(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). How China wins by avoiding war. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing in a much weaker position than he did more than four years ago, when he launched his invasion of Ukraine shortly after his last visit. | US President Donald Trump left Beijing after much fanfare. However, he was criticised back at home for failing to deliver on any key aspect of American interests, such as committing China to pressuring Iran to end the war on US terms. His popular support is at a historic low.
(2026-05-23). Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties. scmp.com For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran's accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country's military personnel. | Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diplomatic headache all in a single sentence.
(2026-05-23). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges nor provokes. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, stated on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges, nor provokes the U.S. or any other country in the world." | The president noted that "the idea that Cuba represents a threat to the U.S. exists only in the sick minds of some officials in the current U.S. administration who have hijacked the policy toward our island, who blatantly lie to the people of that nation and the world to justify a new irrational war with a potentially high cost i…
(2026-05-23). Declaración de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 de mayo de 2026. | "Año del Centenario del Comandnte en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | El gobierno de los Estados Unidos anunció la imputación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, decisión que consideramos infame, inmoral e ilegítima. | Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución repudiamos esta falacia contra el líder actual de la Revolución Cubana y refrendamos el derecho a la legítima defensa del pueblo de Cuba. | El General de Ejército encarna la esencia más genuina de la Revolución gracias a su capacidad de liderar desde la modestia y el ejemplo personal. Ha dedicado toda su vida a defender la sober…
(2026-05-23). Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is ready if the U.S. attacks Cuba. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is "ready" if the US attacks Cuba: "I didn't ask for it symbolically, I asked for it for real" | The Cuban singer-songwriter denounced in an interview with La Repubblica that US pressure on the island "is, in reality, mass murder." | On March 18, he warned on his personal blog that he demanded his AKM (a Kalashnikov assault rifle) if the United States decided to invade Cuba; he said it "very seriously," so much so that a few days later the Cuban government delivered a replica of the AKM and a combat rifle to the singer-songwriter with President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a witness;…
(2026-05-23). Anger in Australia over brutal treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. wsws.org Labor issued mealy-mouthed condemnations, while treating the relatives of the brutalised activists with utter contempt and hostility.
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-22). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). Management boasts deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike "within the MTA's financial plan" wsws.org These statements are significant because they suggest that the overall value of the deal, which workers have not yet seen, is no better than the contracts workers previously rejected before the strike.
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). Pro-independence Parti Québécois strengthens its ties with the far right. wsws.org Parti Québecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave a one-hour interview last month to Rebel News, a far-right media outlet with close connections to Trump's MAGA movement and fascist forces in Europe.
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). Having canceled Los Angeles schools strike, SEIU circulates petition to ask that layoffs stop. wsws.org The same bureaucracy that blocked a unified walkout of all 77,000 LAUSD employees now presents a letter-writing campaign as a substitute for the mass action it deliberately strangled.
(2026-05-23). A $1 billion evening for the art world. wsws.org How is it that one individual can accumulate such an art collection and withhold it from the public?
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). Sri Lankan president uses war commemoration to declare "economic war" on working people. wsws.org The working class must understand that the Dissanayake government is preparing a frontal assault on its living and social conditions and democratic rights and is turning towards autocratic rule.
(2026-05-23). New revelations show San Diego neo-Nazi mosque attackers were known to police and FBI before massacre. wsws.org The San Diego massacre exposes the fraud of the Trump administration's claims that "left-wing extremists," not fascists, are the central domestic terror threat.
(2026-05-23). Climate Change Weekly 580— Private Climate Cabal Under Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com Following Heartland's recommendations, several states have barred their governments from doing business with institutional investors and mega-asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. States such as Texas and Florida led the way.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage. aljazeera.com More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding. geo.tv
US President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson…
(2026-05-23). Four weeks of general strike in Bolivia: US imperialism and its regional allies move to crush an uprising. wsws.org As Bolivia's workers defy repression and maintain their indefinite strike into its fourth week, the international response exposes a single coordinated apparatus—from Washington's threats to Milei's alleged arms shipments to Lula's complicit silence.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). Preservar la diversidad biológica, imperativo para la comunidad científica de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Cada 22 de mayo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, instituido por la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas para concientizar a todas las personas acerca del valor, los beneficios de la biodiversidad y las consecuencias graves que representa su pérdida para el planeta. | Bajo el lema este año, "actuar localmente para lograr un impacto global", la comunidad científica de Guantánamo trabaja para preservar los recursos naturales y alcanzar acciones desde los 10m municipios en los diferentes sectores, a favor de un uso racional y el desarrollo sostenible. | Con esa motivación trabajan los especialista…
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-22). Karma: commander in murder of 6yo Hind Rajab 'seriously wounded' in Lebanon. thecanary.co
Israeli military commander Meir Biderman has been "seriously wounded" by Hezbollah during Israel's war of aggression on Lebanon: he commanded a unit during the Gaza genocide that murdered 6-year-old Hind Rajab, her family, and two paramedics sent to try to help them. Palestinian despatchers had agreed safe passage for the ambulance. The Hind Rajab Foundation […] | By
(2026-05-22). 'Intense mediation' between US and Iran, Israel strikes Lebanon. newarab.com
For those just joining us, here are the latest updates: | Mediated discussions overseen by Pakistan between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with the two sides exchanging messages and draft texts to create a formal framework to end the war
| Israel continues to pound southern Lebanon overnight, morning, and well into the afternoon, killing at least ten people, while another Israeli strike hit Tebnine Hospital, the last remaining fully functioning hospital in southern Lebanon
| Israel had deported all the activists, amounting to about 430, of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Apparently, there is one single…
(2026-05-22). Israeli soldiers say looting, destruction 'primary mission' in southern Lebanon. radiohc.cu Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting of civilian homes and businesses alongside the systematic destruction of villages, with commanding officers turning a blind eye to the practice, according to testimonies published by Haaretz. | Five soldiers from different units described a battlefield culture resembling that of a "Viking army," where discipline has given way to moral disintegration and a lawless environment prevails, the newspaper reported. | "For most of the senior commanders, it did not matter. Soldiers looted even when the brigade commander came to visit, and he tu…
(2026-05-22). Headlines for May 22, 2026. democracynow.org GOP Leaders Delay Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Until June, "I'll Be the One That Does It": Trump Says He's Ready to Attack Cuba, Syrian Child and Paramedics Are Victims of Latest Israeli Strikes on Lebanon, Deported Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Describe Torture and Abuse by Israeli Captors, Greenlanders Protest as U.S. Opens New Consulate in Nuuk, Senate Delays Vote on ICE Funding as GOP Revolts over Trump's Ballroom and $1.8B "Slush Fund", Advocates Demand Release of Karla Toledo, Tucson Activist Jailed by ICE, Immigrants at For-Profit ICE Jail in California Lau…
(2026-05-22). Could Israel's war push Lebanon into a new financial crisis. newarab.com
Continued Israeli attacks, regional conflict and a drop in remittances have strained Lebanon's dollar reserves, fuelling fears of another financial crisis in a country already battered by years of economic collapse. | Amid Losses have accumulated in the country since late 2019, when Lebanon's currency and banking sector collapsed and locked most people out of their savings. In 2020…
(2026-05-22). Corbyn presses Burnham to put words into action on Gaza genocide. thecanary.co
Jeremy Corbyn has written to Andy Burnham, reminding him that in October 2023 the Manchester mayor spoke out against the "widespread suffering" caused by Israel in Gaza, and has called on Burnham to back a Gaza genocide inquiry into the UK's role in the conflict. He also asked whether Burnham would end all military cooperation […] | By
(2026-05-22). Most Democrats now oppose US aid to Israel and war on Iran. thecanary.co
Israel's genocide in Gaza and US-led war on Iran is pushing Democratic voters to increasingly oppose the sacred economic and military aid pact between Washington and Israel. Democratic voters change tack Results from a New York Times 2026 Siena poll shows that on the question of economic and military support to Israel: 68% of Democratic […] | By
(2026-05-22). Nearly 3/4 of Democrat voters oppose Israel aid: NYT poll. newarab.com
A poll by The New York Times/Siena found that 74% of voters aligned with This represents a substantial increase in opposition to Israel, compared with the 45% three years ago, before the start of the genocidal war on Gaza. | When asked which side they sympathised with more, Israel o…
(2026-05-22). Iran deal collapsing while Cuba burns? Trump's top diplomat issues two front crisis warning | Watch. hindustantimes.com Marco Rubio has warned that any Iranian attempt to impose tolls or permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz would be "illegal" and unacceptable, as tensions between United States and Iran continue to rise. The top U.S. diplomat also hinted at broader security concerns beyond Iran, warning that Washington is increasingly focused on growing threats from rival powers and regional instability as global tensions escalate.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). EU expands sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz actions. tribune.com.pk
The Council of the European Union on Friday expanded the scope of the bloc's sanctions framework against Iran to include individuals and entities involved in actions threatening freedom of navigation in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. | In a statement, the council said the amended legal framework would allow the bloc to impose restrictive measures on those linked to Iran's actions "impeding lawful transit passage and freedom of navigation". | Iran's actions against vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz are contrary to international law. | üì¢ From now o…
(2026-05-22). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-22). Putin left China, without a pipeline deal. Why didn't the Hormuz crisis open the valve? scmp.com In an era when technology seems to defy all limits, one age-old barrier has managed to endure: geography. | As geopolitical turbulence continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping artery, especially for energy — the search for other fuel sources, and other means of transport, has shifted from a strategic luxury to an existential necessity. This need has become particularly acute for China, a major consumer of fossil fuels.
