(2026-05-20). Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospects. tribune.com.pk 
Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data showed, brightening hopes that the US-Israeli war on Iran may soon be resolved after positive comments from the US president and his deputy. | US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the war would be over "very quickly" while Vice President JD Vance talked up progress in talks with Tehran about an agreement to end hostilities. | "We're in a pretty good spot here," Vance told a White House press briefing. | Read: US VP JD Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran negotiations | Trump made his comments a day after sayi…
(2026-05-20). 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)…
(2026-05-20). G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump's threats against Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump's gangster-like threats are the authentic voice of world imperialism, which is determined to impose colonial chains on Iran and the entire region as part of the new redivision of the world among the major powers that is already well underway.
(2026-05-20). Trump says Iran diplomacy space is shrinking. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch fresh military strikes against Iran within days if negotiations fail, even as Washington and Tehran continued indirect efforts to reach a deal aimed at preventing a renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict. | Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump revealed he had been "an hour away" from authorising a new attack before postponing the move following requests from Gulf Arab states seeking more time for diplomacy. | "Well, I mean, I'm saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week,…
(2026-05-20). Media reports highlight concerns in Japan over possible U.S.-China policy recalibration. ecns.cn Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Taiwan and regional security have sparked discussion in Japanese media and policy circles over the future direction of U.S.-China relations and their potential impact on Japan.
(2026-05-20). U.S., China agree to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI: FM. ecns.cn During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, top leaders of the two countries had constructive exchanges on AI and agreed to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 20, 2026. — Reuters Beijing and Moscow continuously deepened mutual trust: Xi.Putin says relations reached…
(2026-05-20). On cam: Putin arrives in China to grand red carpet welcome after Trump-Xi Beijing meet | Russia. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Beijing as the two leaders prepared for a high-stakes summit amid growing global tensions. Putin's visit comes shortly after his diplomatic engagements with the United States, putting fresh focus on Beijing's balancing act between East and West. Ahead of the visit, Putin sent a message of solidarity to China, while Xi welcomed his "old friend" for talks expected to cover geopolitics, trade, Ukraine, and the shifting global power balance.
(2026-05-20). Putin arrives in China for talks with 'long-time friend' Xi. tribune.com.pk 
Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with 'long-time good friend' Xi Jinping, just four days after Donald Trump's own visit. | In talks that were confirmed just a few hours after Trump wrapped up his own state visit last Friday, the leaders of Russia and China are set to discuss how to 'further strengthen' Russia and China's strategic partnership and 'exchange views on key international and regional issues.' | Setting warm tones for the visit, the two leaders exchanged 'congratulatory letters' on Sunday to mark 30 years of their countries' strategic partnership. | Xi said coope…
(2026-05-20). Modi demands India's workers and toilers make "sacrifices" as economic fallout from Iran war expands. wsws.org India's far-right BJP government has raised petrol and diesel prices just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted Indians to slash energy and fertiliser consumption in response to the ever-widening economic fallout from the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-20). Was Iran hours away from US attack? Trump reveals warships were loaded and ready to strike | Watch. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has sparked fresh confusion after claiming he personally halted a possible strike on Iran, even as Gulf allies reportedly denied receiving any prior warning about a planned U.S. operation. Trump's latest remarks have fueled speculation over whether Washington was truly preparing military action or using pressure tactics to force Tehran into a deal.
(2026-05-20). Cuba denounces serious health impact of the U.S. energy blockade before the World Health Organization. radiohc.cu 
During her address to the 79th World Health Assembly, the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba's First Deputy Minister of Health, Tania Cruz, denounced the damage suffered by the island's healthcare system due to the total fuel embargo imposed by the United States, which has been added to the already intensified economic blockade. | "This is an action with a serious impact on our healthcare system, causing extraordinary harm to every Cuban family, to our children, the elderly, and the sick," emphasized the official, who added that "causing shortages and extreme hardship for mi…
(2026-05-20). Canadian mining company Sherritt International reverses course and maintains joint investment project with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Canadian mining company Sherritt International has finally decided to maintain its joint project with Cuba, reversing the dissolution plan announced days earlier amid the tightening of US sanctions against the island. | The company, which has been operating in Cuba for 32 years, reported that it halted the process after consulting with advisors, government authorities and other stakeholders, as well as receiving new information about the future of the operation and possible alternatives to preserve the value of the business. | Sherritt indicated that it has preliminarily identified "a possible opportunity to…
(2026-05-20). Hospitales de Pinar del Río reciben ayuda de cubanos residentes en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Los cubanos patriotas en Estados Unidos ayudan a su pueblo y un ejemplo lo tenemos con la organización Zunzún que envío recientemente a los hospitales pinareños León Cuervo Rubio y Abel Santamaría, medicamentos e insumos médicos. | Desde el sur de La Florida, en Miami Dade, los cubanos dignos desafiaron el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone la Casa Blanca por más de seis décadas y recrudecido en la actualidad con más medidas decretadas por la administración de Donald Trump. | A través del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), el donativo llegó a su destino y fue entregado…
(2026-05-20). Cuba adecua curso escolar a complejidades por bloqueo energético de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
Los titulares de los Ministerios de Educación y Educación Superior de Cuba, Naima Trujillo Barreto y Walter Baluja García, respectivamente, informaron este martes sobre el cierre del actual período lectivo, en medio de las complejidades que impone la situación nacional debido al bloqueo energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | En el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, Trujillo Barreto explicó que se disminuirá, en la medida de las posibilidades, la doble sesión, los servicios de seminternado y la presencialidad, de acuerdo a factores de movilidad y transportación. | Informó que se adelantará el cierr…
(2026-05-20). Gaza board reports funding 'gap'. tribune.com.pk 
The gap between funding pledges and disbursement for Donald Trump's Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the US president's "Board of Peace" has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. | Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory. | The UN Security Council has recognised the board, though many major powers have not joined Washington's main Middle Eastern allies and some middling and smaller states in signing up. | Reuters reported in April that the board had only re…
(2026-05-20). Israeli forces fire shots at Gaza flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. | Video from the flotilla's livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two of the boats. The type of ammunition fired was not clear. | "At no point was live ammunition fired," the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement. | "Following multiple warnings, non-lethal means were employed toward the vessel – not toward protesters – as a warning. No protesters were injured during this ev…
(2026-05-20). Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel after their vessels were intercepted at sea. | Sailing from Turkey last week, the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of attempts by activists to breach Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, with the last convoy intercepted by Israeli forces last month. | "Another PR flotilla has come to an end. All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making their way to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives," a spokesman from Israel…
(2026-05-20). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Fear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.
(2026-05-20). China secures U17 World Cup qualification again since 2005. ecns.cn China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup on Tuesday. It marked China's return to the premier U17 event for the first time since 2005.
(2026-05-20). 'Climate Hushing': Pragmatism Demoting Exaggeration (McKibben fools himself). wattsupwiththat.com Climate messaging is a mess as the Progressive Left tries to square the energy circle with affordability. Traditional messages have flunked. Complained one activist:…
(2026-05-20). What Do Brazil, Morocco, and UAE Workers Have That You Don't? thinktank.pk Key Takeaways Only 16% of adults participated in structured training last year, revealing a stark access gap. Employers increasingly demand "rounded" skill profiles: digital + green competencies paired with socio-emotional and cognitive abilities. AI-specific skills remain a small share of job postings; foundational digital literacy and critical thinking are the real differentiators. Green and care …
(2026-05-20). Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters. scmp.com A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria against Islamic State fighters has killed 175 over the past few days, Nigeria's military said on Tuesday, while the head of the US Africa Command said it showed the capabilities its forces could bring in Africa, home to the "epicentre of global terrorism". | The US sent troops to Nigeria in February in what was deemed a mostly advisory and training role, but the joint operation signals more active involvement. The US Africa Command, or AFRICOM,…
(2026-05-20). Indian aircraft ban extended till June 24. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) on Tuesday extended restrictions on Indian aircraft using its airspace until June 24. | Pakistan has kept its airspace closed to Indian aircraft since April 2025, when tensions between the two countries sharply escalated after an attack in IIOJK's Pahalgam. | According to a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Tuesday, the authority said Pakistan's airspace would remain closed to all aircraft registered in India. | The restriction also applies to planes operated, owned, or leased by Indian airlines or operators, including military flights, the NOTAM added.
