(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). 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). 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). 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). Friday 5/29: Free Benefit Show for HEALPALESTINE.ORG. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center (48 S 7th St., San Jose, CA, 95112)…
(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). 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 threatens 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). 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). Summit charts course for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(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). US-China Summit Yields No Progress on Iran. juancole.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Palestine weekly wrap: Jerusalem Day, Nakba mark week of surging attacks. aljazeera.com Far-right marchers in the Old City chant "death to Arabs" while Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza.
(2026-05-19). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(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). 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). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Venezuela: 5 New Migrant Repatriation Flights Arrive From US. orinocotribune.com
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Cypher Stands Truth Who behind Pakistan's Political Upheaval ? thinktank.pk 
The resurfacing of Pakistan's controversial diplomatic "cypher" has reopened one of the most explosive political debates in South Asia: did foreign pressure contribute to the removal of a democratically elected government in Pakistan, and if so, what does it reveal about the future of democracy in strategically important states? The leaked diplomatic communication, which has …
(2026-05-19). Putin says Russia, China actively expanding contacts in various sectors. ecns.cn Russia and China are actively expanding their contacts in politics, the economy and defence, while broadening humanitarian exchanges and encouraging person-to-person interaction, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday in a video message delivered ahead of his state visit to China.
(2026-05-19). Delaware officials present updated corporate franchise numbers for the first time in 2 years. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council approved budget estimates Monday that give state lawmakers nearly $200 million more to spend in fiscal year 2027. | That amount is an upward revision from March's meeting. State Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover and legislative head budget writer, started to immediately dampen expectations that the Joint Finance Committee would add a bunch of additional spending to the state's budget. | "Obviously, we had a lot of additional reve…
(2026-05-19). San Diego mosque shooting: What we know about the victims and the attackers. aljazeera.com Authorities said the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
(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). In Numbers: China's economy stays resilient in first four months. ecns.cn China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum.
(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). 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). Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org Iraqi billionaire Ali al-Zaidi was
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Silk flowers wowing EU market. ecns.cn A post-90s "third-generation entrepreneur" from Tianjin left for Spain last month, planning to stay for at least a year as the 2,600-square-meter overseas silk flower warehouse he invested in has officially begun operations. From this hub, silk flower handicrafts from Tianjin are now being distributed across Europe.
(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). Gunmen abduct 39 students, 7 teachers in attacks on Nigeria schools. aljazeera.com The attacks targeted a secondary school and two primary schools, as gunmen kidnapped children aged between two and 16.
(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). 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). 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). "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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Sunday 6/7: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Saturday 6/6: Solarpunk Summer: Seed Craft. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Branciforte Branch, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Cambridge innovation hub sets ambitious growth plan. ecns.cn Cambridge Science Park, the United Kingdom's oldest and largest hub for science and technology innovation, is planning a 30-year expansion that would triple its capacity for research-focused companies.
(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). Indexing income tax scales — another bad idea from the Coalition. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). 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). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again. juancole.com By Sasha Abramsky | This article was originally published by In 2025, the Trump administration successfully pushed Congress to enact
(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). 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). Los Angeles World Cup stadium workers threaten strike over ICE deployment. aljazeera.com Workers represented by a local union say ICE presence would create a climate of fear during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
(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). Saturday 6/6: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, and You. indybay.org Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA), 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-05-19). 'King of the North': Who is Andy Burnham, a potential UK prime minister? aljazeera.com With Keir Starmer under fire, it is Manchester's mayor who looks to be the key challenger.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Can 'America only' Massie survive today's AIPAC mobbing? responsiblestatecraft.org Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.)
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). "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). 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). San Diego Islamic Centre shooting leaves five dead, police say threat 'neutralised'. geo.tv 
(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). Saturday 5/30: Celebration of Life – A Fundraiser for Palestine. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-19). Global bond market selloff intensifies. wsws.org Yields on long-term government debt are now recording some of their highest levels since the lead up to the global financial crisis.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). We Need To Move Beyond Robot Doomerism. portside.org We Need To Move Beyond Robot Doomerism |
(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). 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). 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). Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-19). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(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). 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). A vulnerable Republican, fake ads and a contentious Democratic primary are putting a Lehigh Valley congressional race into the spotlight. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, is among the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the country. Polling puts him underwater in favorability after narrowly flipping the seat in 2024 from Democrat Susan Wild by just 1% of the vote. | "Congressman Mackenzie is a first-term Republican incumbent in a cycle that is challenging for his party," said Chris Borick, director of public opinion at Muhlenberg College. "You put all those things together, and this is going…
(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). 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). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). EU sanctions on violent Israeli settlers are barely a half measure. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-19). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Watch IDF's scary showdown: Israeli forces raid Turkish flotilla, cut livestreams in brutal takeover. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-19). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-19). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(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). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-19). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-18). Geopolitica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti: dal multi-allineamento all'asse con Israele. strategic-culture.su Le aspirazioni degli Emirati a divenire una potenza di medio livello sullo scenario non solo regionale ma anche globale hanno dovuto confrontarsi con la sua assoluta dipendenza militare dagli Stati Uniti, l'ostilità saudita verso chiunque metta in dubbio la leadership di Riad nel Medio Oriente, con il quasi totale appiattimento sui desideri di Tel Aviv e, di conseguenza, con gli esiti dell'aggressione all'Iran.
(2026-05-18). Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 online in Pakistan? thinktank.pk Football fans in Pakistan have a major reason to celebrate. tapmad, Pakistan's leading digital streaming platform, has officially announced the acquisition of exclusive digital and television broadcasting rights for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Pakistan. This landmark deal positions tapmad as the definitive destination for live football streaming in the country, ensuring millions of …
(2026-05-18). South Africa and Botswana set to deepen strategic partnership at 6th Bi-National Commission. sanews.gov.za South Africa and Botswana set to deepen strategic partnership at 6th Bi-National Commission | By David Jacobs | South Africa and Botswana are set to convene the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone on 21 May 2026, marking another important milestone in the long-standing relations between the two neighbouring countries. | The high-level engagement will be preceded by an officials' meetings scheduled from 17 to 19 May, followed by a Ministers' Meeting on 20 May 2026. These engagements form part of a structured process aimed at consolidating cooperation and assessing progress on joint commitm…