english.palinfo.com (2026-05-18). Israel attacks Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza, detains 180 activists
The Global Sumud Flotilla, made up of 54 vessels, includes hundreds of activists from nearly 70 countries, among them doctors, lawyers and journalists. Organizers say the mission is peaceful and humanitarian, aimed at challenging Israel's blockade of Gaza, imposed since 2007.
democracynow.org (2026-05-18). Israeli Forces Begin Intercepting Ships with the Global Sumud Flotilla
Israeli forces have begun intercepting ships with a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla off the coast of Cyprus. The Global Sumud Flotilla says Israeli military vessels intercepted the fleet in international waters, actions it condemned as illegal acts of piracy. Organizers of the flotilla said Israeli forces had intercepted 17 boats and that contact had been lost with nearly two dozen vessels in the eastern Mediterranean.
(2026-05-18). Headlines for May 18, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Escalates Threats Against Iran as Ceasefire Negotiations Remain Deadlocked, Israel Kills at Least Six People in Southern Lebanon, Including Three Paramedics, Israel Assassinates Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the Head of Hamas's Military Wing, Israeli Cabinet Approves Plans to Build Military Compound at Former UNRWA Site, Israeli Forces Begin Intercepting Ships with the Global Sumud Flotilla, World Health Organization Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency, GOP Senator Cassidy Loses Primary After Trump Backs His Opponent, New Financial Disclosures Show Trump Made Between $220M and $750M in Securitie…
(2026-05-18). Trump Bought Stock in Drugmaker Whom It Then Boosted Through Policy. truthout.org President Donald Trump earlier this year bought as much as $680,000 in stock of Eli Lilly, the maker of blockbuster obesity drugs, as the agencies he oversees undertook an agenda that largely benefited the company. On May 14, the federal government released ethics disclosures revealing a list of stock and bond trades made on Trump's behalf from January to March of this year. |
(2026-05-18). Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again. scheerpost.com The GOP is heading into the midterms as the party that made health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans. Sasha Abramsky for Truthout This article was originally published by Truthout The GOP is heading into the midterms as the party that made health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans. In 2025, …
(2026-05-18). Lebanon-Israel UAVs: Uncounted Acts of Violence. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-18). Lebanon braces for Pentagon talks over Hezbollah disarmament. newarab.com 
Lebanon is intensifying military and political preparations ahead of a The talks come after Washington announced last week a 45-day extension to the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel following negotiations held at the US State Department on 14 and 15 May. A second round of political…
(2026-05-18). Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending 'ceasefire'. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto reports from Tyre in southern Lebanon on the latest Israeli strikes in the region.
(2026-05-18). Israel kills 5 as Hezbollah condemns talks. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli strikes killed five people including two children in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the two countries a "dead end". | The ministry published a "preliminary toll" for Israel's strikes on Sunday, with three people killed in the town of Tayr Felsay, including a child, and two killed in the town of Tayr Debba, including another child. | It said 11 people were wounded in those strikes and four more were wounded in strikes in two other southern towns. | Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to strike w…
(2026-05-18). Jewish activist arrested for 'Intifada' placard while right's hate unpunished. thecanary.co 
Jewish anti-genocide activist Tony Greenstein was arrested at the Nakba Day march in London on Saturday 16 May. Greenstein's supposed offence was to hold a placard saying "Globalise the Intifada". Greenstein was handcuffed and bundled into a van, triggering crowing from Israel lobbyists. The lobby hates Greenstein and other anti-Zionist Jews for exposing the lie […] | By
(2026-05-18). British Muslims subject to hate speech at divisive public march. thecanary.co 
UK authorities let far right voices publicly incite anti-Muslim hatred in London at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally, once again highlighting their extreme double standards on different forms of prejudice. The British state has already waged an intense campaign to censor and crack down on activists opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza. Such activism hurts the […] | By
(2026-05-18). Saturday 6/6: Shut it Down! How Tech Companies Power Genocide, Detention, and Deportation. indybay.org Online | www.eventbrite.com/e/shut-it-down-how-te……
(2026-05-18). Global Sumud Land Convoy Advances Overland To Break Siege On Gaza. popularresistance.org Zalitan— At a press conference held today in Zalitan, Libya, international human rights leaders and grassroots advocates united to declare that "Gaza is not alone" as the Global Sumud Land Convoy advances overland toward Rafah. Moving in tandem with the Global Sumud Flotilla at sea, the convoy's speakers addressed the critical urgency of the mission, the complicity and participation of global governments, and the growing, unstoppable civil society movement to confront israel's illegal siege and ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the 78 years of ethnic cleansing in occupied Palestine.
(2026-05-18). UN special rapporteur urges Mediterranean states to protect Global Sumud Flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese urged Mediterranean countries on Monday to protect a Gaza-bound aid flotilla after activists reported unidentified vessels near their convoy in international waters. | "Hands off the Flotilla," Albanese wrote on X, calling on Mediterranean states to "protect the civilian vessels that are trying to break Israel's genocidal siege on Gaza." She also urged governments to "break the siege," "end complicity with Apartheid" and "make justice happen." | Hands off the Flotilla. | I urge Mediterranean states to protect the civilian vessels…
(2026-05-18). Friday 5/29: Free Benefit Show for HEALPALESTINE.ORG. indybay.org San Jose Peace and Justice Center (48 S 7th St., San Jose, CA, 95112)…
(2026-05-18). Statement On 78th Anniversary Of The Ongoing Nakba. popularresistance.org Seventy-eight years have passed since the Palestinian Nakba: the displacement, uprooting, massacres, Zionist settler-colonialism, and attempts to erase Palestine from history, geography, and consciousness. Yet our Palestinian people have proven, time and again, that the will of free peoples is stronger than all projects of genocide and oppression. | Despite massacres, siege, wars and displacement, the Palestinian people, together with all the free people of the world, continue to impose their just national cause upon the world through their steadfast popular will, refusing submission, surrender, or acceptance of…
(2026-05-18). Trump's stark warning: 'Clock ticking' for Iran. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that "there won't be anything left of them" if Tehran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States, as tensions in the region escalated following a drone strike that sparked a fire near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | Washington has been locked in conflict with Tehran since major strikes on Iran began on February 28 and a ceasefire was later implemented in April. Since then, however, the US has struggled to make any progress toward ending a war that has shaken the Middle East and sent energy prices climbing. | Writing on h…
(2026-05-18). Is UAE Paying the Price for Its Alliance With Israel and the West? thinktank.pk The latest drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has once again exposed a dangerous geopolitical reality in the Middle East: the United Arab Emirates is increasingly facing strategic isolation inside the Arab world while simultaneously becoming a primary target in Iran's regional confrontation with the United States and Israel. The attack, which triggered …
(2026-05-18). Trita Parsi: Is Trump poised to restart the Iran war? asiapacificreport.nz Tehran believes Trump will attack in the next 48 hours — and is ready to counter-escalate, writes US-Iran affairs analyst Trita Parsi. ANALYSIS: By Trita Parsi The Middle East is once again teetering on the brink as Trump appears poised to reignite war with Iran. Press reports indicate he will convene military advisers on Tuesday,…
(2026-05-18). Over 800 artifacts from Mexico, Peru on display at Beijing exhibition. ecns.cn The Maize ∑Gold ∑Jaguar: A Grand Exhibition of Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Sunday.
(2026-05-18). Maya and Andean civilizations join hands with Chinese civilization in Beijing across mountains and oceans. ecns.cn "Maize ∑Gold ∑Jaguar: A Grand Exhibition of Ancient Maya and Andean Civilizations" made its debut at the Beijing Capital Museum on Sunday, right before the 50th International Museum Day which falls on Monday.
(2026-05-18). Gas prices are rising. So is public transit ridership. grist.org Higher gas prices are bringing some Americans back to public transit. | The increase in ridership comes as the war in Iran has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing the national average price of gasoline beyond Rising fuel prices have historically pushed at least some Americans toward buses and trains, particularly commuter rail. But experts caution that decades of car-oriented development and inconsistent…
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Iran submits updated 14-point proposal to US through Pakistan. newarab.com 
Iran has submitted Tasnim, citing an informed source, said on Monday that Tehran's latest proposal was delivered through Pakistan after Washington had previously responded to an earlier Iranian draft with its own 14-point text. | According to the report, Iran introduced several amendments before sending back its revised proposal through the established mediation channel. | Th…
(2026-05-18). Trump Out, Putin In: What China's Diplomatic Timing Really Means. thinktank.pk Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his high-profile visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping moved quickly to host Russian President Vladimir Putin for another strategic summit. The timing has triggered intense geopolitical debate across global capitals: was this merely diplomatic scheduling, or a carefully crafted signal from China to the West? The …
(2026-05-18). Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Signals Fragile Reset in US-China Relations. ummid.com US President Donald Trump's high-stakes visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping has triggered global attention amid worsening geopolitical rivalries, trade tensions and security concerns.
