijing is no longer balancing between rival poles; it is…
(2026-05-18). Gas prices are rising. So is public transit ridership. grist.org Higher gas prices are bringing some Americans back to public transit. | The increase in ridership comes as the war in Iran has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the national average price of gasoline beyond Rising fuel prices have historically pushed at least some Americans toward buses and trains, particularly commuter rail. But experts caution that decades of car-oriented development and inconsistent…
(2026-05-18). Trump Out, Putin In: What China's Diplomatic Timing Really Means. thinktank.pk Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping moved quickly to host Russian President Vladimir Putin for another strategic summit. The timing has triggered intense geopolitical debate across global capitals: was this merely diplomatic scheduling, or a carefully crafted signal from China to the West? The …
(2026-05-18). Campaigners challenge Trump's NHS drug price rip-off. thecanary.co 
Patient-led campaign group Just Treatment and social justice organisation Global Justice Now have written to the UK government setting out why they believe it has acted unlawfully in pushing through changes to NHS drug price control frameworks. It's the first stage of a legal challenge to a central pillar of the US-UK trade deal on […] | By
(2026-05-18). China and Russia hold trade expo as Putin and Trump visits draw global attention. scmp.com China is stepping up economic engagement with Russia by hosting the 10th edition of a major bilateral expo ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's expected trip to Beijing this week — just days after his American counterpart, Donald Trump, visited there last week. | The back-to-back visits to the Chinese capital by two of the world's most influential leaders highlight an uptick in diplomatic activity as Beijing seeks to stabilise relations with Washington while deepening coordination with…
(2026-05-18). Trump's China trip assessed, South Korea's AI problem: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump leaves China after much pomp and pageantry, but little to show for it | 2. Trump and his CEOs want China's business — but has Asia moved on? | 3. What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 opens? | 4. Reality deficit: how South Korea lost the plot on AI…
(2026-05-18). Milei guts China currency lifeline after Trump ultimatum on financial ties: reports. scmp.com Argentina is on the verge of settling its debt with China's central bank, winding down a currency lifeline that kept the country afloat during years of financial turmoil and now sits at the centre of a geopolitical tug of war between Washington and Beijing. | Government officials confirmed to Argentine outlet Todo Noticias on Sunday that the repayment of the activated portion of the swap will be completed by mid-2026.
(2026-05-18). After Trump's China trip, White House plans new attack on Iran. wsws.org Just days after Trump's return from Beijing, American imperialism is making active preparations for a renewed onslaught against Iran.
(2026-05-18). Ghalibaf Named China Envoy: Are Iran-Beijing Ties Deepening? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On May 16, Iranian speaker of Parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf "The world stands at the cusp of a new order. | As President Xi said 'The transformation unseen in a century is accelerating across the globe,' and I emphasize that the Iranian nation's 70-day resistance has accelerated this transformation. | The future belongs to the Global South." | Ghalibaf was referring to a passage in the
(2026-05-18). US extends Russian oil waiver by 30 days as Hormuz closure chokes supply. scmp.com The US Treasury on Monday extended by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war. | The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post.
(2026-05-18). Israel built 2 secret military bases in Iraq for operations against Iran: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel built two covert military sites in Iraq's western desert to support operations against Iran, according to a report Sunday by the New York Times. | The newspaper, citing Iraqi and regional officials, said a newly disclosed site was one of two covert facilities used intermittently by Israel inside Iraq for more than a year. The officials said the sites were used for air support, refuelling, and medical services and later played a role during the 12-day war against Iran in June 2025. | One of the sites came to light after Iraqi shepherd Awad al-Shammari encountered unusual military activity near al-Nukhaib…
(2026-05-18). UAE ditches oil for AI to build Global South tech 'bridge'. scmp.com No country on Earth has adopted artificial intelligence faster than the United Arab Emirates — and the Middle Eastern cultural crossroad's ambitions to become an AI bridge to the Global South just got another major leg up with the delivery of the latest, cutting-edge US-designed chips. | But those ambitions are taking shape in a hostile environment. Amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has repeatedly taken aim at major Emirati data centres, developed in…
(2026-05-18). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-18). US weighs drone threat from Cuba: report. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and possibly even Florida, Axios reported Sunday, citing classified intelligence. | The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military action against the communist-run island. | The development underscores the Trump administration's concern with the threat from Cuba because of developments in drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisers in Hav…
(2026-05-18). Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he has called off strikes on Iran planned for Tuesday at the urging of Gulf leaders as "serious negotiations" for a deal to end the war were underway. | Trump said in a social media post on Monday that leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have asked that the US "hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place".
