countercurrents.org (2026-05-21). The Empire Indicts Raul Foe of the EmpireChina said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for murder. | "The United States should cease using sanctions and judicial apparatus as tools of oppression against Cuba and refrain from making threats of force at any time," spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters at a regular press briefing on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). One Racist Christo-Fascist Homeland Under God. commondreams.org 
In retrospect, Sunday's taxpayer-funded blasphemy fest to "rededicate" America as a Christian nation though it's not and never was looks ever more obscene amidst an unholy regime's mounting crimes and abuses. Its sectarian shit-show – ICE milled, vendors urged "WIVES SUBMIT," zealots screeched "We welcome Jesus!", speakers attested God is eager for the ballroom – just queasily re-shaped a 250-year-old America into the kind of country it once sought freedom from."
(2026-05-21). Australia: Bondi Royal Commission hearings used to attack anti-genocide movement. wsws.org The hearings featured ludicrous testimony, of Zionists bemoaning news reportage of Israel's war crimes and even pro-Palestinian bake sales at university campuses as a threat to their safety.
(2026-05-21). Díaz-Canel calls those who deny the existence of the oil blockade against Cuba "twisted minds" radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected on Wednesday the accusations that blame his administration for the country's difficulties and denounced the continued existence of U.S. coercive measures aimed at hindering energy supplies to the Caribbean island. | The president dismissed as unfounded the claims of those who deny the existence of an oil blockade against the nation. "Only the most twisted minds could deny before the world this collective punishment being exercised against an entire people, which is already becoming an act of genocide," asserted the president, who added that it is "the practice of that em…
(2026-05-21). US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights. aljazeera.com Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2026-05-21). 28,500 days: The long genocide. wibailoutpeople.org Read and share the full Wire on our website. On May 15, Palestinians around the world commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when Zionist militias expelled 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, killed thousands, and destroyed hundreds of villages and cities between 1947-1949. The day before Nakba commemorations is the annual Israeli flag march — a …
(2026-05-21). Trump's Iran mind games begin? 'Maybe, maybe not…' warning puts Mojtaba on edge again | Watch, USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has once again kept the world guessing on America's next move against Iran, warning Mojtaba Khamenei while refusing to confirm whether fresh military action is imminent. Trump's "maybe, maybe not" remarks have intensified speculation over a possible U.S. return to conflict even after signals of de-escalation.
(2026-05-21). Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment. aljazeera.com President Trump said the United States is "freeing up Cuba" and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro…
(2026-05-21). Trump denies escalation against Cuba after Raul Castro indictment. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there"wont be escalation"against Cuba, after U.S.military attack on Cuba would cause"a bloodbath with incalculable consequences"and a devastating impact on peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, he warned Monday.
(2026-05-21). Trump's War on Iran is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. juancole.com By George Yancy | This article was originally published by Perhaps some things should never be spoken — for, when they are, they leave us aghast, in a state of horror. Think here of the ghostly figure in Edvard Munch's "The Scream." During the height of the war on Iran, Donald Trump threatened: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Those are words that elicit something frightening, terrifying. Let's be frank. The words, which clearly constitute a geno…
(2026-05-21). Can the Davutoglu "Middle Powers Plan" Reopen Hormuz? juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The geopolitical deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most perilous stalemates in contemporary international relations. Standard unilateral enforcement mechanisms and Western-led naval coalitions have reached a point of diminishing returns, frequently viewed by regional actors as provocative or inherently partisan. Breaking this dangerous cycle of escalation requires a paradigm shift away from traditional big-power coercion and toward trusted, multi-aligned diplomatic mediation. | Former Turkish Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davut…
(2026-05-21). Tehran reviewing US response to its latest proposal: FM Spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Nour News Agency reported on Thursday that Washington and Tehran exchanged messages through Pakistan over the wording of a proposed ceasefire document, according to Al Jazeera. | "Based on the original text of Iran's 14 points, the exchange of messages has been carried out on several occasions," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to Nour. | "We have received the views of the American side and are reviewing them," Baghaei said. | Baghaei made the remarks during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Iran. | Pakistan is helping to mediate talks between Washington and Tehr…
(2026-05-21). Trump-Netanyahu call turns tense over revised Iran peace proposal: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after Trump's address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, May 23, 2017. — ReutersPakistan, Qatar help refine proposal.Israel wants the war resumed.Iran reviewing updated peace draft.A revised Iran…
(2026-05-21). Xi's key interactions with US and Russian presidents. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13 was Xi Jinping's 18th meeting with a US president since he became China's leader in 2013. Xi has previously held talks with presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as with Trump during the US leader's first term. By comparison, Xi has had more than 40 physical meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the same period.
(2026-05-21). Xi's 1st 'act of war' on USA stuns Trump: Taiwan flashpoint erupts as POTUS mulls $14000000000 aid. hindustantimes.com As President Trump insists he has the Taiwan crisis under control, Beijing is delaying a top Pentagon official's visit and using a contested 14‚Äëbillion‚Äëdollar arms package as leverage. With Xi Jinping holding the real cards and Taiwan's leadership waiting on Washington, Trump must choose between angering China with new weapons or blinking first on support for the island.
(2026-05-21). Xi Hosting Trump Putin: Signals China Now Runs the Show. juancole.com Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message — it's now in the driver's seat: | The Conversation) — It's been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks. | Each visit was important in its own way. US President Donald Trum…
(2026-05-21). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei issues warning on Raisi's death anniversary, hints at final showdown. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei used the anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi's death to deliver a fiery political message aimed at the United States and Israel, declaring that Iran is engaged in a "unique historical resistance" against what he described as hostile foreign powers. During the commemoration, Mojtaba praised Raisi's leadership, diplomacy and connection with ordinary Iranians while portraying him as part of Iran's long line of revolutionary "martyrs." He also honoured former foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died alongside Raisi in the 2024 helicopter crash near Varzaqan.
(2026-05-21). Is Trump losing patience with Netanyahu? US President claims Israel PM 'will do whatever…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump stirred fresh tensions after claiming Benjamin Netanyahu would "do whatever" he says, while sidestepping questions over reports of a tense call with the Israeli leader. Trump also signaled he is "in no hurry" to launch another strike on Iran, even as negotiations and military pressure continue side by side.
(2026-05-21). Socialist Equality Group and IYSSE hold successful meeting in New Zealand against Iran war. wsws.org Speakers at the Wellington meeting explained the real causes of the US-Israeli imperialist war and the need for a socialist anti-war movement based on the working class, independent and opposed to Labour, the Greens and all capitalist parties.
(2026-05-21). Trump says Iran talks 'in final stages' as U.S. waits for 'right answer'. ecns.cn Trump says Iran talks"in final stages"as U.S.waits for"right answer".S.attack could take place in the coming days if no agreement is reached.
