theguardian.com (2026-05-03). Trump administration is increasingly ignoring US courts, new analysis showsWhen a federal judge shot down a Trump administration policy of holding immigrants without bond last December, it seemed like a serious blow to the US president's mass deportation effort. | | Instead, a top justice department official insisted the ruling wasn't binding, and the administration continued denying detainees around the country a chance for release.
(2026-05-03). South Carolinians Wage May Day Protest Of Israeli Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Ladson, S.C. — Angela Washington stands on a busy road nestled in pine and live oak trees, shaking her fists as she shouts into a bullhorn. | "We don't want you here," she yells in the direction of an Elbit America factory that is making powerful artillery Israel is using in its attacks on Lebanon. "This is being used to kill women and children and orphans." | Washington, an organizer with Tri-City Tenant Union, is one of about 75 protesters who gathered in Ladson, South Carolina to wage a May Day protest against Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, the largest weapons company…
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/17: Envisioning Return Amid Genocide with Angela Davis & Rashid Khalidi. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_qDoXPi……
(2026-05-03). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-03). Somalia Blocks Israeli Ships At The Bab al-Mandab Strait. popularresistance.org Between Somalia and Yemen lies the Bab al-Mandeb Strait connecting the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. It is a crucial passageway for the majority of shipping between the Gulf of Aden / Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, which leads to the Suez Canal. | On April 22, Somalia announced a ban on Israeli-linked ships traveling through the channel. Yemen has had an ongoing blockade of Israeli ships at the Bab al-Mandeb Strait since November 2023. Following the start of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, Yemen's Ansarallah government, in support of the Palestinians, closed off the strait to any ships taking supplies to Israel.
(2026-05-03). Transatlantic split widens as Germany urges defence build-up, US signals larger troop cuts. geo.tv 
Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps board a C-17 transport plane for deployment to Eastern Europe, amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, US, February 3, 2022. — ReutersPentagon announced withdrawal…
(2026-05-03). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid a US Imperialist Aggression on Cuba. orinocotribune.com The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." | "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale," Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: "The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed." | The Cuban pre…
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Middle East states eye transport resilience with new logistics corridor to bypass Hormuz. scmp.com Middle Eastern governments are dusting off decades-old proposals for overland oil and gas pipelines, and urgently drawing up plans for new rail-sea transport corridors in a belated response to the wartime disruption of major maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. | With the threats to these key shipping lanes and economic infrastructure set to linger after the multifront conflict between the US-Israel alliance and the Iran-led Axis of Resistance draws to a close, other…
(2026-05-03). Rallies Under Way As Workers Gather For International Labour Day. popularresistance.org Workers are gathering in cities around the world to mark International Labour Day, with some demonstrations, such as those in Istanbul, Türkiye, turning to scuffles with police. | Trade Unions are calling for solidarity and the protection of workers' rights as the United States-Israeli war on Iran and rising energy costs raise concerns about the global economy. | "Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump's war in the Middle East," the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents 93 trade union organisations in 41 European countries, told the media.
(2026-05-03). Trump says Iran proposal unlikely to be Iran has not paid enough. haaretz.com
(2026-05-03). Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One for departure to Miami, Florida, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, May 2, 2026. — ReutersIran submits 14-point proposal via Pakistan to end conflict.Dispute continues over…
(2026-05-03). Americans must Mobilize against the Iran War for Peace. juancole.com
(2026-05-03). Spain threatens Israel: Release citizen 'kidnapped' on Sumud Flotilla. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israel intercepted ships and took several activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was heading to Gaza, to break the siege, the Spanish Prime Minister said.At a campaign event, Pedro Sánchez pointed out three messages for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing that Spain will protect its citizens and defend international law. In addition, he called on Israel to free "the Spanish citizen kidnapped on the flotilla."Israeli authorities said that its forces seized 22 boats carrying around 175 activists near Crete, Greece. Most of the activists were disembarked in Crete, while two wer…
(2026-05-03). Washington To Shutter US Command Center Overseeing Gaza 'Ceasefire'. popularresistance.org The White House is closing the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) near Gaza in the "latest blow" to US President Donald Trump's plan for the devastated strip, Reuters reported on 1 May. | The CMCC was established in the Israeli city of Kiryat Gat near the Gaza border in October 2025 after Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian resistance. | The CMCC was staffed with US military personnel and tasked with "monitoring" the ceasefire and boosting the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip under the direction of Trump's Board of Peace.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/17: Fragile Crossings: The Pathways, Barriers, and Cost of Pediatric Medical Evacuations From Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/iJ399os-QQSwgD0……
(2026-05-03). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-03). Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel. It said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island of Crete. New Zealanders Jay O'Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel, and Sean Janssen were among…
(2026-05-03). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-03). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Venezuela to Participate in International Court of Justice Hearing on Essequibo Territory. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The hearings stem from a process unilaterally invoked by Guyana in 2018, which Venezuela considers a violation of the 1966 Geneva Agreement and of internati…
(2026-05-03). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-03). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-03). UK to include aviation and shipping in future carbon budgets. wattsupwiththat.com As we have no control over international and shipping, all this means that we will have to cut emissions even further domestically.
(2026-05-03). Joel Embiid, 76ers knock out second-seeded Celtics in NBA Playoffs. aljazeera.com The 76ers eliminate one of the favourites to book a second-round series against the New York Knicks.
(2026-05-03). The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments. portside.org The Haymarket Affair in Three Monuments |
(2026-05-03). As Nuclear Arms Race Returns, Is Non-Proliferation Treaty Still Relevant? popularresistance.org The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons opened Monday at United Nations headquarters in New York. For 25 days, representatives of 191 states-parties will negotiate over the future of a treaty that has served as the cornerstone of global nuclear order since 1970. The stakes could not be higher, and the system has never looked more fragile. | For the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads in the world is rising. Global military spending soared to $2.7 trillion last year, which is thirteen times the total amount of global development assistance, roughly equ…
(2026-05-03). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-03). Qatar rejects report that it backed ICC chief against Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Qatar has rejected reports by The Wall Street Journal which claimed that it had offered to protect the "Recent attempts to implicate Qatar in improper discussions with officials of the Internationa…
(2026-05-03). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-03). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-03). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-03). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/17: Palestine 36 and Pop-UP Exhibit of Rare Traditional Palestinian Costumes. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-05-03). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-03). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-03). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-03). Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami pole as race start time changed. aljazeera.com Threat of heavy rainstorm in Miami causes organisers to move up race start time to 17: 00 GMT on Sunday.
(2026-05-03). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-03). Suspect involved in cross-border cyber gambling extradited to China from Thailand. ecns.cn A key suspect involved in a major cross-border cyber gambling case has been extradited from Thailand to China with support from Thai authorities, Tianjin public security authorities announced Thursday.
(2026-05-03). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-03). Endangered Mexican Wolf Crosses From New Mexico Into Chihuahua. indybay.org Border Wall Construction Could Sever Link Between Populations…
(2026-05-03). Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night Australia. aljazeera.com Brazil's Prates crushes hometown hero Maddalena in the Perth fight; challenges the winner of Makhachev vs Garry.
