(2026-05-25). Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an agreement between Iran and the United States to Lebanon's health ministry raised the overall toll in the war since March 2 to 3,123 killed. | It said two people including a paramedic from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were killed on Sunday in Israeli raids. | A day earlier 11 people including six women and a child were killed in…
(2026-05-25). African Liberation Day Must Advance the Struggle Against Neo-Colonialism, Zionism and Imperialist-Militarism. wibailoutpeople.org ALD is more important today than ever in the history of oppressed and working class peoples around the globe By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireSaturday May 23, 2026Political Statement of Solidarity Note: This statement was presented by the author at the annual African Liberation Day webinar organized by the All-African People's Revolutionary Party (GC). The …
(2026-05-25). Why Trump's draft peace pact with Iran threatens Netanyahu's Middle East plans. scmp.com For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has preached a mantra of peace and stability in the Middle East through the destruction of Iran's Islamic Republic. | The obliteration of the ayatollahs, he prophesied, would lead to the normalisation of relations between Israel and the wider Arab-Islamic world — with Israel emerging as the Middle East's dominant power and indispensable security provider.
(2026-05-25). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). Rising unemployment in Australia points to Iran war's deepening impact. wsws.org These results provide an indication of the worsening price being paid by working-class households, and especially young people, for the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-25). This week in history: May 25-31. wsws.org US convicts four in embassy bombings; Syria intervenes in Lebanon civil war; Britain opposes Iran oil nationalization; Ukrainian rightist assassinated in Paris.
(2026-05-25). Democrats join Republicans to attack Trump over Iran negotiations. wsws.org The announcement Saturday by the Trump administration that it had "largely" reached an agreement with Iran has drawn denunciations from broad factions of the US political establishment, with Democrats joining Republicans to attack the proposed agreement as insufficiently advantageous to US imperialism.
(2026-05-25). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-25). U.S. still refusing to accept certain clauses of possible peace MoU with Iran ⚪ media. ecns.cn The United States is still refusing to accept certain clauses of a potential memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on ending the war, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Cuba Is Not a Failed State — It Is a Besieged State; We Need to Build a Unified Resistance to Sanctions and War! wibailoutpeople.org Sign On to "Cuba is Not a Failed State — It Is a Besieged State" Register your Emergency Actions The statement below is a response to the ongoing blockade against Cuba and the propaganda derived from it. We hope you will endorse this statement, but we also hope you will commit to emergency actions if the Trump …
(2026-05-25). Cuba Under Siege by the U.S. 'A worldwide movement of solidarity with Cuba must be mobilized'. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, May 23, 2026, fighting-words.net/ The Wall Street bankers have hated the Cuban Revolution since the July 26 Movement rebels drove out the corrupt and brutal US backed Batista dictatorship and entered Havana on January 1, 1959. The US billionaire capitalist class, through their government in Washington, have waged relentless war on the …
(2026-05-25). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-25). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-25). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-25). Cuba reaffirms solidarity with Africa at event in Harlem. radiohc.cu The Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations participated in an event held in Harlem, New York, to commemorate African Liberation Month, dedicated to highlighting the historical struggles of African peoples and their legacy of resistance and dignity, the institution reported via its Facebook page. | During the meeting, held this Saturday, Yuri A. Gala López, Cuban ambassador to the UN, recalled Cuba's historical cooperation with countries in Africa and the Caribbean, based on principles of brotherhood, mutual respect, and solidarity in sectors such as health, education, and human resource development. | Th…
(2026-05-25). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expresses appreciation for rice donation from China. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, expressed his gratitude this Sunday for the 15,000 tons of rice sent by the people, Party, and Government of China, received at the Port of Havana. | The president wrote on his Facebook profile: "In the spirit of the firm political will to jointly build the Cuba-China Community of Shared Future, we received with deep gratitude 15,000 tons of rice sent by the people, Party, and Government of China." | He specified that the shipment constitutes the beginning of a new donation totaling 6…
(2026-05-25). No U.S. War On Cuba! End the Blockade! No Invasion! (Articles). wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-25). When Privacy disappears: Life inside Gaza's displacement Shelters. juancole.com Written by Shelters, including a temporary improvised bathroom set up between the tents. Photo by the author, used with permission. | By Marwa Rommaneh | In the early morning hours, when schools are supposed to prepare to welcome students, the yards are filled with men sleeping on the ground. Movement begins before sunrise, and lines gradually form outside sanitation facilities. Gaza's schools are no longer places of education, but have been transformed into displacement shelters, hosting hundreds of families within a single sha…
(2026-05-25). The death of a relentless mother reopens the wound of Venezuela's political repression. globalvoices.org 
A Venezuelan mother and her son become a painful reminder of the country's human rights situation Global Voices Carmen Navas speaking to the press in Caracas, Venezuela. Collage created by Global Voices using a screenshot from the Read our special coverage on
(2026-05-25). Venezuelan prisoners stage rooftop protest over alleged abuse and shootings. aljazeera.com Inmates in Venezuela's western Barinas prison staged a protest over alleged abuse.
(2026-05-25). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-25). Madison May 30 31, 2026: Immigrant Rights Fundraisers (Music Ice Cream Social). wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison — Band Together! Fundraiser for Immigrant Rights | Saturday, May 30 | Elvehjem Park Shelter | Link: Sunday, May 31 Bordner Park | Link:
(2026-05-25). Guardiola delivers emotional farewell as Manchester City manager. aljazeera.com Outgoing Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the memories built during his decade at the club…
(2026-05-25). Speaking Clearly about our Wars is a Favor to Ourselves. juancole.com College Park, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On April 24, Secretary Hegseth said the war on Iran was
(2026-05-25). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-25). China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.
(2026-05-25). Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing. aljazeera.com Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans show signs of breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
(2026-05-25). Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'. aljazeera.com Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'…
(2026-05-25). China launches Shenzhou-23 spaceship, for new in-orbit stay record, cutting-edge space science. ecns.cn China on Sunday successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, which will send three astronauts to its orbiting Tiangong space station for new tests on long-duration stay and frontier scientific experiments.
(2026-05-25). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-25). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-25). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-25). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-25). Works council blackmails Bosch workers in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, Germany. wsws.org The IG Metall apparatus and its works council representatives have made it their main task to ensure that all the company's attacks are enforced and the workforce is squeezed to the last drop to increase Bosch's profit margin.
(2026-05-25). China successfully launches Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11: 08 pm on May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Jailed 37 days for a Charlie Kirk meme: Tennessee man's settlement exposes the fraud of Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund. wsws.org Larry Bushart was awarded $835,000 after being jailed for sharing a Facebook meme critical of Charlie Kirk. His case exposes the severe limitations being placed on "free speech" in America.
(2026-05-25). Texas cuts education jobs, shutters dozens of schools. wsws.org Districts face budget deficits amid declining enrollment, budget crises, inflation and war.