(2026-05-21). United States: Guilty of shooting down planes — then and now. radiohc.cu A new political and media escalation by the United States against Cuba is now seeking justification in the 1996 downing of two planes belonging to the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue for violating the airspace of the Caribbean nation. | However, days after the events that resulted in the deaths of the four crew members of the pirate aircraft, media outlets in that country indicated that the White House was well aware of the intentions of José Basulto, the leader of the organization. | The Miami Herald reported at the time that U.S. authorities were aware on February 23rd that year that Brothers to t…
(2026-05-21). Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro. aljazeera.com Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.
(2026-05-21). The US indictment of Raúl Castro and the record of CIA terror against Cuba. wsws.org The indictment of Raúl Castro is an abominable act of hypocrisy and imperialist propaganda to justify military aggression against an impoverished nation of less than 10 million people.
(2026-05-21). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break The Oil Blockade Rally At Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-21). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand That Lula & Brazil Break The US Oil Blockade Of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-21). Cuba condemns the despicable accusation against the Leader of the Revolution. wibailoutpeople.org The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice, announced on May 20 and foreshadowed for several weeks, against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution |
(2026-05-21). "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba" wibailoutpeople.org "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba. They will encounter a people determined to defend sovereignty and independence in every inch of the national territory," Díaz-Canel stated on X "The U.S. president is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented level. The international community must take note …
(2026-05-21). Raul Castro's indictment exposes U.S. double standards. radiohc.cu The Trump administration's decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro (2008—2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft three decades ago has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that have destroyed boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without legal accountability.
(2026-05-21). Mexicanos rechazan nueva maniobra de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba rechazó este miércoles la acusación de Estados Unidos contra el líder de la Revolución en la isla, Raúl Castro Ruz, por considerarla una nueva maniobra de hostigamiento político. | Mediante un pronunciamiento, la organización señaló que la acción constituye una peligrosa escalada dentro de la histórica política de agresiones, bloqueos, sanciones y operaciones de desestabilización de Washington contra Cuba durante más de seis décadas.Bajo el disfraz de una supuesta 'justicia internacional', el país norteño pretende construir un escenario de criminalización contra diri…
(2026-05-21). En América Latina y el Caribe rechazan imputación de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en Brasil, 'José Martí' (Ancreb JM) rechazó este miércoles de manera categórica "la vil imputación" del Departamento estadounidense de Justicia contra el líder de la Revolución, Raúl Castro Ruz. | En un comunicado de la asociación se lee: Dicha acción carece por completo de validez legal y moral, pues Washington no ostenta ninguna autoridad ni competencia para emitir semejante señalamiento". | Según el texto, "no es más que una provocación indigna y ruin, basada en una torcida interpretación del incidente ocurrido el 24 de febrero de 1996". | Recordó la Ancreb JM que ese día fue…
(2026-05-21). La fraudulenta acusación contra el general de Ejército no tiene asidero legal, político ni moral, afirma vicecanciller. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío calificó este miércoles como "fraudulenta" la acusación presentada en Estados Unidos contra el general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución, y otros dirigentes cubanos.Y es fraudulenta porque no tiene asidero legal, no tiene asidero político ni asidero moral", expresó. | Durante su intervención en la Mesa Redonda, Fernández de Cossío afirmó que esta acción "debe verse como parte de la escalada agresiva, creciente, que hemos visto a lo largo de este año de parte de Estados Unidos contra Cuba".No se trata de un hecho aislado…
(2026-05-21). ACNU denuncia mentiras de EEUU para justificar agresión contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) denunció las falacias difundidas por funcionarios de la administración de Donald Trump para sustentar una narrativa que presenta a Cuba como amenaza a la seguridad de Estados Unidos. | En un comunicado oficial, la organización fundada en 1947 calificó de ´risibles ª las alegaciones sobre supuestos drones cubanos capaces de atacar buques estadounidenses, Key West o la base naval de Guantánamo. | El documento recordó que Cuba mantiene una fundamentada tradición pacifista, defiende el multilateralismo y promovió la Declaración de América Latina y el Cari…
(2026-05-21). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Love fills '520' romance spots across China. ecns.cn Because the day "520" sounds similar to "I love you" in Chinese, many couples choose the date to register their marriage.
(2026-05-21). South China's Guangxi raises emergency response over earthquakes. ecns.cn NANNING, May 20 ⚪ South Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday upgraded its emergency response for natural disaster relief following two magnitude-5.2 earthquakes that struck Liunan District in the city of Liuzhou on Monday.
(2026-05-21). New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start. geo.tv 
An Emirati man is seen near the logo of ADNOC in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates May 14, 2018. — Reuters Oil flows may take 4 months to return to 80% of pre-war levels.Full flows may not return before first half of 2027: ADNOC chief. UAE planned decade ago infrastructure…
(2026-05-21). Putin wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin left Beijing on the night of May 20, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-21). Insights | China, ASEAN have great cooperation potential in four areas: Filipino scholar. ecns.cn China and ASEAN can deepen cooperation in health security, green industries, digital economy, and trade and investment, so as to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation, Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-05-21). UN chief condemns Israeli decision to establish military facilities at UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns"in the strongest terms"the Israeli authoritiesdecision to establish military facilities at the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem they seized in January.
(2026-05-21). UN adopts resolution supporting international court's climate ruling. aljazeera.com Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.
(2026-05-21). 1 civilian killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts worldwide in 2025: UN official. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ One civilian was killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts around the world last year, the chief of the UN global humanitarian response unit said Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom. aljazeera.com Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
(2026-05-21). "The clearest outcome of the Beijing meeting: A call for a new global order" unitedworldint.com Regarding the Russian President's visit to China. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China on May 19-20 and held important meetings with Chinese officials, including his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. UWI writer and political scientist Dr. Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan evaluated Russian President Putin's visit. How would you generally assess the outcomes of Russian President Vladimir Putin's …
(2026-05-21). China willing to enhance legislative exchanges with Slovakia: senior official. ecns.cn BRATISLAVA, May 20 ⚪ Chinas National Peoples Congressis willing to enhance full-level exchanges with the Slovak National Council in various fields.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as his poll numbers plunge. wsws.org While his hand-picked candidates defeated several Republican incumbents, both Trump and his policies are deeply unpopular.
(2026-05-21). Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund includes side deal blocking tax probes into president and family. wsws.org While Trump officials refuse to rule out payouts to violent January 6 fascists, the Justice Department addendum seeks to foreclose claims against Trump and his related entities.
(2026-05-21). Jewish Voice for a Just Peace wins partial success in its case against the German Secret Service. wsws.org The anti-Zionist organisation Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East has achieved a court ruling that means, for now, it can no longer be listed as "extremist" by the Secret Service.
(2026-05-21). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Nvidia reports 85 pct revenue growth for Q1 of fiscal year 2027. ecns.cn S.chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday reported record revenue of 81.6 billion U.Nvidias outlook for revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 is 91 billion dollars, plus or minus 2 percent.
(2026-05-21). Chinese defense ministry slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist fallacies under guise of 'peace'. ecns.cn The Peoples Liberation Army remains on high alert at all times, and will resolutely thwart any separatist attempts for"Taiwan independence"and firmly safeguard Chinas national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Jiang said.