(2026-05-03). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-03). Every Israel-Palestine Debate In A Nutshell. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Basically every Israel-Palestine debate goes like this: | "Israel did X." | "Yeah, because Hamas did Y." | "Yeah, because Israel did Z." | "Yeah but only because the Palestinians keep doing A." | "Okay but that's wouldn't have happened of the Israelis hadn't been doing B." | "But that only happened because the Arabs did C!" | But if you bring the debate back far enough in time, eventually you get to the part where the western world forcibly dropped a brand new ethnostate on top of a pre-existing civil…
(2026-05-03). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-03). Saturday 5/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2003-05-26). A love story you can walk into. tribune.com.pk 
Authors usually want their readers to imagine the world presented in their novels. But Turkish Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk asked them to literally walk into his. Most novels leave their worlds behind on the page. When the book closes, the characters and their belongings dissolve back into imagination. But in 2008, when Pamuk wrote The Museum of Innocence, he decided that his story should never ever disappear. He built a permanent home for it. Confused? Read on. | On one of the many cobbled streets in Istanbul, in a quiet corner stands a museum that displays the objects of a fictional love affair — an earr…
(2026-05-03). Trump's US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato. scmp.com A new US drawdown of roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year prompted strong questions from both Nato allies and Republicans in Congress. | A Nato spokesperson said the defence alliance is looking for details on the US effort, which was announced on Friday, adding that Washington's move underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in its own defence.
(2026-05-03). Friday 5/1: ICE Out of CSUMB! Students Rise Up on May Day. indybay.org CSUMB Main Quad, 100 Campus Ctr, Seaside…
(2026-05-03). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-03). China launches crackdown on false advertising in online food sales. ecns.cn China will launch a nationwide campaign to crack down on false advertising in online food sales, targeting e-commerce platforms, sellers and related service providers, the country's market regulator said.
(2026-05-03). 'Workplace childhood friends' redefine loyalty. ecns.cn In China's increasingly high-pressure labor market, a new sociological term is gaining traction among Gen Z and millennial professionals: "first-job colleagues", or more colloquially, "workplace childhood friends".
(2026-05-03). Is the DNC Giving Kamala Harris a Boost for 2028? indybay.org Deep-sixing actual history of the 2024 election…
(2026-05-03). Man Scales 168-Foot Bridge In DC Demanding End To Iran War. popularresistance.org Forty-five-year-old social justice activist named Guido Reichstadter, on Saturday morning, was still perched atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, after first scaling the structure Friday afternoon in protest against President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran, now in its third month, and the rapid and unregulated spread of artificial intelligence technology. | As Reichstadter, who described himself as the father of two children with master's degrees in both math and physics, said in a video posted to social media on Friday: "Hi, my name is Guido Reichstadter, and I'm currently o…
(2026-05-03). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-03). 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.
(2026-05-03). Climate Change Weekly 578— Countries and Industries Are Abandoning or Reducing Net-Zero Commitments. wattsupwiththat.com Since the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, climate alarmism and the political machinations in the public and private sector it spawned have experienced the death of a thousand cuts, described for centuries as a favorite torture method of the Chinese.
(2026-05-03). Israeli Attack On Flotilla Violated UN Convention On The Law Of The Sea. popularresistance.org On Thursday, April 29, Israeli military forces illegally attacked vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) while they were sailing on the high seas. Israeli commandos unlawfully seized 21 boats and abducted 177 flotilla participants, according to Nicole Schellekens, a Belgian GSF land-support person. | On May 1, the BBC reported that Israel released all but two of the detained participants in Greece. Thiago Avila and Said Abu Keshek remain in Israeli custody, and Israel has stated that it is transporting them to its territory. | Schellekens passed on a report that 34 of the abductees were physically abused by I…
(2026-05-03). SFSU Students Walk Out Against Faculty Cutbacks and AI Deals with Anthropic: Defend Our School. indybay.org Students, staff and faculty walked out at SFSU to protest the cutbacks of adjunct faculty and elimination of many classes. Also UAW 4123 joined the protest.
(2026-05-03). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-03). Progressive Lakeshore People Art Exhibition in Manitowoc May 15, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). US midterm race enters last six months with Congress at stake. geo.tv 
The US Capitol Building and Library of Congress in Washington, DC, US, April 16, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The battle for control of the US Congress entered its final six months on Sunday, with midterm elections in November that could reshape President Donald Trump's second term…
(2026-05-03). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-03). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-03). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-03). Energy costs fuel inflation worries in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The global oil crisis triggered by Middle East tensions has sparked inflationary alarms across Southeast Asia, with the poorest households among the most vulnerable, experts say.
(2026-05-03). Floating with "the Whalers" , Huckleberry-Finn style. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-03). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-03). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-03). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-03). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-03). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-03). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-03). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-03). Trump's Iran War as a Trap for the Economy Democracy. juancole.com The Conversation) — Brent crude oil surged to US$126 ( £94) a barrel after US president Donald Trump announced that he was willing to prolong the blockade of Iranian ports for "months if needed". This conflict has been billed as a matter of who can absorb the most pain. And Trump is betting on it being the US. | Trump has been rather bullish in his public pronouncements of late, declaring that Iran is in a "state of collapse". Reports that the country's infla…
(2026-05-03). May Day Demonstrations In Europe. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of people participated in May 1 mobilizations across Europe, amid ongoing rearmament and governments' unwillingness to respond to workers' demands for better working conditions and investment in public services. | Marches and demonstrations took place in most countries of the region, with trade unions emphasizing that deteriorating living standards and armament are intrinsically linked, insisting on an agenda of solidarity, peace and social justice. "USB recognizes a direct connection between war and material conditions," the Italian grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) stated, ec…
(2026-05-03). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-03). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-03). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-03). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-03). Colombian president says military aggression against Cuba would be an aggression against Latin America. radiohc.cu 
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected on Saturday Donald Trump's stated intention to "take control" of Cuba "almost immediately" through military means or pressure, and emphasized that such a step would constitute an aggression against the entire region. | "I do not agree with a military aggression against Cuba, because that would be a military aggression against Latin America," Petro wrote on his social media profile, emphasizing: "We said that the Caribbean is a zone of peace and that this must be respected." | The Colombian president said that Cubans "are the sole owners of their country" and that the Ame…
(2026-05-03). In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities — for some. aljazeera.com Despite Houthi resistance and affordability challenges, Starlink fuels growth in Yemen's digital workforce.
(2026-05-03). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-03). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-03). US approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East allies. aljazeera.com US State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.
(2026-05-03). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-03). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-03). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-03). ALBA-TCP calls on the international community to oppose threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) over the weekend called on the international community to resolutely oppose the threat or use of force by the United States against Cuba. | The integration bloc expressed in a statement its deep concern and firm rejection of the escalating declarations by the U.S. government that "threaten the use of force against the sister Republic of Cuba," in a regional context marked by growing tensions that compromise the peace and stability of Latin America and the Caribbean. | Faced with this situation, the Alliance reaffirmed its comm…
(2026-05-03). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC director-general concludes official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). From Desert to Oasis: Pakistani journalists, scholars praise Xinjiang's ecological efforts. ecns.cn
(2026-05-03). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC, World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières: Health care must never be a casualty of war. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). The Plague of Plastic: The other Petroleum Curse. juancole.com
(2026-05-03). Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org
(2026-05-03). Pueblo de Estados Unidos junto a Cuba este el 1ro de Mayo. radiohc.cu 
Una delegación de más de 50 estadounidenses visitan La Habana con el propósito de participar en las actividades por el Primero de Mayo y en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad que sesionó acompañado del Simposio Internacional de Trabajo Sindical. | Coordinado por el Comité Manos fuera de Cuba, en Los àÅngeles, la comitiva despliega una amplia agenda de visitas a instituciones de la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la ciencia y la salud, para proponer más acciones en contra del bloqueo y apoyar a la Revolución. Así lo destaca Cliff Smith, secretario tesorero, del sindicato de trabajadores reparadores…
(2026-05-03). Guerra con Irán dispara precios de fertilizantes y hunde capacidad adquisitiva de agricultores. cubadebate.cu La guerra con Irán y el consiguiente bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz han desatado una severa crisis en el suministro global de fertilizantes, lo que amenaza directamente la seguridad alimentaria internacional. El aumento vertiginoso de los costos energéticos y las interrupciones en las rutas de exportación han reducido la capacidad adquisitiva de los agricultores.