(2026-05-18). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-18). After Trump's China trip, White House plans new attack on Iran. wsws.org Just days after Trump's return from Beijing, American imperialism is making active preparations for a renewed onslaught against Iran.
(2026-05-18). Trump's China trip assessed, South Korea's AI problem: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump leaves China after much pomp and pageantry, but little to show for it | 2. Trump and his CEOs want China's business — but has Asia moved on? | 3. What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport's Terminal 2 opens? | 4. Reality deficit: how South Korea lost the plot on AI…
(2026-05-18). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-18). Ghalibaf Named China Envoy: Are Iran-Beijing Ties Deepening? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On May 16, Iranian speaker of Parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf "The world stands at the cusp of a new order. | As President Xi said 'The transformation unseen in a century is accelerating across the globe,' and I emphasize that the Iranian nation's 70-day resistance has accelerated this transformation. | The future belongs to the Global South." | Ghalibaf was referring to a passage in the
(2026-05-18). After Offering 'No Tangible Concessions' in Iran Peace Talks, Trump Issues Latest Violent Threat. scheerpost.com Julia Conley for Common Dreams With the economic impact of the war on Iran linked to President Donald Trump's plummeting approval rating, the president issued his latest threat to destroy the Middle Eastern country Sunday as he demanded negotiators "get moving, FAST" to end the conflict the US and Israel began by choice in February. "For Iran, …
(2026-05-18). Explained: Multi-dimensional Implications of US/Israel War on Iran. ummid.com Far from reviving American supremacy, the Iran conflict exposed the limits of coercive power in an age where history is no longer shaped by a single empire, but by competing centres of influence struggling to define a new world order.
(2026-05-18). UAE ditches oil for AI to build Global South tech 'bridge'. scmp.com No country on Earth has adopted artificial intelligence faster than the United Arab Emirates — and the Middle Eastern cultural crossroad's ambitions to become an AI bridge to the Global South just got another major leg up with the delivery of the latest, cutting-edge US-designed chips. | But those ambitions are taking shape in a hostile environment. Amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has repeatedly taken aim at major Emirati data centres, developed in…
(2026-05-18). Iran War Economic Impact: Gulf States Count the Cost. juancole.com The Conversation) — The US and Israel's war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia — under substantial strain. | Since the war began in February, the World Bank has downgraded its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the reg…
(2026-05-18). Israel built 2 secret military bases in Iraq for operations against Iran: report. tribune.com.pk 
Israel built two covert military sites in Iraq's western desert to support operations against Iran, according to a report Sunday by the New York Times. | The newspaper, citing Iraqi and regional officials, said a newly disclosed site was one of two covert facilities used intermittently by Israel inside Iraq for more than a year. The officials said the sites were used for air support, refuelling, and medical services and later played a role during the 12-day war against Iran in June 2025. | One of the sites came to light after Iraqi shepherd Awad al-Shammari encountered unusual military activity near al-Nukhaib…
(2026-05-18). US weighs drone threat from Cuba: report. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the US base at Guantanamo Bay, US military vessels and possibly even Florida, Axios reported Sunday, citing classified intelligence. | The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military action against the communist-run island. | The development underscores the Trump administration's concern with the threat from Cuba because of developments in drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisers in Hav…
(2026-05-18). Shehbaz hails Pakistan's role in US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran dialogue as a "shining moment in our history", saying the evolving political-military coordination has helped improve Pakistan's international image. | He made these remarks during an interview with The Sunday Times. | "It's one of the shining moments in our history. Pakistan is acknowledged worldwide as an honest mediator and as a country in which international leadership has full trust and faith. It's our shining hour, and I feel a very proud Pakistani – as do 240 million Pakistanis," he was quoted as saying in the interview…
(2026-05-18). Pakistan pushes diplomacy amid renewed war fears. tribune.com.pk 
With the deadlock persisting and US President Donald Trump contemplating his next move, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday held important meetings in Tehran in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to salvage the deal and prevent renewed hostilities. | Naqvi, who is one of a handful of Pakistani officials involved in the intricate diplomatic efforts, landed in Tehran on Saturday on a previously unannounced visit. | He accompanied the Field Marshal, who travelled to the Iranian capital just days after the first round of talks between Iran and the US, held in Islamabad, failed to achieve any br…
(2026-05-17). Iran urges intl response to US demands. ecns.cn Tehran has urged the international community to confront Washington's demands, while the United States warned Iran anew that it will have a "very bad time" if a peace deal is not reached soon.
(2026-05-18). U.S. starves Cuba of fuel, then sends CIA chief with ultimatum. mronline.org 
The message was clear: comply or face the same fate.
(2026-05-18). Cuba warns that U.S. is fabricating false pretexts to launch military aggression. radiohc.cu Cuba has warned that the recent reports of alleged drones being prepared for attacks on targets at the U.S. Guantanamo Naval Base and United States territory are completely false and may be used as an excuse to launch pre-emptive military attacks on the island. | Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said Sunday afternoon that "certain media outlets are playing along, peddling slander and leaking insinuations from the U.S. government itself." | In the same post, he insisted that "Cuba neither threatens nor wants war." He added that "without any legitimate pretext, the U.S. government is building, day after day,…
(2026-05-18). Lula da Silva asked Donald Trump to lift U.S. blockade on Cuba. radiohc.cu Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pointedly asked his counterpart Donald Trump to lift Washington's blockade on Cuba, according to an interview published on Sunday in The Washington Post. | Cuba "needs an opportunity," Lula said in his appeal to Trump to eliminate the unilateral blockade against the island. "What I know is that if the United States opens a negotiating table, not one based on impositions, Cuba will participate," he emphasized. | Lula reiterated to The Washington Post that, in his May 7th meeting with Trump at the White House, Trump assured him that he would not invade Cuba; However, th…
(2026-05-18). Trump Admin Claims of Cuban Plans for Drone Attacks Denounced as 'Ludicrous Pretext' for War. scheerpost.com "Like any country, Cuba has the right to defend itself against external aggression," said the Cuban embassy. "It is called self-defense, and it is protected by International Law and the UN Charter." Julia Conley for Common Dreams Cuban officials said the Trump administration is making "increasingly implausible accusations" against the country as it pushes to justify, "without any excuse, …
(2026-05-18). Cuba warns US spinning 'fraudulent case' as pretext for INVASION. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-18). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-18). Israeli forces storm Gaza aid flotilla in international waters. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-18). Growing bread queues in Gaza as Israel restricts fuel, flour imports. aljazeera.com Bread shortages deepen in Gaza as flour imports dwindle and bakeries struggle to meet rising demand amid fuel scarcity.
(2026-05-18). Israeli Raids Humanitarian Flotilla Bound for Gaza in International Waters. truthout.org Israel's raid on a peaceful flotilla of international vessels attempting to bring humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip was described Monday as an act of brazen piracy and condemned by human rights activists and experts who say the world should no longer stand by in the face of such criminality. Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories… |
(2026-05-18). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Thursday 5/21: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-18). Israel attacks Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla in international waters. thecanary.co 
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(2026-05-18). Venezuela Deports Former Minister Alex Saab to the US. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-18). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-17). China's fixed-asset investment down 1.6 pct in first 4 months. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment dropped 1.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-05-18). How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin. aljazeera.com Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.
(2026-05-18). Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank under army protection. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). France reopens Epstein case as new victims speak out. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French authorities have revived momentum in their probe into Jeffrey Epstein after over 10 new complainants claimed they were victims of the late financier.Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said that the new testimony were just filed to French prosecutors, bringing the total number of complainants in the case to about 20.The expanded probe is looking into potential networks of human trafficking that were linked to Epstein's activities in France and seeking to identify anyone who may have helped facilitate or cover up his alleged crimes.French detectives are sifting through communications logs, address boo…
(2026-05-18). The fall of Romanian government: The "Bolojan plan" scrapped. unitedworldint.com Interview with Miruna Pandele, Deputy Chair of the Romanian Socialist Party By Yasin Okyay On May 6, the Romanian government collapsed following the passage of a no-confidence motion jointly introduced by social democrats and nationalists. The motion by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), gained 281 yes …
(2026-05-18). Watsons pop-up indicates island upgrade. ecns.cn What if you could step into a 19th-century pharmacy and find today's most popular skincare and sparkling water on the shelf? That is an experience Watsons is re-creating at its new pop-up store on Shamian Island in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, near one of its earliest locations from about two centuries ago.
(2026-05-18). Kerala SSLC Result Date May 15, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2026 result today i.e. Friday May 15, 2026.
