countercurrents.org (2026-05-21). The Empire Indicts Raul Foe of the EmpireChina said on Thursday it firmly opposes the United States "abusing judicial means" and pressuring Cuba after Washington charged former Cuban President Raul Castro for murder. | "The United States should cease using sanctions and judicial apparatus as tools of oppression against Cuba and refrain from making threats of force at any time," spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters at a regular press briefing on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). One Racist Christo-Fascist Homeland Under God. commondreams.org 
In retrospect, Sunday's taxpayer-funded blasphemy fest to "rededicate" America as a Christian nation though it's not and never was looks ever more obscene amidst an unholy regime's mounting crimes and abuses. Its sectarian shit-show – ICE milled, vendors urged "WIVES SUBMIT," zealots screeched "We welcome Jesus!", speakers attested God is eager for the ballroom – just queasily re-shaped a 250-year-old America into the kind of country it once sought freedom from."
(2026-05-21). Australia: Bondi Royal Commission hearings used to attack anti-genocide movement. wsws.org The hearings featured ludicrous testimony, of Zionists bemoaning news reportage of Israel's war crimes and even pro-Palestinian bake sales at university campuses as a threat to their safety.
(2026-05-21). 28,500 days: The long genocide. wibailoutpeople.org Read and share the full Wire on our website. On May 15, Palestinians around the world commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when Zionist militias expelled 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, killed thousands, and destroyed hundreds of villages and cities between 1947-1949. The day before Nakba commemorations is the annual Israeli flag march — a …
(2026-05-21). US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights. aljazeera.com Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2026-05-21). Díaz-Canel calls those who deny the existence of the oil blockade against Cuba "twisted minds" radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected on Wednesday the accusations that blame his administration for the country's difficulties and denounced the continued existence of U.S. coercive measures aimed at hindering energy supplies to the Caribbean island. | The president dismissed as unfounded the claims of those who deny the existence of an oil blockade against the nation. "Only the most twisted minds could deny before the world this collective punishment being exercised against an entire people, which is already becoming an act of genocide," asserted the president, who added that it is "the practice of that em…
(2026-05-21). Trump's Iran mind games begin? 'Maybe, maybe not…' warning puts Mojtaba on edge again | Watch, USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has once again kept the world guessing on America's next move against Iran, warning Mojtaba Khamenei while refusing to confirm whether fresh military action is imminent. Trump's "maybe, maybe not" remarks have intensified speculation over a possible U.S. return to conflict even after signals of de-escalation.
(2026-05-21). Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment. aljazeera.com President Trump said the United States is "freeing up Cuba" and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro…
(2026-05-21). Trump denies escalation against Cuba after Raul Castro indictment. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there"wont be escalation"against Cuba, after U.S.military attack on Cuba would cause"a bloodbath with incalculable consequences"and a devastating impact on peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, he warned Monday.
(2026-05-21). Trump's War on Iran is a Symptom of Unchecked US Military Power. juancole.com By George Yancy | This article was originally published by Perhaps some things should never be spoken — for, when they are, they leave us aghast, in a state of horror. Think here of the ghostly figure in Edvard Munch's "The Scream." During the height of the war on Iran, Donald Trump threatened: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Those are words that elicit something frightening, terrifying. Let's be frank. The words, which clearly constitute a geno…
(2026-05-21). Can the Davutoglu "Middle Powers Plan" Reopen Hormuz? juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The geopolitical deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most perilous stalemates in contemporary international relations. Standard unilateral enforcement mechanisms and Western-led naval coalitions have reached a point of diminishing returns, frequently viewed by regional actors as provocative or inherently partisan. Breaking this dangerous cycle of escalation requires a paradigm shift away from traditional big-power coercion and toward trusted, multi-aligned diplomatic mediation. | Former Turkish Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ahmet Davut…
(2026-05-21). Trump-Netanyahu call turns tense over revised Iran peace proposal: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after Trump's address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, May 23, 2017. — ReutersPakistan, Qatar help refine proposal.Israel wants the war resumed.Iran reviewing updated peace draft.A revised Iran…
(2026-05-21). Tehran reviewing US response to its latest proposal: FM Spokesperson. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Nour News Agency reported on Thursday that Washington and Tehran exchanged messages through Pakistan over the wording of a proposed ceasefire document, according to Al Jazeera. | "Based on the original text of Iran's 14 points, the exchange of messages has been carried out on several occasions," Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to Nour. | "We have received the views of the American side and are reviewing them," Baghaei said. | Baghaei made the remarks during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Iran. | Pakistan is helping to mediate talks between Washington and Tehr…
(2026-05-21). Xi's 1st 'act of war' on USA stuns Trump: Taiwan flashpoint erupts as POTUS mulls $14000000000 aid. hindustantimes.com As President Trump insists he has the Taiwan crisis under control, Beijing is delaying a top Pentagon official's visit and using a contested 14‚Äëbillion‚Äëdollar arms package as leverage. With Xi Jinping holding the real cards and Taiwan's leadership waiting on Washington, Trump must choose between angering China with new weapons or blinking first on support for the island.
(2026-05-21). Xi's key interactions with US and Russian presidents. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13 was Xi Jinping's 18th meeting with a US president since he became China's leader in 2013. Xi has previously held talks with presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as with Trump during the US leader's first term. By comparison, Xi has had more than 40 physical meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the same period.
(2026-05-21). Xi Hosting Trump Putin: Signals China Now Runs the Show. juancole.com Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message — it's now in the driver's seat: | The Conversation) — It's been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and high-level talks. | Each visit was important in its own way. US President Donald Trum…
(2026-05-21). Socialist Equality Group and IYSSE hold successful meeting in New Zealand against Iran war. wsws.org Speakers at the Wellington meeting explained the real causes of the US-Israeli imperialist war and the need for a socialist anti-war movement based on the working class, independent and opposed to Labour, the Greens and all capitalist parties.
(2026-05-21). Is Trump losing patience with Netanyahu? US President claims Israel PM 'will do whatever…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump stirred fresh tensions after claiming Benjamin Netanyahu would "do whatever" he says, while sidestepping questions over reports of a tense call with the Israeli leader. Trump also signaled he is "in no hurry" to launch another strike on Iran, even as negotiations and military pressure continue side by side.
(2026-05-21). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei issues warning on Raisi's death anniversary, hints at final showdown. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei used the anniversary of former President Ebrahim Raisi's death to deliver a fiery political message aimed at the United States and Israel, declaring that Iran is engaged in a "unique historical resistance" against what he described as hostile foreign powers. During the commemoration, Mojtaba praised Raisi's leadership, diplomacy and connection with ordinary Iranians while portraying him as part of Iran's long line of revolutionary "martyrs." He also honoured former foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died alongside Raisi in the 2024 helicopter crash near Varzaqan.
(2026-05-21). Trump says Iran talks 'in final stages' as U.S. waits for 'right answer'. ecns.cn Trump says Iran talks"in final stages"as U.S.waits for"right answer".S.attack could take place in the coming days if no agreement is reached.
(2026-05-21). Cuba condemns the despicable accusation against the Leader of the Revolution. wibailoutpeople.org The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice, announced on May 20 and foreshadowed for several weeks, against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution |
(2026-05-21). Cubans react to US indictment of former President Raul Castro. aljazeera.com Cubans in Havana and Miami react to the US charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro.
(2026-05-21). "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba" wibailoutpeople.org "No aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba. They will encounter a people determined to defend sovereignty and independence in every inch of the national territory," Díaz-Canel stated on X "The U.S. president is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented level. The international community must take note …
(2026-05-21). The US indictment of Raúl Castro and the record of CIA terror against Cuba. wsws.org The indictment of Raúl Castro is an abominable act of hypocrisy and imperialist propaganda to justify military aggression against an impoverished nation of less than 10 million people.
(2026-05-21). United States: Guilty of shooting down planes — then and now. radiohc.cu A new political and media escalation by the United States against Cuba is now seeking justification in the 1996 downing of two planes belonging to the terrorist organization Brothers to the Rescue for violating the airspace of the Caribbean nation. | However, days after the events that resulted in the deaths of the four crew members of the pirate aircraft, media outlets in that country indicated that the White House was well aware of the intentions of José Basulto, the leader of the organization. | The Miami Herald reported at the time that U.S. authorities were aware on February 23rd that year that Brothers to t…
(2026-05-21). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand That Lula & Brazil Break The US Oil Blockade Of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-21). Raul Castro's indictment exposes U.S. double standards. radiohc.cu The Trump administration's decision to pursue an indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro (2008—2018) over the shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft three decades ago has drawn attention amid broader allegations of U.S. double standards. Analysts and political figures point to the contrast between this legal action and reported U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that have destroyed boats and resulted in nearly 200 deaths, without legal accountability.
