(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). How China wins by avoiding war. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing in a much weaker position than he did more than four years ago, when he launched his invasion of Ukraine shortly after his last visit. | US President Donald Trump left Beijing after much fanfare. However, he was criticised back at home for failing to deliver on any key aspect of American interests, such as committing China to pressuring Iran to end the war on US terms. His popular support is at a historic low.
(2026-05-23). Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties. scmp.com For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran's accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country's military personnel. | Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diplomatic headache all in a single sentence.
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to help mediate between Iran and the United States, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. | Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war in talks that lasted late into the night, the report said. | Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks on regional developments an…
(2026-05-23). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-23). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges nor provokes. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, stated on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is a nation of peace; it neither threatens, challenges, nor provokes the U.S. or any other country in the world." | The president noted that "the idea that Cuba represents a threat to the U.S. exists only in the sick minds of some officials in the current U.S. administration who have hijacked the policy toward our island, who blatantly lie to the people of that nation and the world to justify a new irrational war with a potentially high cost i…
(2026-05-23). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-23). Declaración de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 de mayo de 2026. | "Año del Centenario del Comandnte en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | El gobierno de los Estados Unidos anunció la imputación del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, decisión que consideramos infame, inmoral e ilegítima. | Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución repudiamos esta falacia contra el líder actual de la Revolución Cubana y refrendamos el derecho a la legítima defensa del pueblo de Cuba. | El General de Ejército encarna la esencia más genuina de la Revolución gracias a su capacidad de liderar desde la modestia y el ejemplo personal. Ha dedicado toda su vida a defender la sober…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-23). Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is ready if the U.S. attacks Cuba. radiohc.cu Silvio Rodríguez says his Kalashnikov is "ready" if the US attacks Cuba: "I didn't ask for it symbolically, I asked for it for real" | The Cuban singer-songwriter denounced in an interview with La Repubblica that US pressure on the island "is, in reality, mass murder." | On March 18, he warned on his personal blog that he demanded his AKM (a Kalashnikov assault rifle) if the United States decided to invade Cuba; he said it "very seriously," so much so that a few days later the Cuban government delivered a replica of the AKM and a combat rifle to the singer-songwriter with President Miguel Díaz-Canel as a witness;…
(2026-05-23). Israel is a Democracy . . . a Profoundly Racist Democracy. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel is a democracy. This makes it difficult to hide the inconvenient fact that it is profoundly racist. The recent episode involving Minister Ben-Gvir taunting an international group of pro-Palestine activists is in many ways revealing. The activists were on board unarmed boats bringing food and medical supplies to the long-besieged Palestinians of Gaza when Israeli forces seized the boats in international waters, then arraigned and detained the activists in Israel. The high official waved an Israeli flag before the crouched detainees, whose hands were tie…
(2026-05-23). Anger in Australia over brutal treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. wsws.org Labor issued mealy-mouthed condemnations, while treating the relatives of the brutalised activists with utter contempt and hostility.
(2026-05-23). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). SA to host Space Law Moot Competition. sanews.gov.za SA to host Space Law Moot Competition | South Africa will host the 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition next week. | The Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Africa Regional Coordinator for the competition, Nomfuneko Majaja, said the continued growth of the initiative reflects the continent's determination to position itself at the centre of shaping global space governance, particularly in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, and water security.
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv 
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). The Harms of Post-Colonialism on African Nations. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Until gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in Africa. They were known as French West Africa, having been colonized during the "Scramble for Africa" in the 1880's and 1890 s and after gaining independence in 1960 formed an "Alliance of Sahel States"(AES). | Having taught courses on "conflict resolution" concerning the Sudan, DRC Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria, it was clear to me that almost all African nations share a similar history of having been colonized by Europeans with the prima…
(2026-05-23). EU-Backed Justice Initiative Brings Legal Awareness and Reform to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project has officially concluded in Islamabad after five years of advancing access to justice, strengthening rule of law reforms, and improving people-centred justice services across Pakistan. Jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and UN Women, the initiative …
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-23). Ending Obstetric Fistula: Why Safe Maternal Healthcare Matters More Than Ever. thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-23). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-23). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-23). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). Management boasts deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike "within the MTA's financial plan" wsws.org These statements are significant because they suggest that the overall value of the deal, which workers have not yet seen, is no better than the contracts workers previously rejected before the strike.
(2026-05-23). Pro-independence Parti Québécois strengthens its ties with the far right. wsws.org Parti Québecois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave a one-hour interview last month to Rebel News, a far-right media outlet with close connections to Trump's MAGA movement and fascist forces in Europe.
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-23). Ice Detention Facility Planned for Gilroy, California. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). A $1 billion evening for the art world. wsws.org How is it that one individual can accumulate such an art collection and withhold it from the public?
(2026-05-23). Having canceled Los Angeles schools strike, SEIU circulates petition to ask that layoffs stop. wsws.org The same bureaucracy that blocked a unified walkout of all 77,000 LAUSD employees now presents a letter-writing campaign as a substitute for the mass action it deliberately strangled.
(2026-05-23). Sri Lankan president uses war commemoration to declare "economic war" on working people. wsws.org The working class must understand that the Dissanayake government is preparing a frontal assault on its living and social conditions and democratic rights and is turning towards autocratic rule.
(2026-05-23). New revelations show San Diego neo-Nazi mosque attackers were known to police and FBI before massacre. wsws.org The San Diego massacre exposes the fraud of the Trump administration's claims that "left-wing extremists," not fascists, are the central domestic terror threat.
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). Climate Change Weekly 580— Private Climate Cabal Under Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com Following Heartland's recommendations, several states have barred their governments from doing business with institutional investors and mega-asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. States such as Texas and Florida led the way.
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com 
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-23). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-23). Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr's wedding. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr. arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 3, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump on Friday said he won't be attending the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Junior, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson…
(2026-05-23). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-23). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-23). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-22). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-23). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-23). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-23). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-23). How Pak-Iran Alignment Could Redefine South Asian Power Dynamics. thinktank.pk The resurgence of Pakistan-Iran relations despite international pressure is an indication of a big regional change. In the coming years, the relations could be mainly assisted by the oil and gas trade which could make Pakistan a hub for regional development. The growing friendship could lead to a new era of regional stability. Pakistan-Iran relationship …
(2026-05-23). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-23). China coal mine blast kills at least 90, more missing. geo.tv 
Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, May 23, 2026. — Reuters 345 emergency personnel dispatched.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: A gas explosion at a…
(2026-05-23). Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage. aljazeera.com More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage…
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). Four weeks of general strike in Bolivia: US imperialism and its regional allies move to crush an uprising. wsws.org As Bolivia's workers defy repression and maintain their indefinite strike into its fourth week, the international response exposes a single coordinated apparatus—from Washington's threats to Milei's alleged arms shipments to Lula's complicit silence.
(2026-05-23). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-23). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-23). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Record Energy Crisis: 4 Reasons the Pain Is only Delayed. juancole.com
(2026-05-23). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Preservar la diversidad biológica, imperativo para la comunidad científica de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Cada 22 de mayo se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, instituido por la Asamblea de Naciones Unidas para concientizar a todas las personas acerca del valor, los beneficios de la biodiversidad y las consecuencias graves que representa su pérdida para el planeta. | Bajo el lema este año, "actuar localmente para lograr un impacto global", la comunidad científica de Guantánamo trabaja para preservar los recursos naturales y alcanzar acciones desde los 10m municipios en los diferentes sectores, a favor de un uso racional y el desarrollo sostenible. | Con esa motivación trabajan los especialista…
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu 
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-23). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-23). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-22). Karma: commander in murder of 6yo Hind Rajab 'seriously wounded' in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Israeli military commander Meir Biderman has been "seriously wounded" by Hezbollah during Israel's war of aggression on Lebanon: he commanded a unit during the Gaza genocide that murdered 6-year-old Hind Rajab, her family, and two paramedics sent to try to help them. Palestinian despatchers had agreed safe passage for the ambulance. The Hind Rajab Foundation […] | By
(2026-05-22). Israeli soldiers say looting, destruction 'primary mission' in southern Lebanon. radiohc.cu Israeli soldiers occupying southern Lebanon have engaged in widespread looting of civilian homes and businesses alongside the systematic destruction of villages, with commanding officers turning a blind eye to the practice, according to testimonies published by Haaretz. | Five soldiers from different units described a battlefield culture resembling that of a "Viking army," where discipline has given way to moral disintegration and a lawless environment prevails, the newspaper reported. | "For most of the senior commanders, it did not matter. Soldiers looted even when the brigade commander came to visit, and he tu…
(2026-05-22). Could Israel's war push Lebanon into a new financial crisis. newarab.com 
Continued Israeli attacks, regional conflict and a drop in remittances have strained Lebanon's dollar reserves, fuelling fears of another financial crisis in a country already battered by years of economic collapse. | Amid Losses have accumulated in the country since late 2019, when Lebanon's currency and banking sector collapsed and locked most people out of their savings. In 2020…
(2026-05-22). AIPAC, AI, Crypto and Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends. theintercept.com 
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie was decisively ousted on Tuesday night in his Kentucky primary, a win for President Donald Trump, who had launched an all-out attack on the congressman for his role in pushing for the release of the Epstein files. But in Pennsylvania, the left had a lot to celebrate.
