(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Hormuz at 'Pakistan, others request'. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). As In Gaza, Israel Is Targeting Rescue Workers In South Lebanon. popularresistance.org As airstrikes pound southern Lebanon, lawyer Abbas Ghandour leaves his case files behind, changes clothes, and drives south toward the blast zones. | The 38-year-old appellate attorney is also the head of the Lebanese Red Cross emergency services in the southwest, a role he has grown into since first answering distress calls as a teenager in Nabatiyeh. | Now his mornings are no longer spent preparing arguments in court, but securing safe staging points and making sure his paramedics' families have somewhere to sleep, because, as he puts it, "no one can respond clearly while worrying about their own loved ones."
(2026-05-06). Hondurasgate: Juan Orlando Hernández, Zionism, And US Imperialism. popularresistance.org In the late 1990s, Juan Orlando Hernández was elected deputy to Honduras' National Congress under the banner of the National Party. For over a decade, he built legislative influence, control of internal party networks, and alliances with business and security sectors. | His presidency was inaugurated in 2014 with a platform promising a frontal assault on organized crime and drug trafficking. At the time, Honduras was one of the most violent countries in the world, with homicide rates exceeding 80 per 100,000 inhabitants. As president of Congress, Hernández had promoted the armed forces' participation in policing…
(2026-05-06). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-06). How modern psychology is turning a genocidal army into a 'morally injured' one. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli soldiers are facing a mental health crisis as they return from Gaza, and the diagnosis of "moral injury," the distress one feels when actions violate one's moral beliefs, is being used to absolve the guilt of perpetrators of the genocide.
(2026-05-06). How Israel is weaponizing infectious diseases in Gaza. mronline.org 
Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist, traveled to Gaza on a three-week medical mission in February 2026. He found infectious diseases running rampant, all directly due to Israel's siege and genocide.
(2026-05-06). A forensic account of the horrors my family experienced during the Nakba. mondoweiss.net 
Eyal Weizman's pioneering work with Forensic Architecture is the focus of his new book "Ungrounding: The Architecture of Genocide" which details a subject that has long consumed me: how Zionist settlers destroyed my home and built a kibbutz on my land.
(2026-05-06). Genocidio en Gaza, un drama sin fin. radiohc.cu Las imágenes y noticias que llegan desde Gaza han puesto al mundo frente a una realidad imposible de ignorar: la destrucción sistemática de una población civil bajo el peso de la guerra, el bloqueo y la indiferencia internacional. | Cada día se acumulan denuncias sobre bombardeos, muertes de niños, hospitales colapsados y una crisis humanitaria que ha desbordado todos los límites éticos y políticos. | En ese contexto, hablar de genocidio no es una exageración retórica, sino una acusación que ha sido sostenida por organizaciones de derechos humanos y por instancias internacionales que exigen una lectura rigurosa d…
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Late last month, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet
(2026-05-06). Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he was pausing the day-old US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz "for a short period of time," citing what he said was "great progress" toward an agreement with Iran.
(2026-05-06). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-06). UAE quits OPEC: end of petrodollar system. infobrics.org The UAE's decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil and the US dollar may not be collapsing just now but is increasingly under pressure and fragmenting in a multipolar world.
(2026-05-06). UAE tells OPEC 'good terms' after ditching group, fears Iranian retaliation on oil routes. hindustantimes.com Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei delivered a pointed warning over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying "no one should be allowed" to dominate the vital route, just hours before tensions with Iran spiked. The United Arab Emirates official also defended Abu Dhabi's stance on OPEC, insisting the UAE "left on good terms" while pledging to remain a reliable energy producer. As geopolitical strains rise and threats to oil flows grow, the remarks underscore mounting anxiety over energy security and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
(2026-05-06). Trump Says US Military Operation To 'Guide' Ships Out of the Strait of Hormuz Is Paused. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign …
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress. haaretz.com
(2026-05-06). Trump's New Iran Negotiator Is Israel Lobbyist Who Denounced Negotiations With Iran. scheerpost.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option. The latest addition to the Trump administration's Iran negotiation team, Nick Stewart, has declared his absolute opposition to negotiating with the Islamic Republic of …
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). Did Hegseth just invite Iran to target US ships instead of Israel, insists Netanyahu not in charge. hindustantimes.com At a tense Pentagon briefing in Arlington, Pete Hegseth pushed back on claims that Donald Trump is being influenced by Benjamin Netanyahu, insisting U.S. actions are driven solely by "America First" interests. However, the remarks come amid intensifying conflict with Iran, raising questions over whether Washington's positioning could shift Tehran's focus toward U.S. bases instead of Israel.