(2026-05-20). Congo Ebola deaths rise to 131. tribune.com.pk 
Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread. | The new deaths brought to 131 the fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern DRC. There have been 543 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in DRC, according to Congolese health authorities, and two confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. | WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus a public health eme…
(2026-05-20). Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race. aljazeera.com Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
(2026-05-20). Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on a special flight on the evening of May 19, beginning a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime. aljazeera.com Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
(2026-05-20). Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary. aljazeera.com With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie's 45.6 percent.
(2026-05-20). Xi to hold welcome ceremony for Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). Russia begins flight tests of two-seat Su-57 fighter jet. ecns.cn Russia has begun flight tests of the two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). Bunker-busting 'of the people, by the people, for the people'. nationofchange.org The cost for shunning what Jesus begot —/ Lip service that cracks our melting pot.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Canada CLC Breaks With Zionist Histadrut At Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-20). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-20). Tuesday 5/19: ICE DETENTION FACILITY PLANNED FOR GILROY, CALIFORNIA. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-20). Sri Lanka's JVP government commemorates 17 years since "victory" in racist anti-Tamil war. wsws.org The capitalist state cannot tolerate the political unity of Tamil and Sinhala workers, which threatens a system based on the exploitation of labour and communal division.
(2026-05-20). China-Europe SMILE satellite launched to study Earth's magnetosphere. ecns.cn China and the European Space Agency (ESA) on Tuesday launched the jointly developed SMILE satellite to study interactions between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, marking the first full space science mission jointly carried out by the two sides.
(2026-05-20). Descendants of British POWs from Lisbon Maru visit exhibition in east China city. ecns.cn Descendants of British prisoners of war from the Lisbon Maru visit an exhibition on the rescue of Lisbon Maru survivors in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, May 19, 2026.
(2026-05-20). Heavy rains in central China leave four dead, six missing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall in central China has left at least four people dead and six missing in Hubei and Hunan provinces, local authorities said on Monday, as forecasters warned of more extreme weather across several regions in the country.
(2026-05-20). Extreme rainfall in central China's Hunan leaves 5 dead, 11 missing. ecns.cn Continuous heavy rains have lashed Shimen County in central China's Hunan Province, leaving five people dead and 11 others missing, according to local authorities.
(2026-05-20). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-20). Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win. aljazeera.com Taijul Islam's six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
(2026-05-20). Australian Labor government steps up war-related crackdown on university research. wsws.org A wartime-style atmosphere is being created in Australian universities, backed by threats of punishment of researchers that fail to comply with national security guidelines.
(2026-05-20). Anti-Islamic writings' found in car of shooting suspects. tribune.com.pk 
"Anti-Islamic writings" were found in a vehicle connected to the two teenage suspects in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego that killed three people, according to a Department of Justice official with knowledge of the investigation. | The alleged gunmen have been identified as Caleb Vasquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, the official told Reuters on Tuesday. They were found dead in their car after the shooting, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said on Monday. | Police said the attack was being investigated as a hate crime but declined to offer further details about a possible m…
(2026-05-20). IHC seeks report on campus drug controls. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a report from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) regarding measures taken against drug use in the federal capital's universities. | It directed the Federal Ministry of Education to get rules related to the eradication of narcotics approved by the federal government. | The court also directed the HEC to include the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and police officials in the monitoring committee formed to oversee anti-drug measures in educational institutions. | It also instructed the media to run awareness campaigns against narcotics during prime time and sought a…
(2026-05-20). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). Taiwan's president says future will not be decided by 'external forces'. aljazeera.com President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-20). Death toll reaches 22 in China rains, 20 more missing. geo.tv 
Cars lie partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall in Duyun, Guizhou Province, China, May 19, 2026, in this still image obtained from a social media video. — ReutersSome areas report "record-breaking rainfall" in recent days.Authorities say floods triggered…
(2026-05-20). Pakistan, Russia discuss strategic stability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani and Russian officials discussed international security and global stability in high-level talks in Moscow, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | In a statement, the FO said Spokesperson and Additional Secretary Tahir Andrabi and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister "discussed topical issues of international security and global stability" a day ago as they co-chaired the 16th meeting of the Russia-Pakistani Consultative Group on Strategic Stability in Moscow. | It said the two sides had a "confident and detailed exchange of views" with discussions on matters related to arms control, disarmament and non-pr…
(2026-05-20). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Rain havoc claims two lives in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
At least two people were killed and 11 others injured in rain-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of the province, prompting fresh weather warnings from authorities for the coming days. | According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the fatalities were reported from Mardan during rain-related incidents on Monday night, while injuries were recorded in Battagram, Swat and Mardan. | The Pakistan Meteoro-logical Department (PMD) has meanwhile forecast dust-thunderstorms and rain with occasional gaps in the upper parts of the country till May…
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-20). Supreme Court preserves nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail. nationofchange.org The justices' decision will block a previous ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which would require patients to obtain the medication only in-person from a physician.
(2026-05-20). Bodies of Italian divers recovered from cave in Maldives. aljazeera.com The bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in a deep underwater cave in the Maldives have been recovered.
(2026-05-20). FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Begins in Pakistan. thinktank.pk 
In a landmark moment for sports diplomacy, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, in partnership with the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), officially launched the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026‚Ñ¢ with a vibrant kick-off event at the embassy. The gathering brought together government leaders, sports icons, corporate partners, and diplomatic representatives to celebrate football's unique …
(2026-05-20). San Diego mosque shooting intensifies fears over rising anti-Muslim violence and extremist attacks on places of worship. nationofchange.org Investigators are treating the killing of three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a suspected hate crime after police recovered anti-Islamic material and officials said a security guard's actions likely prevented a larger massacre.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Central China's Wuhan launches probe into reports of alleged 'cancer village'. ecns.cn Authorities in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, said Tuesday that a joint investigation team has been formed following media reports alleging that pollution from a sodium silicate factory may have harmed the health of local residents.
(2026-05-20). IHC seeks certified SC copy in Imaan case. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday raised an objection to the miscellaneous applications seeking early hearing of the sentence suspension pleas of lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in the controversial tweets case. | IHC's Justice Muhammad Azam Khan heard the case. | Senior lawyer Faisal Siddiqi appeared on behalf of Imaan and Chattha. Imaan's mother, Dr Shireen Mazari, Islamabad District Bar President Naeem Gujjar, a former president of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and members of civil society were also present in the courtroom. | Siddiqi informed the court that miscellaneous applications…
(2026-05-20). Voting begins for 42,000 University of California workers, who still have not seen the full deal. wsws.org Last Thursday, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 called off a state-wide strike at around 1: 00 in the morning, announcing the deal and a snap vote.
(2026-05-20). Nations condemn Israeli flotilla interception. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives, and Spain condemned on Tuesday "in the strongest terms" the "renewed Israeli assaults against the Global Sumud Flotilla," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement. | Terming the flotilla "a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative aimed at drawing attention to the catastrophic humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people," MoFA said that the ministers "recall with grave concern the Israeli interventions against previous flotillas in international waters".
(2026-05-20). The Ellisons' Pro-Trump Media Monopoly Threatens Democracy. juancole.com The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and CBS News were sacrificed to satisfy Donald Trump's childish vindictiveness. This was just part of the price paid to secure the merger between David Ellison's Skydance and Paramount Global, owner of CBS. | Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Several months ago, Paramount and the Ellisons — billionaire father Larry, founder of software company Oracle, and nepo son David, CEO of Skydance — did everything possible to kiss up to Trump. Their pandering started with Paramount's shake-down settlement with Trump over his frivolous lawsuit against CBS, en…
(2026-05-20). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-20). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-20). US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion. newarab.com 
A US military investigation into a Reuters first reported that an initial, internal
(2026-05-20). Bilawal orders PPP Lahore restructuring. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed the party's Lahore chapter to immediately complete organisational restructuring down to the grassroots level and begin preparations for local bodies elections during a brief visit to Lahore focused largely on political engagements, condolence visits and internal party consultations. | Bilawal, who arrived in Lahore from Balochistan late Monday night without significant prior notice, held meetings with party leaders at Bilawal House after spending most of the visit offering condolences and congratulations at various residences across the city. | During discussi…
(2026-05-20). Dar reaffirms ties with regional partners. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan attaches high importance to its fraternal relations with Saudi Arabia and is committed to further strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. | In a post on X, the deputy prime minister said he met Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Farooq, on the sidelines of the Regional Envoys conference in Islamabad. | He appreciated the strong fraternal Pakistan ñSaudi Arabia relations and emphasised the importance of further strengthening the ongoing positive momentum and expanding cooperation across all sectors, includi…
(2026-05-20). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Nigeria says joint US strikes kill 175 ISIL fighters in country's northeast. aljazeera.com Nigerian Army lauds joint US operation as part of ongoing military campaign to 'hunt down and kill terrorists anywhere'.
