(2026-05-26). That Time Iran Proposed a Dialogue of Civilizations instead of War. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As the United States navigates its complex role on the global stage, its actions are perpetually judged against the high standard of its foundational values—ideals rooted in
(2026-05-25). U.S. hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire. ecns.cn "U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a U.S. Central Command spokesman, said in a statement that gave no details of these attacks.
(2026-05-26). US attacks missile sites in Iran amid negotiations to end war. scmp.com US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war. | "US forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a US Central Command spokesman, said in a statement.
(2026-05-26). US hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire. geo.tv 
People walk past a mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini , in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026. — Reuters Missile sites, mine-laying boats came under attack.Fresh strikes threaten…
(2026-05-26). US launches missile strikes on Iran in advance of talks in Qatar. wsws.org A US Central Command spokesperson said the strikes on a port city in southern Iran were carried out "to defend our forces" against "threats posed by Iranian forces," although he provided no evidence or details about the claimed threats.
(2026-05-26). Trump's Iran "Truce" Exposes Deep Cracks in U.S. Strategy. juancole.com The Conversation) — United States President Donald Trump has announced via social media that a peace deal with Iran has been "
(2026-05-26). Trump administration targets Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba trip. wsws.org The McCarthyite probe, first reported by Fox News, targets antiwar activists, journalists and streamers who traveled to Cuba with medical aid.
(2026-05-26). Statement from the Regional Office of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) in the Americas and the Caribbean. radiohc.cu The Regional Office of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) in the Americas and the Caribbean expresses its strongest rejection and profound indignation at the new accusations and maneuvers promoted by the United States government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, a symbol of dignity, resistance, and unwavering commitment to his people.
(2026-05-26). Cuban foreign minister denounces EU's stance on U.S. blockade as "double standard" radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected on Monday the position of the High Representative of the European Union (EU), Kaja Kallas, whom he accused of a lack of objectivity and of maintaining a marked "double standard" in her remarks about the island. | The Cuban foreign minister criticized the failure to recognize that the illegal, cruel, and unjust collective punishment imposed by the United States government on the Cuban people is the main cause of the current difficult situation, marked by a tightening of the blockade, an oil embargo, and the threat of military intervention. | Bruno Rodríguez reproache…
(2026-05-26). Canada's Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'appalling'. aljazeera.com The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.
(2026-05-26). Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Gaza Ceasefire as Famine Looms. juancole.com
(2026-05-26). Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria. aljazeera.com High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.
(2026-05-26). UK Climate Change Committee's Latest Weather Witterings Indicate Met Office Chief Should Step Down. wattsupwiththat.com But the dam burst of RCP8.5 cannot be stemmed. Years of promoting a set of assumptions that were always implausible — an insult to the intelligence, some might add — to ratchet up the Net Zero fantasy requires at the very least a fulsome apology, followed by a withdrawal of all RCP8.5-corrupted data and major changes in the top hierarchy…
(2026-05-25). Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-05-26). Istanbul's Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown. aljazeera.com Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
(2026-05-26). Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophone colossus, dead at 95. scmp.com Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who spent more than two years practising in solitude as a young man on a windswept New York bridge to reinvent his playing and ‚Å become one of the giants of jazz, died at the ‚Å age of 95 on Monday, his publicist said. | Rollins had recorded the confidently titled Jazz Colossus album ‚Å in 1956. But the saxophonist remained wracked with self-doubt.
(2026-05-25). E-shopping month eyes boosting spending. ecns.cn A month-long live e-commerce shopping gala kicked off on Saturday in the capitals Fengtai district, aiming to invigorate the consumer market by seamlessly integrating online shopping with cultural, tourism and entertainment experiences.
(2026-05-25). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets at the Great Hall of the People with Aleksandar Vucic, who was in China for a state visit, May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Xi holds talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Aleksandar Vucic at the Great Hall of the People during a state visit to China, May 25, 2026. After the talks, the two heads of state sign more than 20 cooperation documents covering politics, economy and trade, science and technology, education, judicial affairs and culture.
(2026-05-25). Pakistani blockbuster hits China. ecns.cn During his first trip to Beijing, Bilal Lashari was a 27-year-old Pakistani traveling with his parents. It was the summer of 2008, when the Chinese capital was swept up in the euphoric atmosphere of the 29th Olympic Games.
(2026-05-26). Nepal's RSP government shifts Iran war burden onto working people. wsws.org As prices soar, driving thousands into poverty, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government is revealing itself to be just as reactionary as the more established bourgeois parties that it displaced.
(2026-05-26). Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda passes 1,000 cases, as Italy reports 2 suspected cases. wsws.org With the Ebola toll past 1,000 cases, the gap between the WHO's recommendations and conditions in the eastern DRC has erupted in the torching of two treatment facilities.
(2026-05-26). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Hundreds of Argentine and Bolivian workers, students and retirees carried out a mass march through downtown Buenos Aires and rallied at the Bolivian embassy in support for the general strike and mobilization of the Bolivian proletariat and peasantry fighting to overthrow President Rodrigo Paz.
(2026-05-26). New York subway and bus workers enter second week without contract, as MTA demands austerity. wsws.org More than 40,000 New York City subway and bus workers have now entered their second week without a contract after it expired on May 16. Workers are fighting to keep pace with the cost of living and to resist sweeping work rule concessions in a struggle of major national and international significance.
(2026-05-26). Beef Season 2: "The people in charge have made it impossible for us" wsws.org Series creator, co-director and co-writer Lee Sung Jin makes the pressures of capitalism and class society a persistent theme and source of crises in the series.
(2026-05-26). Japan and the Philippines to deepen military collaboration against China. wsws.org Under the cover of collaboration and so-called "collective self-defense," Tokyo is building military networks in the Indo-Pacific through agreements with nations like the Philippines.
(2026-05-26). The international significance of Erdoƒüan's preemptive coup against the CHP in Türkiye. wsws.org What is unfolding in Türkiye is not a purely national event but a significant manifestation of an international process rooted in the deepening crisis of the capitalist system.
(2026-05-26). Law-and-order frenzy dominates final weeks of D.C. mayoral primary campaign. wsws.org Washington D.C.'s Democratic establishment is responding to youth gatherings by adopting Trump's law-and-order agenda, criminalizing the impoverished children of communities its own policies have hurt.
(2026-05-26). Vote No to the Australian Education Union/Labor sell-out deal! Build independent rank-and-file committees in every school! wsws.org The proposed AEU agreement in the state of Victoria amounts to a further real pay cut, does nothing to address crushing workloads or class sizes and strips educators of the right to strike until 2030.
(2026-05-26). The Nexteer workers' revolt and the case for rank-and-file committees throughout the auto parts industry. wsws.org The Nexteer rebellion is the concentrated expression of decades of betrayal by the UAW bureaucracy, breaking to the surface across the entire auto parts sector.
(2026-05-26). Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day. aljazeera.com Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.
(2026-05-26). Starbucks' Korean sales fall after backlash to 'Tank Day' ad campaign. aljazeera.com Coffee chain has seen 'very significant' drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.
(2026-05-26). Is the US unsafe and unwelcoming? Trump's Australia-born tourism chief addresses 'myths'. scmp.com "America is open, America is ready for you. We want you to come". | The United States' new tourism chief, Nick Adams, boldly delivered the invitation at last week's IPW Fort Lauderdale inbound travel trade show in Florida. | "We can protect our borders and open our doors at the same time," he insisted. "We want you to have a great vacation. There is no country like America on Earth."
