(2025-05-06). Israel announces military occupation of Gaza in next phase of Trump-Netanyahu ethnic cleansing plan. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that Israel's cabinet had adopted a plan to permanently occupy the Gaza Strip, internally displace its population into concentration camps and enforce a military monopoly on the distribution of food.
(2025-05-06). China at ICJ on Israel, Gaza: Will International Law Surrender to Brute Force? ummid.com In a hard hitting speech delivered at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Friday May 02, 2025 China slammed the Israeli Occupation of Palestinian lands and its inhuman blockade of Gaza.
(2025-05-06). Israel's War on Journalists Deadliest in Three Decades. ummid.com Palestine has become the world's deadliest place for journalists and media workers, as Israel's war on Gaza targets not just lives but the truth.
(2025-05-06). Australian voters speak out against Israel's imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza. wsws.org "Labor and the Liberals only listen to a niche group of Zionists, and the wealthy, and they only do what benefits these people. It says a lot about so-called democracy and capitalism."
(2025-05-06). Israel threatens Iran, Yemen's Houthis following airport strike. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The strike came hours before the Israeli military announced the call-up of tens of thousands of reservists to expand its devastating 19-month war on Gaza. | The military confirmed that the attack, which gouged a large crater in the pe…
(2025-05-06). Ben-Gvir defies deal with AG, vows continued involvement in Israel Police appointments. haaretz.com The far-right MK said he would have the final say in all police promotions. Last week, Ben-Gvir agreed not to interfere, as part of a deal with the attorney general meant to ward off threats to his position as national security minister…
(2025-05-06). Unexploded Israeli bombs in Gaza gift Hamas firepower worth millions — and cost lives. haaretz.com The Israeli Air Force is aware of at least 3,000 unexploded bombs in Gaza. After tens of thousands of airstrikes, the IDF ran low on reliable fuses and turned to outdated ones — some decades old. 'Tens of tons of explosives are lying in Gaza, waiting for Hamas,' said one officer…
(2025-05-06). Israel demolishes most of West Bank village in largest Masafer Yatta demolition yet. haaretz.com 'We know it's apartheid, but we will live and die here': Israeli authorities razed most of the village of Khallet al-Daba in the Masafer Yatta region, which has faced ongoing threats of expulsion since Israel designated it a military firing zone…
(2025-05-06). Smotrich says set to approve construction plans that would divide West Bank in half. haaretz.com 'This is how you bring in a million residents': Far-right minister Smotrich said that the government is 'already working on it,' and that 'God willing, there'll be [Israeli] sovereignty [in the West Bank] during this term'…
(2025-05-06). Two Haaretz reporters win 2025 award for courageous journalism during Gaza war. haaretz.com Jack Khoury and Sheren Falah Saab will recieve the Uri Avnery Award for Courageous Journalism. The judges panel noted that 'Haaretz is the only Hebrew-language media outlet that has not shied away from covering what is happening to the civilian population in Gaza'…
(2025-05-06). Report: U.S. proposes Gaza truce and hostage release ahead of May Mideast visit. haaretz.com Responding to the report by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, a senior Israeli official said no new proposal had been received. Per the source, the cease-fire would include a limited release of hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander…
(2025-05-06). protester filmed pressing against policewoman charged with indecent act. haaretz.com The indictment alleges that an activist, previously charged with unlawful possession of arms, 'pushed the policewoman with pelvic movements, and that he did so for sexual provocation, gratification or degradation'…
(2025-05-06). Human rights groups in West Bank, East Gaza condemn Israeli NGO bill. haaretz.com 55 aid organizations including OXFAM and Save the Children urged the international community to intervene, saying the bill further entrenches Israeli 'de facto annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory'…
(2025-05-06). treats our blood as if it Houthi attack on Israel strikes a chord in the Arab world. haaretz.com After missile successfully strikes Ben-Gurion Airport, Yemen is hailed as Gaza's lone defender – while Arab states face growing criticism. 'We can't even open a crossing to Gaza while Yemen shut down the enemy's air and sea,' wrote an Egyptian analyst…
(2025-05-06). we bring the deceased hostages back now, they might never be. haaretz.com 'The dead have a right to be buried, and a society that desires life has a duty to return them': The mother of Sgt. Oz Daniel, who was killed on Oct. 7 and whose body is held in Gaza, is sure that her son believed that if he sacrificed himself in the line of duty, the state would bring him back…
(2025-05-06). Likud ministers say right-wing media personality, Netanyahu ally is blackmailing them. haaretz.com Justice Minister Yariv Levin said Netanyahu confidant Jacob Bardugo 'is an aggressive hack trying to run the country per his own personal interests.' Ministers Shlomo Karhi and Miki Zohar joined him against Bardugo, saying 'they won't stop because of one Bardugo'…
(2025-05-06). peace can prevent another October 7. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will come to an. haaretz.com With Gaza in flames and extremism on the rise, three women are leading a coalition to bring peace back to the center of Israeli public life, starting with a mega event in Jerusalem this week…
(2025-05-06). Sara Netanyahu claims victimhood after former housekeeper sues for workplace abuse. haaretz.com 'The media has been crucifying me for 30 years. If anyone is subjected to abusive behavior, it's me,' the prime minister's wife said in court, where she faces allegations of mistreatment, imposing punishments and yelling at her former housekeeper…
(2025-05-06). Lebanon decided to disarm Palestinian groups. Could Hezbollah be next? haaretz.com Beirut's decision to confiscate weapons from all of the Palestinian organizations in Lebanon — a move which has the backing of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas — underscores Hezbollah's weakened position…
(2025-05-06). Airline cancellations spread after Houthi missile, stranding Israelis abroad. haaretz.com Following the missile strike on the grounds of Ben-Gurion International Airport morning, many foreign airlines announced they were canceling flights to Israel for at least a few days…
(2025-05-06). Witkoff: Effort to expand Abraham Accords underway, announcements to come. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Official: Netanyahu said Gaza plan involves 'occupation of territory and sustained Israeli presence' ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 15, Al Mayadeen reports ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF planes deliver humanitarian aid to Druze residents of southern Syria ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthis say U.S. attacking for first time since Ben-Gurion Airport missile…
(2025-05-06). Israel plans to occupy and flatten all of Gaza if no deal by Trump's trip. defenddemocracy.press By Barak Ravid May 5, 2025 Israel has set President Trump's visit to the Middle East next week as a deadline for a new hostage and ceasefire deal, with a massive ground operation to commence if no deal is reached, Israeli officials say. Why it matters: Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan Sunday night to …
(2025-05-06). Palestinian Wins Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. scheerpost.com By SP Staff Mosab Abu Toha, a Palestinian poet has just won the Pulitzer prize for a series of New Yorker articles which detailed the devastating reality of Palestinians in Gaza. Léonie Chao-Fong of the Guardian writes: "Abu Toha was awarded for a series of essays in the New Yorker documenting the lives and suffering …
(2025-05-06). 'Inhumanity': IDF Soldiers Drop Blue Bomb in Gaza as Part of Gender Reveal Celebration. scheerpost.com Screenshots of video footage of the gender reveal bomb from social media collaged by ScheerPost Staff. | By Julia Conley / As thousands of Palestinian children across
(2025-05-06). Israeli cabinet backs wider military offensive to 'conquer' Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli ministers approved plans to expand the devastating war on One official being quoted in Israeli media said that the plan involves the "conquering of Gaza and holding the territories". | The military last week
(2025-05-06). Israel expands Gaza war and moves to control aid zones. newarab.com 
(2025-05-06). 10 Gaza prisoners released from Israel in 'critical' condition. newarab.com 
Israel released on Monday 10 Palestinian prisoners from Gaza, said to be in "critical" health conditions, a day after one Palestinian inmate died. | The released prisoners from the northern Gaza Strip had been arrested during The Prisoners' Information Office in Gaza reported in a statement that 10 prisoners released from the Israeli Sde Teiman prison had arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, in "critical" health condition due to the arbi…
(2025-05-06). Netanyahu backs Israeli ministers calling to starve Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister During a late-night security cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu brushed off concerns raised by Israeli military chief Herzi Halevi, who had warned that starvation as a tactic of war could constitute a serious violation of international law. | Far-r…
(2025-05-06). Graylan Hagler: Capitulation Masquerading As Political Thought. popularresistance.org One can only say that making such a dispensation is very generous of Rev. Graylan Hagler. It isn't clear what he means by "emotionally understand" but the subtext is troubling. Is he insisting that a group whose people are victims of a genocide ought to support the perpetrators of the war crimes? If that is his stance it is not understandable, emotionally or in any other way. The statement encapsulates what is highly problematic about Hagler's recent essay The Betrayal of the Black Community . Hagler's 2,500 word screed is a muddled apologia to the Democratic Party after their ignominious defeat at the hands of D…
(2025-05-06). Gaza: Medics Under Fire documentary delayed by BBC after review. newarab.com 
(2025-05-06). the IDF mow them In Israel, violence saturates everyday life. haaretz.com What does it say about a society that sells eclairs inciting IDF destruction in Gaza while Palestinian children wait in lines at community kitchens, unable to enjoy even one cookie?