(2026-05-06). 'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table. responsiblestatecraft.org Facing an impasse in negotiations to end the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon ordered an 11-day air campaign in December 1972 to bring North Vietnam back to the negotiating table. "I don't want any more crap about the fact that we couldn't hit this target or that one," Nixon
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). Iranian FM Warns US, UAE Of 'Quagmire' After Strikes On Oil Site. popularresistance.org Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned the US and the UAE against being "dragged back into a quagmire" in a statement on 5 May, a day after several missile attacks targeted energy infrastructure at the Gulf state's Fujairah port. | "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," Araghchi said early on Tuesday. | "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the US should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE," the foreign minister went on to warn.
(2026-05-06). Chinese FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Peter Beinart on What It Means to Be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. scheerpost.com "American Jews and Jews in general are safer in countries where everybody is treated equally under the law," Peter Beinart tells TRNN. "The principle of Jewish supremacy, and Christian supremacy, and Hindu supremacy, and Islamic supremacy—all of those things are wrong." Marc Steiner TRNN Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land …
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). Global Sumud Flotilla To Convene International Assembly In Türkiye. popularresistance.org Marmaris, Türkiye — In its ongoing effort to break israel's illegal siege of Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) announces it will convene an International Assembly in Marmaris, Türkiye on May 9th and 10th, followed by a press conference on May 11th. This assembly marks a decisive moment for the movement as GSF participants, organizers, partners, and international experts will be gathering to reassess, deepen political strategy, and sharpen the mission's trajectory. | Today the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" granted the state's request to extend the detention of humanitarian activists Thiago à&Ar…
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-06). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-06). La mossa strategica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'OPEC e l'OPEC+, gli Emirati Arabi Uniti potrebbero uscire dalla Lega Araba e persino dal CCG. | Segue nostro CosਠMbZ — l'unico detentore del potere negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — ha deciso di uscire dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC+. | I tirapiedi del Sindacato Epstein la presentano come una sofisticata mossa volta a definire un Nuovo Ordine Energetico. | Non proprio. | A prima vista, la mossa è sensata. Gli Emirati Arabi Unit…
(2026-05-06). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-06). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-06). China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-06). Analyst José Ramón Cabañas: Dialogue With the US Is Possible, But Our System Is Non-Negotiable (Interview). orinocotribune.com Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. | We asked Cabañas a series of questions, given the intensified threats by the United States against Cuba and the possibility of dialogue between equals, based on respect for each nation's sovereignty. | Cuba has long insisted that "dialogue is possible, but the system is not negotiable." In the current context of contacts with the United States, is this prin…
(2026-05-06). DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May. sanews.gov.za DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday. | The price adjustments are effective from today. | "During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the additional 93.00 cents per litre reduction in the fuel levy on diesel was erroneously captured as 0.93 cents per litre. | "This resulted in a higher increase in the wholesale price of R6.19 per litre instead of R5.27 per litre for diesel," the department explained. | The correct adjusted prices for this month are as follows:…
(2026-05-06). The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights. grist.org 
Last week, the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released urgent calls to action, including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and increased funding for Indigenous climate projects. But those recommendations come as the Forum itself is facing an existential crisis. | For 25 years, the Forum has been the leading United Nations body representing Indigenous peoples, but that status has not always translated to policy change by member states or the U.N. itself. Growing questions about the Forum's effectiveness also come amid budget cuts at the U.N., Trump's rejection of multilateralism, and…
(2026-05-06). Provinces push for paid annual leave. ecns.cn At least seven provincial regions in China have recently issued policies to promote the implementation of paid annual leave, part of broader efforts to protect workers' rights and stimulate domestic consumption.