(2026-05-03). Díaz-Canel: "Cuba no le fallará a la esperanza del mundo" cubadebate.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la clausura del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, en el Palacio de Convenciones, el 2 de mayo de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz".
(2026-05-03). Simposio sindicalista culmina con un llamado a resistir la hegemonía digital. radiohc.cu sindicalistas | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la Comisión Organizadora del XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), señaló que en la actualidad, el ejercicio del poder no se limita al control de los recursos materiales, sino que se despliega en la capacidad de producir sentido, fijar agendas y moldear percepciones colectivas. | Colina Rodríguez subrayó que en ese deseo de dominación, las potencias ven en el entorno digital una herramienta importante para influenciar política y culturalmente. | Destacó que para los pueblos…
(2026-05-03). Amplio rechazo suscita amenaza de agresión militar contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) llamó este sábado a la comunidad internacional a oponerse resueltamente a la amenaza o uso de la fuerza de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | El bloque de integración expresó en un comunicado su profunda preocupación y firme rechazo ante la escalada de declaraciones del gobierno estadounidense que "amenazan con el uso de la fuerza contra la hermana República de Cuba", en un contexto regional marcado por crecientes tensiones que comprometen la paz y la estabilidad de América Latina y el Caribe. | En igual sentido se…
(2026-05-03). Dos jóvenes madres son las beneficiarias de las primeras casas modulares a partir de contenedores inauguradas en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Asistió el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, a la entrega de las dos primeras viviendas concluidas en la capital según la tecnología basada en contenedores marítimos.
(2026-05-03). Kai Rasmussen of WI BOPM at May Day Rally in Madison: 'Our promise to workers around the globe is this: We will continue to fight and we will bring our entire class with us!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Speech at the opening May Day Rally at Library Mall at UW Madison, May 1, 2026. Event sponsored by: Voces de la Frontera (vdlf.org/) and many other union, community and student organizations including the South Central Federation of Labor (www.scfl.org/). _____ What's disgusting? Union Busting!What's disgusting? Union Busting! I'm Kai Rasmussen from Wisconsin Bail Out …
(2026-05-03). Presidente de Colombia rechaza agresión militar contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, expresó este sábado su rechazo a cualquier intento de agresión militar contra Cuba, al considerar que ello representaría una agresión contra toda Latinoamérica. | En un mensaje publicado en su cuenta de la red social X, Petro recordó que el Caribe fue declarado zona de paz, subrayó que este principio debe respetarse, y que ´la paz en el continente americano solo será posible si nadie pretende imponerse sobre los demás. ª | Igualmente reafirmó que ´son los cubanos y cubanas los únicos dueños de su país. ª | "El continente americano es el continente de…
(2026-05-03). Premier polaco alerta sobre fractura de la OTAN tras retirada de tropas de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Polonia, Donald Tusk, lanzó una severa advertencia sobre el estado de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte tras la decisión de Estados Unidos de retirar 5 000 soldados de Alemania. El jefe de Gobierno polaco expresó su honda preocupación por lo que calificó como un proceso de deterioro progresivo del bloque militar.
(2026-05-03). Rebelion.org: conspiración contra el histórico portal. indybay.org
(2026-05-03). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.
(2026-05-03). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-02). Israel strikes several parts of south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel carried out strikes across The Israeli attacks have become a regular occurrence, despite In a statement, the Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah targets, adding that "approximately 70 military structures and approximately 50 Hezbollah infrastru…
(2026-05-02). Devastation of Southern Lebanon continues under 'ceasefire'. aljazeera.com At least 41 people killed as Israel launches 50 airstrikes on southern Lebanon in 24 hours.
(2026-05-02). Hezbollah's cheap drones pose challenge for Israel — like 'children's toys'. scmp.com Hezbollah's cheap fibre-optic drones are creating new challenges for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, forcing the military to adapt its tactics against an increasingly lethal threat. | The Israeli military — considered one of the most advanced in the world — has confirmed two soldiers and one civilian contractor killed in explosive drone attacks in under a week, with several others wounded despite a ceasefire in place since mid-April.
(2026-05-02). Israel acquiring low-cost systems from U.S. to intercept drones. haaretz.com The U.S. will supply Israel with 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System kits, valued at almost $1 billion, that turn air-to-ground rockets into precision munitions capable of downing drones, but not the small FPV drones threatening IDF forces in southern Lebanon…
(2026-05-02). From Pokémon to Palestine: How Your Gaming Data Powers Israel's Genocide. muslimskeptic.com Among the different forms of entertainment that have sprung forth in the wake of modern technologies, video games have been at the forefront. Many of these games are aimed towards the male consumer, primarily because they offer men the 'fix' they crave for performing challenging tasks and overcoming obstacles while accruing achievements and also gaining …
(2026-05-02). Move the Games: No World Cup for genocide, ecocide, or state thuggery. mronline.org 
This Earth Day the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition declares that the United States and its Zionist partner have disqualified themselves from the community of civilized nations.
(2026-05-02). The dark side of Gaza's new fancy cafes and restaurants. aljazeera.com The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal a new genocidal reality.
(2026-05-02). Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse. scmp.com Not a sudden, major crash but a series of mini-crises. That, according to some, is the prospect facing the global economy and financial system in the wake of conflict in the Middle East. But what if these mini-crises cascade into a collective collapse? | And what if the Trump administration emerges as the only winner in the conflict by virtue of the fact that it has, in engineering the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, locked Europe and Asia into a desperate dependence on US oil and gas, especially…
(2026-05-02). Iran offers Strait deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Jacob BogageDUBAI/WEST PALM BEACH, May 2 (Reuters) – An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talks on Iran's nuclear program for later, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday.
(2026-05-02). Iran issues dark warning to Arab monarchies as fear of new war with US & Israel grows | Middle East. hindustantimes.com Iran issues a sharp warning to Gulf Arab states amid fears of renewed regional war escalation. Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian threatens that Arab monarchies hosting U.S. bases could face direct retaliation if conflict intensifies under Donald Trump's military strategy. As tensions rise between Tehran, Washington, and its allies, the fragile truce risks collapse, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict involving Gulf nations and U.S. forces.
(2026-05-02). "Ningún agresor, por poderoso que sea, encontrará rendición en Cuba" , afirma Díaz-Canel. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, advirtió este sábado, a través de su cuenta oficial en la red social X, sobre una escalada peligrosa y sin precedentes en las amenazas de agresión militar contra Cuba por parte del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.
(2026-05-02). Will the Iran War Cause a Global Depression? (w/ Prof. Richard Wolff) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com The US war on Iran is leading the world to a global depression. Professor Richard Wolff places the current crisis in the context of the capitalist system and the decline of US hegemonic power. Chris Hedges The global economic impacts of the American-Israeli war on Iran are already being felt, particularly in Asia, through shortages …
(2026-05-02). Iran executes two men convicted of spying for Israel: judiciary. newarab.com 
"Yaghoub Karimpour and Nasser Bekrzadeh were hanged for the crime of intelligence cooperation and espionage in favour of the Zionist regime," the judiciary's Mizan Online website said. | It was not immediately clear when the two men were arrested. | Mizan said Karimpour was convicted of the capital offence of "moharebeh,"
(2026-05-02). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-02). Hormuz Crisis: France declares Energy Sovereignty. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Israeli-US war on Iran launched on February 28 has created the biggest energy crisis in modern history, causing gasoline, diesel, fertilizer and fossil gas prices to spike worldwide. Because Asian refineries were attuned to the exact sort of petroleum exported from the Persian Gulf, on which they depended heavily, they have been hit the hardest, though some countries had built up reserves that they are now releasing. | But global petroleum is one big market. It is slightly segmented because there are different types of petroleum and therefore different types of refineries.
