globaltimes.cn (2026-05-19). The more turbulent the world becomes, the more necessary China-Russia cooperation appears
This will be President Putin's 25th visit to China, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination, the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation
(2026-05-19). "Ask E. Jean" Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Sexual Assault & Defamation. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to toss two verdicts against him resulting from civil litigation brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. In 2019, the famous advice columnist published a memoir describing an encounter in the 1990s when she says Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store. When Trump denied the account, Carroll sued him and won $5 million in damages, with a unanimous New York jury finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation. After Trump made disparaging remarks about Carroll, she sued him again and won a second defamation judgment for $83.3 million. Federal courts…
(2026-05-19). Trump puts off 'planned Iran strikes' at Gulf request. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he halted a planned military strike on Iran after urgent appeals from Gulf Arab leaders, while warning that Washington remains prepared for a "large-scale assault" if diplomatic efforts fail. | In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he had been contacted by senior regional leaders seeking time for negotiations aimed at securing a nuclear agreement with Tehran. He said the leaders were optimistic about a deal. | Trump said that he was asked by Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United Arab Emirates…
(2026-05-19). Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance. al-monitor.com US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal.Vance's comments came hours after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of ordering fresh strikes and gave Tehran "two or three days" to reach an agreement."A lot of good progress is being made, but we're just going to keep on working at it, and eventually we'll either hit a deal or we won't," Vance told a briefing at the White House.
(2026-05-19). From Asia to the Middle East, US Bombs Are a Failed Foreign Policy Choice. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran opened not with a declaration, not with diplomacy exhausted, but with airstrikes. Among the first confirmed casualties were more than a hundred schoolchildren killed in a strike on their elementary school in southern Iran. Within a month, 850 U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles were used to strike Iran. President Donald Trump has delivered on his promise to bomb Iran… |
(2026-05-19). US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet. scmp.com The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange house and what it said were front companies overseeing transactions on behalf of Iranian banks as the US maintains pressure on Tehran. | The move came after Iran ‚Äåsaid its latest peace proposal to the United States over the US-Israeli led war that started February 28 involved ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for…
(2026-05-19). Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran's latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, the exit of US forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for destruction caused by the US-Israeli war, the state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday. | Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi's report emphasised Iran's "right to enrich and enjoy peaceful nuclear rights", the state-run news agency said. | The report discussed "ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, lifting the US naval blockade, releasing Iran's property and assets,…
(2026-05-19). Hezbollah drones limiting 80% of Israeli military ops in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The broadcaster reported on Monday that the Israeli military estimated the threat posed by Hezbollah drones had severely restricted the army's freedom of movement in southern Lebanon, alongside mounting battlefield losses. | "Many mil…
(2026-05-19). Israel pounds Lebanon despite truce. tribune.com.pk 
Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Lebanese security sources and the state news agency said, while Hezbollah announced new attacks on Israeli forces, continuing the war in Lebanon despite the extension of a US-backed truce. | Since the war began on March 2, more than 3,000 people have been killed in Lebanon, the country's health ministry reported in its latest casualty toll on Monday. | Overnight, an Israeli strike near the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbeck killed a commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group, a Hezbollah ally, along with his daughter, security sources i…
(2026-05-19). "Messed up, haven't you?" Peter Kyle challenged again for not declaring LFI membership. thecanary.co 
Odious right-wing Labour front-bencher Peter Kyle has again been ambushed and challenged over his links to Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Declassified UK's Phil Miller caught Peter Kyle, who has signed off on UK arms shipments to genocidal Israel, 'failed' to declare he was LFI vice-chair until he quit to become a minister. He recently […] | By
(2026-05-19). Italy: General Strike opposes Gaza genocide. wsws.org A 24-hour general strike against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the militarism of the Meloni government and its social implications for the working class brought Italy to a halt on May 18. Its convergence with an Israeli attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla transformed it into a political earthquake.
(2026-05-19). US on its knees? After China snub & Barakah attack, Pentagon too scared to face Mojtaba's wrath. hindustantimes.com As Trump returns from an underwhelming China trip, Iran declares "final victory" and a top aide warns Washington is stumbling into an Israeli‚Äëset trap. With drones hitting near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, Mojtaba's camp mocks a "calculation crisis" in the White House while Trump posts AI battle maps and "clock is ticking" threats as CENTCOM tightens its Hormuz blockade.
(2026-05-19). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-19). Trump threatens renewed attack on Iran as emergency G7 finance summit opens in Paris. wsws.org The bloody US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and the resulting blockade of the vital Strait of Hormuz threaten workers around the world with economic and financial collapse.
(2026-05-19). Tehran moves to tighten Hormuz chokehold. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Monday that fibre-optic internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz could be brought under a permit system, as Tehran announced the formation of a new body to manage the key waterway. | The strait, through which about 20% of global oil supplies pass, is currently a flashpoint amid tensions between Iran and the United States linked to the wider regional conflict. A tenuous ceasefire announced on April 8 still holds, but the broader peace process remains stalled. | "Following the imposition of control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, citing its absolute soverei…
(2026-05-19). Iran submits revised 14-point ceasefire proposal to U.S. via Pakistan. mronline.org 
Iran has revised and resubmitted a 14-point ceasefire proposal to the U.S. via Pakistan, focusing on ending the war and confidence-building measures.
(2026-05-19). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-19). Media reports highlight concerns in Japan over possible U.S.-China policy recalibration. ecns.cn Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Taiwan and regional security have sparked discussion in Japanese media and policy circles over the future direction of U.S.-China relations and their potential impact on Japan.
(2026-05-19). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-19). Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Signals Fragile Reset in US-China Relations. ummid.com US President Donald Trump's high-stakes visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping has triggered global attention amid worsening geopolitical rivalries, trade tensions and security concerns.
(2026-05-19). How Was Trump's Beijing Visit Received in China? uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing, China The world's attention was focused on U.S. President Trump's visit to Beijing on May 13-15. While some commentators argued that a new phase of ceasefire had begun in US-China competition, others focused on Washington's attempt to seek Beijing's assistance in overcoming its difficulties stemming from the war against Iran …
(2026-05-19). Malacca Strait could be the next hinge point if Asia isn't careful. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, at a time of rising tensions over Iran, sanctions, tariffs and Taiwan, shows how far the Hormuz crisis has travelled beyond the battlefield. | What began as a regional war is now touching energy markets, currency politics and the balance of influence between Washington and Beijing. The US is trying to keep Gulf and Asian partners anchored to the US dollar system, while China continues to push for wider use of the renminbi in trade transactions.
(2026-05-19). Xi to host 'old friend' Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin walk at the personal residence of the Chinese leader Zhongnanhai in Beijing, China September 2, 2025. — Reuters China to host Russia's Putin after Trump's high-profile visit.Putin visits Beijing from May 19-20, his…
(2026-05-19). Putin is pushing for a blockbuster oil and gas deal in China. Will he get it? scmp.com Last week, US President Donald Trump landed in China aiming to secure the kind of blockbuster trade deals he championed nine years ago — spanning everything from soybeans to aircraft and energy. | By the time he departed, it was clear that reality would fall far short of expectations. Despite Trump hailing a "fantastic deal", China did not announce the massive buying spree that many had anticipated.
(2026-05-19). As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen? scmp.com With new data suggesting a global retreat from US Treasuries in March — the first full month of the US-Israel war on Iran — market worries are on the rise over whether the sell-off could deepen, as interest rate decisions under new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh, US debt sustainability and prolonged Middle East tensions raise investor concerns. | Analysts are currently weighing mounting inflation pressures — which have driven Treasury yields sharply and placed the 30-year yield at its highest…
(2026-05-19). Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba's leader warned Monday of a "bloodbath" in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba's main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes. | President Miguel Diaz-Canel stressed Cuba's right to defend itself a day after US news site Axios reported that Havana had obtained over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and is mulling using them against US targets. | The report, which quoted US intelligence officials, came amid growing speculation that the United States is weighing military action to topple Cuba's communist government. | Axios quote…
(2026-05-19). US extends Russian oil waiver by 30 days. tribune.com.pk 
The US Treasury on Monday extended by 30 days its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the Iran war. | The latest "temporary 30-day general license" will "provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post. | Monday's announcement is the second time US authorities have extended the temporary measure, which is meant to address oil supply shortages sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. | Iran's retaliatory action has targ…
(2026-05-19). India & Russia Will Jointly Set Up Urea Factory. infobrics.org Amidst the urea crisis caused by the Iran war, India and Russia have accelerated the process of setting up a fertilizer plant in a joint venture. This plant is being set up in Samara, Russia, which will be completed in the next two years…
(2026-05-19). Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war sacrifice. geo.tv 
Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel.The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several major…
(2026-05-19). Israeli TV leak exposes 'secret plan' to seize Iran uranium. newarab.com 
enriched uranium from Iran through a military operation. | The report triggered calls for an emergency session of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee amid accusations that sensitive operational and intelligence information had been recklessly leaked to the media. | The details were reportedly broadcast without approval from Israel's military censor, which later allegedly ordered the material removed from online platforms. | Channel 14 journalist Shimon Riklin claimed on Monday evening that a commando raid could potentially be carried out near the Iranian city of (2026-05-19). World's most Zionist president Milei doesn't speak for Argentina. newarab.com 
When Argentine President Javier Milei Iran, he said, was Argentina's enemy, citing the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and the 1994 AMIA attack. He also justified that position by pointing to Argentina's "strategic alliance" with Israel and the United St…
(2026-05-19). Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know? al-monitor.com Iraqi forces swept the country's desert areas after being placed on high alert following reports that Israeli troops had operated inside the country during the Middle East war.Early in the war, which was ignited by joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, foreign troops were detected in the Najaf desert in the country's southwest.Security officials and witnesses told AFP that a shepherd, who was the first to spot the troops, was killed when a helicopter struck his pickup.