(2026-05-18). Pakistan pushes diplomacy amid renewed war fears. tribune.com.pk 
With the deadlock persisting and US President Donald Trump contemplating his next move, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday held important meetings in Tehran in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to salvage the deal and prevent renewed hostilities. | Naqvi, who is one of a handful of Pakistani officials involved in the intricate diplomatic efforts, landed in Tehran on Saturday on a previously unannounced visit. | He accompanied the Field Marshal, who travelled to the Iranian capital just days after the first round of talks between Iran and the US, held in Islamabad, failed to achieve any br…
(2026-05-18). Cuba remains standing; working, creating and fighting against the threat of imperialism. radiohc.cu Statement from the Cuban Chapter of the Network in Defense of Humanity | Imperialism coldly plans its timing. Every step is part of its historical obsession to seize control of Cuba. | To the historic blockade—the longest in history—it added a fuel embargo, using blackmail and threats against anyone who tries to sell oil to Cuba. This was followed by a series of sanctions imposed between January 29 and May 7. | Against this backdrop of calculated deprivations that border on suffocation, and amidst the titanic efforts of the Cuban Revolutionary Government to install solar energy sources, a ship arrived…
(2026-05-18). President Miguel Díaz-Canel reaffirms that Cuba does not represent a threat, but has the right to defend itself. radiohc.cu "The threats of military aggression against Cuba by the world's greatest power are well known. The threat itself constitutes an international crime. If it materializes, it will cause a bloodbath with incalculable consequences, in addition to the destructive impact on regional peace and stability." | This was reiterated by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, on his X account, reaffirming that "Cuba does not represent a threat, nor does it have any aggressive plans or intentions against any country." | The Cuban presi…
(2026-05-18). Cuba reafirma derecho legítimo a la defensa. radiohc.cu Cuba reafirmó este lunes su derecho legítimo a la defensa de acuerdo con el principio reconocido en la Carta de Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional. | El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez, expresó la posición de su gobierno a través de un mensaje en la red social X. | Reafirmó que ´como toda nación del mundo ª, su país tiene esa potestad ante cualquier agresión externa ª. | En su declaración de este lunes, Rodríguez denunció a los que pretenden agredir ilegítimamente a la nación caribeña utilizando pretextos sobre los cuales dijo ´no importa cuan mendaces y rid…
(2026-05-18). Cuba expone sus circunstancias en el ámbito de los BRICS. radiohc.cu Cuba llevó al ámbito del grupo BRICS su denuncia sobre las amenazas de agresión del gobierno de Estados Unidos y el impacto de las órdenes ejecutivas de Donald Trump, dirigidas a reforzar el bloqueo. | El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, participó en Nueva Delhi en una reunión de cancilleres del bloque, al que La Habana ingresó como socio. | Particularmente esclarecedora resultó la intervención del jefe de la diplomacia de la nación antillana, al abordar los pasos de Washington hacia el reforzamiento a niveles extremos del cerco económico, ahora también energético. | La exposición del Ministro antillano se insc…
(2026-05-18). israeli Warships Encircle, Intercepting Civilians On Global Sumud Flotilla. popularresistance.org Mediterranean Sea — The Global Sumud Flotilla is currently surrounded and under active interception by israeli naval warships in international waters, approximately 250 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza. This military encirclement marks the commencement of another illegal, high-seas aggression four days after 54 civilian vessels lifted anchor from Marmaris to establish a humanitarian corridor and break israel's illegal siege of Gaza. | This active naval confrontation is a direct continuation of the lawless israeli military assault launched just two weeks ago, off the coast of Crete.
(2026-05-18). Netanyahu Admits Israel Is Taking More Territory in Gaza in Violation of Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted at a cabinet meeting that Israel has taken more territory in Gaza since the ceasefire was supposed to go into effect in October 2025, an acknowledgment of an Israeli violation of the truce deal. When the deal was signed in October 2025, Israeli troops pulled back to an …
(2026-05-18). Flotilla Boats Again Under Attack By Israeli Forces. popularresistance.org At this moment Israeli military forces are illegally attacking and boarding the sailboats of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) in international waters east of Cyprus. As this article is being written, the heavily armed Israeli commandos are seizing control of one boat after another and detaining its participants in a large prison ship. | 25 U.S. citizens are among the over 500 participants from 45 countries on the nearly 60 boats of the 2026 flotilla to Gaza. | Flotilla organizers are reaching out with an URGENT REQUEST for solidarity and action.
(2026-05-18). Protest in Greece after Israeli forces storm Gaza aid flotilla. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gathered outside Greece's foreign ministry in Athens.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Six Palestinians in 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli attacks over the previous 24-hour period killed at least six Palestinians and wounded 40 as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. "A number of victims are still under the rubble and in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense crews have been …
(2026-05-18). Israeli forces storm Gaza aid flotilla in international waters. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Fiscal, monetary tools to boost consumption. ecns.cn China is ramping up coordination between fiscal and monetary tools to further unleash consumption potential and energize private investment, in a bid to fuel a broad expansion in domestic demand, officials and business executives said.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). 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…
(2026-05-18). France reopens Epstein case as new victims speak out. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French authorities have revived momentum in their probe into Jeffrey Epstein after over 10 new complainants claimed they were victims of the late financier.Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said that the new testimony were just filed to French prosecutors, bringing the total number of complainants in the case to about 20.The expanded probe is looking into potential networks of human trafficking that were linked to Epstein's activities in France and seeking to identify anyone who may have helped facilitate or cover up his alleged crimes.French detectives are sifting through communications logs, address boo…
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Revolt against UK's Starmer revives bitter debate over undoing Brexit. scmp.com The thorny question of whether Britain should unwind a decade of estrangement from the European Union is resurfacing as the Labour Party starts to imagine a future beyond Prime Minister Keir Starmer. | Two key figures have emerged as potential challengers after a series of political body blows that have left Starmer's leadership in crisis, and the spectre of rejoining the EU was creeping back into the debate.
(2026-05-18). Framing Atrocity: Photojournalism and Press Freedom. projectcensored.org First up, researcher and editor Michelle Eid joins the show to talk about literal framing when it comes to photojournalism, and how extractive dehumanizing journalism turns people's pain and suffering into career-boosting material, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and bolstering the dangerous disconnect that allows atrocities to continue. Michelle highlights the importance of relationship building and archival work, but that how this work is done is critical. Next up, Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield sit down to dissect some recent news that didn't make the news, contextualize what press freedom looks like from…
(2026-05-18). EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns. sanews.gov.za EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns | The eThekwini Municipality says it is working closely with bulk supplier uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to address elevated levels of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) affecting water supplied through the Wiggins Water Treatment Works. | The municipality confirmed that while some residents may notice changes in the taste and odour of their water, it remains safe for human consumption and continues to meet all required quality and safety standards. | In a statement issued over the weekend, the municipality said the issue is linked to increased concentrations of…
(2026-05-18). SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy. sanews.gov.za SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy | Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy. | The meeting, convened by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is scheduled for 29 May 2026 and is expected to address pressing challenges affecting food production, livestock health and fisheries development across the region. | Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, will cha…
(2026-05-18). Teenage girl sexually harassed by adult 'influencer' at Unite the Kingdom rally. thecanary.co 
A disturbing video from Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally in London has shown a grown man sexually harassing a teenage girl in front of her mother. Far-right influencer EDobbin went to Tommy Robinson's march and filmed himself harassing a 15-year-old girl in front of her mum. Even after they told him her age and […] | By
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Guardiola on verge of Manchester City exit at end of Premier League season. aljazeera.com Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.