(2026-05-25). Galloping through Chinese history. ecns.cn In the ancient Chinese classic Journey to the West, the Monkey King is appointed bimawen, a title that sounds like "avoiding horse plague" in Chinese and is associated with caring for horses in the heavenly court. Though often treated as comic, the role reflects a genuine ancient belief: keeping monkeys in stables could protect horses from disease.
(2026-05-25). Chinese, Serbian presidents hail ironclad friendship, seek wide-ranging cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held talks in Beijing on Monday, hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries and pledging to boost cooperation ranging from transportation and emerging areas to people-to-people exchanges.
(2026-05-26). Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Net Zero Dream. wattsupwiththat.com Human welfare, not abstract emissions targets, must remain the lodestar. History shows that technological progress and energy abundance, not central planning, have lifted billions from poverty and improved environmental outcomes along the way.
(2026-05-25). Xi urges faster building of closer China-Pakistan community with shared future in new era. ecns.cn China and Pakistan should accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, and achieve more results in all-weather cooperation between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
(2026-05-26). Lucky for some: Australia's per capita recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Netanyahu vows to 'smite' Hezbollah with 'overwhelming' force. aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to 'smite' Hezbollah with 'overwhelming' force.
(2026-05-26). What stamp duty rules really mean for first home buyers in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). The more powerful you are, the more unaccountable in media. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). 16,000 Orange County, California residents still displaced due to toxic emergency at global defense contractor GKN Aerospace. wsws.org "The government doesn't think about us," one displaced resident told the WSWS, as thousands remain evacuated after a toxic emergency at GKN Aerospace.
(2026-05-26). 'Worst kept open secret': HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties. newarab.com 
Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Kingdom and other Western governments to hold the United Arab Emirates accountable over its alleged In its latest report, titled "From Bogotá to El Fasher: UAE's Role in the Deployment of Colombian Fighters and Other Backing to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan", Human Rights Watch docum…
(2026-05-26). Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
(2026-05-25). Possible Iran-US deal: What we know. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran have both played down chances of a quick deal to end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.US President Donald Trump said Monday that a deal with Tehran would either be "great and meaningful" or there would be "no deal" at all. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said progress had been made in talks with Washington, but a deal was not yet within reach.What do we know about the possible agreement? – Nuclear question -…
(2026-05-25). Migrants step up to support community in war-hit Beirut. al-monitor.com At a busy Beirut centre, migrant volunteers stirred pots of okra soup and shaped balls of the African staple fufu, keeping food coming for those caught between the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.Here, Lebanon's migrant workers, among those hit hardest by the fighting, have stepped up to support others in their community now struggling to get by. People drifted in and out, collecting bags of food or hot plates, as the air filled with the scent of cooking.
(2026-05-25). Israeli Ministers Demand End to Lebanon 'Ceasefire,' Dramatic Escalation of War. news.antiwar.com The ceasefire in southern Lebanon has done very little to actually stop the fighting in the area, with Israeli forces killing hundreds of civilians in the ongoing offensives since the deal went into effect. Even this dubious ceasefire is proving increasingly controversial within the Israeli cabinet, however, with multiple ministers demanding it be formally disavowed …
(2026-05-25). Why Israel is determined to keep fighting in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(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). Israeli far-right ministers want 'return to war in Lebanon' despite peace talks. scmp.com Israel's two far-right ministers on Monday called for an escalation of military operations in Lebanon, with one advocating strikes on Beirut in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks. | "It is time for the prime minister to take a firm stand with Donald Trump and tell him that Israel is returning to war in Lebanon," National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on social media. Ben Gvir leads the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party.
(2026-05-25). Lebanese president says full Israeli withdrawal remains national priority. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that securing a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remains a national priority. | "The path to a complete Israeli withdrawal remains a steadfast national demand, one that the Lebanese state is working to achieve through negotiations," Aoun said in a statement carried by Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA). | The remarks came as Lebanon marked Resistance and Liberation Day, commemorating Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 after 22 years of occupation. | Read: Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce | Aoun said negotiations with Israel…
(2026-05-25). Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive to 'crush' Hezbollah. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Netanyahu's order comes despite 'ceasefire' agreed with Lebanon last month, which was recently extended.
(2026-05-25). On +972 Magazine, Sally Rooney, and the centering of Israelis in an anti-colonial movement. mondoweiss.net 
+972 magazine is helping to publish Sally Rooney's latest novel in Israel, a deal that undermines Israel's cultural isolation as it continues to commit genocide in Gaza. Who does this serve?>
(2026-05-25). By Serving as Stenographers to Power, Corporate Media Abetted Israel's Genocide. truthout.org News stories vie for our attention, our agreement, our understanding, and our view of what is real, and possibly most importantly, what is just. Journalists, reporters, and editors at the major US news outlets narrated the war for us, they imposed meaning, included evaluation, interpretations, and judgment. They also hid much of the truth of the violence. Interpretations and judgments arrive… |
(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). US, Iran could finalise deal 'maybe today,' says Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that there might be news "maybe today" in the talks between Iran and the US to end the war. | "Work still in progress. We thought we might have some news last night, maybe today…," Rubio told reporters in the Indian capital New Delhi, as he flew to the Indian city of Agra to visit the landmark, Taj Mahal. | The US diplomat said there is "a pretty solid thing on the table in terms of their ability to open up the straits, get the straits open, enter into a very real, significant, time-limited negotiation on the nuclear matters." | "Hopefully we can pull it off,"
(2026-05-25). Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). How China could benefit as US-Iran talks raise hopes of oil sanctions relief. scmp.com A major diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran could signal sanctions relief for Iran, a development analysts say bodes well for China, the primary buyer of Iranian oil. | Negotiations have advanced on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the US side issuing temporary sanctions waivers that would allow Iran to sell oil freely, Axios reported on Saturday, citing a US official. Any such relief would only be implemented under a final…
(2026-05-25). Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source. al-monitor.com May 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday citing a Middle East diplomatic source.Iran would proceed to clear mines from the strait during a 30-day window following an agreement, after which ships from all countries would be able to navigate freely and safely, and Iran would stop collecting transit fees, Nikkei said.
