apnews.com (2025-05-22). Live updates: Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign studentsThe Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country.
apnews.com (2025-05-22). Israeli politician critiques the Gaza war's toll on Palestinians and sparks an outcryKilling babies "as a hobby." "Expelling a population." "Fighting against civilians." | | It is some of the harshest language against Israel's wartime conduct in Gaza and it came this week from a prominent Israeli politician…
(2025-05-22). Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza. newarab.com 
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed for Israel to allow "I renew my fervent appeal to allow for the entry of fair humanitarian help and to bring to an end the hostilities, the devastating price of which is paid by children, the elderly and the sick," the new pope said during his first weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square. | Leo, the former Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected the leader…
(2025-05-22). Gaza, 'Render It Unusable': Israel's Mission of Total Urban Destruction. globalresearch.ca While airstrikes account for mass casualties, bulldozers and explosives are flattening Gaza from the ground — what soldiers say is a systematic campaign to make the Strip unlivable…
(2025-05-22). Microsoft Says It's Censoring Employee Emails Containing the Word "Palestine" theintercept.com Following multiple employee-led protests against the company's contracts with the Israeli military, Microsoft workers discovered that any emails they send containing the word "Palestine" inexplicably disappear. | According to internal communications reviewed by The Intercept, employees on Wednesday began noticing that email messages sent from their company account containing a handful of keywords related to Palestine and Israel's ongoing war in Gaza were not transmitted as expected. In some cases, employees say the emails arrived after many hours. Other emails never even made it to the intended recipient's inb…
(2025-05-22). Israel Engineered Famine in Gaza. ummid.com As famine looms over Gaza, with 57 children reportedly dying from the effects of malnutrition over the past 11 weeks, the Israeli operation in Gaza continues unabated.
(2025-05-22). Israel warned over Gaza by UK, France and Canada. ummid.com In an unprecedented move, United Kingdom, France and Canada have threatened Israel of "concrete actions" if it does not stop it aggression against Palestinians in Gaza and allow aid into the besieged enclave.
(2025-05-22). Gaza Genocide and Global Silence. ummid.com The silence exhibited by the international community and human rights organizations in the face of the Genocide in Gaza and Israeli brutality reflect the collapse of global conscience.
(2025-05-22). Rally outside Scotland Yard calls on police to "stop harassing" anti-genocide protesters. thecanary.co 
A rally took place outside the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London on 21 May to "defend the right to protest". Protesters, including Jeremy Corbyn, took to Scotland Yard to call for an end to police persecution of people who oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza. Corbyn, Nineham under "a serious and deeply political attack" […] | By
(2025-05-22). The Independent just said Starmer's support for Israel's genocide is all Corbyn's fault. thecanary.co 19 months into Israel's genocide in Gaza, rising pressure has forced Keir Starmer's government to take some small steps to hold the apartheid state to account. But in an apparent attempt to help Starmer save face for denying and participating in a genocide, the Independent has absurdly tried to blame this shameful behaviour on his […] | By
(2025-05-22). EXPOSED: Israel itself helped coordinate Starmer and Macron's supposed attack on it. thecanary.co The West's shift in positioning on Israel's genocide in Gaza isn't groundbreaking. It's barely even the minimum of what we should expect when a Western ally is committing war crimes and starving thousands of babies to death. And Israel has apparently been boasting that it 'moderated' its allies' smokescreen response this week. Prize-winning journalist Jonathan […] | By
(2025-05-22). Sayyed Houthi Calls for Continuous Alert in Region: 'Israel' is at the Peak of Escalation. english.almanar.com.lb 
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi urged on Thursday a continuous alert in the regions in order to face the Israeli peak of escalation. In a televised speech, Sayyed Houthi stressed that the Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza are rapidly increasing, highlighting the steadily increasing death toll in …
(2025-05-22). Genocide in Gaza: The BBC's Self-Inflicted "Trust Crisis" dissidentvoice.org BBC News regularly proclaims its supposed editorial principles of fearless, independent, impartial, fair and accurate journalism. In a January 2023 speech to the Whitehall & Industry Group in London, then BBC Chairman Richard Sharp boasted that BBC journalism is the 'global gold standard' of credible news reporting. Two years previously, in 2021, the public broadcaster …
(2025-05-22). Headlines for May 22, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Targets Hospitals, Kills 51 More Palestinians as Its Genocide in Gaza Continues, Only 100 Trucks Have Entered Gaza After 11 Weeks of Total Blockade and Imminent Mass Starvation, Israeli Soldiers Fire at International Diplomatic Delegation in Jenin, D.C. Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Death of Two Israeli Embassy Staff, Trump Confronts South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa with Claims of "White Genocide", Judge Rules Trump Administration Violated Court Order by Expelling Immigrants to South Sudan, House GOP Passes "Big, Beautiful Bill," Slashing Social Programs and Showering Tax Cu…
(2025-05-22). "The Worst It's Ever Been" : U.K. Surgeon in Gaza Warns Kids Are Bearing Brunt as Israel Widens Assault. democracynow.org 
We speak with Dr. Victoria Rose, a British plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has been on three medical missions to Gaza since the start of Israel's war on the territory. She joins us from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, where she's been treating patients for over a week, and describes horrific injuries amid Israel's ongoing bombardment, limited medical supplies and widespread malnutrition making it harder for people to heal. "Children are particularly taking the brunt of this," she says. "It's the worst it's ever been."…
(2025-05-22). U.K. MP Jeremy Corbyn & EU MP Lynn Boylan on Europe Pressuring Israel to Halt Atrocities in Gaza. democracynow.org 
International criticism of Israel continues to grow as the country's military expands its assault on Gaza, killing scores of Palestinians on a daily basis while blocking food, fuel, medicine and other supplies from reaching the starving population. The U.K. Labour government announced this week it is suspending free trade talks with Israel and imposing sanctions on some Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The European Union says it will also review its trade ties with Israel. | "There's been an enormous shift in public opinion, and it's caused by utter revulsion at seeing emaciated…
(2025-05-22). First photo of Israeli Embassy workers killed in Washington shooting released. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Israeli Embassy in Washington released the first image of the two staff members who were killed on Wednesday night in the shooting attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in DC.Earlier, the Washington police said that the suspect was identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, according to CNN. An eyewitness revealed that Elias Rodriguez waited for the police to come for about 10 minutes before saying he "did it for Gaza."The Embassy wrote on X: "Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives." "The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by…
(2025-05-22). Who is Elias Rodriguez? Killer of 2 Israeli Embassy workers. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, Illinois, was recently arrested by local police after shooting two Israeli Embassy workers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, sparking debate on social media regarding his identity. According to several reports, 30-year-old Rodriguez shouted "Free Free Palestine" while being arrested due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza, which resulted in the killing of 53,655 Palestinians and the injuring of at least 121,950. Another eyewitness told local outlets that he waited for the police for 10 minutes to state that he "did it for Gaza."The Israeli ambassador st…
(2025-05-22). Giving Voice to Gazans Targeted by the U.S.-Israeli Death Machine. covertactionmagazine.com Refaat Alareer, a professor of English literature at the Islamic University in Gaza, was tragically killed in an Israeli air strike on December 6, 2023, along with his brother, sister and four of his nephews and nieces. OR Books has put out a collection of his writings, If I Must Die, which offers a window …
(2025-05-22). The Western Media Brought Gaza To This Point. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Benjamin Netanyahu is now explicitly saying that the complete ethnic cleansing of Gaza is a precondition to ending the slaughter in the besieged Palestinian territory. | "Responding to those who are pushing for an end to war in Gaza, Netanyahu says he 'is ready to…
(2025-05-22). After Nearly 600 Days the End of the Israel-Gaza War Looks as Far off as Ever. bylinetimes.com 29 May will mark the 600th day since the brutal attacks by the terrorist organisation, Hamas, on Israel on 7 October 2023, which killed over 1,200 people, including peace activists, men, women and children living in kibbutzes along the Israeli-Gaza border, and youngsters attending a music festival. | 29 May will mark the 600th day in captivity for the last twenty or so Israeli hostages still believed to be alive in Gaza, the 600th day of anguish for their friends and families, and the 600th day of trauma for all those caught up in or affected by the 7 October attacks, including many Jews around the world, for…
(2025-05-22). Israeli strikes kill 47 in Gaza as aid groups collect limited supplies. aljazeera.com At least 47 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.
(2025-05-22). Julian Assange's t-shirt tribute to Gaza victims at Cannes Festival. aljazeera.com Julian Assange wore a shirt at Cannes Film Festival listing 4,986 Palestinian children killed in the Gaza war.
(2025-05-22). Is Zionism Losing Its Grip? counterpunch.org 
The World is Sickened by Israel's Genocide in Gaza (Including Many Israelis and IDF Soldiers) Cambridge, UK — Israel's leaders, and by extension their zionist supporters, are increasingly being condemned as genocidal criminals in much or the world — even in places like the UK, France and Canada, where they had been given a pass for
(2025-05-22). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Packed forum discusses feminism in the time of Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). World condemns Israel's genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). The spoils of war: Israel confiscated 100m shekels in cash, 5,600 guns since October 7. haaretz.com IDF publishes report detailing everything it has seized since the beginning of the fighting ‚ñ In Gaza, 2,600 small arms were seized, even though the IDF claims that 20,000 terrorists have been killed…
(2025-05-22). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Israeli official: We have U.S. backing in truce talks, Hamas will agree to end rule over Gaza. haaretz.com According to the official, Washington opposes Hamas' demand to remain active in Gaza even after the end of the war…
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu: D.C. murder shows blood libels cost lives; Israel to boost embassy security abroad. haaretz.com GAZA AID: IDF says 100 aid trucks entered Gaza over past day ‚ñ ISRAEL: IDF intercepts rocket fired at Israel from northern Gaza, Houthi missile from Yemen ‚ñ GAZA: 82 killed in past day, Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says ‚ñ LEBANON: Hezbollah commander in elite Radwan Force killed in southern Lebanon, army says…
(2025-05-22). For first time, Netanyahu names ethnic cleansing of Gaza as official war aim. wsws.org Knowing it has the full support of the Trump administration, the Israeli government is going to previously unheard-of lengths of criminality.
(2025-05-22). Cambridge college to divest from arms firms after Gaza protests. newarab.com 
Cambridge University's King's College has announced it will be divesting from arms firms, following pro-Palestine protests and encampments on the campus. | The college said its governing body had voted to "adopt a new responsible investment policy", which it added was "prompted by the occupation of Ukraine and Palestinian territories". | Students had protested on campus for months, demanding that the university end its "complicity" in Israel's war on Gaza and "ethnic cleansing of Palestine". | "This is a positive result from a process that engaged voices from all areas of our community," said King's College pr…
(2025-05-22). Max La Manna stages hunger strike over Gaza aid blockade. newarab.com 
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu says ready for Gaza 'temporary ceasefire'. newarab.com 
"If there is an option for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages, we'll be ready," Netanyahu said, noting that at least 20 hostages held by But he reaffirmed that the Israeli mil…
(2025-05-22). Outrage at Israeli shots as diplomats tour West Bank in Jenin. newarab.com 
Several nations that have backed Israel voiced outrage Wednesday after Israeli troops fired what they called "warning shots" as foreign diplomats visited the The Palestinian Authority accused troops of "deliberately" shooting at the delegation near the flashpoint city of Jenin. The Israeli military, already under pressure over its tactics in the Gaza war, said it regretted the "inconvenience". | AFP footage from Jenin ⚪ a frequent target of Israeli military raids ⚪ showed the delegation and accompanying journalists running for…
(2025-05-22). UN says around 90 truckloads of aid 'dispatched' into Gaza. newarab.com 
The Three days after Israel announced it would
(2025-05-22). Veterans and Allies Conduct 40-Day "Fast for Gaza" pressenza.com Bearing witness to the murder of innocents | A coalition of military veterans, religious and humanitarian organizations will begin a 40-day " The demands of the fast are
| 1) Full humanitarian aid to Gaza under UN authority and
| 2) No more U.S. weapons to Israel. | A representative number of people will fast from May 22 to June 30 in…
(2025-05-22). Spain says Netanyahu deploying starvation as 'tool of war'; calls for sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir Senior Spanish official denounces Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for using starvation as a weapon of war in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-22). No aid reached Gazans despite Israel's claim of letting in trucks: UN. presstv.ir The UN says no assistance has actually reached Palestinians yet although Israel claimed it had allowed aid trucks into the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-22). Gaza Health Ministry Publishes Names of 16,506 Children Killed by Israeli Military Since October 2023. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Gaza's Health Ministry published a list of 16,506 Palestinian children it has identified who have been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza since October 2023. The first 27 pages list 917 babies who didn't make it to their first birthdays. The list also includes 4,365 children killed between the ages of one …
(2025-05-22). Israeli Strikes Kill 104 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday that Israeli attacks killed at least 104 Palestinians and wounded 247 over the previous 24-hour period as relentless US-backed Israeli strikes continue to pound the Strip. The Health Ministry said the bodies of three Palestinians killed by previous Israeli attacks were also recovered from the rubble. "There are still …
(2025-05-22). Rep. Randy Fine Implies Gaza Should Be 'Nuked' Like Japan After DC Shooting. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) appeared to suggest that Gaza should be "nuked" like Japan was during World War II in response to the shooting in Washington DC that killed two Israeli embassy staffers. The congressman was asked in an interview on Fox News if the shooting should change the course of Israel's onslaught …
(2025-05-22). Politicians smear the Palestine movement after two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in D.C. mondoweiss.net 
Pro-Israel groups and lawmakers are calling the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, DC an antisemitic attack and have attempted to blame it on the campus Gaza protests of the past 18 months.