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro. ⚪ "Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected communities, and disruptions to daily services. Particular attention is being given to roads that have been flooded or closed, with real-time updates informing response and recovery operations," the Eastern Cape municipality said on Wedne…
(2026-05-06). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-06). Free Salah Sarsour! Learn More How to Help! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Michigan Prof's Only Offense: Humanizing Palestinians. juancole.com Silver Springs, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — I am a Jewish American-Israeli, and a veteran of the IDF. But according to the University of Michigan administration, I am someone who needs to be protected from the truth. | On May 2, the University did not merely censor this year's
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-06). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-06). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-06). SF May Day Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza For A General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-06). Putin's muffled barking: interview with News X World. gilbertdoctorow.com https:youtu.be/ckHEK9xL_z0?si=njrHExLLTTEoZyNG…
(2026-05-06). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-06). Australian central bank hikes rates again as stagflation threat grows. wsws.org The hikes for this year so far total three quarters of a percent with more rises threatened in the future, taking hundreds of dollars a month from the disposable income of households battling to pay off mortgages.
(2026-05-06). Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contamination. grist.org 
For more than half a century, residents of Sampson County, North Carolina have watched their local landfill grow to
(2026-05-06). Weather conditions expected to start clearing. sanews.gov.za Weather conditions expected to start clearing | Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. ⚪ In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. ⚪ "However, rain will persist over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the south coast of RSA [Republic of South Africa] today, so residents are advised to remain cautious," it said. ⚪ On Tuesday, the weatherman said that residents of the Eastern and Western…
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-06). Australian Education Union cancels strikes in Victoria to impose Labor's austerity agenda. wsws.org The AEU move to sell out the educators' struggle is driven by fears of a wider working-class movement against the cost-of-living crisis imposed by the state and federal Labor governments.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-06). China claims historic silver at men's ice hockey World Championship Division I Group B. ecns.cn Host China edged Estonia 3-2 in a penalty shootout at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B on Tuesday to secure the silver medal, marking its best result since the IIHF introduced its current format in 2001.
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-06). Romania's pro-EU government ousted after no-confidence vote. aljazeera.com The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.
(2026-05-06). First BRICS Academic Forum Launched by ORF, RIS. infobrics.org India's 2026 BRICS Chairship kicks off with new Track II platform to shape policy ideas on resilience, innovation and inclusive growth…
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). NATO in crisis after US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. infobrics.org Yet, an American colonel is being embedded in German military.
(2026-05-06). Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall. ecns.cn Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2026-05-06). Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they're wavering. grist.org 
There's a strange trend afoot on the East Coast, where residents have seen
(2026-05-06). Spring break, holiday spur multiday stays. ecns.cn The school spring break merging with the five-day May Day holiday this year prompted many vacationers to trade whirlwind "special forces-style" travel for immersive, multiday stays in single destinations.
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-06). China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance. ecns.cn During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational "robot police squadron" to key areas, bolstering the city's traffic management capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). Karl Marx at 208: The revolutionary internationalist who stood with the colonised. mronline.org 
Marx and Engels did not merely theorise in the abstract. They analysed concrete events, corresponded extensively with revolutionaries and thinkers, and engaged politically through journalism, the First International, and personal networks.
(2026-05-06). One man versus the AFL-CIO machine. mronline.org 
The Democratic Party insiders who dominate the Federation and many of its unions—the same forces who quickly condemned Kelber's age as the primary reason to ignore and even attack him—will all compete energetically to prove their politically correct credentials and strict loyalty to identity politics.