(2026-05-18). Israel's Organ Theft Scandal Exposes A Culture Of Desecration. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — May 13, 2026 | On 25 January, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stood before a crowd celebrating what Tel Aviv claimed was a But Guinness listed only the
(2026-05-18). Analysis: Netanyahu pushes for US military aid drawdown. longwarjournal.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to promote a plan to move his country away from American foreign military financing, but that comes at a time when Israel's military requirements are increasing, and it is already spending an extraordinary percentage of gross domestic product on defense.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Why Capitalism's Origins Matter. portside.org Why Capitalism's Origins Matter |
(2026-05-18). Tornado Emergency declared for Hebron, Nebraska. ecns.cn Tornado Emergency declared for Hebron, Nebraska. – reports…
(2026-05-18). Two dead, one missing after 5.2-magnitude quake strikes Guangxi. ecns.cn Two people were confirmed dead and one person remains missing after a magnitude-5.2 earthquake jolted Liunan district in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, early Monday, according to the local earthquake relief headquarters.
(2026-05-18). Waffle House workers: 'We work, we sweat, put $25 on our check!'. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—"We work, we sweat, put $25 on our check!" These were the words bouncing off buildings in downtown Atlanta on Friday during the 2026 National Jobs With Justice conference. Waffle House workers, flanked by labor allies, descended on the company's Centennial Park location to raise the demand for higher wages and respect for workers' organizing. …
(2026-05-18). In chilling retort, army rebukesIndian threat. tribune.com.pk 
The Army on Sunday rebuked the Indian army chief for his threatening remarks, warning that such "geographic obliteration would certainly be mutual and comprehensive," in a renewed war of words between the two nuclear-armed neighbours just days after some voices from within India including RSS called for dialogue with Islamabad. | At an interactive session in New Delhi on Saturday, Indian Chief of Army Staff Gen Dwivedi was asked about how the Indian army will respond if the "circumstances that led to Operation Sindoor last year" arose again, the Press Trust of India reported. | The Indian army chief repeated N…
(2026-05-18). Massive AI Podcasting Network Reusing Original News Content. projectcensored.org News outlets are "ever more vulnerable to the systematized scraping of their articles for the generation of derivative content," Alexios Mantzarlis reported in a February 2026 article for Indicator, which focused on an AI-generated podcast network known as The Daily News Now! (DNN). Mantzarlis noted that this network generates roughly…
(2026-05-18). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-18). Brazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad. aljazeera.com Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.
(2026-05-18). Ben and Jerry's Co-Founder Spearheads Campaigns to Cut Pentagon Spending and Sustain Company's Political Activism. covertactionmagazine.com At the end of March, Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, carried out an act of guerrilla theater when he installed a statue on the National Mall depicting a tearful Donald Trump holding a hole-riddled golden dome like an umbrella as water streamed from model intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) overhead. The …
(2026-05-18). Asheville nurse says union organizing activity contributed to her firing. peoplesworld.org 
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Molly Zenker is a former nurse at Mission Hospital, a medical center owned by HCA Healthcare Inc., who is known throughout the western North Carolina working class movement as a labor organizer with National Nurses United. Molly, prior to her termination of employment, worked at Mission Hospital for about eight years. In this time, …
(2026-05-18). Silent spread of rare and deadly Ebola strain exposes surveillance gaps. scmp.com A rare Ebola outbreak that may have circulated undetected in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for several weeks has exposed the difficulty of detecting deadly viruses in regions where malaria, typhoid and other fever-causing illnesses are common and health systems are stretched thin. | The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared the Ebola disease outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
(2026-05-18). Ukraine's Homegrown Glide Bomb Breaks Cover. twz.com 
(2026-05-18). Labor Government playing dicey politics with immigration management. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). Tommy Robinson lies about the numbers at his flop of a rally. thecanary.co 
Tommy Robinson's 2026 Unite the Kingdom rally ended up being a big step down from last year in terms of the numbers. This is obviously embarrassing for Robinson, and he's responded exactly how you'd expect — i.e. by lying about the numbers: Millions of patriots hit the capital of England today in the largest patriotic […] | By
(2026-05-18). How EU became invested in Ukraine's permanent conflict while Ukraine bets on Democrat victory in US. infobrics.org Brussels insists it wants peace in Ukraine, yet European policies continue pushing Kyiv toward unrealistic expectations and prolonged confrontation. With Europe now carrying much of the financial burden, the war is entering a new geopolitical phase marked by transatlantic tensions, militarization, and strategic uncertainty.
(2026-05-18). Government extends deadline for comments on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations. sanews.gov.za Government extends deadline for comments on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations | National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have extended the deadline for public comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026, to the end of June. | In a joint statement, the two institutions said the extension followed requests from stakeholders for more time to review the draft regulations and provide input. | The statement noted that public concerns and media attention have largely focused on the treatment, possession and trade of crypto assets, particularly possible restrictions on cros…
(2026-05-18). Latin American criminals fighting for Ukraine sell drugs in Europe. infobrics.org The Kiev regime facilitates criminal operations in Europe.