(2026-05-25). Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement to end the Iran war should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords, the US-brokered agreements from Trump's first term aimed at normalising relations with Israel. | US and Iranian forces have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while diplomats push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has maintained controls on Gulf shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and…
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Xi hails 'unbreakable' Pakistan friendship. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday described ties with Pakistan as "unbreakable" and declared that Beijing would always give priority to relations with Islamabad in its diplomacy with neighbouring countries, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held extensive talks with the Chinese leadership during a high-profile visit to Beijing. | The visit came on the heels of recent trips by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing, underscoring China's growing diplomatic centrality and at the same time Pakistan's growing geostrategic profile amid mounting global tensions and shifting geop…
(2026-05-25). Trump Has Turned Venezuela Into a 21st Century US Protectorate. truthout.org Facing the growing loss of its unquestioned hegemony in the world system — that unipolar world that took shape after the end of the Second World War and was consolidated with the collapse of the Soviet bloc — conservative sectors have been arguing for several decades that the window of opportunity to prevent China's power from equaling or surpassing that of the United States is closing. |
(2026-05-25). How the US and China can ensure their board of trade is effective. scmp.com High on the list of deliverables agreed following the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump was the establishment of a board of trade, albeit with little detail on its mission, responsibilities or operations. The White House expects the board "to manage bilateral trade across non-sensitive goods" while China's Ministry of Commerce says the board "will discuss issues such as tariff reductions". While not contradictory, both formulations are vague and hint at…
(2026-05-25). Pakistan played 'very sincere role' in US-Iran mediation: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan had played a "very sincere role" in efforts to mediate between the US and Iran, as he held high-level talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing focused on regional stability, bilateral cooperation and deepening strategic ties. | During the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding shared interests and promoting peace amid rising tensions in the Gulf. | The prime minister is in China on a four-day visit from May 23-26. The visit is expected to highlight a new chapter in the 75-year-old China-Pakis…
(2026-05-25). China urges US, Iran to maintain 'momentum of de-escalation'. tribune.com.pk 
China on Monday urged the US and Iran to continue the "momentum of de-escalation" as potential signs emerged that the war between the two sides could wind down following recent diplomatic contacts. | "China's position on the Iranian situation is very clear. This is a conflict that should never have happened and there is no need for it to continue," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing. | She was responding to questions about ongoing intense diplomatic efforts toward a potential pact between the US and Iran to permanently end the war, which began on February 28. | "An earlier solution…
(2026-05-25). Xi hails Pakistan ties, praises Iran peace efforts. al-monitor.com By Liz Lee and Ethan WangBEIJING, May 25 (Reuters) – President Xi Jinping hailed China's "unbreakable" friendship with Pakistan on Monday as he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing, seeking to deepen their "all-weather" partnership.Xi welcomed the Pakistani leader as an "old friend" at Beijing's Great Hall of the People and said the two countries had "understood, trusted and supported each other" over decades.
(2026-05-25). Trump ties Iran deal to Abraham Accords expansion. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump recast his bid for peace with Iran on Monday as an attempt to strike a grand bargain across the Middle East, urging Muslim countries in the region and beyond to settle their disputes with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords, as he seeks to negotiate an agreement to end the war with Iran. | In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump listed countries whose leaders he said he had spoken to on a conference call on Saturday about efforts to end the war, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan, as well as the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, which have already sig…
(2026-05-25). Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Monday urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalize relations with Israel as part of the emerging Iran peace deal. In a lengthy social media post, Trump listed countries whose leaders he spoke with in a conference call on Saturday about efforts to end the war with Iran."After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords."
(2026-05-25). How Israel is trying to steer Georgia's foreign policy on Iran. newarab.com 
On the evening of 11 February, Tbilisi's TV tower was illuminated in the colours of the Iranian flag to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. | While such gestures are a common diplomatic practice worldwide to commemorate national days and anniversaries, this one led the Israeli Embassy in Georgia to publicly scold its host state. | In a lengthy Facebook
(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). Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports. scmp.com ‚Å Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a ‚Äånear-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel. | The report cited the head of public relations at Iran's Communications Ministry. The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to ‚Å the global web following the decision was unknown.
(2026-05-25). Iran signals moves to reconnect to global internet after wartime blackout. scmp.com ‚Å Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a ‚Äånear-90-day blackout in the wake of the war against US and Israel. | The report cited the head of public relations at Iran's Communications Ministry. The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to ‚Å the global web following the decision was unknown.
(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). Iranian officials in Qatar for peace talks, frozen funds: source. newarab.com 
A high-level This marked the first senior Iranian visit to the region since the start of the Middle East war, which saw Tehran launch thousands of drones and missiles across the Gulf ⚪ including at It also signalled Qatar's growing role in the talks, so far dominated by mediator Pakistan.
(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). Iran delegation heads to Doha for talks on possible US agreement. newarab.com 
An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister According to Iran's official IRNA news agency, the visit forms part of a diplomatic track launched in recent weeks through Pakistani mediation aimed at ending the r…
(2026-05-25). Does US seek wider geopolitical reset? tribune.com.pk 
At a time when negotiators are striving to secure a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has stirred a fresh controversy by attempting to link any prospective deal to Middle Eastern countries joining the Abraham Accords – the US-backed regional security and normalisation framework. | In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump acknowledged that negotiations with Iran are "proceeding nicely", but claimed that during his Saturday's conference call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, he pushed for all…
(2026-05-25). Negotiations are planned to ensure Iran's rights are 'fully secured': Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that negotiations with the US were planned to ensure that Iran's rights as a nation are fully secured, and that the nation will not submit to pressures and demands, in a meeting with members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture on Monday. | Although the adversaries shifted their focus to economic warfare after military failure, the government and the private sector will also successfully navigate this stage, he added. | On May 20, Pezeshkian said in an X post that "Iran has consistently honoured its commitments and explored every avenue to…
(2026-05-25). Iran will not submit to enemy's 'excessive demands': Pezeshkian. tribune.com.pk Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed the enemy's insistence on imposing an economic war against Iran, saying the country will not submit to the enemy's "excessive demands," according to Iranian state broadcaster IRNA. | In a meeting with members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture on Monday, Pezeshkian said that negotiations with the US were planned to ensure that Iran's rights as a nation are fully secured, and that the nation will not submit to pressures and demands. | Although the adversaries shifted their focus to economic warfare after military failure, the governmen…
(2026-05-25). Another CD 12 Candidate Matt Adams Leverages His Campaign to Demand No to US War on Iran, Joins Peace Block Candidates! fightbackbetter.com Consider Matt Adams CD 12 The President's power to use military force is constrained to situations where the United States…
(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). 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). 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). Cuba commemorates Africa Day with tribute to historical ties. radiohc.cu Cuba pays tribute on Monday to Africa Day, an event that commemorates the 1963 meeting in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, where 32 continental leaders established the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. | The commemoration takes on special significance on the island due to the deep historical and cultural ties that unite both regions. | As part of the activities, a floral offering was made at the Park of African Heroes in Havana, a space that symbolizes gratitude toward those ancestors who fought for the liberation of the continent. | The brotherhood between Cuba and Africa was forged in t…
(2026-05-25). The world owes Cuba a debt and the US a condemnation. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose In 2015, the John Key government announced a cooperation agreement that would see NZ Aid pay for Cuban doctors to be taught English in New Zealand before their deployment to the Pacific Islands as part of the communist island's Medical Brigades. Cuba, a country of just 11 million people that has…
(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). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS OPPOSES U.S. MILITARY ACTION AGAINST CUBA AND CALLS FOR AN END TO THE BLOCKADE. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS OPPOSES U.S. MILITARY ACTION AGAINST CUBA AND CALLS FOR AN END TO THE BLOCKADE A human and civil rights group has announced its opposition to U.S. military action against Cuba. It is …
(2026-05-25). Gaza flotilla activists return to Australia, describing abuse. aljazeera.com Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have arrived back in Sydney, reuniting with loved ones.
