(2025-05-13). Palestinian Journalist Abubaker Abed on the Struggle of "Reporting a Genocide of Your Own People" democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed, the 22-year-old recounts leaving Gaza last month for Ireland while facing threats to his safety and suffering from malnutrition. He says he has found solidarity and comfort in Ireland, but says he is still dealing with the trauma of a year and a half of war. The sounds of planes and helicopters still trigger fear in him. "I'm trying to navigate this pain," he says. | In Part 2 of our interview with Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed, the 22-year-old recounts leaving Gaza last month for Ireland while facing threats to his safety and suffering fr…
(2025-05-13). How Israel Lost America. lareviewofbooks.org Saree Makdisi writes on the student protests against Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2025-05-13). How Israel is artwashing genocide with Eurovision 2025. newarab.com 
Protests around Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place this week and culminates in a final on Saturday, 17 May, are growing ever louder — despite obstinance from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that coordinates the competition. | With Israeli entrant Yuval Raphael due to perform at the second semi-final on Thursday evening, expressions of protest against Israel's participation in the contest — from public broadcasters, former Eurovision acts, and pro-Palestine activists in the contest's host city of Basel — are continuing to roll in, the latest among th…
(2025-05-13). Cannes Festival under pressure to take stance on Gaza war. newarab.com 
The Cannes film festival kicks off on the French Riviera Tuesday, with organisers facing pressure to take a stance on More than 380 film insiders including "Schindler's List" actor Ralph Fiennes and four former Cannes-winning directors said they were "ashamed" of their industry's "passivity". | "We cannot remain silent while genocide is taking place in Gaza," read the letter initiated by s…
(2025-05-13). Why has Trump given white South Africans refugee status? aljazeera.com Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, a minority group descended from Dutch colonists, victims of a 'genocide'
(2025-05-13). Is Israel's 'template for genocide' being used in Sudan? aljazeera.com Israel's 'template for genocide' is being used in Sudan, according to international law expert Luigi Daniele.
(2025-05-13). The UK Has Failed to Prosecute ISIS Fighters for Genocide After Allowing Hundreds to Return to Britain. bylinetimes.com The UK has failed to prosecute a single ISIS fighter for genocide despite allowing hundreds of them to return to the UK, after the terrorist organisation was defeated in Iraq and Syria, a new Parliamentary report has revealed. | Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights is demanding a change in the law that would make it easier for the UK to prosecute suspected ISIS fighters. MPs and peers have drafted new clauses to the Crime and Policing Bill, now going through Parliament, to amend the International Criminal Court Act to allow genocide and war crimes prosecutions in the UK regardless of whether the person…
(2025-05-13). A long-awaited reunion in Amman. electronicintifada.net Friendships in Gaza are tested by genocide and distance.
(2025-05-13). If I Stayed, I Would've Died: Journalist Abubaker Abed on "Agonizing" Decision to Leave Gaza. democracynow.org 
We speak with 22-year-old Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed in Ireland after he evacuated Gaza last month suffering from malnutrition and under threat for his reporting on Israel's genocide. Abed describes himself as an "accidental war correspondent" and hoped to become a sports journalist and commentator before the start of the war, but spent much of the last two years reporting on daily death and destruction. He says leaving Gaza was "a very agonizing decision" for him and that he feels tremendous guilt for now having access to food, water and medicine while so many Palestinians…
(2025-05-13). Met refers journalist Medhurst to Crown Prosecution Service, bail extended to November. skwawkbox.org 
More dragged-out bail as Starmer regime seeks to 'make the process the punishment' against anti-genocide journalists and activists The Starmer regime's assault on journalists and activists who expose and oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza continues. Richard Medhurst, the Syrian-born British journalist and son of Nobel Peace Prize winners, who was arrested by police last August as part …
(2025-05-13). 19th Annual Mothers Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org Peace walk and genocide protest draws honking support from bridge traffic.
(2025-05-13). Labour government says F-35 sales more important than dead Palestinian children. thecanary.co 
Today, 13 May, a court case against the British government's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza has begun. The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) and Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq are holding Keir Starmer's regime to account for continuing to supply parts for F-35 fighter jets despite its international obligations to prevent war crimes. However, […] | By
(2025-05-13). The Independent Alliance just brilliantly exposed the corporate media's pro-genocide bias. thecanary.co MPs from the Independent Alliance have challenged the media to push UK prime minister Keir Starmer harder on the British government's involvement in Israel's genocide in Gaza. They accuse Starmer of complicity in war crimes, evading legal obligations, engaging in secretive and potentially unlawful military support, denying genocide despite overwhelming evidence, and blocking efforts for […] | By
(2025-05-13). One in five people in Gaza face starvation due to Israel's siege. newarab.com 
Gaza's entire population of around 2.4 million people is at risk of a food crisis "or worse" by September, the UN- and NGO-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said in a report. | "Nineteen months into the conflict, the Gaza Strip is still conf…
(2025-05-13). As Gaza burns, more than 100,000 Israelis 'traumatised by war'. newarab.com 
An Israeli official has said that more than 100,000 Israelis were suffering from "psychological disorders" linked to Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, amid growing public criticism of the government's handling of the military campaign and its impact on society. | Oren Helman, head of the Kesher association, which supports families with special-needs children, told Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper that around 67,000 people had developed mental health issues since 7 October 2023, following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel, which momentarily broke a 16-year-long siege on the Palestinian enclave. | He attributed the…
(2025-05-13). Hundreds march in West Bank against Israel's killing of medics. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Palestinian Red Crescent staff marched in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday to protest Gathering in the city's Clock Square, medical personnel, support staff and volunteers wore white and orange vests and waved flags bearing the Red Crescent's emblem. | The demonstration marked World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, usually observed on 8 May, and called for the…
(2025-05-13). Over 600 media figures demand BBC air shelved Gaza medics doc. newarab.com 
More than 600 leading figures from the media, arts, and cultural sectors have signed an open letter demanding The signatories include
(2025-05-13). Hundreds of thousands of Gazans being starved to death as world watches. defenddemocracy.press 
Jay Jackson May 13, 2025 Gaza Faces Imminent Famine as Aid Blockade Enters 70th Day, UN Warns The entire population of Gaza is now at "critical risk of famine," UN-backed food security experts warned Monday, as the war between Israel and Hamas reaches its 19th month and vital aid remains blocked for over two months. …
(2025-05-13). Yemeni missile strikes Israel, Ben Gurion airport halts flights amid Trump's Gulf visit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Air traffic at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport was temporarily suspended after a hypersonic missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens and emergency responses across central Israel, according to Israeli media reports.The Israeli military confirmed the interception of the missile, which was reportedly on a trajectory toward a key target before it was successfully shot down in Israeli airspace.Channel 12 reported the interception occurred over central Israel, while fragments of the interceptor missile reportedly fell over settlements in the occupied West Bank.üö®…
(2025-05-13). Amid Starvation, People in Gaza Are Choosing Death at Home Over Displacement. truthout.org Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid has entered its third month, pushed Gaza to the grip of starvation. Food supplies are dwindling rapidly, shops are stripped bare — even of the most basic essentials — and bakeries have shut down. Finding anything to quiet our growling stomachs has become a daily struggle, especially as the prices of basic food supplies continue to soar. Flour, one of the most… |
(2025-05-13). "People Are Starving to Death" : Oxfam Warns Israel's Blockade on Gaza Is Catastrophic. democracynow.org 
"People are starving to death, and this is a fact that we are witnessing and experiencing nowadays," says Oxfam's food security coordinator in Gaza, Mahmoud Alsaqqa. More than 10 weeks after Israel instituted a total siege on Gaza, blocking all food and other aid from entering, hunger has reached catastrophic levels in the Palestinian territory. This comes as a new United Nations report warns one in every five people in Gaza is facing starvation, while Save the Children says every child is now at risk of famine. The World Food Programme and charities working in Gaza say they have completely run…
(2025-05-13). U.S. envoy Witkoff meets Edan Alexander: to bringing every hostage. haaretz.com GAZA: Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity; Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 29 people, wound 94 ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. hopes Alexander's release 'marks the beginning of the end' of the war; Israeli delegation will arrive in Doha for negotiations ‚ñ IRAN: 'Very good things' are happening in talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, Trump said; Iran warns neighbors to 'stay neutral' during Trump visit to Gulf…
(2025-05-13). Israel to deport British activist after West Bank arrest, citing of IDF. haaretz.com During questioning, police said they found social media posts by the 35-year-old activist criticizing Israeli soldiers. However, she said she was not questioned about…
(2025-05-13). Israel strikes Gaza's Nasser hospital as Trump begins Gulf tour. newarab.com 
The Israeli military struck a Gaza hospital in a raid on Tuesday that killed a journalist wounded in an Israeli attack last month. | The strike on the surgeries building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis ended a brief pause in fighting to allow the "The Israeli army bombed the surgeries building at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis at dawn on Tuesday, killing journalist
(2025-05-13). UNIFIL says found 225 arms caches since Israel-Hezbollah truce. newarab.com 
The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said Monday that since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah it had uncovered more than 225 weapons caches in the south and referred them to the army. | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged Lebanon's government and the international community to act "more effectively" to make Israel comply with the November truce, which largely ended more than a year of hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group, including two months of all-out war. | Under the deal, Hezbollah was to withdraw its fighters north of Lebanon's Litani River and Israel was to pull all its forces from s…
(2025-05-13). Israel chose vengeance over life. That my. haaretz.com 'I never heard my grandfather say the word vengeance,' Noga Lifshitz said of her grandfather Oded, who was killed in captivity in Gaza. She is convinced that her grandfather, a lifelong peace activist, wouldn't have changed his views now…
(2025-05-13). Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander feared IDF bombing during Gaza captivity, mother says. haaretz.com 'Deafening bombs, the shriek of missiles': Yael Alexander said her son endured hunger, thirst, and poor sanitary conditions during captivity — but what terrified him most was 'the sound of the war being conducted over their heads'…
(2025-05-13). Medical professionals must speak out and act on Gaza now. aljazeera.com I spent 22 days in Gaza. I saw so much death and destruction but also unbelievable courage, compassion and dedication.
(2025-05-13). Israeli attack on hospital to kill Gaza journalist condemned as 'heinous'. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Israel's military has admitted attacking the Nasser Medical Complex in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing Palestinian journalist Hassan Eslaih and another person while claiming it was a "targeted attack". Gaza's Government Media Office confirmed the killing of Eslaih yesterday and described it as an "assassination". The Gaza Health…
(2025-05-13). Israel kills journalist in Gaza hospital bombing, and its media debates whether that's OK. thecanary.co 
Israel has murdered journalist Hassan Eslaih in an airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. But as is the norm with war crimes against Palestinians, Israeli media is essentially suggesting it was acceptable. The murder of a journalist in a hospital bed is a double war crime that ought really to be a news […] | By
(2025-05-13). Democracy Now! 2025-05-13 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 13, 2025; Gift or Grift? Trump Under Fire over Qatar's Plan to Give Him $400M "Flying Palace"; "Unprecedented" in U.S. History: Trump & Family Rake In Money from Gulf States, Crypto & Real Estate; "People Are Starving to Death": Oxfam Warns Israel's Blockade on Gaza Is Catastrophic; If I Stayed, I Would've Died: Journalist Abubaker Abed on "Agonizing" Decision to Leave Gaza | Headlines for May 13, 2025; Gift or Grift? Trump Under Fire over Qatar's Plan to Give Him $400M "Flying Palace"; "Unprecedented"…
(2025-05-13). Say no to war! Forge class unity from below! cadtm.org The Indian government has stated that in the early hours of May 7th, the Indian armed forces commenced 'Operation Sindoor', characterised as a "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" strike aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, including areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The alleged purpose of this operation was to seek retribution for the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Alternative Viewpoint strongly condemns the military (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-13). US prof Christine Fair predicts another Pak attack, Reveals plan to stop it. hindustantimes.com On the heels of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, a bold military campaign targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. In just three days, the situation in South Asia rapidly escalated with Pakistan launching a series of drones and missiles across its border with India. Now with a ceasefire in place, how do the next days, week and months look like? Professor Christine Fair, one of the most prominent and provocative voices on South Asian politics & security, also a political scientist at Georgetown University and the author of Fighting to the End: The Paki…
(2025-05-13). How Much Longer Must Mothers In Gaza Fear Losing Their Children? popularresistance.org This spring, with hands overflowing with tenderness, Lolo Mando Al-Qishawi — a Palestinian mother living on Yaffa Street in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City — lovingly adorned her daughter in her Eid dress, her eyes reflecting the girl's pure, uncontainable joy. But soon, those same hands, trembling with heartbreak, had to strip away the colors of celebration, wrapping her child instead in the cold, final cloth of farewell. | Eid Al-Fitr was meant to be a day of blessings, but instead it turned into a haunting sorrow as a mother's heart was shattered. How had happiness vanis…
(2025-05-13). Palestine and the Collapse of the Rules-Based World Order. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | As of May 2025, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has reached an unprecedented level. Over 50,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, the vast majority of them civilians, including thousands of children. Yet, Western powers—particularly the United States …
(2025-05-13). Multiple Western Press Outlets Have Suddenly Pivoted Hard Against Israel. popularresistance.org After a year and a half of genocidal atrocities, the editorial boards of numerous British press outlets have suddenly come out hard against Israel's onslaught in Gaza. | The first drop of rain came last week from The Financial Times in a piece by the editorial board titled "The west's shameful silence on Gaza," which denounces the US and Europe for having "issued barely a word of condemnation" of their ally's criminality, saying they "should be ashamed of their silence, and stop enabling Netanyahu to act with impunity." | Then came The Economist with a piece titled "The war in Gaza must end," which argues that Tr…
(2025-05-13). US Abandons 'Hamas Disarmament' Demands In Gaza Truce Talks. popularresistance.org The US government has dropped its demand for Hamas to disarm as a precondition for a ceasefire in Gaza, Egyptian sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | "US negotiators conveyed to Egyptian intermediaries that the issue of Hamas's disarmament could be addressed at a later stage, rather than being an immediate requirement for a ceasefire agreement," the Qatari-owned news outlet reports. | The unnamed source added that US President Donald Trump's "inner circle" is convinced of the "futility" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to free the captives via military pressure, believing that no military opti…
(2025-05-13). Agentes israelíes persiguen a diplomática brasileña por denunciar el genocidio en Gaza. strategic-culture.su 
(2025-05-13). 'The concluding moves': Israel launches Trump's 'final solution' in Gaza. strategic-culture.su By Andre DAMON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In February, US President Donald Trump declared that "The US will take over th…
(2025-05-13). Protesters rally against Israel's participation in Eurovision. defenddemocracy.press May 13, 2025 Pro-Palestinian protesters in Basel, Switzerland, condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza, accusing the event of overlooking the humanitarian crisis Please see video at www.aljazeera.com We remind our readers that publication of articles on our site does not mean that we agree with what is written. …
(2025-05-13). One Side Routinely Uses Human Shields in Gaza—But Not the Side That's Usually Blamed. fair.org 
Since the earliest days of…
(2025-05-13). Israel strike on Gaza hospital kills journalist Hassan Eslaih. newarab.com 
Eslaih was the director of the Alam24 News Agency as well as a freelancer with severa…
(2025-05-13). Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill 28. newarab.com 
At least 28 people were killed on Tuesday in Israeli strikes in the area surrounding the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal told AFP that "according to our crews on the ground, 28 martyrs have been recovered from the area" surrounding the hospital in the south of the Palestinian territory. | Ahmad Radwan, civil defence media officer in the southern Gaza Strip, had previously put the initial toll at seven dead and 30 injured "following the occupation's bombing of th…
(2025-05-13). MPs hand out guide urging UK media to end 'biased Gaza coverage'. newarab.com 
Journalists at Westminster have received on Monday copies of a new handbook that challenges the UK media's coverage of Israel's war on Gaza and calls out its complicity in amplifying Israeli government narratives. | Around 100 copies of the handbook, ' The 12-page guide is designed as a tool to help journalists ask better questions and hold the UK government to account. It…
(2025-05-13). Scorsese celebrates Gaza poet Mosab Abu Toha's Pulitzer win. newarab.com 
Renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese was photographed with In an Instagram post shared Monday, Abu Toha said he had gone out with his wife and friends to mark the award when Scorsese surprised him by joining the gathering. | "Guess who made sure to join us to ho…
(2025-05-13). UK court hears case on F-35 parts supply to Israel amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-05-13). Who Has Taken Whom Hostage? counterpunch.org 
The Israeli bombing of Gaza since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack has been marked by one demand: the release of all Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. As has been documented, Hamas, US, and Qatar came close to agreeing to a ceasefire deal May of last year put forward by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, who willfully sabotaged
(2025-05-13). Israeli strikes kill 16, wound over 70 in Gaza hospital assault targeting Sinwar's brother. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 16 Palestinians were killed and more than 70 others wounded after Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes targeting the Gaza European Hospital and its surroundings in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.The Israeli military reportedly used nine heavy bombs in an attempt to assassinate Mohammed Sinwar, the brother of Hamas political leader Yahya Sinwar and a commander in the Qassam Brigades, while he was allegedly inside the hospital. pic.twitter.com/D3NBoU5CT2— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) (2025-05-13). What does the future look like for Palestinians in Gaza? aljazeera.com As Gaza lies in ruins, who will lead its reconstruction, and what future awaits under siege without a political roadmap?>
(2025-05-13). Fetterman's fitness, GOP budget battle. whyy.org Republicans in D.C. are fighting over a budget plan, as fallout continues after an explosive New York Magazine article questions Pa. Senator John Fetterman's fitness to serve.
