(2026-05-28). Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone', imperilling ceasefire. scmp.com Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great force" against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the zone. | The military's statement, posted on X, ‚Äåappeared to signal further escalation after more than 120 strikes on Tuesday hit Lebanon's south and east, despite a ceasefire announced on April 16.
(2026-05-28). Friday 5/29: Demonstration against genocide at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). Tuesday 6/2: No More Genocide! Protest at Microsoft Conference. indybay.org Ft. Mason Center | San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). US carries out fresh strikes at Iran military site near Hormuz, intercepts drones; Iran retaliates. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has launched new military strikes inside Iran, targeting a military facility near the Strait of Hormuz that Washington believed threatened American troops and commercial shipping, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a US official. | According to the official, who spoke anonymously, the operation was intended to address security concerns in the strategically vital region. US forces also reportedly intercepted and destroyed several Iranian drones that were seen as a threat to American personnel and vessels operating near the waterway. | The official told Reuters that the strike targ…
(2026-05-28). US military launches new strikes against targets inside Iran. scmp.com The US military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site and shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed ‚Äåa threat around the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Wednesday. | The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Iran's Bandar Abbas that ‚Å was about to launch a fifth drone.
(2026-05-28). US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
(2026-05-28). Kuwait faces missile and drone attack after US strikes Iran targets. scmp.com Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack on Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own. | Kuwait's military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted. | Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-05-28). Oil surges after Iran targets US airbase in retaliation. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US airbase in response to a U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport. | Brent crude futures rose $3.51, or 3.72%, to $97.8 a barrel by 0344 GMT, while the more active August contract gained $3.35 or 3.63%, to $95.6. The July contract is set to expire on Friday. | The US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $3.31, or 3.73%, at $91.99. | Both ‚Å benchmarks slipped more than 5% to touch their lowest in a month in the…
(2026-05-28). Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted US airbase in Kuwait. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early on Thursday that it targeted a US airbase in Kuwait in response to an American aerial strike near Bandar Abbas Airport in southern Iran. | According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said the retaliatory strike came at 4: 50 am (0120GMT), hours after what it described as a US assault on a point near the port city's airport using aerial projectiles. | "This response is a serious warning so that the enemy knows that aggression will not go unanswered, and if repeated, our response will be more decisive," it said. | There was no immediate…
(2026-05-28). Iran prepares 'graveyard' for US troops? Mojtaba warns Trump & Bibi of total fallout if war returns. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a sharp new warning to the United States and Israel as fears of another round of war continue to grow across the region. The I.R.G.C. warned that any fresh provocation by Washington or Tel Aviv would trigger a fierce response, with Iranian commanders declaring the country's southern coastline is fully prepared for battle.
(2026-05-28). Ceasefire fragile as US and Iran trade hits, Israel attacks Leb. newarab.com 
Here are the latest updates: | Back and forth contradictory statements between Iranian and US officials about the deal and what it entails
| Meanwhile, the United States has carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site near the Bandar Abbas port, causing no damage or casualties
| In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched an attack on an "American airbase". For its part, Kuwait's military said its air defences confronted "hostile" missiles and drones
| The Israeli military has issued forced displacement orders for the entire population of southern Lebano…
(2026-05-28). Did Trump confuse Iran with Venezuela again? POTUS' speech goes viral: 'Have no Navy, Air Force…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump triggered fresh buzz after appearing to mix up Iran and Venezuela while speaking about ongoing conflict and negotiations, with his remarks quickly going viral online. Trump said the opposing side had "no Navy, no Air Force" before adding they "very much want to make a deal" — but warned that if talks fail, the U.S. may "have to finish the job."
(2026-05-28). With Iran Deal in Limbo, Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War? juancole.com ( Iran's conditions for a peace agreement are necessarily uncompromising, in response to the US record of using negotiations…
(2026-05-28). Trump's Abraham Accords Bid Undermined by Distrust of US. juancole.com The Conversation) — As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand — that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his
(2026-05-28). Cuban Embassy in the U.S. denounces falsehoods spread by Fox News. radiohc.cu The Cuban Embassy in the United States on Wednesday rejected the publications by Fox News, which began on May 21st, regarding alleged activities by the diplomatic mission and its officials that would interfere in the internal affairs of that country. | In an official statement released through its Facebook profile, the diplomatic mission affirmed that such accusations "are absolutely unfounded and are part of a defamatory campaign promoted by the U.S. government." | The Cuban representation emphasized that "the Cuban Embassy and all its officials strictly adhere to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in…
(2026-05-28). The War Against Cuba and the Collateral Damage in the United States. radiohc.cu 
The statements made on May 20 by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with the decision by the so-called Department of Justice to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz, were just two of the "news items" that in recent days have contributed to building a case against Cuba, which would eventually be used as a pretext to launch military action against the island.
(2026-05-28). Rally at Brazilian Consulate Demands Lula Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org Cuba has been under US attack, economic, one invasion, and subversion since 1962. Their crime was to kick out US crime connected corporations and institute a socialist economy.
(2026-05-28). Cuba warns world parliaments of threat of U.S. military aggression. radiohc.cu The president of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, warned international parliamentary leaders this Wednesday about the "real and dangerous threat" of direct US military aggression against the Caribbean nation, amid an escalation of tensions denounced by the Cuban government. | In an exercise of parliamentary diplomacy in defense of peace and sovereignty, Lazo Hernández—also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba—sent an official communication to the heads of ten interparliamentary organizations, outlining H…
(2026-05-28). BREAK Oil Blockade! At SF Brazilian Consulate Demands that Lula/Brazil Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org
(2026-05-28). Cuban foreign minister questions El País's coverage of the island. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced that the Spanish newspaper El País is carrying out an editorial campaign against the Caribbean nation by producing information from outside the island. | The foreign minister specified that the Cubadebate Media Observatory examined the articles published by the Spanish newspaper about Cuba over a week and confirmed that none were written from its correspondent in the country. | Bruno Rodríguez described this situation as a deliberate practice of reporting on the country from Miami and Madrid, following the narrative patterns of the United States, and presenting…
(2026-05-28). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-28). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). President, PM, military leadership reaffirm peace, stability on Youm-e-Takbeer. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages on Youm-e-Takbeer on Thursday, reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible and peace-loving nation that respects international laws and norms, Radio Pakistan reported. | The president, in his message, said the nuclear tests conducted 28 years ago established Pakistan's deterrence capability and made the country the seventh nuclear power in the world. | Paying tribute to the scientists, engineers and armed forces, he said their dedication, professionalism and patriotism enabled Pakistan to achieve a historic milestone. | He also ackno…
(2026-05-28). The WHO is at it Again: Climate Change Repackaged as a Health Emergency. wattsupwiththat.com What does not make sense is the relentless campaign to portray every health challenge as another symptom of the 'carbon dioxide crisis', even as the IPCC retreats from its most apocalyptic scenarios and real-world data show humanity becoming far more resilient to environmental extremes.
(2026-05-28). Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe. aljazeera.com Parisians cooled off in the city's Saint-Martin canal as an unprecedented heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe.
(2026-05-28). Why Canada Is Betting on Sweden Instead of America for National Security. thinktank.pk The growing defense partnership between Canada and Sweden is no longer just about military procurement. It is becoming a geopolitical signal. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pushed Ottawa toward a new strategic direction by choosing Swedish defense giant Saab over major American rivals for Canada's next Arctic surveillance aircraft program. The decision has intensified debate …
(2026-05-27). Chinese premier stresses efforts to build distribution hubs for bulk commodities. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts to accelerate the building of hubs for the distribution of bulk commodities and important materials to ensure both development and security.
(2026-05-27). Pakistani PM honored for agricultural alliance. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was awarded the title of honorary professor by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences on Tuesday in Beijing, in recognition of his contributions to promoting agricultural science and technology cooperation between China and Pakistan.
(2026-05-27). Lighting giant Signify sees bright future in China, CEO says. ecns.cn Empowered by artificial intelligence, Amsterdam-based lighting company Signify is optimistic about the Chinese market, and will keep increasing local research and development investment to build a people-centered efficient intelligent ecology, said its China head.