(2026-05-02). Iran attacks FIFA and Trump, setting three conditions for its participation in the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
The Iranian Football Federation has stepped up its criticism of FIFA, announcing specific conditions for participating in the 2026 World Cup finals, scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next June and July. The Iranian news agency Tasnim quoted the federation's president, Mehdi Taj, as levelling sharp criticism at FIFA, saying […] | By
(2026-05-02). UN to assess Iranian attacks on Middle East telecoms. newarab.com 
The United Nations' telecoms agency decided on Friday to condemn, monitor and report on the impact of Since the The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, plus Jordan, demanded action at t…
(2026-05-02). Iran signals readiness for Pakistan-hosted US talks under revised proposal: report. geo.tv 
Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is welcomed by DPM Ishaq Dar, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad, April 24, 2026. — X/@MIshaqDar50
(2026-05-02). Olive branch or trap? Iran sends deal proposal to US via Pak after Trump received 'final blow' plan. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions, Iran appears to be reopening a diplomatic window, sending a fresh proposal to Washington via Pakistan. The move signals a potential breakthrough even as Tehran publicly questions the intent of Donald Trump, citing "deep suspicion" and lack of trust in U.S. negotiations. While backchannel diplomacy gains momentum, sharp rhetoric on both sides highlights a fragile path forward—where talks, threats, and tactical posturing continue to unfold simultaneously.
(2026-05-02). Iran will not accept 'imposed' peace, Trump not satisfied with negotiations. scmp.com A senior Iranian military officer said on Saturday that renewed fighting with the US was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal. | Iran delivered the new draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday evening, state media reported, without detailing its contents.
(2026-05-02). Analysis-Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war. al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) – More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for the U.S. and the world than before he launched the war.With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight, even as Iran submitted a fresh proposal to restart negotiations.Trump quickly rejected it on Friday.
(2026-05-02). War with Iran 'terminated', says White House, as Trump admin sidesteps War Powers deadline. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump takes questions as he speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersDeadline arrives as Iran sends new peace proposal.War has…
(2026-05-02). Gaza flotilla activists: Israel treated us 'worse than animals'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). Israel detains two Gaza flotilla activists alleging Hamas links. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have detained two activists who participated in a
(2026-05-02). Israel quizzes two Gaza flotilla activists, angering Spain. al-monitor.com Two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, arrested off the coast of Greece, have been brought to Israel for questioning, a move Spain has condemned as "illegal".The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking an Israeli blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday, with Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists ⚪ two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning.
(2026-05-02). Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member. aljazeera.com Saif Abukeshek was taken to Israel after forces raided the Global Sumid Flotilla off the coast of Greece.
(2026-05-02). Israel's expanding 'orange line' tightens deadly no-go zones in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel's expanding "orange line" is deepening movement restrictions across Gaza, raising deadly risks for civilians.
(2026-05-02). Checkpoints, radio shows, and Fairouz. mondoweiss.net 
Morning radio shows in Palestine have a talent for making it sound like a free country, all while reporting on which checkpoints are closed and how many people were killed in Gaza today.
(2026-05-02). Former Greek minister slams 'Western complicity' over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has slammed European leaders — and the West at large — for what he said is their complicity in Israel's abduction of two leaders of the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla seized off the coast of Greece. In what numerous critics have called an act…
(2026-05-02). Brazilian activist abducted from flotilla and tortured by Israel. radiohc.cu Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila was tortured after being abducted in international waters by Israeli forces while en route to a humanitarian mission to Gaza, the Global Flotilla Sumud reported on Saturday. | In a statement reported by Brazilian media, the international movement confirmed that both àÅvila and the Spanish-Swedish activist of Palestinian origin, Saif Abukeshek, were transferred to Shikma Prison in Askalan, north of Gaza, in occupied Palestine, following their illegal abduction in European waters. | The prison is known for holding Palestinian prisoners under harsh conditions and has rece…
(2026-05-02). Central Bank of Venezuela Adapts to New Geopolitical Realities. orinocotribune.com In a meeting with representatives of public and private banking, the Venezuelan Banking Association, the Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban), and the Vice Ministry of Digital Economy, the Central Bank of Venezuela's (BCV) acting president, Luis Alberto Pérez González, projected a new period of "exchange rate stability." | According to preliminary figures, Venezuela's gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the first quarter of 2026, marking 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth. | "There are reasons to believe that the national economy will do well in the coming quarters and that inflation…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's Labor Minister Details Minimum Wage Increase. orinocotribune.com Following Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's announcement of a comprehensive minimum income of $240 starting from May 1, 2026, Minister of Social Labor Process Carlos Alexis Castillo reported that the national government is working on a sector-specific table of wage increases. | In an interview on Thursday, April 30, conducted by Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Minister Castillo stated, "We are not going to make the mistake of raising wages without having a base to support it." | The minister addressed the following points: | A $50 increase
| The minister explained that the comprehensive minimum…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's VP for Economy and Finance: Wage Increase is Thanks to Economic Recovery. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan vice president of Economy and Finance, Calixto Ortega, said that the comprehensive minimum wage increase announced on May 1 is a direct result of the recovery of the national productive apparatus. Venezuela's economy has maintained growth for 20 consecutive quarters. | In an interview with the state media channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) on Friday, May 1, Ortega stated that this growth is the result of "work carried out with great determination and a continuous dialogue that has led to national unity regarding policies aimed at improving workers' income." | "Part of the success of the economi…
(2026-05-02). Venezuela's Economy and Finance Minister: Wage Increase is Thanks to Economic Recovery. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan vice president of Economy and Finance, Calixto Ortega, said that the comprehensive minimum wage increase announced on May 1 is a direct result of the recovery of the national productive apparatus. Venezuela's economy has maintained growth for 20 consecutive quarters. | In an interview with the state media channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) on Friday, May 1, Ortega stated that this growth is the result of "work carried out with great determination and a continuous dialogue that has led to national unity regarding policies aimed at improving workers' income." | "Part of the success of the economi…
(2026-05-02). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.
(2026-05-02). Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms. whyy.org Federal prosecutors in New Jersey have charged four residents with illegally voting. | The U.S. attorney's office for New Jersey said in a statement Friday that the four people were not U.S. citizens when they registered to vote and cast ballots in federal elections, as federal law requires. | Their charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization. | Prosecutors say all four voted in at least one federal election from 2020 to 2024, a period that included two presidential elections and one mi…
(2026-05-02). Sorry, Los Angeles Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Georgia's Wildfires. wattsupwiththat.com The LAT writes that "wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in the East, such as last week's blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Georgia, fire scientists said."
(2026-05-02). New Mexico trial citing 'public nuisance' laws against Meta, social platforms. scmp.com A trial beginning ‚Å in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes ‚Å to how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp operate — a move Meta Platforms has warned could force it to withdraw from the state. | The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on…
(2026-05-02). Philadelphia unions, labor activists use May Day rally to outline a vision for the future: 'workers over billionaires'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of union members, activists and area residents assembled at Philadelphia City Hall shortly before marching west down John F. Kennedy Boulevard to mark May Day, an annual international commemoration of labor and the struggles and gains of the working class. | The rally adopted the theme "Workers Over Billionaires," a reflection of concerns about recent policies participants say are hurting average Americans. While unions gather for May Day every year, this year drew…
(2026-05-02). Why I'm Answering the May Day Call to Action by Running for Congress. portside.org Why I'm Answering the May Day Call to Action by Running for Congress |
(2026-05-02). US carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty. scmp.com Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan. | The collapse of the carrier following a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old Iran war will cost thousands of jobs. It is a blow to US President Donald Trump, who had proposed US$500 million to save Spirit despite opposition from some of his closest advisers and many Republicans in…
(2026-05-02). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-05-02). Mamdani's 'Economic Justice' Deputy Wants a Bigger Pie. portside.org Mamdani's 'Economic Justice' Deputy Wants a Bigger Pie |
(2026-05-02). Badenoch posts Bloody Sunday footage while demanding impunity for British troops. thecanary.co 
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has posted footage of Bloody Sunday in a video where she effectively calls for British soldiers to be immune from prosecution for their crimes. Bloody Sunday was the 1972 massacre British troops carried out in Derry, killing 14 people and wounding at least 15 others. Badenoch used the video to criticise […] | By
(2026-05-02). Executions in Florida and Texas: Condemned prisoners maintain their innocence. wsws.org The twin executions of James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, and James Broadnax, 37, took place as the US death penalty machinery continues its accelerating pace in 2026.
