2025-05-26: US and Hamas reach draft Gaza ceasefire deal
Representatives of Hamas and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have reached a draft ceasefire agreement in Doha, Qatar, sources have confirmed to Al Jazeera. The proposed deal includes a 60-day truce and the release of 10 living Israeli captives alongside the remains of several others, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in two phases. Five hostages would be freed immediately, with the remaining five released on the 60th day.
(2025-05-26). Children's YouTube star Ms Rachel meets girl from Gaza. aljazeera.com Children's YouTube star Ms Rachel met a three-year-old girl from Gaza who lost her legs in an Israeli attack.
(2025-05-26). British minister: of children are on the verge of starvation. Israel has a. haaretz.com Jenny Chapman, Britain's minister for international development, tells Haaretz during a visit to Israel that the U.K. fears that Israel's Gaza aid plan is unlikely to meet the needs of Palestinians, and is designed to move them around…
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). More than 95 percent of Gaza's agricultural land unusable, UN warns. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks on land, wells and greenhouses exacerbating the already critical risk of famine in Gaza, the FAO says.
(2025-05-26). Israel's New Aid Delivery System For Gaza Is Sparking Outrage. Why Is It So Problematic? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Some 2.1 million Gazans are facing critical hunger levels, with many at risk of famine following Israel's 11-week blockade on aid intended to pressure Hamas. | According to …
(2025-05-26). Images Of Gaza's Starving Babies Have Gone Round The World. This Is What Malnutrition Does In The First 1,000 Days Of Life. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Last week, the United Nations warned more than 14,000 babies would die of malnutrition in 48 hours if Israel continued to block aid from entering Gaza. | After the figure …
(2025-05-26). Fasting for GAZANS — Kathy Kelly — Day 1. pressenza.com
(2025-05-26). Systematic abuse: Israeli soldiers and officers detail widespread use of Palestinians as human shields in Gaza. nationofchange.org Multiple Israeli soldiers and Palestinian civilians have confirmed to the Associated Press that the Israeli military has routinely used Palestinians as human shields during the war on Gaza, despite international bans and longstanding denials from the IDF.
(2025-05-26). FAO denounces increasing Israeli destruction of agriculture in Gaza. plenglish.com Rome, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Due to Israel's ongoing attacks, Gaza's agricultural infrastructure continues to worsen at an alarming rate, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
(2025-05-26). Pequeñita luz al final del túnel. radiohc.cu Un grupo de países árabes y europeos se reunieron en Madrid, capital de España, para analizar la situación en la Franja de Gaza, donde Israel somete a la población civil a intensos bombardeos y ataques terrestres, mientras impide el ingreso de ayuda humanitaria urgente.
(2025-05-26). Due to war, under 5% of Gaza cropland useable for farming: UN. newarab.com 
Under five percent of Gaza's farmland is useable due to war, further Israel has stepped up a renewed offensive in Gaza, drawing international condemnation
(2025-05-26). Germany says to continue Israel arms sales amid embargo call. newarab.com 
Germany will keep supplying weapons to Israel despite its intensified offensive in Gaza that "As a country that understands Israel's security and existence as a core principle, Germany is always obliged to assist Israel in guaranteeing its security," Johann Wadephul told a joint press conference in Madrid alongside Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares. | "That naturally includes being willing to s…
(2025-05-26). Germany's Merz 'no longer understands' Israel's Gaza objective. newarab.com 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a stern warning to Israel on Monday said he now "no longer understands" its objective in war-ravaged Gaza. | The unusually strong comments from Berlin "Honestly speaking, I no longer understand what the Israeli army is no…
(2025-05-26). Israel rejects Gaza truce proposed by Trump ally Bishara Bahbah. newarab.com 
Israel has rejected a new Regional news outlets reported on Monday that Bahbah has proposed a solution similar to the framework drawn up by the Trump administration, but included a personal guarantee from the US president that Israel will enter talks to permanently end the war. | The Trump framewor…
(2025-05-26). Israel to seize 75% of Gaza, push civilians into three zones. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). Israel warns UK, France against recognising Palestinian state. newarab.com 
Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer threatened France and the UK that Dermer – who serves as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-hand man in Washington and leads the Gaza ceasefire negotiation team — told the French foreign minister that Israel could respond to the move by annexing parts of Area C and legalising settler outposts, a foreign dip…
(2025-05-26). Israel wipes out over 2,200 Palestinian families in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's relentless military The figures, confirmed by health and social development ministries in Gaza, revealed that at least 6,350 Palestinians have been In the l…
(2025-05-26). Majority of medical supplies at 'stock zero' in Gaza: WHO. newarab.com 
The majority of supplies of medical equipment have run out in Gaza, while 42% of basic medicines including pain killers are out of stock, the World Health Organization said on Monday. | "We are at stock zero of close to 64% of medical equipment and stock zero of 43% of essential medicines and 42% of vaccines," Hanan Balkhy, the WHO's Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, told reporters in Geneva. | Balkhy said the WHO has 51 aid trucks waiting on the Gaza border that have not yet had clearance to enter the Palestinian enclave, where Israel last week slightly eased a total blockade on aid imposed in…
(2025-05-26). Gaza "a Gaping Wound on Humanity:" Spain Convenes Int'l Conference to call for Arms Embargo on Israel. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Spanish wire service EFE reports that delegations from 20 countries met Sunday in Madrid in a push to pressure Israel to halt its total war on Gaza and to establish a Palestinian state. Convened by Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, the conference sought to move to concrete actions. Israel …
(2025-05-26). Wednesday 5/28: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-05-26). Israeli MK calls for probe into selection process for Gaza aid distribution company. haaretz.com Following a Haaretz investigation, a lawmaker has called for an investigation into whether there is suspicion of corruption, conflict of interest, violation of security and tender procedures and unauthorized transfer of public funds…
(2025-05-26). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Packed forum discusses feminism in the time of Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). World condemns Israel's genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). U.S. reportedly denies Hamas agrees to Witkoff Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal. haaretz.com Hamas agreed to an American cease-fire plan that outlined a 70-day truce with ten hostages being released in two stages, a Palestinian official told Reuters; Israel reportedly rejected a Hamas proposal, deying it matched the U.S. plan…
(2025-05-26). us from Israeli expats to protest Gaza war in 13 European cities Tuesday. haaretz.com The main protest will be held in Brussels, where demonstrators will present their demands to impose an arms embargo on Israel and immediately suspend all EU trade agreements over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza…
(2025-05-26). people needs to have some Why IDF reservists are choosing jail over war. haaretz.com Noa Levy, an attorney who has counseled more than 200 refusers during the Gaza war, believes Israel is going through the biggest wave of refusal in its history, as 'combat soldiers who served for many years lost faith in the system'…
(2025-05-26). Relatives of slain hostages demand immediate cease-fire: should have come back. haaretz.com Relatives of the 41 hostages killed in Gaza gathered outside the Defense Ministry's HQ. Elad Katzir's sister said they'd hand the army a book on their loved ones: 'Every page of this book is a failure — we're living proof that military pressure kills them'…
(2025-05-26). What to know about David Zini, pick for Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com Zini rose through the IDF ranks in elite units and has supported a more aggressive stance on Gaza since the war began. In January, Haaretz reported that Sara Netanyahu pushed for his appointment as IDF chief of staff, but the PM refused over his hardline positions…
(2025-05-26). Shin Bet chief pick: Main Gaza war goal is to wipe out Hamas, bringing back hostages hinders that, report says. haaretz.com 'There has been an intelligence-based warning that bad Muslims intend to kill good Jews since Ishmael was born and until further notice,' David Zini told Gaza border residents, according to a recording published by Channel 12 News…
(2025-05-26). Netanyahu minister threatens U.K., France with West Bank annexation if Palestinian state recognized. haaretz.com Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Netanyahu's point man on Gaza talks, warned of unilateral Israeli actions in response to recognition of a Palestinian state, Haaretz has learned, following similar warnings reportedly issued Sunday by FM Sa'ar…
(2025-05-26). New Palestinian militia operating in south Gaza, local sources say. haaretz.com Recent footage shows armed Palestinians in uniform. Gaza sources say the group is linked to a prominent Rafah figure who claims to facilitate aid to displacement camps but has been accused of collaborating with Israel…
(2025-05-26). EU-Israel tensions over Gaza endanger scientific research, Israeli academics warn. haaretz.com Israeli science faces a potential crisis as EU member states consider suspending Israel from key research and development programs, including the prestigious Horizon Europe, due to the conflict in Gaza…
(2025-05-26). chancellor: Gaza offensive no longer justified as fight against Hamas. haaretz.com Despite the chancellor's rare criticism of Israel, Germany's FM rejected a Spanish call for an arms embargo, urging talks instead. Meanwhile, Germany's antisemitism czar called for a more honest debate on the country's stance toward Israel…
(2025-05-26). Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter, medics say. haaretz.com The IDF and Shin Bet security service said the strike in the Al-Daraj neighborhood was targeting an intelligence compound and that 'numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians'…
(2025-05-26). Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza, including 36 in school-turned-shelter. aljazeera.com Attacks on civilian infrastructure rising during Israel's 'intensified' offensive on battered enclave.