(2026-05-28). Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa. aljazeera.com The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
(2026-05-27). Ethiopia ramps up Ebola preparedness amid regional outbreak fears. ecns.cn Ethiopia says it is strengthening preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent a possible Ebola outbreak, as health authorities across Africa step up monitoring following rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
(2026-05-28). Google employee charged with insider trading over Polymarket bets. aljazeera.com Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used insider information to profit from bets on people on Google's most-searched list.
(2026-05-28). Did Ferrari Copy Japanese Car Design? thinktank.pk When Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Luce, the internet reacted with shock rather than admiration. Social media users quickly compared the ‚Ǩ550,000 electric Ferrari to affordable Japanese vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf and even some Toyota models. The criticism became so intense that the debate rapidly evolved into a larger …
(2026-05-28). US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. scmp.com The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused US President Donald Trump of ‚Äåraping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. | The probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Trump — one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in a New York department store and another over defamation in 2019, said the ‚Å source, who…
(2026-05-27). Serbian president visits Shanghai's Bund. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic enjoys the night views of the Huangpu River and strolls along the Bund in Shanghai on May 27, 2026.
(2026-05-27). Serbian president meets representatives of Chinese companies in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic continued his state visit to China on Wednesday, arriving in Jiaxing, an industrial and cultural city near Shanghai. During the visit, he met representatives of major Chinese companies interested in investing in Serbia.
(2026-05-28). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-28). 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…
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/13: Author: Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Backtalker. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-28). STREETSIDE: "Books aren't dying!" indybay.org A message from STREETSIDE, dedicated to Berkeley's Half Price Books.
(2026-05-28). "You're setting an example for everybody" : Big Three workers back Nexteer rank and file as opposition mounts to third UAW-backed sellout. wsws.org The Rouge Workers Rank-and-File Committee at Ford Dearborn Truck Plant and a retired GM worker have issued statements of support for the Nexteer workers.
(2026-05-28). Unifor names Ford as its pattern-setting "partner" for auto contracts in Canada. wsws.org In explaining its decision, Unifor extolled its "longstanding and productive working relationship with the Ford Motor Company."
(2026-05-27). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi adresses UN. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, May 26, called on the international community to stand united and act together to defend, revitalize and strengthen the United Nations.
(2026-05-28). The SpaceX IPO: Speculation on steroids. wsws.org The SpaceX market launch could make Elon Musk, already the world's richest man, the first trillionaire.
(2026-05-28). Wednesday 5/27: Save the Clinics! Rally to Stop SF Demo Mayor Closure of Larkin St. Youth Clinic. indybay.org Larkin St Youth Clinic | 134 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Hunger Strikes in ICE Detention are Ramping Up from Coast to Coast. indybay.org May 27, 2026 — From California to New Jersey, people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention have launched hunger and labor strikes, bravely putting their lives on the line to demand their freedom and protest the horrendous and inhumane conditions they are subjected to in detention. At Delaney Hall in New Jersey, the labor and hunger strike began in response to people being denied fresh food, medical care, and functioning air conditioning. Reportedly, over 200 people remain on a labor and hunger strike inside the facility. At Adelanto in California, at least 20 people have gone on a hung…
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/6: Santa Cruz Dyke Trans March. indybay.org Clocktower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-28). Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed? aljazeera.com Canada, the Bahamas and the US are banning arrivals from affected countries to prevent the spread of the rare strain.
(2026-05-28). May 29 general strike in Italy: What way forward for the working class? wsws.org To defeat Meloni, workers striving for political independence from the union bureaucracy and the parliamentary parties must be deepened through the establishment of rank-and-file committees.
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). The foreseeable catastrophe: How GKN Aerospace, California regulators and the Teamsters built the Garden Grove disaster. wsws.org Workers warned for years as management ignored failing tanks and Teamsters Local 952 buried grievances to preserve labor peace.
(2026-05-28). China exports 68 GW of Solar PV amid Hormuz Energy Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Ember energy think tank The Hormuz energy crisis is having predictable effects. In March, China exported 68 gigawatts of solar panels, twice what it did in February and an all-time high. By a lot. That's one month of exports, and it equals all the solar panel capacity ever installed in Spain — which is no slouch when it comes to solar energy.
(2026-05-28). Earth is hot and getting hotter: UN warns next 5 years likely to smash records. scmp.com In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. | The World Meteorological Organization also forecasts an overheating Arctic that warms nearly 1.66 degrees Celsius (3 Fahrenheit) between now and 2030 and a dangerous drought with potential wildfires for the Amazon, a crucial part of Earth's natural defences…
(2026-05-28). ICE brutalizes protesters at detention center in New Jersey as detainees go on hunger strike. wsws.org The attack marked a new escalation in ICE's repression at the prison, where 300 immigrant detainees are waging a hunger and labor strike.
(2026-05-28). Sunday 5/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street in Berkeley.
(2026-05-27). Vucic sees new chapter in bilateral ties. ecns.cn When robots performed Serbia's Moravac folk dance on Wednesday at an innovation center in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic saw more than a display of smart technology.
(2026-05-28). Right-wing German expellee gathering in the Czech Republic: A political provocation. wsws.org For the first time, the "Sudeten German Day" gathering took place in Brno, in the Czech Republic, rather than Germany. Following the Second World War ethnic Germans, many of whom had supported the Nazis, were expelled from the former Czechoslovakia. This year's event served as a political provocation amidst the growing militarisation and eastward expansion of German imperialism.
(2026-05-28). A New Cold War? Europe and Russia Slide Into Dangerous Confrontation. thinktank.pk The diplomatic confrontation between Europe and Russia has entered one of its most dangerous phases since the Cold War. European Union countries have openly rejected Moscow's warnings directed at foreign diplomats in Kyiv, while several European governments summoned Russian ambassadors in protest. The crisis is no longer limited to the battlefield in Ukraine. It is …
(2026-05-28). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-28). WSWS speaks to Australian disability advocate Megan Spindler-Smith on Labor's NDIS cuts. wsws.org "If you don't get access to support at the right age, during pivotal periods of mental and physical development, it can have long-term effects, including increased psychosocial disability and mental health challenges."
(2026-05-27). Mainland slams DPP's sustained separatist agenda. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party for never abandoning its separatist agenda, urging it to recognize that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China.
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). As US Abandons Taiwan, China's Nuclear Ally Kim Unveils New AI Missile To Hit…? | North, South Korea. hindustantimes.com North Korea has reportedly conducted a new weapons test under the supervision of Kim Jong Un, showcasing a lightweight multi-purpose cruise missile system integrated with artificial intelligence. According to state media KCNA, the test evaluated AI-guided navigation, precision targeting, and combat readiness of tactical ballistic missiles and long-range artillery rockets. The missiles are believed to have a strike range of up to 100 km, potentially covering key areas near the South Korean border, including Seoul. Analysts suggest this may be the first public reference to AI-based missile guidance in North Korea,…
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/6: Everything Been Told About Communism is Wrong…Capitalism is a Failure… indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca 94704…
(2026-05-28). "I'm just a number to them" : Garden Grove residents demand closure of GKN plant after toxic emergency. wsws.org The evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, but many residents face financial hardship and worry that the danger from chemical exposures, or a future explosion, has not yet passed.
(2026-05-28). Second death confirmed in Longview paper mill disaster, as officials say there is "no hope" for 9 missing workers. wsws.org The confirmed death toll from the Longview paper mill disaster rose to two Wednesday, with nine workers still inside the wrecked facility presumed dead.
(2026-05-27). Ambitious solar thermal power project gets ready. ecns.cn In a solar thermal power project designed to provide stable electricity for the northern Xizang autonomous region, the installation of nearly 16000 heliostats—mirrors that concentrate solar energy—has been completed.
(2026-05-28). Trump weaponizes public health as Ebola epidemic expands. wsws.org As Ebola deaths surpass 250, the Trump administration has responded not with resources but with border control orders and offshore quarantine camps for American citizens.
(2026-05-28). Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring DR Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain an Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-28). America 250th: Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? What does representation mean to a generation of Americans who have grown up amid political polarization, social media and uncertainty? | That question was at the center of Youth Voices and Perspectives on the American Revolution, a public conversation hosted by WHYY, the McNeil Center for Early American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and the National Constitution Center on Wednesday night. | The event brought together students and history scholars to explore how…
(2026-05-27). Serbian President Vucic hails China's development during visit to CPC museum. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praised China's development achievements during a visit to the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/6: De-ICE Citizens Bank. indybay.org Strawberry Village | 750 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2026-05-27). Nation expands push for investment. ecns.cn As the global economic recovery faces significant headwinds amid rising geopolitical risks, China is doubling down on high-standard opening-up, offering multinational corporations something that has become increasingly scarce: market stability, policy predictability and a vast consumer base, officials and experts said.