(2026-05-20). UN cuts global growth forecast, blaming Middle East crisis. aljazeera.com UN economists forecast global GDP to grow 2.5 percent in 2026 and 2.8 percent in 2027.
(2026-05-20). The United Arab Emirates Is Playing Its Own Game. wattsupwiththat.com Spurning the illusions of energy "transition," the UAE pursues addition, diversification, and diplomacy based on reality and geared toward long-term prosperity for all. It is a model the EU would do well to consider.
(2026-05-20). Afridi stopped from meeting Imran at Adiala Jail. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Police on Tuesday prevented K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from proceeding to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where he intended to meet imprisoned PTI founding chairman Imran Khan. | Afridi, who set off for the Rawalpindi prison earlier in the day, was accompanied by Imran's sisters and several PTI workers and leaders. | However, police stopped the delegation at Chungi No26 in Islamabad from proceeding towards Adiala Jail, despite heated arguments, following which the party leaders staged a sit-in. | Meanwhile, several PTI leaders, including Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, and Bushra Bi…
(2026-05-20). 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……
(2026-05-20). UAW Local 180 suppresses strike by CNH Industrial workers in Racine, Wisconsin. wsws.org A contract locking in 4 percent annualized wage increases was already insufficient the day it was ratified. The war against Iran—a war of aggression waged by US imperialism that is now directly raising the cost of living for workers across the country—makes the inadequacy of this contract all the more stark.
(2026-05-20). Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key Seat. theintercept.com 
The electoral left won a marquee primary in Philadelphia, while the establishment and progressives united around a firefighters' union chief in the Lehigh Valley.
(2026-05-20). Bipartisan attack on superannuation looming in New Zealand. wsws.org The entire ruling elite is declaring that superannuation payments for future generations of workers and retirees are "unaffordable."
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Opp rifts ahead of anti-govt protest. tribune.com.pk 
Major opposition political parties are gearing up for protests against the government over the rising inflation on Friday but they are unable to join hands as Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), announced their separate plans, highlighting lack of unity among their ranks. | Some of the parties openly expressed their lack of trust on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the main opposition party, and hence decided to stay away from its protest call. | Separate protests are being planned over inflation and governance issues. | TTAP, whose main alliance inc…
(2026-05-20). US President Trump, family granted immunity from pending tax audits. aljazeera.com Democratic lawmakers blast move, which follows the establishment of a controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
(2026-05-20). China-Russia treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation extended. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to continue the extension of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
(2026-05-20). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-20). US suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia's US$147 million missile order. scmp.com Norway's revocation of export licences for a naval missile system sold to Malaysia has thrust into sharp relief the United States' ability to kill an arms deal between two other sovereign nations simply by restricting components its own industries supplied. | Analysts suspect a gyroscope used in the guidance system of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace's Naval Strike Missile and other US-made components are the reason Malaysia's navy will not be receiving the weapons it contracted for — and paid nearly…
(2026-05-20). Foreign fishing vessels empty Mauritanian waters. aljazeera.com Who is benefiting from the fishing agreements between Mauritania's government and foreign vessels?>
(2026-05-20). PTA warns WhatsApp may block accounts. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday warned that WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIMs could become inaccessible if users did not update their details. | In an advisory issued on X, PTA said users must ensure that their WhatsApp accounts were connected to an active and properly registered SIM, stressing that "your digital identity is your responsibility." | Meanwhile, the authority has imposed a ban on the sale of SIM cards across the country from midnight to 6am to curb the issuance of illegal SIMs and further strengthen the security system.
(2026-05-20). Whitney Biennial 2026: Taking the pulse and finding it feeble. wsws.org Through the biennial, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City maintains it is taking the pulse of the contemporary art scene in the US.
(2026-05-20). 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…
(2026-05-20). PM orders mineral security corridor in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the immediate deployment of the Frontier Corps (FC) to Balochistan's Rakhshan division to establish a dedicated "security corridor" aimed at protecting the province's vast mineral resources and maintaining the confidence of local and international investors operating in the region. | The decision was finalised during the Provincial Apex Committee meeting under the National Action Plan (NAP), held in Quetta. The session was also attended by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bug…
(2026-05-20). Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ‚Å revealed previously undisclosed details ‚Å about his new bunker-like White House ballroom, ‚Å saying it would have a drone base on the roof and a military hospital as part of a six-storey subterranean complex. | Amid the bang and clang of construction, Trump took a group of reporters on a tour of the project to try to bolster his argument ‚Äåthat the US Congress should allocate US$1 billion to pay for security enhancements to the building.
(2026-05-20). SC laments political vulnerability in cases. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has lamented that politicians in general, and parliamentarians in particular, are so vulnerable that they can be implicated in even capital charges without any justification and with mala fide intent by a public servant. | "Since parliamentarians represent the people of their respective constituencies, the magistrate was expected to be vigilant and to remain within the parameters of Section 364 of the CrPC, but he ignored this important aspect and continued to incorporate their names in the statement," said an eight-page judgment authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. | Justice Mandokhail…
(2026-05-20). Sunday 6/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-05-20). Couples choose dates that sound like love to marry. ecns.cn Couples across China are rushing to tie the knot on Wednesday and Thursday — May 20 and May 21 — two dates that sound like "I love you" when said aloud in Mandarin, with marriage registration slots fully booked weeks in advance in several major cities.
(2026-05-20). 3 dead in San Diego mosque attack by teenage neo-Nazis. wsws.org The killers' manifesto glorified fascist mass murderers and echoed Republican anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim propaganda.
(2026-05-20). Arsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown. aljazeera.com Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.
(2026-05-20). China's Russian SU-35s: The killer jets that could wipe out US-built F-16Vs in Taiwan, what we know. hindustantimes.com China's deployment of advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighters is reshaping the air-power balance across the Taiwan Strait, raising fresh concerns over Taiwan's ability to defend its skies. Analysts warn the Su-35's long-range radar, thrust-vectoring agility, and heavy missile loadouts could pose a major challenge to Taiwan's American-built F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet in any future conflict.
(2026-05-20). Germany's civil defence plan: The government prepares the country for war. wsws.org Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and the federal government are driving forward the transformation of Germany into a military state. Under the cynical pretext of "civil protection," a 10-billion-euro programme will integrate society into military war planning, preparing Germany as a central NATO hub for deployment against Russia.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Zelensky's former chief-of-staff released from jail on $3.2 million bail amid corruption charges. wsws.org The rapidly developing corruption crisis in Ukraine has revealed that the Zelensky regime and the ruling oligarchy are steeped in criminality and the plunder of the Ukrainian working class.
(2026-05-20). China's desert fighter reconnects with U.S. donor after more than two decades. ecns.cn A Chinese woman who spent decades turning barren desert into woodland has successfully reconnected with an American former teacher who donated $5,000 to support her tree-planting efforts in 1999.
(2026-05-20). Fact Check: How Chinese State Media Is Framing Europe as "Declining" thinktank.pk A recent article published by the Chinese state-backed outlet Global Times titled "EU prescribes wrong medicine for 'disease' with trade barriers" presents Europe as economically weak, technologically dependent, and politically irrational for imposing restrictions on Chinese industries. The article argues that Europe's growing trade and cybersecurity measures against China are driven by "anxiety," "decline," and …
(2026-05-20). Xi says all hostilities must end immediately in Middle East. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities must end immediately.
(2026-05-20). Detainee's Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Armenian law enforcement officers stand outside a police station Yerevan on March 24, 2024. | © 2024 Karen Minasyan/AFP via Getty Images | The death of Armen Hovhannisyan by suicide on May 16, hours after Armenian police transferred him to a psychiatric institution, should prompt urgent scrutiny of how authorities respond to people in psychosocial distress. Police in Artashat, about 30 kilometers from Yerevan, detained Hovhannisyan after he allegedly tore down an election campaign poster. Authorities opened criminal proceedings for "obstructing or coercing participation in campaig…
(2026-05-20). China activates flood emergency response in Yangtze basin. ecns.cn Chinese authorities on Tuesday activated a Level IV flood emergency response in four provinces as heavy rainfall continued across parts of the Yangtze River basin, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides, according to media reports.