(2025-05-22). Dr. Mimi Syed: 'What I Saw in Gaza was Apocalyptic'. libya360.wordpress.com The FloodGate podcast hears from Dr. Mimi Syed, who exposes the full scale of Gaza's medical catastrophe under Israel's ongoing genocidal war. In a harrowing interview on the FloodGate podcast, American physician Dr. Mimi Syed described her experience working in Gaza during Israel's ongoing war as "apocalyptic." Dr. Syed, who volunteered twice in the besieged…
(2025-05-22). Israeli hatred for children in Gaza is shocking. strategic-culture.su 
The hatred of some in Israel for the people of Gaza — even for little children — is just astounding. If they have even a tiny bit of belief in God, they should pray for forgiveness. Unfortunately, NPR reported last Thursday (May 15) on "deadly airstrikes, killing more than 150 people in the past day, including dozens of children."
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu Says Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan Is a Condition To End Gaza War. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). Weaponized Aid: Wall Street, Zionists, and Ex-CIA Operatives Take Over Gaza Relief. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). Exclusive: Labour blocking members from demanding halt to UK armaments to Israel. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer regime's performative condemnation of Israel's starvation blockade exposed by party's manoeuvres to prevent calls for concrete action This week, as Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy mimicked anger at Israel's starvation blockade on Palestinian civilians in Gaza and claimed that halting talks for a new trade deal with Israel was meaningful action (it …
(2025-05-22). Microsoft bars workers from mentioning Gaza, Palestine or genocide. skwawkbox.org 
Computer giant whose software is used by Israel in Gaza continues anti-Palestinian repression Microsoft has imposed an automated filter on its internal email systems to prevent employees using the words "Palestine," "Gaza," or "genocide", according to pro-Palestine employee group 'No Azure for Apartheid' (NAA). The filter was discovered on the companies email servers yesterday. Microsoft …
(2025-05-22). Video: Palantir CEO Karp given huge NHS data contract grins and fidgets under genocide challenge. skwawkbox.org Palantir also has UK policing contract — and its CEO has also boasted about killing people for profit In February "unashamed techno-nationalist" Alex Karp, the chief executive of software company Palantir — which supplies military software and services to the Israeli occupation that has murdered and maimed hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza …
(2025-05-22). Lebanon Prepares for Municipal Elections in the South Amid Escalating Israeli Aggression. english.almanar.com.lb 
Preparations accelerate across southern Lebanon as the country readies for long-awaited municipal and mayoral elections, scheduled to begin Saturday morning under a directive from the Ministry of Interior. This vote marks the first in nine years for existing municipal councils and comes against a backdrop of ongoing Israeli aggression near the border. Interior Ministry Ramps …
(2025-05-22). Jacobin and Labor Notes promote UAW election as model for "union democracy" despite massive voter suppression. wsws.org Jacobin and Labor Notes' effort to prop-up one bureaucratic apparatus (UAW) by criticizing another (UFCW) has led them into the absurd position of promoting the UAW election as a model of "union democracy."
(2025-05-22). RTE requests Eurovision vote info amid Israel manipulation fears. newarab.com Irish public broadcaster RTÉ requested a breakdown of voting numbers for the recent Similar requests have been submitted by other European public broadcasters, including by Spain's RTVE, which requested a review to "avoid external interference and manipulation", and Flemish broadcaster VRT, which demanded "full transparency…
(2025-05-22). Starmer's Winter Fuel Allowance 'U-Turn' Sets Him On A Tricky Path With Backbenchers And Voters. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The U-turn is a long and, depending on your point of view, honourable or dishonourable tradition in British politics. Now Keir Starmer has been accused of following this …
(2025-05-22). Iran and US to resume nuclear talks in Rome this week. newarab.com 
The
(2025-05-22). Iran Says It Will Hold US Accountable for Any Israeli Attack. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has said in a letter to the UN that Tehran would hold the US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities. The letter was a response to recent media reports that said Israel was preparing for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. Sources told CNN that the attack …
(2025-05-22). Storia dell'arsenale nucleare israeliano parte 3. strategic-culture.su L'Iran definisce Israele il principale ostacolo alla non proliferazione nucleare. Storia del programma nucleare di Israele di Giacomo Gabellini parte 3. | Segue nostro Una volta sabotato il…
(2025-05-22). "Nothing Can Justify It" : Journalist Gideon Levy Reacts to Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers in D.C. democracynow.org 
We speak with Israeli journalist Gideon Levy after a young Israeli couple was shot dead in Washington, D.C. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim both worked at the Israeli Embassy and were killed by a gunman after leaving the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday night. The couple were dating and about to get engaged, the embassy said. Police identified Elias Rodriguez of Chicago as the suspect in custody. Video shows Rodriguez shouting "Free Palestine" during his arrest, and authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime. | "This incident can be only condemned. Nothing that I…
(2025-05-22). Minimal Aid, Maximum Harm: A Smokescreen to Shield Israeli War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-22). Victims of Washington shooting identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, couple who worked at Israeli embassy. haaretz.com Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said Lischinsky had planned to propose to Milgram next week…
(2025-05-22). Tamar Kutz, who lost her son, daughter-in-law, and their three children on October 7, laid to rest. haaretz.com Hundreds of people attended funeral of Tamar Kutz – an educator and founder of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. She was buried alongside her son, Aviv, his wife, Livnat, and their children Yonatan, Rotem, and Yiftach, who were murdered on October 7…
(2025-05-22). Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on visit to occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said that it fired near a diplomatic delegation which it claimed deviated from an approved route in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. | Diplomatic sources said European diplomats were part of the delegation to the West Bank city of Jenin. | The military claimed "the delegation deviated from the approved route and entered an area where they were not authorised to be" and that soldiers fired "warning shots to distance them away." It added that no injuries or damage were reported. |
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu: Trump Told Me 'I Have Absolute Commitment To You'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a press conference on Wednesday that President Trump had assured him that the US was committed to Israel despite a slew of media reports that have said there's friction between the two leaders. "Let me give you some details that perhaps haven't been made public. A few days …
(2025-05-22). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Israel Pounds South Lebanon, Several Sites Reported Struck. news.antiwar.com Israel continues to escalate its airstrikes against southern Lebanon on Thursday, with heavy strikes reported and locals saying they are among the heaviest seen since the ceasefire went into effect in late November. Seven separate strikes were reported across the area, with at least one person killed in an airstrike in Rab El Thalathine, along …
(2025-05-22). Yemeni Missile Hits 'Ben Gurion Airport' Disrupting Flights and Triggering Security Chaos. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a ballistic missile that struck "Ben Gurion Airport" on Thursday, in what they described as a "high-precision military operation" targeting the Israeli occupation entity's main international gateway near the occupied city of "Tel Aviv." The missile, identified as a Zulfiqar, was launched by Yemen's missile unit and successfully hit its …
(2025-05-22). Initial reports: airstrikes target Sanaa, Yemen. albawaba.com
(2025-05-22). Yemen serves Israel, US with strong warning as missile soars over occupied territories. presstv.ir Yemen issues a strong warning to the Israeli regime and the US against their potential resumption of their attacks on the Arab Peninsula nation.
(2025-05-22). First BRICS Expert Session on Nuclear Energy Held in China. infobrics.org The first expert session within the framework of the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform has been held in China, with leading experts discussing best practices for implementing modern solutions in the energy sector…
(2025-05-22). China Ready to Help Sri Lanka Join BRICS. infobrics.org Earlier, Russia and India expressed support for Sri Lanka to join BRICS in the future…
(2025-05-22). Bridging Cultures Through Ballet: China-Russia Artistic Exchange. infobrics.org In recent years, China and Russia have deepened their collaboration in the world of ballet, engaging in vibrant exchanges spanning youth training programs, classical performances and participation in international festivals…
(2025-05-22). BRICS approves declaration and advances sustainable industrial agenda with focus on technology and small businesses. infobrics.org The contributions reveal a consensus on the urgency of promoting a new industrial revolution guided by innovation, equity, and sustainability, in which digital technology and international cooperation play central roles…
(2025-05-22). NATO wants to be "more lethal" than Russia but can't catch up in weapons production. infobrics.org Russia will not engage in an arms race reminiscent of the one that collapsed the Soviet Union.
(2025-05-22). Ukraine a 'distraction' for the West — Rubio. infobrics.org For the current US administration, Ukraine is not a priority.
(2025-05-22). 'Iskander-M' keeps obliterating NATO and Kiev regime assets all across Ukraine. infobrics.org The political West and its Nazi puppets are particularly terrified of the "Iskander-M", as they have nothing that can match its relatively low cost, massive destructive potential and pinpoint precision. Worse yet (for NATO), the Russian military keeps upgrading this system (its range has been more than doubled). The 9M723 hypersonic missile is also highly-maneuverable, making it a nightmare for air and missile defenses.
(2025-05-22). Video: Issa Amro, of Louis Theroux West Bank documentary, attacked daily by Israeli settlers. skwawkbox.org Multiple peace prize-winner told German TV he was threatened with arrest if he files complaint against attackers Palestinian activist Issa Amro — who has been awarded prizes by the United Nations, Sweden and the governments of Sweden, France and Germany for his work promoting non-violent resistance to human rights abuses- has been attacked every day …
(2025-05-22). Algeria finalises process of joining New Development Bank. tvbrics.com The Head of the NDB congratulated the country on the occasion…
(2025-05-22). Brazil advances green hydrogen projects with export focus amid global energy transition. tvbrics.com This form of energy can serve various heavy industries, including steelmaking and refining…
(2025-05-22). BRICS ministers endorse strategic support for small businesses. tvbrics.com Three key documents developed under the Brazilian leadership of the new MSME working group were presented…
(2025-05-22). China and ASEAN finalise negotiations on China—ASEAN Free Trade Area. tvbrics.com The agreement introduces nine new chapters, including digital economy and green development…
(2025-05-22). Egypt to start assembling new generation electric vehicles. tvbrics.com For the first time, the country will organise the assembly of new electric car models at a local plant with the support of a Chinese company…
(2025-05-22). Ethiopia and UNESCO promote geotourism to boost regional development. tvbrics.com Addis Ababa workshop spotlights UNESCO Global Geoparks as catalysts for sustainable development, heritage conservation, and inclusive economic growth…
(2025-05-22). Iran and Russia pursue US$10 billion trade target with focus on financial reform and regional connectivity. tvbrics.com 
The nations to enhance cooperation through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…
(2025-05-22). Iranian scientists explore drug repurposing to tackle endometriosis. tvbrics.com The project uses computer-based methods…
(2025-05-22). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). Iran, US To Resume Indirect Nuclear Talks in Rome on Friday. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Trump Wants to Revive Russia-NATO Council as Part of Normalization Process. globalresearch.ca The American proposal to revive the Russia-NATO Council appears as a gesture of goodwill in the wake of the biggest security crisis in Europe in recent decades.