(2025-05-06). Let Them Die Alone, and Hungry. commondreams.org 
(2025-05-06). Irish anti-genocide activists marching on media complicit in slaughter 15 May. skwawkbox.org Irish anti-genocide activists will be marching en masse against the complicity of Irish 'mainstream' media in Israel's genocide, which has killed more than 200,000 people so far — overwhelmingly women and children — and has put almost 400,000 children at imminent risk of death through Israel's starvation blockade of Gaza. Like their counterparts in the …
(2025-05-06). Trauma of genocide forces Gaza's young girls into early puberty. newarab.com 
In the shattered classroom of a bombed-out school in Eight-year-old Lina stares silently at the concrete floor as sunlight slices through cracks in the walls, once adorned with vibrant school murals, now blackened by soot. Aid bags are scattered in the corners, silent reminders of a life reduced to the barest essentials. | "Lina is no longer a child," Nour told The New Arab, her voice brittle. "A week ag…
(2025-05-06). Under Attack For Trying To Stop Genocide And Ethnic Cleansing. popularresistance.org The displacement, genocide, and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians continue unabated with a total blockade of water, food, and supplies to Gaza, which is entering its third month. Yemen has now issued an aerial blockade of Israel in addition to its blockade of the Red Sea according to its obligation under the Genocide Convention. An international coalition attempted last week to bring aid to Gaza. Its ship was bombed on May 2 in European waters just off Malta. Clearing the FOG speaks with members of CODEPINK, Danaka Katovich, Tighe Barry, and Colonel Ann Wright (Ret) about the resistance to Israel's genocide. Katov…
(2025-05-06). Trump DOJ Sues To Block States From Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable For Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday filed lawsuits against Michigan and Hawaii over their planned legal actions against fossil fuel companies for the harm their greenhouse gas emissions caused by contributing to the climate crisis. | The lawsuits — which are unprecedented, according to legal experts — claim there is a conflict between the state actions and federal government authority, as well as President Donald Trump's energy agenda. | The justice department is also suing Vermont and New York over their "climate superfund laws." | "These burdensome and ideologically motivated…
(2025-05-06). The Many Innovative Spheres Of Organized Sharing. popularresistance.org Fifteen years ago, the American group Shareable filled a huge void in public consciousness when it began reporting about creative forms of sharing. Its web magazine introduced people to tool libraries, mutual aid networks, food-sharing systems, "sharing cities," social co-operatives, tiny houses, and other neglected forms of collaboration. | Based in the Bay Area, Shareable is a worker-directed "news and action hub" that, in its words, "promotes people-powered solutions for the common good." Despite a fairly small staff, the nonprofit has been a catalytic force nationally in promoting commoning and progressive ch…
(2025-05-06). We Must Adhere To The People-Centered Development Philosophy. popularresistance.org During the New Democratic Revolution, the Chinese trade unions united and mobilised the broad masses of workers to bravely throw themselves into the revolutionary torrent against imperialism, feudalism, and bureaucratic capitalism with a fearless revolutionary spirit. They fought bravely and made important contributions to achieving national independence and people's liberation and establishing the new China. | During the period of socialist revolution and construction, the Chinese trade unions united and mobilised the broad masses of workers to actively participate in the construction of New China with a sense o…
(2025-05-06). Human Rights Watch Outflanks Trump. popularresistance.org It's been over 100 days since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. Most NGOs to the right of the Heritage Foundation are alarmed about his confrontational international posture and related erosion of the rule of law. | Human Rights Watch (HRW), a supposedly liberal organization, is also concerned. But their problem is that the president hasn't gone far enough — at least in the case of Venezuela. HRW's latest report on Venezuela calls for intensified illegal measures that cause misery and death, outflanking Trump from the right. | At issue for HRW is last July's Venezuelan presidential election that saw…
(2025-05-06). Freedom Flotilla Coalition Update On The Conscience And Malta. popularresistance.org The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) wishes to inform the public that we received a very welcome update from the government of Malta, with a stated intent to provide logistical supports and potential repairs to our ship, the 'Conscience'. We would like to reiterate our intent to be let into Malta, with the guarantee that our peaceful action to sail to Gaza will not be hindered in any way. | When the 'Conscience' was initially approached by coast guards, they allegedly did not identify themselves, and took just under one hour before helping extinguish the fire on board. The crew signalled for help, where their rad…
(2025-05-06). On Her Seventh Birthday, We Know Who Killed Hind Rajab. popularresistance.org Today, little Hind Rajab should have been blowing out candles on her 7th birthday. On this day of remembrance and heartbreak, the Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a war crimes complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. After a year of tireless investigation, we have identified the military unit responsible, as well as the commander who led the operation that killed Hind, her family, and the two medics who tried to save her. | The Commander, the Brigade, the Battalion | We now publicly name the commander responsable for killing Hind: Lieutenant Colonel Beni Aharon
| Commander of the 4…
(2025-05-06). Jewish Voice for Peace convenes in Baltimore, strategizes on how to stop Gaza genocide. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—Jewish Voice Peace, founded in 1996, is now one of the leading organizations in the U.S. fight against genocide and campaigning for equal rights for Palestinians, both in Palestine and the U.S. The centrality of that issue today means that JVP is also one of the leading national organizations in the U.S. peace movement. At …
(2025-05-06). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Socialist candidate: 'The genocide in Gaza did not begin on October 7, 2023'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Kehlani Pride Month Concert Cancelled After Artist Says "I Am Anti-Genocide" truthout.org New York City event organizers have cancelled a Pride month concert by R&B artist Kehlani after pressure from Mayor Eric Adams's office against the outspoken pro-Palestine artist. The concert, billed as "Pride with Kehlani," was slated to take place on June 26 in Central Park. It was organized by nonprofit SummerStage, which puts on free concerts across New York. |
(2025-05-06). ICJ throws out Sudan genocide case against UAE. newarab.com 
(2025-05-06). The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Muertos y heridos en nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra Gaza. peoplesworld.org 
La Sociedad de la Media Luna Roja Palestina informó que dos ciudadanos perdieron la vida y otros resultaron heridos cuando aviones de guerra bombardearon una vivienda ubicada en la localidad Al-Zawaida, en el centro del enclave costero. La agencia oficial de noticias palestina reportó que una niña falleció y un número indeterminado de civiles sufrió …
(2025-05-06). Israel plans Gaza occupation while Trump cuts deals on missiles and luxury properties. peoplesworld.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet have approved a plan to seize total control of Gaza and occupy the territory indefinitely. Having already cut off almost all humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government is now planning a direct takeover and occupation and says it intends to continue controlling the flow …
(2025-05-06). Mediator Qatar says 'efforts ongoing' for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Mediator Qatar on Tuesday said it was still pursuing efforts for a Gaza war ceasefire, even after Israel approved expanded operations and Hamas said it wasn't interested in further talks. | Qatar remains in "continuous" contact with all parties, foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, despite major obstacles to a new accord. | "Our efforts remain ongoing despite the difficulty of the situation and the continuing catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Ansari told reporters at a briefing. | "There are continuous contacts between Qatar and the concerned parties," he added. | On Monday, I…
(2025-05-06). US ends separate Palestinian affairs office in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
President Donald Trump's administration said Tuesday that the United States would end a separate office for Palestinian affairs in Jerusalem, a largely symbolic step that supports the Israeli position. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio "has decided to merge the responsibilities of the Office of the Palestinian Affairs office fully into other sections of the United States embassy," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. | Trump in his first term moved the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a major win for Israel which considers the contested holy city its eternal capital. | In doing so, Tru…
(2025-05-06). EU President Should Be Investigated for Complicity in Israel's War Crimes, Says Top U.N. Expert on Palestine. defenddemocracy.press 
"I'm not someone who says, 'History will judge them' — they will have to be judged before then," Francesca Albanese said in an exclusive interview. Arthur Neslen May 3, 2025 As the International Court of Justice takes its next steps on investigating and prosecuting war crimes in Israel's war on Gaza, the top expert on Palestine …
(2025-05-06). Israeli Government Approves Plan for Full Military Occupation of Gaza. defenddemocracy.press Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said once the new offensive begins, it will not end until the Strip is 'conquered' by Dave DeCamp May 5, 2025 The Israeli government has approved plans to expand the genocidal war on Gaza that Israeli officials say will lead to the full Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian territory. …
(2025-05-06). Israel approves plans to 'conquer' Gaza, control aid delivery. newarab.com 
It comes as the United Nations and aid organisations have repeatedly warned of the humanitarian catastrophe on the ground, with famine again looming after more than two months of a total Israeli blockade. | The plan, approved by the cabinet overnight, includes the holding of te…
(2025-05-06). What is Israel's Gideon's Chariots plan for Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli government on Monday Approved unanimously by the security cabinet, the plan formalises what critics describe as a blueprint for permanent occupation, mass displacement, and an expansion of violence against the besieged and displaced Palestinian civilian population. | Israel has said that it will give Hamas until the end of
(2025-05-06). Yemen's Houthis vow to impose 'air embargo' on Israel. newarab.com 
Yemen's In a statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned international airlines to suspend flights to Israel to "preserve the safety of their travellers". | "We will impose the siege by repeatedly targeting Israeli airports, especially [Ben Gurion] International Airport near Tel Aviv," Saree said. | The decision has come into effect immedia…
(2025-05-06). Iran vows swift response to any adventurism by US or proxy. presstv.ir Amir Saeid Iravani said any act of military adventurism by the US or its proxy, the Israeli regime, will be met with a swift, proportionate, and lawful response.
(2025-05-06). Democracy Now! 2025-05-06 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 06, 2025; Trump's Newest Grift: Molly White on First Family's Cryptocurrency Empire & Gutting of Regulations; Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Winning a Pulitzer: I Can't Celebrate While Gaza Is Starving; Israel's "Horrific Trifecta" of Starvation, Siege & Bombings Creates Maternal Health Disaster: Nurse | Headlines for May 06, 2025; Trump's Newest Grift: Molly White on First Family's Cryptocurrency Empire & Gutting of Regulations; Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Winning a Pulitzer: I Can't Celebrate While Gaza Is Starving; Israel's…
(2025-05-06). India Launches Strikes in Pakistan-Controlled Territory Following Kashmir Attack; Pakistan Vows Response. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Camera in Hands and Hate in Hearts. ummid.com Days after the Pahalgam terror attack took place, random people with cameras were seen roaming in Kashmir asking people, not about the incident, but irrelevant questions.
(2025-05-06). Surge in hate speeches against Indian Muslims after Pahalgam attack. ummid.com India, already battling frequent communally charged campaigns against Muslims, saw an alarming rise in hate speeches against the largest minority group, after April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the latest data revealed.
(2025-05-06). Trump Announces Immediate Halt to US Airstrikes in Yemen Following Houthi Agreement. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). US launches new round of airstrikes in Yemen, Houthis say. newarab.com 
At least 16 people were wounded in a new round of US airstrikes in Yemen, Saba news agency said "American aggression" was responsible for several strikes that took place in the capital, Sanaa, which reportedly wounded 16 people. | The report came after the Iran-backed group claimed responsibility for Sunday's missile strike on Ben Gurion International Airport, which disr…
(2025-05-06). Former Eurovision contestants call for Israel ban over Gaza war. newarab.com 
More than Published on Tuesday by Artists for Palestine UK ahead of the Eurovision finals on 17 May, the letter accuse…
(2025-05-06). Gaza detainees reveal shocking abuse in Israeli underground cell. newarab.com 
Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of torture, abuse, and inhumane treatment that some readers may find distressing. | The According to a joint statement, the newly documented accounts add to an expanding arch…
(2025-05-06). Gaza reels as Israel approves expanded military offensive. newarab.com Fears of further escalation have gripped the war-torn On Sunday night, Israel's security cabinet approved plans to broaden its military operations that include the 'conquest' of Gaza and the displacement of its population. It also supported a plan…
(2025-05-06). IMF to begin 5th review of Egypt's economic programme this week. newarab.com 
The International Monetary Fund will begin the fifth review of Egypt's $8 billion economic reform programme, with a team scheduled to arrive in Cairo this week, the IMF said in a statement on Monday. | The IMF board approved the fourth review on March 11, unlocking a disbursement of $1.2 billion in a 46-month IMF loan programme first approved in 2022 and later expanded following the outbreak of fighting in Gaza. | Egypt had been suffering from a severe shortage of foreign currency and inflation that peaked at 38% in September 2023. | The IMF has yet to publish a staff report from the fourth review, saying the…
(2025-05-06). Israel's plan to 'conquer' Gaza draws international criticism. newarab.com 
Israel drew international condemnation on Tuesday over its Israel's military had called up tens of thousands of reservists for its planned expanded offensive in the
(2025-05-06). Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer for Gaza essays. newarab.com 
(2025-05-06). Trump 'Only One Who Can Stop' Large-Scale Israeli Operation in Gaza, Military Expert Tells TML. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Israel Hits 4 Muslim States: Flexing Power or Sending a Message? thinktank.pk On May 5, 2025, Israel conducted simultaneous military strikes across Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, an unprecedented escalation that reverberated across the Middle East and beyond. These coordinated attacks, targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen, Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon, extremist operatives in Syria, and Hamas targets in Gaza, have raised critical questions about Israel's strategic objectives, …
(2025-05-06). 50 years later, Vietnam's environment still bears the scars of war — and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine. defenddemocracy.press 
Apr 28, 2025 When the Vietnam War finally ended on April 30, 1975, it left behind a landscape scarred with environmental damage. Vast stretches of coastal mangroves, once housing rich stocks of fish and birds, lay in ruins. Forests that had boasted hundreds of species were reduced to dried-out fragments, overgrown with invasive grasses. The term …
(2025-05-06). What we know about Israel's new plan for Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli PM says Palestinians in Gaza will be moved to the south during a 'new phase' of intense military operation.
(2025-05-06). Activists rally near Met Gala over Gaza siege and famine. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestinian activists gathered near the Met Gala in New York,…
(2025-05-06). Israel has turned 70% of Gaza into no-go zones, in maps. aljazeera.com Since Israel broke the ceasefire, it has declared most of Gaza as no-go or displacement zones.
(2025-05-06). Israeli strike on school kills 18, dozens trapped under rubble. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 18 people were killed and dozens more injured when Israeli warplanes bombed Abu Hamisa School in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza early Thursday, according to local health officials. The school, which was sheltering displaced families, became the latest target in a series of deadly airstrikes that have claimed 37 lives across Gaza since dawn, marking another grim escalation in Israel's ongoing military campaign.A Palestinian man holds the shoes of his friend, who was killed by Israel in Gaza.
(2025-05-06). Gaza Reporter Describes Worsening Hunger and Collapse of Food System. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). No sense in Gaza ceasefire talks amid Israel's 'hunger war': Hamas. aljazeera.com Hamas says it will no longer engage in truce talks amid a catastrophic hunger crisis created by Israel's blockade.
(2025-05-06). Biden administration's Gaza stance. aljazeera.com We compare and contrast the Biden administration's public stance on the Gaza war with statements from officials on the g…
(2025-05-06). Israel TV producer calls for 'Gaza holocaust, gas chambers'. newarab.com 
A famous television producer in Elad Barashi, who has worked in the Israeli entertainment industry for several years, sparked outrage after posting on X: "Good morning, let there be a Shoa (Holocaust) in Gaza." | In another post, he wrote, "I can't understand the people here in the State of Israel who don't want to fill Gaza with gas showers…
(2025-05-06). Late Pope requested popemobile to serve as Gaza health clinic. newarab.com 
(2025-05-06). Livestream: Must-see doc "The Encampments" keeps focus on Gaza. electronicintifada.net We speak to Gaza filmmaker Ruwaida Amer and director Kei Pritsker, cover resistance operations in Gaza and the Red Sea, as well as new Harvard reports on racism on its campus.
(2025-05-06). Video: Palestinian boy who sang about war is killed in Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-06). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Michigan AG drops charges against pro-Palestinian campus protesters. nationofchange.org Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dropped all charges against seven people arrested last year at the University of Michigan amid allegations of bias that the Democrat rejected.