(2025-05-26). Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to launch aid deliveries despite losing chief. aljazeera.com UN and major humanitarian organisations have raised concerns about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation…
(2025-05-26). Ceasefire deal in limbo as Hamas says yes, Israel says no, U.S. blames Hamas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A fresh ceasefire proposal backed by the United States has become the latest flashpoint in the Gaza conflict, as contradictory statements from Hamas, Israel, and U.S. officials sow confusion and stall progress.On Monday, Hamas announced it had accepted a U.S.-backed ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal. The proposed agreement includes a 70-day truce, the release of 10 living Israeli captives, hundreds of Palestinian detainees, including those serving life sentences, and a partial Israeli military withdrawal from key areas in Gaza, such as Salah al-Din road and the Netzarim corridor.‚ö°&Oc…
(2025-05-26). US Protects Israel As Netanyahu Vows To 'Take Over' Gaza. popularresistance.org Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted that Israel's goal is to colonize Gaza. | "We will take control of all the territory of the [Gaza] Strip", Netanyahu pledged on 19 May. | Israel had agreed to a ceasefire in January, but unilaterally violated the agreement in March and restarted its brutal war on Gaza. | Donald Trump personally gave Israel the green light to break the truce, according to Israeli officials. Israel's extreme-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a member of the Israeli security cabinet and Netanyahu ally, boasted that the IDF is "destroying everything left in the Gaza Strip", and th…
(2025-05-26). Israeli Military Says It Will Occupy 75% of Gaza Within Two Months, 'Concentrate' the Civilian Population. scheerpost.com Israeli troops in Gaza in January 2024 (IDF photo) | By Dave DeCamp / The Israeli military expects that it
(2025-05-26). Israel's Aid Plan for Gaza is a Key Part of Its Strategy to Expel Palestinians. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-26). Across Europe, People Urge Intervention To Stop Gaza Genocide. popularresistance.org Thousands of protesters in Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm have demanded their governments break silence on Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, urging immediate international intervention and sanctions against the regime. | In Berlin, thousands of people assembled at Oranienplatz on Saturday to protest Israel's intensified airstrikes and ground invasion of Gaza. | The demonstrators chanted slogans like "Freedom for Palestine," "Germany finances, Israel bombs," "Israel is a terrorist state," and "Stop the genocide." | German protesters asserted that no person or state has the right to deny an entire people their rights,…
(2025-05-26). Biden's Fate And Israel's Sadistic Revenge. popularresistance.org On May 15, 2025, the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, the last facility there capable of providing cancer treatment, ceased operations. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, "Israel's targeting of the hospital has made it impossible to provide medical care due to the danger posed to medical staff and patients." The following day, May 16, Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the United States, was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. | Joe Biden is the person most responsible for the destruction of Gaza's last cancer treatment center. His decision to give Israe…
(2025-05-26). The Nakba intensifies. May our solidarity grow too! internationalviewpoint.org The casualty figures for Gaza have disappeared from the news, while the death toll continues to mount. Some people are used to it, or have been indifferent from the start. Others know that this information alone can no longer transform public opinion, let alone the actions of complicit leaders. | – | / |
(2025-05-26). Video: Israel bombs refugees sheltering in school, triggering intense fires. skwawkbox.org Regime's shameless targeting of civilians continues Israeli warplanes have targeted the Fahmi Al-Jarjawi School in Gaza, which was sheltering refugees. The bombing triggered intense fires. The family of murdered journalist Hossam Shbat posted footage of the immediate aftermath of the bombing. Palestinian-Canadian Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mosab Abu Toha, whose family is still in Gaza, posted …
(2025-05-26). Israel Pushes Deeper Into Gaza as Hostage Crisis Drags On. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-26). Israel Rejects Latest Hamas Hostage Deal as US Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-26). 50,000 shrouds hung on buildings across Italy — what's the reason. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Italians commemorated the deaths of continued Israeli bombardment on the besieged region by displaying Palestinian flags and symbolic white shrouds from balconies, windows, and public spaces in a powerful demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. | Known as "50,000 Shrouds for Gaza," the countrywide initiative attracted participation from both big and small communities, including Rimini, Milan, and Florence. In order to raise awareness of the growing number of civilian deaths in Gaza, the campaign asked for white sheets, which represent burial shrouds, to be hung in public areas and reside…
(2025-05-26). Israel: 3 rockets fired from Gaza, 1 intercepted. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli army revealed that three projectiles were launched from Gaza on Monday, and the defense forces intercepted one.It is worth noting that Israelis will be marking the "Jerusalem Day" march. Al-Jazeera said, citing sources, that at least 880 settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem since Monday morning."A short while ago, three projectiles were identified from the southern Gaza Strip toward the communities near the Gaza Strip," a statement posted by the Israeli army read. "Two projectiles fell in the Gaza Strip and one additional projectile was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior…
(2025-05-26). Will Trump dump Netanyahu? when Israel will find out. haaretz.com Neither Iran nor Gaza, neither Syria nor the Houthis were the real test of the Trump Administration's support for Israel. Here's how we'll know whether U.S. President Donald Trump has soured on the Jewish State…
(2025-05-26). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Israel rejects latest Gaza cease-fire proposal amid reports of U.S. pressure to end war. haaretz.com A Palestinian businessman who brokered the deal to release Edan Alexander reportedly presented a proposal based on the Witkoff plan, including a 60-day cease-fire and release of 10 living hostages, during which talks to end the war would be held under Trump's guarantee…
(2025-05-26). CEO of Gaza aid fund quits over conditions, warns plan violates humanitarian principles. haaretz.com The fund's board implicitly criticized the UN, saying those invested in the status quo have tried to undermine the initiative out of fear that 'new, creative solutions to intractable problems might actually succeed'…
(2025-05-26). New Massacre: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Claims More than 25 Lives. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli occupation continues its war of genocide in the Gaza Strip, deliberately killing Palestinian civilians and targeting shelters. At dawn on Monday, the occupation committed a massacre by bombing the Fahmi al-Jarjawi School, which houses displaced persons in the al-Daraj neighborhood in central Gaza City. The massacre resulted in the deaths of 25 martyrs, …
(2025-05-26). How the West can stop Israel and end Gaza's 'intolerable' suffering. asiatimes.com 
The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid reaching the territory had led to an "intolerable" level of human …
(2025-05-26). Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes on Palestinians. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Zionist regime's fresh atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank that have been committed in tandem with the Israeli acts of aggression against Lebanon and Syria.
(2025-05-26). Malta to Recognize Palestine in June. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Malta will formally recognize the State of Palestine next month, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday, citing the worsening "human tragedy" in Gaza as a driving force behind the decision.
(2025-05-26). Israel Bombs Shelters, Kills 37 in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli airstrikes early Monday targeted multiple sites across Gaza, including a school sheltering displaced Palestinians, killing at least 37 people and injuring dozens more, according to Palestinian health officials and local media.
(2025-05-26). Jews Against the Occupation '48: Labor must act against genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Hegseth clamps down on Pentagon press access as military budget hits one trillion. nationofchange.org As the Trump administration pushes for a $1 trillion military budget, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has imposed unprecedented restrictions on journalists at the Pentagon, raising alarm over transparency, accountability, and the future of press freedom.
(2025-05-26). The self-liquidation of U.S global leadership. nationofchange.org Why the world's richest nation is killing the world's poorest children.
(2025-05-26). Daesh terrorists arrested near Syrian capital. plenglish.com Damascus, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The security forces of the transitional government announced today the arrest of several members of the terrorist group Islamic State, Daesh in Arabic, near the city of Damascus, the Syrian capital.
(2025-05-26). Earthquake of 3.9 degrees recorded in eastern Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The network of stations of the Cuban National Seismological Service today recorded an earthquake of 3.9 degrees perceptible at 11: 44 local time in the eastern region, with no reports of material or human damage.
(2025-05-26). U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, friend of Cuba, passed away. plenglish.com Washington, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Former U.S. Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel, a friend of Cuba and supporter of the campaigns to lift the blockade, died today at the age of 94 in a New York hospital.
(2025-05-26). Breaking: High Court Nullifies Kawempe North MP Election, Orders Fresh By-Election. plusnews.ug 
The High Court in Kampala annulled the election of Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as the Directly Elected Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North constituency, declaring the seat vacant and ordering a fresh by-election. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, came in response to a petition by Faridah Nambi Kigongo of the National Resistance Movement …
(2025-05-26). Conference of the African Insurance Organization meets in Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, today opened the 51st Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Insurance Organization (AIO) with delegates from 93 countries, key players, industry leaders and development partners.
(2025-05-26). EU intends to replace USAID in third-world countries. plenglish.com Brussels, May 26 (Prensa Latina) European Union (EU)'s top diplomat Kaja Kallas expressed on Monday that the international organization intends to replace, at least partially, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in third-world countries, the Euroactiv website reported.
(2025-05-26). Al Mayadeen awards Ammar Al-Hamoud with the Farah Omar scholarship. plenglish.com Beirut, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese-based pan-Arab news network Al Mayadeen awarded the first Farah Omar Scholarship to student Ammar Al-Hamoud to follow higher education at the University of Havana, Cuba.
(2025-05-26). Guayasamin's mural La Patria causes discomfort in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, May 26 (Prensa Latina) At the heart of Ecuador's legislative body, La Patria mural by maestro Oswaldo Guayasamin is an artistic and political icon, an eloquent symbol of what is expected and demanded of power, but today it seems to cause discomfort.
(2025-05-26). Judge's situation in Maradona's death gets complex. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 26 (Prensa Latina) The prosecution could decide whether to continue on with the trial for the death of Argentine and world soccer star Diego Armando Maradona, as Judge Julieta Makintach's situation becomes more complicated due to a violation of procedural rules.
(2025-05-26). Maduro ascribes electoral win to the Venezuelan people. plenglish.com Caracas, May 26 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolas Maduro stressed that yesterday's victory in the regional and legislative elections came true thanks to the Venezuelan people, in which the Simon Bolivar Great Patriotic Pole took overwhelming control of governorships and the National Assembly (Parliament).
(2025-05-26). African Union Marks Africa Day 2025 with a Call for Justice, Unity, and Forward Momentum. pressenza.com The African Union commemorated Africa Day 2025 with a renewed call to justice, unity, and shared progress. Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, delivered a stirring address that reflected on Africa's historic journey while calling for bold steps toward a just and prosperous future.This year's theme, "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations," honours the memory of those who suffered under slavery and colonialism, while asserting the right of Africa and its diaspora to truth, justice, and restoration. "While justice an…
(2025-05-26). Nalukoola Responds to Court Ruling, Slams Uganda's Flawed Institutions. plusnews.ug 
Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Kawempe North, remains unbowed following the High Court's decision on May 26, 2025, to annul his election as Member of Parliament. Speaking to Plus News, Nalukoola, who is currently in Mecca, Saudi Arabia for Haj, expressed his firm stance on exposing what he termed a …
(2025-05-26). Isla de la Juventud: destino para el turismo de naturaleza (+Fotos). radiohc.cu El turismo de naturaleza se posiciona como una de las principales potencialidades para el desarrollo económico y social de Isla de la Juventud, según Yordanka Betancourt Gambino, subdelegada de Medio Ambiente en la delegación territorial del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente en este municipio especial.
(2025-05-26). Promueven campaña por el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 mayo (RHC) Un amplio y extenso programa en el país respalda la campaña por la celebración del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente, el próximo 5 de junio, cuyo acto central será en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus.
(2025-05-26). VI Encuentro Internacional de Artes para las Infancias dedicará jornadas a Teresita Fernández. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 mayo (RHC) El VI Encuentro Internacional de Artes para las Infancias "Corazón Feliz", que iniciará hoy y se extenderá hasta el 1 de junio en diferentes espacios de esta capital, estará dedicado a la memoria de Teresita Fernández (1930-2013) en el aniversario 95 de su nacimiento.
(2025-05-26). Comienza hoy en La Habana Convención Saber UH 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 de mayo (RHC) La Universidad de La Habana (UH) iniciará hoy la segunda edición de la Convención Científica Internacional Saber UH 2025, que se desarrollará hasta el próximo 30 de mayo en esta capital.
(2025-05-26). Rinden tributo póstumo a destacado diplomático de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 mayo (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, encabezó hoy un homenaje póstumo al destacado diplomático de la nación caribeña Abelardo Moreno Fernández, recientemente fallecido.
(2025-05-26). Rinden tributo en Cuba a los combatientes internacionalistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 mayo (RHC) Cuba rinde tributo hoy a sus combatientes internacionalistas, a propósito del aniversario 34 del fin de la Operación Carlota, misión militar cubana en Angola, decisiva para preservar la independencia de ese país.