(2026-05-25). Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls. aljazeera.com Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing "ceasefire" to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election…
(2026-05-25). Israeli Strike on Tent in Southern Gaza Kills Six-Year-Old Girl. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Monday killed two people, a six-year-old girl and a woman, as the IDF continues regularly killing children in its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Palestinian medics and witnesses told Reuters that the attack was carried out by two Israeli helicopters and struck a tent, …
(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 | (
(2026-05-25). Gaza freedom flotilla reluctance of the West to protest Israel's thuggery enabled the abuse. asiapacificreport.nz 
The failure of Australia and Western governments to hold Israel to account has enabled the abuse of Gaza flotilla detainees, including New Zealanders, argues Jerusalem Peace Prize recipient Stuart Rees in Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Professor Stuart Rees If bullies notice that no one intervenes to stop their behaviour, they may interpret such non-intervention…
(2026-05-25). From Occupation to Erasure: How Legacy Media Failed Gaza. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The Complicit Lens: How Media Helped Normalize the Destruction of Gaza On the latest episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer sat down with media scholar Robin Andersen for a blistering examination of how major American media institutions covered — and often concealed — the realities unfolding in Gaza. At the center of …
(2026-05-25). Gaza's 'orange line': How Israel is expanding permanent control. newarab.com 
Since a ceasefire was reached on 9 October 2025, Israel has been steadily working to impose new territorial realities on the ground in Gaza, expanding westward beyond the agreement's initial Israeli forces withdrew behind a 'yellow line' as part of the US-mediated truce deal, which saw
(2026-05-25). Australians returning from Gaza flotilla recount torture, sexual abuse during Israeli detention. tribune.com.pk 
Australian activists who took part in a flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza started arriving home, recounting torture and sexual abuse during Israeli detention, local media reported Monday. | 11 Australians were among hundreds of international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla when it was intercepted and attacked by Israeli forces last week in international waters, and they were detained. | Many of the group, including some Australians, said they suffered broken bones, being tasered in the face and being injected with unknown substances, local broadcaster SBS News reported…
(2026-05-25). Malaysia prepared to take Israel to ICJ over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. tribune.com.pk 
The Malaysian government is prepared to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the alleged kidnapping and torture of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla, local media reported Monday. | Amirudin Shari, Chief Minister of the Malaysian state of Selangor, said Kuala Lumpur will initiate proceedings as soon as lawyers complete the collection of information and supporting evidence, the Malay Mail reported. | Over 400 international activists aboard the flotilla, which aimed to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza to deliver aid, were attacked and detained by Isr…
(2026-05-25). Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com CAIRO/GAZA, May 25 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17 other people, including children, Palestinian health officials said.Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, had killed six-year-old MennatallahAbu Libda and a 31-year-old woman, Hanan Mahmoud.The attack was carried out by two helicopters, witnesses said.
(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). Delcy's 'gatekeeper': sources say ex-Trump official Claver-Carone holds keys to Caracas. thegrayzone.com A mastermind of Trump's hardline Latin American policies, Mauricio Claver-Carone no longer serves in the administration. But according to well-placed sources, he's "picking who can operate" in Venezuela, controlling access to the government, and creating conflicts of interest. Speaking with reporters on May 21, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez was on her way to New Delhi to discuss energy issues, and that he would be in India as well. "This is an important …
(2026-05-25). The Return of the "Repentant Dog" : How the Purist Left Judges Venezuela from Afar. orinocotribune.com By Carola Chávez — May 23, 2026 | I probably already wrote this article back in 2014. I could almost copy and paste any of my articles from that time, change Nicolás's name to Delcy's, and that would say it all. | It's like we're back in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016… Back to that tiresome time when the ever-ineffective, self-righteous left, watching from afar with disgust, believes it has the right to judge us. Back to the legacy experts, those who then claimed, with a mixture of indignation and remorse, that Maduro betrayed Chávez's legacy, and who today, without mincing words, assert that Delcy betrayed Madur…
(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). Supreme Court, FCC at odds over wedlock policy. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) have expressed conflicting views on the government's wedlock policy. | The SC has held that the policy creates a legitimate expectation for married civil servants that they will be accommodated, rather than being subjected to arbitrary deviation from the policy without any rhyme or reason. | The FCC, however, has held in a recent judgment that the wedlock policy cannot be used as grounds for indefinite posting and does not create any vested right. | According to a recent order of the SC, the interpretation of beneficial rules, circulars,…
(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). How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors? aljazeera.com How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
(2026-05-25). A Minute of Silence Isn't Enough to Reflect on the US's Death and Destruction. truthout.org Thirty years ago, school kids touring Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. were asked what Memorial Day meant to them. "That's the day the pools open!" they responded, as if in a chorus. Their response rippled across the U.S. and created a bit of a moral panic among the patriotic and civil-minded. The following Memorial Day, Congress sought to put the "memorial" back into the holiday. "Taps… |
(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). Maha FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: The School Education and Sports Department, Govt. of Maharashtra has extended the last date of online registration for FYJC Class 11 Admission 2026 Round 1 which kicked off Thursday May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-25). WHO chief flags growing Ebola outbreak. tribune.com.pk 
The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, giving the latest number of suspected deaths as 220. | Addressing an online meeting of the African Union about the outbreak, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said a delay in detecting Ebola cases meant responders were now "playing catch-up" and the epidemic was likely to get worse before it gets better. | Tedros said he would travel to Congo – the epicentre of the outbreak – on Tuesday with another senior WHO official responsible…
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). Marx in Moments 06 — "so-called" primitive accumulation. mronline.org 
Welcome to the sixth entry in the Marx in Moments series. These are three-minute reads examining key Marxist concepts in a clear and accessible way. This week, we focus on so-called primitive accumulation — Marx's account of the violence that made capitalism possible, and the reason he insisted on those first two words.
(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). VIDEO: Canada's New War Bank Will Fuel Weapons and a "War-Filled Future" worldbeyondwar.org Canada has won its bid to host a new NATO-aligned bank that will fuel a weapons-building frenzy. World BEYOND War Canada Organizer Rachel Small explains how the bank fits into Mark Carney's militarization agenda. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-25). Hegseth's Failed War and Desperate Quest for Masculinity. juancole.com
(2026-05-25). Paradoxically fear is the foundation of stability: deterrence works. strategic-culture.su Russian nuclear deterrence is a European interest too. Communication channels , , and . | Contact u…
(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). Real-World Observations Do Not Support The Position That Climate Change Is Human-Caused. wattsupwiththat.com Real-world observations show both cooling and warming trends in the Arctic, Antarctic, and Tropical oceans since ARGO monitoring was introduced in 2004.
(2026-05-25). SC stresses speedy bail hearings. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of fundamental rights and personal liberty by ensuring expeditious hearing and disposal of pre-arrest and post-arrest bail cases across the country. | According to a statement issued by the Supreme Court, bail matters are being fixed and heard strictly in line with the Court's fixation policy to ensure timely adjudication and safeguard constitutional rights of litigants. | The apex court stated that at present there are no pending unfixed pre-arrest or post-arrest bail cases at the principal seat of the apex court in Islamabad.
(2026-05-25). Vietnam's Green Growth Imperative. unitedworldint.com Seizing the Renewable Energy Opportunity with Integrity and Strategy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam has been the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia over the last decade or so, experiencing high-speed industrialization, export-led growth, and improved regional standing. However, the progress has had an astronomically high environmental cost. Coal continues to dominate the energy mix and …
(2026-05-25). China's "Bohai Sea Monster" Reappears With Apparent Weapons Hardpoints. twz.com 
New details add weight to the idea that the "Bohai Sea Monster" has a kinetic role to play, although the general concept could be supersized for other missions.