(2026-05-22). France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – France has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution on setting up an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz and could submit it if conditions are right, the foreign ministry said on Friday, as Washington struggles to bring to a vote a text Russia and China may say is biased against Tehran.Control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy trade whose virtual closure has led to spiralling oil prices, is a major obstacle in talks to end the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-05-22). intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors. al-monitor.com By Imad CreidiDAMMAM, Saudi Arabia, May 22 (Reuters) – Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of mariners trapped on ships in the Gulf.More than 20,000 sailors are stuck on around 2,000 vessels in the Gulf, many of them unable to leave ship, lacking adequate supplies of food and fresh water, and fearful of an uncertain future at sea in a war zone.
(2026-05-22). Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war. al-monitor.com Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said the visit did not necessarily mean "we have reached a turning point or a decisive situation". The disagreements between Iran and the United States were "deep and extensive", he added in quotes carried by Iran's ISNA news agency.
(2026-05-22). India and China are cautiously getting closer, thanks to Trump. scmp.com Perhaps the most fascinating and important aspects of US President Donald Trump's jolt to the global economy have been its unintended consequences, especially the impact on relations between China and India. | Two consistent aspects of Trump's meandering narrative are to "make America great again" by bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US, and to hobble China as an economic and strategic threat.
(2026-05-22). Leaders Xi, Putin meet over tea; rare earth find in northeast China: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Substance for Putin, 'face' for Trump as China, Russia deepen strategic alliance…
(2026-05-22). Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Signals Fragile Reset in US-China Relations. ummid.com US President Donald Trump's high-stakes visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping has triggered global attention amid worsening geopolitical rivalries, trade tensions and security concerns.
(2026-05-22). Sovereignty, Palestine, and a power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative. peoplesworld.org
U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing's ascendancy as a global superpower. That acknowledgment does not need to be articulated in a formal statement; it can be clearly read in the subtext of diplomatic behavior, global perception, and shifting media …
(2026-05-22). China's top diplomat to host UN Security Council meet amid US-Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host a meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. | One of five permanent members, China is the current chair of the 15-member Security Council. | Wang will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The theme of the meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System," said the ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. | Read More: Pak-China friendship 'time-tested and unbreakable'
(2026-05-22). Sara Ishaq's The Station: A powerful ode to Yemen's women. newarab.com
Gaza, Lebanon, Iran… Our daily newsfeeds are constantly updated with Since 2014, Yemen has been devastated by
(2026-05-22). Rubio says Pakistan remains 'primary interlocutor' in US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday reiterated that Pakistan remained the "primary interlocutor" in Washington's negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. | "The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be and they've done a, you know, I think an admirable job. And that's what we continue to work through," Rubio told reporters in Sweden after meetings with NATO allies. | "Obviously, other countries, you know, have interests because especially Gulf countries that are, you know, in the middle of all this, may have their own situation going on. We talk…
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Declassified records on the 'Brothers to the Rescue' shootdown. mronline.org
On Eve of Raul Castro Indictment, Archive Posts Declassified FAA Documents on Events Leading to Shootdown of Cuban Exile Planes FAA Emails Foresaw "Worst Case Scenario""One of these days the Cubans will shoot down one of these planes"
(2026-05-22). Despite Trump's Oil Blockade, Quiet Resistance of Daily Life Continues in Cuba. truthout.org For a Caribbean city known for its effervescent, out-of-doors culture, Havana has relatively few cars on its streets, not many people on its sidewalks, and a handful of places open for patrons. Life at midweek feels like a Sunday or a holiday. The background noise of competing internal-combustion engines, common to every modern city, has been replaced by the discrete whir of electric vehicles. |
(2026-05-22). Nobody Sincerely Believes Cuba Threatens The United States. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In a sign that the US is preparing for yet another evil war, Marco Rubio is now "Cuba not only has weapons that they've acquired from Russia and China over the years, but they also host Russian and Chinese intelligence presence in their country‚Ää—‚Äänot far from…
(2026-05-22). 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…
(2026-05-22). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-22). Raúl Castro is a hero: The real criminals are the U.S. Imperialists. mronline.org
Millions of people across the world still view the Cuban Revolution as a symbol of sovereignty, resistance and international solidarity.
(2026-05-22). Gerardo Hernandez, Hero of Cuba, defends legitimate self-defense at Anti-Imperialist Tribuna. radiohc.cu Gerardo Hernández, Hero of the Republic, affirmed at the Anti-Imperialist Tribuna that Cuba's response to violations of its airspace was "an act of legitimate self-defense, an inalienable right of any nation." | The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) also referred to the more than 25 violations of Cuban airspace by the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue between 1994 and 1996, and denounced that Washington ignored Havana's warnings. | "Their silence was complicity. Their inaction encouraged the terrorists," he declared. | Gerardo Hernández — one of the C…
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Raul Castro's Indictment Exposes US Hypocrisy. popularresistance.org 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 has destroyed small boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without an ounce of legal accountability. | The contradiction is difficult to ignore.
(2026-05-22). Cuba reaffirms commitment to the Revolution and its leaders at rally in front of U.S. Embassy in Havana. radiohc.cu In response to the latest accusations made by the U.S. government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, the people mobilized Friday morning at the Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in the capital to raise their voices in defense of the homeland, the country's leadership and national sovereignty. The rally in Havana was presided over by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
(2026-05-22). Podcast/Painting Video: Bastards, Billionaires And Bombs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Itamar Ben-Gvir, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Cuba, capitalist dystopia, and love. Caitlin paints Ben-Gvir. Available in video and audio. Please send us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them in the next episode. __________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I publish is to …
(2026-05-22). Partido Comunista de India condena nueva artimaña de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Secretaría Nacional del Partido Comunista de la India (CPI) condenó de manera enérgica la reciente acusación contra el líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, por parte de Estados Unidos. | En una declaración, la organización política consideró la nueva acción estadounidense de indignante y políticamente motivada. | Señaló que resulta una manifestación más de la continua política hostil que las sucesivas administraciones estadounidenses han llevado a cabo contra la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de socavar su soberanía, desestabilizar su sistema político e intimidar a quienes han defendido firmemente la…
(2026-05-22). Cuba no renuncia a proteger su biodiversidad. radiohc.cu El mundo llega a este 22 de mayo, Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, con la impostergable necesidad de transformar su relación con la naturaleza, pues está en peligro la vida en el planeta. | Debemos entender que dependemos de la biodiversidad, término que se refiere a la gran variedad de seres vivos que habitan la tierra, para obtener alimentos, energía, medicinas, agua potable y mucho más. Además de su inmenso valor cultural, espiritual y estético. | Pero la actividad humana, ha señalado la ONU, ha alterado significativamente 75% de los ecosistemas terrestres y dos tercios de los marinos, poniendo en…
(2026-05-22). La paz es un derecho de todos los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ha ayudado al pueblo y gobierno colombianos en los intentos por poner en práctica procesos de paz, a cuyo objetivo contribuyó el líder Raúl Castro. | El ex presidente, quien ha sido ilegalmente imputado por el departamento norteamericano de Justicia por un incidente ocurrido décadas atrás, brindó facilidades a la mesa de conversaciones entre el gobierno de Colombia y las entonces insurgentes FARC, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. | Las tratativas, iniciadas en La Habana el 19 de noviembre de 2012, marcharon pese a augurios de fracaso. | El dirigente cubano, quien junto a Fidel Castro estuvo al fr…
(2026-05-22). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-22). Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape. tribune.com.pk
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. | Adrien Jouan, an activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, who was detained by Israeli forces after their vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean, gestures as he shows his bruises and injuries following his arrival at the airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 21, 2026. Screen grab from video/Reuters | Israel's prison s…
(2026-05-22). Israel's $700m Hasbara fiasco how Ben-Gvir's flotilla abuse video stirred backlash. asiapacificreport.nz
ANALYSIS: By Mohammad Mansour A video posted by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in which he is seen taunting abducted flotilla activists who sought to break the siege on Gaza, has triggered a backlash and dealt a huge blow to Israel's multimillion-dollar public relations campaign, known as "Hasbara". The footage, posted on the…
(2026-05-22). Skin infections rampant in Gaza as Israel cuts off medicines. newarab.com
Skin infections in A new report from
(2026-05-22). Decades-old photos show 'joyful' Gaza in happier times. aljazeera.com An exhibition in Marseille is showcasing 300 photos taken in Gaza between the 1940s and the 1970s.