(2025-05-26). Cuba reafirma hermandad con San Vicente y las Granadinas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 mayo (RHC) El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba celebró hoy el aniversario 33 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas con San Vicente y las Granadinas y resaltó la hermandad inquebrantable que une a ambos países.
(2025-05-26). En Meteoro, cubanos alertas ante contingencias. radiohc.cu Ni en circunstancias apremiantes como en una etapa aguda del funcionamiento del sistema electroenergético nacional, los cubanos abandonan sus precauciones con vistas al advenimiento de la siempre peligrosa temporada ciclónica en el Atlántico.
(2025-05-26). Celebración por àÅfrica en Cuba, un gesto de amor solidario (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Dos actividades realizadas en Cuba recordaron el Día de àÅfrica, fundado un 25 de mayo de 2002, y antecedido por la Organización de la Unidad Africana surgida el mismo día del año 1963.
(2025-05-26). Cherien Dabis reflects on power of cinema and storytelling. newarab.com 
It's a hot Sunday evening in Cannes, and I'm cooling off in the Mondrian hotel with "It's amazing to be back here," she tells me, after speaking with our waitress in perfect French. Cherien's diversity of language is certainly matched by her career. She first came to Cannes in 2006 as "a young, bright-eyed filmmaker" invited to take part in a screenwriting lab for Arab filmmakers, wher…
(2025-05-26). Algeria presidential hopefuls jailed for fraud in mass trial. newarab.com 
Three former presidential hopefuls were among dozens of defendants sentenced to prison on charges of electoral fraud in Businesswoman Saida Neghza, former minister Belkacem Sahli and a relative unknown named Abdelhakim Hamadi were sentenced to 10 years in prison each on charges of paying to obtain the signatures needed to run for the presidential elections last September, the source said. | On May 8, the public prosecution had requested penalties of 10 years in prison and a fi…
(2025-05-26). Ben-Gvir leads settler storming of Al-Aqsa on 'Jerusalem Day'. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). Brigitte's slap steals spotlight as Macron lands in Vietnam. newarab.com 
French President Emmanuel Macron's office on Monday played down an incident in which his wife, Brigitte, appeared to slap him in the face as the couple arrived in Vietnam at the start of a Southeast Asia tour. | She remained momentarily hidden behind the plane's fuselage, blocking any view of her body language.
(2025-05-26). Egyptian archaeologists discover three tombs in Luxor. newarab.com 
Egypt unveiled three new tombs of prominent statesman in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550—1070 B.C.) and identified the names and titles of their owners through inscriptions found within, according to a statement by the tourism and antiquities ministry. | Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said in the statement that further study of other tom…
(2025-05-26). Egypt's Sisi calls for creation of US industrial zone in Suez. newarab.com 
| Speaking during a meeting in Cairo with a high-level delegation of American business leaders, Sisi described investment in
(2025-05-26). Far-right Israelis confront Palestinians in Jerusalem march. newarab.com 
A large rally in The annual "Flag March" drew thousands chanting, dancing and waving Israeli flags shortly after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir
(2025-05-26). Hamas accepts US truce plan as Israel sends delegation to Cairo. newarab.com 
"Hamas has agreed to the new proposal by US envoy Steve Witkoff, which the movement received from mediators," the source told AFP, adding that "during the truce, negotiations would begin on a permanent ceasefire with American guarantees". | Though Israel has so far said nothing in response, a security delegation from Tel Aviv arrived in…
(2025-05-26). Saudi Arabia official denies reports of lifting ban on alcohol. newarab.com 
A Saudi official denied on Monday media reports saying the kingdom, the birthplace of Islam, would lift its 73-year-old ban on alcohol, which is prohibited for observant Muslims. | The report, which was picked up by some international media after it appeared on a wine blog last week, said Saudi authorities planned to allow the controlled sale of alcohol as the country prepares to host the The once ultra-conservative kingdom has eased some r…
(2025-05-26). In Tunisia, Eid al-Adha is a luxury only a few can afford. newarab.com 
With At the livestock market of Ouardia, in Tunis, sheep now sell for between 920 and 1,800 dinars (approximately $295 to $575), representing up to seven times the monthly income of Tunisia's poorest households. | F…
(2025-05-26). UK: Rotherham's new mayor faces Islamophobic smear storm. newarab.com 
The newly appointed mayor of a
(2025-05-26). US denies prisoner swap deal for kidnapped Tsurkov in Iraq. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). US veterans slam Trump's plan to deport Afghan nationals. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for
(2025-05-26). Beyond revoking the New Deal, MAGA Trumpism reignites the Civil War, thus must defame the Constitution. nationofchange.org This herd of minority deplorables defines a gang of spoiled brats, outraged whenever told NO! What extremist doesn't want power they think will serve selfish, private, undemocratic needs, values and interests?
(2025-05-26). Before We Think: Culturally Encoded. pressenza.com 
Last week, we picked up our 5-year-old son from his public kindergarten in Beijing. On the way home, he proudly recited a Tang Dynasty poem by heart — Êò•Êúõ (Ch≈´nwà ng, or Spring View, 757 AD), one of the most famous and widely recited…
(2025-05-26). Siege Politics: Netanyahu's Crisis-Driven Grip on Power. juancole.com 
Even mild criticism produces splenetic reactions from the Israeli leader. By Imran Khalid | ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) — By now, it should surprise no one that Benjamin Netanyahu prefers the echo chamber of his own making to the international chorus demanding accountability. The Israeli prime minister, clinging to office as tenaciously as …
(2025-05-26). Starving Babies: The Self-Liquidation of U.S. Global Soft Power. juancole.com 
(2025-05-26). U.S. arrests American for firebomb attempt on U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com The dual U.S.-German citizen approached the embassy's branch office in Tel Aviv with Molotov cocktails in his backpack, the U.S. Justice Department said, after he had posed online: 'Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv'…
(2025-05-26). AG: system of government is significantly weakening democracy. haaretz.com The AG said that she would not allow free media in Israel to be harmed, warning against harming the judicial system's independence. 'My job is to uphold the law, but the government is asking for obedience while distorting the concept of cooperation'…
(2025-05-26). India, Canada seek to mend diplomatic ties, claims Jaishankar. geo.tv 
India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. —Facebook/@drsjaishankar/@AnitaOakville/FileJaishankar says he "discussed prospects of India-Canada ties".Indian minister says he wished Anand "a very successful tenure".Canada…
(2025-05-26). Bangladesh rocked by protests as pressure mounts on Yunus-led govt. geo.tv 
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser of the interim Government, Muhammad Yunus, speaks during a joint press conference with Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, in Dhaka on October 4, 2024.—AFP Public sector protests over new ordinance and wage demands.Political pressure rises…
(2025-05-26). India races to contain oil spill after container ship sinks. geo.tv 
(2025-05-26). Trump considers redirecting $3bn in Harvard grants to US trade schools. geo.tv 
(2025-05-26). After NSW's 'great flood'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Calls grow for new Richmond River koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Gomeroi rejects Tribunal's approval of Santos gas project in Pilliga Forest. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Israel must be forced to stop slaughtering Palestinians. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Labor to green-light Woodside North West shelf gas extension? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Students protest ties with Trump's US. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Tamil Mullivaikkal massacre marked, 16 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Territorians condemn Finocchiaro gov't for 'gutless' VAD delay. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Unionists protest NSW Labor's cuts to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Unions demand NSW Labor rethink changes to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Vale John O'Brien: Life-long activist for a better world. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-26). Air France resumes Israel flights Tuesday as major European carriers extend cancellations. haaretz.com The Lufthansa Group and Italy's ITA Airways will not resume flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport before June 15, while Spain's Iberia extends cancellations until June 7…
(2025-05-26). Five days after building an outpost on the edge of a West Bank Palestinian village, Israeli settlers drove locals out. haaretz.com Less than a week after an outpost was erected adjacent to a Bedouin village in the West Bank, its Palestinian residents were forced to flee. Six Palestinians, an Israeli activist and a settler were wounded in clashes. No arrests were made…
(2025-05-26). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Rights of Detained Migrants at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A migrant family from Afghanistan approaches Croatia's border near Bosanska Bojna, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to reach the European Union, in January 2021. | © 2021 Photo by Damir Sagolj/Getty Images…
(2025-05-26). Uganda: Anti-LGBT Law Unleashed Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Illustrations © 2025 Dianah Lala Bwengye for Human Rights Watch | Ugandan authorities have perpetrated widespread discrimination and violence against LGBT people in the two years since the Anti-Homosexuality Act became law.The Ugandan authorities have spread misinformation and hatred against LGBT people, making existing discrimination even worse.The Ugandan authorities should end their crackdown on LGBT people, repeal the bill, and introduce legislation barring discrimination and promoting equality. | (Nairobi, May 26, 2025) — Ugandan authorities have perpetrated widespread d…
(2025-05-26). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Afghanistan: Physical rehabilitation programme leaflet 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Ukraine: 'We lost a part of our soul, not just a hospital'. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). 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
(2025-05-26). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). 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
(2025-05-26). 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."
(2025-05-26). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-26). The Party of Denialism. indybay.org Republicans are rejecting reality while embracing destruction—just | look at the House budget megabill…The gigantic House budget bill that passed by one vote is denihilism to the max. On climate alone, it would roll back Biden-era clean energy incentives and programs, resulting in over 800,000 lost jobs, increased climate-warming pollution, and rising electricity prices.
(2025-05-26). dangerous, Top Jewish Diaspora donors slam Israeli government bill targeting human rights groups. haaretz.com In a letter to Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, more than 60 prominent Jewish philanthropists from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia and South Africa attack what they term a 'reckless' amendment, set for a Knesset hearing this week, which would impose an 80 percent tax on foreign state funding of Israeli NGOs…
(2025-05-26). Glimpses of Palestine Part 5 — Lost in Jerusalem (final). greenleft.org.au 
Sydney-based Palestinian activist Khaled Ghannam recently travelled to the occupied West Bank in Palestine and wrote an account of his visit for Green Left. This is the 5th and final part.
(2025-05-26). Thought Israeli society was conservative already? Wait until you see these stats. haaretz.com 'Israel is one of the few countries in the West where young people are often more conservative than adults': A new survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute examined when Israelis think is the ideal age to get married and have children. Only three percent of Israelis believe that it's better not to get married…
(2025-05-26). unbelievable that Israel view the return as its most urgent. haaretz.com Prof. Anita Shapira has been researching the history of the Jewish people for years. The discourse around the hostages severely damaged solidarity, she said, which was one of the most prominent elements of identity in Israeli society…
(2025-05-26). Defend Voices of the People, Not the "Voice of America" KPFA Management Lies About VOA. indybay.org The management of KPFA has been telling the listeners that Voice of American is "independent" media. This defense of the US controlled and sponsored propaganda are is nothing new. KPFA's managers with the support of the KPFA Local Station Board majority at the same time have refused to defend journalists Mumia Abu-Jamal, Julian Assange, Frank Sterling and Palestinian journalists who have been targeted and murdered. This fits a pattern of putting on pro-imperialist programmers and Democratic Party shills like Ian Masters and Tom Hartman.