(2026-05-06). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-06). Guido's Bridge Protest Against Iran War Hits Day Five. popularresistance.org As the one-man protest of activist Guido Reichstadter reached its fifth day, 168 feet above the Anacostia River on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, the anti-war activist is receiving praise both at home and worldwide as he said Tuesday he would go another day even though he has run out of both food and water. | "We are profoundly touched," said CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin during a visit Monday, standing below Reichstadter's perch at the top of one of the bridge's arches, which he has been occupying since last Friday in protest of President Donald Trump's war on Iran and the rapid p…
(2026-05-06). Not All Temperature Records Are Equal. wattsupwiththat.com And some records are being used to hype normal temperature variability in unfortunate ways.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-06). Voices of solidarity from the European Parliament in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban Embassy in Belgium and to the European Union have expressed their gratitude for the expressions of solidarity from the European Parliament, where MEPs, Cuban residents, and supportive friends spoke out against the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). Sanctions and Threats of War: The Last Pulls. radiohc.cu The massive demonstration of support for the Cuban government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for a US administration that believes itself to be the master of the world and all-powerful in the Western Hemisphere, the Granma newspaper opined on Tuesday. | The Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the full text of this article below. | The White House unmasked and at the feet of Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone. The massive demonstration of support for the government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for an administration that believes itself to be the master of…
(2026-05-06). R90m to revitalise CET colleges. sanews.gov.za R90m to revitalise CET colleges | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa. | Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the allocation alongside Services SETA Administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga during the launch of an infrastructure upgrade project at Emlandeleni Community Learning Centre (CLC) at Ndwedwe in north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The investment will su…
(2026-05-06). Uganda to Join BRICS and India-Africa Summits in New Delhi. infobrics.org Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo has confirmed that Uganda will participate in two high-level international summits in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the country's deepening ties with the BRICS bloc and India…
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Yes, I was "forced" to march in the May Day parade in Cuba. radiohc.cu From a poor peasant background, I was 8 years old when the Revolution triumphed. What little I knew how to read and write I learned from my father, who also learned without being able to go to school. And as the grandson of Mambises (Cuban independence fighters), I learned some history through his stories. Today I am a professional, and although retired, I performed my more than 50 years of work as a teacher and in other jobs with dedication and enjoyment.
(2026-05-06). US' "sanctions threats" in a de-Dollarizing world. unitedworldint.com Under the current circumstances, the US' sanction threats amount to empty rhetoric only. A new system has been built, and it will grow even stronger with the participation of numerous countries following the war in Iran. By Serhat Latifoƒülu The threat by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by sending letters to 2 Chinese banks threatening …
(2026-05-06). Russia's Nornickel Sees New Palladium Demand from China's Fibreglass Sector. infobrics.org Nornickel, the world's biggest palladium producer, said demand for the metal from China's fibreglass industry could reach 0.8 million ounces per year over the medium term, helping offset an expected decline in demand from the auto sector…
(2026-05-06). Mass protests in Japan against war and remilitarisation. wsws.org An estimated 50,000 people gathered in the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to mark Constitution Memorial Day, carrying banners reading "STOP Constitutional Revision and Military Expansion."
(2026-05-06). Louisiana governor suspends primary election to enforce new congressional gerrymandering. wsws.org The action by Republican Jeff Landry, postponing a primary in order to carry out a pro-Republican redistricting approved by the Supreme Court, has no historical precedent.
(2026-05-06). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-06). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-06). This Wasn't Just a China Trip. It Was a Test of Taiwan's Political Future. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | On the surface, it looks simple: Taiwan's opposition leader went to mainland China, talked about peace, and came home. | But this was not a routine visit. It was the first formal trip to mainland China by a sitting KMT chair in a decade, and it happened at a moment of rising military pressure, partisan deadlock in Taipei, and a wider U.S.-China struggle over Taiwan's future. Reuters and AP both fr…
(2026-05-06). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-06). The Moral Architecture of Daniel Ellsberg in Truth and Consequence. scheerpost.com Review of Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope, by Daniel Ellsberg, ed. Michael Ellsberg and Jan R. Thomas (New York: Bloomsbury, released 3/2/26) Peter Dale Scott Eager as I was to review this collection of Daniel Ellsberg's unpublished writings, for days all my available time was spent in fascinated reading, as …
(2026-05-06). Chinese embassy lodges stern representations over UK sanctions against two Chinese entities. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK's sanctions on two Chinese entities and has lodged stern representations with the UK, according to the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2026-05-06). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2006-05-26). Partido Lakas ng Masa: On the firing of the US missile system on Philippine soil. links.org.au 
The first-ever firing of a Tomahawk missile and operational deployment of the US Typhon system on Philippine soil under Balikatan 2026 mark a dangerous escalation in the country's deepening entanglement in imperialist military conflicts, warns Partido Lakas ng Masa.