(2026-05-28). US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list. aljazeera.com Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-28). 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…
(2026-05-28). Sà£o Paulo university strike: 10,000 march on governor's palace in largest demonstration yet. wsws.org As 10,000 marched in Sà£o Paulo, pseudo-left leaderships steered the strike toward negotiations with a state government and a legislature dominated by the far right.
(2026-05-28). Offshore Wind Confusion: Refunding a Lease is not a Buyout. wattsupwiththat.com Word has it that the Feds told the developers to take the deal or they would simply cancel the leases, letting the developers sue to try to get their money back, someday. The Feds have a strong lever here which explains their getting promises from the developers that they would reinvest the refund in oil and gas development.
(2026-05-28). Trump-backed fascist wins Texas Republican primary. wsws.org State Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn to be the Republican candidate for Senate in November.
(2026-05-28). Tony Abbott to become Australian Liberal Party president in further lurch to right. wsws.org Abbott's ascendency signals that the Liberals are moving towards an openly far-right pitch, in a bid to stem their existential crisis and to compete with the fascistic One Nation.
(2026-05-27). Chinese military spokesperson condemns Dutch warship's provocative acts in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the provocative acts by a Dutch Navy vessel, urging the Dutch side to immediately stop its violations and provocations.
(2026-05-27). Completion nears on quest to retrace ancestral roots. ecns.cn At a time of heightened political friction across the Taiwan Strait, a monumental four-year grassroots project to bridge the lineage of 100,000 divided clan members is nearing completion in a small village in Fujian province — counting Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's own family among its historical branches.
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Mine disaster exposes grim reality facing Chinese workers. wsws.org The high death toll at the Liushenyu mine and widespread public outrage on social media has meant the tragedy could not simply be hushed up locally. A more sophisticated top-level cover-up is now underway.
(2026-05-28). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Lurie STOP Destroying Services! SEIU1021 Members & Clients Rally For Larkin St. Clinic. indybay.org
(2026-05-28). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Brazil: Ensure Independent Criminal Investigations in Rio State. hrw.org
(2026-05-28). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Aid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-28). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista. indybay.org Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista-…
(2026-05-28). 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!
(2026-05-28). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-27). Headlines for May 27, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Blasts U.S. Media Outlets, Saying They Would Portray Iran Surrender as a "Masterful and Brilliant Victory" Over the U.S., Israel Kills New Head of Hamas's Military Wing, Mohammed Odeh, Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least 31 People, U.S. Military Carries Out Strike on a Vessel in the Eastern Pacific, Killing One Person, Hundreds of Immigrants Detained at ICE Jail Known as Delaney Hall Continue Their Hunger Strike, NPR: Trump Admin Expedites Use of Mass Immigration Hearings to Order More Deportations, SCOTUS Blocks Free Speech Lawsuit Involving Federal Immigration Judges, Mass…
(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 air attack kills at least two in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli forces intensify attacks, issue forced displacement orders for more towns and villages day after killing dozens.
(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). Eid al-Adha in Gaza Isn't Like It Was Before the Genocide. We Celebrate Anyway. truthout.org Eid al-Adha in Gaza had always been known as the "Big Eid," given that its celebrations were more extensive than those of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha, or the "Feast of Sacrifice," which commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God, is the most important Islamic holiday and begins during the Hajj on the 10th day of the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah. |
(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). Ukranian President Zelensky asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats. tribune.com.pk 
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged United States counterpart Donald Trump to help Ukraine with air defence systems and interceptors as Russia threatens new strikes, saying that ballistic missiles remain Moscow's "last major advantage on the battlefield". | In a letter to Trump and the US Congress, seen by Reuters, Zelensky said: "I ask for your help in protecting Ukraine's skies from Russian missiles. We have already proposed that Ukraine is ready to purchase the number of Patriot systems and interceptor missiles we need." | This week, I prepared a special letter…
(2026-05-27). Trump appears to threaten Oman over Strait of Hormuz impasse. aljazeera.com The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, 'will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up'.
(2026-05-27). US-Iran talks 'on track' after draft peace proposal revealed. newarab.com 
The New Arab's live blog has now concluded. Here are some key updates from today: | A new draft peace deal received by Iran says Tehran would fully restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the US would end its naval blockade and withdraw its troops from the Gulf. | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says a resumption of conflict with Iran is 'unlikely,' says enemy is 'weak'. | Israeli forces issue evacuation orders for the south Lebanese city of Tyre and its surrounding area, sowing panic among residents who are marking Eid al-Adha. | An Israeli military official said that troops had begun operatin…
(2026-05-27). White House calls Iranian report on Hormuz, MOU. al-monitor.com Iranian state TV says the US would agree to pull military forces away from Iran's borders in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the White House called it a "complete fabrication."
(2026-05-27). Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US. newarab.com 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said The statement came a day after Iran accused the US of breaching the ceasefire in place since April, and warned it was ready to retaliate after the most serious strikes since the truce took effect. | The Middle East war erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, spreading swiftly across multiple fronts and engulfing the region while…
(2026-05-27). Big Oil cashes in on Iran war as drivers face soaring gas prices. nationofchange.org While Americans confront the highest fuel prices in years after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran disrupted global oil markets, fossil fuel giants are reporting surging profits, expanding stock buybacks, and prioritizing shareholder payouts over increased production.
(2026-05-27). worse to Iranians lukewarm over internet blackout end. al-monitor.com Iran's move to reconnect the country to the global internet after an almost three-month blackout has left many Iranians unimpressed, with full connectivity far from restored and access seen as a right that shouldn't have been taken away in the first place.Iranian authorities on Tuesday began lifting the shutdown that started on the first day of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic on February 28 ⚪ a repeat of January's internet shutdown during mass protests.
(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 Mojtaba 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). Trump's tax refund promises collapse under weight of Iran war and rising costs. nationofchange.org Republicans promoted the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" as an affordability lifeline for working Americans, but economists, retailers, and budget analysts say rising fuel costs tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and ongoing tariff pressures are rapidly wiping out much of the financial relief.
(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). 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). China and Cuba hold agriculture talks as Beijing backs Havana amid US pressure. scmp.com China and Cuba held talks on expanding agricultural cooperation in Beijing on Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves by Beijing to shore up support for the Caribbean island as Washington intensifies a campaign of sanctions, criminal indictments and military posturing against Havana. | Chinese Vice-Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Zhang Zhili met Cuban Deputy Agriculture Minister Telce Gonzalez to review joint projects and explore new areas of collaboration in the sector.
(2026-05-27). Cuban foreign minister meets with UN Secretary-General. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, was received at the UN on Tuesday by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, during his visit to New York to participate in the Security Council session. There, he requested the multilateral organization's contribution to halting a US military aggression against Cuba and to ending threats of the use of force.