(2025-05-13). UK High Court Hears Legal Challenge Over Arms Exports Tied to Gaza War. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Trump to Meet Former ISIS Leader in Saudi Arabia as Syria Moves to Appease Israel. mintpressnews.com Ahmed al-Sharaa, once a founding member of ISIS, is now Syria's president and set to meet Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia. The summit comes as Damascus cracks down on Palestinian leaders and Gaza solidarity networks in a bid to appease Israel and win American support.
(2025-05-13). Directores y estrellas del cine mundial denuncian genocidio en Gaza. cubadebate.cu En una declaración publicada en el diario Libération, 380 personalidades del cine, entre ellas Pedro Almodóvar, Javier Bardem, Costa-Gavras, Susan Sarandon, David Cronenberg y Mark Ruffalo, denuncian el genocidio que está perpetrando Israel contra el pueblo palestino. "No podemos continuar en silencio mientas en Gaza ocurre un genocidio", afirman.
(2025-05-13). Headlines for May 13, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza's Nasser Hospital Again, Killing Journalist Hassan Islayeh, United Nations Chief "Alarmed" by Reports of Catastrophic Hunger in Gaza, Hamas Releases Israeli American Soldier Edan Alexander After Talks with Trump Officials, Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Trump and Billionaire CEOs to Riyadh as Trump Begins Mideast Tour, DHS to End Protected Status for Afghans Who Face Reprisals for Helping U.S. Occupation Forces, Episcopal Church Quits Partnership with U.S. Government Over Resettlement of White South Africans, Colombia to Join China's Belt and Road Initiative, Trump Executive…
(2025-05-13). IPC warns of worsening food crisis in Gaza as famine risk grows. vaticannews.va A new report warns that essential supplies in Gaza are nearly depleted, with the entire population facing acute food insecurity. |
(2025-05-13). Hamas Releases US-Israeli Citizen Edan Alexander After Talks With US. scheerpost.com Palestinians look at the wreckage from an Israeli airstrike in Gaza from October 21, 2023. Photo by Hosny Salah and Adel Hwajre given with permission to share on ScheerPost | By Dave DeCamp / On Monday, Hamas released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old New Jersey-born IDF soldier who was captured during the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. | Alexan…
(2025-05-13). Israel killed my source in northern Gaza. scheerpost.com By Wesam Abo Marq / The Electronic Intifada On 24 March, the Israeli military assassinated Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat by targeting his vehicle in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Mohammad Mansour, a reporter for Palestine Today, was killed in a separate incident on the same day as the prominent Al Jazeera correspondent. Their deaths added to the still-growing …
(2025-05-13). Palestinian journalist among two killed in Israeli attack on Gaza hospital. aljazeera.com Hassan Eslaih has been killed in Nasser Hospital during treatment for injuries sustained in the previous Israeli attack.
(2025-05-13). As their interests diverge, Netanyahu must choose: Toe line or escalate the war in Gaza. haaretz.com The U.S. president's strategy is risky — but infinitely is better than the eternal war that Netanyahu is proposing. Discriminating between hostages is a dangerous precedent and sends a painful message to the families…
(2025-05-13). Gazan photojournalist who infiltrated Israel on Oct. 7 reportedly killed in IDF strike on Khan Yunis hospital. haaretz.com Hassan Eslaiah, a freelance photographer who previously worked with CNN and was suspended, documented the Hamas takeover of an IDF tank and the infiltration of terrorists into Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7…
(2025-05-13). US approves $1.4 bn weapons sale to UAE. geo.tv 
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(2025-05-13). Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle. icrc.org Inside Gaza's common kitchens is a man who refuses to look away…
(2025-05-13). Displaced Palestinians embrace new beginnings in Egypt. newarab.com 
In early November 2024, Rozana Sukaik, her mother, and her brothers left Gaza to seek refuge in Egypt. What she thought would be a stay of just a few weeks has turned into 18 months, with no end in sight. | Yet Rozana and her family are among the lucky ones. With American citizenship, they were able to leave Gaza shortly after the war began. | "We only witnessed the first month of the war, until they were able to evacuate us since we have foreign passports," she told The New Arab. "The closest and safest place next to Gaza was Egypt, so we relocated there. Since then, I've been here with my family." | Living o…
(2025-05-13). BBC 'bans UK Eurovision act from showing solidarity with Gaza'. newarab.com 
The The country-pop trio, Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, have been instructed to avoid "any political messaging", in…
(2025-05-13). Maggie Gyllenhaal's daughter arrested over Columbia Gaza protest. newarab.com 
Daughter of Hollywood actors Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal was arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Ramona Sarsgaard was reportedly one of dozens arrested when protesters, many of them with their faces covered with the keffiyeh scarves, stormed Columbia's main library on 7 May. | She faces a desk appearance ticket for criminal trespassing. | Roughly 80 people were arrested in connection with the Wednesday evening demonstration at the university's Butler Lib…
(2025-05-13). IDF targets Hamas Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar in strike on European Hospital in Khan Yunis. haaretz.com According to reports in Palestinian media, at least 16 people were killed and 70 were wounded in the strike, which targeted the brother of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar…
(2025-05-13). Witkoff tells Gaza hostage families U.S. is no for Israeli government. haaretz.com In response to the father of captive IDF soldier Nimrod Cohen, Yehuda, who asked 'Why aren't you forcing the Israeli government to stop the war?' U.S. special envoy Witkoff replied, 'We're not the Israeli government,' adding 'we can't tell them what to do'…
(2025-05-13). Three rockets fired at south Israel after IDF assassination attempt against Hamas Gaza chief. haaretz.com GAZA: Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, 31 killed, 73 wounded in Gaza Strip in last 24 hours ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: U.S. hopes Alexander's release 'marks the beginning of the end' of the war; Israeli delegation will arrive in Doha for negotiations ‚ñ IRAN: Neighboring countries warned by Iranian military official to 'stay neutral' during Trump visit to Gulf…
(2025-05-13). Cosa hanno in comune un pranzo in taverna e la battaglia per la Palestina. strategic-culture.su Nessuna battaglia di liberazione è mai cominciata senza un popolo che ci credesse. Liberarsi dal gioco ideologico del sionismo è sempre più un imperativo per i popoli europei. | Segue nostro A pranzo in taverna | Sui social è diventato virale il video che riprende il litigio tra una coppia israeliana in vacanza a Napoli e la titolare della trattoria della Taverna Santa Chiara a Spaccanapoli, a due passi dallo storico monastero. I toni so…
(2025-05-13). Disarming Palestinian factions in Lebanon: A test for stability. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Lebanon in mid-to-late May to finalise an agreement with Lebanese officials on the The move, supported by both the Palestinian Authority and the Lebanese government, seeks to
(2025-05-13). The Media Calls Israeli Captives "Hostages" and Palestinians "Prisoners" theintercept.com 
(2025-05-13). How To Make Your Mind Harder For The Propagandists To Manipulate. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The worst mistake you can make when reading the news is to assume there's a good reason why the mass media report on something in the way that they do. That there's a good reason why Israel-Palestine gets framed as a complex and morally ambiguous issue with no clear path forward, even though it all looks pretty self-evident to you. That there must be a valid and legitimate reason why one story gets more coverage than a seemingly far more important story, like how…
(2025-05-13). Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund divests from Israeli energy company. skwawkbox.org 
Move comes days after country's biggest union group voted overwhelmingly for complete boycott Norway's sovereign wealth fund has announced its divestment from Israel's Paz Retail and Energy because they Israeli firm supplies fuel to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.‚Å This is the fund's second such divestment — after its ethics body's decision to …
(2025-05-13). Pro-Palestine protesters: 'Starvation is a weapon of war'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Campaigners take UK to court over export of F-35 components to Israel. aljazeera.com Al-Haq, a Palestinian rights organisation, and the Global Legal Action Network take their case to the High Court.
(2025-05-13). Israel shelves permanent ban on Palestinian family unification fearing judicial strikedown. haaretz.com Decision comes after Ministerial Committee for Legislation backed the bill, which sought to overturn a 2003 temporary order denying citizenship or permanent residence permits to Palestinians married to Israelis…
(2025-05-13). Palestinian Authority lifts Al Jazeera ban, allowing broadcasts from the West Bank. haaretz.com The channel was suspended by the Palestinian governing body in the West Bank in January, claiming it was broadcasting 'inciteful content' and interfering in internal Palestinian affairs…
(2025-05-13). Wednesday 5/14: Mobilize to Defend Palestine and Ethnic Studies (at State Capitol). indybay.org Meet at noon at 1021 O Street, room 1100, Sacramento.
(2025-05-13). Syria After Assad. dissentmagazine.org 
Hope has been restored for many Syrians. But vigilance will be needed to ensure that democratic institutions emerge and withstand autocratic impulses.
(2025-05-13). Habemus Papam Bob: Chicago's left field Pope Leo XIV. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-13). Key lessons from the Recent India-Pakistan escalation. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-13). L'export cinese continua a correre nonostante i dazi degli Stati Uniti, che invocano un accordo. strategic-culture.su La Cina puà≤ resistere all'assalto economico degli Stati Uniti? | Segue nostro Nei giorni scorsi, una platea di 32 economisti
(2025-05-13). Ranked: Countries with the most and least carbon-intensive power grids. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-13). The MAGA revolution has come for Tesla. strategic-culture.su When I flew into Washington DC at the start of March, I didn't expect much in the way of excitement. Yet by coincidence, my arrival to give a talk for the Elliott School of International Affairs, at the George Washington University, would coincide with the start of a DOGE purge of one of the government bureaucracies: the General Services Administration (GSA). As I went to bed in my hotel near the mall, the "DOGE boys" were moving in just across the street.
(2025-05-13). Portland Police Overwhelmingly Use Force On Unhoused In Mental Health Calls. capitalbnews.org 
As Portland weighs expansion of an alternative crisis-response program, new data from a MindSite News-Medill investigation shows police often deploy force on residents who are unhoused or grappling with mental illness.
(2025-05-13). How Trump's pact with the Houthis left Israel in the cold. newarab.com 
US President Donald J. Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to begin his While meeting with high-ranking officials in these three Gulf Cooperation Council members, he will address a host of sensitive regional and global issues. One of them will be A major diplomatic development unfolded on 6 May when the US and…
(2025-05-13). Hunger stalks Sudan's displaced after thousands flee to Tawila. newarab.com 
Crouching over a small wood-scrap fire in Sudan's war-battered Darfur region, Aziza Ismail Idris stirs a pot of watery porridge — the only food her family have had for days. | "No organisation has come. No water, no food — not even a biscuit for the children," Aziza says, her voice brittle with fatigue. | Having fled a brutal paramilitary attack last month on Zamzam, once one of Sudan's largest displacement camps, she and her five children are among the estimated 300,000 people who have since arrived in the small farming town of Tawila, according to the United Nations. | "We arrived here barefoot w…
(2025-05-13). Chaos and fraud claims overshadow north Lebanon municipal vote. newarab.com 
The second round of As of Tuesday, no final outcome had been declared, prompting calls for the vote to be annulled and re-run in the city. | Unlike other districts in North Lebanon and Akkar, where results were swiftly tallied and confirmed traditional family and sectarian power structures, Tripoli's count was marre…
(2025-05-13). Egypt's Suez Canal offers 15% discount for ships win back trade. newarab.com 
Egypt's Suez Canal will offer a 15% discount on transit fees for container ships with net tonnage of at least 130,000 metric tons, to encourage trade back now the security situation has eased and help ships offset rising insurance costs, its authorities said on Tuesday. | The discounts will be applied from May 15 for 90 days on container ships that meet the standards, whether full or empty, Suez Canal Authority said in a statement. | Revenue from the Suez Canal, a key source of foreign currency for Egypt, plunged to $880.9 million in the fourth quarter of last year from $2.4 billion a year earlier, following a…
(2025-05-13). French MPs urge Macron to recognise Algeria's 8 May massacre. newarab.com 
For decades, Yet, last week, as Algerian officials gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of…
(2025-05-13). Iran says it's open to temporary uranium enrichment limits. newarab.com 
Iran is open to accepting temporary limits on its uranium enrichment, its deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, while adding that talks with the United States have yet to address such specifics. | Tehran and Washington on Sunday held their "For a limited period of time, we can accept a series of restrictions on the level and volume of enrichment," said Deputy…
(2025-05-13). Killing of Libya militia leader sparks deadly clashes in Tripoli. newarab.com 
(2025-05-13). Trump administration cuts more Harvard funding. newarab.com 
The US government on Tuesday announced fresh funding cuts to Federal agencies are terminating $450 million in grants to Harvard, on top of the
(2025-05-13). UK MPs slam prime minister on immigration pandering to far-right. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister On Monday, Starmer unveiled plans to reduce legal immigration, vowing to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders. The Prime Minister warned that the UK risked becomi…
(2025-05-13). US approves $1.4 billion weapons sale to UAE. newarab.com 
US officials said Monday the State Department has authorised the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of President Donald Trump's visit this week. | The proposed sale to the Gulf state involves six CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other equipment for $1.32 billion that would "support the foreign policy and national security of the United States," officials from the State Department Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said in a statement. | "The UAE will use these assets in search and rescue, disaster relief, humanitarian support, and counterterrorism o…
(2025-05-13). US imposes fresh sanctions to curb Iran oil exports to China. newarab.com 
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed The network facilitated the shipment of oil worth billions of dollars to China on behalf of
(2025-05-13). Who is the Amazigh Saint Augustine honoured by new Pope Leo XIV. newarab.com 
(2025-05-13). Zelensky wants Trump at peace talks, Russia silent on whether Putin will go. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he wanted US counterpart The negotiations, planned to take place in Istanbul on Thursday, would be the first direct meeting between Ukrainian and Russian officials since the early months of Moscow's invasion in 2022. | Putin proposed the talks as a counteroffer to a 30-day ceasefire put forward by Kyiv and its allies, but while…
(2025-05-13). In Hollywood's Warfare, the only good Iraqi is IED cannon-fodder. newarab.com 
Art, cinema, and culture are not passive reflections of The recent release of Alex Garland's
(2025-05-13). Republicans Aim To Enshrine Rental Price-Fixing. levernews.com 
Republicans'
(2025-05-13). BRICS Nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. counterpunch.org 
The BRICS Bank actually sanctioned its 20% member Moscow because of the credit rating agencies in New York… I think the reparations we should be demanding from Glencore, Patrice Motsepe and others who've profited from coal to Israel… The US finance minister told the BRICS Bank: 'you better join us in the sanctions against your own member.' … Vote Donald Trump off the G20 island. And the G19 in 2026 won't be held in the US, hosted by Trump.