(2026-05-20). Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque. aljazeera.com The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the "absolute best dad in the world."
(2026-05-20). What Can North Korea Tell Us about America's Future? juancole.com ( Perhaps a reformer would come along — say, a North Korean version of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev — who could right the airship of state and gu…
(2026-05-20). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as critic Massie ousted in primary. scmp.com US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly. | Congressman Thomas Massie's defeat, which he conceded some three hours after polls closed, marked another victory in Trump's campaign to punish Republican dissent.
(2026-05-20). Details emerge of sellout deal as Long Island Rail Road workers return to work. wsws.org The result of the deal used to betray a three-day strike is that workers will be poorer due to inflation when the contract expires.
(2026-05-20). 'Cockroach Janta Party': Top Indian judge's comment sparks satire, protest. aljazeera.com Controversial remark by Supreme Court chief justice triggers a political movement, with thousands of Gen Z signing in.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Why I warned the San Diego Islamic Center last Month that it was at Risk. juancole.com
(2026-05-20). 21 killed as heavy rains drench China. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rain continued across southern and central China on Tuesday with at least 21 people killed in widespread flooding that also closed schools and businesses, and disrupted transport and power supplies, authorities said. | China's weather agency said areas of Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging. | Authorities said they have allocated 150 million yuan ($22.04 million) for disaster relief and launched emergency responses in several affected areas. | Ma…
(2026-05-20). China-Russia all-round partnership injects certainty into an evolving world. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China is widely expected to elevate bilateral relations further and inject much-needed stability and positive momentum into a turbulent world.
(2026-05-20). California scholars demand accountability for death of Chinese researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org California Scholars for Academic Freedom's Professor Stephen Roddy opposes the McCarthyite witch-hunt targeting Chinese scientists at American universities and calls for transparency over the recent suicide at the University of Michigan of Danhao Wang.
(2026-05-20). Is a new Gulf war already underway? UAE blames Iraq for drone strikes on key installations. hindustantimes.com Tensions are escalating in the Gulf after the United Arab Emirates claimed that recent drone attacks targeting its airspace originated from Iraqi territory. According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, six hostile drones were intercepted within 48 hours, with all threats neutralised before causing casualties or significant damage. The statement also linked earlier incidents, including an alleged strike on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, to the same origin point. The UAE says its advanced tracking systems confirmed the launch sites, while reaffirming its right to respond under international law. The allegations rai…
(2026-05-20). Report finds regulatory oversight at rehab centres. tribune.com.pk 
The Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project funded by the European Union (EU) has resulted in the publication of the report, "Caged in Care: Investigating Human Rights Abuse in Rehabilitation Centres". | Drawing on testimonies from former and current patients, as well as an analysis of institutional and legal frameworks, the report identifies key gaps in oversight, regulation, and accountability within selected rehabilitation centres. | The report findings point to recurring challenges in monitoring and enforcement, including gaps between licensing frameworks and implementation on the ground. It also highlights concerns…
(2026-05-20). PM Modi, Italy's Meloni visit iconic Colosseum in Rome ahead of crucial bilateral talks. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni soon after arriving in Rome on Tuesday. Following a dinner meeting, the two leaders visited the iconic Colosseum, where they were seen in deep conversation on a range of topics. The candid moments and photographs from their Colosseum visit have quickly gone viral online, drawing widespread attention. The meeting highlights the growing warmth in India-Italy ties and adds a memorable moment to PM Modi's ongoing European diplomatic tour.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Nexteer workers denounce UAW bureaucrats after forcing strike authorization vote. wsws.org The highly exploited and low-paid workers, who produce critical steering components for some of the Big Three's most profitable models, erupted in anger at a meeting of UAW Local 699 on Sunday following the overwhelming rejection last week of the second tentative agreement brought by the union.
(2026-05-20). South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An anti-immigration protest in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 29, 2026. | © 2026 Themba Hadebe/AP Photo | (Johannesburg) — Vigilantes in South Africa have carried out violent xenophobic attacks targeting African and Asian foreign nationals in recent weeks, with little or insufficient apparent response from the police and other authorities, Human Rights Watch said today.In April and May 2026, a citizen-led movement, March and March, that advocates more stringent immigration enforcement in South Africa organized demonstrations against undocumented migrants in major cities…
(2026-05-20). China, ASEAN launch business and trade information platform in South China's Nanning. ecns.cn Built and operated by China News Network, the official website of China News Service, the platform serves as ASEAN trade agencies, industry associations, overseas Chinese communities, and cross-border enterprises, providing one-stop trade information services.
(2026-05-20). Drone Panic in Europe: Is Russia Testing NATO's Weak Spots? thinktank.pk The growing wave of drone incidents across Europe is no longer being viewed as isolated military accidents. From Estonia and Latvia to Finland, Romania, and Poland, European governments are increasingly interpreting drone incursions as part of a broader strategy of intimidation, pressure, and hybrid warfare linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The latest incident — …
(2026-05-20). 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…
(2026-05-20). China launches multicenter trial of implantable brain-computer interface system. ecns.cn China on Monday launched its first multicenter clinical trial for a fully implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), marking a significant step toward the clinical application of the technology.
(2026-05-20). Nexteer workers: No more extensions, no more delays! Set up a rank-and-file strike committee! Strike to win! wsws.org The following statement was issued by the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee to workers at the Saginaw, Michigan, auto parts plant who forced the UAW to conduct a strike authorization vote on Wednesday and Thursday.
(2026-05-20). Trump's Ebola response cuts face renewed scrutiny as deadly outbreak spreads through Central Africa. nationofchange.org WHO warns the outbreak in Congo and Uganda is "deeply concerning" as former health officials and aid experts say Trump administration cuts weakened the systems designed to detect and contain Ebola before it spread.
(2026-05-20). 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……
(2026-05-20). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). 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
(2026-05-20). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Irán condena distorsión descarada de EEUU para ocultar matanza en escuela. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Esmail Baqai denunció este martes que "la afirmación del Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) de que la escuela primaria Shayare Tayebe, atacada en Minab, se encontraba dentro de una 'instalación de lanzamiento de misiles' es una invención infundada y una mentira atroz". | En su cuenta de X, el portavoz iraní reiteró que "esta descarada distorsión" representa "un claro intento de ocultar la terrible realidad de los ataques con misiles del 28 de febrero, que resultaron en la trágica masacre de más de 170 escolares y sus maestros".Atacar una instituci…
(2026-05-20). Villa Clara ratifica condición de provincia destacada en el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu 
Una vez más, Villa Clara vuelve a conquistar la condición de provincia destacada, de cara a la celebración del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, fecha que se celebra el próximo 5 de junio. | El territorio ratifica ese reconocimiento que mantiene de manera consecutiva cada año desde el 2019, y esta vez se suman al pelotón de avanzada, también con la categoría de territorios destacados por la efeméride, Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus y Las Tunas, mientras que Ciego de àÅvila conquistó la sede del acto central. La Máster en Ciencias Lourdes Castelo Valdés, subdelegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medi…
(2026-05-20). Putin: Alianza estratégica Rusia-China desempeña papel estabilizador. radiohc.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin afirmó este martes que la estrecha alianza estratégica entre Moscú y Beijing desempeña un papel estabilizador en el escenario mundial. | El mandatario, quien emitió su mensaje en un video publicado previo a su visita a China los días 19 y 20 de mayo, expresó su confianza en que ambas naciones seguirán trabajando juntas para contribuir a la seguridad y la estabilidad globales, así como profundizar su asociación y buena vecindad, impulsar el desarrollo de sus países y garantizar el bienestar de sus ciudadanos.Las relaciones entre Moscú y Beijing han alcanzado un nivel sin prec…
(2026-05-20). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-20). Sociedad Cultural José Martí evoca los nexos entre el pensamiento del Apóstol y Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu 
(2026-05-20). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-20). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-20). Bolivia's capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president. scmp.com Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. | Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers' Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital oxygen reserves. The government reported that at least three people died after emergency vehicles were blocked from reaching medical centres.