(2026-05-22). Corbyn presses Burnham to put words into action on Gaza genocide. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Corbyn has written to Andy Burnham, reminding him that in October 2023 the Manchester mayor spoke out against the "widespread suffering" caused by Israel in Gaza, and has called on Burnham to back a Gaza genocide inquiry into the UK's role in the conflict. He also asked whether Burnham would end all military cooperation […] | By
(2026-05-22). Nearly 3/4 of Democrat voters oppose Israel aid: NYT poll. newarab.com 
A poll by The New York Times/Siena found that 74% of voters aligned with This represents a substantial increase in opposition to Israel, compared with the 45% three years ago, before the start of the genocidal war on Gaza. | When asked which side they sympathised with more, Israel o…
(2026-05-22). Israel's Genocide in Gaza Continues: Hospitals, Water, Bread Lacking. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The raft of What much of the reporting ignores, however, is how necessary the aid flotilla still is, since the Israelis hav…
(2026-05-22). Fact check: North Korea's Kim has not threatened any nuclear attack on Israel amid Iran conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple accounts, including accounts that appear to be pro-Iranian based on past posts, have been claiming in posts on social media platform X since May 21, 2026, that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has announced a nuclear ballistic missile attack on Israel if the United States strikes Iran. However, nothing of the sort has occurred. | How it started | On May 21, a pro-Iranian account, based on its past posts, shared a collage of Kim Jong-Un and an Israeli flag with the following caption: "Just in: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has announced that if the United States attacks Iran with nuclear weapons, he w…
(2026-05-22). Iran deal collapsing while Cuba burns? Trump's top diplomat issues two front crisis warning | Watch. hindustantimes.com Marco Rubio has warned that any Iranian attempt to impose tolls or permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz would be "illegal" and unacceptable, as tensions between United States and Iran continue to rise. The top U.S. diplomat also hinted at broader security concerns beyond Iran, warning that Washington is increasingly focused on growing threats from rival powers and regional instability as global tensions escalate.
(2026-05-22). France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – France has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution on setting up an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz and could submit it if conditions are right, the foreign ministry said on Friday, as Washington struggles to bring to a vote a text Russia and China may say is biased against Tehran.Control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy trade whose virtual closure has led to spiralling oil prices, is a major obstacle in talks to end the three-month-old U.S.-Iran war.
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). China's top diplomat to host UN Security Council meet amid US-Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host a meeting of the United Nations Security Council amid the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. | One of five permanent members, China is the current chair of the 15-member Security Council. | Wang will host the council meeting in New York on Tuesday next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | The theme of the meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System," said the ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. | Read More: Pak-China friendship 'time-tested and unbreakable'
(2026-05-22). The Iranian Shadow Over Gaza's Future: Hamas votes for a new lea. newarab.com 
As the region scrambles to secure a ceasefire in Iran, the ceasefire in Gaza looks more unstable by the day. | Israel continues to bomb the besieged enclave, killing civilans and adding to the misery that the people of Gaza have had to endure for over two years now. | While the people of Gaza suffer, Hamas have been choosing a new leader. | Many of its leadership were killed during the war and the group needs a new leader to guide it into the future. | This week, we look at the state of the ceasefire in Gaza, the bodies that were created as part of the ceasefire, the humanitarian crisis. | Also, we examine the fr…
(2026-05-22). US Military Using More Missiles to Defend Israel Than Israel Itself. truthout.org The U.S. is using more of its resources to defend Israel than Israel is itself, according to U.S. officials who spoke to The Washington Post on Thursday. The officials disclosed that the U.S. military has depleted much of its missile-defense inventory after using far more of the weaponry to defend Israel throughout the war on Iran than Israel has used itself. The U.S. |
(2026-05-22). Rubio says Pakistan remains 'primary interlocutor' in US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday reiterated that Pakistan remained the "primary interlocutor" in Washington's negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. | "The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be and they've done a, you know, I think an admirable job. And that's what we continue to work through," Rubio told reporters in Sweden after meetings with NATO allies. | "Obviously, other countries, you know, have interests because especially Gulf countries that are, you know, in the middle of all this, may have their own situation going on. We talk…
(2026-05-22). Iran Now Trying To Cement Long-Term Control Over Strait Via Fees. twz.com 
Iran's move to impose service fees on ships transiting the Strait comes as Pakistani and Qatari negotiators are in Tehran trying to get a deal to officially end the war.
(2026-05-22). CDF Asim Munir's Iran dash fuels interim deal hopes. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday on a much-anticipated visit that has rekindled hopes for a possible interim deal between Iran and the US aimed at formally ending the ongoing conflict while creating space for further negotiations on contentious issues. | "Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF), arrived in Tehran as part of ongoing mediation efforts," the military's media wing said in a statement issued shortly after his arrival in the Iranian capital. | "On arrival, he was…
(2026-05-22). Pakistan remains primary interlocutor: Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the two sides' differences were deep and significant. | He reiterated that Pakistan remained the "primary interlocutor" in Washington's negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. | "The primary interlocutor on this has been Pakistan and continues to be and they've done a, you know, I think an admirable job. And that's what we continue to work through," Rubio told reporters in Sweden after meetings with NATO all…
(2026-05-22). Cuba reaffirms commitment to the Revolution and its leaders at rally in front of U.S. Embassy in Havana. radiohc.cu In response to the latest accusations made by the U.S. government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, the people mobilized Friday morning at the Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in the capital to raise their voices in defense of the homeland, the country's leadership and national sovereignty. The rally in Havana was presided over by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
(2026-05-22). Gerardo Hernandez, Hero of Cuba, defends legitimate self-defense at Anti-Imperialist Tribuna. radiohc.cu Gerardo Hernández, Hero of the Republic, affirmed at the Anti-Imperialist Tribuna that Cuba's response to violations of its airspace was "an act of legitimate self-defense, an inalienable right of any nation." | The National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR) also referred to the more than 25 violations of Cuban airspace by the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue between 1994 and 1996, and denounced that Washington ignored Havana's warnings. | "Their silence was complicity. Their inaction encouraged the terrorists," he declared. | Gerardo Hernández — one of the C…
(2026-05-22). Cuba: Raul Castro's Indictment Exposes US Hypocrisy. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro (2008—2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft three decades ago has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that has destroyed small boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without an ounce of legal accountability. | The contradiction is difficult to ignore.
(2026-05-22). Podcast/Painting Video: Bastards, Billionaires And Bombs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Itamar Ben-Gvir, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Cuba, capitalist dystopia, and love. Caitlin paints Ben-Gvir. Available in video and audio. Please send us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them in the next episode. __________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I publish is to …
(2026-05-22). Cuba no renuncia a proteger su biodiversidad. radiohc.cu El mundo llega a este 22 de mayo, Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, con la impostergable necesidad de transformar su relación con la naturaleza, pues está en peligro la vida en el planeta. | Debemos entender que dependemos de la biodiversidad, término que se refiere a la gran variedad de seres vivos que habitan la tierra, para obtener alimentos, energía, medicinas, agua potable y mucho más. Además de su inmenso valor cultural, espiritual y estético. | Pero la actividad humana, ha señalado la ONU, ha alterado significativamente 75% de los ecosistemas terrestres y dos tercios de los marinos, poniendo en…
(2026-05-22). Partido Comunista de India condena nueva artimaña de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Secretaría Nacional del Partido Comunista de la India (CPI) condenó de manera enérgica la reciente acusación contra el líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, por parte de Estados Unidos. | En una declaración, la organización política consideró la nueva acción estadounidense de indignante y políticamente motivada. | Señaló que resulta una manifestación más de la continua política hostil que las sucesivas administraciones estadounidenses han llevado a cabo contra la nación caribeña, con el objetivo de socavar su soberanía, desestabilizar su sistema político e intimidar a quienes han defendido firmemente la…
(2026-05-22). Cienfuegos desarrolla V Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito. radiohc.cu El V Ejercicio Nacional de Prevención y Enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción, las ilegalidades e indisciplinas sociales tiene lugar en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos y se extenderá hasta este 23 de mayo, como en todo el país. | Con la participación activa de los diversos organismos se desarrolla en los ocho municipios del centro y sur acometiendo acciones orientadas por el Partido, informa el Coordinador de Programas y Objetivos del Gobierno Provincial, que atiende el Enfrentamiento, Yanil Marcelo Reguera. | 0.46 Por la trascendencia de este ejercicio y su correspondencia con la Directiva del Gobierno para…
(2026-05-22). Presidenta de México cuestiona acusación de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, cuestionó hoy la acusación de Estados Unidos contra el líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, y rechazó la visión injerencista de Estados Unidos. | "La autodeterminación de los pueblos. Ha habido históricamente una visión injerencista de Estados Unidos", aseveró la dignataria al resumir su postura al respecto, en la cual criticó que lo estén imputando por algo que ocurrió hace tres décadas. | El Gobierno de Cuba repudió el miércoles la acusación del Departamento de Justicia estadounidense contra Raúl Castro. | A través de una declaración, afirmó que la administraci…
(2026-05-22). La paz es un derecho de todos los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ha ayudado al pueblo y gobierno colombianos en los intentos por poner en práctica procesos de paz, a cuyo objetivo contribuyó el líder Raúl Castro. | El ex presidente, quien ha sido ilegalmente imputado por el departamento norteamericano de Justicia por un incidente ocurrido décadas atrás, brindó facilidades a la mesa de conversaciones entre el gobierno de Colombia y las entonces insurgentes FARC, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. | Las tratativas, iniciadas en La Habana el 19 de noviembre de 2012, marcharon pese a augurios de fracaso. | El dirigente cubano, quien junto a Fidel Castro estuvo al fr…
(2026-05-22). Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza. aljazeera.com For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband.