(2025-05-22). Algeria, France in 'worst crisis' since independence: French historian. newarab.com 
Algeria and France are currently experiencing It will take painstaking work, including on historical grievances, to restore trust, Benjamin Stora, one of the world's leading experts on French-Algerian history, added in an interview with AFP. | Atrocities committed during the 1954-1962 Algerian war of independence have long strained relations – e…
(2025-05-22). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-05-22). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-22). Kashmir, India, Pakistan: on the history and internationalist stakes of a state of war. internationalviewpoint.org This article attempts to take stock of the recent 'hot' crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. Many factors need to be taken into account. Recent events are undoubtedly part of a long history of military tensions and wars dating back to the disastrous partition imposed on the sub-continent by British imperialism in 1947. In recent years, however, profound changes have affected the countries concerned, as well as the geopolitical environment, regional management of water resources and the weapons used. So we cannot assume that history will simply repeat itself almost identically. This is perhaps the main…
(2025-05-22). Two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in Washington shootout. ummid.com Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC were Wednesday in a shooting incident carried by a single suspect.
(2025-05-22). Gunman Yells 'Free Palestine' Before Killing 2 Israeli Embassy Staffers in DC. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). 2 Israeli Embassy Workers Killed Outside DC Jewish Museum in Apparent Antisemitic Attack. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Elias Rodriguez arrested for killing 2 Israeli Embassy staff members. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The police identified and arrested the suspect who shot dead two Israeli embassy staff members near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. A couple, who were planning to get engaged, were killed in the shooting, which took place on Wednesday night, according to the Israeli ambassador to the US.The Washington police confirmed that the suspect was identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, adding that he shouted "Free Free Palestine" while being arrested by the cops, police mentioned, according to CNN. An eyewitness revealed to the American media outlet, Elias Rodriguez waited for the police…
(2025-05-22). Does Elias Rodriguez sell Muslim prayer rugs with images of 9/11 attack on eBay. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Speculations emerged online that Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the shooting attack which killed two Israeli Embassy workers in Washington, is selling Muslim prayer rugs with images of the 9/11 attack and the Afghanistan war.On Wednesday night, a shooting attack was carried out by Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The attack killed the couple, Yaron and Sarah.The Israeli Embassy in Washington posted on X: "Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives." "The entire embassy staff is heartbroken and devastated by the…
(2025-05-22). Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead at Jewish museum in Washington DC. aljazeera.com Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum in Washington DC.
(2025-05-22). Video: US police investigate after Israeli embassy staff are shot dead. aljazeera.com Video shows police and other emergency responders on the scene after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed.
(2025-05-22). What we know about the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in DC. aljazeera.com Video has captured the moment police arrested the man believed responsible for killing two young Israeli embassy staff.
(2025-05-22). Two Israeli embassy workers shot and killed in front of Jewish Museum in Washington. haaretz.com Shooter identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, shouted 'Free Palestine,' police chief says; eyewitness reports he carried a red kaffiyeh ‚ñ Trump: Shooting 'based obviously on antisemitism' ‚ñ Museum had recently expressed security concerns…
(2025-05-22). Irish rapper charged over Hezbollah flag at London concert. newarab.com 
A member of Liam O'Hanna, 27, known by his stage name Mo Chara, is accused of showing support for the Lebanese militant group, who are proscribed by British authorities, during a performance on November 21. | London's Metropolitan Police said officers from its Counter Terrorism Command launched an investigation after a video of the event surfaced online in April | O'Hanna is accused of displaying a flag "in s…
(2025-05-22). Sectarian Tensions Erupt Across Syria, Posters Call for Religious Tax on Christians. news.antiwar.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent warning that Syria may be on the verge of another "full scale civil war" seems increasingly more possible, with sectarian tensions erupting on multiple fronts, as the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) government's promise of religious unity seems to be in stark contrast to the reality on the ground. …
(2025-05-22). After Destroying Syria, US Now Suddenly 'Worried Sick' About Its Collapse, Civil War. globalresearch.ca Anyone remotely familiar with the truly horrible situation in terrorist-occupied Syria knows that the unfortunate country was destroyed in a NATO-led crawling invasion.
(2025-05-22). Israel, Turkey Agree on Direct Line To Prevent Conflict in Syria. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Syria and Turkey sign joint cooperation agreement to develop and strengthen energy sector ties. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2025-05-22). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). Laith Marouf: What It Will Cost to End Zionism? The Path of Resistance Ahead. libya360.wordpress.com Misperceptions Regarding Resistance Laith Marof: Truth Behind US' Syrian Occupation Revealed w/Trump Honoring CIA Puppet Al Jolani Israel's 'Final Solution' Has Begun: Will Persons of Conscience Stop It? "Only War Can End Zionism"
(2025-05-22). Three Requisites for Syria's Reconstruction Process. internationalviewpoint.org For the country's revival to be successful after years of war, inclusion of the population and democratization during the transitional period will be necessary, or national cohesion may be undermined. | – | / |
(2025-05-22). Pakistan recommits to China bond amid Trump shadow over India ceasefire. aljazeera.com After a four-day standoff with India, Pakistan looks to its trusted partner China for post-conflict support.
(2025-05-22). Trump targets 350,000 Venezuelans for deportation, revoking their Temporary Protected Status. wsws.org The Trump administration is escalating the detention and disappearance of immigrants, visa holders, asylum seekers, green card holders, and even US citizens, promising to deport some one million people this year alone.
(2025-05-22). Niger Uranium and Regional Security in the Sahel. globalresearch.ca On July 26, 2023, the military-led Committee to Safeguard the Homeland (CNSP) took power in the West African state of Niger.
(2025-05-22). Ukraine at the Crossroads: Will Either Have to Give Up Territory or Surrender. globalresearch.ca The head of the Russian delegation announced that the negotiations would continue, which means Ukraine is accepting that it must give up part of its constitutionally defined territory.
(2025-05-22). Will Russia Inevitably Reconcile with the EU and Ukraine Like Putin Predicts? globalresearch.ca Putin predicted a few weeks back that Russia will inevitably reconcile with the EU and Ukraine.
(2025-05-22). The Quiet Revolution: Women, Power, and the Transformation of Our Time. globalresearch.ca This is a revolution of consciousness—a profound shift in how half of humanity perceives itself and its possibilities. It has unfolded through presence, creativity, and persistence rather than through domination.
(2025-05-22). Study Confirms Birds Are Breathing in Microplastics — Are You Inhaling Them Too? globalresearch.ca Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, found everywhere in the environment, and capable of accumulating in human and animal lung tissues | A 2025 study found microplastic particles in every lung sample from 51 bird species, …
(2025-05-22). Russia's Aerospace Technology Galore: Su-35S, Su-57M1, KS-172… Russia's VKS in a New Era of Air Dominance? Review Article. globalresearch.ca As one of the world's oldest and most capable air arms, the VKS has proven its capabilities time and again.
(2025-05-22). Renowned Data Analyst Warns Excess Deaths Are Surging 'Off the Charts' . Started Exploding after the Covid mRNA "vaccines" Roll Out in Early 2021″. globalresearch.ca World-renowned data analyst Ed Dowd has just dropped a chilling warning after uncovering evidence showing that the number of excess deaths of working-age Americans is skyrocketing.
(2025-05-22). Selected Articles: How America Is Being "Made Great Again" ? Putin Wants a New Yalta? globalresearch.ca 
By Perhaps Putin should tell the Russian people and the Russian Army …
(2025-05-22). MAGA V. MEGA, MAD V. Lunacy, Putin V. Trump. John Helmer. Ray McGovern. globalresearch.ca The war in the Ukraine is a sideshow for President Donald Trump because he is escalating his preparations for war against Russia on other fronts…
(2025-05-22). Palestine and the Conscience of China. globalresearch.ca China's support for the human and territorial rights of Palestinians dates back to the time of chairman Mao Zedong.
(2025-05-22). Americans and Europeans Disagreeing over Ukraine Conflict — Media. globalresearch.ca EU leaders are reportedly unhappy with Trump's decision not to participate further in the war effort, as this is significantly increasing Europe's burden in the conflict.
(2025-05-22). "No Enrichment Means No Deal." "Trump's Announcement Crosses All of Iran's Redlines" . Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca Trump ordered his special envoy to make a surprise announcement that crosses all of Iran's "red lines" and makes war between the US and Iran inevitable.
(2025-05-22). "WHO Was Founded by the Cartel as a Criminal Organization." Dr. David Martin. globalresearch.ca The World Health Assembly (WHA) is now meeting in Geneva to discuss, dispute, push, modify, trick, and finally cheat the "Pandemic Treaty."
(2025-05-22). The Theatre of the Absurd Called Moldova. globalresearch.ca The Moldovan government has been made to believe that it is the target of a destabilisation campaign orchestrated from Russia.
(2025-05-22). COVID Vaccine "Safe and Effective" Narrative Collapses on Camera. globalresearch.ca The "safe and effective" narrative collapsed on camera during Senator Ron Johnson's explosive Senate hearing on COVID-19 vaccine injuries Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-05-22). Lebanese, Palestinian Presidents Agree To Prevent Attacks on Israel From Lebanon. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). The pearl-clutching over Kneecap is a carnival of distraction from genocide. thecanary.co Kneecap member Liam àìg àì hAnnaidh has been charged with a terror offence by the Metropolitan Police. He's accused of allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag, a group who are a proscribed organisation. That means it's a crime for anyone to express support for them as they're considered a terrorist group. In a statement on their […] | By
(2025-05-22). Australian PM backs Zelensky and discusses strategic ties with EU. wsws.org Albanese's decision to attend the papal inauguration soon after winning the May 3 election was primarily driven by the heightened geostrategic tensions triggered by the US Trump administration's global trade war.
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu's Isolation and Shattered Illusion of Power. ummid.com It remains uncertain how long Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power, but his political standing has significantly deteriorated.
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu let top court stop him from taking control of the Shin Bet. haaretz.com The High Court's ruling against the dismissal of Ronen Bar is an impressive victory — in principle — for those fighting for democracy, but its practical implications are limited. Netanyahu will continue to look for a way to ride roughshod over the rule of law, while creating an alternative reality and continuing to promise that 'total victory' is imminent…
(2025-05-22). Netanyahu: Blood libels against Israel cost lives; Trump. haaretz.com Israeli leaders from both the coalition and opposition tied the Washington D.C. embassy staff murders to the 'incitement and brainwashing' by the pro-Palestinian movement in the U.S., as Israel announced plans to boost embassy security worldwide…
(2025-05-22). Ukraine: Escalating Russian Attacks on Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Damage caused by a Russian large high-explosive missile that hit the corner of an apartment building in Poltava on February 1, 2025, killing 15 civilians and injuring 20. | © 2025 Belkis Wille/Human Rights Watch | Russian attacks in Ukraine since January 2025 have killed and injured more civilians than in the same period in 2024.The attacks violated the international law prohibition on indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks. Such attacks, when committed deliberately or recklessly, constitute war crimes under international law.Diplomatic efforts should prioritize protection of…
(2025-05-22). Second Oval Office clash by Trump could make foreign leaders think twice. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 28, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump turned down the lights in the Oval Office on Wednesday and made South African President Cyril…
(2025-05-22). What is the Golden Dome missile defence shield. geo.tv 
(2025-05-22). Autistic man with ME/CFS forced into psychiatric hospital in Ukraine. thecanary.co 
A Ukrainian man living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) has been forced into a psychiatric hospital in Ukraine, amidst daily drone strikes and bombings. His story highlights the lack of knowledge around ME and the additional challenges of Russian attacks on chronically ill and disabled people. Debilitating symptoms of ME/CFS Marc is 21 and lives in […] | By
(2025-05-22). Staging for a Strike? US Quietly Moves Bombers as Israel Prepares to Hit Iran. mintpressnews.com US forces are being positioned, red lines drawn, and the targets selected. As Israel threatens Iran, Washington may already be backing the play.
