palestinechronicle.com (2026-05-27). The Witch Hunt Continues: US Appeals Court Allows Reinstatement of Sanctions on Francesca Albanese
The sanctions, originally imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July 2025, sought to financially isolate Albanese and her family by freezing assets, restricting travel, and cutting off access to banking systems. This was never about evidence or wrongdoing. It was raw political punishment for her unflinching documentation of Israel's crimes in Gaza and the occupied territories.
(2026-05-27). Israel escalates rampage in Lebanon. wsws.org Israeli forces struck Lebanon with more than 120 air raids on Tuesday, the sharpest single-day escalation since Israel resumed its bombing of the country in early March. The Lebanese health ministry said at least 31 people were killed and 40 wounded in attacks across the south and the Bekaa Valley.
english.palinfo.com (2026-05-27). PPS: Gaza prisoners tortured in Rakevets underground cells
The Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS) has accused the Israeli prison service of subjecting Gaza detainees to repression and torture, holding them in inhumane and unhealthy conditions within "Rakevet" prison's cramped underground cells. | | In a statement released on Tuesday, PPS said that Israeli forces recently stormed one of the cells in the jails and assaulted prisoners from Gaza with dogs, gas and batons, injuring them in their eyes and heads.
(2026-05-27). Israel 'intensifies' attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people. aljazeera.com At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-27). Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest bombing in weeks, expands ground operations. scmp.com Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military was deepening its operations in the country. | The bombing raids further strained a ceasefire announced on April 16 that was meant to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, and ‚Äåcame as Iran said the United States had violated a separate truce by striking…
(2026-05-27). Israeli airstrikes kill 31, wound 40 in southern Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
At least 31 people were killed and 40 injured in Israeli airstrikes Tuesday in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. | The strikes targeted the towns of Burj al-Shamali, Kawthariyet El Riz, Habboush, Maarakeh and Selaa. | Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported that at least 10 people were killed, including women and children, in a single strike on Burj al-Shamali. The outlet also reported at least three airstrikes near the Qaraoun Dam in eastern Lebanon, home to the country's largest water reservoir. | The strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to inten…
(2026-05-27). Global Sumud Flotilla urges probe of U.S. complicity in members' abduction and torture by Israel. radiohc.cu By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams | Testimonies published Tuesday from activists, journalists, medical professionals, and others who took part in the latest international flotilla attempting to break Israel's genocidal siege of Gaza called for an investigation into US complicity in their illegal high-seas abduction and alleged torture, sexual assault, and other abuse by Israeli forces. | "As testimonies from the 428 participants illegally kidnapped by the Israeli regime continue to surface, the United States' critical role in the abuses and torture of humanitarian volunteers and journalists has become undeniable,"
(2026-05-27). Tuesday 6/2: No More Genocide! Protest at Microsoft Conference. indybay.org Ft. Mason Center | San Francisco…
(2026-05-27). Stand down or Escalate? Trump's Tactical Dilemma on Iran. juancole.com The administration's triumphalist framing has struck a jarring note among those who have s…
(2026-05-27). China's top diplomat says hopes US, Iran reach compromise. geo.tv 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi leaves the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during Russian President Vladimir Putin visit to China, May 20, 2026. — ReutersYi says Beijing is coordinating with parties and supporting the mediation effort.US forces struck missile sites and boats…
(2026-05-27). Iran's Supreme Leader Says Region Will No Longer Be a 'Safe Haven' for US Military Bases. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a written statement on Tuesday that the US will no longer have a "safe haven" in the Middle East for its military bases, remarks that come after the Iranian military struck US bases across the region during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. In the statement, released …
(2026-05-27). On camera humiliation for Trump after failed Iran strikes? IRGC shows proof of hit on MQ-9 drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard has released video it says shows an MQ‚Äë9 Reaper being shot down near Bandar Abbas, just as reports emerge of another lost U.S. F‚Äë35 over Iran. As Trump pushes on with a war he insists he's winning, Tehran is plastering alleged drone kills across state media to portray U.S. strikes as failures and warn it will hit back hard against any new "ceasefire violations."
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM calls for advancement of U.S.-Iran talks. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for the advancement of negotiations between the United States and Iran.
(2026-05-27). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-27). Pan-African Festival in Addis Ababa closes with gratitude to Cuba. radiohc.cu The First Pan-African Festival of Cuban Graduates, which concluded in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, was for its participants a way to express their deep admiration and gratitude to the Caribbean island for training them as professionals. | Dr. Malachy Dottin, coordinator of the Graduates of Cuban Educational Institutions in Grenada, thanked Havana online for its contribution and affirmed that it has become one of Saint George's most respected, beloved, and committed partners in development. | Dottin emphasized that, for decades, Cuba has demonstrated unwavering solidarity with his country and the Caribbean in general t…
(2026-05-27). Cubans, Many in the US for Decades, Deported to Mexico. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of deported Cubans gather outside the Juan Graham Hospital in the city of Villahermosa, Mexico, March 2026. | © 2026 Josué Leal | The Trump administration has deported over 4,300 Cubans to Mexico, many of whom are older people with serious health conditions who had been living in the United States for years or even decades. Many are left stranded without access to housing and health care. Those who cannot access protection as refugees are trapped in a permanent state of legal limbo.The United States should guarantee people in removal proceedings individualized review, acces…
(2026-05-27). 'No livestock but still hope': Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza. aljazeera.com Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.
(2026-05-27). 1 killed, several wounded in Israeli strike targeting senior Hamas figure in Gaza City. ecns.cn GAZA, May 26 ⚪ A Palestinian woman was killed and several others were wounded Tuesday evening in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City that Israel said targeted a senior Hamas commander, Palestinian medical sources and Israeli officials said.
(2026-05-27). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-27). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). EU firms in China starting to feel less gloomy as Beijing offers stability: report. scmp.com European companies' confidence in the Chinese market is showing signs of rebounding for the first time since 2022, as Beijing is increasingly perceived as a "champion" of stability amid rising global volatility, according to a survey released on Wednesday. | After years of spiralling pessimism, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China found that "the intensity of the deterioration in confidence in China's business environment has eased" among its members over the past year.
(2026-05-27). Degrading Civilians in Armed Conflict Violates Int'l Law. juancole.com The Conversation) — In a Some of the activists, who had been intercepted by Israeli forces on a flotilla…
(2026-05-27). 9 dead, 11 missing after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Nine people were killed and another 11 were unaccounted for as of Monday afternoon after heavy rain, which started on Saturday night, had battered Yongchuan, said local authorities.
(2026-05-27). Packaging company plant explosion in Washington leaves many dead, injured. geo.tv 
(2026-05-27). China to host forum on global governance this autumn: FM. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ China will host a forum on global governance in the Xiongan New Area in north Chinas Hebei Province this autumn, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday.
(2026-05-27). Call to enhance global ocean governance. ecns.cn Experts gathered in the coastal city of Xiamen for the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development 2026 Roundtable Meeting have called for broader efforts to enhance global ocean governance through multilateral cooperation.
(2026-05-27). Russian tourists gain access to QR code payments in more countries. ecns.cn MOSCOW, May 26 ⚪ The Association of Tour Operators of Russiasaid on Tuesday that Russian tourists can now pay for purchases via QR codes in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Türkiye, Egypt.
(2026-05-27). White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump's 80th birthday. aljazeera.com Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
(2026-05-27). Saturday 6/6: Everything Been Told About Communism is Wrong…Capitalism is a Failure… indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca 94704…
(2026-05-27). Thursday 6/4: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-27). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-27). Reclamation announces increases in water deliveries, imperiling Sacramento River salmon. indybay.org The State Water Resources Control Board has sent a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation, pointing out that Reclamation plans to take more water out of Lake Shasta, leaving too little cold water to protect winter-run and fall-run Chinoook Salmon on the Sacramento River this year.
(2026-05-27). Report reveals impact of Australian school crisis on principals. wsws.org An Australian Catholic University report on the well-being of school principals points to intolerable conditions.
(2026-05-27). Mine disaster in China: Another tragedy in the global industrial slaughterhouse. wsws.org The mine explosion is another graphic example of the dangers facing miners and other workers around the world as their lives and health are subordinated to the rapacious corporate drive for profit.
(2026-05-27). Industrial slaughter in Washington: 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical tank implosion at paper mill. wsws.org At least one worker is dead and nine remain missing after a massive chemical tank ruptured at Nippon Dynawave, a Washington paper mill with a record of safety and environmental violations.
(2026-05-27). Chemical tank disaster averted in Southern California; owner GKN Aerospace is major military contractor cited for safety violations. wsws.org The near-disaster comes as the Trump administration is calling for an unprecedented 50 percent increase in the annual military budget to $1.5 trillion.
(2026-05-27). Mine blast victims given psychological counseling. ecns.cn Medical workers have rushed to provide mental health support to people affected by a mine accident in northern China's Shanxi province to help them cope with trauma.
(2026-05-27). Non-U.S. extra-regional countries sustain military build-up in Western Pacific: report. ecns.cn Extra-regional countries, other than the United States, continued to expand their military presence in the Western Pacific over the past year, conducting reconnaissance patrols, transiting the Taiwan Strait and carrying out forward deployments, according to a think tank report released Tuesday.