(2025-05-13). Poisoning New York Waters. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-13). U.S. War on China, a Long Time Coming. counterpunch.org 
Movement toward war with China accelerates. The public, focused on troubles currently upending U.S. politics, does not pay much attention to a war on the way for decades. The watershed moment came in 1949 with the victory of China's socialist revolution. Amid resurgent anticommunism in the United States, accusations flourished of "Who "lost" China."
(2025-05-13). Israel's and Its Backers' Abuse of Victimhood, the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism. counterpunch.org 
With competing narratives of victimization, one narrative is abused. One man looks up to the sky crying at the top of his lungs as their wife and two young daughters have become crushed under rubble after being hit by American missiles. The other looks far afield to a distant, white-clothed table where great-grandparents talk of
(2025-05-13). When 'No' Means 'No': Selling Public Lands or Taking Over Canada. counterpunch.org 
Every kid has heard "No means no!" when they want something their parents don't think they should have. This week that phrase got a couple high profile uses when Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, told Donald Trump right to his face that Canada was not and never would be for sale and Montana's Congressman
(2025-05-13). Free Trade Dogma Runs Very Deep. counterpunch.org 
People in cults often find it nearly impossible to get outside the cult outlook on the world. This is very much true of the leading intellectuals in our policy discussions. They all talk about "free trade" as though it is something that the United States has been moving toward in our trade agreements. This is
(2025-05-13). The Triumph of Realism in Foreign Aid. counterpunch.org 
Among the Trump administration's many disturbing shifts in foreign policy, one of its more shameful moves has been to use foreign aid as a tool for advancing U.S. national power. Rather than claiming that foreign aid stems from a genuine concern for the well-being of humanity, as previous administrations have done, the Trump administration has
(2025-05-13). We Shall Not Be Moved Chap. 784. commondreams.org 
(2025-05-13). New Chinese Manus AI agent now free to register. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Manus, the autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent developed by the Chinese startup Monica, has launched a new release that is free to register for.Manus free AI agent: The Manus artificial intelligence (AI) agent is now free for everyone. Notably, the AI agent is also granting users free advanced credit. | Monica, the Chinese startup, has announced the launch of its powerful AI platform, now open to everyone starting today. The company stated that the platform is available without a waiting list. Users will receive one free daily task with a balance of 300 points, along with a one-time bo…
(2025-05-13). Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover?
(2025-05-13). Holding the Weapons Industry Responsible for War Crimes-Oxford Union Debates. worldbeyondwar.org 
On May 8, 2025, I was honored to speak at the Oxford Union Debates on the topic: "This House Would Hold The Arms Industry Responsible for War Crimes." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-13). Lapid to TML: Ultra-Orthodox 'Paid To Dodge' as IDF Scrambles for Manpower. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Trump's Gulf Visit Raises Concerns Among Israelis. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Syrians Welcome Sanctions Relief; Outcome Remains Unclear. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). 'Targeting Civilians Is a Grave Violation': Watchdog Documents Deaths of Americans in Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Damascus Faces Historic Water Shortage After Driest Winter in Decades. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Egypt Recovers 25 Looted Antiquities From United States in Major Repatriation Effort. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Trump's Gulf Trip Mixes Business With High-Stakes Diplomacy. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Watchdog Reports 11 US Citizens Killed or Missing in Syrian Conflict. themedialine.org
(2025-05-13). Deadly Tripoli Clashes Erupt After Militia Leader's Killing. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). Brazil and Belarus win gold and silver at Beach Soccer World Cup. tvbrics.com 
The final match ended in the Seychelles…
(2025-05-13). Jamal Al-Moosawi, Secretary-General of National Museum of Oman: Sultanate develops cultural dialogue with Russia. tvbrics.com 
In an interview with TV BRICS, he spoke about the institution's role in international cooperation…
(2025-05-13). Kazakhstan conducts its first remote robotic surgery to remove tumour. tvbrics.com 
The country debuts innovative robotic technology…
(2025-05-13). Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum kicks off in Kazan. tvbrics.com 
The forum will host about 200 events…
(2025-05-13). South Africa hosts second G20 Tourism Working Group meeting. tvbrics.com 
The focus is on investment, innovation, and Africa's integration into the global tourism economy…
(2025-05-13). Madison at the State Capitol May 13, 2025: No Police-ICE Collaboration! Help Stop SB57! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-13). Madison Call to Action May 15, 2025: Justice for Judge Dugan! Drop All Charges NOW! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-13). Madison, May 13, 2025: GHC Workers United Press Conference. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-13). Trump Urges Saudi Arabia To Join Abraham Accords, Says October 7 'Would Have Never Happened' Under His Watch. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-13). New Caledonia riots one year on: 'Like the country was at war'. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New Caledonia burned. "It was very shocking. I don't know the word in English, you can't believe what you're seeing,"
(2025-05-13). Mass shootings: Byproduct of the military-industrial complex. cpusa.org 
(2025-05-13). U.S. President Doubts He Must Adhere to the U.S. Constitution. dissidentvoice.org 
U.S. President Trump, when asked by NBC News on May 4th whether he is required to carry out — never violate — the U.S. Constitution, said, "I don't know. I'm not, I'm not a lawyer. I don't know." The Oath of Office that he has twice taken, is "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that …
(2025-05-13). Theroux's Film on Israel's Violent Settlers Was a Mirror. dissidentvoice.org 
For once, the BBC aired a documentary showing Israeli society's dark underbelly. The backlash is not because Louis Theroux got it wrong. It's because his film tells us far too much about ourselves Louis Theroux explains in a commentary published by the Guardian on 10 May why the backlash to his recent film about violent, …
(2025-05-13). Gift or Grift? Trump Under Fire over Qatar's Plan to Give Him $400M "Flying Palace" democracynow.org 
We speak with Robert Weissman, co-president of the advocacy group Public Citizen, about President Donald Trump's "corrupt deal" to accept a $400 million jumbo luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar — possibly the most valuable such gift a foreign government has ever given. Under the plan, the Boeing 747 known as the "flying palace" would be retrofitted for use as Air Force One, then donated to Trump's presidential library at the end of his term in order to allow him continued use of the jet even after he leaves office. "The first Trump administration was the most…
(2025-05-13). "Unprecedented" in U.S. History: Trump & Family Rake In Money from Gulf States, Crypto & Real Estate. democracynow.org 
As President Donald Trump meets with leaders in the Middle East this week, we look at how his administration and family have opened wide to foreign powers and wealthy interests willing to spend big to gain influence. Top buyers of Trump's novelty cryptocurrency have spent millions as part of a contest to have dinner with the president. Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric have also signed a number of deals around the world, trading on the family's name and influence, and son-in-law Jared Kushner has taken in billions in investment from Gulf states. "There's very little restraint at the m…
(2025-05-13). Victory again for Garston locals as planning committee confirms rejection of 1k lorries per day plan. skwawkbox.org 
Council officers had called second vote after first one rejected huge open-air container depot in working-class South Liverpool The L19 Action Group in Garston, south Liverpool, won a major victory last month against Liverpool's right-dominated Labour city council when councillors on the city's planning committee, after hearing almost two thousand objections from local people, voted …
(2025-05-13). This snack company is trying to change the way you think about chocolate. grist.org 
When the food company Blue Stripes first began developing recipes in 2018, its CEO and co-founder, Oded Brenner, whirled through the company's kitchen, tasting everything. Blue Stripes makes snacks out of every part of the cacao fruit — not just the beans, which are the essential ingredient in chocolate, but also the surrounding pulp and husks. From trays of granola to whole-cacao chocolate bars, "he could not walk by his product without breaking off a piece," said Ben Stone, a former merchandising manager with the company. | "It's obviously cliché to say that he's like Willy Wonka because of the chocola…
(2025-05-13). An unexpected pawn: Vietnam's key role in Trump's trade war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On April 2 — christened "Liberation Day" — President Donald Trump In response, the president announced a minimum 10% tariff…
(2025-05-13). 'Victory Day for WW I' would be an embarrassment on global scale. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The United States looms large on the world stage, but it wasn't always so important. President Donald Trump retrospectively applied America's present role to yesterday's world when
(2025-05-13). Georgia's beloved shrimp industry grapples with disease and foreign imports. grist.org 
The tart saltwater odor of fresh-caught shrimp hangs thick in the air, stronger even than the earthier scent of marsh and mud, at Bubba Gumbo's and BG Seafood, a dockside restaurant and seafood market on Tybee Island, Georgia. This is one of many restaurants that dot the creeks and rivers snaking like veins through the coastal Georgia marshes. They run the gamut from the upscale and trendy to more bare-bones joints like this one, adjacent to a working dock. | These establishments serve all kinds of seafood, but shrimp is the main attraction. You can order them steamed, fried, or blackened, on top of a salad or…
(2025-05-13). 77 years of Nakba: Join protests and commemorations. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Abortion access bill passes NSW upper house. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Activist's paste-up charges dismissed, colonial statue remains. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite', but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos' Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). 'Marine apocalypse': Algal bloom devastates South Australia's coastal ecosystems. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Photos: National protests demand gov't action to stop domestic and family violence. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Thousands protest 'wasteful' stadium funding plan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). Green Left Show A socialist take on the federal election result. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-13). June 11th, 2025: The Landscape Tranforms. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcement for June 11th 2025, a day of international solidarity with long-term anarchist prisoners. For more information, go here. Spring is unfolding, and the time has again come to look towards June 11th, the International Day of Solidarity with Marius Mason and Long-term Anarchist prisoners. While our celebration of this day is to lend attention…
(2025-05-13). Want Greenland? It should be courted, not coerced. responsiblestatecraft.org 
According to a
(2025-05-13). Trump administration revokes temporary protections for Afghans. geo.tv 
(2025-05-13). Trump signals possible sanctions relief for Syria. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on as he gives remarks outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump said Monday he was considering offering sanctions relief to Syria as it seeks to rebuild after a grinding…
(2025-05-13). Riyadh unveils AI venture HUMAIN ahead of Trump's arrival. geo.tv 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, July 26, 2022. — ReutersRIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a new artificial intelligence company called HUMAIN, just before US President Donald…
(2025-05-13). Pentagon halts healthcare for transgender troops as Trump's ban takes effect. geo.tv 
An US flag is pictured on the arm of a soldier of the US 2nd Cavalry Regiment as gear is prepared for deployment to Romania at Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany, February 9, 2022. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The Pentagon is halting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender troops as it…
(2025-05-13). UK govt toughens immigration plans as hard-right gains. geo.tv 
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer gestures during an address. — AFP/File
(2025-05-13). Trump starts Gulf trip in Saudi Arabia eyeing deals amid diplomatic offensive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after reaching Riyadh on May 13, 2025. — AFPTrip marks Trump's first major visit abroad of his second term.Riyadh, Doha, Abu Dhabi to give Trump royal welcome.US president to accept luxury Boeing jet from…
(2025-05-13). Archbishop Ssemogerere: Bukalango and Magembe's legacy will live on. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Dr Paul Ssemogerere, has assured the Catholic faithful that the legacy of the late Msgr. Expedito Magembe, renowned exorcist, preacher, and founder, will be safeguarded and continued. Speaking during the funeral Mass held at Kisubi Seminary on Monday afternoon, Archbishop Ssemogerere praised Msgr. …
(2025-05-13). Centurion Owor arrested for defrauding youth in Tororo with fake UPDF recruitment. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo police is holding Centurion Owor, who has been accused of deceiving many young people in the district with a promise to have them recruited into the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Owor allegedly promised to help them join the army but instead took their money and vanished. Between 2021 …
(2025-05-13). Ramaphosa: I'm not in a fight with Kagame. independent.co.ug 
Abidjan, Cà¥te d'Ivoire | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Cyril Ramphosa of South Africa met for the first time in Abidjan months after their open quarrel following the escalation of the conflict in DRC. The two leaders sat at the same panel discussion at the ongoing African CEO Forum. Also on …
(2025-05-13). UPDF dismisses claims of forced retirement for Lt Gen Peter Elwelu. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed reports suggesting that former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, has been forced into early retirement by the army leadership. Speculation has been rife since Lt Gen Elwelu's name appeared on the list of over 1,300 top, middle, and …
(2025-05-13). The role of Israeli drones in India and Pakistan's showdown. newarab.com 
After a During the most intense fighting in decades, which ended abruptly with a Last Thurs…
(2025-05-13). With the Waqf Law, India's Muslims fear for their future. newarab.com 
In recent years, the situation for Muslims has worsened. Experts
(2025-05-13). Barcelona court probes Maersk over 'Israel arms shipments'. newarab.com 
A court in Barcelona has launched an investigation into the The case was prompted by a complaint from the Catalan campaign group Prou Complicitat amb Israel (Stop Complicity with Israel), according to the Catalan News Agency (ACN). | The group is calling on Spanish authorities to identif…
(2025-05-13). Elon Musk invited to Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh. newarab.com 
Elon Musk has been invited to attend a Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh on Tuesday on the sidelines of US President Donald The visit is expected to be a lavish affair accompanied by blockbuster economic announcements. | Those invited also include the CEOs of Blackrock, Citigroup, IBM, Boeing, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines, among others, according to the note. | In January, Trump asked Saudi Arabia to spend…
(2025-05-13). France vows retaliation as Algeria expels more French diplomats. newarab.com 
During a visit to…
(2025-05-13). Half a million Somali children risk dying from hunger: NGO. newarab.com 
Almost half a million children in Somalia face severe malnourishment and are at risk of dying from hunger, an NGO warned Monday, just as international aid operations are scaled back. | The Horn of Africa nation is one of the world's poorest, enduring decades of civil war, climate disasters and a bloody insurgency by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab. | The country only recently began to recover from a long-running drought, while widespread flooding in 2023 saw almost one million people displaced. | CARE International said the number of severely malnourished children under five had increased to 1.8 million, citing…
(2025-05-13). Iraq recalls troops from Pakistan, backs India—Pakistan truce. newarab.com 
In a
(2025-05-13). Who is Adam Boehler, the quiet architect of Hamas-US talks. newarab.com 
(2025-05-13). Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey 'personally'. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President The Kremlin did not immediately respond to Zelensky's offer, and the Ukrainian leader did not say whether he would still attend if Russia refused a
(2025-05-13). Disarming Hezbollah needs reform to end Lebanon military dualism. newarab.com 
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has renewed pressure on Lebanon, primarily through This approach — simplistic, detached from Lebanon's complex realities, and largely beholden to Israel's security concerns — is more likely to ignite fresh internal conflict than deliver regional peace. | Since the November 2024 <...