(2026-05-22). Israel 'sexually abused' Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza. aljazeera.com For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband.
(2026-05-22). Ben Gvir Sparks Global Outrage After Harassing Gaza Flotilla Activists. popularresistance.org On 20 May, several western countries summoned Israeli ambassadors and issued strong condemnations against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir after he released a video showing a humiliating "welcome party" for abducted activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. | The activists are seen zip-tied, kneeling, and forced into grueling stress positions while Israel's national anthem blares over them. | Ben Gvir posted the degrading spectacle with the caption "Welcome to Israel," telling security personnel in the video, "don't be bothered by their screams" as a bound activist cried out in the background.
(2026-05-22). "It's Possible to Win Women and Compete with Men" and Other Profound Insights from the DNC's Autopsy. davidswanson.org The Democrats' autopsy doesn't simply not mention Gaza. It doesn't mention anything at all. Kamala Harris's platform doesn't come up. What the candidate said she'd do if elected isn't apparently relevant to why she lost. Therefore, what policy proposals she might have offered that she didn't must be irrelevant too. This is typical political campaignthink. …
(2026-05-22). Archives interrupted: Vintage pics show Gaza no longer. al-monitor.com When Kegham Djeghalian photographed daily life in Gaza last century, the Palestinian territory was synonymous with Hollywood-inspired brides, fancy dress parties and excursions to smoke a hookah at the beach.They are images from a time far removed from the rubble and tent cities of the now war-ravaged Gaza Strip."It's a Gaza we no longer know. A joyful Gaza, one full of hope, connected to the world, with trains and an airport," said his grandson, who has curated a show of his work in France's southern city of Marseille.
(2026-05-22). Israeli drone strike kills child in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich boasts of planned demolition of Palestinian village in occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-22). Released Gaza flotilla abductees raped, signs of torture. thecanary.co
Content warning: contains graphic images of torture and abuse The first Flotilla volunteers criminally abducted week by Israel as they sailed to Gaza with humanitarian supplies have begun to make their way home after deportation. They show horrific signs of torture and violence at the hands of their evil, supremacist captors. Brazilian activist Thiago Avila […] | By
(2026-05-22). Humanitarian Convoy Stuck in Libyan Desert Is Determined to Reach Gaza. truthout.org "We have been here for four days," says South African writer and academic Jessica Breakey in a voice note sent from the Libyan desert where she and hundreds of volunteers are stuck as they attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. In the background is the sound of people chatting, organising, and singing songs for Palestine. "There are no toilets. But this is a really interesting… |
(2026-05-22). Turkey's Erdogan shuts Istanbul's Bilgi University. newarab.com
Turkish President Recep The decree, published in the official journal, revokes the operating licence of Istanbul's Bilgi University, which has more than 20,000 students from The closure was ef…
(2026-05-22). Lebanon link resurfaces in Italy's toxic waste scandal. newarab.com
(2026-05-22). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-22). Iraq weighs new ministry to bring militias under state control. newarab.com
Iraq is considering the creation of a federal security ministry that would restrict the activities of Three sources in Baghdad told The New Arab that the proposal is being examined by the government of recently appointed
(2026-05-22). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-22). Trump reaches historic agreement with Xi on handling Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Is a civilised bipolar world possible?
(2026-05-22). Reform's Suella Braverman blames Tories for "exodus" of Brits. thecanary.co
Tory-Reform turncoat, MP Suella Braverman, is angry that Brits are leaving Britain. Falling immigration has not yet filled the void that exists in place of her soul. "The brightest and the best are leaving the UK," Suella Braverman wrote in response to a Telegraph report featuring immigration stats from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). […] | By
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). 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……
(2026-05-22). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-22). Premier League finale: Arsenal, relegation, Champions League, Salah and Pep. aljazeera.com Arsenal may have won the title, but the Premier League story is far from over with European spots and survival in play.
(2026-05-22). Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else. scmp.com When Air Force One touched down in Beijing, one of the most photographed passengers was Boeing's chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, there to close a deal. Washington had come to sell aircraft. Beijing was buying something else. | The last time this scene played out in 2017, China signed an agreement for 300 Boeing aircraft. Since then, it has pursued an industrial programme aimed at reducing dependence on precisely such orders. That effort has not failed, but neither has it advanced at the pace…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-22). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq: general. al-monitor.com NATO's mission to Iraq, which was entirely evacuated to a base in Italy due to the Middle East war, could return to Baghdad in the coming months, its former commander told AFP."The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General Christophe Hintzy, who this week handed over command of the mission to Spanish General Ramon Armada.
(2026-05-22). "AI Resist List" : Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, "Empire of AI" & More. democracynow.org
We speak with journalist Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, about the Trump administration's alliance with tech billionaires, efforts to regulate artificial intelligence technology, and rising local opposition to data centers across the United States. | "In 2025, these data center protests successfully stalled over $100 billion worth of these facilities," says Hao. "It really does cut across political lines."…
(2026-05-22). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Trump's IRS Deal Is a Massive Test for Congress and the Courts. portside.org Trump's IRS Deal Is a Massive Test for Congress and the Courts |
(2026-05-22). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-22). Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan? aljazeera.com Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington's support.
(2026-05-22). Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures. al-monitor.com ZURICH, May 22 (Reuters) – Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine, the government said on Friday.The Federal Department of Economic Affairs said the new listings would take effect at 11 p.m. local time on May 22.A further 115 individuals and entities will be subject to asset freezes and a ban on making funds available, while sanctioned individuals will also be barred from entering or transiting Switzerland.
(2026-05-22). Forged Signatures, Felled Trees: Adani's Expansion Into Hasdeo Forest. projectcensored.org In July 2025, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department recommended diverting 1,742 hectares of dense protected forest in the Hasdeo Aranya region of central India to Adani Enterprises for coal extraction, bypassing mandatory consent from tribal Gram Sabhas whose approval is required by law under the PESA Act of 1996 and the…
(2026-05-22). Private Equity Now Owns 1 in 8 Apartment Units, a 50 Percent Increase Since 2021. truthout.org A new report by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) shows that private equity firms now own almost 3 million apartment units in the U.S., which amounts to one in eight apartment units, some 13 percent of apartment units in the country. Approximately half of these units were bought since 2021, highlighting private equity's turn to the housing market even as the U.S. suffers from a housing… |
(2026-05-22). China expects record summer power demand. ecns.cn China's peak summer electricity demand is expected to reach a record 1.6 billion kilowatts this year, about 90 million kilowatts higher than last summer, as authorities step up smart grid coordination and nationwide power dispatching to prevent shortages during extreme heat, according to media reports.
