(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Hormuz at 'Pakistan, others request'. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). Hondurasgate: Juan Orlando Hernández, Zionism, And US Imperialism. scheerpost.com Diario Red, Orinoco Tribune. The release of controversial leaked audio recordings exposed a dangerous plot where transnational economic and political power prevails over the popular will. Honduras now faces the urgent need to investigate these leaks and prevent Juan Orlando Hernández's return to consolidate a dictatorship financed by the imperial interests of the US and "Israel." …
(2026-05-06). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-06). Genocidio en Gaza, un drama sin fin. radiohc.cu Las imágenes y noticias que llegan desde Gaza han puesto al mundo frente a una realidad imposible de ignorar: la destrucción sistemática de una población civil bajo el peso de la guerra, el bloqueo y la indiferencia internacional. | Cada día se acumulan denuncias sobre bombardeos, muertes de niños, hospitales colapsados y una crisis humanitaria que ha desbordado todos los límites éticos y políticos. | En ese contexto, hablar de genocidio no es una exageración retórica, sino una acusación que ha sido sostenida por organizaciones de derechos humanos y por instancias internacionales que exigen una lectura rigurosa d…
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). UAE tells OPEC 'good terms' after ditching group, fears Iranian retaliation on oil routes. hindustantimes.com Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei delivered a pointed warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "no one should be allowed" to dominate the vital route, just hours before tensions with Iran spiked. The United Arab Emirates official also defended Abu Dhabi's stance on OPEC, insisting the UAE "left on good terms" while pledging to remain a reliable energy producer. As geopolitical strains rise and threats to oil flows grow, the remarks underscore mounting anxiety over energy security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he was pausing the day-old US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz "for a short period of time," citing what he said was "great progress" toward an agreement with Iran.
(2026-05-06). Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress. haaretz.com
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). Trump's New Iran Negotiator Is Israel Lobbyist Who Denounced Negotiations With Iran. scheerpost.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option. The latest addition to the Trump administration's Iran negotiation team, Nick Stewart, has declared his absolute opposition to negotiating with the Islamic Republic of …
(2026-05-06). Did Hegseth just invite Iran to target US ships instead of Israel, insists Netanyahu not in charge. hindustantimes.com At a tense Pentagon briefing in Arlington, Pete Hegseth pushed back on claims that Donald Trump is being influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting U.S. actions are driven solely by "America First" interests. However, the remarks come amid intensifying conflict with Iran, raising questions over whether Washington's positioning could shift Tehran's focus toward U.S. bases instead of Israel.
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). Chinese FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). Peter Beinart on What It Means to Be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. scheerpost.com "American Jews and Jews in general are safer in countries where everybody is treated equally under the law," Peter Beinart tells TRNN. "The principle of Jewish supremacy, and Christian supremacy, and Hindu supremacy, and Islamic supremacy—all of those things are wrong." Marc Steiner TRNN Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land …
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-06). La mossa strategica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'OPEC e l'OPEC+, gli Emirati Arabi Uniti potrebbero uscire dalla Lega Araba e persino dal CCG. | Segue nostro CosਠMbZ — l'unico detentore del potere negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — ha deciso di uscire dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC+. | I tirapiedi del Sindacato Epstein la presentano come una sofisticata mossa volta a definire un Nuovo Ordine Energetico. | Non proprio. | A prima vista, la mossa è sensata. Gli Emirati Arabi Unit…
(2026-05-06). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). Chinese embassy lodges stern representations over UK sanctions against two Chinese entities. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK's sanctions on two Chinese entities and has lodged stern representations with the UK, according to the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2026-05-06). Israel's nightmare: NATO nation's largest, fastest hypersonic missile Tayfun block 4 to hit IDF. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Roketsan has publicly unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, marking the first time the system has been shown in public mounted on its 8×8 wheeled launcher. Defense reporting described it as the largest and most powerful member of the TAYFUN family, underscoring Ankara's push to expand its indigenous long-range strike capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). US' "sanctions threats" in a de-Dollarizing world. unitedworldint.com Under the current circumstances, the US' sanction threats amount to empty rhetoric only. A new system has been built, and it will grow even stronger with the participation of numerous countries following the war in Iran. By Serhat Latifoƒülu The threat by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by sending letters to 2 Chinese banks threatening …
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Xi encourages Chinese youth to shine amid national progress. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a reply note to representatives of youth honor recipients, encouraging young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development.
(2026-05-06). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-06). DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May. sanews.gov.za DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday. | The price adjustments are effective from today. | "During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the additional 93.00 cents per litre reduction in the fuel levy on diesel was erroneously captured as 0.93 cents per litre. | "This resulted in a higher increase in the wholesale price of R6.19 per litre instead of R5.27 per litre for diesel," the department explained. | The correct adjusted prices for this month are as follows:…
(2026-05-06). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-06). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-06). Mass protests in Japan against war and remilitarisation. wsws.org An estimated 50,000 people gathered in the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to mark Constitution Memorial Day, carrying banners reading "STOP Constitutional Revision and Military Expansion."
(2026-05-06). R90m to revitalise CET colleges. sanews.gov.za R90m to revitalise CET colleges | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa. | Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the allocation alongside Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga during the launch of an infrastructure upgrade project at Emlandeleni Community Learning Centre (CLC) at Ndwedwe in north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The investment will su…
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-06). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-06). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-06). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall. ecns.cn Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). Michigan Prof's Only Offense: Humanizing Palestinians. juancole.com Silver Springs, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — I am a Jewish American-Israeli, and a veteran of the IDF. But according to the University of Michigan administration, I am someone who needs to be protected from the truth. | On May 2, the University did not merely censor this year's
(2026-05-06). China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance. ecns.cn During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational "robot police squadron" to key areas, bolstering the city's traffic management capabilities.