(2026-05-21). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break The Oil Blockade Rally At Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-21). Mexicanos rechazan nueva maniobra de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba rechazó este miércoles la acusación de Estados Unidos contra el líder de la Revolución en la isla, Raúl Castro Ruz, por considerarla una nueva maniobra de hostigamiento político. | Mediante un pronunciamiento, la organización señaló que la acción constituye una peligrosa escalada dentro de la histórica política de agresiones, bloqueos, sanciones y operaciones de desestabilización de Washington contra Cuba durante más de seis décadas.Bajo el disfraz de una supuesta 'justicia internacional', el país norteño pretende construir un escenario de criminalización contra diri…
(2026-05-21). La fraudulenta acusación contra el general de Ejército no tiene asidero legal, político ni moral, afirma vicecanciller. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío calificó este miércoles como "fraudulenta" la acusación presentada en Estados Unidos contra el general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución, y otros dirigentes cubanos.Y es fraudulenta porque no tiene asidero legal, no tiene asidero político ni asidero moral", expresó. | Durante su intervención en la Mesa Redonda, Fernández de Cossío afirmó que esta acción "debe verse como parte de la escalada agresiva, creciente, que hemos visto a lo largo de este año de parte de Estados Unidos contra Cuba".No se trata de un hecho aislado…
(2026-05-21). ACNU denuncia mentiras de EEUU para justificar agresión contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas (ACNU) denunció las falacias difundidas por funcionarios de la administración de Donald Trump para sustentar una narrativa que presenta a Cuba como amenaza a la seguridad de Estados Unidos. | En un comunicado oficial, la organización fundada en 1947 calificó de ´risibles ª las alegaciones sobre supuestos drones cubanos capaces de atacar buques estadounidenses, Key West o la base naval de Guantánamo. | El documento recordó que Cuba mantiene una fundamentada tradición pacifista, defiende el multilateralismo y promovió la Declaración de América Latina y el Cari…
(2026-05-21). En América Latina y el Caribe rechazan imputación de EEUU contra Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu La Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en Brasil, 'José Martí' (Ancreb JM) rechazó este miércoles de manera categórica "la vil imputación" del Departamento estadounidense de Justicia contra el líder de la Revolución, Raúl Castro Ruz. | En un comunicado de la asociación se lee: Dicha acción carece por completo de validez legal y moral, pues Washington no ostenta ninguna autoridad ni competencia para emitir semejante señalamiento". | Según el texto, "no es más que una provocación indigna y ruin, basada en una torcida interpretación del incidente ocurrido el 24 de febrero de 1996". | Recordó la Ancreb JM que ese día fue…
(2026-05-21). They're Not Mad At Ben-Gvir For Being Evil, They're Mad At Him For Being Honest. thealtworld.com Western and Israeli officials are currently wagging their fingers in faux outrage at Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for publicly boasting about the mistreatment of flotilla activists attempting to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. | Ben-Gvir's Twitter account
(2026-05-21). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Views of snow mountain in Bomi County of China's Xizang. ecns.cn Bomi County features rolling mountains and crisscrossing rivers, and is home to over 2,000 glaciers, earning it the reputation of "Hometown of Glaciers."
(2026-05-21). PLA vows to thwart 'Taiwan independence' provocations. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Wednesday warned Taiwan regional authorities led by Lai Ching-te that the People's Liberation Army will resolutely thwart any "reckless provocations" toward "Taiwan independence."
(2026-05-21). South China's Chaoshan culture showcased in the Netherlands to celebrate International Tea Day. ecns.cn The "Tea for Harmony: The Charm of Chaoshan and the Fragrance of Orchid" event was held at China Cultural Center in The Hague, the Netherlands, to celebrate International Tea Day, which falls on May 21.
(2026-05-21). China, U.S. jointly crack transnational criminal case. ecns.cn S.law enforcement authorities have jointly cracked a transnational criminal case involving the trafficking of new psychoactive substances, Chinas Ministry of Public Securitysaid on Thursday.
(2026-05-21). China willing to enhance legislative exchanges with Slovakia: senior official. ecns.cn BRATISLAVA, May 20 ⚪ Chinas National Peoples Congressis willing to enhance full-level exchanges with the Slovak National Council in various fields.
(2026-05-21). UN adopts resolution supporting international court's climate ruling. aljazeera.com Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.
(2026-05-21). Monday 5/18: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-21). Friday 5/22: Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Film Premiere. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence | 612 Ocean Street | Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-05-21). Thursday 5/28: Keeping Your Tax Dollar Local and Out of Hands of Private Profits. indybay.org Oakland Firefighters Union Hall | 369 15th St, Oakland CA…
(2026-05-21). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-21). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-21). Canada CLC Breaks With Zionist Histadrut At Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-21). Big Oil spends record $10 million on lobbying CA officials in first quarter of 2026. indybay.org Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association together spent $8 million of the $10.3 million pumped into lobbying California officials in the first 3 months of 2026.
(2026-05-21). Wall Street Explodes Higher as Nvidia Fuels the AI Boom. indybay.org Summary: Stocks soared after Nvidia crushed earnings expectations, reigniting the AI-driven market rally as oil prices and Treasury yields pulled back, easing inflation fears and boosting investor confidence.
(2026-05-21). Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund includes side deal blocking tax probes into president and family. wsws.org While Trump officials refuse to rule out payouts to violent January 6 fascists, the Justice Department addendum seeks to foreclose claims against Trump and his related entities.
(2026-05-21). Ford Rouge workers' vote for Insurgent Slate reveals developing rank-and-file rebellion against UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Crutchfield ran as part of Will Lehman's Insurgent Slate, calling for the transfer of power to the rank-and-file and the abolition of the UAW bureaucracy.
(2026-05-21). Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Over Iran, Former White House Official Warns. indybay.org Summary: | Bond markets are flashing stress signals as Iran tensions push oil higher and long-term yields surge toward 5%, raising fears that inflation and borrowing costs are entering a new, more permanent phase.
(2026-05-21). China bans 17 people for life from football-related activities. ecns.cn China's Football Association (CFA) on Thursday announced its sanctions on 65 people, imposing lifetime bans on 17 people from football-related activities and suspending 48 others for five years or less.
(2026-05-21). Australian budget further cuts public school funding. wsws.org Behind the headlines, last week's federal budget slashes social spending, including on public schools.
(2026-05-21). China stands ready to work with Serbia to consolidate iron-clad friendship: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry announced that at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Vucic will pay a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-21). Love fills '520' romance spots across China. ecns.cn Because the day "520" sounds similar to "I love you" in Chinese, many couples choose the date to register their marriage.
(2026-05-21). The Democratic Party's New Dark Money Machine. levernews.com 
(2026-05-21). Extreme rainfall in central China's Hunan leaves 5 dead, 11 missing. ecns.cn Continuous heavy rains have lashed Shimen County in central China's Hunan, leaving five people dead and 11 others missing, according to local authorities. Since early Sunday, the county has been hit by extreme downpours, with record-breaking downpours and unprecedented disaster risks.
(2026-05-21). Energy Shock Ripples Through Global Economy, Pushing Millions Toward Poverty. indybay.org Summary: | Rising fuel prices and disrupted global trade are increasing costs for food, transport, and essentials worldwide. The UN warns that these pressures are pushing vulnerable households closer to poverty, with millions at risk if instability continues.
(2026-05-21). "The clearest outcome of the Beijing meeting: A call for a new global order" unitedworldint.com Regarding the Russian President's visit to China. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China on May 19-20 and held important meetings with Chinese officials, including his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. UWI writer and political scientist Dr. Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan evaluated Russian President Putin's visit. How would you generally assess the outcomes of Russian President Vladimir Putin's …
(2026-05-20). Serbian President Vucic to pay state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will pay a state visit to China from May 24 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response. aljazeera.com Survivors of Indonesia's deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery…
(2026-05-21). Israel scrambles to get new defenses as Hezbollah's deadly drones trouble IDF, rake up troop deaths. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's escalating drone warfare is forcing Israel Defense Forces troops to deploy massive protective mesh nets over vehicles and frontline positions in a desperate bid to counter precision FPV drone strikes. Reports claim Israel has already supplied over 158,000 square meters of netting as fears grow following the reported death of a senior Israeli officer in a Hezbollah drone attack.
(2026-05-21). NextEra buys dominion energy and forms the biggest U.S. power company. indybay.org Summary: NextEra buys Dominion Energy with plans to form the biggest U.S. power company, allowing for the expansion of AI data centers and power productivity.
(2026-05-21). Jury Dismisses All Claims in Elon Lawsuit against OpenAI. indybay.org On May 18, jurors in Oakland CA reached a verdict in less than two hours on a federal lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and president Greg Brockman. Musk, founder of xAI, accused OpenAI of moving from its not-for-profit origins to a profit-making model. Musk lost … and protesters at the xAI headquarters in Palo Alto delighted in calling Musk a loser the same day.
(2026-05-21). Widespread support for walkout as Nexteer workers force UAW to hold strike vote: "The ball's in our court now" wsws.org Workers at the local union hall Wednesday expressed overwhelming support for a strike and denounced union officials for collaborating with management to intimidate workers and probe for divisions among the membership.
(2026-05-21). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-21). Thursday 5/28: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-21). China to extend visa-free policy for Russian citizens until end of 2027. ecns.cn To continuously facilitate personnel exchanges between China and Russia, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Iran says reviewing U.S. views as exchange of messages continues through Pakistan. ecns.cn TEHRAN, May 20 ⚪ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday that the exchange of messages between Iran and the United States is continuing through the Pakistani mediator and Tehran is reviewing the latest U.
(2026-05-21). Infrastructure Week: The Real Story Is Underground. wattsupwiththat.com This Infrastructure Week, policymakers should recognize that pipelines are every bit as vital as highways and bridges. They may run underground and out of sight, but they help power factories, data centers, export terminals, and homes across the country.
(2026-05-21). AI Tech Billionaires Attacked At Musk Altman Trial. indybay.org Opponents of AI and labor activists fighting for $30 an hour rallied at the Musk Altman trial on the day of the verdict and talked about the role of these techno billionaires.