(2026-05-27). 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…
(2026-05-27). Global warming is heating rivers, endangering human food supplies. wsws.org Rivers around the world are losing oxygen, which threatens resources on which millions depend.
(2026-05-27). China launches communications test satellite with Long March-7A rocket. ecns.cn China launched an experimental communications satellite into space using a Long March-7A rocket from the Wenchang space launch center in South China's Hainan Province early Wednesday, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-05-27). France Acknowledges Need for Slavery Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | "Slave Chain with Four Yokes" from the Dexue voodoo convent in Adounko, Benin, dating from the 19th century at the Memorial ACTe, the Caribbean Centre of Expression and Memory of Slavery and the Slave Trade, in Point-a-Pitre, May 8, 2015. | © 2015 Nicolas Derne/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-27). Bullying, Union Democracy & the Fight for Membership Control: Lesson of Vegas IBT631 Fight. indybay.org The struggle for union democracy and membership control is being fought out in the Teamsters union in many locals. One of the fights was the effort to have an bylaw election in Vegas Local 631 and the effort to shutdown a vote on elected shop stewards.
(2026-05-27). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-27). Sea of clouds seen at Zhangjiajie scenic area in central China's Hunan after rain. ecns.cn Photo taken on May 25, 2026 shows a magnificent sea of clouds at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province. After rain, white clouds swirled around the peaks, creating a flowing landscape painting.
(2026-05-27). Lebanon Joins Mine Ban Treaty. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A team from the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) clearing unexploded cluster munitions on farmland in southern Lebanon, November 10, 2020. | © 2020 John Wreford/SOPA Images/Sipa via AP Photo…
(2026-05-27). Chinese, American students explore 'world supermarket' Yiwu. ecns.cn Participants of the 2026 Southeast University – University of Pennsylvania summer program visited Yiwu International Trade Market, Yiwu railway port, and local enterprises on Tuesday to experience the economic vitality of the "world supermarket."
(2026-05-27). US warplanes fly over Caracas in provocative show of semi-colonial dominance. wsws.org The show of force was aimed squarely at intimidation and demonstrating who is in control. Top generals and warplanes can land and depart as though the country were any military outpost on US soil.
(2026-05-27). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-27). Serbian president praises China's tech achievements. ecns.cn On Tuesday, the third day of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's state visit to China, he spent about five minutes inside a newly released electric vehicle at the showroom of Chinese tech company Xiaomi's auto factory in Beijing.
(2026-05-27). Measles outbreak in Bangladesh kills over 500 children. wsws.org The death and suffering of children from a preventable disease is a political indictment of policies that have prioritised profits over universal public health.
(2026-05-27). China's listed companies top 5,500 as market capitalization climbs. ecns.cn China's domestic stock market continued to expand in April, with total market capitalization rising 7.9% from the previous month, while manufacturing companies continued to dominate new listings, according to data released on Tuesday by the China Association for Public Companies.
(2026-05-27). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-27). Canada introduces temporary border measures over Ebola concerns. ecns.cn OTTAWA, May 26 ⚪ The Canadian government on Tuesday announced a series of temporary border measures to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus entering and spreading within Canada.
(2026-05-27). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-27). Energy Apartheid Denying Africa Tech Future. wattsupwiththat.com The suspension of the Kenyan data center reveals a chasm between the fantasies of the climate industrial complex and the gritty reality of building a modern society. Such a gap engendered by misguided international policy might well be labeled energy apartheid.
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM outlines China's position on qualifications for next UN secretary-general. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday outlined Chinas position regarding the qualifications required for the next UN secretary-general."His efforts have been recognized and commended by the international community, "said Wang.
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM calls for rejection of unilateralism bypassing UN Security Council. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on the international community to reject all kinds of unilateral actions that circumvent the United NationsSecurity Council.
(2026-05-27). 'Naturally scared': India's Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers. aljazeera.com Asked to pray 'in shifts' and avoid spillage of mosque congregations to streets – Muslims denied visible celebrations.
(2026-05-27). Binhai New Area turns into a green development hub. ecns.cn Over the past decades, Binhai New Area, a coastal area of Tianjin, has transformed from a patch of saline-alkali wasteland into a modern, eco-friendly district, and is now shaping a new growth model centered on green development, officials said.
(2026-05-27). In pictures: From prayers to sacrifice, Muslims worldwide mark Eid ul Adha. geo.tv 
Millions of Muslims around the world are observing Eid ul Adha with special prayers, family gatherings, and animal sacrifices.The festival, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorates the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim .From Asia to the Middle East, Europe,…
(2026-05-27). Press Freedom Book Festival Pushes T.M. Scruggs Who Cancelled Chris Hedges At Real News. indybay.org The Bay Area Press Freedom Book Festival is pushing T.M. Scruggs who ordered the cancellation of Chris Hedges show on the Real News Network. He also supported the corporate take-over of Pacifica by the the people who wanted to shutdown WBAI. KPFA management use Chris Hedges to raise money during the fund drive but refuse to put him on the air while they have dozens of hours of replaying Ian Masters and Brian Edwards-Tiekert on the air at KPFA. They are big supporters of the Democratic Party which T.M. Scruggs also supports.
(2026-05-27). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-27). Monday 6/1: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-27). China, Indonesia agree to intensify high-level exchanges, deepen multilateral collaboration. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, on Tuesday, and the two sides agreed to intensify high-level exchanges.The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues, including the Middle East situation.
(2026-05-27). New CA water coalition releases water plan that rules out the Delta Tunnel. indybay.org The release of the plan takes place at a critical time when California salmon and Delta fish populations have collapsed, due to the export of water south to corporate agribusiness and water agencies.
(2026-05-27). Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight. scmp.com It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge cage-fighting arena on the White House's South Lawn. | Cranes lifted giant metal arches into place Tuesday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Trump's 80th birthday on June 14.
(2026-05-27). President, PM, military leadership extend Eidul Azha greetings, urge unity and compassion. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings of Eidul Azha to all Pakistanis and the entire Muslim Ummah. | In their separate messages, they said Eidul Azha reminds Muslims of the great spirit of obedience to Allah Almighty, patience, loyalty, sincerity, and sacrifice, as reflected in the noble legacy of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS). | President Zardari said the true spirit of sacrifice requires making space in our hearts for others. He added that Eidul Azha teaches that sacrifice is "not m…
(2026-05-27). Serbian President Vucic pledges stronger ties with China. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Tuesday at Tsinghua University that he "almost cried" when receiving the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China from President Xi Jinping the day before.
(2026-05-27). Worker killed, dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard fire and explosion. wsws.org Xiaoyuan Li, an immigrant worker, was killed and dozens of firefighters injured when fire and explosions tore through the May Ship Repair shipyard in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island.
(2026-05-27). Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Jenin refugee camp. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man inside the "A citizen… was killed by Israeli fire in the Jenin camp, and ambulance crews transported his body to Jenin Government Hospital," the
(2026-05-27). UN chief warns of dangerous erosion of respect for int'l law. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 26 ⚪ United NationsSecretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned of"a dangerous erosion"of respect for international law.
(2026-05-27). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-27). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-27). Saturday 6/6: De-ICE Citizens Bank. indybay.org Strawberry Village | 750 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2026-05-27). Students and workers in Germany demand the release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The campaign for the release of 26-year-old Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk is meeting with a growing response in Germany. Students, workers and youth are expressing their solidarity and demanding his immediate release.
(2026-05-27). China's Media War Against France? Inside the Chinese Propaganda. thinktank.pk The latest article published by the Chinese state-linked newspaper Global Times once again raises questions about how Beijing's media ecosystem frames Western democracies, particularly France, for domestic and international audiences. Although the article attempts to present itself as objective geopolitical commentary, a closer fact-check and media analysis reveals several recurring propaganda patterns frequently associated with …
(2026-05-27). Nippon Dynawave plant explosion in Washington leaves many dead, injured. geo.tv
(2026-05-27). Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid. aljazeera.com Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
(2026-05-27). Nexteer workers: Vote NO! Prepare to walk out! The fight is ours to win! wsws.org The Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee issued this statement to 1,300 workers at the Saginaw, Michigan plant voting on a third sellout contract pushed by the UAW bureaucracy.
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off. aljazeera.com Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
(2026-05-27). Muslims pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark 1st day of Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
The courtyards surrounding Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Wednesday — the first day of the four-day Eidul Azha holiday — were packed with Muslim worshipers performing Eid prayers. | Eidul Azha commemorates the readiness of Prophet Ibrahim ⚪ also known as Abraham to Christians and Jews ⚪ to sacrifice his son on God's command. | Muslims on this day sacrifice animals to remember Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice, and the meat from those animals is distributed to the poor in the community. | This year's Eidul Azha holiday ⚪ one of the most important holidays in the Muslim calendar ⚪ comes amid con…
(2026-05-27). Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' Supercharges Violence in the Americas. theintercept.com 
The Trump administration's aggressive diplomatic and military engagement in the U.S.'s backyard — dubbed the Donroe Doctrine — has led to more violence in the Americas, increased impunity by local security forces, and heightened danger from cartels in the Western Hemisphere, according to a "U.S. pressure on organized crime is accelerating the spread of militarized security approaches in the region," according to Sandra Pe…
(2026-05-27). Australia: NT laws to permit police interrogation of children without legal guardian. wsws.org These laws are the latest escalation in a bipartisan offensive to essentially criminalise the poverty, chronic housing shortages and lack of secure employment that Australian capitalism has inflicted upon many working people, particularly Indigenous people.