(2026-05-06). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-06). She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He's Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. theintercept.com Five years ago, a Nevada state senator helped kill a crypto tycoon's vision of a blockchain city in the Reno desert. Now, that lawmaker is running for higher office, and the crypto mogul is bankrolling her primary opponent to the tune of millions. | The battle playing out in the state attorney general's race is one example of many of the crypto sector trying to elect industry-friendly officials. In Nevada, it's also a story of an eccentric multimillionaire whose money threatens the political ascent of a woman who helped deny his dream. | The spending by crypto entrepreneur Jeffrey Berns is "meaningful money, e…
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). Weather conditions expected to start clearing. sanews.gov.za Weather conditions expected to start clearing | Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. ⚪ In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. ⚪ "However, rain will persist over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the south coast of RSA [Republic of South Africa] today, so residents are advised to remain cautious," it said. ⚪ On Tuesday, the weatherman said that residents of the Eastern and Western…
(2026-05-06). The Moral Architecture of Daniel Ellsberg in Truth and Consequence. scheerpost.com Review of Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope, by Daniel Ellsberg, ed. Michael Ellsberg and Jan R. Thomas (New York: Bloomsbury, released 3/2/26) Peter Dale Scott Eager as I was to review this collection of Daniel Ellsberg's unpublished writings, for days all my available time was spent in fascinated reading, as …
(2026-05-06). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-06). Not All Temperature Records Are Equal. wattsupwiththat.com And some records are being used to hype normal temperature variability in unfortunate ways.
(2026-05-06). Spring break, holiday spur multiday stays. ecns.cn The school spring break merging with the five-day May Day holiday this year prompted many vacationers to trade whirlwind "special forces-style" travel for immersive, multiday stays in single destinations.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-06). Balikatan 2026: US turns Philippines into forward base for war against China. wsws.org Washington's largest-ever war games in the Philippines featured the first live Tomahawk firing on Philippine soil and the first Japanese combat deployment since its World War II occupation.
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(2026-05-06). China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.
(2026-05-06). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-06). Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West | Deputy President Paul Mashatiile will conduct an oversight visit to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) in the North West on Thursday as part of government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to effectively deliver basic services to communities. ⚪ "The visit follows concerns raised by residents of the DLM during the Deputy President's recent engagement with the community in January 2026. Among the key issues highlighted by community members, were inadequate access to water and sanitation, unreliable electricity supp…
(2026-05-06). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-06). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-06). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro. ⚪ "Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected communities, and disruptions to daily services. Particular attention is being given to roads that have been flooded or closed, with real-time updates informing response and recovery operations," the Eastern Cape municipality said on Wedne…
(2026-05-06). Wu's triumph adds to China's snooker legacy. ecns.cn Chinese snooker player Wu Yize delivered a decisive break on Monday to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, capping one of the most dramatic finals in recent years at the World Snooker Championship 2026.
(2026-05-06). China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B. ecns.cn Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.
(2026-05-06). Romania's pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote. aljazeera.com The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). Sanctions and Threats of War: The Last Pulls. radiohc.cu The massive demonstration of support for the Cuban government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for a US administration that believes itself to be the master of the world and all-powerful in the Western Hemisphere, the Granma newspaper opined on Tuesday. | The Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the full text of this article below. | The White House unmasked and at the feet of Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone. The massive demonstration of support for the government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for an administration that believes itself to be the master of…
(2026-05-06). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). Louisiana governor suspends primary election to enforce new congressional gerrymandering. wsws.org The action by Republican Jeff Landry, postponing a primary in order to carry out a pro-Republican redistricting approved by the Supreme Court, has no historical precedent.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-06). SF May Day Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza For A General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-06). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-06). Voices of solidarity from the European Parliament in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban Embassy in Belgium and to the European Union have expressed their gratitude for the expressions of solidarity from the European Parliament, where MEPs, Cuban residents, and supportive friends spoke out against the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). Yes, I was "forced" to march in the May Day parade in Cuba. radiohc.cu From a poor peasant background, I was 8 years old when the Revolution triumphed. What little I knew how to read and write I learned from my father, who also learned without being able to go to school. And as the grandson of Mambises (Cuban independence fighters), I learned some history through his stories. Today I am a professional, and although retired, I performed my more than 50 years of work as a teacher and in other jobs with dedication and enjoyment.
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). Australian central bank hikes rates again as stagflation threat grows. wsws.org The hikes for this year so far total three quarters of a percent with more rises threatened in the future, taking hundreds of dollars a month from the disposable income of households battling to pay off mortgages.
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Free Salah Sarsour! Learn More How to Help! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-06). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). The energy smash: How Ukrainian and Iranian conflicts have reshaped the European future. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-06). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Trump's Private Repo Men Are Hunting Immigrants. levernews.com
(2026-05-06). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Fascism, Racism, Labor & The General Strike: A UFCLP Panel. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). From the Ancient Greeks to Trump, Iran has Stood up to Aggression. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US quietly throws its own ally under the bus? Fujairah attack chaos erupts after Hormuz drama. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-06). Can a regime that glorifies Hitler respect the celebrations of the victory over Nazism? strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-06). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela Bay calls for caution on the roads. sanews.gov.za
(2026-05-06). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-06). Desde el Parlamento Europeo voces solidarias apoyan a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería cubana y la Embajada de Cuba en Bélgica y ante la Unión Europea agradecieron este martes las muestras de solidaridad provenientes del Parlamento Europeo, donde diputados, cubanos residentes y amigos solidarios se pronunciaron contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla. | En su cuenta oficial de X, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores escribió: | Solidaridad con Agradec…
(2026-05-06). Cuba y Egipto por fortalecer relaciones interparlamentarias. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Egipto, Alexander Pellicer Moraga sostuvo un cordial encuentro con Sameh Shoukry, presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Parlamento de ese país del noreste de àÅfrica. | El diplomático cubano trasladó las felicitaciones del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, y del presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales, Alberto Núñez Betancourt, por su elección en el cargo. | Pellicer Moraga actualizó al parlamentario egipcio sobre la difícil situación que vive Cuba debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo, el cerco petrolero y las amenaz…
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel es un árbol que crece diariamente. radiohc.cu 
La vigencia del ideario de Fidel Castro y su formación como líder revolucionario centraron la conferencia inaugural impartida por la periodista Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira en el Congreso de Pensamiento y Premio para Jóvenes Investigadores Memoria Nuestra, columna vertebral de las Romerías de Mayo. | Durante su intervención, titulada Historias de Alejandro, la también biógrafa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana reflexionó este domingo sobre la construcción humana, ética y política del Comandante en Jefe, a partir de su infancia en Birán y su posterior formación intelectual. | Blanco Castiñeira destacó que…
(2026-05-06). IV Liga Élite: Cocodrilos barre a Mayabeque en la primera subserie. radiohc.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas volvió a remontar a Huracanes de Mayabeque (5×3), mantuvo su invicto y rubricó la primera barrida de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC). | Lo anterior lo informó JIT, la publicación del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | Como anfitriona, en el estadio 'Victoria de Girón', la escuadra del mánager Eduardo Cárdenas perdía 1×3 y fabricó racimo decisivo de tres carreras en el séptimo inning.Conexiones clave resultaron el doblete de José Amaury Noroña y uno de los dos imparables del juego de Hanyelo Videt, actual líder de los bateadores (6…
(2026-05-06). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-06). El Gamal lawyers detail ICE kidnapping operation, as Congress prepares $53 billion for ICE and CBP. wsws.org The El Gamal family's legal team detailed last Saturday's kidnapping, as Congress moves to pour billions more into ICE and CBP.