(2026-05-25). UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate to cost RAF £1bn. wattsupwiththat.com By 2040, ministers say 22 per cent of aviation fuel must come from sustainable sources, even though official projections show it will still be almost twice as expensive as conventional fuel by that date.
(2026-05-25). On 'Alternative' and 'Independent' Media. orinocotribune.com By Camila Escalante — Apr 5, 2026 | Quick thoughts on Al Jazeera, foreign correspondence, and new media in 2026. | I would not rely on Al Jazeera for Al Jazeera has always amplified the imperialist human rights industry, coinciding with US and EU attacks on sovereign countries in Latin America. In 2018, AJ sided with US-backed t…
(2026-05-25). VIDEO: Women Peacemakers: Building a World of Peace and Justice. worldbeyondwar.org This webinar brought together parliamentarian officials and women from the grassroots to exchange ideas on how we can unite to oppose NATO and wars of aggression. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-25). Press Freedom Book Festival Pushes T.M. Scruggs Who Cancelled Chris Hedges At Real News. indybay.org The Bay Area Press Freedom Book Festival is pushing T.M. Scruggs who ordered the cancellation of Chris Hedges show on the Real News Network. He also supported the corporate take-over of Pacifica by the the people who wanted to shutdown WBAI. KPFA management use Chris Hedges to raise money during the fund drive but refuse to put him on the air while they have dozens of hours of replaying Ian Masters and Brian Edwards-Tiekert on the air at KPFA. They are big supporters of the Democratic Party which T.M. Scruggs also supports.
(2026-05-25). 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). From Quad to "Squad" : Philippines emerges as America's new anti-China proxy. infobrics.org As the Quad struggles with internal contradictions and worsening US-India tensions, the Philippines is rapidly becoming central to Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy. Joint military exercises, missile deployments, and deeper alliance integration point to a more confrontational regional order.
(2026-05-25). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "The truth of a theory can never be proven, for one never knows if future experience will contradict its conclusions." — Albert Einstein…
(2026-05-25). Can the Northern Metropolis balance progress with quality of life? scmp.com Slowly but surely, Hong Kong is undergoing various scales of transformation. From the mixed-use development around Kai Tak to the revamped waterfronts on both sides of Victoria Harbour, the new railway extensions to the vehicular bypass tunnels below our busy streets, the adaptive reuse of underutilised spaces and the infusion of art and culture into local neighbourhoods, our city is evolving and adapting. | Consider the East Coast Boardwalk as an example. The space under the Island Eastern…
(2026-05-25). Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with IRGC. newarab.com 
A Bahraini court sentenced nine defendants to life in prison and two others to three years in jail for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out what it described as "hostile and terrorist acts" against Bahrain, the state news agency reported on Sunday. | The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said. | Bahrain's interior ministry said on 9 May that it had arrested 41 people it said were linked to the IRGC. The ministry said security authorities had uncovered a group tied to the IRGC, while pu…
(2026-05-25). Memorial Day: The Glorification of War, Not War's Victims. scheerpost.com Edward Curtin Although Memorial Day in the United Sates is ostensibly a day for honoring soldiers killed in wars, it is, rather, a day for promoting war. If it were to honor the dead, all its pageantry would be in opposition to war. Rather than being haunted by the ghosts of war, many Americans are …
(2026-05-25). Activists in Bucharest Reject Militarization from Palestine to the Black Sea. worldbeyondwar.org 
As Romania prepared to host a Bucharest Nine (B9) summit and the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security arms exposition, over 100 people gathered to discuss anti-militarization and solidarity with Palestine. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-25). Another Battle Damaged KC-135 Tanker Seen Passing Through RAF Mildenhall. twz.com 
In The photographs, from aviation photographer Andrew McKelve…
(2026-05-25). Iran top envoys discuss potential deal with Qatar PM: official. newarab.com 
This comes after Washington and Tehran played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough. | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in New Delhi earlier that the U.S. would give diplomacy every…
(2026-05-25). This Tehran Music School Took Ages to Build Up. Airstrikes Turned It to Rubble. truthout.org Tehran's sky was still half-lit around 5: 00 am on March 23 and the Iranian capital's characteristic traffic jam hadn't formed yet. Hamidreza Afarideh hadn't left for work, but he heard blaring alarms from a remote anti-theft system on his phone that suggested something ominous may have happened at his workplace. As the musician steered toward the often-crowded Pirouzi district in eastern… |
(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). Where our accents come from; 90s Black sitcom history. whyy.org A linguistics expert on the history and complexity of accents and subtle social cues that underpin them. Plus, a fascinating look at 90s TV hits like Martin and Living Single.
(2026-05-25). Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain. scmp.com Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. | A so-called heat dome of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the high temperatures not usually seen until high summer.
(2026-05-25). Is There a Future Without Incarceration? Abolitionist Art Shows Us One. scheerpost.com By Nicholas Powers This article was originally published by Truthout Prison abolitionist art creates a future to briefly live in, and from that place, turn and look at our present. Ibanged my head on the bars. It was 2: 00 am. I was in a Brooklyn jail. Under the fluorescent light, other men slept on the …
(2026-05-25). Israel's Arab parties push to revive Joint List amid persecution. newarab.com 
Three of Israel's main Arab-majority parties have announced plans to reunite under a revived Hadash, Ta'al and Balad said on Sunday they had agreed to form a joint slate and called on the United Arab List (UAL), led by Mansour Abbas, to joi…
(2026-05-25). Achakzai warns of PTI exit from assemblies. tribune.com.pk 
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), Mehmood Khan Achakzai, on Monday signalled a potential political escalation, warning that the opposition alliance could withdraw from parliamentary forums if what he termed continued harsh treatment of former prime minister Imran Khan persisted. | Speaking to a private news channel, he cautioned that the situation in Parliament was reaching a breaking point. | "I fear that if the current attitude towards Imran Khan continues, we will not be able to stay in the assembly." | He questioned the legal and political…
(2026-05-25). NEET UG 2026: Candidates asked to submit bank details for fee refund. ummid.com NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates who appeared in the NEET UG May 2026 to submit their bank account details as it started fee refund process from May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca. aljazeera.com Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
(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). Six killed in Kalat road crash. tribune.com.pk 
At least six people, including two women and two children, were killed in a road accident in Kalat district on the Quetta-Karachi Hsighway on Monday, police said. | According to police, the accident occurred near a toll plaza when a pickup truck collided with a car, resulting in fatal injuries to all occupants of the car. | The deceased were identified as Amjad, Haji Ayub, Bibi Salma, Arifa, and two children, all residents of Pishin. They were travelling from Karachi to Pishin to celebrate Eidul Azha with their family. | Two people in the pickup, driver Amanullah and his companion Saeed Ahmed, were injured in…
(2026-05-25). Iraq records 400 prison deaths in 2025, rights group says. newarab.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). 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). 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). 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). US-based Chinese musician innovates on news ways to cultivate talent. ecns.cn As American music schools grapple with growing pressure to demonstrate career relevance, a United States-based Chinese musician is taking multi-pronged moves to help cultivate more talent.
