(2026-05-30). Frustration in Lebanon as Israel expands invasion. aljazeera.com Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon has moved deeper into sovereign territory, with troops crossing the Litani river.
(2026-05-30). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-05-30). Friday 5/29: Demonstration against genocide at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-05-30). Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade may Bolster the Iranian State. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iranian government continues to dicker with the Trump administration about the final form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would bring an end to the current standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens the world's energy. | The US has long been banking on its counter-blockade of Iranian traffic through the Strait to bankrupt Iran and throw the country into chaos. | While the Iranian economy has certainly been badly hurt by the US blockade, it is unlikely that the government will collapse as a result. |
(2026-05-30). Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal. tribune.com.pk 
The US is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked to bridge major differences blocking an agreement. | "Our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable," Hegseth said in Singapore. | "Our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, so we're in a very good place," he added. | Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats, said the US has not "turned its back" on the Asia-Pacific…
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-30). UAE joined US-Israeli aggression against Iran from outset: ReportA new report has revealed that the United Arab Emirates played a far more extensive role in the US-Israeli aggression against Iran than previously known, carrying out dozens of airstrikes on Iranian territory from the opening days of the war.
(2026-05-30). Trump's remark to push US ally into Iran camp? Mojtaba aide backs Oman after 'blow them up' threat. hindustantimes.com Iran and Oman stepped up diplomatic coordination after Donald Trump's controversial remarks targeting Muscat, raising fresh questions over shifting Gulf alliances and the future of Hormuz negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani FM Badr Albusaidi on May 29, stressing solidarity with Oman amid regional tensions. The call came days after Trump warned that "Oman will behave," sparking backlash over threats aimed at one of Washington's oldest Arab allies. As Tehran and Muscat discuss new Hormuz security frameworks, analysts fear Trump's rhetoric could push Oman closer toward Iran at…
(2026-05-30). Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump reviewed options in two-hour Situation Room meeting.No final decision was reached after Friday's White House talks.Iran says…
english.palinfo.com (2026-05-30). Tens of thousands perform Friday prayer at Aqsa MosqueTens of thousands of Palestinians were able to perform the Friday prayer at the Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem despite the Israeli security measures that restricted their access to the holy site.
(2026-05-30). Exclusive interview with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez: "Cuba is not an enemy of the United States, nor does it want to be" radiohc.cu By Deisy Francis Mexidor | Rodríguez Parrilla, who made it clear that "Cuba is not an enemy of the United States, nor does it want to be," answered questions from this news agency at the end of two and a half days of work in New York, where he presented his country's position and denounced the military threat and the energy blockade at a formal session of the UN Security Council convened by China's presidency of the body. | Prensa Latina (PL): On what basis does the United States government insist on this narrative? | Bruno Rodríguez (BR): When the United States government uses this fallacious and ridiculous argu…
(2026-05-30). Analysts warn of real risk of U.S. intervention in Cuba. radiohc.cu Specialists discussed the scope of Washington's escalating aggression against Cuba and the constant provocations in a highly tense environment on the television program Mesa Redonda Friday evening. | Rodney González Maestrey, Director of Legal Affairs and Analysis at the US Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), warned that the risk of US military aggression remains a very real possibility, given the analysis of certain projections of White House policy toward the Caribbean nation. | First, the diplomat pointed out the current US administration's intention to artificially create an environment c…
(2026-05-30). 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.
(2026-05-30). Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces hold meeting with U.S. Southern Command. radiohc.cu By mutual agreement, a meeting took place on May 29, 2026, between the head of the U.S. Southern Command, General Francis L. Donovan, and the First Deputy Minister and Chief of the General Staff of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Army Corps General Roberto Legrá Sotolongo. | Both delegations considered the meeting positive, where they addressed security issues around the perimeter of the military enclave and agreed to maintain communications between their respective military commands. | (Taken from the MINFAR Facebook profile) | IMAGE CREDIT: ACN Newsroom | Photo: Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFA…
(2026-05-30). BREAK Oil Blockade! At SF Brazilian Consulate Demands that Lula/Brazil Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org
(2026-05-30). Saturday 5/30: Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid. indybay.org Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110.
(2026-05-30). The Pleasure of Cruelty: We Are all Palestinians Now. juancole.com ( Recent testimonies from Gaza-bound flotilla activ…
(2026-05-30). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). World Intelligence Expo highlights AI-industry integration. ecns.cn The World Intelligence Expo 2026 kicked off on Thursday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, bringing together over 700 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and application scenarios in the field of AI.
(2026-05-30). Shanghai holds special symposium marking 80th anniversary of Tokyo Trials. ecns.cn An international symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials was held at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai on Thursday.
(2026-05-30). Pressure Causes Temperature? It's Time to Climb Down from "Mount Stupid" wattsupwiththat.com There was a recent weeks-long exchange of emails between many climate people — professional and amateur — regarding the idea that air pressure (in combination with absorbed solar energy) is what causes temperature.
(2026-05-30). Uganda closes border with DRC over Ebola outbreak. ecns.cn Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a period of four weeks as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of an Ebola outbreak that has already crossed into the East African country.
(2026-05-30). Kunshan sees boom in 'sweet economy'. ecns.cn A one-day sensory-driven tour of China's richest county-level city didn't just delight the palates of seven international visitors — it opened their eyes to how an economy can march with efficiency, timing, and cohesion.
(2026-05-30). China's State Council issues urban renewal plan during 2026-2030. ecns.cn China's State Council recently released an urban renewal plan, outlining key targets, major tasks and projects, as well as policy measures for the country's urban renewal efforts during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-05-30). China-U.S. cooperation stressed after summit. ecns.cn Leading scholars from China and the United States are stressing the importance of seizing the opportunity to improve bilateral ties ushered in by the summit between the two countries earlier this month.
(2026-05-30). China, France strengthen heritage science cooperation at Paris symposium. ecns.cn A symposium on cultural heritage protection and academic exchange was held in Paris on Thursday, bringing together senior officials and leading experts from China's Shaanxi province and France, to deepen cooperation in archaeological science, conservation technology, and cultural heritage protection.
(2026-05-30). Xi, Austrian president exchange congratulations on 55th anniversary of ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Thursday exchanged congratulations on the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
(2026-05-30). Patients as pioneers: A doctor changes cancer research in China. ecns.cn The patient had tried everything. Standard chemotherapy. Radiation. Multiple surgeries. Nothing worked.
(2026-05-30). Scientists create first comprehensive map of early human embryo development. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have mapped the world's first complete spatiotemporal gene expression atlas of human embryos during the critical organ-forming period from four to eight weeks post-fertilization, allowing scientists to move beyond localized observations to a comprehensive, dynamic molecular study of early organ development.
(2026-05-30). China's SAIC Motor sales hits 100 million vehicle milestone. ecns.cn SAIC Motor on Thursday became the first Chinese automaker to surpass 100 million vehicles in cumulative sales, marking a major milestone for the country's auto industry.
(2026-05-30). Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans. aljazeera.com Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.
(2026-05-30). In Numbers: Global partnership launched to fight poverty, promote development. ecns.cn The Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development (GPPAD) was officially established on Wednesday at the 2026 Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum in Beijing.
(2026-05-30). Trump's ICE blitz cost 668,000 jobs, creating 'chilling effect' on US firms. scmp.com The Trump administration's immigration surge into US cities last year resulted in 668,000 job losses, creating a "chilling effect" that pervaded local economies, hurt businesses and affected American-born workers, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. | The Immigration and Customs Enforcement campaign adopted "shock and awe" tactics that were broader and far more visible than previous enforcement efforts, including one started under former president George W. Bush in 2008 and…
(2026-05-30). 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…
(2026-05-30). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-30). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-05-30). Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Testimony Begins Friday. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members charged with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for stopping traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024 testify in front of the jury…
(2026-05-30). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-05-30). 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…
(2026-05-30). Australian unions endorse Labor's war and austerity budget. wsws.org The unions' endorsement of Labor's budget is a clear statement that they stand ready to enforce the brutal cuts to social spending, jobs and wages demanded by the federal government and the corporate elite it represents.
(2026-05-30). Police-state riot outside New Jersey's Delaney Hall as 300 immigrants continue hunger and labor strike. wsws.org Democratic officials have responded to the federal rampage not by opposing ICE, but by deploying state police to disperse the protests.
(2026-05-30). International students get taste of Shandong fruit farms. ecns.cn After touring a rural area close to the city of Zhaoyuan, Shandong province, a group of international students have said they want to let more people know about the beauty and vitality of the Chinese countryside.
(2026-05-30). Sri Lankan court case continues over violent attack on SEP members. wsws.org The defence lawyer attempted to portray the SEP as an NGO dependent on foreign funding and suggested that the complaint was motivated by efforts to obtain overseas funds.
(2026-05-30). 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…
(2026-05-30). Labor share of income hits record low as corporate profits soar. wsws.org Workers' share of US economic output has fallen to its lowest level since the government began keeping records in 1947, according to data the Commerce Department released Thursday.
(2026-05-30). Tuesday 6/2: Election Day. indybay.org At a voting center or polling place in your county…
(2026-05-30). Gezhouba Hydropower Plant conducts silt flushing test. ecns.cn Gezhouba Hydropower Plant opens the Gezhouba Sanjiang sediment flushing gates in five stages to conduct a silt flushing test, in Yichang, Hubei Province, May 28, 2026.
(2026-05-30). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org 1.2 million Indian chemists and pharmaceutical distributers hold one-day national strike; Australia: Early childhood educators threaten national walkout; Australian Capital Territory public school teachers strike for better pay and conditions.
(2026-05-30). After third contract rejection, Nexteer workers denounce UAW-management collusion: "What are we paying the union for?" wsws.org After voting down three sellout agreements, workers at Nexteer are determined to defeat UAW-management collusion.