(2025-05-13). Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment pledge on Gulf tour. geo.tv 
U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman shake hands during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. — ReutersUS president's trip comes amid global geopolitical…
(2025-05-13). COMMENT: Uganda's Defence Bill 2025 risks militarizing justice and violating civil rights. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | REGINA ASINDE | The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025 tabled in parliament today has triggered serious concerns among human rights defenders and constitutional law experts. While the bill purports to streamline military administration and align structures with evolving defence needs, it dangerously extends military court jurisdiction over civilians, threatening the right …
(2025-05-13). Nambi grilled in court over voter disenfranchisement claims. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Faridah Nambi Kigongo, the runner-up in the Kawempe North by-elections, has been grilled over her allegations of voter disenfranchisement. Nambi petitioned the court seeking to overturn the election of Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the NUP candidate, who garnered 17,939 votes against Nambi's 9,058. Hearing of the petition kicked off on Tuesday …
(2025-05-13). NRM removes nearly 1 million from register. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has removed 958,336 individuals from its registers following the recently concluded village-level party structure elections. Speaking to journalists at the NRM headquarters in Kampala on Monday, the party's Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, confirmed the cleanup was based on findings from the …
(2025-05-13). PDM SACCOS to get sh3.3 trillion before June 30th. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over ten thousand Parish Development Model ((PDM) SACCOS will be capitalized with funds totaling Sh3.2 trillion by the end of the financial year 2024/2025 next month. State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi says the money will be sent directly to the beneficiaries' bank and wendi accounts. While appearing before …
(2025-05-13). Pope Leo XIV has not visited Uganda before. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Days after his election, a wave of misinformation has emerged across social media and various news outlets, falsely linking Pope Leo XIV to Uganda with claims of his past visits and stays in the country. These speculations have confused the public, especially given the historical significance of Uganda's relationship …
(2025-05-13). Sironko NRM Registrar arrested after controversial primaries. independent.co.ug 
Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Sironko District are holding Edgar Watsibaya, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar for Masabasi Ward in Mutufu Town Council, on allegations of election malpractice. The incident that led to his arrest reportedly occurred during the NRM primaries at the parish and ward level held on May 13, …
(2025-05-13). Sweet surprises as Bailey's Strawberry Cream celebrates mothers in Style. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For Mother's Day, Bailey's Strawberry & Cream poured love into the hearts of a selection of remarkable Ugandan women as a way to bask in a treat as delightful as they are. Media powerhouse Crystal Newman, award-winning fashion designer Dyna Vence Ruvuza and fierce advocate for women's rights from …
(2025-05-13). The Seasons of Life: A lesson from a bare tree. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | JUDITH HOPE KICOCO | I stood by the window the other day, watching the drizzle tap gently against the glass. It was one of those quiet moments, waiting for a colleague to signal it was time for me to complete the task I had come for. As I gazed outside, my eyes landed on …
(2025-05-13). Transport Ministry suspends YY bus operations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport in coordination with Uganda Police's Directorate of Traffic, have resolved to suspend YY Bus operations for 15 days following a series of serious accidents linked to reckless driving. State Minister for Works, Byabakama Fred says during the suspension, authorities will inspect driver badges …
(2025-05-13). Selected Articles: Third-Party Mediation Between Russia and Ukraine Is Approaching Its Limits. globalresearch.ca 
By The US' mediation between Russia and Ukraine captivated the world due to the hopes that many observers had of it leading to a …
(2025-05-13). Keir Starmer may as well roll out the red carpet to Nigel Farage at this point. thecanary.co 
In a speech on 12 May, Keir Starmer suggested the UK is becoming an "island of strangers" because of immigration. This is music to the ears of Nigel Farage because it concedes to the thrust of his main argument. On one level, this stokes a racist sentiment that just because someone appears different, say through […] | By
(2025-05-13). Activists have just dragged Tony Blair over his rampant climate denialism. thecanary.co 
In the early hours of 13 May, dozens of unofficial adverts appeared across north London in response to Tony Blair's comments on net zero policy. Campaign group Climate Resistance installed the adverts to call out Blair for being bankrolled by billionaires and petrostates. Tony Blair's climate denialism: ban the billionaire lapdog The adverts read "Ban […] | By
(2025-05-13). Saturday 6/14: The Real Love – A Musical Screening at the Sunnyvale Theatre (FREE)+Food(V). indybay.org Sunnyvale Theatre, 550 East Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087…
(2025-05-13). Tuesday 5/20: Vigil for Lost Science. indybay.org Start at the Keith Haring sculpture on Howard Street outside the Moscone Center and march to the San Francisco Federal Building.
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: All Things Bayview Rally. indybay.org 749 Toland @ McKinnon | San Francisco, CA 94124…
(2025-05-13). The US And China Have Reached A Temporary Truce In The Trade Wars, But More Turbulence Lies Ahead. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Defying expectations, the United States and China have announced an important agreement to de-escalate bilateral trade tensions after talks in Geneva, Switzerland. | The …
(2025-05-13). Commemorating Mummy: Reflections on Mother's Day. dissidentvoice.org Commercial gimmicks are sometimes impossible to beat off. Their stench and pull follow, even as you look the other way. One occasion is most prominent in this regard. Nostrils get clogged and eyes get fogged, and the message is this: Remember Mommy. Mothers' Day is rarely more than the draw and pull of extracted business …
(2025-05-13). AWPA calls on Albanese to raise West Papuan human rights with Prabowo. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report An Australian solidarity group for West Papuan self-determination has called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to raise the human rights crisis in the Melanesian region with the Indonesian president this week. Albanese is visiting Indonesia for two days from tomorrow. AWPA has written a letter to Albanese making the appeal for…
(2025-05-13). Indigenous Kanaks support New Caledonia's 50-year ban on seabed mining. asiapacificreport.nz By Andrew Mathieson New Caledonia has imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone in a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restricted exploration areas on the planet's waters. The law blocks commercial exploration, prospecting and mining of mineral resources that sits within Kanaky…
(2025-05-13). Chinese firms still look for U.S. growth. ecns.cn Chinese companies in the United States plan to expand business operations despite geopolitical and profitability challenges, according to a survey released by the China General Chamber of Commerce — USA on Monday.
(2025-05-13). Chinese Defense Minister meets French counterpart, exchanging views on issues of common concern. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and French armed forces minister Sebastien Lecornu held a meeting during Dong's visit to France, according to China's Defense Ministry on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China welcomes ceasefire between India and PakistanÔºöFM. ecns.cn The ceasefire between India and Pakistan is in the fundamental and long-term interest of both countries, and is conducive to regional peace and stability. This is also what the international community hopes to see, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2025-05-13). Targeting regional security and the Belt and Road. unitedworldint.com Tensions in the region increased after India's air strikes, Pakistan shot down 5 Indian jets. Many countries have called for restraint. Explaining the latest situation to Pakistani journalist Rehman emphasized that Pakistan wants peace but is ready militarily. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Two important Eurasian powers clashed. India struck some points it claimed as terrorist formations …
(2025-05-13). Vietnamese naval vessel Le Quy Don begins friendly visit to China. ecns.cn The Vietnamese Navy's vessel Le Quy Don arrived at a port in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, for a five-day friendly visit, according to the Chinese Navy on Monday.
(2025-05-13). Trade between China, Latin American and Caribbean countries exceeds 500 bln USD in 2024: Xi. ecns.cn Trade between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries exceeded 500 billion U.S. dollars for the first time in 2024, which was more than 40 times that of the beginning of this century, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement Global Security Initiative: Xi. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement the Global Security Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China to offer visa-free policy to 5 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean: Xi. ecns.cn China has decided to offer a visa-free policy to five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and will expand the policy to cover more regional countries in due course, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China ready to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement Global Civilization Initiative: Xi. ecns.cn China stands ready to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries to implement the Global Civilization Initiative, and uphold the values of equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness among civilizations.
(2025-05-13). Xi calls on countries to work together for world peace, stability, prosperity. ecns.cn As changes unseen in a century are accelerating and multiple risks are intertwined, only by working together can countries maintain world peace and stability and promote global development and prosperity.
(2025-05-13). The Monster Behind Weather Engineering? globalresearch.ca "Climate instability" is a soft term, for climate geoengineering, weather modification, extended into weather weaponizing. In other words, a crime on humanity. | Professor Michel Chossudovsky provides the historic and technical details concerning
(2025-05-13). Blackout : Les mystères de la péninsule ibérique. defenddemocracy.press Par Dimitris Konstantakopoulos C'est du jamais-vu! Dans deux pays européens — membres de l'UE et de l'OTAN — l'électricité a été soudainement coupée. Deux autres pays, la France et le Maroc, ont également été affectés par la panne. La vie s'est paralysée dans les deux pays les plus touchés : des passagers se sont retrouvés …
(2025-05-13). Trump supports terrorists in Syria and is plundering its minerals. defenddemocracy.press Trump Will Lift All Sanctions on Syria, Will Meet HTS Leader Wednesday May 13, 2025 President Trump has announced that he will lift all sanctions the US has against the Syrian government, which he says will "give them a chance at greatness." He will also meet Syria's leader, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa …
(2025-05-13). How the US made Global Capitalism with Sam Gindin. cosmopod.libsyn.com Discussion on the evolving nature of global capitalism through the lens of US hegemony, neoliberalism, and emerging geopolitical shifts.
(2025-05-13). Sinopec announces breakthrough in shale gas exploration. ecns.cn China's State-owned energy giant China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, also known as Sinopec, announced on Tuesday a major breakthrough in natural gas exploration.
(2025-05-13). Meituan to launch Keeta in Brazil, pledges $1b investment. ecns.cn Chinese on-demand service leader Meituan said on Monday it will invest $1 billion in Brazil over the next five years and launch its food delivery brand Keeta there in the coming months, marking its latest push in going global.
(2025-05-13). Chinese nurse wins Florence Nightingale Medal for dedication to patient care. ecns.cn Xing Hong, chief oncology nurse at Shanghai General Hospital, has been awarded the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal for her outstanding contributions to nursing, the Shanghai Red Cross Society announced Monday.
(2025-05-13). Chinese troops arrive at Cambodia's Yunyang Port for 2025 joint exercise. ecns.cn Chinese troops participating in the China-Cambodia Golden Dragon 2025 joint exercise arrived at Yunyang Port in Cambodia on Monday morning. The Cambodian side held a welcoming ceremony at the dock.
(2025-05-13). 20th Western China International Fair to open in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) is set to take place in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, from May 25 to 29, featuring a series of firsts, including dual guest countries and dual guest provinces.
(2025-05-13). China's foreign trade remains stable despite external pressures. ecns.cn Despite mounting external pressures, China's foreign trade has remained generally stable this year, demonstrating strong resilience, said China's top commerce official.
(2025-05-13). China and Brazil reach consensuses on a range of issues. ecns.cn China and Brazil have agreed to advance the building of a community with a shared future between the two countries, uphold multilateralism, safeguard universally recognized international rules.
(2025-05-13). China urges U.S. to stop shifting blame over its fentanyl crisis. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. on Tuesday to stop smearing China's name and shifting blame over its fentanyl crisis, saying that Washington should show sincerity and conduct mutually beneficial dialogue in counternarcotics cooperation with Beijing.
(2025-05-13). Full text: President Xi's keynote speech at opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). China, Central Asia further strengthen educational cooperation. ecns.cn The China—Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting was held on Monday in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, further strengthening educational cooperation between China and the five Central Asian nations.
(2025-05-13). Xi attends opening ceremony of fourth ministerial meeting of China-CELAC Forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025.
(2025-05-13). A Potential Trump Power Grab, Brought To You By Democrats. levernews.com Amid ever-worsening climate disasters, Silicon Valley-backed Democrats are pushing a bill that could hand control of California's energy markets to the fossil fuel-happy Trump administration. Tech companies supporting the legislation say it's needed to meet rising energy demands (fueled in part by artificial intelligence data centers), but expert analyses suggest the bill could increase emissions across the West and jeopardize the state's trailblazing clean energy laws.As one of the largest electricity consumers and most progressive regulators in the country, if California makes such a move it could risk worseni…
(2025-05-13). The Secret Plan To Kill Free Tax Filing. levernews.com
(2025-05-13). ITEP Statement: House's Recklessly Expensive Tax Bill Would Expand Inequality. commondreams.org House Republicans today will begin marking up their so-called "big, beautiful" tax bill. We at ITEP are busy modeling what this bill will mean for families in different income ranges across the country and in every state, but one thing is clear: this is a recklessly expensive bill that would expand economic inequality in America and pay for it in part by stripping health care from millions of Americans and rolling back critical climate investments.Statement from Amy Hanauer, Executive Director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy: "This bill gives enormous additional tax cuts to wealthy people and c…
(2025-05-13). Sanders Releases Report Documenting Trump's War on Science. commondreams.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today released a new report uncovering the far-reaching scope of Trump's attacks on science and their impact on public health."Since January, Trump has launched an unprecedented, illegal and outrageous attack on science and scientists. Trump is not only denying scientific truth but actively seeking to undermine it," said Sanders. "That is beyond unacceptable. This is a war we cannot allow Trump to win. Far too many lives are at stake." The report finds that Trump officials effectively cut $2.7 bil…
(2025-05-13). Argentina: Examples and alternatives for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 5]. cadtm.org When it comes to the IMF's influence on the countries of the Global South, Argentina is a must. During Juan Domingo Perón's presidency, Argentina initially declined to join the IMF and World Bank, but eventually did so in 1956 during the "Liberating Revolution" dictatorship. Since then, successive Argentine governments have signed 22 agreements with the International Monetary Fund.