(2025-05-26). Argentina:Tucumán: las comunidades diaguitas defienden el territorio. indybay.org Argentina: Tucumán: las comunidades diaguitas defienden el territorio…
(2025-05-26). Jewish secrets scratched in stone: 2,000-year-old cryptic text found in Jerusalem. haaretz.com Excavating on Mount Zion, Shimon Gibson's team found a bewildering stone mug with a script type only seen in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Adonai is mentioned…
(2025-05-26). A spirited celebration as Uganda Waragi and Suuna Ben shut down 2025 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | If there's one thing that defines Uganda, it's our ability to party hard. The 2025 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) festival was no exception with Uganda's iconic gin, Uganda Waragi, and the infectious beats of Suuna Ben's ebinyanya that got the crowd in a frenzy. As the sun …
(2025-05-26). African banking chief Adesina warns of economic shockwaves from US tariffs. independent.co.ug 
Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group (AFDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a strategic shift in global partnerships. Dr Adesina revealed that 47 …
(2025-05-26). BII and Standard Chartered to bolster East African trade with US$100mn facility. independent.co.ug 
The facility could serve as a model for other similar transactions on the continent Nairobi, Kenya | JOHN BASQUILL | Standard Chartered has agreed a US$100mn facility with British International Investment (BII) to extend trade finance across key sectors of the East African economy, with a focus on economic empowerment for women. Through the facility, Standard Chartered …
(2025-05-26). Erik ten Hag named new Bayer Leverkusen head coach. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN, SPAIN | Xinhua | Bayer Leverkusen has appointed Erik ten Hag as its new head coach, following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, the Bundesliga runner-up announced on Monday. The 55-year-old Dutchman, who most recently managed the Premier League team Manchester United, has signed a contract until 2027. He will take charge …
(2025-05-26). Gates Foundation grants $5m to Axmed for maternity products in Africa. independent.co.ug 
The grant is expected to unlock up to $10 million in MNCH procurement across a selection of countries in Sub-Saharan Africa ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | As part of the global health movement to expand affordable access to high-quality medicines, the Gates Foundation has awarded a $5 million grant to Axmed, a healthcare technology company transforming how …
(2025-05-26). Golfers, guile and gifts: South Africa's president follows the new playbook for handling Trump. independent.co.ug 
Unlike other world leaders, Cyril Ramaphosa — a former trade union leader — was clearly prepared. He spoke calmly and without interruption, politely but firmly disagreeing with Trump ANALYSIS | ALEXANDER SMITH | After maulings for Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and King Abdullah of Jordan, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa may have just shown other world leaders …
(2025-05-26). M23 rebels welcome Joseph Kabila to Goma. independent.co.ug 
Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced that former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila Kabange has officially arrived in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, where he intends to stay. In a statement, Lawrence Kingston Kanyuka, the M23 political spokesperson, confirmed Kabila's arrival and …
(2025-05-26). Martin Mugisha joins PostBank Board as Executive Director Operations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | PostBank Uganda has appointed Martin Mugisha as Executive Director of Operations. Mugisha, who has until recently been the chief credit officer at PostBank Uganda, takes to the board over two decades of banking experience, having worked with both local and regional banks in Uganda, leveraging his proven expertise …
(2025-05-26). Roke Telekom and BLACK's strategic partnership to power digital lifestyles. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roke Telekom, Uganda's leading homegrown internet service provider, has announced a partnership with BLACK, a bold consumer tech and lifestyle brand, to deliver an enhanced digital experience to their customers. This partnership brings together two fast-rising Ugandan brands to serve the needs of today's connected generation, an official said. …
(2025-05-26). Trump demands "names and countries" of Harvard's foreign students. independent.co.ug 
SAN FRANCISCO, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University. The demand came just days after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students. "We want to know who …
(2025-05-26). 2025/26 Budget Statement: Budget 3.0 continues the anti-poor direction of the' Government of National Unity'. cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). Trump from the Perspective of a Mental Health Provider. counterpunch.org 
For the past seven years, I've served as a case manager and/or therapist at Tri County Community Services and presently through TeamBuilders Behavioral Health in Taos, New Mexico. In this capacity, I've witnessed the hardships of some of Taos's most vulnerable and fragile community members and done my best to support them. It's devastating to
(2025-05-26). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). End Times Militarism. counterpunch.org 
In 2016, in response to a critical yet incoherent ad by the Super-PAC Priorities USA, Donald Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway pushed back against what she described as a misleading portrait of Trump's stance on war and national security as reported by Nick Gass. The 30-second ad entitled "I Love War," used Trump's own words
(2025-05-26). Trump's War on Universities Increases the Trade Deficit. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump seems to have even more trouble staying focused these days than usual. People may recall back to April 2 — which Trump declared as "Liberation Day" — when he imposed massive tariffs that were supposedly going to keep other countries from ripping us off. To Trump, ripping us off meant that they were running trade
(2025-05-26). Democracy Now! 2025-05-26 Monday. democracynow.org "Sinners": Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires; The Injustice of Justice: Keith LaMar Speaks from Ohio Death Row as Movement Grows to Save His Life; "I'm Innocent": Keith LaMar Speaks Live from Death Row About His Case, Conditions & Pending Execution | "Sinners": Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires; The Injustice of Justice: Keith LaMar Speaks from Ohio Death Row as Movement Grows to Save His Life; "I'm Innocent": Keith LaMar Speaks Live from Death Row Abo…
(2025-05-26). Shopping gala set to meet consumer demand for quality goods. ecns.cn A promotional display arc for the midyear "618" shopping festival from Chinese e-commerce platform JD is seen in a mall in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on May 22, 2025.
(2025-05-26). E-commerce platforms to adjust supply chains, logistics networks. ecns.cn Shein and Temu, two Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms offering a wide selection of merchandise at competitive prices, recently raised prices for U.S. consumers.
(2025-05-26). Solid-state battery advancements set to propel eVTOLs. ecns.cn Chinese major battery manufacturers are making progress in solid-state battery development, which promises higher energy density and safety while reducing costs compared to lithium-ion batteries.
(2025-05-26). China, ASEAN trade to benefit from deal. ecns.cn The implementation of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area agreement will further bolster supply chain cooperation and catalyze industrial upgrading, experts said on Sunday, just a few days after negotiations on the deal were completed.
(2025-05-26). NEV giants fueling shift to electric heavy trucks. ecns.cn Some of the biggest new energy vehicle giants are putting their efforts into heavy-duty trucks, a sector which is expected to gain momentum and become a major growth driver in China's commercial vehicle market.
(2025-05-26). Alibaba Cloud to promote Chinese businesses in overseas markets. ecns.cn Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group, will accelerate the construction of a global cloud computing network covering Asia, including China, Japan and South Korea, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the America.
(2025-05-26). Giant panda Liang Bang and three cubs in Japan to return to China in June. ecns.cn
(2025-05-26). Chinese film takes home Special Award at Cannes. ecns.cn Chinese film director Bi Gan's latest art-house feature, Resurrection, claimed the Special Award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, marking the first time in a decade that a Chinese-language film has been honored in the festival's main competition.
(2025-05-26). Leaders affirm ASEAN role amid tensions. ecns.cn Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stressed the bloc's 'indispensable role' amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism on the eve of the ASEAN Summit on Sunday.
(2025-05-26). Scholars, officials speak on the need to advance regional integration. ecns.cn Scholars and officials on Sunday called for greater solidarity and cooperation to steadily advance regional integration under the framework of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
(2025-05-26). Xi congratulates Fudan University on 120th founding anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Shanghai-based Fudan University, celebrating its 120th founding anniversary.
(2025-05-26). Measuring up a tall task for science. ecns.cn Nowadays, China's ongoing measurement missions in the region remain important in understanding the evolving conditions on the world's tallest mountain.
(2025-05-26). China's FAST and South Africa's MeerKAT team up to refresh the limits of Galactic observation. ecns.cn An international team of astronomers conducted high-precision observations of Galactic globular clusters using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) and South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope array.
(2025-05-26). Space science conference spotlights AI-driven innovation, exploration. ecns.cn The Second International Conference on Space Science and Technology (Suzhou Session), organized by Beijing Institute of Technology, attracted participation from over 300 experts and enterprise representatives from more than 10 countries and regions.
(2025-05-26). Experts call for more prevention, treatment for COVID cases. ecns.cn One of China's leading respiratory disease experts has called on authorities to step up prevention and treatment efforts for COVID-19 and influenza, warning that COVID infections remain at a high level across the country.
(2025-05-26). Seniors urged to contribute unique skills. ecns.cn China will step up support for the elderly, encouraging them to contribute their knowledge, skills and experience to socioeconomic and cultural development to help address the country's aging population woes and improve older residents' sense of fulfillment and happiness.
(2025-05-26). Xizang's green source park certified for organic supply to Hong Kong and Macao. ecns.cn A fruit and vegetable park in Dranang county, Xizang autonomous region, has received certification to supply organic produce to Hong Kong and Macao, in a move expected to accelerate the region's agricultural development and broader market reach.
(2025-05-26). Cargo ships sail on Xijiang River. ecns.cn Cargo ships sail on clouds-shrouded Xijiang River under the morning glow, creating a stunning scenery in Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2025-05-26). China wins four gold medals at world table tennis finals. ecns.cn China swept four medals out of five at the World Table Tennis Championships which ended in Doha on Sunday.
(2025-05-26). Legoland Shanghai Resort completes project handover, moves into testing mode. ecns.cn Legoland Shanghai Resort officially announced the project handover ready for operation on Monday, entering its final preopening phase before the grand opening scheduled for July 5.
(2025-05-26). Insights丨Slovenian State Secretary: Slovenia as a Strategic Gateway for Chinese Businesses into Europe. ecns.cn
(2025-05-26). From high-speed rail to power stations, foreign officials applaud cooperation with China. ecns.cn The Seminar on Ethnic Policy and Practice for BRI Partner Countries was held in Beijing. During interviews, representatives from countries such as Malaysia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka praised their cooperation and friendship with China.
(2025-05-26). Tariff turbulence? Yiwu businesswoman stays calm, shifts strategy. ecns.cn What's the real impact of U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese merchants? China News Network reporters recently visited Yiwu International Trade City — the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities — to find out.