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator. scmp.com US President Donald Trump further cemented his grip over the Republican Party on Tuesday as his favoured candidate in a bitter Texas primary run-off, scandal-plagued Ken Paxton, trounced incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | Paxton's resounding victory, quickly called by Fox News and CNN after polls closed, underscored Trump's continued power to make or break Republican political careers – even as lawmakers on Capitol Hill begin to rebel over the Iran war, his White House ballroom project and a…
(2026-05-27). Green friendship between Chinese and American take root in Maowusu sandy area. ecns.cn Standing in the Maowusu sandy area of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Yin Yuzhen spoke emotionally into her phone to her old friend thousands of miles away in the United States, Ronald Sakolsky.
(2026-05-27). Claim: Michigan Tornadoes Linked to Climate ChangeRobert Vislocky, Ph.D. wattsupwiththat.com No historical tornado data was presented and no climate scientists were interviewed.
(2026-05-27). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-27). EconoScope | China's Huawei 'Tau Scaling Law' signals new phase in the global chip race. ecns.cn When Huawei unveiled its "Tau Scaling Law" on Monday, a new principle aimed at guiding the future development of the semiconductor industry, the announcement signaled a shift in the global chip race: the growing search for a path beyond Moore's Law.
(2026-05-27). Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia. aljazeera.com Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
(2026-05-27). As New York transit workers prepare to fight MTA austerity, former union president Toussaint defends no-strike affidavit. wsws.org Following the last strike in 2005, Transit Workers Union Local 100 signed an affidavit forswearing the right to ever strike again.
(2026-05-27). Enough is Enough: Catastrophe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. wsws.org The scramble for these resources has resulted in the decades of civil war, with various groups and armed bands seeking to gain control of territory.
(2026-05-27). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-27). Cargill locks out Colorado beef plant, as struggles of meatpacking workers intensify. wsws.org The lockout followed an overwhelming rejection of the last contract offer by 85 percent.
(2026-05-27). Hong Kong, Macao share nation's space pride, sci-tech dividends. ecns.cn Sunday's successful launch of China's Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft marked a historic milestone for the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs), as astronaut Li Jiaying became the first person from the SARs to travel to outer space and the fourth Chinese woman to do so.
(2026-05-27). Chinese FM highlights China's contributions to UN cause. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday briefed on his country's contributions to the UN cause at a high-level meeting of the Security Council.
(2026-05-27). Can Iran Force America Out of the Middle East? thinktank.pk The latest warning from Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, marks more than another round of anti-American rhetoric. His declaration that "no US military bases" should remain in the region reflects a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics after months of escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States. The statement also signals Tehran's attempt to …
(2026-05-27). Political leaders mark Eidul Azha with messages of unity, sacrifice and compassion. tribune.com.pk 
Political and government leaders across Pakistan on Wednesday extended Eidul Azha greetings to the nation and the Muslim Ummah, using the occasion to highlight themes of sacrifice, unity, public service, and support for the underprivileged, while offering prayers for national stability, security, and prosperity. | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi | K-P CM Sohail Afridi offered Eidul Azha prayers at Bagh Naran, Hayatabad in Peshawar. After the prayers, he offered special supplications for "the country's security, peace, development and prosperity" and prayed for unity and brotherhood within the M…
(2026-05-27). Trump's Crackdown on Legal Immigrants betrays America. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — My dad was a World War II refugee. He and my grandmother came to the US in 1947 with assistance from the International Refugee Organization (IRO), a precursor to today's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC). With the current changes to immigration laws, would they have been able to become US citizens today? | When President Trump returned to office in 2025, he implemented a historic crackdown on legal immigration. His administration set the refugee admission ceiling at 7,500 people for FY 2026, the lowest level in the US refugee resettlement…
(2026-05-27). China steps up flood and earthquake relief with new funding. ecns.cn China's finance and emergency management authorities on Tuesday allocated an additional 160 million yuan ($24 million) in disaster relief funds as severe flooding and a recent earthquake strained emergency response efforts across southern provinces during the annual flood season.
(2026-05-27). 20 years on, north China's first state-level new area forges ahead with opening-up. ecns.cn Mega container ship the MSC MIA loads steel, chemicals and vehicles at north China's Tianjin Binhai New Area, as it prepares to leave for Angola and Namibia later this week, the latest sign of surging China-Africa trade.
(2026-05-27). STREETSIDE: "Books aren't dying!" indybay.org
(2026-05-27). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-27). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… indybay.org Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… Basta Ya de agresión explotadora!
(2026-05-27). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-27). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-26). Democracy Now! 2026-05-26 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 26, 2026; U.S. Bombs Iran Despite Peace Talks; Israel Strikes Lebanon to "Force Trump's Hand": Negar Mortazavi; "Designed to Break You": Gaza Flotilla Activists Faced Violence, Sexual Abuse in Israeli Detention; "He Was in Agony": Tennessee Issues 1-Year Stay for Tony Carruthers After Botched Execution Attempt | Headlines for May 26, 2026; U.S. Bombs Iran Despite Peace Talks; Israel Strikes Lebanon to "Force Trump's Hand": Negar Mortazavi; "Designed to Break You": Gaza Flotilla Activists Faced Violence, Sexual Abuse in Israeli…
(2026-05-26). US Bombs Iranian Ships Despite Ceasefire and Ongoing Peace Negotiations. truthout.org We get an update on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from journalist Negar Mortazavi, following the Pentagon's so-called self-defense strikes on two Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz Monday despite an official ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations. The "chaotic" ceasefire "has been violated from day one," says Mortazavi, who notes that Israel's continuous attacks on southern Lebanon are… |
(2026-05-26). At Least 31 Killed, 40 Wounded in Israeli Attacks on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com As Israeli forces launch new ground offensives further northern into southern Lebanon, the IDF has also issued a flurry of evacuation notices in the already occupied southern areas, and the ensuing airstrikes against those areas left at least 31 killed and 40 others wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The largest of the strikes …
(2026-05-26). Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations. newarab.com 
The bombing raids further strained a ceasefire announced on 16 April that was meant to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, but which Israel h…
(2026-05-26). Israel expands ground operation beyond demarcation line in south Lebanon as clashes intensify. tribune.com.pk The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometres inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah, two sources said on Tuesday. | The sources gave no further details on the extent of the advance beyond the so-called "Yellow Line". | The line, separate from the ‚Å UN-demarcated "Blue Line" marking the frontier between Lebanon and Israel after Israel's withdrawal in 2000, forms part of a proposed buffer zone extending 5-10 kilome…
(2026-05-26). It's The Genocide, Stupid. scheerpost.com The DNC finally released its long-awaited autopsy of Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign, and it doesn't mention Gaza. The Democratic leadership's refusal to acknowledge the party's shift on Israel could spell another defeat in 2028. Michael Arria for Mondoweiss n Thursday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) finally released its long-awaited autopsy of Kamala Harris's failed …
(2026-05-26). Caitlin Johnstone: Yet another escalation in the empire's war on activism and journalism. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The empire's war on activism and journalism continues to escalate as the Trump administration targets leftwing streamer Hasan Piker and antiwar activist Medea Benjamin for the "crime" of bringing humanitarian aid to Cuba. This is yet another act of aggression in the same onslaught that has seen inconvenient truth-telling and expressions…
(2026-05-26). Why Trump Chose Bombs Over Diplomacy in the Iran Crisis. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei has pushed the Middle East closer to another prolonged regional crisis. While Washington publicly insists that negotiations with Tehran are still possible, recent American strikes on southern Iran and Iran's retaliatory military actions reveal a deeper reality: the United States increasingly appears to believe that military …
(2026-05-26). That Time Iran Proposed a Dialogue of Civilizations instead of War. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As the United States navigates its complex role on the global stage, its actions are perpetually judged against the high standard of its foundational values—ideals rooted in
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). White House and Pentagon at odds over minerals loan. ecns.cn The Pentagon is weighing whether to scrap an $80 million conditional loan to rare earths refiner ReElement Technologies, exposing divisions inside the Trump administration as Washington races to reduce U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals, according to media reports.