(2026-05-22). Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid. aljazeera.com Irish activist Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid…
(2026-05-22). Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape. tribune.com.pk 
Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. | Adrien Jouan, an activist from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, who was detained by Israeli forces after their vessels were intercepted in international waters in the Mediterranean, gestures as he shows his bruises and injuries following his arrival at the airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, May 21, 2026. Screen grab from video/Reuters | Israel's prison s…
(2026-05-22). Decades-old photos show 'joyful' Gaza in happier times. aljazeera.com An exhibition in Marseille is showcasing 300 photos taken in Gaza between the 1940s and the 1970s.
(2026-05-22). Israel 'sexually abused' Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). "It's Possible to Win Women and Compete with Men" and Other Profound Insights from the DNC's Autopsy. davidswanson.org The Democrats' autopsy doesn't simply not mention Gaza. It doesn't mention anything at all. Kamala Harris's platform doesn't come up. What the candidate said she'd do if elected isn't apparently relevant to why she lost. Therefore, what policy proposals she might have offered that she didn't must be irrelevant too. This is typical political campaignthink. …
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Police raid PTI AJK lawmaker's Lahore residence. tribune.com.pk 
Police along with individuals in plain clothes conducted a late-night raid at the residence of AJK Legislative Assembly member Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan, who is also a PTI leader and an office-bearer of its Lahore organisation. | A video footage of the operation that went viral on social media showed armed personnel jumping over the gate and entering the house. | Both uniformed police officials and individuals in civilian attire could be seen participating in the raid. During the raid, Dewan was taken into custody. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the reasons behind the raid or the de…
(2026-05-22). Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel end settlement expansion. newarab.com 
The statement was welcomed by the Palestinian Authority as an "important step". | "We call on the government of Israel to end its
(2026-05-22). Bilawal inaugurates Shahrah-e-Bhutto. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the 39-kilometre Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway and also performed the groundbreaking of its strategic extension from Qayyumabad to Karachi Port. | The PPP chief said the project is a major milestone for Karachi's urban mobility, transport efficiency and economic connectivity. | The inauguration ceremony of the Sindh government's flagship infrastructure project was held at the Kathore Interchange near the M-9 Motorway, where Bilawal, accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, formally opened the high-speed corridor fo…
(2026-05-22). Mahmoud Khalil to appeal US deportation case to Supreme Court. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine advocate takes claim that Trump administration targeted him for protected free speech to top US court.
(2026-05-22). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official: What to know. al-monitor.com US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cites her husband's bone cancer diagnosis as reason for stepping down.
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate. tribune.com.pk 
The US opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence in the Arctic island, while local government ministers shied away from the event. | Moving from a wooden cabin on the outskirts of Nuuk to a much larger downtown office, the new United States consulate has become a focal point for Greenlanders unhappy with Trump's stated desire to control the island, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark. | Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and a series of other…
(2026-05-22). Air France 2009 crash verdict sparks mixed emotions among families. scmp.com The Brazilian head of a victims' association for the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris said that justice has yet to be served in France's worst aviation crash after a Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter. | Air France and Airbus, two of France's most emblematic companies, said in separate statements that they would appeal Thursday's ruling, potentially prolonging the legal battle for years.
(2026-05-22). London Underground Train Operators speak on TfL's compressed "four-day week" wsws.org "A young driver told WSWS, "I'm against this deal. Nothing management comes up with is done to benefit us. It is an attack on all our hard-won terms and conditions, going back 50 years when they were won."
(2026-05-22). Corporate Interests Paid for Haley Stevens' Trip to Portugal — and Her Campaign Ads. theintercept.com 
Center Forward sent Stevens — and her mom — to a banking and crypto conference. Now it's spending millions on ads in Michigan.
(2026-05-22). Call for stronger whistleblower protection. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger whistleblower protection | Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called for stronger protections for whistleblowers and anti-corruption activists, warning that too many people who stand up against crime and corruption continue to be targeted for doing the right thing. | Speaking at the release of the fourth-quarter crime statistics on Friday, Cachalia used the occasion to pay tribute to North West anti-crime activist and traditional healer Thato Molosankwe, who was recently murdered. | "We are saddened to have lost an individual who was committed to fighting crime and corruption, while also working…
(2026-05-22). Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers. grist.org Even as gas prices continued to rise across the United States, sales of electric vehicles fell in April. That is in contrast to strong growth elsewhere in the world, such as Europe. But American drivers are gravitating toward at least one more efficient powertrain: hybrids. | Sales of new EVs fell roughly 18 percent from March to April, according to the latest data from Edmunds, an auto research firm. Another company, Cox Automotive,
(2026-05-22). Navan: Music as witness to unrest, love, and heritage. newarab.com 
"I felt the need to write a page of history through my music," says Iranian Canadian singer
(2026-05-22). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-22). Coalition of Black Trade Unionists: Labor rights and civil rights are one fight. peoplesworld.org 
ATLANTA—Hundreds of mostly Black trade unionists from across the country packed the Hyatt Regency downtown Thursday as the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) opened its 55th International Convention with a sober assessment: The labor movement is under its most severe attack in a generation, and no one is coming to save them but themselves. …
(2026-05-22). Studio 2 Extra: Bestselling author Celeste Ng. whyy.org In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.
(2026-05-22). Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to China from May 23 to 26, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to enhance security during Haj. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi authorities are deploying drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced surveillance technologies during Haj to monitor crowds, detect violations, and prevent unauthorised entry into the holy sites, the Saudi newspaper Okaz said on Friday. | The report said the technologies form part of an integrated security and organisational system aimed at ensuring the safety of millions of pilgrims who gather annually in the holy sites. | Saudi authorities are using drones to track and apprehend violators of Haj regulations, alongside fixed-wing aircraft tasked with monitoring illegal entry attempts into the holy si…
(2026-05-22). It's not a lie, I just changed my position Your Honour. onlineopinion.com.au Negative gearing survived termites, dodgy solicitors and bad builders. Then Labor came for it.