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(2025-05-13). A hybrid Ford Maverick truck hits the Wildwood Boardwalk, towing the iconic tram car. whyy.org This story originally appeared on You may still hear the iconic voice asking you to "watch the tram car, please," on the Wildwood Boardwalk, but the tram car you see may look a little different. | The Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District is replacing one of its nine tram car towing units with a Ford Maverick hybrid pickup truck. | The replacement is a test, officials said, and it's not clear if the pickup will stay. | The other eight will remain for now, but officials wi…
(2025-05-13). Qatar Airways launches world's first in-flight esports competition. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of Qatar, has launched the world's first in-flight esports competition. The tournament took place at 35,000 feet in the sky and featured games like Fortnite and other popular names.You can now play tournaments on Qatar Airways flights: On a Qatar Airways flight from Qatar to London, passengers were able to enjoy what is being called the world's first in-flight esports competition, launched by Qatar Airways. | The 'Gaming in the Sky' event took place three days ago, as Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, is now provid…
(2025-05-13). Jordan forces arrest 5 for trying to sneak via northern border. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A military source in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces announced on Tuesday that the Arab Army stated that the Northern Military Zone thwarted an infiltration attempt on one of its border crossings.The source also detailed that five people were arrested after they were caught while attempting to cross the border illegally.They were arrested and transferred to the relevant authorities.ŸàŸÉÿߟÑÿ© "ÿ®ÿ™ÿ±ÿß": ÿߟÑÿ≥ŸÑÿ∑ÿßÿ&t…
(2025-05-13). Saudi Arabia will join Abraham accords—"in their own time": Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed hope that Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords, framing it as a personal wish, hope, and even a "dream" for the future of Middle East peace.Speaking during his visit to Riyadh, the first stop on his second-term international tour, Trump said, "It is my great hope, my wish, and even my dream that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords. They will do so on their own time, and we respect that."Trump praised the achievements of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, highlighting the Kingdom's rapid development. &u…
(2025-05-13). Peter Sullivan: British man who served 38 years in prison gets his conviction quashed. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A British man named Peter Sullivan, who served 38 years in prison for murdering a woman in 1986, had his conviction quashed at a recent court appeal, in what is described as the longest-running miscarriage of justice in the UK's history. The victim, Diane Sindall was murdered in 1986 after being brutally raped and beaten in Bebington, Merseyside. A month later, Sullivan was accused of murder and placed in prison.According to The Guardian, 30-year-old Peter Sullivan, now 68, tried to challenge his conviction on multiple occasions. Although he was unsuccessful after several challenges in 2008 and 2019, a…
(2025-05-13). Why did Trump avoid drinking Saudi coffee. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has been questioned during his visit to Saudi Arabia, where he was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, after he was given a cup of Saudi coffee.Trump arrived on May 13 at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other American officials, including Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk, as well as BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser are travelling with the president.President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman entered the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport i…
(2025-05-13). Did Hakeem Jeffries overstate share of veterans using food stamps? aljazeera.com Evidence shows Jeffries's statement that about 20 percent of veteran households rely on food stamps is mostly false.
(2025-05-13). India expels Pakistan diplomat as war of words simmers in place of fighting. aljazeera.com Pakistan reiterates its commitment to the ceasefire but warns it will respond forcefully to any future Indian attacks.
(2025-05-13). Iraq frees over 19,000 prisoners under new amnesty, including some ex-ISIL. aljazeera.com Officials say prisons at almost double capacity earlier this month.
(2025-05-13). Libya's prime minister asserts control after deadly Tripoli violence. aljazeera.com After clashes kill six in Tripoli, PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah says a military operation restored calm in the capital.
(2025-05-13). Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Key takeaways from day 1, what's expected today? aljazeera.com One of the witnesses, Daniel Phillip, will testify again as the sex-trafficking trial enters day two.
(2025-05-13). US and Saudi Arabia agree to $142bn weapons sale during Trump visit. aljazeera.com The White House says an agreement with Saudi Arabia includes investments in weapons and technology totaling $600bn.
(2025-05-13). US reality TV star Kim Kardashian testifies about Paris robbery. aljazeera.com The suspects made off with nearly $6m in jewellery, in a robbery that prompted change in the entertainment industry.
(2025-05-13). India's 'new normal' of perpetual war will damage its democracy. aljazeera.com The BJP whipped up war fervour in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Now it cannot 'disappoint' with peace.
(2025-05-13). Diddy's lawyers downplay "suggestion of sex-trafficking" aljazeera.com Attorney Areva Martin breaks down Diddy's first court day, analysing the proceedings and key evidence presented so far.
(2025-05-13). Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it? aljazeera.com The UN faces a historic crisis as aid is slashed, staff are laid off, and millions worldwide risk losing urgent support.
(2025-05-13). One Month in Ramallah: Life and leadership under occupation. aljazeera.com In the heart of the occupied city of Ramallah, a governor leads her people through a month of grief, defiance and hope.
(2025-05-13). Real Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga — Vinicius Jr, start, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com With their La Liga title defence now in serious jeopardy, Real Madrid host Mallorca with their season on the line.
(2025-05-13). Will the US-China tariff deal avert a possible global trade war? aljazeera.com The world's two biggest economies agree to de-escalate tariff face-off.
(2025-05-13). Business and defence deals top the agenda as Trump lands in Riyadh. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia, on the first day of his three-nation Middle East tour.
(2025-05-13). France mosque killing should be investigated as terrorism, says lawyer. aljazeera.com The murder of Aboubakar Cisse at a French mosque should be investigated by anti-terror police, according to a lawyer.
(2025-05-13). US deportations raise serious human rights concerns, UN says. aljazeera.com The United Nations raised alarm over the large number of people being deported from the United States.
(2025-05-13). Poof! It's Gone. tomdispatch.com In these first 100-plus days of the nation's 47th presidency, President Donald Trump and his sidekick Elon Musk have cast a frightful spell over the country. As if brandishing wands from inside their capes — poof! — offices and their employees, responsibilities and aims, norms and policies have simply disappeared. The two have decreed a flurry of acts of dismantlement that span the government, threatening to disappear a broad swath of what once existed, much of it foreshadowed by Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for drastically reorganizing and even dismantling government as we know i…
(2025-05-13). Former West Deptford fire chief accused of possessing over 125,000 child sex abuse images. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A former fire chief in West Deptford, New Jersey, is accused of possessing more than 125,000 items of child sexual abuse material. | Martin Matson, 70, was arrested last week on child porn possession charges. Sources told Action News that Matson was the fire chief of the now-defunct Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company. | The investigation began back in December when investigators received a cyber tip that led to Matson's base…
(2025-05-13). Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year's judicial races, and who's running. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2025 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? While the intensity of the 2024 election cycle may be in the rearview mirror, the Judiciary elections traditionally don't get the same attention as races for governor and federal offices, but these elections carry significant implications…
(2025-05-13). Judges Ruling Against Trump Receive Unsolicited Pizza Deliveries to Their Homes. truthout.org Federal judges across several states are being delivered unsolicited pizza orders — an act of harassment and attempted intimidation, they say, from people who are unhappy with their rulings involving President Donald Trump. The U.S. Marshals Service has been tracking such deliveries since February. Although the agency hasn't divulged details on how prevalent they are… |
(2025-05-13). David Swanson: NATO Is the World's War Criminal. worldbeyondwar.org David Swanson, peace activist from World BEYOND War, argues that NATO is not a defensive alliance but the most powerful war-making and weapons-dealing machine in history. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-13). Call for applications: Rodger and Joann McLennan Canadian War Art Research Fellowship at the National Gallery of Canada. windspeaker.com Deadline: June 13, 2025…
(2025-05-13). Bill Gates Urges Rich Nations to Fulfil Climate Change Pledges. wattsupwiththat.com Micrsosoft's recently admitted their carbon footprint has risen 30% since 2020.
(2025-05-13). Ken Griffin will loan his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to Philadelphia's National Constitution Center. whyy.org Citadel CEO Ken Griffin believes American prosperity is a testament to the power of the Constitution. And as the country gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, the hedge fund billionaire wants to expand public access to the 1787 document. | Griffin announced Tuesday that he will lend his first-edition copy of the Constitution to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for a public exhibit dedicated to the founding document of the U.S. government. He will also loan the center his copy of the Bill of Rights, which he has not previously acknowledged owning publicly, and his nonprofit Griff…
(2025-05-13). STEVE MILLOY: 'All Of The Above' Is DEI For Energy. wattsupwiththat.com The concept of 'all of the above' dates back to a mid-2000s convergence of energy-related events including: (1) the then emerging but imaginary "climate crisis" and (2) an actual energy crisis caused by a combination of factors including the Iraq war, US dependence on OPEC, the rise of energy-hungry China and India, the notion of Peak Oil and more. Congress's solution to this was the Energy Policy Act of 2005 signed into law by President Bush. It called for expanding domestic energy production, including: oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewables. "All of the above" wasn't in common usage at the time, but t…
(2025-05-13). The Met Office is Unable to Name the Sites Providing 'Estimated' Temperature Data For its 103 Non-Existent Stations. wattsupwiththat.com The data identified individual stations and single location coordinates, but when 103 were found not to exist the Met Office hastily rewrote the title of the database to suggest that the figures arose from a wider local area.
(2025-05-13). Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain. whyy.org A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at New Jersey's busy Newark airport when a telecommunications line failed again At a news conference, Duffy also said the recent problems that have led to hundreds of cancellations and delays in Newark could have been avoided had action been taken by President Joe Biden's administration to better equip the air traffic control facili…
(2025-05-13). Whitemarsh cancels Fourth of July parade over security concerns. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A decades-old tradition in Whitemarsh Township won't be happening this year. | The Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to cancel its annual Fourth of July parade along Germantown Pike, citing numerous safety and security concerns. | "Safety is, and always will be, our top priority," Board of Supervisors Chair Jacy Toll said at
(2025-05-13). PSL 10 Enters Final Stretch — Who Will Qualify? thinktank.pk As the race for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X playoffs intensifies, fans are bracing for a thrilling resumption of the tournament on Saturday, 17 May, with Peshawar Zalmi set to face Karachi Kings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With just three league games remaining before the playoffs, every match from here on out …
(2025-05-13). Most Philadelphia Mastery high schools improved graduation rates in the last 5 years. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Five of the six city charter high schools operated by Mastery Schools showed improvement in their four-year graduation rates in the last five years, according to the most recent data reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. | Mastery Charter School Pickett Campus reported the highest four-year graduation rate of 94.29%, followed by Mastery Charter School Shoemaker Campus at 93.33%; Hardy Williams Mastery Charter School at 90%; Mastery Charter School Thomas Campu…
(2025-05-13). Chinese and Brazilian Presidents sign 20 cooperation agreements. tvbrics.com They also issued two joint statements…
(2025-05-13). NDB President Dilma Rousseff emphasises bank's contribution to development in Global South. tvbrics.com She also drew attention to the growing share of NDB operations in national currencies…
(2025-05-13). Geopolitical codes of the Three Seas Initiative — 1. unitedworldint.com Background and Türkiye's accession. By Halil àñzsaraàß, (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain On April 29, 2025, Türkiye's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure announced that Türkiye had become a "strategic partner" of the Three Seas Initiative. The Three Seas Initiative is an alliance established a decade ago in the region spanning the Baltic, Black, and Adriatic …
(2025-05-13). Geopolitical codes of the Three Seas Initiative 1. uwidata.com By Halil àñzsaraàß, (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain On April 29, 2025, Türkiye's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure announced that Türkiye had become a "strategic partner" of the Three Seas Initiative. The Three Seas Initiative is an alliance established a decade ago in the region spanning the Baltic, Black, and Adriatic Seas in Central and …
(2025-05-13). Phillies 1st Quarter Grades Are In! whyy.org On Episode 960 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of the Baseball Research Journal and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh hand out grades for different areas of the Phillies through the first quarter of the season, talk about the incredible run by the starting rotation, an improving offense and bullpen, the worst Phils seasons of their lifetimes, and whether Boston star Rafael Devers is right in telling the Red Sox he refuses to change positions again.
(2025-05-13). Studio 2 Extra: Investigative journalist reflects on MOVE bombing. whyy.org Investigative reporter Linn Washington remembers the MOVE bombing 40 years later .
(2025-05-13). India, Pakistan 2025 War: Who Benefits? ummid.com As the situation teeters dangerously on the edge of full-blown conflict between India and Pakistan, questions too, are being hurled — most notably the old but vital one: cui bono? Who benefits?
(2025-05-13). Kerala 10th SSLC 2025 Result Out, Pass Percentage 99.5%. ummid.com The Kerala Education Department (DHSE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, has announced the SSLC 2025 result.
(2025-05-13). Should Bangladesh take side in the India-Pakistan latest conflict? ummid.com After the Indian air strikes in Pakistan, when a full-scale conflict erupts between Pakistan and India, what should be the official stance of Bangladesh?
(2025-05-13). FYJC 11th Admission 2025 Made Online Across Maharashtra. ummid.com Maharashtra Education Department has made the admission process of First Year Junior College (FYJC) or Class 11th across the state online and centralized from the year 2025.
(2025-05-13). Umrah 1447: Post Hajj 2025 Umrah visa starts on June 10. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah has revealed the schedule of Umrah 1447 AH along with the date when visa issuance will start for…
(2025-05-13). Contributions of Maulana Ghulam Mohd Vastanvi. ummid.com Whenever Maulana Ghulam Muhammed Vastanvi (Rah.) is remembered, he will not be recalled merely as a traditional religious scholar, but as an educational visionary, a social reformer and a revolutionary figure.
(2025-05-13). JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card: Steps, Direct Link to Check. ummid.com IIT Kanpur is releasing the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates, who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE entrance exam, on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in'.
(2025-05-13). TN SSLC Result 2025: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th results 2025 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker.
(2025-05-13). Lessons Indian TV Channels Should Learn from Operation Sindoor. ummid.com The lessons learnt by Operation Sindoor relating to media makes it very clear that the Indian media – particularly the electronic media needs to monitor and improve itself while following the journalistic ethos and norms…
(2025-05-13). Maharashtra SSC Result 2025: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed to announce the Maharashtra SSC Class 10 result 2025 Tuesday May 13, 2025.
(2025-05-13). Speculations rife as Trump visits Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. ummid.com Speculations are rife as United States President Donald Trump begins his 3-day visit to Middle East with first halt in Saudi Arabia from where he will go to Qatar and then to the UAE.
(2025-05-13). Used 'TRADE' to get ceasefire done between India, Pakistan: Trump. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Monday reiterated that his administration forced India and Pakistan to end the war.
(2025-05-13). 93.66% Pass CBSE 10th 2025 Exam, Complete Result Details Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-13). CBSE 12th Result 2025 Out, 88.39% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-13). Maharashtra SSC Result 2025 Out, Konkan State Topper. ummid.com The MSBSHSE announced Tuesday May 13, 2025 SSC result 2025 (Class 10 Result 2025) of all the nine dvisional boards of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nashik, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur and others.
(2025-05-13). Russia's Tula Oblast presents new military-patriotic route to Belarusian tour operators. eng.belta.by The parties identified priority areas for organizing joint tourist trips and exchanged experience in promoting military-patriotic tourism.
(2025-05-13). Great Stone Park welcomes 150th resident company. eng.belta.by The China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone hosted a festive event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the park's establishment. During the celebrations, the 150th resident company was registered in the park.
(2025-05-13). Belarus, China discuss key areas of cooperation in forensic science. eng.belta.by A delegation from the Belarusian State Committee of Forensic Examinations led by Chairman of the committee, Major General of Justice Aleksei Volkov arrived in the People's Republic of China on a working visit.
(2025-05-13). Belarus, China strengthen economic cooperation via commodity exchange. eng.belta.by Belarus and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China plan to increase trade by expanding the use of exchange mechanisms in mutual trade with a focus on high-value-added products.
(2025-05-13). Belarus, Russia mull over electric train manufacturing project. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik met with Director General of the Russian mechanical engineering company Transmashholding Kirill Lipa to discuss the establishment of an electric train production facility in Baranovichi.
(2025-05-13). Belarus featured at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem in Riyadh. eng.belta.by The stand presents products of the largest Belarusian enterprises: Naftan, Polotsk-Steklovolokno and Khimvolokno Plant, a subsidiary of Grodno Azot.
(2025-05-13). Belarus participates in petrochemical exhibition. eng.belta.by Belarusian enterprises are showcasing their products at international exhibition Oil and Gas of Uzbekistan (OGU) 2025, which is being held in Tashkent on 13-15 May.