(2026-05-26). The United States Does Not Want Russia and China to Appear as Saviors in Iran's Crisis. unitedworldint.com Interview with Dr. Shoaib Bahman, an expert on Russian affairs and an academic. By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran In recent years, alongside the intensification of tensions in the international system, the position of Russia and China in Iran's security and strategic calculations has drawn greater attention from public opinion than ever before. Some …
(2026-05-26). Qatar rejects claims it offered Iran $12bn for US deal. newarab.com 
Qatar has denied that it offered Iran $12 billion to finalise an agreement that would end the US-Israeli war on Iran. | "Reports claiming that the State of Qatar 'offered' $12 billion to Iran to ensure the conclusion of an agreement are utterly baseless and are being circulated by parties seeking to derail the agreement and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting stability in the region," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said on the social media platform X. | "Qatar's diplomatic role, in coordination with regional partners, is well established and publicly documente…
(2026-05-26). Arab & Muslim allies stunned as Trump's Israel push catches them off guard. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's latest Israel push is tearing open rifts across the Muslim world, as reports claim Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is ready to recognise Israel "today" while Pakistan flatly rejects joining the Abraham Accords. By tying an Iran deal to wider Arab‚ÄëIsraeli normalisation, Trump has stunned key allies, triggered fiery reactions in multiple capitals, and exposed just how divided the region is over his vision of peace.
(2026-05-26). L'Oman nel mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su Ben poco si conosce della storia (anche recente) del Sultanato dell'Oman e del suo preciso ruolo geopolitico nel complesso contesto dell'Asia occidentale. La nuova aggressione USA-Israele all'Iran ha riportato al centro dell'attenzione l'attivismo negoziale dello Stato arabo, con la sua enfasi per la ricerca di soluzioni pacifiche che si lega indissolubilmente anche alla particolare corrente religiosa islamica alla base del suo governo: l'ibadismo.
(2026-05-26). US hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire. geo.tv 
People walk past a mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini , in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026. — Reuters Missile sites, mine-laying boats came under attack.Fresh strikes threaten…
(2026-05-26). US attacks missile sites in Iran amid negotiations to end war. scmp.com US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. | "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said in a statement.
(2026-05-26). Trump's Iran "Truce" Exposes Deep Cracks in U.S. Strategy. juancole.com The Conversation) — United States President Donald Trump has announced via social media that a peace deal with Iran has been "
(2026-05-26). Trump administration targets Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba trip. wsws.org The McCarthyite probe, first reported by Fox News, targets antiwar activists, journalists and streamers who traveled to Cuba with medical aid.
(2026-05-26). New McCarthyism? Government targets Cuba solidarity groups in sweeping investigation. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Federal investigators at the Justice and Treasury Departments have reportedly launched a sweeping inquiry into Cuba solidarity organizations, raising the danger of a revival of McCarthyite tactics to target Americans who oppose U.S. policy toward the island nation. According to Fox News, the DOJ and Treasury are investigating U.S. non-profits and activist groups that do …
(2026-05-26). Cuban foreign minister denounces EU's stance on U.S. blockade as "double standard" radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected on Monday the position of the High Representative of the European Union (EU), Kaja Kallas, whom he accused of a lack of objectivity and of maintaining a marked "double standard" in her remarks about the island. | The Cuban foreign minister criticized the failure to recognize that the illegal, cruel, and unjust collective punishment imposed by the United States government on the Cuban people is the main cause of the current difficult situation, marked by a tightening of the blockade, an oil embargo, and the threat of military intervention. | Bruno Rodríguez reproache…
(2026-05-26). National politics roundup. whyy.org We're hosting two political reporters to dig into fault lines in the GOP, debates over the future of the Democratic party, and rapidly evolving tensions abroad.
(2026-05-26). Statement from the Regional Office of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) in the Americas and the Caribbean. radiohc.cu The Regional Office of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) in the Americas and the Caribbean expresses its strongest rejection and profound indignation at the new accusations and maneuvers promoted by the United States government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, a symbol of dignity, resistance, and unwavering commitment to his people.
(2026-05-26). Presidente de Colombia defendió envío de donaciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, defendió este martes el envío de donaciones a Cuba, en tanto sentenció que "ningún pueblo latinoamericano debe morir de hambre por designios de extranjeros". | En su mensaje, divulgado en su cuenta de la red social X, se hizo eco el primer mandatario de un pronunciamiento de la ministra de Agricultura, Martha Carvajalino, quien confirmó la preparación de una carga con ayuda para los cubanos, que padecen los cruentos efectos del recrudecimiento del bloque económico, financiero y comercial impuesto por Estados Unidos. | La titular aseguró que el cargamento busca fortalecer…
(2026-05-26). Festival panafricano cierra sus puertas con agradecimiento a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Primer Festival Panafricano de Estudiantes Egresados de Cuba, que culmina hoy es para sus participantes la manera de expresar su profunda admiración y gratitud a la isla caribeña por formarlos como profesionales. | El doctor en Filosofía Malachy Dottin, coordinador de los Graduados de Instituciones Educativas Cubanas de Granada, agradeció vía online a La Habana su aporte y aseguró que se erigió como uno de los socios más respetados, queridos y comprometidos de Saint George en materia de desarrollo. | Dottin destacó que, durante décadas, Cuba demostró una solidaridad inquebrantable con su país y el Caribe en ge…
(2026-05-26). Cuba ratifica compromiso con la autodeterminación de los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ratificó su compromiso con la libre determinación y la soberanía de los pueblos durante el Seminario Regional de Descolonización del Comité Especial de la ONU (C-24), que prosigue hoy en la ciudad de Managua. | La víspera, la delegación cubana destacó la relevancia del encuentro en el actual contexto internacional, marcado -según afirmó- por el reforzamiento de intereses neocolonialistas y pretensiones imperialistas sobre los pueblos. | La representación de la nacià≤n antillana denunció la política de agresión económica extrema aplicada por Estados Unidos, incluido el "cerco energético", así como las amen…
(2026-05-26). Cubans reject U.S. accusation against Raúl Castro in anti-imperialist rally. radiohc.cu Thousands of Cubans gathered on Monday in the Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Serafín Sánchez Valdivia, in the city of Sancti Spíritus, to participate in an anti-imperialist rally — expressing their rejection of the recent indictment issued by the U.S. Department of Justice against the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz. | Participants described the U.S. measure as illegitimate, fraudulent and an attempt at media and historical manipulation by Washington. During the demonstration, lawyer Lídice Carballo Farfán legally rejected the U.S. accusations and denounced that…
(2026-05-26). Dominicana: Dirigente comunista exalta legado de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Virtudes àÅlvarez, integrante del Partido Comunista del Trabajo (PCT) en la República Dominicana, resaltó este martes el legado del líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, como referente de transformación política y social en Cuba. | La dirigente comunista destacó a Prensa Latina el rol del estadista en la construcción y consolidación de un proyecto que cambió de manera significativa la vida de millones de personas. | La miembro del Buró Político del PCT y de su departamento de Propaganda expresó: "qué bueno que existió Fidel Castro", y consideró que su huella se refleja en el afianzamiento de un pr…
(2026-05-26). Cuba denunció en ONU escalada agresiva de EEUU. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció este martes en el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU la escalada agresiva del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra su país y llamó a la solidaridad de la comunidad internacional. | ´Cuba no es ni puede ser una amenaza. No es un enemigo de Estados Unidos ni quiere serlo", afirmó Rodríguez Parrilla, quien intervino en la reunión ministerial de alto nivel convocada por China, país que ostenta la presidencia pro tempore este mes en el Consejo de Seguridad. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores pidió "a la comunidad internacional que se movilice para impedir una catástro…
(2026-05-26). Científica cubana integra Federación Mundial de Ingeniería. radiohc.cu La doctora en ciencias Sara Fernández Cruz integra desde este lunes la Comisión de Mujeres en la Ingeniería de la Federación Mundial de Organizaciones de Ingeniería, en representación de Cuba. | La designación de la profesora del Departamento de Construcciones de la Universidad de Holguín reconoce su trayectoria de más de 40 años en la ingeniería hidrogeológica y la gestión del agua. | Fernández Cruz participará en los debates globales de la organización sobre equidad, sostenibilidad, desarrollo social y el liderazgo de las profesionales en el sector de las ingenierías. | La Comisión de Mujeres en la Ingeniería (…
(2026-05-26). Fuertes lluvias podrían afectar a Cuba en los próximos días. radiohc.cu Lluvias asociadas a una vaguada, los llamados temporales, podrían ocurrir en Cuba los próximos días debido a la formación de una zona de tiempo inestable en el noroeste del mar Caribe, alerta hoy el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). | En sus perfiles en redes sociales, el Insmet recuerda que este tipo de situaciones es bastante común en esta época del año, por lo que la vaguada se profundizaría sobre el Golfo de México y el noroeste del Caribe, y aportará una gran cantidad de humedad a la región. | Algunos modelos sugieren que, a partir de esta inestabilidad, podría desarrollarse una débil zona de baja presión.
(2026-05-26). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-26). Gaza flotilla exposes world's selective attention to suffering. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 26, 2026, at 5: 25 pm EST Israeli attacks across Gaza on Tuesday have killed at least ten Palestinians as the Israeli military continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli airstrikes on a residential building in Gaza City on Tuesday evening killed three …
(2026-05-26). What if Palestine hosted the World Cup? thecanary.co 
Every time a country hosts the World Cup, it is completely transformed. The streets are filled with flags, the airports are packed with fans, and the cities become one big open-air celebration. But what if Palestine were the host? What would it have been like if the world had come to Gaza, Jerusalem and Ramallah […] | By
(2026-05-26). Bodies with names: Inside Gaza's cemetery of the missing. aljazeera.com Gaza's cemetery of unidentified bodies reflects toll of Israel's war as families search for disappeared relatives.