(2026-05-06). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-05). Peter Beinart: What does it mean to be Jewish after the destruction of Gaza? therealnews.com 
Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land in the Occupied West Bank, and belligerent warmaking in Iran and Lebanon, antisemitism around the globe is rising—but so is an international chorus of anti-Zionist Jews speaking out against Israel's crimes. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with renowned author and commentator Peter Beinart about his new book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, and about the "civil war" within the Jewish world over Israel. | Guests: |
(2026-05-05). Israel prepares to return to war on Iran, Lebanon 'within days'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Lebanese president not interested in meeting Netanyahu before end of Israeli strikes, reports say. haaretz.com A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors is set for this week in Washington, D.C., as IDF ground and aerial operations in southern Lebanon continue; On Monday, Israeli strikes killed 17 and wounded 35, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry…
(2026-05-05). Lebanon Melkite bishops 'concerned' over Israeli demolitions. newarab.com 
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged the Lebanese government and the United Nations to protect the property of civilians and religious institution…
(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). US intel indicates limited new damage to Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time The assessments of Tehran's nuclear programme remain broadly unchanged even after two months of
(2026-05-05). America's hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages. responsiblestatecraft.org Two months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, a tense standoff prevails. There is no active warfare, but no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough either. The war is a culmination of a 47-year trajectory which set the U.S. and Iran on this collision course. Mutual hostility was the norm since 1979, and even rare openings, such as the cooperation in a post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2002, or a landmark nuclear pact in 2015, failed to change that path to a more functional relationship.Serious questions remain: what are the principal drivers of this poisoned state of affairs that ultimately led us t…
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid US Imperialist Aggression On Cuba. scheerpost.com By TeleSur, Orinoco Tribune. The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military …
(2026-05-05). Trump's Hormuz gamble pushes US and Iran toward wider war. nationofchange.org Missile and drone strikes, disputed civilian deaths, and escalating threats have raised fears that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are moving away from diplomacy and toward a broader conflict.
(2026-05-05). How will the Strait of Hormuz reshape the global order? unitedworldint.com The 1956 Suez Canal example, Iran and the U.S.'s maximalist goals, and global realities. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist While the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are currently only disrupting global energy markets, the real major impacts will emerge in the coming days. About 60 days later, the first signs began to emerge, …
(2026-05-05). How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability. scmp.com For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded that energy security is less a policy construct than an everyday reality for Asia's economies, factories and prices. For China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, it has always been more than just a Middle Eastern problem. It is an Asian economic issue. | This is why we should not interpret the latest Gulf tensions solely in terms of naval forces,…
(2026-05-05). Hormuz tensions threaten US-Iran truce as UAE reports attacks. newarab.com 
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is under threat, after a spate of attacks in the region and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have left the truce crumbling. | Late on Monday, Iran, however, did not deny the strikes b…
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). How did Iran's rockets counter the new lies and threats of Trump's "Freedom Project" ? thealtworld.com Why shouldn't we see the Strait of Hormuz as a grave for his hubris and the pride of his magnificent country? And will he look to China for help? | The Iranian army's use of two missiles to target an American military ship attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, is the first sign of Iran's military response to President Donald Trump's "Freedom Project" launched yesterday under the guise of allowing more than 900 ships and oil tankers stranded in Gulf waters to pass through. | Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, issued a strong warning to Pre…
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). Most Israelis think ending Iran war now is not in security interest, polls show. haaretz.com A new survey shows more than half of Israelis think the United States exerts more influence on defense decisions regarding Israel than their own government ‚ñ A plurality thinks West Bank settler violence is treated too leniently ‚ñ Most expect the war with Iran to renew…
(2026-05-05). Judges agree to delay Netanyahu trial hearing over. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony in his graft trial was also canceled last week, after the Iran war caused a two-month hiatus in the trial. Since Washington and Tehran agreed on a cease-fire in early April, the prime minister has only testified twice…
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-05). New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread (Updated). twz.com 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday said it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. The strikes come a day after the "The UAE's air def…
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Why Fujairah matters: UAE oil hub beyond Iran's reach in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The attack reportedly hit storage facilities linked to Vitol, a major player in global fuel supply. The strike has raised concerns across shipping markets, with war risk insurance premiums for some vessels rising to as much as 5% of a ship's value, or roughly $7.5 million per voyage. | The incident has highlighted Fujairah's s…
(2026-05-05). Trump assails Pope Leo again, just before Rubio's Vatican trip. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo, potentially complicating a fence-mending visit that Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to make to the Vatican on Thursday. | In an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the first American-born pontiff was helping Iran and also making the world less safe with his comments about the importance of not treating immigrants with disrespect.
