(2026-05-28). Ceasefire fragile as US, Iran trade hits; Israel attacks Lebanon. newarab.com 
Here are the latest updates: | Back and forth contradictory statements between Iranian and US officials about the deal and what it entails
| Meanwhile, the United States has carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site near the Bandar Abbas port, causing no damage or casualties
| In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched an attack on an "American airbase". For its part, Kuwait's military said its air defences confronted "hostile" missiles and drones
| The Israeli military has struck Beirut's suburbs, claiming to be targeting a missile commander for Hezb…
(2026-05-28). Kuwait faces missile and drone attack after US strikes Iran targets. scmp.com Kuwait said it faced a missile and drone attack on Thursday as the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was again challenged after the United States conducted strikes targeting Iran and Tehran said it responded with an attack of its own. | Kuwait's military made the announcement, without providing further details on what had been targeted. | Kuwait repeatedly came under fire from Iran and Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq during the war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-05-28). Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it targeted US airbase in Kuwait. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early on Thursday that it targeted a US airbase in Kuwait in response to an American aerial strike near Bandar Abbas Airport in southern Iran. | According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said the retaliatory strike came at 4: 50 am (0120GMT), hours after what it described as a US assault on a point near the port city's airport using aerial projectiles. | "This response is a serious warning so that the enemy knows that aggression will not go unanswered, and if repeated, our response will be more decisive," it said. | There was no immediate…
(2026-05-28). Ceasefire fragile as US and Iran trade hits, Israel attacks Leb. newarab.com Here are the latest updates: | Back and forth contradictory statements between Iranian and US officials about the deal and what it entails
| Meanwhile, the United States has carried out new strikes on an Iranian military site near the Bandar Abbas port, causing no damage or casualties
| In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched an attack on an "American airbase". For its part, Kuwait's military said its air defences confronted "hostile" missiles and drones
| The Israeli military has issued forced displacement orders for the entire population of southern Lebano…
(2026-05-28). US Launches Another Round of Airstrikes Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Update on May 27, 2026, at 11: 33 pm EST: The IRGC says it targeted an American air base in response to US strikes on Iran and Kuwait, and reported missile and drone attacks on its territory (Al Jazeera live updates) A US official told Reuters on Wednesday that the US military launched another round of …
(2026-05-28). Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone', imperilling ceasefire. scmp.com Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great force" against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the zone. | The military's statement, posted on X, ‚Äåappeared to signal further escalation after more than 120 strikes on Tuesday hit Lebanon's south and east, despite a ceasefire announced on April 16.
(2026-05-28). Medicide: Why Israel Killed Ahmad Hariri and Other Paramedics. thecanary.co 
At exactly 9: 00 AM on 22 May 2026, a digital ping cut through the frantic static of southern Lebanon's emergency frequencies. It was a message from Ahmad Hariri — a young man who carried both a camera to bear witness to his homeland's agony and the uniform of the Al-Risala Civil Defense to soothe it. […] | By
(2026-05-28). Biden-Era Advisors Who Oversaw Gaza Genocide Regroup to Shape Dem Foreign Policy. truthout.org In an op-ed in the The New York Times on Tuesday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) condemned members of his own party for their approach to the "Israeli-Palestinian conflict," saying that "Democrats failed to meet the moment in 2024." The op-ed comes as Biden administration advisors who helped engineer Israel's genocide in Gaza are regrouping in an effort to shape the party's approach to… |
(2026-05-28). Macedonian Jury of Conscience finds EU guilty of identity and cultural genocide. onlineopinion.com.au From textbooks to language, erasing Macedonia's national identity has become a condition of EU entry.
(2026-05-28). Tuesday 6/2: No More Genocide! Protest at Microsoft Conference. indybay.org Ft. Mason Center | San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). Gaza Genocide Survivors File Criminal Complaint Against Top Israeli Officials. popularresistance.org Two Polish-Palestinian survivors of the Gaza genocide filed a criminal complaint with Polish prosecutors in Wroclaw against Israeli officials for using starvation as a war weapon and obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported on 27 May. | The complaint, filed by Amjad Agha and Dr Ahmed Elsaftawy, names prominent Israeli figures such as former defense minister Yoav Gallant, current Defense Minister Israel Katz, and the leadership of Cogat, the agency overseeing aid access into the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
(2026-05-28). Friday 5/29: Demonstration against genocide at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). US carries out fresh strikes at Iran military site near Hormuz, intercepts drones; Iran retaliates. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has launched new military strikes inside Iran, targeting a military facility near the Strait of Hormuz that Washington believed threatened American troops and commercial shipping, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing a US official. | According to the official, who spoke anonymously, the operation was intended to address security concerns in the strategically vital region. US forces also reportedly intercepted and destroyed several Iranian drones that were seen as a threat to American personnel and vessels operating near the waterway. | The official told Reuters that the strike targ…
(2026-05-28). Tomgram: William D. Hartung, Raging Against the Machine. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Imagine this: as the Costs of War Project recently reported, Donald Trump's bizarre war in Iran, in part by closing the Strait of Hormuz, has already cost every American family on average more than $300 (and those costs …
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
(2026-05-28). US military launches new strikes against targets inside Iran. scmp.com The US military carried out new strikes overnight in Iran targeting a military site and shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones that posed ‚Äåa threat around the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Wednesday. | The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the military site that was struck was an Iranian ground control station in Iran's Bandar Abbas that ‚Å was about to launch a fifth drone.