(2026-05-06). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-06). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-06). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-06). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-06). Australia commits $7 billion to boost fuel stockpiles. newarab.com 
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists Over Break-In At Israeli Weaponsmaker. popularresistance.org Four of six British pro-Palestinian activists have been convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with one of the defendants found guilty of striking a police officer with a sledgehammer. | London's Woolwich Crown Court on Tuesday found Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, Fatema Zainab Rajwani, 21, guilty. Zoe Rogers, 22, and Jordan Devlin, 31, were found not guilty. | Prosecutors said that the six defendants were members of the banned group Palestine Action, which organised the assault on the Elbit Systems UK facility in Bristol,…
(2026-05-06). Balikatan 2026: US turns Philippines into forward base for war against China. wsws.org Washington's largest-ever war games in the Philippines featured the first live Tomahawk firing on Philippine soil and the first Japanese combat deployment since its World War II occupation.
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). C. American Gangs and Climate Change, Born in the USA. juancole.com (
(2026-05-06). Trump right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go. responsiblestatecraft.org For weeks, President Donald Trump has warned that there
(2026-05-06). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-06). Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West | Deputy President Paul Mashatiile will conduct an oversight visit to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) in the North West on Thursday as part of government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to effectively deliver basic services to communities. ⚪ "The visit follows concerns raised by residents of the DLM during the Deputy President's recent engagement with the community in January 2026. Among the key issues highlighted by community members, were inadequate access to water and sanitation, unreliable electricity supp…
(2026-05-06). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. grist.org 
(2026-05-06). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Online Casinos Beginners Should Know. moguldom.com A large part of all online wagers now run through crypto. This shift comes from casinos that let players gamble without handing over any personal identification. For someone just getting into online betting, the promise of total privacy and instant payouts sounds hard to beat. The catch is that these platforms carry risks most first-timers …
(2026-05-06). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-06). Kill lists vs public good: Two futures of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
Palantir isn't just publishing manifestos. It is operationally wired into the machinery of imperial warfare. Its Gotham platform provides AI-powered targeting for the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-06). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-06). Israel's nightmare: NATO nation's largest, fastest hypersonic missile Tayfun block 4 to hit IDF. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Roketsan has publicly unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, marking the first time the system has been shown in public mounted on its 8×8 wheeled launcher. Defense reporting described it as the largest and most powerful member of the TAYFUN family, underscoring Ankara's push to expand its indigenous long-range strike capabilities.
(2006-05-26). Iran and the Western left. links.org.au 
Anti-imperialism has become a key priority for the global left. Cihan Tuğal looks at how we can best mobilise a mass anti-imperialist movement.
(2026-05-06). Op Sindoor: Shishir Gupta busts myths & how India taught Pakistan a lesson it won't forget. hindustantimes.com In this episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times' Executive Editor Shishir Gupta exposes some of the biggest lies spread by Pakistan as Indian forces pulverised terror camps in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Gupta explains how it was Pakistan that came under severe pressure, suffered extensive damage, and then frantically reached out for a ceasefire through the DGMO channel. Gupta also explains how India has boosted its firepower and warns that Operation Sindoor is only in abeyance and has not concluded. Watch the full episode for all the details.
(2026-05-06). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-06). Xi encourages Chinese youth to shine amid national progress. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a reply note to representatives of youth honor recipients, encouraging young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development.
(2026-05-06). 7 Reasons to Use a Custodian for Retirement Funds. moguldom.com Retirement savings can hold far more than mutual funds or public shares. Many households now place private notes, rental property, tax liens, or business interests inside tax-advantaged accounts. This broader menu creates promise, yet it also brings filing duties, title work, valuation questions, and strict use limits. A custodian provides the administrative guardrails that keep …
(2026-05-06). Wu's triumph adds to China's snooker legacy. ecns.cn Chinese snooker player Wu Yize delivered a decisive break on Monday to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, capping one of the most dramatic finals in recent years at the World Snooker Championship 2026.