(2026-05-02). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-02). Country, interrupted: War has triggered clinical mental illness in millions of Israelis. haaretz.com One in five Israelis shows post-traumatic symptoms, alongside sharp rises in OCD, depression and addiction. 'We're dealing with a chronic situation in which the country generates so many stressors that a large part of the population cannot recover,' says one expert…
(2026-05-02). In Democracies, Political Violence is Inexcusable. juancole.com Montreal (
(2026-05-02). May 1, Socialist Cuba: The Homeland is Defended! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced. aljazeera.com Studies show extreme rain has become more frequent in country, as Pernambuco and Paraiba states again battered.
(2026-05-02). Today marks the twelfth anniversary of the arson attack on the Trade Unions House in Odessa. donbass-insider.com 
It has long been clear that the premonitions which many of you undoubtedly felt that…
(2026-05-02). Inside Amir: Tehran, before US and Israeli bombs rained down… wsws.org One can't help but wondering after two months of war and countless waves of bombing, and thousands of civilian deaths: Does that neighborhood still look like this?
(2026-05-02). Daily Memo: 18th Death in ICE Detention Is Presumed a Suicide After An Alleged Altercation Left a Guard Unconscious. lataco.com According to original reporting by Andrew Free, "Sources close to the facility report the man was in solitary confinement following an altercation with a CoreCivic guard that left the guard unconscious." He was 33, from Cuba, and was found dead on April 28th at the Georgia facility run by CoreCivic, where 15 people have died overall.
(2026-05-02). 2026 Jersey Shore beach tags: What they cost and where beaches are free. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Beach tag season has begun in Atlantic and Cape May counties, with municipalities setting 2026 prices and expanding digital sales options ahead of Memorial Day weekend. | For beachgoers, the digital shift is noticeable. Buying a seasonal badge no longer always means standing in line at a shore town borough hall, paying shipping fees, or being surprised by the beach taggers patrolling the beach. In several communities, it can now be done on a phone before…
(2026-05-02). China's labor law says a job is a right—even in the age of AI. mronline.org 
No equivalent legal protection exists in the United States.
(2026-05-02). UAE says air traffic returns to normal, precautionary measures lifted. geo.tv 
Emirates planes are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/FileUAE emphasises commitment to "highest standards" of safety.Precautionary steps implemented after Feb 28 fully withdrawn: UAE.Efforts will continue to…
(2026-05-02). LIVE: Arsenal vs Fulham — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
(2026-05-02). Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas? aljazeera.com Wars and territorial disputes are rewriting the rules of global shipping.
(2026-05-02). UK PM threatens new crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). The rise of political violence under Trump. aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks to Professor Robert Pape on the rise of political violence in the US.
(2026-05-02). Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 2 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that there is the possibility the United States could restart strikes on Iran.Trump was responding to a reporter's question at West Palm Beach in Florida.(Reporting by David Brunnstrom)…
(2026-05-02). Mexico's Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges. aljazeera.com Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking 'temporary leave' to defend self.
(2026-05-02). Iran War Redraws the Gulf: Old Rivalries, New Rifts. juancole.com The Conversation) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28 that it will leave the global oil producers' cartel Opec. Its decision is the latest sign that the war in the Middle East has not only deepened animosities between Iran and its Gulf neighbours, but among the Gulf states too. | Founded in 1960,
(2026-05-02). There is no valid reason for military aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu "Cuba is not an unusual threat to the United States; there is no valid reason for military aggression against the island," said Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic, on Saturday at the conclusion of the International Solidarity Meeting at the Convention Palace in Havana. | The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba emphasized the importance of solidarity, gratitude, and recognition toward those who show courage and resolve in supporting just causes, especially in difficult contexts like that of Cuba. | Díaz-Canel highlighted Cuba's role as a mediator in the region…
(2026-05-02). Australian Labor government's assault on disability services to be based on brutal "functional assessments" wsws.org People with disabilities will be subjected to demeaning tests, aimed at kicking them off the NDIS or dramatically reducing the support they receive.
(2026-05-02). China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links. newarab.com 
China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent "teapot" refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic republic. | The United States, seeking to choke off revenue to Tehran, has ramped up sanctions on such refineries. | The commerce m…
(2026-05-02). Report: Sea level in eastern Mediterranean rose by 15 centimeters since 1992. haaretz.com The 2024 Mediterranean Sea national monitoring report indicates that the sea is getting warmer, and becoming more acidic. In sampling nets, more than half of the catch was invasive species. In Haifa Bay, 75 percent of the edible fish found had high mercury concentrations.
(2026-05-02). 'Drunk' Israeli reservist shoots at Palestinian homes in WB. newarab.com 
A reservist in the Israeli military, who was described as being drunk by soldiers, opened fire at Palestinian homes in the The shooter fired at homes in Al-Aroub refugee camp, located between Bethlehem and Hebron in the southern West Bank. | Soldiers who arrived at the scene after they were informed of the incident said the reservist is a settler from the nearby Har Keren outpost, and said that he was drunk, according to Haaretz. | They said that even at the time of their te…
(2026-05-02). Thousands in US Join May Day Protest. portside.org Thousands in US Join May Day Protest |
(2026-05-02). World Bank details Iran war global commodity shock. wsws.org The bank's chief economist has warned that the war is hitting the global economy in a series of cumulative waves.
(2026-05-02). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
(2026-05-02). UIC graduate workers launch third strike in seven years against poverty wages. wsws.org The more than 1,500 graduate workers who have walked out teach courses, run laboratories, and generate the research revenue that makes UIC function.
(2026-05-02). Lenacapavir: a game changer in SA's fight against HIV. sanews.gov.za Lenacapavir: a game changer in SA's fight against HIV | While Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, is still to announce the date for the launch of the game changing HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir, the injectable will help the country in its fight against HIV, while also benefiting South Africans. | Lenacapavir is administered via injection twice a year, offering six months of continuous protection per dose and offers a welcomed relief from daily pills or the bi-monthly injections. | The first batch of the HIV prevention medicine, which is a new, long-acting antiretroviral drug – specifically an HIV-1 caps…
(2026-05-02). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-02). Man Utd vs Liverpool: Premier League — preview, team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Man United just need two points to secure qualification, while Liverpool can draw level with the Red Devils with a win.
(2026-05-02). Why Do Mothers Kill Their Own Children? fairobserver.com The London borough of Westminster, home to the Houses of Parliament and long associated with power, order and continuity, was an unlikely setting for a deeply disturbing death in March. An 18-day-old baby girl, Mariam, died after falling from a third-floor window of a family flat. Her mother, Zahira Byjaouane, has been charged with her…
(2026-05-02). Democrats pave way for $70 billion infusion to ICE and Border Patrol. wsws.org Congressional Democrats joined Republicans in ending the longest Homeland Security shutdown in US history while clearing the way for Trump's immigration Gestapo to receive tens of billions of dollars, without any reforms, through a fast-track budget process requiring no Democratic votes.
(2026-05-02). Timmy the humpback whale escapes to the North Sea. aljazeera.com The whale calf's repeated stranding off the coast of Germany sparked widespread concern and extensive media coverage.