(2026-05-21). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-21). Xinhua Headlines: Xi, Putin hail "new stage" of ties in Beijing meeting. wibailoutpeople.org BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a "new stage" in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order. Putin's two-day state visit marked his 25th trip to …
(2026-05-21). 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!!
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-21). £50,000 reward offered after violent political attacks on British-Pakistani Conservative politicians. geo.tv 
The picture shows damage to the property and a vehicle belonging to British-Pakistani Conservative politician, Tariq Aziz, following attacks in Hounslow, West London. — ReporterA £50,000 reward has been announced by Conservative politician Umer Farooq for information leading…
(2026-05-20). Experts say Russia sees high obesity growth rate. ecns.cn MOSCOW, May 20 ⚪ Obesity has become a pressing public health concern in Russia and the country is among the worlds top 10 in terms of the growth rate of obesity, Russian medical experts warned on Wednesday.Giving rise to weight-related health problems.
(2026-05-21). China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens until end of 2027. ecns.cn To continuously facilitate personnel exchanges between China and Russia, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Widespread support for walkout as Nexteer workers force UAW to hold strike vote: "The ball's in our court now" wsws.org Workers at the local union hall Wednesday expressed overwhelming support for a strike and denounced union officials for collaborating with management to intimidate workers and probe for divisions among the membership.
(2026-05-21). Bolivia's president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests. aljazeera.com Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.
(2026-05-21). Australian budget further cuts public school funding. wsws.org Behind the headlines, last week's federal budget slashes social spending, including on public schools.
(2026-05-21). 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). Serbian President Vucic to pay state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will pay a state visit to China from May 24 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing. 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.
(2026-05-21). Iran says reviewing U.S. views as exchange of messages continues through Pakistan. ecns.cn TEHRAN, May 20 ⚪ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator and Tehran is reviewing the latest U.
(2026-05-21). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-21). Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Parties Are Supported by the International Community. Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Fascist Ukraine. wibailoutpeople.org Amply documented, the 2014 EuroMaidan US Sponsored Coup d'Etat was carried out with the support of the two Nazi factions: Svoboda and Right Sektor headed by Dmytro Yarosh The OUN-B was complicit in the crimes of Nazi Germany. Our governments —which claim to be firmly committed to social democracy— are actively supporting a Ukrainian Nazi movement …
(2026-05-21). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). Xi, Putin have tea chat in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tea chat on Wednesday night at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-05-21). Wall Street Explodes Higher as Nvidia Fuels the AI Boom. indybay.org Summary: Stocks soared after Nvidia crushed earnings expectations, reigniting the AI-driven market rally as oil prices and Treasury yields pulled back, easing inflation fears and boosting investor confidence.
(2026-05-21). 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, leaving five people dead and 11 others missing, according to local authorities. Since early Sunday, the county has been hit by extreme downpours, with record-breaking downpours and unprecedented disaster risks.
(2026-05-21). Israel scrambles to get new defenses as Hezbollah's deadly drones trouble IDF, rake up troop deaths. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's escalating drone warfare is forcing Israel Defense Forces troops to deploy massive protective mesh nets over vehicles and frontline positions in a desperate bid to counter precision FPV drone strikes. Reports claim Israel has already supplied over 158,000 square meters of netting as fears grow following the reported death of a senior Israeli officer in a Hezbollah drone attack.
(2026-05-21). Colombia expels Bolivian ambassador. ecns.cn BOGOTA, May 20 ⚪ Colombias Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that the government has expelled Bolivian Ambassador to Colombia Ariel Percy Molina Pimentel.
(2026-05-21). Rubio blames WHO for Ebola delay, as US aid cuts cripple public health in Africa. wsws.org The Trump administration, having withdrawn from the WHO and cancelled more than 80 percent of US foreign aid, now faults the agency for responding too slowly to an Ebola epidemic its own cuts helped unleash.
(2026-05-21). First They Came for My College: Right-wing "human dust" mount takeover of New College of Florida. wsws.org Bresnan's film sets out the sordid details of this far-right maneuver in all its repulsive transparency.
(2026-05-21). China tightens state control over strategic mineral resources. ecns.cn China will impose tighter controls on certain strategic mineral resources under new regulations aimed at safeguarding national resource security, according to the State Council.
(2026-05-21). China, U.S. jointly crack transnational criminal case. ecns.cn S.law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, Chinas Ministry of Public Securitysaid on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING PROTESTED AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE in Newark, New Jersey. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 14, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING PROTESTED AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE Social justice activists and labor leaders protested a recent Supreme Court ruling in a major voting rights case at a federal district court house yesterday. The demonstration …
(2026-05-21). Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response. aljazeera.com Survivors of Indonesia's deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery…
(2026-05-21). PLA vows to thwart 'Taiwan independence' provocations. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Wednesday warned Taiwan regional authorities led by Lai Ching-te that the People's Liberation Army will resolutely thwart any "reckless provocations" toward "Taiwan independence."
(2026-05-21). Infrastructure Week: The Real Story Is Underground. wattsupwiththat.com This Infrastructure Week, policymakers should recognize that pipelines are every bit as vital as highways and bridges. They may run underground and out of sight, but they help power factories, data centers, export terminals, and homes across the country.
(2026-05-21). Ford Rouge workers' vote for Insurgent Slate reveals developing rank-and-file rebellion against UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Crutchfield ran as part of Will Lehman's Insurgent Slate, calling for the transfer of power to the rank-and-file and the abolition of the UAW bureaucracy.
(2026-05-21). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-21). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-21). Filipino scholar urges Philippine government to strengthen dialogue with China | Insights. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. | China-ASEAN economic,trade and investment cooperation will serve as an engine for the growth of both China and ASEAN, and will become a driving force for global economic growth, contributing to the overall resilience of the world economy, said Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, during an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-05-21). ICE operations continue in Michigan as local cops play key role. wsws.org CE has shifted toward local police partnerships while aggressive arrests continue in Michigan and Democratic officials offer token objections.
(2026-05-21). China arrests suspect in joint probe with U.S. on synthetic drug trafficking. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. authorities have jointly solved a cross-border drug trafficking case involving new psychoactive substances, with one suspect arrested in the two countries, respectively, according to media reports.
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts. aljazeera.com Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei's austerity policies and cuts to Argentina's healthcare…
(2026-05-21). Japanese rally in Tokyo against Takaichi government's push to revise pacifist constitution. ecns.cn Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo on Tuesday to protest the government's attempts to undermine the country's pacifist constitution through constitutional revision and military expansion policies.
(2026-05-21). 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.
(2026-05-21). 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). Xi, Putin hail 'new stage' of ties in Beijing meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a "new stage" in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order.
(2026-05-21). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). 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
(2026-05-21). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). 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…
(2026-05-21). Neymar suffers fresh injury setback before World Cup. ecns.cn RIO DE JANEIRO, May 20 ⚪ Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazils opening match of the FIFA World Cup against Morocco.Brazil will begin the tournament against Morocco in New Jersey on June 13 before meeting Haiti and Scotland in Group C.