(2026-05-30). Every Alley Is Stud Alley. indybay.org announcement re: Pride Stud Alley…
(2026-05-30). AI Torture, Fighting Back, IBT & Using AI To Fight The Bosses. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the role of inward AI inferred cameras in truck cabs and what this means to millions of workers. They have been installed in trucks throughout the country and they are causing tumors and cataracts for many truckers who are under these cameras for up to 60 hours a week. WorkWeek also looks at how AI is being used by workers to fight back against bosses.
(2026-05-30). Vermont becomes first state to ban weed-killing pesticide paraquat. nationofchange.org The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in Vermont's general assembly after extensive medical research linked the pesticide to a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
(2026-05-30). Jilin union builds space capsule rest stop for Changchun airport drivers. ecns.cn At the outdoor parking lot of the Changchun Longjia International Airport in Changchun, Jilin province, four space capsule-style buildings have become a popular destination for rideshare and taxi drivers.
(2026-05-30). Sunday 5/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street in Berkeley.
(2026-05-30). Students protest against New Zealand budget cuts. wsws.org Members of the IYSSE spoke with students in Wellington who opposed the increase in student fees and other attacks, and the diversion of billions of dollars to the military.
(2026-05-30). Australia: Victoria's Labor government oversees police state raids against anti-war protesters. wsws.org The political logic underlying these operations is suppression of all opposition amid mounting attacks on social conditions and expanding imperialist violence.
(2026-05-30). EconoScope | China drives future of mobility as Japan's auto edge erodes. ecns.cn For decades, Japanese automakers set the global benchmark for quality and efficiency, but that edge is eroding amid the global shift to electrification and smart mobility. Chinese carmakers are now rising rapidly, increasingly shaping the direction of the global automotive industry.
(2026-05-30). Saturday 6/6: Santa Cruz Dyke Trans March. indybay.org Clocktower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-30). Kenyan court blocks US offshore Ebola camp as epidemic accelerates across central Africa. wsws.org Following intense domestic backlash and a strike threat, Kenya's High Court halted a bilateral agreement with the Trump administration to open a 50-bed foreign Ebola containment facility.
(2026-05-30). Huawei presents the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, enabling breakthroughs in transistor density and system performance. ecns.cn He Tingbo, Huawei board member and president of its semiconductor business, delivered a keynote speech titled "New Semiconductor Path in Practice" at the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) held on Monday.
(2026-05-30). Climate Change Weekly 581— It's Hurricane Season, and Nothing Is New. wattsupwiththat.com It's hurricane season again, and a few things about it are as certain as death and taxes. First, some named storms, tropical storms, hurricanes, and cyclones will form somewhere, sometime, in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Second, one or more of those storms will cause some degree of damage in some country or another. Third, at one point or another during the hurricane season some media outlet, mainstream or social media only, will claim one or more hurricanes were caused by or made more likely by climate change.
(2026-05-30). Exploring molten salt tower in the Gobi Desert. ecns.cn This 50-megawatt solar thermal power plant – one of China's first generation of solar thermal power demonstration projects and Xinjiang's first solar thermal power plant – fills a crucial gap in renewable energy infrastructure.
(2026-05-30). China's BYD unveils first 4-nm smart driving chip amid intensifying EV competition. ecns.cn Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD on Thursday unveiled its first self-developed 4-nanometer smart driving chip, as the automaker seeks to sharpen its edge in China's increasingly competitive EV market after its sales declined for eight consecutive months.
(2026-05-30). DeepSeek nears first fundraising round as Chinese state capital joins AI race. ecns.cn Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek is nearing completion of its first external fundraising round, with China's state-backed semiconductor investment fund expected to lead the deal, according to media reports. The investor lineup was "largely finalized" by the end of May.
(2026-05-30). The Nexteer rebellion: The working class vs the trade union apparatus. wsws.org On Friday morning, for the third time in less than two months, 1,300 workers at the auto parts plant voted down a pro-company tentative agreement brought forward by the United Auto Workers apparatus.
(2026-05-30). Saturday 6/13: Film Screening: The Palestine Laboratory. indybay.org The Albany Public Library is located at 1247 Marin Ave. in Albany. Free parking available and walking distance from EC Plaza BART. Enter the Edith Stone Room. Doors open at 10: 15…
(2026-05-30). Huangshan: an important birthplace of modern tourism in China. ecns.cn Nestled in the southernmost reaches of East China's Anhui province, Huangshan is a living portrait of China's cultural and natural grandeur.
(2026-05-30). Monday 6/1: PRESS CONFERENCE UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811 NO Support For Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-05-30). China's intelligent manufacturing making waves, Tianjin expo hears. ecns.cn China's push to advance intelligent manufacturing is reinforcing corporate confidence and opening broader opportunities for enterprises at home and abroad to innovate, expand and share in the growth of the world's second-largest economy, a sideline event of the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in Tianjin has heard.
(2026-05-30). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-05-30). First survivor rescued from flooded cave in Laos. aljazeera.com Divers in Laos have rescued the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.
(2026-05-30). Peru declares state of emergency as measles epidemic exposes crisis of capitalist-run public health. wsws.org The outbreak has exposed once again the catastrophic failure of the capitalist state to guarantee the most basic conditions of life for the working class.
(2026-05-30). Sudan: Colombians Linked to Atrocities Trained in UAE Bases. juancole.com With apparent support from the The deployment adds to evidence of UAE military support for the Rapid Support Forces, which have committed widespread atrocities in Sudan. | Other countries should push for investigations, capable of leading to sanctions, into all those, including UAE officials, against whom there is credibl…
(2026-05-30). Miles Davis at 100, a complex figure reflecting a complex time. wsws.org The jazz world is celebrating the centenary of jazz trumpet master and bandleader Miles Davis, one of the 20th century's most impactful musicians.
(2026-05-30). Saturday 5/30: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, 95117…
(2026-05-30). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Lurie STOP Destroying Services! SEIU1021 Members & Clients Rally for Larkin St. Clinic. indybay.org
(2026-05-30). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-30). Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista. indybay.org Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista-…
(2026-05-30). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-05-30). Colombian elections: how pseudo-leftist President Gustavo Petro paved way for ultra-right. wsws.org That a fascistic figure like De la Espriella is running second in the polls is the direct product of four years of Petro's government.
(2026-05-30). Da Cesare a Napoleone III: Trump, Sorel e l'illusione del progresso. strategic-culture.su Trump incarna un cesarismo moderno che va valutato in base alla sua capacità di guidare la transizione verso la quarta rivoluzione industriale, scrive Joaquin Flores. | Segue nostro Il "cesarismo primordiale" di Donald Trump dovrebbe essere analizzato attraverso la lente della teoria critica e dei precedenti storici, al fine di impedire che le istituzioni accademiche ostili ne monopolizzino l'interpretazione. | Sfidando l' ´illusio…
(2026-05-30). Saturday 5/30: ART and REVOLUTION ~ Opening Reception. indybay.org Companeros Del Barrio | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-30). México_Marcos:"la realidad versus lo superficial del Mundial" indybay.org El amor y el desamor según el futbol, "la realidad en México vs lo superficial del Mundial": Marcos…
(2026-05-30). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-29). Former VP Elías Jaua: Venezuela Needs a New Struggle for Liberation (Interview). orinocotribune.com Former Venezuelan Vice President Elías Jaua speaks about the current situation in the country, which he calls "coercive tutelage" and a "neocolonial administration" by the US. The Latin American left must join in repudiating this situation and multiply solidarity. | The president of the United States, Donald Trump, again said this week that he was "seriously considering the possibility of making Venezuela the 51st state." The statement comes just a few months after the US military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president, Nicolás Maduro. The current acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, r…
(2026-05-29). Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza. wsws.org While the US and international press are focused on the terms of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, Israel is massively expanding its rampage across the Middle East—moving to permanently occupy Gaza and escalating its bombardment of Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). Lebanon Latest: Mass evacuations as Israel expands attacks. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.
(2026-05-29). 11 children killed, injured every 24 hours in Lebanon, UN says. tribune.com.pk 
Eleven children have been killed or injured on average every 24 hours in Lebanon over the last week, the UN's children's agency said on Friday, as Israel has expanded strikes across the country despite a ceasefire. | Heavy Israeli strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared a new swathe ‚Å of the area a combat zone. It also struck a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday. | A total of 77 children have been ki…
(2026-05-29). Why was Israeli strike near Lebanon's Qaraoun Dam so dangerous. newarab.com 
As Israel intensifies its airstrikes on Lebanon despite an April ceasefire, one attack close to Lebanon's largest dam and hydroelectric plant has triggered concerns that Tel Aviv could begin targeting the country's key infrastructure. | Towns and villages in West Beqaa, including Sohmor and Mashghara, have come under heavy attack in recent months. Israel's evacuation ma…
(2026-05-29). Israel's third loss in Lebanon is almost certain. thealtworld.com Is the bombing of Beirut Airport the next surprise, following the attack on the nearby Shweifat neighbourhood? And where are the American guarantees? | Israeli forces continued their aggression against Lebanon today with the support of the United States, including President Donald Trump himself. This aggression has resulted in the deaths of 23 people and dozens of injuries in less than 48 hours, as well as more than 3,300 martyrs and 10,000 injured since March 2nd. | Despite American assurances and interventions, Israeli planes bombed the Shweifat area in the southern suburbs near the airport. They targeted a res…
(2026-05-29). Israeli fighter jets strike village in south Lebanon. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli fighter jets struck a residential building in Ain Qana village in southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive. al-monitor.com By Rami Ayyub and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 29 (Reuters) – Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousandsmore Lebanese to flee their villages.The Israeli advance came as the U.S. military hosted Israeli and Lebanese defence representatives in Washington on Friday to pursue a U.S.-brokered plan to forge peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah.