(2025-05-06). Trump admin asks court to block pro-Palestine students' release. newarab.com 
The Trump administration urged a US appeals court on Tuesday to allow immigration authorities to continue to detain students at A lawyer with the US Department of Justice asked the New York-based 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals to pause lower-court orders requiring Tuft's Rumeysa Ozturk to be transferred to…
(2025-05-06). Republican Lawmakers Seek To Block Palestinian Upgrades at UN. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Palestine and the decline of the US empire. aljazeera.com The US fears a free Palestine because it sees it as the beginning of its own end.
(2025-05-06). Pro-Palestine activists force shut down of Carrefour Tunisia. newarab.com 
Videos posted online showed demonstrators unfurling Palestinian flags, chanting "Carrefour is Zionist," and attempting to…
(2025-05-06). 3 Killed in Israeli Strike on Sanaa Airport Following Ben Gurion Missile. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Yemen's Houthis vow retaliation after Israeli attacks on Sanaa. aljazeera.com Israel hit the capital's international airport as well as a concrete factory and power stations, killing three people.
(2025-05-06). Israel Kills More Civilians in Syria Strikes, Insists They're 'Protecting Druze'. scheerpost.com By Jason Ditz / Antiwar.com Israel continued to carry out strikes against Syria throughout the weekend, launching a number of additional airstrikes centered on the idea they are "protecting" the Druze minority in Syria after last week's sectarian violence left over 100 people dead. The violence began Tuesday after an audio posting of someone insulting the Prophet Muhammad went …
(2025-05-06). Lebanese nun fights to save Alawites massacred in the 'new' Syria by The Grayzone. defenddemocracy.press
(2025-05-06). Syrian Media Reports Israeli Strikes on Sanaa Airport. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Voters Reject President Dystopian Plans for "Public Safety" aclu.org President Donald Trump has been pushing mass deportations, aggressive law enforcement measures, and a sweeping expansion of the death penalty as the path to public safety— all while cutting the very programs that actually make communities safer. | Voters aren't buying it. | New research from the American Civil Liberties Union, conducted in February 2025 in partnership with YouGov, shows voters want leaders to invest in crime prevention by improving access to mental-health care, addiction treatment, economic opportunities, and alternative crisis response models in lieu of punitive policies that harm and c…
(2025-05-06). Patrick Lawrence: Germany in Crisis Part 4: Wanderers and Seekers. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost This is the last of four reports on Germany in crisis. The preceding parts of this series are here, here, and here. DRESDEN—When Friedrich Merz is formally named Germany's next chancellor on May 6, it will be a significant event and a nonevent all at once. The war-mongering …
(2025-05-06). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Newark airport crisis highlights chronic air traffic controller shortage, antiquated equipment in US. wsws.org The incidents have exposed how decades of understaffing and outdated equipment, exacerbated by massive federal cuts under the Trump administration, have brought the US airline industry to the brink of disaster.
(2025-05-06). US, Yemen's Houthis agree Oman-brokered ceasefire. newarab.com 
The United States has agreed to end its conflict with In a statement posted on social media, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said both sides had agreed to stop targeting each other. | He added that the truce will ensure "freedom of navigation" in the Red Sea, where the News of the agreement…
(2025-05-06). Trump says bombing of Yemen to stop as Oman confirms US-Houthi ceasefire. aljazeera.com Oman says it brokers truce between Washington and Houthis, says neither side will target the other.
(2025-05-06). People's World Town Hall: 'Labor's Fight Back — Where Do We Go From Here?'. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—This Thursday, May 8 at 8: 00 p.m. ET, join the People's World Town Hall on building working class power after the historic May Day protests and organizing against the billionaire class's full-scale assault on labor rights and democracy. Last week's massive May Day demonstrations saw over 250,000 union members and their allies flood the streets …
(2025-05-06). Civil Rights Watchdog under Assault by Trump Administration. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass the Department of Justice during a march against Trump administration policies in Washington, DC, March 4, 2025. | © 2025 Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-05-06). Competition for Minerals Should Respect Rights and the Environment. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nickel mining in Sorowako, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, March 29, 2023. | © 2023 Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Reuters | Governments around the world are increasingly competing for so-called critical" minerals. The United States, the European Union, and China have all recently negotiated agreements with producer countries seeking the lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and other minerals used in renewable energy technologies, the defense industry, and the chips used to power artificial intelligence.Many of the world's mineral deposits, however, are found in conflict-affected countries an…
(2025-05-06). New Canadian Prime Minister Should Prioritize Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers his victory speech in the Canadian Federal Election in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2025. | © 2025 Artur Widak/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-05-06). Rights Groups Spotlight Russia's Abuses in Crimea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Crimean Tatars holding their flag during rallies near the Crimean parliament building on February 26, 2014, in the early days of Russia's invasion of Crimea. | © 2014 Baz Ratner/Reuters…
(2025-05-06). UN Needs to Protect its Vital, Yet Underfunded, Human Rights Work. hrw.org Click to expand Image | United Nations Headquarters in New York City, US, July 16, 2024. | © 2024 Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via AP Photo | Major-power cutbacks and delayed payments amidst conflict and insecurity are testing the very principles and frameworks upon which the international human rights infrastructure was built nearly 80 years ago. Human rights need defending now more than ever, which is why the United Nations leadership needs to ensure that its efforts to cut costs don't jeopardize the UN's critical human rights work.The Trump administration's review of US engagement with multilateral organiza…
(2025-05-06). Insights: China's Global Game to Beat U.S. Tariffs. thinktank.pk As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate in 2025, Chinese companies face unprecedented tariffs, with duties on Chinese imports reaching up to 245% under the Trump administration. These tariffs, initiated in February 2025 and intensified through April, aim to curb Chinese exports and address trade imbalances. However, Chinese exporters are deploying sophisticated strategies to evade these levies, …
(2025-05-06). PSL 10 Thriller: Zalmi Thrash Sultans by 7 Wickets. thinktank.pk Peshawar Zalmi produced a ruthless bowling performance to dismantle Multan Sultans and clinch a dominant seven-wicket victory in Match 25 of the HBL Pakistan Super League Season 10 (PSL X), reigniting their hopes of securing a playoff berth. The match, held under floodlights at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday night, saw Zalmi bowl out …
(2025-05-06). What Iraq's legal changes mean for women and girls. aljazeera.com "We are really suffering from a lack of legal framework that adequately protects the rights of women and children."
(2025-05-06). Abu Dhabi plans flying taxi test flights this summer. albawaba.com .png)
ALBAWABA — Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is set to begin testing flying taxis this summer. The initiative is a collaboration between Archer Aviation, a publicly traded US company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Abu Dhabi Aviation, a leading airline based in the UAE capital.Abu Dhabi says goodbye to traffic jams: The city is preparing to say goodbye to heavy traffic jams with the launch of flying taxi test flights scheduled for this summer. | Notably, the first test will feature the Midnight aircraft, an electric vertical takeoff…
(2025-05-06). I'm a brand new activist — here's what got me to join others in the streets. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article As a lifelong conservative, my turn to activism has given me insights into what we can do to bring others like me into the movement. | This article
(2025-05-06). The Turkish Union of Iskeàße (Xanthi) is 98 years old. unitedworldint.com Preserving culture and legal rights against the Greek authorities. The Turkish Union of Iskeàße (in Greek: Xanthi), the first civil society organization established by the Turkish minority in Western Thrace, is celebrating its 98th anniversary. Founded on April 14, 1927, by members of the Turkish community in the region, the organization has been working to preserve …
(2025-05-06). China's international air passenger traffic jumps 34% in first quarter. tvbrics.com 
Surge in cross-border flights and eased entry policies signal renewed momentum in global connectivity and tourism outreach…
(2025-05-06). I'm a brand-new activist — here's what got me to join others in the streets. wagingnonviolence.org This article As a lifelong conservative, my turn to activism has given me insights into what we can do to bring others like me into the movement. | This article
(2025-05-06). Scientists decode 'climate code' of Early Cretaceous greenhouse world hidden in 140-million-year-old oyster fossils. ecns.cn A joint team of Chinese and international scientists has uncovered clues about Earth's climate during the Early Cretaceous period, challenging the singular narrative of steady warming trend and offering new insights into future global climate predictions.
(2025-05-06). Oyster fossils unveil ancient seasonal climate secrets. ecns.cn An international research team led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered striking evidence of seasonal temperature swings and glacial cyclic activity during the greenhouse period in Earth's past, offering new insights into today's climate challenges.
(2025-05-06). Insights丨Former WIPO Director General: China's balanced approach leads a new pattern for AI industry. ecns.cn
(2025-05-06). Donald Trump's war on the Constitution and democratic rights. wsws.org In an extraordinary interview broadcast Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press, Donald Trump repeatedly proclaimed that, as president of the United States, he does not have to uphold the Constitution.
(2025-05-06). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Put socialists, Greens and progressive independents ahead of Labor. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Germany's Merz elected chancellor after surprise setback. newarab.com 
Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz won a nail-biter second vote in parliament Tuesday to become chancellor after he lost the first round in a stunning early setback. | Merz, 69, scored an absolute majority of 325 against 289 in the second secret vote in the lower house of parliament to become the new leader of Europe's biggest economy. | Merz's eventual win was bittersweet as the initial defeat – the first such outcome in Germany's post-war history – pointed to rumblings of discontent within his uneasy coalition. | A Bild daily headline called the outcome of a day of high political drama "the Happy E…
(2025-05-06). Germany's Merz elected chancellor in second round of voting. aljazeera.com Friedrich Merz receives 325 votes in the second round of voting, hours after a shock defeat in the first ballot.
(2025-05-06). Judge Says North Carolina Election Board Must Certify State Supreme Court Race. truthout.org A federal judge has ordered an end to efforts by a conservative candidate for the North Carolina State Supreme Court to invalidate thousands of voters' ballots in last year's election, saying that his liberal opponent must be certified the winner of their race. Conservative Judge Jefferson Griffin lost to incumbent Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs in the statewide contest by just 734 votes. |
(2025-05-06). Poll: Democrats Pledging to Impeach Trump Could Help Their 2026 Midterm Chances. truthout.org The Republican Party's strategy for winning the 2026 midterm elections — and thus, potentially retaining control of Congress — is reportedly set to rely on arguing to voters that, if Democrats obtain power, they will undoubtedly attempt to impeach President Donald Trump. The strategy is based on the belief that, after two impeachments against Trump in his first term, the American public has… |
(2025-05-06). Merz fails to be elected Germany's chancellor in first parliament vote. aljazeera.com Germany's conservative leader falls short by six votes in the first round of voting, which he was expected to win.
(2025-05-06). Video: Germany's Merz fails to be elected chancellor in parliament vote. aljazeera.com Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has lost in the first round of voting in parliament.
(2025-05-06). Romania's far right wins first round of presidential elections. newarab.com 
The closely watched rerun could potentially herald a foreign policy shift in the EU country of 19 million, which has become a key pillar of NATO since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. | With 99 percent of ballots counted, nationalist AUR party leader Simion – a fan of US President Donald Trump – was leading with 40.5 percent of the vote. | He will face off against pro-EU Bu…
(2025-05-06). Fascist candidate wins first round of Romanian presidential election. wsws.org Fascist candidate George Simion won the first round of the Romanian presidential election, with more than 40 percent of the vote.
(2025-05-06). Iran's expectation from the nuclear talks: Achieving tangible results without bowing to Washington. unitedworldint.com Interview with Gàºrlan Demir, Tehran correspondent of Turkish TV channel Ulusal Kanal. Negotiations between Iran and the US over a possible "nuclear deal" are ongoing, but with no clear end in sight. There is serious discussion about whether military options might come into play. And of course, Israel remains as "unofficial" participant of negotiations. How …
(2025-05-06). Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks likely to be in Oman at weekend. newarab.com 
A fourth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is likely to take place over the weekend in the capital of Oman, with Iranian state media pointing to 11 May as a probable date. | Iran's Nournews outlet was the first to report the resumption of Cautioning that the timing was not yet finalised, an Iranian source close to the negotiating team told Reuters: "The talks will take place over two days in Muscat, either on Saturday and Sunday or Sunday…
(2025-05-06). Iran and EU Signal Willingness To Resume Political Dialogue on Security and Nuclear Issues. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Africa faces growing insecurity 72 Years after Mandela's peace call. independent.co.ug 
Resource exploitation attracts foreign military and economic interest, whose presence fuels conflicts that devastates populations ANALYSIS | ANN-YOUNG MAHARAJ | Africa's Peace and Security continues to be under threat, 72 years after Nelson Mandela warned against future instability in the continent. On the 23rd of August 1953, Mandela made a speech at the Natal Peace Conference …
(2025-05-06). The Houthis are no superpower but they hit Israel where it really hurts. haaretz.com Within a tension-filled powder keg of war, there's one thing Israelis still need: to know they can get out if they want to. The Houthis just put that in doubt…
(2025-05-06). Yemen Hits Ben Gurion, Declares Blockade, Redefines 21st Century Resistance. mintpressnews.com Yemen's missile strike on Israel's main airport and declaration of an aerial blockade mark a turning point in the regional war—challenging Tel Aviv militarily, economically, and even online and redefining resistance in the 21st century.