(2026-05-27). Ray McGovern Warns: A U.S. Attack on Cuba Could Ignite a Global Crisis. scheerpost.com Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern says Washington may be replaying the same dangerous logic that led to the Bay of Pigs — only this time with Russia, China, and nuclear powers watching closely. Staff More than six decades after the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation, former CIA analyst Ray …
(2026-05-27). Cuba habilita trámite en línea para pasaporte corriente. radiohc.cu Ciudadanos cubanos mayores de 18 años, residentes en el territorio nacional, pueden solicitar en línea el pasaporte corriente, informó el Ministerio del Interior. | El servicio opera a través de la Plataforma de Información y Servicios Soberanía (www.soberania.gob.cu), como parte del compromiso gubernamental con la modernización de trámites públicos. | Para solicitar el documento, el interesado debe ser ciudadano cubano, mayor de edad, con plena capacidad jurídica y abonar el impuesto establecido de dos mil 500 pesos cubanos mediante sello de timbre. | El proceso inicia con el acceso a la plataforma y la autentic…
(2026-05-27). Participará Valdés Mesa en Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático. radiohc.cu Salvador Valdés Mesa, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Vicepresidente de la República, arribó hoy a Kazajstán al frente de la delegación nacional que asistirá a la reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático, prevista para los días 28 y 29 de mayo en Astaná. | Según informó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, la cita se desarrolla bajo la presidencia pro tempore de Kazajstán en los órganos de la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEEA), mecanismo regional que impulsa la cooperación, el intercambio comercial y el desarrollo económico entre sus Estados mie…
(2026-05-27). Ejerce Esteban Lazo iniciativa de diplomacia parlamentaria en defensa de la paz y la soberanía del pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu En cumplimiento de sus atribuciones consagradas en la Constitución de la República y demás leyes vigentes como Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado de la República de Cuba, y en representación de nuestro pueblo; el diputado Esteban Lazo Hernández ha cursado comunicación oficial inmediata a los presidentes de 10 organizaciones interparlamentarias…
(2026-05-27). Venezuela calls for rejection of military threat against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Articulating Council of Social Movements and Communes of the Simón Bolívar Institute (ISB) called on the people of Venezuela and the world to speak out en masse against the ongoing threat of military aggression against Cuba. | A statement delivered by representatives of the Council to authorities at the Cuban Embassy in Caracas expressed the strongest solidarity and "the warmest revolutionary embrace in these moments of maximum imperialist aggression and pressure." | The statement sent to Prensa Latina indicated that the renewed threats of direct military aggression against "Cuba's sister nation" by US Presid…
(2026-05-27). Israel claims head of Hamas military wing killed in Gaza strike. aljazeera.com There was no immediate response from the Palestinian group after Israel claimed Mohammed Odeh killed.
(2026-05-27). Israel says it has killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel said on Wednesday that it had killed Mohammed Odeh, the reported new chief of In a statement, the Israeli military said Odeh was The…
(2026-05-27). No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid. tribune.com.pk 
New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of Eidul Azha, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy. | "I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anything. Whenever I ask about prices, I return heartbroken," Nadia Abu Shamala, a Palestinian resident of Gaza, told AFP. | "This year, Eid comes with none of the joy we once knew in Gaza because of the effects of the war, the soaring prices, and our inability to provide even the simplest needs for our children," said the 40-year…
(2026-05-27). US-built 'torture ship' and US funding played role in kidnapping, torture of Gaza flotilla crews. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: Global Sumud Flotilla 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. This role goes beyond the US State Department's diplomatic shielding and the US Embassy's refusal to assist American…
(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). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-27). Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars, a source familiar with the board told AFP on Wednesday. | Trump first conceived of the board to rebuild Gaza, where Israel and Hamas agreed to a US-backed ceasefire in October in a bid to halt two years of devastating conflict. | But he quickly raised eyebrows by sending out wide invitations, including to Russian President Vladimir Putin and to countries far removed from traditional Middle East diplomacy. | Since the board was set up, its fund [mdash…
(2026-05-27). What's behind Israel's new targeting of Hamas leaders in Gaza. newarab.com 
After years of pursuit, Israel killed the commander of Hamas's armed wing, Describing him as a key architect of the 7 October 2023 attacks, Israel framed the "complex intelligence-driven strike" as a significant battlefield achievement. | Just days later, his successor,
(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). Venezuela's Uncomfortable Reality. orinocotribune.com By Andreína Chávez Alava — May 25, 2026 | For the majority of my adult life as an anti-imperialist journalist who grew up alongside the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, I have tried to live and work by the principle taught by Fidel Castro in 1961: "Everything for the Revolution; nothing against the Revolution." | I am not claiming that I have lived it perfectly. I have had stretches where I contributed to the very problem that I am about to describe. But I have also been on the receiving end of it: a left that polices its own with more energy than it organizes, that values being the first to condemn inst…
(2026-05-27). Former diplomat Alex Saab extradited by Venezuela to the U.S. peoplesworld.org 
On Saturday, May 16, The Venezuelan government, represented by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, announced that it had "deported" former diplomat and Minister of Industry and National Production Alex Saab to the United States because he is "implicated in various crimes in the United States." Saab faces renewed federal money laundering and conspiracy charges unsealed in …
(2026-05-27). Norway to join France's nuclear umbrella, in move away from US reliance. scmp.com Norway will open talks with ‚Å France on joining its nuclear ‚Å umbrella, French President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian ‚Å Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Wednesday, reflecting growing European concerns about relying on the US for security. | The move signals a shift by Norway, long a staunch Atlanticist that has relied heavily on Nato and the US nuclear umbrella, towards closer defence cooperation ‚Äåwithin Europe.
(2026-05-27). He Who Pays the Piper: The BBC, Tony Blair, Rishi Sunak and a Failure of Journalism. bylinetimes.com The BBC's Radio 4 Today programme this morning invited two former British Prime Ministers onto the show to talk about their vision for the future of the country. | Despite coming from very different political backgrounds, their prescription was strikingly similar. | "I do think artificial intelligence, is changing every aspect of our economy, our society, our lives," former Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told the show. | "And if I was back in office, if I looked at my diary and where I was going to spend my time as Prime Minister, I would be spending it on that". | Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Bl…
(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). Face the facts: China isn't leaving Latin America anytime soon. responsiblestatecraft.org On May 22, the first train of Bogota's new metro system made its initial trial run on the 15-mile elevated viaduct for Line 1. The line runs all the way from the southwestern part of the Colombian capital to Avenida Caracas, with a total of 16 stations. This marks a milestone in a project set to revolutionize the city's public transport. Long accustomed to some of the worst traffic jams in Latin America, bogotanos can now look forward to shorter and more comfortable commuting times, on thirty electric trains with capacity for 1800 passengers each that will run in a line that is set to be inaugurated in 2028.
(2026-05-27). Climate Gentrification in Atlanta Displaces Black Families. projectcensored.org Between the 1920s and 1970s, nearly 6 million Black Americans migrated from their homes in the South to the North. Adam Mahoney, a climate and environment reporter at Capital B, writes that twice that number will leave their homes due to climate-related events by the end of the twenty-first century….
(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). 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). 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). 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). Children celebrate Int'l Children's Day in Qinghai. ecns.cn A themed event celebrating International Children's Day, along with the opening ceremony of the third "Hi! Qinghai" Cultural and Arts Festival organized by the Qinghai Women's Federation, was held in Xining, capital of Qinghai Province.
(2026-05-27). "They Are Not Alone Inside" : Protests Outside Newark ICE Jail Support Hunger-Striking Detainees. democracynow.org 
Around 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, have been on a hunger and work strike since Friday to protest inhumane conditions and due process violations. Delaney Hall is operated by the private prison company GEO Group. Since the hunger strike was launched, immigration advocates have been staging a solidarity protest outside Delaney Hall to promote the detainees' demands for freedom. Protesters and ICE agents have clashed outside the jail, and three people have been arrested. Tensions escalated on Sunday when ICE removed a hunger strike organizer, Martín Soto, promptin…
(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). The end of higher education. onlineopinion.com.au Universities have discovered their ideal academic: a machine that believes nothing, has read everything, and can produce infinite quantities of fluent slop on demand. And they have offered it tenure.
(2026-05-27). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-27). 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). Iraq PM Zaidi urges armed groups to join state institutions. newarab.com 
(2026-05-27). Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid. radiohc.cu Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has shared a photo that shows him meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, as he seeks to bolster his image amid a scandal that threatens to derail his presidential campaign in Brazil. | Flavio is the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing Trump ally who is serving a 27-year prison sentence in connection with a coup attempt after his re-election loss in 2022 to current leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. | The younger Bolsonaro has replaced his father as the standard-bearer of Brazil's political right and is seen as the top cont…
(2026-05-27). "How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies" : Northwestern Prof. Jeffrey Winters on Book "The Blind Spot" democracynow.org 
We speak with political scientist Jeffrey Winters about his new book, The Blind Spot: How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies. Winters argues that democracy's failure to address wealth inequality is by design. While voters have a say on some issues, oligarchs, who succeed in maintaining economic inequality by fighting against wealth redistribution, have more power. | "Liberal democracies around the world are now among the most unequal societies ever to have existed in human history," says Winters. He explains that in Imperial Rome, the wealth gap was about 16,000 to one. "Take the average p…
(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). US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November. al-monitor.com By Ted Hesson and Ryan Patrick JonesWASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – The Trump administration will extend deportation protections and work permits for thousands of Lebanese nationals in the U.S. for six months, according to a notice posted to the Federal Register on Wednesday.Some 11,000 people from Lebanon are covered under the Temporary Protected Status designation, according to a 2024 estimate. Under the move, they will be allowed to live and work legally in the U.S. through November 27, the notice said.