(2026-05-29). What options as UN Lebanon exit looms? al-monitor.com Lebanon is seeking an international force to replace a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping mission whose mandate ends this year following US and Israeli pressure, even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war continues.Concerns over the possible exit of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) with no alternative come with Israeli troops occupying south Lebanon's border areas, and as Israel and Lebanon hold direct negotiations seeking to end decades of hostilities.
(2026-05-29). Headlines for May 29, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Won't Confirm Trump Administration's Claim That a Peace Deal Is "Very Close", Netanyahu Orders Israel's Army to Seize 70% of Gaza Strip, Israel Bombs Beirut and Expands Assault on Southern Lebanon, U.N. Adds Israel to "Blacklist" for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones, Protesters Target New York Real Estate Expo over Sale of Illegal Israeli Settlements, NATO "Stands Ready to Defend" Its Territory After Russian Drone Strikes Romanian Apartments, Six Arrested as Protests Continue Outside For-Profit ICE Jail in New Jersey, U.N. Warns Global Heating Is on Trac…
(2026-05-29). Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon's Litani River. aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). Italian union leader reaffirms support for Cuba amid U.S. pressure. radiohc.cu The Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL) is strengthening its support for the Cuban people today with various initiatives, in the face of an increased economic blockade and the threat of war from the United States, a union leader declared. | Nicoletta Grieco, director of the European and International Policies Area of that union, stated in an interview with Prensa Latina that "we believe it is very important to increase solidarity with Cuba at this time when the US government is trying to destroy that country with a genocidal blockade." | "The United States is tr…
(2026-05-29). Tuesday 6/2: No More Genocide! Protest at Microsoft Conference. indybay.org Ft. Mason Center | San Francisco…
(2026-05-29). Democratic Socialist Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District. wsws.org Rabb appealed to voters based on his opposition to inequality, ICE, genocide and war, but promotes the dead end of the Democratic Party.
(2026-05-29). Netanyahu ordena ocupar el 70% de Gaza y supera la línea naranja fijada en mapas militares. cubadebate.cu Desde el inicio de la guerra de genocidio contra los palestinos en la Franja de Gaza, el 7 de octubre de 2023, Israel ha asesinado a 72 819 personas y ha dejado 172 894 heridas, según el Ministerio de Sanidad gazatí. En el período posterior al alto el fuego con HAMAS, vigente desde octubre de 2025, la cifra de palestinos asesinados asciende a 922 y la de heridos a 2 786.
(2026-05-29). Trump says now making on Iran deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said he was meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.Trump said Washington would lift its naval blockade of Iran but insisted Tehran must open the Strait of Hormuz and agree never to have nuclear weapons.Iranian sources told the Fars news agency that Trump's comments on the deal were a "mixture of truth, lies."
(2026-05-29). Possible Iran-US deal: What we know. newarab.com 
The United States and Iran are still inching towards a deal to extend the ceasefire in the With oil prices once again dipping lower on hopes of agreement, what do we know about the substance of the document? | Hormuz reopens? | US sources confirmed to AFP reporting by the news platform Axios that the two sides have agreed a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme. | Under…
(2026-05-29). After 300+ days at sea, America's Gerald R. Ford carrier gets bizarre new mission | Trump, USA, War. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is set for a surprising new mission after returning from an extended deployment amid rising tensions with Iran. Instead of heading back into combat, the nuclear-powered supercarrier may now serve as a floating power station, supplying electricity to Naval Station Norfolk using its twin onboard reactors.
(2026-05-29). Estados Unidos levantará restricciones marítimas contra Irán si Teherán retira minas y permite tránsito sin peajes. cubadebate.cu En una publicación realizada este viernes en su plataforma Truth Social, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, condicionó el levantamiento del bloqueo naval contra Irán al cumplimiento de varias exigencias por parte del gobierno de Teherán. Entre ellas, la República Islámica deberá comprometerse a no desarrollar "nunca" armas ni bombas nucleares.
(2026-05-29). Bondi refused to answer questions about Trump and Epstein files, Democrats say. scmp.com Former US attorney general Pam Bondi rebuffed questions about President Donald Trump's involvement in handling records of the Justice Department's investigation of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, Democratic lawmakers said. | "She refused to answer any questions about President Trump," congressman Robert Garcia, the top-ranking Democrat on the House panel investigating Epstein, told reporters during a break in the committee's closed-door questioning of Bondi.
(2026-05-29). TV coverage of Trump's visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live. scmp.com Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the optics disciplined. The impression it left was simple: escalation of tensions for its own sake is a losing strategy. | The announcement that China would buy 200 Boeing aircraft served mainly as a political gesture of goodwill, with the commercial details to be filled in later by negotiators. More important was the pattern across readouts from…
(2026-05-29). Iranian action in Strait of Hormuz 'lawful and consistent with international law': UN envoy. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said on Thursday the actions of the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz are "lawful and consistent with international law." | Iravani made the remarks on Thursday before the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), high-level open debate titled "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System." | He said that Iran "could not allow such a critical waterway to be used as a corridor for hostile actions and military aggression against its sovereignty, territo…
(2026-05-29). Why the Philippines walks a delicate balance as Asean chair. scmp.com When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accepted the Asean gavel from Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur last October, the script was already written: a packed agenda, South China Sea diplomacy in the spotlight and a regional digital economy deal to clinch. Then the world changed. | On February 28, US and Israeli forces struck Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, an artery of global shipping through which 98 per cent of the Philippines' crude oil imports travel, became a war zone….
(2026-05-29). Trump's Iran deal tease puts world on edge. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to differ on significant issues that have been central to the conflict. | Trump said on Friday morning that he would meet in a secure White House room to make a "final determination" on the proposal, which would extend an early-April truce for another 60 days, giving negotiators time to forge a permanent end to the war. | Several hours later, the White House said the meeting had concluded but did not provide any more information. | Trump attended a two-hour…
(2026-05-29). Trump team floats $300B Iran fund after rejecting Tehran's past business pitch. al-monitor.com Amid negotiations to end the war, an eye-catching new proposal from the Trump administration echoes past attempts to use business deals to avert new regional hostilities.
(2026-05-29). Muslim faithful begin leaving Makkah after Haj. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Makkah on Friday after having completed the Haj in scorching heat and despite the shadow of war across the Middle East. | This year, more than 1.7 million people from 165 countries took part in one of the world's largest religious gatherings, against the backdrop of the conflict sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran. | Since war erupted in February, Tehran has retaliated with waves of drone and missile strikes, hitting infrastructure and energy installations across the Gulf, including in Saudi Arabia. | Muslim pilgrims touch the Kaaba's wall at the Grand Mos…
(2026-05-29). Israel lobbying US to murder chief Iranian peace negotiator. thecanary.co 
Founded as it is on a murderous, racist ideology — and run by a man using constant war to stay out of prison — Israel has no intention of allowing peace to break out between the US and Iran. Israel's fascist security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boasted that Israel would "not allow" a deal between Trump […] | By
(2026-05-29). Trump the circle faults US president for failed Iran regime change, looming deal. al-monitor.com With regime in Iran still standing and a possible US-Iran agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands to pay the ultimate political price as elections near in Israel.
(2026-05-29). Container rates climb as logistic firms scale up Hormuz alternatives. al-monitor.com The Drewry World Container Index measuring container shipping prices has soared by more than 40% since the start of the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-05-29). Why Trump dumped Europe from Iran talks. responsiblestatecraft.org When President Donald Trump
(2026-05-29). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces intensified U.S. hostility. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal denounced the intensification of US coercive measures against the island in an interview with PBS NewsHour. | The diplomat also asserted that Washington maintains a policy of pressure that directly affects the living conditions of the Cuban people. | During the interview, Josefina Vidal stated that despite contacts and talks between the two countries, the United States has continued to implement restrictive actions "that significantly affect Cuba and the Cuban people." | Vidal noted that the pressure on the Caribbean nation "has increased and strengthened" through the…
(2026-05-29). Manufacturing Consent for War against Cubans. fpif.org These days, most of Havana's streets are fairly empty of cars, but full of people walking or riding bicycles, electric bikes, electric "tricycles," or scooters. Trash has piled up on most corners where regular pick-up has become impossible given that the garbage trucks have no gasoline. The average conversation starts off with comparing who's gone the longest without electricity. The sympathy flows, as you exchange stories of what else you are going without: water, gas, food, medicine, transportation. People list the family members they haven't been able to see and the medical appointments they've missed. Inevita…
(2026-05-29). Belarusian president reaffirms willingness to help Cuba. radiohc.cu Belarus is prepared to help Cuba to the extent possible, the Belta news agency reported today, citing the country's president, Alexander Lukashenko. | The day before, the head of state met with Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés, who was attending the plenary session of the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. | "We are fully aware of what is happening in our friendly country. We are prepared to do everything within our power and as much as the situation allows for Cuba," Lukashenko told his counterpart. | The Belarusian president promised to strictly adhere to the agreements with C…
(2026-05-29). Cuba Warns Before UN Security Council of Its Willingness to Defend Sovereignty. radiohc.cu On Tuesday, May 26th, the United Nations Security Council convened a high-level open session under the chairmanship of China, where Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez delivered a firm address reaffirming Cuba's commitment to peace while warning that the island stands ready to defend its sovereignty against escalating pressure and hostile measures from the United States.
(2026-05-29). Madison: Thursdays 2026 Weekly Vigil Against War Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair 4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Cuba. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both …
(2026-05-29). Civil society denounces imperialist onslaught against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU), along with the country's civil society as a member of this organization, today strongly condemned the increasingly aggressive escalation by the United States government, manifested in the tightening of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade, as well as the intensification of media disinformation campaigns and threats against national sovereignty.