(2026-05-22). Rubio Baselessly Smears Bolivia's Protesters as "Criminals and Drug Traffickers" truthout.org In the midst of a wave of mass protests in Bolivia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that the United States "stands squarely in support of Bolivia's legitimate constitutional government," smearing the protesters as "criminals and drug traffickers" who he would not allow to "overthrow democratically elected leaders in our hemisphere." Rubio's comments on Bolivia came after three weeks… |
(2026-05-22). Hajj Defies War Fears: Why Millions Still Travel to Saudi Arabia. thinktank.pk As tensions continue to shake the Middle East, more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world are still gathering in Saudi Arabia for one of Islam's most sacred religious obligations — the Hajj pilgrimage. Despite fears linked to regional conflict, drone threats, and growing geopolitical instability, the annual spiritual journey to Mecca remains largely …
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). France's youngest PM Attal to run for president. scmp.com France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far-right. | "I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline," said the 37-year-old, who was France's youngest prime minister when he served in 2024.
(2026-05-22). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-22). San Diego's Muslims, a mosque, and a city shaken. aljazeera.com After a deadly shooting, San Diego's Muslim community mourns, supports one another, and searches for healing.
(2026-05-22). Erdogan's CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey's economy. al-monitor.com A court move targeting Turkey's main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule.
(2026-05-22). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-22). Stephen Colbert hosts Late Show finale after controversial cancellation. scmp.com Paul McCartney led an all-star line-up for the final episode of The Late Show as frontman Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump. | But one A-lister who eluded the comic to the end was the pope, whom Colbert, a devout Catholic, had long touted as his dream guest. | "The pope, who was definitely my guest tonight, has cancelled," Colbert joked, blaming a dispute over hot dogs before McCartney appeared to rapturous cheers.
(2026-05-22). With contracts for over 250,000 Ontario education workers set to expire in August: Unions prepare another betrayal of teachers and support staff. wsws.org In 2022, the unions saved the government from a direct political confrontation with the working class and are determined to do so again under conditions of a much deeper social and economic crisis, and greater popular hostility to the ruling class' agenda of austerity and war.
(2026-05-22). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-22). Fish-skin art creates bridge for cultural exchange. ecns.cn Inside the bustling cultural exhibition hall of the 10th China-Russia Expo, a steady stream of international visitors found themselves huddled around a workshop table, handling a material few associated with fine art: raw, tanned fish skin.
(2026-05-22). China to take resolute countermeasures if EU imposes discriminatory restrictions, says spokesperson. ecns.cn China will take resolute countermeasures if the European Union insists on imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese companies and products, a spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). A New Kind of Family-Separation Crisis. portside.org A New Kind of Family-Separation Crisis |
(2026-05-22). Thunder to Take the Lead in the NBA Playoffs. radiohc.cu Havana, May 22 (RHC) — The reigning NBA champion, Oklahoma City Thunder, will look to take the lead today in the playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs for the Western Conference title, after each team split one win. | The Thunder evened the series on Wednesday with a 122-113 victory, after initially falling behind 115-123 in the best-of-seven matchup. This result ended Oklahoma's eight-game postseason winning streak. | Both teams finished at the top of their respective divisions during the preliminary rounds of the championship, a position they maintained in the initial playoffs leading up to the NBA…
(2026-05-22). Driving Up The Cost Of Energy While Claiming To Promote "Affordability" wattsupwiththat.com The worst part of the RGGI "cap and invest" scheme is that the consumers get absolutely nothing for the increased cost. It is just a gratuitously inflicted injury brought about by completely artificial scarcity.
(2026-05-22). Studio 2 Extra: Bestselling author Celeste Ng. whyy.org In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.
(2026-05-22). Kansas Officials Plan to Cover Billion-Dollar Subsidy for Sports Team Worth Billions. projectcensored.org In January 2026, Kevin Hardy of Stateline reported on a new stadium deal in which Kansas officials announced in December their pledge to fund 60 percent of the costs for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium. The subsidy would be the largest-ever state subsidy for a professional sports stadium, projected…
(2026-05-22). Pacific concerns about militarisation and NZ's role as part of it. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist New Zealand's government is increasingly eager to promote the buy-in of Pacific nations for closer Defence Force integration in the region, amid concerns about militarisation of the region. The security environment has been shifting rapidly, and regional defence is becoming more complex, leaving Pacific Islanders wondering if their…
(2026-05-22). Maile backs Orlando Pirates ahead of final league match. sanews.gov.za Maile backs Orlando Pirates ahead of final league match | Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has expressed confidence in Orlando Pirates ahead of the club's final league match of the season against Orbit College on Saturday in Mbombela. | Maile said he is looking forward to joining the Buccaneers as they conclude their league campaign, expressing optimism that the team's performances throughout the season have positioned them well for victory. | According to the MEC, Orlando Pirates have demonstrated quality football and maintained a rigorous training programme, which…
(2026-05-22). US Corporate Media Fail to Cover Climate Change Adequately, Abundant Data Shows. projectcensored.org Establishment news outlets have done a disastrous job of providing consistent and complete coverage of climate change during the past year, as reported by multiple independent publications and media monitoring organizations. In March 2026, Grist reported that "global news coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent" since 2021, while…
(2026-05-22). Salah to captain Egypt as 2026 World Cup squad named. newarab.com
The Egyptian King, who is
(2026-05-22). "Politically Driven Epidemic" : Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts. democracynow.org
The deadly Ebola outbreak spreading across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 177 people, with more than 750 suspected cases reported in the DRC and neighboring Uganda, according to the World Health Organization. Health officials believe the virus may have been spreading undetected for months before the outbreak was identified, raising concerns that the scale of transmission could be far greater than initially understood. The epidemic has spread hundreds of miles away to South Kivu province, now under the control of the ‚Å Alliance Fleuve Congo, which includes the Rwanda-…
(2026-05-22). PSG Moroccan defender Hakimi bids to have rape case dismissed. newarab.com
Paris Saint-Germain defender AFP reported from a source close to the case that a hearing before the Versailles appeals court, west of Paris, will examine the case of the 27-year-old Moroccan international who is to stand trial, accused of raping a woman. | If his appeal is rejected and the charges are not reduced to a minor offence, the footballer will be tried on a date to be arranged. | In February 2023, a wom…
(2026-05-22). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-22). Rethinking Energy Security in the Philippines. unitedworldint.com From Vulnerability to Resilience By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Energy security is the Philippines' biggest policy challenge. Regardless of the grandiosity of the country's energy master plans and reform packages, breakthroughs always result in an insecure and unacceptable energy complex. Periodic power outages, unaffordable electricity, over-reliance on imported fossil fuels, and under-investment in infrastructure spending are …
(2026-05-22). A documentary in search of a subject. independentaustralia.net
(2026-05-22). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-22). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-22). Emperor penguins, Antarctic fur seals now on endangered species Red List. wsws.org The listing underlines the impact of climate change on Antarctica, which is posing an existential threat to wildlife with rising sea levels and atmospheric temperatures.
(2026-05-22). US sanctions Lebanon MPs, security officials over Hezbollah ties. newarab.com
Those sanctioned include MPs from Hezbollah, its ally
(2026-05-22). The 1 Percent Get Richer Under Trump, Ordinary Americans Pay. projectcensored.org Three reports on global wealth released in 2025 demonstrated a growing divide between the rich and the working class, with American billionaires' profits soaring. In 2025 articles for Common Dreams, Jake Johnson cited reports by Oxfam International and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), which found that over the past…
(2026-05-22). London Underground Train Operators speak on TfL's compressed "four-day week" wsws.org "A young driver told WSWS, "I'm against this deal. Nothing management comes up with is done to benefit us. It is an attack on all our hard-won terms and conditions, going back 50 years when they were won."
(2026-05-22). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-22). China's second domestically made cruise ship to launch inaugural voyage in Nov. ecns.cn China's second domestically made cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will launch its inaugural voyage on November 22 from Guangzhou in Guangdong province, according to its operator, Adora Cruises Ltd.
(2026-05-22). New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As summer begins, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging residents to
(2026-05-22). India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record. geo.tv
Labourers use a cart to transport aluminium pipes at a market on a hot summer day in New Delhi, India. — Reuters/FileSome parts of India are grappling with power cuts as record-breaking heat has pushed electricity demand to an all-time high in excess of 270 gigawatts, spurring a…
(2026-05-22). Vietnam Authorities Dismantle Illegal Football Broadcasting and Betting Network. radiohc.cu Havana, May 22 (RHC) — A network dedicated to the illegal broadcasting of football matches and the promotion of online gambling was dismantled by forces from the Hung Yen Police and the Ministry of Public Security, it was reported here today. | Simultaneous operations conducted by the Hung Yen Provincial Police and the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Lai, Tay Ninh, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, and Vinh Phuc dismantled the organization, which had been operating since 2024. | As a result, 23 people linked to the operatio…
(2026-05-22). GOOD: NEWS: NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. wattsupwiththat.com Early preparation essential to staying safe all season Forecasters with NOAA's National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA's outlook for the…
(2026-05-22). US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard quits in latest Trump cabinet exit. scmp.com Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning ‚Å from her job as US President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him. | Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an Oval Office meeting on Friday, Fox News Digital reported earlier. The resignation is effective June 30, it said.