(2026-05-18). The Word 'Black' Has Disappeared From Bills Aimed at Addressing Black Maternal Health. capitalbnews.org This piece was copublished with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics policy and power. The word "Black" has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress' main legislative vehicle to address the Black maternal health crisis, frustrating some advocates who feel Black women are …
(2026-05-18). Albanese's springboard for even greater triumphs. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). OpenAI Daybreak thrown open for users. ummid.com AI giant OpenAI Tuesday May 12, 2026 introduced a new cybersecurity tool named 'Daybreak', which directly rivals Anthropic and its Project Glasswing cybersecurity efforts.
(2026-05-18). WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda. tribune.com.pk 
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public ?health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths. | The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk of further spread. | On Sunday, the U.N. health agency said in a statement, that 80 suspected deaths, eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases had been reported as of Saturday in the DRC's Ituri province across at least thr…
(2026-05-18). Chinese motorcycle maker ZXMOTO claims fifth WorldSSP win of season. ecns.cn French rider Valentin Debise, riding for Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, won the second WorldSSP race of the 2026 Czech Round at Autodrom Most on Sunday, securing the team's fifth victory of the season.
(2026-05-18). Nawaz yet to fulfil Balochistan pledge. tribune.com.pk 
With almost a year having past, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, who, as per his party, gave assurance to play a proactive role in resolution of Balochistan issues, remained completely missing from action, as per the members of the two delegations from the security-troubled province who had met former premier in Lahore, early last year. | The silence stands in contrast to expectations raised during high-level meetings. | Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif met in March with the Supreme Court Bar Association president and the Balochistan High Court Bar president, and later in April with a delegation of National Party…
(2026-05-18). Two US fighter jets collide mid air, explode during Idaho air show, crew ejects safely. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two US fighter jets collided in mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday, prompting an immediate lockdown of the base. The incident took place durin | Two US fighter jets collide mid air, explode during Idaho air show, crew ejects safely…
(2026-05-18). Lebanon: From the legacy of "Sykes-Picot" to the necessity of decolonising the interior. thecanary.co 
Today, the question of the state in Lebanon is raised not merely as a crisis of governance or a systemic malfunction, but as an existential dilemma striking at its foundation and the components of its sovereignty. In classical political literature — specifically as established by the German sociologist Max Weber, in his famous essay "Politics […] | By
(2026-05-18). Saturday 5/16: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Balfour Declaration" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzUA……
(2026-05-18). Thursday 5/21: AI, Teamsters Torture, Labor & Human Rights: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ds7n0QN……
(2026-05-18). More Sweeps of Survival Gear & Disabled Sidewalk Sleepers at Coral St. indybay.org Expanded Speech to the Community at Santa Cruz City Council Tuesday afternoon on May 12, 2026…
(2026-05-18). Saturday 6/6: How Communities Across Turtle Island are Cutting Ties with Israeli Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-05-18). Australia: Elderly residents of Melbourne apartment complex face forced eviction. wsws.org The threat to Oasis residents takes place amid a housing crisis and the Victorian Labor government's program to evict 10,000 people from the city's 44 public housing towers.
(2026-05-18). Trump-backed "Rededicate 250" rally: Christian nationalism in the service of dictatorship. wsws.org Backed by the Trump administration and major corporations, Rededicate 250 fused Christian nationalism, historical falsification and authoritarian politics.
(2026-05-18). Flight diverted after man bites attendant. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's Qantas was forced to divert a flight bound for the United States over a disruptive passenger, with local media reporting the man bit a flight attendant. | The flight from Melbourne was headed to Dallas on Friday when it was forced to make a stop in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, due to a disruptive passenger. | The man was restrained by fellow passengers, with local media including national broadcaster ABC reporting he bit a member of Qantas staff. | The man was met by local authorities on arrival and has been slapped with a no-fly ban on all Qantas planes.
(2026-05-18). Ryan Michael Kelly, Independent Challenger of Israel Firster Herb Conaway in NJ CD-3 Aligns w. fightbackbetter.com 
Awesome news. Congressional District 3 independent candidate Ryan Michael Kelly will be on the ballot in the November 2026 election.
(2026-05-18). Lammy can't say who Starmer supporters should vote for in Makerfield. thecanary.co 
UK politics is an absolute mess right now — everyone knows Keir Starmer is finished, but he's still in power, and he hasn't announced a plan to step down. Andy Burnham, meanwhile, is running to become an MP in Makerfield, with everyone understanding he intends to give Starmer the boot once he's in office. As […] | By
(2026-05-18). Science magazine investigates FBI's witch-hunt against Chinese researchers. wsws.org Science magazine, one of the most prestigious peer-reviewed publications in the world, has published an investigative report titled "Researching While Chinese," detailing the Department of Justice (DOJ) persecution of Chinese researchers at the University of Michigan and Indiana University.
(2026-05-18). Israel Enacts Death Penalty Law for Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank. truthout.org Israel's death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank came into effect on Sunday night, after an Israeli army commander signed a military order applying it to the occupied territory. The law, passed on March 30, applies to those who cause the death of an Israeli citizen "with the aim of denying the existence of the State of Israel," meaning it effectively applies only to… |
(2026-05-18). House Passes Bill Aimed at Cracking Down on Localities' Cashless Bail Programs. truthout.org The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last week designed to deter states and municipalities from instituting or continuing cashless bail programs, even though such policies recognize that the release of individuals from jail, pending their chance to argue their innocence in courts of law, shouldn't be restricted based on a person's income. The Cashless Bail Reporting Act passed… |
(2026-05-17). Dassault Systemes to strengthen AI ecosystem building in China. ecns.cn French industrial software company Dassault Systemes is looking to strengthen its industrial artificial intelligence ecosystem in China, as the country steps up ongoing efforts to foster new quality productive forces and advance the integration of AI with manufacturing, its chief executive said.
(2026-05-18). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-18). Palestinian women describe arrest, abuse & filth in Damon Prison. newarab.com 
After months in detention at "My first breath outside felt like I was being born again," she told The New Arab, describing the confusion that followed her release. | "It wasn't just freedom. It was confusion. I kept asking myself if I was really out or if it was another moment they would ta…
(2026-05-18). China unveils domestically developed racing fuel aimed at replacing imports. ecns.cn State-run oil company Sinopec has just launched a domestically developed 103-octane racing fuel in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a move that could reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel for top-tier motorsports events, according to media reports.
(2026-05-18). Why is US General David Petraeus visiting Baghdad. newarab.com 
Former director of the US Central Intelligence Agency and architect of the "Sahwa" (Arabic for "Awakening") strategy, a key component of the US "surge" in Iraq from 2007 to 2008 against Al-Qaeda in He is holding official meetings with senior Iraqi officials, without disclosing the nature of the visit or the capacity in which he is carrying out his mission in Iraq. | The visit comes as US pressure intensifies on the…
(2026-05-18). Criminal charges filed against ship operators in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse that killed six workers. wsws.org The Department of Justice has charged the ship operator and a supervisor with criminal behavior connected to the Key Bridge collapse, but avoided any scrutiny of decades of neglect.
(2026-05-18). The King in the North will not save us. thecanary.co 
Is the King of the North about to become prime minister? Maybe. Will he lead us out of the valley of darkness and into the promised land of milk and honey? I can't see it. Full disclosure: I know Andy well. He's genuinely a nice bloke, and he's a competent administrator. He is by far […] | By
(2026-05-18). Another constitutional package? tribune.com.pk 
It was in September 2024 when speculation, triggered by a series of leaks, began circulating about the federal government planning the 26th Constitutional Amendment. As is often the case, the government publicly dismissed those reports as mere conjecture, while official circles firmly denied that any such move was under consideration. | Yet, just a few weeks later, not only was the plan publicly acknowledged, but the amendment was also swiftly passed by parliament. | Now, once again, similar murmurs are doing the rounds suggesting that the federal government is contemplating another constitutional amendment.
(2026-05-18). Reform UK Councillors Told to Speak Only to GB News' as Party Shuns Local Press. bylinetimes.com The editor of an independent local news outlet, which has been shunned by Reform UK, says Nigel Farage's party is borrowing 'straight [from] the Trump playbook' in its approach to the press. | Oliver Rouane-Williams, the founder and editor of Ipswich.co.uk, an independent local title in Suffolk, is warning of US-style attacks on independent journalism by Nigel Farage's party, after the Reform chairman in his patch reportedly ordered Ipswich candidates not to engage with reporters — directing them towards GB News instead. | Media freedom groups are worried it is part of a trend. Last week, Clacton MP Fara…
(2026-05-18). Grey Tiles That Pair Beautifully with Full Body Vitrified Tiles. ummid.com Grey tiles have gained strong popularity in modern interiors due to their calm, neutral tone and versatile design appeal as they blend easily with a wide range of styles, from minimal to contemporary, while helping spaces feel balanced and visually open.
(2026-05-18). Sinner wins Italian Open to complete career Golden Masters. aljazeera.com The first Italian to win the title in 50 years enters the French Open as favourite with Alcaraz out injured.