(2026-05-27). Albany Comedy Corner with Terrence Green. mediasanctuary.org On the Comedy Corner this week we had the hilarious Terrence Green with host Tyler Artis to talk about the Pride Extravaganza he's performing on. We talked about performing during pride and some Juneteenth talk sprinkled in there. It's a fun conversation with some laughs.
(2026-05-27). Stormont bill to outlaw barbaric hunting with dogs passes second stage. thecanary.co 
A bill that would outlaw the cruel practice of hunting wild mammals with dogs has now reached the committee stage at Stormont. Moreover, the Hunting with Dogs Bill sets out to: …prohibit hunting wild mammals with dogs; to prohibit trail hunting; to prohibit terrier work; and to set out exemptions from these prohibitions. It was […] | By
(2026-05-27). Energy Quango Costs Balloon Amid Miliband Net Zero Push. wattsupwiththat.com A Government spokesman said such quangos were good value for money. "Net Zero is the economic opportunity of the century… We are absolutely focused on ensuring every pound spent of taxpayer money delivers for the public".
(2026-05-27). India orders demolition drive along border as Pakistan tensions simmer. aljazeera.com The interior minister urged officials to address infiltration, narcotics, smuggling, and other 'trans-border crimes'.
(2026-05-27). Trump Administration Plans to Send Citizens With Ebola Exposure to Kenya. truthout.org In what one emergency physician and public health expert called "a dramatic abdication of what we owe our own," the Trump administration is reportedly preparing to send Americans with suspected and confirmed cases of Ebola to a facility in Kenya, instead of repatriating them and treating them in the state-of-the-art quarantine and treatment facilities the U.S. has for dangerous diseases that pose… |
(2026-05-27). Airtel Data Loan Repayment: How Recovery Works and What Controls It. ummid.com The Airtel data loan is an emergency credit facility built for prepaid users, when your data balance runs dry and your active plan has nothing left, Airtel extends 1GB on credit.
(2026-05-27). Inside Mina Slaughter House. ummid.com Established to streamline the ritual of sacrifice animals during Hajj 2026 and Eid al Adha, the state-of-the-art 'Adahi Slaughter House' in Mina, near Makkah is fully operational and serve the pilgrims, the Saudi government announced last week.
(2026-05-27). Communist Party Marxist – Kenya defends counter-revolutionary Maoist strategy against Trotskyism—Part 4. wsws.org This five-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.
(2026-05-27). European "Expert Commission" Urges COVID-19-Like Global Climate State Of Emergency! wattsupwiththat.com The timing of the report's submission was strategically chosen to precede the annual World Health Assembly of the WHO in Geneva, aiming to initiate a debate on updating international health regulations.
(2026-05-27). Strategic Integration of Ionian Upstream Assets into the Adriatic Energy Grid: Securing the Southern Flank. moderndiplomacy.eu The South-North axis of the Ionian Sea offers Europe one of its few immediate pathways for structural energy reinforcement without requiring colossal new infrastructure investments. Within this corridor, Block 2 on the Greek side holds immense strategic importance. It is far more than an isolated geological prospect. It serves as the critical, direct link connecting …
(2026-05-27). China's industrial profits post fastest growth since 2023 as AI-driven exports surge. ecns.cn China's industrial profits rose at their fastest pace since November 2023 in April, driven by an export boost linked to the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, according to official data.
(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). 360 Palestinian children spending Eid in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
360 Palestinian children and 84 women are spending In total 9,400 Palestinians are in Israeli custody, amid reports of widespread and In a statement, Abdullah Al-Zaghari, the head of the Palestinian Prisoners' Club, said…
(2026-05-27). Basic Education Budget prioritises early learning, literacy and school reform. sanews.gov.za Basic Education Budget prioritises early learning, literacy and school reform | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening foundational learning, improving financial accountability and expanding Early Childhood Development (ECD), while warning that growing financial pressures in provincial education departments threaten service delivery in schools. ⚪ Tabling Budget Vote 16 for Basic Education under the theme "Strong Foundations for Strong Futures" on Tuesday, Gwarube said South Africa's education system continues to fail the majority of children before they r…
(2026-05-27). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-27). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Preliminary Key 2026 Released: Steps to Download. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released today i.e. Monday May 25, 2026 Preliminary Key (Provisional Answer Key) of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the response sheet (OMR sheet) of candidates on its official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
(2026-05-27). Arming for extinction: The climate cost of militarism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-27). CM Murad dismisses talk of 28th Amendment, says no move possible without PPP consent. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday categorically rejected reports of any 28th constitutional amendment, saying no legislation was possible without the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) consent. | Speaking to reporters after Eid prayers in Sehwan, the Sindh chief minister said neither any discussion had taken place within the party regarding the proposed amendment nor had any draft been presented. | "No one has spoken about dividing the province or the city, and nothing has been discussed regarding revisions to the National Finance Commission (NFC) award. I categorically state that no draft has been s…
(2026-05-27). Commencement 2026: Sweet Sorrow and the Privilege of Letting Go. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost My college, Amherst College, held its Commencement on Saturday, May 23. Like similar events across the country, our ceremony marks a new beginning for the graduates. But it is an ending for the teachers who have worked with them, seen them struggle and grow, and come to care deeply about them. Being left …
(2026-05-27). Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba. sanews.gov.za Government pays tribute to veteran journalist Baldwin Ndaba | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues in the media industry on the passing of respected journalist, Baldwin Ndaba. | "His distinguished career spanned several years across several publications, where he made an outstanding contribution to journalism in South Africa. He will be remembered for his professionalism, commitment to truth, and dedication to telling the stories that shaped public discourse," the GCIS said on Tuesday. | Government also recognised his…
(2026-05-27). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-27). Microsoft Israel manager leaves following campaign against company's IDF collaboration. peoplesworld.org 
A report in Israel's Globes newspaper alleges that Alon Haimovich, the General Manager for Microsoft's Israel branch, has left the company following an internal ethics investigation. The report states that Microsoft summoned Haimovich to its ethics committee to raise concerns about the branch's transparency regarding how Israel uses Microsoft's systems, as well as terms-of-service violations …
(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). New Jersey Gov. Sherrill wants data centers to pay for their own electricity. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday laid out a four-point plan that will require data centers to pay for the electricity they use, and to report how much power and water they consume. | Legislation is being crafted on these two points. The governor said guidelines are being developed to ensure community development agreements, so that data centers will help the communities where they are located. She said these deals will require data centers to…
(2026-05-27). Reform-dominated Kirklees Council must sort itself out. thecanary.co 
The following is a statement from umbrella group Kirklees Stop the Cuts regarding Kirklees Council. Following the May elections, Reform is now the largest party on the council but doesn't have a majority. And so far, the Reform group has suggested it doesn't even know how councils work. Kirklees Council — take 2 On Thursday […] | By
(2026-05-27). 'We have to save ourselves': Philly nonprofits are fighting for survival after a key sponsor lost more than $400,000. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A group of Philadelphia nonprofit organizations is collectively fundraising to replenish funding lost when the Twenty-four small organizations that had contracted their financial management to FNC collectively lost $426,081, according to a report by Social Impact Services. | "A few organizations had to close their doors. People have lost their jobs. Thou…
(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). Lawsuit Filed Over "Alligator Alcatraz" Air Pollution. commondreams.org The Center for Biological Diversity
(2026-05-27). Congress Moves To Block Trump Class Battleship Work Until Its Key Weapons Are Mature. twz.com 
Such a delay could end the battleship program before it really starts, and the House Armed Services Committee is also demanding answers on the new frigate.