(2026-05-26). Do U.S. War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War and Chaos? worldbeyondwar.org 
While U.S. leaders are finally realizing that they do not have the power to intimidate and conquer the whole world, the American people are gradually understanding that we have an even greater power. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-26). Japan and the Philippines to deepen military collaboration against China. wsws.org Under the cover of collaboration and so-called "collective self-defense," Tokyo is building military networks in the Indo-Pacific through agreements with nations like the Philippines.
(2026-05-26). Reform's Robert Kenyon: 'Women get abortions for vanity'. thecanary.co 
Reform's Makerfield by-election candidate, Robert Kenyon, has claimed women get abortions for "vanity purposes" and boasted of being sexist. Kenyon's social media already linked him to far-right figures and extremist political views. Now, he's been outed as anti-women too. On a rugby discussion forum, Robert Kenyon said he was anti-abortion and mocked the idea of […] | By
(2026-05-26). Reframing Mass Incarceration, Antiracism, and Abolition. projectcensored.org First up, Wanda Bertram from the Prison Policy Initiative joins the show to talk about what we don't know and what we think we know about mass incarceration. Wanda shares some stats and facts that you'll never hear on corporate media, and debunks myths that betray our propagandized thinking.
(2026-05-26). Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches peak. newarab.com 
Large numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday, the climax of the From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hill near Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon. | Volunteers handed out bottles of water, parasols and food packages to the tens of thousands of pilgrims as they made their way toward Mount Arafat. | "It is an indescribable feeling," said Ahmoud Abou Elezz, a 35-year-old Egyptian engineer, as he approached Mount Arafat for the fi…
(2026-05-26). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-26). How Washington embedded itself in the heart of French defense without firing a single shot. strategic-culture.su The issue is not new. The digital dependence of the French armed forces on the United States has already been the subject of warnings, reports, and committee discussions. What has changed is the context: a Trump administration that openly uses technological dependencies as leverage, NATO having just adopted a US AI platform for its command, and the French domestic intelligence service (DGSI) renewing its contract with Palantir for three more years. All the warning lights are red.
(2026-05-26). Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria. aljazeera.com High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.
(2026-05-26). Louvre heist to be turned into film by French director Romain Gavras. scmp.com Last year's brazen robbery of the Louvre — when thieves made off with jewellery worth some US$100 million — is set to become a film, a publisher said on Tuesday. | French director Romain Gavras — whose work includes 2025 Hollywood film Sacrifice starring Anya Taylor-Joy and music videos including most recently a hypnotic schoolboy choreography for GENER8ION — will draw inspiration from the investigative book Main basse sur le Louvre (literally A Grab at the Louvre).
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Mystic beauty at its peak. ecns.cn Fanjing Mountain in Tongren city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, is an ideal place to admire the breathtaking scenery, including the swirling mist of waterfalls and a sea of clouds. The mountain is shrouded in mystical clouds and mist more than 200 days a year. In such weather, hikers often feel as if they are adrift on an endless sea as they trek up its rocky paths to discover this heaven on earth.
(2026-05-26). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-26). What stamp duty rules really mean for first home buyers in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Freelancer exports cross $950 million. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani freelancers earned more than $950 million in foreign exchange during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year despite multiple local and global challenges. | During the period from July 2025 to April 2026, Pakistani freelancers outperformed freelancers from India, China, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries. | According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), export earnings generated through freelancing in the computer and information services sector reached $959 million during July-April, compared to $642 million during the same period of the previous fiscal year. | This reflects…
(2026-05-26). Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after 10 special years. thecanary.co 
Pep Guardiola's final match at the Etihad felt like a punctuation mark rather than a spectacle. He chose a day that honoured staff, academy graduates, and long‚Äëserving players, rather than chasing one last headline. The tone was controlled, personal and unmistakably Guardiola: detail‚Äëdriven, human‚Äëcentred and low on theatrics. The farewell Manchester City fielded an experimental […] | By
(2026-05-26). Pakistan, China reach 'new broad consensus' on strengthening strategic partnership as PM concludes visit. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and China reached a "new broad consensus" on further deepening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, with both sides agreeing to "move faster to build an even closer China-Pakistan Community with a shared future in the new era." | "The two sides engaged cordially and reached a new broad consensus on further deepening the China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and on international and regional issues of mutual interest," said a joint statement issued on Tuesday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his four-day official visit to China on the occasion of the 75th…
(2026-05-26). Lucky for some: Australia's per capita recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Labor Unions Celebrate World Court's Ruling That Enshrines the Right to Strike. truthout.org The right to strike is under attack throughout the world, including in the United States. Labor strikes are currently forbidden or restricted in the majority of countries. Now, in a landmark 43-page advisory opinion issued May 21, the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) has determined that the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organization's (ILO)… |
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Rape, Assault, and Abuse Are Signature Israeli Government Values Toward Palestinians and Internationals. worldbeyondwar.org 
The values of the state of Israel are the criminal actions documented in excruciating detail by cases brought to the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Istanbul's Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown. aljazeera.com Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
(2026-05-26). Panama encourages dialogue and bridge-building at UN as canal tensions with China simmer. scmp.com Panama's foreign minister used a United Nations Security Council debate on Tuesday to call for dialogue over confrontation, saying his country was "born to connect oceans, continents, cultures and economies" in a speech delivered before an assembly chaired by China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, as the two countries navigate their worst bilateral crisis since establishing ties in 2017. | China holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council in May and convened a high-level open debate on Tuesday…
(2026-05-26). Iran supreme leader says regional countries will 'no longer serve as shields' for US bases. geo.tv 
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran. — Reuters/FileMojtaba Khamenei issues Hajj message through Iranian state television.US Central Command says it struck missile sites and…
(2026-05-26). China's growth model opens opportunities for Pakistan. ecns.cn China's shift toward high-quality development under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will create new opportunities for Pakistan to expand cooperation with it, particularly through the upgraded development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says Pakistan's ambassador.
(2026-05-26). The Weekly Round Up: Youth Justice, Anti-SLAPP Legislation, Sanctions Designation and Reporting Restrictions in the Palestine Action Judicial Review. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the News Youth Justice White Paper Published On Wednesday May 20, the Ministry of Justice published a white paper regarding the reform of the youth justice system. It states the government will "carefully consider" whether the age of criminal responsibility (10) remains appropriate, and promises more effective early intervention in children's lives. In particular, …
(2026-05-26). China-Serbia economic and trade ties in numbers. ecns.cn From high-speed railways to cultural exchanges, the relationship between China and Serbia is evolving into a deeper connection shaped by shared development, growing exchanges and closer ties between the two nations.
(2026-05-26). Malaysia-China Economic Cooperation. unitedworldint.com A Strategic Lever for Green Reindustrialization By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As Malaysia struggles through an uneven post-pandemic rebound and transition towards a high-income, low-carbon economy, the external economic terms of its engagement are of growing significance. Among them, the rebalancing relationship with China is most significant both because of size but also strategic import. Developing …
(2026-05-26). Nepal's RSP government shifts Iran war burden onto working people. wsws.org As prices soar, driving thousands into poverty, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government is revealing itself to be just as reactionary as the more established bourgeois parties that it displaced.
(2026-05-26). The more powerful you are, the more unaccountable in media. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Belfast Palestine activist Fra Hughes recounts brutality of Israeli captivity. thecanary.co 
North Belfast Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) participant Fra Hughes returned to Ireland on Saturday 24 May 2026, after two days being held captive by 'Israeli' Occupation Forces (IOF). The long-time Palestine advocate was one of 14 Irish activists from the flotilla who were subjected to brutal treatment by the terrorist regime. The flotilla mission was […] | By
(2026-05-26). Chinese, Serbian presidents hail ironclad friendship, seek wide-ranging cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held talks in Beijing on Monday, hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries and pledging to boost cooperation ranging from transportation and emerging areas to people-to-people exchanges.
(2026-05-26). Communist Party Marxist – Kenya defends counter-revolutionary Maoist strategy against Trotskyism—Part 3. wsws.org This four-part series examines the politics of the Communist Party Marxist-Kenya, its defence of the Stalinist-Maoist theory of the National Democratic Revolution and its opposition to Trotskyism.
(2026-05-26). The international significance of Erdoƒüan's preemptive coup against the CHP in Türkiye. wsws.org What is unfolding in Türkiye is not a purely national event but a significant manifestation of an international process rooted in the deepening crisis of the capitalist system.