(2026-05-29). EEUU, México y Canadá coordinan medidas contra el ébola en aeropuertos de cara al Mundial 2026. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de proteger a la población durante la Copa del Mundo 2026, Estados Unidos, México y Canadá anunciaron el jueves una serie de medidas sanitarias coordinadas para viajeros procedentes de regiones africanas con alto riesgo de ébola.
(2026-05-29). Asociación Cubana de Naciones Unidas condena agresividad de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La presidenta de la Asociación Cubana de Naciones Unidas, Norma Goicochea, afirmó hoy que la nación caribeña vive momentos difíciles por la política de máxima presión y amenaza militar de Estados Unidos y urge mayor solidaridad internacional. | En conferencia de prensa en la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba en esta capital, contó con la presencia de varios representantes de la sociedad civil afectados por el asedio de Washington hacia La Habana. | Elías García, presidente de la Sociedad Cubana de Oncología, Radio Terapia y Medicina Nuclear, disertó sobre el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero a la M…
(2026-05-29). Convocan en Italia a la Asamblea Nacional "Cuba por la Paz" radiohc.cu Los delegados de diversas organizaciones políticas, sociales y sindicales de Italia se unirán en la Asamblea Nacional "Cuba por Paz", a celebrarse en Roma el próximo 7 de junio, indicó hoy un vocero. | El economista Luciano Vasapollo, dirigente de la Red de los Comunistas se refirió a esa convocatoria en un editorial publicado en el sitio digital del diario Il Faro di Roma, donde precisa que la cita tendrá como sede los locales del Nuovo Cinema Aquila, de esta capital, y en la misma se coordinarán acciones solidarias con la isla. | Este encuentro forma parte de "un camino más amplio de organización y movilización…
(2026-05-29). Caricom reafirma solidaridad con Cuba frente a medidas coercitivas. radiohc.cu La posición de la Comunidad del Caribe en defensa de Cuba gana relevancia hoy, tras conocerse la declaración de su Consejo de Relaciones Exteriores y Comunitarias -Cofcor-, contra las medidas coercitivas unilaterales. | El organismo expresó su profunda preocupación por el recrudecimiento de sanciones económicas, comerciales y financieras que afectan a la isla. | El Cofcor recordó que las dificultades que enfrenta el pueblo cubano también perjudican a ciudadanos caribeños que estudian y viven en la isla. | Asimismo, afirmó inequívocamente el derecho soberano de Cuba a importar y recibir combustible, y condenó la o…
(2026-05-29). Del papel a la realidad: DAST es el puente entre el código bien escrito y el software realmente seguro. cubadebate.cu Hola mis estimados lectores. En nuestro artículo anterior hablamos del análisis estático de seguridad (SAST), esa práctica casi rebelde de leer el código fuente sin ejecutarlo para encontrar vulnerabilidades antes de que el software vea la luz. Recuerdan que en aquella ocasión lo comparamos con revisar los planos de un puente antes de soldar la primera viga.
(2026-05-29). Canadian labor movement declares its solidarity with Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
WINNIPEG, Manitoba—Canada's unions spoke as one at the recently concluded 31st convention of the Canadian Labour Congress, voting almost unanimously in support of an emergency resolution in solidarity with Cuba. The resolution passed with Deputy Head of Mission of the Cuban Embassy in Canada, Dany Tur de la Concepción, in the room to hear the …
(2026-05-29). Inteligencia artificial: La máscara de un nuevo colonialismo. cubadebate.cu El desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial va más allá de la simple competencia tecnológica, convirtiéndose en una nueva forma de lucha global por el poder, los recursos y el control. Está surgiendo una versión digital del antiguo mundo colonial, solo que ahora los Estados y las corporaciones no buscan oro, petróleo o especias, sino datos, capacidad computacional e infraestructura.
(2026-05-29). March in Rome for Cuba amid increased blockade and U.S. threats. radiohc.cu Thousands of demonstrators marched on Thursday in Rome, from the iconic Piazza del Cinquecento to the US Embassy, to express their support for Cuba in the face of an increased blockade and threats of war from the US government. | This demonstration, which began at 6: 00 p.m. local time, was organized by the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC), the Network of Communists, and other political, social, labor, and youth organizations, as part of a day of support for the island, which included demonstrations in many of Italy's major cities. | Italian economist…
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). UN to place Israel on sexual violence in conflict blacklist, says envoy. geo.tv 
Israeli soldiers embrace after returning from the Gaza strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, in southern Israel, February 29, 2024. — Reuters
(2026-05-29). Netanyahu seeks 70% of Gaza in Israel's own Generalplan Ost. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday According to the ceasefire negotiated by Donald Trump last October, Israel retained 54% of Gaza territory in the first phase, with an eye toward an Israeli withdrawal. Since then, the Israeli army has annexed further territory, coming to 64%. Now Netanyahu wants to squeeze the some 2 million Palestinians of Gaza, alre…
(2026-05-29). Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as European states and residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan. | Under a ceasefire deal in October, Israel's military was to remain in control of 53% of Gaza, but Netanyahu said on Friday that it would expand that area to an initial 70%, without laying out details or a timeline. | The Palestinian group described his comments as a plan for ethnic cleansing and forced displacement of Palesti…
(2026-05-29). Photo and video journalists in Gaza to receive award. al-monitor.com Professional photo and video journalists working in Gaza are to receive an annual press freedom award on Monday for risking their lives to report on the war, an association of publishers has said.The 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom will be handed to representatives of global news agencies still operating in Gaza ⚪ Agence France-Presse, The Associated Press and Reuters ⚪ "whose local journalists continue to provide consistent, professional coverage under extremely challenging conditions", said the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA).
(2026-05-29). Hamas calls plan to expand control in Gaza a dangerous escalation. al-monitor.com By Dawoud Abu Alkas , Haseeb Alwazeer and Nidal al-MughrabiGAZA/CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) – Hamas said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration that his country would expand its area of control in Gaza was a dangerous escalation, as residents of the Palestinian territory also voiced alarm at the plan. Under a ceasefire deal in October Israel's military was to remain in control of 53% of Gaza, but Netanyahu said on Friday that it would expand that area to an initial 70%, without laying out details or a timeline.
(2026-05-29). Cancer rises in Gaza as Israel ravages healthcare system. newarab.com 
Dr Samer Al-Dahdouh, an oncologist working in one of Gaza's hospitals, told The New Arab that he and his colleagues have noticed an uptick in the number of "Ma…
(2026-05-29). UN: "100% of Gaza" should be for Palestinians. aljazeera.com United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said "100% of Gaza" should belong to Palestinians.
(2026-05-29). Black Farmers Sue USDA Over $127 Million in Canceled Grants. capitalbnews.org 
When Sharon Mallory's nonprofit received a $13 million federal grant to help farmers, it felt like a blessing and answered prayer. Through the 2020 Farmers Cooperative, the group had planned to purchase equipment and land and offer technical assistance to Black farmers. But in March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency snatched those …
(2026-05-29). Israel football dispute to 'heat up' after protest in Ireland-Qatar match. aljazeera.com Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.
(2026-05-29). Australian court sets August date for 'mushroom murderer' appeal hearing. aljazeera.com Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three family members as she served them a lunch laced with poisonous fungi.
(2026-05-29). "It's About People Feeding Their Families" : Indigenous-Led Anti-Austerity Protests Rock Bolivia. democracynow.org 
Protests in Bolivia are demanding the resignation of Rodrigo Paz, the country's first right-wing president in decades. Since Paz took office in November 2025, the country has been placed under austerity measures that have led to a surge in poverty rates for much of Bolivia's rural and working-class population. We speak to Kathryn Ledebur, director of the Andean Information Network in Cochabamba, Bolivia, about the monthlong protests. "Bolivia is a country where, for 19 years, Indigenous people and social movements enjoyed equal rights and political inclusion," she explains. "There…
(2026-05-29). Google Unpacks Always ON AI Agent 'Gemini Spark'. ummid.com Tech giant Google Thursday May 21, 2026 unpacked Gemini Spark, a new AI agent which is always ON and runs in background without waiting for the users to start conversation.
(2026-05-29). 'A survival story': LaàØla Marrakchi on her film Strawberries. newarab.com 
(2026-05-29). Pacific Islanders slowly recover from the strongest storm of the year. grist.org 
Katelynn Delos Reyes thought she knew what to expect when Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into Saipan last month. As a lifelong resident of the island, Delos Reyes had survived frequent storms, including Supertyphoon Yutu, the second-strongest in U.S. history. Eight years ago, Yutu's 170-mph winds devastated her village in the southern end of Saipan. Just three years before that, she survived Typhoon Soudelor. | But Sinlaku was different. "At the beginning, it was OK. But later on it wasn't," said Delos Reyes, who is Chamorro, Indigenous to the Mariana Islands. | A few days before it hit the Commonwealth of the Northe…
(2026-05-29). WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis. aljazeera.com WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support.
(2026-05-29). Some 70,000 rideshare drivers unionize in Massachusetts. peoplesworld.org 
BOSTON —Some 70,000 rideshare drivers in Massachusetts unionized, in what speakers said was the biggest private-sector unionizing win since 1941. The state certified the App Drivers Union on May 26, under terms worked out between that union, the state Labor Relations Department, and two AFL-CIO member unions, the Machinists and the Service Employees 32BJ, whose …
(2026-05-29). The 1947 Heatwave, Which The Met Office Keeps Quiet About. wattsupwiththat.com This week's heatwave is an exceptionally rare event for this time of year, but it is not unprecedented, even during the few brief years our temperature records date back.