(2026-05-05). US-Iran talks progressing with Pakistan's efforts, says Araghchi amid Hormuz tensions. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, on April 25, 2026. — Instagram@shehbazsharifIran dismisses US escort plan as counterproductive initiative.Dar reiterates diplomacy as only path forward.Tehran reviews US response via Pakistani…
(2026-05-05). FIFA invites Iran to HQ for World Cup talks as tournament nears. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in latest truce breach. newarab.com 
Medics said a Palestinian was killed and two others were wounded by an Israeli airstrike near the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in There was no immediate Isr…
(2026-05-05). Israeli officers threaten Gaza flotilla activists with death during interrogations. radiohc.cu Two activists seized by Israeli forces in international waters while en route to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza have been threatened with death or lengthy imprisonment, their lawyers said on Monday. | The legal centre Adalah, which represents Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek, said the pair have been subjected to psychological abuse and held in solitary confinement since their capture last week. | On Tuesday, a court in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon extended their detention until Sunday, May 10. | Abu Keshek, a Spanish-Swedish national of Palestinian origin, and Avila, a Brazilian national, were detained…
(2026-05-05). Venezuela at ICJ: Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The delegation includes Ambassador Samuel Moncada, Attorney General Larry Devoe, and Solicitor General Arianny Seijo, along…
(2026-05-05). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature" and features a painting of Trump's odious secretary of state/acting national security advisor Marco Rubio. As the US ramps up its aggressions against …
(2026-05-05). Climate Activists Arrested Protesting Climate Budget Deal. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, May 5, Climate Defiance organized a last-minute protest against Governor Hochul's push to gut the climate law. While the Chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee says that a budget deal has been struck, no official details have yet been released. It is understood that lawmakers have agreed to push back by several years the deadline to issue regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to relax the rules related to methane emissions. Hochul's energy agenda has become very similar to Trump's pro-fossil fuel push. The group initially blocked the entrance in front of Hochul's 2nd-floor offi…
(2026-05-05). Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize. newarab.com 
Palestinian photographer Alghorra, a contributor to The New York Times, was recognised on Monday for a series capturing starvat…
(2026-05-05). As a British-Palestinian, the Green Party gives me hope. newarab.com 
As a child born and raised in the Middle East, I had little awareness of politics. When I arrived in the UK to pursue my education, my knowledge was so limited that when asked whether I was left or right-leaning, I did not understand what that meant. | Decades later, I am standing in the local elections in Birmingham, Stirchley, representing the Green Party in what could be the most significant local elections in England for decades. | I remember the winter of discontent in 1978 and the importance of freedom of expression and protest. In particular, what stuck with me was Margaret Thatcher's war on trade unions d…
(2026-05-05). Senate Republicans Pander to Trump in Reconciliation Bill, Throwing Billions More to ICE and Trump's Tacky Ballroom. commondreams.org The Senate Judiciary Committee released its reconciliation bill, tacking $1 billion for Donald Trump's White House ballroom project and $70 billion for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).Public Citizen Co-President Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement: "The idea of using a simple majority process to fund billions more in ICE cruelty is abhorrent, but now the Senate has piled corrupt absurdity on top of that inhumane move, by adding in 1 billion dollars to fund the grandiose, bombastic, vanity project—the golden White House ballroom. Using taxpayer dollars to t…
(2026-05-05). DCCC Puts Thumb On The Scale Before Voters Get A Say. levernews.com 
(2026-05-05). The UK Descends Into Confected Antisemitism Hysteria. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic The UK has descended into confected hysteria over antisemitism to protect Keir Starmer and Labour from being wiped out by the Greens in local elections this week. The British establishment is well-practiced in manufacturing antisemitism hysteria, of course, having used it to destroy Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party when it got …
(2026-05-05). Shooting shortly after Vance motorcade passage triggers brief White House lockdown. geo.tv 
Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director of the US Secret Service, walks to speak to the media at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.Suspect fled on foot, then drew weapon, opened fire.Secret Service agents returned fire, shot the suspect.A juvenile bystander…
(2026-05-05). Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US. truthout.org Sanchez was already nervous about receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but nothing could prepare him for seeing the dollar amount the government said he owed them: $1,820,252.00 The Cuban landscaper, who came to the United States with his family 20 years ago, was floored. The Arizona Mirror isn't identifying Sanchez by his full name because he fears he will be… |
(2026-05-05). Stalin, Trotsky and the 1926 British General Strike. wsws.org May 4 marked 100 years since the beginning of the 1926 British General Strike. The strike, defeated after nine days, was a pivotal experience for the working class in Britain and internationally. The WSWS is re-publishing a lecture, "Stalin, Trotsky and the 1926 British general strike" by Chris Marsden, the National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK). It was first delivered at a summer school of the Socialist Equality Party (US) held August 2007 in Ann Arbor in the United States.
(2026-05-05). Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset. scmp.com Sweden's government said on Tuesday it would push forward with a plan to form a new spy agency targeting overseas threats, part of a wider reset prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. | The new agency would be called Sweden's foreign intelligence service (UND) and would start operations in January 2027, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told a press conference.
(2026-05-05). Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid. aljazeera.com A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-05). Turkey Developing Its Own Bladed 'Ginsu' Precision Guided Munition. twz.com 
(2026-05-05). Learning to Share Our Cultural Space with a Well-Informed, Articulate Intruder — Part 2. fairobserver.com In the first part of this conversation, I began a discussion with DeepSeek concerning the confusion surrounding the reliability of generative AI and the expectations of its users. After assessing the performance benchmarks in areas such as coding, we agreed that our society is largely confused about how to use AI tools productively. Our discussion…
(2026-05-05). Photographic Memory Is A Myth — Here's What Research Really Says About Remembering. scheerpost.com Gabrielle Principe, College of Charleston Hollywood loves a superpower. Not all involve capes or cosmic rays. Some are cognitive: characters who can remember everything. In movies and on TV, viewers repeatedly encounter those with extraordinary minds who glance once at a page, a room or a face — and later recreate every detail with surgical …
(2005-05-26). Anticolonial fraud: The Kremlin in Africa. links.org.au 
The Kremlin is exploiting anti-imperialist sentiment in Africa to advance its own imperial ambitions, contends Sasha Fokina.
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). The Great Retreat from Germany. strategic-culture.su News out of the Pentagon is that the great retreat from Germany is beginning. Five thousand U.S. troops are being withdrawn at the request of a petulant president who can't stand criticism of his disastrous war of choice with Iran. (Then again, maybe it wasn't a war of choice, as it appears his commander-in-chief, Bibi Netanyahu, gave him none.)…
(2026-05-05). Is Trump Losing All His European Allies? fpif.org It's been a year and two months since Vice President JD Vance The Trump-Netanyahu Iranian debacle, the dismal polling for U.S. presiden…
(2026-05-05). Government gazettes voluntary FMD vaccination scheme. sanews.gov.za Government gazettes voluntary FMD vaccination scheme | Government has officially published a Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD), providing farmers with a fast-track mechanism to protect livestock while the national rollout continues. | The RVS-FMD was officially published in the Government Gazette on Monday, 4 May 2026, marking a critical step in strengthening South Africa's response to Foot and Mouth Disease and safeguarding the livestock sector. | Briefing media in Parliament on Tuesday, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen confirmed that the scheme was gazetted under the Animal Di…
(2026-05-05). UAE's OPEC Exit: Pragmatic Oil Policy, Not 'Stranded Assets' Panic. wattsupwiththat.com The UAE's departure, the largest and most consequential since the cartel's founding, weakens OPEC+ materially and reputationally, but it does so because of internal rifts, US supply abundance and regional conflict — not because Abu Dhabi's planners have swallowed the IEA's Net Zero Kool-Aid.