(2025-05-22). Hypocrisy, Thy Name is China! libya360.wordpress.com China is Not Neutral. Funding the extermination of a people is not "non-intervention"! China Holds the Esteemed Honor of Being the World's Leading Trading Partner with Genocidal Israel In 2024, China was Israel's most prosperous trading partner, outdoing other countries with $19,097.962m worth of sales and in third position with $2,858.745m in purchases. According to…
(2025-05-22). Trump's West AsiaTour: Arabs In, Israel Out. ummid.com Everywhere Trump looks across the region, he sees opportunities for progress and deals that can be made in America's interests—and might even someday bring him that Nobel Peace Prize he covets.
(2025-05-22). Air France, Lufthansa Extend Suspension of Flights to Israel While Delta Restarts Service. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). EU decision on Israel must turn into action, CPJ says. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). Governments condemn Israel for firing towards diplomats in West Bank. aljazeera.com Canada, UK, France and Mexico among countries to condemn Israeli forces for firing 'warning shots' near diplomats.
(2025-05-22). Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in DC: What we know on attacker, victims. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-22). Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington, DC. aljazeera.com Police detain 30-year-old suspect Elias Rodriguez after deadly attack outside Capital Jewish Museum.
(2025-05-22). Which countries trade the most with Israel and what do they buy and sell? aljazeera.com Israel's global trade in 2024 consisted of $91.5bn in imports and $61.7bn in exports.
(2025-05-22). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Israel calls EU pressure 'declarative' as NGOs say 'too late'. newarab.com Israeli media quoted officials as saying that pressure from the EU and UK was "declarative" in nature, aimed at sending political messages rather than delivering meaningful consequences. | Israeli news outlet Walla reported that Israeli offici…
(2025-05-22). Philippines pressing Israel to take sides dispute with China. newarab.com 
The Philippines has conditioned continued arms contracts with Israel on Tel Aviv formally recognising its claim over the South China Sea – an area over which it is in dispute with China. | Israeli business news website Calcalist reported on Tuesday that the Philippine defence ministry has suspended new contracts with Israeli arms firms for several months over the matter. | Israel, which has in past years signed billions of dollars in arms deals with the Philippines, has remained neutral in Manila's spat with Beijing; however, now risks losing contracts over the dispute. | "The Philippines is trying to force Is…
(2025-05-22). Two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in Washington. presstv.ir Two staff members at the Israeli embassy in Washington are shot dead near a Jewish museum.
(2025-05-22). From River to Sea: A Just Call for Palestinian Statehood and Human Dignity. moderndiplomacy.eu On June 17, 2025, the United Nations will host a long-overdue international conference to revive the vision of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, this meeting offers a glimmer of hope for justice, peace, and dignity in a region that has suffered decades of occupation, war, and heartbreak. …
(2025-05-22). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-22). Celluloid Exploitation: Immigrants and Reality Television. counterpunch.org 
Shocking it might be, yet still part of an old pattern. The US Department of Homeland Security is floating the idea of using a reality television program to select immigrants vying for US citizenship. Whether this involves gladiatorial combat or inane pillow battles remains to be seen, though it is bound to involve airhead celebrity hosts
(2025-05-22). Putin Says Russia Will Create a 'Buffer Zone' Along Ukraine Border. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Russian forces have been instructed to create a "buffer zone" along the Ukraine-Russia border as fighting continues to rage despite President Trump's push for a peace deal. "I have already said that a decision was made to create the necessary security buffer zone along the border. Our …
(2025-05-22). How Starmer found himself on the road to nowhere. strategic-culture.su Left out in the cold by Trump on the Ukraine peace process | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Russia Ukraine peace talks are to…
(2025-05-22). Maha FYJC Admission 2025 Information Booklet Out – Key Highlights. ummid.com The Maharashtra Sports and Education Department has published the Information Booklet explaining at length the registration steps, details of CAP rounds and other related information pertaining to the FYJC or Class 11 admission 2025.
(2025-05-22). Iran's Military Might: Armed Forces Reach Pinnacle of Readiness, Top General Warns Against Threats. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Iranian armed forces have ascended to unprecedented heights of preparedness and combat readiness, according to Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces. "Today, the armed forces are producing various drones and small UAVs," Major General Bagheri said at the end of an inspection visit to the southeastern and …
(2025-05-22). Trump Repeats "White Genocide" Falsehoods in Meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump staged an extraordinary confrontation in the Oval Office on Wednesday, repeating his false claims about a "white genocide" taking place in South Africa during a meeting with the country's president, Cyril Ramaphosa. At one point, Trump had the lights dimmed and ordered video clips played showing people calling for violence against white farmers in South Africa. The ambush was the latest in the administration's campaign to paint the South African government as racist against Afrikaners, the white minority that ruled the country during apartheid. | South African politi…
(2025-05-22). Trump's coming currency war has Asia in its sights. asiatimes.com 
TOKYO — Asia's latest bull market is in wishful thinking as governments around the region believe that they can avoid an epic currency clash with Donald Trump's White House. Officials in Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and elsewhere claim to have it on good authority that they can keep their exchange rates separate from US tariff negotiations. …
(2025-05-22). The White House vs US universities. aljazeera.com Harvard fights back against the administration's cuts ⚪ will it succeed?>
(2025-05-22). The Pharma Puppets Keeping Your Drug Prices High. levernews.com 
At least six organizations that claim to champion patient rights have deep financial and operational ties to Big Pharma and work to advance corporate profits. These industry front groups routinely lobby in line with the pharmaceutical industry's priorities, challenge drug price negotiations in court briefings, and promote the industry's interests in public statements, according to new research.The findings are the latest example of how pharmaceutical companies are leveraging the legitimacy of patient advocacy groups to further their corporate aims, which are often in direct conflict with the patient rights such…
(2025-05-22). Rule of Law in Italy Under EU Scrutiny. hrw.org Click to expand Image | President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (L), and Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, during a press conference in Lampedusa, Italy, September 17, 2023. | © 2023 Riccardo De Luca/European Union…
(2025-05-22). US: Asylum Seekers Expelled to Costa Rica Detail Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrants look out the windows of a plane after arriving in Costa Rica on an expulsion flight from the US at Juan Santamaría Airport, in Alajuela, Costa Rica, February 20, 2025. | © 2025 REUTERS/Mayela Lopez | (Washington, DC) — The United States should offer to bring back and hear the asylum claims of approximately 200 third-country nationals, including children, who were wrongfully expelled to Costa Rica in February, Human Rights Watch said today. Costa Rica should also refuse future transfers of third-country nationals expelled from the US. | May 22, 2025 | "The Strategy I…
(2025-05-22). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Lawyers ask Tanzania's IGP to produce Uganda's Atuhaire to Court. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing Ugandan Journalist turned lawyer, Agather Atuhaire have asked authorities in Tanzania to her produced in Court. Atuhaire, the winner of the EU Haman Rights Award was together with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi were arrested this week in Dar es Salaam to observe the trial of Tanzanian opposition …
(2025-05-22). Reviving the historic Andalusian route to Hajj on horseback. newarab.com 
As the Hajj season begins, Muslims around the world are preparing their journey for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Many will start looking at flights to Saudi Arabia, booking their tickets and packing their bags. | But for one group of Muslims, their journey this year looks a little different. | Starting their trip six months ago, three men set off for the sacred pilgrimage from Spain's southern province of Huelva, in hopes of replicating the spiritual journey made by Spanish pilgrims by land on horseback. | The ambitious expedition came about when Dr Abdallah Hernández was studying to become a geography and…
(2025-05-22). Rights group urges Saudi Arabia frees preacher Salman al-Awda. newarab.com 
Rights group In a statement, the organisation added that al-Awda, 68, has spent many years in solitary confinement, which has caused his health to deteriorate. It noted that both his sight and his hearing have been reduced by ha…
(2025-05-22). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-05-22). Solidarity with Leonidas Iza, the Ecuadorean Indigenous leader Against the far-right's plans to reform the constitution and destroy rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-22). Empathy Can Take A Toll But 2 Philosophers Explain Why We Should See It As A Strength. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan , billionaire and Trump megadonor Elon Musk offered his thoughts about what motivates political progressives to support …
(2025-05-22). Just Three Nights Of Poor Sleep Might Harm Your Heart New Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | We've long known that a lack of sleep is bad for the heart but scientists are now starting to understand exactly how it causes harm. | In a new study from Uppsala …
(2025-05-22). 3 years into war, Ukrainian leftists fight for labor rights under martial law. internationalviewpoint.org Ukrainian leftists face a double bind, caught between anti-labor governance in Ukraine and military attacks from Russia. | – | / |
(2025-05-22). South Africa working to advance the rights of all citizens. sanews.gov.za South Africa working to advance the rights of all citizens | By Sandile Nene | The recent decision by the United States to grant refugee status to 49 Afrikaners who claimed persecution in South Africa is unfortunate. More so as the assessment allowing refugee status appears to have been greatly influenced by a deliberate campaign of misinformation and propaganda, which is far removed from the reality in South Africa. | | The claim of systemic persecution against Afrikaners in South Africa, runs counter to the lived reality of millions of South Africans and contradicts the foundational values as enshrined in our…
(2025-05-22). Ramaphosa Counters Trump's Apartheid-White Genocide Analogy; 'As Much As He Played The Video…'. hindustantimes.com After a tense meeting with Donald Trump, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke on the U.S. president's claim that genocide was being committed against white people. The South African president said that when Trump was asked by a reporter whether he's convinced that there was genocide, he said, no, he's not convinced. Ramaphosa added that what Trump terms as genocide cannot be equated to apartheid. The South African president also said that there is no 'white genocide' in the country. Watch the full video for all the details.
(2025-05-22). Big Pharma Front Groups Muddle Debate Over Drug Prices, Patient Advocates Say. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). Bob's List: May 22, 2025. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). 'Call This What It Is—Theft': Republicans Approve Largest Medicaid, SNAP Cuts in US History. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). From Dust Bowl to Life: Time to Regenerate our Nation from the Ground Up. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). Iranian Diplomats Suspect Trump Using Talks As Instrument of Sabotage. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-22). Deleting Muslim Rulers from School Curriculum. ummid.com While implementing the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, apart from focusing on Indian Knowledge system and Indian traditions, the changes that pertain to history have deleted Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Rule from school text books.
(2025-05-22). 5 Laptops, 1 Desktop – Acer in Launch Spree Mode at COMPUTEX 2025. ummid.com In what is seen as a launch spree, leading Computer manufacturer Acer in the last two days launched 5 new laptops and 1 desktop at COMPUTEX 2025 now underway in Taipei.
(2025-05-22). NEET UG 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is publishing the OMR Answer Sheets, Recorded Responses of the candidates and the Provisional Answer Keys of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-05-22). SC grants bail to Ashoka varsity Prof Ali Khan. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday granted bail to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested by Haryana Police over a Facebook post critical of right wing Hindutva groups.
(2025-05-22). Indian expat faces INR 2.3mn fine for illegally transporting pilgrims to Makkah. ummid.com An Indian expatriate is facing SR 100,000 – around INR 22,81,024, fine for illegally transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permit.
(2025-05-22). Eid al Adha 2025 likely on June 06, Youm ul Hajj on June 05. ummid.com Hajj and Eid al Adha this year i.e. 1446 AH corresponding to 2025 AD, are likely to be observed on June 05 and June 06, 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.
(2025-05-22). AISSEE 2025 (Final) Answer Key Out, Result Soon. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the Final Answer Keys of the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 (AISSEE 2025) and is likely to declare the result on its official website soon.
(2025-05-22). Neuralink Brain Chip Trial in Abu Dhabi – Who's Eligible? ummid.com Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is inviting participants to apply for the first human trial of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip outside the United States.
(2025-05-22). SC rejects MP Minister Vijay Shah's apology, issues notice to Govt. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday rejected BJP leader Vijay Shah's apology simultaneously issuing notice to the state government with regard to the action taken against the Minister.
(2025-05-22). War, Hate Mongers Must be Negated for Peace, Prosperity. ummid.com The intensification of communal problems due to the Pahalgam issue needs to be grasped, and war and Hate mongers have to be negated for peace and prosperity of India.