(2026-05-21). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). About That "Super El Niño" wattsupwiththat.com In the meantime, "could become historically strong" is what the forecast actually allows. "Is coming" is what the headline says.
(2026-05-20). Peace efforts gather pace as Naqvi returns to Tehran. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday made another trip to Tehran after returning home only on Monday, in what appeared to be intense diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a deal to end the Iran-US war. | Naqvi's second visit within days underscored a growing sense of urgency, with some sources claiming that President Donald Trump had set a timeline for the negotiations to succeed or risk renewed military escalation. | Moreover, a US source said Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the mediators were working on a "letter of intent" that both the US and Iran would sign to fo…
(2026-05-20). Israel is 'doing a Ukraine' in Lebanon but world stays silent, says war reporter. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Celebrated Italian war reporter Francesca Mannocchi has condemned the double standard over Israel's war mongering. "What Israel is doing in southern Lebanon is, quite simply, no different from what Russian troops have been doing in Ukraine," she said in an interview. "It's the same thing… READ MORE: At least 22 killed in…
(2026-05-20). Synagogues that sell stolen Palestinian land should, of course, be protested. mronline.org 
There is a moral panic over whether protests at synagogues against the sale of Israeli settlement homes are antisemitic. This accusation is meant only to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Don't fall for it.
(2026-05-20). 'Aiding and abetting genocide': US sanctions peaceful Gaza Flotilla organizers. therealnews.com 
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(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). Strait of Peril: Trump, Tehran and The New Battle for Hormuz. ummid.com The United States and Iran appear locked between diplomacy and military escalation as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
(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). 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). China to buy 200 Boeing jets from US, confirms Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
China's Ministry of Commerce confirmed on Wednesday that airlines in China will introduce 200 aircraft from Boeing, marking one of the largest single procurement commitments in recent years. | The announcement came days after President Donald Trump claimed that China had agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets with GE Aerospace engines. The deal "includes approximately 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job", Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Friday after concluding his high-profile visit to China. | The announcement on the website of China's Ministry of Commerce outlines the preliminary outc…
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Amnesty: Executions Spike in Iran as Gov't Intensifies Domestic Repression Amid U.S./Israeli Attacks. democracynow.org 
Amnesty International's 2025 report on the global use of the death penalty finds that executions have surged to their highest recorded number in over 40 years, driven largely by the expanded use of political executions in Iran to "create a climate of fear and intimidation in the society and deter dissent." Amnesty recorded 2,707 executions in 2025. But the data excludes China, believed to be the world's top executioner, because its government does not release any public data on executions. While the majority of countries around the world have banned the use of the death penalty, Raha Bahre…
(2026-05-20). Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said his administration's negotiations with Iran were "in the final stages" on Wednesday, while simultaneously warning of further attacks, as a fragile ceasefire concluded its sixth week with no sign of an end to the war. | The US launched "Operation Epic Fury" close to three months ago, in a war that began with strikes inside Iran alongside key ally Israel, which has since spread across the wider Middle East region, killing thousands and disrupting global supply…
(2026-05-20). Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israel. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-20). Don't fall for it: Congress must reject the $1.5 trillion war budget. responsiblestatecraft.org As President Donald Trump considers the path forward in Iran, Americans' economic troubles are apparently not a concern. "I don't think about Americans' financial situation," Trump said in response to a reporter's question last week about efforts to end the conflict. "Not even a little bit."President Trump's lack of concern will surprise many given an almost 50% rise in gas prices, rising grocery costs, job losses, and other economic pain since the start of the U.S.—Israeli war on Iran.Rather than focusing on addressing Americans' economic insecurity, Trump has shown repeatedly that he wants to focus th…
(2026-05-20). The horrors of AI-driven military targeting, from Gaza to Iran. mronline.org 
In 2021, Israeli intelligence officials had proudly declared that an 11-day bombing campaign against Hamas was their "First AI War", but that was a mere skirmish compared to the unbridled, AI-facilitated mass slaughter that was to come.
(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). US charges Raul Castro as Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Cuba. scmp.com The United States announced on Wednesday criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro over his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that killed four people. | The indictment, unsealed by acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche in Miami, includes charges of conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of an aircraft, and four individual counts of murder against the 94-year-old brother of…
(2026-05-20). Cuba Has a Rich History of International Solidarity. US Wants to Extinguish It. truthout.org At night, the U.S. Naval Base in Guantánamo, Cuba appears like a tangled string of Christmas lights along the coastline, casting colored silhouettes across the waves that lap ashore. Sailors and Marines pack the local sports bar blaring pop music. Others frequent the bowling alley or play video games under intense strobe lights. Yet in contrast to the brightly illuminated base… |
(2026-05-20). Blockade impacts food security for vulnerable groups in Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The interventionist measures imposed on Cuba by the United States government are having a greater impact on the food security of vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly, by hindering access to supplies, increasing logistics costs, and disrupting production cycles. | The agri-food sector faces a complex situation due to the energy crisis and the limitations imposed by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade, which compromises the nutritional security of the population, said Alberto López Díaz, Minister of Agriculture, during the presentation of the Centenario Collective plaque…
(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). Jim McGovern: Política de EEUU hacia Cuba debe cambiar. radiohc.cu La política de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba es una reliquia fallida de la Guerra Fría y debe cambiar, advirtió en un mensaje que publicó este miércoles en redes sociales el congresista demócrata Jim McGovern. | "Un buen lugar para empezar: TERMINAR el embargo (bloqueo)", que "durante 60 años, no ha hecho nada más que causar sufrimiento a los cubanos comunes", dijo el legislador, miembro de la Cámara de Representantes por Massachusetts. | McGovern indicó que fue un honor hablar con expertos en la Cumbre de Liderazgo 2026 de Foreign Policy for America (FP4America) sobre cómo corregir tal política. "Eso debe cambiar",…
(2026-05-20). Héroe cubano contextualiza nueva provocación desde EEUU. radiohc.cu El Héroe de la República de Cuba, Gerardo Hernández Nordelo valoró como un absurdo los intentos de la administración de Estados Unidos de responsabilizar a la Isla de un hecho ocurrido hace 30 años. | Se refirió Gerardo a que las constantes acusaciones carecen de fundamento y del contexto necesario para comprender la dimensión del derribo de las avionetas de Hermanos al Rescate, el 24 de febrero de 1996. | El coordinador nacional de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) alertó que "reflotar esos sucesos con la intención de atacar a la mayor isla de las Antillas tres décadas después supone un paso preocupa…
(2026-05-20). Celebración cultural por el Día de àÅfrica. radiohc.cu Teniendo como escenario la naturaleza cubana que muestra los Jardines de la Tropical en La Habana, el cuerpo diplomático africano acreditado en Cuba recibió un homenaje por parte del Ministerio de Cultura, enmarcado en las celebraciones por el Día de àÅfrica. | Patrocinada por el proyecto de afroancestralidad "Todo Turbante", la actividad recordó las raíces africanas presentes en el ADN cubano, hizo culto a los ancentros presentes en nuestras tradiciones religiosas, dialogó sobre historia de las civilizaciones y acerca de la colonización territorial de varios siglos. | ´Estamos aquí para rendir tribut…
(2026-05-20). Cuba no representa amenaza para ningún país, afirman en Nicaragua. radiohc.cu El grupo nicaragàºense de solidaridad "Amor por Cuba" afirmó que la isla no representa amenaza alguna para Estados Unidos ni ninguna otra nación, y denunció la política de asfixia que mantiene hoy Washington contra La Habana. | En un pronunciamiento divulgado en redes sociales, la organización afirmó que el único delito de Cuba ha sido ejercer soberanamente su derecho a decidir su propio destino y construir un modelo social basado en la justicia y la equidad. | El colectivo expresó que la nación caribeña "no agrede, sino que es agredida" por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por el Gobier…
(2026-05-20). Israeli minister posts video of flotilla activists, threatens to jail them for 'long time'. scmp.com Israel's national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from his boss and triggered a backlash abroad on Wednesday, after he released videos taunting and telling detained activists from a flotilla that tried to get past the Israeli blockade of Gaza that they should be imprisoned for a very long time. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said although Israel has every right to stop "provocative flotillas of Hamas terrorist supporters", the way that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir…
(2026-05-20). US condemns Israel's Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers. aljazeera.com Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.