(2026-05-05). Winning Blind Cruel Inept Nationalism, Also Cultism. commondreams.org 
(2026-05-05). Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes. truthout.org Last week, Republicans in Congress passed a framework for a proposed round of funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The measure was intended to end an impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding, which lapsed over 10 weeks ago. But the budgetary framework, which includes $70 billion for both agencies, came with a twist: No Democratic input needed. Republicans bypassed the normal… |
(2026-05-05). Witch-hunt Against Chinese Scientists Has Taken a Deadly Turn. covertactionmagazine.com Persecution of Chinese scientists is part of anti-China policy that could lead to World War III On March 20, Danhao Wang, a brilliant thirty-year-old Chinese post-doctoral physicist at the University of Michigan, allegedly took his own life after being subjected to hostile questioning by federal agents. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs afterwards demanded a full …
(2026-05-05). On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers. globalvoices.org We are affirming the value of human diversity and creativity, and trying to demonstrate it in practiceGlobal VoicesImage by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC, used with permission. | By Debora Prado | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades. You can follow the series on APC.org,
(2026-05-05). American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters. grist.org If you want to ditch your gas furnace and heat your home more cleanly and efficiently, you need to scale up one of your kitchen appliances. The first option is "electric resistance heating," better known as a space heater, which acts like a giant toaster to warm a room instead of bread. The second is a heat pump, which extracts warmth from even freezing outdoor air and pumps it indoors, like a refrigerator moves heat from inside the box to the kitchen. (That's why the back of your fridge feels warm, by the way.) | Energy experts say that to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and improve human health, we need…
(2026-05-05). Backlash to Reform's 'punish voters' plan is growing. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, Reform's Zia Yusuf announced the party's new plan to punish people who don't vote for them. The backlash to this was immediate. And as people have pointed out, Reform's threat may even be illegal: In addition, I've also been informed that it absolutely breaks the Representation of the People Act 1983 […] | By
(2026-05-05). only one way to challenge Jewish supremacy in Israel. haaretz.com To counter the ethnonationalism displayed in Bezalel Smotrich's twisted remarks, Yair Golan needs to flex his political and moral muscle and take the step Naftali Bennett won't…
(2026-05-05). The Philly-area economy is 'sluggish,' report suggests. A new partnership says family-sustaining wages are key to reversing it. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A new regional business coalition launched on Tuesday to help reverse years of slow job growth and make the Philadelphia area more nationally competitive. | The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership, or GPGP, will spearhead a long-term economic strategy focused on creating more "opportunity jobs" — positions that offer family-sustaining wages or a pathway to them. | Claire Marrazzo Greenwood will serve as executive director. | "The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partner…
(2026-05-05). Using food as information to improve health and well-being. nationofchange.org Viewing food as a system of biological signals helps explain why diets affect people differently and how nutrition can better support metabolism, mental health, and long-term well-being.
(2026-05-05). Cuba denounces threats of U.S. military action. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced the express intentions of the United States government to take military action against Cuba, stating that making the threat of aggression constitutes an international crime. | Through his official account on the social network X, the foreign minister emphasized that Washington insists on taking military action, justifying it as necessary to liberate a "devastated" country."What is cynical and hypocritical is that the United States has been trying to devastate the country for decades with an economic war, and this administration is doing so with even…
(2026-05-05). FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates. sanews.gov.za FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates | Government has formally lifted FMD restrictions within the KwaZulu-Natal Disease Management Area (DMA), signalling a shift in strategy as vaccination efforts intensify nationwide. | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the decision is not merely administrative, but that "it is rooted in a shift in the epidemiological story of the province". | Since the first Disease Management Area was declared in 2021, the Minister said the country's agricultural sector in the province has operated under a cloud of restriction, with movement controls designed…
(2026-05-05). Prized private collection of Benjamin Franklin items briefly on display in Philadelphia, before heading to auction. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The yellowed letter made its way across the Atlantic Ocean, from London to Philadelphia, in early 1774. | In it, Benjamin Franklin sent a brief greeting to his wife, Deborah Read Franklin, noting that he had just written her another letter that he had sent along with an earlier ship. | "But as I know you like to have a letter by every ship," Franklin wrote in smooth, flowing strokes. "I add this line by Captain Faulkner, just to let you know that I continue, thanks to God, i…
(2026-05-05). Wu Yize: The new World Snooker Champion announced with authority, not hype. thecanary.co 
In the end, it was not the noise, the narrative or the weight of the moment that decided the 2026 World Snooker Championship. It was an 85‚Äëpoint break from a 22‚Äëyear‚Äëold who had never won a match at the Crucible before this year. Wu Yize did not just win a world title; he arrived as […] | By
(2026-05-05). Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan's capital as international airport targeted. scmp.com Sudan's armed forces blamed a drone attack ‚Å on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that has shattered months of relative calm in Sudan's capital, three years into its civil war. Reuters could not independently verify the claims. | Neither country immediately commented on the allegations made late on Monday. Sudan has often accused the UAE of supporting Rapid Support ‚ÄåForces (RSF) paramilitaries, a charge…
(2026-05-05). Mexican Singer-Songwriter Julieta Venegas, Author of "Norteña," in Conversation & Performance. democracynow.org The Grammy-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas visits Democracy Now! to perform and talk about her new memoir, Norteña, and her new album of the same name. Venegas has been a leading figure in Latin rock and pop for decades, often transcending genres, and is beloved by audiences around the world. | The Grammy-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas visits Democracy Now! to perform and talk about her new memoir, Norteña, and her new album of the same name. Venegas has been a leading figure in Latin rock and pop for decades, often transcending genres, and is beloved by audiences around the wor…
(2026-05-05). 26 killed, over 60 injured in massive blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan. ptcnews.tv China fireworks factory blast: At least 26 persons lost their lives and 61 others were injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks manufacturing unit in China's Hunan province, state media reported.The incident occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in Liuyang city on Monday afternoon, triggering panic and large-scale evacuations. Authorities cleared residents within a three-km radius as a precaution amid fears of further explosions.Rescue teams comprising more than 1,500 personnel, along with sniffer dogs, drones and robotic equipment were deployed to the site. Officials confirmed that seven…
(2026-05-05). Smaller AIM-9X Sidewinder For Stealthy Weapons Bays Is In Development. twz.com 
More compact AIM-9Xs will allow aircraft to carry more at once and make them easier to fit at all inside the weapons bays of future drones.