(2025-05-13). Zimbabwe keen to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by Zimbabwe is interested not only in importing Belarusian finished products but also in exchanging production technologies, constructing infrastructure for the agricultural sector with the help of Belarusian specialists, and joint educational projects.
(2025-05-13). BelTA, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation sign memorandum of cooperation. eng.belta.by The memorandum of cooperation was signed by BelTA Deputy Director General Nikolai Tsegalko and Zimbabwe's Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere on the part of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Company.
(2025-05-13). Minister: Belarus is ready to support international initiatives to combat crime. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to support international initiatives to combat crime, Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov said as he met with Interpol President Ahmed Naser Al Raisi.
(2025-05-13). Belarusian minister of internal affairs attends World Police Summit in Dubai. eng.belta.by Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs Ivan Kubrakov is expected to meet with the Interpol leadership and foreign colleagues at the World Police Summit in Dubai…
(2025-05-13). Team Belarus back home as 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup silver medalists. eng.belta.by Nicolas Alvarado's team made it to the top three at the 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup for the first time in its history.
(2025-05-13). Belarus to host 314 children from 10 countries for recuperation holidays. eng.belta.by During their stay in Belarus, the children will undergo medical examinations, receive necessary sanatorium and spa treatment, attend cultural events and see the historical sites in the city of Minsk and the regions.
(2025-05-13). Zimbabwe shows interest in Belarusian MAZ machinery. eng.belta.by Zimbabwe's needs include garbage trucks, haul trucks, and water trucks.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician: 'I feel completely safe in Belarus'. eng.belta.by I feel totally safe in Belarus, not like in Lithuania, former Lithuanian presidential candidate Eduardas Vaitkus told a press conference in BelTA's press center in Minsk on 13 May.
(2025-05-13). Politician explains why Lithuanian authorities act against their people's interests. eng.belta.by According to the former presidential candidate, Lithuanian politicians are primarily interested in money, while the moral component does not bother them at all.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician: Belarus gets negative media coverage in Lithuania. eng.belta.by According to him, Lithuania's task is to dehumanize Belarusians. But not all Lithuanians believe what they are told about Belarus.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician: Lithuania has no legitimately elected president. eng.belta.by Lithuania has no legitimately elected president, former Lithuanian presidential candidate Eduardas Vaitkus said at a press conference in BelTA's press center.
(2025-05-13). Politician shares his thoughts on Lithuania's information space. eng.belta.by Eduardas Vaitkus was asked how Lithuanians feel about Victory Day. The former presidential candidate pointed out that for 30 years Lithuanians were imposed the idea that Lithuania was allegedly occupied by the Soviet Union.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician comments on sanctions against Belarusian potash fertilizers. eng.belta.by Klaipeda Port turned out to be of no use to anyone because of the sanctions against Belarusian potash fertilizers.
(2025-05-13). Zimbabwe seeks stronger economic ties with Belarus. eng.belta.by Zimbabwe is ready to purchase Belarusian agricultural machinery and dairy products and supply Belarus with fruits and cotton, Zimbabwe's Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Monica Mutsvangwa said.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician lauds Belarus' visa-waiver program for Europeans. eng.belta.by I praise the decision of the Belarusian president to introduce a visa-waiver program for European countries, former Lithuanian presidential candidate Eduardas Vaitkus told a press conference in BelTA's press center in Minsk on 13 May.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician on Belarusian female opposition figure: 'I would send her out of Lithuania'. eng.belta.by "I call the Lithuanian authorities traitors. That's what I call the Lithuanian authorities. Because they do not work for the good of the Lithuanian people. I do not intend to give my assessment of the actions of the woman who I would send straight out of Lithuania," Eduardas Vaitkus said.
(2025-05-13). Politician: Lithuania may cease to exist in 100 years. eng.belta.by If Lithuanians continue to remain silent, the country may cease to exist in 100 years, former Lithuanian presidential candidate Eduardas Vaitkus told a press conference in BelTA's press center in Minsk on 13 May.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician describes sanctions against Belarus, Russia shot in the. eng.belta.by "By imposing sanctions, they are shooting themselves in the foot," said Eduardas Vaitkus as he answered a question about who was getting hurt in the situation with the Western sanctions against Belarus and Russia.
(2025-05-13). 'Keir Starmer's Attempt to Out-Farage Reform on Migration Will Only End Badly'. bylinetimes.com I found myself asking that question as I observed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apparently abandon his previous views on immigration, in order to try to fend off the perceived political threat from Nigel Farage and Reform. | The man who five years ago argued that "poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of the migrants, they're political failures" is now blaming migrants for pressure on housing and public services. | The man who in June last year decried Reform party campaigners for using racist language about migrants, is now himself using blatantly divisive rhetoric to announce a new clamp…
(2025-05-13). UK Activists Challenge Return of U.S. Nuclear Weapons with Two-Week Encampment at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath. covertactionmagazine.com In anticipation of U.S. nuclear weapons returning to UK soil after their removal 18 years ago, activists from around the world gathered at the Lakenheath Peace Camp from April 14 to 25, 2025, with a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week vigil at the main entrance to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath base. Organized by Lakenheath Alliance for Peace and …
(2025-05-13). Gender-affirming care for minors under fire. onlineopinion.com.au When medical interventions pose unnecessary, disproportionate risks of harm, healthcare providers should refuse to offer them—even when requested.
(2025-05-13). An existential choice. onlineopinion.com.au The two-party system masks itself in different names and faces—offering only the illusion of opposition.
(2025-05-13). A New Jersey church wanted to build a homeless shelter. Now the town might take its property. anabaptistworld.org The mayor of Toms River, New Jersey, says he has a plan to revitalize the town's riverfront and to create a new park for local families who live nearby. He's found the perfect spot — three underused marinas and a large parcel of land with a great parking lot. There's just one problem. A local …
(2025-05-13). President Trump's Proposal to Eliminate Income Taxes: Can It Be Done? dissidentvoice.org In February, President Trump said that tariffs would generate so much income that Americans would no longer need to pay income taxes. The latest plan, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is to abolish income taxes for people who earn less than $150,000 yearly. That move would affect roughly 75% of workers, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. On its …
(2025-05-13). May Ruaa's memory be forever green. electronicintifada.net Our radiant friend would not want us to feel pain when mentioning her name.
(2025-05-13). Russia, the Defeat of Nazism, and the Collaborationist West. dissidentvoice.org On May 9 Russia welcomed twenty-seven heads of state from around the world to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of the Great Patriotic War, which ended in victory over the Nazis, one of the greatest achievements in Russian history, and one that would make any nation justly proud. The United States likes to …
(2025-05-13). Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity for 'persecuted' journalists seeking truth, calls for their freedom. asiapacificreport.nz By Devin Watkins of Vatican News Only four days have passed since his election to the papacy, and Pope Leo XIV has made it a point to hold an audience with the men and women who were in Rome to report on the death of Pope Francis, the conclave, and the first days of his…
(2025-05-13). El libro electrónico en Cuba: Innovación, acceso y desafíos en la era digital. cubadebate.cu En medio de la vorágine tecnológica que redefine el acceso al conocimiento, el libro electrónico, o ebook, como también se conoce, es una herramienta clave para democratizar la lectura.
(2025-05-13). La población, el recurso más importante con que cuenta el país (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La demografía estudia la población. Es una ciencia que inicialmente surgió ligada a la economía y al análisis estadístico, pero ha evolucionado, a través de la relación población-desarrollo, convirtiéndose en una ciencia social. Tiene elementos objetivos, pero también subjetivos; por eso diferentes áreas del conocimiento se interesan en la demografía. La demografía es estudiada, por supuesto, por estadísticos y matemáticos, pero también por psicólogos, sociólogos, politólogos, historiadores y médicos. La geografía, además, tiene un peso muy importante en los estudios demográficos.
(2025-05-13). Cuba destaca importancia del Foro Celac-China como espacio de concertación (+ Intervención). cubadebate.cu "El Foro Celac-China se ha enriquecido a lo largo de una década como un espacio efectivo de concertación y profundización de las relaciones entre China y la región", afirmó en Pekín este martes Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba.
(2025-05-13). ONU: Alto número de organizaciones que asisten a mujeres en contextos de crisis podrían cerrar por recortes de financiamiento. cubadebate.cu Una nueva encuesta revela que la mitad de las organizaciones femeninas que ayudan a las mujeres en contextos de crisis podrían cerrar en seis meses debido a los recortes en la asistencia a escala mundial. ONU Mujeres ha hecho la alerta en un informe donde muestra que el 90% de organizaciones encuestadas están al límite de sus posibilidades.
(2025-05-13). Presentan nombres de tormentas y ciclones en el Atlántico. cubadebate.cu La Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM) confirmó la lista de nombres de tormentas y huracanes para la temporada ciclónica del Atlántico que se avecina.
(2025-05-13). UNE prevé afectación de 1 510 MW en horario pico este martes. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este martes, la Unión Eléctrica estima una disponibilidad de 1 910 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 350 MW en el horario pico, para un déficit de 1 440 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 510 MW en este horario. La UNE reporta limitaciones térmicas y afectaciones por falta de combustible.
(2025-05-13). Tomgram: Karen Greenberg, The Struggle of Memory Against Forgetting in the Age of Trump. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Here's a tough and obscure question that recently proved challenging for President Donald J. Trump: when asked during an NBC News "Meet the Press" interview whether he believed that, as president, he needed to uphold the Constitution (forget …
(2025-05-13). Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo on Pope Leo XIV. vaticannews.va After participating in the Conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV as the successor of Peter, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu describes this election as a choice of the Holy Spirit, made by the Cardinals. The Archbishop of Kinshasa (DRC) and President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SCEAM) has since called on the faithful to pray for the new Pope so that he may succeed in his mission. |
(2025-05-13). Uganda: Catholic sisters offer trauma care to refugees. vaticannews.va As South Sudanese refugees struggle with trauma and aid shortfalls in northern Uganda, a Catholic sister from a missionary congregation offers rare, holistic care—combining mental health support, education, and faith. |
(2025-05-13). Church in Seoul hosts major youth festival as preview to World Youth Day 2027. vaticannews.va More than 30,000 people took part in the "Hee Hee Hee" Youth Festival in Seoul, South Korea, from May 9 to 11, a large-scale, youth-led celebration organized by the Archdiocese of Seoul and the Local Organizing Committee for World Youth Day (WYD) 2027. |
(2025-05-13). Pope Leo XIV makes a surprise visit to his Augustinian brothers in Rome. vaticannews.va Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in the community chapel of the General Curia of the Augustinians, before joining the brothers for lunch — just as he used to when he was a Cardinal. |
(2025-05-13). Pope Leo XIV publishes first post on papal social media accounts. vaticannews.va Pope Leo XIV has published his first post on the papal social media accounts, which were employed to great effect by his predecessors, Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. |
(2025-05-13). General Secretariat of Synod welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV. vaticannews.va In a letter addressed to the new Pope, the General Secretariat of the Synod says it "looks with confidence" to the directions Pope Leo XIV will provide to help the Church grow as "a home and family of God open to all." |
(2025-05-13). Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in the Coptic Rite. vaticannews.va His Beatitude Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Catholic Copts and President of the Assembly of Patriarchs and Bishops of Egypt, presides over the Divine Liturgy of the Coptic Rite on the occasion of the Jubilee of Eastern Churches in the Pauline Chapel of St. Mary Major. |
(2025-05-13). Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Armenian Patriarch Minassian prays for peace. vaticannews.va On the occasion of the Jubilee of Eastern Churches, Patriarch Raphaà´l Bedros XXI Minassian, head of the Armenian Catholic Church, presides over the Divine Liturgy in the Armenian Rite at St. Mary Major, and calls for the elimination of hatred in all its forms. |
(2025-05-13). Caritas DRC calls for environmental care after devastating floods. vaticannews.va The Director of Communications for Caritas Butembo-Beni encourages the country's authorities to "actively engage in responsible urban planning" to prevent disasters, such as the flood, in the future. |
(2025-05-13). Ukraine War Day The Shining City On The Hill. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Today I just have this youtube video for you. Which I think will fill every feeling person with horror. It's been a few years since I visited Manhattan, and already I could feel the place was turning into a complete garbage dump. And now it's just an open sewer. These scenes, with the starkness of human misery, are like something out of Dante's Inferno. | This is the country which sets itself up as the beacon of the nations ("The greatest country on the planet!") and deigns to lecture other nations how to live their lives. Just like Americans.
(2025-05-13). Social Uprising In Colombia: Four Years Later, Impunity Reigns. popularresistance.org Social organizations in Columbia demand a Truth Commission to investigate the crimes committed by the Colombian State, to compensate the victims, and to guarantee that repression will not be repeated. Four years after the social uprising in Colombia, impunity reigns. | Four years after the social outburst that shook Colombia between 2019 and 2021, which turned particularly intense 2021, a deep open wound persists that has not yet been addressed with the seriousness that it deserves. The massive mobilization days, largely led by excluded youth and historically marginalized sectors, represented a turning point in t…
(2025-05-13). A Fighting Union's Path To Renewal: The UE Story. popularresistance.org The ongoing organizational renewal and substantial growth of the United Electrical Workers (UE) is one of the most distinctly remarkable stories in the U.S. labor movement in decades. Few other unions have suffered such losses from state repression, raiding attacks by opportunist unions, and the catastrophic effects of corporate job relocation — and survived. Of the original 42 unions who comprised the founding roster of the Congress of Industrial Unions (CIO) in 1938, a grand total of eight survive intact today. UE is one of them. The remainder have passed out of existence, been destroyed by repression and…
(2025-05-13). Push to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Damage Losing Steam in California Legislature. scheerpost.com " By Aaron Cantú / Only weeks ago, new science had buoyed state legislation to calculate the c…
(2025-05-13). Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship Heads to the Supreme Court. scheerpost.com By Jean Lantz Reisz / The Conversation For more than 150 years, almost all people who were born within U.S. territory automatically received citizenship — regardless of their parents' immigration status. President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship — stating that children born in the U.S. to parents who are not in the country legally, or …
(2025-05-13). 'Under Cover of Night,' GOP Unveils Plan to Kick Over 8 Million Off Medicaid. scheerpost.com People protesting attacks on Medicare/Medicaid " By Jake Johnson / House Republicans late Sunday unveiled legislation that analysts said would rip Medicaid coverage from milli…
(2025-05-13). Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case. sanews.gov.za Media to record court proceedings in Ndlovu murder case | The National Press Club (NPC) and the African Media and Communicators Forum (AMCF) have welcomed the court order permitting media houses to record proceedings of the case involving kidnapped journalist Sibusiso 'Aserie' Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli. | The order was granted by the KwaMhlanga Magistrate's Court on Monday. | Last week, the police discovered two bodies believed to be that of Ndlovu and Mdhluli. The couple had been missing since 18 February 2025. | Their discovery was the result of a lengthy and thorough investigation by a multi-discip…
(2025-05-13). Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN. sanews.gov.za Police Ministry condemns rape of 18-year-old in KZN | The Police Ministry has condemned the incident in which an 18-year-old woman was allegedly raped earlier this month by a 54-year-old Inkosi of the KwaBhidla area in KwaZulu-Natal. | Reports indicate that the suspect gave the young woman a lift from eGqumeni, only to allegedly refuse to drop her off at her stop. He instead drove her to an isolated bushy area, where he allegedly raped her. | Following his first appearance in the Hlanganani Magistrate's Court last Friday, the suspect was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 May, when he was expected to make a for…
(2025-05-13). Police Ministry grateful for support shown to families of fallen Constables. sanews.gov.za Police Ministry grateful for support shown to families of fallen Constables | The Ministry of Police has extended its gratitude to communities, the Free State provincial government and the people of South Africa at large, for the support shown to the families of three Constables who died in a car crash, three weeks ago. | The police constables were accorded official funerals held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. | The bodies of constables Keamogetswe Buys, Boipelo Senoge and Cebekhulu Linda were found in the Hennops river, near the N1 highway in Centurion in Pretoria. | "The tragic loss of these brave officers…
(2025-05-13). Mashatile explores tourism's potential to boost Africa's economy. sanews.gov.za Mashatile explores tourism's potential to boost Africa's economy | Africa's Travel Indaba 2025 officially kicked off today, with Deputy President Paul Mashatile using the platform to highlight the continent's vast, untapped tourism potential. | Speaking at the opening ceremony in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Deputy President Mashatile highlighted Africa's rich cultural heritage and economic opportunities in the tourism sector. | According to the Deputy President, tourism is projected to contribute 10.4% to Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, currently standing at 6.8%. | However, according to Mashatile, Sout…
(2025-05-13). Retrofit For The Future Campaign Takes Demands To The Heart Of Government. popularresistance.org In March, a coalition of groups launched the vital new 'Retrofit For the Future' campaign — and already, it's making waves. | Notably, the coalition has secured a meeting with a key minister inside the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to demand the government put renters' and workers' rights at the heart of a green and just transition in the housing sector. Fuel Poverty Action, ACORN, Greener Jobs Alliance, Medact, and the Peace & Justice Project, among others, set the ball rolling on a retrofit revolution that calls for housing fit for the future. | In particular, the campaign demand…
(2025-05-13). National Day Of Action To Demand Health Care, Not Profit. popularresistance.org On May 31, a large coalition of labor and community groups is holding a nationwide day of action to demand a national single payer healthcare system. Clearing the FOG speaks with Kay Tillow, an organizer of the action and member of the leading organization, NationalSinglePayer.com. Tillow speaks about the current healthcare crisis in the United States and why it is imperative that people organize now for a solution, such as national improved Medicare for all. Tillow critiques the Medicare for All legislation that was recently introduced in both houses of Congress and what we need to do to move the bills forward.