(2026-05-17). China-Russia Expo seen as key platform. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have each sent a congratulatory letter to the 10th China-Russia Expo ahead of the Russian leader's upcoming state visit to China.
(2026-05-18). The Struggle to Defend CSU Faculty & Students in the Upcoming CFA Contract Fight. indybay.org Thirty thousand faculty members of the CSU system are facing major attacks with layoffs of thousands of lecturers, use of AI to eliminate positions and the increasing ICE attacks. Kevin Wehr who is the CFA chief negotiator talks about the contract issues.
(2026-05-18). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-18). Trump's Christian Nationalist Agenda & Taxpayer-Funded D.C. Prayer Rally: Bishop Barber & Sarah Posner. democracynow.org 
Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Sunday for "Rededicate 250," a taxpayer-funded Christian evangelical service backed by President Trump. The eight-hour lineup featured songs, prayers and remarks by top government officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The event included religious leaders like evangelist Franklin Graham and Cardinal Timothy Dolan. | "Nothing was Christian about what we saw yesterday," says Bishop William J. Barber II. "This is idolatry. This is heresy.
(2026-05-17). Tornado Emergency declared for Hebron, Nebraska. ecns.cn Tornado Emergency declared for Hebron, Nebraska. – reports…
(2026-05-18). France moves to deport Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath. newarab.com 
After believing that the Nanterre prefecture, where he lives with his family near Shaath told The New Arab that he received the letter "after two and a half years…
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-17). Giant panda dies from infection at south China safari park, another stable after treatment. ecns.cn A giant panda at a safari park in southern China's Guangdong Province has passed away after a lung chlamydia infection triggered heart failure, while another panda receiving treatment remains in stable condition, the park said on Saturday.
(2026-05-18). Haryana 12th Result 2026, Toppers List Released. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) had announced the result of 2026 HSC 12th exams along with Merit List and Toppers Names on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2026-05-17). Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination. ecns.cn The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew ‚Äåmembers and two medical staff remaining on board.
(2026-05-18). Video: NAKED woman beaten up by man in Beirut Corniche. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A woman was seen naked in Beirut Corniche, the Raouche area, in Lebanon, shocking all passersby on Sunday.A video circulating online shows a completely naked female in the Raouche area of Beirut, before she was attacked by a man. A passerby immediately intervened, prevented the assault and gave the woman a shawl to cover up.However, till now, there is no information or details about the reason for this strange incident.Many allegedly said that the woman is suffering from a mental health crisis and that she is unaware of what she did.ÿπŸÜÿ…
(2026-05-18). Israel joins MENA execution states after enforcing death penalty. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). China, U.S., UAE police jointly arrest 276 suspects in Dubai fraud crackdown. ecns.cn Police from China, the United States and the United Arab Emirates jointly arrested 276 suspects in a crackdown on telecom and online fraud operations based in Dubai, China's Ministry of Public Security said Sunday.
(2026-05-18). Live: Eid al Adha 2026, Hajj 1447H Dates Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon Sighting Committees in United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries have appealed Muslims to report if they sight the new moon of the Holy month of Dhul Hijjah today i.e. Sunday 29th of Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, to confirm the date and time of Eid al Adha 2026, and Hajj 2026 and Arafat Day.
(2026-05-17). Two dead, one missing after 5.2-magnitude quake strikes Guangxi. ecns.cn Two people were confirmed dead and one person remains missing after a magnitude-5.2 earthquake jolted Liunan district in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, early Monday, according to the local earthquake relief headquarters.
(2026-05-18). Saturday 6/6: Solarpunk Summer: Seed Craft. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Branciforte Branch, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-18). Wuhan University opens campus without reservations, students complain of crowds. ecns.cn Wuhan University in central China's Hubei Province has drawn student complaints over overcrowding and disruptive tourist behavior after scrapping its visitor reservation system, according to media reports.
(2026-05-18). Why Capitalism's Origins Matter. portside.org Why Capitalism's Origins Matter |
(2026-05-17). Trade talks achieve positive outcomes. ecns.cn The outcomes achieved by China and the United States in their latest round of economic and trade consultations could help bring more certainty and confidence to global industrial and supply chains, and may contribute to stabilizing the world economy amid rising geopolitical and trade uncertainties, market observers and executives said.
(2026-05-18). China-linked companies account for nearly a quarter of foreign businesses in Russia. ecns.cn About one-quarter of foreign-owned companies currently operating in Russia were founded by Chinese citizens or organizations, according to a study reported by Russian state media, highlighting expanding business ties between Beijing and Moscow.
(2026-05-18). Thom Beanal saluting a human rights legacy for Papua's 'father'. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta The eighth floor of the Tempo building in Jakarta became the setting for a gathering rich with meaning. What brought together community leaders, politicians, academics, religious figures, journalists, and the family of the late Thom Beanal was not merely a book launch. It was an earnest attempt to revisit…
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Labor Government playing dicey politics with immigration management. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). Government extends deadline for comments on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations. sanews.gov.za Government extends deadline for comments on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations | National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have extended the deadline for public comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026, to the end of June. | In a joint statement, the two institutions said the extension followed requests from stakeholders for more time to review the draft regulations and provide input. | The statement noted that public concerns and media attention have largely focused on the treatment, possession and trade of crypto assets, particularly possible restrictions on cros…
(2026-05-18). The Dismantling of Black Studies. portside.org The Dismantling of Black Studies |
(2026-05-18). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-18). 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'.
(2026-05-18). UK police detail rally arrests. tribune.com.pk 
London police said Sunday officers arrested 20 people the previous day at a march organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and 12 people at a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest. | The city's Metropolitan Police ⚪ which had already disclosed making 43 arrests Saturday after tens of thousands people attended the duelling events ⚪ added 11 of those detained were either non-affiliated or their links was unconfirmed. | The force had mounted its biggest operation in years to manage both Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" march and the anti-fascism rally organised by the Stand Up to Racism…
(2026-05-18). 5.2-magnitude quake kills two in south China. geo.tv 
Rescue workers walk past a damaged building following an earthquake at Taiyang village in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China May 18, 2026. — Reuters Quake hit Guangxi's Liuzhou city at 12.21am: report. State broadcaster CCTV identifies deceased as couple….
(2026-05-17). Shanghai sets target to build intl shipping hub. ecns.cn As Shanghai moves from scale expansion to capacity enhancement in building an international shipping center during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, demand for talent with cross-disciplinary expertise is rising, according to experts.
(2026-05-18). West Bank Palestinians see Nakba repeating under Israeli raids. newarab.com 
In refugee camps across the West Bank, the Today, Palestine's foundational tragedy stirs anxious thoughts of history repeating itself, as aggressive Israeli raids across the occupied territory mark a renewed displacement crisis that echoes the horrors of the Nakba. | In conversations at nine camps, Palestinians see the 78-year-old catastrophe not as history, but as a warning. | Amina Kha…
(2026-05-18). Saturday 5/23: In Conversation: All This Safety is Killing Us. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Time, Temporality, and History. thealtworld.com The emergence of the Western-centric worldview and science is also tied to a particular understanding of time. Time concerns the calendar system, techniques of synchronization, perceptions of the past, present, and future, and approaches to history. It is a universally obvious fact that the temporal system and calendar time which now dominate are those which arose alongside European imperialism and have been disseminated through colonialism and global trade. Anthropologists have long been interested in how concepts of time…
(2026-05-18). Saturday 6/6: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, and You. indybay.org Live Oak Library Annex (LOLA), 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Criminalising parents won't fix youth crime but David Lammy doing it anyway. thecanary.co 
David Lammy has been doing the rounds on breakfast television discussing his latest plans to reform the way the justice system handles youth offenders. Promising that he will cut the number of children jailed by 25% and ending lifelong criminal records for young people, Lammy instead appears to be passing jail time onto parents instead. […] | By
(2026-05-18). BRICS FM Meeting in India: Further Momentum for Key Economic Initiatives. infobrics.org India hosted a meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers, which featured a welcome address from India's Narendra Modi…
(2026-05-18). Four more things Australia can do to arrest house prices. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). Trump's Iranian Nightmare. popularresistance.org America's newest quagmire in the Middle East is like its old quagmires in the Middle East. It is based, as were the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, on a gross misreading of our adversaries, a catastrophic failure to understand the limits of imperial power and no discernable strategy. It swells the profits of the war industry, wasting billions of public funds, alienates our allies and erodes the global power and prestige of the United States. | Dying empires, governed by the corrupt and the incompetent, are blinded by militarism and hubris. They are unable to read the world around them.