(2026-05-26). 2026 FIFA World Cup under threat: fears of security chaos and disruption to fan travel. thecanary.co 
With just weeks to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup, security and logistical concerns are mounting regarding the tournament, which will be held for the first time with 48 teams taking part across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — in what is described as the largest and most […] | By
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). What heatwave coverage misses about danger and injustice. thecanary.co 
UK temperatures this week have hit 34.8‚ÑÉ — by far the highest ever recorded in May. Whilst this made for an enjoyable bank holiday for some, the way we talk about heatwaves often misses the true extent of the danger and who is most at risk from it. As climate impacts intensify, we remain unprepared […] | By
(2026-05-26). NEET UG 2026: Candidates asked to submit bank details for fee refund. ummid.com NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates who appeared in the NEET UG May 2026 to submit their bank account details as it started fee refund process from May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-26). Is Turkey sliding more into authoritarianism after new crisis. newarab.com 
Fears have arisen that Turkey will slide further into authoritarianism after a court in Ankara
(2026-05-26). Ancient climate study reframes origins of millet farming. ecns.cn A new high-resolution climate study from China's Loess Plateau suggests that soil temperature, not just air temperature or rainfall, played a decisive role in shaping the spread of millet farming during the Neolithic period.
(2026-05-26). Cost To Link LUCAS Kamikaze Drones To Starlink Highlights Pentagon's Ever-Growing Dependence On SpaceX. twz.com 
The Pentagon has pushed back on reports of a massive upcharge in fees, but SpaceX's products have become largely essential to U.S. operations.
(2026-05-26). Master Plan Bonus: The Reagan Order That Shifted Power to the White House. levernews.com In this bonus episode of Master Plan, NYU law professor Peter Shane joins producer Laura Krantz to discuss how Ronald Reagan's Executive Order 12,291 became a major turning point in the modern expansion of presidential power.LISTEN: | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-05-26). Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues. | Trump frequently casts himself as more energetic and fitter than Joe Biden, his Democratic predecessor, who left office last year at age 82 after facing questions about his fitness for the job. | Still, recent photographs showing a blotchy neck rash have added to questions about Trump's health, following images in July 2025 of sw…
(2026-05-26). China's tech-driven ecological restoration gains global recognition. ecns.cn China is increasingly using advanced monitoring systems and data-driven conservation tools to support biodiversity recovery, officials and researchers said Saturday at a forum in Shanghai's Chongming district, highlighting ecological restoration efforts along the Yangtze River.
(2026-05-26). Iran partially restores internet after months-long shutdown. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities partially The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from international networks, with only a
(2026-05-26). U.S. Casualties in Iran War Rise as Military Strikes Begin Again. theintercept.com 
The number of U.S. casualties in the Iran war ticked higher on Tuesday, hours after American military forces conducted what U.S. Central Command called "self-defense strikes" in southern Iran. Official Pentagon statistics put the current casualty toll at 423, an increase of three wounded from the War Department's last official tally issued on Friday. | The increase in casualties came as Iran's supreme leader said the war had exposed the vulnerability of U.S. military bases. | The increase in casualties came as Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement that the war had exposed the vuln…
(2026-05-26). Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states. aljazeera.com State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.
(2026-05-26). "He Was in Agony" : Tennessee Issues 1-Year Stay for Tony Carruthers After Botched Execution Attempt. democracynow.org 
Tennessee death row prisoner Tony Carruthers was issued a one-year stay of execution last Thursday after prison officials were unable to find a backup injection vein in a botched execution attempt that left Carruthers suffering and in pain for over an hour. Nashville reporter Steven Hale attended the execution and describes his and fellow witnesses' confusion as they heard the sounds of what Carruthers's attorneys are calling "torture." Per Tennessee's lethal injection protocol, witnesses can only see inside the execution chamber once the injection process has begun. Carruthers, who…
(2026-05-26). Looksmaxxing: Aborted Son of Feminism, Abandoned Child of Capitalism. muslimskeptic.com If you use social media, you simply couldn't have missed them. They are now ubiquitous across perhaps all social media platforms. Yes, we're talking about the "looksmaxxers," i.e., the strange new subculture within the so-called "manosphere" which has elevated physical appearance above pretty much everything else. Even just the terminology they employ is sufficient to …
(2026-05-26). US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel. aljazeera.com Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
(2026-05-26). Is the viral 'Cockroach Janta Party' a threat to Modi's government? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.
(2026-05-26). Is the US unsafe and unwelcoming? Trump's Australia-born tourism chief addresses 'myths'. scmp.com "America is open, America is ready for you. We want you to come". | The United States' new tourism chief, Nick Adams, boldly delivered the invitation at last week's IPW Fort Lauderdale inbound travel trade show in Florida. | "We can protect our borders and open our doors at the same time," he insisted. "We want you to have a great vacation. There is no country like America on Earth."
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). How Israel and its agents hijacked British democracy. electronicintifada.net New book details how "anti-Semitism" was weaponized against Jeremy Corbyn.
(2026-05-26). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Hundreds of Argentine and Bolivian workers, students and retirees carried out a mass march through downtown Buenos Aires and rallied at the Bolivian embassy in support for the general strike and mobilization of the Bolivian proletariat and peasantry fighting to overthrow President Rodrigo Paz.
(2026-05-26). Colonial-era New Delhi club ordered to vacate. tribune.com.pk 
One of India's most exclusive private clubs founded during British colonial rule risks closure after the government ordered it to vacate the prime New Delhi site it has occupied for more than a century, triggering a legal battle and debate over elite privilege. | The Delhi Gymkhana Club, operating since 1913, sits beside the current residence of the prime minister in the heart of India's capital. It is spread across a vast compound of stately bungalows and manicured lawns, with teakwood interiors, leather-upholstered sofas and walls hung with large paintings. | The club and the government have previously clash…
(2026-05-26). Modi Government's Foreign Policy is Going Pakistan Way. ummid.com Narendra Modi government's submission to US might is in a way following the path of Pakistan, which right from the beginning submitted to US and in the process blocked the avenues of development of democracy and development in the country.
(2026-05-26). Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe. scmp.com The UK smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heatwave continued to scorch parts of western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life. | Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.
(2026-05-26). Pakistani blockbuster hits China. ecns.cn During his first trip to Beijing, Bilal Lashari was a 27-year-old Pakistani traveling with his parents. It was the summer of 2008, when the Chinese capital was swept up in the euphoric atmosphere of the 29th Olympic Games.
(2026-05-26). Xi holds talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Aleksandar Vucic at the Great Hall of the People during a state visit to China, May 25, 2026. After the talks, the two heads of state sign more than 20 cooperation documents covering politics, economy and trade, science and technology, education, judicial affairs and culture.
(2026-05-26). South Korea Getting Nuclear Submarines Is A Huge Deal. twz.com 
South Korea has confirmed plans to develop
(2026-05-26). Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump's Rollbacks Are "Getting Really Scary" truthout.org Rita Robles's life is ruled by allergies, the worst effects from which can last for months at a time. She uses rescue inhalers, a nebulizer, and a maintenance inhaler — on top of a slew of other medications. Even then, it's often not enough. "There are times when I'm outside just walking to the driveway and it'll feel like something catches in my throat, and it causes me to go into a choking… |
(2026-05-26). U.S.-based Chinese musician innovates on news ways to cultivate talent. ecns.cn As American music schools grapple with growing pressure to demonstrate career relevance, a United States-based Chinese musician is taking multi-pronged moves to help cultivate more talent.
(2026-05-26). Ground Report: How Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless, comfortable for Pilgrims. ummid.com In this first part of the series of Hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides right from Makkah an insider's view of how Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless and comfortable for pilgrims.
(2026-05-26). Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the United States agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts covering critical minerals and energy security, as they sought to inject fresh energy into their grouping known as the Quad. | The brief meeting between the countries' top diplomats — Australia's Penny Wong, India's S Jaishankar, Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio — was the third such gathering of the Quad since September 2024. | The group unveiled its first joint infrastructure project, a port in Fiji. | Today Quad Foreign Ministers met i…
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Protest Tom Tiffany, Lover of Pedophiles, Hater of Unions May 26, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org Protest at the Madison Club, 5 E Wilson Street, Madison at 11 A.M. Tom Tiffany is a racist, anti worker enemy of all poor and working people. His entire political career, he's been a servant of the rich helping to attack the Indigenous, women, the environment, students, unions, aiding in healthcare cuts and essentially anything …
(2026-05-26). AI and Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions for Hajj Season. ummid.com The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Jeddah, Madinah and Taif International Airports to streamline entry procedures for arriving pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
(2026-05-26). Google Unpacks Always ON AI Agent 'Gemini Spark'. ummid.com Tech giant Google Thursday May 21, 2026 unpacked Gemini Spark, a new AI agent which is always ON and runs in background without waiting for the users to start conversation.