(2026-05-19). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-19). Headlines for May 19, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Says He Called Off "A Very Major Attack Tomorrow" to Give Iran Negotiations More Time, U.S. Imposes Entry Ban on Travelers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan as Ebola Deaths Top 130, World Leaders Condemn Israel's Abduction of Activists from Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla, Teenage Attackers Kill 3 at San Diego Islamic Center in Suspected Hate Crime, Charges Filed Against ICE Officer Who Shot a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minneapolis, Report: 100,000 Children in U.S. Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Crackdown, DOJ Announces $1.776B Fund to Compensate Trump Allies, EPA Proposes to Kill Drinking…
(2026-05-19). US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack that killed 155. scmp.com A top commander of US forces in the Middle East avoided taking responsibility on Tuesday for an attack on a school in Iran that left 155 people dead on day one of the war, insisting a "complex" probe continues. | Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), told a congressional oversight panel that "the school itself is located on an active IRGC cruise missile base", making the investigation "more complex than the average strike". IRGC stands for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary…
(2026-05-19). Protesting Attacks on Students, Colleges in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran. juancole.com Volker Tàºrk
| UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
| ohchr-registry@un.org | Khaled El-Enany
| Director-General, UNESCO
| dg.office@unesco.org | Francesca Albanese
| United Nations Special Rapporteur on the oPt
| hrc-sr-opt@un.org . . . | Your Excellencies, High Representative, Special Rapporteurs, and Mr. Secretary: | I write on behalf of the Middle East Studies Association of North America to express grave concern about the widening pattern of attacks on higher…
(2026-05-19). Trump says held off on new Iran attack, upbeat for agreement. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks about health care costs and affordability from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, May 18, 2026. — Reuters Trump hopes for securing agreement to end the war.US president says had prepared a new attack for…
(2026-05-19). Tehran sees US 'softening' as Iran rebuilds military leverage. newarab.com 
A cloud of uncertainty continues to hang over relations between Tehran and Washington as the region swings between renewed military confrontation and a fragile political settlement, after A preliminary understanding has emerged in recent negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including an agreement to dedicate 30 days to discussions over unresolved disputes, Iranian analyst Hadi Mohammadi told The New Arab. | The US side has reportedly…
(2026-05-19). Cuba is not a threat to the United States: U.S. Councilman Mark Conway. radiohc.cu By Deisy Francis Mexidor | "I am very disappointed, very disappointed to see the escalation and aggression of the United States toward Cuba," expressed Conway, who opposes the energy blockade imposed on the Caribbean nation as part of the unprecedented strengthening of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by Washington more than six decades ago. | For the public official of Maryland's most populous city, it is regrettable to hear what is happening in Cuba, "the millions of people who have no electricity and are trying to figure out how to obtain basic resources, in part due to decisions by the…
(2026-05-19). Cuba elected to the General Committee of the World Health Assembly. radiohc.cu Cuba was elected on Tuesday as a member of the General Committee of the 79th World Health Assembly, representing the Americas region, during the opening session of the event, which is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, until May 23rd. | The General Committee, made up of 17 member states, acts as the leading body of the World Health Assembly, which is the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), explained a statement on the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. | The Assembly meets once a year in Geneva and its functions include adopting decisions on WHO policies, approving the bud…
(2026-05-19). Hardening of US sanctions has fueled a sharp rise in Cuba's infant mortality rate. links.org.au 
The expansion of US sanctions against Cuba since 2017 have likely been the primary cause for a major rise in infant mortality in Cuba, writes Dan Beeton.
(2026-05-19). President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounces new U.S. aggressions against Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced the new measure announced by the United States government against Cuban officials and entities, within the framework of the aggressions that US imperialism is waging against the island. | "Within the leadership of our Party, State, Government, and its military institutions, no one has any assets or property to protect under U.S. jurisdiction," the Cuban president stated on his X account. | The statement comes after the U.S. Treasury Department added Cuban politicians to its sanctions list on Monday, including Juan Esteban Lazo, president of the Nati…
(2026-05-19). Cuba Climbs in Triathlon with Solid Leadership from Alejandro Rodríguez. radiohc.cu Havana, May 19 (RHC) — Cuban triathlon continues its upward trajectory in the world and continental rankings, driven by a weekend where Alejandro Rodríguez set the course for progress. | Rodríguez's gold medal at the Ixtapa Americas Cup acted as a competitive spark, propelling him to 87th in the elite world rankings, after climbing 27 positions, and to 16th in the Americas, gaining five places and accumulating 1596.69 points. | Beyond the immediate brilliance, the numbers reveal great efficiency, as the Cuban has built his ranking with a reduced international schedule, maximizing every competition as if each…
(2026-05-19). US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration's pressure on Cuba. scmp.com The United States is expected to unseal criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro on Wednesday in a move that could further deepen tensions between Washington and Havana and inject new strain into an already volatile regional relationship. | Multiple US media outlets, citing US Justice Department sources, have reported that federal prosecutors in Miami are preparing an indictment tied to Cuba's 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group…
(2026-05-19). Cuba to activate 200 electric cars for transporting patients requiring hemodialysis. radiohc.cu Cuba is expediting the implementation of a batch of 200 electric vehicles intended for transporting people requiring hemodialysis treatments and other medical care, as recently reported by the island's Minister of Transportation, Eduardo Rodríguez. | The initiative, according to the official, is part of a package of government measures approved by the Council of Ministers to address the current fuel shortage affecting the country, a consequence of the U.S. blockade, intensified through energy restrictions. | As part of these complementary actions in the health sector, the eastern province of Holguín recently adde…
(2026-05-19). Cuba denounces new sanctions designed to justify escalation of total economic war and military aggression. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denounced this Monday the unprecedented escalation of the United States blockade against Cuba, while dismantling one of the most repeated fallacies of the U.S. government."In the leadership of our Party, State, Government, and its military institutions, no one has any assets or property to protect under U.S. jurisdiction," the president stated. The U.S. government knows this perfectly well, so much so that there isn't even any evidence to present. The anti-Cuban rhetoric of hate tries to make people belie…
(2026-05-19). U.S. officials work on creating pretexts to attack Cuba. mronline.org 
A report from Axios has claimed that there's an 'attack-drone threat' from Cuba, and the DOJ is taking steps to indict Raul Castro…
(2026-05-19). Declaración del capítulo cubano de la Red en Defensa de la Humanidad. radiohc.cu El imperialismo planifica con frialdad los tiempos. Cada paso es parte de su obsesión histórica de apoderarse de Cuba. | Al bloqueo histórico —el más largo de la historia— le adicionó el bloqueo de combustibles bajo el chantaje y la amenaza a quien intente venderle petróleo a Cuba. A ello agregó un conjunto de sanciones entre el 29 de enero y el 7 de mayo. | Sobre ese terreno de privaciones calculadas que llegan a la asfixia, en medio de esfuerzos titánicos del Gobierno Revolucionario de Cuba para instalar fuentes de energía solar, llegó un barco en abril, enviado por Rusia, que ayudó a paliar la grav…
(2026-05-19). Tormenta local severa deja afectaciones en la ciudad de Bayamo. radiohc.cu 
Una tormenta local severa que azotó por más de una hora la ciudad cubana de Bayamo, dejó afectaciones en la infraestructura eléctrica de este territorio capital de la provincia Granma. Con un acumulado de 81.5 milímetros de precipitaciones, este evento causó daños materiales a su paso. De acuerdo con la información ofrecida por el Máster en Ciencias Ezequiel Cadrelo Corría, especialista del Centro Meteorológico de Granma, el fenómeno estuvo acompañado de granizo del tamaño de un garbanzo, ráfagas de viento superiores a los 100 kilómetros por hora, descargas eléctricas y fuertes lluvias. En comunicación con Michel…
(2026-05-19). Díaz-Canel aboga por la participación popular en Ejercicio Nacional. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel enfatizó este lunes en la necesidad de la participación popular, a propósito del inicio del Quinto Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción, las drogas, las ilegalidades e indisciplinas sociales. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el mandatario subrayó que este ejercicio no es un proceso aislado; tributa directamente a prioridades estratégicas como la defensa del país y el Programa Económico y Social del 2026, en un ambiente de estabilidad y ri…
(2026-05-19). Cuba entre los temas en evento de campesinos brasileños. radiohc.cu 
La defensa de la Revolución cubana ante los embates del imperialismo de Estados Unidos estuvo presente en el IV Encuentro Nacional del Movimiento de Pequeños Agricultores (MPA) de Brasil, que reunió del 11 al 14 de mayo, en Brasilia, a más 1200 delegados de las cinco regiones de ese país y de 20 estados. | Este evento conmemoró las tres décadas de lucha constante del movimiento por la protección de la naturaleza y la dignidad del campesinado. La reunión también rindió un sentido homenaje póstumo a Frei Sergio quien fuera uno de los líderes históricos más influyentes de la organización agraria. Asistieron delegado…
(2026-05-19). Irish president's sister abducted by Israeli terrorists. thecanary.co 
Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish president Catherine Connolly, has been illegally kidnapped in international waters by the 'Israeli' Occupation Forces (IOF). Margaret was part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of ships containing representatives from across the world. They are attempting to reach Gaza and provide the humanitarian aid desperately needed by a population […] | By
(2026-05-19). The future of Fatah: What next for the Palestinian movement. newarab.com 
As Israel's war on Gaza stretches into an The gathering unfolded not only under the shadow of war, but also amid the accumulated pressures weighing on a
(2026-05-19). Palestinian president's son vows to put 'Gaza first'. newarab.com 
The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Monday said Fatah would prioritise Gaza and return it "to the fold of Palestinian legitimacy", the day after being elected to the movement's top decision-making body. | Fatah's first congress in a decade came as the Palestinian movement faces existential challenges in the wake of the devastating Israeli Veteran Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, 90, was re-elected as head of the movement, with his 64-year-old son Yasser Abbas securing a place on its central…
(2026-05-19). U.S. imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organizers amid Israeli crackdown. radiohc.cu The United States has imposed sanctions on four activists for their involvement in the aid flotillas trying to break Israel's siege on Gaza, alleging without evidence that organizers of the aid vessels are trying to reach the Palestinian territory "in support of Hamas". | The sanctions on Tuesday come as the Israeli military continues to intercept the latest fleet of Gaza-bound ships. | While the humanitarian crisis from the Israeli blockade on Gaza has eased since the "ceasefire" brokered by US President Donald Trump came into effect in October, Palestinians have continued to suffer from shortages, including in…