(2026-05-19). "Ask E. Jean" Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Sexual Assault & Defamation. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to toss two verdicts against him resulting from civil litigation brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. In 2019, the famous advice columnist published a memoir describing an encounter in the 1990s when she says Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store. When Trump denied the account, Carroll sued him and won $5 million in damages, with a unanimous New York jury finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. After Trump made disparaging remarks about Carroll, she sued him again and won a second defamation judgment for $83.3 million. Federal courts…
(2026-05-19). Hezbollah drones limiting 80% of Israeli military ops in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The broadcaster reported on Monday that the Israeli military estimated the threat posed by Hezbollah drones had severely restricted the army's freedom of movement in southern Lebanon, alongside mounting battlefield losses. | "Many mil…
(2026-05-19). Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce. tribune.com.pk 
Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in Lebanon despite the extension of a US-backed truce. | Since the war began on March 2, more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, the country's health ministry reported in its latest casualty toll on Monday. | Overnight, an Israeli strike near the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbeck killed a commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group, a Hezbollah ally, along with his daughter, security sources i…
(2026-05-19). Fact-check: Viral video does not show Israeli soldiers ambushed by Hezbollah fighters; clip is old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian users, based on their past posts, were sharing a video on social media platform X since May 17, 2026, allegedly showing Hezbollah fighters ambushing Israeli soldiers. However, the video is not recent and has been available online since at least September 2022. | Since the war with Israel began on March 2, 2026, more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, the country's health ministry reported in its latest casualty toll on May 18, 2026. Reignited by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel have rumbled on since US President Donald Trump first anno…
(2026-05-19). US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet. scmp.com The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on behalf of Iranian banks as the US maintains pressure on Tehran. | The move came after Iran ‚Äåsaid its latest peace proposal to the United States over the US-Israeli led war that started February 28 involved ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for…
(2026-05-19). Is Trump involved in new blasts on Iran? Explosions heard in Qeshm island amid rising war tensions. hindustantimes.com Reports of explosions on Qeshm Island in southern Iran have sparked concern and speculation amid rising regional tensions. Iranian media claim the blasts may have been caused by the neutralisation of unexploded munitions, though official details remain limited and Tehran has not issued a full clarification. The island holds strategic importance due to its location near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. The incident comes at a sensitive time as diplomatic discussions continue between Iran and international actors, raising questions about security stability in the region. Authorities are mo…
(2026-05-19). Tehran moves to tighten Hormuz chokehold. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Monday that fibre-optic internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could be brought under a permit system, as Tehran announced the formation of a new body to manage the key waterway. | The strait, through which about 20% of global oil supplies pass, is currently a flashpoint amid tensions between Iran and the United States linked to the wider regional conflict. A tenuous ceasefire announced on April 8 still holds, but the broader peace process remains stalled. | "Following the imposition of control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, citing its absolute soverei…
(2026-05-19). Putin is pushing for a blockbuster oil and gas deal in China. Will he get it? scmp.com Last week, US President Donald Trump landed in China aiming to secure the kind of blockbuster trade deals he championed nine years ago — spanning everything from soybeans to aircraft and energy. | By the time he departed, it was clear that reality would fall far short of expectations. Despite Trump hailing a "fantastic deal", China did not announce the massive buying spree that many had anticipated.
(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). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-19). As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen? scmp.com With new data suggesting a global retreat from US Treasuries in March — the first full month of the US-Israel war on Iran — market worries are on the rise over whether the sell-off could deepen, as interest rate decisions under new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh, US debt sustainability and prolonged Middle East tensions raise investor concerns. | Analysts are currently weighing mounting inflation pressures — which have driven Treasury yields sharply and placed the 30-year yield at its highest…
(2026-05-19). US extends Russian oil waiver by 30 days. tribune.com.pk 
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. | Monday's announcement is the second time US authorities have extended the temporary measure, which is meant to address oil supply shortages sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. | Iran's retaliatory action has targ…
(2026-05-19). Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know? al-monitor.com Iraqi forces swept the country's desert areas after being placed on high alert following reports that Israeli troops had operated inside the country during the Middle East war.Early in the war, which was ignited by joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, foreign troops were detected in the Najaf desert in the country's southwest.Security officials and witnesses told AFP that a shepherd, who was the first to spot the troops, was killed when a helicopter struck his pickup.
(2026-05-19). US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration's pressure on Cuba. scmp.com The United States is expected to unseal criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro on Wednesday in a move that could further deepen tensions between Washington and Havana and inject new strain into an already volatile regional relationship. | Multiple US media outlets, citing US Justice Department sources, have reported that federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing an indictment tied to Cuba's 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group…
(2026-05-19). Cuba Climbs in Triathlon with Solid Leadership from Alejandro Rodríguez. radiohc.cu Havana, May 19 (RHC) — Cuban triathlon continues its upward trajectory in the world and continental rankings, driven by a weekend where Alejandro Rodríguez set the course for progress. | Rodríguez's gold medal at the Ixtapa Americas Cup acted as a competitive spark, propelling him to 87th in the elite world rankings, after climbing 27 positions, and to 16th in the Americas, gaining five places and accumulating 1596.69 points. | Beyond the immediate brilliance, the numbers reveal great efficiency, as the Cuban has built his ranking with a reduced international schedule, maximizing every competition as if each…
(2026-05-19). Cuba is not a threat to the United States: U.S. Councilman Mark Conway. radiohc.cu By Deisy Francis Mexidor | "I am very disappointed, very disappointed to see the escalation and aggression of the United States toward Cuba," expressed Conway, who opposes the energy blockade imposed on the Caribbean nation as part of the unprecedented strengthening of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by Washington more than six decades ago. | For the public official of Maryland's most populous city, it is regrettable to hear what is happening in Cuba, "the millions of people who have no electricity and are trying to figure out how to obtain basic resources, in part due to decisions by the…
(2026-05-19). Dirigente dominicano Miguel Mejía resalta estirpe de pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Movimiento Izquierda Unida (MIU) de la República Dominicana, Miguel Mejía, resaltó este martes que Cuba ha resistido durante 67 años un bloqueo criminal e inhumano, con severos impactos económicos y comerciales. | mayo 19, 2026 | 12: 25 | Mejía afirmó que esa situación ha fortalecido la estirpe del pueblo, al que definió como firme y combativo, cualidades demostradas a lo largo de importantes hechos históricos. | En su más reciente artículo "Cuba, vencer o morir", sostuvo que el bloqueo que se empeña en mantener Estados Unidos, junto a sus aliados, recrudecido por la política del presiden…
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). Pakistan, nine other nations condemn Israeli attack on Gaza-bound flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives, and Spain condemned on Tuesday "in the strongest terms" the "renewed Israeli assaults against the Global Sumud Flotilla," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement. | Terming the flotilla "a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative aimed at drawing attention to the catastrophic humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people," MOFA said that the ministers "recall with grave concern the Israeli interventions against previous flotillas in international waters". | The ministers con…
(2026-05-19). GAZA FLOTILLA UPDATE: U.S.-Israel attacking boats kidnapping activists. wibailoutpeople.org As of this morning (Monday), in international waters off of Cyprus, Israel has seized the majority of the more than 60 boats that set sail for Gaza from Turkish waters last week. Livestreams here; and Flotilla Tracker here. A GSF land convoy with 350 activists from 30 countries and large amounts of aid has left Algeria & is …
(2026-05-19). U.S. imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organizers amid Israeli crackdown. radiohc.cu The United States has imposed sanctions on four activists for their involvement in the aid flotillas trying to break Israel's siege on Gaza, alleging without evidence that organizers of the aid vessels are trying to reach the Palestinian territory "in support of Hamas". | The sanctions on Tuesday come as the Israeli military continues to intercept the latest fleet of Gaza-bound ships. | While the humanitarian crisis from the Israeli blockade on Gaza has eased since the "ceasefire" brokered by US President Donald Trump came into effect in October, Palestinians have continued to suffer from shortages, including in…
(2026-05-19). 'I saw bad stuff,' says 9-year-old who huddled in closet during San Diego mosque shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn Gaza and settled in Southern California two decades ago, was among dozens of children forced to huddle in classrooms on Monday when deadly gunfire erupted at the mosque where they attend school. | Men console each other as they sit on a sidewalk, near the scene of a reported active shooter situation at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 18, 2026. REUTERS | 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 walls of the co…
(2026-05-19). Watch IDF's scary showdown: Israeli forces raid Turkish flotilla, cut livestreams in brutal takeover. hindustantimes.com A fresh showdown has erupted between Turkey and Israel after Israeli commandos intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea. Dramatic livestream footage showed activists raising their hands as Israel Defense Forces troops stormed vessels linked to Turkish groups before communications abruptly went dark.