(2025-05-06). IDF says it destroyed Houthi infrastructure at Sanaa airport, causing shutdown. haaretz.com The strikes reportedly struck civilian aircraft and shut down the airport, after the IDF issued an urgent evacuation order for the area. Israel also hit power plants and a concrete factory in the attack, a response to Sunday's Houthi strike on Ben-Gurion Airport…
(2025-05-06). 'Trump Is the Hostages' Last and Only Hope': Hostage Families Say Israeli Government Has Given Up. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Cori Bush: 'AIPAC didn't make me, so AIPAC can't break me'. therealnews.com 
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has
(2025-05-06). Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust. aljazeera.com Rebuilding is essential after Israel's war on Lebanon destroyed swaths of the country, but will donors pay?>
(2025-05-06). Israel strikes Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel launched airstrikes against Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, according to local media on Tuesday.Videos were posted on social media platforms showing the moment of the airstrikes against Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. The Israeli army announced, following the attack, the destruction of the Sanaa airport terminal, civilian aircraft at the airport, and other service facilities.The Israeli airstrikes also targeted Sanaa's power station and the Amran cement factory, local media reported.ÿ∫ÿßÿ±ÿßÿ™ ÿπŸÑŸâ…
(2025-05-06). Israel, US Launch Strikes on Yemen After Missile Hits Near Ben-Gurion Airport. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). UNIFIL calls on Israel to withdraw completely from Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), operating in southern Lebanon, called on the Israeli army to withdraw completely from the country's territory, warning of a deterioration in the situation in the region and a loss of stability.During his visit to the town of Dahra in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL Sector West Commander Brigadier General Nicola Mandolesi affirmed "UNIFIL's full support for the local population," emphasizing "strong and ongoing coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces, which continues to carry out mine clearance operations in the area, a prerequisite for the safe return…
(2025-05-06). Video: Malta blocking Freedom Flotilla's attempts to get UN forensic investigation of Israel's bombing. skwawkbox.org 
Flotilla organisers call for full transparency and a UN investigation of Israel's terror attack on humanitarian vessel The Maltese government has been exposed allowing an Israeli military aircraft to spend five hours in its airspace coordinating the drone attack on the Freedom Flotilla ship the 'Conscience', which was bombed as it sailed to bring humanitarian …
(2025-05-06). Defeat for US Israel lobby as bill to impose 20-year sentences and $1m fines for boycotting Israel pulled. skwawkbox.org 
Bill sponsors seem to have read the room and realised they're helping create anti-Israel awareness even among the far-right A bill in the US Congress to impose twenty-year prison sentences and fines of up to $1m on anyone who boycotts Israel has been withdrawn by its sponsors after a backlash even among right-wing extremists seems …
(2025-05-06). Israel debates law cracking down on overseas funding of NGOs. newarab.com 
An Under the proposed law, these NGOs would not be able to petition Israeli courts, including the Supreme Court. Israel's finance minister, though, would be able to grant an exemption from the tax. | Organisations funded by the Israeli state and those with an annual turnover of below 100,000 shekels ($27,668.64) would be ex…
(2025-05-06). abroad need protection from antisemitic threats. In Israel, we were assaulted by. haaretz.com
(2025-05-06). ALBA-TCP Condemns 'Israel's' Attack on the Freedom Flotilla. orinocotribune.com
(2025-05-06). CPJ, Southeast Asian lawmakers call on ASEAN to protect journalists, media freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-06). Could India threat to cut water to Pakistan trigger nuclear war. newarab.com 
Since the Pahalgam terror On Tuesday, its Pr…
(2025-05-06). Steps to boost private energy economy. ecns.cn The National Energy Administration released new measures recently aimed at significantly accelerating private sector investment and participation across the energy sector, including major projects like nuclear power, oil and gas infrastructure.
(2025-05-06). Iran's top diplomat urges restraint in India, Pakistan standoff. newarab.com 
Iran's foreign minister urged India has accused Pakistan of involvement in last month's attack on tourists, which Islamabad denies. It says it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action, fuelling prospects for war between…
(2025-05-06). Houthi drone strike kills Yemeni-Dutch journalist, injures another. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-06). Americans strongly support basics but are split on other foreign aid. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-05-06). Lebanese army detains third Hamas member linked to rocket attack. newarab.com 
In a statement posted on X, the army said its intelligence d…
(2025-05-06). Turkey thwarts 1,300 pagers bound for Lebanon days after attacks. newarab.com 
Details which emerged a year later revealed that 1,300 pager devices and 710 charger…
(2025-05-06). Iraq Reaffirms Support for Lebanon During High-Level Talks. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Once Thriving, Nablus After October 7 Choked by Checkpoints. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Life in Nablus Grinds to a Halt After October 7. themedialine.org
(2025-05-06). Nahid Islam and the rise of Bangladesh's second republic. newarab.com 
The 27-year-old former student activist says he was arrested at a friend's house, tortured and left unconscious by the country's detective branch in the early hours of July 20 last year, at the height of the student-led protests and the government's most vio…
(2025-05-06). NYU Law About-Face: Students Can Take Exams Without Swearing Off Protests. theintercept.com 
On Sunday morning, less than 24 hours after The Intercept The school had said that the students, under disciplinary investigation for participation in sit-in protests earlier this year, had to sign a so-called "Use of Space Agreement" that included a pledge not to protest on law school property if they wanted to be allowed into a…
(2025-05-06). Fired after Zionist uproar, artist Mr. Fish won't stop drawing the truth. therealnews.com 
World-renowned political cartoonist
(2025-05-06). Denuncian detención injusta del líder sindical panameño Yamir Córdoba. peoplesworld.org 
Este martes 6 de mayo, la policía detuvo de forma arbitraria e injusta al coordinador de la Alianza Pueblo Unido, Yamir Córdoba, quien se encontraba conversando con trabajadores en un proyecto de la empresa RM. La corresponsal de teleSUR en Panamá, Rekha Chandiramani, conversó con el abogado de Sindicato àönico de Trabajadores de la Construcción …
(2025-05-06). Climate disaster costs could reach $145 billion globally in 2025. peoplesworld.org 
According to a new analysis by Swiss Re Institute, insured natural catastrophe losses globally could reach $145 billion this year, primarily driven by "secondary perils" such as floods, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms. This follows a five to seven percent long-term annual growth trend, the institute said. The report, Natural catastrophes: insured losses on trend to …
(2025-05-06). How Communist farmers in Minnesota helped radicalize composer Aaron Copland. peoplesworld.org 
In the chaotic disarray of 1934, Aaron Copland, an aspiring composer riding the early wave of his success, found himself disillusioned by the hollow promises of the avant-garde, its glittering faàßade crumbling under the weight of his growing class consciousness. America's working class was still reeling with the effects of the Great Depression and many …
(2025-05-06). AFL-CIO's Shuler, 100 days in, challenges Trump refusal to follow Constitution. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—As Republican President Donald Trump again verbally trashes the U.S. Constitution, both AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and the public, in a new poll by the Pew Research Center, are calling him out for what he is — a serious threat to democracy. Shuler says he is an "autocrat" and the people are telling pollsters he …
(2025-05-06). Machinists, 3,000 strong, strike Pratt Whitney in Connecticut. peoplesworld.org 
EAST HARTFORD, CONN. — Over 3,000 members of Machinist (IAM) Locals 700 and 1746 hit the strike picket lines at the first minutes of Monday, May 5 against the billionaire Pratt & Whitney corporation. The company refused to move on key demands for job security, pensions and better wages, despite soaring profits which increased more …
(2025-05-06). Shinnecock tribe continues battle for right to build on their land in Southampton. peoplesworld.org 
LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—It would seem that the Shinnecock Nation on eastern Long Island has yet again been victims of a land grab. New York State and the Town of Southampton are employing an over 500-year-old legal and religious concept called the Doctrine of Discovery that has been used for centuries to justify Christian colonial conquest. …
(2025-05-06). Millions of people depend on the Great Lakes' water supply. Trump decimated the lab protecting it. nationofchange.org Cutbacks have gutted the staff at the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(2025-05-06). Utah set to expand Trump's mass deportations with new ICE agreement. liberationnews.org 
This agreement would effectively turn Utah police into an extension of federal immigration enforcement.
(2025-05-06). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). CFMEU, MUA and NSW nurses, midwives and doctors march on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Growth in crossbench MPs creates potential for democratic electoral reform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Green Left Show Purple Pingers on housing solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-06). Trump Taps Refugee Fund To Welcome White South Africans Within Days. levernews.com Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-05-06). They Inflated Your Gas Prices — Now Trump Wants To Let Them Off The Hook. levernews.com The Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-05-06). The fall of Richard M. Nixon a.k.a. Tricky Dick. indybay.org Burglary At The Watergate Hotel Led To Nixon's Downfall!
(2025-05-06). Columbia University to lay off 180 staff amid Trump funding cuts. newarab.com 
Trump
(2025-05-06). Huge dust storm sweeps into Iran, affecting millions. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities ordered schools and offices closed in seven western provinces Tuesday as The storm affected regional countries like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. | Khuzestan, Kermanshah, Ilam and Kurdistan provinces were all affected, and state television cited local officials as blaming the closures on high levels of accumulated dust. | Government and private offices also shut in several provinces including Kermanshah and Ilam, as well…
(2025-05-06). India launches strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad vows retaliation. newarab.com 
The Indian government said it had attacked nine sites, describing them as "precision strikes at terrorist camps" in Pakistan-administered
(2025-05-06). Iraqi Kurdish politics in paralysis after parliament dissolved. newarab.com 
Months of political paralysis have crippled
(2025-05-06). Trump administration freezes future grants to Harvard. newarab.com 
The US Department of Education informed Harvard University on Monday that it was freezing billions of dollars in future research grants and other aid until the nation's oldest and wealthiest college concedes to a number of demands from the Trump administration, a senior department official said. | The move represents the latest salvo from a Trump administration willing to use the power of the federal purse to force institutions, from law firms to universities, to make sweeping policy changes or else lose billions of dollars in federal grants and contracts. | In a letter to Harvard, US Education Department Secr…
(2025-05-06). US may deport migrants to Libya this week, sources say. newarab.com 
The United States may Two of the officials said the US military could fly the migrants to the North African country as soon as Wednesday, but stressed that plans could still change. | The Pentagon referred queries to the White House. The White House, State Department and…
(2025-05-06). Who is Stephen Miller, tipped to be Trump's next security chief. newarab.com 
Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday,
(2025-05-06). Saturday 5/10: Veterans #TeslaTakedown #10. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-05-06). Sports can distract us (but not enough). nationofchange.org It's now all Trumpiana all the time.
(2025-05-06). Must Democrats stay centrist or go progressive, plus find savvy messaging, to regain estranged fans? nationofchange.org It's time for Democrats to kick Trump while he's down—repeatedly.
(2025-05-06). Starbucks sued for slave labor. liberationnews.org 
The largest coffee chain in the world is being brought to court after being exposed for using slave labor in their supply chain.