(2026-05-20). Gaza Reconstruction Is Hindered as Israel Restricts Aid and Building Materials. truthout.org The Ain Jalout Tower complex is located in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip. Considered one of the most prominent residential complexes, over the years it has served as a refuge for dozens of families. In January 2024, during the early months of Israel's war on Gaza, these towers were subjected to heavy bombardment following waves of forced displacement of residents… |
(2026-05-20). Israeli attacks surge across Gaza as death toll tops 72,700. newarab.com 
The intensity of Israel has stepped up strikes at an unprecedented pace since the ceasefire agreement reached on 10 October 2025, carrying out more than five daily attacks across different parts of the enclave, according to Palestinian rights monitors and officials in Gaza. | The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Monday that three Palestinians had been…
(2026-05-20). Ben-Gvir mocks detained Gaza flotilla activists as strike begins. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). Ben Gvir Taunts Flotilla Activists, Highlighting Israel's Abuse of Detainees. truthout.org On Wednesday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video on X showing himself taunting Global Sumud Flotilla activists who had been kidnapped by Israel after attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The video shows Israeli security agents physically assaulting an activist who says "Free Palestine," pushing the flotilla member to the ground. Ben Gvir taunts the… |
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Inside the final ten boats that nearly broke the Gaza siege. newarab.com 
In the past 48 hours, Israel has They have kidnapped 400 people, forcibly transferring them from their small sailing boats and onto an Israeli Naval Vessel. | Over the course of the l…
(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). Venezuela Schedules 2nd National Popular Consultation for July 12. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Monday that the second National Popular Consultation will be held on Sunday, July 12. The process, which aims to fund communal projects chosen directly by grassroots organizations, will this time formally include residential areas and private housing developments. | During the inauguration of socio-productive spaces in the City of Entrepreneurship, located in the José Rafael Núñez Tenorio urban development of the Gigante Cacique Tiuna Commune in Caracas, where she was accompanied by Communes Minister àÅngel Prado, the acting head of state explained that…
(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). Bakery draws backlash after earthquake reference in '520' promotion. ecns.cn A bakery promotion tied to China's "520" romantic holiday sparked criticism online after referencing a recent earthquake in an advertisement for themed cakes.
(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). 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). 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). 'Pak-China ties as solid as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai'. tribune.com.pk 
As China and Pakistan mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations on May 21 (today), China's Ambassador in Islamabad Jiang Zaidong has said the two countries continue to uphold an "ironclad friendship" that has remained resilient through decades of global and regional changes. | In an article, Ambassador Jiang said China-Pakistan relations have "withstood the tests of the evolving international landscape," adding that the partnership remains "as solid as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai." He described the relationship as an "ironclad friendship higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the ocean, and sweet…
(2026-05-20). How a vote to dissolve Israel's Knesset may launch elections. newarab.com 
When is the ballot?: | An election date is yet to be set.
(2026-05-20). Power tariff may rise by Rs1.72/unit. tribune.com.pk 
Electricity consumers across Pakistan may face an increase of Rs1.72 per unit under the fuel price adjustment mechanism for April. | According to officials, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), requesting the raise. Nepra is scheduled to hear the petition on June 2. | If approved, the increase will be applicable to consumers of all distribution companies, including K-Electric. The proposed hike is expected to add further financial burden on consumers already grappling with high energy costs.
(2026-05-20). RAPID RESPONSE: Fund people's needs, not ICE and wars. peoplesworld.org 
Call, write, or visit your Senators and Representative to demand Congress fund people's needs, not ICE or wars, in the reconciliation budget 3.0. Stop Trump and MAGA from robbing working-class families of healthcare, nutrition, child care, education, and housing in order to give $1.5 trillion to the Pentagon for illegal wars and $70 billion to …
(2026-05-20). New Research Finds US Responsible for $10 Trillion in Climate Damage. projectcensored.org New research published on March 25 by the scientific journal Nature has found that the United States has caused $10 trillion in climate damage since 1990, as reported by Oliver Milman for The Guardian. The Guardian reports that the US is the largest carbon emitter in history, causing greater harm…
(2026-05-20). Eskom issues notice of intent to interrupt power to Joburg. sanews.gov.za Eskom issues notice of intent to interrupt power to Joburg | Eskom has issued a notice of intent to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate electricity supply to certain bulk supply points in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). | The power utility said this was due to the R5.2 billion owed by the city and City Power (CP) to Eskom. | The debt does not include the R1.5 billion that is due to Eskom in June. | "Eskom has been working with CoJ and/or CP for over two years to support the metro in meeting its payment obligations. | "As a result of CoJ/CP's continued failure to honour its Electricity Supply Agreement with Eskom,…
(2026-05-20). "Dictatorship in Action" : David Cay Johnston on $1.8B Slush Fund & Shielding Trumps "Forever" from IRS. democracynow.org 
In a shocking and unprecedented move, the Justice Department issued a memo Tuesday saying the IRS is "forever barred" from investigating past tax returns of President Trump, his family, company and "related companies." It came just a day after the department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to "compensate" people prosecuted for supposedly political reasons by the Biden and Obama administrations — a move expected to benefit January 6 insurrectionists, other Trump allies and even Trump himself. It's all part of an agreem…
(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). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-20). Upstate New York IWW James Connolly Memorial (Troy) Part 1. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York Upstate Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), annual "James Connolly Memorial " at Riverfront Park in downtown Troy. The gathering celebrates the life and legacy of Connolly, who was also a member of the IWW while in the United States. Connolly returned to Ireland and became a leading figure in the Irish labor movement and in the revolutionary struggle against Great Britain for Irish independence. He was murdered by the British authorities on May 12, 1916, during the Easter Rising. In this t…
(2026-05-20). Amateurs display their smashing form. ecns.cn The recent ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT400 tournament in Beijing drew 880 tennis enthusiasts from home and abroad.