(2026-05-25). Mexico City paints record-breaking football mural ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Mexico City unveiled a mural that earned a Guinness World Record ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-05-25). State Council vows to thoroughly, uncompromisingly probe coal mine explosion. ecns.cn An investigation team sent by China's State Council has pledged a rigorous and uncompromising investigation into a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi Province.
(2026-05-25). To China, with Love: ASEAN students share their stories. ecns.cn For many students from ASEAN nations, China has become more than a place to study. From the energy of its cities and the ease of cashless living to its fashion, landscapes, technology, and everyday kindness, they say they have found a second home.
(2026-05-25). New Zealand budget attacks workers and students, boosts the military. wsws.org Ahead of the release of the budget on Thursday, the government has announced an increase to student fees, nearly 9,000 public sector redundancies and cuts to welfare payments.
(2026-05-25). Trump administration moves to force green card applicants out of the US. wsws.org New USCIS policy threatens to separate families and strand workers, students and spouses abroad.
(2026-05-25). Germany's AfD Party Calls Debunked Climate Scenarios "Greatest Fraud in Human History" wattsupwiththat.com AfD climate spokesperson Karsten Hilse described the scenario as an implausible "horror scenario" and "the greatest fraud in human history", arguing that it had been used for years to generate panic and justify expensive climate measures, and had even influenced the Federal Constitutional Court's draconian 2021 climate ruling.
(2026-05-25). Hegseth's Failed War and Desperate Quest for Masculinity. juancole.com
(2026-05-25). Virginia Governor Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining and immigrant protection bills. wsws.org The veto of these two bills confirms—for the thousandth and first time—this fundamental reality of American politics: the Democratic party is a capitalist party charged with diffusing and disorienting popular hostility to the profit system.
(2026-05-25). Governments escalate the global war on online anonymity. wsws.org The drive to abolish online anonymity is the digital dimension of a broader turn toward authoritarianism, austerity and imperialist war.
(2026-05-25). Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-25). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-25). Democracy Now! 2026-05-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, May 25, 2026 | Democracy Now! Monday, May 25, 2026…
(2026-05-25). Africa Day 2026: Has the continent achieved true liberation? aljazeera.com Africa Day 2026 spotlights power, debt and digital control as Africans redefine sovereignty.
(2026-05-25). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-25). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-25). All 128 injured in Shanxi coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official. ecns.cn Officials hold a news conference on Saturday following a coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, North China. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-05-25). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-25). Wembanyama scores 33 as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com NBA Western Conference Finals level at 2-2 after San Antonio Spurs thrash defending champions Oklahoma City 103-82.
(2026-05-25). Chinese coal mine accident, Cathay Pacific flight turbulence: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 82 killed in China's worst coal mine accident for more than a decade | 2. Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet | 3. Screams as 10 hurt in 'drop tower' turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane…
(2026-05-25). Gerrymandering in the South: The working class and the defense of democratic rights. wsws.org The Supreme Court decision further undermined the Voting Rights Act, enabling a Republican gerrymander in Louisiana to eliminate the seat held by a black Democratic congressman.
(2026-05-25). Turkish police storm CHP headquarters, as court ousts elected party leadership. wsws.org The political crisis in Turkey escalated further on Sunday when police raided the CHP headquarters.
(2026-05-25). "People on the shop floor are saying, 'Hell no'" : Nexteer workers denounce third UAW-backed agreement. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site calls on Nexteer workers to vote down this third sellout with the contempt it deserves and build the Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee as the instrument for carrying forward the fight, constructing a new leadership drawn from workers rather than bureaucrats.
(2026-05-25). China launches uncompromising probe into deadly mine explosion. ecns.cn A "tough and uncompromising" investigation will be carried out by China's central government into the gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday and killed dozens of people, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday evening.
(2026-05-25). Shenzhou-23 astronauts enter Tiangong space station. ecns.cn The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.
(2026-05-25). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-25). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-25). Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory. aljazeera.com Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.
(2026-05-25). Visit to deepen China-Serbia cooperation. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, a trip that is aimed at striving for more tangible outcomes in building a China-Serbia community with a shared future for the new era.
(2026-05-25). UIC graduate workers union suspends strike without reaching an agreement. wsws.org Demonstrating the bankruptcy of the union's strategy, the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suspended its strike as workers faced being locked out for the summer term and beyond.
(2026-05-25). Chemical disaster at Garden Grove, California aerospace plant displaces 50,000 people. wsws.org Decades of regulatory negligence in the Democratic Party-dominated state turned a preventable chemical hazard into a crisis threatening thousands of lives.
(2026-05-25). China: 82 workers dead in catastrophic mine explosion. wsws.org Rescue operations were hampered by the fact that blueprints of the mine provided by the company did not correspond to the actual underground layout, forcing rescuers to improvise.
(2026-05-25). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace Events May 24-31, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org To view all of WNPJ's upcoming members' events, | For vigils only,
(2026-05-25). Rescue efforts under way after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Record-breaking torrential rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from late Saturday to Sunday, triggering flash floods, landslides and mudslides. Rescue operations are still underway as multiple towns and subdistricts suffered severe damage.
(2026-05-25). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-25). China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center unveiled at the 8th WCIFIT. ecns.cn The "China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center" was officially launched in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area on Thursday during the China—South Korea (Chongqing—Gyeonggi) economic and industrial cooperation promotion event at the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT).
(2026-05-25). China to release foreign trade data for Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn China will release data on foreign trade in goods for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as a whole, as part of broader efforts to further advance the area's development.
(2026-05-25). Photo ops are easy, turning the wheels is another matter. wattsupwiththat.com The world is wobbling crazily as current events threaten to dismantle decades worth of supply chain stability. There is a palpable sense among regular people that action is required. Because those regular people are voicing such thoughts, it is political instinct to reflect them back just like a parrot.
(2026-05-25). West Lafayette, Indiana government fast-tracks SK Hynix memory chip factory construction. wsws.org The city and county governments in West Lafayette, Indiana have approved road construction projects and issued building permits for SK Hynix to proceed with plans to build a massive microchip factory on a Purdue University site, against ongoing community opposition including a pending lawsuit filed by residents.
(2026-05-25). AFSCME Local 3299 rams through poverty contract on University of California workers. wsws.org Despite ratification, issues concerning poverty wages, housing assistance, healthcare premiums, parking costs and staffing protections will remain unaddressed and will continue to worsen until the contract's expiration in 2029.
(2026-05-25). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-25). AI-fuelled Wall Street frenzy raises concerns. wsws.org Just five major tech stocks have accounted for 50 percent of the recent gains in the S&P 500 index which have lifted it to record highs.
(2026-05-25). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-25). Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-25). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-25). 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…
(2026-05-25). Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions. scmp.com The annual haj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday. | More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the haj passport forces, said on Friday. The faithful have been pouring into the country for the haj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related regional tensions and uncertainty.