(2026-05-18). Another constitutional package? tribune.com.pk 
It was in September 2024 when speculation, triggered by a series of leaks, began circulating about the federal government planning the 26th Constitutional Amendment. As is often the case, the government publicly dismissed those reports as mere conjecture, while official circles firmly denied that any such move was under consideration. | Yet, just a few weeks later, not only was the plan publicly acknowledged, but the amendment was also swiftly passed by parliament. | Now, once again, similar murmurs are doing the rounds suggesting that the federal government is contemplating another constitutional amendment.
(2026-05-18). AI tools enable seniors to 'triage at home'. ecns.cn AI tools enable seniors totriage at home.A senior woman participates in setting up and testing an elderly care robot that can perform basic health checkups, monitor health status and offer companionship at a welfare center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in March last year.
(2026-05-18). China, U.S., UAE police jointly arrest 276 suspects in Dubai fraud crackdown. ecns.cn Police from China, the United States and the United Arab Emirates jointly arrested 276 suspects in a crackdown on telecom and online fraud operations based in Dubai, China's Ministry of Public Security said Sunday.
(2026-05-18). Arsenal have one hand on Premier League title after beating Burnley. aljazeera.com Arsenal are one win away from their first Premier League title since 2004 following a 1-0 win against Burnley.
(2026-05-18). Lammy can't say who Starmer supporters should vote for in Makerfield. thecanary.co 
UK politics is an absolute mess right now — everyone knows Keir Starmer is finished, but he's still in power, and he hasn't announced a plan to step down. Andy Burnham, meanwhile, is running to become an MP in Makerfield, with everyone understanding he intends to give Starmer the boot once he's in office. As […] | By
(2026-05-18). UK police detail rally arrests. tribune.com.pk 
London police said Sunday officers arrested 20 people the previous day at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and 12 people at a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest. | The city's Metropolitan Police ⚪ which had already disclosed making 43 arrests Saturday after tens of thousands people attended the duelling events ⚪ added 11 of those detained were either non-affiliated or their links was unconfirmed. | The force had mounted its biggest operation in years to manage both Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" march and the anti-fascism rally organised by the Stand Up to Racism…
(2026-05-18). The fall of Romanian government: The "Bolojan plan" scrapped. unitedworldint.com Interview with Miruna Pandele, Deputy Chair of the Romanian Socialist Party By Yasin Okyay On May 6, the Romanian government collapsed following the passage of a no-confidence motion jointly introduced by social democrats and nationalists. The motion by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), gained 281 yes …
(2026-05-17). Investing more in children is the right thing to do. ecns.cn The world has demonstrated that it is possible to make progress for children on an extraordinary scale. Child mortality was reduced by around 50 percent in two decades, based largely on a simple recipe with three ingredients. First, a safe start. One in four children is now born in a UNICEF-supported health clinic. Second, immunization.
(2026-05-18). Soccer- Azmoun left out of preliminary Iran World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). International experts hail new focus on constructive stability. ecns.cn The meeting between the leaders of China and the United States in Beijing last week marked another important round of high-level strategic communication between the two countries at a pivotal moment in history.
(2026-05-18). Nukes cornerstone of Russia's national security: Kremlin. tribune.com.pk 
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that nuclear weapons were the "cornerstone" of Russia's national security, according to Russian media outlet Vesti. | Peskov said Russia's nuclear arsenal protected the country from threats to its existence. | "A nuclear power cannot be threatened; its existence cannot be threatened. This is what gives us the opportunity to be confident in this, and this is the basis of nuclear deterrence," he said. | Commenting on relations with Europe, Peskov said growing discussion within the EU about possible negotiations with Russia marked a "major shift" and is in Moscow'
(2026-05-18). A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon's primary elections. aljazeera.com The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.
(2026-05-18). Two-Seat Variant Of Russia's Su-57 Felon Fighter Materializes. twz.com 
Imagery has emerged that appears to show a previously unknown two-seat version of the
(2026-05-18). Kenyan police kill 4 protesters amid nationwide shutdown over fuel hikes prompted by US war against Iran. wsws.org In working-class areas, anger spilled into the streets. Protesters blocked the Nairobi-Tanzania road in Kitengela and Githurai, while demonstrations also erupted in Madaraka, Nyandarua, Rongai and Narok, where protesters pelted police with stones.
(2026-05-18). 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).
(2026-05-17). Trade talks achieve positive outcomes. ecns.cn The outcomes achieved by China and the United States in their latest round of economic and trade consultations could help bring more certainty and confidence to global industrial and supply chains, and may contribute to stabilizing the world economy amid rising geopolitical and trade uncertainties, market observers and executives said.
(2026-05-18). Two US fighter jets collide mid air, explode during Idaho air show, crew ejects safely. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two US fighter jets collided in mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, prompting an immediate lockdown of the base. The incident took place durin | Two US fighter jets collide mid air, explode during Idaho air show, crew ejects safely…
(2026-05-18). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-18). Judicial services made more accessible to nation's persons with disabilities. ecns.cn Judicial services have been made more accessible to people with disabilities in recent years, thanks to intensified collaboration between courts and disabled persons' federations.
(2026-05-18). Science magazine investigates FBI's witch-hunt against Chinese researchers. wsws.org Science magazine, one of the most prestigious peer-reviewed publications in the world, has published an investigative report titled "Researching While Chinese," detailing the Department of Justice (DOJ) persecution of Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan and Indiana University.