(2026-05-20). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-20). Haya Halaw's illustrated worlds of migration, memory & childhood. newarab.com 
Recent decades have witnessed a continuous evolution in children's book illustration. A growing focus on representation and diversity, including attention to conflicts in the Middle East and the impact of migrations, has brought a new and exciting generation of illustrators from the Arab world to the forefront. | While her books are primarily intended for children and young readers, they…
(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). Lineup announced for festival of contemporary drama. ecns.cn The 11th China Original Drama Invitational Exhibition announces the festival lineup at the National Theatre of China in Beijing on May.
(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). Bolivian government charges labor leader with terrorism as police crack down on protests. therealnews.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). ACC Brad Monkell Laughin' at The Local 217. mediasanctuary.org Greg Creft gets to sit down with the man who started Albany Comedy Corner, Brad Monkell, where he talks about balancing both his talent for music as well as his comedy. We also get to talk about some of the national acts he's had the pleasure to work with. | Brad will be on the Laughin' at The Local 217 with Carmen Lynch, featuring Andrew Schiavone on Saturday May 23rd, 7 pm.
(2026-05-20). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(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). 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). Egypt 'terrorising and deporting' Sudanese refugees back to war. newarab.com 
Reports from local rights groups reveal that the so-called "security campaigns"
(2026-05-20). Washington must act to defuse the Baltic powder keg. responsiblestatecraft.org The Baltic States and the neighboring Russian exclave of Kaliningrad are widely regarded as the most dangerous potential
(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). Kim Kelly: Coal miners are dying, and Trump betrayed them. therealnews.com 
Since the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump and his acolytes, right-wing media, and coal industry barons and lobbyists have obsessively painted the picture of Trump as a friend to coal miners and the so-called "undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal." But as labor journalist Kim Kelly reports at In These Times, "the simpering 'Trump digs coal' image the administration seeks to project is vastly at odds with the actions it's taken to limit miner protections, endanger their health, and exacerbate the black lung crisis consuming Central Appalachia." In this episode of Working P…
(2026-05-20). Trump Demands Firing of Parliamentarian Over Disagreement on Ballroom Funding. truthout.org On Wednesday, President Donald Trump demanded that Republican senators fire Elizabeth MacDonough, the parliamentarian for that chamber, due to her recent decision to block funding for the White House ballroom in an upcoming reconciliation bill. The Senate parliamentarian is a nonpartisan advisor who provides counsel to Senate leadership regarding its rules. On some occasions… |
(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). President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a two-day State Visit to the Republic of Botswana on Wednesday. | The visit will culminate in the Sixth Session of the Botswana and South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone. | "President Ramaphosa and President Gideon Duma Boko will co-chair the Summit of the Sixth Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC). | "The Summit will be preceded by a Ministerial Meeting on 20 May 2026, and the Senior Officials Meeting," a Presidency statement said. | The visit is aimed at strengt…
(2026-05-20). Norwegian newspaper under fire for 'blatantly racist' cartoon of PM Modi as snake charmer. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Norwegian newspaper on Wednesday received massive backlash after publishing a racist cartoon depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer, triggering widespread outrage with critics accusing the publication of reinforcing colonial-era stereotypes about India. | The illustration was carried alongside an opinion reportedly titled 'A clever ans slightly annoying man' depicted PM Modi holding what appeared to be a fuel-station pipe shaped like a snake. | The controversy grew after Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a press event in Norway, where Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng questi…
(2026-05-20). James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network. aljazeera.com The deal, valued at more than $300m, gives Murdoch control of a storied magazine and a podcast division.
(2026-05-20). India, China and the Asian Century. infobrics.org India's BRICS leadership could offer a forum to enhance ties with China, provided India can remove inherited mind-set and show strategic flexibility by utilising multilateral cooperation to manage bilateral disputes and enhance mutual cooperation…
(2026-05-20). Xi-Putin meeting: everything you need to know from the talks in Beijing. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage of Xi and Putin's meeting in Beijing. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Xi and Putin's united front — from tigers to trade: the summit takeaways…
(2026-05-20). Beyond The Brink and Fighting Back from Public Corruption with Mary Anne Sharkey. mediasanctuary.org When Beyond the Brink Podcaster Rosemary Armao asked political writer Mary Anne Sharkey to pinpoint her favorite Trump-administration corruption scandal, the biggest one had not even been reported yet. Just this week we learned that the IRS has agreed to a deal to exempt Trump, his family and his company from audits centered on past failures to pay taxes. Even without that choice Sharkey has plenty of scandals and sketchy conflict of interest deal to choose from.
(2026-05-20). Wahhabism Is the Inversion of Ahl al-Hadith. muslimskeptic.com If we examine the aqida and hadith literature produced by the early Sunni Ahl al-Hadith of the ninth and tenth centuries CE, we can notice something deeply ironic. Of course, the ninth century Ahl al-Hadith (of Ahmad ibn Hanbal) are who the Wahhabi movement of the eigteenth century claims to follow. The irony is that …
(2026-05-20). Radio station sorry for airing Charles 'death'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-20). Bright future ahead for Piraeus Port. ecns.cn Located about 10 kilometers southwest of Athens, Greece, Piraeus Port is a vital gateway connecting Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
(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). Bolivia: From the promise of change to the struggle for sovereignty and dignity. unitedworldint.com How the Bolivian people are deepening their struggle to demand what belongs to them. By Oscar Rotundo What is happening in Bolivia today is not an isolated event or a passing conflict. It is the culmination of a historical process that began almost two decades ago, when a political and social transformation broke with centuries …
(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). 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). UK radio station mistakenly reports death of King Charles. scmp.com A former British pirate radio station on Wednesday apologised "for any distress caused" after accidentally announcing the death of King Charles. | The erroneous announcement was made on Tuesday afternoon due to a computer error at its main studio in Maldon in eastern Essex, Radio Caroline said in a post on social media. | The error had triggered the so-called death of a monarch procedure "which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not to require", station manager Peter Moore said.
(2026-05-20). Pakistan reopens offshore exploration blocks. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Wednesday witnessed the signing ceremony of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) for offshore exploration blocks awarded under the Offshore Bid Round 2025, marking the formal reopening of Pakistan's offshore frontier after nearly two decades. | The awarded blocks are located in the Indus and Makran offshore basins adjoining the territorial waters of Sindh and Balochistan. The Offshore Bid Round 2025 attracted bids covering approximately 54,600 square kilometres of Pakistan's offshore area, resulting in the award of 23 offshore b…
(2026-05-20). Germany Unveils Latest Tranche 4 Eurofighter. twz.com 
The new Tranche 4
(2026-05-20). Pakistan intensifies Iran-US mediation amid renewed war threats. newarab.com 
Diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire between the The visit comes despite escalating rhetoric from both According to Iran's official IRNA news agency, Naqvi travelled to T…
(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). 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). 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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(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). Despite threats of war, US resident released from Iranian prison. newarab.com 
(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). 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-Backed Candidate Unseats Massie in $33 Million Primary House Race. truthout.org Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a far right Republican who has opposed a number of Trump administration initiatives, lost his primary election bid on Tuesday night to a candidate personally endorsed and promoted by President Donald Trump. Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer, won the Kentucky race with around 54.9 percent of the vote. Massie, meanwhile, garnered 45.1… |
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-20). Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). The "Hitler question" should never justify war. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-20). China grants zero tariffs on nearly 9,000 African products. ecns.cn China has granted zero-tariff treatment to nearly 9,000 categories of products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing, Liu Yuxi, China's ambassador for the Affairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, said Monday.