(2025-05-06). Coca-Cola brings back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection, it said on May 6. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find your name in place of …
(2025-05-06). Cultural leaders urged to strengthen inter-cultural relations. independent.co.ug 
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural leaders have been urged to strengthen intercultural relations to promote peace, unity, and development within their institutions and communities. The call was made during the official enthronement of Prof. Willy Okullo as the Arak Okwero Yito Clan Chief. Leaders who attended the ceremony emphasized that strong intercultural ties are …
(2025-05-06). DTB Uganda joins Kabaka Foundation to deliver lifesaving healthcare in Buganda. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving public health in Uganda through strategic, inclusive partnerships — joining hands with the Kabaka Foundation and Aga Khan University Hospital to deliver critical healthcare services to underserved communities. Speaking during the launch of the latest Tubeere Balamu health …
(2025-05-06). Gene-edited pigs approved for US market. independent.co.ug 
The pigs will join a very short list of gene-modified animals that you can eat ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Most pigs in the US are confined to factory farms where they can be afflicted by a nasty respiratory virus that kills piglets. The illness is called porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or PRRS. A few years ago, …
(2025-05-06). Housing Finance Bank and Easy Housing launch innovative green housing partnership. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark partnership set to transform home ownership in Uganda, Housing Finance Bank has joined forces with Easy Housing to provide sustainable, affordable housing solutions tailored to the needs of everyday Ugandans, the two companies announced recently. This strategic collaboration goes beyond traditional shelter, offering homes that are …
(2025-05-06). Nile Breweries Limited Jinja plant named overall winner at 2025 Occupational Health and Safety awards. independent.co.ug 
JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Jinja Plant, has been honored as the overall winner at the 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards. Hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the awards celebrate excellence in OHS practices across Uganda. NBL also clinched a second accolade for Outstanding …
(2025-05-06). Rwanda, Atlético in tourism boost deal. independent.co.ug 
The partnership expands Rwanda's footprint in European football, adding to its existing deals with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda has secured its first sponsorship agreement in Spain's La Liga through a landmark deal between the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Atlético de Madrid, making "Visit Rwanda" the club's first …
(2025-05-06). Uganda energy chamber rebrands to lead clean transition. independent.co.ug 
The pivot is also aimed at sustainable mineral development Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) has rebranded itself as a national leader in clean energy and sustainable mineral development, a move aimed at accelerating Uganda's shift toward a greener and more inclusive energy future. The repositioning was announced …
(2025-05-06). UIA's 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala exposes insurance sector growth opportunity. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) hosted its 14th Annual Insurance Agents Awards Gala at Hotel Africana on April 30, 2025. The event, themed "Celebrating Agents as Catalysts of Change in the Industry," aimed to recognize and motivate top-performing insurance agents across the country. The gala attracted industry leaders, including …
(2025-05-06). Billionaires Are Getting Their Tax Cut, With Or Without Congress. levernews.com 
(2025-05-06). Letter to north Korea in praise of its selfless fraternal solidarity with Russia. thecommunists.org The following letter was sent to the Workers' Party of Korea by comrades of the CPGB-ML on 1 May. ***** Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un and dear Comrades of the Workers' Party of Korea We, the newly formed Hands Off Korea solidarity group, extend our heartfelt congratulations for the selfless fraternal solidarity shown by the …
(2025-05-06). Michigan Prison Films Women in Showers — and Caught Guards Saying Lewd Things, Lawsuit Says. theintercept.com The suit says Michigan is the only state with a policy directive to use body cameras on women in invasive searches, showers, and even on the toilet.
(2025-05-06). Huckabee Honored in Jerusalem Event as Families of Hostages Call for Action. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Egypt Finalizes $6 Billion in State Asset Sales Across 11 Sectors. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Hebrew University Scientists Unlock Geometry Behind Rose Petal Shapes. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Indian PM Modi vows to stop waters key to Pakistan. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum , Russia..— Reuters/File
(2025-05-06). India advances IIOJK hydro projects after suspending pact with Pakistan. geo.tv 
(2025-05-06). US appeals court rejects Trump bid to revoke thousands of migrants' status. geo.tv 
US Border Patrol agents gather and sort migrants who overnight gathered between the primary and secondary border walls that separate Mexico and the United States in San Diego, California, US, June 6, 2024. — ReutersBOSTON: A federal appeals court rejected on Monday a request by US…
(2025-05-06). UN warns of 'unsettling' development slowdown in 2024. geo.tv 
Two women from a destitute area drawing water from a hand pump. — United Nations website
(2025-05-06). Trump administration freezes billions of dollars in future grants to Harvard. geo.tv 
(2025-05-06). Trump dismisses outrage over AI Pope image, calls it a joke. geo.tv 
An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as pope in this image relased on May 3, 2025. — Truth Social@realDonaldTrumpWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed the backlash against an AI-generated image of him as the pope posted by the White House on…
(2025-05-06). Pentagon slashes top military brass by 20% under Trump directive. geo.tv 
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a meeting with Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, March 6, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth ordered at least a 20 percent reduction in the number of active-duty four-star…
(2025-05-06). US court blocks Trump attempt to strip migrants' legal status. geo.tv 
Asylum seeking migrants, mostly from Venezuela and Cuba, wait to be transported by US Customs and Border Protection agents after crossing the Rio Grande river into the US from Mexico at Eagle Pass, Texas, US, July 14, 2022. — ReutersA US federal appeals court has rejected an effort…
(2025-05-06). Germany Denmark Mark 80 Years of Healing. thinktank.pk As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2025, Germany and Denmark are reflecting on the war's enduring impact through poignant ceremonies and ongoing efforts to resolve lingering mysteries. In Germany, the German Red Cross (DRK) Tracing Service continues its vital work, handling thousands of inquiries from families …
(2025-05-06). Résolution citoyenne relative à l'engagement militaire et financier de la France en Ukraine. defenddemocracy.press Apr 17, 2025 Depuis de nombreux mois, la France mobilise sa diplomatie, ses finances et ses armées dans le conflit russo-ukrainien. Le président de la République n'a jamais reàßu pour cela l'aval, ni du peuple, ni du parlement. Fidèle à sa vocation première et à l'image de la première et désormais célèbre "tribune des généraux", Place …
(2025-05-06). Satellite-Generated Atmospheric Pollution to Skyrocket. commondreams.org The U.S. is unprepared to handle the huge pollution footprint flowing from the imminent launch of tens of thousands of commercial communications satellites into low-Earth orbit, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Yet, when needed most, the scientific entities tracking these impacts are on the chopping block.Led by corporations such as Elon Musk's Starlink, the current 8,100 telecom satellites in orbit are about to proliferate at an estimated rate of 10,000 new satellites a year. By 2040, some 60,000 satellites are projected to be arrayed in mega-constellations across the str…
(2025-05-06). Canada's Carney rejects Trump's '51st state' talk in Oval Office. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Mark Carney, in an Oval Office meeting, rebuffs US President Trump's push to make Canada the 51st state.
(2025-05-06). Pakistan blames India after seven soldiers killed in Balochistan blast. aljazeera.com Pakistan says Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) armed group targeted vehicle with an improvised explosive device.
(2025-05-06). Canada trade shifts away from US amid trade tensions. aljazeera.com New data show both imports and exports with US fall as Canada expands trading relationships with other countries.
(2025-05-06). India, UK agree 'historic' trade deal including tariff cuts. aljazeera.com Both sides celebrate the landmark agreement, which was several years in the making.
(2025-05-06). Merz elected German Chancellor by parliament after initial defeat. aljazeera.com Friedrich Merz has been elected chancellor by parliament in a second round of voting after an initial defeat.
(2025-05-06). What are the Piprahwa gems, and why is India trying to stop their auction? aljazeera.com New Delhi says private sale of gems linked to the Buddha is unlawful and demands repatriation from Sotheby's.
(2025-05-06). How much of what's inside a US home is actually "Made in America" ? aljazeera.com The average US home is packed with products from around the world. Trump's tariffs would hit nearly all of them.
(2025-05-06). Ugandan activist reportedly held by military chief shows signs of torture. aljazeera.com Justice minister says Eddie Mutwe shows signs of abuse at court appearance, and his lawyer says he was tortured daily.
(2025-05-06). Video of Diddy "assault [on accuser] can't be underestimated" aljazeera.com "One thing that's really going to matter is how Cassie Ventura, [Diddy] victim one, presents on the stand."
(2025-05-06). Canada's unity against Donald Trump is a myth. aljazeera.com Almost one in five Conservatives support Trump's annexation bid. These numbers must be taken seriously.
(2025-05-06). How much will Donald Trump's tariffs cost US families? aljazeera.com US households will have to pay an estimated $4,000 more per year due to tariffs imposed by the US president.
(2025-05-06). Smartwatches offer hope against rising heat in poor communities. aljazeera.com Residents in Ahmedabad, India have been given smartwatches as researchers try to find solutions to rising heat.
(2025-05-06). Multiple attacks across Port Sudan as 'safe city' targeted. aljazeera.com Multiple explosions have been heard and a huge fire seen in Port Sudan,…
(2025-05-06). Neuralink chip lets paralyzed patient edit video with his brain signals. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In a remarkable achievement, a paralyzed and nonverbal patient with a Neuralink chip was able to edit a video using only his brain signals.Paralyzed patient edits video using Neuralink chip and brain signals: Brad Smith is the third person in the world to receive Neuralink's brain-computer implant, and the first with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)—a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. | As the disease advanced, Smith lost control over his muscles, including the ability to speak and even breathe on his own. | Smith was able…
(2025-05-06). Who is Julia Nesheiwat? Woman who had dinner with King Abdullah. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jordan King Abdullah II met on Monday with Jordanian-American politician Julia Nesheiwat and her husband, former US National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz.According to the local website, Ammon, King Abdullah enjoyed dinner on Monday with Nashiwat and her husband Waltz.It is worth noting that the King started an official working visit to the US on Monday, during which he is set to discuss regional conflicts and matters, in addition to the US role in achieving stability and strengthening the strategic partnership between Amman and Washington.Who is Julia Nesheiwat?: Dr. Julia Nesheiwat served as Am…
(2025-05-06). Group Sues Florida Officials Over Law Targeting Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives. truthout.org Florida Decides Healthcare, a political committee and nonprofit that is fighting for expanded Medicaid eligibility in the Sunshine State, on Sunday sued the Florida secretary of state and other state officials, challenging a law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last week that makes it tougher for citizens to get constitutional amendments on the ballot. According to the lawsuit… |
(2025-05-06). Trump Has Raised Nearly $1 Billion From His Various Cryptocurrency Schemes. truthout.org Donald Trump has raised nearly a billion dollars from his various cryptocurrency schemes, says researcher Molly White. "He is really allowing for bribery and the types of corruption that we've never seen in the American presidency," White says. She lays out how the Trump family profits from cryptocurrency while directly influencing policy and regulations, encouraging the transfer of wealth to the… |
(2025-05-06). Internal VA Emails Reveal How Trump and DOGE Cuts Jeopardize Veterans' Care. truthout.org Earlier this year, doctors at Veterans Affairs hospitals in Pennsylvania sounded an alarm. Sweeping cuts imposed by the Trump administration, they told higher-ups in an email, were causing "severe and immediate impacts," including to "life-saving cancer trials." The email said more than 1,000 veterans would lose access to treatment for diseases ranging from metastatic head and neck cancers… |
(2025-05-06). Abortion Providers Have Faced Hundreds of Death Threats Since Roe's Fall. truthout.org Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, abortion bans have spread widely across the South and Midwest. Abortion is totally or near-totally banned in 16 states, and these bans have forced the closure of 42 clinics in the U.S., according to The Guttmacher Institute. For the clinics that have remained open, it hasn't been a smooth ride, either. In 2023 alone, more than 170,000… |
(2025-05-06). Talk World Radio: No, the U.S. Never Meant Well. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about a new book by Noam Chomsky and our guest Nathan J. Robinson titled The Myth of American Idealism: How U.S. Foreign Policy Endangers the World. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-06). Robert Shetterly Adds Portrait of Rivera Sun, WBW Advisory Board Member, to Collection of "Americans Who Tell The Truth" worldbeyondwar.org 
Rivera Sun's passion for her work as an author and an activist inspires others to become peacebuilders and changemakers. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-06). A Culture of Care: The Secret to Building Organizations People Want to Stay In. worldbeyondwar.org Chanelle Gallant and Tom Malleson, What we learned about organizing white folks away from the racist right."I am very lucky. I have two wonderful buddies that took me by my little baby activist hands and supported me and showed me how to organize. In their different ways, they showed me that I alre…
(2025-05-06). Teacher Appreciation Week. wibailoutpeople.org 
Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association This week is #TeacherAppreciationWeek. This week and EVERY week, Milwaukee Public School educators go above and beyond to keep students learning, safe and supported. Teachers deserve fully funded classrooms, fair wages, support staff, and respect. Turn your appreciation into action. Be sure to tag any of our social media pages and …
(2025-05-06). Madison, May 18, 2025: General Tenant Assembly. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-06). Madison, May 7, 2025: Stop Anti-Protest and Officer Involved Deaths Bills! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-06). Madison, May 14, 2025: Save Our Services! State Workers Rally at the State Capitol! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event by Wisconsin State Workers Organizing Committee Event: www.facebook.com/share/193jc2iB7r/ State Capitol May 14, 2025 — Gather at 5 P.M., Rally at 5: 30 P.M. State employee union members and our supporters will rally to call on state leaders to reinforce state programs under threat from federal funding cuts, and to protect the public during this constitutional …
(2025-05-06). Sheboygan, June 28, 2025: Pride Picnic. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-06). Bishop says Diocese of Camden will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations. whyy.org The Catholic bishop of a New Jersey diocese said he would no longer oppose a Camden Bishop Joseph Williams, who took over the diocese in March,
(2025-05-06). Guardian: Former PM Tony Blair is a "serious threat to climate action" wattsupwiththat.com From green hero to zero. The Guardian even threw in a big oil smear against their former climate hero.