(2026-05-19). Irish president's sister on Gaza flotilla 'kidnapped' by Israel. newarab.com 
The sister of Ireland's president, Catherine Connolly, is among eight Irish citizens abducted in international waters by The Around 50 ships had departed from southwestern Turkey on Thursday…
(2026-05-19). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-19). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-19). Israelis burn Yamal's shirt — at least this time they do not burn the bodies of Gaza children. thecanary.co 
When I watched clips of Israeli fans burning Lamine Yamal's shirt, I didn't think much about football. I didn't think about Barcelona, nor about the competitions, nor even about the usual controversy that accompanies players' political positions. The first thought that came to my mind was even harsher: at least this time what was burning […] | By
(2026-05-19). Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
The organisers of a flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza said on Monday that Israeli forces had intercepted 39 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, while the remaining ships were continuing to sail toward the enclave. | Earlier on Monday, Israel's foreign ministry had said on X that it "will not allow any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza". | Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla had set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters. | Live video showed military vessels approaching the…
(2026-05-19). Pakistan, nine other nations condemn Israeli attack on Gaza-bound flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Maldives, and Spain condemned on Tuesday "in the strongest terms" the "renewed Israeli assaults against the Global Sumud Flotilla," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement. | Terming the flotilla "a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative aimed at drawing attention to the catastrophic humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people," MOFA said that the ministers "recall with grave concern the Israeli interventions against previous flotillas in international waters". | The ministers con…
(2026-05-19). Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aid trucks enter the Kerem Abu Salem crossing in Khan Younis, Gaza, October 12, 2025. | © 2025 Omar al-Qatta / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The humanitarian infrastructure sustaining life in Gaza remains in peril over six months after the ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. As the Board of Peace prepares to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 21 on its newly-issued six-month progress report, Israeli authorities are undermining humanitarian lifelines. Continuing Israeli attacks have killed at least 856 Palestinians and wounded…
(2026-05-19). Hamas rejects Board of Peace report on Gaza truce stalling. newarab.com 
Hamas has rejected a It said that the report contained "misrepresentations" and adopted the Israeli narrative on the movement's weapons and governance of Gaza. | In a pre…
(2026-05-19). Israeli restrictions deepen Gaza's hunger crisis. newarab.com 
A deepening food crisis in the In western Gaza City, a displaced mother of four, Majdolin Ezzat, said her family's daily meals have become increasingly limited as access t…
(2026-05-19). Greenpeace calls on global govts to ensure safety of Gaza flotilla stormed by Israeli military. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Greenpeace International has condemned Israeli armed forces for illegally attacking a peaceful Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters for the second time. The flobal environmental movement said in a statement it echoed the Global Sumud Flotilla's urgent demand for safe passage for their peaceful humanitarian mission. "Governments must act now to…
(2026-05-19). Gaza water crisis: Families survive on less than 10 litres a day. newarab.com 
Before Now, with cities and towns destroyed and most residents displaced to shelters, securing water is no longer easy, and the daily per-person share has dropped to less than 10 litres. | As a result, water collection has become a daily struggle for
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/21: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-19). Democracy Now! 2026-05-19 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 19, 2026; 3 Killed in Devastating San Diego Mosque Shooting: Linda Sarsour on Rising Anti-Muslim Hate & More; "Ask E. Jean" Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Sexual Assault & Defamation; Minnesota Officials Charge ICE Agent Who Shot Venezuelan Immigrant & Falsely Reported What Happened | Headlines for May 19, 2026; 3 Killed in Devastating San Diego Mosque Shooting: Linda Sarsour on Rising Anti-Muslim Hate & More; "Ask E. Jean" Film Profiles the Woman Who Twice Sued Trump & Won, for Sexual Assault & Defamation; Minnesota Officials Charge ICE Agent Who S…
(2026-05-19). Venezuela: Diosdado Cabello and Delcy Rodríguez Justify Controversial Alex Saab Deportation Amid Growing Backlash. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "We made an administrative deportation measure, justified in national interests," she added. | "I want to tell Venezuela, all Venezuelans, that any decision the national government makes…
(2026-05-19). HiddenDiamond Sutrafound at Longmen Grottoes. ecns.cn In the early morning of March 28, workers involved in a conservation project at the Liuzuota area of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan province, climbed onto scaffolding to inspect potentially dangerous rocks and crevices on the cliff face, as they did every day.
(2026-05-19). NPA exploring options in Sibanyoni matter. sanews.gov.za NPA exploring options in Sibanyoni matter | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is planning to re-enroll the extortion and money laundering case against well-known taxi boss Johannes Sibanyoni and others in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates Court in Mpumalanga. | This after the matter was struck off the roll after the prosecutor failed to appear in court. | "While this is disappointing, it is not a setback, as we are within our right and authority to reinstate the case once there is compliance with the legal provisions governing matters removed from the court roll in this manner. | "There is no room for impunity…
(2026-05-19). Riyadh Derby: Self goal costs Al Nassr a certain victory over Al Hilal. ummid.com Al Nassr had almost clinched the Saudi Pro League title 2026 Tuesday May 12, 2026 but for the self goal in the fag end of the match which denied the Cristiano Ronaldo's men a certain victory against key rival Al Hilal.
(2026-05-19). Haryana 12th Result 2026, Toppers List Released. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) had announced the result of 2026 HSC 12th exams along with Merit List and Toppers Names on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2026-05-19). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-19). 'Grave threat': Indian court rules historic Bhojshala mosque site a temple. geo.tv 
The main entrance to the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, India, on January 29, 2003. — AFPTwo-decade worship arrangement ended.Muslim side plans Supreme Court challenge.Critics warn of a grave threat.
(2026-05-19). US to drop tax claims against Trump 'forever', in IRS lawsuit deal. scmp.com The US government will permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document that is part of a deal to resolve Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. | As part of the settlement agreement, the US is "forever barred and precluded" from examining or prosecuting Trump, his sons and the Trump Organisation's current tax issues, according to a one-page document posted to the Justice Department's…
(2026-05-19). Two cops on polio duty martyred in Bajaur. tribune.com.pk 
Two police officers providing security for polio vaccination teams were killed on Monday in separate targeted attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur. | District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Khalid told The Express Tribune the first attack occurred in the Qila Nazakai area of Salarzai, where Constable Syed Aziz, assigned to protect a polio team, was shot by unidentified gunmen and died at the scene. | "While authorities conducted investigations and search operations following the first attack, a second attack took place in the village of Tabei. Constable Syed Qadir Shah, returning from polio duty, was shot in…
(2026-05-19). FSC strikes down suicide law amendment. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) has declared that the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022 ópertaining to the omission of the offence of attempt to commit suicide óis un-Islamic. | "After hearing the parties at length and meticulously perusing the record, we are inclined to accept Shariat Petition No 03/I/2023 and Shariat Petition No 01/I/2025. | "[We] declare that the decriminalisation of a crime through the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022, whereby Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) has been omitted, is against the principles of the Holy Quran and Sunnah," stated the 26-page judgmen…
(2026-05-19). Iraq pledges cooperation with Saudi Arabia over drone attack. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government on Tuesday issued a statement condemning a recent drone In the statement, Baghdad reaffirmed its "firm and historic position" regarding its relations with neighbouring countries and stressed its commitment to supporting regional stability and preventing attacks "regardless of their source". | The Iraqi foreign ministry said it had received preliminary informat…
(2026-05-19). Bodies of 2 Italian divers recovered from 'well inside' underwater cave in Maldives. scmp.com Finnish divers on Tuesday recovered the bodies of two of the four remaining Italians who died deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, an official said. | The bodies were located on Monday, when searches resumed after being suspended following the death of a local military diver during a perilous mission to try to reach them. | Five Italian divers went missing on Thursday, with one of the bodies recovered earlier. The plan is to recover the remaining two bodies on Wednesday.
(2026-05-19). Massive fuel strike halts transport services across Kenya. ecns.cn Commuters across major cities in Kenya were left stranded on Monday morning following a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices, forcing many workers to walk kilometers to their destinations.While others opted to work from home as transport operators halted services.
(2026-05-19). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-19). Why More Marketers Are Combining AI Tools With Semrush One Solution. moguldom.com 
**This post is sponsored by Semrush. When you purchase through links in this article, we may earn an affiliate commission from Semrush.** For a long time, SEO work felt scattered across too many tabs, tools, spreadsheets, and browser windows. One platform for keyword research, another for traffic analysis, another for reports, then ChatGPT open in …
(2026-05-19). Somali pirates demand $3m ransom. tribune.com.pk 
Somali pirates have demanded a ransom of three million dollars for the release of seventeen hostages, including ten Pakistanis. | During ongoing communication between the pirates and the Ansar Burney Trust, the pirate leader sent a WhatsApp message on Monday stating for the first time that the release of all hostages, the ship, and its cargo would only be possible if they were paid three million dollars. | The pirates refused any reduction in the amount or any negotiations. | Qurrat-ul-Ain, director of the Ansar Burney Trust, said that the contact took place on Monday. | The pirates denied recent reports claim…
(2026-05-19). Three victims identified in San Diego mosque attack: What to know. al-monitor.com One of the victims, Amin Abdullah, was a security guard at the center who "played a pivotal role in preventing this from being much worse," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.
(2026-05-19). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-19). In memory of legendary activist attorney John Murcko. indybay.org Photo of famed activist attorney Tony Serra shortly after his release from prison in 2007, who defended some clients including Huey Newton, the Black Panthers, George Christie of the Hells Angels, and many others. Lydia Ganz photo.
(2026-05-19). Caroline Graham's enduring legacy of resistance and activism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Indexing income tax scales — another bad idea from the Coalition. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Two magnitude 5.2 earthquakes hit south China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Two 5.2-magnitude earthquakes successively struck Liuzhou, a city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday. Rain fell at the scene as staff members set up tents to accommodate affected residents.