(2026-05-20). Trump Administration Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center Puts Democracy at Risk. aclu.org Targeting Southern Poverty Law Center, a major civil rights organization, is the Trump administration's latest effort to punish groups it doesn't like.
(2026-05-20). Pakistan committed to global partnership for equitable TB vaccine access: Kamal. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Mustafa Kamal, said Pakistan was committed to promoting global partnerships for the research, development and equitable distribution of tuberculosis (TB) vaccines, stressing that the fight against the disease required urgent action, innovation and international solidarity. | "With joint efforts, we can save millions of lives," the minister said while addressing the 4th High-Level Meeting of the TB Vaccine Accelerator Council in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. | Mustafa Kamal appreciated the coordinated global…
(2026-05-20). Xi calls for higher-quality China-Russia comprehensive strategic coordination to boost respective development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for driving the development and revitalization of China and Russia through their comprehensive strategic coordination of even higher quality.
(2026-05-20). Turkish women's footballers celebrate win wearing Palestine flag. thecanary.co 
Fenerbahàße players celebrated the Turkish Women's Football League title amid remarkable scenes that included raising the Palestinian flag during the coronation ceremony. The moment received widespread interaction across social media. Both Zeynep Kerimoglu and Ipek Kaya were seen raising the Palestinian flag inside the stadium during the celebrations. View this post on Instagram […] | By
(2026-05-20). The far-right danger in the UK and the soporifics of the SWP and RCP. wsws.org A real fight for socialism is necessarily the most conscious of political movements, rigorously analysing events, thoroughly exposing political misleaders and establishing the independence of the working class.
(2026-05-20). ASEAN Nations Return to Fossil Fuels, Back Away From Net Zero Plans. wattsupwiththat.com Developing economies are rejecting the climate dogma that demands their perpetual impoverishment. They are actively expanding coal mining operations to ensure a steady supply of domestic fuel. This protects their economies from the wild price swings of imported LNG.
(2026-05-20). World Cup Players Say FIFA Heat Policies Fall Short Amid Climate Crisis Threat. truthout.org Current and former World Cup soccer players have penned an open letter to FIFA, urging the sports governing body to address the heat stress that is expected to be felt by competitors during this summer's games in North America and to take action to tackle the global climate crisis. The 2026 World Cup will take place in three separate countries — Canada, the United States… |
(2026-05-20). The White House Ballroom Is A Deep Fortress In Disguise. twz.com 
We now know the building goes six floors underground and will have "the greatest drone empire you've ever seen that's going to protect Washington" on its roof.
(2026-05-20). Letter urges UK government to act on 'unfulfilled' human rights promise. thecanary.co 
76 civil society organisations have written to the justice secretary David Lammy, urging the UK government to act on a "long-overdue" commitment to protect basic human rights in UK law. Just Fair has coordinated the joint letter and published it on 20 May. It marks exactly 50 years since the UK ratified the International Covenant […] | By
(2026-05-20). CovertAction Bulletin: Are We in the Middle of a Socialist Revival? covertactionmagazine.com From the Governor of California to the Mayor of Pensacola and Senate seats in Massachusetts, Ohio and beyond, socialist candidates and ideas are gaining momentum across the country…
(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). Adani U.S. Settlement, And What Govt Should Do Now? ummid.com In this crisis time, the government of India should immediately institute a judicial enquiry into the multiple financial irregularities of Adani Group.
(2026-05-20). As Cities Try to Regulate Data Centers, More States Work to Block Their Efforts. truthout.org An increasing number of states are pursuing legislation aimed at preventing local municipalities from regulating data centers and artificial intelligence (AI), legal advocates warn, all but ensuring their construction. This "preemption legislation" truncates efforts led by residents to counter the rapid expansion of facilities that have been widely criticized for everything from noise pollution to… |
(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). 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).
(2026-05-20). PSX soars 1,935 points as ME fears subside. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday extended its bullish momentum as investor confidence improved over easing global oil prices and optimism surrounding geopolitical developments in the Middle East. | At the end of trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index registered a jump of 1,934.74 points, or 1.19%, to settle at 164,831.42. The market presented a mix of volatility and caution during the session, moving between the intra-day high of 165,081.70 and the low of 162,895.74. | Investor interest remained visible in automobile assemblers, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration and power generation sto…
(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). US needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland', Trump envoy says. scmp.com The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory. | At the height of the Cold War, Washington had 17 military facilities in Greenland, but closed them over the years and currently has just one — the Pituffik base in the north of the island.
(2026-05-20). 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'.
(2026-05-20). Where does the surplus go? mronline.org 
Peripheral Bourgeoisies and the Politics of Disinvestment.
(2026-05-20). How Earth-centered education helps children learn through nature, play, and relationship. nationofchange.org An ecological approach to learning uses outdoor play, storytelling, and shared experience to help children develop a kinship worldview—a deep recognition that living and nonliving parts of the Earth are fundamentally connected.
(2026-05-20). Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve. tribune.com.pk 
Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose the first national vote since 2023. | Lawmakers voted almost unanimously for an early ballot in a preliminary reading of a bill to disband the 120-seat Knesset. If it receives final approval, a process that could take weeks, Israel could hold an election several weeks ahead of an October 27 deadline. | Netanyahu's own coalition submitted the bill to dissolve parliament after an ultra-Orthodox faction traditionally close to the Is…
(2026-05-20). Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive. sanews.gov.za Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities. | Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour's Budget Vote 31 speech in Parliament on Tuesday, Meth said the intervention forms part of government's intensified efforts to tackle the country's worsening unemployment crisis. | "The latest Statistics South Africa (STATS SA) report reminds us of a reality that South Africa's economi…
(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). The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn't Just a "Black Problem" theintercept.com 
(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). Censored Classrooms Shaping Student Learning. projectcensored.org Despite ongoing pressure for academic freedom in recent years, political intervention in 2025 has increased threats to classroom autonomy across the United States. In a February 2026 article for Exposed by CMD, Mari Hernandez reported that state legislatures, federal agencies, and right-wing advocacy groups are reshaping what educators can teach,…
(2026-05-20). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-20). 'Imran cases to be listed soon after Eid'. tribune.com.pk 
After expressing disappointment with the Islamabad High Court (IHC), the PTI has approached the Supreme Court seeking substantive relief in cases involving former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been incarcerated for almost three years. | PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja, himself a senior advocate, met Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and requested the early listing of cases, related to Imran Khan. | Talking to the media, Raja said CJP Afridi assured that cases related to Imran would be listed soon after Eid. "The meeting was positive," Raja said while talking to The Express Tribune. | Ea…
(2026-05-20). Israeli MPs vote on parliament dissolution. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli lawmakers voted on Wednesday to advance a bill submitted by the ruling coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which would dissolve parliament and pave the way for early elections. | In a preliminary reading, 110 out of 120 lawmakers voted in favour and none against, while the rest did not cast their vote. The bill will now pass to a committee before three more parliamentary readings. If the bill is ultimately approved it would automatically trigger elections to be held after 90 days. Polls are currently scheduled to take place by the end of the legislative term on October 27. | Netanyahu is und…
(2026-05-20). Museums see surge in immersive tour bookings. ecns.cn Visiting museums has become a frequent leisure activity in China. The museum boom is changing in an important way, as people are no longer just visiting museums for quick sightseeing but for deeper immersive cultural experiences that foster understanding, knowledge and emotional connection, according to a report.