(2026-05-25). Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-25). Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Great Wall. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing, May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Chongqing's trade with ASEAN reaches 36.48 billion yuan in Q1 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's total import and export volume with ASEAN reached 36.48 billion yuan (about $5.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.2% year on year, as the two sides continued to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-05-25). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-25). Mamelodi Sundowns claim African Champions League title. newarab.com 
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at Royal Armed Forces of Morocco on Sunday to claim the The Moroccans took the lead after 40 minutes with a penalty from captain Mohamed Hrimat to level the tie on aggregate after Sundowns claimed a 1-0 victory in the first leg in Pretoria. | But Mokoena responded with a rocket shot from the edge of the box that beat keeper Ahmed Tagnaouti and crashed into the net off the unde…
(2026-05-25). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-25). 1 dead, 17 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-25). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-25). Another gruesome week on America's death row: 2 executions, another halted amid bungled procedure. wsws.org The three cases, unfolding within 24 hours, share a disturbing set of commonalities: fundamentally unfair sentencing proceedings, defendants whose severe mental illness, unaddressed childhood trauma and neurological damage went largely unaddressed at trial, and execution protocols the subject of legal challenge.
(2026-05-25). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Alex Saab and the fragility of the solidarity movement. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-05-25). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-25). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-25). Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — Reuters Trump says informed representatives not to rush into deal.Tasnim says key clauses of possible deal…
(2026-05-25). After strike betrayal, Los Angeles schools cut more than 1,000 jobs, with 6,000 more on the way in the coming years. wsws.org Democrats from LA City Hall to Sacramento colluded with union bureaucrats to strangle a 77,000-strong strike—then imposed more cuts.
(2026-05-24). Voices opposed to U.S. aggression against Cuba: "We must stop this madness" radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump is recklessly escalating tensions with Cuba and preparing for eventual military action against the Caribbean nation, the peace organization CodePink has warned. | "We must stop this madness," the group said in a message on social media. "Cubans, not Washington politicians or Miami hardliners, should decide Cuba's future." | CodePink rejected the Justice Department's proposed indictment of Cuban leader Raúl Castro "while (Trump) intensifies the brutal blockade and prepares for an invasion." | The organization urged voters to direct their respective members of the US Congress to vote "Ye…
(2026-05-24). At Least 20 Killed in Lebanon as Israel Orders More Villages Evacuated. news.antiwar.com Multiple Israeli attacks against southern Lebanon have left at least 20 people dead and a number of others wounded over the weekend. The deadliest incidents were in Tyre District and Nabatieh District. 11 were killed and 9 wounded in Nabatieh's Sir al-Gharbiyeh. The 11 killed included six women and one child, and the wounded included at …
(2026-05-24). Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon amid fresh evacuation orders. aljazeera.com Israel's attacks in southern Lebanon are expanding despite supposed ceasefire.
(2026-05-24). Trump to allow Iran to dictate terms, protecting its deadliest proxy right before major attack. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah claimed Iran's latest ceasefire proposal included guarantees for Lebanon as Israeli strikes intensified across the south. The group said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a message promising Tehran would "never abandon" Hezbollah amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israel military action. Reports also claimed Pakistani mediators carried Iran's proposal to Washington. Meanwhile, Lebanon insisted its security talks with Israel must remain separate from U.S.-Iran negotiations. Fresh Israeli evacuation warnings and strikes in Nabatieh have now fueled fears that the Lebanon front could once again explode i…
(2026-05-24). Pax Silica, the Gaza genocide, and the crisis of global capitalism. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza was the first AI war of the 21st century, and if Global Trumpism succeeds, it will become a testing ground for its vision to dominate the future: Pax Silica, or the merger of the high-tech military-surveillance complex and transnational finance.
(2026-05-24). Proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during ceasefire extension: report. geo.tv 
Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, May 22, 2026. — ReutersUS to 'lift' blockade on Iranian ports under agreement.Sanctions waivers to 'allow' Iranian oil exports again.Iran 'commits' to not pursue nuclear weapons capability.
(2026-05-24). Presidente iraní reafirma que Teherán no busca armas nucleares. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, aseguró este domingo que su país no busca desarrollar armas nucleares y reiteró la disposición de Teherán a ofrecer garantías a la comunidad internacional sobre el carácter pacífico de su programa nuclear. | Durante una entrevista concedida a la televisión estatal iraní, el mandatario afirmó que la República Islámica "está dispuesta a garantizar al mundo que no busca adquirir armas nucleares". | Pezeshkian sostuvo además que Irán no pretende generar inestabilidad ni conflictos en la región, aunque acusó a Israel de aprovechar las tensiones regionales para mantener un clim…
(2026-05-24). The Hidden Geopolitics Behind Trump's Iran War Negotiations. thinktank.pk The Middle East once again stands at the center of global attention after US President Donald Trump claimed that an agreement to end the Iran war has been "largely negotiated." The statement immediately sparked international debate, raising hopes of de-escalation while also fueling skepticism among diplomats, analysts, and regional observers. At a time when tensions …
(2026-05-24). How Chinese traders in Iran are keeping business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping. scmp.com As the US-Israel war on Iran stretches past its 80th day and continues to upend global naval shipping, a growing number of Chinese investors in Iran are turning to railway and overland transport routes to keep their businesses afloat. | While disruptions to ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of abating, many are hoping that transcontinental freight links across Eurasia could become a more reliable option.
(2026-05-24). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-24). Israel's Push for Conflict Reveals Deep Divide With Washington. thinktank.pk As the United States pushes for fragile ceasefire diplomacy with Iran and regional actors, Israel appears increasingly unwilling to fully embrace de-escalation. Recent reports suggest that Israeli political and military circles continue discussing renewed military options despite ongoing negotiations led by Washington and regional mediators. This contradiction has raised a larger geopolitical question: why does …
(2026-05-24). Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal. newarab.com 
Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since Iranian officials have said an understandin…
(2026-05-24). Iran hawks in US, Israel warn against potential US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel: judiciary. newarab.com 
"Mojtaba Kian… who sent information related to the country's defence industry units to the enemy, was hanged early this morning," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. | It said he shared information related to Iran's defence capabilities during the nearly 40-da…
(2026-05-24). US lawmakers split over proposed Iran agreement. newarab.com 
US lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over
(2026-05-24). Pakistan hopes to host next round of peace talks 'very soon': PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Sunday that Pakistan hopes to host the next round of US-Iran talks "very soon," as diplomatic efforts push toward a possible agreement. In a post on X, he pledged that Pakistan would continue its peace efforts "with utmost sincerity." | I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace and for holding a very useful and productive telephone call earlier today, with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir… | — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 24, 2026 | Washingto…
(2026-05-24). Socialist Alliance: Labor must reject latest US pretext for military action on Cuba. socialist-alliance.org 
The Socialist Alliance (SA) condemns the US Department of Justice's decision to reopen a three-decade old case against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, warning it could serve as a pretext for military action against the Caribbean nation.