(2025-05-22). Why Loan Against Stocks Becoming More Popular? ummid.com This article explores the factors driving the popularity of loans against stocks, their key advantages, how they work, and essential aspects such as loan against shares eligibility, interest rate and process.
(2025-05-22). Outrage after Ashoka varsity professor arrested over Op Sindoor remarks. ummid.com Academicians, scholars and activists from different parts of India and abroad have come out strongly in support of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Associate Professor at Ashoka University, who was arrested by Haryana Police Sunday over his remarks about Operation Sindoor.
(2025-05-22). Nationalistic Fervour Over Factual Reporting. ummid.com Analysts have noted that during the four-day conflict between India and Pakitsan, many media outlets prioritized nationalistic fervour over factual reporting.
(2025-05-22). HC Orders Stay on NEET UG 2025 Result. ummid.com Madras High Court has order a stay on the result of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) held on May 04, 2025.
(2025-05-22). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Aoun, Abbas declare arms must come under Lebanese state control. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Following talks at the Baabda Presidential Palace in Beirut, the two leaders issued a joint statement affirming their support for Lebanon's sovereignty and stability. | Abbas said Palestinian factions would not use Lebanese territory for military…
(2025-05-22). Diputados y concejales pro-Palestina son perseguidos por el lobby sionista en Brasil. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-22). Trump argues with Ramaphosa in Oval Office over 'White Genocide in South Africa'. hindustantimes.com During a tense White House meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump directly confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over alleged violence and discrimination against white Afrikaner farmers. Trump accused the South African government of allowing land seizures and failing to prosecute the killers of white farmers, referencing recent news articles and videos he claimed documented such atrocities. Watch for more…
(2025-05-22). Trump confronts South African president with conspiracy claims. independent.co.ug 
SACRAMENTO, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump confronted visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday with conspiracy theories on "white genocide" in South Africa, which Ramaphosa firmly denied. During their meeting in the Oval Office, Trump accused South Africa of "white genocide" and unfair land seizures, and then unexpectedly presented …
(2025-05-22). One Lebanese shepherd was injured in IOF shooting near Ghajar town: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-22). In 'Major Win,' Trump Administration Ordered to Restore $176 Million in Community and Environmental Grant Funding. pressenza.com
(2025-05-22). Putin-Trump Phone Call on Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
On Monday President Donald Trump telephoned President Vladimir Putin and they talked for two hours before Trump put lunch in his mouth and Putin his dinner. On the White House schedule, there was no advance notice of the call and no record afterwards. The White House log is blank for Trump's entire morning while the …
(2025-05-22). They're Coming for Your Birthright: Citizenship as Spectacle, Transaction, or Privilege. counterpunch.org 
A $5 million gold card. A reality show for migrants. A birthright under assault. Let us be very clear: the Trump Administration does not want citizenship to be a right. They want it to be a reward for the loyal, the rich, or the compliant. To this end, President Trump's bid to unilaterally end birthright citizenship for
(2025-05-22). US justifies sending migrants to South Sudan despite court order. newarab.com 
The Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin slammed a federal judge in Boston for suspending the expulsion, accusing him of "trying to force the United States to bring back these uniquely barbaric monsters." | The judge on Tuesday ordered the government to "mainta…
(2025-05-22). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-05-22). Canada has become gripped by new McCarthyism just like U.S. strategic-culture.su 
A Canadian MP has been forced into political retirement because he did not tow the anti-China party line, and now the candidate who replaced him is coming under extreme scrutiny. | By Aidan JONAH | Join us on , , and .
(2025-05-22). An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak on the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wuhan lab lie and the defense of science—Part 1. wsws.org In this exclusive interview with the WSWS, Dr. Daszak recounts the story of his persecution and that of other principled scientists falsely accused of bearing responsibility for the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2025-05-22). Nurses at Long Beach and Alhambra: Build Rank-and-File Committees to take the struggle into your own hands! wsws.org Nurses are fighting against not just MemorialCare, but but the profit system which subordinates healthcare and every other social issue to the bottom line of Wall Street.
(2025-05-22). 55,000 Canada Post workers set to strike Friday morning, but CUPW has no plan to beat back government-management onslaught. wsws.org If postal workers are to prevail, they must mobilize the full power of the working class, a task that can only be carried out if they seize control of their fight from the union bureaucracy.
(2025-05-22). Rise of the far right in Europe: A product of the anti-working class and pro-war policies of the established parties. wsws.org The results of the most recent elections across Europe underscore a dangerous and accelerating trend: the rise of the far-right and fascistic forces and their integration into the heart of official politics.
(2025-05-22). The Pitt—Taking the side of science and healthcare workers. wsws.org One of the platform's five most-watched debuts, The Pitt has already been renewed for a second season and widely discussed on TikTok and other social media.
(2025-05-22). South Korean presidential election: Democrat frontrunner's right-wing agenda. wsws.org For all his phony "progressive" posturing in the past, Lee Jae-myung, if elected, will impose austerity and pro-war measures in line with the demands of the ruling class.
(2025-05-22). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-05-22). Water in Greek Society. counterpunch.org 
The sacred water world of the ancient Greeks The Greeks had several water gods that reigned over the oceans, seas, rivers and land, including Amphitrite, Poseidon, Proteus, Nereus, Tethys, Okeanos, Thetis, Phorkys, Triton and Pontos. The most important of these divinities was Okeanos, source of life for both gods and humans. River gods were also
(2025-05-22). The World Just Lost One of Its Greatest Minds. counterpunch.org 
Peter Lax, one of the great minds of the 20th century, died May 16 in his Manhattan home. He was 99. Peter won the Abel Prize, widely considered the Nobel Prize of Mathematics, and he did much to pave the way for the prodigious computerization of the modern world. As a math prodigy, Peter worked
(2025-05-22). What If the Conventional Wisdom About Putin's War is Mostly Wrong? counterpunch.org 
The conventional wisdom regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine is universally accepted by retired generals and ambassadors; bipartisan majorities in the House and Senate; too many political scientists, and of course the ever obedient mainstream media. The conventional wisdom roughly dictates that Putin invaded Ukraine to overthrow the government and occupy the entire
(2025-05-22). Mass Media and the Spectacle of the Imperial Presidency. counterpunch.org 
I've been thinking a lot about how the Trump administration has been using television, social media, and AI-generated digital graphics to advance its policies. This particular thought experiment started when my friend and I were watching the evening news. There was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem prancing triumphantly in front of detainees in the CECOT
(2025-05-22). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-05-22). Singapore: Ruling Party Maintains Supermajority Following General Election. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-05-22). The Conquest Never Ends. fpif.org Leon Golub once related a story to a mutual friend. A Chicago artist famous for
(2025-05-22). Rohingya Deportation and the Eviction of Evidence. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-05-22). Trump Is Coming for Chinese Students. Who Will Protect Them. theintercept.com Six universities received letters from Congress in March asking them to The demand for information on Chinese students is part of a growing attack by the Trump administration and its Repub…
(2025-05-22). U.S. Spy Agencies Are Getting a One-Stop Shop to Buy Your Most Sensitive Personal Data. theintercept.com The government wants to build a centralized platform where spy agencies can more easily buy private info about millions of people.
(2025-05-22). The FBU just slammed Farage and Labour in one fell swoop. thecanary.co The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has warned the Labour government against "surrendering to the far right", describing the rise of the Reform UK party as an "imminent threat to workers in the UK". The FBU: not sitting on the fence At the union's annual conference, firefighter delegates today passed a motion calling for the trade […] | By
(2025-05-22). Turkey and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties While Pursuing Divergent Regional Goals. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Saudi Hospitals Treat Nearly 100 Indonesian Pilgrims for Pneumonia. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Pentagon Accepts Qatari Boeing 747. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Identities of Jewish Museum Attack Victims Revealed: One Victim Was American Involved in Peacebuilding. themedialine.org
(2025-05-22). Global Times' Tech War Claims: Fact or Propaganda? thinktank.pk The Global Times, a Chinese state-affiliated outlet, published an article titled "The US can't win the high-tech race" responding to U.S. Department of Commerce guidance on Huawei's Ascend AI chips. The article claims the U.S. is attempting to suppress China's technological advancement through export controls, framing this as "unilateral bullying" and "tech imperialism." Claim 1: …
(2025-05-22). Will NATO's Summit Sideline Ukraine? Shocking Details Emerge! thinktank.pk The upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, scheduled for June 24-25, 2025, will prioritize military support for Ukraine amid its ongoing defense against Russia's invasion, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. As geopolitical tensions rise, particularly with uncertainties surrounding U.S. commitment under President Donald Trump, the summit will also address NATO's collective defense and …
(2025-05-22). China's Cash Diplomacy: How China Isolates Taiwan Globally? thinktank.pk Taiwan's global diplomatic presence has dwindled to just 12 formal allies, primarily small island nations in the South Pacific and Caribbean, due to intense Chinese economic and diplomatic pressure. China's Strategy to Isolate Taiwan China regards Taiwan as a breakaway province and has pursued a relentless campaign to reduce Taiwan's international recognition. Beijing's goal is …
(2025-05-22). The Horrors Inflicted for 500 Years. tomdispatch.com Leon Golub once related a story to a mutual friend. A Chicago artist famous for large canvases depicting crimson torture rooms in Central America, Golub had been asked what it meant to him to be a "Jewish political artist." The painter's quick reply was that he wasn't a "Jewish political artist," he was just a "political artist." In the end, though, Golub came to believe that he had let himself off too easily, that his answer was too pat. Yes, he was a political artist. His paintings had focused not just on Latin America but on war-torn Vietnam and racism in the United States and South Africa. But he had consciou…
(2025-05-22). US press freedom groups launch Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources. cpj.org
(2025-05-22). Central African Republic journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé detained. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-22). Turkish journalist àñznur Deƒüer's terrorism trial opens for her reports on PKK. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). In Liberia, armed men attack Smile FM employee, police shutter station for 2 weeks. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). Sudanese photojournalist Al-Shykh Al-Samany Saadaldyn killed in drone strike. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). Turkish journalist, family receive death threats after reporting on bribery allegations. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). Turkish journalist Furkan Karabay arrested again. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). Tunisian journalist's health rapidly deteriorates in prison hunger strike. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-22). Indonesia's Middle Class Grows with Anxiety. unitedworldint.com It's a wake-up call… By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Since the demise of Suharto's New Order regime twenty years ago, Indonesia's middle class has been hailed as the shining star of Indonesia's achievement in democracy and development. Through economic liberalization and political reform, millions of aspiring citizens—entrepreneurs, bureaucrats, city professionals—have been created who are not only …
(2025-05-22). The United States' undeclared [comprehensive] war against China (III). unitedworldint.com Why Trump decided to seek rapprochement with China. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein In 2011, long before entering active politics, Donald Trump tweeted that China was the enemy of the United States and that his goal was to destroy it. He later asserted, "On trade, the Chinese are cheats." A year later, in 2012, he commented, …
(2025-05-22). Indonesian military operations spark concerns over displaced indigenous Papuans. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist A West Papua independence leader says escalating violence is forcing indigenous Papuans to flee their ancestral lands. It comes as the Indonesian military claims 18 members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) were killed in an hour-long operation in Intan Jaya on May 14. In a statement,…
(2025-05-22). Legal academic says Samoa's criminal libel law should go after charge. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist An Auckland University law academic says Samoa's criminal libel law under which a prominent journalist has been charged should be repealed. Lagi Keresoma, the first female president of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) and senior journalist of Talamua Online, was charged under the Crimes Act 2013 on…
(2025-05-22). Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom. asiatimes.com Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Crunch time for Japan as tariffs, elections loom Scott Foster analyzes Japan's precarious economic and political position ahead of its July Upper House election as the country grapples with domestic inflation, a weakening yen, and …
(2025-05-22). Baidu AI drive to boost jobs. ecns.cn Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc will scale up efforts to cultivate an additional 10 million artificial intelligence experts over the next five years to benefit society and create more employment opportunities, as it aims to create a well-rounded tech labor force and empower AI growth.
(2025-05-22). Airbus bets big on SAF business in China. ecns.cn European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it is willing to support China, its largest single-country market, in building sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, into an emerging industry, as it believes that the nation has all-around advantages in the development of SAF.