(2026-05-22). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-22). Reform's Suella Braverman blames Tories for "exodus" of Brits. thecanary.co 
Tory-Reform turncoat, MP Suella Braverman, is angry that Brits are leaving Britain. Falling immigration has not yet filled the void that exists in place of her soul. "The brightest and the best are leaving the UK," Suella Braverman wrote in response to a Telegraph report featuring immigration stats from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). […] | By
(2026-05-22). Israel orders UN food agency to cut ties with Turkish NGO. newarab.com 
"WFP has been instructed by the Israeli authorities to suspend fuel provision immediately and all activities with its partner IHH, cutting off assistance to more than 166,000 people who rely on daily hot meals, bread, and nutrition support to survive," an agency spokesperson…
(2026-05-22). Government stands firm on offloadings. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior & Narcotics Control Talal Chaudhry told the National Assembly on Friday that passengers travelling abroad, even with valid passports and visas, are sometimes subjected to additional profiling and screening to stop misuse of legal travel channels. | He explained that this system helps identify high-risk travel patterns linked to smuggling networks, though it has also led to complaints from passengers who were offloaded despite having complete documents. | He said strengthened monitoring has reduced illegal migration attempts by an estimated 47 per cent, calling it a significant im…
(2026-05-22). US pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). China, Pakistan eye stronger cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for stronger strategic communication, continued traditional friendship and deeper all-around cooperation between China and Pakistan, as the two Asian neighbors marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
(2026-05-22). Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly. sanews.gov.za Treasury to deduct monies owed to municipalities directly | National Treasury will begin directly deducting funds from national and provincial departments that owe billions of Rands to struggling municipalities. | This according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana who delivered the department's Budget Vote speech in Parliament on Friday. | The Minister revealed that provincial departments owe municipalities more than R14 billion, while national departments lag with R8.2 billion in outstanding debt. | "Municipalities have consistently raised concerns that where they owe organs of state, National Treasury deducts…
(2026-05-22). Emperor penguins, Antarctic fur seals now on endangered species Red List. wsws.org The listing underlines the impact of climate change on Antarctica, which is posing an existential threat to wildlife with rising sea levels and atmospheric temperatures.
(2026-05-22). Direct from Drone World Congress: 'The whole world looks to China for drones'. ecns.cn Direct from Drone World Congress: The whole world looks to China for drones.The Drone World Congress 2026 opens at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Shenzhen, China, May 21, 2026./Chinanews.com.Shenzhen produces 70% of the worlds consumer drones and nearly 50% of industrial drones.
(2026-05-22). Two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after 'severe illness'. aljazeera.com Busch was in his 22nd full-time season in NASCAR's top division, where he won two Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019.
(2026-05-22). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-22). Hajj Defies War Fears: Why Millions Still Travel to Saudi Arabia. thinktank.pk As tensions continue to shake the Middle East, more than 1.5 million Muslims from around the world are still gathering in Saudi Arabia for one of Islam's most sacred religious obligations — the Hajj pilgrimage. Despite fears linked to regional conflict, drone threats, and growing geopolitical instability, the annual spiritual journey to Mecca remains largely …
(2026-05-22). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, vows retaliation. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine for what he described as a drone attack on a student dorm that killed six people and wounded dozens, with 15 still unaccounted for. | Putin said the attack had struck the dorm in Starobilsk in Luhansk, a Russian-controlled region in eastern Ukraine. He said Kyiv's military must have ‚Äåknown what it was targeting.
(2026-05-22). Ireland joins EU push to ban trade with Israeli settlements amid flotilla backlash. al-monitor.com European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country.
(2026-05-22). Russia's strength in digitalizing its economy has become its Achilles heel. gilbertdoctorow.com There are surely those among you who are scratching their heads and wondering why Doctorow makes such a big deal about the disruption of the internet communications. You may say to yourselves: my kids could profit if our internet went down. Well friends, let me explain what you likely do not know about today's Russia …
(2026-05-22). Trump's Global War on Children. juancole.com ( As is true of so much with this administration, every accusation is also a confession. | U.S. troops have been shooting Somalis since the early 1990s, after lame duck President George H. W. Bush launched an ostensibly humanitarian intervention there that woul…
(2026-05-22). Resistance to Flock Cameras and Police Surveillance Is Exploding. truthout.org In communities large and small, red and blue, all across the United States, residents are filling local council meetings in opposition to the explosive growth of high-tech police surveillance systems. Local movements to rid city streets of AI-powered surveillance cameras and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) networks used by law enforcement are growing rapidly amid scandals… |
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). US judge dismisses indictment against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. aljazeera.com Judge says the human smuggling probe was reopened after Salvadoran national filed his lawsuit against his deportation.
(2026-05-22). The great Treasury fiction: Why public investment is rigged to fail. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). Maile backs Orlando Pirates ahead of final league match. sanews.gov.za Maile backs Orlando Pirates ahead of final league match | Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has expressed confidence in Orlando Pirates ahead of the club's final league match of the season against Orbit College on Saturday in Mbombela. | Maile said he is looking forward to joining the Buccaneers as they conclude their league campaign, expressing optimism that the team's performances throughout the season have positioned them well for victory. | According to the MEC, Orlando Pirates have demonstrated quality football and maintained a rigorous training programme, which…
(2026-05-22). Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law requiring donor disclosure. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Two political advocacy groups founded by the billionaire Koch brothers of Kansas want to produce ads naming candidates in Delaware elections this year without disclosing their donors. | Americans for Prosperity and the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, groups that support limited government and conservative causes, say they want to produce mailers and television, radio or social media ads focused on issues such as private school vouchers and a proposed income tax increase…
(2026-05-22). China to take resolute countermeasures if EU imposes discriminatory restrictions, says spokesperson. ecns.cn China will take resolute countermeasures if the European Union insists on imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese companies and products, a spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health tightens controls to protect public purse | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) says it is strengthening measures to further secure payroll controls and improve consequence management to ensure that public funds are "protected and used responsibly to support the delivery of healthcare service". ⚪ The department said it would be tightening measures including: | • Tightening labour relations processes. | • Strengthening leave and incapacity management. | • Implementing employee verification interventions and | •…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). No-go areas eliminated in Punjab's Kacha area: minister. tribune.com.pk 
State Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Talal Chaudhry on Friday informed the National Assembly (NA) that following a large-scale operation in the riverine (Kacha) areas of Punjab, all regions had been cleared of no-go zones. | He said a comprehensive development and welfare package had also been announced for residents of the area. | He added that similar development initiatives were being pursued by the Sindh government to address local needs. | Responding to a point of order raised by Member National Assembly, Jamil Shah Kakar regarding the abduction of an 11-year-old girl from Peshawar and an all…
(2026-05-22). The quiet resistance of working-class women in Egypt. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-22). Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures. al-monitor.com ZURICH, May 22 (Reuters) – Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Friday, adopting parts of the European Union's latest package of measures over Moscow's war in Ukraine, the government said on Friday.The Federal Department of Economic Affairs said the new listings would take effect at 11 p.m. local time on May 22.A further 115 individuals and entities will be subject to asset freezes and a ban on making funds available, while sanctioned individuals will also be barred from entering or transiting Switzerland.
(2026-05-22). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Israel faces a general election with all parties committed to war, repression and social devastation. wsws.org The opposition boast that their bloc represents "80 percent of the country," a figure that explicitly excludes the 20 percent of the population who are Arab citizens.
(2026-05-22). US Prisons Experiment with Scandinavian Restorative Justice Models. projectcensored.org Scandinavian countries provide sources of inspiration for more humane approaches to incarceration in the United States, Jamiles Lartey reported in April 2025 for The Marshall Project, but conservative commentators and victims' rights groups alike have expressed concerns. From Connecticut and Pennsylvania to California, select US prisons are adopting programs modeled…
(2026-05-22). 'Perfume use among children can cause early puberty'. tribune.com.pk 
Health specialists on Thursday advised parents to limit children's exposure to perfumes, lipsticks scented creams and body lotions, warning that certain chemicals in these products may disturb hormone balance and contribute to early puberty, while stressing the need for parental counseling and greater awareness to encourage safer fragrance-free alternatives. | While speaking to the media, a leading dietitian highlighted the need for stronger parental awareness and guidance regarding children's regular exposure to fragrance products and their possible health effects. She pointed out that a wide range of commonl…
(2026-05-22). Trump Celebrates Colbert's Ouster at Hands of CBS Owners Aligned With His Admin. truthout.org Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert has ended his 11-year run as host of The Late Show on CBS. His program's cancellation removes one of President Trump's most vocal critics from the airwaves and comes after the comedian criticized his own employer for agreeing to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump. The settlement came as CBS parent company Paramount was seeking the… |
(2026-05-22). 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.
(2026-05-22). Trump to force foreigners seeking US green cards to go home first. scmp.com Foreigners applying for permanent residency in the US will now have to go back to their home countries to seek green cards. | "From now on, an alien who is in the US temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances," Zach Kahler, a spokesman for US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a statement on Friday.