(2026-05-24). China delivers aid package to Cuba with 15,000 tons of rice. radiohc.cu The Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, announced that the island nation will receive a new humanitarian aid package in response to the economic blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba. | "Today, we delivered 15,000 tons of rice, the first batch of the 60,000-ton emergency aid donation project to Cuba, which demonstrates, once again, the fraternity and solidarity between China and Cuba," wrote a spokesperson on their Twitter account. | Cuba's Minister of Domestic Trade, Betsy Díaz, specified that the 15,000 tons of rice will be distributed throughout the country, benefiting the Cuban population of 9.6 mill…
(2026-05-24). Asia-Pacific left statements: Reject latest pretext for war, US hands off Cuba. links.org.au 
Statements opposing US indictment of Raúl Castro by Socialist Alliance (Australia), Socialist Party of Malaysia and Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM, Party of the Labouring Masses, the Philippines).
(2026-05-24). Cuba celebrates 63 years of international medical solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuba commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the beginning of its international medical cooperation, a chapter of solidarity that began with the deployment of the first brigade to Algeria. | Prime Minister Manuel Marrero highlighted on the social network X that "since then, more than 605,000 Cuban healthcare workers have collaborated in 165 countries." | The head of government emphasized that the island, despite pressure from the United States and manipulation campaigns against Cuban medical collaboration, "will continue to bring health and solidarity to every corner of the world that needs it." | For his part, Fore…
(2026-05-24). ALBA-TCP calls accusation against Raul Castro "illegitimate and illegal" radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) called the indictment brought by the United States Department of Justice against Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, "illegitimate and illegal." | In a statement, the Latin American and Caribbean integration bloc expressed its "deep concern" regarding the recent economic measures aimed at strangling the Republic of Cuba, a founding member of the Alliance. | Likewise, it expressed its firm rejection of the escalating actions by the U.S. government, "including the illegitimate and illegal indictment of the leader of…
(2026-05-24). Denuncia Morales Ojeda en Cuba el uso de la mentira como arma. radiohc.cu En los momentos actuales la administración de Estados Unidos ha intensificado su hostilidad contra Cuba recurriendo a su arma más antigua: la mentira. | Así denuncio en su perfil oficial de X, el Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, quien aseveró que la ofensiva difamatoria es parte de una práctica histórica que utiliza acusaciones fraudulentas para justificar agresiones contra países soberanos. | En su mensaje, Morales Ojeda enfatiza que mientras se manipula con la oferta de una supuesta "ayuda humanitaria" de 100 millones de dólares, la realidad mue…
(2026-05-24). Reafirma Cuba solidaridad con àÅfrica en evento en Nueva York. radiohc.cu La Misión Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas participó en un acto celebrado en Harlem, Nueva York, con motivo del Mes de la Liberación Africana, dedicado a resaltar las luchas históricas de los pueblos africanos y su legado de resistencia y dignidad, informó la institución a través de su perfil en la red social Facebook. | Durante el encuentro, el embajador cubano ante la ONU, Yuri Gala López, recordó la cooperación histórica de Cuba con países de àÅfrica y el Caribe, basada en principios de hermandad, respeto mutuo y apoyo solidario en sectores como la salud, la educación y la formación de recurso…
(2026-05-24). Carta del Caucus Negro del Congreso de Estados Unidos a Trump sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu Recientemente el Caucus Negro del Congreso estadounidense envió una carta al presidente Donald Trump y su secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, en la que exhortaba a ambos políticos a levantar las medidas contra Cuba y su preocupación por las consecuencias de este castigo en la población de la Isla. | Cubadebate ofrece a sus lectores la traducción al español de dicha misiva. | Traducción de la carta enviada por la Presidenta del Caucus Negro del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Congresista Yvette D. Clark (Demócrata de New York) al Presidente Donald Trump y al Secretario de Estado Marco Rubio | Fecha de publicación:…
(2026-05-24). Cuba agradece a China nuevo donativo de arroz. radiohc.cu 
El vice primer ministro cubano y titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, agradeció al gobierno y pueblo chinos por su contribución a Cuba, en particular en la rama alimentaria, como muestra de apoyo en medio del endurecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | En ceremonia efectuada este sábado en el muelle de Haiphong, en el puerto habanero, Hua Xin, embajador del gigante asiático en Cuba, reafirmó la voluntad de su nación de acompañar a la isla en los esfuerzos por enfrentar la compleja coyuntura actual. | El diplomático chino apuntó que se trata del proyecto de mayor ayuda…
(2026-05-24). Cuban Foreign Ministry denounces cynicism of U.S. secretary of state. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister, has denounced on his Facebook profile the statements of the U.S. secretary of state, who reiterated that he will continue to apply maximum economic pressure against the island, even if this provokes a humanitarian crisis that would be perceived as a threat 90 miles from U.S. territory and justify military aggression.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Haka, waiata welcome for NZ's Gaza flotilla activists after brutal ordeal at hands of Israeli military. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report An emotional and inspiring welcome greeted two of Aotearoa New Zealand's three Gaza Sumud Flotilla humanitarian activists who arrived home today after their ordeal at the hands of the brutal Israeli military and prison forces last week. About 60 whƒÅnau, supporters and well-wishers greeted HƒÅhona Ormsby and Mousa Taher with a waiata…
(2026-05-24). Spain protest condemns police beating of Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Around two thousand protesters took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police's treatment of activists from a When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them at Bilbao airport on Saturday, a police officer forcefully prevented him from doing so, leading to scuffles between both sides, images from state broadcaster TVE showed. | Images showed police striking people with batons and pinning others to the ground while being jeered…
(2026-05-24). Israeli strike kills parents and infant son in Gaza refugee camp. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on a flat in ‚Å a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old child, health officials said. | Medical workers named the three who died in the Nuseirat refugee camp as Mohammad Abu Mallouh, the infant's father, Alaa Zaqlan, the mother, and their child, Osama. | Later on ‚ÄåSunday, Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian man in the north of the enclave, near a UN-run medical clinic in Jabalia refugee camp, medical workers said.
(2026-05-24). Gaza Flotilla Activists Recount 'Super Sadistic' Torture, Sexual Abuse During Abduction In Israel. popularresistance.org International activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla revealed upon their arrival in Türkiye on 21 May that they were subjected to sexual abuse and torture during their abduction in Israel. | Survivors reported prolonged beatings, starvation, and degrading strip searches, with reports of rape and sexual assault. | Arriving in Istanbul, the activists bore clear signs of torture and mistreatment with swollen hands, broken bones, and severely bruised by the violence. Footage captured upon their arrival showed detainees displaying their injuries, one removing a scarf to reveal painful wounds sustained in custod…
(2026-05-24). NGOs face Gaza, West Bank ban after Israel court backs gov't. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court this week upheld the government's draconian new The court on Wednesday unanimously rejected a petition filed by the
(2026-05-24). Israeli fire kills parents and their baby in Gaza refugee camp, officials say. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on a flat in ‚Å a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old child, health officials said. | Medical workers named the three who died in the Nuseirat refugee camp as Mohammad Abu Mallouh, the infant's father, Alaa Zaqlan, the mother, and their child, Osama. | Later on ‚ÄåSunday, Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian man in the north of the enclave, near a UN-run medical clinic in Jabalia refugee camp, medical workers said.