(2026-05-26). Science or sideshow? Race to resurrect giant moa raises questions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Dar warns UNSC over Middle East tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called for restraint and de-escalation in the Middle East, warning the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that another prolonged conflict would endanger regional peace and further strain the fragile international order. | Dar arrived in New York on Tuesday to participate in a high-level UNSC debate convened under China's presidency. The high-level debate is titled "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System". | Addressing an ope…
(2026-05-26). Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith'. newarab.com 
Iran on Tuesday denounced The US military has characterised Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and boats placing mines, and said the US acted with "restraint"
(2026-05-26). Protests Erupt at New Jersey Immigrant Jail in Support of Striking Detainees. truthout.org Protests erupted on Sunday night outside of the Delaney Hall immigrant jail in Newark, New Jersey, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) moved to transfer a strike leader from the jail. Some 300 detainees launched a hunger and labor strike on Friday in protest of the conditions at the ICE jail. On Sunday, activists and family members learned that the jail was preparing to move Martin… |
(2026-05-26). Medical check up went 'perfectly' says Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump said an annual medical check-up had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday. | It was Trump's third medical examination since returning to office last year and follows mounting speculation about issues including bruising on his hands and apparent sleepiness during meetings. | "Everything checked out PERFECTLY," Trump posted on his Truth Social network as he drove back to the White House from the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington. | But Trump has long been accused of a lack of…
(2026-05-26). Tourist entry curbed in Ziarat, Harnai. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in Balochistan have imposed restrictions on tourist and picnic spots in Ziarat and Harnai districts during Eidul Azha amid security concerns as officials warned of legal action against violators. | According to the deputy commissioner of Ziarat, Section 144 is already in force across the district under directives issued by the Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Department. | In addition, gatherings and crowds during Eidul Azha have also been prohibited as part of precautionary security measures. An official notification stated that picnic activities and the entry of non-local tourists would remain…
(2026-05-26). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 26, 2026: Nimitz Arrives In The Caribbean. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's map The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in full effect and, despite the shaky ceasefire amid
(2026-05-26). Tomgram: Robert Lipsyte, To Understand Where America Is Heading, Read Sports. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Consider it strange. As a boy, I couldn't have been more of a sports fan and the Brooklyn Dodgers were my special baseball team. (I could probably still tell you, position by position, the starting lineup of the …
(2026-05-26). PM ends China visit after high-level meetings, diplomatic anniversary events. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday concluded his four-day official visit to China and departed for Pakistan after a series of high-level engagements in Beijing, including events marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan—China diplomatic relations. | Before departing, PM Shehbaz gave an address during a special ceremony attended by senior Chinese leadership, including Vice President Han Zheng, members of the Pakistani delegation, and other dignitaries. The prime minister highlighted the historic depth and resilience of bilateral ties. | He said Pakistan should learn from China's development journey, s…
(2026-05-26). Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' at lenient sentences for teenage rapists. thecanary.co 
Gisèle Pelicot has expressed deep shock at the recent decision to spare three rapists from prison after they victimised two teenage girls and filmed it. In two separate attacks in November 2024 and January 2025, three teenage boys raped two girls only to receive Youth Rehabilitation Orders and curfews. Today, the prime minister announced that […] | By
(2026-05-26). Vote No to the Australian Education Union/Labor sell-out deal! Build independent rank-and-file committees in every school! wsws.org The proposed AEU agreement in the state of Victoria amounts to a further real pay cut, does nothing to address crushing workloads or class sizes and strips educators of the right to strike until 2030.
(2026-05-26). Protecting our skies this Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
Eid-ul-Azha is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant occasions celebrated across Pakistan and the Muslim world. The festival embodies the values of sacrifice, devotion, compassion and unity, bringing families and communities together in an atmosphere of faith and gratitude. As Pakistani citizens fulfil the religious obligation of Qurbani with great enthusiasm and reverence, it is equally important to remember that the spirit of Eid also emphasizes responsibility towards society, public welfare and the environment. Among the major public safety concerns associated with Eid-ul-Azha is the improper d…
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Climate Anxiety? Get A Life! wattsupwiththat.com It might help if the likes of the BBC actually told the truth about climate change, not their version of it.
(2026-05-26). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-26). Hajj sermon urges Muslims to uphold patience, unity and devotion to Allah. geo.tv 
Sheikh Dr Ali Al Hudaify, th Imam of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, is delivering a Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque in Makkah on May 26, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPilgrims offer combined Zuhr, Asr prayers.Sermon stresses obedience and truthfulness.Imam urges calmness during Hajj rituals.
(2026-05-26). Shanghai hosts event to promote sustainable development in Pacific Rim cities. ecns.cn More than 200 experts, industry leaders, and government and community representatives from 27 countries and regions across five continents gathered in Shanghai for the 9th Annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL) Conference from Thursday through Sunday.
(2026-05-26). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-26). The U.S. Forest Service wants to move west and close regional offices, including 4 in Pennsylvania. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Forest Service plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah, and will The Forest Service says most of the land it manages is in the western U.S., so leadership should be physically closer to the forests, and wildfire zones it oversees. The agency also wants to boost timber productio…
(2026-05-26). Galloping through Chinese history. ecns.cn In the ancient Chinese classic Journey to the West, the Monkey King is appointed bimawen, a title that sounds like "avoiding horse plague" in Chinese and is associated with caring for horses in the heavenly court. Though often treated as comic, the role reflects a genuine ancient belief: keeping monkeys in stables could protect horses from disease.
(2026-05-26). 3 men released after a nearly 30-year-old conviction is overturned in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office announced Tuesday that three men have been exonerated of a murder in North Philadelphia nearly 30 years ago. | Mark Brittingham, Jermel Shuler and Rasheed Smith were convicted in 1998 of the November 1997 killing of 73-year-old Essie Thomas. | Krasner said the flaw in the case came from an incorrect determination of the time of death by the Medical Examiner's Office. He said that brings the entire case, including an ident…
(2026-05-26). UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in. ummid.com UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the annual calendar and schedule of the civil services examinations and interviews to be held in 2027.
(2026-05-26). Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield Hajj pilgrims from extreme heat. geo.tv 
Muslim pilgrims gather near misting fans at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, May 26, 2026.— ReutersWith temperatures hitting 45℃ in Makkah this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly…
(2026-05-26). At Santa Marta Conference, Challenges To Climate Justice Continue. popularresistance.org At the end of April, Colombia and the Netherlands co-hosted a climate conference in Santa Marta that brought nearly 60 nations together to strategize on ways to transition off of fossil fuels. The genesis for the conference is the failure of the United Nations Conference of Parties process over the past 30 years to respond effectively to the growing climate crisis. Clearing the FOG speaks with climate activist and author, Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, who was part of an Afro-descendant delegation to the conference and a people's summit that took place before the Santa Marta Conference. Rogers-Wright discusses the…
(2026-05-26). US Senate confirms veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as top Africa envoy. aljazeera.com The Senate confirmation ends a long vacancy and signals a trade-focused shift in US policy towards Africa.
(2026-05-26). How China and Russia Are Building a Shared Ecological Future. infobrics.org As climate change and habitat fragmentation threaten biodiversity worldwide, the growing China-Russia ecological partnership offers a blueprint for how neighboring countries can protect shared wildlife corridors and preserve long-term environmental security…
(2026-05-26). Russia tells US to evacuate its diplomats, citizens from Kyiv. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called United States State Secretary Marco Rubio to advise him to evacuate US citizens and diplomats from Kyiv, as the Kremlin plans to continue heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital, according to a statement published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday, Bloomberg reported. | According to the report, citing the statement, the Russian foreign minister called his US counterpart at the request of President Vladimir Putin to tell him that Russia was launching systematic and consistent strikes against facilities in Kyiv as well as against the relevant "decision-making…
(2026-05-26). Groups Push Senate to Impeach DOCCS Comissioner. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday May 26, more than a dozen protestors yelled from the NYS Senate gallery calling upon the Senators to support impeachment proceedings against the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Services, Daniel Martuscello III. The protestors charged DOCCS has continued violating the HALT Solitary Confinement Law . We also hear from Anne Rabe for the push to a moratorium on state funding for new nuclear power plants. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-26). Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at US pulp and paper mill. scmp.com The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington state on Tuesday injured at least 10 people, while an undisclosed number of others had been killed or remained missing, authorities said. | In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging and local first response agencies confirmed there had been fatalities.
(2026-05-26). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-26). India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather. tribune.com.pk 
In India's western state of Maharashtra, mango farmer Komal Walke is scrambling to meet orders from India's online grocers after her family's three acres of orchards produced almost no Alphonso mangoes this year. | Walke, a 26-year-old horticulturist in the coastal town of Devgad, has been forced to source fruit from larger farms to keep her father's business afloat. | "If we don't deliver on our orders, the big clients will not return next year," she said. | India is the world's largest grower of mangoes and produced 28 million metric tonnes of the fruit in 2024 to 2025, data from r…
(2026-05-26). Spain squad doesn't feature a single Real Madrid player. thecanary.co 
For the first time since Spain began competing in the World Cup, 'La Roja' are entering the tournament without a single Real Madrid player. Such an unprecedented development highlights the scale of the transformation currently taking place in Spanish football and the dominance of Barcelona's up-and-coming generation within the national team. Spain's squad for the […] | By
(2026-05-26). Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks. whyy.org The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media. | The notice in the Federal Register from the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday asked for comment on a draft NDA to be used by federal agencies for "both new and existing employees." | "The form is intended to document Federal employees' acknowledgment of, and agreement to comply with, current legal obligations to safeguard non-public, confidential, or proprietary information, created or obtained through their official duties, while expressly…
(2026-05-26). Another Way Out: We need a mosaic movement, not fragmented 'leftism'. therealnews.com 
(2026-05-26). Son of far-right MP Lowe 'marries Libyan woman at halal wedding'. newarab.com 
The son of British right-wing politician Reports in legacy and social media have suggested that the wedding of Angus Lowe to Yasmin Mezran took place last week. She is the daughter of Karim Mezran, a Libyan academic and senior fellow at the Washington, DC-based Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East. | Social media posts also sugges…
(2026-05-26). 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'.