(2025-05-26). The Middle East, US-China, and the quest for a 'Greater Israel'. counterpunch.org 
Over the last few weeks, much has been made about the supposed split between Netanyahu and Trump. Like much else about the operation of both regimes, it's hard to say how much is serious and how much is political theater, but as always, the real decisions are being made by state department teams on both sides
(2025-05-26). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). Six Ways Trump's Budget Will Hurt Rural America. counterpunch.org 
Right now, Congress is working on a giant, fast-track bill that would make historic cuts to basic needs programs to finance another round of tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations. As the Communications and Policy Director for the Rural Democracy Initiative, I've been hearing from rural leaders across the country about the devastating
(2025-05-26). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). Inclusive Growth or Entrapment? Unpacking the Microfinance Paradox in India. cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). Red is Not the New Brown: Reflections on the Politics of Memory. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-26). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-26). "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
(2025-05-26). Trump's Targets: Why Japan and Canada Wait for G7 Relief. thinktank.pk As the world watches the buildup to the G7 Summit scheduled for June 15-17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada, two key nations—Japan and Canada—find themselves in a delicate waiting game. The summit, a gathering of the world's leading industrialized democracies, has become a critical juncture for addressing U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies and his …
(2025-05-26). Documentary: Shadows of the Rainbow. thinktank.pk 
"Shadows of the Rainbow: The Lasting Legacy of Vietnam's Herbicides" uncovers the devastating impact of U.S. chemical warfare during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Explore how Agent Orange and the lesser-known Agent Blue, laced with arsenic, left a toxic legacy of cancers, birth defects, and environmental ruin. This documentary reveals the intergenerational health crisis, Vietnam's poisoned …
(2025-05-26). I'm Facing Prison for My Climate Activism. Here's Why. truthout.org My name's Ella. I am a fairly average 22-year-old from Birmingham, central England. I have friends, a supportive family, and hopes and dreams for after graduation. I'm also facing up to ten years in prison. On 5 August last year, I was arrested along with three others on a side street in Gatley, near Manchester, just after 4am. We had been planning to enter Manchester Airport's airfield… |
(2025-05-26). Trump Rolled Back Methane Reporting Rules. Can Nonprofit Watchdogs Fill the Gap? truthout.org When Sharon Wilson arrives on site at an oil and gas facility in Texas, it's the smell that often greets her first. An odor similar to rotten eggs or a mechanic shop can come from toxic pollutants emitted during fossil fuel production, like hydrogen sulfide and benzene. But Wilson is also there to capture an invisible, odorless pollutant: methane, a potent greenhouse gas that can only be seen… |
(2025-05-26). Belagro 2025 to showcase Belarusian agrochemical innovations. eng.belta.by The 5th Belarusian agrochemical forum is scheduled to take place on the | third day of Belarusian agro-industrial week and the 35th international | specialized exhibition Belagro 2025.
(2025-05-26). Belarus, Egypt keen to develop cooperation in trade, investment, business. eng.belta.by Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko met with Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce Ahmed El Wakil in Cairo on 26 May.
(2025-05-26). Belarus mulls over supplies of firefighting equipment, medicines, medical equipment to Nicaragua. eng.belta.by Belarus is mulling over supplies of firefighting equipment, medicines and medical equipment to Nicaragua, Belarusian First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Aleksandr Yegorov said—é…
(2025-05-26). Eurasian Development Bank: Investment activity in Belarus is high. eng.belta.by Investment activity in Belarus remains at a high level, BelTA reports citing the macroeconomic review of the Eurasian Development Bank.
(2025-05-26). MTZ-Tatarstan to increase output and sale of machinery. eng.belta.by MTZ-Tatarstan plans to ramp up the output and sale of machinery, Deputy Industry Minister of Belarus Andrei Kuznetsov told journalists during the visit of the Belarusian government delegation to Tatarstan, BelTA reports.
(2025-05-26). Chestnut blossoms in Gomel. eng.belta.by
(2025-05-26). Belarus presents joint statement of like-minded countries at UN session in Vienna. eng.belta.by At the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and | Criminal Justice in Vienna, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the | International Organizations in Vienna Andrei Dapkiunas presented a joint | statement on behalf of Belarus, Venezuela, Iran, China, Nicaragua, and…
(2025-05-26). representative at OSCE calls for joint efforts to restore indivisible security in Eurasia. eng.belta.by It is important to join efforts to restore a space of indivisible security and mutually respectful cooperation in Eurasia, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the OSCE Andrei Dapkiunas said speaking at the round table "The Helsinki Final Act as Political Legacy of the Victory in World War II" on 26 May, BelTA reports.
(2025-05-26). Belarusian delegation led by Turchin arrives in Russia's Tatarstan. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin is scheduled to hold talks with Tatarstan's Head Rustam Minnikhanov and tour key industrial enterprises.
(2025-05-26). Kremlin: Latest attacks on Ukrainian military facilities response. eng.belta.by Russia's Armed Forces have attacked Ukrainian military facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
(2025-05-26). Opinion: Belarus consistently advocates for comprehensive security. eng.belta.by Belarus strongly respects and adheres to the spirit the Helsinki Final | Act, Dean of the Faculty of International Relations at Belarusian State | University Yelena Dostanko said.
(2025-05-26). Peskov: Work on draft memorandum with Ukraine continues. eng.belta.by "The Russian draft memorandum has not been submitted yet," he said. "Work is continuing. This is a serious draft, a draft of a serious document that demands careful checks and preparation," the Kremlin spokesman said.
(2025-05-26). Russian ambassador criticizes Austria for exacerbating internal crisis in OSCE. eng.belta.by The self-serving use by Austria of its position as host country of the OSCE headquarters does not benefit the Organization at all. On the contrary it is aggravating the ongoing very serious internal crisis, Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky said at the roundtable "The Helsinki Final Act as Political Legacy of the Victory in World War II".
(2025-05-26). Russian diplomat: West is trying to hijack human rights agenda. eng.belta.by The collective West is trying to usurp the human rights agenda, Grigory Lukyantsev, Director of the Department for Multilateral Human Rights Cooperation at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said.
(2025-05-26). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Georgia. eng.belta.by Minsk thinks highly of Tbilisi's efforts to preserve sovereignty and believes that they will certainly contribute to the prosperity of Georgia, the president noted.
(2025-05-26). Belarus, China launch new media platform. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Union of Journalists and the Gansu Daily newspaper, China | have agreed to actively utilize modern information exchange tools and | have launched a new media platform for this purpose.
(2025-05-26). Belarus eager to increase tourist flows with XUAR. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation took part in the Xinjiang Tourism Development Conference and the International Travel Agent Conference dedicated to the anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China.
(2025-05-26). Belarus hosts about 80,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 2025 year-start. eng.belta.by A total of 1,111,491 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 | April 2022. They included 350,594 visitors from Latvia, 620,219 people | from Lithuania, 113,146 visitors from Poland.
(2025-05-26). Belarusian delegation attends EAG plenary week in Moscow. eng.belta.by Moscow is hosting the 42nd Plenary Week of the Eurasian Group on | Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). The event | brings together over 200 delegates from more than 15 countries and 20…
(2025-05-26). Expert explains why Belarus is key to national security. eng.belta.by "Of course, we should not overlook brotherly Belarus as we are holding talks with Trump on the normalization, political dialogue, lifting of sanctions," he emphasized.
(2025-05-26). Opinion: Demobilized military with PTSD will be a social bomb for Ukraine. eng.belta.by After the end of hostilities in Ukraine, demobilized military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder may turn into a social nuclear bomb not only for Ukraine, but also for Europe, economist and analyst Serghei Banari said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-05-26). Opinion: The stronger the Belarus-Russia union grows, the more its adversaries rage. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia must protect what they are building together, Russian military observer of the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper, retired | colonel Viktor Baranets said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point]…
(2025-05-26). Rylkevich clinches gold at Tashkent Junior Asian Cup 2025. eng.belta.by Belarusian athletes won two medals at the Junior Asian Cup 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
(2025-05-26). Drozdovskaya, Madytski victorious at 2nd Commonwealth Sailing Cup 2025. eng.belta.by The 2ns Open Commonwealth Sailing Cup 2025 wrapped up at the Zaslavl Reservoir, BelTA learned from the press service of the sport and Tourism Ministry of Belarus.
(2025-05-26). WTA rankings: Sabalenka keeps the lead, Azarenka and Sasnovich slip two notches. eng.belta.by Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka continues to lead the WTA rankings with a total of 10,683 points, BelTA has learned.
(2025-05-26). Elites Want to Turn Schools Into Factories of Hopelessness. We Can't Let Them. truthout.org What happens when the most powerful people give up on the future — but still control the schools? To understand what's happening in education today — the banning of books, the rise of AI that surveils and dehumanizes learning, the outlawing of honest lessons on race and gender, and the criminalization of critical thought — we must look beyond the classroom and name the dystopia being built… |
(2025-05-26). Family Visitation Rights Have Eroded in New York Prisons Following Guard Strike. truthout.org Before the break of dawn on May 3, the families of incarcerated individuals begin gathering around the processing trailer at the bottom of the concrete steps leading up to New York's Elmira Correctional Facility. After being denied the opportunity to visit for over a month due to a wildcat strike by New York State Correctional Officers, family members, longing to embrace their loved ones… |
(2025-05-26). Why would the world listen to us? anabaptistworld.org In the summer of 2022, ≠I had the opportunity to help chaperone the Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster international tour. We traveled to Central Europe, spending most of our time in the Czech Republic.
(2025-05-26). Thousands of people celebrate toddler's cancer recovery in Istanbul. aljazeera.com Thousands of people gathered in Istanbul to celebrate three-year-old Ali Asaf Demir's recovery from leukaemia.
(2025-05-26). Far-right Israelis storm Al-Aqsa, UNRWA compounds amid Jerusalem Day march. aljazeera.com Some Israelis chant, 'Death to Arabs' and 'May your village burn,' as they march through Jerusalem's Old City.
(2025-05-26). The most dangerous weapon in South Asia is not nuclear. aljazeera.com The recent India-Pakistan confrontation made it quite clear the most dangerous weapon they have is narrative.
(2025-05-26). Hezbollah holds firm in Lebanon's municipal elections. aljazeera.com Establishment parties, including Hezbollah, emerge as the biggest winners in the first municipal polls since 2016.
(2025-05-26). ECB's Lagarde says euro could be viable alternative to US dollar. aljazeera.com ECB chief says US economic policy shifts have created inroads for the euro to the standard currency for global trade.
(2025-05-26). Provocative march by right-wing Israelis raises tensions in Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Right-wing Israelis chant anti-Arab slogans and march through Palestinian areas as they mark Jerusalem Day.
(2025-05-26). Five years since the murder of George Floyd, what has changed? aljazeera.com Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death.
(2025-05-26). Palestinian child filmed trying to escape fires after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-26). Kylian Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe award for first time. aljazeera.com With 31 league goals and 62 points, Mbappe is European football's top scorer this season.
(2025-05-26). Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons? aljazeera.com For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.
(2025-05-26). Congolese refugees in Burundi face starvation and violence amid aid cuts. aljazeera.com Shortages and security worsen in Burundi's overcrowded camps for people fleeing DRC war.
(2025-05-26). Iran rules out enrichment break as bait for US nuclear deal. aljazeera.com Tehran maintains defiant public stance as negotiators look towards a sixth round of Oman-mediated talks.
(2025-05-26). Bear stops play: Japan golf event ended after furry sighting. aljazeera.com The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women's second-tier Step Up tour was cancelled after a bear was spotted.
(2025-05-26). Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW. aljazeera.com Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality.