(2026-05-24). Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Father, Mother, and Their Six-Month-Old Baby. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Sunday killed three family members, including a six-month-old baby, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Medics told Reuters that the Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp and killed Mohammad Abu ‚ÄåMallouh, Alaa Zaqlan, and their six-month-old infant Osama. Photos from …
(2026-05-24). UK and Irish Gaza flotilla activists return after detention. newarab.com 
British and Irish activists who were part of a Among the Irish activists who arrived at Dublin Airport via Turkey was Margaret Connolly, the sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly. | She recounted being held with the other detained activists in "containers", where she said several people risked hypothermia. | Several supporters sporting keffiyeh scarves and P…
(2026-05-24). Economic collapse: The 15 countries in worst decline. strategic-culture.su Measured on a scale from 0 (low decline) to 10 (high decline), these 15 nations are suffering the world's most severe economic deterioration according to the 2024 Economic Decline Index. Syria ranks first with a near-maximum score of 9.9, followed by Afghanistan, Yemen, and Venezuela — all at or above 9.5. Driven by collapsing currencies, hyperinflation, cratering GDP, famine-level poverty, and failed productive sectors, each of these countries is experiencing an ongoing economic freefall with no immediate recovery in sight.
(2026-05-24). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-24). South Africa pushes for People-Centred Biodiversity Action ahead of COP17. sanews.gov.za South Africa pushes for People-Centred Biodiversity Action ahead of COP17 | South Africa has concluded its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Consultative Conference with renewed calls for inclusive, community-driven biodiversity implementation that advances both environmental protection and socio-economic development. | The two-day conference, held in Boksburg, Gauteng, from 20 to 21 May 2026, brought together more than 400 delegates from government, civil society, academia, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, youth formations, the private sector and development partners. | Convened by…
(2026-05-24). The 2026 World Cup could turn into a global climate crisis. thecanary.co 
A few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, environmental warnings are escalating around the tournament, which is supposed to be the biggest in football history, but is now poised to become the "most climate-destructive" since the tournament began. The Guardian revealed that the edition, which will be held in the United States, […] | By
(2026-05-24). Russia kills 4 in massive Ukraine missile attack. newarab.com 
Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, after President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning, AFP journalists reported, in a barrage the air force said involved 600 drones and 90 missiles. | Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two people had been killed in the capital and dozens wounded, while the head of the surroun…
(2026-05-24). Federal budget tweaks to housing won't deliver housing justice. socialist-alliance.org 
The federal Labor government is boasting its small housing tax changes are the most comprehensive housing plan in generations. Rachel Evans argues they aren't and lays out what could be done to fix housing unaffordability.
(2026-05-24). Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals. aljazeera.com Reduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis see extreme suffering among the displaced at the Maryamah camp.
(2026-05-24). Camden scrap metal facility completes new fire suppression system. 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?
| A scrap metal recycling facility in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden has finished installing a new fire suppression system the company says will help prevent fires from getting out of control. | The new system is up and running at EMR's scrap met…
(2026-05-24). Potential crack in California chemical tank may help avert catastrophic explosion. scmp.com Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might be reducing the pressure, a fire official said on Sunday. | Since Friday, officials have warned that the tank, which contains methyl methacrylate, a chemical used in plastics and manufacturing, could rupture and spill up ‚Äåto 26,500 litres (7,000 gallons) of toxic material or explode and endanger other tanks on the GKN Aerospace…
(2026-05-24). Fatou Bensouda on Israeli threats against her and the ICC. aljazeera.com The court's former chief prosecutor says justice is being sacrificed to political interests.
(2026-05-24). The World cannot contain Iran forever outside the Global Order. juancole.com That figure —
(2026-05-24). Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). The EPA just walked back Hawai'i's plan to retire its dinosaur power plants. grist.org 
Hawai ªi has some of the freshest air in the nation, but in some parts of the state hazy skies can impact tourism and public health. | Now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has pumped the brakes on a multi-decade effort to improve visibility and reduce fine particulates and other man-made pollutants. | On May 15, the agency announced it had partially denied Hawai ªi's 2024 Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, a detailed proposal that lays out the state's intention to comply with the federal Clean Air Act. The plan was designed specifically to reduce haze in two iconic places: Hawai ª…
(2026-05-24). Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council meeting over Russia strikes. scmp.com Ukraine is calling for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and a gathering of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) following massive Russian air strikes, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sunday. | In a statement published on social media, Sybiha also called for an "appropriate and strong response to the aggressor" following the overnight attacks, which mainly targeted the Kyiv region and saw the deployment of a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic…
(2026-05-24). Customer Relationship Management Software: What to Know? moguldom.com Implementing the right technology is no longer optional for businesses to stay competitive. Customer relationship management software serves as an effective operational core that enhances every department, from lead acquisition to long-term customer care. At its core, this software is built to centralize customer data, automate repetitive workflows, and give every team a shared, consistent …
(2026-05-24). Shooting near White House: US Secret Service shot dead shooter, bystander injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The man who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according to a report by the New York Post. | Officials have not yet confirmed why he carried out the attack, but reports suggest he was mentally unstable and had often been seen loitering near White House security checkpoints. Last year, he was arrested twice for offences such as blocking traffic and entering a restricted pedestrian area near the White House. During questioning by Washington DC Police and Secret Service officers, he reportedly claimed he wanted to be arreste…
(2026-05-24). Daily Mail lies: Oct 7 victim saved from rape by non-existent Muslim prohibition on violating scarred women. thegrayzone.com The latest Oct. 7 rape hoax propaganda piece from The Daily insists that the only reason a woman at the Nova music festival wasn't raped by Hamas members is that she had a scar — and falsely claims that "scars have a spiritual significance in the eyes of the terrorists." In one of its most brazen disinformation efforts in years, the British tabloid The Daily Mail has published a fake news story claiming that an Israeli woman who was permitted …
(2026-05-24). Emotional Salah proud to put Liverpool 'back where it belongs'. newarab.com 
An emotional A 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on the last day of Salah, 33, bid farewell alongside Scotland defender Andy Robertson, who also joined in 2017. | Salah scored 257 goals for Liverpool, behind only Ian Rush (346)…
(2026-05-24). Is Germany Choosing Economic Value Over Humanitarian Principles? thinktank.pk Germany today presents one of Europe's biggest political contradictions. On one side, Berlin is opening doors for skilled migrants, students, engineers, healthcare workers, and educated foreigners who can strengthen the economy. On the other side, the country has intensified deportations and tightened policies against vulnerable migrants, rejected asylum seekers, and socially dependent refugees. This dual-track …
(2026-05-24). Man dies in northeast Australia after shark attack. aljazeera.com The man was rushed to ‚Å shore after being bitten on Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, but died shortly afterwards.