(2026-05-18). West Bank Palestinians see Nakba repeating under Israeli raids. newarab.com 
In refugee camps across the West Bank, the Today, Palestine's foundational tragedy stirs anxious thoughts of history repeating itself, as aggressive Israeli raids across the occupied territory mark a renewed displacement crisis that echoes the horrors of the Nakba. | In conversations at nine camps, Palestinians see the 78-year-old catastrophe not as history, but as a warning. | Amina Kha…
(2026-05-18). Nawaz yet to fulfil Balochistan pledge. tribune.com.pk 
With almost a year having past, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, who, as per his party, gave assurance to play a proactive role in resolution of Balochistan issues, remained completely missing from action, as per the members of the two delegations from the security-troubled province who had met former premier in Lahore, early last year. | The silence stands in contrast to expectations raised during high-level meetings. | Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif met in March with the Supreme Court Bar Association president and the Balochistan High Court Bar president, and later in April with a delegation of National Party…
(2026-05-18). Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports on the emergency measures implemented in Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-18). Shocking release of 'historic' Pakistan diplomatic cable on U.S.-backed ousting of Khan. thecanary.co 
Drop Site News have released a "historic" Pakistani diplomatic cable revealing that U.S. officials tied forgiveness for Pakistan's Russia-friendly actions to Imran Khan's 2022 removal from office. The cable was sent on March 7, 2022, from Pakistan's ambassador in Washington, Asad Majeed Khan, to the Foreign Office in Islamabad, with copies distributed to multiple recipients, […] | By
(2026-05-18). China's fixed-asset investment down 1.6 pct in first 4 months. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment dropped 1.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-05-18). Red Dawn over China: An extended exercise in anti-communist propaganda. wsws.org Frank Dikà∂tter's new book is a fundamentally flawed work that makes little pretence of academic objectivity or intellectual honesty.
(2026-05-18). Dassault Systemes to strengthen AI ecosystem building in China. ecns.cn French industrial software company Dassault Systemes is looking to strengthen its industrial artificial intelligence ecosystem in China, as the country steps up ongoing efforts to foster new quality productive forces and advance the integration of AI with manufacturing, its chief executive said.
(2026-05-17). Shanghai sets target to build intl shipping hub. ecns.cn As Shanghai moves from scale expansion to capacity enhancement in building an international shipping center during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, demand for talent with cross-disciplinary expertise is rising, according to experts.
(2026-05-18). Iran arrests over 4,000 on charges related to war: rights group. newarab.com 
The Charges included espionage…
(2026-05-18). Hormuz tanker traffic edges higher after wartime low. newarab.com 
Traffic through the A total of 55 That marked a sharp increase from the previous week, when just 19 vessels crossed – the lowest weekly figure…
(2026-05-18). Restore Britain sets sights on splitting Reform's vote in Makerfield. thecanary.co 
Restore Britain is a Reform UK breakaway party that targets voters to the right of Nigel Farage. While the party is yet to make a dent on national polling, it has taken numerous councillors from Reform. Now, it's hoping to take a dent out of Reform's polling in the crucial Makerfield by-election: I am proud […] | By
(2026-05-18). 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…
(2026-05-18). Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital. aljazeera.com South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz's government.
(2026-05-18). Over half of Japanese oppose lifting ban on lethal weapons exports, polls suggest. ecns.cn More than half of respondents in recent Japanese opinion polls opposed the government's decision to lift restrictions on exports of lethal weapons.
(2026-05-18). US gives more money to Kiev regime amid yet another corruption scandal. infobrics.org If the Trump administration wants to be taken seriously, it needs to make it clear that embezzlement schemes will not be tolerated, let alone rewarded with more funds.
(2026-05-18). Germany arrests suspect in 25-year-old murder case. geo.tv 
German police officers control cars at a border control station between Oberaudorf and Niederndorf . — AFP/File
(2026-05-18). Functional finance: The cure for inflation without unemployment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). Australia: Elderly residents of Melbourne apartment complex face forced eviction. wsws.org The threat to Oasis residents takes place amid a housing crisis and the Victorian Labor government's program to evict 10,000 people from the city's 44 public housing towers.
(2026-05-18). US to screen for Ebola at airports as American worker is infected. scmp.com The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travellers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services. | The measures shared by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the World Health Organization has declared the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo an international health emergency.
(2026-05-18). Israel attacks Global Sumud Flotilla yet again. thecanary.co 
For the second time since the Global Sumud Flotilla launched last month, it has been illegally intercepted and boarded in international waters by Israeli forces. Of the 14 UK delegates, eight, at the time of publication, are confirmed as having been abducted. Their whereabouts and wellbeing are currently unknown. At 8am BST on Monday 18 […] | By
(2026-05-18). Sino-Russia energy cooperation forges strategic resilience for a new era. ecns.cn Amid continued volatility in global energy markets.China and Russia are accelerating the structural deepening of their energy partnership — anchored by stable fossil-fuel supply chains while simultaneously breaking ground in next-generation clean-energy corridors.
(2026-05-18). Zilhajj moon sighted: KSA announces Hajj on 26th. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court on Sunday announced the beginning of the lunar month of Zilhajj, stating that that pilgrims performing Hajj will stand at Arafat on Tuesday, May 26 while Eidul Azha will begin on Wednesday, May 27. | The Day of Arafat is considered the pinnacle of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, during which millions of Muslims gather at Mount Arafat near the holy city of Makkah for prayer and reflection. | Eidul Azha is marked by communal prayers, family gatherings, and the ritual sacrifice of livestock, with meat traditionally distributed among relatives, friends, and those in need. | The announcemen…
(2026-05-18). Iran war hits global companies with $25 billion bill. newarab.com 
A review of corporate statements from companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia since the start of the conflict offers a sobering look at the fallout. Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran's grip on the At l…
(2026-05-18). A Guide to Every Congressional Candidate Being Funded by AIPAC. lataco.com This article is intended to provide L.A. voters with publicly available information on pro-Israel PACs, as L.A. TACO believes transparency about political funding and endorsements allows voters to make informed electoral decisions.
(2026-05-18). Survey finds more than 80% of Chinese and Russian youth view bilateral relations as friendly. ecns.cn The launch event for the Survey Report on China-Russia Youth Friendship and Cultural Exchange was held at Renmin University of China on Friday. The survey found that 87.5% of Russian youth and 85.5% of Chinese youth view China-Russia relations as friendly.