(2025-05-26). Venezuela election results: Who lost, won and what next? aljazeera.com Venezuela's ruling coalition secures a big win in parliamentary and regional elections boycotted by the opposition.
(2025-05-26). Democracy in East Africa is retreating. Here is how it can be saved. aljazeera.com Amid the capitulation of legislatures and elections rendered meaningless, grassroots organising can save democracy.
(2025-05-26). Trump rows back tariff threat to agree EU trade-talk extension. aljazeera.com US president continues to fuel global economic uncertainty with erratic trade policy.
(2025-05-26). Towns, Knicks stun Pacers in Game 3 of NBA East finals. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-26). Massive explosion triggers fire at Ecuador's largest oil refinery. albawaba.com
(2025-05-26). Air Arabia begins accepting cryptocurrency payments for tickets. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Air Arabia, the Emirati low-cost airline, has announced that it will now accept cryptocurrency payments for ticket purchases through a partnership with Maryah Community Bank (Mbank).Pay your tickets through cryptocurrency with Air Arabia: The budget carrier partnered with Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), UAE's first digital bank, to establish a comprehensive cryptocurrency payment system. The company stated that this new decision aims to ensure price stability, enhanced security, and low transaction fees. | Air Arabia will launch a stablecoin-based payment system and will enable AE Coin paym…
(2025-05-26). Macron responds to viral face-smack video, what did he say. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video went viral on social media showing French President Emmanuel Macron being smacked in the face by his wife Brigitte Macron just before going down from the plane as they arrived in Vietnam.Footage showed the plane door opening as the French president and his wife arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam. Out of the sudden, France's first lady Brigitte Macron appeared to push her husband away with both hands, causing a wave of mockery online.Initially, the Elysee claimed that the video was edited and is fake, but contacted by French public radio, Franceinfo, confirmed the video's authenticity.Emmanuel Macron was…
(2025-05-26). Outrage over naked women's pole dancing in Greece's historic palace. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A photoshoot from Greece has disturbed the community after multiple women were spotted half-naked posing in pole dancing in a historic Royal Palace.Authorities in Corfu Island confirmed arresting five women were seen wearing only their underwear at the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George, a 19th-century neoclassical building and one of Corfu's most prominent cultural landmarks. According to Greek media, the women are facing charges of violating the Legislation relating to the Protection of Antiquities and cultural heritage in general.ANT1 report confirmed that the photoshoot idea at the palace in…
(2025-05-26). Uber rolls out self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Uber, the American multinational transportation company that provides ride-hailing, courier services, food delivery, and freight transport, plans to roll out self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia. The company will create nearly 30,000 job opportunities in the country.Uber self-driving cars in Saudi Arabia: Uber has signed major deals with leading Saudi companies as it aims to roll out its self-driving cars in the Kingdom. As the company expands its autonomous driving ambitions, it will also contribute by creating 30,000 job opportunities in Saudi Arabia. | Uber recently signed a deal with Abdu…
(2025-05-26). Al-Burhan accused of using chemical weapons in Sudan war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is accused of using chemical weapons during clashes with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in 2024.The United States revealed last Thursday that it intends to impose sanctions on Sudan after determining that the government forces used chemical weapons in 2024. The accusations of using chemical weapons during the ongoing conflict with the RSF were denied by the Sudanese army.Sudan denies US allegations that it had used chemical weapons in its war against paramilitary rivals.
(2025-05-26). A Quiet Threat to Veterans' Civil Rights. aclu.org As the nation pauses this Memorial Day to honor and remember those who have served, many veterans are now facing a new battle at home. | Recently, the Trump administration has launched a series of attacks on veterans and servicemembers, including
(2025-05-26). La pressione sul dollaro continua a crescere. strategic-culture.su 
(2025-05-26). Lavrov's visit and the current situation in Armenia: Balancing act or drift? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-26). Russian military expansion as the only guarantee of peace. strategic-culture.su For Moscow, the only way to protect its people is by advancing on the battlefield. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The illusi…
(2025-05-26). Singapore: il consolidamento del PAP e il ruolo internazionale della città -stato. strategic-culture.su L'articolo esplora il recente voto a Singapore, dove il primo ministro Lawrence Wong ha consolidato il primato del People's Action Party. Analizza le ragioni del successo elettorale, il contesto sociale ed economico e il posizionamento strategico di Singapore in politica estera. | Segue nostro La tornata elettorale dello scorso 3 maggio ha confermato, con cifre schiaccianti, la leadership del People's Action Party (PAP) a Singapore. Con…
(2025-05-26). The Harvard institution stoking left-wing media bias. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-26). Why is Brazil moving closer to NATO for its cyber defense? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-26). The state of Africa in the new world order. amandla.org.za Africa today stands at a crossroads – internal crises, shifting global power dynamics, slow unraveling of…
(2025-05-26). Lessons from the last federal elections: Towards the renewal of the status quo ante or the desperate search for an agreement with Trumpism. internationalviewpoint.org While various polls for 2024 predicted a landslide victory for the Conservative Party of Canada, the last federal election gave the Liberal Party of Canada a fourth term. The election campaign was dominated by widespread public apprehension over the trade war and Donald Trump's threats of annexation of Canada. These fears weighed heavily on voting intentions. | – | / |
(2025-05-26). What happened to the left in Ecuador? internationalviewpoint.org "The anti-capitalist left has not renewed its strategies after the October and June uprisings either. Its atomization and lack of material and intellectual resources prevent it from building a power project with its own identity. This vacuum paved the way for the Noboa clan to capitalize on the discontent." | – | / |
(2025-05-26). Trump's Golden Dome: Star Wars Is Back. popularresistance.org Today the Military Industrial Complex is marching towards world dominance through space technology on behalf of global corporate interests. To understand how and why the space program will be used to fight all future wars on Earth from space, it's important to understand how the public has been misled about the origins and true purpose of the space program. | Trump calls for a renewal of Ronald Reagan's 1980's vision of SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative), popularly called Star Wars. The program is a massive boondoggle in the works. Early estimates are that Trump's 'Golden Dome' would cost from $500 billion to tri…
(2025-05-26). BP May Cancel Teesside Hydrogen Project. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby The Telegraph is reporting that BP may pull out of its hydrogen project on Teesside: A…
(2025-05-26). How The Weimar Triangle Became A Powerful Tool For Poland's Foreign Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu It was against a particularly tense security backdrop, with war on Europe's doorstep in a country bordering Poland, that the heads of state of the Weimar Triangle members met in March 2025 to reaffirm the need for crucial support for Ukraine. Created on August 28, 1991, in the German city of Weimar, this regional alliance …
(2025-05-26). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-26). How Peace-Oriented Norway Learned to Stop Worrying and Love War. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Prof. Glenn Diesen, Substack, May 26, 2025 Norway identifies itself as a model of a liberal and tolerant peace-oriented nation. Yet, a collective mindset has developed with intense distrust and loathing of anyone who deviates from the government's official truth and war narratives. Here is a social experiment to test the claim above. I …
(2025-05-26). WBW News Action: Mapping Militarism. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-05-26). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-26). Trump's Mass Deportation Wave. internationalviewpoint.org Key to Trump's Make America Great Again pledge was the promise to deport millions of immigrants. During both his presidential campaigns he identified immigrants as "terrorists, murderers, rapists" or "individuals let loose from mental institutions." Once elected again, he promised to seal the U.S.-Mexico border and deport several million people. | – | / |
(2025-05-26). Xi in Malaysia, Trump in the Gulf: Diplomatic Moves Ahead of ASEAN-China-GCC Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu China relies heavily on Malaysia as a bridge for cooperation, dialogue, and coordination with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in confronting the economic and political challenges imposed by the United States on China and many countries around the world after President "Trump" increased US tariffs on China. To this end, China seeks …
(2025-05-26). BBC's 'Independent' Russian Partner Begged UK Government for Funds, Files Show. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg and Wyatt Reed / The Grayzone Mediazona, the self-styled "independent" Russian outlet which partners with the BBC to track the deaths of Russian troops, requested hundreds of thousands of pounds directly from the British government, according to a tranche of leaked official documents. Having mainly targeted Russians since its founding in 2014 …
(2025-05-26). Bob's List: May 26, 2025. scheerpost.com As an independent news aggregator, ScheerPost faces the challenge of covering every important story, especially with a lean team and strict copyright laws limiting which sources we can republish. | That's why ScheerPost has launched Bob's List, where publisher Robert Scheer and the SP editorial staff handpick often underreported but critical news clips daily, curating a selection we believe deserves wider attention. You can find these stories on this page, updated regularly by our editorial team. | To access it, simply click the Bob's List image on the right-hand side of the homepage (just below the search…
(2025-05-26). Juan Cole: Spain Convenes International Conference to call for Arms Embargo on Israel. scheerpost.com European Union, 2023 — Source: EP — Laia Ros | By Juan Cole / Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2025-05-26). 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." | – | / |
(2025-05-26). A replica of the boat George Washington used in 'Crossing of the Delaware' is coming to Bucks County. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Friends of Washington Crossing Park and Independence Seaport Museum are partnering to bring to life a key piece of history, the Durham boat, for park visitors. | By next year's
(2025-05-26). Airstrike On 'Conscience' Confirmed; Crew Evacuated. popularresistance.org Malta — The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) announces two significant developments in the aftermath of the May 2 Israeli drone attack on the Conscience in international waters. | Firstly, we are relieved to confirm that the remaining 12 crew members who remained stranded at sea have now safely returned to their home countries. After over two weeks of unjustifiable delay and denial of safe harbor, Maltese authorities finally permitted them to disembark and depart. These volunteers faced not only the trauma of unprovoked Israeli military strikes, but also the risk of further attacks while stranded. Their saf…
(2025-05-26). The grandmother and the bomb builder: How one woman's search for the truth forged an unlikely bond. whyy.org This story is from Find our full episode on proof
| On April 19, 1995, Kathy Sanders woke up and walked over to the room where he…
(2025-05-26). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "It is a curious historical fact that modern quantum mechanics began with two quite different mathematical formulations: the differential equation of Schroedinger and the matrix algebra of Heisenberg. The two apparently dissimilar approaches were proved to be mathematically equivalent."— Richard Feynman…
(2025-05-26). Merz-Klingbeil government is Trumpism lite. internationalviewpoint.org Germany's latest variant of the GroKo (Grosse Koalition, Grand Coalition), with Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) as Chancellor and Lars Klingbeil (SPD) as Vice-Chair, aims, according to the coalition agreement, to represent "responsibility for Germany". Translated from political newspeak, this means that the amount of profits is untouchable. | – | / |
(2025-05-26). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-26). 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. | – | / |
(2025-05-26). Veterans: What we would say to Trump on this Memorial Day. responsiblestatecraft.org 
This Memorial Day comes a month after the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, which was largely used to recall the collapse of the entire American project in Vietnam. In short, the failure of the war is now viewed as both a rebuke of the American Exceptionalism myth and the rigid Cold War mentality that had Washington in a vice grip for much of the 20th Century."The leaders who mismanaged this debacle were never held accountable and remained leading players in the establishment for the rest of their lives,"