(2026-05-02). Hamas says Israel 'prolonging' war through daily violations. newarab.com 
Hamas said Israel has continued to launch attacks on Palestinians over the past 200 days,…
(2026-05-02). Spirit Airlines Has Shut Down. Where Y'all Gonna Fight Now? newsone.com 
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty | Welp, frequent flyers, travelers on a budget, airport fighters, future "no-fly" listers, and people who don't mind paying for Dasani bottled water are going to have to find a new airline to frequent, because Spirit Airlines shut down after negotiations for a bailout by the Trump administration fell through. | According to the
(2026-05-02). NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany. aljazeera.com US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
(2026-05-02). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-02). US troop drawback underlines European defence responsibility, German minister says. al-monitor.com BERLIN, May 2 (Reuters) – Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday in response to the announcement of U.S. plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany."Germany is on the right track" in this regard, Pistorius said, pointing to the expansion of its Bundeswehr armed forces, greater and faster procurement of equipment and the construction of infrastructure.The Pentagon announced on Friday that the U.S. would withdraw 5,000 military personnel from NATO ally Germany.
(2026-05-02). The European Parliament Approves ‚Ǩ90 Billion Loan to Ukraine. unitedworldint.com Rhetoric Versus Citizens' Interests By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli The European Parliament has approved a ‚Ǩ90 billion loan to Ukraine. That way, the EU is making a demonstrative attempt to preserve its relevance in a changing world — to the detriment of European citizens. Europe Loses Another Sovereignty-Oriented Leader On 14 April, in a sensational victory …
(2026-05-02). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-02). Drone strike kills five in Sudanese capital Khartoum. newarab.com 
A paramilitary drone killed five civilians on Saturday when it hit a vehicle in Drone attacks by both Sudan's army and Eme…
(2026-05-02). Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59. aljazeera.com Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
(2026-05-02). 'Looksmaxxing' White House. strategic-culture.su By Alan Pell CRAWFORD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's only a matter of time before Clavicular lands a position in the Tru…
(2026-05-02). Swedish government commits to coalition with fascist Sweden Democrats after upcoming parliamentary election. wsws.org Over the past two months, the Swedish political establishment has moved to consolidate the Sweden Democrats—the far-right party that emerged from the neo-Nazi milieu of the 1980s—as the dominant force in official politics.
(2026-05-02). Madison Starbucks Workers United Baristas On Strike May 2, 2026! Brewing Solidarity! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). Japan's Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam. aljazeera.com Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.
(2026-05-02). What Marxism can—and cannot—do. mronline.org 
Marxism remains the most powerful tool for understanding capitalism, but it is not a formula for building socialism.
(2026-05-02). FO Talks: Trump Says Cuba Is Collapsing, so Why Hasn't It Fallen Yet? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with historian Daniel J. Fernández-Guevara about why Cuba, despite facing one of the gravest crises in its modern history, still has not collapsed. The island is enduring deep economic pain, constant blackouts, inflation, outmigration and institutional strain. Yet Fernández-Guevara argues that anyone trying to understand Cuba must…
(2026-05-02). Fifth Annual Watertown, WI PRIDE July 18, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-02). U.S. sanctions and the sharp rise in infant mortality in Cuba. mronline.org 
A country's infant mortality rate (IMR) is often considered a key barometer for a population's overall health as well as its access to quality health care.
(2026-05-02). Israel's 'two-tier' policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns. aljazeera.com Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas soar, fueling allegations of state complicity and neglect.
(2026-05-02). Australian inflation soars as economic effects of Iran war bite. wsws.org The official cost-of-living index rose 4.6 percent in the 12 months to March, up sharply from 3.7 percent in February.
(2026-05-02). Natural Disasters Disrupt Addiction Treatment Putting Recovery at Risk. truthout.org A day after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, Toni Brewer had no power or water. The storm had strewn fallen trees across most roads, wiped out phone and internet communications, and put some neighborhoods near her Asheville home underwater. Brewer cleared out the food in her refrigerator, grabbed some clothes, and drove more than an hour southwest… |
(2026-05-02). May Day Thousands in US Join May Day Protest. portside.org May Day Thousands in US Join May Day Protest |
(2026-05-02). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Anniversary Celebration August 22, 2026 in Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-05-02). US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6bn to Middle East allies. geo.tv 
United States Department of State logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. — Reuters US approves of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel.US govt says emergency exists to waive congressional review.Washington faces scrutiny for military ties with…
(2026-05-02). The IDF raid that ended with a 68-year-old Palestinian woman killed. haaretz.com Walid Shamasna says one of the soldiers who entered his home in the West Bank village of Jayus shoved his wife, Sabriya, causing her head to strike the wall. The IDF says the soldiers didn't assault the woman and instead tried to help her…
(2026-05-02). US embassy warns citizens in UK as threat level raised to 'severe'. aljazeera.com US embassy in UK has advised citizens to avoids schools, churches, tourist locations and vary their travel routes.
(2026-05-02). Trump-EU rift spurs Germany to boost military, add 75,000 soldiers. scmp.com A planned drawdown of US troops from Germany should spur Europeans to strengthen its own defences further, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday, following the latest salvo from Washington against transatlantic ties. | The Pentagon announced on Friday that ‚Äåthe United States would withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base, as a rift over the Iran war and tariff tensions place further strain on relations between the US and Europe.
(2026-05-02). West Bank village of Mughayyir is alone in the face of settler violence. thecanary.co 
(2026-05-02). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-05-02). Stop the war against Iran! wsws.org The editor of the WSWS German site explained the social, political and historical basis of the struggle against imperialist war.
(2026-05-02). Khartoum drone strike kills five in Sudan, NGO reports. aljazeera.com The attack, the second in a week, follows months of relative calm in the city after government forces regained control.
(2026-05-02). PSTU leader Zé Maria sentenced to two years prison in Brazil for criticizing Israel: a grave attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The case is a politically motivated fabrication and an assault on the political conscience of millions of workers and young people in Brazil and around the world.
(2026-05-02). Australia's Middle Power Diplomacy in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 5 Min Read May 2, 2026 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Australia keeps calling itself a "middle power." Fine. But the label is starting to feel like one of those old stickers on a suitcase: once useful, now mostly nostalgic. Because the world Australia learned to do "middle-power diplomacy" in—the …
(2026-05-02). Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops. geo.tv 
Servicemen attend the annual multinational crisis response training SABER GUARDIAN 23 HOSPEX with a medical focus, at the US Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, June 6, 2023. — Reuters Pentagon announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops.Transatlantic tensions simmer over Iran,…
(2026-05-02). The last secular bookstore in this Jerusalem neighborhood is being replaced by an ultra-Orthodox publishing house. haaretz.com Residents have linked the closing of Danny Books to pressure from the ultra-Orthodox public, and according to one employee, the owner was pressured into closing. One neighborhood resident says this is not an isolated incident, but part of a wider Haredification of the neighborhood…
(2026-05-02). UK PM Starmer says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned, cites intifada chants. scmp.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread. | Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.
(2026-05-02). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-02). Workers Memorial Day: Remember the Dead, Fight for the Living! Defend Injured Workers. indybay.org On April 2028, Workers Memorial Day a national panel was held to report the attack on health and safety for working people and also the destruction of health and safety protections. They also discussed the capture of government regulatory agencies.
(2026-05-02). The US Supreme Court, Race And The Right To Vote. popularresistance.org In perhaps its most insidious decision in nearly a century, the U.S. Supreme Court disemboweled Section 2 of the landmark Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, the "crown jewel" of the U.S. civil rights movement. | The VRA ended Jim Crow-era election procedures that precluded Black people from voting in the South through intimidation, literacy tests and poll taxes. It was part of a system of post-Civil War legalized racial segregation meant to restore white supremacy after the end of slavery and the federal, military occupation of the South.