(2026-05-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Thousands of doctors across Spain and teachers in some regions walk out over pay and conditions; protests by farmers in Syria as government sets price of wheat below cost of production; over 700 arrests made during mass protests across Kenya over rising fuel prices and cost-of-living crisis…
(2026-05-22). Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, has called for a stronger implementation-driven approach to bilateral economic cooperation focused on investment, industrialisation and regional value chains between South Africa and Botswana. | Speaking at the South Africa-Botswana Business Forum in Gaborone on Thursday, the Deputy Minister emphasised that economic growth and job creation must remain at the centre of regional cooperation efforts. | The Business Forum took place on the margins of the 6th Se…
(2026-05-22). Live: Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.
(2026-05-22). Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported. whyy.org A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose Abrego Garcia's
(2026-05-22). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-22). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-22). Greenwishing: Shiny Promises Fall Short. wattsupwiththat.com Excitement is good; delusion isn't. Let's demand proof, not promises. Reliable, affordable energy isn't a luxury—it's the foundation of modern life—time to get serious about what energy technologies actually scales."
(2026-05-22). JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key: When and Where to Check. ummid.com IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced 2026 Question Papers, and is now preparing to publish the JEE Advanced 2026 Answer Key and candidates' response sheet (OMR Sheet) on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-05-22). US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. aljazeera.com Judge says the human smuggling probe was reopened after Salvadoran national filed his lawsuit against his deportation.
(2026-05-22). Israel and Latin American Christian Zionists seek to promote Isaac Accords. electronicintifada.net With a new wave of right-wing administrations and elections in Brazil and Colombia looming, regional solidarity with Palestine is under critical threat.
(2026-05-22). Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims. aljazeera.com More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed in mosque attack…
(2026-05-22). The Real Cost of Union Busting Is Much Higher Than You Think. portside.org The Real Cost of Union Busting Is Much Higher Than You Think |
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-22). Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among families. scmp.com The Brazilian head of a victims' association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France's worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. | Air France and Airbus, two of France's most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday's ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). UK, the guest country of honor at 8th WCIFIT, looks to boost two-way investment. ecns.cn The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Thursday at the Chongqing International Expo Center, with the United Kingdom featured as the guest country of honor.
(2026-05-22). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-22). Even Starmer is now campaigning to get Starmer out. thecanary.co
Keir Starmer has said he is going to Makerfield to campaign for Andy Burnham in the manufactured by-election there. And he says he wants everyone else to do the same, no matter what "other discussions are going on". In doing so, he has become the first PM in history to campaign for his own removal: […] | By
(2026-05-22). Against the tribunal left: DSA, moralism and the problem of socialist discipline. links.org.au
Fights inside the Democratic Socialists of America over "cancel culture," "political correctness" and "call-out culture" are not side dramas. They are symptoms of a deeper organisational sickness, argues Anthony Teso.
(2026-05-22). US Prisons Experiment with Scandinavian Restorative Justice Models. projectcensored.org Scandinavian countries provide sources of inspiration for more humane approaches to incarceration in the United States, Jamiles Lartey reported in April 2025 for The Marshall Project, but conservative commentators and victims' rights groups alike have expressed concerns. From Connecticut and Pennsylvania to California, select US prisons are adopting programs modeled…
(2026-05-22). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-22). PM Shehbaz meets Qatari delegation to boost investment under SIFC. tribune.com.pk
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held talks with a delegation from Qatar-based Taameer Group, led by the group's founder Muhammad Hussein Al Ali, to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan's tourism, hospitality, real estate, and construction sectors, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. | During the meeting, PM Shehbaz described Qatar as a longstanding friend of Pakistan that had consistently supported the country during difficult times. He said the government was prioritising measures to attract foreign investment and had removed major obstacles through the Special Inve…
(2026-05-22). Adani US Settlement, But At What Cost? ummid.com When Narendra Modi took charge of India's economy, he loudly promoted the slogan 'Make in India' and portrayed as if he is trying hard to attract companies from around the world to invest in the country, he however ended up with 'Make America Great Again'.
(2026-05-22). Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities. sanews.gov.za Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities | Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the Shoprite Group. | The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Shoprite's Pingo Delivery platform onboard qualifying graduates from the Last Mile Delivery Programme into its growing delivery network, creating a direct pathway from skills development to economic participation. | The agreement marks a significant step in Gauteng's efforts to…
(2026-05-22). A Discussion On The New Novel 'Palaces Of The Crow'. popularresistance.org "We tell the stories that perpetuate the narrative or the myth we want, and we erase the others," Chris Hedges states in this interview with Ray Nayler about his new book, "Palaces of the Crow," which centers around four teenagers from varying backgrounds who struggle to survive during World War II. The war, Nayler says, fundamentally reshaped the world geopolitically, technologically and socially in ways that have profoundly impacted the environment in which we live today. Critical lessons from that moment in time are being lost, with media and governments covering up the deep and long-lasting wounds inflicted u…
(2026-05-22). Purdue Ends All Affiliation With Student-Publication After Pro-Palestinian Editorial. projectcensored.org In June 2025, Purdue University instructed The Exponent, Purdue's student-run publication, to remove all affiliation with the school, as reported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The student newspaper can no longer use the word "Purdue" in any commercial use, despite the trademark's validity until 2029. The…
(2026-05-22). Monfils warms up for final French Open with star-studded farewell party. aljazeera.com The evening blended tennis, music and tributes to celebrate his two-decade journey on the professional tour.
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane. sanews.gov.za Gauteng to rehabilitate various culverts and bridges in Tshwane | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be undertaking a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their long-term safety, durability, and functionality. | The programme, in Regions 3 and 4, covers Wards 107, 66, 55, 48, and 7 and focuses on the repairs to and restoration of a number of bridge structures and culverts across the city. | The rehabilitation programme is conducted under the department's Bridge Management System to preserve critical provincial road infrastructure that underpins…
(2026-05-22). Feeding the rich, poor fed to wolves. Well done Angus! independentaustralia.net
(2026-05-22). "I Am a Jew" : Jeffrey Wernick's Moral Reckoning With Netanyahu's Israel. scheerpost.com Invoking the words of Jewish prophets, Ahad Ha'am, Martin Buber, Albert Einstein, and Hannah Arendt, Jeffrey Wernick delivers a blistering moral indictment of the Israeli state's transformation from refuge to domination — and warns that silence in the face of injustice is complicity. In one of the most emotionally charged and morally uncompromising statements yet …
(2026-05-22). Direct from Drone World Congress: 'The whole world looks to China for drones'. ecns.cn Direct from Drone World Congress: The whole world looks to China for drones.The Drone World Congress 2026 opens at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, China, May 21, 2026./Chinanews.com.Shenzhen produces 70% of the worlds consumer drones and nearly 50% of industrial drones.
(2026-05-22). Malaysia orders TikTok to address 'defamatory' content about king. aljazeera.com Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of 'grossly offensive' content.