(2026-05-24). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote
(2026-05-24). Are Japan and Southeast Asia Building a Third Option? moderndiplomacy.eu Over the past month, Japan formally joined the United States—Philippines Balikatan military exercises. Under the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) previously signed between Tokyo and Manila, which permits each side's forces to enter the other's territory, Japanese Self Defense Forces set foot in Southeast Asia for the first time since the Second World War. Simultaneously, Prime …
(2026-05-24). Ecuador's Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech. aljazeera.com The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.
(2026-05-24). Does the 2026 World Cup ball really need charging? thecanary.co 
The World Cup ball is no longer just a piece of rubber and air, as fans have known it for decades, but has transformed in the 2026 World Cup into a comprehensive technological tool containing electronic sensors and advanced tracking systems, to the extent that it requires charging before matches. The Spanish newspaper AS revealed […] | By
(2026-05-24). Israeli settlers attack towns, destroy property across West Bank. newarab.com 
The attacks came alongside continued Israeli military raids and arrests across multiple areas of the occupied territory. | Munir Abu…
(2026-05-24). Western Cape pushes ahead with recovery efforts following severe weather. sanews.gov.za Western Cape pushes ahead with recovery efforts following severe weather | Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following severe weather incidents that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity supply and affected hundreds of roads across the province. | The recent weather events have officially been classified as disasters, highlighting the extent of the impact on communities, infrastructure and service delivery. | Providing an update on ongoing recovery operations, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde acknowledged the frustrations experienced by residents as e…
(2026-05-24). 19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines. aljazeera.com An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped…
(2026-05-24). DOJ Just Shut Disabled People Out of Essential Online Services for Another Year. truthout.org A last-minute change from the Department of Justice (DOJ) has outraged disabled people and disability rights groups and could affect access to the ballot box come the midterm elections this November. The agency issued an interim final rule on April 20, pushing back a planned April 24, 2026, deadline for large municipalities to ensure their apps and online offerings are accessible in accordance… |
(2026-05-24). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-24). Analysis: China-backed litigators crippling Louisiana energy. wattsupwiththat.com Stricter enforcement of the FARA law and its transparency requirements could also act as a deterrent against green pressure groups in league with China and other hostile foreign actors. Until then, states can play a valuable role in filling the void. Earlier this year, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas enacted "Baby FARA" laws calling on individuals and entities operating in league with foreign governments to disclose these relationships.
(2026-05-24). Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House. newarab.com 
Officers at a A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House and started shooting at officers, according to the official. | The suspect is "down" and was transported to George Washington Hospital, the official said. He did not specify the suspect's condition or how he was brought down. | The confrontation took place just after 6 PM (2200 GMT) wh…
(2026-05-24). Degrees, dreams and the digital hustle. tribune.com.pk 
Around 15, something shifts in a Pakistani household. Until then, a child is just "in school." After that, every conversation starts with one familiar question: "Beta, agay kya socha hai?" The child is expected to be serious and make a career choice. Doctor, engineer, CSS. Parents start looking at their child less as a kid and more as a future "settled" person. | For years, the script was straightforward and even predictable. Middle-class parents dreamt of a son in a white coat or a daughter with "Engineer" before her name on LinkedIn. They would sit with calculators, university prospectuses, and relatives' op…
(2026-05-24). Pakistan train blast kills at least 24 in Balochistan. newarab.com 
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel killed at least 24 people on Sunday in Army servicemen were among the victims of the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which wounded more than 50 people, the official told AFP. | The attack, which was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group, was branded a "cowardly" act of terrorism by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. | Images showed a mangled train carriage on its side as people clambered o…
(2026-05-24). Russian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18. scmp.com Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. | Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Why do the bereaved feel abandoned? tribune.com.pk 
Years ago, a friend lost her aged father to the great unknown. I didn't know much about him or how he passed away finally and I still don't recall. What is a clear memory even today though are my friend's words as I sat beside her. She said it meant the world to her that I visited her and that I checked up on her during her time of grief. 'Those who have been there for me through this time are etched in my heart,' she said. | I did not comprehend her sentiment. It felt too big for me then. I knew she was expressing vulnerability, but I was not familiar with it, nor could I pretend to be. | After her dad's pass…
(2026-05-24). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-24). Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears. aljazeera.com Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
(2026-05-24). Murder probe launched after tourists found killed in South Africa's Kruger National Park. scmp.com Security was tightened in South Africa's Kruger National Park nature reserve after two tourists were found killed there, authorities said on Sunday. | The two South African victims, a 71-year-old man and a woman whose age was not disclosed, failed to return to their lodge on Wednesday evening, prompting a search operation. | Other tourists eventually found them in a river on Friday afternoon. Police said the man had stab wounds and the woman's body was bruised. Their car was missing.
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-24). Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendants. scmp.com The Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the January 6, 2021, riot, calling the information about the prosecutions "partisan propaganda". | The purge of news releases documenting criminal charges, convictions and sentencings is the latest step by the Trump administration to dramatically rewrite the history of the assault on the Capitol, when hundreds of supporters of Republican Donald Trump stormed the building in an…
(2026-05-24). Trump's next medical exam renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nears. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's next medical examination is intensifying health-related scrutiny that has surrounded him ever since his first campaign for the nation's highest office more than a decade ago. | Trump on Tuesday is heading to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for his fourth publicly disclosed doctor's appointment since the start of his second term.
(2026-05-24). Muslims afraid ahead of Eid amid rising Islamophobia. newarab.com 
Many UK "Muslims shouldn't have to always fear for their lives," a British Muslim in his 20s, who asked not to be named, told The New Arab. | He said the main concern was the very explicit anti-Muslim rhet…
(2026-05-24). The Trump Administration Is Shielding Prediction Markets. truthout.org A Sunday report in The New York Times revealed how the Trump administration is using a key government agency to shut down any efforts to regulate online betting markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. According to the Times, the administration has stacked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with industry insiders who have systematically "mowed down" staffers at the agency who have… |
(2026-05-24). Social Media sez the Manosphere wants to "Reposition Global Warming as Theory" wattsupwiththat.com Apply enough pressure on those far bigger luminary names, and they may choose to roll on who it was who provided them with that worthless accusation material.
(2026-05-24). Secret Service shoots suspect after gunfire erupts outside White House checkpoint. geo.tv 
Secret Service returns fire; alleged attacker dies in hospital.Incident unfolded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.Officials described suspect as an 'emotionally disturbed person'.Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were…
(2026-05-24). Global tensions, funding crisis threaten peacekeeping missions, SIPRI warns. scmp.com Geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are jeopardising peacekeeping missions, particularly those under the auspices of the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on Monday. | Just under 79,000 international staff were deployed in international peacekeeping operations at the end of 2025, the lowest number in at least 25 years, the institute said in a report.