(2026-05-19). Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
The organisers of a flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza said on Monday that Israeli forces had intercepted 39 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, while the remaining ships were continuing to sail toward the enclave. | Earlier on Monday, Israel's foreign ministry had said on X that it "will not allow any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza". | Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla had set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters. | Live video showed military vessels approaching the…
(2026-05-19). Trump's Gaza board reports funding 'gap', urges quicker disbursement. tribune.com.pk 
The gap between funding pledges and disbursement for Donald Trump's Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the United States president's "Board of Peace" has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. | Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's military onslaught in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory. Trump has said it would also tackle other conflicts. | The UN Security Council has recognised the board, though many major powers have not joined Washington's main Middle Eastern allies and some middling and small…
(2026-05-19). AC-130J Gunship With Mini Cruise Missiles Paired With AESA Radar To Undergo Tests. twz.com 
(2026-05-19). Will Colombia's upcoming presidential election stop the pro-Israel wave sweeping Latin America? mondoweiss.net 
Colombia's upcoming election could be a turning point for foreign policy across Latin America. A pro-Israel wave has swept across the region, but a win by Iván Cepeda would show there is still support for "pink-wave" politics in support of Palestine.
(2026-05-19). Norway reports Europe's first case of bird flu in a polar bear. scmp.com Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that bird flu has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic. | The H5N5 variant of the virus was detected in samples taken from a male bear about one year old and a walrus found dead in mid-May on the icy archipelago, around 1,000km (600 miles) from the North Pole, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said.
(2026-05-19). The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus: What do we know? tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-19). Hawaii Just Found a Way To Keep Corporations Out of Politics. portside.org Hawaii Just Found a Way To Keep Corporations Out of Politics |
(2026-05-19). 5 Best Property Management Platforms for Landlords in 2026. moguldom.com Managing rental properties is more demanding than ever before, even for landlords with smaller portfolios. But, that doesn't need to mean it has to be overwhelming. By using the best property management platforms you can find, it can be even easier. These make looking after all parts of your property management less stressful and more …
(2026-05-19). Streeting faction claims Burnham will give No 10 job to Simons. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's supporters — most likely his campaign team — are briefing the media that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will give a "senior job in No 10" to Josh Simons. Simons is the now-ex MP who stepped down to trigger the Makerfield by-election in which Burnham plans to stand. He is then expected to […] | By
(2026-05-19). 'He was a visionary': Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has died. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is being remembered as a visionary leader who helped lead the transformation along the banks of the Christina River. The area that was once home to shipbuilding and other industrial uses that contaminated the soil is now literally home to hundreds of residents. | Purzycki has died at the age of 80. | "Mike was warm, kind, passionate, loved his family, and was devoted to his faith," said U.S. Sen. Chris Coons in a statement. "He was a vis…
(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). Māori climate risk worsened by colonization, report finds. grist.org 
In Aotearoa New Zealand, record-breaking storms and flooding are impacting Māori land, health, and culture. And, according to a new national climate report, colonization has intensified those risks. | The
(2026-05-19). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-19). Bolivia riot police clash with anti-govt protests. tribune.com.pk 
Bolivian riot police on Monday clashed with throngs of demonstrators demanding the resignation of embattled President Rodrigo Paz, AFP observed. | The center-right leader took office less than six months ago following two decades of socialist rule, promising to end the South American country's worst economic crisis in four decades. | He scrapped two-decade-old fuel subsidies that had drained the treasury's international dollar reserves, but so far he has failed to stabilize fuel supplies. | Thousands of farmers, miners, teachers, workers from other sectors and Indigenous communities have led weeks-long protest…
(2026-05-19). Live: Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.
(2026-05-19). WHO warns of 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak. scmp.com The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people. | The WHO has declared the surge of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international health emergency and called an emergency meeting on the crisis on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). UN Experts Sound Alarm Over Saudi Arabia's Abusive Labor Governance System. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrant workers at a construction site near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2024. | © 2024 Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via AP Photo | Leading UN human rights experts on issues of slavery, migration, and human trafficking worldwide have urged Saudi Arabia on April 29 to effectively abolish the kafala (sponsorship) system, an abusive system ties workers to their sponsors for their residency and work permits. Despite Saudi authorities' Labor Reform Initiative in 2021 and the narrative Saudi leaders have cultivated around migrant worker welfare, experts have highlighted that exploitation has…
(2026-05-19). Somali pirates demand $3m ransom. tribune.com.pk 
Somali pirates have demanded a ransom of three million dollars for the release of seventeen hostages, including ten Pakistanis. | During ongoing communication between the pirates and the Ansar Burney Trust, the pirate leader sent a WhatsApp message on Monday stating for the first time that the release of all hostages, the ship, and its cargo would only be possible if they were paid three million dollars. | The pirates refused any reduction in the amount or any negotiations. | Qurrat-ul-Ain, director of the Ansar Burney Trust, said that the contact took place on Monday. | The pirates denied recent reports claim…
(2026-05-19). Iraq pledges cooperation with Saudi Arabia over drone attack. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government on Tuesday issued a statement condemning a recent drone In the statement, Baghdad reaffirmed its "firm and historic position" regarding its relations with neighbouring countries and stressed its commitment to supporting regional stability and preventing attacks "regardless of their source". | The Iraqi foreign ministry said it had received preliminary informat…
(2026-05-19). B-1B's Future Armament According To Its Test Pilot. twz.com In this episode of
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Corporate parasites use socialist saviour myth to try blackmail Thames Water. thecanary.co 
Corporate parasites are weaponing manufactured fear to try to force a bailout of Thames Water onto an even more weakened Labour government. Potential investors are claiming that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could, rightly, push to bring utilities into public ownership. The Guardian reported this corporate leak, and said: .Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could […] | By
(2026-05-19). Peruvians familiar with oppression and exclusion fuel Sánchez presidential campaign. peoplesworld.org 
As the second round of presidential voting in Peru approaches on June 7, the progressive Roberto Sánchez of the United for Justice Party is confronting Keiko Fujimori, the right-wing candidate who has finished second in Peru's last three presidential elections. First-round voting for 30 candidates took place on April 12, and extended into the next …
(2026-05-19). San Diego mosque guard hailed a hero after deadly shooting. newarab.com 
A security guard killed during a shooting at Three people were killed on Monday after two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in what police are investigating as a hate crime. The suspects later died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. | Community leaders identified one of the victims as Amin Abdullah, a long-time security guard at the mosque who had at…
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/27: Pacific Commons Announces Return of Popular Summer Concert Series. indybay.org Pacific Commons Shopping Center, 43440 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538…
(2026-05-19). Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council approved budget estimates Monday that give state lawmakers nearly $200 million more to spend in fiscal year 2027. | That amount is an upward revision from March's meeting. State Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover and legislative head budget writer, started to immediately dampen expectations that the Joint Finance Committee would add a bunch of additional spending to the state's budget. | "Obviously, we had a lot of additional reve…
(2026-05-19). Talk World Radio: Abolish the Police. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Talk World Radio, May 19, 2026 | Not everyone who wants to abolish war wants to abolish police, and vice versa, but can one go without the other, and if so, how? | AUDIO: | Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. | Here is VIDEO: | This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about abolishing the police. Our guest, brian bean, is the author of Their End Is Our Beginning: Cops, Capitali…
(2026-05-19). Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Gulf island. newarab.com 
(2026-05-19). Why More Marketers Are Combining AI Tools With Semrush One Solution. moguldom.com 
**This post is sponsored by Semrush. When you purchase through links in this article, we may earn an affiliate commission from Semrush.** For a long time, SEO work felt scattered across too many tabs, tools, spreadsheets, and browser windows. One platform for keyword research, another for traffic analysis, another for reports, then ChatGPT open in …
(2026-05-19). Mansour Kaziha, Nader Awad identified as victims in San Diego Mosque attack. aljazeera.com All three victims have now been identified in California attack being investigated as hate crime.