(2025-05-22). Healthy drinks make inroads into country's beverage market. ecns.cn In China, low-sugar tea beverages are rapidly gaining ground as health-conscious consumers drive a structural shift in the soft drinks market. In 2024, sales of low-sugar tea drinks grew by 41 percent year-on-year.
(2025-05-22). China's Foguang temple selected for UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers Initiative. ecns.cn The UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative announced its latest project selections at a forum in north China's Shanxi Province on Wednesday, with Foguang Temple among the new entries.
(2025-05-22). Shanghai's coffee imports surge, with African beans drawing attention at trade fair. ecns.cn East China's Shanghai imported 2.67 billion yuan (about $370 million) worth of coffee through its ports in the first four months, up 15.5 percent year-on-year, according to statistics released by Shanghai Customs on Wednesday.
(2025-05-22). China's zoo star capuchin monkey passes away due to sudden illness. ecns.cn East China's Hefei Wildlife Park announced on Wednesday that its celebrity black-capped capuchin monkey "Dazhuang" died in the afternoon due to a sudden illness.
(2025-05-22). Alibaba to offer free shipping to 12 countries during '618 shopping festival'. ecns.cn During China's annual June 18 (618) shopping festival, Alibaba's Taobao platform plans to expand its global free shipping program to cover 12 countries and regions, with Kazakhstan and Mongolia joining for the first time.
(2025-05-22). AI-generated short films gaining popularity in China. ecns.cn The term "AI-generated short films" has recently exploded across social media ever since a highly publicized trailer for Candle in the Tomb: Mysteries of the Wild Frontier — billed as entirely AI-produced and adapted from the blockbuster novel — teased its imminent release.
(2025-05-22). China launches first offshore carbon capture project. ecns.cn China has launched its first offshore carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project, located on the Enping 15-1 oil platform in the South China Sea, the China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) announced Thursday.
(2025-05-22). China's Optics Valley speeds up efforts to build optoelectronics cluster. ecns.cn The 20th China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE), held recently in Wuhan, Hubei Province, showcased nearly 100 cutting-edge technologies and innovations, bolstering the city's East Lake High-Tech Development Zone — known as China's Optics Valley — in its quest to build a world-class optoelectronics industrial cluster.
(2025-05-22). Exchanges with U.S. remain important in times of tension. ecns.cn Cultural and artistic exchanges remain vital and resilient channels of cooperation between the United States and China, despite their geopolitical tensions, and policy and logistical headwinds in the U.S.
(2025-05-22). Tariffs make 'American Dream' unreachable for most. ecns.cn When Walmart announced that it will have to raise prices due to tariffs imposed by his administration, U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at the giant retailer and said the company should just "EAT THE TARIFFS" and "not charge valued customers ANYTHING".
(2025-05-22). China pushes for trilateral connections. ecns.cn China, Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed on Wednesday to advance the Belt and Road cooperation by extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan, signaling a renewed push for mutual connectivity across the region.
(2025-05-22). Chinese scientists develop robotic system for precision Brain-Computer Interface electrode implantation. ecns.cn Researchers at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have successfully developed a flexible microelectrode implantation robot named CyberSense, marking a significant advancement in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
(2025-05-22). China's cyberspace authorities urge social platforms to fix algorithmic recommendation mess. ecns.cn China's top cyberspace regulator has directed social platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu to optimize and adjust their algorithms.
(2025-05-22). AI gives golden opportunities to silver-haired seniors. ecns.cn From health consultations to stock market analysis, they are treating AI as both adviser and companion, seeking assistance in filtering scams, designing wellness plans, or simply enjoying the company of chatty "digital grandchildren".
(2025-05-22). Two landslides trap people in Guizhou province. ecns.cn More than a dozen people were trapped when two separate landslides struck Changshi and Guowa townships in Dafang county, Guizhou province, on Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2025-05-22). Coal mine collapse in Sichuan leads to four dead. ecns.cn Four people were killed in a coal mine roof incident on Saturday morning in Wanyuan, Sichuan province, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2025-05-22). 200 rare and endangered species see population recovery. ecns.cn Over 200 rare and endangered wild animal species in China have been in stage of population recovery, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2025-05-22). South China's Guangdong upgrades flood early warning release system. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong Province has comprehensively upgraded its flood early warning release mechanism to address uncertainties brought by extreme weather events, said the provincial water resources department on Wednesday.
(2025-05-22). 9th Silk Road Int'l Exposition kicks off in Xi'an. ecns.cn The five-day event kicked off in Xi'an on Wednesday, attracting participants from 40 countries and regions around the world.
(2025-05-22). Gaolan Shichuan Ancient Pear Orchard System added to UN agricultural list. ecns.cn China has added three new sites to the United Nations' list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, bringing the total to 25.
(2025-05-22). United Nations readies to increase Jew-hatred worldwide. onlineopinion.com.au The world cannot afford to watch the two-State solution disappear. Political leaders face clear choices — the choice to be silent, the choice to acquiesce, or the choice to act.
(2025-05-22). Newsom relinquishing control to China to meet the energy demands of Californians? onlineopinion.com.au While the economy demand continues to increase for products and fuels, Newsom continues to destroy the supply of oil and refining to meet those demands — China coming to the rescue!
(2025-05-22). Golden Dome: real missile defense or grand strategic bluff? asiatimes.com 
Echoing Ronald Reagan's "Star Wars" and reviving Cold War fears, US President Donald Trump's US$175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative is being billed as America's ultimate defense. But will Trump's big-ticket plan offer real protection against Chinese, Russian and North Korean long-range missiles or is the Golden Dome more Trumpian political theater? Modeled loosely …
(2025-05-22). High and rising political price of China's UK investments. asiatimes.com 
One major consequence of the UK government's resistance to rejoining the European single market is that it is forced to go around the world seeking trade deals and investment. Recently, the government has boasted of successful arrangements with India and the US and of some new agreements with the EU. But it has also found …
(2025-05-22). Indian Air Force close to becoming a near-space power. asiatimes.com 
As the nature of warfare evolves, so too must the capabilities of those entrusted with defending national sovereignty. For the Indian Air Force (IAF), this means looking beyond traditional airspace and venturing into the largely untapped domain of near space—a strategic zone stretching from 20 to 100 kilometers above the Earth's surface. This region, often …
(2025-05-22). PNG journalists warned over lawfare 'we don't have any law to stop SLAPPs', says Choi. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Muuh in Port Moresby Journalists in Papua New Guinea are likely to face legal threats as powerful individuals and companies use court actions to silence public interest reporting, warns Media Council of PNG president Neville Choi. As co-chair of the second Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) National Meeting, he said lawfare was likely…
(2025-05-22). 'The Draconian Anti-Protest Laws That Are the Real Threat to Free Speech in the UK'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-05-22). When capital is an engine of humanity's collapse. asiatimes.com 
On paper, the global financial system was built to allocate capital toward the most productive uses. But in practice, it has often become a force that funds collapse, with growing speed and sophistication. We now live in an era where capital has lost its moral compass, accelerating the very crises it claims to mitigate and …
(2025-05-22). Expertos abordan estado actual y retos en la conservación de la biodiversidad cubana. cubadebate.cu Reconocidos especialistas destacaron los valores de la biodiversidad y las amenazas y retos para su conservación en el archipiélago cubano durante un panel en el Jardín Botánico de La Habana Quinta de los Molinos, a propósito del Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, que se celebra este jueves.
(2025-05-22). Sectores de derecha buscan desacreditar elecciones parlamentarias y regionales del 25 de mayo, afirma embajador de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este 25 de mayo Venezuela celebrará un proceso de elecciones parlamentarias y regionales que contará con la participación de 54 partidos políticos y 6 687 candidatos. Así lo informó en una conferencia este miércoles, en la sede diplomática de la nación suramericana en La Habana, el embajador Orlando Miguel Maneiro Gaspar.
(2025-05-22). Ukraine War Day General Mordvichov Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2025-05-22). EXCLUSIVE: Almost All 'Extreme' Temperature Highs in UK Now Being Recorded at Junk Sites with Massive Possible Errors. wattsupwiththat.com Why is all this relevant and important? As we have shown many times at the Daily Sceptic, this super-heated data is fed into the mainstream to promote the political needs of Net Zero. Just one example out of many saw Justin Rowlatt from the BBC reporting last July that climate change is dramatically increasing the frequency of "extreme" high temperatures in the UK, "new Met Office analysis has confirmed". Rowlatt also observed that there had been a 40% increase in the number of "pleasant" days, defined as around 20 ∞C. "These changes may sound positive," wails the BBC activist-in-chief, "but the UK's shifti…
(2025-05-22). New Study Documents Significant Cooling Across Eurasia Since 2004. wattsupwiththat.com Cooling trends of up to -2.15 ∞C per decade are not consistent with the "global warming" narrative.
(2025-05-22). Philadelphia police shoot and kill armed man during struggle with officers in Fairhill: Officials. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Philadelphia police shot and killed a man they say was armed Wednesday night during a struggle with officers in the Fairhill neighborhood. | According to First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford, officers were conducting a "pedestrian investigation" at Mutter and Somerset streets around 6: 30 p.m. | "As they were approaching, a scuffle ensued with the male and the officers, at which point in time, the male produced a handgun from a bag that h…
(2025-05-22). Russia conducts first test of unmanned boat. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Russia has begun conducting the first tests of an unmanned boat for the Main Directorate of Transport Infrastructure.First unmanned boat in Russia: Moscow has begun testing its first unmanned boat. According to Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, the boat will undergo water trials to demonstrate its efficiency and is expected to become a versatile assistant to the river police in the Central Federal District. It will be capable of automatically recording violations in the Moscow River area. | The unmanned boat is equipped with advanced technologies that ensure efficiency, accuracy, an…
(2025-05-22). Weird clouds appear in Indianapolis following tornado. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Following the devastating tornado that crashed Indianapolis city in Indiana, US, the city has witnessed an extraordinary weather display. Videos erupted on social media showing enormous clouds in the sky passing through a while after the tornado, raising many questions.Some users said that this extraordinary phenomenon is known as mammatus clouds. This pretty view showcases some of the most unusual and distinctive cloud formations, with a series of bulges or pouches emerging from the base of a cloud.Days ago, the National Weather Service in the US issued a tornado warning at 6: 43 p.m. for Fountain and…
(2025-05-22). Daredevil biker stuns Indonesia's night fair crowd with fearless stunts. aljazeera.com Riding the Wall of Death since 17, Wahyuni thrills audiences with daring stunts in Indonesia's North Sumatra.
(2025-05-22). North Korea's Kim raps officials over 'serious accident' at warship launch. aljazeera.com Vessel damaged as a result of 'absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism', state media says.
(2025-05-22). Philippines accuses China of 'aggressive' tactics in South China Sea. aljazeera.com China's coastguard says Philippine vessel 'dangerously' approached its ship, resulting in a collision.
(2025-05-22). UK court temporarily blocks deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius. aljazeera.com Decision comes after two British nationals born on Diego Garcia claimed the islands should remain under UK control.
(2025-05-22). 'Warzone': Why Indian forces have launched a deadly assault on Maoists. aljazeera.com Rebels fighting against mining and militarisation outnumbered by over 40,000 forces deployed in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.
(2025-05-22). Why has the US lost its AAA credit rating, and why does it matter? aljazeera.com Loss of Moody's highest rating comes amid concerns about Washington's widening budget deficit and fiscal trajectory.
(2025-05-22). Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay dead at 65. aljazeera.com Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died peacefully in his sleep.
(2025-05-22). Knicks-Pacers: Haliburton's shot stuns New York in Game 1 of East finals. aljazeera.com Tyrese Haliburton's incredible game-tying shot at the buzzer triggers Indiana overtime win against New York in Game 1.