(2026-05-19). UN Experts Sound Alarm Over Saudi Arabia's Abusive Labor Governance System. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Migrant workers at a construction site near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2024. | © 2024 Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via AP Photo | Leading UN human rights experts on issues of slavery, migration, and human trafficking worldwide have urged Saudi Arabia on April 29 to effectively abolish the kafala (sponsorship) system, an abusive system ties workers to their sponsors for their residency and work permits. Despite Saudi authorities' Labor Reform Initiative in 2021 and the narrative Saudi leaders have cultivated around migrant worker welfare, experts have highlighted that exploitation has…
(2026-05-19). Director of E. Jean Carroll Film Says Distribution Was "Quite a Challenge" truthout.org President Donald Trump is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to toss two verdicts against him resulting from civil litigation brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. In 2019, the famous advice columnist published a memoir describing an encounter in the 1990s when she says Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store. When Trump denied the account, Carroll sued him and won $5 million in damages… |
(2026-05-19). Arsenal overcome Burnley to gain edge in title race. thecanary.co 
Arsenal scraped a nervy 1-0 victory over relegated Burnley at the Emirates, a result that leaves Mikel Arteta's side one result away from the Premier League title depending on Manchester City's outcome on Tuesday. The game was tight, tense, and ultimately decided by a set-piece header from Kai Havertz midway through the first half. The […] | By
(2026-05-19). British Muslim girlhood takes centre stage in Sisters 360. newarab.com 
British-Pakistani actor and playwright "These three sisters, Amaya, Layna and Maysa — they were between the ages of 10 and 13, all wearing the hijab and skateboarding, and I immediately thought it would make a good starting point for a play," Asif tells The New Arab. | "They had gathered quite a lot of attention on their own through their social m…
(2026-05-19). Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong visits China. ecns.cn Singaporean Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (center) visited the exhibition hall of Beibu Gulf Port, a core hub of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 18, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Central China's Wuhan launches probe into reports of alleged 'cancer village'. ecns.cn Authorities in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, said Tuesday that a joint investigation team has been formed following media reports alleging that pollution from a sodium silicate factory may have harmed the health of local residents.
(2026-05-19). Norway: Court Blocks Activist's Extradition to Greece. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tommy Olsen. | © 2021 Daniel Berg Fosseng/TV 2 | (Athens, May 19, 2026) — The decision by a Norwegian appeals court on May 15, 2026, to block the extradition of a human rights defender, Tommy Olsen, to Greece is a victory for human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. A district court had initially approved the extradition request on March 16, but Olsen filed an appeal.The Hà•logaland Court of Appeal unanimously recognized that the acts described by Greek authorities in its extradition request do not constitute criminal offenses under Norwegian law, and that his extrad…
(2026-05-19). Behind PM Modi's Austerity Appeal. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity, urging families to cut back on personal spending and edible oil consumption amid high fuel prices and global conflicts, is purely an act of letting down the middle class.
(2026-05-19). Imran challenges IHC final opportunity order. tribune.com.pk 
Former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi have challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) order granting a "final opportunity" for arguments in appeals related to the £190 million case. | The petitioners on Monday filed miscellaneous applications in the capital's high court through Barrister Salman Safdar, objecting to the court's order and terming it harsh, unjustified, and unfair. | On May 15, the IHC granted a final deadline of May 20 to Safdar to present arguments in the £190 million case appeals, warning against further delays. | In a written order issued by a division bench c…
(2026-05-19). Tuesday 5/19: ICE DETENTION FACILITY PLANNED FOR GILROY, CALIFORNIA. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-19). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-19). Lollipop sparks tourism debate. ecns.cn A viral video of a costumed performer feeding candy to a tourist has forced China's immersive tourism industry to ask a difficult question: where does hospitality end and impropriety begin? A bell rings. A curtain parts. A young man in a crimson-and-black robe steps out, smiling. He lifts a red veil, bites a lollipop and leans toward a visitor.
(2026-05-19). Rank-and-file Zoom meeting discusses campaign for a No vote to defeat CWU's pro-company agreement with Royal Mail. wsws.org A Royal Mail worker told the meeting, "We need a resounding No vote, linked to a vote of no confidence in Ward, Walsh and | The massive investments made by the Erdoƒüan government in an "independent" defence industry must be viewed in the context of the global war that is unfolding, Türkiye's geopolitical position and the interests of the Turkish ruling class.
(2026-05-19). Feminist organisation blasts Labour's VAWG plans for excluding Black and brown women. thecanary.co 
On 15 May, Hibiscus — a feminist, anti-racist, and intersectional women's organisation — gave a searing critique of Labour's plans to: champion the rights of women and girls to live in a world free from violence. Of course, the feminist group welcomed the sentiment of the statement itself. However, it pointed out the glaring hypocrisy of […] | By
(2026-05-19). BRICS+: What Russia and China's Tax Integration Really Means. infobrics.org
(2026-05-19). Democrats Decry Trump's $1.8 Billion "Slush Fund to Reward His Own Allies. truthout.org WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday a new "anti-weaponization" settlement fund as a condition of President Donald Trump voluntarily dropping his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for the leak of his tax returns several years ago. Trump, his sons Don Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization moved to drop the $10 billion suit Monday in… |
(2026-05-19). Flipping Out in a Warming World. wattsupwiththat.com Of course the news media swarmed all over the article like a fly to honey and pimped up the scare. Check out some of the dire headlines below:…
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/27: SF Trans Ally Rally: The People's March & Rally for Trans Rights. indybay.org San Francisco: Embarcadero Plaza at Steuart and Embarcadero, then march to rally at Civic Center Plaza. | This march & rally welcomes all people to join in standing up for Trans Rights.
(2026-05-19). Putin says Russian-Chinese ties reach truly unprecedented level. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday before his state visit to China.
(2026-05-19). How Philadelphia's Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism. aljazeera.com The race for Pennsylvania's third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
(2026-05-19). Trump's EPA Rolls Back Protections Against PFAS in Drinking Water. truthout.org The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday proposed dropping limits for four cancer-linked "forever chemicals" in drinking water established during the Biden administration, saying the changes were rushed and not in compliance with federal law. At the same time, the EPA said it is earmarking nearly $1 billion in grant funding for communities to tackle per- and polyfluoroalkyl… |
(2026-05-19). How war and rising costs are reshaping Hajj in 2026. newarab.com 
Amona Mukhtar has been saving for this journey for years. The 43-year-old Sudanese housewife, displaced by her country's Her husband and brother pooled their savings to cover costs that have nearly doubled over the past year, to roughly 19 million Sudanese pounds, or around $31,600. | Neighbours contributed what they could, following a local tradition of collective giving that ha…
(2026-05-19). NTA to re-conduct NEET UG 2026 after paper leak. ummid.com In a major setback for students who appeared in the NEET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled and decided to re-conduct the important medical entrance exam, conducted on Sunday May 03, 2026, after the agencies found evidence of paper leaks…
(2026-05-19). WHO warns of 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak. scmp.com The World Health Organization chief voiced concern on Tuesday about the "scale and speed" of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people. | The WHO has declared the surge of the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever an international health emergency and called an emergency meeting on the crisis on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). To Build the Anti-War Movement of the Future, We Must Learn From the Past. portside.org To Build the Anti-War Movement of the Future, We Must Learn From the Past |
(2026-05-19). Govt rejects rumours on voting age. tribune.com.pk 
Federal ministers on Monday shot down rumours regarding raising the voting age to 25 as part of a proposed 28th constitutional amendment amid strong criticism of any such move. | Information Minister Atta Tarar dismissed circulating rumours that the government was considering raising the minimum age for voters to 25, saying there was no need to respond to unverified claims. | "Responding to rumours is unnecessary. There are hundreds of different rumours circulating, and it is unclear who is spreading them," he said while talking to reporters. | Tarar added that the rumoured bill contained no such provisions re…
(2026-05-19). From dunks to drones: The NBA has a Israel problem. mronline.org 
Many of the National Basketball Association's biggest stars are quietly allying themselves with the State of Israel, making official visits to the country, meeting IDF troops, and investing in its national security industry.
(2026-05-19). G7 Finance Ministers Let Big Oil Off the Hook Again. commondreams.org On Monday and Tuesday, Paris hosted the G7 Finance Ministers' meeting, bringing together finance ministers and central bank governors from some of the world's most powerful economies, alongside counterparts from Brazil, India, Kenya, South Korea, Ukraine, Syria, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. But behind the diplomatic pageantry,and despite the G7's call for innovative financial instruments to urgently address overlapping crises,French host Roland Lescure squandered a major opportunity.While fossil fuel companies raked in billions in profits in the first quarter of 2026 amid the South-West Asia conflict, c…
(2026-05-19). India's film certification board censors award-winning The Voice of Hind Rajab, citing "harm" to India-Israel relations. wsws.org The banning of the docudrama reveals the depth of relationship now established between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-supremacist government and the murderous Zionist Netanyahu regime.
(2026-05-19). Tony Blair Institute urges UK government to accelerate welfare state cuts and abandon the pension "triple lock" wsws.org The triple lock maintained the value of the UK state pension, guaranteeing a basic, albeit inadequate pension during retirement.
(2026-05-19). Robert Reich: Has Trump's Republican Party become a criminal enterprise? asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Robert Reich On Saturday, Trump took revenge on Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy for Cassidy's vote five years ago to convict Trump, in his second impeachment, for instigating an attack on the US Capitol. Cassidy thereby became the first GOP senator defeated by a Trump-endorsed candidate in a Republican primary. (Other Republican senators who…
(2026-05-19). Live: Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.
(2026-05-19). 5 Best Property Management Platforms for Landlords in 2026. moguldom.com Managing rental properties is more demanding than ever before, even for landlords with smaller portfolios. But, that doesn't need to mean it has to be overwhelming. By using the best property management platforms you can find, it can be even easier. These make looking after all parts of your property management less stressful and more …
(2026-05-19). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-19). India will be relegated to history: Asif. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif has said India will be "relegated to history" and its geography will change if it attempts any misadventure against Pakistan in the future. | While speaking to a private news channel on Monday, Asif said that as a nation, India thinks its esteem has been damaged after last year's four-day confrontation with Pakistan. | Referring to the confrontation, Asif said Pakistan's armed forces had given India a "devastating" response. "If India attempts any misadventure against Pakistan, it would be relegated to history and its geography would be changed," the defence minister asserted.