(2026-05-19). Workers have a secret weapon against the AI build-out. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in We're really going into what we believe is the early chapters of an investment supercycle in the US for electricity growth," Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, told Barron's during an
(2026-05-19). Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund Is a Handout to His Hardcore Supporters. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump speaks at the "Save America March" rally in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021. Photo: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images | In yet another staggeringly corrupt and unprecedented move, President Donald Trump's Justice Department on Monday The fund is part of a deal decided by the Trump administration to drop its weak $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over a leak of the president's…
(2026-05-19). Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness. whyy.org As the Philadelphia region faces the first heat wave of the year and temperatures hit as high as above 98 degrees, the highest on record for this time of year, physicians are warning residents to keep hydrated. | This week's heat wave is arriving earlier in the…
(2026-05-19). French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia's 'frozen' electoral roll. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Senate has endorsed proposed changes to New Caledonia's restricted electoral roll to allow "native" people to vote in next month's local elections. The proposed changes relax current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the…
(2026-05-19). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). Two-and-a-half centuries of rainforest protection in Tobago. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-19). Mango founder's son arrested over father's mountain death plunge in Spain. scmp.com Police in Spain said they had detained the son of fashion group Mango's founder Isak Andic on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into his father's death ‚Äåin December 2024. | Isak Andic died after falling more than 100 metres (330 feet) from a cliff while hiking with family members near the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. His death was initially treated as an accident, but police in Catalonia later said it was being investigated as a possible homicide.
(2026-05-19). Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal. scmp.com Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, according to a court on Tuesday. | The move adds to pressure on current Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, already weakened by corruption investigations involving family members and senior political allies.
(2026-05-19). GCIS takes Budget Vote outreach programme to the Western Cape. sanews.gov.za GCIS takes Budget Vote outreach programme to the Western Cape | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched a series of community outreach activities across the Western Cape as part of its 2026/27 Budget Vote programme. | The activities are aimed at strengthening direct engagement between government and citizens. | The programme, taking place from 18 to 21 May, focuses on community participation, service delivery awareness, and social development initiatives, while also creating platforms for dialogue between government and residents. | According to a statement issued by the GCIS, the…
(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). 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). Pakistan's air chief in Ankara as Islamabad touts regional alliance talks. al-monitor.com The visit came after Pakistan's defense chief suggested that talks were advancing on a wider defense arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
(2026-05-19). Five people, including two suspected shooters, killed at San Diego Islamic Center. tribune.com.pk 
Five people, including two suspected shooters, were killed in a shooting incident at the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday, the largest Islamic centre in San Diego County, law enforcement officials said. | "What we know at this time is that there are three deceased adult males," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said, referring to the three victims, adding that the two alleged shooters, ages 17 and 18, had also been killed. | Police had initially put the older shooter's age at 19. | US police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been 'neutralised.'
(2026-05-19). How to Choose the Right Online Slot Game Based on Your Style. moguldom.com Choosing an online slot game can be both thrilling and daunting. There are thousands of themes and features, so it can become a little hard to find one that suits you. You have to see links before you buy. Replicating a pleasurable gaming experience involves an astute understanding of each individual's playing style. In this …
(2026-05-19). Wrong, Daily Mail, Future Melting Antarctic Ice Isn't Going to Drown Millions. wattsupwiththat.com That is not a scientific failure. It is click-bait motivated journalistic malfeasance, and it deserves to be named as such.
(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). BlitzBox Packs 100 Weaponized Drones Into An Unassuming Container. twz.com 
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). Intellectual Yet Idiot: Ed Miliband and the Economic Illiteracy Driving Britain's Energy Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com Britain cannot afford another decade of IYI governance. Keeping the lights on, quite literally, depend on it.
(2026-05-19). Flipping Out in a Warming World. wattsupwiththat.com Of course the news media swarmed all over the article like a fly to honey and pimped up the scare. Check out some of the dire headlines below:…
(2026-05-19). 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).
(2026-05-19). Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement. scmp.com US President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican Senate primary shortly after early voting began in an increasingly personal and expensive run-off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | "Ken Paxton has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from the Great State of Texas — KEN PAXTON WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!," Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). 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.
(2026-05-19). Car bomb in Syrian capital leaves 1 dead, 23 injured: What to know. al-monitor.com Tuesday's bombing is the latest in a string of recent security incidents in Damascus.
(2026-05-19). Imran challenges IHC final opportunity order. tribune.com.pk 
Former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi have challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) order granting a "final opportunity" for arguments in appeals related to the £190 million case. | The petitioners on Monday filed miscellaneous applications in the capital's high court through Barrister Salman Safdar, objecting to the court's order and terming it harsh, unjustified, and unfair. | On May 15, the IHC granted a final deadline of May 20 to Safdar to present arguments in the £190 million case appeals, warning against further delays. | In a written order issued by a division bench c…
(2026-05-19). Norway: Court Blocks Activist's Extradition to Greece. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tommy Olsen. | © 2021 Daniel Berg Fosseng/TV 2 | (Athens, May 19, 2026) — The decision by a Norwegian appeals court on May 15, 2026, to block the extradition of a human rights defender, Tommy Olsen, to Greece is a victory for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. A district court had initially approved the extradition request on March 16, but Olsen filed an appeal.The Hà•logaland Court of Appeal unanimously recognized that the acts described by Greek authorities in its extradition request do not constitute criminal offenses under Norwegian law, and that his extrad…
(2026-05-19). G7 Finance Ministers Let Big Oil Off the Hook Again. commondreams.org On Monday and Tuesday, Paris hosted the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting, bringing together finance ministers and central bank governors from some of the world's most powerful economies, alongside counterparts from Brazil, India, Kenya, South Korea, Ukraine, Syria, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. But behind the diplomatic pageantry,and despite the G7's call for innovative financial instruments to urgently address overlapping crises,French host Roland Lescure squandered a major opportunity.While fossil fuel companies raked in billions in profits in the first quarter of 2026 amid the South-West Asia conflict, c…
(2026-05-19). How war and rising costs are reshaping Hajj in 2026. newarab.com 
Amona Mukhtar has been saving for this journey for years. The 43-year-old Sudanese housewife, displaced by her country's Her husband and brother pooled their savings to cover costs that have nearly doubled over the past year, to roughly 19 million Sudanese pounds, or around $31,600. | Neighbours contributed what they could, following a local tradition of collective giving that ha…
(2026-05-19). Lesson from the Iran War Making enemies makes us poorer. therealnews.com 
This article originally appeared on Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost, not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to be opposed to this pointless war is its impact on the people of Iran and elsewhere in the region. But it also has a huge economic cost that is seriously underappreciated. | The short-term cost is the sho…
(2026-05-19). Populism does not solve problems — it requires them to exist. thecanary.co 
Populism has become the dominant political mode of the present moment, across the Western political spectrum. Contemporary Britain is a particularly clear example: Reform UK now polls consistently among the largest parties in the country after witnessing massive electoral success in the May 7 council elections; the parliamentary left has fragmented across multiple vehicles; the […] | By
(2026-05-19). Musk expands Israel ties with Tesla self-driving car rollout. newarab.com 
The tech billionaire addressed
(2026-05-19). Director of E. Jean Carroll Film Says Distribution Was "Quite a Challenge" truthout.org President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to toss two verdicts against him resulting from civil litigation brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. In 2019, the famous advice columnist published a memoir describing an encounter in the 1990s when she says Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store. When Trump denied the account, Carroll sued him and won $5 million in damages… |
(2026-05-19). Trump Admin's "Rededicate 250" Event Panned as Christian Nationalist Gathering. truthout.org Over the weekend, thousands of people participated in the "Rededicate 250" national public prayer at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., held as a faith-based "jubilee" to purportedly celebrate the country's upcoming birthday as "One Nation Under God." Despite being widely promoted — and the Interior Department using at least $100 million in taxpayer funds to help hold the event — the… |
(2026-05-19). Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to stronger Iran ties ahead of envoy's departure. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui's departure for Tehran. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the deputy prime minister recalled the "deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Iran" and reaffirmed "Pakistan's commitment to further expanding bilateral cooperation in all spheres, particularly in trade, connectivity, people-to-people exchanges, and regional…
(2026-05-19). Automatic draft registration undoes a victory decades in the making. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). Next Up to The Mic: J. Lester Allen at The Linda. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet and wildlife rehabilitator J. Lester Allen to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, on July 27 2022. | +++++ | J. Lester Allen was one of 11 poets who shared their work as part of a two-night event series presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer Park Quarterly that took place in both Troy and Albany. | J. Lester Allen is an American writer and poet. Originally hailing from the Central Pennsylvania region, he currently calls the waterfall rich holler of Ludlowville, NY home. He published his first collection…
(2026-05-19). Riyadh Derby: Self goal costs Al Nassr a certain victory over Al Hilal. ummid.com Al Nassr had almost clinched the Saudi Pro League title 2026 Tuesday May 12, 2026 but for the self goal in the fag end of the match which denied the Cristiano Ronaldo's men a certain victory against key rival Al Hilal.