(2026-05-18). Calm waves, shared future: inside China's green transition in Ningbo. ecns.cn Ningbo, a coastal city in eastern China's Zhejiang Province, wears its meaning in its name. Over six centuries ago, the Ming Dynasty founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang bestowed it with two Chinese characters that signify "calm sea, still waves." It was a wish for peace and tranquility — over the water, over the people, and over the world. | Today, that ancient hope has quietly translated into a modern ambition: a green transformation that is as much about technological innovation as it is about harmony between humanity and nature.
(2026-05-18). US senator loses primary to Trump-backed challenger. tribune.com.pk 
A US senator from Louisiana bidding for a third term has lost his Republican primary, in the latest demonstration of US President Donald Trump's hold over his party. | Trump had targeted Bill Cassidy and endorsed an opponent in retaliation for the senator voting to impeach him five years ago. | With 99 percent of votes counted in Saturday's primary election, Cassidy was trailing in third place behind Trump-endorsed challenger Julia Letlow, a congresswoman, and state treasurer John Fleming, effectively shutting Cassidy out of a June 27 runoff. | "Congratulations to Congresswoman Julia Letlow on a fantastic race…
(2026-05-18). How the failure of Trump's Caucasus corridor helped spare Armenia. responsiblestatecraft.org Among the many unintended consequences of President Donald Trump's disastrous decision to launch a war on Iran is the
(2026-05-18). Pakistan wins Hague ruling in IWT row. tribune.com.pk 
In a landmark ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague delivered a supplemental award upholding Pakistan's position regarding maximum pondage limits for Indian hydroelectric projects on the western rivers. | Under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed by Pakistan and India in 1960 with the World Bank as a signatory and facilitator, the three eastern rivers of the Indus system – the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej – were allocated to India, while the three western rivers – the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab – were allocated primarily to Pakistan. | Pondage refers to the temporary storage of water in a re…
(2026-05-17). 'Su Super League' elevates city brand. ecns.cn During Jiangsu Football City League in Yangzhou, team Yangzhou defeated team Zhenjiang 1-0 on Saturday.
(2026-05-18). Uganda responds with emergency measures to Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports on the emergency measures implemented in Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-18). Why Glass Rock Could Be A Great Choice For Spirit Bottle Manufacturing. moguldom.com When it comes to launching a new spirit, the liquid in the bottle plays a huge role in the success — you can't have a successful spirit if it doesn't taste good! But alongside this, you need to have a good bottle to sell the liquid in. When you go to the shops, the best …
(2026-05-18). Eskom reaches one year of no load shedding. sanews.gov.za Eskom reaches one year of no load shedding | Eskom has officially surpassed 365 days without implementing load shedding. | The power utility last achieved the milestone nearly eight years ago in September 2018. | "This moment has been three years in the making since the inception of the generation recovery plan. Eskom's employees have again delivered using their deep technical and institutional capability built over decades of public investment that remains a critical part of our national capacity, which will now increasingly focus on delivering cleaner sources of energy. | "The Eskom board and I are proud of the…
(2026-05-18). As WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency, Did USAID Cuts Worsen the Crisis? democracynow.org 
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on Saturday due to the rapid spread of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Ebola causes severe hemorrhagic fever and is often fatal. There's no approved vaccine for the strain of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak, known as the Bundibugyo variant. The WHO said in a statement that the outbreak is potentially much larger "than what is currently being detected and reported." | Public health professor and emergency room physician Dr. Craig Spencer, who is an Ebola survivor, says this Ebola outbreak could…
(2026-05-18). Sherpa climbs Everest 32nd time. tribune.com.pk 
A renowned Nepali Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday, an official said, smashing his own record set last year. | Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the 8,849-metre (29,032 ?foot) peak – the highest in the world – while guiding clients from the 14 Peaks Expedition company. | Nepal's Department of Tourism congratulated the Sherpa for achieving the "historic milestone" and for his contributions to promoting mountain tourism. | He reached the summit at 10: 12 a.m. (0427 GMT) on Sunday, it said in a statement adding that a Sherpa woman, Lakhpa, 52, had made her 11th ascent to the peak, the most…
(2026-05-18). Whose belts will be tightened? mronline.org 
The foreign exchange market and the share market know what officialdom and the media prefer not to mention: that India's foreign exchange reserves are not the accumulated surpluses from trade, i.e., earned from exporting more goods and services than we import.
(2026-05-18). Reform UK Councillor Who Claimed Social Media Post Had Been 'Misinterpreted' as Racist Shared Multiple Other Offensive Posts. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK are under pressure to sack one of their newly-elected councillors, who apologised last week for a single social media post he claimed had been misinterpreted as racist, after Byline Times uncovered a series of other offensive and racist posts. | Ken Tranter, who was elected to Hampshire County Council earlier this month apologised for a post in which he called for police to take action regarding "non-white persons taking over" public gardens. | Tranter said he had made a "poor choice of words" before adding that "racism has no place in our community, or in my politics, and I condemn it in all its for…
(2026-05-18). The dangerous allure of a post-Netanyahu Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Israel is officially entering
(2026-05-18). Climate Headbangers Crawl from the Wreckage of RCP8.5 'Implausible' Finding Spinning Nothing-to-See-Here Claims. wattsupwiththat.com It will be interesting to see if Dale Vince has changed his mind on jailing climate deniers in the light of RCP8.5's demise. In July 2024, he posted on Twitter, now X, the following in support of five climate vandals who had brought the vital London M25 ring-road to a halt. One of the lunatic disrupters putting emergency services at grave risk was Roger Hallam, who was subsequently imprisoned for five years. The conspiracy was organised by Just Stop Oil, a group given £340,000 by Vince.
(2026-05-18). Survey finds more than 80% of Chinese and Russian youth view bilateral relations as friendly. ecns.cn The launch event for the Survey Report on China-Russia Youth Friendship and Cultural Exchange was held at Renmin University of China on Friday. The survey found that 87.5% of Russian youth and 85.5% of Chinese youth view China-Russia relations as friendly.
(2026-05-18). The "Green Voter Guide" , published by the Green Party of Alameda County. indybay.org The Green Party of Alameda County's 12-page voter guide is here: acgreens.wordpress.com/wp-content/upload……
(2026-05-18). Israel's Organ Theft Scandal Exposes A Culture Of Desecration. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — May 13, 2026 | On 25 January, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stood before a crowd celebrating what Tel Aviv claimed was a But Guinness listed only the
(2026-05-18). Pakistan deploys thousands of troops to Saudi during Iran war. newarab.com 
The report said the deployment was confirmed by three security officials and two government sources, all of whom described…
(2026-05-18). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-17). AI reshaping how people work, create, collaborate. ecns.cn Behind a popcorn machine at AgiBot's data collection center in Shanghai, a humanoid robot packs freshly popped popcorn into paper cups while Chen Xin, a data collector with a virtual reality headset around his neck and a controller in hand, patiently guides its movements.
(2026-05-18). From Mutual Suspicion to Political Embrace: How the U.S. Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Pakistan. portside.org From Mutual Suspicion to Political Embrace: How the U.S. Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Pakistan |
(2026-05-18). The one word missing from the budget. onlineopinion.com.au There is one factor driving or worsening Australia's economic position. People are marching in the street about it. The treasurer couldn't even mention it.
(2026-05-18). In chilling retort, army rebukesIndian threat. tribune.com.pk 
The Army on Sunday rebuked the Indian army chief for his threatening remarks, warning that such "geographic obliteration would certainly be mutual and comprehensive," in a renewed war of words between the two nuclear-armed neighbours just days after some voices from within India including RSS called for dialogue with Islamabad. | At an interactive session in New Delhi on Saturday, Indian Chief of Army Staff Gen Dwivedi was asked about how the Indian army will respond if the "circumstances that led to Operation Sindoor last year" arose again, the Press Trust of India reported. | The Indian army chief repeated N…
(2026-05-18). Military jets' crew members safely eject after Idaho air-show collision. geo.tv 
Four crew members of military jets eject safely following a mid-air collision during the Idaho air show outside Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, US May 17, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — Reuters Four crew members involved in a mid-air collision…
(2026-05-18). Why the Communist idea still matters. onlineopinion.com.au What if the real triumph of capitalism is convincing us no alternative is imaginable?
(2026-05-18). Saturday 5/16: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-18). The secret Israeli bases scandal roiling Iraqi politics. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy. sanews.gov.za SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy | Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy. | The meeting, convened by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is scheduled for 29 May 2026 and is expected to address pressing challenges affecting food production, livestock health and fisheries development across the region. | Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, will cha…
(2026-05-18). Palestine Action prisoners may be sentenced as "terrorists" electronicintifada.net "Terror connection" claimed by judge could have lifetime consequences.
(2026-05-17). Chinese-built Astana light rail begins operations. ecns.cn Kazakhstan on Saturday officially launches the Astana light rail transit system, constructed by a Chinese company. It is the first urban light rail line in Central Asia.