(2025-05-26). Cobalt Crossroads: Why Indonesia Still Trails Behind the DRC in the Tech Supply Race? moderndiplomacy.eu The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is widely recognized as the world's largest producer of cobalt, accounting for around 70% of total global output. Numerous foreign mining companies operate in the DRC, employing local miners and simultaneously contributing to the country's foreign exchange earnings. However, the country's mining practices face significant challenges in meeting Environmental, …
(2025-05-26). Australia's First Machete Ban Is Coming To Victoria. Will It Work, Or Is It Just Another Political Quick Fix? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Following a shopping centre brawl in Melbourne at the weekend, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced the state will ban the sale of all machetes from Wednesday. | In …
(2025-05-26). What's The Difference Between Abs And Core? One Term Focuses On Aesthetics And The Other On Function. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | You've probably heard the terms abs and core used in social media videos , Pilates classes, or even by physiotherapists. | Given they seem to refer to the same general …
(2025-05-26). The Drought Is Back We Need A New Way To Help Farmers Survive Tough Times. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia in 2025 is living up to Dorothy McKellar's poetic vision of a country stricken by drought and flooding rains . | The clean up is underway from the deadly floods …
(2025-05-26). Fourth Time Lucky? ACT's Regulatory Standards Law May Finally Pass, Despite Treaty And Legal Doubts. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | With the ACT Party's Regulatory Standards Bill now before the Finance and Expenditure Committee, having passed its first reading in parliament last week, parallels with …
(2025-05-26). A Not-So-Modern Epidemic: What 17Th-Century Nuns Can Teach Us About Coping With Loneliness. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Is loneliness a modern epidemic as we are so often told? Did people in the past suffer similar feelings of isolation? | The word loneliness was not common before the 19th …
(2025-05-26). Boost Nail Strength: Try THESE Nourishing Oils For Healthy, Shiny Nails. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Nail Care Tips: Tired of brittle nails? Get strong, long nails with natural remedies like jojoba, coconut, olive, and almond oil. Learn how to use these oils …
(2025-05-26). Actually, Gen Z Stand To Be The Biggest Winners From The New $3 Million Super Tax. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As debate rages about the federal government's plan to lift the tax on earnings on superannuation balances over A$3 million, it's worth revisiting why we offer super tax …
(2025-05-26). Who Really Benefits From Smart Tech At Home? 'Optimising' Family Life Can Reinforce Gender Roles. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Have you heard of the male technologist mindset? It may sound familiar, and you may even know such people personally. | Design researchers Turkka Keinonen and Nils …
(2025-05-26). WWII bomber crash left 11 dead and 'non-recoverable.' 4 are finally coming home. whyy.org As the World War II bomber Heaven Can Wait was hit by enemy fire off the Pacific island of New Guinea on March 11, 1944, the co-pilot managed a final salute to flyers in an adjacent plane before crashing into the water. | All 11 men aboard were killed. Their remains, deep below the vast sea, were designated as non-recoverable. | Yet four crew members' remains are beginning to return to their hometowns after a remarkable investigation by family members and a recovery mission involving elite Navy divers who descended 200 feet (61 meters) in a pressurized bell to reach the sea floor. | Staff Sgt. Eugene Darrigan, th…
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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'.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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?
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). Israeli Settlers Escalate Violence, Forced Displacement Across West Bank. popularresistance.org The last few days have witnessed a dangerous escalation of violence, theft, and vandalism against Palestinians by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. | Settlers attacked Palestinians in the Al-Auja Waterfall area in Jericho on 25 May for the third time in one day, as part of ongoing efforts to displace families who have lived in the area for decades and establish a new illegal settlement outpost.This came a day after settlers, under the protection of the Israeli army, cut off the water supply to the area. | In the Salim plain east of the occupied city of Nablus, settlers also continued to set fire…
(2025-05-26). One Week to Go in Biggest Meme Coin Presale: MIND of Pepe Raises $10 Million. moderndiplomacy.eu The groundbreaking MIND of Pepe (MIND) crypto project has achieved extraordinary success in its pre-launch token sale, amassing $10 million in investor backing so far. With only one week remaining before the sale concludes, this Pepe-inspired Web3 AI agent platform is generating significant attention from both retail and institutional investors seeking exposure to the emerging …
(2025-05-26). This Solana Layer-2 Token Just Raised $40M in Presale — Here's Why Crypto Whales Are Going All-In. moderndiplomacy.eu The cryptocurrency market's current bull run has investors scrambling to identify the next big opportunity, and one project appears to be capturing serious attention from both retail and institutional players. Solaxy (SOLX) has emerged as a standout contender, with its fundraising campaign reaching nearly $40 million in what many consider unprecedented speed for a blockchain …
(2025-05-26). Pa. and N.J. poison control centers see steep rise in exposure calls tied to popular weight-loss drugs. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ever since blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound Poison control experts in Philadelphia and New Jersey say it's a trend they're closely monitoring, especially as counterfeit products become…
(2025-05-26). Turning Banana Peels Into Coasters: Tales Of Food Waste Innovation. popularresistance.org Inside the historic Book Depository at Michigan Central, now home to Newlab's innovation campus, Brittanie Dabney is quietly building a different kind of startup. Her company, EcoSphere Organics, doesn't make apps or mobility tech. It makes biodegradable coasters out of banana peels. | Dabney and her team collect food scraps from local restaurants like Alchemy and Johnny's Speakeasy — coffee grounds, citrus rinds and eggshells—and process them into small-batch products like compostable packaging and plant-based leather alternatives. | Using dehydration and fermentation, Dabney aims to create materials…
(2025-05-26). Hundreds March Outside ICE Facility Where Mahmoud Khalil Remains. popularresistance.org On the morning of Thursday, May 22, detained Columbia graduate and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil had an immigration hearing after US officials allowed him to meet his 1-month-old son, Deen, for the first time. As Khalil testified in an immigration court in rural Jena, Louisiana, dozens rallied outside of the immigration detention and court building, protesting against the continued detention of Khalil. Khalil has been in ICE custody since he was arrested outside of his own home in New York City on March 8. | In the months since his arrest, support for Khalil's release has not abated, with supporters rallyin…
(2025-05-26). Chemical Weapons, Sanctions, and SDF Integration Top Syria-US Agenda. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-26). Can Próspera Survive? Lessons from the Gulf and Kazakhstan's State-Building Playbooks. moderndiplomacy.eu Charter cities and special economic zones (SEZs) have evolved from fringe curiosities into essential policy tools for governments seeking investment, jobs, and expertise. The success stories of Shenzhen and the SEZs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exemplify their effectiveness in driving economic growth. Launched in 2017 on Honduras's island of Roatán, Próspera represents the …
(2025-05-26). Video: Polanski 'apologises' to Starmer 'on behalf of all immigrants' after Starmer's racist speech. skwawkbox.org 'I guess my ancestor didn't realise when they came here that it was his fault you'd cut the winter fuel allowance' Green party leadership candidate Zack Polanski has posted a satirical 'apology' to Keir Starmer 'on behalf of all immigrants and descendants of immigrants' who, like Polanski's Jewish refugee ancestors, didn't realise they were — …
(2025-05-26). Election Day in Venezuela Progresses Without Incident. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( She noted that 569 positions are being elected this Sunday, including 289 deputies to the National Assembly, 24 governors, and 260 state legislators. | Gil reported that the attendance of CNE technical and operational staff, as well as…
(2025-05-26). A Message to Our Readers: Honoring Memorial Day and Jerusalem Day. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-26). Climate Change Throws Curveball at Middle East Wind Energy Plans. themedialine.org 
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(2025-05-26). US and Syria Explore Reengagement in Landmark Istanbul Meeting. themedialine.org
(2025-05-26). Europe Faces a Critical Test in Iran's Nuclear Standoff. moderndiplomacy.eu In 2025, Iran's nuclear issue has emerged as one of the most intricate challenges in global diplomacy, where geopolitical tensions, regional security concerns, and efforts to uphold the nuclear non-proliferation regime have converged. The return of Donald Trump to power and his preference for bilateral talks with Iran present Europe with a pivotal question: should …
(2025-05-26). ASEAN summit kicks off in Malaysia. tvbrics.com 
Top of the agenda — strengthening interregional ties and boosting resilience to trade and economic crises…
(2025-05-26). Egypt to reduce customs clearance time to two days by end of 2025. tvbrics.com 
The reforms are expected to significantly enhance trade flows, encourage foreign investment, and contribute to Egypt's long-term economic growth…
(2025-05-26). Ethiopia and Brazil advance strategic partnership through innovation, aviation, and agriculture cooperation. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia is determined to accelerate its innovation and technology-led development…
(2025-05-26). Indonesia and Ethiopia intend to strengthen economic partnership through BRICS. tvbrics.com 
Trade turnover between the countries to reach US$98 million in 2024…
(2025-05-26). Indonesian official says country should learn from Russia's experience in nuclear power engineering. tvbrics.com 
He expressed hope for cooperation between Indonesia and Russia in nuclear power plant construction…
(2025-05-26). Iran proposes to establish international centre for digital education. tvbrics.com 
Country's official stated that teachers are increasingly using AI to prepare their lessons and assess students' work…
(2025-05-26). Iran shares pharmaceutical expertise with Malaysia. tvbrics.com 
Iran is to build sustainable partnerships in health, research, and medical education…
(2025-05-26). Russia discusses prospects for geo-economic development of Arctic. tvbrics.com 
The BRICS contribution to international cooperation was also discussed…
(2025-05-26). Trump's Gulf Odyssey. unitedworldint.com Deals, Delusions, and a Shifting Regional Chessboard By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt It can be argued that U.S. President Donald Trump's first international tour, early in his presidency, to the three Gulf states—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE—was merely a faithful reflection of his personal convictions, which viewed global affairs solely through the …
(2025-05-26). Chinese Is Becoming Southeast Asia's New Lingua Franca. unitedworldint.com To learn Mandarin is not to surrender to China—it is to learn to know China By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia has always been a rich weave of cultures, languages, and identities. Diverse as that has been, it has also required a unifying linguistic strand that enables trade, diplomacy, and frequent intercourse across borders. European …
(2025-05-26). 'Warfare': Rare Iraq War film that doesn't preach but packs punch. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Unlike Alex Garland's Civil War, his Warfare, co-directed with war vet Ray Mendoza, is not just another attempt at a realistic portrayal of war, in all its blood and gore. Warfare, based on a true story, is really a parable about the overweening ambition and crushing failure of empire, a microcosm of America's disastrous adventure in Iraq.A Navy Seal mission reconnoiters a neighborhood in Ramadi. "I like this house," says the team commander, reflecting the overconfidence of the empire at its unipolar moment. But it soon becomes clear that the mission has underestimated the enemy, that the whole neighborhood h…
(2025-05-26). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: country remains reliable partner for Africa. tvbrics.com 
The Minister also emphasised the importance of the African continent…
(2025-05-26). China announces plans to create cluster of music museums in cooperation with Russia. tvbrics.com 
The Director of a Chinese institution spoke about cultural cooperation between Russia and China…
(2025-05-26). Video: Macron mocked over altercation with Brigitte in Vietnam. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – French President Emmanuel Macron was caught on camera in the middle of an altercation with his wife Brigitte Macron immediately as the plane landed in Vietnam.Footage was widely posted on social media, especially on X, showing the plane door opening as the French president and his wife arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam. The president was seen next to the door when Brigitte's hand was seen pushing Macron in his face.At first, the Elysee claimed that the video was edited and is fake, but contacted by French public radio, Franceinfo, confirmed the video's authenticity.Franceinfo explained that Brigitte Macron's p…
(2025-05-26). Israeli strikes kill more than 50 as school and housing hit. aljazeera.com Attacks on civilian infrastructure rising amid Israel's 'intensified' offensive on battered enclave.