(2026-05-24). Take me to the river: A waterski wedding. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-24). 2 tourists killed by unknown assailant in South Africa's Kruger National Park, police say. scmp.com Security was tightened in South Africa's Kruger National Park nature reserve after two tourists were found killed there, authorities said on Sunday. | The two South African victims, a 71-year-old man and a woman whose age was not disclosed, failed to return to their lodge on Wednesday evening, prompting a search operation. | Other tourists eventually found them in a river on Friday afternoon. Police said the man had stab wounds and the woman's body was bruised. Their car was missing.
(2026-05-24). California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated. scmp.com Firefighters warned on Saturday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate. | About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange county, southeast of Los Angeles, on Friday after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area.
(2026-05-24). A Review Of Universal Tax Professionals 2026. moguldom.com 
For Americans living abroad, filing taxes can feel less like an annual admin task and more like navigating a maze that changes shape every year. Between FBAR reporting, FATCA requirements, foreign income exclusions, treaty complications, and the simple logistical challenge of living in another time zone, expat taxes carry a level of stress that many …
(2026-05-24). There's A Reason Your American Worry Disappears In Curaàßao. newsone.com 
Source: Bilal Morris / iOne Digital | There's something special about Curaàßao. The island feels alive in a way that moves you as soon as your feet touch the soil. But its beauty is just the entry point to its soul, which is so rich in Black history, you can't help but fall in love with it. | I got my first taste of it the moment I sat down at the water's edge. I was mesmerized by the see-through turquoise waves gently crashing against the rocks. I sat there staring for about 10 minutes, completely enamored by the water, until a small white crab dancing along the beach — snacking on the plethora of…
(2026-05-24). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-24). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-24). SADC sets regional roadmap for resilience amid global geopolitical shocks. sanews.gov.za SADC sets regional roadmap for resilience amid global geopolitical shocks | Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers have committed to a coordinated regional response aimed at strengthening economic resilience and shielding member states from escalating global geopolitical and economic disruptions. | This follows the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat held from 22 to 24 May 2026 in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, where ministers assessed the impact of intensifying global tensions on trade, energy, food security and financial systems. | The retreat was convened in line with a dec…
(2026-05-24). Israel Ramps Up Demolitions of Palestinian Homes Ahead of Fall Elections. scheerpost.com By Theia Chatelle This article was originally published by Truthout East Jerusalem is days away from its largest forced displacement since 1967. East Jerusalem is days away from its largest forced displacement since 1967. Eight Palestinian homes are set to be demolished by the end of May — the highest number in a single month, …
(2026-05-24). Philly Music Fest returns for its 10th year Oct. 12—18. Here's who is performing. whyy.org 
(2026-05-24). Lever Weekly: ICE's Phantom Contractor Just Got Ghostbusted. levernews.com 
(2026-05-24). Diplomacy After the Fact Is Too Late. moderndiplomacy.eu At an energy summit in Athens on 14 May, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis offered a phrase Greek diplomacy has rarely used about itself: "We prefer to act, not just react." He was responding to reports that Ankara is preparing legislation to codify its "Blue Homeland" doctrine into Turkish domestic law, while adding the legally correct …
(2026-05-24). Turkey riot police storm opposition party HQ. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Party members had blocked the building's entrances, defying the court order issued Thursday as part of an official probe against the Republican People's Party (CHP), before officers broke in to remove the group's leader. | A prominent rights NGO, Human Ri…
(2026-05-24). Turkey's main opposition party in standoff after leaders ousted. newarab.com Members of The standoff at the Republican People's Party, or CHP, has been escalating since Thursday, when an appeals court nullified the November 2023 party congress, where Ozgur Ozel was elected to replace then-chair Kemal Kilicdaroglu. | The ruling suspends…
(2026-05-24). Chris Hedges On America's War Delusions: 'Alice In Wonderland Garbage'. popularresistance.org As the United States sinks deeper into another catastrophic Middle East confrontation, veteran journalist Chris Hedges joins political scientist Stephen Walt and journalist Ryan Grim for a blistering discussion on the unraveling of American power, the dangerous illusions driving Washington's war machine, and the growing global consequences of the conflict with Iran. | Drawing direct parallels to the invasion of Iraq, the conversation tears apart the fantasy that endless militarism creates "stability." Instead, Hedges argues that the United States has spent decades destabilizing the region through wars, regime-cha…
(2026-05-24). How anti-Muslim hate enabled the San Diego mosque attack. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). What It Really Takes to Generate and Sell Power Without a Utility Behind You. moguldom.com For most of modern history, electricity has followed a simple path: it's generated by a utility, moved through a regulated grid, and delivered to homes and businesses as a finished product. That structure shaped everything from pricing to infrastructure planning. But that model is no longer the only way energy moves. New generation assets, shifting …
(2026-05-24). Chavista Mobilization Repudiates US Military's Provocative Power Projection Exercise at Caracas Embassy. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Ensuring the army's rapid response capability is a key component of mission preparedness, bot…
(2026-05-24). Police in Turkey force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens. scmp.com Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, fuelling a crisis at the heart of Turkey's democracy. | Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police ‚Äåbroke through a makeshift barricade. There were no reports of injuries during the intervention.
(2026-05-24). US Tells Japan To Expect Severe Delays in Delivery of Tomahawk Missiles Due to Iran War. news.antiwar.com The US has told Japan to expect severe delays in the delivery of 400 Tomahawk missiles due to the US war against Iran, The Financial Times has reported. Sources told the FT that US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth informed Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi of the delay during a call earlier this month. Tokyo …
(2026-05-24). Ebola spreads in the DRC as authorities struggle to contain outbreak. aljazeera.com The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading as cases been confirmed in Uganda.
(2026-05-24). Claim: Climate Change Increases Risk of Snakebites. wattsupwiththat.com Direct from the manual of "let's run models and scare the world without checking actual data" is this recent piece from our favorite fear mongering news outlet, The Guardian, titled "Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study."
(2026-05-24). What is in the reported US-Iran draft agreement. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Donald Trump's first reaction after deadly White House shooting: 'Need stronger security…' | USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump issued his first public reaction after the deadly shooting near the White House complex, praising the Secret Service for what he called a "swift and professional" response while also stressing the need for stronger presidential security infrastructure. The incident unfolded near a White House checkpoint after a suspect allegedly opened fire on officers before being shot dead by security personnel. Trump linked the shooting to his long-standing push for expanded White House protection measures, including his controversial proposal for a new high-security ballroom and reinforced presidential facilities…
(2026-05-24). India voices concern on US visas but sees alignment with Rubio. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attend a joint press conference after their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, May 24, 2026. — ReutersRubio says US immigration reforms are not aimed at India.Every country in the…
(2026-05-24). Judge Sanctioned Private Prison Giant for Destroying Evidence in ICE Death Suit. theintercept.com 
A judge Issued what appears to be the first-ever sanction against the private prison giant CoreCivic for destroying video evidence in a case alleging wrongful death of a man who died by suicide in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. | The sanction came shortly before a trial was slated to begin in January, but it never got underway. Instead, in March, the company reached an undisclosed settlement with the family of the detainee. | The judge ordered what is known as an adverse inference against the company in a December hearing. That means the jury could have presumed the missing evidence was unfa…
(2026-05-24). 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.