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). 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). 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). 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). Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue. sanews.gov.za Participate in crafting a new vision for South Africa through National Dialogue | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to once again come together and participate in crafting a new vision for the country through the National Dialogue – just as they did three decades ago when the country's democratic Constitution was born. | The President made the rallying call in his weekly newsletter published on Monday. | "As we look with optimism to this new phase in the life of our nation, I call on all South Africans to come together once more and be part of crafting a new vision for South Africa that both…
(2026-05-25). Democrats Should Begin Impeachment Against Every Cabinet Member and 3 5 Supreme Court Justices. fightbackbetter.com In recent months 3 Trump cabinet officials have had congressional impeachment proceedings started against them and of the 3, former…
(2026-05-25). Relief package to be announced in budget: Sanaullah. tribune.com.pk 
Adviser to Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Senator Rana Sanaullah has said the government was preparing a comprehensive strategy to provide maximum relief to inflation-hit segments of the society in the upcoming budget. | Talking to the media, Sanaullah said that no amendment regarding voters' age limit was under consideration and the government remained fully committed to safeguarding constitutional and democratic rights of the youth. | He said that the upcoming federal budget would provide major relief to the masses and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would formally announce the public-friendly…
(2026-05-25). Is Trump Silent on Iran Executions to Protect a Secret Deal? thinktank.pk The latest wave of executions in Iran has once again triggered international outrage, but this time the reaction from Washington appears noticeably restrained. Iranian authorities recently executed two men accused of involvement in anti-government protests and alleged espionage, while courts handed death sentences to four more individuals linked to the nationwide unrest that shook the …
(2026-05-25). VIDEO: A Conversation on the Current Situation of Taiwan and How People Can Contribute to Achieving Peace. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, May 25, 2026 | Brian Hioe (‰∏òÁê¶Ê¨£) is a writer, editor, translator, activist, and DJ based out of Taipei. In 2014, he was one of the founders of New Bloom Magazine (Á ¥Âúü), an online magazine covering activism and youth politics in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific that was founded after the Sunflower Movement, which he participated in as a student activist. In his capacity as such, he helps run the community space for events that New Bloom runs in Taipei, DAYBREAK (Á ¥ÊõâÂ&i…
(2026-05-25). EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum. tribune.com.pk 
The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing commission sources. | The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, the paper said, adding it would be the largest penalty the EU has imposed for a breach of its Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to curb the power of big tech companies. | The investigation, which was officially launched in March 2025, relates to concerns that Google favours its own services in…
(2026-05-25). Pakistan Railways launches 'upgraded' Awam Express. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways on Monday launched a new Awam Express train service from Peshawar to Karachi. | The inauguration ceremony was held at Peshawar Cantt Railway Station, where Ministry of Railways Secretary Syed Mazhar Ali Shah officially inaugurated the service. | The upgraded Awam Express train is equipped with modern facilities, including eight air-conditioned coaches, comfortable seating, and other passenger amenities for facilitation of passengers. | The train has the capacity to accommodate 1,234 passengers. The first upgraded Awam Express departed from Peshawar for Karachi at 8: 30 am.
(2026-05-25). New Jersey is looking for poll workers ahead of June primary. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, who serves as the chief election official in his capacity as secretary of state, said in a statement that having enough workers to help in the upco…
(2026-05-25). Corporate Control Over Democrats Exposed in Virginia. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, May 25, 2026 — fighting-words.net/ The often-bitter conflict between Republicans and Democrats in the US electoral arena sometimes can hide the fact that both parties are controlled by the capitalist billionaire class. Occasionally, however, this fundamental truth is glaringly exposed. On November 4, 2025, Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, won election to be …
(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). Prominent Tunisian lawyer gets new jail term. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Wushu –°enter in Moscow a Strong Symbol of Growing Cultural and Educational Connection with China. infobrics.org 2026 and 2027 have been designated as the China-Russia Years of Education. In Moscow, one of the strongest symbols of growing cultural connection can be found in one of the largest wushu centers in the region…
(2026-05-25). Judges who think they know better. onlineopinion.com.au The doctrine of separation of powers is central to Australia's constitutional system. Parliament makes laws, the executive administers them, and the judiciary interprets and applies them.
(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). In Sudan's war economy, gold keeps flowing despite risks, deaths. newarab.com 
The men carried metal detectors as they scanned a mountainous area in northern They are unregulated miners working in a small-scale private gold mine in the northern town of Dalgo Mahas. The mine is one of thousands of small-scale and artisanal mines scattered across Sudan, part of a sector that is at the centre of the devastating war that has at times…
(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). China's growth model opens opportunities for Pakistan. ecns.cn China's shift toward high-quality development under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will create new opportunities for Pakistan to expand cooperation with it, particularly through the upgraded development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says Pakistan's ambassador.
(2026-05-25). Israel Advances Plan to Displace Palestinian Bedouin Communities in West Bank. truthout.org Salem al-Jahalin, 73, also known as Abu Nayef, circles his home in the Jabal al-Baba Bedouin community outside the town of al-Aizariya, east of Jerusalem. His eyes scan the surrounding terrain as far as he can see, bracing for any incursion by the Israeli army. This is the fourth time the military has threatened to demolish his home, delivering, once again, a notice informing him that his land had… |
(2026-05-25). Too exhausted to learn: the harsh reality facing young carers. onlineopinion.com.au With around 40% of students missing more than four weeks of school each year, young carers remain an often-overlooked group within Australia's broader attendance challenge.
(2026-05-25). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-25). David Amram : How his music has spanned so many cultures and genres! mediasanctuary.org Part 2 of our conversation with musician and composer DAVID AMRAM…David shares his understanding of how each culture brings something new to our world…and how he has incorporated so many different traditions into his music! Part 2 of a 3-part interview. Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2026-05-25). Bolivia's president cuts salary in half amid protests. aljazeera.com Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
(2026-05-25). UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in. ummid.com UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the annual calendar and schedule of the civil services examinations and interviews to be held in 2027.
(2026-05-25). 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). 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). Farewell Salah: Liverpool says goodbye to Egyptian, Muslim icon. newarab.com 
(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). Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure. sanews.gov.za Government condemns vandalism of road infrastructure | Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has strongly condemned the destruction and vandalism of public road infrastructure and indicated that it is a criminal offence. | This follows acts of destruction and vandalism along the (R550) Heidelberg—Alberton route in the vicinity of Zonkizizwe and Palm Ridge in the City of Ekurhuleni during the ongoing service delivery protest. | Protesting community members deliberately dug up and damaged sections of the road, leading to its closure. | The MEC has appealed to communities to refrain from…
(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). Karachi airport begins screening for Ebola virus. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities have begun strict screening and monitoring of international passengers at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport amid concerns over the possible spread of the Ebola virus. | The move comes ahead of the return of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, which is expected to begin from the third day of Eidul Azha. | Health authorities said passengers arriving from abroad, particularly African countries where Ebola outbreaks have been reported, as well as pilgrims returning from Jeddah, would undergo enhanced medical monitoring during the Hajj operation. | Speaking to The Express Tribune, Provincial Health De…
(2026-05-25). Legendary Musician and Composer David Amram. mediasanctuary.org Learn about David Amram's long connection with the capital region, his experience in so many different genres and how he brought a unique cultural spin to the Woody Guthrie song, "Pastures of Plenty." He will be playing at the May 9th Kingston Earth Fair. | Part 1 of a 3-part interview. Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2026-05-25). China's tech-driven ecological restoration gains global recognition. ecns.cn China is increasingly using advanced monitoring systems and data-driven conservation tools to support biodiversity recovery, officials and researchers said Saturday at a forum in Shanghai's Chongming district, highlighting ecological restoration efforts along the Yangtze River.