(2026-05-19). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-19). Trump Adviser Loomer Peddles Falsehoods About San Diego Mosque Shooting Victims. truthout.org Following the deadly shooting at an Islamic center in Southern California on Monday, Laura Loomer, a right-wing commentator and informal adviser to President Donald Trump, issued multiple social media posts disparaging the victims and their community. The shooting occurred late Monday morning, when two individuals opened fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego. The pair reportedly killed… |
(2026-05-19). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-19). Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fiji police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors. The Fiji police announced that the investigation, lasting nearly six months, now awaits advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on how to proceed. On December 1 last…
(2026-05-19). Democratic Party, union apparatus conspire to shut down powerful New York rail strike. wsws.org The way in which the strike is being ended exposes the contempt which the trade union apparatus and the entire political establishment in New York have for the workers.
(2026-05-19). Plan To Test OA-1K Skyraider II's Rapid Deployability Outlined By Air Force Special Ops Command. twz.com 
The Air Force also plans to add laser-guided rockets to the OA-1K's armament as it works toward operational capability amid relevance concerns.
(2026-05-19). Energy Shock Ripples Through Global Economy, Pushing Millions Toward Poverty. indybay.org Summary: | Rising fuel prices and disrupted global trade are increasing costs for food, transport, and essentials worldwide. The UN warns that these pressures are pushing vulnerable households closer to poverty, with millions at risk if instability continues.
(2026-05-19). Death penalty law targeting Palestinians consolidates Israel's apartheid system. thecanary.co 
Israel's death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners in the occupied West Bank has now gone into effect after an Israeli army commander signed a military order. It follows the 30 March vote in the Knesset. National‚ÄØsecurity‚ÄØminister Itamar Ben Gvir's‚ÄØfar-right Otzma Yehudit party initiated the vote but it received overwhelming cross-party support. Following the passing of […] | By
(2026-05-19). Growing role of China's capital market stressed. ecns.cn The first sovereign panda bond issuance by Pakistan — priced at a historically low coupon rate — highlights the growing potential of China's capital market to provide diversified and lower-cost financing channels for developing economies, experts said.
(2026-05-19). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-19). Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org Iraqi billionaire Ali al-Zaidi was
(2026-05-19). How to Choose the Right Online Slot Game Based on Your Style. moguldom.com Choosing an online slot game can be both thrilling and daunting. There are thousands of themes and features, so it can become a little hard to find one that suits you. You have to see links before you buy. Replicating a pleasurable gaming experience involves an astute understanding of each individual's playing style. In this …
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/21: AI, Teamsters Torture, Labor & Human Rights: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ds7n0QN……
(2026-05-19). US ends civil, criminal cases against Adani. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Monday moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while also settling alleged Iran sanctions violations involving one of his companies. | The resolution of outstanding cases against one of the world's richest people came after Adani's attorney, who is also a personal attorney of US President Donald Trump, said last month his client wanted to invest $10 billion in the United States but could not do so while the cases proceeded, according to a source familiar with the matter. | It is the latest example of Trump's Justice Department abandoning a hi…
(2026-05-19). Judicial authorities pledge to protect cultivated land. ecns.cn China's judicial authorities have committed to strengthening the protection of cultivated land as part of efforts to ensure food security and reinforce the legal foundation for sustainable agricultural development.
(2026-05-19). The President of Peace Makes War on the Planet. scheerpost.com Tom Engelhardt TomDispatch Hey, I always suspected that Donald Trump and I, having both grown up in New York City in the 1950s and early 1960s, had something in common. Now, I know just what it is — his boyhood love for the 1950s TV program Victory at Sea. ("Did you ever see 'Victory at Sea?' …
(2026-05-19). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-19). Iran says new US aggression will result in 'stronger response'. tribune.com.pk 
Spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission Ebrahim Rezaei stated on Tuesday that "any new aggression against Iran will be met with a stronger response and will make Trump even more ashamed," according to an X post by Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. | üö® "Any new aggression against Iran will be met with a stronger response and will make Trump even more ashamed." – Ebrahim Rezaei, Spokesperson for the Parliament's National Security Commission | — IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) May 19, 2026 | "The Americans must either surrend…
(2026-05-19). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-19). Europe's Industrial Future Is Now at War With China's Global Ambitions. thinktank.pk Europe is finally waking up to a hard reality many policymakers ignored for years: China is no longer just a trading partner — it has become Europe's biggest economic and industrial challenge. After decades of dependence on cheap Chinese manufacturing, European leaders are now confronting the consequences of allowing Beijing to dominate critical industries, supply …
(2026-05-19). Wembanyama scores 41 as Spurs upset Thunder in Game 1 thriller. aljazeera.com French centre dominates as San Antonio steal a crucial 122—115 road win against defending NBA champions.
(2026-05-19). Musk expands Israel ties with Tesla self-driving car rollout. newarab.com 
The tech billionaire addressed
(2026-05-19). Michael Owen carries lychees and cheers at Guangzhou grassroots soccer match. ecns.cn When Michael Owen carried a shoulder pole to hand over lychees to players on Sunday at the Yuexiushan Stadium in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, cheers echoed throughout the stadium.
(2026-05-19). Chinese researchers achieve kilowatt-level wireless power transmission for space travel. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has reported new advances in space-based solar power station technology and wireless microwave power transmission, including kilowatt-level power transmission over distances of more than 100 meters, according to media reports.
(2026-05-19). Israel supporters renew anti-Corbyn smears amid Labour turmoil. thecanary.co 
Amid the leadership turmoil in the Labour Party, pro-Israel lobbyists are rebooting their antisemitism smears to stave off even a mention of Jeremy Corbyn's name. Former shadow chancellor John McDonnell told Times News on 15 May that part of reunifying the left meant: reinviting Jeremy Corbyn back into the Labour Party. But Corbyn has a […] | By
(2026-05-19). Spain investigates ex-prime minister Zapatero over airline bailout scandal. scmp.com Spain's former Socialist prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, according to a court on Tuesday. | The move adds to pressure on current Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, already weakened by corruption investigations involving family members and senior political allies.
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-19). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-19). Sukhneet, Suhani, Divanshi Top PSEB 12th 2026 Exam Scoring 100% Marks. ummid.com Sukhneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan and Divanshi have topped the PSEB Punjab Class 12th board exam 2026 the result of which was announced today i.e. Wednesday May 13, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Small modular nuclear reactors are a dead end. mronline.org 
The nuclear power industry is currently promoting designs for small modular reactors (SMRs) that will supposedly be cheaper, safer, and faster to build than older nuclear power plants. Bill Gates and Amazon are investing in the technology.
(2026-05-19). Voucher programs fail rural schools. peoplesworld.org 
Voucher programs—which use public funds to finance private education—have been sweeping state and federal legislatures over the past few years. These bills are harmful to public schools, especially public schools in rural communities. Yet, the "Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act" was introduced in the Senate, which would repeal the national private school voucher program passed …
(2026-05-19). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Mass protests by teachers took place across Mexico May 15 demanding pensions, wages and education funding while Toronto Transit Commission and CUPE reached a last minute deal Monday after multiple deadlines passed.
(2026-05-19). WHO responding to 'complex, difficult' Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. aljazeera.com The World Health Organization is getting health experts and supplies to DR Congo to battle the Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-19). Russia's New Two-Seat Su-57 Felon Takes Its First Flight. twz.com 
(2026-05-19). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-19). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Hawaii Just Found a Way To Keep Corporations Out of Politics. portside.org Hawaii Just Found a Way To Keep Corporations Out of Politics |
(2026-05-19). NextEra buys dominion energy and forms the biggest U.S. power company. indybay.org Summary: NextEra buys Dominion Energy with plans to form the biggest U.S. power company, allowing for the expansion of AI data centers and power productivity.
(2026-05-19). "Without Weapons, We Can Do Anything" : Remembering Razan al-Najjar. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer "They called her dangerous because she carried no weapon at all — only a medical vest, courage, and the belief that Palestinian lives mattered." In a world drowning in propaganda, war crimes, and the routine dehumanization of Palestinians, the story of Rozan al-Najjar cuts through the noise with devastating clarity. She wasn't armed. …
(2026-05-19). Bolivia's indefinite national strike faces military repression. wsws.org A national strike in Bolivia has continued to expand for more than two weeks in opposition to rising fuel costs and the right-wing policies of President Rodrigo Paz.
(2026-05-19). China's industrial output grows 4.1% in April amid Mideast tensions. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output expanded by 4.1% year-on-year in April, maintaining a stable growth despite the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and demonstrating strong resilience.
(2026-05-19). NewsGuild Edsource Reporters Go on ULP Strike for Living Wages & a Contract. indybay.org NewsGuild Edsource reporters went on a 1 day ULP strike to fight for living wages and a contract.
(2026-05-19). The Double Edge of Border Security: 30 Years of Expanding Executive Power through Immigration Law. publicbooks.org In the 1990s, lawmakers—including Schumer, Biden, and Clinton—invoked civil rights ideals, even while they narrowed legal protections from detention, deportation, and policing.
(2026-05-19). Sweden Chooses Unusual French Design For Its New Frigates. twz.com 
Sweden has chosen its future surface combatant, the Luleà• class,
(2026-05-19). Australia: Victorian teachers confront another AEU sellout. wsws.org The Australian Education Union's "in-principle" agreement amounts to a further real pay cut and does nothing to address the core issues: crushing workloads, oversized classes, burnout, inadequate resources and a deepening staffing crisis.