(2026-05-29). 'Both arbitrary and cruel': Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park. whyy.org 
(2026-05-29). Dar calls for 'more democratic' UN Security Council amid global crises. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday called for a "more democratic, representative, and accountable" United Nations Security Council (UNSC), warning that unilateralism and selective application of international law were undermining global stability. | Speaking at a meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the United Nations, Dar said the international community was facing "multiple and interconnected crises", including conflicts, climate emergencies, food insecurity, and governance challenges linked to emerging technologies. | "In this uncertain environment, the world u…
(2026-05-29). Senate, NA to meet on June 5 for budget sessions. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved summoning the budget session of the National Assembly at 5: 00 pm and the Senate session at 6: 00 pm on June 5. | The federal budget for the financial year 2026—27 will be presented in the National Assembly. The agenda for the upcoming National Assembly and Senate sessions will be issued in the coming days. | The next budget is to be presented in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with most matters already settled. | The federal government has also prepared proposals in the upcoming budget for salary increases for the salaried class and pen…
(2026-05-29). Maharashtra 1st Year Engineering Admission 2026-27: Notification Update. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to issue soon the schedule and notification of Maharashtra Engineering (B.E. and B.Tech) First Year admission (FE 2026) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-05-29). The need for Supreme Court reform is clearer than ever. peoplesworld.org 
To preserve our democracy, we must reform the Supreme Court. In its recent Louisiana v. Callais decision, the Court's Republican majority completed its years-long campaign to neuter the Voting Rights Act. Not coincidentally, they dramatically tilted the electoral playing field in Republicans' favor. The case came in the context of drawing congressional districts. The Court "interpreted" the …
(2026-05-29). White Paper on 12 Years of Modi Rule in India. ummid.com Supporters present a list of success, however, critics argue that the Narendra Modi government has been marked by economic shocks, democratic backsliding, rising inequality, unemployment, weakening institutions, and a politics heavily driven by perception management.
(2026-05-29). Anger Over Oxford Union's Tommy Robinson Invite Amid Suggestions of GB News Deal. bylinetimes.com One of the world's most prestigious debating societies faces resignations, open letters and censure motions after inviting far-right agitator Tommy Robinson to speak. | Unrest over the Oxford Union's invite to the convicted former English Defence League leader comes as Byline Times can reveal suggestions of a deal with GB News to broadcast the event, which has been postponed by several weeks following protests. | Several sources close to the Union say the President arranged for the right-wing channel — whose presenter Jacob Rees-Mogg is a trustee of the Union's charity — to broadcast the debate nat…
(2026-05-29). Anti-Israel protest interrupts Ireland-Qatar football friendly. newarab.com 
Irish football fans disrupted An AFP journalist in the stadium said a volley of dozens of tennis balls branded with Palestinian flags and the words 'Stop the Game' were thrown by Irish supporters around the 11th minute. | It occurred soon after Ireland scored the…
(2026-05-29). REINSTATE Shayma Alzubi NOW! wibailoutpeople.org Fort Worth ISD's state-appointed administration has reassigned principal candidate Shayma Alzubi after far-right Christian nationalists launched an Islamophobic attack campaign against her on social media. Within hours, the TEA takeover administration reassigned her "pending investigation" This is nothing less than political persecution. The email from FWISD Chief of Staff Dr. Louis Kushner cites "social media …
(2026-05-29). Israel severs ties with UN chief over sexual abuse blacklist. newarab.com 
Israel announced it would be severing ties with the United Nations' Secretary-General's Office following the UN's decision to Following the announcement, in a lengthy tweet, Israel condemned the listing, describing it as "shameful and absurd", as well as denying the allegations. | "Given that António Guterres has chosen to violate every standard of honesty, integrity, and professionalism, Israel has decided to sever all ties wit…
(2026-05-29). A Philadelphia arts festival asks: 'What Now'? as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This weekend, Philadelphia launches a monthlong arts festival that aims less to wave a flag than to hold up a mirror. | "We see the project as an interrogation of 2026, not, in particular, a celebration," said co-organizer Bill Adair. "There is obvio…
(2026-05-29). War on Iran could trigger a financial crisis, European Central Bank warns. wsws.org The shock generated by the Iran war is now testing the so-called "resilience" of the banking system, threatening to expose credit, liquidity and funding vulnerabilities.
(2026-05-29). Global Failure to Protect Right to Health in Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man stands on the debris at the site of a drug rehabilitation hospital destroyed in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani airstrike on Kabul, Afghanistan, March 17, 2026. | © 2026 Sayed Hassib/Reuters…
(2026-05-29). Karachi's outskirts face growing water crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Agricultural areas on Karachi's outskirts óespecially Malir, Gadap, and Bin Qasim Town óare facing a worsening water crisis as ageing rainwater dams deteriorate. With reduced storage capacity, groundwater levels are rapidly declining, damaging farms and orchards and forcing farmers to sell their land at low prices, often leading to conversion into housing schemes and informal settlements. | Research by late historian Gul Hassan Kalmati shows Karachi, and its surrounding areas contain 78 seasonal streams and rivers that flow into five major rivers before reaching the sea. Rehabilitating more than…
(2026-05-29). The Race to Build AI Data Centers — Before the People Can Protest. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-29). The ripple effects of organizing against data centers. nationofchange.org One city's success in stopping a data center grew into a regional movement that's notching wins across the San Gabriel Valley.
(2026-05-29). Astros Narrow the Gap in Their MLB division. radiohc.cu Havana, May 29 (RHC) — The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 5-1 and are now only 2.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners, leaders of the American League West in MLB. | On Thursday, Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes each hit home runs for Houston, while Spencer Arrighetti delivered a quality start, earning the win (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 K, 1 BB) and lowering his ERA to 1.34 for the season. | In the only division in the current Major League Baseball season where all teams have a losing record, the Astros improved to 26-32 after winning three of their four games against their in-state rivals and going 7-3 in…
(2026-05-29). Pennsylvania lawmakers push federal bill to boost clean energy. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates from Pennsylvania are advocating for proposed federal legislation that aims to promote clean energy and reduce peoples' energy bills. | The Energy Bills Relief Act, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill.,…
(2026-05-29). Karachi swelters through Eid. tribune.com.pk 
The city experienced extremely hot and humid weather throughout the three days of Eidul Azha, leaving residents struggling with oppressive conditions despite active sea breezes. Meanwhile, p -year heat record as temperatures soared to dangerous levels across interior Sindh. | According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.1°C on Friday, one degree higher than the previous day, while humidity levels reached 67 percent. Morning humidity climbed as high as 75 percent, causing the heat index to feel several degrees above the actual temperature and creating con…
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). Tips to Find the Best Discount Codes for Hair Products. moguldom.com Find the Best Discount Codes for Hair Products Buying hair care products regularly adds up fast. Whether you're dealing with hair fall, dryness, or scalp issues, the cost of good products can quietly become a significant monthly expense. The good news is that with a little patience and a few smart habits, you can consistently …
(2026-05-29). CRSC Rallies in Support of Father and 4 Year Old Daughter Taken by ICE. mediasanctuary.org On Friday May 29th, Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC), responded to a father and his four year old daughter being taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). CRSC and the community showed up at the ICE office in Malta, NY to demand their release. CRSC volunteer Jahaira Roldan spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-29). On the shutdown of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by CBS. wsws.org The shutdown of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show by CBS after 11 years raises important questions about the consolidation of the corporate media with the drive by the financial oligarchy and the Trump White House to silence opposition and control what the public has access to.
(2026-05-29). ISIS-linked families return to Australia, but mother and child blocked. wsws.org One mother was barred from re-entry by an arbitrary Labor government exclusion order, violating the fundamental democratic rights of citizenship.
(2026-05-29). Youm-e-Takbeer symbolises our strength, says PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Youm-e-Takbeer stands as a defining moment in Pakistan's history when the nation demonstrated unwavering resolve, unity and courage by emerging as a nuclear power and restoring the strategic balance in South Asia. | In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer to be observed on May 28, the prime minister said Pakistan conducted successful nuclear tests on May 28, 1998 in response to India's nuclear explosions, sending a clear message to the world that the country would never compromise on its defence and sovereignty.
(2026-05-29). Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
(2026-05-29). Canada might double exports to China, Chinese FM Wang Yi says during rare visit. scmp.com China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said ‚Äåon Friday that Canada could surpass its goal of increasing exports to China by 50 per cent by 2030 during a meeting with Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand. | Wang said he thought Canada's exports to China could increase by 100 per cent, building on momentum between the countries.
(2026-05-29). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-29). Industrial slaughter in Longview: 11 workers killed in Washington's deadliest workplace disaster in nearly 100 years. wsws.org The deaths of 11 workers in Longview are not an aberration, but part of the return of mass industrial slaughter under capitalism.
(2026-05-29). What's next after scrapping the 'Black Code' in France? aljazeera.com French MPs vote to repeal law that governed slavery in colonies.
(2026-05-29). UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key: Things to Know Before You Raise Objections. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing the Official Answer Keys of the Civil Services Preliminary Exams (CSE) on its website 'upsc.gov.in'.