(2026-05-20). False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Is About to Kill Him. theintercept.com 
Earley Story will never forget the name Alfredo Shaw. | As a longtime employee at the Shelby County Jail in downtown Memphis, Story had seen the young man come in and out of the detention facility known as 201 Poplar since the 1980s. Shaw acted cocky, but there was fear in his eyes. Story, a devout Christian, occasionally had conversations with him about God. | In 1994, Shaw became a witness in a grisly triple homicide. A local drug dealer, along with his mother and a teenage friend, had been abducted, murdered, and buried in a freshly dug grave at a cemetery in South Memphis. Prosecutors arrested 25-year-old…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Outbreak of rare Ebola strain sparks race to find vaccines and treatments. scmp.com An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines and treatments that can be quickly tested and rolled out to save lives and stem the crisis. | More than 130 people have died so far during the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated he was "deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic".
(2026-05-20). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-20). 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). Harvard to cap number of A-grades, despite heavy opposition from students. scmp.com More than two-thirds of Harvard University faculty voted to cap the proportion of A-grades in undergraduate courses, instituting one of the strongest policies against grade inflation in US higher education in decades. | Starting in the fall of 2027, no more than 20 per cent of a class, plus four additional students, can receive an A. Just under 70 per cent of the votes were in favour of the policy in a week-long electronic vote that concluded on Tuesday.
(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). LandBack Movement Advances Across Western US. projectcensored.org Indigenous land returns across the United States over the past decade have addressed historical injustices and advanced climate justice. In a February 16, 2026, article for High Country News, Chad Bradley and Anna V. Smith discussed advances in the LandBack movement in the Western US, including the Yurok tribe regaining…
(2026-05-20). Makerfield Reform candidate's fascist links exposed after X account suspended. thecanary.co 
Robert Kenyon, Reform UK's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, has had his X account suspended. Shortly afterward, likely reasons why started to surface, particularly his links to a British fascist and his sharing of extremist right-wing content. Ironically, Kenyon kicked off his campaign by praising his party for supposedly weeding out racists. He also moaned […] | By
(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). Federal workers sue Trump regime over pro-Christian nationalist proselytizing. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A week before a mass May 17 rally of what one analyst called Donald Trump's "government-funded Christian nationalism" on the National Mall, a federal workers union sued Trump Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Christian proselytizing to USDA's 110,000 workers. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), a Machinists sector, seven USDA workers, the Americans United …
(2026-05-20). South Africa to champion climate cooperation at Copenhagen Summit. sanews.gov.za South Africa to champion climate cooperation at Copenhagen Summit | As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges. | This is the message that Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, will deliver to about 40 leaders and Ministers gathering in Copenhagen on Wednesday and Thursday to negotiate climate matters ahead of the June Climate Meetings (SB64) in Bonn and COP31 in Ant…
(2026-05-20). Dozens could face criminal charges over London's 2017 Grenfell Tower inferno. scmp.com British police said on Tuesday they would ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organisations with criminal offences over the Grenfell Tower blaze, almost a decade after the deadliest fire in Britain's modern history killed dozens. | The Metropolitan Police said files of evidence would be submitted to prosecutors by the end of September, with charging decisions by June 14, 2027 — the 10th anniversary of the London tragedy, which killed 72 people.
(2026-05-20). What happens if Israel ends the Oslo Accords. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Philadelphia hotel workers set strike deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup: 'No one is getting left behind'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Hotel workers at several Philadelphia hotels say they are prepared to go on strike in June, potentially snarling hotel accommodation plans for hundreds of thousands of fans expected to visit the city during the
(2026-05-20). Govt backs ex-PM amid viral allegation. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday defended former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, adding that any inappropriate campaign against the PPP leader would be dealt with at the government level. | "Reactions over the past two days from the public and lawmakers have already demonstrated that the allegations against the respected member are frivolous and baseless and are not taken seriously by the public," he said while addressing the National Assembly. | Tarar was referring to a social media clip from May 18 in which Anmol alias Pinky, a woman under investigation for drug smuggling, allegedly…
(2026-05-20). Chinese mainland says Taiwan politicizing health issues after WHA exclusion. ecns.cn The Chinese Mainland on Wednesday criticized Taiwan after the island was excluded from the World Health Organization's annual meeting in Geneva for a 10th consecutive year.
(2026-05-20). How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could backfire in the midterms. scmp.com Sixteen months into his second presidency, Donald Trump may ‚Å be as unpopular as he has ever been among the American electorate — but his grip on his ‚Å core base of Maga voters remains unshaken. | That power was on full display over the last two weeks, as Trump ousted a string of fellow Republicans he considered apostates for not showing him enough personal fealty.
(2026-05-20). The Iran war is destroying oil demand. Could it also spark a shift to clean energy? grist.org 
With the average price of gasoline in the United States above $4.50 a gallon — about a 40 percent rise since the Iran war began in late February — Americans have been climbing into their cars less often, and stepping into trains and buses instead. It's been declared the largest oil supply disruption in history, with U.S. drivers paying
(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). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-20). DOJ Says IRS Is "Forever Barred" From Investigating Trump Family Tax Returns. truthout.org In a shocking and unprecedented move, the Justice Department issued a memo Tuesday saying the IRS is "forever barred" from investigating past tax returns of President Trump, his family, company and "related companies." It came just a day after the department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to "compensate" people prosecuted for supposedly political reasons by… |
(2026-05-20). PM hails China's role in advancing peace. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received a high-level Chinese delegation, led by Cai Dafeng, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), that is visiting Pakistan to participate in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. | While welcoming the Chinese dignitary to Pakistan on this auspicious occasion, the Prime Minister proudly recalled the historic, time-tested All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between Pakistan and China. He stated that, over the past seventy-five years, Pakista…
(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). 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). '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). Chinese embassy in Rwanda warns citizens of Ebola risk after DR Congo outbreak. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda on Tuesday warned Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against Ebola following a new outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(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). "Absurdo" : Juez federal de Delaware fustiga el último intento del estado de retener registros de empleados en una investigación de ICE. whyy.org El juez federal principal de Delaware ha
(2026-05-20). Sociedad Cultural José Martí evoca los nexos entre el pensamiento del Apóstol y Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu 
(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.