(2026-05-22). Trump's redistricting wars are an attack on every worker. peoplesworld.org
The electoral districts being redrawn across America right now aren't just random lines on state maps. They're blueprints for a Congress that answers to no one—certainly not to working people, of any color. It started in Texas last summer, when Donald Trump ordered Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw the state's congressional districts mid-decade, outside the …
(2026-05-22). Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days. tribune.com.pk
Heavy rain and floods have killed at least 24 people in the past 48 hours across Afghanistan, local and disaster officials said on Friday. | In the last 24 hours, 15 people were killed in the northern province of Baghlan, two in northeastern Badakhshan and one in central Wardak due to flash floods. | "Fifteen people have lost their lives, and dozens more have been injured due to the floods," said Farooq Akhplawak, spokesman for the Baghlan governor. | A local official in Badakhshan said: "Two people have died, two others are missing, more than 100 residential houses have been destroyed." | Heavy rain has batte…
(2026-05-22). Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law requiring donor disclosure. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Two political advocacy groups founded by the billionaire Koch brothers of Kansas want to produce ads naming candidates in Delaware elections this year without disclosing their donors. | Americans for Prosperity and the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, groups that support limited government and conservative causes, say they want to produce mailers and television, radio or social media ads focused on issues such as private school vouchers and a proposed income tax increase…
(2026-05-22). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-22). "Handala" Hacker Group Exposes Ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Mossad. projectcensored.org A September 2025 Drop Site News investigation by Murtaza Hussain and Ryan Grim has revealed that millionaire sex trafficker and pedophile Jeffery Epstein played a "significant role in brokering multiple deals for Israeli intelligence," Drew Favakeh reported for FAIR on November 14, 2025. Drop Site News reported that Epstein "exploited his network…
(2026-05-22). Sino-Russian statements help shore up unity, stability. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day whirlwind state visit to China concluded on Wednesday night. Although brief, it was highly productive, with analysts impressed by the results, including two joint statements and a long list of outcomes.
(2026-05-22). Hajj Sermon 2026 by Sheikh Hudhaifi to broadcast live in 30+ languages. ummid.com Arafat Sermon 2026 to be delivered by Sheikh Ali Bin Abdul Rahman Hudhaify from Masjid Namirah on Tuesday Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, corresponding to May 26, 2026, will be available in more than 30 languages.
(2026-05-22). US Incarceration-Related Costs Impose Financial Strain on Relatives. projectcensored.org US families with incarcerated relatives are facing spiraling annual costs of nearly $350 billion in incarceration-related costs, according to an August 2025 report by Amanda Watford for Stateline. Watford highlighted a recent study by criminal justice advocacy group FWD.us that showed families are "losing an average of $1,803 in income…
(2026-05-22). Israel faces a general election with all parties committed to war, repression and social devastation. wsws.org The opposition boast that their bloc represents "80 percent of the country," a figure that explicitly excludes the 20 percent of the population who are Arab citizens.
(2026-05-22). Is the CIA car bombing narcos in Mexico? responsiblestatecraft.org On March 28, a pickup truck exploded on a highway north of Mexico City, killing two alleged cartel members. One of the victims was identified as Francisco Beltrán, alias 'El Payín,' a reported lieutenant of Sinaloa Cartel kingpin 'El Meño'. The story went largely ignored in the U.S. But recent reports from
(2026-05-22). Protesting Trump's Targeting Iranian Visa Green Card Holders. juancole.com — | The Middle East Studies Association's (MESA) Task Force on Civil and Human Rights expresses our deep concern regarding the Trump administration's targeting of visa and green card holders from Iran, including Iranian academics and students, based on their familial ties and political views. While immigration-based targeti…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). At least 15 flotilla activists report sexual assault. newarab.com
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Trump's EPA weakens climate super pollutant rules while claiming grocery savings. nationofchange.org The administration says easing restrictions on hydrofluorocarbons will lower costs for consumers, but economists, climate experts, and even refrigeration industry leaders warn the move may do little to reduce grocery prices while slowing efforts to curb some of the world's most potent greenhouse gases.
(2026-05-22). Warsh takes US Fed's helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding. scmp.com Kevin Warsh, whose broad criticism of current US ‚Å Federal Reserve officials, playbook for rate cuts and ties to President Donald Trump elevated him past ‚Å other contenders to lead the central bank, was sworn in as Fed leader on Friday at a pivotal moment for monetary policy and the American economy. | Warsh, wearing a dark suit and tie and accompanied by his wife, Jane Lauder, heiress to the Estee Lauder fortune, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after a lengthy introduction by…
(2026-05-22). Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel end settlement expansion. newarab.com
The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an "important step". | "We call on the government of Israel to end its
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Greens' Makerfield candidate withdraws after Israel lobby pile-on. thecanary.co
Chris Kennedy has withdrawn as the Green party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The party's announcement describes the reason as "personal and family reasons". However, it is notable that Kennedy was the target of a huge pile-on by the UK Israel lobby before his withdrawal for sharing a post describing the the attack on Golders […] | By
(2026-05-22). SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight. scmp.com SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that Nasa is counting on to land astronauts on the moon. | The redesigned mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he was taking the company public. It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites for release halfway around the world.
(2026-05-22). From Palestine to Catalonia, Guardiola believed in more than just football. aljazeera.com Pep Guardiola departs Manchester City with a legacy that stretches well beyond the 17 trophies he won in 10 years.
(2026-05-22). Paper-cut master slices living from silhouettes. ecns.cn Many of the visitors are drawn to 65-year-old Wang Chuncai's paper-cut silhouette stall, where his scissors slice through black paper to fashion vivid, lifelike silhouettes of his customers in less than a minute.
(2026-05-22). Coalition of Black Trade Unionists: Labor rights and civil rights are one fight. peoplesworld.org
ATLANTA—Hundreds of mostly Black trade unionists from across the country packed the Hyatt Regency downtown Thursday as the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) opened its 55th International Convention with a sober assessment: The labor movement is under its most severe attack in a generation, and no one is coming to save them but themselves. …
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Medical Neglect and Hardships for Incarcerated Women Experiencing Menopause. projectcensored.org As the number of older incarcerated women grows, many are struggling to manage menopause and perimenopause because of limited medical support and education, highlighting gaps in gender-specific health care in US prison systems. Rebecca McCray's April 2026 report for The Marshall Project illuminates the larger issue of institutional neglect, a…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula. whyy.org Diane Button is an end-of-life-doula. She has spent countless hours with people in their last days as they share their regrets, hopes, desires and dreams.
(2026-05-22). A-10 Warthog's New Aerial Refueling Probe Is Now Operational In The Middle East. twz.com
In just six weeks, the probe went from its first flight to being deployed to a place where fighting could erupt again at any moment.
(2026-05-22). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-22). Mahmoud Khalil to appeal US deportation case to Supreme Court. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine advocate takes claim that Trump administration targeted him for protected free speech to top US court.
(2026-05-22). It's not a lie, I just changed my position Your Honour. onlineopinion.com.au Negative gearing survived termites, dodgy solicitors and bad builders. Then Labor came for it.
(2026-05-22). Long Island Rail Road Workers: Vote "No" on the contract! Unite with NYC subway and bus workers to fight for inflation-busting wage increases! wsws.org Workers should form rank-and-file committees, independent of the union apparatus, to finish what you started in your three-day strike…
(2026-05-22). House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row. truthout.org After four US Senate Republicans on Tuesday helped Democrats advance a war powers resolution intended to halt President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, GOP leadership in the House of Representatives canceled a similar vote on Wednesday, and again on Thursday. Progressive and Democratic Party leaders in the House were quick to call out Republican leadership, including Rep. Mike Johnson (R… |
(2026-05-22). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Suicide is never painless—yet right-wing implosions bring positive changes. nationofchange.org The dread now transcends democracy,/ But what survives kakistocracy?>
(2026-05-22). Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights challenges, development in Paris. ecns.cn Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights.
(2026-05-22). CARTOONS: Mark David like brown bread. independentaustralia.net
(2026-05-22). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-22). Top court highlights role of estate administrators in inheritance protection. ecns.cn China's top court has highlighted the importance of estate administrators by releasing five significant cases on Thursday, aiming to ensure the Civil Code is accurately applied to better protect people's inheritance rights and prevent estate misuse.
(2026-05-22). Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to enhance security during Haj. tribune.com.pk
Saudi authorities are deploying drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced surveillance technologies during Haj to monitor crowds, detect violations, and prevent unauthorised entry into the holy sites, the Saudi newspaper Okaz said on Friday. | The report said the technologies form part of an integrated security and organisational system aimed at ensuring the safety of millions of pilgrims who gather annually in the holy sites. | Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Haj regulations, alongside fixed-wing aircraft tasked with monitoring illegal entry attempts into the holy si…
(2026-05-22). Alex Saab and the fragility of the solidarity movement. nationofchange.org It's difficult not to see the renewed imprisonment of Alex Saab as a disappointing capitulation to U.S. coercion after so many of us fought for his freedom, but we cannot forget the task at hand.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Spanberger's ICE Actions Deepen Divide with Virginia Democrats. progressivehub.net MARKUS SCHMIDT | VIRGINIA MERCURY…
(2026-05-22). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-22). Waste of the Day: Radioactive Wasted Money. wattsupwiththat.com The federal government is so prone to excessive spending that it is even wasting money on waste itself.