(2026-05-21). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-21). South China's Guangxi raises emergency response over earthquakes. ecns.cn NANNING, May 20 ⚪ South Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday upgraded its emergency response for natural disaster relief following two magnitude-5.2 earthquakes that struck Liunan District in the city of Liuzhou on Monday.
(2026-05-21). Ukraine's Neo-Nazi Parties Are Supported by the International Community. Adolph Hitler is "The Torchbearer of Democracy" in Fascist Ukraine. wibailoutpeople.org Amply documented, the 2014 EuroMaidan US Sponsored Coup d'Etat was carried out with the support of the two Nazi factions: Svoboda and Right Sektor headed by Dmytro Yarosh The OUN-B was complicit in the crimes of Nazi Germany. Our governments —which claim to be firmly committed to social democracy— are actively supporting a Ukrainian Nazi movement …
(2026-05-21). Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Wednesday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-21). The Global Trading Wars Are Returning: How Tariffs Are Reshaping the World Economy. indybay.org Summary: | U.S.—China tariffs are disrupting trade and raising costs as supply chains shift away from China. Governments are tying trade to national security, leading to slower growth and a more fragmented global economy.
(2026-05-21). SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING PROTESTED AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE in Newark, New Jersey. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP)PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM MAY 14, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE SUPREME COURT VOTING RIGHTS RULING PROTESTED AT FEDERAL COURTHOUSE Social justice activists and labor leaders protested a recent Supreme Court ruling in a major voting rights case at a federal district court house yesterday. The demonstration …
(2026-05-21). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-21). UN chief condemns Israeli decision to establish military facilities at UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns"in the strongest terms"the Israeli authoritiesdecision to establish military facilities at the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem they seized in January.
(2026-05-21). Xinhua Headlines: Xi, Putin hail "new stage" of ties in Beijing meeting. wibailoutpeople.org BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a "new stage" in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order. Putin's two-day state visit marked his 25th trip to …
(2026-05-21). Tuesday 5/19: ICE DETENTION FACILITY PLANNED FOR GILROY, CALIFORNIA. indybay.org According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel from Tuesday, May 19, work is to begin on a ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California. Let us see what we can do to stop this outrage.
(2026-05-21). Colombia expels Bolivian ambassador. ecns.cn BOGOTA, May 20 ⚪ Colombias Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that the government has expelled Bolivian Ambassador to Colombia Ariel Percy Molina Pimentel.
(2026-05-21). Belarus reaffirms one-China principle. ecns.cn The Belarusian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday reaffirmed Belarus's firm adherence to the one-China principle.
(2026-05-20). Experts say Russia sees high obesity growth rate. ecns.cn MOSCOW, May 20 ⚪ Obesity has become a pressing public health concern in Russia and the country is among the worlds top 10 in terms of the growth rate of obesity, Russian medical experts warned on Wednesday.Giving rise to weight-related health problems.
(2026-05-21). £50,000 reward offered after violent political attacks on British-Pakistani Conservative politicians. geo.tv 
The picture shows damage to the property and a vehicle belonging to British-Pakistani Conservative politician, Tariq Aziz, following attacks in Hounslow, West London. — ReporterA £50,000 reward has been announced by Conservative politician Umer Farooq for information leading…
(2026-05-21). Xi, Putin have tea chat in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a tea chat on Wednesday night at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-05-21). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-21). Rubio blames WHO for Ebola delay, as US aid cuts cripple public health in Africa. wsws.org The Trump administration, having withdrawn from the WHO and cancelled more than 80 percent of US foreign aid, now faults the agency for responding too slowly to an Ebola epidemic its own cuts helped unleash.
(2026-05-21). China arrests suspect in joint probe with U.S. on synthetic drug trafficking. ecns.cn Chinese and U.S. authorities have jointly solved a cross-border drug trafficking case involving new psychoactive substances, with one suspect arrested in the two countries, respectively, according to media reports.
(2026-05-21). Nvidia posts record profit of $58.3bn amid AI chip boom. aljazeera.com Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
(2026-05-21). Native Ceremony and March to Refinery in 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Large wooden horse connects current conflict to ancient narrative…
(2026-05-21). U.S. Typhon missile system to be deployed again in Japan: media. ecns.cn S.military will deploy its Typhon mid-range missile launcher and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systemto southwestern Japan next month for joint exercises with the Self-Defense Forces, local media reported.
(2026-05-21). First They Came for My College: Right-wing "human dust" mount takeover of New College of Florida. wsws.org Bresnan's film sets out the sordid details of this far-right maneuver in all its repulsive transparency.
(2026-05-21). Insights | China, ASEAN have great cooperation potential in four areas: Filipino scholar. ecns.cn China and ASEAN can deepen cooperation in health security, green industries, digital economy, and trade and investment, so as to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation, Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-05-21). Artist Invitational!! X-country Emergency Intervention Parades!! In adventures of myriad.. indybay.org Informal parades of small and large groups zig-zagging around where intuition and adventure and sprituality (?) brings us!! In order to reach the human beings everywhere!!
(2026-05-21). Thailand tightens aviation Ebola screening after WHO emergency declaration. ecns.cn BANGKOK, May 21 ⚪ The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailandsaid on Thursday that it has elevated surveillance and prevention measures for the Ebola virus disease within the countrys civil aviation system.And supporting agencies to ensure continuity and limit operational disruption.
(2026-05-21). Filipino scholar urges Philippine government to strengthen dialogue with China | Insights. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. | China-ASEAN economic,trade and investment cooperation will serve as an engine for the growth of both China and ASEAN, and will become a driving force for global economic growth, contributing to the overall resilience of the world economy, said Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Society for International Security Studies, during an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-05-21). ICE operations continue in Michigan as local cops play key role. wsws.org CE has shifted toward local police partnerships while aggressive arrests continue in Michigan and Democratic officials offer token objections.
(2026-05-21). 1 civilian killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts worldwide in 2025: UN official. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 20 ⚪ One civilian was killed every 14 minutes in armed conflicts around the world last year, the chief of the UN global humanitarian response unit said Wednesday.
(2026-05-21). Putin wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin left Beijing on the night of May 20, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-21). New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start. geo.tv 
An Emirati man is seen near the logo of ADNOC in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates May 14, 2018. — Reuters Oil flows may take 4 months to return to 80% of pre-war levels.Full flows may not return before first half of 2027: ADNOC chief. UAE planned decade ago infrastructure…
(2026-05-21). Chinese defense ministry slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist fallacies under guise of 'peace'. ecns.cn The Peoples Liberation Army remains on high alert at all times, and will resolutely thwart any separatist attempts for"Taiwan independence"and firmly safeguard Chinas national sovereignty and territorial integrity, Jiang said.
(2026-05-21). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as his poll numbers plunge. wsws.org While his hand-picked candidates defeated several Republican incumbents, both Trump and his policies are deeply unpopular.
(2026-05-21). Bolivia's president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests. aljazeera.com Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.
(2026-05-21). Google's $190B Search Gamble. indybay.org Summary: | Google's new AI agents turn Search from a tool into a system that works continuously and autonomously in the background without requiring active user input or interaction.
(2026-05-21). Five detained in Fujian over illegal additives on bayberries. ecns.cn Authorities in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, said Wednesday that five people have been detained for using banned additives to soak red bayberries. Officials recalled 540 kilograms of contaminated fruit.
(2026-05-21). China tightens state control over strategic mineral resources. ecns.cn China will impose tighter controls on certain strategic mineral resources under new regulations aimed at safeguarding national resource security, according to the State Council.
(2026-05-21). Jewish Voice for a Just Peace wins partial success in its case against the German Secret Service. wsws.org The anti-Zionist organisation Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East has achieved a court ruling that means, for now, it can no longer be listed as "extremist" by the Secret Service.
(2026-05-21). Japanese rally in Tokyo against Takaichi government's push to revise pacifist constitution. ecns.cn Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo on Tuesday to protest the government's attempts to undermine the country's pacifist constitution through constitutional revision and military expansion policies.
(2026-05-20). Xi, Putin hail 'new stage' of ties in Beijing meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed a "new stage" in bilateral ties as they agreed to further extend a China-Russia friendship treaty and pledged to work together for a more just and equitable world order.
(2026-05-21). Nvidia reports 85 pct revenue growth for Q1 of fiscal year 2027. ecns.cn S.chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday reported record revenue of 81.6 billion U.Nvidias outlook for revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 is 91 billion dollars, plus or minus 2 percent.
(2026-05-21). Argentina protesters condemn Milei healthcare funding cuts. aljazeera.com Hundreds marched in Buenos Aires against President Javier Milei's austerity policies and cuts to Argentina's healthcare…
(2026-05-21). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-21). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). 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
(2026-05-21). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-21). Neymar suffers fresh injury setback before World Cup. ecns.cn RIO DE JANEIRO, May 20 ⚪ Neymar has suffered a new injury scare less than a month before Brazils opening match of the FIFA World Cup against Morocco.Brazil will begin the tournament against Morocco in New Jersey on June 13 before meeting Haiti and Scotland in Group C.
(2026-05-21). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-21). About That "Super El Niño" wattsupwiththat.com In the meantime, "could become historically strong" is what the forecast actually allows. "Is coming" is what the headline says.