(2026-05-29). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-29). How Kazakhstan resurrected the North Aral Sea. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-29). The Collective West, U.S., EU, and NATO, has morphed into a terrorist network. strategic-culture.su A grim, consequential watershed in the West's conflict with Russia has arrived. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The murder of…
(2026-05-29). Djokovic meets Fonseca in French Open. tribune.com.pk 
With Jannik Sinner's shock French Open exit blowing the men's draw wide open, Novak Djokovic will look to pounce on the opportunity in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title. | Djokovic has been stuck on 24 majors since the 2023 US Open but may not get a better chance to add to that haul with Sinner out and Carlos Alcaraz absent in Paris. | Standing in his way on Friday in the third round is Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, the highly-rated 19-year-old who is itching to make his Grand Slam breakthrough. | "Fonseca has been praised so much in the last couple of years," said Djokovic, who made his Roland…
(2026-05-29). US Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump's face. aljazeera.com Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
(2026-05-29). Russian Drone Impacts Apartment Building In NATO State Romania, Injuring Civilians. twz.com 
In what appears to be the first incident of its kind, a Russian kamikaze drone strayed into Romanian airspace before striking a residential building, injuring civilians. While Russian drones flying into NATO airspace, The…
(2026-05-29). Ex-California mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as China agent. scmp.com A former Southern California mayor pleaded guilty on Friday to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. | Eileen Wang, who stepped down as the mayor of Arcadia earlier this month, was charged in April with one count of acting in the US as an illegal agent of a foreign government. | She pleaded guilty to doing the bidding of Chinese officials by sharing articles favourable to Beijing, without prior notification to the US government as required by law.
(2026-05-29). China renews support for Pak peace efforts. tribune.com.pk 
DPM/FM Ishaq Dar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New York and discussed matters of mutual interest. The two leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments and Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy. | "We hope that the parties concerned can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway, so that peace can return to the Middle East as early as possible," Wang said, according to state news agency Xinhua. | "We support the active mediation by Pakistan and other countries," Wang said.
(2026-05-29). Littler reclaims Premier League Crown in thrilling final in London. thecanary.co 
Luke Littler edged Luke Humphries 11-10 to win the Premier League title at the 02 in London, completing a tense, high quality final that went the distance. The result returned the trophy to Littler after a trilogy of finals between the two top ranked players and it underlined the narrow margins that separate the elite […] | By
(2026-05-29). EU to release billions in frozen funds for Hungary amid Magyar reforms. aljazeera.com PM Peter Magyar called the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a 'historic' breakthrough.
(2026-05-29). ICE Pepper-Sprayed, Beat Detainees for Protesting "Horrific Conditions" In Delaney Hall Jail. theintercept.com 
Guards at a New Jersey immigrant detention center are retaliating against detainees for nonviolent protests over poor conditions, including a hunger and labor strike, according to relatives and members of Congress. | Staff at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Delaney Hall Detention Facility — a Newark immigration jail operated by the
(2026-05-29). Govt tightens INGOs registration rules. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has tightened tax registration requirements for international non-governmental and non-profit organisations (INGOs), making a series of additional disclosures and official approvals mandatory in a move aimed at increasing financial transparency and regulatory oversight. | Under new amendments to the Income Tax Rules 2002 issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), foreign non-profit organisations seeking registration in Pakistan will now have to provide proof of local residence, a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Interior, and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) sign…
(2026-05-29). Polanski calls out the back door between the AI industry and the Labour government. thecanary.co 
Green leader Zack Polanski has published a letter calling out ex-Labour leader Tony Blair's links to the atificial intelligence (AI) industry and government. The news comes after war criminal Blair published an essay, via his Tony Blair Institute (TBI) think tank, calling for Labour to essentially shape all future policy around AI. Of course, this […] | By
(2026-05-29). Is Zelensky About To Be "Diemed" as the U.S. Plans a New Phase of War on Russia? covertactionmagazine.com Zelensky's former press secretary publicly helps lift the veil on Zelensky. Could this be a prelude to him being removed from power? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has much in common with ill-fated South Vietnam dictator Ngo Dinh Diem (1955-1963). Both were heralded by liberal politicians and the media as democratic saviors and miracle men and …
(2026-05-29). Food insecurity reaches near-pandemic levels as economic strain deepens across America. nationofchange.org Federal Reserve researchers find rising hunger, declining financial confidence, and growing hardship concentrated among lower-income families, households with children, and SNAP recipients.
(2026-05-29). Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX. tribune.com.pk 
An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos' space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX. | Video posted by NASASpaceflight, which livestreams launches from Florida, showed the towering New Glenn rocket igniting on the pad at about 2100 ET (0100 GMT on Friday) before erupting into a massive fireball that billowed skyward, sending a towering plume of flames and smoke into the air. | Blue Origin was preparing the rocket for its fourth launch,…
(2026-05-29). Nato and Romania accuse Russia after drone hits block of flats. scmp.com Nato member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the war that a drone had hit a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries. | The incident in Romania, also a member of the European Union, ‚Äåwas likely to increase tensions on Nato's eastern flank at a time when Ukraine's allies were worried about Russia's war on its neighbour spilling over its borders.
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). The serotonin myth and the medicating of Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-29). NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats, injuring two. tribune.com.pk 
NATO member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the war that a drone had hit a densely populated area in Romania and caused injuries. NATO condemned Moscow's "recklessness" and vowed "absolute solidarity" with Romania. | The incident in Romania, also a member of the European Union, was likely to increase tensions on NATO's eastern flank at a time when Ukraine's allies are worried about Russia's war on its neighbour spilling over its borders. | "Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us al…
(2026-05-29). Ukraine Update: US Prepares to Feed Europe Next into Proxy War on Russia. thealtworld.com 
(2026-05-29). Socialist Equality Party (UK) public meetings on 1926 General Strike: Attend this weekend in London and Glasgow. wsws.org The final two public meetings being held by the Socialist Equality Party (UK) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1926 General Strike are being held this weekend in London (Saturday May 30) and Glasgow (Sunday May 31). We urge SEP supporters and WSWS readers to attend these important events.
(2026-05-29). Federal Judge Upholds Infamously Brutal Farm Labor at Angola Prison. truthout.org In a ruling that is notably silent on Louisiana's history of slavery and white supremacy, a federal judge sided with the Louisiana State Penitentiary on May 26, rejecting a request to end the prison's notorious practice of forcing groups of predominately Black prisoners to perform grueling farm labor on the grounds of a former slave plantation. Commonly known as Angola… |
(2026-05-29). Arsenal aiming to dethrone dynasty-chasing PSG. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal seek to finally conquer Europe by wresting the Champions League crown from holders Paris Saint-Germain, who are themselves targeting back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday. | Luis Enrique's French champions are favourites to defend the trophy and establish an era of dominance in their post-superstar age, with heavyweight attackers Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe departed. | Homing in on a career third Champions League trophy as a coach, the Asturian cleaned house after arriving in 2023, and created a cohesive, hard-working and brilliant PSG side in his image. | Luis Enrique took them to the…
(2026-05-29). ICE and Prison Guards Retaliate Against Detainees and Protestors at Delaney Hall. truthout.org As hundreds of immigrant detainees mark a week of their hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and prison guards are violently retaliating against protesters both inside and outside the facility. The anti-strike crackdown has included attacking detainees with pepper spray and batons, transferring strike leaders out of… |
(2026-05-29). Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy's ruling party eyes landslide victory. aljazeera.com Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
(2026-05-29). The Los Angeles Left Is at War With Itself Over the Mayor's Race. theintercept.com 
Rae Huang supporters say Nithya Raman is compromised. Raman's base calls Huang a spoiler. Looming over it all: reality TV star Spencer Pratt.
(2026-05-29). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-29). Syrian refugees fear deportation from Germany. wsws.org The German government's friendly reception of Syrian Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and its plans to deport up to 80 percent of Syrian refugees have sparked massive fear among those who have sought asylum in Germany.
(2026-05-29). State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war. aljazeera.com Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023…
(2026-05-29). SATIRE: Top Songs May 2026. theonion.com 
1 | I DO NOT GIVE YOU CONSENT TO LISTEN TO THIS | Chappell Roan | 2 | WE SAW THE FACE OF DEATH | BTS | 3 | Pulling The Plug On My Brain-Dead Boyfriend | Sabrina Carpenter | 4 | Hats | BOB DYLAN | 5 | Towards A Syncretic Monotheism | Jelly Roll | 6 | Pivoting To A New Fictional Alien Race Called Grxà§nthyrnyn | Ariana Grande | 7 | Stream This Or I'll Make | Another TV Show | THE WEEKEND | 8 | Thinkin' 'Bout Changin' My Last To Smith | Tucker Wetmore | 9 | Music Song | Katseye | 10 | The Great Big Parade Through Polishtown (Remastered) | Shirley Temple | 11 | Theme For 'Dr. Pimple Popper' | Tre…
(2026-05-29). Pollster Kos Samaras: electoral soothsayer for endless immigration. onlineopinion.com.au Sure, Albanese's crush-loading ethnic immigration at unprecedented levels, to help Labor win. The Budget has highlighted Samaras, as a crucial analyst of this un-democracy.
(2026-05-29). Australian High Court to hear limited challenge to Melbourne public housing tower demolitions. wsws.org Even if the case succeeds, it will not stop the state Labor government's criminal wrecking operation; just require Homes Victoria to hold a consultation process.
(2026-05-29). Containerized Variant Of Navy's Drone-Swatting HELIOS Laser Being Pushed By Congress. twz.com 
HELIOS is the only laser able to down drones installed on an active Navy warship, and putting it in a container would open up new deployment possibilities.
(2026-05-29). Trump Declares He Is Lifting The Naval Blockade On Iran (Updated). twz.com 
President Donald Trump on Friday announced he was lifting
(2026-05-29). US judge freezes Trump 'slush fund' for allies. scmp.com A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving ahead with a US$1.8 billion compensation package that critics have denounced as a "slush fund" for President Donald Trump's political allies. | US District Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the administration from taking any further action to create or operate the fund while she considers whether to impose a longer-lasting pause.
(2026-05-29). Mexico backs amendment to annul election results over foreign interference. aljazeera.com Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.