(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). Israel finance minister says ICC seeks arrest warrant against him. al-monitor.com Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move.Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-19). When the lights go out, the rats come out. electronicintifada.net That night, the sounds began. Scratching behind the walls, rustling movement in the ceiling. Something alive, something in there.
(2026-05-19). Small modular nuclear reactors are a dead end. mronline.org 
The nuclear power industry is currently promoting designs for small modular reactors (SMRs) that will supposedly be cheaper, safer, and faster to build than older nuclear power plants. Bill Gates and Amazon are investing in the technology.
(2026-05-19). The President of Peace Makes War on the Planet. scheerpost.com Tom Engelhardt TomDispatch Hey, I always suspected that Donald Trump and I, having both grown up in New York City in the 1950s and early 1960s, had something in common. Now, I know just what it is — his boyhood love for the 1950s TV program Victory at Sea. ("Did you ever see 'Victory at Sea?' …
(2026-05-19). Manitowoc, WI: LOVE NOT HATE Progressive Lakeshore People ARTIST EXHIBITION. wibailoutpeople.org LOVE NOT HATE | PLP ARTIST EXHIBITION: | Art drop off at Parkview Playhouse | 932 S. 12th St. | Manitowoc | May 15th 5: 30 — 7: 00 p.m.
(2026-05-19). Govt rejects rumours on voting age. tribune.com.pk 
Federal ministers on Monday shot down rumours regarding raising the voting age to 25 as part of a proposed 28th constitutional amendment amid strong criticism of any such move. | Information Minister Atta Tarar dismissed circulating rumours that the government was considering raising the minimum age for voters to 25, saying there was no need to respond to unverified claims. | "Responding to rumours is unnecessary. There are hundreds of different rumours circulating, and it is unclear who is spreading them," he said while talking to reporters. | Tarar added that the rumoured bill contained no such provisions re…
(2026-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-19). No wonder men are opting out. onlineopinion.com.au They are dropping out of work and marriage because the women aren't worth it.
(2026-05-19). Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fiji police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors. The Fiji police announced that the investigation, lasting nearly six months, now awaits advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on how to proceed. On December 1 last…
(2026-05-19). America's Jobs Pessimism Is a Foreign Policy Problem. fpif.org Washington usually measures American decline in external terms: China's rise, Russia's revisionism, strained alliances, and military crises in the Middle East. But one of the clearest warnings is coming from inside the United States. In 2025, only 43 percent of Americans ages 15 to 34 That finding should unsettle a country that is still speaking t…
(2026-05-19). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-19). US to drop tax claims against Trump 'forever', in IRS lawsuit deal. scmp.com The US government will permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. | As part of the settlement agreement, the US is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump Organisation's current tax issues, according to a one-page document posted to the Justice Department's…
(2026-05-19). Streeting only backed by 4% of members showing the public see he is bad for UK. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting had been the first to go public with his ambitious desire to be Labour leader in an upcoming battle to replace PM Keir Starmer. However, his confidence — or arrogance — about how worthy he is for the top job will likely take a significant hit as polls show only 4% of Labour […] | By
(2026-05-19). Cypher Stands Truth Who behind Pakistan's Political Upheaval ? thinktank.pk 
The resurfacing of Pakistan's controversial diplomatic "cypher" has reopened one of the most explosive political debates in South Asia: did foreign pressure contribute to the removal of a democratically elected government in Pakistan, and if so, what does it reveal about the future of democracy in strategically important states? The leaked diplomatic communication, which has …
(2026-05-19). Scientists unravel the history of cotton domestication. tribune.com.pk 
Cotton, the world's most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Known for its comfort and durability, it has been utilized since antiquity in fabrics and other goods. Four species are grown commercially, but one is dominant, accounting for about 90% of global production. | Scientists have now unraveled the domestication history of this important species – called Gossypium hirsutum, or upland cotton – with some genomic sleuthing. They determined that it was first domesticated in Mexico in the northwestern part of the Yucatan peninsula. The region at the time was populated by Stone A…
(2026-05-19). 'Don't interrupt…': Indian official schools West reporter amid 'PM Modi didn't answer' claim | Norway. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced scrutiny after no media questions were taken during his joint press statement with Jonas Gahr Stà∏re in Oslo during his Europe tour. The issue resurfaced during a Ministry of External Affairs briefing, where journalists questioned officials about the absence of interaction with the press. Norwegian commentator Helle Lyng also highlighted the moment on social media after PM Modi left without taking questions. The incident has sparked debate around media access, transparency, and press engagement during high-level diplomatic visits.
(2026-05-19). A letter from afar by A. Lincoln. wsws.org The following letter, signed "A. Lincoln" but without a return address or subject line, appeared in my email this morning. No sooner had I made a copy of the letter than it disappeared from my inbox. Despite its strange and unexplained origin, the signature demands that attention be given to the letter; and, for this reason, it is being made available to readers of the WSWS.
(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). 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). Can 'America only' Massie survive today's AIPAC mobbing? responsiblestatecraft.org Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)
(2026-05-19). Europe's Industrial Future Is Now at War With China's Global Ambitions. thinktank.pk Europe is finally waking up to a hard reality many policymakers ignored for years: China is no longer just a trading partner — it has become Europe's biggest economic and industrial challenge. After decades of dependence on cheap Chinese manufacturing, European leaders are now confronting the consequences of allowing Beijing to dominate critical industries, supply …
(2026-05-19). Jamiat Releases Critical Analysis of Babri Masjid Judgement. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, Saturday May 16, 2026 a detailed report titled 'A Critical Anlysis of Babri Masjid Judgement and The Places of Worship Act 1991'.
(2026-05-19). Southampton expelled from world's most lucrative football match for spying. aljazeera.com Southampton out of EFL championship playoff final after spying on Middlesbrough, who face Hull for Premier League place.
(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). Despite summit pledges, don't expect US-China trade to improve. scmp.com At last week's summit in Beijing, the presidents of China and the United States pledged to steer towards a stable and constructive relationship. The two sides announced new joint trade and investment councils. This combination of high-level commitment and institutional progress has stirred hopes that long-running bilateral economic tensions will ease substantially, if not take a turn for the better. | But will the world's largest economies live happily ever after? History offers a sobering…
(2026-05-19). Rank-and-file Zoom meeting discusses campaign for a No vote to defeat CWU's pro-company agreement with Royal Mail. wsws.org A Royal Mail worker told the meeting, "We need a resounding No vote, linked to a vote of no confidence in Ward, Walsh and | The massive investments made by the Erdoƒüan government in an "independent" defence industry must be viewed in the context of the global war that is unfolding, Türkiye's geopolitical position and the interests of the Turkish ruling class.
(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). British Muslim girlhood takes centre stage in Sisters 360. newarab.com 
British-Pakistani actor and playwright "These three sisters, Amaya, Layna and Maysa — they were between the ages of 10 and 13, all wearing the hijab and skateboarding, and I immediately thought it would make a good starting point for a play," Asif tells The New Arab. | "They had gathered quite a lot of attention on their own through their social m…
(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). 'Grave threat': Indian court rules historic Bhojshala mosque site a temple. geo.tv 
The main entrance to the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India, on January 29, 2003. — AFPTwo-decade worship arrangement ended.Muslim side plans Supreme Court challenge.Critics warn of a grave threat.
(2026-05-19). Bodies of 2 Italian divers recovered from 'well inside' underwater cave in Maldives. scmp.com Finnish divers on Tuesday recovered the bodies of two of the four remaining Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, an official said. | The bodies were located on Monday, when searches resumed after being suspended following the death of a local military diver during a perilous mission to try to reach them. | Five Italian divers went missing on Thursday, with one of the bodies recovered earlier. The plan is to recover the remaining two bodies on Wednesday.
(2026-05-19). Petro administration clashes with judicial branch over EGC demobilization plans. colombiareports.com The administration of President Gustavo Petro clashed with Colombia's judicial branch over its attempt to lift the arrest warrants for members of paramilitary organization EGC. The president's peace commissioner, Otty Patiño, last week asked the prosecution to suspend arrest warrants of EGC commander Jobanis de Jesus Avila, a.k.a. "Chiquito Malo," and 28 of his subordinates. …