(2026-05-20). Ex-US prosecutor charged for sending herself Trump probe report disguised as cake recipe. scmp.com A former federal prosecutor in Florida sent to her personal email account a special counsel report from the investigation into US President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents despite a judge's order that it remain sealed, according to an indictment made public on Wednesday. | Carmen Lineberger, who worked in the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and managed its Fort Pierce branch, faces charges including theft of government property and concealment of…
(2026-05-20). Hezbollah threatens to fight any future US-trained Lebanese unit. newarab.com 
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah warned on Tuesday that the group would treat any such force as it does Israel. | "If Israel and the United States create a proxy army to fight the resistance, then we will fight it as we fight Israel," Fadlallah said during a press conference on Tuesday. | The remarks came amid growing political tensions in Lebanon ahead of a…
(2026-05-20). Israel is 'doing a Ukraine' in Lebanon but world stays silent, says war reporter. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Celebrated Italian war reporter Francesca Mannocchi has condemned the double standard over Israel's war mongering. "What Israel is doing in southern Lebanon is, quite simply, no different from what Russian troops have been doing in Ukraine," she said in an interview. "It's the same thing… READ MORE: At least 22 killed in…
(2026-05-20). Solve 'genocide embassy' issue expel Israeli ambassador, says PSNA. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has called on the New Zealand government to resolve a tenancy controversy over the Israeli embassy — by expelling the ambassador and staff. Noting the world pariah status of the country after the International Criminal Court (ICC) has reportedly sought arrest warrants for war crimes against…
(2026-05-20). G7 imperialist governments line up behind Trump's threats against Iran as global war escalates. wsws.org Trump's gangster-like threats are the authentic voice of world imperialism, which is determined to impose colonial chains on Iran and the entire region as part of the new redivision of the world among the major powers that is already well underway.
(2026-05-20). Trump administration indicts Cuba's Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown. aljazeera.com The indictment marks one of the sharpest escalations in tensions between Washington and Havana.
(2026-05-20). Strait of Peril: Trump, Tehran and The New Battle for Hormuz. ummid.com The United States and Iran appear locked between diplomacy and military escalation as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
(2026-05-20). Consul General of Malaysia: China—ASEAN cooperation resonates with global tech trends. ecns.cn "The development of the China-ASEAN relationship has been tremendous, especially in the past five years," Phadil Ismail, Consul General of Malaysia in Nanning, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network on Monday during the 2026 China Internet Civilization Conference, held in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Xi warns of global slide back to 'law of the jungle'. tribune.com.pk 
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's own visit to Beijing. | The two countries' ties have deepened since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Russia has become increasingly dependent on China, its main oil customer. | Putin was received by Xi outside Beijing's opulent Great Hall of the People in much the same fashion as Trump last week, complete with chanting children and military fanfare. | But the language was much warmer, with Xi telling the Russian leader Beijing an…
(2026-05-20). China to buy 200 Boeing jets from US, confirms Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
China's Ministry of Commerce confirmed on Wednesday that airlines in China will introduce 200 aircraft from Boeing, marking one of the largest single procurement commitments in recent years. | The announcement came days after President Donald Trump claimed that China had agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets with GE Aerospace engines. The deal "includes approximately 200 planes and a promise of up to 750 if they do a good job", Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Friday after concluding his high-profile visit to China. | The announcement on the website of China's Ministry of Commerce outlines the preliminary outc…
(2026-05-20). U.S., China agree to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI: FM. ecns.cn During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, top leaders of the two countries had constructive exchanges on AI and agreed to launch government-to-government dialogue on AI, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). Putin's Chinese saying shows Trump how to woo Xi Jinping after US fails to get help on Iran. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin's Beijing visit sparked fresh debate over diplomatic optics as he received a warmer, more ceremonial welcome than President Trump, then quickly invited Xi Jinping to Russia. Commentators say the easy personal chemistry and coordinated China—Russia messaging looked like a subtle signal to Washington, even as both leaders stopped short of formal anti‚ÄëU.S. alignments.
(2026-05-20). On cam: Putin arrives in China to grand red carpet welcome after Trump-Xi Beijing meet | Russia. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Beijing as the two leaders prepared for a high-stakes summit amid growing global tensions. Putin's visit comes shortly after his diplomatic engagements with the United States, putting fresh focus on Beijing's balancing act between East and West. Ahead of the visit, Putin sent a message of solidarity to China, while Xi welcomed his "old friend" for talks expected to cover geopolitics, trade, Ukraine, and the shifting global power balance.
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israel. theintercept.com 
(2026-05-20). Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said his administration's negotiations with Iran were "in the final stages" on Wednesday, while simultaneously warning of further attacks, as a fragile ceasefire concluded its sixth week with no sign of an end to the war. | The US launched "Operation Epic Fury" close to three months ago, in a war that began with strikes inside Iran alongside key ally Israel, which has since spread across the wider Middle East region, killing thousands and disrupting global supply…
(2026-05-20). Don't fall for it: Congress must reject the $1.5 trillion war budget. responsiblestatecraft.org As President Donald Trump considers the path forward in Iran, Americans' economic troubles are apparently not a concern. "I don't think about Americans' financial situation," Trump said in response to a reporter's question last week about efforts to end the conflict. "Not even a little bit."President Trump's lack of concern will surprise many given an almost 50% rise in gas prices, rising grocery costs, job losses, and other economic pain since the start of the U.S.—Israeli war on Iran.Rather than focusing on addressing Americans' economic insecurity, Trump has shown repeatedly that he wants to focus th…
(2026-05-20). Democracy Now! 2026-05-20 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 20, 2026; "Dictatorship in Action": David Cay Johnston on $1.8B Slush Fund & Shielding Trumps "Forever" from IRS; Report from Havana: Cubans Starving & Dying Because of Intensified U.S. Blockade; Is an Invasion of Cuba Next? Peter Kornbluh on U.S. Move to Indict Raúl Castro & CIA's Widening Role; Amnesty: Executions Spike in Iran as Gov't Intensifies Domestic Repression Amid U.S./Israeli Attacks | Headlines for May 20, 2026; "Dictatorship in Action": David Cay Johnston on $1.8B Slush Fund & Shielding Trumps "Forever" from IRS; Report from…
(2026-05-20). Modi demands India's workers and toilers make "sacrifices" as economic fallout from Iran war expands. wsws.org India's far-right BJP government has raised petrol and diesel prices just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted Indians to slash energy and fertiliser consumption in response to the ever-widening economic fallout from the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-20). Cuba denounces serious health impact of the U.S. energy blockade before the World Health Organization. radiohc.cu 
During her address to the 79th World Health Assembly, the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), Cuba's First Deputy Minister of Health, Tania Cruz, denounced the damage suffered by the island's healthcare system due to the total fuel embargo imposed by the United States, which has been added to the already intensified economic blockade. | "This is an action with a serious impact on our healthcare system, causing extraordinary harm to every Cuban family, to our children, the elderly, and the sick," emphasized the official, who added that "causing shortages and extreme hardship for mi…
(2026-05-20). Díaz-Canel: May 20th represents intervention, interference, dispossession and frustration in Cuban history. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recalled on Wednesday on his X account that May 20, 1902, represents intervention, interference, dispossession and frustration for Cuba because it did not bring true independence, but rather the imposition of the Platt Amendment, U.S. control, and the birth of a tutelary republic.
(2026-05-20). US indicts Cuba's former leader Raul Castro: Why it matters. aljazeera.com The indictment against Raul Castro echoes earlier US criminal cases targeting Latin American leaders.
(2026-05-20). US indicts former Cuban president as pressure builds. tribune.com.pk 
The United States on Wednesday criminally indicted Cuba's former president Raul Castro as Washington called on the communist-ruled island's people to embrace a "new path." | An indictment unsealed in a federal court in Florida charged the influential former president over the 1996 downing of' two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots. | Castro, brother of Fidel Castro, the late iconic US nemesis who led the 1959 communist revolution, was charged with murder, conspiracy to kill Americans, and destruction of aircraft. | The charges added fuel to speculation that President Donald Trump intends to topple th…
(2026-05-20). Cuban foreign minister rejects Marco Rubio's statements. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez says that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is once again attempting to blame the Cuban government for the harm the U.S. administration inflicts on the Cuban people. | "The Secretary of State is repeating his mendacious script and trying to blame the Cuban government for the ruthless damage the U.S. government is inflicting on the Cuban people. He is the mouthpiece of corrupt and vindictive interests, concentrated in South Florida, which do not represent the feelings of the majority of the American people, nor of the Cubans who live there." the Foreign Minister wrote in X.