(2026-05-02). Homelessness among young people in Germany has almost tripled since 2022. wsws.org The housing crisis is destroying the lives of tens of thousands of children and young people: The number of homeless minors has almost tripled nationwide.
(2026-05-02). Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed. portside.org Trump Has No Clue What His Supreme Court Has Just Unleashed |
(2026-05-02). Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Time to boot up your latest technology; Philly Tech Week is back this week. | Returning for its 16th year, the event includes workshops and events covering the latest information on the latest technology. More than 90 events are scheduled, hosted by local organizations and entrepreneurs in the technology space. | Hosted for a third year in a row by Here is what you need…
(2026-05-02). US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany. newarab.com 
(2026-05-02). DeepSeek unpacks V4 with 75% discount offer. ummid.com The Chinese rival of OpenAI and other U.S. AI leaders, DeepSeek has launched its new AI model V4 bundled with a lot new features that too on a huge discount of 75%.
(2026-05-02). Two Global Sumud Flotilla participants still in Israeli custody; abducted participants report severe injuries. thecanary.co 
We have received confirmation that most of the abducted Global Sumud Flotilla participants, including the members of UK Global Sumud, have been released from Israeli custody into Greek custody in Crete after 40 hours of sustained, brutal, and illegal containment. The participants report severe injuries including broken bones and bloody wounds caused by beatings received […] | By
(2026-05-02). Philippines volcano erupts, blanketing ash across the sky. aljazeera.com The Mayon Volcano has erupted, spewing a cloud of ash and debris across Bicol, in the Philippines.
(2026-05-02). Net Zero Lunatics Set to Empty Your Medicine Cabinet. wattsupwiththat.com History shows that this type of commanding collectivisation often ends in tears — witness the gulags and starvation of Stalin's Soviet Union, the deliberate famines in Mao's China, and not forgetting the mountains of human skulls that arose from Pol Pot's Cambodian Ground Zero experiment.
(2026-05-02). Spirit Airlines begins 'wind-down', cancels all flights over fuel crisis. aljazeera.com The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.
(2026-05-02). The MSM is ignoring one of the three victims of Golders Green attacker. thecanary.co 
Mainstream media are drawing criticism for overlooking one victim of the knife attacker in north London. Britain woke to news on Wednesday 29 May of an attacker in Golders Green, a largely Jewish area. He stabbed two Jewish men, both apparently complete strangers. Thankfully, neither suffered seriously threatening injuries and both are recovering. Essa Suleiman, […] | By
(2026-05-02). On May Day people across US rally for workers, peace, democracy. newarab.com 
On Friday, people across the US marked In thousands of cities and towns across the country, people walked out of their jobs and classrooms to participate in a general strike for International Workers Day. As the annual gatherings grow in number in the US, so do the issues being represented, which now extend far beyond workers' rights. | At Friday's gatherings, people held signs urging for funding for healthcare and education, an…
(2026-05-02). Friday Nite Videos | May 1, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 1, 2026 |
(2026-05-02). In Philadelphia, a new exhibit shows American independence was not inevitable. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The semiquincentennial celebrations that are ramping up for this summer might have some observers believing that on July 4, 1776, a switch was flipped in Philadelphia that suddenly made the colonists independent. | William Ewald, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, said the nature of American independence began to be shaped about 10 years before 1776 and would not be realized until about 10 years after. | "If you don't remember the Stamp Act and the controvers…
(2026-05-02). The United States of Conspiracy. aljazeera.com Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.
(2026-05-02). Cuba pledges to remain a beacon of hope in the Caribbean. radiohc.cu "The Cuban people pledge to remain a beacon of hope in the Caribbean, for all those who believe the world must be better. We will not falter," affirmed Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic, today at the closing of the International Event of Solidarity with Cuba, held at the Havana Convention Center.
(2026-05-02). Reclaiming intentionality in a world of constant visual noise. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-02). The Democracy Of The Strongest Is Always The Best. popularresistance.org On 15 October 1987, Thomas Sankara, the leader of Burkina Faso, was assassinated alongside twelve of his senior officials. At the time, which I remember well, there was great confusion as to who had carried out this unforgivable act. The assassins, too afraid to face Sankara, shot him from behind, hitting him multiple times before targeting those who were at the meeting with him. Shortly thereafter, one of Sankara's associates, Blaise Compaoré, defended the coup by claiming that Sankara had endangered relations with France and Cà¥te d'Ivoire, a close French ally.
(2026-05-02). UK PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned. al-monitor.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread.Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of antisemitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.A 45-year-old British national who was born in Somalia was remanded in custody when he made his first appearance in court on Friday accused of attempted murder.
(2026-05-02). Money Mistakes Most College Students Make (and How to Avoid Them). moguldom.com College is often the first time students experience real financial independence. Between managing tuition, daily expenses, and social life, it's easy to make money mistakes—especially without much prior experience. The good news? Most of these mistakes are avoidable with a little awareness and planning. Here are some of the most common financial missteps college students …
(2026-05-02). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-02). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.
(2026-05-02). Advocates urge CA to oppose Baby stop expediting oil permits. indybay.org California oil and gas regulators have approved 254 new oil drilling permits in Kern County this year to date, more drilling permits than all of those approved in the last 3 years combined.
(2026-05-02). Vote "no" on the SEIU sellout agreement for Los Angeles school workers! wsws.org The central fraud of this contract is that it conceals massive cuts just over the horizon. A new budget proposal for the next school year is expected in mid-May—days after the ratification vote closes.
(2026-05-02). US banking on Iraqi turnaround with nomination of Zaidi as new PM. al-monitor.com Trump signals hope for a "tremendous new chapter" in US-Iraq ties with the nomination of Ali Al-Zaidi as prime minister.
(2026-05-02). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-02). Appalachia Lithium Cache Could Power U.S. for Centuries. wattsupwiththat.com America is sitting on a lithium bonanza, from Arkansas brines to Appalachian pegmatites, but those world‚Äëclass reserves will mean little if Washington, D.C., and eco-activist bureaucrats keep strangling responsible mining with red tape.
(2026-05-02). Assisted Living Amenities That Make Daily Life Easier. moguldom.com With age or restricted movement, activities of daily living can become difficult. At assisted living communities, you can enjoy many of the comforts in life by having amenities available to you while having the ability to live independently. These considerate features allow residents to relish each day with additional convenience and reassurance. Nutritious Dining Options …
(2026-05-02). US threatens shipping firms with sanctions over Iran Hormuz toll. newarab.com The The US Treasury has cautioned that payments for safe passage, including cash, digital assets, or even charitable donations, could expose companies to penalties, warning that "these risks exist regardless of payme…
(2026-05-02). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-02). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: "No one honest can accept that Cuba is a threat" radiohc.cu The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, has denounced the new coercive measures announced by the Donald Trump administration against the archipelago. Díaz-Canel rejected the U.S. excuse that Cuba represents a threat to that country and stressed that the blockade causes so much damage due to the "intimidating and arrogant behavior of the greatest military power on the planet." | The statements come amid a tightening of the Trump administration's sanctions policy against Cuba. | The new unilateral and abusive measures by Washington seek to increase pressure on the island amidst the intensified economic,…
(2026-05-02). The Israeli army raid that ended a 68-year-old life. haaretz.com Walid Shamasna says one of the soldiers who entered his home in the West Bank village of Jayus shoved his wife, Sabriya, causing her head to strike the wall. The IDF says the soldiers didn't assault the woman and instead tried to help her…
(2026-05-02). Jerusalem nun attacked by Israeli settler. thecanary.co 
In this latest video, published on the occupation's police site and showing us the racism and apartheid of the Jewish supremacist state, an Israeli settler can be seen carrying out a violent attack on a nun, while she was in Jerusalem's old city. The man then walked away, before he stops, goes back to the […] | By
(2026-05-02). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-02). Arsenal ease past Fulham to pull six points clear of Manchester City. aljazeera.com Viktor Gyokeres scores twice in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Fulham to boost hopes of ending 22-year title wait.