(2025-05-13). Ryan Coogler, Shedeur Sanders, Karmelo Anthony, Rodney Hinton, Jr. popularresistance.org Ryan Coogler, Shedeur Sanders, Karmelo Anthony, and Rodney Hinton, Jr. have all captured the collective Black imagination, although for very different reasons. A successful film director, an athlete and two Black men in the throes of a punishing legal system are all the recipients of support and love from millions of Black people. It is true that the love of a "Black face in a high place" is a problematic phenomenon, but it is also true that Black people will rally around their own. That commendable instinct seems to be reserved for individuals, and not for the masses as a whole, and therein lies a problem.
(2025-05-13). Immigrant Rights Advocates Fortify Against Threats To 'Sanctuary State'. popularresistance.org San Diego-based attorney Ian Seruelo received three separate reports in March alone about local county Sheriff Kelly Martinez violating California's immigration policy. The California Values Act, also known as Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), ensures that local law enforcement will not cooperate with immigration authorities to deport individuals. For Seruelo, the violations were an example of how the Trump administration continues to target California's "sanctuary state" law. | "There is already that atmosphere of fear in our community, very, very high. Never in my 10 years of practice have I experienced this level [of fe…
(2025-05-13). Physicists At The Large Hadron Collider Turned Lead Into Gold By Accident. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold. Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn one into the …
(2025-05-13). From Nuclear To Nature Laws, Here's Where New Liberal Leader Sussan Ley Stands On 4 Energy And Environment Flashpoints. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Sussan Ley has been elected Liberal leader after defeating rival Angus Taylor in a party room vote on Tuesday. Now the leadership question is settled, the hard work of …
(2025-05-13). The Dreaded Beep Test: Outdated Or Still A Valid Assessment Of Your Fitness? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For many, the beep test is seared into memory. | And not just the test itself, but the wave of dread that came before hearing that first beep in school physical education …
(2025-05-13). It's A Hard Job Being Environment Minister. Here's An Insider's View Of The Key Challenges Facing Murray Watt. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's new environment minister, Murray Watt, is reported to be a fixer . That's good, because there's a lot to fix. | Being environment minister is a hard gig. It …
(2025-05-13). Viking Pregnancy Was Deeply Political New Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Pregnant women wielding swords and wearing martial helmets, foetuses set to avenge their fathers and a harsh world where not all newborns were born free or given …
(2025-05-13). View From The Hill: Ley Says Liberals Must 'Meet The People Where They Are', But How Can A Divided Party Do That? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Cynics point out that when a party turns to a woman leader, it is often handing her a hot mess. That's certainly so with the federal Liberals, now choosing their first …
(2025-05-13). Sussan Ley Makes History, But Faces Unprecedented Levels Of Difficulty. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As if by visual metaphor, Sussan Ley's task seemed both obvious and impossible in her first press conference as the new Liberal leader. | Three years ago this month, Ley …
(2025-05-13). Confession of Usindiso building fire accused 'admissable', court declares. sanews.gov.za Confession of Usindiso building fire accused 'admissable', court declares | The High Court, sitting in Palm Ridge, has ruled that the confession made by the man accused of starting the deadly Usindiso building fire, is admissible as evidence. | The fire, allegedly started by 30-year-old Lawrance Mdlalose, killed at least 76 people living in the building situated in the Johannesburg CBD. | Mdlalose is facing 76 counts of murder, one count of arson and 12 counts of attempted murder in the case. | "Following the incident, a commission of inquiry, led by former Justice Sisi Khampepe, was established in September 2023…
(2025-05-13). Court security to be strengthened following shooting incident. sanews.gov.za Court security to be strengthened following shooting incident | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has called for an immediate strengthening of security in all courts following a second shooting incident at a court over the past two months. | The latest incident occurred at the Melmoth Court in KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in the fatal shooting of an accused. | "Preliminary reports indicate that an accused person in custody allegedly gained access to a court orderly's firearm. In a swift and decisive response, a second court orderly acted with commendable presence of mind and discharged…
(2025-05-13). Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented during evening peak. sanews.gov.za Stage 2 load shedding to be implemented during evening peak | Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 load shedding during evening peak from 4pm today until 10pm on Thursday evening. | The power utility explained that the move is aimed at managing "limited generation capacity and to ensure continued supply during the working days". | "This decision follows the delayed return of generation units, amounting to 3 120MW, as well as an additional loss of 1 385MW in the past 24 hours due to unplanned breakdowns. | "The primary reason for this setback is the delay in returning several units from planned maint…
(2025-05-13). Unemployment rate increases by 1%. sanews.gov.za Unemployment rate increases by 1% | The official unemployment rate has crept up by 1% to reach 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025. | This according to Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey released on Tuesday morning. | "There was a decrease of 291 000 in the number of employed persons to 16.8 million from 17.1 million in Q4: 2024, while there was an increase of 237 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8.2 million. This resulted in a decrease of 54 000 [down by 0,2%] in the labour force during the same period. | "Discouraged work-seekers increased by 7000 [up by 0.2%], and the n…
(2025-05-13). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-05-13). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-05-13). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-05-13). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-05-13). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-05-13). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-05-13). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-05-13). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-05-13). Elevating the delivery of government services. sanews.gov.za Elevating the delivery of government services | While government has made significant strides since the 1990s in adopting digital technologies to ensure that it delivers efficient services to its citizens, it has not fully achieved this ideal. | To make up for this shortfall, government has, in recent years, taken important steps to improve the quality of and access to services. | Digital platforms have expanded in many areas, making it possible to file taxes, apply for grants and access some services online. But for too many people, the experience of accessing public services remains a time-consuming and expensi…
(2025-05-13). Digital Transformation Roadmap to make it easier to access government services. sanews.gov.za Digital Transformation Roadmap to make it easier to access government services | With the newly launched plan of modernising the delivery of essential government services, government aims to ensure that conducting administrative tasks with the State is easier for citizens. | This will be achieved through the "With this r…
(2025-05-13). Tories write to Kemi Badenoch calling on her to resign. leftfootforward.org A group of Tory figures and activists are writing a letter to Kemi Badenoch demanding her resignation following the Tories' disastrous local election results earlier this month. | Many have signed an anonymous open letter which is circulating among Tory groups, calling on Badenoch to stand down, and make way for "fresh blood" rather than "allowing Reform to take our space". | According to
(2025-05-13). The Soviet Union Defeated More Than Just the Nazis in 1945. orinocotribune.com By Moussa Ibrahim — May 9, 2025 | For Africans, Victory Day was not just about the fall of Hitler, but about the idea that brutal regimes could fall at all | Victory Day, marked every year in May, is remembered for the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Red Army of the Soviet Union and its allies in 1945. The world saw fascism crumble under the weight of mass resistance, both military and moral. But while Europe swept its streets and held its parades, across the African continent, colonized peoples watched with a different kind of hope. For them, Victory Day was not just about the fall of Hitler. It was about the…
(2025-05-13). Jordan Arrests BDS Movement Coordinator Hamza Khader. popularresistance.org Last week, Jordanian authorities arrested Hamza Khader, the coordinator of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in Jordan, and took him to an undisclosed location for investigation. According to BDS, Khader was arrested on Tuesday, May 6, over social media posts. | BDS Jordan issued a statement on Wednesday, May 7, denouncing the arrest of Khader, saying that "it constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental rights of Jordanians to freedom of opinion, freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, which are guaranteed by the Jordanian constitution and the international conventions." | The movement cr…
(2025-05-13). Estonian Government: Not just war mongers but sadists as well. gilbertdoctorow.com Estonian Government: Not just war mongers but sadists as well In his latest speeches during the 80th anniversary of Victory Day celebrations, President Putin was careful to distinguish between the ruling elites in "unfriendly countries" and the general population, among whom there may well be many people sympathetic to Russia's cause. I apply the same …
(2025-05-13). Smart Financial Moves to Strengthen Your Retirement Years. moguldom.com Retirement is often envisioned as the reward for a lifetime of hard work—a time to relax, pursue passions, and spend quality time with loved ones. But while the idea of financial freedom in retirement is appealing, the reality can sometimes be more complicated. Rising healthcare costs, inflation, market volatility, and longer lifespans can all place …
(2025-05-13). Discover the Secret of Mushroom Gummies. moguldom.com When you think of mushrooms, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Soup, pizza toppings, or maybe that weird fungus growing in the yard! But have you ever imagined this "weird fungus" actually playing a role in enhancing your well-being, and that too in a form you probably didn't expect: gummies. Yep, mushroom gummies. …
(2025-05-13). Caste Census: Striving for Social Justice. ummid.com Honest implementation of the results of caste census needs to be taken up on priority basis for having a just and humane society.
(2025-05-13). CBSE 10th, 12th Results 2025 – Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to declare within days the results of the Xth and XIIth board exams held in February/March 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-13). Hope in the Face of Conflict: A Call for Action. ummid.com A life that wouldn't have had been aware about the concept of war and the civilians killed must have been praying for peace, but lost their lives to something they never wanted to happen.
(2025-05-13). Kosmos 482 crashing to Earth within hours. ummid.com The Soviet Union's failed Kosmos 482 (Cosmos 482) spacecraft is crashing to Earth within the next 40 hours, and the aerospace experts are closely monitoring its predicted path or ground track.
(2025-05-13). Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope. ummid.com Cardinal Robert Prevost (69) has been elected as the new Pope, becoming the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
(2025-05-13). Cash at Home: CJI asks Justice Varma to resign, he refuses. ummid.com Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna asked Justice Yashwant Varma, who was in news after the infamous 'cash at home scandal' was unearthed, but he refused to oblige.
(2025-05-13). Did Pope Leo XIV ignore the LGBTQ pride flag. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Vatican's newly elected Pope Leo XIV recently went viral on social media after users noticed that he reportedly ignored the LGBTQ pride flag during a public appearance. His actions sparked debate and speculation on social media.The video flooded social media and garnered millions of views across several platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. An X user pointed out that the flag in the video wasn't the LGBTQ flag, after noticing the word "PACE" printed on it in white. The X user wrote, "It's not a LGBTQ flag it's a peace flag from Italy."Another took to Pope Leo's defense a…
(2025-05-13). Return Statue of Liberty to France! Americans slam Trump's bid to accept Qatari plane. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Since US President Donald Trump's announcement of the administration's bid to accept the Qatar royal family's $400 million plane gift, American activists denounced the decision, calling on the government to return the Statue of Liberty to France.Americans expressed ethical concerns regarding Trump's announcement to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, which is expected to be used as a new Air Force One.The New York Times reported that the US president angrily replied to a question regarding the Qatari gift, saying "only someone 'stupid' would turn down such an offer." If you don't think we shou…
(2025-05-13). Video shows moment a young man falling to death while paragliding. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The death of young Lebanese man Hussein M.R. while paragliding in the Jounieh area of Mount Lebanon is still being investigated, local media reported.Lebanese authorities are still tracking down the paraglider captain who led the scene after the incident, in an attempt to arrest him.The Lebanese judiciary has issued a ban on paragliding in Jounieh, sealing off the runway with red wax.The young man, born in 2008, is originally from the Al-Minya area and has an Australian citizen. He died last Saturday afternoon after falling from a parachute.ŸÅŸ&…
(2025-05-13). Why did the US and China slash tariffs — and what's next? aljazeera.com Experts say the pullback on tariffs shows that China managed to stand its ground, as Trump battled domestic pressure.
(2025-05-13). Drones, gold, and threats: Sudan's war raises regional tensions. aljazeera.com RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan have raised regional tensions and put a spotlight on the country's booming gold economy.
(2025-05-13). Argentina's top court finds Nazi files 'of global significance' in basement. aljazeera.com Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina's Supreme Court.
(2025-05-13). Can green card, visa holders get Real ID, required to fly in the US? aljazeera.com Trump administration's move to make the Real ID mandatory raises questions about how it will affect noncitizens.
(2025-05-13). France convicts actor Gerard Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women. aljazeera.com Depardieu is put on the sex offenders list and receives a suspended sentence for groping the women on a film set.
(2025-05-13). Kurdish leader Ocalan told the PKK to disband, it did: Here's what to know. aljazeera.com PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is leading peace efforts to end a Kurdish armed rebellion against Türkiye after four decades.
(2025-05-13). 'No guardrails': How India-Pakistan combat obliterated old red lines. aljazeera.com From missiles targeting broad swaths of territory to water as a weapon, the threshold for the next war has been lowered.
(2025-05-13). Philippines election results: Who won, who lost and what's next? aljazeera.com Currently behind bars at The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte is set to win the mayoral seat for Davao City.
(2025-05-13). Trump in the Middle East: How much are US-Gulf investments worth? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump embarks on a three-day tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday.
(2025-05-13). Trump visits the Middle East: All the countries visited by US presidents. aljazeera.com For the second time in his presidency, Donald Trump's first official state visit is to Saudi Arabia.
(2025-05-13). Djokovic-Murray coaching partnership ends before French Open. aljazeera.com Tennis great Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray split weeks before the French Open after six-month coaching partnership.
(2025-05-13). Knicks vs Celtics: Tatum injured in Boston's Game 4 loss in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks take a 3-1 series lead after winning Game 4 against Boston Celtics, who lost Jayson Tatum to injury.