(2026-05-20). Leones Cling to the Top of the Elite Baseball League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 20 (RHC) — Leones de Industriales, wounded but indomitable, avoided a sweep against Mayabeque today with a show of authority at the Latinoamericano Stadium and once again stood alone at the top of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball. | After three consecutive losses that had cast doubt on their progress, Guillermo Carmona's Leones unleashed a voracious offensive to secure a 15-6 victory and their tenth win, while Las Tunas fell to Matanzas and relinquished their lead. | The game had the feel of a constant comeback, with the capital city team rallying twice in the first half before taking defini…
(2026-05-20). Ben Gvir Taunts Flotilla Activists, Highlighting Israel's Abuse of Detainees. truthout.org On Wednesday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video on X showing himself taunting Global Sumud Flotilla activists who had been kidnapped by Israel after attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The video shows Israeli security agents physically assaulting an activist who says "Free Palestine," pushing the flotilla member to the ground. Ben Gvir taunts the… |
(2026-05-20). 'Welcome to Israel': videos of bound Gaza flotilla activists trigger furore. scmp.com Israel's national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and triggered a backlash abroad, after releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists who tried to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza, telling them they should be imprisoned for a long time. | Netanyahu said that although Israel has every right to stop "provocative flotillas of Hamas terrorist supporters", the way National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir dealt with the activists was "not in line…
(2026-05-20). Gaza board reports funding 'gap'. tribune.com.pk 
The gap between funding pledges and disbursement for Donald Trump's Gaza rebuilding plan must be closed urgently, the US president's "Board of Peace" has said in a report, identifying a potential cash crunch in a plan estimated to cost $70 billion. | Trump set up the Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory. | The UN Security Council has recognised the board, though many major powers have not joined Washington's main Middle Eastern allies and some middling and smaller states in signing up. | Reuters reported in April that the board had only re…
(2026-05-20). Inside the final ten boats that nearly broke the Gaza siege. newarab.com 
In the past 48 hours, Israel has They have kidnapped 400 people, forcibly transferring them from their small sailing boats and onto an Israeli Naval Vessel. | Over the course of the l…
(2026-05-20). Ben-Gvir mocks detained Gaza flotilla activists as strike begins. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). Gaza Reconstruction Is Hindered as Israel Restricts Aid and Building Materials. truthout.org The Ain Jalout Tower complex is located in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip. Considered one of the most prominent residential complexes, over the years it has served as a refuge for dozens of families. In January 2024, during the early months of Israel's war on Gaza, these towers were subjected to heavy bombardment following waves of forced displacement of residents… |
(2026-05-20). Israeli forces fire shots at Gaza flotilla. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. | Video from the flotilla's livestream showed soldiers firing shots at two of the boats. The type of ammunition fired was not clear. | "At no point was live ammunition fired," the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement. | "Following multiple warnings, non-lethal means were employed toward the vessel – not toward protesters – as a warning. No protesters were injured during this ev…
(2026-05-20). Israel says 430 Gaza flotilla activists being transferred to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities said that 430 activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were en route to Israel after their vessels were intercepted at sea. | Sailing from Turkey last week, the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels are the latest in a string of attempts by activists to breach Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory, with the last convoy intercepted by Israeli forces last month. | "Another PR flotilla has come to an end. All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making their way to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives," a spokesman from Israel…
(2026-05-20). Venezuela: Presidency Expresses Condolences for Carmen Teresa Navas' Death. orinocotribune.com The Presidency of Venezuela issued a statement Monday night expressing deep regret for the death of Carmen Teresa Navas, which occurred on Sunday. The administration reported that since the complaint regarding the death of her son, Víctor Hugo Quero, became known, the acting president "ordered a rigorous investigation to clarify what happened," requesting the collaboration of the Ombudsman's Office and the Public Ministry. | "Once the investigations are completed, the country will be fully informed about the results and the corresponding actions," the statement added. | The full unofficial translation of the stat…
(2026-05-20). Germany's civil defence plan: The government prepares the country for war. wsws.org Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and the federal government are driving forward the transformation of Germany into a military state. Under the cynical pretext of "civil protection," a 10-billion-euro programme will integrate society into military war planning, preparing Germany as a central NATO hub for deployment against Russia.
(2026-05-20). PM Modi, Italy's Meloni visit iconic Colosseum in Rome ahead of crucial bilateral talks. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni soon after arriving in Rome on Tuesday. Following a dinner meeting, the two leaders visited the iconic Colosseum, where they were seen in deep conversation on a range of topics. The candid moments and photographs from their Colosseum visit have quickly gone viral online, drawing widespread attention. The meeting highlights the growing warmth in India-Italy ties and adds a memorable moment to PM Modi's ongoing European diplomatic tour.
(2026-05-20). Subcultural hegemony: AI in education and the arts. thecanary.co 
AI has outpaced us, thinks faster, scales wider, comprehends more. To cede cultural, emotional, and imaginative labor to algorithms is not progress; it is capitulation. Automated search engines or text-to-image prompt-to-creation systems are not just about machines; they now involve the executives, institutions, and stakeholders who determine how, where, and why these technologies are deployed. […] | By
(2026-05-20). China-Europe SMILE satellite launched to study Earth's magnetosphere. ecns.cn China and the European Space Agency (ESA) on Tuesday launched the jointly developed SMILE satellite to study interactions between solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, marking the first full space science mission jointly carried out by the two sides.
(2026-05-20). For the Royals to have a 'positive impact on the world', it'll take more than selling some land. thecanary.co 
Social and environmental causes are being positioned as close to the hearts of modern-day Royals. But given their enormous wealth and persistently high environmental footprint — amidst ongoing revelations about how much they extract from the public purse — how does this claim stack up? The Royal assets Prince William is set to sell off […] | By
(2026-05-20). Museums see surge in immersive tour bookings. ecns.cn Visiting museums has become a frequent leisure activity in China. The museum boom is changing in an important way, as people are no longer just visiting museums for quick sightseeing but for deeper immersive cultural experiences that foster understanding, knowledge and emotional connection, according to a report.
(2026-05-20). Bolivia: From the promise of change to the struggle for sovereignty and dignity. unitedworldint.com How the Bolivian people are deepening their struggle to demand what belongs to them. By Oscar Rotundo What is happening in Bolivia today is not an isolated event or a passing conflict. It is the culmination of a historical process that began almost two decades ago, when a political and social transformation broke with centuries …
(2026-05-20). Protests over who gets Lebanon's 'general amnesty' delay vote. newarab.com 
Despite Lebanese parliamentary joint committees reaching a consensual formula yesterday, 19 May, for the proposed This prompted Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to postpone the plenary session scheduled for tomorrow to discuss and approve it. | Berri's media office said that postponing tomorrow's session to a later date, under the slogan of "consensus", came because of what occurred…
(2026-05-20). Unite the Kingdom burka stunt was pathetic and anti-feminist racism. thecanary.co 
If I ever had doubts about how protestors at Saturday's Unite the Kingdom rally feel about Muslims (which I don't), they were quickly laid to rest as my Instagram timeline flooded with photographs and videos of incendiary — and sometimes bizarre — anti-Muslim displays of behaviour, which included a Korean musician playing the cello while […] | By
(2026-05-20). Where Legal Challenges Are Helping Deportees. fpif.org Any immigration attorney knows that the government is never a truly equal adversary. Thanks to federal and state laws, it's hard to sue the government. It commands immense power, budget, and judicial deference. In immigration law, that imbalance is perhaps most acute: the courts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) counsel charging the immigrant with removability, and immigration judges (IJs) all sit inside the executive branch. | The Trump administration has targeted IJs for dismissal based on their progressive interpretation of immigration law and for replacement with loyalists coined "deportation judges,…
(2026-05-20). Banks to benefit from roll back of post-financial crash regulations. thecanary.co 
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce eased ring-fencing rules for commercial banks such as Lloyds, HSBC, Santander and Barclays. Strengthened after the 2008 financial crash, the regulation separates investment banking from retail banking. Why deregulate banks? The government aims for the eased regulation to enable big banks to lend more to businesses. The current ring-fencing means […] | By
(2026-05-20). Israeli settlers burn vehicles, install caravans in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Palestinian residents say Israeli settlers burned vehicles, sprayed racist graffiti, and installed new outposts.
(2026-05-20). Pennsylvania Results: Chris Rabb to Join the Squad in Congress as Bob Brooks Tries to Flip Key Seat. theintercept.com 
The electoral left won a marquee primary in Philadelphia, while the establishment and progressives united around a firefighters' union chief in the Lehigh Valley.
(2026-05-20). False Testimony Sent Tony Carruthers to Death Row. Tennessee Is About to Kill Him. theintercept.com 
Earley Story will never forget the name Alfredo Shaw. | As a longtime employee at the Shelby County Jail in downtown Memphis, Story had seen the young man come in and out of the detention facility known as 201 Poplar since the 1980s. Shaw acted cocky, but there was fear in his eyes. Story, a devout Christian, occasionally had conversations with him about God. | In 1994, Shaw became a witness in a grisly triple homicide. A local drug dealer, along with his mother and a teenage friend, had been abducted, murdered, and buried in a freshly dug grave at a cemetery in South Memphis. Prosecutors arrested 25-year-old…
(2026-05-20). China's Russian SU-35s: The killer jets that could wipe out US-built F-16Vs in Taiwan, what we know. hindustantimes.com China's deployment of advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighters is reshaping the air-power balance across the Taiwan Strait, raising fresh concerns over Taiwan's ability to defend its skies. Analysts warn the Su-35's long-range radar, thrust-vectoring agility, and heavy missile loadouts could pose a major challenge to Taiwan's American-built F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet in any future conflict.
(2026-05-20). Drone Panic in Europe: Is Russia Testing NATO's Weak Spots? thinktank.pk The growing wave of drone incidents across Europe is no longer being viewed as isolated military accidents. From Estonia and Latvia to Finland, Romania, and Poland, European governments are increasingly interpreting drone incursions as part of a broader strategy of intimidation, pressure, and hybrid warfare linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The latest incident — …
(2026-05-20). Death toll reaches 22 in China rains, 20 more missing. geo.tv 
Cars lie partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall in Duyun, Guizhou Province, China, May 19, 2026, in this still image obtained from a social media video. — ReutersSome areas report "record-breaking rainfall" in recent days.Authorities say floods triggered…
(2026-05-20). 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.