(2026-05-18). Resist Reform beams its message direct to Reform HQ. thecanary.co 
Campaigners from Resist Reform have projected messages onto Millbank Tower in London. It's the home of Reform UK's offices and the group is calling out the party's allegiances to corporate elite and foreign funders. The projections featured stark messages including "WHY THE £5 MIL NIGEL?" and "WHO IS CHRIS HARBORNE". They're referencing the shadowy funding […] | By
(2026-05-18). Ben and Jerry's Co-Founder Spearheads Campaigns to Cut Pentagon Spending and Sustain Company's Political Activism. covertactionmagazine.com At the end of March, Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, carried out an act of guerrilla theater when he installed a statue on the National Mall depicting a tearful Donald Trump holding a hole-riddled golden dome like an umbrella as water streamed from model intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) overhead. The …
(2026-05-17). Sino-Russia energy cooperation forges strategic resilience for a new era. ecns.cn Amid continued volatility in global energy markets.China and Russia are accelerating the structural deepening of their energy partnership — anchored by stable fossil-fuel supply chains while simultaneously breaking ground in next-generation clean-energy corridors.
(2026-05-18). CBSE 12th Result 2026 Out, 85.20% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-05-18). Yvette Cooper was warned her Palestine Action article could bias jury, but 'went ahead anyway'. thecanary.co 
The courts warned Yvette Cooper that her newspaper article on the proscription of Palestine Action ran the risk of biasing the jury during the trial of several members of the group. However, the then-home-secretary "went ahead anyway". Defense lawyers attempted to have the case thrown out on the grounds that Cooper had prejudiced proceedings. However, […] | By
(2026-05-18). Activists to Protest at Petco and Demand the End of All Animal Sales. indybay.org Following SF Animal Commission's vote to recommend a ban on the retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Francisco to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-05-18). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-18). China's Solar Industry Redesigned Itself Around U.S. Forced Labor Law. wattsupwiththat.com Continuing to look away is a choice, and the people living inside this system will bear the consequences long after the next procurement cycle closes.
(2026-05-18). Drop in temperature forecasted for SA. sanews.gov.za Drop in temperature forecasted for SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off, low-pressure system is expected to influence the central and western interior of South Africa from Tuesday into Wednesday. | "As the system develops over the interior, it is expected to result in a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures, accompanied by isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers across several provinces," the weather service said. | Residents are advised to prepare for cooler conditions, cloudy skies, windy periods, and rain. | Meanwhile, SAWS issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging coasta…
(2026-05-18). Moment of collision between two Navy jets at Idaho air show. aljazeera.com Two US Navy jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home AFB.
(2026-05-18). Wednesday 6/10: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-05-18). Dar, Qatari minister discuss evolving regional situation, stress dialogue amid US-Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the regional situation with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi during a telephone conversation on Monday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). | Both leaders discussed the "evolving regional situation and matters of mutual interest," MOFA said, adding that they "underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement in addressing regional challenges." | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs…
(2026-05-18). Why Berlin Is Promoting Green Hydrogen in Japan. thinktank.pk As global competition over clean energy intensifies, Germany is increasingly turning toward "green hydrogen diplomacy" to secure its industrial future and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The recent visit of Germany's transport minister to Japan to promote green hydrogen cooperation reflects far more than climate policy — it signals a strategic geopolitical and economic shift …
(2026-05-18). Sunday Science: How an 'Impossible' Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough. portside.org Sunday Science: How an 'Impossible' Idea Led to a Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough |
(2026-05-18). ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Five Additional Senior Israeli Officials. scheerpost.com By News Desk, The Cradle. The Hague-based court previously issued warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued secret arrest warrants for three Israeli politicians and two military officials, Haaretz reported on 17 May, citing diplomatic sources. The timing of their issuance is unknown. …
(2026-05-17). Driving development with new quality productive forces. ecns.cn China Dailys Business Insight section has launched a column devoted to an in-depth interpretation of Xi Jinpings economic thought, with this article serving as the debut piece of the new series.
(2026-05-18). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-18). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-18). Soccer- Azmoun left out of preliminary Iran World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-05-18). Sukhneet, Suhani, Divanshi Top PSEB 12th 2026 Exam Scoring 100% Marks. ummid.com Sukhneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan and Divanshi have topped the PSEB Punjab Class 12th board exam 2026 the result of which was announced today i.e. Wednesday May 13, 2026.
(2026-05-18). Red Dawn over China: An extended exercise in anti-communist propaganda. wsws.org Frank Dikà∂tter's new book is a fundamentally flawed work that makes little pretence of academic objectivity or intellectual honesty.
(2026-05-18). Zilhajj moon sighted: KSA announces Hajj on 26th. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court on Sunday announced the beginning of the lunar month of Zilhajj, stating that that pilgrims performing Hajj will stand at Arafat on Tuesday, May 26 while Eidul Azha will begin on Wednesday, May 27. | The Day of Arafat is considered the pinnacle of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, during which millions of Muslims gather at Mount Arafat near the holy city of Makkah for prayer and reflection. | Eidul Azha is marked by communal prayers, family gatherings, and the ritual sacrifice of livestock, with meat traditionally distributed among relatives, friends, and those in need. | The announcemen…
(2026-05-18). Vote "NO" on the AFSCME-University of California contract! Build rank-and-file committees to take control from the sellout bureaucrats! wsws.org To prevent another defeat, workers must begin independently organizing, plan a resumption of the strike and the struggle for their non-negotiable demands, not what AFSCME officials dictate they must accept.
(2026-05-18). In Numbers: China's museums receive 1.56 billion visits in 2025. ecns.cn Museums across China received 1.56 billion visits in 2025, with the total number of registered museums nationwide reaching 7,188 by the end of the year.
(2026-05-18). Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace Starmer. aljazeera.com Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced he will run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader…
(2026-05-18). Judicial services made more accessible to nation's persons with disabilities. ecns.cn Judicial services have been made more accessible to people with disabilities in recent years, thanks to intensified collaboration between courts and disabled persons' federations.
(2026-05-18). Absence of the Word "Black" in Black Maternal Health Bills Concerns Advocates. truthout.org The word "Black" has been almost completely removed from a package of bills that have long been viewed as Congress' main legislative vehicle to address the Black maternal health crisis, frustrating some advocates who feel Black women are being erased from the policy. The key change this year is the title. The Momnibus Act — filed in mid-March — was called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus… |
(2026-05-18). Eid al Adha 2026: Dhul Hijjah Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saturday. ummid.com Muslims in Saudi Arabia are gearinf up to sight the Dhul Hijjah Moon on Saturday, the 29th day of the month of Dhu al Qi'dah 1447 corresponding to May 16, 2026, to confirm Eid al Adha 2026 and Hajj 1447H date.
(2026-05-18). World calls for inclusive, resilient cities. sanews.gov.za World calls for inclusive, resilient cities | The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with a strong call for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development, as global housing shortages and climate pressures intensify. | Convened by UN-Habitat, the forum has brought together governments, civil society organisations, local authorities, businesses, women's groups and youth advocates to address a wide range of urban challenges. | Key issues under discussion include housing rights, gender equality, climate resilience, governance and private-sector innovation. | Ou…
(2026-05-18). Battery innovations take center stage at Shenzhen CIBF 2026. ecns.cn The 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center under the theme "Connecting the World, Empowering Green, and Driving the Future" in Guangdong Province last week.
(2026-05-18). International experts hail new focus on constructive stability. ecns.cn The meeting between the leaders of China and the United States in Beijing last week marked another important round of high-level strategic communication between the two countries at a pivotal moment in history.
(2026-05-18). Fiscal, monetary tools to boost consumption. ecns.cn China is ramping up coordination between fiscal and monetary tools to further unleash consumption potential and energize private investment, in a bid to fuel a broad expansion in domestic demand, officials and business executives said.
(2026-05-17). China's industrial output up 5.6 pct in first four months. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-05-18). Utah's fragile desert could feel like the Sahara if America's biggest data center gets built. grist.org 
Plans for a celebrity-backed "hyperscale" data center in rural Utah, so massive that it would consume more than double the state's current electricity use, have generated an intense public and political backlash in a state where the motto is "industry" and a Republican supermajority tends to be deferential to development. | The project, brought by "Shark Tank" TV personality Kevin O'Leary, would span 40,000 acres, demand 9 gigawatts of power once completed, and raise the state's carbon emissions by 64 percent, according to estimates. While its water needs remain unknown, the sprawling data center would neighbo…
(2026-05-17). China's property investment declines in first four months. ecns.cn China's investment in property development decreased in the first four months of 2026, down 13.7 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
(2026-05-17). AI tools enable seniors to 'triage at home'. ecns.cn AI tools enable seniors totriage at home.A senior woman participates in setting up and testing an elderly care robot that can perform basic health checkups, monitor health status and offer companionship at a welfare center in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in March last year.