(2026-05-22). Vietnam Authorities Dismantle Illegal Football Broadcasting and Betting Network. radiohc.cu Havana, May 22 (RHC) — A network dedicated to the illegal broadcasting of football matches and the promotion of online gambling was dismantled by forces from the Hung Yen Police and the Ministry of Public Security, it was reported here today. | Simultaneous operations conducted by the Hung Yen Provincial Police and the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department of the Ministry of Public Security in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Lai, Tay Ninh, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, and Vinh Phuc dismantled the organization, which had been operating since 2024. | As a result, 23 people linked to the operatio…
(2026-05-22). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-22). How Palmer and Foden lost Tuchel's battle for the England number 10s. thecanary.co 
Two years can feel like a lifetime in football, and none more so than for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden who were firmly at the top of the England pecking order after Euro 2024. They were winners of major individual awards, fixtures in Gareth Southgate's big-game plans, and widely tipped to be central to England's […] | By
(2026-05-22). Rank-and-file candidate for UAW president to Nexteer workers: "Don't accept any more delays. The time for your strike is now." wsws.org Will Lehman, a Mack Trucks worker who is running for UAW president, issue the following statement after the overwhelming strike vote by Nexteer workers…
(2026-05-22). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-22). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-22). "Politically Driven Epidemic" : Ebola Response Hampered by Impoverishment & U.S. Global Health Cuts. democracynow.org 
The deadly Ebola outbreak spreading across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 177 people, with more than 750 suspected cases reported in the DRC and neighboring Uganda, according to the World Health Organization. Health officials believe the virus may have been spreading undetected for months before the outbreak was identified, raising concerns that the scale of transmission could be far greater than initially understood. The epidemic has spread hundreds of miles away to South Kivu province, now under the control of the ‚Å Alliance Fleuve Congo, which includes the Rwanda-…
(2026-05-22). Behind closed doors, Greek and Cypriot governments go 'all in' on Israel. therealnews.com 
Independent journalist Dimitri Lascaris gained access to a closed-door business conference in Athens designed to deepen Israel's ties to (and influence in) Greece. What he saw and filmed was "extraordinarily enlightening, if not utterly nauseating." | Independent journalist Dimitri Lascaris gained access to a closed-door business conference in Athens designed to deepen Israel's ties to (and influence in) Greece. What he saw and filmed was "extraordinarily enlightening, if not utterly nauseating." article,greece,Israel,Palestine,Greece
(2026-05-22). DOJ Funding Cut Leaves Inmates More Vulnerable to Sexual Violence. projectcensored.org On April 23, 2025, Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, a reporter for The Appeal, broke the story that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) would be cutting all funding of the National Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Resource Center. Her report, published just one day after the decision, emphasized the consequences of defunding….
(2026-05-22). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-22). 8 House Democrats Join GOP in Vote to Defund Schools That Support Trans Youth. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 19, the U.S. House passed H.R. 2616, the "Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act," by a vote of 217-198. The bill would hand the Trump administration enormous leverage to strip federal funding from any school that "teaches or advances concepts" related to transgender people, codifying into federal law the anti-trans definitions from Trump's executive order 14168… |
(2026-05-22). Purdue Ends All Affiliation With Student-Publication After Pro-Palestinian Editorial. projectcensored.org In June 2025, Purdue University instructed The Exponent, Purdue's student-run publication, to remove all affiliation with the school, as reported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The student newspaper can no longer use the word "Purdue" in any commercial use, despite the trademark's validity until 2029. The…
(2026-05-22). Times Journalist Reveals Westminster Fake News Scam. bylinetimes.com Political journalists at Westminster conspire with ministers' aides to fake multiple sources for stories to give them spurious credibility. | That is the shocking claim made yesterday by a senior political journalist on The Times newspaper. | The paper's parliamentary sketch writer, Tom Peck, says stories that purport to feature quotes from three government sources, including a Cabinet Minister, are often false. | In fact, all the quotes may well have come from a single Labour spin doctor — in collaboration with a journalist who "can then make it look as though you have spoken to three different people w…
(2026-05-22). Sino-Russian statements help shore up unity, stability. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day whirlwind state visit to China concluded on Wednesday night. Although brief, it was highly productive, with analysts impressed by the results, including two joint statements and a long list of outcomes.
(2026-05-22). Australian budget further squeezes university funding. wsws.org Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government particularly targeted the universities and their staff and students in last week's budget.
(2026-05-22). Is the CIA car bombing narcos in Mexico? responsiblestatecraft.org On March 28, a pickup truck exploded on a highway north of Mexico City, killing two alleged cartel members. One of the victims was identified as Francisco Beltrán, alias 'El Payín,' a reported lieutenant of Sinaloa Cartel kingpin 'El Meño'. The story went largely ignored in the U.S. But recent reports from
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). On Donald Trump: A man and his wealth. peoplesworld.org 
U.S. Presidents have been known for their wealth. George Washington was one of the wealthiest men of his day and a slave owner. The vast estate of Mt. Vernon accounts for a considerable amount of wealth for his day. When the current price of land and livestock is added, it is difficult to ascertain. However, …
(2026-05-22). Greens' Makerfield candidate withdraws after Israel lobby pile-on. thecanary.co 
Chris Kennedy has withdrawn as the Green party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election. The party's announcement describes the reason as "personal and family reasons". However, it is notable that Kennedy was the target of a huge pile-on by the UK Israel lobby before his withdrawal for sharing a post describing the the attack on Golders […] | By
(2026-05-22). Trade unions, mass organisations and the left: From historical necessity to reassessment and renewal. links.org.au 
The past decades have witnessed fundamental transformations in the way people think and organise, which the left cannot afford to ignore, writes Rezgar Akrawi.
(2026-05-22). ECNEC approves ML-1 design work. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Friday gave a go-ahead to initiating detailed design of the long-delayed Main Line (ML-I) project. | The decision was taken during the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday. | During the meeting, development priorities were approved across all provinces and regions, with a focus on strengthening national development initiatives and addressing infrastructure and social sector needs, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson. | Key initiatives included detailed design of ML-1, Haveli…
(2026-05-22). Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan? aljazeera.com Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington's support.
(2026-05-22). Thousands attend funeral prayers for San Diego mosque attack victims. aljazeera.com More than 2,000 people gathered for Islamic funeral prayers in San Diego for three men killed in mosque attack…
(2026-05-22). Ronaldo seen crying as Al Nassr fails to lift ACL2 2026 Trophy. ummid.com Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo Saturday May 16, 2026 was seen in tears as SPL giant Al Nassr fails to defeat Japan's Gamba Osaka and lift the AFC Championship Trophy 2026.
(2026-05-22). How 'Anonymous Quotes' Are Used by Political Journalists and Spin Doctors to Deceive the Public. bylinetimes.com No one who has followed political journalism closely in recent decades could fail to have noticed a curious development. | The number of anonymous quotes that appear in political stories has risen to a near industrial scale. | This tradition has a noble history, epitomised by arguably the greatest political scoop of all time, the Watergate scandal. | The key to nailing the story by Washington Post reporters Woodward and Bernstein famously came from their 'Deep Throat' source. | 'Follow the money,' the source told them, among other things, anonymously of course. | The two reporters would never have been able to…
(2026-05-22). President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth. sanews.gov.za President urges Botswana, SA to seek mutually beneficial growth | Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. ⚪ "In my meeting earlier today with President Boko, we agreed that one of our greatest tasks of the moment is to further deepen trade and investment relations between our two countries," President Ramaphosa said on Thursday evening. ⚪ Speaking at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum, the President said the economic interests of both cou…
(2026-05-22). The Novel as Instrument: Sinan Antoon and Michael Allan. publicbooks.org Our partner podcast Novel Dialogue invites a novelist and a literary critic to talk about novels from every angle: how we read them, write them, publish them, and remember them. This season's signature question is: Who was your favorite teacher and why? "I am haunted by history: the history of dictatorship, the history of empire, …
(2026-05-22). US Corporate Media Fail to Cover Climate Change Adequately, Abundant Data Shows. projectcensored.org Establishment news outlets have done a disastrous job of providing consistent and complete coverage of climate change during the past year, as reported by multiple independent publications and media monitoring organizations. In March 2026, Grist reported that "global news coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent" since 2021, while…
(2026-05-22). House GOP Cancels Iran War Powers Vote for Second Day in a Row. truthout.org After four US Senate Republicans on Tuesday helped Democrats advance a war powers resolution intended to halt President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran, GOP leadership in the House of Representatives canceled a similar vote on Wednesday, and again on Thursday. Progressive and Democratic Party leaders in the House were quick to call out Republican leadership, including Rep. Mike Johnson (R… |
(2026-05-22). Youth Justice Programs Slashed by Trump Administration, Reinforcing Heavy Employment Barriers. projectcensored.org In April 2025, The Imprint reported that the Trump administration had terminated nearly $170 million in federal youth justice grants, eliminating critical employment pathways for formerly incarcerated young people. Corporate media coverage of the broader Department of Justice (DOJ) budget cuts failed to highlight how these funding cuts destroyed job…
(2026-05-22). France's youngest PM Attal to run for president. scmp.com France's former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president next year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far-right. | "I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline," said the 37-year-old, who was France's youngest prime minister when he served in 2024.
(2026-05-22). Greenlanders protest opening of new US consulate in Nuuk. aljazeera.com Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Nuuk as the United States opened a new consulate in Greenland's capital.