(2025-05-06). Biomass: The Green Energy Debate We Need To Have. wattsupwiththat.com Is biomass really the climate hero it claims to be? | We've been told it is clean, renewable, and part of the solution. But dig a little deeper, and the picture gets a little murkier.
(2025-05-06). Dale Vince Says Ecotricity Has Received 'Net Zero' in State Subsidies, but His Definition of 'Subsidies' is a Little Narrow. wattsupwiththat.com He claimed I had been confused by the money paid by the government to reduce gas bills in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. This money was paid to energy companies, who then passed it on to consumers. His explanation was a red herring. I did not misrepresent this money, which — conveniently for Vince's argument — is labelled a 'government grant'
(2025-05-06). Suburban Community Hospital in Montco to close its ER and become a specialty behavioral health care facility. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Less than a year after Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton became a Prime Healthcare, the hospital's California-based owner, told staff Friday that it will operate 15 geriatric psychiatry beds to specific…
(2025-05-06). Mural Arts' after-school programming prepares students, heals communities. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Public art, such as creating murals, can offer many benefits to a community, advocates say. It can help revitalize or heal a community. It can give a voice to the voiceless. | For students, it can have even more benefits — teaching them technical art skills, helping them learn to use technology such as tablets and digital cameras, building self-confidence and fostering teamwork. | Mural Arts Philadelphia was created in 1984 under then-Mayor W. Wilson Goode, as a small…
(2025-05-06). Is private equity helping or hurting our healthcare system? whyy.org Critics of private equity say these companies are purely profit-motivated, putting dividends before patient care and safety. Proponents argue companies can improve efficiency.
(2025-05-06). Mongolia's Mining Boom. unitedworldint.com Unveiling the Socio-Environmental Costs By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Mongolia's extensive mineral resources have turned it into a rapidly emerging mining center, with very high promises of rapid economic development and growth. But overlying this veneer of prosperity is a richly embroidered brocade of environmental degradation, social dislocation, and economic problems that need to be thoroughly …
(2025-05-06). WHYY's Studio 2 presents: John Carney's vision for Wilmington. whyy.org A live public event with John Carney on his agenda as mayor of Wilmington, reflections as former governor of Delaware and the existential threat of a 'DExit'.
(2025-05-06). 29 foreign leaders to arrive in Russia for Victory Parade. tvbrics.com 
The Russian President will hold a number of bilateral meetings with his counterparts…
(2025-05-06). Iran and Russia strengthen collaboration in cutting-edge technologies. tvbrics.com 
Bilateral talks focus on joint innovation efforts, with emphasis on research, skilled talent, and mutual benefits in emerging scientific fields…
(2025-05-06). Expert: Trade between Russia and UAE grows at high rate. tvbrics.com 
Emirates' exports to Russia have grown more than 14 times in 10 years, he said…
(2025-05-06). Iranian President congratulates Russian counterpart on 80th anniversary of Victory Day. tvbrics.com 
The leaders also agreed to coordinate work in the foreign policy area…
(2025-05-06). Russia and Belarus commemorate 80th anniversary of Victory in Mumbai. tvbrics.com 
The programme drew local dignitaries, public organisations, and members of the international community…
(2025-05-06). Kazakhstan launches golden visas to attract foreign investors. tvbrics.com 
The document will come into force 10 days after its official publication…
(2025-05-06). Chinese Foreign Ministry: Xi Jinping's visit to Russia to strengthen strategic partnership. tvbrics.com 
Xi Jinping to hold talks with Vladimir Putin…
(2025-05-06). Ethiopia reforests under Green Legacy Initiative. tvbrics.com 
Green Legacy Initiative plays a key role in efforts to preserve the environment and increase the country's carbon revenues…
(2025-05-06). Ancient Lighthouse Unearthed on Libya's Eastern Coast. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). Saudi Arabia and UAE Lead Arab World in E-Government Progress. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-06). 'We are suffering': Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict. aljazeera.com More than 130,000 people have been displaced since fighting between gov't and opposition forces escalated in February.
(2025-05-06). Sole survivor of deadly mushroom lunch testifies at Australian murder trial. aljazeera.com Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial for allegedly murdering three people with poisonous mushroom-laced beef wellingtons.
(2025-05-06). Ex-leader Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh at 'crucial time for democracy'. aljazeera.com Zia's presence raises pressure on the interim government to set election date nine months after her archrival's ouster.
(2025-05-06). Trump threatens tariffs on foreign films: Who could be hit? aljazeera.com Popular US films from Wicked to Nosferatu were filmed in other countries including Australia and the UK.
(2025-05-06). 'Church has changed': Will the next pope allow women to become priests? aljazeera.com Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?>
(2025-05-06). Tourists react to Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz prison. aljazeera.com Tourists at the former Alcatraz jail in the US city of San Francisco have been giving their reactions to Trump's plan.
(2025-05-06). Viajando a Cachemira… solo para encontrar a alicia en el País de las maravillas. strategic-culture.su 
(2025-05-06). Nessuna pace e nessun rispetto: Zelensky minaccia la parata del 9 maggio. strategic-culture.su La verità è che questi sono gli ultimi singhiozzi di Zelensky, probabilmente spinto dai suoi padroni anglofoni a tentare il tutto per tutto. A Mosca il 9 maggio verrà dato un segno cosਠforte da tracciare una rotta per il futuro. Lo capiremo presto. | Segue nostro La volontà è chiara | Volodymyr Zelensky, nei suoi deliri da autoproclamato presidente-senza-fine dell'Ucraina, non cessa di proferire sproloqui insensati nemmeno in ques…
(2025-05-06). Ustica 1980, no closure will ever reveal the truth. strategic-culture.su Can we really say that we are doing well when such serious truths are still being silenced? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | I…
(2025-05-06). Von der Leyen has no business telling Vucic and Fico where they can go. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-06). Brazil, permanent headquarters of BRICS? strategic-culture.su Brazil — through Rio de Janeiro — —Åould become a bridge between the West and the East, benefiting not only Brazil and Latin America but also Eurasian countries | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-05-06). Francis, Peace and the pilgrimage of the hypocrites. strategic-culture.su Francis leaves many longings and a void that will probably not be filled so soon. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The poignan…
(2025-05-06). Eighty years since Victory: Why we need to remember German atrocities in World War II. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-06). Vietnam e Starlink: sperimentazione controllata per colmare il divario digitale, non resa geopolitica. strategic-culture.su Ben lungi dall'essere un cedimento alle pressioni statunitensi, l'accordo pilota con SpaceX si inserisce in un piano organico di modernizzazione delle telecomunicazioni vietnamite. Con limiti temporali, vincoli di sicurezza e un tetto di 600.000 abbonati, Starlink contribuisce all'espansione di 5G, fibra ottica e infrastrutture digitali, offrendo una soluzione alla connettività delle aree più remote senza intaccare la sovranità nazionale.
(2025-05-06). Reverse the Theft of Public Goods and Take Back Control: A Green Way to Challenge Austerity and Reform UK. socialistproject.ca 
(2025-05-06). Raptors of the Black Sea Fleet … smoothiex12.blogspot.com at work, or hunt if one wishes. It is actually a very good illustration of why this is SMO and not a War. Because if it were a war, there would have been no British Ministry of Defense, nor MI6, nor UK military as such and no drones. All without nukes.
(2025-05-06). Now About "Swedish" Case. smoothiex12.blogspot.com I mentioned it in my today's video. Yes, this is 100% confirmed info by people who command the Russian formation which did this. How do I know? Well, I know many things which sometimes are not for public disclosure until they are mentioned by "holders of information". So, on one operational axis Russians took this Swedish Commander (an equivalent of Lieutenant-Colonel) POW. He was guarded by one of the Baltic states security detail ⚪ easy-peasy for the level of Russian guys who disposed of them. So, this officer, staff officer for VSU (AFU) exhibited a level of tactical and operational "ability" which, for the lac…
(2025-05-06). President Ramaphosa to launch Phase II of Operation Vulindlela. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to launch Phase II of Operation Vulindlela | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday launch the second phase of Operation Vulindlela to unleash more rapid and inclusive economic growth. | In a statement on Tuesday, The Presidency said the launch will take place at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. | "President Ramaphosa will lead the launch of Operation Vulindlela Phase II, which builds on the foundation laid by the first phase, alongside Ministers, senior officials, and business leaders," The Presidency said. | Operation Vulindlela was established in October 2020 as a joint initiative of t…
(2025-05-06). Bob's List: May 6, 2025. scheerpost.com As an independent news aggregator, ScheerPost faces the challenge of covering every important story, especially with a lean team and strict copyright laws limiting which sources we can republish. | That's why ScheerPost is launching Bob's List, where publisher Robert Scheer and the SP editorial staff handpick underreported but critical news clips daily, curating a selection we believe deserves wider attention. You can find these stories on this page, updated regularly by our editorial team. | To access it, simply click the Bob's List image on the right-hand side of the homepage (just below the search bar).
(2025-05-06). How Did Farmers Respond When the Trump Administration Suddenly Stopped Paying Them to Help Feed Needy Californians? scheerpost.com By George B. Sanchéz-Tello / Capital & Main Every year brings its own unique challenges for California farmers: water shortages, fires, finding laborers to do the work, bureaucrats in Sacramento adding new requirements and fees, and more. But the second term of President Donald Trump has made this year very different. As part of deep cuts …
(2025-05-06). MTDP a critical juncture in the implementation of the NDP. sanews.gov.za MTDP a critical juncture in the implementation of the NDP | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring Maropene Ramokgopa says the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) represents a critical juncture in the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP). | "As the final medium-term plan before the Vision 2030 deadline, it signals the urgency of focused delivery," Ramokgopa said. | She was addressing a Bureau for Economic Research (BER) conference held in Sandton, near Johannesburg, on Tuesday. | "Accelerating progress on core strategic priorities is now both essential and…
(2025-05-06). G20 conference champions financial inclusion and women's economic empowerment. sanews.gov.za G20 conference champions financial inclusion and women's economic empowerment | Advancing women's economic empowerment through inclusive financial systems, will take centre stage this week, as the G20 Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Conference 2025 kicks off at the Sun City Resort, in North West Province. | Hosted by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), the event, taking place from 6 to 9 May 2025, brings together the 2nd Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) and the Financial Inclusion Conference under South Africa's G20 Presidency. | Building on the outcomes of Bra…
(2025-05-06). Nyukela Senior Management Programme turns five. sanews.gov.za Nyukela Senior Management Programme turns five | By Busani Ngcaweni | It has been five successful years since government introduced a compulsory pre-entry programme for persons applying to be appointed as senior managers in the Public service — the Nyukela (Step-Up) senior management service (SMS) Pre-Entry eLearning course. | The launch of the Nyukela programme in April 2020, offered by the National School of Government (NSG), was a decisive step towards professionalising the Public Service, and towards pushing the boundaries of performance and leadership. | Anyone from within government seeking a promotio…
(2025-05-06). SA to close embassy in Bulgaria. sanews.gov.za SA to close embassy in Bulgaria | While South Africa will close its embassy in Bulgaria, it will continue to maintain close ties with the Balkan nation. | "The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025," the department said in a statement. | The department said the decision is informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation. It said that the decision forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa's diplomatic missions globally.