(2026-05-20). Is a new Gulf war already underway? UAE blames Iraq for drone strikes on key installations. hindustantimes.com Tensions are escalating in the Gulf after the United Arab Emirates claimed that recent drone attacks targeting its airspace originated from Iraqi territory. According to the UAE Ministry of Defense, six hostile drones were intercepted within 48 hours, with all threats neutralised before causing casualties or significant damage. The statement also linked earlier incidents, including an alleged strike on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, to the same origin point. The UAE says its advanced tracking systems confirmed the launch sites, while reaffirming its right to respond under international law. The allegations rai…
(2026-05-20). 'We are all afraid': Khan al-Ahmar again faces expulsion threat. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). California scholars demand accountability for death of Chinese researcher Danhao Wang. wsws.org California Scholars for Academic Freedom's Professor Stephen Roddy opposes the McCarthyite witch-hunt targeting Chinese scientists at American universities and calls for transparency over the recent suicide at the University of Michigan of Danhao Wang.
(2026-05-20). Beer museum refreshes China's summer tourism experience. ecns.cn Converted from a German-built brewery dating back to 1903, Tsingtao Beer Museum is attracting an increasing number of visitors from abroad as the summer tourism peak approaches.
(2026-05-20). Daughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque. aljazeera.com The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the "absolute best dad in the world."
(2026-05-20). EU nearly ready to implement 'ICE-style' migrant returns policy. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). Breakaway Somaliland to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). The far-right danger in the UK and the soporifics of the SWP and RCP. wsws.org A real fight for socialism is necessarily the most conscious of political movements, rigorously analysing events, thoroughly exposing political misleaders and establishing the independence of the working class.
(2026-05-20). Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Mohai leads Geospatial Strategy Roadshow in eThekwini | Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will on Wednesday lead the Geospatial Information Management Strategy (GIMS) Roadshow at the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in eThekwini. | The Geospatial Information Management Strategy was initiated by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation under the Chief Directorate Spatial Planning. | The roadshow is being held in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipalit…
(2026-05-20). Whitney Biennial 2026: Taking the pulse and finding it feeble. wsws.org Through the biennial, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City maintains it is taking the pulse of the contemporary art scene in the US.
(2026-05-20). 21 killed as heavy rains drench China. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rain continued across southern and central China on Tuesday with at least 21 people killed in widespread flooding that also closed schools and businesses, and disrupted transport and power supplies, authorities said. | China's weather agency said areas of Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan faced a high risk of rain-related disasters, including landslides, flash floods and severe urban flooding and waterlogging. | Authorities said they have allocated 150 million yuan ($22.04 million) for disaster relief and launched emergency responses in several affected areas. | Ma…
(2026-05-20). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-20). Under Trump's Leadership, Airstrikes in Somalia Have Reached a Record-High. projectcensored.org US Africa Command (AFRICOM) carried out 124 bombings in 2025, and 58 so far in 2026. According to reporting by Dave DeCamp for antiwar.com on April 23, "If AFRICOM keeps up the current pace, it's on track to break its annual record… since returning to office last year, Trump has…
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-20). Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive. sanews.gov.za Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities. | Delivering the Department of Employment and Labour's Budget Vote 31 speech in Parliament on Tuesday, Meth said the intervention forms part of government's intensified efforts to tackle the country's worsening unemployment crisis. | "The latest Statistics South Africa (STATS SA) report reminds us of a reality that South Africa's economi…
(2026-05-20). "Dictatorship in Action" : David Cay Johnston on $1.8B Slush Fund & Shielding Trumps "Forever" from IRS. democracynow.org 
In a shocking and unprecedented move, the Justice Department issued a memo Tuesday saying the IRS is "forever barred" from investigating past tax returns of President Trump, his family, company and "related companies." It came just a day after the department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to "compensate" people prosecuted for supposedly political reasons by the Biden and Obama administrations — a move expected to benefit January 6 insurrectionists, other Trump allies and even Trump himself. It's all part of an agreem…
(2026-05-20). Bilawal orders PPP Lahore restructuring. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has instructed the party's Lahore chapter to immediately complete organisational restructuring down to the grassroots level and begin preparations for local bodies elections during a brief visit to Lahore focused largely on political engagements, condolence visits and internal party consultations. | Bilawal, who arrived in Lahore from Balochistan late Monday night without significant prior notice, held meetings with party leaders at Bilawal House after spending most of the visit offering condolences and congratulations at various residences across the city. | During discussi…
(2026-05-20). China secures U17 World Cup qualification again since 2005. ecns.cn China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup on Tuesday. It marked China's return to the premier U17 event for the first time since 2005.
(2026-05-20). Govt backs ex-PM amid viral allegation. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday defended former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, adding that any inappropriate campaign against the PPP leader would be dealt with at the government level. | "Reactions over the past two days from the public and lawmakers have already demonstrated that the allegations against the respected member are frivolous and baseless and are not taken seriously by the public," he said while addressing the National Assembly. | Tarar was referring to a social media clip from May 18 in which Anmol alias Pinky, a woman under investigation for drug smuggling, allegedly…
(2026-05-20). Israel Announces Plan to Build Military Complex at UNRWA Site It Bulldozed. truthout.org Israel has approved the construction of a new military complex at a site that formerly hosted the UNRWA headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem — a site it demolished in January. The Israeli military complex will be built at the United Nations Relief and Work Agency (UNRWA) compound in Sheikh Jarrah, occupied East Jerusalem, which previously provided humanitarian services like health care… |
(2026-05-20). Philly health department notifies Center City dental patients of possible exposure to hepatitis, HIV. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia public health officials are warning patients of a dental practice in Center City that they should be tested for hepatitis C, hepatitis B and HIV after state regulators temporarily suspended the clinic's license last week due to "unsanitary practices." | The warning targets patients who got dental work at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, also known as Smiles on the Square, from April 2025 through May of this year. | The Pennsylvania Department of State suspended the…
(2026-05-20). China grants zero tariffs on nearly 9,000 African products. ecns.cn China has granted zero-tariff treatment to nearly 9,000 categories of products from 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing, Liu Yuxi, China's ambassador for the Affairs of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, said Monday.
(2026-05-20). The hidden industry killing community pharmacies. cpusa.org 
How Pharmacy Benefit Managers became one of capital's most perfect instruments — and what we can do about it. | In Beattyville, Kentucky, a map hangs on a pharmacy wall, serving as a visual record of our healthcare crisis. The Kentucky Independent Pharmacy Alliance uses it to track every independent pharmacy that has closed across Kentucky's 120 counties. County by county, dots accumulate, marking the loss of essential local institutions. In 2023 alone, 67 independent pharmacies shut their doors, many in rural and low-income areas. Since that count began, more than 100 have vanished, defeated by a system…
(2026-05-20). Before the marches: They were already here. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-20). Kim Kelly: Coal miners are dying, and Trump betrayed them. therealnews.com 
Since the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump and his acolytes, right-wing media, and coal industry barons and lobbyists have obsessively painted the picture of Trump as a friend to coal miners and the so-called "undisputed champion of beautiful clean coal." But as labor journalist Kim Kelly reports at In These Times, "the simpering 'Trump digs coal' image the administration seeks to project is vastly at odds with the actions it's taken to limit miner protections, endanger their health, and exacerbate the black lung crisis consuming Central Appalachia." In this episode of Working P…
(2026-05-20). The United Arab Emirates Is Playing Its Own Game. wattsupwiththat.com Spurning the illusions of energy "transition," the UAE pursues addition, diversification, and diplomacy based on reality and geared toward long-term prosperity for all. It is a model the EU would do well to consider.
(2026-05-20). EU says Ebola infection risk in bloc remains 'very low' despite Africa outbreak concerns. tribune.com.pk 
The risk of Ebola infection in the European Union remained "very low," even for travellers to affected regions in Africa, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, as health officials continue monitoring the situation closely. | Speaking at the EU Commission's midday press briefing in Brussels, spokesperson Eva Hrncirova said the EU was maintaining close surveillance of developments and was prepared to respond rapidly if necessary. | "At the moment, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the risk of infection here in the European Union is very low, even for the…
(2026-05-20). Bolivian president to reshuffle cabinet amid antigovernment protests. aljazeera.com Rodrigo Paz is under pressure from weeks of demonstrations and poor economic conditions.
(2026-05-20). What Do Brazil, Morocco, and UAE Workers Have That You Don't? thinktank.pk Key Takeaways Only 16% of adults participated in structured training last year, revealing a stark access gap. Employers increasingly demand "rounded" skill profiles: digital + green competencies paired with socio-emotional and cognitive abilities. AI-specific skills remain a small share of job postings; foundational digital literacy and critical thinking are the real differentiators. Green and care …
(2026-05-20). What Can North Korea Tell Us about America's Future? juancole.com ( Perhaps a reformer would come along — say, a North Korean version of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev — who could right the airship of state and gu…
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-20). 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).
(2026-05-20). Chris Rabb win in Pennsylvania energises Democrats' progressive flank. aljazeera.com Rabb's primary win all-but assures midterm victory in US House race, setting him on course to bolster party's left.
(2026-05-20). Jones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race. aljazeera.com Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
(2026-05-20). FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Begins in Pakistan. thinktank.pk 
In a landmark moment for sports diplomacy, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, in partnership with the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), officially launched the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026‚Ñ¢ with a vibrant kick-off event at the embassy. The gathering brought together government leaders, sports icons, corporate partners, and diplomatic representatives to celebrate football's unique …
(2026-05-20). Beyond The Brink and Fighting Back from Public Corruption with Mary Anne Sharkey. mediasanctuary.org When Beyond the Brink Podcaster Rosemary Armao asked political writer Mary Anne Sharkey to pinpoint her favorite Trump-administration corruption scandal, the biggest one had not even been reported yet. Just this week we learned that the IRS has agreed to a deal to exempt Trump, his family and his company from audits centered on past failures to pay taxes. Even without that choice Sharkey has plenty of scandals and sketchy conflict of interest deal to choose from.