(2026-05-25). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-25). 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). 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). French teens held over murder of 11-year-old boy found with towel round neck. scmp.com Two teenagers were in police custody in northwestern France on Monday, a day after a 11-year-old boy was found dead with a wet towel tied around his neck, prosecutors said. | The boy was found on the banks of the Vilaine river in the northwestern city of Rennes with a wet bath towel tied tightly around his neck, prosecutors said on Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Pilgrims kick off Hajj as Iran war's future uncertain. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 'He's Pushing It Too Far': The Week Republicans Told Trump No. portside.org 'He's Pushing It Too Far': The Week Republicans Told Trump No |
(2026-05-25). TN SSLC Result 2026: 5,171 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today based on which Merit List with toppers name are prepared.
(2026-05-25). Stockton University and 4 county colleges in New Jersey partner to smooth path for transfer students. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Stockton University and four New Jersey community colleges are partnering to increase the number of students who earn a bachelor's degree. | The South Jersey Higher Education Alliance formalizes the relationship between Stockton, Atlantic Cape Community College, Brookdale Community College in Monmouth County, Camden County College and Ocean County College. | Tracey Meilander, associate provost for curriculum and compliance at Stockton, said the instituti…
(2026-05-25). 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…
(2026-05-25). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-25). VIDEO: Is NATO Still Going Global? worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, May 25, 2026 | As NATO's crisis in Europe deepens, this webinar examines how the alliance is adapting its strategy at the global level. Our speakers explore NATO's growing military presence across Asia, Latin America, and beyond, as well as the impact of its bases and bilateral alliances worldwide.
(2026-05-25). Shanghai hosts event to promote sustainable development in Pacific Rim cities. ecns.cn More than 200 experts, industry leaders, and government and community representatives from 27 countries and regions across five continents gathered in Shanghai for the 9th Annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL) Conference from Thursday through Sunday.
(2026-05-25). Russia uses Oreshnik missiles to retaliate against Ukrainian terror. infobrics.org Moscow launches massive attack against enemy military facilities in the Kiev region.
(2026-05-25). 'We always stay hopeful', says Umaga on Moana Pasifika's future. asiapacificreport.nz By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027. Speaking at…
(2026-05-25). Former EU Council chief warns of 'temptation to appease' US and Israel, says double standards erode credibility. strategic-culture.su By Melike PALA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Charles Michel says ambiguity toward partners who do not adhere to rules-based pri…
(2026-05-25). India, South Africa Institutions Partner for Research in Critical Minerals. infobrics.org IIT (ISM)-backed TEXMiN Foundation joins hands with South Africa's University of Pretoria for critical minerals, REE processing and mining innovation research…
(2026-05-25). Pope Leo Issues Encyclical Warning of AI's Potential Dangers If Left Unregulated. truthout.org Pope Leo XIV on Monday released a 42,000-word encyclical calling for government regulation of artificial intelligence and implored world leaders to ensure the burgeoning technology is used for the benefit of all humankind — not concentrated in the hands of a powerful, profit-seeking few. Leo warned in the first major theological document of his papacy that unrestrained AI and its potentially… |
(2026-05-25). How comics taught us how to love and hate war for nearly a century. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to propaganda, no weapon is left on the table. Film, radio, the internet, and print have all been enlisted to promote this or that party line. Comic books are no exception to this rule, and the military, State Department, and Central Intelligence Agency have all made ample use of comics over the past 80 years. The relationship between the national security state and comics began during World War II, a period often considered the Golden Age of Comics. As historian Paul Hirsch details in his masterful "Pulp Empire: the Secret History of Comic Book Imperialism," the quasi-governmental War Writers B…
(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). Chevron Launches New Sign Campaign Targeting Sacramento as California Gas Prices Hit New Highs. wattsupwiththat.com As companies push back and scale operations in response to these policies, they are highlighting the essential role they play in keeping the state moving and raising important questions about whether current regulatory approaches are driving up costs and undermining energy reliability rather than supporting practical, balanced solutions.
(2026-05-25). Swabi highway crash kills 17. tribune.com.pk 
At least 17 people were killed and six others sustained serious injuries when a speeding passenger van collided with a stationary bus parked along the roadside in Swabi district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). | According to officials of the National Highways and Motorway Police, a passenger bus traveling from Karachi to Buner developed a fault and was parked on the roadside near the Ismaila Interchange on the Swat Expressway in Swabi. | Meanwhile, a passenger van traveling from Rawalpindi to Dir came along the road at full speed and rammed into the bus from behind. The impact of the collision was so intense that…
(2026-05-25). Colombia at a development crossroads. mronline.org 
Colombia's economic trajectory from the 1990s is anything but straightforward.
(2026-05-25). Inside Mina Slaughter House. ummid.com Established to streamline the ritual of sacrifice animals during Hajj 2026 and Eid al Adha, the state-of-the-art 'Adahi Slaughter House' in Mina, near Makkah is fully operational and serve the pilgrims, the Saudi government announced last week.
(2026-05-25). 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.
(2026-05-25). 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). African Development Bank meets as shrinking aid, Ebola cast long shadows. scmp.com African leaders and financiers gathered for the African Development Bank's annual meeting on Monday as the continent faces shrinking aid flows, with this week's event in Congo Republic overshadowed by an Ebola outbreak across the border. | Overseas development aid from the world's richest nations to poorer countries dropped by nearly a ‚Äåquarter last year to US$174.3 billion. The US led the cuts, including reduced funding to the concessional lending arm of the AfDB — Africa's largest development…
(2026-05-25). How Hajj is driving a food and beverage boom in Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
According to data from the Saudi Central Bank, the sector processed financial transactions totalling 3.7 billion Saudi riyals ($986 million) in a single week in March, ahead of the Hajj season, highlighting the scale of spending on food services for pilgrim…
(2026-05-25). WBW News Action: Iran War Costs Everyone. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-05-25). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-25). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-25). Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party. scmp.com The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than £400,000 (US$540,000) from the Scottish National Party to fund a lavish lifestyle when he was its chief executive. | Peter Murrell, 61, who was remanded into custody in the High Court in Edinburgh after his plea, admitted he used the money to buy a motorhome, two cars and luxury goods.
(2026-05-25). Severe hailstorm ravages Shangla crops, orchards. tribune.com.pk 
Stormy rains and intense hailstorms lashed various parts of Shangla district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Monday, causing significant damage to standing crops, orchards, and trees, while also bringing a welcome drop in temperatures across the valley. | According to local reports, both upper and lower areas of the district were hit by sudden strong winds followed by heavy rainfall and severe hail. The abrupt weather change disrupted agricultural activities and inflicted losses on farmers. | Local cultivators said the hailstorm damaged a variety of crops, vegetables, and fruit-bearing orchards. | In several ar…
(2026-05-25). Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hissene Habre during his trial in 2015. | © Courtesy of Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise (RTS) | (Nairobi) — The 2016 conviction in Senegal of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré was a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for atrocity crimes, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today. The verdict, which followed a 25-year legal campaign by Habré's victims, was the first time the domestic courts of one country tried and convicted the former leader of another for serious international crimes under the principle of universal juris…
(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). 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). Death toll rises to four in Philippines building collapse; 17 missing. aljazeera.com Rescuers search for survivors after thermal scans indicate breathing and heartbeats beneath debris.