(2026-05-02). Trump's Iran blockade snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. responsiblestatecraft.org It appears Donald Trump once again snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by heeding the hawkish counsel of the warmongers at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.As I have argued before, the fragile
(2026-05-02). Monday 5/18: Leidesdorff Wreath Laying Ceremony Mission Delores Basilica. indybay.org Mission Delores Basilica | 3321 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-05-02). Southwark Independents stand in hope to revive rich history of socialist 'systems of care'. thecanary.co 
Southwark — With just five days until the local elections, polls expect Starmer's Labour to take a significant hit at the ballot box. The 7 May looks likely to see thousands of incumbent Labour councillors losing their seats to opposition parties. Increasingly, the choice appears to be between the far-right Reform and progressive candidates in […] | By
(2026-05-02). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.
(2026-05-02). Las 4 razones que demuestran cómo la UE se está preparando para el conflicto con Rusia. strategic-culture.su Giuseppe MASALA | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Al analizar el conjunto resultante de las cuatro actividades que está llevando a cabo Europa (dr…
(2026-05-02). Zelensky o gli italiani? Questo è il dilemma! strategic-culture.su Il patto stretto da Giorgia Meloni con Volodymyr Zelensky sta già facendo tremare la destra e la sinistra filorussa in auge. | Segue nostro Da Vannacci a Di Battista, le istanze per cambiare rotta sugli aiuti a Kiev si fanno sempre più pressanti. | Ma non è solo questione di geopolitica da salotto. | àà questione di consenso, di sopravvivenza elettorale. Ed il consenso lo si ottiene rimanendo sintonizzati con il paese reale. Quell…
(2026-05-02). Barcelona remonta ante Osasuna y acaricia el título de la liga española. cubadebate.cu Con goles en los últimos minutos de Robert Lewandowski y Ferran Torres, el Barcelona venció este sábado 2-1 al Osasuna y abrió una brecha de 14 puntos sobre el Real Madrid, resultado que deja al equipo de Hansi Flick con la posibilidad de proclamarse campeón de la liga española este fin de semana, si los merengues no logran imponerse mañana al Espanyol.
(2026-05-02). Artemisa, Matanzas y Las Tunas se estrenan con triunfos en el arranque de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu Artemisa noqueó 14-0 a Industriales con jonrones de García, Sánchez y Jiménez; Matanzas venció 11-10 a Mayabeque en el décimo inning con imparable de Martínez; y Las Tunas derrotó 11-4 a Holguín con cuadrangular de Rondón.
(2026-05-02). Cuba denuncia amenazas de EEUU a niveles peligrosos sin precedentes. radiohc.cu El jefe de Estado cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denunció este sábado ante la comunidad internacional que el presidente de Estados Unidos eleva sus amenazas de agresión militar contra la nación caribeña a una escala peligrosa y sin precedentes. | En un mensaje en X, Díaz-Canel, declaró que "la comunidad internacional ha de tomar nota" y, junto al pueblo estadounidense "determinar si se permitirá un acto criminal tan drástico". | Todo ello, desenmascaró el mandatario cubano, "para satisfacer los intereses de un grupo pequeño pero adinerado e influyente, con ansias de revancha y dominación". | En contraposición, Díaz-C…
(2026-05-02). Romerías de Mayo: Dedicadas a Fidel y al aniversario 40 de la AHS. cubadebate.cu Las Romerías de Mayo se celebrarán del 2 al 8 de este mes en la provincia de Holguín. Este evento, también conocido como Festival Mundial de Juventudes Artísticas, cuenta con la organización de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz y el apoyo de la Dirección Provincial de Cultura en Holguín. Amantes de la cultura y las utopías, volverán a unirse, seducidos por el espíritu romero.
(2026-05-02). Cuba se compromete a seguir siendo un sitio de esperanza en el Caribe. radiohc.cu El pueblo cubano se compromete a seguir siendo un sitio de esperanza en el Caribe, para todos los que piensan que el mundo tiene que ser mejor, no desmayaremos, afirmó este sábado Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Presidente de la República, en las conclusiones del Evento Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana. | La verdadera fuerza de la nación reside en su pueblo, en su gente y en los trabajadores que construyen un futuro digno, esa fuerza en Cuba se multiplica gracias también a la solidaridad y este es el momento de lucha global contra el egoísmo, por la resistencia, la cre…
(2026-05-02). Cuba no se rinde ni colapsa. cubadebate.cu Es muy fácil descalificar al país, al gobierno y al sistema manteniéndolos cautivos de una guerra cruel y despiadada que no les permite mostrarse. Es muy fácil culpar a otros del daño que provocas. Es vergonzoso ofender al pueblo heroico que no se rinde, que resiste, que sufre penurias y aún cree con fe infinita en la superioridad de su proyecto de vida para todos, y no para pocos.
(2026-05-02). Domadores de Cuba brillan en cartel profesional de boxeo. cubadebate.cu EL súper mediano Arlen López, el pluma Saidel Horta y el mosca Alejandro Claro se mantuvieron invictos en duelos profesionales como autores del perfecto desempeño de Domadores de Cuba en cartel de la Asociación Mundial de Boxeo disputado hoy en Palma de Mallorca. Arlen sumó su séptimo éxito al despachar por veredicto unánime al difícil argentino Leonel Eduardo àÅvila.
(2026-05-02). Cuba is the epicenter of trade union solidarity and resistance. radiohc.cu In the context of activities commemorating International Workers' Day, the usual solidarity meeting with Cuba and the International Symposium on Trade Union Work is taking place this Saturday in Havana. These events are raising the world's voice in favor of the sovereignty of peoples and the full dignity of humankind. | Both events, held at the Palacio de Convenciones, share a common thread: the condemnation of hegemonic policies evident around the world and the strengthening of unity among peoples, at a time when the struggle for power increasingly threatens international law. | As is tradition, during the solid…
(2026-05-02). Díaz-Canel: "Nadie honesto puede aceptar que Cuba sea una amenaza" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denunció hoy las nuevas medidas coercitivas anunciadas por el gobierno de Donald Trump contra el archipiélago. Díaz-Canel rechazó la excusa estadounidense de que Cuba represente una amenaza para ese país y subrayó que el bloqueo causa tanto daño debido a la "conducta intimidatoria y arrogante de la mayor potencia militar del planeta".
(2026-05-02). Cuba inaugurates its first solar park with energy storage in Ciego de àÅvila. radiohc.cu The "General àÅngel del Castillo Agramonte" photovoltaic solar park was recently inaugurated in the municipality of Majagua, in the Cuban province of Ciego de àÅvila. This facility is the first of its kind in the country to integrate a battery storage system, combining a power output of five megawatts (MW) with an energy storage capacity of one MW. | This project represents the first step in the second phase of a 120 MW donation from the People's Republic of China, which envisions the commissioning of a total of 85 MW with storage systems. | Unlike the seven previous solar parks donated by the Asian c…
(2026-05-02). Dopo la Terza Guerra del Golfo: verso un Nuovo Ordine Mediorientale? strategic-culture.su Se gli Stati Uniti dovessero prendere le distanze da Israele — per quanto remota possa sembrare questa possibilità — cià≤ consentirebbe loro di stringere un accordo regionale vantaggioso per tutte le parti coinvolte. | Segue nostro Menzogne ed opportunità | Una delle poche certezze di questa Terza Guerra del Golfo è che niente sarà più come prima. Gli eventi del conflitto stanno modificando gli equilibri di intere regioni…
(2026-05-02). Who Is Nayib Bukele? El Salvador's 'coolest dictator'. aljazeera.com At 44, Bukele has built the world's highest imprisonment rate and scrapped presidential term limits. What comes next?>
(2026-05-02). Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Pistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.