(2026-05-19). America's Jobs Pessimism Is a Foreign Policy Problem. fpif.org Washington usually measures American decline in external terms: China's rise, Russia's revisionism, strained alliances, and military crises in the Middle East. But one of the clearest warnings is coming from inside the United States. In 2025, only 43 percent of Americans ages 15 to 34 That finding should unsettle a country that is still speaking t…
(2026-05-19). Israel finance minister says ICC seeks arrest warrant against him. al-monitor.com Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move.Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the evacuation of the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-19). Car bomb in Syrian capital leaves 1 dead, 23 injured: What to know. al-monitor.com Tuesday's bombing is the latest in a string of recent security incidents in Damascus.
(2026-05-19). Mourinho headed to coach volatile Real Madrid. thecanary.co 
Real Madrid have agreed a two‚Äëyear deal to bring Jose Mourinho back as head coach. An announcement is expected after the club's final game and his contract reportedly includes an option for a further year. Mourinho returns to a volatile dressing room Madrid have moved to reappoint Mourinho, 13 years after his first spell at […] | By
(2026-05-19). Rising AI budgets, falling outcomes: Why enterprise initiatives keep stalling. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Talk World Radio: Abolish the Police. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about abolishing the police. Our guest, brian bean, is the author of Their End Is Our Beginning: Cops, Capitalism, and Abolition, which I've just read and highly …
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/6: Solarpunk Summer: Seed Craft. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Branciforte Branch, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Tentative 4-year pact ends 3-day Long Island Rail Road strike. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—A tentative four-year contract, worked out between five rail unions and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) management, ended a three-day strike by 3,500 LIRR workers—half of its employees—on May 18. It was the first LIRR strike in 32 years. Full service on the nation's largest and busiest commuter rail system will resume today, said …
(2026-05-19). Monday 5/18: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-19). Rice seedling cultivation in full swing in Anhui. ecns.cn During the early summer, villagers are busy carrying out field management including watering and weeding for the upcoming rice transplanting.
(2026-05-19). China's desert fighter reconnects with U.S. donor after more than two decades. ecns.cn A Chinese woman who spent decades turning barren desert into woodland has successfully reconnected with an American former teacher who donated $5,000 to support her tree-planting efforts in 1999.
(2026-05-19). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-19). Norway reports Europe's first case of bird flu in a polar bear. scmp.com Norwegian authorities on Tuesday announced that bird flu has been documented in a polar bear for the first time in Europe, in the Svalbard region in the Arctic. | The H5N5 variant of the virus was detected in samples taken from a male bear about one year old and a walrus found dead in mid-May on the icy archipelago, around 1,000km (600 miles) from the North Pole, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said.
(2026-05-19). Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 Moves Closer to Commissioning with Spillage to Open Reactor. infobrics.org The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 has advanced towards commissioning following the initiation of the 'Spillage to Open Reactor' process, a key stage in the preparation of reactor systems, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited announced…
(2026-05-19). Bolivia riot police clash with anti-govt protests. tribune.com.pk 
Bolivian riot police on Monday clashed with throngs of demonstrators demanding the resignation of embattled President Rodrigo Paz, AFP observed. | The center-right leader took office less than six months ago following two decades of socialist rule, promising to end the South American country's worst economic crisis in four decades. | He scrapped two-decade-old fuel subsidies that had drained the treasury's international dollar reserves, but so far he has failed to stabilize fuel supplies. | Thousands of farmers, miners, teachers, workers from other sectors and Indigenous communities have led weeks-long protest…
(2026-05-19). Scientists unravel the history of cotton domestication. tribune.com.pk 
Cotton, the world's most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Known for its comfort and durability, it has been utilized since antiquity in fabrics and other goods. Four species are grown commercially, but one is dominant, accounting for about 90% of global production. | Scientists have now unraveled the domestication history of this important species – called Gossypium hirsutum, or upland cotton – with some genomic sleuthing. They determined that it was first domesticated in Mexico in the northwestern part of the Yucatan peninsula. The region at the time was populated by Stone A…
(2026-05-19). As Trump and Xi met, grassroots diplomacy unfolded on the ground. peoplesworld.org 
BEIJING—While the press in the West spent the last week parsing the meeting in Beijing between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a different kind of diplomacy was taking shape on the rails and factory floors outside the capital. Traveling as a delegate of the Communist Party USA alongside 20 other young …
(2026-05-19). Wednesday 6/10: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-05-19). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-19). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-19). Shock and horror after California mosque attack. newarab.com 
Nine-year-old Odai Shanah, whose mother emigrated from war-torn In an interview hours after the late-morning shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego, Shanah recalled hearing a barrage of gunshots coming from outside the…
(2026-05-19). Syria's Sharaa renews ban on Israeli imports in customs law: What to know. al-monitor.com The renewal comes even as Damascus pursues US-backed security talks with Israel aimed at reducing tensions along the border.
(2026-05-19). Will Colombia's upcoming presidential election stop the pro-Israel wave sweeping Latin America? mondoweiss.net 
Colombia's upcoming election could be a turning point for foreign policy across Latin America. A pro-Israel wave has swept across the region, but a win by Iván Cepeda would show there is still support for "pink-wave" politics in support of Palestine.
(2026-05-19). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 12-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-05-19). WHO opens annual assembly amid deepening Ebola crisis. wsws.org With at least 118 dead in the DRC and Uganda and an American physician among the infected, the Trump administration has imposed a Title 42 travel ban while refusing to account for the aid cuts that crippled the international response.
(2026-05-19). Tarar criticises K-P cabinet expansion. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Monday sharply criticised the expansion in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cabinet, alleging there was no governance in the province with rampant corruption and financial mismanagement in the administration. | The K-P cabinet was expanded last week with the induction of six new ministers, four new advisers and eight special assistants, taking the total strength of the provincial cabinet to 31 members. | With the expansion, the number of ministers, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, rose to 17, while the number of advisers stood at six.
(2026-05-19). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-19). OpenAI Daybreak thrown open for users. ummid.com AI giant OpenAI Tuesday May 12, 2026 introduced a new cybersecurity tool named 'Daybreak', which directly rivals Anthropic and its Project Glasswing cybersecurity efforts.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/27: Pacific Commons Announces Return of Popular Summer Concert Series. indybay.org Pacific Commons Shopping Center, 43440 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538…
(2026-05-19). Who Attacked UAE's Nuclear Plant? Who Wants Chaos in the Gulf? thinktank.pk The mysterious drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant has shocked the Gulf region and triggered fears of a dangerous new escalation in Middle East tensions. While Emirati authorities continue their investigation, the attack has already become much bigger than a security incident. It is now part of a wider geopolitical battle involving …
(2026-05-19). The Strange Case of Dr. Jacques: The Vietnam War's Most Elusive Spy. covertactionmagazine.com The best spies work for everyone. — Lucien Conein, legendary CIA operative. Colonel Nguyen Mau was director of the Special Branch of the Republic of Vietnam's national police force from 1968 to 1972. Created, funded and advised by the CIA, the Special Branch consisted of professional interrogators and agent handlers who maintained informant networks in the …
(2026-05-19). The long drive from Esperance to Broome: What regional Australia looks like when the network drops. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-19). International Energy Agency wrong to forecast coal's demise. onlineopinion.com.au Coal is unfashionable, but still indispensable. The world's energy numbers prove it.
(2026-05-19). Peruvians familiar with oppression and exclusion fuel Sánchez presidential campaign. peoplesworld.org 
As the second round of presidential voting in Peru approaches on June 7, the progressive Roberto Sánchez of the United for Justice Party is confronting Keiko Fujimori, the right-wing candidate who has finished second in Peru's last three presidential elections. First-round voting for 30 candidates took place on April 12, and extended into the next …
(2026-05-19). Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement. scmp.com US President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican Senate primary shortly after early voting began in an increasingly personal and expensive run-off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | "Ken Paxton has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from the Great State of Texas — KEN PAXTON WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!," Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). Chinese PLA Navy sends Liaoning aircraft carrier group to Western Pacific for routine training. ecns.cn China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday it has sent a task group led by the Liaoning aircraft carrier to the waters of the Western Pacific to conduct training.
(2026-05-19). Register to make your mark in the 2026 LGE. sanews.gov.za Register to make your mark in the 2026 LGE | Eligible South Africans have been urged to use the available registration opportunities and play an active role in shaping the future of their communities through the 2026 Local Government Elections democratic process. | President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last month that the elections will take place on 4 November 2026. | Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said at the time that the announcement had provided certainty for planning and should encourage citizens to ensure their voter registration details are up to date. | "The announcement of the election date provides…
(2026-05-19). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-19). China to study human embryo models in space. ecns.cn The successful launch of the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft on May 11 carried human embryo models into space. This marks the world's first in situ experiment to explore how microgravity and cosmic radiation affect early human development under space conditions — a crucial step toward understanding whether humans can one day live and reproduce in space.
(2026-05-19). Young Futures Provides Financial Literacy Arts Program. mediasanctuary.org Young Futures is a community organization focused on creating unique art and educational programs that promote the conversation of health and wellness. The organization's founder, James Mitchell, spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk to talk about the various initiatives that the group is currently working on, including the Financial Literacy Arts Program. www.YoungFuturesCo.com…
(2026-05-19). Helicopters douse flames threatening hillside homes in California. aljazeera.com Video shows helicopters dumping water on a fast-moving wildfire in southern California's Simi Valley.
(2026-05-19). Daily Memo: Hunger Strikes Begin in California ICE Detention Centers as Conditions Worsen. lataco.com In other news, Palantir has shared the data of 20 million Americans with ICE and a former CEO of private prisons is now running ICE facilities.
(2026-05-19). Justice Minister to participate in BRICS ministers' meeting. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister to participate in BRICS ministers' meeting | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi will this week travel to India to participate in the BRICS Justice Ministers' Meeting. | The meeting kicks off today under the theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. | "The meeting will focus on strengthening cooperation in the field of Law and Justice within the BRICS framework, reflecting the shared commitment of member countries in strengthening the rule of law, enhancing access to justice, and fostering stable and predictable legal environments…
(2026-05-19). The Global Trading Wars Are Returning: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the World Economy. indybay.org Summary: | U.S.—China tariffs are disrupting trade and raising costs as supply chains shift away from China. Governments are tying trade to national security, leading to slower growth and a more fragmented global economy.