(2026-05-05). The independents targeting Wes Streeting's Labour in Redbridge. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's Labour Party knows an election shock is on the way, at the hands of Redbridge Independents. Local election candidates for the group told us more. Streeting and Labour face growing challenge in Redbridge In the 2024 election, independents became the main opposition to Labour in both Ilford South and Streeting's constituency of Ilford […] | By
(2026-05-05). Tongan police investigate journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A female journalist in Tonga has been threatened at gunpoint following the broadcast of a news story about an Australian criminal deportee serving a life sentence in Tonga for methamphetamine importation. The incident, in which an unknown individual threatened the journalist at the Kele'a Publications office in Nuku'alofa 12 days ago — 23…
(2026-05-05). US: Courts Consider Access to Mifepristone via Telehealth. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mifepristone at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, lowa, US, July 18, 2024. | © 2024 Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo | The US Supreme Court paused on Monday an order by the country's Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that had inflicted a serious blow to abortion access nationwide. While the immediate danger was temporarily halted, the episode underscores a looming threat to abortion access posed by ongoing litigation in the United States. On May 1, the Fifth Circuit Court ruled that abortion providers could not remotely prescribe mifepristone and mail it to patients until a lawsuit brou…
(2026-05-05). The Weekly Round Up: Sussex 'Closed Mind' Quashed, Skinner Article 10 Acquittal, and the Palestine Action Appeal Heard. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
4 May 2026 by Harry Camp In the News Court of Appeal hears Palestine Action proscription challenge From Tuesday to Thursday, the Court of Appeal heard the Home Secretary's appeal against the Divisional Court's ruling in R (Ammori) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 292 (Admin) regarding the proscription of Palestine Action …
(2026-05-05). Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals. scmp.com Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. | An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum by-products and other chemicals were detected at levels above laboratory reporting limits in soil at the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course that US President Donald Trump plans…
(2026-05-05). Trump Urges GOP to Redraw Maps Ahead of Midterms, Even If It Delays Elections. truthout.org Following a Supreme Court ruling last week that upended enforcement mechanisms of the Voting Rights Act, President Donald Trump called on Republican states throughout the country to use the occasion to gerrymander their maps for political reasons. The missive from Trump, posted on Truth Social on Monday, incorrectly implied that states had to change their maps following the court's ruling. |
(2026-05-05). Morocco's left-wing parties near deal over electoral alliance. newarab.com 
The Democratic Left Federation and the Unified Socialist Party are moving toward finalising details of an electoral alliance ahead of The step marks a notable shift after five years of estrangement between The upcoming national council meetings of the Democratic Left Federation, whic…
(2026-05-05). Trump's 60-day deadline on the Iran War. nationofchange.org What America needs is to follow the law not engage in another show of force.
(2026-05-05). On why tough immigration enforcement is damaging the US economy. onlineopinion.com.au From farms to construction, immigration raids are hitting key US industries.
(2026-05-05). Next Up to The Mic: Kathleen Anne Smith Nathan Smith at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Kathleen Anne Smith and Nathan Smith to the mic. They shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. | +++++ | After years away, Word Fest returned. | What began in 2001 as a one-day open mic at Thatcher Park grew into a week-long celebration of poetry and spoken word across the region. On April 27, 2024, the open mic came back to life after a four-year hiatus at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts with an afternoon of featured readers and community voices. | Today, we're highlighting two of those poets: Kathleen Ann…
(2026-05-05). Teaching union approves motion to boycott Israel. thecanary.co 
The national executive (NEC) of the NASUWT teaching union has approved a motion to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel at its May monthly meeting. The motion was sponsored by NEC member and NIEC Global Solidarity Committee member Raymond Beggs. It brings NASUWT policy in line with most other large education unions. The motion is titled […] | By
(2026-05-05). WHO Africa on Hantavirus: 'Risk remains low but vigilance is high'. sanews.gov.za WHO Africa on Hantavirus: 'Risk remains low but vigilance is high' | Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the "risk remains low at this time" for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high. | A case of the rare but deadly disease was confirmed by the South African Department of Health after the condition of a patient aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius necessitated his medical evacuation to a South African private health facility in Sandton for further medical management. | Two other passengers,…
(2026-05-05). Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting. aljazeera.com Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
(2026-05-05). "All this money for bombs but no money for education" : May Day protesters in US denounce war and dictatorship. wsws.org Although officially dominated by Democrats and the labor bureaucracy, hundreds of thousands in the US marched on May Day to oppose war and defend immigrants and democratic rights.
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). When do 'detention centers' become 'concentration camps'? Experts look to history. peoplesworld.org 
Are U.S. immigration agents sending migrants and asylum seekers to "detention centers" or "internment camps"? Are they being held in "processing centers" or "concentration camps"? It depends on who you talk to. Sometimes the U.S. government uses bureaucratic and benign terms like "detention centers," which immigrant advocates argue minimize often harsh conditions. At other times, …
(2026-05-05). New Jersey becomes latest state to sanction girls' flag football at high school level. whyy.org The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association voted Monday to sanction girls' flag football as a varsity high school sport beginning with the 2026-27 school year, becoming the latest state to expand one of the nation's fastest-growing sports. | The vote comes after a two-year pilot program and several years of support from the NFL's New York Jets, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. | New Jersey becomes the 18th state to sanction girls' flag football as a varsity sport, according to the NFL Flag Football organization, joining Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Illi…
(2026-05-05). Sudan military accuses Ethiopia and UAE of drone attacks. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government has accused A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since 1 March came from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport. It also accused The Sudanese military…
(2026-05-05). Israeli TV news channel 13 names Palestinian-Israeli reporter as senior analyst in Washington. haaretz.com Suleiman Maswadeh will leave Kan 11, where he served as the public broadcaster's diplomatic correspondent, for Channel 13 — marking the first major appointment by the network's new anti-government ownership. The move has raised questions about shareholders' intervention and broadcasting independence…
(2026-05-05). Fiji's media win in World Press Freedom Index overshadowed by threats and court summons. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Khalia Strong of PMN News Fiji has shot up the world rankings for press freedom but the victory feels hollow as journalists across the Pacific face a wave of court battles, police raids, and vicious online abuse. The 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released last Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, shows Fiji climbing to…
(2026-05-05). New Report Reveals Coordinated Corporate Campaign Against Life-Saving Federal Heat Standard for Workers. commondreams.org As record heat waves threaten workers from report sites and warehouses to farmlands and delivery routes across the country, a
(2026-05-05). Israeli Commander Says Israel Killing Palestinians "Like We Haven't Since 1967" truthout.org Israel's top commander in the occupied West Bank boasted that the Israeli military is killing at rates not seen since 1967, according to comments published at Haaretz. In a recent closed meeting with members of the military, Avi Bluth, head of the Israeli military's Central Command, defended loosening the rules of engagement for firing at Palestinians in the occupied West Bank… |
(2026-05-05). Save Long Beach Island (LBI) Sues NOAA for Failure to Protect the Migration Corridor of the Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. wattsupwiththat.com Lawsuit seeks to compel NOAA to act on a year-old petition to designate the whale's migration path a "critical habitat" to ensure its survival.