(2026-05-18). DWP benefit fraud and error remains largely the same since 2025. thecanary.co 
The level of fraud and error in the benefits system has seen little change in the past year, according to the DWP's annual report. Despite the department using the press to demonise those on benefits, its own figures show that the level of fraud and error has pretty much stayed the same. For some benefits, […] | By
(2026-05-18). Three killed in Wana Bazaar blast in Lower South Waziristan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-18). Iran war hits global companies with $25 billion bill. newarab.com 
A review of corporate statements from companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia since the start of the conflict offers a sobering look at the fallout. Businesses are grappling with soaring energy prices, fractured supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran's grip on the At l…
(2026-05-18). South Korea shifts focus to 'peaceful coexistence' with North Korea instead of 'confrontation'. tribune.com.pk 
The South Korean government under President Lee Jae Myung has shifted its focus to "peaceful coexistence" with North Korea rather than "pressure and confrontation," a white paper released by the Unification Ministry showed Monday, local media reported. | The annual paper, striking a distinctly different tone from the previous government, reflects the push by the Lee administration, which took office in June last year, to repair the strained inter-Korean relationship based on building mutual trust, Yonhap News Agency reported. | The previous conservative government of President Yoon Suk Yeol sought to bring abo…
(2026-05-17). China's industrial output up 5.6% in first four months. ecns.cn Chinas value-added industrial output increased by 5.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-05-18). Functional finance: The cure for inflation without unemployment. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-18). South Africa advances sustainable urbanisation, despite mounting infrastructure pressures. sanews.gov.za South Africa advances sustainable urbanisation, despite mounting infrastructure pressures | South Africa is making measurable progress in advancing sustainable urbanisation, despite the dual challenge of expanding infrastructure to meet growing population demands, while maintaining ageing systems under financial strain. | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane made the remarks at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) under the Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban Agenda, that is underway in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan. | Held under the theme: "Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities an…
(2026-05-18). Iran's revolution was not destined to end in clerical rule. newarab.com 
Nearly half a century after the Iranian Revolution, its outcome is still widely treated as inevitable. The Shah fell, the story goes, and a deeply religious society naturally produced an Islamic state. Clerical rule appears, in hindsight, as history fulfilling cultural destiny. This interpretation is politically convenient and historically wrong. | The Islamic Republic did not emerge because Iranian society was inherently predisposed toward theocracy. Nor was the victory of the clerical leadership preordained. The revolution was a profoundly social upheaval shaped by competing class forces, organisational strengt…
(2026-05-18). Guangxi quake rescue ends with 91-year-old found alive. ecns.cn Rescue teams have recovered the last trapped individual from the quake-stricken Taiyangcun town of Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region as of 11: 10 am Monday, according to the local authority.
(2026-05-18). Canadian imperialism: predator, not prey, in global war. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Keith Jones, Socialist Equality Party (Canada) national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-17). Over half of Japanese oppose lifting ban on lethal weapons exports, polls suggest. ecns.cn More than half of respondents in recent Japanese opinion polls opposed the government's decision to lift restrictions on exports of lethal weapons.
(2026-05-17). 3 missing after Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Guangxi. ecns.cn A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Liuzhou, a city in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, early Monday, leaving three people missing and four injured, local authorities said.
(2026-05-18). Busy week ahead for Budget Vote debates. sanews.gov.za Busy week ahead for Budget Vote debates | Parliament's programme for the week will be dominated by Budget Vote debates, oversight meetings and a high-level colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa's democratic Constitution and Africa Day celebrations. | The National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) are scheduled to hold a series of hybrid sittings and committee meetings as lawmakers scrutinise government spending plans and departmental performance for the 2026/27 financial year. | A major highlight of the week will be Deputy President Paul Mashatile's appearance before the National As…
(2026-05-18). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-18). Iran will turn Gulf of Oman into 'graveyard' for ships if US doesn't end blockade: military adviser. tribune.com.pk 
Iran vowed Sunday to confront the US over its naval blockade, with a top military adviser to the country's supreme leader warning that the Sea of Oman could become a "graveyard" for US ships if tensions continue to escalate. | "My advice to the US militarily is to back off before the Gulf of Oman turns into a graveyard for your ships. Otherwise, our understanding is that a naval blockade is an act of war, and responding to it is our natural right, Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said in remarks carried Sunday by Iranian state television. | Rezaei added that Iran's re…
(2026-05-18). PML-Q fields 11 G-B candidates. tribune.com.pk 
The PML-Q has issued party tickets to 11 candidates for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections, party spokesperson Mustafa Malik announced on Sunday. The candidates were finalised with the approval of parliamentary board chairman Chaudhry Salik Hussain. | Members of the parliamentary board, including Tariq Hassan, Dr Muhammad Amjad, Malik Sameen, Kamran Usmani, and Niaz Khaskheli also visited Gilgit and Skardu as part of the consultation process. | Provincial president Dilfraz Khan briefed the central leadership on election preparations in the G-B. | The party, which led the ruling coalition in the C…
(2026-05-18). The Continued Importance of Experienced Expert Financial Advice. moguldom.com While it might seem like a 'good' problem to have, Sudden Wealth Syndrome is a real psychological condition with serious consequences. The disorder, which, as the name suggests, can cause behavioral issues when a person suddenly comes into a financial fortune, stems from the abrupt change in their circumstances. SWS was coined in the 1990s, …
(2026-05-18). New Development Bank Receives 'AAA' Credit Rating from China Chengxin International with Stable Outlook. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries…
(2026-05-18). 'Flag Man' Behind Nazi-Linked Anti-Migrant Protests Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Woman. bylinetimes.com 
A leading 'Raise the Colours' flag campaigner, who has claimed that he is fighting to "protect our women and children" from migrants, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman. | Craig John Kitts, 25, who was a key figure in the Bell Hotel demonstrations in Epping, which were co-organised with members of a neo-Nazi splinter party, pled guilty to assault by beating at Colchester Magistrates' Court — the latest in a string of criminal offences he has committed. | Byline Times has also established that Kitts has prior convictions for theft, handling stolen goods, and driving while uninsured and disqualified,…
(2026-05-18). Unite the New Zealand and Pacific working class against imperialism! wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tom Peters, a leader of the Socialist Equality Group in New Zealand, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-18). Local Green Party questions Westminster council leader's comments on marches. thecanary.co 
The following is an open letter from the West Central London Green Party to Paul Swaddle, leader of Westminster City Council and Conservative Party councillor for Regent's Park Ward. It concerns his comments about two marches that took place in London on 16 May. Dear Cllr Paul Swaddle OBE, 18th May 2026 We, as residents of […] | By
(2026-05-18). Nexteer auto parts workers in Saginaw force UAW to schedule strike vote after rejecting two sellout contracts. wsws.org A Nexteer strike could quickly shut down production at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis and ignite a wave of strikes at US auto parts companies. This is precisely what the UAW bureaucrats are desperate to prevent.
(2026-05-18). EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns. sanews.gov.za EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns | The eThekwini Municipality says it is working closely with bulk supplier uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to address elevated levels of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) affecting water supplied through the Wiggins Water Treatment Works. | The municipality confirmed that while some residents may notice changes in the taste and odour of their water, it remains safe for human consumption and continues to meet all required quality and safety standards. | In a statement issued over the weekend, the municipality said the issue is linked to increased concentrations of…
(2026-05-18). WHO declares Ebola public health emergency as Trump cuts cripple global disease surveillance. wsws.org The WHO's emergency declaration exposes a global health system in collapse, with surveillance programs terminated, WHO defunded and the CDC barred from international coordination.
(2026-05-18). 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty. newarab.com 
Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of these cases, 2,159 were in Iran, a figure more than double that of 2024, Amnesty said. | But the UK-based rights group said that, as in previous years, its total "does not include the thousands of executions" that it believed were carried ou…
(2026-05-18). Tommy Robinson lies about the numbers at his flop of a rally. thecanary.co 
Tommy Robinson's 2026 Unite the Kingdom rally ended up being a big step down from last year in terms of the numbers. This is obviously embarrassing for Robinson, and he's responded exactly how you'd expect — i.e. by lying about the numbers: Millions of patriots hit the capital of England today in the largest patriotic […] | By
(2026-05-18). Saturday 5/30: Celebration of Life – A Fundraiser for Palestine. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project Returns. indybay.org Court Navigation and Local Ordinance Assistance for the Houseless Community…
(2026-05-18). Sunday 5/31: Farmworkers Betrayed: Latinx Feminists speak out on César Chávez abuses ⚪ watch party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-05-18). Slashing climate, weather and ocean research to pay for 32 hours of Iran war. mronline.org 
The recently proposed budget from the Trump administration includes a $1.6 billion cut to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(2026-05-18). NewsGuild Edsource Reporters Go On UFLP Strike For Living Wages & A Contract. indybay.org NewsGuild Edsource reporters went on a 1 day UFLP strike to fight for living wages and a contract.