(2026-05-18). How Russians used to protest and managed to prevent some ecological disasters. globalvoices.org Environmental conflicts often begin with a local issue, but grow into broader conversations about justiceGlobal Voices Kushtau Mountain in Bashkortostan, Russia, also saved from destruction because of the protests. (2026-05-18). BRICS Countries' Technological Development Potential Estimated at $406 Billion Annually. infobrics.org The Russian Ministry of Finance indicated that the BRICS countries possess significant potential for developing technological sovereignty, with the expansion of the technology development financing market in the group estimated at approximately $406 billion annually…
(2026-05-18). Reform launches campaign to keep Starmer in office. thecanary.co 
Reform UK has spent a considerable amount of time arguing that we need to get Keir Starmer out of office. Now, there's a very real chance this could happen — specifically via the challenge from Andy Burnham. Because politics is a strange game, however, Reform is now doing everything it can to stop Burnham from […] | By
(2026-05-18). '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'.
(2026-05-18). New Development Bank Receives 'AAA' Credit Rating from China Chengxin International with Stable Outlook. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries…
(2026-05-18). Indonesia: Plan to Vet Human Rights Defenders. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Advocacy for Democracy Team (TAUD) members show solidarity with Andrie Yunus, a rights who suffered burns in an acid attack in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 16, 2026. | © 2026 Willy Kurniawan/Reuters…
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Saturday 6/6: How Communities Across Turtle Island are Cutting Ties with Israeli Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-05-18). Evergrande liquidators seek US$8.4 billion from PwC entities in Hong Kong lawsuit. scmp.com The liquidators of China Evergrande Group are seeking 57 billion yuan (US$8.4 billion) from three PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) entities in one of the largest corporate lawsuit claims in Hong Kong, arguing the firm's global coordinating arm assumed responsibility for audits linked to the collapsed developer's accounting scandal. | Evergrande's liquidators, Tiffany Wong and Eddie Middleton of Alvarez & Marsal, were pursuing the claim against PwC International, PwC Hong Kong and PwC China jointly,…
(2026-05-18). Criminal charges filed against ship operators in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse that killed six workers. wsws.org The Department of Justice has charged the ship operator and a supervisor with criminal behavior connected to the Key Bridge collapse, but avoided any scrutiny of decades of neglect.
(2026-05-18). Colombia's financial intelligence unit finds "unjustified wealth accumulation" in Supreme Court justice's tax records. colombiareports.com Colombia's finance intelligence unit UIAF informed the House of Representatives that it found "unjustified wealth accumulation" in the tax records of Supreme Court magistrate Cristina Lombana. In a report made public by Caracol Radio, the UIAF said that it found that Lombana and her husband, attorney Leonardo Andres Carvajal, reported a wealth accumulation that allegedly …
(2026-05-18). Israel Enacts Death Penalty Law for Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Israel's death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank came into effect on Sunday night, after an Israeli army commander signed a military order applying it to the occupied territory. The law, passed on March 30, applies to those who cause the death of an Israeli citizen "with the aim of denying the existence of the State of Israel," meaning it effectively applies only to… |
(2026-05-18). Ryan Michael Kelly, Independent Challenger of Israel Firster Herb Conaway in NJ CD-3 Aligns w. fightbackbetter.com 
Awesome news. Congressional District 3 independent candidate Ryan Michael Kelly will be on the ballot in the November 2026 election.
(2026-05-18). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-18). Sign the petition: Release alleged source Courtney Williams. rightsanddissent.org Another courageous whistleblower has been charged under the Espionage Act. | Courtney Williams is a U.S. Army veteran who spoke out about the gender discrimination and sexual harassment she endured as a contractor working with a "special military unit" at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina. Williams' disclosures informed the reporting by investigative journalist Seth Harp in his book exposing widespread corruption and abuse at the base, The Fort Bragg Cartel. | Now months after the book's publication, Williams has been charged under the Espionage Act for allegedly revealing classified information. | L…
(2026-05-18). Four more things Australia can do to arrest house prices. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). Whose belts will be tightened? mronline.org 
The foreign exchange market and the share market know what officialdom and the media prefer not to mention: that India's foreign exchange reserves are not the accumulated surpluses from trade, i.e., earned from exporting more goods and services than we import.
(2026-05-18). Pete Hegseth "War Crimes Secretary" Called Out. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the Trump administration's war on Iran spirals deeper into civilian bloodshed and media complicity, activists with CODEPINK are demanding answers that Washington and corporate media seem determined to avoid. In this explosive conversation with ScheerPost, CODEPINK organizing director Danaka Katowicz lays out the movement's growing campaign to force Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …
(2026-05-18). Trump appears poised to restart the Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org The Middle East is once again teetering on the brink as Trump appears poised to reignite war with Iran. Press
(2026-05-18). Watsons pop-up indicates island upgrade. ecns.cn What if you could step into a 19th-century pharmacy and find today's most popular skincare and sparkling water on the shelf? That is an experience Watsons is re-creating at its new pop-up store on Shamian Island in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, near one of its earliest locations from about two centuries ago.
(2026-05-18). "Staggering Corruption" : Rep. Raskin on Trump's $10B IRS Lawsuit, Stock Trades & Family Business. democracynow.org 
Donald Trump on Monday dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leak of his personal and business tax records, a bizarre case of a sitting president suing his own government and essentially acting as both plaintiff and defendant. This comes amid reports that Trump's Department of Justice was considering settling the case in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate victims of so-called weaponization of the DOJ under the Biden and Obama administrations. Trump allies who participated in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol could file claims and be…
(2026-05-18). Chelsea hires Xabi Alonso as new manager. thecanary.co 
Xabi Alonso has agreed a four‚Äëyear contract to become Chelsea's new manager, a bold hire that signals Stamford Bridge is betting on a modern, tactical leader with a rapid rise through Europe's top leagues. Chelsea has been searching for stability since the BlueCo takeover. The club has gone through a rapid turnover of managers — […] | By
(2026-05-18). Nexteer auto parts workers in Saginaw force UAW to schedule strike vote after rejecting two sellout contracts. wsws.org A Nexteer strike could quickly shut down production at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis and ignite a wave of strikes at US auto parts companies. This is precisely what the UAW bureaucrats are desperate to prevent.