(2026-05-29). Two women, one child killed in Dallas gas explosion. geo.tv 
Firefighters engaged in rescue operation at the site of gas explosion in Dallas. — Reporter
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). How Far Ahead Can You Plan Your Business' Financial Future? moguldom.com 
There isn't a single business owner out there who wouldn't love to have a crystal ball, which they could use to take a peek into the future and see where their business ends up in 3 to 5 years' time. It's the kind of projection that just doesn't happen on pen and paper, no matter …
(2026-05-29). US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump's face. aljazeera.com Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
(2026-05-29). PTI cries foul after leaders detained in G-B. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday alleged that its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, MNA Junaid Akbar, along with several party lawmakers and leaders, was "arrested" by the Gilgit-Baltistan government and administration during the party's election campaign activities ahead of the June 7 general elections in the region. | In a statement posted on X, the party claimed that PTI K-P President Junaid Akbar, accompanied by MNAs Saleemur Rehman, Amjad Ali Khan, Syed Mehboob Shah, MPA Naeem and Dr Nawaz, was stopped at a check post while returning from Ghizer district and later taken to Gilgit. | The development ca…
(2026-05-29). Ocean "Acidification" — Another Fake Scare That Won't Go Away. wattsupwiththat.com If anyone is aware of research establishing that pH variation in the ranges indicated are some kind of grave threat to ocean life, I would be eager to be made aware of it. Until I see that, my conclusion is that the whole "ocean acidification" thing is no more than an effort to play on the idea that people will find the word "acid" scary.
(2026-05-29). Jane Golden and Mural Arts Philadelphia: the power of public art. whyy.org Philadelphia is known for its thousands of beautiful and bold murals. They are everywhere! | While creating these canvasses involves a team of artists, organizers and local residents, for the last forty years the mastermind, the mover and shaker, has been She is a force to be reckoned with, utterly devoted to the power of art to change lives. After some serious soul-searching she has decided to retire, a huge decision for her and for the city. | Marty sat down with Jane Golden for…
(2026-05-29). Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire. aljazeera.com Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls' school.
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). Express Entertainment delivers suspense, mystery, dark storytelling in 'Missing Darling'. tribune.com.pk 
Express Entertainment's latest offering, Missing Darling, brings a fresh and bold take on Pakistani cop dramas, claiming its place in viewers' primetime slot. Airing every Sunday at 8: 00pm, the show stars Yasir Hussain, Umer Aalam, Mohib Mirza, Nausheen Shah, Mareeha Safdar, and Kiran Ashfaque. | Missing Darling brings back Inspector Sajid from Express Entertainment's hit drama Aik Thi Laila, who is just as fearless and determined as ever. At its heart, the drama tells a story of secrets, broken trust, and questions that refuse to stay buried. | View this post on Instagram | The story begins with the disappear…
(2026-05-29). PM slashes fuel prices by Rs22. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government on Friday announced a significant reduction in petroleum prices, slashing both petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs22 per litre. | According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy's Petroleum Division, high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs22 per litre, while motor spirit (petrol) has also been cut by the same amount for the coming week. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had earlier promised that relief would be passed on to the public as soon as fiscal space became available. That commitment, officials said, has now been fulfilled and is being presented as a "Eidul Azha gift"
(2026-05-29). Pak pays tribute to UN peacekeepers. tribune.com.pk 
On the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2026, Pakistan on Friday paid rich tribute to the invaluable contributions and ultimate sacrifices rendered by the "Blue Helmets" for the sacred cause of global peace. | Pakistan's association with the United Nations peacekeeping transcends six decades, reflecting our steadfast commitment to international peace. Since 1960, over 2,37,000 Pakistani peacekeepers have served on UN missions worldwide, while 183 brave Pakistanis gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service to UN peacekeeping efforts. | President Asif Ali Zardari paid t…
(2026-05-29). CDF praises troops' valour, sacrifice. tribune.com.pk 
COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Zhob district to celebrate Eidul Azha with frontline troops deployed along the Western frontiers. | The visit commenced with Eid prayers along with special supplications for Pakistan's enduring peace, stability and prosperity and for the Shuhada, who rendered the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the motherland, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). | Extending Eid greetings to officers and soldiers, the Field Marshal commended their exceptional grit, unwavering resolve, operational preparedness and steadfast vigilance amid foreign…
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe. aljazeera.com Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing.
(2026-05-29). Milwaukee, June 7, 2026: Celebrating Palestine. wibailoutpeople.org Sunday, June 7: Milwaukee: Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition Presents Celebrating Palestine, Marcus Performing Arts Center929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee12 noon — 8 pm Step into a day bursting with the colors, sounds, flavors, and spirit of Palestine! Last year's Celebrating Palestine festival was filled with the rhythm of dabke dancing, vibrant embroidered cultural clothing, joyful laughter, and …
(2026-05-29). Rescuers find 6 more bodies after US paper mill disaster. scmp.com US authorities have found six more bodies following a chemical leak at a paper plant in Washington state, an official said on Thursday, with three of a total 11 victims still missing. | A huge tank holding tens of thousands of gallons of a highly caustic substance imploded on Tuesday at the plant in Longview, Washington state, sparking a major search operation.
(2026-05-29). Why Prompt Writing Matters More in AI Video Than AI Images. moguldom.com 
Prompt writing has become the core skill behind good AI content. At first, most people start with AI images. It feels simple. You type a description, and you get a picture. Then they move to AI video. That is where things change. A prompt that works for images often fails in video. Even small changes …
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). Congress Must Preserve Military Women's Ability to Serve in Ground Combat Roles. aclu.org After a decade of progress, the Trump administration wants to turn back the clock for women serving in ground combat roles. Congress must act.
(2026-05-29). Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire. scmp.com Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, ‚Äåpolice said on Friday. | The fire at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya broke out in the early hours of Thursday and also injured 79 students. | Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, researchers ‚Å have found.
(2026-05-29). Independents now partying: Why a new party will likely be just another party. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-29). Samoan nationals could face death penalty over 'Coconut Cartel' killing in Vietnam. asiapacificreport.nz By RNZ Morning Report and Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The bank accounts of two New Zealanders have been frozen as police probe an extraordinary international case of two alleged Samoan hitmen who confessed to murdering a Sydney gang boss. Joseph Vaa, 27, admitted on Vietnamese television to gunning down suspected "Coconut Cartel" ringleader…
(2026-05-29). South Korea's SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club. aljazeera.com Chipmaker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
(2026-05-29). 'I have never followed boundaries': Ken Doll on fame, representing Pakistan at Huda Beauty event. tribune.com.pk 
Adnan Zafar, the skincare and makeup influencer popularly known on social media as Ken Doll, spoke to BBC News about his invitation to Huda Beauty's exclusive event in London, opening up about his confidence, boundary-breaking content, and rise to fame. | Ken Doll discussed his experience as the only Pakistani content creator invited to Huda Kattan's beauty brand trip. The influencer said, "I am very blessed that they messaged me out of the blue," adding that he was added to a group, wondered what was going on, and was told he was heading to London for the event. | He shared his excitement at being the sole cr…
(2026-05-29). Hajj 2026 Live: Pilgrims celebrate Eid al Adha, Sacrifice Animals. ummid.com Draped in two plain, spotless white sheets and chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik (Here I am O Allah, Here I am), close to 1.8 million Muslims from all across the world have arrived in Mina, The Tent City, as the annual ritual of Haj begins Monday Dhul Hijjah 8th 1447 H, corresponding to May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-29). Saturday 6/13: Author: Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Backtalker. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-29). Israel, Russia hit back after being added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts. scmp.com An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. | The 35-page report — shared by the Israeli mission to the UN late Thursday ahead of its expected release on Friday — blacklists 77 government and non-government parties in a dozen countries suspected of committing or being responsible for sexual…
(2026-05-29). As economic crisis worsens, Sri Lanka's opposition leader urges talks for another IMF program. wsws.org Sri Lanka's opposition parties, including the SJB, are signaling that they are ready to join hands with the JVP government to suppress workers' struggles.
(2026-05-29). DWP Milburn Report is another excuse to throw disabled kids under the bus. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released the interim report for the Milburn Review on Youth Unemployment yesterday. The report was an exercise in how the DWP has a compliant corporate media at its beck and call. But as always, we need to look at the parts of the report the DWP didn't want […] | By
(2026-05-29). Investigation launched after two ships collide near Karachi Port. tribune.com.pk 
The government launched an investigation on Friday after two foreign vessels collided near the entrance of Karachi Port on Thursday evening, while authorities confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident. | Karachi Port Trust (KPT) marine teams carried out a rescue operation after the collision near the Fairway Buoy outside Karachi Port. | "The collision occurred between 7: 30pm and 8pm on May 28 near the Fairway Buoy outside Karachi Port," the KPT said in a statement. | Officials said the Liberia-flagged container vessel MV Popo, which had departed from berths 8 and 9, collided with CS NIWA/MV NI…
(2026-05-29). If This Lawsuit Succeeds, Global Business Changes Overnight. wattsupwiththat.com The U.S. benefits enormously from an open global economy and from the rule of law. Both depend on predictability. If courts blur the distinction between parent corporations and foreign subsidiaries, disregard sovereign objections from allied governments, and create liability untethered from direct operational control, the result will not be greater justice. It will be greater uncertainty. And uncertainty is the enemy of investment, development and international cooperation alike.
(2026-05-29). Trump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name. aljazeera.com Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against Trump's bid to add his name to the building and close the theatre for two years.