(2026-05-24). When time stalls, stories begin. tribune.com.pk 
The first and foremost duty of a story is to entertain in uneventful, dull, and monotonous times—at least this is what our dastans (tales) and their counterparts in other cultures suggest. | In Qissa Chahar Dervish, a classic 13th-century allegorical story traditionally attributed to Amir Khusro, the main characters accidentally meet outside the city of Constantinople after having "cast about like dust from place to place." The gates of the city are closed and this is probably the reason why these strangers decide to sit together in the dim illumination of a lamp in their collective wait for a rather dis…
(2026-05-24). Bomb attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province kills more than 20 people. aljazeera.com The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-05-24). Trump medical examination renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nears. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's upcoming medical examination is intensifying health-related scrutiny that has surrounded him ever since his first campaign for the nation's highest office more than a decade ago. | Trump on Tuesday is heading to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for his fourth publicly disclosed doctor's appointment since the start of his second term.
(2026-05-24). Yemen family eats tree leaves as aid dies out. scmp.com With no food aid, 65-year-old Saeedah Mohammed heads out with a plastic bag to pick tree leaves near her displacement camp in southern Yemen, before serving them to her grandchildren to stave off hunger. | Behind the camp wooded hills stretch under a clear sky, while on the ground, yellowed and stony earth is strewn with rubbish. | Amid the trash and destitution, daily life manages to organise itself, however imperfectly.
(2026-05-24). Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford To Act As Floating Nuclear Power Plant For Facilities On Land. twz.com 
The Pentagon is exploring ways to keep the power on at critical bases after attacks or natural disasters, and there's a history of ships acting in this role.
(2026-05-24). United Nations Resolution Demands the USA Pay Everyone Elses Climate Damage Claims. wattsupwiththat.com They didn't actually say "USA", but we all know what they meant.
(2026-05-24). After San Diego shooting, Muslim Americans aim to turn grief into action. aljazeera.com More than 25,000 US Muslims have come together for the annual ICNA conference, where speakers encouraged activism.
(2026-05-24). Like Serbia, the EU should be open to partnership with China. scmp.com As I return to China, I do so with an abiding sense of respect for a nation that has become one of Serbia's most indispensable partners and a defining force of our century. In Europe, discussions about China are too often clouded by suspicion and strategic anxiety. I understand that every major political community must guard its future, but I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate. | Serbia has chosen…
(2026-05-24). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-24). Serbia can help build bridges between Europe and China. scmp.com As I return to China, I do so with an abiding sense of respect for a nation that has become one of Serbia's most indispensable partners and a defining force of our century. In Europe, discussions about China are too often clouded by suspicion and strategic anxiety. I understand that every major political community must guard its future, but I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate. | Serbia has chosen…
(2026-05-24). Inside a Beirut barbershop shaped by war and crisis. aljazeera.com For nearly 20 years, Mario Habib has run a barbershop through wars, economic collapse and political crisis in Lebanon.
(2026-05-24). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-24). China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82. geo.tv 
(2026-05-24). Israel: The Great Exception in Trump's Foreign Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu In recent years, U.S. foreign policy has undergone a fundamental shift. With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the "America First" doctrine is no longer merely an electoral slogan—it has become the principal guiding logic of decision-making in Washington. Under this approach, the real priority is America's true friends and allies: countries willing to …
(2026-05-24). The SCO as architect of Eurasian security. strategic-culture.su The upcoming SCO summit is much more than a routine diplomatic meeting. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Will the SCO's archite…
(2026-05-24). SSP5-8.5: Garbage In, Doomcasting Out. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (@WEschenbach on X, and my blog is here.) You might have read about RCP8.5, which is now called SSP5-8.5. It is the most extreme future…
(2026-05-24). Over 20 killed, several injured as explosion rocks train carrying Pak soldiers in Balochistan; BLA claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 24 people killed and several others injured after an explosives-laden car rammed into a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan. | According to reports, the train was passing a signal at Chaman Pattak in Quetta when a car with explosives hit one of its carriages – resulting in a huge blast. | Shortly after the blast, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for what it described as a 'fidayeen' or suicide attack targeting Pakistani military personnel travelling on a train. | According to the police officials, explosion…
(2026-05-24). The Tiny Chipmunk Trainer Was The Cold War's Most Unlikely Spyplane. twz.com 
(2026-05-24). Communist Party Marxist – Kenya defends counter-revolutionary Maoist strategy against Trotskyism—Part 1. wsws.org Part one of a four-part series examining the politics of the Communist Party Marxist-Kenya, this article exposes the party's defence of the Stalinist-Maoist theory of the National Democratic Revolution and its opposition to Trotskyism.
(2026-05-24). Bayern Munich are Crowned Champions of the German Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, May 24 (RHC) — Bayern Munich won the German Cup by defeating Stuttgart 3-0 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and sealed a double that resonates with authority in German football. | The breakthrough came in the second half when Harry Kane, like a beacon in the storm, headed home a free kick to tip the scales in favor of the Bavarian giants. | As the clock approached the 80th minute, the Englishman struck again with a right-footed shot after a pass from Luis Díaz, a decisive blow that extinguished the Swabians' resistance. He completed his hat trick with a well-taken penalty in stoppage time. | The team…
(2026-05-24). Trump's Justice Department purges website of January 6 criminal cases news releases. scmp.com The US Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the January 6, 2021, riot, calling the information about the prosecutions "partisan propaganda". | The purge of news releases documenting criminal charges, convictions and sentencings is the latest step by the Trump administration to dramatically rewrite the history of the assault on the Capitol, when hundreds of supporters of Republican Donald Trump stormed the building in…
(2026-05-24). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-24). For most Nigeriens, France has no place in Niger. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-24). Voltagabbana: quando cambia il vento a Washington, a Roma improvvisamente scoprono la coscienza. strategic-culture.su C'è qualcosa di profondamente comico — e insieme tragico — nel vedere l'improvvisa conversione morale della politica italiana sul tema Israele. | Segue nostro Una folgorazione tardiva, quasi mistica. Fino a ieri il governo italiano, buona parte del Quirinale istituzionale e l'intero coro dei commentatori mainstream sembravano gareggiare a chi riuscisse a pronunciare più volte la parola "diritto alla difesa" senza mai nominare…
(2026-05-24). Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens. aljazeera.com The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
(2026-05-24). Call to vaccinate as 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses arrive. sanews.gov.za Call to vaccinate as 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses arrive | With the arrival of the first batch of a 3.5 million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on all provincial departments to prioritise vaccinating as many animals as possible over the coming weeks. | The remainder of the record-breaking shipment from Argentina is already en route and is expected to arrive during the week. | "This is the largest single consignment of FMD vaccines ever imported into South Africa. Provinces must now move with speed and urgency to scale up…