(2026-05-20). Ofcom Upholds Met Office Complaint Against Talk TV for Claiming Forecaster 'Made Up' Temperature Data. bylinetimes.com The broadcasting regulator has upheld a complaint by the Met Office against Rupert Murdoch's Talk TV channel over misinformation it spread about the public body's climate monitoring data. | Ofcom upheld the complaint about a show hosted by the channel's presenter
(2026-05-20). For Muslim Americans, San Diego mosque shooting was expected. newarab.com 
As US Muslims grieved in the wake of the Monday's shooting, which left three community members dead, in addition to the two shooters, took place amid a "For years, the Muslim communities across the country have…
(2026-05-20). Voting begins for 42,000 University of California workers, who still have not seen the full deal. wsws.org Last Thursday, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 called off a state-wide strike at around 1: 00 in the morning, announcing the deal and a snap vote.
(2026-05-20). PM orders mineral security corridor in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the immediate deployment of the Frontier Corps (FC) to Balochistan's Rakhshan division to establish a dedicated "security corridor" aimed at protecting the province's vast mineral resources and maintaining the confidence of local and international investors operating in the region. | The decision was finalised during the Provincial Apex Committee meeting under the National Action Plan (NAP), held in Quetta. The session was also attended by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bug…
(2026-05-20). Despite threats of war, US resident released from Iranian prison. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). The End of the Voting Rights Act Isn't Just a "Black Problem" theintercept.com 
(2026-05-20). The problem with preemption. mronline.org 
Laws deny communities the ability to chart their own course.
(2026-05-20). China-Russia Trade Tops 200 Bln USD for Third Year. infobrics.org Bilateral trade between China and Russia has exceeded 200 billion U.S. dollars for three consecutive years, underscoring strong resilience and vitality despite global challenges…
(2026-05-20). Bodies of Italian divers recovered from cave in Maldives. aljazeera.com The bodies of two of five Italian divers who died in a deep underwater cave in the Maldives have been recovered.
(2026-05-20). Pakistan, Russia discuss strategic stability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani and Russian officials discussed international security and global stability in high-level talks in Moscow, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | In a statement, the FO said Spokesperson and Additional Secretary Tahir Andrabi and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister "discussed topical issues of international security and global stability" a day ago as they co-chaired the 16th meeting of the Russia-Pakistani Consultative Group on Strategic Stability in Moscow. | It said the two sides had a "confident and detailed exchange of views" with discussions on matters related to arms control, disarmament and non-pr…
(2026-05-20). Once a climate leader, Canada is now doubling down on oil. grist.org 
Before he became prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney was perhaps one of the world's biggest supporters of the idea that climate action was good business. He led the clean energy investment fund for Brookfield, one of the world's largest financial firms, and founded a global alliance of bankers and politicians who wanted to channel their resources toward green energy. When he took over from
(2026-05-20). Bipartisan attack on superannuation looming in New Zealand. wsws.org The entire ruling elite is declaring that superannuation payments for future generations of workers and retirees are "unaffordable."
(2026-05-20). UK NSA hails Pakistan's 'constructive' role. tribune.com.pk 
United Kingdom's National Security Adviser (NSA) Jonathan Powell on Wednesday conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan's "constructive role in regional diplomacy" to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. | According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, Powell called on the premier at the Prime Minister's House. | "Powell conveyed the appreciation of His Majesty's Government for Pakistan's constructive role in regional diplomacy, including its ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation in the broader region," the statement said. | During the meeting, PM Shehbaz re…
(2026-05-20). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-20). Why I warned the San Diego Islamic Center last Month that it was at Risk. juancole.com
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-20). IHC disposes of Bushra Bibi's family meeting plea. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has disposed of a petition seeking court orders for family meetings and access to a personal physician for Bushra Bibi, referring the matter back to the Superintendent of Adiala Jail with directives to decide the application afresh. | Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a written judgment on the petition filed by Mubashra Khowar Maneka, the daughter of Bushra Bibi. | In its judgment, the IHC observed that if the Superintendent of Adiala Jail rejects the application, the petitioner may approach the forum of the Inspector General of Prisons. Regarding the provision of daily-use ite…
(2026-05-20). China-Russia treaty of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation extended. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Wednesday to continue the extension of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
(2026-05-20). Virginia Prisoners Set Themselves on Fire to Escape Brutal Prison Conditions, State Probe Dismisses Their Claims. projectcensored.org A series of self-immolation cases by Black incarcerated individuals led to retaliation by guards at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison, but a 2026 state inspector general investigation dismissed accounts of brutal prison conditions and racial violence as unsubstantiated, The Appeal reported in April 2025. Dozens of incarcerated individuals have experienced…
(2026-05-20). As Cities Try to Regulate Data Centers, More States Work to Block Their Efforts. truthout.org An increasing number of states are pursuing legislation aimed at preventing local municipalities from regulating data centers and artificial intelligence (AI), legal advocates warn, all but ensuring their construction. This "preemption legislation" truncates efforts led by residents to counter the rapid expansion of facilities that have been widely criticized for everything from noise pollution to… |
(2026-05-20). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-20). TripleEs Diane Mbombo-Tite on Life in the DRC Final Part. mediasanctuary.org On This Episode of the TripleE's, Diana Mbombo-TIte tells her story of growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the languages she learned in the DRC. she also talks about her story of how and why she immigrated to the United States of America , and Finally she tells H Bosh Jr about starting her business Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC. |
(2026-05-20). 'We're all afraid': Palestinians in Khan al-Ahmar fear expulsion. newarab.com Palestinians in the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar, east of occupied East Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, are facing the imminent threat of forced displacement after Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered preparations for the expulsion of its residents. | Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Smotrich claimed he had been informed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague was seeking an arrest warrant against him, though he did not specify the source of the information, as ICC proceedings remain confidential. | He described efforts to prosecute Israeli officials o…
(2026-05-20). Washington must act to defuse the Baltic powder keg. responsiblestatecraft.org The Baltic States and the neighboring Russian exclave of Kaliningrad are widely regarded as the most dangerous potential
(2026-05-20). Brazil is Experiencing Fervor with the Call for the World Cup of Football. radiohc.cu Havana, May 20 (RHC) — The announcement of the Brazilian national football team for the upcoming World Cup sparked an intense popular and digital mobilization in this country, where almost three out of four fans now approve of the list. | According to a study by the company Human Data, 74 percent of Brazilians with internet access supported the roster announced on May 18 by their head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, for the World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. | The survey, conducted by the firm specializing in artificial intelligence, data analysis, and culture, analyzed social media and digital plat…
(2026-05-20). Zelensky's former chief-of-staff released from jail on $3.2 million bail amid corruption charges. wsws.org The rapidly developing corruption crisis in Ukraine has revealed that the Zelensky regime and the ruling oligarchy are steeped in criminality and the plunder of the Ukrainian working class.
(2026-05-20). Radio station sorry for airing Charles 'death'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-20). Outbreak of rare Ebola strain sparks race to find vaccines and treatments. scmp.com An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines and treatments that can be quickly tested and rolled out to save lives and stem the crisis. | More than 130 people have died so far during the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated he was "deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic".
(2026-05-20). Xi says all hostilities must end immediately in Middle East. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities must end immediately.
(2026-05-20). ASEAN Nations Return to Fossil Fuels, Back Away From Net Zero Plans. wattsupwiththat.com Developing economies are rejecting the climate dogma that demands their perpetual impoverishment. They are actively expanding coal mining operations to ensure a steady supply of domestic fuel. This protects their economies from the wild price swings of imported LNG.
(2026-05-20). Dozens could face criminal charges over London's 2017 Grenfell Tower inferno. scmp.com British police said on Tuesday they would ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organisations with criminal offences over the Grenfell Tower blaze, almost a decade after the deadliest fire in Britain's modern history killed dozens. | The Metropolitan Police said files of evidence would be submitted to prosecutors by the end of September, with charging decisions by June 14, 2027 — the 10th anniversary of the London tragedy, which killed 72 people.
(2026-05-20). Aga Khan reaffirms support for humanitarian causes. tribune.com.pk 
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, reaffirmed the Aga Khan Development Network's (AKDN) commitment to development and humanitarian initiatives in Pakistan as he arrived on Wednesday for a week-long visit. | State broadcaster PTV News said that upon arrival at Noor Khan Airbase, President Asif Ali Zardari received him. First Lady Aseefa-Bhutto Zardari was also present on the occasion. | Children dressed in traditional attire presented flowers to the guest, while Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and senior officials were also in attendance. | Following his…
(2026-05-20). Chinese mainland says Taiwan politicizing health issues after WHA exclusion. ecns.cn The Chinese Mainland on Wednesday criticized Taiwan after the island was excluded from the World Health Organization's annual meeting in Geneva for a 10th consecutive year.