(2026-05-25). New CA water coalition releases water plan that rules out the Delta Tunnel. indybay.org The release of the plan takes place at a critical time when California salmon and Delta fish populations have collapsed, due to the export of water south to corporate agribusiness and water agencies.
(2026-05-25). 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). Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan. newarab.com 
(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). Beyond the sentence: Why Australia's justice system fails at the point of release. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). Ground Report: How Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless, comfortable for Pilgrims. ummid.com In this first part of the series of Hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides right from Makkah an insider's view of how Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless and comfortable for pilgrims.
(2026-05-25). 16 killed, six injured after van crashes into parked bus on Swat Expressway. tribune.com.pk 
At least 16 people were killed and six others injured in a traffic accident on the Swat Expressway on Monday after a passenger van crashed into a parked bus, according to the Motorway Police. | Officials of the National Highways and Motorway Police said a passenger bus travelling from Karachi to Buner had been parked along the roadside on the Swat Expressway when a passenger van travelling from Rawalpindi to Dir rammed into it from behind. The impact of the collision was so severe that the van was badly crushed. | Rescue teams and Motorway Police personnel reached the scene after receiving information about th…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-25). Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa. sanews.gov.za Cool to warm weather conditions expected across South Africa | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecasts partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions for Monday and Tuesday, with isolated showers and rain expected in the eastern parts of the country. | No adverse weather advisories have been issued for Monday. | Weather conditions in major cities across the country are as follows: | Pretoria will be fine, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, with minimum and maximum temperatures of 11 ∞C and 23 ∞C. The expected UVB Sunburn Index is moderate. | Johannesburg will be fine, becoming partly cloud…
(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). Turkish police force ousted opp leaders out of party HQ. tribune.com.pk 
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 broke through a makeshift barricade. There were no reports of injuries during the intervention. | A Turkish court ousted CHP leader Ozgur Ozel on Thursday, annulling the results of the CHP congress where he was elected in 2023, citing irregularities. On Sunday, Anka…
(2026-05-25). California chemical tank blast danger 'fades'. tribune.com.pk 
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 to 7,000 gallons (26,500 liters) of toxic material or explode and endanger other tanks on the GKN Aerospace site. | The incident began on Thursday at the company's facility in Garden Grove, California, which makes aircraft wi…
(2026-05-25). Modi Government's Foreign Policy is Going Pakistan Way. ummid.com Narendra Modi government's submission to US might is in a way following the path of Pakistan, which right from the beginning submitted to US and in the process blocked the avenues of development of democracy and development in the country.
(2026-05-25). 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). 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). Democracy Now! 2026-05-25 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2026-05-25 Monday: Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years with Angela Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe & More
(2026-05-25). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-25). Pilgrims kick off Hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balance. geo.tv 
Muslims perform the evening prayer around the Kaaba, at Grand Mosque complex on May 24, 2026, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. — AFPMAKKAH: Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Makkah on Monday for an annual Hajj pilgrimage carried out…
(2026-05-25). Pakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says. al-monitor.com By Saleem AhmedISLAMABAD, May 25 (Reuters) – More than 30 people died in a suicide bombing of a train in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday, officials said on Monday, in the latest attack claimed by separatist Balochistan militants.Two provincial officials, speaking on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to disclose the information, said on Monday the death toll had risen to more than 30.At least 24 people were initially reported as dead on Sunday after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into the train.
(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). 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). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-25). Israeli right-wing ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks. al-monitor.com By Steven Scheer and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 25 (Reuters) – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume bombing Beirut in response to increased explosive drone attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli troops and northern Israel towns.Smotrich's comments came after an Israeli soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone attack on Sunday. Israeli media reported that Smotrich made similar remarks at a cabinet meeting on Sunday.
(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). NDC calls for formation of national govt. tribune.com.pk 
Leaders of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) on Monday called for the formation of a national government and wide-ranging constitutional reforms, arguing that political stability, electoral transparency and grassroots devolution were essential to steer the country out of its current crises. | Addressing a joint press conference at the National Press Club, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, Muhammad Ali Durrani and Waseem Shahzad termed the incumbent setup a 'defacto government' rather than a 'dejure' one, and stressed that future elections must be conducted on the basis of Form-45. | The leaders also…
(2026-05-25). The hypocrisy at the heart of the LNP's migration rhetoric. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). Keith Bennett on the UK election results: Starmer will go "fairly soon" unitedworldint.com 
The British Labour Party suffered huge losses in the recent local elections. Keith Bennett, an international politics and economics researcher based in London, explains why and with what consequences. In the local and regional elections held across the UK on 7 May 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his ruling Labour Party have suffered …
(2026-05-25). Syria advances cultural revival with nine new heritage listings. al-monitor.com Nine heritage sites have been added to list of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which restored Syria's membership last year after a 14-year suspension.
(2026-05-25). Muslim candidates divide right in Italian city vote. geo.tv 
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Lega party, Matteo Salvini, speaks on stage at Piazza Duomo during a rally organised by the Patriots for Europe group at the European Parliament and titled "Without Fear: in Europe, masters in our own home," in Milan, Italy, on April 18,…
(2026-05-25). US honours fallen service members. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump honoured the nation's fallen service members on Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, delivering a sweeping tribute to generations of American troops who died defending the country and its ideals. | Speaking before veterans, active-duty military personnel and Gold Star families near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Trump reflected on the role American service members have played throughout the nation's history. | "From 1776 to 2026, America has always stood as a great and moral cause," Trump said. "Our warriors are no mere mercenaries, they are guardian an…
(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). 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). Swedish prosecutor urges prison for man charged with prostituting his wife. scmp.com A Swedish prosecutor on Monday called for a 10-year prison sentence against a man on trial for allegedly prostituting out his wife to around 120 clients. | The court proceedings against the 62-year-old defendant, in the northern town of Harnosand, were largely being conducted behind closed doors. | He is accused of having created internet adverts, arranging the paid meetings between the men who answered and his spouse, and pushing her to perform sexual acts online to attract more clients.
(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). 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). Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-25). Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… indybay.org Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… Basta Ya de agresión explotadora!
(2026-05-25). Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad, no Real Madrid players. newarab.com 
Lamine Yamal is the star name in Spain's squad for the For the first time at a Merino, a favourite of coach De la Fuente, appeared as a substi…
(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). Sudan: Colombians Linked to Atrocities Trained in UAE Bases. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Spanish-speaking private military contractors and RSF fighters gathering in a courtyard between houses in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. | © 2025 Private | With apparent support from the UAE, Colombian private military contractors have deployed to Sudan to support the abusive Rapid Support Forces.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 credib…
(2026-05-25). L'unzione di Leone XIV. Perché Anthropic cerca casa a. strategic-culture.su La guerra è il prodotto. Il caos è la materia prima. E quando perfino le macchine che imparano a pensare vanno a Roma in cerca di un'anima da affittare è il segno che la materia prima abbonda, e che qualcuno, in qualche stanza, sta già contando i ricavi della prossima fornitura.