(2026-05-29). 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…
(2026-05-29). President Ramaphosa to address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary | South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is set to mark a historic milestone as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the official launch of the Park's centenary commemorations at Skukuza Rest Camp in Mpumalanga on Saturday evening. | The year 2026 marks 100 years since the formal proclamation of the Kruger National Park in 1926, making it a significant milestone in South Africa's conservation history. | Held under the theme: "Our Heritage, Our Future" – the centenary commemorations will reflect on a century of conservation leade…
(2026-05-29). Russia, India, and Africa: New Pathways for Cultural Dialogue. infobrics.org The blue coworking space of the RUDN University Scientific Library became a place of cultural dialogue with the opening of the exhibition "India and Africa in the Color Palette of Galina Stepanova"
(2026-05-29). PM, ISPR honour UN peacekeepers, reaffirm Pakistan's role in global peace missions. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan joined the international community in paying rich tribute to the brave men and women serving under the United Nations flag on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. | In a message issued by the Prime Minister's Office, the day, observed annually across the world, recognises the invaluable services and sacrifices rendered by military, police and civilian peacekeepers deployed in conflict-affected regions in pursuit of global peace and security. | This year's observance is being commemorated under the theme "Invest in P…
(2026-05-29). Saturday 6/6: Everything Been Told About Communism is Wrong…Capitalism is a Failure… indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca 94704…
(2026-05-29). Kenya court blocks US Ebola quarantine centre set to open on Friday. scmp.com A Kenyan court temporarily halted the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals on Friday following a petition filed by a rights group. | The facility was due to open in the east Africa nation on Friday according to US officials, to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is battling a major Ebola outbreak. | Washington has defended its criticised decision not to repatriate Americans infected with the virus.
(2026-05-29). Kenyan court suspends US Ebola quarantine facility plan. aljazeera.com The plan to send Ebola-exposed US nationals to Kenya, which has no known cases of the virus, has provoked a backlash.
(2026-05-29). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-29). Nexteer workers defeat third UAW sellout contract, press for immediate strike: "Enough is enough" wsws.org Workers voted down the deal by 55—45 percent, with production workers rejecting it by 59 percent, according to UAW Local 699.
(2026-05-29). This isn't about a few 'bad apples.' Israel is annexing the West Bank. responsiblestatecraft.org In February, we led a week-long congressional delegation to visit Israel and the West Bank, the latest of several trips we have taken in recent years to better understand the region and the needs of the people who live there. What we saw on the ground is clear: annexation of the West Bank is happening before our very eyes. We were planning to visit the village of Ras 'Ein al-'Auja in the northern West Bank. But three weeks before the trip, all 700 residents of the village fled due to violence from nearby settlers. When we drove through the ruined remains of the village, we saw groups of Israeli settlers havin…
(2026-05-29). Ireland fans protest 'unconscionable' Israel fixture during Qatar match. thecanary.co 
Irish football supporters in Dublin interrupted the national team's match against Qatar by throwing Palestine-themed tennis balls on the pitch. The fans were protesting at the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) disgraceful refusal to call off the team's October Nations League fixture against the abomination that is so-called 'Israel'. Supporters threw the balls on two […] | By
(2026-05-29). Cost-cutting: railways suspends eight trains. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways has temporarily suspended operations of eight trains across various sections due to rising fuel costs and declining passenger numbers. | The affected trains include Bolan Mail, Khushhal Khan Khattak Express, Mehran Express, Chaman Passenger, Marvi Express, Saman Sarkar Express, Moenjodaro Express, and Ravi Express. | A Pakistan Railways spokesperson stated that the suspension was necessitated by increased operational costs. "Train operations have been temporarily halted due to rising costs," the spokesperson said, adding that services would be restored as soon as the situation stabilizes. | A…
(2026-05-29). From Mutual Suspicion to Political Embrace: How the US Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Pakistan. orinocotribune.com 
By Waqas Ahmed, Murtaza Hussain, and Ryan Grim — May 17, 2026 | Yesterday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the Sunday Times that Pakistan serving as a mediator in the U.S.-Iran war is "one of the shining moments in our history." | "We are in seventh heaven and on cloud nine and it's intoxicating," the former Pakistani ambassador to the U.S. Masood Khan "When I went…
(2026-05-29). Canadian poison seller Kenneth Law pleads guilty to aiding suicides. scmp.com The Canadian man who helped scores of people worldwide kill themselves by selling them poison pleaded guilty on Friday to 14 counts of aiding suicide, as prosecutors said they will withdraw murder charges. | Since Kenneth Law's arrest in 2023, details of the online forums where he advised distressed people on how to end their lives have caused public outrage and triggered investigations in several countries. | In Canada, Law faced 14 murder charges and an additional 14 charges for aiding suicide.
(2026-05-29). 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.
(2026-05-29). Russia Has Dramatically Increased Purchases of Brazilian Peanuts. infobrics.org By the end of April 2026, the total volume of peanuts shipments from Brazil to Russia increased by 14.5 percent month-on-month and reached almost eight million dollars in monetary terms…
(2026-05-29). Rahul Gandhi: Don't shy away from word 'Muslim' while highlighting their issues. ummid.com In a significant policy shift, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Senior Congress Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Saturday May 23, 2026 asked the party members to specifically use the word 'Muslim' while highlighting the issues concerning them.
(2026-05-29). Hunger in US Under Trump Reaches Levels Not Seen Since Peak of COVID Pandemic. truthout.org An analysis released this week by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that food insecurity in the US has reached levels not seen since the height of the coronavirus pandemic, underscoring the devastating impact of Republican cuts to federal nutrition assistance and President Donald Trump's inflationary economic and foreign policy decisions. In a blog post, New York Fed researchers… |
(2026-05-29). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-29). Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC. aljazeera.com Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.
(2026-05-29). More than words: One journey through dyslexia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-29). LHC bars arbitrary passenger offloading. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued fresh guidelines restricting the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from offloading passengers travelling abroad without valid legal grounds. | The court has ruled that citizens possessing valid visas, tickets and travel documents cannot be stopped merely on the basis of vague suspicions or apprehensions. | In a written order, the court directed that immigration officials must record detailed and meaningful reasons before offloading any passenger. It further stated that all questions asked from passengers, along with their replies, must be properly documented. | The LHC r…
(2026-05-29). Skip the Waiting Room: How Australian Women Are Getting Healthcare on Their Terms. moguldom.com She had fifteen minutes between school pickup and a work call. That's when she noticed the weight had crept back on again. A colleague of mine spent months telling herself she'd book that GP appointment. The one about her energy levels, the stubborn weight, the cigarettes she'd promised to quit after her last birthday. Between …
(2026-05-29). The permanent war government: Who's really calling the shots in Washington? strategic-culture.su By John & Nisha WHITEHEAD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Who is actually running the government? | That is no longer a rhetor…
(2026-05-29). Making America Whiter Again: White supremacy in action. mronline.org 
There is nothing mysterious about Trump's effort to curb legal immigration. White supremacy is the explanation.
(2026-05-29). AI and Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions for Hajj Season. ummid.com The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Jeddah, Madinah and Taif International Airports to streamline entry procedures for arriving pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
(2026-05-29). Kerala TET (December 2025) Result Out: Link to Check. ummid.com Kerala TET December 2025 Result: The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has declared on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the result of the Kerala Teacher Eligibilty Test (KTET December 2025).
(2026-05-29). Push for a Moratorium on New Nuclear Plants. mediasanctuary.org Governor Hochul wants to build 5 new nuclear reactors in New York, starting with one by the New York Power Authority. Legislation has been introduced to enact a 2 and a half year moratorium on any state financing of any nuclear power plants so that an independent financial and environmental analysis can be done. From a press conference on Wednesday May 27th we hear from lead Assembly sponsor JoAnn Simon and from Dr. Greg Jaczko, former chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the Obama administration. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-29). Graham Platner Reveals The Real Story Of FDR. levernews.com This analysis is a companion piece to the in-depth profile "
(2026-05-29). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-29). Top seed Sinner exits French Open. thecanary.co 
Jaanik Sinner, the world number one and heavy favourite at Roland Garos, was eliminated in the second round after suffering severe cramp while serving for the match. He led comfortably 6-3, 6-2, 5-1, then his body then gave out and Juan Manuel Cerundo fought back to win in five sets. The tables turn Sinner dominated […] | By
(2026-05-29). Democracy, socialism, Lenin. links.org.au 
Far from saying "goodbye" to Lenin's legacy, we should confront and renew it. Lenin and his comrades offer too much of value to do otherwise, writes Paul Le Blanc.
(2026-05-29). Final Fund Drive push: Help People's World over the line. peoplesworld.org 
This is an urgent proposal for how we can deal with both the national and international emergencies our people are facing. Never before have we realized, as much as we have this week, the power of the corrupt criminal gang that is running this nation from the White House. They have focused their fire on …
(2026-05-29). Inside Long Island University's AI ≤ Center. ummid.com Amid the AI boom, AI ≤ is the new buzz word that has taken internet virtual space by storm, and the reason behind it is New York based Long Island University (LIU).
(2026-05-29). China doubts Musk's Starship future; ex-TSMC chip prodigy returns: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Concerns mount in China's space sector that Musk's Starship will be a failure…
(2026-05-29). New Zealand government introduces anti-transgender legislation. wsws.org The far-right coalition government is seeking to narrowly define the words "woman" and "man" in order to demonise and discriminate against transgender people.
(2026-05-29). Milwaukee and Madison Fundraisers for Voces de la Frontera May 29, 30 and 31, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Thoreau Elementary Neighborhood Garage Sale FundraisersFriday, May 29Neighbors throughout the Thoreau Elementary area are donating proceeds from their garage sales to support immigrant rights work. (Milwaukee)Link here: secure.ngpvan.com/sCJDvJPlxkybR_hlQ04aCQ… üé∂ Band Together! Fundraiser for Immigrant RightsSaturday, May 30 | 4: 30—7: 30 PMElvehjem Park Shelter (Madison)Link here: secure.ngpvan.com/NAseiDObnEmIBaRIyIKs5w… üç¶ Central West Neighbors Ice Cream SocialSunday, May 31 | …