(2026-05-06). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Judging Freedom edition of 6 May 2026. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-05-06). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US quietly throws its own ally under the bus? Fujairah attack chaos erupts after Hormuz drama. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-06). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). From the Ancient Greeks to Trump, Iran has Stood up to Aggression. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). The invisible migration: How urban refugees are powering Uganda's economy. globalvoices.org
(2026-05-06). The energy smash: How Ukrainian and Iranian conflicts have reshaped the European future. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-06). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Fascism, Racism, Labor & The General Strike: A UFCLP Panel. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). Nelson Mandela Bay calls for caution on the roads. sanews.gov.za
(2026-05-06). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Trump's Private Repo Men Are Hunting Immigrants. levernews.com
(2026-05-06). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). US military releases video of strike on alleged drug boat. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-06). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-06). Can a regime that glorifies Hitler respect the celebrations of the victory over Nazism? strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-06). Desde el Parlamento Europeo voces solidarias apoyan a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería cubana y la Embajada de Cuba en Bélgica y ante la Unión Europea agradecieron este martes las muestras de solidaridad provenientes del Parlamento Europeo, donde diputados, cubanos residentes y amigos solidarios se pronunciaron contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla. | En su cuenta oficial de X, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores escribió: | Solidaridad con Agradec…
(2026-05-06). Canciller califica de mentiras declaraciones de Marco Rubio sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez calificó de mentiras las declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, al afirmar este martes en rueda de prensa en Washington que no existe un bloqueo petrolero a la isla. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana manifestó que el funcionario estadounidense "ha optado sencillamente por mentir. Contradice al Presidente y a la Vocera de la Casa Blanca".La realidad es inocultable: el 29 de enero de 2026, su Presidente firmó una Orden Ejecutiva que amenaza a todos los países con imponer aranceles en caso de que exporten com…
(2026-05-06). Cuba y Egipto por fortalecer relaciones interparlamentarias. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Egipto, Alexander Pellicer Moraga sostuvo un cordial encuentro con Sameh Shoukry, presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Parlamento de ese país del noreste de àÅfrica. | El diplomático cubano trasladó las felicitaciones del presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, y del presidente de la Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales, Alberto Núñez Betancourt, por su elección en el cargo. | Pellicer Moraga actualizó al parlamentario egipcio sobre la difícil situación que vive Cuba debido al recrudecimiento del bloqueo, el cerco petrolero y las amenaz…
(2026-05-06). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-06). IV Liga Élite: Cocodrilos barre a Mayabeque en la primera subserie. radiohc.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas volvió a remontar a Huracanes de Mayabeque (5×3), mantuvo su invicto y rubricó la primera barrida de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC). | Lo anterior lo informó JIT, la publicación del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | Como anfitriona, en el estadio 'Victoria de Girón', la escuadra del mánager Eduardo Cárdenas perdía 1×3 y fabricó racimo decisivo de tres carreras en el séptimo inning.Conexiones clave resultaron el doblete de José Amaury Noroña y uno de los dos imparables del juego de Hanyelo Videt, actual líder de los bateadores (6…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Katiuska Blanco: Fidel es un árbol que crece diariamente. radiohc.cu 
La vigencia del ideario de Fidel Castro y su formación como líder revolucionario centraron la conferencia inaugural impartida por la periodista Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira en el Congreso de Pensamiento y Premio para Jóvenes Investigadores Memoria Nuestra, columna vertebral de las Romerías de Mayo. | Durante su intervención, titulada Historias de Alejandro, la también biógrafa del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana reflexionó este domingo sobre la construcción humana, ética y política del Comandante en Jefe, a partir de su infancia en Birán y su posterior formación intelectual. | Blanco Castiñeira destacó que…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-06). El Gamal lawyers detail ICE kidnapping operation, as Congress prepares $53 billion for ICE and CBP. wsws.org The El Gamal family's legal team detailed last Saturday's kidnapping, as Congress moves to pour billions more into ICE and CBP.
(2026-05-06). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-05). "No Kings" e MAGA: il teatro delle ombre sul ponte del Titanic. strategic-culture.su Il movimento "No Kings" si è affacciato sulla scena politica lo scorso giugno organizzando manifestazioni di protesta in occasione del compleanno di Donald Trump e della parata militare per il 250 ∞ anniversario dell'esercito. Da quel momento le sue iniziative di lotta hanno visto la partecipazione di milioni di persone, non solo negli Stati Uniti ma più recentemente anche in diversi paesi occidentali.