(2026-05-22). Polio detection 'not an outbreak' – Department. sanews.gov.za Polio detection 'not an outbreak' – Department | The Department of Health has confirmed the detection of two different polio virus strains from wastewater sampled from a wastewater treatment plant in Cape Town. | The department was informed of the detection by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). | "This detection was part of the NICD's routine environmental and wastewater testing to conduct proactive, population-wide disease tracking. This entails analysing municipal sewage and water resources to detect emerging outbreaks and viral variants before clinical cases appear. | "These detections a…
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk assessment as DR Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads 'rapidly'. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is "spreading rapidly" and now poses a "very high" risk at the national level. | WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency was revising upwards to "very high" its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had previously been deemed as high. The risk remains high for regional spread and low at global levels, he told reporters.
(2026-05-22). Democratic lawmakers move against GOP censorship of history. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Democrats on the House Education and the Workforce Committee say the panel's ruling right-wing Republicans are trying to censor—whitewash might be more accurate—history teaching in U.S. schools. And they're doing much of it in the name of assassinated far-right influencer Charlie Kirk, whom the radical right has set up as a martyr. Kirk was the …
(2026-05-22). UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war. al-monitor.com May 22 (Reuters) – The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.RIAT had been scheduled for July 17-19 at RAF Fairford, an active Royal Air Force base in southwest England."This has not been an easy decision. It follows extensive discussions with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford, given the ongoing situation in the Middle East," RIAT said on its website.
(2026-05-22). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-22). Love story sours as guard murders beloved. tribune.com.pk 
A love story turned tragic when a man killed his beloved with an axe and then burnt her body for refusing to marry him in the Liaquat Colony area of Dhamiyal police station. | After killing Misbah Shahzad with a hatchet, 40-year-old Talib Hussain poured petrol on her body and set her on fire. The accused himself sufferef from 90 per cent burns in the fire. He managed to survive and give a confessional statement to the police. | Police officials said that DFC Police Constable Muhammad Naseem received a report of a fire at house in Liaquat Colony at around 9.45am. When Constable Naseem reached the reported locat…
(2026-05-22). Greenwishing: Shiny Promises Fall Short. wattsupwiththat.com Excitement is good; delusion isn't. Let's demand proof, not promises. Reliable, affordable energy isn't a luxury—it's the foundation of modern life—time to get serious about what energy technologies actually scales."
(2026-05-22). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-22). Turkey's Erdogan shuts Istanbul's Bilgi University. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep The decree, published in the official journal, revokes the operating licence of Istanbul's Bilgi University, which has more than 20,000 students from The closure was ef…
(2026-05-22). 'Everest Man' breaks his own record after historic 32nd climb. aljazeera.com Legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa just broke his own record after climbing Mount Everest for the 32nd time.
(2026-05-22). What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon? aljazeera.com Nine people targeted, including Lebanese military officers.
(2026-05-22). In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling. grist.org 
About six years ago, law students at the University of the South Pacific convinced the government of the small island nation of Vanuatu to take the harms wrought by climate change all the way to the International Court of Justice, the world's highest legal authority. Vanuatu, along with the students,
(2026-05-22). Floods kill 24 across Afghanistan in recent days. tribune.com.pk 
Heavy rain and floods have killed at least 24 people in the past 48 hours across Afghanistan, local and disaster officials said on Friday. | In the last 24 hours, 15 people were killed in the northern province of Baghlan, two in northeastern Badakhshan and one in central Wardak due to flash floods. | "Fifteen people have lost their lives, and dozens more have been injured due to the floods," said Farooq Akhplawak, spokesman for the Baghlan governor. | A local official in Badakhshan said: "Two people have died, two others are missing, more than 100 residential houses have been destroyed." | Heavy rain has batte…
(2026-05-22). US Senate pushes back against Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund. aljazeera.com The Senate delayed a vote on immigration enforcement funds in a rare show of dissent ahead of its Memorial Day recess.
(2026-05-22). LIVE at 1PM EDT: They Want to Dim the Sun to Save the Earth — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com A company is now poised to "cool the earth" by spraying the skies of the world with "sunlight-reflecting aerosols."
(2026-05-22). Why Are 93,600 Pakistani Children at Risk for TB—and How Do We Stop It? thinktank.pk In a landmark move to protect Pakistan's youngest and most vulnerable citizens, the Common Management Unit for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (CMU) at Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have convened a high-level two-day consultation to accelerate the national response to childhood …
(2026-05-22). A Discussion On The New Novel 'Palaces Of The Crow'. popularresistance.org "We tell the stories that perpetuate the narrative or the myth we want, and we erase the others," Chris Hedges states in this interview with Ray Nayler about his new book, "Palaces of the Crow," which centers around four teenagers from varying backgrounds who struggle to survive during World War II. The war, Nayler says, fundamentally reshaped the world geopolitically, technologically and socially in ways that have profoundly impacted the environment in which we live today. Critical lessons from that moment in time are being lost, with media and governments covering up the deep and long-lasting wounds inflicted u…
(2026-05-22). AI's role in cultural domain discussed. ecns.cn Cultural innovation and development empowered by artificial intelligence have become hot topics at the ongoing Forum on Building up Chinas Cultural Strength 2026 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, with the participants, including officials and scholars.
(2026-05-22). 'Wheat policy finalised after consultations'. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly was informed on Friday that the National Wheat Policy 2026 ñ30 has been prepared in consultation with the provinces, focusing on a comprehensive roadmap for mechanisation and the establishment of a National Agri Trade and Food Safety Authority to boost exports, Radio Pakistan reported. | During question hour, the parliamentary secretary told the House that the policy would be approved by the Cabinet before the budget. | She said a National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority has already been established to strengthen and modernise the seed sector by improving regulation and p…
(2026-05-22). Democrats release 2024 US election loss 'autopsy' report, only to disavow it. scmp.com Bowing to pressure ‚Å from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee released on Thursday its long-withheld "autopsy" of Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race — only to quickly disavow it. | The report found that Democrats have ceded ground to Trump's Republicans through underfunding of state parties and a "persistent inability or unwillingness to listen to all ‚Äåvoters".
(2026-05-22). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). Paris Nanterre Triumphs at ICC Moot Court: French Legal Stars Shine in The Hague. thinktank.pk THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Paris Nanterre University has been crowned champion of the 5th edition of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition in French, following a compelling final round held in Courtroom 2 of the ICC headquarters on May 21, 2026 The prestigious competition, organized by The Hague Academy of International Law with …
(2026-05-22). Miscellany: explaining the disappointments and pleasant surprises of my ongoing visit to St Petersburg. gilbertdoctorow.com I have received one acidic comment on my latest essay published here yesterday suggesting that I am joining ranks with George Soros and Anne Applebaum in their decades long campaign to blacken the image of Russia and promote Cold War. Nothing could be further from the truth. Over the years, I have repeatedly denounced the …
(2026-05-22). UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in. ummid.com UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the annual calendar and schedule of the civil services examinations and interviews to be held in 2027.
(2026-05-22). Driving Up The Cost Of Energy While Claiming To Promote "Affordability" wattsupwiththat.com The worst part of the RGGI "cap and invest" scheme is that the consumers get absolutely nothing for the increased cost. It is just a gratuitously inflicted injury brought about by completely artificial scarcity.
(2026-05-22). Lebanon link resurfaces in Italy's toxic waste scandal. newarab.com 
(2026-05-22). We Finally See The Mysterious Object Shot Down By F-16s Over Lake Huron. twz.com 
This is one of a trio of objects fighters shot down over the U.S. and Canada in a three-day period following the Chinese spy balloon flap.
(2026-05-22). FCC upholds seniority of regular staff. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has reinforced the constitutional protection of regularly recruited public servants and restrained arbitrary administrative actions affecting seniority in public institutions. | The court has categorically held that contractual service cannot be retrospectively regularised in a manner that prejudices or overrides the vested seniority rights of permanently appointed employees. The judgment was delivered by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice MuhammadKarim Khan Agha. | The bench had reserved the order on March 26, 2026, following proceed…
(2026-05-22). Trump says he won't attend son Donald Trump Jnr's wedding to Bettina Anderson. scmp.com US ‚Å President Donald Trump said on ‚Å Friday he would not attend the ‚Å wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jnr, to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, because he has to stay in Washington for government business. | "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the ‚ÄåTrump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," Trump wrote in a social media post.