(2026-05-19). Pakistan's air chief in Ankara as Islamabad touts regional alliance talks. al-monitor.com The visit came after Pakistan's defense chief suggested that talks were advancing on a wider defense arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
(2026-05-19). US charges 7 Chinese executives and 4 shipping firms linked to container cartel. scmp.com ‚Å The ‚Å US has ‚Å charged seven Chinese executives and four of the world's largest shipping container companies with conspiring to restrict supply, raising the price ‚Äåof containers during the Covid-19 pandemic, Department of Justice officials said on Tuesday. | The companies together manufacture about 95 per cent of the world's standard dry shipping containers and conspired to ‚Å restrict output and fix prices between November 2019 ‚Äåand January 2024, the DOJ said.
(2026-05-19). Corporate parasites use socialist saviour myth to try blackmail Thames Water. thecanary.co 
Corporate parasites are weaponing manufactured fear to try to force a bailout of Thames Water onto an even more weakened Labour government. Potential investors are claiming that Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham could, rightly, push to bring utilities into public ownership. The Guardian reported this corporate leak, and said: .Potential investors fear Andy Burnham could […] | By
(2026-05-19). "We all should unite" : New York bus drivers speak out in support of Long Island Rail Road strike. wsws.org The powerful support for a wider struggle is precisely why the Democrats and union bureaucrats moved to shut the strike down Monday evening.
(2026-05-19). Sunday 6/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-05-19). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-19). FAA lowers hiring target by more than 2,000 for air traffic controllers. wsws.org Driven by relentless cuts and generational staffing problems stretching back to Reagan's crushing of the 1981 PATCO strike, staffing sits at a 21st-century low of approximately 11,000.
(2026-05-19). Trump creates unconstitutional $1.776 billion slush fund to pay off fascist allies. wsws.org The "Anti-Weaponization Fund" defies Congress' power of the purse and creates a secretive claims process with no appeal or judicial review.
(2026-05-19). China starts first geothermal project using supercritical carbon dioxide carbon technology. ecns.cn China's first geothermal supercritical carbon dioxide heat extraction project has officially begun operation in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province, marking a new breakthrough in the efficient development and utilization of geothermal energy, according to China Huaneng Group Co. on Tuesday.
(2026-05-19). ICE Separated 145,000 Children From Their Parents Since 2025, Study Estimates. truthout.org Tens of thousands of children in the U.S. have had a parent detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the start of Trump's second term, according to a new report released by the Brookings Institution on Monday. Brookings estimates that over 145,000 children who are U.S. citizens have had at least one of their parents booked into detention since Trump reentered the White… |
(2026-05-19). Why political diversity lags as ethnic diversity rises in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Cabinet lifts markets closure restrictions. tribune.com.pk 
The federal cabinet on Monday temporarily suspended previously imposed closing-time restrictions under austerity measures on businesses nationwide, exempting a wide range of commercial establishments until May 31, according to an official notification. | In the notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the immediate exemption from the earlier order dated April 6, which had set out regulated closing times for various businesses. | Under the latest directive, all shops, departmental stores, bazaars, markets, and shopping malls would be allowed to operate on all days of t…
(2026-05-19). Mexican economy and investment plans founder amid war against Iran. wsws.org On May 12, S&P Global Ratings revised Mexico's credit outlook to negative from stable, citing persistently weak fiscal results, rising debt levels and weak economic growth.
(2026-05-19). French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia's 'frozen' electoral roll. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Senate has endorsed proposed changes to New Caledonia's restricted electoral roll to allow "native" people to vote in next month's local elections. The proposed changes relax current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the…
(2026-05-19). Mango founder's son arrested over father's mountain death plunge in Spain. scmp.com Police in Spain said they had detained the son of fashion group Mango's founder Isak Andic on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into his father's death ‚Äåin December 2024. | Isak Andic died after falling more than 100 metres (330 feet) from a cliff while hiking with family members near the Mediterranean city of Barcelona. His death was initially treated as an accident, but police in Catalonia later said it was being investigated as a possible homicide.
(2026-05-19). National Dialogue Steering Committee adopts rollout phase framework. sanews.gov.za National Dialogue Steering Committee adopts rollout phase framework | The National Dialogue Steering Committee has formally adopted a framework that will guide the rollout phase of the National Dialogue pilot process. | Steering Committee spokesperson Qhamisa Tengile said this follows the adoption of the National Dialogue Roadmap in March, which "laid the strategic foundation for the phased national rollout of the National Dialogue process". | "The adoption of the Implementation Framework marks an important transition from strategic planning toward structured pilot implementation, as the National Dialogue continu…
(2026-05-19). Over 164,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf in 5 years. tribune.com.pk 
More than 164,000 Pakistanis were deported from various Gulf countries over the past five years, according to official data presented in the National Assembly on Monday. | The Ministry of Interior informed the House that Saudi Arabia led the list with 108,029 deportations, followed by the United Arab Emirates with 40,497, Oman with 9,814, Qatar with 2,971 and Bahrain with 2,779 cases. | The data was tabled during a stormy sitting that simultaneously saw opposition members escalate their protest over the denial of meetings with PTI founder Imran Khan and alleged restrictions on medical access. | The House, pres…
(2026-05-19). Streeting only backed by 4% of members showing the public see he is bad for UK. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting had been the first to go public with his ambitious desire to be Labour leader in an upcoming battle to replace PM Keir Starmer. However, his confidence — or arrogance — about how worthy he is for the top job will likely take a significant hit as polls show only 4% of Labour […] | By
(2026-05-19). Unearthing life in the mists of time. ecns.cn History books record emperors, wars and political systems. But how did people actually live? Where did they sleep, walk, and pray? The answers often lie not in texts, but beneath the soil in the silent ruins of ancient cities.
(2026-05-19). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-19). B-1B's Future Armament According To Its Test Pilot. twz.com In this episode of
(2026-05-19). Heavy rains in central China leave four dead, six missing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall in central China has left at least four people dead and six missing in Hubei and Hunan provinces, local authorities said on Monday, as forecasters warned of more extreme weather across several regions in the country.
(2026-05-19). San Diego Islamic Centre shooting leaves five dead, police say threat 'neutralised'. geo.tv 
(2026-05-19). When the lights go out, the rats come out. electronicintifada.net That night, the sounds began. Scratching behind the walls, rustling movement in the ceiling. Something alive, something in there.
(2026-05-19). Jamiat Releases Critical Analysis of Babri Masjid Judgement. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, Saturday May 16, 2026 a detailed report titled 'A Critical Anlysis of Babri Masjid Judgement and The Places of Worship Act 1991'.
(2026-05-19). Israeli Minister Smotrich Responds to ICC Warrant By Threatening More War Crimes. truthout.org Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said on Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor had requested an arrest warrant against him, reportedly in response to his illegal forced expulsion of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank. He said he planned to "fight back" by issuing an order to forcibly evict hundreds more Palestinians from their homes in the West… |
(2026-05-19). This Week in People's History, May 20—26, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 20—26, 2026 |
(2026-05-19). Bolivian miners clash with police demanding president resign. aljazeera.com Bolivian miners clash with police demanding that President Paz resign.
(2026-05-19). India-Nordic summit: Why is Modi wooing Northern Europe? aljazeera.com Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
(2026-05-19). China's firms have a glaring weakness as they face a barrage of EU probes. scmp.com With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China's firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.'s next phase of "going global" and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. | Not long ago, plans were in motion to build an enormous battery factory in the Belgian countryside. If completed, it would have created an estimated 2,000 jobs…
(2026-05-19). Tomgram: John Feffer, America's Flight 93 Moment. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Hey, the news was already so good in 2025 that the Trump White House put up a "welcome to the Golden Age" post at its website, and things are so magnificent that it's still there! It said, in …
(2026-05-19). Drone attack kills 28 at market in southern Sudan. al-monitor.com A drone strike on a crowded market in southern Sudan killed 28 people and injured 23 more on Tuesday, a medical source and witnesses told AFP, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on civilians in the country's three-year war.The strike hit the town of Ghubaysh in West Kordofan, an area controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) whose conflict with the Sudanese military has devastated much of the country since April 2023. The wounded and the dead were taken to the town's hospital, the medical source said.
(2026-05-19). Battle Over Medication Abortion Threatens to Revert US Back to 19th Century. truthout.org On May 1, the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the mailing of mifepristone, a common abortion medication. The ruling restricted distribution and use of the medication to in-person clinic visits only, even as the number of brick-and-mortar abortion clinics has continued to shutter over the past year, and some red states blocked access to mail order pills. |
(2026-05-19). We Need To Move Beyond Robot Doomerism. portside.org We Need To Move Beyond Robot Doomerism |
(2026-05-19). Delegates call for AI cooperation, trade resilience at APEC SOM2 meeting. ecns.cn As the plenary session of the second Senior Officials' Meetings, or SOM2, of APEC 2026 opened in Shanghai on Monday, delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region are urging stronger collaboration on artificial intelligence, trade resilience, and multilateral cooperation in the face of global uncertainty.
(2026-05-19). EconoScope | Why FIFA lowered the price for China's 2026 World Cup broadcast rights. ecns.cn After months of negotiations, FIFA and China Media Group (CMG) have reportedly reached an agreement on broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the final deal said to be significantly lower than FIFA's initial asking price.
(2026-05-19). A young maestro on a global stage>. ecns.cn Wearing a pitch-black dress shirt and dark-rimmed spectacles, 26-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski returned for his fifth curtain call before an enthusiastic audience that broke into sustained applause. It was an explosive mainland debut for the Gen Z conductor at the Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on April 26. Grasping the conductor's score of Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No 11 in G Minor, he held it high above his head before clutching it tightly to his chest. The audience reciprocated with passionate shouts of bravo.
(2026-05-19). GCIS takes Budget Vote outreach programme to the Western Cape. sanews.gov.za GCIS takes Budget Vote outreach programme to the Western Cape | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has launched a series of community outreach activities across the Western Cape as part of its 2026/27 Budget Vote programme. | The activities are aimed at strengthening direct engagement between government and citizens. | The programme, taking place from 18 to 21 May, focuses on community participation, service delivery awareness, and social development initiatives, while also creating platforms for dialogue between government and residents. | According to a statement issued by the GCIS, the…
(2026-05-19). Sri Lanka: Death of Welikada Prison inmate raises serious questions. wsws.org Until a credible, transparent and independent investigation is conducted, the serious doubts surrounding his death will—and must—persist.