(2026-05-22). Mental Health Is Another Unfortunate ICE Casualty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (center) speaks in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding in the Republican reconciliation plan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026. | © 2026 Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters…
(2026-05-22). German hospitals targeted in massive cyberattack. tribune.com.pk
Data belonging to tens of thousands of patients was stolen in a cyberattack targeting an external service provider used by numerous hospitals in Germany, public broadcaster ARD reported Friday. | The University Hospital of Cologne alone said 30,000 people were affected. According to reports, the attack took place in mid-April. Since the breach targeted the external service provider rather than the hospital itself, clinical systems and patient care were not compromised at any point. | In the southern state of Baden-Wurttemberg, thieves stole data from more than 72,000 patients at the university hospitals of Fre…
(2026-05-22). Navan: Music as witness to unrest, love, and heritage. newarab.com
"I felt the need to write a page of history through my music," says Iranian Canadian singer
(2026-05-22). Lebanon moves closer to opening second international airport. newarab.com
Lebanon this week moved a step closer to opening a second international airport which could likely become a hub for low-cost travel in the country. | On Tuesday, The company emerged as the winner from 18 bidders in the tender process. | The airport — often referred to as Qleiaat Airport after a nearby village — is located in the northern governorate of Akkar, around six to s…
(2026-05-22). Knicks move two wins from the NBA Finals with 109-93 victory over the Cavs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks use an explosive third quarter to take a 2-0 lead over Cleveland in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
(2026-05-22). Shameen Suleman: Outrage over the flotilla activists but where were they for Palestinians? asiapacificreport.nz
COMMENTARY: By Shameen Suleman Britain. France. Canada. Italy. Spain. Belgium. The Netherlands. Poland. Australia. New Zealand . . . The European Union. The United Nations . . . Suddenly they have found outrage because international activists aboard the flotilla were humiliated, abused and tortured by Israeli war criminals under National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's prison…
(2026-05-22). DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion (left), and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa, in Kinshasa, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Prime Ministers Office, CELCOM & CNTIC…
(2026-05-22). Socialism AI answers the New York Times: Not yes or no to AI, but who controls it. wsws.org The New York Times welcomes the backlash against AI while channeling it toward a more responsible capitalism that leaves the oligarchy's ownership of the technology untouched.
(2026-05-22). US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Return to your countries to apply. geo.tv
People stand on the steps of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in New York. — Reuters/FileUSCIS announces move in policy memo.New policy to free up agency to work on other cases: USCISLatest step part of Trump's policy to tighten migration laws.
(2026-05-22). Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to Supreme Court to halt deportation. newarab.com
A divided federal appeals court on Friday declined to reconsider a ruling in Columbia University graduate The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on a 6-5 vote rejected Khalil's request to revisit a ruling a 2-1 panel of the Philadelphia-based court delivered in January that had concluded a lower-court judge had no jurisdiction to order his release from immigration detention last year. | He was among the most promine…
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level. tribune.com.pk
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to "very high". | The strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the WHO on Sunday. | "We are now revising our risk assessment to very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at global level," WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. | So far, 82 cases have been confirmed in Congo, with seven confirmed deaths, 177 suspected deaths and almost…
(2026-05-22). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that aims to protect ratepayers as the increasing demand for data centers threatens a surge in electricity bills. | The legislation aimed at data centers would require Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon, to…
(2026-05-22). Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" : The fusion of the gangster-oligarchy and the state. wsws.org Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund would reward those who sought to overturn the 2020 elections, including those who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
(2026-05-22). The great Treasury fiction: Why public investment is rigged to fail. independentaustralia.net
(2026-05-22). Paris Nanterre Triumphs at ICC Moot Court: French Legal Stars Shine in The Hague. thinktank.pk THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Paris Nanterre University has been crowned champion of the 5th edition of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition in French, following a compelling final round held in Courtroom 2 of the ICC headquarters on May 21, 2026 The prestigious competition, organized by The Hague Academy of International Law with …
(2026-05-22). The Novel as Instrument: Sinan Antoon and Michael Allan. publicbooks.org Our partner podcast Novel Dialogue invites a novelist and a literary critic to talk about novels from every angle: how we read them, write them, publish them, and remember them. This season's signature question is: Who was your favorite teacher and why? "I am haunted by history: the history of dictatorship, the history of empire, …
(2026-05-22). WHO: Ebola situation in DRC, Uganda not 'pandemic emergency'. ecns.cn The risk of the Ebola epidemic is "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level," and the situation is not a "pandemic emergency," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-22). Ireland joins EU push to ban trade with Israeli settlements amid flotilla backlash. al-monitor.com European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country.
(2026-05-22). Art education exchange series for China-Russia Years of Education open in Beijing. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the art education exchange series for the China-Russia Years of Education was held in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-22). Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers. grist.org Even as gas prices continued to rise across the United States, sales of electric vehicles fell in April. That is in contrast to strong growth elsewhere in the world, such as Europe. But American drivers are gravitating toward at least one more efficient powertrain: hybrids. | Sales of new EVs fell roughly 18 percent from March to April, according to the latest data from Edmunds, an auto research firm. Another company, Cox Automotive,
(2026-05-22). IHC permanently bans poisoning, shooting of stray dogs in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued a landmark ruling on petitions seeking humane management of the stray dog population in the federal capital, permanently banning the poisoning, shooting, and unnecessary killing of stray dogs in Islamabad. | Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro issued the detailed 24-page verdict, directing authorities to adopt the scientific "trap, sterilise, vaccinate, and release" method for controlling the stray dog population. | The court ordered the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and other relevant departments to strictly implement th…
(2026-05-22). Israel orders UN food agency to cut ties with Turkish NGO. newarab.com
"WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to suspend fuel provision immediately and all activities with its partner IHH, cutting off assistance to more than 166,000 people who rely on daily hot meals, bread, and nutrition support to survive," an agency spokesperson…
(2026-05-22). Omissions, Corrections, and Deceptions — Critics Blast the DNC's Autopsy Report. truthout.org A long-anticipated "autopsy" report from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was released to the public on Thursday, containing multiple errors and omissions on subjects that may have cost Democrats the White House in 2024. The DNC — which commissioned the report that was authored by Democratic consultant Paul Rivera — sought to distance itself from its own document. |
(2026-05-22). Democracy Now! 2026-05-22 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist List": Karen Hao on Data Center Resistance, Tech Billionaires, "Empire of AI" & More | Headlines for May 22, 2026; "Politically Driven Epidemic": Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts; Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota; "AI Resist Lis…
(2026-05-22). The quiet resistance of working-class women in Egypt. wagingnonviolence.org
(2026-05-22). Stephen Bunting beats Luke Humphries to win Premier League Darts. thecanary.co
Stephen Bunting closed the Premier League darts stage in style in Sheffield, beating Luke Humphries 6-3. Meanwhile, Humphries' run to the final means he will avoid a semi-final against Luke Littler at Finals Night in London. Bunting's night was more than a single result. He averaged north of 106 and landed seven 180s across his […] | By
(2026-05-22). China, Pakistan eye stronger cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for stronger strategic communication, continued traditional friendship and deeper all-around cooperation between China and Pakistan, as the two Asian neighbors marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
(2026-05-22). 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…
(2026-05-22). The "Hitler Question" Should Never Justify War. popularresistance.org Proponents of war and militarization often invoke common memories of Hitler and World War II to argue that we are now in a similar moment. Whether it is with Saddam Hussein in 2003, al Qaeda during the "war on terrorism," Iran's Supreme Leader in 2017, or Putin since 2022, a classic trope is to compare enemy leaders to the Nazis. In the lead-up to the Iran War this February, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likened Iran's religious leaders to Hitler and argued for regime change by any means. | It is only a matter of time before Hitler is invoked again to justify yet another war or yet more militarization. How can t…
(2026-05-22). Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate. aljazeera.com Protests have spiraled out of control and President Rodrigo Paz is facing demands to resign.
(2026-05-22). JVP/NPP government in Sri Lanka preparing further attacks on workers amid growing crisis. wsws.org Sri Lanka's worsening balance of payments crisis, soaring oil bill and rupee depreciation are driving the JVP/NPP government into a deepening crisis.