(2025-05-06). Electricity reforms "brought to life" in updated electricity wheeling rules. sanews.gov.za Electricity reforms "brought to life" in updated electricity wheeling rules | The updated Regulatory Rules on Network Charges for Third-Party Transportation of Energy have been released by the Department of Electricity and Energy. | The updated rules, also referred to as the electricity wheeling framework, were revealed by Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa during a media briefing on Tuesday. | Electricity wheeling is the delivery of electricity by a generator to a customer in another area using existing distribution or transmission networks. | The Minister touted the move as the "most consequential intervention" in…
(2025-05-06). Inmate death leaves portfolio committee 'concerned'. sanews.gov.za Inmate death leaves portfolio committee 'concerned' | Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has expressed concern following the death of an inmate by unnatural causes at the Goodwood Correctional Centre in February. | The inmate, Quintin Fortuin, died following a clash with officials, which left one with serious injuries and led to an internal investigation into the matter. | Four officials have since been suspended whilst others alleged to have been involved are under consideration for disciplinary action. | Committee Chairperson Kgomotso Ramolobeng called on law enforcement to investigate th…
(2025-05-06). Call for solutions to remove barriers in financial ecosystem. sanews.gov.za Call for solutions to remove barriers in financial ecosystem | The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is calling on innovators around the world to develop technological solutions for verifiable digital identity, consumer-consented credit data portability and fraud and cyber risk mitigation. | This forms part of the TechSprint, a global innovation challenge calling for best-in-class technological solutions to address common challenges and key priorities of the global regulatory and central banking community. | With South Africa hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) Presi…
(2025-05-06). SA to participate in Copenhagen Climate Ministerial in Denmark. sanews.gov.za SA to participate in Copenhagen Climate Ministerial in Denmark | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week represent South Africa at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Meeting in Denmark, a critical platform leading to COP30 in Belém, Brazil. | The ministerial meeting, taking place on 7 and 8 May 2025, will gather around 40 leaders and ministers to discuss key issues. | The Minister's goal will be to advance South Africa's climate agenda with concrete outcomes on stronger global partnerships, clearer funding pathways, and renewed momentum to tackle climate change. | "Sout…
(2025-05-06). Using the arts to grow economies. sanews.gov.za Using the arts to grow economies | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called on Group of Twenty (G20) countries to invest in culture and use it to fuel economic growth. | "Culture should not be seen as a mere luxury or afterthought. It must serve as a catalyst for inclusion, innovation, and meaningful transformation. Culture must be part of how we grow economies that are not just rich in numbers, but rich in dignity, fairness and opportunity," the Minister said on Monday. | Addressing the G20 Culture Working Group Session in Johannesburg, he said culture was an economic engine, a tool for j…
(2025-05-06). Announcing The Burrow / La Madriguera, a New Social Center in Durham, NC! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing The Burrow / La Madriguera, a new social center in Durham, NC. Follow them on Instagram here. The Burrow / La Madriguera is a social center coming soon to downtown Durham, NC! We aim to bring people together, support mutual aid projects, and build solidarity toward collective liberation. We exist to strengthen collective care…
(2025-05-06). "The Point is to Weaponize the Legal Process" : A Call to Defend the Atlanta 61. itsgoingdown.org Call to stand in solidarity with the Atlanta 61, who face trumped up charges following the movement to stop Cop City. In about two weeks, the Atlanta 61 will be called before another judge. They will be meeting this judge for the first time following their indictment 19 months ago for imaginary crimes in defense…
(2025-05-06). Lobby Horse: Trump's 'trillion dollar' visit to Saudi Arabia. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Next week President Trump will take his first international state trip as president and, just as in his first term, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be his first stop. Trump hasn't minced words about why he's heading there: money. "I said I'll go if you pay $1 trillion to American companies — meaning the purchase over a four-year period of $1 trillion — and they've agreed to do that," Trump
(2025-05-06). This commonly used plastic chemical caused 350,000 heart disease-related deaths in 1 year. grist.org 
More than 16,000 chemicals are used to produce plastics — and some are silently killing us. | Particularly worrisome is di-2-ethylhexylphthalate, or DEHP, a chemical used to soften plastic products. Colorless and nearly odorless, DEHP is found in everything from shower curtains and shoes to medical tubing, and it's long been linked to health harms like cancer. | New research indicates the class of chemicals is also causing deaths due to heart disease, particularly in developing countries. According to a peer-reviewed study published last week in The Lancet eBioMedicine, nearly 350,000 people died in 2018…
(2025-05-06). A nationalist bucks pro-EU status quo, wins big in Romania. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The head of Romania's "sovereigntist" camp, George Simion
(2025-05-06). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-05-06). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-05-06). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-05-06). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-05-06). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-05-06). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-05-06). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-05-06). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-05-06). Reform UK's Andrea Jenkyns commits to sacking county council's diversity officers but there aren't any. leftfootforward.org "Someone who lives in Lincolnshire would know that there aren't any DEI roles going in Lincolnshire Council."
(2025-05-06). Travel notes: installment three. gilbertdoctorow.com As I noted previously, my reason for traveling to Moscow this past weekend was to visit with Russian friends whom we have known for years but barely seen since the Covid pandemic put social relations on hold and the interruption of travel to Russia due to war sanctions post-February 2022 reduced the frequency of our …
(2025-05-06). Chevron Warns US About Risks of Abandoning Venezuela (+María Corina Machado). orinocotribune.com The CEO of the US oil company Chevron, Mike Wirth, During an interview with Fox News published this Sunday, May 4, the ultra-conservative news outlet reported that Chevron is only permitted to export Venezuelan oil to the United States and is under pressure from the Donald Trump administration to halt oil…
(2025-05-06). Venezuela Delivers Donations to Sahrawi Refugees in Tindouf, Algeria. orinocotribune.com According to a press release The donation took place during a meeting with a representative of the Ministry of Education, Teaching and Vocational Training of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), regarding the developmen…
(2025-05-06). ChatGPT Deep Research 'Lightweight' launched – What's New? ummid.com ChatGPT owner OpenAI has launched lightweight version of its Deep Research tool which will now be available to users free of cost.
(2025-05-06). Donald Trump revokes Harvard's tax-exempt status. ummid.com The U.S. President, Donald Trump, Friday May 02, 2025 announced to cancel Harvard University's tax exempt status.
(2025-05-06). Genes in male, female placentas have marked differences. ummid.com The genes of male and female placentas have marked differences in how they are expressed, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other institutions.
(2025-05-06). Karnataka SSLC Result 2025 Announced; Check Details, Analysis. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2025, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2025-05-06). Mohammed, Shagufta, Akheel among 22 Karnataka SSLC 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Mohammed Mastoor Adil, Shagufta Anjum and Akheel Ahmed Nadaf are three Muslim students among the 22 toppers of the Karnataka SSLC or Class 10 board exam held in 2025 the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-06). Aditro Sarkar Tops West Bengal 10th 2025 Board, Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Aditro Sarkar of Rajganj district has topped the West Bengal Madhyamik 10th 2025 board exams the result and list of toppers of which have been declared today.
(2025-05-06). KCET 2025 Result – Steps and Link to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2025, also known as KCET 2025, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2025-05-06). Meet 100 Most Accomplished MBAs of Year 2025. ummid.com The 2025 list of most accomplished full-time MBAs is out and this has more females and looks more international if compared with previous years.
(2025-05-06). Politics of Communal Polarization in the Name of Pahalgam Attack. ummid.com The BJP's response to the Pahalgam killings is not limited to the domain of foreign policy alone but is tagged with the agenda of communal polarization.
(2025-05-06). Now Row Over Aligarh Muslim University Riding Club Land. ummid.com Aligarh Nagar Nigam, the Municipal Corporation of Aligarh, has taken over the land of Aligarh Muslim University's riding club sparking outrage and protest.
(2025-05-06). Saudi Arabia 1st in Asia to qualify 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has become first in Asia to qualify for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup following Al Ahli FC's victory over Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025.
(2025-05-06). Halal economy pegged at $12 trillion by 2030: Halal India CEO. ummid.com The global Halal economy has reached a significant milestone, valued at $12 trillion by 2030.
(2025-05-06). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2025 Out, Konkan Topper Again. ummid.com The Konkan region topped again whereas the state registered an overall pass percentage of 91.88% in the 12th HSC exam 2025 result of which was declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today.
(2025-05-06). Maharashtra HSC Result 2025 Today: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed to announce the Maharashtra HSC 12th result 2025 today i.e. Monday May 5, 2025.
(2025-05-06). SC hearing on Waqf Act 2025 deferred till May 15. ummid.com The hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the controversial Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in the Supreme Court of India has been deferred till Thursday May 15, 2025.
(2025-05-06). Taliban Gaining International Recognition. ummid.com Afghanistan's Taliban rulers were termed as 'pariahs' and shunned by the international community, but recently the hard-line militants have notched up some big wins in their diplomatic efforts to forge international ties.
(2025-05-06). MP 10th Result 2025 Declared, Pragya Jaiswal State Topper. ummid.com Pragya Jaiswal of Singrauli district has topped the Madhya Pradesh High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-06). MP 12th Result 2025 Declared, Priyal Dwivedi State Topper. ummid.com Priyal Dwivedi of Satna district has topped the Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary (HSSC) Class 12 Inter 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-06). More support for private enterprises. ecns.cn The recently released 26 measures in Shanghai to support the high-quality development of private enterprises have addressed companies' most urgent needs by improving government services.
(2025-05-06). Despite turbulence, foreign firms keen on investment. ecns.cn Despite all the headwinds in global markets, foreign firms' interest in further tapping into the Chinese market seems unchanged, with US life sciences company Danaher Corp being among them.
(2025-05-06). 8th Digital China Summit sees 228 bln yuan project investment. ecns.cn The 8th Digital China Summit concluded on May 4 in Fuzhou, East China's Fujian province, with total project investment amounting to 228 billion yuan ($31.52 billion), a 12 percent increase compared with the previous summit.
(2025-05-06). China's bicycle industry maintains strong growth momentum. ecns.cn China's bicycle industry saw steady growth in production last year and remarkable increase in exports in the first quarter, demonstrating its increasing popularity in both domestic and overseas markets, official data showed.
(2025-05-06). EconoScope | Why small towns are big winners in this May Day holiday. ecns.cn During this May Day holiday, county tourism in China has become a new trend.
(2025-05-06). China's Sacred Fish Festival attracts tens of thousands of Myanmar tourists. ecns.cn The 19th Menglian Nayun Sacred Fish Festival was held at Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, from May 1 to 5, attracting 25,468 inbound and outbound travelers, up 65.34 percent year-on-year.
(2025-05-06). China launches first aerial exploration of ocean glaciers. ecns.cn China plans to launch its first aerial survey on ocean glaciers in Qamdo, Xizang Autonomous Region, according to China Geological Survey of Ministry of Natural Resources.
(2025-05-06). EconoScope | China passes law to boost private sector under socialist economic framework. ecns.cn China last Wednesday passed a law to promote the private sector, aligning with constitutional provisions on the socialist economic system and providing legal backing for the private economy under socialism with Chinese characteristics. The move marks a significant step in the country's legal development.
(2025-05-06). 'Ne Zha 2' shatters global box office records with $15.8 billion, eyes 'Titanic' spot. ecns.cn Online box office platforms indicate that Chinese fantasy animation Ne Zha 2 has grossed over 15.8 billion yuan (approximately $2.19 billion) worldwide as of Monday. The animated epic now ranks as the fifth highest-grossing film ever and is on track to surpass James Cameron's Titanic.
(2025-05-06). Chinese researchers unveil fourth-generation quantum computing 'nerve center'. ecns.cn Origin Quantum has officially launched China's fourth-generation homegrown quantum computing control system, Benyuan Tianji 4.0, which supports more than 500 qubits, according to Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center (AQCERC).
(2025-05-06). China sees 28.7 percent year-on-year increase in border crossings during May Day Holiday. ecns.cn China recorded a significant surge in cross-border travel during the 2025 May Day holiday, with a total of 10.896 million inbound and outbound trips, according to the National Immigration Administration.
(2025-05-06). Experts: U.S. policies risk dollar status, global financial order. ecns.cn The United States is undermining global trust in the dollar and risking the currency's decades-long primacy, potentially causing a fragmentation of the international monetary system, according to participants in a discussion at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).
(2025-05-06). FTZ helping spur coordinated growth. ecns.cn China (Tianjin) Pilot Free Trade Zone vows to enhance its initiatives to align with global trade standards and promote the coordinated development among Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province, said Tianjin's Vice-Mayor Li Wenhai.
(2025-05-06). Xi, EU leaders exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Flash: Xi, EU leaders exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties…
(2025-05-06). Legislatures of China and EU to lift restrictions on exchanges. ecns.cn Legislatures of China and European Union have agreed to simultaneously lift restrictions fully on reciprocal exchanges, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
(2025-05-06). Sci-tech facility attracts widespread attention. ecns.cn Browsing through social networks, there are various posts from those able to conduct experiments or even visit the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Zhangjiang of Pudong New Area, with their excitement readily apparent.
(2025-05-06). Police apprehend two after car hits pedestrians in Shandong. ecns.cn Police have apprehended two culprits after a car hit multiple pedestrians on Sunday afternoon in Tengzhou, Shandong province, reported Jimu News, a news portal based in Hubei province.
(2025-05-06). China vows to strengthen black soil protection. ecns.cn China's top court and procuratorate issued a judicial interpretation on Tuesday, vowing to continue the crackdown on crimes that damage black soil resources.