(2026-05-19). Two-and-a-half centuries of rainforest protection in Tobago. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-19). Trump gutted USAID. Hunger and violence followed. grist.org 
For decades, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, worked across many of the world's most food-insecure and climate-besieged regions, funding thousands of humanitarian, healthcare, food, and disaster relief programs. That all changed last year when, days after President Donald Trump's inauguration, his administration issued a stop-work order that suspended nearly all of USAID's overseas programs. Then, last July, the administration informally dissolved the agency — leading to the largest withdrawal of American international development aid in more than 60 years. | A new study published…
(2026-05-19). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-19). Five people, including two suspected shooters, killed at San Diego Islamic Center. tribune.com.pk 
Five people, including two suspected shooters, were killed in a shooting incident at the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday, the largest Islamic centre in San Diego County, law enforcement officials said. | "What we know at this time is that there are three deceased adult males," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said, referring to the three victims, adding that the two alleged shooters, ages 17 and 18, had also been killed. | Police had initially put the older shooter's age at 19. | US police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been 'neutralised.'
(2026-05-19). To all workers at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, Germany: Your struggle is the struggle of all workers. Build an action committee! wsws.org Bosch is planning to destroy more than half the jobs at its plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd. This article calls on workers to build an independent rank-and-file action committee, as the IG Metall union and works council are actively collaborating with management to enforce the cuts.
(2026-05-19). José Martí: Facing Eternity. radiohc.cu This homeland with its immense heart, this one that today embraces your longed-for republic, while furious onslaughts erupt from the belly of the monster, has never conceived for you the dark realm of death, has never renounced your perpetual existence; for bullets kill men, but that May they made the mistake of shooting at a star.
(2026-05-19). China urges Japan to address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan. ecns.cn Japan should first and foremost address its wrongful rhetoric and action on Taiwan, and halt its reckless remilitarization drive, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2026-05-19). San Diego mosque guard hailed a hero after deadly shooting. newarab.com 
A security guard killed during a shooting at Three people were killed on Monday after two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in what police are investigating as a hate crime. The suspects later died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. | Community leaders identified one of the victims as Amin Abdullah, a long-time security guard at the mosque who had at…
(2026-05-19). A letter from afar by A. Lincoln. wsws.org The following letter, signed "A. Lincoln" but without a return address or subject line, appeared in my email this morning. No sooner had I made a copy of the letter than it disappeared from my inbox. Despite its strange and unexplained origin, the signature demands that attention be given to the letter; and, for this reason, it is being made available to readers of the WSWS.
(2026-05-19). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-19). Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting's Brexit Conundrum. bylinetimes.com Wes Streeting's comment that Brexit was a "catastrophic mistake" has been portrayed as having reignited the debate about leaving the EU. In truth, it is a debate which has never really gone away, and Labour's leadership crisis merely gives renewed focus to it. | For the truth is that being for or against Brexit has proved to be an enduring source of political identity. It has also influenced voting patterns, so that in the recent English council elections high levels of support for Reform UK were closely correlated with areas which voted 'leave' in the 2016 Referendum. | It is that correlation, specifically, w…
(2026-05-19). Ryan Garcia has named Conor Benn as his next opponent at Las Vegas showdown. thecanary.co 
Ryan Garcia has named Conor Benn as his next opponent and is targeting a Las Vegas date on 12 September for his first WBC welterweight title defence. Negotiations are ongoing and the fight is not yet contractually confirmed. Garcia-Benn blockbuster on the horizon Ryan Garcia signalled the matchup during recent media appearances and livestreams, pointing […] | By
(2026-05-19). Dar reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to stronger Iran ties ahead of envoy's departure. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties with Iran as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, ahead of Siddiqui's departure for Tehran. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the deputy prime minister recalled the "deep-rooted historical, cultural, and fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Iran" and reaffirmed "Pakistan's commitment to further expanding bilateral cooperation in all spheres, particularly in trade, connectivity, people-to-people exchanges, and regional…
(2026-05-19). Australian Labor government's austerity legislation provides for complete gutting of disability supports. wsws.org The NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 provides the framework for kicking hundreds of thousands of disabled people off their support and for excluding vast numbers going forward.
(2026-05-19). Friday 5/22: To Eat Alone is to Die Alone: An Artist Talk with Vivien Sansour. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
presstv.ir (2026-05-19). Report: 80% of Israeli troops leaving military service due to mental distress
A recent report has revealed that 80 percent of Israeli troops are leaving the regime's military due to mental distress. ; ⚪ According to Haaretz, an Israeli daily, the regime's military has declined to publish the grim toll amid fears that the figure could be damaging to public morale.
(2026-05-19). Next Up to The Mic: J. Lester Allen at The Linda. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet and wildlife rehabilitator J. Lester Allen to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, on July 27 2022. | +++++ | J. Lester Allen was one of 11 poets who shared their work as part of a two-night event series presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer Park Quarterly that took place in both Troy and Albany. | J. Lester Allen is an American writer and poet. Originally hailing from the Central Pennsylvania region, he currently calls the waterfall rich holler of Ludlowville, NY home. He published his first collection…
(2026-05-19). Nature on life support: Budget cuts fuel biodiversity crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-19). Pak-KSA defence cooperation 'not episodic'. tribune.com.pk 
Recent Western media reporting regarding the deployment of Pakistani troops and fighter jets to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is "selective in framing" and "misrepresentative of the true essence of long-standing bilateral defence cooperation" between the two brotherly countries, according to security sources. | Reuters, while quoting unnamed officials, reported on Monday that Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, ramping up military cooperation with Riyadh even as Islamabad serves as the main mediator in the Ira…
(2026-05-19). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-19). Dalian reels in the benefits as big-game fishing thrives. ecns.cn It's 5 am, and as the first rays of sunrise touch the waters north of Dalian, Liaoning province, several fishing enthusiasts board a yacht bound for a "sea ranch", hoping to land some big game fish.
(2026-05-19). Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier. sanews.gov.za Government mourns the passing of former North West Premier | The South African government has expressed its condolences following the passing of former North West Premier Bushy Maape, describing him as a dedicated public servant and respected leader who made a lasting contribution to the province. | In a statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday, government said Maape's passing marked the loss of "a champion for the development of the North West province" who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of communities throughout his career in public service. | Government p…
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/30: Celebration of Life – A Fundraiser for Palestine. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Sierra Club: Volunteers Needed to Counter 'Climate Disinformation'. wattsupwiththat.com You can counter the misinformation that spews from the Industrial Climate Complex and the anti-industrial Progressive Left. Please join here.
(2026-05-19). China launches multicenter trial of implantable brain-computer interface system. ecns.cn China on Monday launched its first multicenter clinical trial for a fully implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), marking a significant step toward the clinical application of the technology.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 6/6: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, and You. indybay.org Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA), 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Video, satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Gulf island. newarab.com 
(2026-05-19). BlitzBox Packs 100 Weaponized Drones Into An Unassuming Container. twz.com 
(2026-05-19). Can 'America only' Massie survive today's AIPAC mobbing? responsiblestatecraft.org Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)
(2026-05-19). Grey Tiles That Pair Beautifully with Full Body Vitrified Tiles. ummid.com Grey tiles have gained strong popularity in modern interiors due to their calm, neutral tone and versatile design appeal as they blend easily with a wide range of styles, from minimal to contemporary, while helping spaces feel balanced and visually open.
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/23: In Conversation: All This Safety is Killing Us. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-19). Despite summit pledges, don't expect US-China trade to improve. scmp.com At last week's summit in Beijing, the presidents of China and the United States pledged to steer towards a stable and constructive relationship. The two sides announced new joint trade and investment councils. This combination of high-level commitment and institutional progress has stirred hopes that long-running bilateral economic tensions will ease substantially, if not take a turn for the better. | But will the world's largest economies live happily ever after? History offers a sobering…
(2026-05-19). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-19). Petro administration clashes with judicial branch over EGC demobilization plans. colombiareports.com The administration of President Gustavo Petro clashed with Colombia's judicial branch over its attempt to lift the arrest warrants for members of paramilitary organization EGC. The president's peace commissioner, Otty Patiño, last week asked the prosecution to suspend arrest warrants of EGC commander Jobanis de Jesus Avila, a.k.a. "Chiquito Malo," and 28 of his subordinates. …
(2026-05-19). AFL-CIO demands soccer group ban ICE from World Cup host cities. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—With soccer's World Cup tournament set to open in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on June 11, the AFL-CIO is demanding the sport's ruling federation pressure host cities to keep Donald Trump's vicious and violent ICE agents out. But given the past attitudes of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) towards worker rights abuses …
(2026-05-19). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-19). La agresión de los EEUU e Israel contra Irán; algunos apuntes prospectivos. radiohc.cu La operación Furia Épica desarrollada por los EEUU e Israel contra la República Islámica de Irán no alcanzó los objetivos medulares propuestos, cuarenta días después de su inicio, identificados en el cambio de régimen, la eliminación de su programa nuclear y la ratificación del predominio de Washington y Tel Aviv en Medio Oriente. | Por el contrario, el balance alcanzado en la contienda dejaba por sentado que las instalaciones militares ubicadas en ocho países fueron destruidas o dañadas severamente, sin perder de vista los impactos ocasionados a Israel, cuyo territorio ya resulta un espacio vulnerable a las ole…
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-19). ICC hears torture case against Libyan 'Angel of Death' commander. newarab.com 
A former Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former senior figure in
(2026-05-19). French League match canceled after fans storm pitch. thecanary.co 
The match between Nantes and Toulouse in the 34th and final round of the French League came to an abrupt end on 17 May. This happened after Nantes fans stormed the field of the La Beaujoire stadium to protest the team's official relegation to the second division. The scenes were chaotic. As a result, the […] | By