(2025-05-22). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). Calls grow for new Richmond River koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Challenging Labor's small target strategy requires building movements. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Gomeroi rejects Tribunal's approval of Santos gas project in Pilliga Forest. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Tamil Mullivaikkal massacre marked, 16 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Territorians condemn Finocchiaro gov't for 'gutless' VAD delay. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Unions demand NSW Labor rethink changes to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-22). Rubio Loses His Cool, Refuses To Call Vladimir Putin A 'War Criminal'; 'Am I Allowed To Answer?'. hindustantimes.com Heated exchange between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and democratic representative Bill Keating over the Russia-Ukraine war. Rubio refused to call Vladimir Putin a "war criminal." Rubio responded to Keating's question that "Crimes have been committed in the war on Ukraine and there will be accountability for that." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-22). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Afghanistan: Physical rehabilitation programme leaflet 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Ukraine: 'We lost a part of our soul, not just a hospital'. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). DRC: 1,359 disarmed members of government forces and their families have arrived safe and well in Kinshasa, with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules" icrc.org
(2025-05-22). 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."
(2025-05-22). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-22). 'Loss of a tradition': Rehoboth's boardwalk faces growing pains as new hotel and patrol building take shape. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The boardwalk buzzes with the familiar sounds of summer — children laughing, seagulls overhead and the clack of flip-flops on sun-warmed planks. But this year, the traditional charm of Rehoboth Beach comes with an added soundtrack: the clang of metal and rumble of demolition around fenced-off zones where buildings once stood. | "It doesn't really bother me, but I know my wife's like, 'I can't believe that some of the things are gone. The putt-putt and this, that and th…
(2025-05-22). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). Philly Alzheimer's disease researchers call a new diagnostic blood test promising, but advise caution. whyy.org
(2025-05-22). Missing NUP mobilizer Abed Mudiobole arraigned in Iganga Court. independent.co.ug 
Mudiobole, who appeared frail and subdued during the court proceedings, denied all charges. His lawyer, Samuel Kyozila, told the court that Mudiobole had been held incommunicado for several days, which had negatively affected his physical and mental health. Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilizer for Iganga Municipal Council, Abed Mudiobole, …
(2025-05-22). Uganda holds annual tourism expo to boost arrivals. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, Uganda's premium tourism show, opened here on Wednesday as the East African country strives to boost tourist arrivals. "The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is one of the most influential regional expos, drawing together tourism stakeholders, business leaders, media, and investors from all …
(2025-05-22). "The mining agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States illustrates the desire of US capital for unrestricted access to Ukrainian mineral resources." cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-22). The "Three Seas Initiative" Will Play A Prominent Role In Post-Conflict Europe. pressenza.com
(2025-05-22). Turkey and the PKK: A historic new phase, but questions abound. newarab.com 
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced on 12 May that it has officially ended its The move came in direct response to a This historic shift represents an opportunity to address the root causes of one of the longest-running conflicts in the Middle East and answer Kurdish political and cultural…
(2025-05-22). Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts documentary. newarab.com 
Assange, 53, returned to his native Australia after pleading guilty last June under an agreement with U.S. officials to one count of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security materials. | The plea ended…
(2025-05-22). Bishara Bahbah: The accidental intermediary between Hamas and US. newarab.com 
(2025-05-22). Could domestic, international shifts bring change to Libya. newarab.com 
(2025-05-22). Estimated 6-billion-barrel shale oil reserve in southeast Turkey. newarab.com 
U.S. oil producer Continental Resources estimates there is a shale oil reserve of 6.1 billion barrels in Turkey's southeastern Diyarbakir Basin, the Turkish energy minister said. | If confirmed, such reserves would place Turkey above some OPEC members such as Congo or Gabon, and other major producers such as the UK. | Continental Resources and Turkish national oil company TPAO signed a joint venture agreement in March to develop shale fields in the basin. | "Turkey's current annual (crude) oil import amounts to 365 million barrels. So a 6.1 billion barrel reserve is a great figure," Energy Minister Alparslan B…
(2025-05-22). Iranian filmmaker Panahi says under 'pressure' over Cannes film. newarab.com 
Dissident Iranian filmmaker "As soon as people heard that the film had been selected in Cannes, particularly in the last fortnight, the situation became more complicated," Panahi told a press conference in Cannes, according to a translation.
(2025-05-22). Pentagon accepts Qatar Boeing 747 for Air Force One use. newarab.com 
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted the Boeing 747 that the Gulf emirate of Qatar's offer of the jet ⚪ which is valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars ⚪ has raised huge constitutional and ethical questions, as well as security concerns about using an aircraft donated by a foreign power for use as the ultra-sensitive presidential plane. | "The Secretary of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747 from…
(2025-05-22). Tunisia bans fixed-term contracts for workers' 'dignity'. newarab.com 
Tunisia's parliament on Wednesday scrapped fixed-term contracts and subcontractor agreements, following a push by President Seasonal work and temporary replacements will be exempt from the ban in a country heavily reliant on informal labour, particularly in agriculture. | Parliament speaker Brahim Bouderbala said the reform would help guarantee "human dignity and every citizen's right to work in decent conditions". | Fixed-term…
(2025-05-22). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-05-22). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-05-22). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-05-22). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-05-22). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-05-22). 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.
(2025-05-22). 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.
(2025-05-22). 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?
(2025-05-22). 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.
(2025-05-22). 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.
(2025-05-22). 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.
(2025-05-22). 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'.
(2025-05-22). 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.
(2025-05-22). Best Meme Coins for Long-Term Gains? Here's the Top Crypto to Buy Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Meme coins are rocketing right now, and the data backs up what traders are seeing across their screens. PEPE just surged some 10% in 24 hours, recording over $2.8 billion in daily trading volume, while Solana's Dogwifhat (WIF) climbed some 20% and BONK gained over 10%. Fartcoin also managed some 20% growth in just a …
(2025-05-22). The Silent Killer: Why Every Industrial Zone Needs A Carbon Monoxide Gas Detector. moderndiplomacy.eu Most of us don't even know that carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the prominent causes of workplace poisoning and the resulting fatalities globally. Our industries are filled with machinery and processes that emit carbon monoxide, the silent killer. To prevent this silent killer, whose small amount can also be fatal, our industries should employ …
(2025-05-22). Recognizing Indonesia's Informal Waste Workforce. moderndiplomacy.eu Waste has been a critical problem in Indonesia. Reportedly, 40.16% of the 33.7 million tons of waste generated in 2024 was unmanaged. This statistic has forced the country to renew its 100% waste management target from 2025 to 2029. Besides, 48% of Indonesian households burn their waste despite the legal prohibition of such activity, causing …
(2025-05-22). Best Crypto Presales: 'Solana on Bitcoin' Announces Partners. moderndiplomacy.eu The world's first Bitcoin meme layer, Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP), is going viral and is spoken of as 'Solana on Bitcoin' after confirming listing on May 31. As the presale nears its end, the project is gearing up for the listing by partnering with diverse projects to provide token holders with cross-platform utility. Bitcoin Pepe announced …
(2025-05-22). Bitcoin Hyper Is Fixing BTC's Biggest Flaws and Letting Users Earn Passive Income Along the Way. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin Hyper is building something real and powerful. It is a Layer 2 solution created specifically for the Bitcoin blockchain. The platform's core mission is to make BTC faster, cheaper, and more useful. Bitcoin Hyper uses a custom-built Canonical Bridge that lets users deposit their BTC into the Layer 2 network. Once deposited, an equivalent …
(2025-05-22). Bitcoin Soars to $111K: Best Crypto to Buy Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin has just hit $111K for the first time in history, sending waves of excitement through the crypto market. As Bitcoin rises, investors are becoming increasingly confident in their altcoin positions. This is attracting more liquidity to the market and allowing prices to soar. Seasoned traders understand that this creates an opportunity for massive gains. …
(2025-05-22). Best Crypto Presales to Buy as Bitcoin Hits New All Time High. moderndiplomacy.eu Spirits are high in the crypto market today as Bitcoin smashes the $110,000 mark. Bitcoin's growth is providing a tailwind for altcoin prices to explode. In the past 24 hours, SPX6900 has gained 19%, Dogwifhat has gained 17%, and Hyperliquid has gained 17%. Yet, smaller altcoins have gained even more. BUILDon has gained 484%, for …
(2025-05-22). Solana Price Prediction: SOL to $200 as Crypto Market Soars? Solaxy Raises $39M. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin just hit a new all-time high (ATH), but Solana is setting the pace among crypto majors with a 6.8% gain today. Can it rally to $200 this month? Meanwhile, the new Solana layer 2 Solaxy displays incredible strength in its presale, raising $39 million. Will this follow Solana's lead and explode once it hits …
(2025-05-22). Kenya's 60 years of Environmental Diplomacy: Protecting Nature, Projecting Influence. moderndiplomacy.eu Kenya's role in global environmental diplomacy is becoming more important than ever. Now that climate change is having the harshest effect on vulnerable countries, Kenya has had its share of opportunity to make its environmental work a kind of soft power—both to safeguard its ecosystems and to improve its reputation abroad. Although Kenya may not …
(2025-05-22). Trading Life for Death: What the Reconciliation Bill Puts at Stake in Your State. ips-dc.org
(2025-05-22). Gordon Brown reiterates call for government to drop two-child benefit cap. leftfootforward.org 'We're dealing with a wrong diagnosis of the poverty problem, poverty used to be related to unemployment, it's now low pay.'
(2025-05-22). Labour MP Torsten Bell shares one simple fact on the economy that tears Tories apart. leftfootforward.org Labour MP Torsten Bell has shared a simple fact in Parliament that shows how disastrous the Conservative Party were in their management of the economy, as the Labour government gets on with the task of delivering for the people of Britain. | Under the Tories, not only did levels of poverty and inequality rise, the country suffered the worst period for wage growth since the Napoleonic Wars. | Speaking in Parliament, Bell told the Commons: "Here's a fact so staggering, that it tells you all you need to know about the failure of the last government and the progress being made under this one. | "Wages in the first…
(2025-05-22). Tory MP slammed for suggesting state school children don't have as bright a future compared to private schools. leftfootforward.org A Tory MP has been criticised and slammed as out of touch after suggesting that state school children don't have as bright a future compared to private schools. | Tory MP Graham Stuart made the remarks when responding to a post by Esther McVey, after the latter took to X to criticise Labour's policy of VAT on private school fees. | McVey posted: "Despite Labour saying only a couple of thousand would leave private schools when their vindictive VAT policy was introduced, it seems it's 13,000 & rising. That's 13k new places to find in state schools." | In response, Stuart posted on X: "Thirteen thousand children,…
(2025-05-22). Six Ways Trump's Budget Will Hurt Rural America. inequality.org
(2025-05-22). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-22). For a free and demilitarized Arctic Defend Greenland's independence Defend the Greenlandic people and nature. internationalviewpoint.org With Donald Trump's repeated demands that the US take over Greenland and his vice president J. D. Vance's comments on the number of US military personnel in Greenland, the imperialist competition for Greenland has taken a decisive new step. | – | / |
(2025-05-22). No to the Russian-US plan to annex Ukraine! internationalviewpoint.org "If we want to avoid the worst-case scenario, namely Ukraine's defeat and the strengthening of Russian neo-fascism, international solidarity must be stronger than ever." | – | / |
(2025-05-22). "We want to be able to look further than the end of the month" internationalviewpoint.org Parliamentary elections will take place in Portugal on Sunday 18 May. This report on a Left Bloc electoral meeting gives a flavour of the campaign. | – | / |
(2025-05-22). "For the Neofascists, the Law of the Jungle is the Only One That Makes Sense" internationalviewpoint.org Where did the "global neofascist axis" come from, and where is it going? What destabilizing effects might Russia's war in Ukraine have? Ilya Budraitskis and Gilbert Achcar discuss the current conjuncture | – | / |
(2025-05-22). What a 'bolder' Green Party could mean for the left. leftfootforward.org 'Polanksi's pitch is simple: The Green Party needs a stronger kind of leadership that isn't content to merely sit on the sidelines.'