(2026-05-22). Amid security threats, Syria attempts to cement stability, international ties. longwarjournal.org A car bombing in central Damascus on May 19 killed one soldier and wounded civilians, as Syrian forces conducted raids against suspected militants in Deir Ez Zor. Damascus is also advancing reconciliation efforts with Kurdish groups and pursuing international diplomatic engagement.
(2026-05-22). Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack. geo.tv
People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 21, 2026. — ReutersOver 2,000 mourners honour men killed defending mosque.FBI investigates attack as suspected hate crime.Mourners call for end to anti-Muslim…
(2026-05-22). Australian budget further squeezes university funding. wsws.org Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government particularly targeted the universities and their staff and students in last week's budget.
(2026-05-22). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-22). Israel Displaces Palestinians from West Bank via Agricultural Terrorism. projectcensored.org Israeli state-sanctioned settler violence in the West Bank is taking the form of agricultural terrorism, restricting Palestinians from subsistence farming and livestock grazing. According to Qassam Muadi for Mondoweiss on May 14, 2026, "at least 13 rural Palestinian communities in the West Bank were completely wiped off the map," in…
(2026-05-22). Miscellany: explaining the disappointments and pleasant surprises of my ongoing visit to St Petersburg. gilbertdoctorow.com I have received one acidic comment on my latest essay published here yesterday suggesting that I am joining ranks with George Soros and Anne Applebaum in their decades long campaign to blacken the image of Russia and promote Cold War. Nothing could be further from the truth. Over the years, I have repeatedly denounced the …
(2026-05-22). Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness'. aljazeera.com Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR's top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019.
(2026-05-22). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-22). Nigel Farage Took £50,000 from Crypto Firms Then Said He Was 'Not Aware' of the Industry Funding His Party. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage was paid £50,000 in personal speaking fees by two cryptocurrency businesses in October 2025 — one of them owned by Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett — in the same month he told Reuters he was "not aware" of crypto businesses funding his party, Byline Times can reveal. | The Reform UK leader received £30,000 from Blockworks Inc on 13 October and a further £20,000 from Zebu Group Limited on 22 October, according to the
(2026-05-22). Biden's OSHA chief tells GOP: Don't sideline job safety and health. peoplesworld.org
WASHINGTON—Douglas Parker, President Biden's Occupational Safety and Health Administrator, is warning congressional Republicans against massive cuts—which GOP President Donald Trump proposes—in job safety and health enforcement and in the research that backs it up. Parker raised those points at a House subcommittee hearing on job safety and health, called by the Republican-run House Workforce Protections …
(2026-05-22). Eid al Adha 2026: Saudi Arabia pushes Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting to Sunday May 17. ummid.com In a last minute change, the Saudi Supreme Court has pushed to Dhul Hijjah 1447AH Moon Sighting, which confirms the first day of Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj Day (Youme Arafat 2026), to Sunday May 17, 2026.
(2026-05-22). 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!!
(2026-05-22). 8 House Democrats Join GOP in Vote to Defund Schools That Support Trans Youth. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 19, the U.S. House passed H.R. 2616, the "Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act," by a vote of 217-198. The bill would hand the Trump administration enormous leverage to strip federal funding from any school that "teaches or advances concepts" related to transgender people, codifying into federal law the anti-trans definitions from Trump's executive order 14168… |
(2026-05-22). Standoff in Turkey's main opposition party escalates. newarab.com
A standoff between the chairman of An appeals court in the capital of Ankara on Thursday nullified the November 2023 party congress of the The appeals court's decision suspended Ozel and members of the party's executive board from their duties.
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Canada's Carney says Alberta is 'essential' as province mulls separation. aljazeera.com Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith announces referendum on whether to hold a referendum on leaving Canada.
(2026-05-22). Trade unions, mass organisations and the left: From historical necessity to reassessment and renewal. links.org.au
The past decades have witnessed fundamental transformations in the way people think and organise, which the left cannot afford to ignore, writes Rezgar Akrawi.
(2026-05-22). US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war. newarab.com
(2026-05-22). President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth. sanews.gov.za President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth | Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. ⚪ "In my meeting earlier today with President Boko, we agreed that one of our greatest tasks of the moment is to further deepen trade and investment relations between our two countries," President Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening. ⚪ Speaking at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum, the President said the economic interests of both cou…
(2026-05-22). Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) says it is strengthening measures to further secure payroll controls and improve consequence management to ensure that public funds are "protected and used responsibly to support the delivery of healthcare service". ⚪ The department said it would be tightening measures including: | • Tightening labour relations processes. | • Strengthening leave and incapacity management. | • Implementing employee verification interventions and | •…
(2026-05-22). 'Everest Man' breaks his own record after historic 32nd climb. aljazeera.com Legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa just broke his own record after climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
(2026-05-22). 'Safe, supported and ready to learn': Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness. whyy.org
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of kids in Delaware are homeless. But a proposed pilot program could help some of them move into stable housing. | State Rep. Kim Williams, D-Stanton, housing and education advocates are championing an effort to fund rental vouchers for dozens of families with school-aged kids living in motels or shelters. | It would cost $800,000 in the fiscal year 2027 budget and serve 50 families. It's been endorsed by the Delaware State Education Association. | According to the…
(2026-05-22). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-22). Can Southampton rebuild after Spygate? thecanary.co
Southampton held its hands up, admitting to spying charges after it was caught red-handed covertly filing opponents. For this clear violation of the rules, they have received more than a light slap on the wrist despite protesting the severity of the sanctions against it. The saga, known as Spygate, exposes colossal leadership failures under Tonda […] | By
(2026-05-22). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-22). Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she is resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her husband had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and that she was stepping away from her role to help him.Gabbard advised Trump of her intention to step down during an Oval Office meeting on Friday, Fox News Digital reported earlier. The resignation is effective June 30, it said.A source familiar with the matter said that Gabbard had been forced out by the White House.
(2026-05-22). US Senate pushes back against Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund. aljazeera.com The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
(2026-05-22). Xi-Putin Summit: Much more than bilateral relations. unitedworldint.com Interview to CGTN Tàºrk. UWI author, historian, and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek joined CGTN Tàºrk Radio as a guest to evaluate Russian President Vladimir Putin's 19-20th May visit to China. — Changes not seen for 100 years Dr. Perinàßek, let's start with your general evaluation. What do you think this visit means? Putin's …
(2026-05-22). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president to Nexteer workers: "Don't accept any more delays. The time for your strike is now." wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker who is running for UAW president, issue the following statement after the overwhelming strike vote by Nexteer workers…
(2026-05-22). 'This EHRC Code Will Make the UK a Hostile Environment for Trans People'. bylinetimes.com The new EHRC Code of Practice for Service Providers has landed. Previous ones have done so without much impact, but this one comes with one of the heaviest thuds on record. This is because of the arguments which have followed last April's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act and what that ruling might mean in scenarios other than Scottish boardrooms. | The Equality and Human Rights Commission — EHRC, increasingly known as Inequality Commission by some — produced "Interim Guidance" a couple of weeks after the ruling dropped. This guidance was predicated on a 'thou must…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Trump to force foreigners seeking US green cards to go home first. scmp.com Foreigners applying for permanent residency in the US will now have to go back to their home countries to seek green cards. | "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," Zach Kahler, a spokesman for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement on Friday.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Final poll before Colombia's first round vote Cepeda: 44.6%, De la Espriella: 31.6%. colombiareports.com The final poll before the first round of Colombia's presidential election suggests that the leftist frontrunner, Senator Ivan Cepeda, will have to confront far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in a run-off vote. According to the poll conducted by Invamer, Cepeda can count of the support of 44.6% of voters, which is only 0.3 points …
(2026-05-22). Villa Clara resultó la provincia más laureada en el otorgamiento de los premios naciones de medio ambiente. radiohc.cu
Villa Clara resultó la provincia más laureada en la entrega de los Premios Nacionales de Medio Ambiente, dados a conocer este jueves en La Habana en una ceremonia presidida por el primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido. | Durante el acto trascendió el otorgamiento del prestigioso reconocimiento, como personalidad, a la Doctora María del Carmen Velasco, delegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente en este territorio; y como institución, al Aeropuerto Internacional "Abel Santamaría Cuadrado", de Santa Clara. En la actividad, encabezada además…