(2025-05-13). US President Donald Trump lands in Saudi Arabia on official visit. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first stop of a three-country tour of Gulf states.
(2025-05-13). Afrikaners landing in US with refugee status is "deeply offensive" aljazeera.com "Trump's acceptance of Afrikaners as refugees into the United States is an assault across many fronts."
(2025-05-13). Sunrise scenery over karst formation mountain in mist. ecns.cn A sea of mist blankets karst formation mountain at sunrise following rainfall in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, creating a surreal landscape.
(2025-05-13). First archaeological museum in Zhejiang to open. ecns.cn Located in the Linping district of Hangzhou, the complex will display key archaeological discoveries, including artifacts from the Linping Site Complex, Maoshan Mountain Site and Yujia Mountain Site.
(2025-05-13). China sends new communication technology test satellite into space. ecns.cn The satellite will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. It was the 575th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
(2025-05-13). South Sudan: 3 Years On, No Justice for Abuses in Southern Unity. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The remains of burnt homes in the town of Adok in Leer county, South Sudan. Photo taken in May 2022. | © 2022 Human Rights Watch | South Sudan's authorities have not brought to justice those responsible for attacks on civilians three years ago by government forces and allied militias in Leer and other opposition-controlled areas in southern Unity state.The lack of meaningful justice for the most serious crimes in Leer and other counties in southern Unity drives new cycles of abuse.The government should build on recent efforts to enhance justice in southern Unity and ensure credible…
(2025-05-13). The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic. icrc.org Photographs by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, winner of the 14th ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or award.
(2025-05-13). Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. icrc.org "Every attack on a humanitarian is an attack on the community they served."
(2025-05-13). Release of Israeli-U.S. hostage is the perfect metaphor for criminal conduct. haaretz.com The release of Edan Alexander is a cause of great joy for the Israeli public, but a brutal battering for the State of Israel…
(2025-05-13). Kiev-Washington mineral resources deal will be difficult to implement — media. infobrics.org Trump admits the deal was to "protect" Washington's contribution to the Ukrainian war effort.
(2025-05-13). Could senile moment explain his chilly relationship with Trump? haaretz.com An Israeli Prime Minister's cabinet and Knesset can refrain from acting even in the face of a sharp, proven decline in his or her functioning, but foreign powers are not required to accept such a situation…
(2025-05-13). government tells High Court it opposes landmark ruling on ousted Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com Netanyahu government rejects AG's call for top court ruling on reinstated Shin Bet chief, accuses her of 'lacking national responsibility' and fueling a power clash amid war…
(2025-05-13). Lufthansa Group extends Israel flight suspension through end of May. haaretz.com United has suspended its Israel routes through May 18, Delta through May 20, and British Airways through June 14…
(2025-05-13). Sowing Seeds of Hope in a Garden of Hate. pressenza.com by Irshad Ahmad | When the air reeks with the acrid smell of war, fear seeps into our souls. Life loses meaning, and the future turns bleak. Amidst the chaos, friends and foes alike obsess over statistics—counting losses like arithmetic equations to declare victory. Yet scarcely anyone hears the whispered pleas for help or acknowledges the silent suffering of victims. | This is humanity's tragedy: our youth, glorified as heroes, are reduced to mere fuel for war—all in the name of bravery, medals, and hollow applause. But war remains what it always has been—an enemy of humanity. It destroys prosp…
(2025-05-13). Gulf tour lays bare how really means. haaretz.com Trump's Saudi visit, sidelining Netanyahu and prioritizing U.S. interests, underscores how the prime minister's self-serving policies leave Israel isolated and hostage families abandoned…
(2025-05-13). Report: Pro-Trump Arab-American activist served as backchannel in U.S.-Hamas talks on Edan Alexander. haaretz.com The activist, a businessman who spearheaded Trump's outreach to the Arab-American community in the 2024 election, began engaging directly with Hamas over the last month via a communication channel with a senior Hamas official…
(2025-05-13). Not just antisemitism: What the aftermath of October 7 has meant for diaspora Jews. haaretz.com It is not just the thought of an ultimate safe heaven that diaspora Jews have lost. That occurred on October 7. Since then, we have lost so much more…
(2025-05-13). Animal Rights Group Files Anti-SLAPP Motion to Dismiss Perdue Lawsuit Against Free Speech. indybay.org Poultry giant Perdue Foods has sued to stop public protests by Direct Action Everywhere (DxE)…
(2025-05-13). Farage election win spooks Starmer? UK PM makes big announcement on Immigration. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled plans to tighten migration policies, saying "we need to reduce immigration, significantly". He said skill requirements need to be raised to degree level, English language requirements will be implemented "across all routes" and migrants will need to reside in the UK for ten years before applying for permanent residency. Watch for more details.
(2025-05-13). Nepali Lesbians Harassed While Registering Marriage. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Supreme Court of Nepal in Kathmandu. | © Supreme Court of Nepal | After two years together, Ramita and Shilu—both pseudonyms to protect their identities—traveled to Sindhuli this month to register their marriage under Nepal's June 2023 Supreme Court ruling which allows for same-sex marriages. But instead of recognition, the couple reportedly faced harassment, delays, rejection, and were forcibly separated, with police complicity and family hostility exacerbating their ordeal.As local officials stalled the registration process, citing uncertainty about legal procedu…
(2025-05-13). Wednesday 5/14: Palo Alto: Telsa Takedown Protest – weekly Wednesdays. indybay.org Tesla Palo Alto – sidewalk out front | 4180 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA 94306…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Palo Alto: Telsa Takedown Protest – weekly Saturdays. indybay.org Tesla Palo Alto – sidewalk out front | 4180 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA 94306…
(2025-05-13). Israeli cabinet to hold special Jerusalem Day meeting in heart of Arab neighborhood. haaretz.com Despite obvious security difficulties at City of David national park, Prime Minister's Office orders Shin Bet and police to make the necessary security arrangements for the meeting…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Veterans Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/24: Veterans Takedown. indybay.org Location: Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/31: Tesla Takedown. indybay.org Location: Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-05-13). Tuesday 5/13: Jewish Film Festival. indybay.org Capitola Public Library | 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010…
(2025-05-13). "Fork Off Coalition" Calls for Federal Workers Rehiring. indybay.org For the tenth consecutive week the "Fork Off Coalition" of united fired federal workers held their "Job Fair" by visiting Senators' offices calling on representatives to do more to rein in DOGE's destructive and illegal cuts to federal programs. This morning's Fair began in the Hart Senate Office Building atrium next to a massive Alexander Calder stabile where the group representing several agencies discussed the importance of consistent and repeated visits to representatives' offices to meet face-to-face and/or speak to staff to convey their message calling for the rehiring of the fired workers.
(2025-05-13). Defend Trade Union Swedish Rights-Support Dockworker Erik Helgeson! indybay.org The dismissal of Swedish Dockworkers Union (SDU) spokesperson and national deputy chair Erik Helgeson is a blatant act of retaliation for the union's legally-sanctioned boycott of military cargo to and from Israel. This dismissal represents an attack on trade union rights, freedom of speech, and the democratic decision made by dockworkers across Sweden.
(2025-05-13). whoopi goldberg was dimensional ufo. indybay.org "entity" is ufo…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 7/5: Loving The Silent Tears Musical Screening, Saratoga _Free +Vegan food. indybay.org Saratoga Library | 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070…
(2025-05-13). Saturday 5/17: Gilroy Protest. indybay.org Tesla Showroom | 500 Automall Dr, Gilroy 95020…
(2025-05-13). Israeli greed — and the Defense support — made business with Qatar a no-brainer. haaretz.com Qatargate isn't the first time Israelis did business with an enemy state: the country's Defense Ministry, with its sell-as-much-as-you-can attitude, has been allowing the sale of weapons, services, and technologies to questionable regimes…
(2025-05-13). The Kiev-Washington Mineral Resources Deal. "A Difficult Partnership" globalresearch.ca Several American experts have identified problems in the implementation of the agreement between the US and Ukraine regarding minerals, The Washington Post reported. The newspaper highlighted many factors that would make US companies hesitant about exploring oil and gas in …
(2025-05-13). Trump Says He Begins to "Doubt" Zelensky Will Make a Peace Deal with Putin. globalresearch.ca Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions is a masterful move that puts Ukraine and its European allies in an awkward position vis-à -vis the international community, especially with US President Donald Trump, …
(2025-05-13). Third-Party Mediation Between Russia and Ukraine Is Approaching Its Limits. globalresearch.ca The US' mediation between Russia and Ukraine captivated the world due to the hopes that many observers had of it leading to a breakthrough, but expectations have since been tempered, including on the American side as evidenced by the
(2025-05-13). Why Russia Might Need Iranian Missiles. Sounds Contradictory? globalresearch.ca In recent days, various sources have been reporting that Iran is supposedly preparing to deliver "Fath 360" SRBM/TBMs (short-range/tactical ballistic missiles) to Russia.
(2025-05-13). Rita Mary Rose Curtin. A Mother's Day Tribute. globalresearch.ca While days like Mother's Day are corny, they do elicit memories. I think of my mother. She died at the age of 100. Although she was quite debilitated at the time, she still kept asking me not to let her …
(2025-05-13). Labour-led council left a disabled person in temporary accommodation with no wheelchair access for two years. thecanary.co The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and the disabled person interviewed East London Newham council has left a disabled person pushed into homelessness with significant physical access needs in a second floor flat without a lift for over two years. Appallingly, despite explaining that their worsening condition means they need […] | By
(2025-05-13). Hostilidade ocidental no àÅrtico leva a Rússia a abandonar acordos com países nórdicos. globalresearch.ca A cooperaàßà£o entre a Federaàßà£o Russa e o Ocidente Coletivo está se deteriorando cada vez mais em diversas áreas estratégicas de interesse mútuo. Essa situaàßà£o é particularmente preocupante na regià£o do àÅrtico, uma vez que os tratados que regulam as …
(2025-05-13). Trump and Bukele: The Few Repressing the Many. fpif.org On March 15, President Trump's rendition of immigrants to a notorious prison in El Salvador stunned the world. They include 23 alleged members of MS-13 and 238 Venezuelans allegedly belonging to another notorious gang, Tren de Aragua. | Trump's accomplice, autocratic buddy, and likely mentor in this maneuver is Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, known for calling himself the "world's coolest dictator." Certainly, he shares Trump's contempt for due process, as shown by his own reckless imprisonment of the guilty and the innocent. | Trump's immigrants are crammed into Salvadoran prisons already holding thousands de…
(2025-05-13). The US-China Tariff War. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca Background: | The United States and China have agreed to temporarily lower reciprocal tariffs following negotiations in Geneva. | US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, made the announcement during a press conference in the Swiss city of Geneva following talks with senior Chinese …
(2025-05-13). Video: Donald Trump and the Semiconductor Crisis. The Strategic Role of Taiwan's TSMC. globalresearch.ca This article consists in a overview of the semiconductor crisis which commenced in 2020, followed by a review of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor manufacturing conglomerate (TSMC) which is involved in production in Taiwan, the PRC and as well as the U.S. …
(2025-05-13). Capitalism versus Socialism: The Great Debate Revisited. globalresearch.ca [We're reposting this incisive article by Prof. James Petras first published by GR in June 2004. This article tells us how capitalism is destroying the general welfare of a nation.] | *** | The debate between socialism and capitalism is far from …
(2025-05-13). A damning report into PIP that the DWP tried to hide shows its cuts are pure evil. thecanary.co While media personalities and politicians are pretending to be puzzled by why so many people are suddenly claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), newly published research has the answers- and it comes from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) itself. Yet this report has been hidden by successive governments — including Labour — until one […] | By
(2025-05-13). Does Elon Musk Hold the Key to Economic Prosperity? globalresearch.ca One of the wisest things ever uttered by an American was spoken by the famous Sioux Indian chief Sitting Bull, who said, "The white man knows how to make everything, but he does not know how to distribute it." (…
(2025-05-13). The Plan to Destroy the U.S. Is in Motion. Richard C. Cook. globalresearch.ca The Conspiracy: | Everyone knows the world is under siege by a deep-seated conspiracy run by the globalist financial elite. This has been spotlighted by the ongoing revelations of the billions of dollars spent by USAID over the past half-century on …
(2025-05-13). New Peer-reviewed Study Again Confirms Childhood Vaccines Are Likely Responsible for Nearly 80% of the Autism Cases in US. globalresearch.ca Stunning new autism findings using Florida Medicaid database examining kids from birth till 9 years old. A RR=4.4 implies a PAR of nearly 80% which means most autism in the US is caused by vaccines. | * | Executive Summary : | A stunning …
(2025-05-13). The badger cull is set for a parliamentary debate all thanks to a viral petition. thecanary.co Wildlife campaign group Protect the Wild has garnered enough signatures on a petition to secure a debate in parliament over the Labour Party government's continued maintenance of the cruel badger cull. The petition calls for an immediate end to the badger cull. Alongside this, it demands the implementation of cow-focused measures to control bovine tuberculosis […] | By
(2025-05-13). Campaigners are set to celebrate Tesla's nosediving car sales by hijacking its own events. thecanary.co The 17 May is set to be a big day for Tesla, with the company advertising 'Discover Tesla' days for multiple locations to boost the troubled its flagging UK sales. So Tesla Takedown UK, the anti-Tesla group, are hosting 'Discover Tesla Takedown' days at dealerships in Bristol, Glasgow, Winchester, and London Park Royal. Tesla Takedown: […] | By
(2025-05-13). US Anti-China Campaign: Continuity, Contradictions, and Opportunities for BRICS. Dr. Uriel Araujo. globalresearch.ca In the ever-shifting landscape of global geopolitics, the United States under President Donald Trump continues to sharpen its focus on countering China's rising influence, a policy also rooted in the foundations laid by his predecessor, Joe Biden. While the …
(2025-05-13). A Rússia, os EUA e as novas cisàµes políticas nacionais. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-13). Debt cancellations and peasant mobilizations in Europe from Antiquity to the 20th Century. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-13). Albania's ruling Socialists secure majority in parliamentary vote. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-13). Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's Republican primary for governor. whyy.org
(2025-05-13). Robinson Huron chiefs say they will not sit idly by on Bill 5 violation of Canada's treaty relationships. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-13). W̱JOȽEȽP rejects unilaterally developed Bill 15, Infrastructure Projects Act, 2025. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-13). MOVE at 40: 'You don't have to drop the bomb,' helicopter pilot warned city in lead-up to deadly Philly attack. whyy.org
(2025-05-13). Peruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Turkish Cypriot journalist threatened, source murdered after reporting on alleged government corruption. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). CPJ, partners condemn Saudi Arabia's press freedom record ahead of Trump's visit. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Taliban intelligence detain journalist Sulaiman Rahil following critical Facebook posts. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Azerbaijan arrests 2 more journalists, increasing crackdown tally to 25. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Mexican journalist Miguel àÅngel Anaya missing in Veracruz. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). The Wire's website, 8,000 X accounts blocked in India amid conflict with Pakistan. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). 9/11: Decade of Deception (2015) / FULL MOVIE. marktanliano.net
(2025-05-13). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 13 de mayo de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-05-13). Afghanistan: Empowering farming communities for sustained rural livelihood. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Azerbaijan: A mine survivor's journey of resilience and raising awareness. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-13). Myanmar: One month on, earthquake survivors face continuing challenges. icrc.org