(2026-05-05). Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors. whyy.org Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are deceiving the system's users into thinking they are getting medical advice from a licensed professional. | The lawsuit, filed Friday, asks the statewide Commonwealth Court to order Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, to stop its chatbots "from engaging in the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery." | The lawsuit said an investigator from the state agency that licenses professionals created an account on Character.AI, searched on the word "psychiatry" an…
(2026-05-05). China Watch: The Rise of a New Global Order Amidst the Persian Gulf War. fairobserver.com If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle. — Sun Zi, fifth century…
(2026-05-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). Australian Labor government axing public sector jobs to deepen budget cuts. wsws.org The Albanese government is slashing thousands of public service positions—a warning of what is to come in next week's budget.
(2026-05-05). Strong security presence in Mexico's Sinaloa state amid cartel violence. aljazeera.com Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2026-05-05). No Pause in War: Ukraine Keeps Pressure on Russia During Key Moment. thinktank.pk As Russia prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet triumph in World War II, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8—9. However, Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the proposal as "not serious," refusing to align with a symbolic pause in hostilities. At a time when Moscow sought a symbolic pause to mark …
(2026-05-05). Decades of Stigmatization Fueled Growing Threat of Pregnancy Criminalization. truthout.org In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been increased movement toward criminalization of abortion. The Fifth Circuit Court recently ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind guidance permitting the use of telemedicine for mifepristone, one of the two medications used for medication… |
(2026-05-05). Missed Opportunity on Tanzania Election Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers remarks following the presentation of findings from a Commission of Inquiry organized by the Tanzanian government following unrest around the country's election, at the State House in Dar es Salaam on April 23, 2026. | © 2026 Ericky Boniphace/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-05). The pendulum swings: The slow death of Europe's pro-Israel consensus. peoplesworld.org 
The European Union is the "chief of all cowards," Amnesty International declared in a searing statement issued on April 21. The condemnation was a direct response to the European bloc's systemic failure to sever ties with Israel during the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. Despite months of legal warnings, the EU once again prioritized …
(2026-05-05). What about Earth's Threatened and Endangered PEOPLE? wattsupwiththat.com These global zealots want power over poor countries — not power for the countries' destitute and desperate people. Their morally depraved policies and practices bring death to millions every year.
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Organize Peoples Tribunal For Justice. popularresistance.org In 1945, tens of thousands of occupied Koreans were forced to live in Japan, primarily as impoverished workers. When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 70,000 Koreans were impacted. Though they and their succeeding generations have been severely harmed by the exposure to radiation, they still have not received recognition, an apology or compensation for their suffering. A delegation of atomic bomb victims just completed a tour of the United States and testified before the United Nations. Clearing the FOG speaks with Shim Jin-tae, Han Jeongsun and a representative of Solidarity for P…
(2026-05-05). The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now. portside.org The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now |
(2026-05-05). Iraqi factions mull disarming in bid for government role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Academic Freedom, Low-Level Concerns and the Chilling of Secondary Education Dan Pollen. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
‚ÄåThe HEA: A cure looking for an illness The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (HEA) is a response to a genuine problem. The treatment of Professor Kathleen Stock at the University of Sussex, harried from her post by a student campaign that substituted volume of feeling for quality of argument, illustrated with uncomfortable …
(2026-05-05). UK lawyer says police wrongly listed him as 'Hamas member'. newarab.com 
A UK-based lawyer Documents disclosed as part of the case show that a detective inspector reco…
(2026-05-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-05). To Fulfill Its Economic Aspirations, Cambodia Must Embrace Diversification and Reform. unitedworldint.com Diversification, institutional transformation, and human development investment are not yet an option—they are a requirement. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Cambodia comes to a juncture in its development journey. Three decades of rapid GDP growth led by garments, construction, and tourism have ended, and Cambodia now confronts a daunting set of domestic and international challenges. Its …
(2026-05-05). Italy's Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos circulate. geo.tv 
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the day of a summit of the European Union and regional partners' leaders in Nicosia , Cyprus, April 24, 2026.— Reuters/FileItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that fake images of her generated by artificial intelligence…
(2026-05-05). 'Reform UK Wouldn't Leave Me Alone': My Experience Being Hounded to Stand for Nigel Farage's Party. bylinetimes.com "My name is Candice. I'm calling from Reform UK to see if you would consider standing as a candidate in the local elections in May…" | The voicemail came out of the blue (or turquoise). | I'm a journalist and former actor with absolutely no affiliation to Reform UK whatsoever. I've never been a member, donor or supporter. So why on earth was I being asked to stand as a candidate? | The cold call echoed reports from The Guardian that they had been "begging" strangers to stand, including one of their own journalists. | The Conservatives later released a recording of a cold call from a Reform representative ask…
(2026-05-05). Louisiana moves to jail the unhoused as poverty and rents surge. nationofchange.org As Louisiana faces the nation's highest poverty rate, a Republican-backed bill would impose fines, jail time and possible unpaid labor on people sleeping outdoors, raising concerns about expanding punishment instead of housing access.