(2026-05-20). DOJ Says IRS Is "Forever Barred" From Investigating Trump Family Tax Returns. truthout.org In a shocking and unprecedented move, the Justice Department issued a memo Tuesday saying the IRS is "forever barred" from investigating past tax returns of President Trump, his family, company and "related companies." It came just a day after the department announced the creation of a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund to "compensate" people prosecuted for supposedly political reasons by… |
(2026-05-20). France's weaponization of antisemitism is backfiring. newarab.com 
Members of The proposal was introduced by
(2026-05-20). The Iran war is destroying oil demand. Could it also spark a shift to clean energy? grist.org 
With the average price of gasoline in the United States above $4.50 a gallon — about a 40 percent rise since the Iran war began in late February — Americans have been climbing into their cars less often, and stepping into trains and buses instead. It's been declared the largest oil supply disruption in history, with U.S. drivers paying
(2026-05-20). President Erdoƒüan in Kazakhstan; Foreign Minister's assessment on Iran; Türkiye-Armenia "normalization" unitedworldint.com/feed/ Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Three developments stood out on Türkiye's international agenda last week. The first was President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's visit to Kazakhstan. Another agenda was Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's interview with Al Jazeera where he made assessments regarding Iran. And the other topic was the "normalization" between Türkiye …
(2026-05-20). Reform UK's 'Meta Glasses' Councillor Who Was Accused of Shaming Disabled Man and Dyslexic Colleague Is Put in Charge of Special Educational Needs. bylinetimes.com A prominent Reform UK councillor who faces allegations of bullying and who was arrested in Basildon Council offices last year — with no further action taken — following a string of complaints, has been appointed cabinet member for Special Educational Needs on England's second largest local authority. | Cllr Sam Journet, the Reform group leader in Basildon, routinely wears camera-enabled glasses that he says are both on "prescription" and "for protection". He was re-elected to Basildon council earlier this month, while also being elected to the county-level Essex council — where Reform took co…
(2026-05-20). Letter urges UK government to act on 'unfulfilled' human rights promise. thecanary.co 
76 civil society organisations have written to the justice secretary David Lammy, urging the UK government to act on a "long-overdue" commitment to protect basic human rights in UK law. Just Fair has coordinated the joint letter and published it on 20 May. It marks exactly 50 years since the UK ratified the International Covenant […] | By
(2026-05-20). Federal Budget reveals Australia's mounting digital technical debt. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-20). How Kars4Kids quietly funnelled millions to Israel-linked group. newarab.com 
Kars4Kids, a The revelations resurfaced after a California judge barred the organisation from airing its current advertisements in the state unle…
(2026-05-20). Arsenal fans slam new kit sponsor Deel over Israel ties. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). China-led ISO standard on power grid corrosion testing takes effect. ecns.cn China's market regulator said on Wednesday that an international standard led by China on corrosion testing for power conductor materials had been formally approved and published by the International Organization for Standardization.
(2026-05-20). Lineup announced for festival of contemporary drama. ecns.cn The 11th China Original Drama Invitational Exhibition announces the festival lineup at the National Theatre of China in Beijing on May.
(2026-05-20). Israel takes step to dissolve Knesset and snap elections. newarab.com 
(2026-05-20). Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on a special flight on the evening of May 19, beginning a state visit to China.
(2026-05-20). Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve. tribune.com.pk 
Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose the first national vote since 2023. | Lawmakers voted almost unanimously for an early ballot in a preliminary reading of a bill to disband the 120-seat Knesset. If it receives final approval, a process that could take weeks, Israel could hold an election several weeks ahead of an October 27 deadline. | Netanyahu's own coalition submitted the bill to dissolve parliament after an ultra-Orthodox faction traditionally close to the Is…
(2026-05-20). Knicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime. aljazeera.com Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
(2026-05-20). Harvard to cap A-grades, despite heavy opposition from students. scmp.com More than two-thirds of Harvard University faculty voted to cap the proportion of A-grades in undergraduate courses, instituting one of the strongest policies against grade inflation in US higher education in decades. | Starting in the fall of 2027, no more than 20 per cent of a class, plus four additional students, can receive an A. Just under 70 per cent of the votes were in favour of the policy in a week-long electronic vote that concluded on Tuesday.
(2026-05-20). UN cuts global growth forecast, blaming Middle East crisis. aljazeera.com UN economists forecast global GDP to grow 2.5 percent in 2026 and 2.8 percent in 2027.
(2026-05-20). FIFA bans Iran's Lion and Sun flag, but what else has it barred. newarab.com 
The…
(2026-05-20). SC laments political vulnerability in cases. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has lamented that politicians in general, and parliamentarians in particular, are so vulnerable that they can be implicated in even capital charges without any justification and with mala fide intent by a public servant. | "Since parliamentarians represent the people of their respective constituencies, the magistrate was expected to be vigilant and to remain within the parameters of Section 364 of the CrPC, but he ignored this important aspect and continued to incorporate their names in the statement," said an eight-page judgment authored by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. | Justice Mandokhail…
(2026-05-20). How Earth-centered education helps children learn through nature, play, and relationship. nationofchange.org An ecological approach to learning uses outdoor play, storytelling, and shared experience to help children develop a kinship worldview—a deep recognition that living and nonliving parts of the Earth are fundamentally connected.
(2026-05-20). Detainee's Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Armenian law enforcement officers stand outside a police station Yerevan on March 24, 2024. | © 2024 Karen Minasyan/AFP via Getty Images | The death of Armen Hovhannisyan by suicide on May 16, hours after Armenian police transferred him to a psychiatric institution, should prompt urgent scrutiny of how authorities respond to people in psychosocial distress. Police in Artashat, about 30 kilometers from Yerevan, detained Hovhannisyan after he allegedly tore down an election campaign poster. Authorities opened criminal proceedings for "obstructing or coercing participation in campaig…
(2026-05-20). Trump tightens grip on Republican Party as critic Massie ousted in primary. scmp.com US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday as Kentucky voters ousted one of the few conservative lawmakers willing to challenge him openly. | Congressman Thomas Massie's defeat, which he conceded some three hours after polls closed, marked another victory in Trump's campaign to punish Republican dissent.
(2026-05-20). Congo Ebola deaths rise to 131. tribune.com.pk 
Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak's spread. | The new deaths brought to 131 the fatalities associated with the outbreak in eastern DRC. There have been 543 suspected cases and 33 confirmed cases in DRC, according to Congolese health authorities, and two confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. | WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus a public health eme…
(2026-05-20). Adani U.S. Settlement, And What Govt Should Do Now? ummid.com In this crisis time, the government of India should immediately institute a judicial enquiry into the multiple financial irregularities of Adani Group.
(2026-05-20). Makerfield Reform candidate's fascist links exposed after X account suspended. thecanary.co 
Robert Kenyon, Reform UK's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, has had his X account suspended. Shortly afterward, likely reasons why started to surface, particularly his links to a British fascist and his sharing of extremist right-wing content. Ironically, Kenyon kicked off his campaign by praising his party for supposedly weeding out racists. He also moaned […] | By
(2026-05-20). Germany Unveils Latest Tranche 4 Eurofighter. twz.com 
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(2026-05-20). Upstate New York IWW James Connolly Memorial (Troy) Part 1. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York Upstate Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), annual "James Connolly Memorial " at Riverfront Park in downtown Troy. The gathering celebrates the life and legacy of Connolly, who was also a member of the IWW while in the United States. Connolly returned to Ireland and became a leading figure in the Irish labor movement and in the revolutionary struggle against Great Britain for Irish independence. He was murdered by the British authorities on May 12, 1916, during the Easter Rising. In this t…
(2026-05-20). Taiwan's president says future will not be decided by 'external forces'. aljazeera.com President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
(2026-05-20). Descendants of British POWs from Lisbon Maru visit exhibition in east China city. ecns.cn Descendants of British prisoners of war from the Lisbon Maru visit an exhibition on the rescue of Lisbon Maru survivors in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, May 19, 2026.
(2026-05-20). Heavy rains in central China leave four dead, six missing. ecns.cn Heavy rainfall in central China has left at least four people dead and six missing in Hubei and Hunan provinces, local authorities said on Monday, as forecasters warned of more extreme weather across several regions in the country.
(2026-05-20). Trump-Backed Candidate Unseats Massie in $33 Million Primary House Race. truthout.org Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, a far right Republican who has opposed a number of Trump administration initiatives, lost his primary election bid on Tuesday night to a candidate personally endorsed and promoted by President Donald Trump. Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer, won the Kentucky race with around 54.9 percent of the vote. Massie, meanwhile, garnered 45.1… |
(2026-05-20). The White House Ballroom Is A Deep Fortress In Disguise. twz.com 
We now know the building goes six floors underground and will have "the greatest drone empire you've ever seen that's going to protect Washington" on its roof.
(2026-05-20). What to make of the primary election results. whyy.org What do yesterday's primary results signal about the current political landscape? We're unpacking local and national results and looking ahead at the key races to come.
(2026-05-20). James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network. aljazeera.com The deal, valued at more than $300m, gives Murdoch control of a storied magazine and a podcast division.
(2026-05-20). President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa heads to Botswana on State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a two-day State Visit to the Republic of Botswana on Wednesday. | The visit will culminate in the Sixth Session of the Botswana and South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) to be held in Gaborone. | "President Ramaphosa and President Gideon Duma Boko will co-chair the Summit of the Sixth Session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC). | "The Summit will be preceded by a Ministerial Meeting on 20 May 2026, and the Senior Officials Meeting," a Presidency statement said. | The visit is aimed at strengt…
(2026-05-20). Bolivia's capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president. scmp.com Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. | Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian Workers' Central, COB, peasant unions and miners — have emptied markets in La Paz and depleted vital hospital oxygen reserves. The government reported that at least three people died after emergency vehicles were blocked from reaching medical centres.
(2026-05-20). Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival: Highlights and reviews. peoplesworld.org 
The 42nd annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival took place April 29-May 3 at various LA venues. LAAPFF is arguably America's main gateway for Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander productions to gain access to the U.S. movie market and, in particular, to Los Angeles, the world's capital of cinema. The yearly filmfest is …