(2026-05-18). Reform deploys 'suspended' antisemite to Makerfield by-election campaign. thecanary.co 
Reform UK politicians have been presenting themselves as campaigners against antisemitism. Media outlets have let them get away with this despite the party having blatant antisemites in its ranks. Now, one of these racists has been spotted campaigning in Makerfield for the crucial upcoming by-election. Canvasing for you in this video, @TiceRichard, why is Adam […] | By
(2026-05-18). US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.
(2026-05-18). Reform UK Councillor Who Claimed Social Media Post Had Been 'Misinterpreted' as Racist Shared Multiple Other Offensive Posts. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK are under pressure to sack one of their newly-elected councillors, who apologised last week for a single social media post he claimed had been misinterpreted as racist, after Byline Times uncovered a series of other offensive and racist posts. | Ken Tranter, who was elected to Hampshire County Council earlier this month apologised for a post in which he called for police to take action regarding "non-white persons taking over" public gardens. | Tranter said he had made a "poor choice of words" before adding that "racism has no place in our community, or in my politics, and I condemn it in all its for…
(2026-05-18). From Mutual Suspicion to Political Embrace: How the U.S. Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Pakistan. portside.org From Mutual Suspicion to Political Embrace: How the U.S. Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Pakistan |
(2026-05-18). Palestine Action prisoners may be sentenced as "terrorists" electronicintifada.net "Terror connection" claimed by judge could have lifetime consequences.
(2026-05-18). Sunday Science: How an 'Impossible' Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough. portside.org Sunday Science: How an 'Impossible' Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough |
(2026-05-18). Dar, Qatari minister discuss evolving regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi during a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). | Both leaders discussed the "evolving regional situation and matters of mutual interest," MOFA said, adding that they "underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges." | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs…
(2026-05-18). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-18). 3 missing after Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Guangxi. ecns.cn A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liuzhou, a city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four injured, local authorities said.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Unite the New Zealand and Pacific working class against imperialism! wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tom Peters, a leader of the Socialist Equality Group in New Zealand, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-18). Kenya protesters block roads in public transport strike over fuel prices. scmp.com Protests erupted in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off in protest at rising fuel prices. | Commuters were stranded in various suburbs and the city centre remained deserted as motorists with private vehicles opted to stay home as protesters burned tyres on major roads. | The Kenya Association of Private Schools had advised its members to assess and determine the safety of learners going to school, and most schools opted for online learning.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). US senator loses primary to Trump-backed challenger. tribune.com.pk 
A US senator from Louisiana bidding for a third term has lost his Republican primary, in the latest demonstration of US President Donald Trump's hold over his party. | Trump had targeted Bill Cassidy and endorsed an opponent in retaliation for the senator voting to impeach him five years ago. | With 99 percent of votes counted in Saturday's primary election, Cassidy was trailing in third place behind Trump-endorsed challenger Julia Letlow, a congresswoman, and state treasurer John Fleming, effectively shutting Cassidy out of a June 27 runoff. | "Congratulations to Congresswoman Julia Letlow on a fantastic race…
(2026-05-18). Climate Headbangers Crawl from the Wreckage of RCP8.5 'Implausible' Finding Spinning Nothing-to-See-Here Claims. wattsupwiththat.com It will be interesting to see if Dale Vince has changed his mind on jailing climate deniers in the light of RCP8.5's demise. In July 2024, he posted on Twitter, now X, the following in support of five climate vandals who had brought the vital London M25 ring-road to a halt. One of the lunatic disrupters putting emergency services at grave risk was Roger Hallam, who was subsequently imprisoned for five years. The conspiracy was organised by Just Stop Oil, a group given £340,000 by Vince.
(2026-05-18). Driving development with new quality productive forces. ecns.cn China Dailys Business Insight section has launched a column devoted to an in-depth interpretation of Xi Jinpings economic thought, with this article serving as the debut piece of the new series.
(2026-05-18). Reform UK Councillors Told to Speak Only to GB News' as Party Shuns Local Press. bylinetimes.com The editor of an independent local news outlet, which has been shunned by Reform UK, says Nigel Farage's party is borrowing 'straight [from] the Trump playbook' in its approach to the press. | Oliver Rouane-Williams, the founder and editor of Ipswich.co.uk, an independent local title in Suffolk, is warning of US-style attacks on independent journalism by Nigel Farage's party, after the Reform chairman in his patch reportedly ordered Ipswich candidates not to engage with reporters — directing them towards GB News instead. | Media freedom groups are worried it is part of a trend. Last week, Clacton MP Fara…
(2026-05-18). Myanmar: No Redress for Rohingya Muslims in Arakan Army Massacre. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Omar Ahmod risked his safety to return to Hoyyar Siri a few months after the massacre, located the sites where he had seen civilians gunned down, and took videos and photographs of human remains. These images were analyzed by forensics experts who, in some cases, identified gunshot injuries to the skulls of victims. "There, I saw heaps of skeletons and skulls scattered everywhere, clothes still intact though the flesh had decayed. Some bodies were in water-filled ditches, others on dry ground. I remembered exactly where these people had been gathered," Omar Ahmod told Human Rights Watc…
(2026-05-18). Criminalising parents won't fix youth crime but David Lammy doing it anyway. thecanary.co 
David Lammy has been doing the rounds on breakfast television discussing his latest plans to reform the way the justice system handles youth offenders. Promising that he will cut the number of children jailed by 25% and ending lifelong criminal records for young people, Lammy instead appears to be passing jail time onto parents instead. […] | By
(2026-05-18). Sherpa climbs Everest 32nd time. tribune.com.pk 
A renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year. | Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the 8,849-metre (29,032 ?foot) peak – the highest in the world – while guiding clients from the 14 Peaks Expedition company. | Nepal's Department of Tourism congratulated the Sherpa for achieving the "historic milestone" and for his contributions to promoting mountain tourism. | He reached the summit at 10: 12 a.m. (0427 GMT) on Sunday, it said in a statement adding that a Sherpa woman, Lakhpa, 52, had made her 11th ascent to the peak, the most…
(2026-05-18). As WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency, Did USAID Cuts Worsen the Crisis? democracynow.org 
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on Saturday due to the rapid spread of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Ebola causes severe hemorrhagic fever and is often fatal. There's no approved vaccine for the strain of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak, known as the Bundibugyo variant. The WHO said in a statement that the outbreak is potentially much larger "than what is currently being detected and reported." | Public health professor and emergency room physician Dr. Craig Spencer, who is an Ebola survivor, says this Ebola outbreak could…
(2026-05-18). Africa-France Summit and the people's counter-summit. mronline.org 
The Pan-African summit against imperialism.