(2026-05-22). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-22). Artists exhibit best works at anniversary show. tribune.com.pk 
The "18th Anniversary Show" opens at Gallery 6 today, bringing together 24 distinguished artists whose works collectively reflect the richness and diversity of Pakistani art. | While the exhibition marks eighteen years of Gallery 6, its true significance lies in the remarkable range of artistic voices and visual narratives presented through different genre of paintings. Each artist contributes a distinct visual language shaped by years of practice and reflection. | For instance, artists Akram Dost confronts violence, injustice, and suffering through distorted figures and emotionally charged imagery that serve…
(2026-05-22). Business motives don't explain the right-wing turn of the Washington Post and CBS. Billionaire ideology does. therealnews.com 
Amazon founder and Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos made news earlier this week by claiming the reason he fired 30 percent of the Washington Post's staff and rebranded it as a more conservative media outlet is because its previous iteration was not a "profitable enterprise" and it needed to be. This is consistent with
(2026-05-22). Israel and Latin American Christian Zionists seek to promote Isaac Accords. electronicintifada.net With a new wave of right-wing administrations and elections in Brazil and Colombia looming, regional solidarity with Palestine is under critical threat.
(2026-05-22). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-22). Western Cape welcomes China citrus deal as a boost for economic growth. sanews.gov.za Western Cape welcomes China citrus deal as a boost for economic growth | The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, says expanded access to the Chinese market will be a major boost for economic growth, jobs, and Western Cape citrus producers. | Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomed the recent supplementary citrus phytosanitary agreement between South Africa and China as a major step forward in driving economic growth and creating jobs, while unlocking new export opportunities for the province's citrus industry. | Meyer confirmed that the agre…
(2026-05-22). France to invest €1.5 billion in quantum computing, advanced microchips. scmp.com French ⁠President Emmanuel Macron said on ⁠Friday that the government will invest an additional €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) in its quantum strategy and €550 million to support the microelectronics sector, as global powers race to be first to leverage ‌emerging technology. | "I'll say it out loud. We have the means to be the winners of this race," Macron said while announcing the funding.
(2026-05-22). Malaysia orders TikTok to address 'defamatory' content about king. aljazeera.com Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of 'grossly offensive' content.
(2026-05-22). Mahmoud Khalil to appeal to Supreme Court to halt deportation. newarab.com 
A divided federal appeals court on Friday declined to reconsider a ruling in Columbia University graduate The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on a 6-5 vote rejected Khalil's request to revisit a ruling a 2-1 panel of the Philadelphia-based court delivered in January that had concluded a lower-court judge had no jurisdiction to order his release from immigration detention last year. | He was among the most promine…
(2026-05-22). Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack. geo.tv 
People attend a prayer service for the victims of a shooting at the Islamic Centre, in San Diego, California, US, May 21, 2026. — ReutersOver 2,000 mourners honour men killed defending mosque.FBI investigates attack as suspected hate crime.Mourners call for end to anti-Muslim…
(2026-05-22). Kansas Officials Plan to Cover Billion-Dollar Subsidy for Sports Team Worth Billions. projectcensored.org In January 2026, Kevin Hardy of Stateline reported on a new stadium deal in which Kansas officials announced in December their pledge to fund 60 percent of the costs for a new Kansas City Chiefs stadium. The subsidy would be the largest-ever state subsidy for a professional sports stadium, projected…
(2026-05-22). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Eid al Adha 2026: Saudi Arabia pushes Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting to Sunday May 17. ummid.com In a last minute change, the Saudi Supreme Court has pushed to Dhul Hijjah 1447AH Moon Sighting, which confirms the first day of Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj Day (Youme Arafat 2026), to Sunday May 17, 2026.
(2026-05-22). Reflections on living and dying from an end-of-life doula. whyy.org Diane Button is an end-of-life-doula. She has spent countless hours with people in their last days as they share their regrets, hopes, desires and dreams.
(2026-05-22). 'This EHRC Code Will Make the UK a Hostile Environment for Trans People'. bylinetimes.com The new EHRC Code of Practice for Service Providers has landed. Previous ones have done so without much impact, but this one comes with one of the heaviest thuds on record. This is because of the arguments which have followed last April's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act and what that ruling might mean in scenarios other than Scottish boardrooms. | The Equality and Human Rights Commission — EHRC, increasingly known as Inequality Commission by some — produced "Interim Guidance" a couple of weeks after the ruling dropped. This guidance was predicated on a 'thou must…
(2026-05-22). Erdogan's CHP move raises early poll prospects as Iran war bleeds Turkey's economy. al-monitor.com A court move targeting Turkey's main opposition party, combined with mounting economic pressure linked to the Iran conflict, is raising expectations of an early vote that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule.
(2026-05-22). A documentary in search of a subject. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-22). WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to "very high". | The strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the WHO on Sunday. | "We are now revising our risk assessment to very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at global level," WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters. | So far, 82 cases have been confirmed in Congo, with seven confirmed deaths, 177 suspected deaths and almost…
(2026-05-22). DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Philippe Bolopion (left), and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa, in Kinshasa, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Prime Ministers Office, CELCOM & CNTIC…
(2026-05-22). Forged Signatures, Felled Trees: Adani's Expansion Into Hasdeo Forest. projectcensored.org In July 2025, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department recommended diverting 1,742 hectares of dense protected forest in the Hasdeo Aranya region of central India to Adani Enterprises for coal extraction, bypassing mandatory consent from tribal Gram Sabhas whose approval is required by law under the PESA Act of 1996 and the…
(2026-05-22). Lebanon moves closer to opening second international airport. newarab.com 
Lebanon this week moved a step closer to opening a second international airport which could likely become a hub for low-cost travel in the country. | On Tuesday, The company emerged as the winner from 18 bidders in the tender process. | The airport — often referred to as Qleiaat Airport after a nearby village — is located in the northern governorate of Akkar, around six to s…
(2026-05-22). Has Trump Broken NATO Trust? Why Europe No Longer Trusts Washington. thinktank.pk The return of Donald Trump to the center of global politics has once again shaken the foundations of the transatlantic alliance. Across Europe, particularly in Germany, concerns are rapidly growing over whether the United States can still be trusted as NATO's ultimate security guarantor. A new defense study revealed a dramatic decline in German public …
(2026-05-22). Bunker Talk: Memorial Day Weekend Edition. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk, Memorial Day Weekend Edition. For all our American readers/commenters, I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend. And, of course, I want to give a huge thanks to all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. | We owe you everything. | This week's caption reads: 4th July 1944: An American soldier takes a drink of captured German Cognac, while clearing out a German gun emplacement at Cherbourg. (Photo by Fred Ramage/Keystone/Getty Images) | Directives: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going to agree wit…
(2026-05-22). Hajj Sermon 2026 by Sheikh Hudhaifi to broadcast live in 30+ languages. ummid.com Arafat Sermon 2026 to be delivered by Sheikh Ali Bin Abdul Rahman Hudhaify from Masjid Namirah on Tuesday Dhul Hijjah 9, 1447 AH, corresponding to May 26, 2026, will be available in more than 30 languages.
(2026-05-22). CCSM Rescues Workers from ICE. mediasanctuary.org On May 6, members of the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) successfully thwarted an effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest arrest immigrant workers in Columbia County. Bryan MacCormack of CCSM talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about their ongoing efforts to protect immigrants in their community.
(2026-05-22). Waste of the Day: Radioactive Wasted Money. wattsupwiththat.com The federal government is so prone to excessive spending that it is even wasting money on waste itself.
(2026-05-22). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-22). US sanctions Lebanon MPs, security officials over Hezbollah ties. newarab.com 
Those sanctioned include MPs from Hezbollah, its ally
(2026-05-22). The humiliation of finding secret Israeli bases in Iraq. responsiblestatecraft.org It is difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable and embarrassing for leaders of Iraq than clandestinely established Israeli military bases on Iraqi territory. Two such bases
(2026-05-22). SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on test flight. scmp.com SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that Nasa is counting on to land astronauts on the moon. | The redesigned mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he was taking the company public. It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites for release halfway around the world.
(2026-05-22). Trump's redistricting wars are an attack on every worker. peoplesworld.org 
The electoral districts being redrawn across America right now aren't just random lines on state maps. They're blueprints for a Congress that answers to no one—certainly not to working people, of any color. It started in Texas last summer, when Donald Trump ordered Gov. Greg Abbott to redraw the state's congressional districts mid-decade, outside the …
(2026-05-22). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-22). Rubio Baselessly Smears Bolivia's Protesters as "Criminals and Drug Traffickers" truthout.org In the midst of a wave of mass protests in Bolivia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that the United States "stands squarely in support of Bolivia's legitimate constitutional government," smearing the protesters as "criminals and drug traffickers" who he would not allow to "overthrow democratically elected leaders in our hemisphere." Rubio's comments on Bolivia came after three weeks… |
(2026-05-22). How Hennepin County unwound an ICE agent's web of lies. mronline.org 
Christian Castro is now the subject of a nationwide arrest warrant.