(2026-05-18). Houthi court sentences 19 to death for aiding Saudi coalition. newarab.com 
A Houthi-controlled court in Sunday's verdict, which can be appealed, came a few days after the Houthis and the internationally recognised government in Yemen agreed on The Speciali…
(2026-05-18). When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage. aljazeera.com Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
(2026-05-18). Saturday 5/16: Union Democracy, Worker Rights & The IBT: WorkWeek Panel. indybay.org Zoom Registration | us02web.zoom.us/j/84722091993?pwd=CoyU1e… | /us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84722091993…
(2026-05-18). Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he's a 'lame-duck' leader.
(2026-05-18). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-18). Reform deploys 'suspended' antisemite to Makerfield by-election campaign. thecanary.co 
Reform UK politicians have been presenting themselves as campaigners against antisemitism. Media outlets have let them get away with this despite the party having blatant antisemites in its ranks. Now, one of these racists has been spotted campaigning in Makerfield for the crucial upcoming by-election. Canvasing for you in this video, @TiceRichard, why is Adam […] | By
(2026-05-18). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-18). Nukes cornerstone of Russia's national security: Kremlin. tribune.com.pk 
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that nuclear weapons were the "cornerstone" of Russia's national security, according to Russian media outlet Vesti. | Peskov said Russia's nuclear arsenal protected the country from threats to its existence. | "A nuclear power cannot be threatened; its existence cannot be threatened. This is what gives us the opportunity to be confident in this, and this is the basis of nuclear deterrence," he said. | Commenting on relations with Europe, Peskov said growing discussion within the EU about possible negotiations with Russia marked a "major shift" and is in Moscow'
(2026-05-17). Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Guangxi. ecns.cn A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted Liunan district in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region early Monday, leaving three people missing and four injured with no life-threatening conditions, local disaster relief authorities confirmed.
(2026-05-17). U.S. state keen to tap into China's market. ecns.cn The U.S. state of Oregon, which is keen to strengthen its economic partnership with China, hosted a trade delegation from the Inner Mongolia autonomous region last week to explore business opportunities.
(2026-05-18). Sunday 6/28: Solar Punk Pen Pals: Crafting Hopeful Futures Together. indybay.org Santa Cruz Public Libraries – Downtown Branch, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Saturday 6/27: SF Trans Ally Rally: The People's March & Rally for Trans Rights. indybay.org San Francisco: Embarcadero Plaza at Steuart and Embarcadero, then march to rally at Civic Center Plaza. | This march & rally welcomes all people to join in standing up for Trans Rights.
(2026-05-18). Friday 5/22: To Eat Alone is to Die Alone: An Artist Talk with Vivien Sansour. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-18). Clear waters, shared future: discovering China's green transition in Ningbo. ecns.cn In Ningbo, a city named after the wish for calm seas and still waves, we found a living portrait of China's green transition.
(2026-05-18). 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.
(2026-05-17). Investing more in children is the right thing to do. ecns.cn The world has demonstrated that it is possible to make progress for children on an extraordinary scale. Child mortality was reduced by around 50 percent in two decades, based largely on a simple recipe with three ingredients. First, a safe start. One in four children is now born in a UNICEF-supported health clinic. Second, immunization.
(2026-05-18). Trump appears poised to restart the Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org The Middle East is once again teetering on the brink as Trump appears poised to reignite war with Iran. Press
(2026-05-18). Behind PM Modi's Austerity Appeal. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity, urging families to cut back on personal spending and edible oil consumption amid high fuel prices and global conflicts, is purely an act of letting down the middle class.
(2026-05-18). Riyadh Derby: Self goal costs Al Nassr a certain victory over Al Hilal. ummid.com Al Nassr had almost clinched the Saudi Pro League title 2026 Tuesday May 12, 2026 but for the self goal in the fag end of the match which denied the Cristiano Ronaldo's men a certain victory against key rival Al Hilal.
(2026-05-18). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-18). BRICS Countries' Technological Development Potential Estimated at $406 Billion Annually. infobrics.org The Russian Ministry of Finance indicated that the BRICS countries possess significant potential for developing technological sovereignty, with the expansion of the technology development financing market in the group estimated at approximately $406 billion annually…
(2026-05-18). As Support For Israel Declines, 'Special Relationship 2.0' Is Starting To Rise. popularresistance.org This month, Israel and the United States are expected to begin negotiations on a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would outline the United States' plans to support Israel after the current MOU expires in 2028. Chances are this will look like a very different conversation than in the past. | In recent months, there's been a lot of noise around the idea of ending U.S. military aid to Israel. It's an idea that has long been pursued by Palestine solidarity activists and, in the past, has also been floated by the Israeli right and their fellow travelers, who thought the aid wasn't worth restricting Israel's…
(2026-05-18). Africa-France Summit and the people's counter-summit. mronline.org 
The Pan-African summit against imperialism.
(2026-05-18). Long Island Rail Road workers strike; Mamdani supports scabbing operations. wsws.org The strike is a major political confrontation in the center of world finance, pitting workers against Wall Street and its political agents, in the first place the Democratic Party.
(2026-05-18). Colombia's financial intelligence unit finds "unjustified wealth accumulation" in Supreme Court justice's tax records. colombiareports.com Colombia's finance intelligence unit UIAF informed the House of Representatives that it found "unjustified wealth accumulation" in the tax records of Supreme Court magistrate Cristina Lombana. In a report made public by Caracol Radio, the UIAF said that it found that Lombana and her husband, attorney Leonardo Andres Carvajal, reported a wealth accumulation that allegedly …
(2026-05-18). "Staggering Corruption" : Rep. Raskin on Trump's $10B IRS Lawsuit, Stock Trades & Family Business. democracynow.org 
Donald Trump on Monday dropped his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over a leak of his personal and business tax records, a bizarre case of a sitting president suing his own government and essentially acting as both plaintiff and defendant. This comes amid reports that Trump's Department of Justice was considering settling the case in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate victims of so-called weaponization of the DOJ under the Biden and Obama administrations. Trump allies who participated in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol could file claims and be…
(2026-05-18). NTA to re-conduct NEET UG 2026 after paper leak. ummid.com In a major setback for students who appeared in the NEET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled and decided to re-conduct the important medical entrance exam, conducted on Sunday May 03, 2026, after the agencies found evidence of paper leaks…
(2026-05-18). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Russian drone strikes Chinese cargo ship in Black Sea. albawaba.com
(2026-05-18). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Monsoon may hit Kerala around May 26, reach Coastal Karnataka by May 28: IMD. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-18). Yuba County Falconry Business Ransacked, Former Visitor Claims Responsibility. indybay.org
(2026-05-18). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Gulbarga Welfare Society Organises Teachers' Job Fair. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-18). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Human rights concerns abound over China's 'state secrets' regulation in the Uyghur region. globalvoices.org
(2026-05-18). Yemen: Frequently asked questions on the release, transfer and repatriation of conflict-related detainees – May 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Tourist woman killed after being caught in elephant fight at Kodagu's Dubare camp. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-18). Waiting for the AI Bubble to Burst: Great Collapses of the Past. cepr.net
(2026-05-18). 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
(2026-05-18). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-05-18). How Donald Trump, "President of Peace," is Making War on Everything. juancole.com
(2026-05-18). Riyadh: AAM hosts memorable mushaira to promote Urdu literature. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-18). Can we please talk about WHY we are in a missile shortage? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-18). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). El Salvador: Human Rights Lawyer Still in Jail One Year on. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ruth López. | © El Diario de Hoy | (Washington, DC) — The prominent anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López remains in pretrial detention in El Salvador with her case under judicial seal one year after her arrest, Human Rights Watch said today. Salvadoran authorities should guarantee López a prompt, open, and fair trial, lift the judicial secrecy on her case file, and allow her regular contact with her family and lawyers.López, 48, heads the Anti-Corruption Unit at Cristosal, one of Central America's leading human rights organizations. She has investigated alleged corruption by sen…
(2026-05-18). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-18). Saturday 5/23: Film Screening: Sunrise. indybay.org Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-05-17). Strait of Hormuz 'open' except for enemies, as new Iran insurance regulatory plan touted. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is "open to all except its adversaries", and any passage through the trajectory of this significant chokepoint should be coordinated with the Iranian military, reports AL Jazeera. Sources say the number of ships transiting through the strait has slightly increased, but is still very low compared…
(2026-05-17). This week in history: May 18-24. wsws.org 25 years ago, 14 Mexican migrants die crossing the Arizona desert amid intensified US border militarization; 50 years ago, Pol Pot is installed as Cambodia's prime minister, consolidating Khmer Rouge rule; 75 years ago, the "17-point" agreement formalizes China's annexation of Tibet; 100 years ago, French forces capture the Rif rebel capital in Morocco…