(2026-05-18). BRICS FM Meeting in India: Further Momentum for Key Economic Initiatives. infobrics.org India hosted a meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers, which featured a welcome address from India's Narendra Modi…
(2026-05-18). A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama's primary elections. aljazeera.com Voters may have to return to the polls in August as state seeks to implement a previously blocked redistricting push.
(2026-05-18). Sunday 6/28: Solar Punk Pen Pals: Crafting Hopeful Futures Together. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Downtown Branch, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Huge Tesco boss pay exposes myth of 'cost of living crisis'. thecanary.co 
Tesco's CEO pay increased by almost a million last year from £9.93m to £10.8m. Fat cat salaries and the profits of privatised essentials show the cost of living crisis is manufactured. In fact, Tesco sets a stark example. Manufactured, not a real 'cost of living' The real cost of living is when essentials come at […] | By
(2026-05-18). Slovenia's possible withdrawal from NATO affects credibility and exposes divisions. infobrics.org Differences in priorities are one of the main sources of tension within NATO.
(2026-05-18). 'Su Super League' elevates city brand. ecns.cn During Jiangsu Football City League in Yangzhou, team Yangzhou defeated team Zhenjiang 1-0 on Saturday.
(2026-05-18). 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…
(2026-05-18). Shakira acquitted by Spanish court of tax fraud, over US$64 million to be returned. scmp.com A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros (US$64 million) in wrongly imposed fines, according to a court document. | The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. | The ruling relates to a dispute over the 2011 tax year in which Spanish authorities failed to prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the Madrid-based court said in its decision.
(2026-05-18). Trump-backed "Rededicate 250" rally: Christian nationalism in the service of dictatorship. wsws.org Backed by the Trump administration and major corporations, Rededicate 250 fused Christian nationalism, historical falsification and authoritarian politics.
(2026-05-18). House Passes Bill Aimed at Cracking Down on Localities' Cashless Bail Programs. truthout.org The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last week designed to deter states and municipalities from instituting or continuing cashless bail programs, even though such policies recognize that the release of individuals from jail, pending their chance to argue their innocence in courts of law, shouldn't be restricted based on a person's income. The Cashless Bail Reporting Act passed… |
(2026-05-18). Battery innovations take center stage at Shenzhen CIBF 2026. ecns.cn The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center under the theme "Connecting the World, Empowering Green, and Driving the Future" in Guangdong Province last week.
(2026-05-18). 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty. newarab.com 
Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of these cases, 2,159 were in Iran, a figure more than double that of 2024, Amnesty said. | But the UK-based rights group said that, as in previous years, its total "does not include the thousands of executions" that it believed were carried ou…
(2026-05-18). Video: NAKED woman beaten up by man in Beirut Corniche. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A woman was seen naked in Beirut Corniche, the Raouche area, in Lebanon, shocking all passersby on Sunday.A video circulating online shows a completely naked female in the Raouche area of Beirut, before she was attacked by a man. A passerby immediately intervened, prevented the assault and gave the woman a shawl to cover up.However, till now, there is no information or details about the reason for this strange incident.Many allegedly said that the woman is suffering from a mental health crisis and that she is unaware of what she did.ÿπŸÜÿ…
(2026-05-18). Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank under army protection. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-18). UK reality hit Married at First Sight pulled as contestants allege rape. scmp.com British broadcaster Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight — one of its flagship reality shows — on Monday after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series. | Channel ‚Äå4, the publicly owned but commercially funded broadcaster established in the 1980s, said it had launched a review into contributor welfare on the show, which is made by independent production company CPL, in April.
(2026-05-18). Mo Salah issues wake‚Äëup call to Liverpool that fans deserve better. thecanary.co 
Mo Salah has pulled no punches. In a blunt social‚Äëmedia statement after Liverpool's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa, the club's talisman demanded a return to the "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear". It was a verdict. Salah framed the season as a collapse — "very painful and not what our fans deserve" — and […] | By
(2026-05-18). Israel joins MENA execution states after enforcing death penalty. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage. aljazeera.com Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
(2026-05-18). Recording Law Enforcement is a First Amendment Right. aclu.org Hundreds of people across the country have faced retaliation for exercising their First Amendment right to record ICE and other federal agents deployed in their communities.
(2026-05-18). York SU hides behind corporate bureaucracy to ratify far-right group. thecanary.co 
The University of York's Student Union has officially ratified the Restore Britain Society, despite mass protest from the students themselves. The board of trustees pushed the decision through after consultation with solicitors, claiming legal frameworks have forced their hand. But students are ____ing furious. Corporate bullshit vs student safety In an official statement on Instagram, […] | By