(2026-05-05). Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlements. theintercept.com 
A roving real-estate expo for land sales in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories held an event at a New York synagogue on Tuesday, drawing a rebuke from Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the potential for land sales that violate international law. | The Great Israeli Real Estate Event — a showcase that advertises its services in helping people in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. purchase land in Israel and the West Bank — hosted the event at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan's Upper East Side on Tuesday. The expo helps potential buyers navigate taxes, education concerns, and other issues t…
(2026-05-05). As kratom and 7-OH use grows, clinicians are developing protocols for addiction treatment. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It was about a year ago that Jonathan Paolini, a nurse practitioner and director of medical operations with Crossroads Treatment Centers, first started noticing patients coming in seeking help for addictions to kratom and its synthetic derivative, 7-OH — and, since then, that population has only grown. | "I would say, within the last six months, we've seen an even bigger increase with kratom and 7-OH patients coming in looking for help to stop using those substances,"
(2026-05-05). Tunisia temporarily bans prominent rights group. newarab.com 
The rights group told AFP they received a 30-day suspension but did not provide details on the reasons behind the decision. | In a statement, ASF in Tunisia condemned the ban as "an unjustified infringeme…
(2026-05-05). Williams College Case Is a Test of How Far Colleges Are Willing to Go in the Name of Diversity. scheerpost.com In recent years, diversity has become both a touchstone for judging colleges and universities and a lightning rod for critics. Colleges seek to attract students by advertising the demographic diversity of their student bodies. And the Trump Administration is on the lookout for signs that diversity for some means discrimination for others. Demographic diversity is …
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Arsenal beat Atletico to reach first Champions League final in 20 years. aljazeera.com Bukayo Saka seals a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they take their Champions League semifinal 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico.
(2026-05-05). Thai temples launch rockets in friendly festival rivalry. aljazeera.com Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual 'Look Noo' rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.
(2026-05-05). Pentagon Chief Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran is not over. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine , at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2026.— Reuters US successfully secures path through Hormuz: HegsethPentagon chief says Iran…
(2026-05-05). Hatching a fossil fuel phase out treaty. wattsupwiththat.com For now it is more of a show than a threat so it is worth watching with some humor. Planning to achieve the impossible has to be funny.
(2026-05-05). Navy's Unwanted Sea Base Ship Will Test At-Sea Rearming Of Warships. twz.com 
At-sea reloading demonstrated by USNS Montford Point could be key in a future fight in the Pacific and give these ships a new lease on life.
(2026-05-05). Plaid Cymru Leader Says Party Is Prepared for Government as Labour Dominance Collapses in Wales. bylinetimes.com The pro-independence leader who polling suggests is on the brink of power in Wales has told Byline Times he believes Labour's century of "dominance" over the nation is coming to an end. | Left-wing party Plaid Cymru is framing the Welsh Senedd election as the most significant since devolution began in earnest 26 years ago. | A YouGov poll released on 21 April suggested, that Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are effectively neck-and-neck, winning 37 and 36 seats respectively in Wales' now-expanded Parliament. | Labour's vote share is projected to fall to 13%, down 23 points on the 2021 election. The party has held…
(2026-05-05). Un acuerdo negociado para un Irán soberano es prácticamente imposible. strategic-culture.su El problema fundamental para Trump a la hora de poner fin a la guerra con Irán (aparte de que su ego le impide parecer "un perdedor") es que no le es posible… asumir compromisos creíbles, salvo un estatus de tratado pleno, en lo que respecta a la no agresión contra Irán o al alivio de las sanciones.
(2026-05-05). Compañía cubana Acosta Danza nominada al Global Schools Prize. radiohc.cu La Academia y Compañía Acosta Danza es hoy una de las 50 finalistas del Global Schools Prize, un reconocimiento internacional a instituciones educativas consideradas excepcionales por su capacidad de redefinir los límites del aprendizaje. | El galardón, impulsado por la Varkey Foundation y con sede en los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, constituye la mayor iniciativa de su tipo. | La nominación de Acosta Danza, en la categoría Arts & Culture Award 2024, es resultado del compromiso de la academia con la excelencia artística y la innovación pedagógica. | Diez escuelas recibirán premios económicos y una institución s…
(2026-05-05). Embajador de China califica de ilegales nuevas sanciones contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, calificó de ilegales las sanciones unilaterales impuestas por el gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la isla mediante una orden ejecutiva firmada el 1 de mayo. | En declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina, el diplomático señaló que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washington durante más de seis décadas ´ha causado un profundo sufrimiento al pueblo cubano ª. | Precisó que la reciente intensificación de medidas coercitivas, incluidas sanciones secundarias contra terceros países, ´viola gravemente los derechos del pueblo cubano a la sup…
(2026-05-05). ´Les étoiles sont tombées sur terre ª: la guerre en Iran comme affrontement entre idéologies religieuses. thealtworld.com L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé un coin du voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit — les contours d'un affrontement entre doctrines et idéologies religieuses y sont clairement apparus. | Partie 1: | Les représentants de toutes les traditions abrahamiques — judaàØsme, christianisme et islam — y sont impliqués, et le contrà¥le…
(2026-05-05). "Combatan el exceso de autoridad federal" : Delaware apela la orden de un juez federal de entregar a los investigadores de ICE los registros salariales de 15 empresas. whyy.org La oposición del gobernador Matt Meyer a entregar a los investigadores del ICE los registros salariales de 15 empresas de Delaware no ha cambiado, incluso después de que un juez federal ordenara al estado proporcionar la información la semana pasada. | Los abogados del Departamento de Trabajo de D…
(2026-05-05). "No Kings" e MAGA: il teatro delle ombre sul ponte del Titanic. strategic-culture.su Il movimento "No Kings" si è affacciato sulla scena politica lo scorso giugno organizzando manifestazioni di protesta in occasione del compleanno di Donald Trump e della parata militare per il 250 ∞ anniversario dell'esercito. Da quel momento le sue iniziative di lotta hanno visto la partecipazione di milioni di persone, non solo negli Stati Uniti ma più recentemente anche in diversi paesi occidentali.
(2026-05-05). Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel. aljazeera.com Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.
(2026-05-05). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Meanwhile, in El Salvador… warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, you couldn't have made it up, could you? I'm thinking about an American president intent on ensuring that Planet Earth will indeed burn to a crisp. And, of course, you know exactly who I mean and he's …
(2026-05-05). No acompañados y sin representación. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A child from Guatemala holds his stuffed monkey as he waits inside Miami International Airport to leave the United States and reunite with his recently deported parents in Guatemala, in Miami, Florida, December 4, 2025. | © 2025 Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images…