(2026-05-27). Russia Turning Siberia into an AI Computing Hub with China as Biggest Customer. infobrics.org The Kremlin is planning to turn the frozen wastes of its mythical tundra into one of the biggest AI data hubs on the planet and China has already signed up to be a customer…
(2026-05-27). McKenzie congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns on CAF Champions League victory. sanews.gov.za McKenzie congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns on CAF Champions League victory | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns on their remarkable achievement in securing the CAF Champions League title. | The Minister described the victory as a testament to the club's dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence. | He added that Mamelodi Sundowns have once again demonstrated why South African football continues to compete at the highest level on the African continent. | "On behalf of the Government of South Africa and a…
(2026-05-27). Billionaires & Bureaucracy. progressivehub.net NOLAN HIGDON AND JEFF COHEN | GASLIGHT GAZETTE…
(2026-05-27). Democracy Now! 2026-05-27 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 27, 2026; "They Are Not Alone Inside": Protests Outside Newark ICE Jail Support Hunger-Striking Detainees; Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump over Slush Fund for Jan. 6 Rioters & Other Allies; "How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies": Northwestern Prof. Jeffrey Winters on Book "The Blind Spot" | Headlines for May 27, 2026; "They Are Not Alone Inside": Protests Outside Newark ICE Jail Support Hunger-Striking Detainees; Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump over Slush Fund for Jan. 6 Rioters & Other Allies; "How Oligarchs Dominate Our Democracies̶…
(2026-05-27). Moana Pasifika captain hopeful their final whistle hasn't blown yet. asiapacificreport.nz By Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific senior bulletin editor Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Fai'ilagi says he still hopes the franchise will be saved. Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the franchise's holding company. The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) said it could no longer continue funding the team and it was "deeply disappointed"
(2026-05-27). Australia's Combat Antisemitism Movement keeps slaying social cohesion. asiapacificreport.nz As the Bondi Royal Commission continues, one major campaigner against antisemitism demonstrates its vehement opposition to social cohesion. Wendy Bacon reports for Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Wendy Bacon Sheina Gutnick, whose father Reuben Morrison was killed in the Bondi Massacre, was the first witness at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. She…
(2026-05-27). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-27). Asim Azhar shares heartfelt message reflecting spirit of Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
In an era where celebrity holiday posts are often dominated by high-fashion photoshoots and carefully curated aesthetic feeds, singer-songwriter Asim Azhar opted for a more grounded and human approach in his Eid post on Instagram. | Stepping away from the usual showbiz glamour, the Habibi hitmaker used his platform to share a message that resonated with followers. Dressed in traditional attire, Azhar paired his festive greetings with a gentle but powerful reminder of the core values of Eidul Azha. | View this post on Instagram | Captioning his post with warm Eidul Azha greetings, Azhar shifted the focus away f…
(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). Pro-Palestine activists arrested blocking New Jersey port. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article The protesters attempted to blockade weapons bound for Israel, part of a growing global movement to undercut the pillars of the Israeli war machine. | This article
(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). Bolivia's president warns 'time is running out' amid protest crisis. aljazeera.com Bolivia's president has warned protesters "time is running out" amid a weeks-long standoff.
(2026-05-27). Tuvalu aims to become a 'Digital Nation' amid rising sea levels. globalvoices.org 
Officials hope the project will spur urgent global action for climate justiceGlobal Voices An aerial view of Tuvalu's coastal adaptation project. This post is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series,
(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). 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.
(2026-05-27). 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). 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.
(2026-05-27). Insider's Account: Why Indian Police is viewed as Brutal, Corrupt, Communal, Casteist. ummid.com The nature of Indian policing can be understood only by examining the colonial origins of the police system, the hierarchical structure of Indian society, political interference, institutional weaknesses, inadequate accountability, and the growing authoritarian tendencies within governance, Ex-IPS officer writes…
(2026-05-27). Why we have a housing crisis and why government cannot fix the problem. independentaustralia.net 
(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). AFL-CIO praises Pope Leo's denunciation of AI's danger. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO strongly praised Pope Leo XIV's encyclical denouncing and warning about the dangers to workers, jobs, and humanity in general of artificial intelligence. In a 42,300-word encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, the highest form of Catholic teaching, the Pope, a native of Chicago's south suburbs who also spent years in Peru, declared human intelligence, and humanity …
(2026-05-27). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-27). Claire Valdez: Can Democrats Win the Working Class? scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As economic desperation deepens and both major parties continue to hemorrhage working-class trust, conversations once dismissed as fringe are moving back toward the political center. In this wide-ranging discussion with Joshua Citarella on DoomScroll, union organizer and democratic socialist Claire Valdez argues that the crisis facing millions of Americans is not ideological confusion …
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). NJ Sen. Kim: "I Didn't Think" As He Aided ICE to Thwart Blockade. fightbackbetter.com The following is a comment by Jay Arena, He captured a video of NJ Senator Andy Kim who showed up to a protest outside Delaney Hall in Newark NJ on Memorial Day. He and other politicians showed up in answer to community members who have been supporting a hunger strike by 300 captives at the ICE Delaney site. The illegally restrained Delaney captives are victims of the illegal Trump Administration's war on NJ communities under fraudulent auspices of "immigration control." Delaney Hall is being operated as a death camp with inedible food in inadequate portions, rout with worms and mold to overcrowded captives mo…
(2026-05-27). White House says Iranian media report on memorandum of understanding is false. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – The White House on Wednesday said a report from Iran's state TV citing a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was "not true" and that the cited memorandum was "a complete fabrication." (Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-05-27). California Spends Millions to Continue Incarcerating Aging Women. projectcensored.org One in five imprisoned women in California is over the age of fifty, according to a March 2026 report by Victoria Law for The Appeal. "Although data from the prison system shows that recidivism rates decline with age," Law wrote, "the state spends up to $300 million each year incarcerating…
(2026-05-27). Stephen Miller Pushes False Claim That SNAP Requires No Proof of Financial Need. truthout.org During a roundtable meeting on Tuesday discussing supposed fraud in federal programs, White House senior adviser Stephen Miller falsely claimed that safety net programs do not require documentation of financial hardship from applicants. The roundtable, which featured Republican state attorneys general and Vice President JD Vance, was ostensibly convened to discuss efforts to root out fraud in… |
(2026-05-27). Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimistic. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami's MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.
(2026-05-27). Maine Removes Trans Sports and Bathroom Ban From November Ballot. truthout.org On Tuesday, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled that a proposed ballot initiative banning trans students from school sports and bathrooms will not appear before voters this November. The billionaire-funded campaign initially submitted 79,692 signatures — well over the 67,682 required to qualify — and the Secretary of State's office certified the question for the ballot in March. |
(2026-05-27). Ex-RAF pilot, flotilla activist recounts Israel detention ordeal. newarab.com 
Malcolm Ducker, a British former RAF pilot, Ducker, who departed from Sicily, was among the hundreds of activists who had taken part
(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). A short history of sportswriting (from Bat Masterson to Shams Charania). nationofchange.org The Clues Are on the Billionaires' Scorecards.
(2026-05-27). Palestine Action Scottish Judicial Review: Stitch-Up Incoming? thecanary.co 
The proscription of Palestine Action was sold to MPs and the media on the basis of a deliberate campaign of lies, fronted by Yvette Cooper, then Home Secretary, and Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan police. Both have deep commitment to Israel. Cooper is owned by the Israel lobby. What is worse, they then attempted […] | By
(2026-05-27). Paxton wins Texas primary but progressives hopeful for November. peoplesworld.org 
HOUSTON—Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated long-time Sen. John Cornyn in a record-low GOP primary turnout of less than seven percent of registered voters. Paxton, impeached for criminal activity by his own party, had the backing of twice-impeached President Donald Trump. Also on display with the election results this week was the devastating effect of Republican …
(2026-05-27). 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.
(2026-05-27). BRICS media are not an alternative for anti-imperial resistance. links.org.au 
Media giants from the global South are neither an ally of the left nor an alternative to the imperial media, writes Farooq Sulehria.
(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). 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). Russia-China Bilateral Ties Progressing, Driving Mutual Economic Growth: Minister. infobrics.org Bilateral relations between Russia and China are progressing and driving mutual economic growth, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said…
(2026-05-27). Universal Health Care Once Seemed on the Horizon in California. What Happened? truthout.org California voters are in the thick of a high-stakes governor's race, in which single-payer health care, an issue that was once central to state politics, has been pushed to the sidelines. Of the top five candidates, only one unequivocally supports a health care model that would finally put California on par with the rest of the industrialized world. Billionaire Tom Steyer… |
(2026-05-27). Beyond The Brink and Fighting Back Against Trump's Corruption. mediasanctuary.org It's like someone breaks into your house, then sues you because he cut his hand on broken window glass! Podcaster Rosemary Armao and opinion writer Jay Jochnowitz struggle along with an audience in Pownal, Vermont, to make sense of the IRS deal Trump has put together to compensate Jan. 6 insurrectionists and others he sees as victims of the Biden administration.