(2026-05-22). At least 15 flotilla activists report sexual assault. newarab.com 
Activists freed from "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot wi…
(2026-05-22). Jamiat Releases Critical Analysis of Babri Masjid Judgement. ummid.com Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, Saturday May 16, 2026 a detailed report titled 'A Critical Anlysis of Babri Masjid Judgement and The Places of Worship Act 1991'.
(2026-05-22). Biden's OSHA chief tells GOP: Don't sideline job safety and health. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Douglas Parker, President Biden's Occupational Safety and Health Administrator, is warning congressional Republicans against massive cuts—which GOP President Donald Trump proposes—in job safety and health enforcement and in the research that backs it up. Parker raised those points at a House subcommittee hearing on job safety and health, called by the Republican-run House Workforce Protections …
(2026-05-22). Stephen Bunting beats Luke Humphries to win Premier League Darts. thecanary.co 
Stephen Bunting closed the Premier League darts stage in style in Sheffield, beating Luke Humphries 6-3. Meanwhile, Humphries' run to the final means he will avoid a semi-final against Luke Littler at Finals Night in London. Bunting's night was more than a single result. He averaged north of 106 and landed seven 180s across his […] | By
(2026-05-22). Fitch affirms Eskom credit rating. sanews.gov.za Fitch affirms Eskom credit rating | Credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Eskom's Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at 'B' with a stable outlook. ⚪ The agency further affirmed the power utility's senior unsecured debt at 'B' with a Recovery Rating of 'RR4' and its senior unsecured guaranteed debt at 'BB-'. ⚪ "The affirmation reflects the strong links between Eskom and South Africa's 'BB- 'Outlook Stable, under Fitch's latest Government-Related Entities rating criteria. ⚪ "In its detailed update report, Fitch noted Eskom's operations are improving and the delivery of its business plan may lead to funding o…
(2026-05-22). Two Indian climbers die during Everest descent after reaching summit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Indian mountaineers lost their lives while returning from the summit of Mount Everest, Nepalese officials confirmed on Friday. The climbers were identified as Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, both of whom had successfully reached the world's highest peak before facing difficulties during their descent.According to expedition officials in Nepal, Sandeep Are scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak on Wednesday, while Arun Kumar Tiwari reached the summit on Thursday evening. However, both climbers reportedly became severely exhausted while making their way back down from the mountain.Rishi Bhandari, secr…
(2026-05-22). NCCIA busts gang selling citizens' data. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-22). Thursday 6/18: Artist Reception at Caldwell Snyder Gallery featuring Deladier Almeida. indybay.org 341 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-22). Fake electricity subsidy links spread online. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Energy's Power Division on Friday warned electricity consumers against fraudulent schemes involving fake links and QR codes being circulated by criminal elements to steal personal data under the guise of the government's electricity subsidy programme. | In an advisory, the Power Division said consumers were being lured into clicking suspicious links and completing a four-step process requiring them to share personal information before entering a six-digit verification code. | Officials cautioned that such methods were being used to unlawfully obtain sensitive consumer data. | The spokesperson f…
(2026-05-22). Protesting Trump's Targeting Iranian Visa Green Card Holders. juancole.com — | The Middle East Studies Association's (MESA) Task Force on Civil and Human Rights expresses our deep concern regarding the Trump administration's targeting of visa and green card holders from Iran, including Iranian academics and students, based on their familial ties and political views. While immigration-based targeti…
(2026-05-22). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-22). 'Safe, supported and ready to learn': Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of kids in Delaware are homeless. But a proposed pilot program could help some of them move into stable housing. | State Rep. Kim Williams, D-Stanton, housing and education advocates are championing an effort to fund rental vouchers for dozens of families with school-aged kids living in motels or shelters. | It would cost $800,000 in the fiscal year 2027 budget and serve 50 families. It's been endorsed by the Delaware State Education Association. | According to the…
(2026-05-22). Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger implementation-driven approach to cooperation between SA and Botswana | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, has called for a stronger implementation-driven approach to bilateral economic cooperation focused on investment, industrialisation and regional value chains between South Africa and Botswana. | Speaking at the South Africa-Botswana Business Forum in Gaborone on Thursday, the Deputy Minister emphasised that economic growth and job creation must remain at the centre of regional cooperation efforts. | The Business Forum took place on the margins of the 6th Se…
(2026-05-22). Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights challenges, development in Paris. ecns.cn Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights.
(2026-05-22). IHC permanently bans stray dog cullings. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday imposed a permanent ban on campaigns involving the poisoning, shooting or killing of stray dogs by any means in the federal capital. | The court observed that only a designated veterinary doctor may certify whether a dog is rabid or terminally ill and, if necessary, euthanise it through a medically approved procedure. | The court also directed the authorities to adopt the scientific "trap, sterilise and vaccinate" method to control the stray dog population. | The judgement included a comparative review of laws governing stray dog population management in several countri…
(2026-05-22). Pacific concerns about militarisation and NZ's role as part of it. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist New Zealand's government is increasingly eager to promote the buy-in of Pacific nations for closer Defence Force integration in the region, amid concerns about militarisation of the region. The security environment has been shifting rapidly, and regional defence is becoming more complex, leaving Pacific Islanders wondering if their…
(2026-05-22). Parliament to reconvene meeting with Manamela over NSFAS. sanews.gov.za Parliament to reconvene meeting with Manamela over NSFAS | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has agreed to reconvene its meeting with Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela over his decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration. ⚪ The committee deliberated on Chairperson Tebogo Letsie's decision to postpone a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, after members did not receive the required documentation in time to prepare adequately. ⚪ Committee members agreed that Letsie had little choice but to postpone the meeting after the minister fail…
(2026-05-22). The "Hitler Question" Should Never Justify War. popularresistance.org Proponents of war and militarization often invoke common memories of Hitler and World War II to argue that we are now in a similar moment. Whether it is with Saddam Hussein in 2003, al Qaeda during the "war on terrorism," Iran's Supreme Leader in 2017, or Putin since 2022, a classic trope is to compare enemy leaders to the Nazis. In the lead-up to the Iran War this February, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likened Iran's religious leaders to Hitler and argued for regime change by any means. | It is only a matter of time before Hitler is invoked again to justify yet another war or yet more militarization. How can t…
(2026-05-22). JVP/NPP government in Sri Lanka preparing further attacks on workers amid growing crisis. wsws.org Sri Lanka's worsening balance of payments crisis, soaring oil bill and rupee depreciation are driving the JVP/NPP government into a deepening crisis.
(2026-05-22). EU forecasts weaker growth, rising inflation. ecns.cn The European Union (EU) economy is expected to grow at a slower pace with higher inflation, and the positive trend in labor markets is set to halt amid the energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict, the European Commission's spring forecast said on Thursday.
(2026-05-22). WHO: Ebola situation in DRC, Uganda not 'pandemic emergency'. ecns.cn The risk of the Ebola epidemic is "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level," and the situation is not a "pandemic emergency," the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-22). Final poll before Colombia's first round vote Cepeda: 44.6%, De la Espriella: 31.6%. colombiareports.com The final poll before the first round of Colombia's presidential election suggests that the leftist frontrunner, Senator Ivan Cepeda, will have to confront far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in a run-off vote. According to the poll conducted by Invamer, Cepeda can count of the support of 44.6% of voters, which is only 0.3 points …
(2026-05-22). Villa Clara resultó la provincia más laureada en el otorgamiento de los premios naciones de medio ambiente. radiohc.cu 
Villa Clara resultó la provincia más laureada en la entrega de los Premios Nacionales de Medio Ambiente, dados a conocer este jueves en La Habana en una ceremonia presidida por el primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido. | Durante el acto trascendió el otorgamiento del prestigioso reconocimiento, como personalidad, a la Doctora María del Carmen Velasco, delegada del Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente en este territorio; y como institución, al Aeropuerto Internacional "Abel Santamaría Cuadrado", de Santa Clara. En la actividad, encabezada además…
(2026-05-22). India battles power cuts as heatwave boosts electricity demand to record. tribune.com.pk 
Some parts of India are grappling with power cuts as record-breaking heat has pushed electricity demand to an all-time high in excess of 270 gigawatts, spurring a government call for consumers to limit use. | An El Nino weather pattern is bringing above-average summer temperatures across the subcontinent in May, with nighttime outages running from 40 minutes to an hour in the manufacturing and infotech hub of Chennai, residents said. | üáÆüá≥ India's weather agency warned on Wednesday of the risk of upcoming "extreme" heat made worse by the potentially powerful…