(2026-05-26). Zimbabwe Begins Formal Negotiations for Membership to BRICS New Development Bank. infobrics.org The Government has welcomed the decision by the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) to authorise the commencement of formal negotiations on Zimbabwe's membership…
(2026-05-26). Hajj climaxes with call for unity. tribune.com.pk 
Millions of Muslims gathered on the plains of Arafat on Tuesday for Waqoof-e-Arafat, the climax of Hajj, as chants of "Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik" echoed across the desert under blistering temperatures reaching 44 degrees Celsius. | From before dawn, streams of white-robed pilgrims moved toward Mount Arafat, the rocky hill near Makkah where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his farewell sermon more than 1,400 years ago. Worshippers recited Quranic verses, raised their hands in prayer and wept openly while seeking forgiveness and mercy on what is regarded as the holiest day in the Islamic calendar. | The vast pl…
(2026-05-26). Bangladesh heightens alert over forced India crossings. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh's border guards have intensified patrols and launched public awareness campaigns along parts of the frontier with India because of concerns India has illegally forced people into Bangladesh, officials said. | India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which governs the border states of Tripura, West Bengal and Assam, has said it would tackle undocumented migration as a priority. | Earlier this month, India's foreign ministry told reporters that India has asked Bangladesh to verify the nationality of more than 2,860 people suspected of being Bangladeshis and of living illegally in the country. India's fo…
(2026-05-26). Europe scorched by rare May heatwave as France, UK record historic temperatures. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A powerful heatwave continued to grip large parts of Western Europe on Tuesday, with France and the United Kingdom witnessing record-breaking temperatures for the month of May. Authorities across the continent issued health advisories and weather alerts as soaring temperatures disrupted daily life and raised concerns over climate change.According to meteorologists, the extreme heat has been caused by a "heat dome" carrying hot air from northern Africa into Europe, resulting in unusually high temperatures more commonly experienced during peak summer months.In the United Kingdom, temperatures surged…
(2026-05-26). Egypt makes move to mine lithium in desert with Spanish help. newarab.com 
On Sunday, Cairo announced it had signed a deal with Spanish company X-Calibur to carry out Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said the…
(2026-05-26). Taiwan monitors 'unprovoked' Chinese combat patrol near island. aljazeera.com Taiwan reports second Chinese 'joint combat readiness patrol' in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
(2026-05-26). Hajj 2026: Drones, AI to be used for medical, logistic services. newarab.com 
Saudi authorities are deploying aerial drones and artificial intelligence-powered analysis systems The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Monday announced it would be granting its first one-of-a-kind o…
(2026-05-26). Seven trapped, time running out; Thai heroes make entry as flooded Laos cave rescue turns desperate. hindustantimes.com In Laos, seven villagers are fighting for survival inside a flooded cave, cut off for five days after sudden flash floods blocked their escape. As rain keeps pounding and tunnels stay submerged, veterans of Thailand's 2018 Tham Luang rescue have rushed in, leading more than 100 rescuers racing nature to reach them alive.
(2026-05-26). It's Not Okay To Join The Military. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Polly on Twitter asks, "Is there a pejorative term for military like what pig is for cops?" | Dear Polly, | No, but there should be. We need to start stigmatizing that shit. | It is not okay to be a stormtrooper for the western empire. It is not honorable. It is not worthy of respect. If you are a westerner who is considering joining the military, you should choose a different career path instead. | Don't thank soldiers for their "service". Don't play along with the lie that your nation's soldiers fight for you…
(2026-05-26). Top 10 Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in Turkey 2026. thecanary.co 
Turkey is one of the most popular rhinoplasty locations on a global scale. The country hosts hundreds (if not thousands) of international patients every year. The reason why is pretty clear. They offer a combination of world class medical knowledge, operate using the latest technology, and they have a rich history of success in facial […] | By
(2026-05-26). Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Ghana's Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.
(2026-05-26). Iraq's documentation crisis keeps children out of classrooms. newarab.com 
Every morning, Abdullah watches children leave his neighbourhood carrying their school bags, while he stays behind near his home, kicking a small football with younger children until his sisters return from school hours later. | Inside the family's modest home in Mosul, the capital of Nineveh Governorate, the 10-year-old keeps his school bag and stationery untouched, months after his family returned to the city in late 2024, as he waits for the day he can finally sit in a classroom like other children. | His mother, who asked to be identified only as Umm Abdullah, tells The New Arab that her son becomes visibl…
(2026-05-26). 'Saturating our communities': Delaware lawmakers debate intoxicating hemp restrictions as federal crackdown looms. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Joseph Daniels says his Delaware smoke shop caters to people seeking relief from mental or physical suffering. He is the owner of Hidden Stash in Laurel, which sells intoxicating hemp products. | "My customers range from the 20-something-year-old construction worker that comes in just to alleviate a little bit of anxiety or pain, up to the 70-something-year-old grandmother that is just having trouble getting out of bed in the morning," Daniels said. | "We help them, and if y…
(2026-05-26). Aga Khan wraps up week-long Pakistan visit. tribune.com.pk 
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V on Tuesday departed Pakistan after completing a week-long visit, during which he met the country's top political leadership and affirmed his commitment to development in the country. | The 50th Imam of Shia Ismaili Community was seen off at the Nur Khan airbase by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. | Chaudhry later posted on X that Prince Rahim's visit would play an "important role in further strengthening cooperation, friendship, and partnership between Pakistan and the Aga Khan Development Network".
(2026-05-26). Vote No and reject blackmail by CWU's Martin Walsh to enforce pro-company agreement with Kretinsky. wsws.org Colleagues have seen through Walsh's "heavy and light" alternative to the Optimised Delivery Model ("DM26"). It accepts three delivery workers doing the work of four: slashing jobs by a quarter and intensifying workloads.
(2026-05-26). KCET 2026 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2026 Result: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-26). 'Threat to democracy' Indonesian filmmaker slams military crackdown on documentary. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist An Indonesian filmmaker says the crackdown by authorities on his West Papua documentary in some parts of the country is a threat to democracy. The Pesta Babi (Pig Feast) documentary looks at the social and environmental impacts of land seizures for big agri-business ventures in Papua — and…
(2026-05-26). NATO faces strain from planned US cuts. tribune.com.pk 
The US intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft, German news outlet Spiegel reported on Tuesday. | The NATO alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned that Washington may withdraw outright. | US President Donald Trump has slammed European allies for not spending enough on their militaries and pledged to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany. His ambition to take control of Greenland, a Danish overseas territory, has further inflamed transatlanti…
(2026-05-26). Four Belgium pupils killed after train hit. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-26). Senator pepper sprayed outside ICE detention center as hunger strike exposes conditions at Delaney Hall. nationofchange.org Sen. Andy Kim says federal agents used pepper spray and less-lethal rounds outside a New Jersey detention center where hundreds of migrants are protesting alleged medical neglect, inadequate food, and poor treatment inside a privately operated ICE facility.
(2026-05-26). Clock is Ticking On Packaging Reduction (Part 2). mediasanctuary.org With less than 2 weeks to go before the legislature adjourns for the year, lawmakers are still passing budget bills. This means that many critical issues will be discarded due to a lack of time. One of the big question marks is whether Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie will allow the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act to finally come up to a vote after tabling it in the waning hours of the last two legislative sessions. In part 2 of our coverage of a May 19th press conference, we hear from Assemblymember Chris Burdick, Senator Erik Bottcher, Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics, and Assemblymember Mary…
(2026-05-26). Encabeza Presidente Díaz-Canel el acto por el Día de àÅfrica. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabezó este lunes el acto central por el Día de àÅfrica en el Salón Portocarrero del Palacio de la Revolución, en conmemoración del aniversario 63 de la creación de la Organización para la Unidad Africana…
(2026-05-26). Colombia far-right surge spells danger for Palestine solidarity. newarab.com 
A far‚Äëright presidential frontrunner in Abelardo de la Espriella has received a surge in support ahead of the first round of
(2026-05-26). La Groenlandia non si compra: si quota. strategic-culture.su Parigi firma accordi di cooperazione geologica, Washington piazza una SPAC australiana sul giacimento più grande dell'Artico. Due strategie per la stessa isola: la scienza contro il Nasdaq, le lettere d'intenti contro le azioni. | Segue nostro La Groenlandia si trova al centro di una partita che non riguarda la sovranità territoriale, come il clamore sull'annessione trumpiana lascerebbe credere, ma il controllo delle risorse minerarie ch…