(2025-05-26). Maduro triumphs in Venezuelan election boycotted by opposition. aljazeera.com Governing party celebrates big win as just 42 percent of voters take part in legislative and governors vote.
(2025-05-26). US and Iran "do not want" nuclear talks "to collapse" aljazeera.com "The Trump administration is demanding zero enrichment, and that could lead to the collapse of the nuclear talks."
(2025-05-26). Legal experts say Shin Bet chief pick legally invalid. haaretz.com Despite Netanyahu's longstanding history of ignoring the attorney general, the announcement of a new Shin Bet chief surprised the Justice Ministry. Sources close to the attorney general say she does not intend to give in on this issue…
(2025-05-26). (W.E. Talk) Expert: China's support for private sector entered the phase of rule-of-law and institutionalization. ecns.cn
(2025-05-26). Trump says US negotiators had productive weekend talks with Iran on nuclear weapons. geo.tv 
(2025-05-26). Thousands to take part in far-right, state-funded Jerusalem Day march through Muslim Quarter. haaretz.com Ministers, MKs, and youths will march in this year's Religious Zionism Flag Dance for Jerusalem Day. Following last year's anti-Arab violence and racist chants, some groups call for change, while police urge participants to avoid all violence…
(2025-05-26). Fires fuel record global forest loss in 2024. independent.co.ug 
New GLAD Lab data shows fire was the leading driver of tropical deforestation ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Forest loss around the world surged to a record high in 2024, thanks mainly to a calamitous rise in fires, according to the latest data from the University of Maryland's GLAD Lab that is published on the World …
(2025-05-26). 'Journalists must question political narratives in 2026 polls'. independent.co.ug 
INTERVIEW | Solomon Sserwanja is the Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ). He spoke to The Independent's Ronald Musoke about the prominent role of journalists in the 2026 general elections. QUESTION: Journalists and the media have always played a crucial role during elections. How essential do you think their role will be in …
(2025-05-26). Uganda hosts EAC insurance regulators' summit. independent.co.ug 
Delegates acknowledged the region's challenges — including limited public awareness, economic instability, and political unrest Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) hosted a week-long meeting of the East African Insurance Supervisors' Association (EAISA), drawing senior insurance regulators from across the East African Community (EAC). The event, held from May 19 to …
(2025-05-26). Uganda to take on France, Canada in FIFA U-17 World Cup. independent.co.ug 
Group K France Chile Canada Uganda üá∫üᨠDoha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been drawn against France, Canada and Chile at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar in November. The draw for the newly expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup that will feature 48 nations for the first time was made last night, and has …
(2025-05-26). MADISON: Resources for Meriter Nurses Strike May 27-31, 2025 (Flyers, Strike Fund Sign Up Links). wibailoutpeople.org 
Strike begins at 202 S Park Street in Madison, Wisconsin at 6: 30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. — Daily picket lines from Tuesday — Saturday, May 31 from 6: 30 a.m. — 6: 30 p.m. — For updates and developments: SEIU Wisconsin LABOR AND COMMUNITY PICKET LINE SIGN UP: CONTRIBUTE TO STRIKE FUND HERE:…
(2025-05-26). From Syria to Lebanon, disengagement leaves the Mideast to face chaos alone. haaretz.com In an attempt to free the U.S. from costly Mideast entanglements, Trump is leveraging regional partners to impose and back the peace in Syria, while Lebanon struggles to find foreign guarantors as both face uncertainty in their post-war rebuilding…
(2025-05-26). Turmeric Curcumin Benefits: What the Latest Research Says. thecanary.co The golden-hued (yellow) spice turmeric is a root of Curcuma longa. It has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries and is widely used in many food recipes in Asian countries. However, curcumin, its primary active compound, is renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Therefore, scientists researched the magical curcumin so we […] | By
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). Gigabyte unpacks AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, AI PRO R9700 graphics cards. ummid.com GIGABYTE launched AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards at COMPUTEX 2025 Wednesday May 21, 2025.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). Odisha 12th Result 2025 out, 2,282 Pass with over 90% marks. ummid.com The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in Bhubaneswar has announced on its official websites orissaresults.nic.in and chseodisha.nic.in the result of Class 12 examination 2025, today i.e. Wednesday May 21, 2025.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2025 Admission Starts. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2025-26 has started through DTE Maharashtra official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2025-05-26). JEE Advanced 2025 OMR Response Sheet shortly. ummid.com IIT Kanpur is releasing the copy of Candidate Responses or OMR Sheet of the candidates who appeared in the JEE Advanced 2025 today at 05: 00 PM.
(2025-05-26). 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.
(2025-05-26). Watch: Israeli Forces Fire at Foreign Diplomats in West Bank. ummid.com In a shocking incident, Israeli forces Wednesday May 21, 2025 fired at International diplomats visiting the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-26). Apple, Samsung or … Phones made outside U.S. will be taxed: Trump. ummid.com A day after warning Apple that iPhones if manufactured elsewhere and imported to the United States will be taxed, Donald Trump said the condition applies to all phone manufacturers be it Samsung or anyone.
(2025-05-26). Eid al Adha 2025: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia May 27. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Tuesday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qaadah, corresponding to May 27, 2025, to confirm Eid al Adha 2025 and Hajj 1446H date.
(2025-05-26). 'Felt Like Prostitute': Miss England Quits Miss World Contest 2025. ummid.com Milla Magee, Miss England 2024, has quit the Miss World 2025 Contest currently underway in Hyderabad, Telangana, and left India for the United Kingdom.
(2025-05-26). FYJC 2025: Clamor grows to make admission process offline. ummid.com Even as the Maharashtra Sports and Education Department is working hard to make the Class 11 or FYJC 2025 Online Admission Process a smooth affair demands are gaining momentum to revert back to the offline mode.
(2025-05-26). Hajj House Resumes Free UPSC Coaching; How and Where to Apply. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has resumed the free coaching for UPSC Civil Services exams under its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell simultaneously receiving applications from the aspirants for the year 2026.
(2025-05-26). KCET 2025 Result Out; Bhavesh, Satwik, Dhinesh are Toppers. ummid.com Bhavesh Jayanthi, Satwik B Biradar, and Dhinesh Gomathi Shankar Arunachalam have secured the top 03 ranks in Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today.
(2025-05-26). 1,000 years on, Darb Zubaydah still serves travelers to Makkah. ummid.com Extending approximately 1,400 kilometers, Darb Zubaydah or Zubaydah Trail has facilitated Hajj pilgrimages and travel across barren deserts, exemplifying the engineering brilliance that distinguished Islamic civilization in organizing infrastructure to serve humanity.
(2025-05-26). India, Nepal Love-Hate Relationship. ummid.com Narendra Modi government in India offered an opportunity for an emerging China to make inroads in Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and other South Asian countries through economic assistance and investments.
(2025-05-26). JEE Advanced 2025 Answer Keys Released. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Answer Key on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2025-05-26). Watch: 4 Muslim youth brutally beaten in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. ummid.com In yet another brutal case of mob lynching, four Muslim youth were stripped and brutally beaten in Harduaganj town of Aligarh District in Uttar Pradesh, India.
(2025-05-26). WBJEE 2025 Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing on its official website wbjeeb.nic.in soon the result and Final Answer Key of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) 2025.
(2025-05-26). A New Dawn in Syria. ummid.com In a way, Syria's struggle for dignified, stable statehood today is the delayed culmination of the historic but quashed decade of mass Arab uprising for democracy, pluralism, and equal rights for all.
(2025-05-26). Mexican journalist José Carlos González shot dead in Acapulco. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). CPJ, human rights organizations urge Jordanian authorities to reverse decision to block websites. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). Tax audits target Hong Kong journalists, news outlets as press freedom concerns intensify. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). Russian authorities raid Bars TV station, editor's home over defamation case, seize equipment. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). CPJ, others call on UK prime minister to exert diplomatic pressure to secure writer Alaa Abdelfattah's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). CPJ, partners press Cambodia to release environmental reporter Ouk Mao. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). US press freedom groups launch Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources. cpj.org
(2025-05-26). Central African Republic journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé detained. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-26). Turkish journalist àñznur Deƒüer's terrorism trial opens for her reports on PKK. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, 'a trailblazer' for Vanuatu women in politics, dies. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, a pioneering Ni-Vanuatu politician, has died. Lini passed away at the Port Vila General Hospital on Sunday, according to local news media. Lini was the first woman to be elected to the Vanuatu Parliament in 1987 as a member of the National United Party. She went on to become the…
(2025-05-26). China's first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station starts operation. ecns.cn China's first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station began operations on Sunday in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. This station integrates the storage advantages of lithium and sodium batteries.
(2025-05-26). RCEP set to help stabilize global trading system. ecns.cn The advancement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement to a higher level and toward broader coverage will bolster economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and help stabilize a fracturing world trade system.
(2025-05-26). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 20th Western China International Fair. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair, held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2025-05-26). President Urges Reliance on Iran's Domestic Capacities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — If Iran relies upon its own domestic capacities and internal unity, it won't need to be looking for an agreement with the US or others, President Masoud Pezeshkian stated.
(2025-05-26). Payam-e Noor Wins 7th Asian University 3×3 Basketball Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The students playing for Iran's Payam-e Noor club defeated China to win the title in the 7th Asian University 3×3 Basketball Championship.
(2025-05-26). Iran Rules Out Tentative Deal in Nuclear Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry ruled out the possibility of striking any interim agreement in the indirect negotiations with the US on Tehran's peaceful nuclear program.
(2025-05-26). Iran Raps France's Double Standards on Human Rights. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran denounced the arbitrary arrest of an Iranian woman in France on bogus charges as a testimony to the European government's double standards on human rights.
(2025-05-26). French Charge D'Affaires Summoned over Barrot's Anti-Iran Allegations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned France's charge d'affaires in protest at the unfounded allegations that French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has made against Iran.
(2025-05-26). Iran Eager for Cooperation with AfCFTA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Iran's willingness for economic cooperation with Africa within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).