(2025-05-06). May Day holiday boosts inbound and outbound travel in Hainan. ecns.cn Hainan province saw a substantial rise in international travel during the May Day holiday, with border authorities processing 38,000 inbound and outbound passengers, a 51.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
(2025-05-06). Scenery of Datengxia Gorge water conservancy project in Guangxi. ecns.cn While enhancing the management of water resources and the control of water-related disasters to benefit mankind, the construction of the Datengxia project has also fully considered the overall natural environment and the reproduction and thriving of aquatic organisms such as fish.
(2025-05-06). Machang River Bridge under construction in Guizhou. ecns.cn The bridge is 381.5 meters long with a main span of 260 meters on the Guiyang to Pingtang Highway in Guizhou.
(2025-05-06). China handles 112 mln railway passenger trips during May Day holiday. ecns.cn On the last day of the May Day holiday, a peak in return trips was observed nationwide. China's railway network handled approximately 112 million passenger trips during the May Day holiday travel rush, which kicked off on April 29.
(2025-05-06). China's Zhao Xintong wins World Snooker Championship. ecns.cn Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese and Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship in the UK after defeating veteran Welshman Mark Williams 18-12 in the final.
(2025-05-06). Foreign tourists praise trip to China: Safe and amazing. ecns.cn They praised their travel experience, saying China is very safe, and they enjoyed their trips very much.
(2025-05-06). Dozens feared dead after YY coach crashes on Katosi road. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A YY coach overturned and crashed Monday evening on the Mukono- Katosi- Jinja road , reportedly killing dozens of passengers. "We confirm a single fatal road crash that occurred Today, May 5, 2025, at approximately 5: 00 PM in Makindu Village, along the Kisoga—Nyenga Road in Buikwe District, " said …
(2025-05-06). Eddie Mutwe produced in Masaka court. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, the bodyguard for the National Unity Platform-NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi has been arraigned before Masaka Grade One Magistrate Court, where he was charged with six counts of robbery and assault. Ssebuufu, who was reportedly abducted by security operatives from Mukono district on April 27, …
(2025-05-06). OBITUARY: Sam Omala, police commander who tormented Dr. Besigye, dies at 64. independent.co.ug 
The publicity hungry officer made his name during the Walk-to-Work protests in 2011 ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Sam Omala, the former police commander best known for leading brutal crackdowns on opposition protests and hounding opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has died at the age of 64. He succumbed to cancer at Mulago Hospital. At the …
(2025-05-06). Tension at a new high as Arua City gets set for Mayoral race ahead of 2026 Elections. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As days for party nominations drew closer and political consultations intensiied ahead of the 2026 general elections, aspirants for the Arua City Mayoral position have begun speaking out to counter what they describe as increasing waves of mudslinging and malice among candidates and their camps. Currently, over 10 aspirants, …
(2025-05-06). Veteran journalists urged to prepare early for retirement. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to begin early retirement preparations amid growing concerns over poor pay and a lack of social security planning within the profession. The call was made during the belated celebration of the World Press Freedom Day organized by the Northern Uganda Media Club (NUMEC) on …
(2025-05-06). In Khartoum, no one is safe as crime and violence skyrocket. newarab.com 
At 10: 30 am on a late February, on a crowded street in Despite the many witnesses, no one intervened. The sisters didn't resist either. | "We were too scared they'd shoot us," Namareq recalls. | A deteriorati…
(2025-05-06). Bodies of mother, son recovered after flash floods in Jordan. newarab.com 
The bodies of a Belgian mother and her were recovered on Monday in Jordan, a day after the woman and her three children were reported missing in flash flooding which hit the ancient city of The two other children were found, according to the police. | Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, a
(2025-05-06). Iraq prisons at double their capacity as amnesty law introduced. newarab.com 
As a Justice Minister Khaled Shwani told The Associated Press on Saturday that Iraq's 31 prisons currently hold approximately 65,000 inmates, despite the system being built to accommodate only half that number. | He acknowledged that the overcrowding has put a…
(2025-05-06). Tripoli denounces 'degrading' images of abducted Libyan MP. newarab.com 
The North African country has been wracked by unrest since the 2011 overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in a NATO-backed uprising. | It is split between the UN-recognised government in the capital Tripoli in the west and a rival administration backed by military strongman Khalifa Haftar that rules from Benghazi and Tobruk in the east. | I…
(2025-05-06). Turchin outlines prospects for developing Belarus-Azerbaijan economic partnership. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin met with Azerbaijani | President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on 6 May. During the meeting, Aleksandr | Turchin outlined the prospects for developing trade and economic…
(2025-05-06). Belarus, Laos intend to intensify cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador Vladimir Borovikov met with Lao Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maythong Thammavongsa.
(2025-05-06). Pole convicted in Belarus of espionage: 'I want to be with my family and children'. eng.belta.by The Polish citizens, who carried out assignments for Polish intelligence in Belarus, talked to the Belarus 1 TV channel about the aid from the Polish authorities.
(2025-05-06). Two Belarusian nationals accused of attempting to overthrow government repatriated to Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarus' State Security Committee (KGB) announced the repatriation of two Belarusian nationals accused of attempting to violently overthrow the government, including by a drone attack on the Belarusian NPP.
(2025-05-06). Ovechkin presents Lukashenko with autographed hockey jersey. eng.belta.by Russian NHL player Alexander Ovechkin presented Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko with an autographed hockey jersey. A photo of the gift was published in Pul pervogo Telegram channel.
(2025-05-06). Cook Islands environment group calls on govt to condemn Trump's seabed mining order. asiapacificreport.nz By Losirene Lacanivalu, of the Cook Islands News A leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group is hoping that the Cook Islands government will speak out against the recent executive order from US President Donald Trump aimed at fast-tracking seabed mining. Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) says the arrogance of US president Trump to think that he…
(2025-05-06). Holiday inbound tourism thrives. ecns.cn China's inbound tourism market saw strong recovery and growth during the just-concluded May Day holiday, with smaller cities attracting more foreign visitors seeking cultural experiences, according to industry insiders.
(2025-05-06). Thai rice faces tough times amid levies. ecns.cn Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom's competitiveness in the global rice trade amid emerging challenges partly due to steep US trade tariffs.
(2025-05-06). Shandong facility gets the most out of old NEV batteries. ecns.cn At a battery recycling facility in Hedong district of Linyi, Shandong province, the used batteries from new energy vehicles are processed into lithium, copper and aluminum powder in just over 10 minutes.
(2025-05-06). Aikeremu Aierken: 21 years of dedication, trading heartfelt efforts for genuine connections. ecns.cn "We entrust our children to you, and we are at ease." This is a line a parent from a remote area of Xinjiang once said to Aikeremu Aierken during a home visit. The words have stayed with him to this day.
(2025-05-06). New financing facility set up to bolster stability. ecns.cn The ASEAN+3 members have agreed to launch a new financing facility that would help economies in the region access liquidity of freely usable currencies, including the renminbi, in times of emergency.
(2025-05-06). China's first batch of massive air-supported grain storage silos inflated into shape in Hunan Province. ecns.cn China's first batch of five 9,000-ton air-supported grain storage silos is expected to be inflated into shape in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province, on Monday, China Media Group reported.
(2025-05-06). Finding dignity and peace at the end of life. ecns.cn On May 15, 2024, a family gathered at the palliative care ward of Gulou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing to take a cherished family photo.
(2025-05-06). Xi-Putin meet to highlight strategic talks. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday and attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.
(2025-05-06). China, Japan, S.Korea, and ASEAN countries call for enhanced regional unity and cooperation. ecns.cn ASEAN members along with China, Japan, and South Korea, called for enhanced regional unity and cooperation to address heightened uncertainties, including rising protectionism and volatile global financial conditions in a joint statement issued after the meeting.
(2025-05-06). Xi stresses pooling strength of working people for rejuvenation of Chinese nation. ecns.cn Amid cheerful melodies, representatives of the national model workers and exemplary individuals ascended the rostrum in turn, where Xi and other leaders presented them with certificates of honor.
(2025-05-06). Shanghai invites expats' tourism input. ecns.cn Shanghai should create unique, unforgettable travel memories for inbound travelers, such as touring historical buildings, learning about traditional Chinese medicine with hands-on experience, and watching a Broadway-style musical.
(2025-05-06). Public health system to be enhanced. ecns.cn China will reinforce its public health system to ensure its improved capacity to tackle infectious diseases, especially those of unknown origin, an official from the country's top legislature said.
(2025-05-06). AI-powered hospitals to offer faster, expanded care. ecns.cn A Tsinghua University research team is preparing to roll out a virtual hospital powered by artificial intelligence that could dramatically accelerate medical training and broaden healthcare access, particularly in remote regions and conflict zones.
(2025-05-06). Chinese player Zhao Xintong becomes first world snooker champion from Asia. ecns.cn Zhao Xintong has become the first Chinese and Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship in the UK after defeating veteran Welshman Mark Williams 18-12 in the final on Monday local time.
(2025-05-06). Travelers choose rural escapes for May Day break. ecns.cn As China's popular tourist spots became overcrowded during the May Day holiday, lesser-known counties and small cities with rich cultural heritage and unique local cuisines emerged as favored destinations for young travelers and families, reflecting a shifting preference trend and increased consumer spending.
(2025-05-06). Fiji media welcomes credible news services, but not 'pop-up propagandists', says Simpson. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand Entities and individuals that thrived under the previous government with public relations contracts now want to be part of the media or run media organisations, says Fiji Media Association (FMA) secretary Stanley Simpson. He made the comments yesterday while speaking at a World Press Freedom Day event hosted by the journalism programme…
(2025-05-06). El episodio más reciente en la conducta ruin de los políticos anticubanos. cubadebate.cu coerción política o económica es práctica común en los Estados Unidos, que se ha agravado en tiempos recientes. Los políticos anticubanos en ese país son activistas entusiastas de la práctica y la acompañan con el oportunismo traicionero contra los migrantes de origen cubano. La versión más reciente es incitar a quienes tiene estatus migratorio de I220-A o I220 B a manifestarse rabiosamente agresivos contra Cuba como vía para salvarse de la temida deportación.
(2025-05-06). US Ditching Ukraine "Peace Talks," Predictable Continuity of Agenda Follows. thealtworld.com
(2025-05-06). Interior Attempts to Cut Air Quality Monitoring in Parks. commondreams.org
(2025-05-06). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-05-06). PSG vs Arsenal — UEFA Champions League: Start time, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-06). Sudan declares UAE an aggressor, cuts ties amid rising tensions. albawaba.com
(2025-05-06). Indigenous-owned infrastructure vital to country's trade markets. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-06). Garden River Nation forward joins Greater Sudbury Cubs for Centennial Cup tourney. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-06). Judge denies order to reinstate Community College of Philadelphia's president. whyy.org
(2025-05-06). No free A/C units through LIHEAP in Pennsylvania this summer. whyy.org
(2025-05-06). When 100 new B-21 bombers just isn't enough. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-05-06). Iraqi authorities suspend political talk show Al-Haq Yuqal, order past episodes removed. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-06). Veteran publisher Juan Dayang shot and killed in the Philippines. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-06). Myanmar journalist Than Htike Myint sentenced to 5 years in prison for terrorism. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-06). Morocco deports 2 journalists trying to enter Western Sahara. yabiladi.com
(2025-05-06). Trump's first 100 days portend long-lasting damage to press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-05-06). CPJ joins coalition urging Congress to preserve public broadcasting funding. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-05-06). CPJ, partners urge UN to examine press freedom restrictions in Honduras. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-05-06). Armed group threatens Iraq's Al Rabiaa TV after report on Iran-US talks. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-06). The fight against German militarism 80 years after World War II. wsws.org The WSWS is posting here both the video and text of the speech by Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Germany) National Committee member Katja Rippert to the International May Day 2025 Online Rally.
(2025-05-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Striking workers at Acindar AceroMittal in Argentina have issued a call for broader action, while aircraft refuelers are set to walk out in Seattle.
(2025-05-06). Connecticut Pratt & Whitney workers join Lockheed Martin strikers as walkouts spread in US weapons industry. wsws.org The walkout by almost 3,000 Pratt & Whitney jet engine workers comes as 900 Lockheed Martin workers in Florida and Colorado continue their strike.
(2025-05-06). Congressional Republicans demand more money for military, cruel cuts in healthcare. wsws.org Although the 2026 budget will be the first to provide more than $1 trillion for the Pentagon, three prominent Senate Republicans issued statements opposing the military portion of the budget as inadequate.
(2025-05-06). Trump's dictatorship, global war, and the fight for socialism. wsws.org The WSWS is posting here both the video and text of the speech by Socialist Equality Party (US) National Secretary Joseph Kishore to the International May Day 2025 Online Rally.