(2025-05-22). The Kentucky tornadoes spur mounting anxiety over weather service warning systems. grist.org 
Sandra Anderson didn't think the storm would be too bad. When her grandchildren asked if the dogs should be brought in, Anderson demurred, saying they'd be fine. But later that night, an alert on her phone warned her of a tornado tearing through her hometown of London, Kentucky. Seconds later, it hit her neighborhood. | "I hollered for my handicapped son to hit the hallway," Anderson said. "Windows were exploding. There was such a horrifying howl before it hit." | Tornadoes are measured using what's called the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which ranks them on a scale of 1 to 5 according to their wind speed and potent…
(2025-05-22). WHO Is Finalizing A New Treaty That Prepares For The Next Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On March 20, 2025, members of the World Health Organization adopted the world's first pandemic agreement , following three years of intensive negotiations launched by …
(2025-05-22). Work Requirements Are Better At Blocking Benefits For Low-Income People Than They Are At Helping Those Folks Find Jobs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Republican lawmakers are battling over a bill that includes massive tax and spending cuts. But they're having trouble agreeing on provisions intended to reduce the cost …
(2025-05-22). At Cannes, Decency And Dress Codes Clash With Fashion's Red Carpet Revolution. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival , the spotlight moved from movie stars and directors to the festival's fashion rules . | Cannes reminded guests to follow the standard …
(2025-05-22). Young Food Entrepreneurs Are Changing The Face Of Rural America. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Visit just about any downtown on a weekend and you will likely happen upon a farmers market . Or, you might grab lunch from a food truck outside a local brewpub or …
(2025-05-22). Lifecycle Of A Research Grant Behind The Scenes Of The System That Funds Science. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants work. Who decides whether a researcher will receive funds? What's the decision-making …
(2025-05-22). A Decade After The Release Of 'The Martian' And A Decade Out From The World It Envisions, A Planetary Scientist Checks In On Real-Life Mars Exploration. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Andy Weir's bestselling story The Martian predicts that by 2035 NASA will have landed humans on Mars three times, perfected return-to-Earth flight systems and …
(2025-05-22). Billions Of Cicadas Are Emerging, From Cape Cod To North Georgia Here's How And Why We Map Them. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If they're in your area, you'll know it from their loud droning, chirping and buzzing sounds. Cicadas from Brood XIV one of the largest groups of cicadas that emerge …
(2025-05-22). South Africa's Honeybush Sector Must Transform From Its Unjust Past: What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The biodiversity economy is made up of businesses and economic activities that use living species and ecosystems to make profits without damaging the environment. But in …
(2025-05-22). Vaccines: Why These Young Africans Are Hesitant About Them And What Might Change Their Minds. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Vaccines have proved to be one of the most effective tools in fighting infectious diseases, but convincing people to get vaccinated can be tough. Especially young …
(2025-05-22). African Footballers In China: What's Behind The Sport Migration Trend. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Relations between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport was overlooked. | A new …
(2025-05-22). 'We Are All Lumped Under One Umbrella Of Hate': When Social Attitudes Change, What Is Life Like For People Who Don't Agree? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Pseudonyms are used in this article; interviewees who asked for their real names to be used are asterisked. | In 2016, one of us (Kath) attended New Normal, a conference in …
(2025-05-22). After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa) . It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other …
(2025-05-22). Working Women Are Too Often Left To Deal With Endometriosis Alone. But Big Changes Could Be Coming. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynaecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It's known for its unpredictable and …
(2025-05-22). Why A 'Rip-Off' Degree Might Be Worth The Money After All Research Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Certain university degrees especially in the arts and humanities are often maligned as rip-offs or Mickey Mouse degrees . The argument is that while some degrees …
(2025-05-22). Why Ofcom Wants To Plug A Legal Loophole Around Politicians Presenting News. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Following a legal battle with GB News, the UK's media regulator is proposing to tighten its rules on politicians appearing as presenters. | Earlier this year, a judge …
(2025-05-22). Hay Fever: Why Symptoms Are So Bad This Year And What To Do If Your Usual Remedies Aren't Working. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Hay fever can be annoying at the best of times. But this year, many people are reporting their usual symptoms are worse than ever before with their normal go-to …
(2025-05-22). Heart Lamp By The Indian Writer Banu Mushtaq Wins 2025 International Booker Prize A Powerful Collection Of Stories Inspired By The Real Suffering Of Women. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Banu Mushtaq's quietly powerful collection of short stories, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, shines a light on the lives of Muslim women in rural India. It is the first time …
(2025-05-22). NOAA's 2025 Hurricane Forecast Warns Of A Busy Season A Storm Scientist Explains Why And What Meteorologists Are Watching. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | U.S. forecasters are expecting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season , with 13 to 19 named storms, and 6 to 10 of those becoming hurricanes. | Every year, the …
(2025-05-22). Golden Dome: What Trump Should Learn From Reagan's 'Star Wars' Missile Defence System Plan. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new next-generation missile defence system which he says will by capable even of intercepting missiles launched from the other side …
(2025-05-22). The Top Democrats Leading The Fight Against Trump's Agenda. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The first five months of Donald Trump's second presidency have been brutal for the Democratic party, which has been almost completely unable to stop his aggressive …
(2025-05-22). Marathon Runners Rely On Family And Experts To Succeed, While Races Rely On Passionate Volunteers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This past April, the Boston Marathon attracted more than 32,000 runners and approximately half a million spectators. With such a huge crowd on hand, it's easy to think …
(2025-05-22). Colonial-Era Borders Create Conflict In Africa's Oceans How To Resolve Them. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing play a crucial role in …
(2025-05-22). The weird way that penguin poop might be cooling Antarctica. grist.org 
In December 2022, Matthew Boyer hopped on an Argentine military plane to one of the more remote habitations on Earth: Marambio Station at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, where the icy continent stretches toward South America. Months before that, Boyer had to ship expensive, delicate instruments that might get busted by the time he landed. | "When you arrive, you have boxes that have been sometimes sitting outside in Antarctica for a month or two in a cold warehouse," said Boyer, a Ph.D. student in atmospheric science at the University of Helsinki. "And we're talking about sensitive instrumentation." | But…
(2025-05-22). Reconciliation Bill Trades Life for Death, New Report Says. ips-dc.org New analysis shows a state-based breakdown of how many people could continue receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or the Child Tax Credit in each U.S. state if the superfluous militarized spending expansion on immigration enforcement and the Pentagon were removed from the package and reallocated back into human needs.
(2025-05-22). SA's G20 legacy will be measured by lives changed, Chikunga. sanews.gov.za SA's G20 legacy will be measured by lives changed, Chikunga | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the legacy of South Africa's G20 Presidency will not be defined by the number of meetings held, or the elegance of its communiqués, but by "lives changed, systems reformed, and the power redistributed." | Chikunga made the remarks at the opening plenary of the Women20 (W20) South Africa Inception Meeting, currently underway in Cape Town. | The W20 is the official G20 engagement group focused on promoting gender equality and women's economic e…
(2025-05-22). Gauteng Premier Lesufi updates on key provincial programmes. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Premier Lesufi updates on key provincial programmes | Law enforcement in Gauteng has arrested at least 150 suspects identified as alleged "major contributors" to crime in the province. | This according to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi who briefed the media on Thursday. | Earlier this year in his State of the Province Address, Lesufi identified crime as an apex priority to resolve with some 450 individuals identified as perpetrators. | "[Our] commitment to tracking and apprehending those responsible for major crimes has yielded significant results. Recently, two key kingpins involved in cash in transit cr…
(2025-05-22). Commission recommends conditional approval of MultiChoice acquisition. sanews.gov.za Commission recommends conditional approval of MultiChoice acquisition | The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed acquisition of MultiChoice by Groupe Canal+ SAS, subject to certain conditions. | | This recommendation comes after the Commission's (which is an agency of the of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition) investigation into the large merger notification submitted on 30 September 2024. | | The Commission is one of three independent statutory bodies established in terms of the Competition Act to regulate competition between firms in the market.
(2025-05-22). Government reaffirms commitment to water security. sanews.gov.za Government reaffirms commitment to water security | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has reaffirmed government's unwavering commitment to ensuring long-term water security and sustainability for all South Africans, highlighting the urgent need for cross-sectoral collaboration, innovation, and inclusive development. | Speaking at the Water Security Africa Conference, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, on Wednesday, Mahlobo emphasised that addressing water security challenges requires a unified, evidence-based approach grounded in science, technology, and innovation. | "Siloe…
(2025-05-22). Special Envoy's absence had no bearing on official programme. sanews.gov.za Special Envoy's absence had no bearing on official programme | The Presidency has issued a statement on Mcebisi Jonas, the Special Envoy to the United States, and his participation during President Cyril Ramaphosa's working visit to the country this week. | The President's Office said it acknowledged recent commentary regarding Jonas and said it deemed it prudent to provide clarity. | "Initial interpretations of procedural matters, communicated in good faith, have been amended following confirmation that Mr Jonas holds a valid visa for travel to the United States of America. No formal concerns or substantive inqu…
(2025-05-22). South Africa: A captivating global destination. sanews.gov.za South Africa: A captivating global destination | By Lefentse Nokaneng | | Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of South Africa, affectionately known as Mzansi – a Xhosa word meaning "south" or "the southern part." Mzansi is a land where breathtaking landscapes, majestic wildlife, and vibrant cultural heritage converge to offer global travellers an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. | | Renowned worldwide for its remarkable beauty and captivating diversity, Mzansi invites visitors not only to witness scenic wonders but to embark on a profound exploration into humanity's origins and the very essence o…
(2025-05-22). Deputy Minister condemns alleged rape of trainee at police training academy. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister condemns alleged rape of trainee at police training academy | Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, has condemned the alleged rape of a trainee by a police instructor at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Training Academy in Tshwane. | According to reports, the trainee was walking with her platoon to their sleeping quarters when the police captain, who is also an instructor, called her to his office. | Once inside, he allegedly locked the door and threatened her with a misconduct charge related to a previous incident in Ap…
(2025-05-22). Western Cape Govt welcomes additional funding allocated to provinces for health, education. sanews.gov.za Western Cape Govt welcomes additional funding allocated to provinces for health, education | The Western Cape Government (WCG) has welcomed the additional funding allocated to provinces for education and health services in the Budget presented by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. | Godongwana announced that the provincial education sector's baseline budget over the 2025 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) will be R1.04 trillion, with an additional R9.5 billion allocated over the medium-term. | This funding aims to retain teachers in classrooms and hire more staff. | In addition, R10 billion…
(2025-05-22). Eleiàßàµes em Portugal: O espelho de uma Unià£o Europeia em ruínas. strategic-culture.su Junte-se a nós no Escreva para nós: | Em "Médiarquia", Yves Citton desmonta a máquina de influência política que está a encerrar a discussà£o política naquele que podemos considerar o campo tradicional da direita. Segundo Ci…
(2025-05-22). Iran e Azerbaigian proseguono il cammino comune verso la stabilità del Mar Caspio. strategic-culture.su Il governo di Pezeshkian, per quanto meno invadente e rigoroso della precedente leadership, risulta essere molto attento al mantenimento di relazioni positive con tutti gli attori regionali. | Segue nostro Pezeshkian a Baku | La recente visita del presidente iraniano Masoud Pezeshkian a Baku, seppur breve a causa della sua necessità di rientrare in Iran per gestire la terribile esplosione al porto Shahid Rajaee, ha avuto un peso politico…
(2025-05-22). Is the British press protecting Sir Keir Starmer over 'fire boy'? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-22). Von der Leyen vuole la guerra a oltranza. Dall'Europa del riarmo solo errori e ipocrisie. strategic-culture.su L'Ue rimane schiacciata nella posizione più idiota che esista: quella di volere continuare una guerra che aveva voluto evitare e che potrebbe portare alla sconfitta totale dell'Ucraina | Enrico GRAZZINI | Segue nostro Bisogna denunciare e disertare apertamente questa Unione Europea che vuole trascinare gli europei in una guerra senza fine con la Russia. | I fatti sono questi: il presidente americano Donald Trump ha offerto in maniera ult…
(2025-05-22). Ontario schools and the structural deficit. educationactiontoronto.com Looking everywhere but at the problem.
(2025-05-22). How Do I Know That … smoothiex12.blogspot.com there is panic and shock in NATO militaries. Here is an example of Air Defense incapable to provide ACE. About air defense battle models. OSINT.
(2025-05-22). Just In … smoothiex12.blogspot.com breaking. The strategic update from strategic strategists. Damn, I knew Dwayne was a Russian agent))
(2025-05-22). Later Today, Garland … smoothiex12.blogspot.com and yours truly about offensive operations.