(2026-05-27). Trump White House Advances Plan Requiring Federal Workers to Sign NDAs. truthout.org The Trump administration has proposed a new policy that could require federal government employees to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in an attempt to limit damaging or embarrassing information from leaking to the press. Such leaks are a normal part of every presidential administration, as are attempts by presidents and their cabinets to limit what information gets out. |
(2026-05-27). Uganda closes border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge. scmp.com Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo "with immediate effect" as suspected cases surge near 1,000 in its neighbour of a rare type of Ebola and as others emerge at home. | The measure, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, underscored growing fears of contagion in this East African country that, like Congo, has experience responding to Ebola outbreaks but is faced with a type this time, Bundibugyo, with no approved medicines or vaccines.
(2026-05-27). Polanski calls for workplace temperature cap as Labour dithers. thecanary.co 
If you're reading this in the office to distract from how swelteringly hot you are, we may have good news for you. The Green Party is calling for workplaces to have maximum temperature caps: Climate justice is social justice. t.co/b2I31KSLWf — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) May 26, 2026 Beat the heat As the Greens have noted, […] | By
(2026-05-27). How Business Tools Are Evolving. moguldom.com 
Not that long ago, business tools were fairly simple. You had spreadsheets, overflowing e-mail inboxes, sticky notes attached to computer screens, and maybe one brave employee who somehow understood the printer and how it worked. Fast forward to today, and businesses are operating in a completely different world. Modern business tools are becoming faster and …
(2026-05-27). Israeli court cancels Netanyahu's corruption trial hearing. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli court agreed to cancel Wednesday's scheduled hearing for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial, Israeli media reported. | The court's decision followed a request from Netanyahu to cancel Wednesday's hearing, saying he had been engaged in "security and diplomatic matters", according to Times of Israel. | The Israeli premier faces charges of corruption, bribery, and breach of trust in three cases, for which indictments were filed back in 2019. | Read More: Netanyahu concedes limits in influencing Trump | Netanyahu's legal troubles, which began with investigations around…
(2026-05-27). Government welcomes gains in service delivery. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes gains in service delivery | Government has welcomed the findings of the 2025 General Household Survey (GHS) released by Statistics South Africa, showing that household access to improved water, sanitation and electricity has improved significantly over the past 23 years. | The report reflects continued progress in improving the living conditions of millions of South Africans through sustained investment in basic services, infrastructure, housing, education and social development. | In a statement on Tuesday, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said the survey confirms t…
(2026-05-27). 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'.
(2026-05-27). Spanish police search headquarters of PM Sanchez's ruling party. scmp.com Spanish police are searching the headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party as part of an ongoing investigation into possible financial wrongdoing, the Civil Guard said on Wednesday. | The raid on the office in central Madrid is another blow to the party of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose Socialists have been hammered by a series of corruption scandals.
(2026-05-27). New York State Renewable Permitting Scandal. wattsupwiththat.com I hope that the power of social media exemplified by Alexandra Fasulo can bring this to the attention of enough New Yorkers that the policies can be changed to protect the environment and interests of the local communities impacted by these industrial developments. The only way this can be fixed is for legislative change.
(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). Condemning the Defence Universities Alliance. worldbeyondwar.org 
The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) is a new Ministry of Defence initiative launched in April 2026, seeking 20 founding university members to create a strategic network between UK higher education institutions and the weapons sector. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-27). Kerala 12th Plus Two Result 2026 Today at 03:00 PM – Links to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results are being declared today i.e. Tuesday May 26, 2026 on the DHSE official website 'keralaresults.nic.in' along with DigiLocker.
(2026-05-27). GMB branch secretaries to strike over employment status. thecanary.co 
Full time GMB branch secretaries, working for the UK's third largest trade union, will be on strike on 29 May and 5 June. Unite the Union, which represents GMB staff, has called the action. The strikers accuse GMB of hypocrisy, as the union campaigns against exploitative two-tier workforces by companies like Uber and Deliveroo, but […] | By
(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). 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). 140,000 pray at Al-Aqsa for Eid despite Israeli restrictions. newarab.com 
Over 100,000 worshippers performed The Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem estimated the number of worshippers who performed Eid al-Adha prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday morning at around 140,000. | This is the first time Palest…
(2026-05-27). 'Muslim Met Gala' returns, as celebrities share their Eidul Azha day 1 looks. tribune.com.pk 
The first day of Eidul Azha is finally here, and just like every year, Instagram feeds are full of amazing fashion. Often dubbed by people as our local "Muslim Met Gala," the first day of Eid is an endless supply of festive food, family reunions, navigating the inescapable afternoon food coma, and undoubtedly the fashion. This year is no different, with everyone's favourite celebrities sharing their outfits and looking absolutely beautiful. | This year, instead of heavy and uncomfortable clothes, the stars are keeping it simple, elegant, and comfortable for the hot weather. Showcasing a lot of beautiful Lawn s…
(2026-05-27). India seeks proposals for fifth generation combat jets: report. geo.tv 
Visitors stand next to a prototype of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft , India's most advanced stealth fighter jet, at the "Aero India 2025" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 11, 2025.— Reuters/FileThree shortlisted Indian bidders selected for…
(2026-05-27). Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract 'responsible' data center development. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday announced a plan to attract the development of data centers in the state with incentives for operators that commit to reducing their impacts on the electric grid and the environment. | Under Shapiro's proposal, developers could receive perks like tax incentives and streamlined permitting only if they take steps to reduce their impact on the environment and electric grid, and invest in communities. | The governor said he believes th…
(2026-05-27). Stoking hate in the Sunshine State. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-27). DRC flight suspension and Uganda border curbs isolate Ebola-hit Bunia. aljazeera.com Bunia faces isolation amid Ebola outbreak fears, with airspace closure and Ugandan border curbs adding economic strain.
(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). Trump says US not satisfied yet on deal with Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a cabinet meeting that Iran very much wanted to make a deal, but that the U.S. was not satisfied with it yet."Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there … we're not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we'll have to just finish the job," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and Michelle Nichols; Writing by Daphne PsaledakisEditing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-05-27). Yusuf and Jenrick publicly feud over Reform UK's deportation policy. thecanary.co 
In-fighting is always a bad look, but it's especially not-good in an election. Despite this, Reform's Zia Yusuf has publicly called out Robert Jenrick's grip on the party's policy platform: Robert's answer is not Reform policy. As the person responsible for our deportation plan I want ensure people know where we stand: If a foreign […] | By
(2026-05-27). Hundreds flee India migrant crackdown toward Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of people in India's border region with Bangladesh have fled to the frontier, police said Wednesday, after the government ordered the construction of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshi migrants and Rohingya refugees. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to power in West Bengal state in early May with a hard-line policy to "detect, delete and deport" illegal migrants. | India's right-wing has long argued that illegal migration is a national security threat, and warned of a changing demography in India's border states. | West Bengal's governme…
(2026-05-27). US ex-president Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio. scmp.com Former Democratic US president Joe Biden sued ‚Å the US Department of Justice on Tuesday, seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with his biographer in 2016 and 2017. | The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, DC, comes ahead of the department's planned June 15 ‚Äårelease of the materials to the US House Judiciary Committee and the conservative Heritage Foundation.
(2026-05-27). NJ, NY attorneys general launch investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales. whyy.org The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York have launched an investigation into NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and NY Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that they will be looking into FIFA's ticketing practices for the upcoming World Cup tournament. | The investigation comes after reports that fans are allegedly being misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing. | They also alleged that FIFA's public sta…
(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). Hajj pilgrims stone the devil in final ritual. tribune.com.pk 
Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, symbolically stoning the devil near Makkah. | From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city of Makkah, to throw pebbles at concrete pillars symbolising the devil. | It reenacts Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) stoning of the devil at three places where Satan is said to have tried to dissuade him from obeying God's command to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail (AS). | More than 1.7 million people are taking part in the Hajj this year. The pilgrimage is a requirement for all Muslims to pe…
(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). The Platform Stealing Zoom Webinars From the Web. projectcensored.org In March and April 2026, Emanuel Maiberg of 404 Media published a two-part investigation of WebinarTV. Founded in 2022 with headquarters in Valley Center, California, WebinarTV has been uploading recorded videos of Zoom webinars to its site and them as AI podcasts. Hosts of the webinars are sent just…
(2026-05-27). Suspension of India-Africa Forum Summit 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu The 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), originally scheduled for May 28 to May 31, 2026, in New Delhi, has been deferred to a later date due to the high risks of the Ebola virus, which is emerging and rapidly spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the central African region. The African Union …
(2026-05-27). Jill Biden feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate. scmp.com Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched then US President Joe Biden stumble through a disastrous debate performance that led to the end of his 2024 re-election campaign, the former first lady said in a recent interview. | "I was frightened, because I had never ever seen Joe like that before or since. Never," Jill Biden told CBS News in an interview scheduled to air on Sunday.
(2026-05-27). Vermont Becomes First State to Ban Pesticide Linked to Parkinson's Disease. truthout.org Vermont on Tuesday became the first U.S. state to ban the weed-killing pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical may cause the incurable brain ailment known as Parkinson's disease. After considering the bill for several days, Gov. Phil Scott signed the legislation May 26. It takes effect Nov. 1, though the new law contains a provision… |
(2026-05-27). China's weaving of a web of ties makes it a diplomatic superpower. scmp.com Beijing hosted the presidents of the United States and Russia within days of each other recently. China's rising diplomatic standing is no accident. It is grounded in a tradition of relational diplomacy stretching back centuries and reflected in the growing recognition across capitals that Beijing is a reliable partner. | The clearest articulation of China's foreign policy ethos comes from academic Qin Yaqing, a former president of China Foreign Affairs University, which has trained more than 600…
(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). Analysis-Canada turns from US to Europe as Iran war propels aluminium higher. al-monitor.com By Pratima Desai and Polina DevittLONDON, May 27 (Reuters) – Canada is pushing more of its aluminium towards Europe to make the most of higher premiums on offer, after its neighbour the United States imposed a 50% tariff on the metal last year.A loss of Middle East volumes due to the Iran war has hit Europe hardest and intensified competition with the U.S. for low-carbon supply, driving prices to extreme levels, with policy and prices determining where scarce aluminium is shipped, analysts, traders and aluminium industry sources said.
(2026-05-27). Palestinian farmer defies eviction threats. thecanary.co 
Ayoub Abuhejleh, a 57-year-old Palestinian farmer from the village of Deir Istiya, occupied West Bank, is on a horticultural crusade through his work with the Economic and Social Development Centre of Palestine. Abuhejleh, who is also the village's former mayor (2011 — 2014) has swapped his suit for farming tools adamant to stay put on […] | By
(2026-05-27). Michael Brenner: Hegemony? strategic-culture.su What is hegemony? Is the United States losing it? | By Michael BRENNER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | HEGEMONY. "Hegemony, He…
(2026-05-27). 'Digital colonisation' West Papuan activist targeted in fake AI-generated reel. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist A West Papuan independence activist says AI-generated fake footage of her and her words has been used to spread disinformation on social media. Koteka Wenda, daughter of the leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Benny Wenda, said the Instagram video reel by an Indonesian…
(2026-05-27). Uganda shuts border with DR Congo to curb surging Ebola outbreak. scmp.com Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola were surging, and as cases have been confirmed at home after Ugandan health workers were exposed to the disease from Congolese patients. | The measure, which goes against the guidance by the World Health Organization, underscores growing fears of contagion in East Africa from Bundibugyo, a rare type of the Ebola virus that is behind this outbreak and that has…
(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). 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). Israel orders evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre amid bombardment. aljazeera.com Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre…
(2026-05-27). Wife of Hunger Strike Organizer at Delaney Hall ICE Jail Speaks Out. truthout.org Around 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, have been on a hunger and work strike since Friday to protest inhumane conditions and due process violations. Delaney Hall is operated by the private prison company GEO Group. Since the hunger strike was launched, immigration advocates have been staging a solidarity protest outside Delaney Hall to promote the… |
(2026-05-27). UK government trying to 'cover up' its 'embarrassment' over nature and national security report. thecanary.co 
The government has been accused of seeming to "cover up" its "embarrassment" by trying to hide an explosive report, which revealed the dire state of the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The comments were made after the Cabinet Office rejected a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request from the Canary, which asked the Prime Minister's Office […] | By
(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). US debt exceeds 100% of GDP, interest rates continue to rise. infobrics.org Interest rate increase can cause unprecedented strain on Trump administration.
(2026-05-27). Bangladesh officials step in to spare viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo. tribune.com.pk 
An albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" has been returned to its farm after Bangladeshi officials stepped in to stop its planned ritual sacrifice for Eidul Azha, local media reported on Wednesday. | The buffalo, raised at a farm near the capital Dhaka, became a viral attraction in recent weeks over its blond hair and apparent resemblance to US President Donald Trump's distinctive hairstyle. Crowds gathered daily to take pictures of the nearly 700-kilogramme animal, which went viral across social media and international news outlets. | The animal had already been sold to a buyer for sacrifice during Eidul Az…
(2026-05-27). Majority in Turkey rejects court ruling ousting CHP's Ozel, poll shows. al-monitor.com A new poll shows a majority in Turkey rejects the court ruling that ousted main opposition leader Ozgur Ozel.
(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). They Are Building A UFC Arena On The White House Lawn. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: They are building a UFC arenaon the White House lawn,because the world has gone insane,and there are chatbots in our skulls,and our eyes have been crossed outwith black ink. They are building a UFC arena on the White House lawnso the president can watch men fight in a cagewhile the Paramount Plus …
(2026-05-27). Nike's recycled World Cup uniforms reveal the limits of 'circular' fashion. grist.org 
This month, athletes from 16 countries will kick off the World Cup wearing other people's used clothing. | Well, maybe. They'll be sporting uniforms made from recycled fabric, potentially including a mix of scraps and old clothes. It's the latest initiative from Nike, one of the world's largest apparel companies, to incorporate more recycled material into the attire it makes. This time, the garment giant said it used "
(2026-05-27). Czech authorities arbitrarily arrest Russian cleric. infobrics.org Russophobic policies are worsening in Europe.
(2026-05-27). Hijabi Miss Wayne County draws Islamophobic frenzy in US. newarab.com 
The first hijab-wearing Miss Wayne County rode through a Memorial Day parade in Michigan on Monday, drawing a wave of Ameera Hashwi, a Lebanese-American attorney, was crowned Miss Wayne County in 2025, becoming the first titleholder in the pageant's history to wear a headscarf. She is set to compete in the Miss Michigan 2026 pageant later this year. | Marking the…
(2026-05-27). Cow Slaughter: The West Bengal Story. ummid.com Narendra Modi could bring an amendment to the Constitution and ban cow slaughter across India, but neither he nor his government is likely to do it…
(2026-05-27). Funding Failures Fuel Wildfire Risk on Tribal Lands. projectcensored.org Mismanagement of federal lands and climate change have caused "the number and intensity of reservation fires to soar," according to a May 2025 report by Lachlan Hyatt for High Country News. On the Colville Indian Reservation in Central Washington and tribal lands across the country, tribal wildfire programs are "underfunded…
(2026-05-27). Insider's View: Latest Technologies That Make Hajj A Flawless Experience. ummid.com The General Directorate of Civil Defence, Saudi Arabia has engaged a range of modern technologies used to bolster preventive safety measures for Hajj Pilgrims, most notably a specialised drone designed to detect chemical and radioactive materials to improve field operational efficiency and response times.
(2026-05-27). Fleisher: 'As long as I'm mayor' there will be no data centers in Cherry Hill. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? As a growing number of municipalities are seeking to ban data centers amid rising concern, and before New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill "I'll go as far as to say that there won't be a data center built in Cherry Hill as long as I'm mayor,"
(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). 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). Burkina Faso's Largest Student Union Suspended for Criticizing Junta. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burkina Faso soldiers patrol aboard a pickup truck on the road from Dori to the Goudebo refugee camp, on February 3, 2020. | © 2020 OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-27). Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo. whyy.org A las 3 a.m. del domingo, las llamas arrasaron la histórica Mother African Union Church en Wilmington, dejando tras de sí únicamente partes de la estructura del santuario. Las cenizas cubrieron las calles y el humo permaneció en el aire durante horas. Si bien dos bomberos sufrieron heridas leves, ninguna…