(2026-05-28). U.S. strikes Iran after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The U.S. military carried out new strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that officials believed posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said, hours after President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian report of a deal to restore traffic through the strategic waterway.
(2026-05-28). US Attacks on Iran Prompt Chinese Response and Weigh on Markets. orinocotribune.com China calls for ceasefire compliance as new strikes raise economic uncertainty. | On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made statements regarding the new attacks launched by the United States against Iranian territory that took place the previous day. | She urged the parties involved to "fulfill ceasefire commitments," resolve disputes through peaceful means, and continue seeking a negotiated solution that considers the "reasonable concerns" of all parties. | The Chinese diplomat added that her country will continue promoting a ceasefire and de-escalation and peace in the Middle East. Mao also…
(2026-05-28). Oil surges after Iran targets US airbase in retaliation. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US airbase in response to a U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport. | Brent crude futures rose $3.51, or 3.72%, to $97.8 a barrel by 0344 GMT, while the more active August contract gained $3.35 or 3.63%, to $95.6. The July contract is set to expire on Friday. | The US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $3.31, or 3.73%, at $91.99. | Both ‚Å benchmarks slipped more than 5% to touch their lowest in a month in the…
(2026-05-28). Yemen ex-president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi dies in Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Former Yemeni president Hadi, who was in his eighties, "died in the Saudi capital following a sudden health crisis", the source said, requesting anonymity. | Hadi fled to Saudi Arabia in 2015 when war erupted between the Iran-backed He handed ov…
(2026-05-28). Iran prepares 'graveyard' for US troops? Mojtaba warns Trump & Bibi of total fallout if war returns. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a sharp new warning to the United States and Israel as fears of another round of war continue to grow across the region. The I.R.G.C. warned that any fresh provocation by Washington or Tel Aviv would trigger a fierce response, with Iranian commanders declaring the country's southern coastline is fully prepared for battle.
(2026-05-28). Why the Middle East needs a strong Iran-Turkey alliance to foil Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean In my view, the greatest source of instability in the Middle East today is the increasingly aggressive and expansionary posture of Israel, backed unconditionally by America. Continuous wars, occupations, strikes across sovereign states, and the unresolved Palestinian tragedy have pushed the region toward perpetual conflict. Why do you think that Israel…
(2026-05-28). How Iraq emerged as a launchpad for Iran-backed drone attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-05-28). Did Trump confuse Iran with Venezuela again? POTUS' speech goes viral: 'Have no Navy, Air Force…'. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump triggered fresh buzz after appearing to mix up Iran and Venezuela while speaking about ongoing conflict and negotiations, with his remarks quickly going viral online. Trump said the opposing side had "no Navy, no Air Force" before adding they "very much want to make a deal" — but warned that if talks fail, the U.S. may "have to finish the job."
(2026-05-28). Trump to convene full cabinet meeting as US-Iran talks reach critical stage. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump will convene a full cabinet meeting on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran enter a crucial phase, according to White House officials.
(2026-05-28). With Iran Deal in Limbo, Do US War Crimes Doom the World to Endless War? juancole.com ( Iran's conditions for a peace agreement are necessarily uncompromising, in response to the US record of using negotiations…
(2026-05-28). Trump's Abraham Accords Bid Undermined by Distrust of US. juancole.com The Conversation) — As the US and Iran try to come to terms on a peace deal to end their months-long war, US President Donald Trump this week has introduced a new demand — that other countries in the Middle East sign on to his
(2026-05-28). The War Against Cuba and the Collateral Damage in the United States. radiohc.cu 
The statements made on May 20 by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with the decision by the so-called Department of Justice to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz, were just two of the "news items" that in recent days have contributed to building a case against Cuba, which would eventually be used as a pretext to launch military action against the island.
(2026-05-28). Cuban Embassy in the U.S. denounces falsehoods spread by Fox News. radiohc.cu The Cuban Embassy in the United States on Wednesday rejected the publications by Fox News, which began on May 21st, regarding alleged activities by the diplomatic mission and its officials that would interfere in the internal affairs of that country. | In an official statement released through its Facebook profile, the diplomatic mission affirmed that such accusations "are absolutely unfounded and are part of a defamatory campaign promoted by the U.S. government." | The Cuban representation emphasized that "the Cuban Embassy and all its officials strictly adhere to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in…
(2026-05-28). Cuba warns world parliaments of threat of U.S. military aggression. radiohc.cu The president of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, warned international parliamentary leaders this Wednesday about the "real and dangerous threat" of direct US military aggression against the Caribbean nation, amid an escalation of tensions denounced by the Cuban government. | In an exercise of parliamentary diplomacy in defense of peace and sovereignty, Lazo Hernández—also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba—sent an official communication to the heads of ten interparliamentary organizations, outlining H…
(2026-05-28). Rally at Brazilian Consulate Demands Lula Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org Cuba has been under US attack, economic, one invasion, and subversion since 1962. Their crime was to kick out US crime connected corporations and institute a socialist economy.
(2026-05-28). Government Targets Cuba Solidarity Groups In Sweeping Investigation. popularresistance.org Federal investigators at the Justice and Treasury Departments have reportedly launched a sweeping inquiry into Cuba solidarity organizations, raising the danger of a revival of McCarthyite tactics to target Americans who oppose U.S. policy toward the island nation. | According to Fox News, the DOJ and Treasury are investigating U.S. non-profits and activist groups that do Cuba solidarity work. The Trump administration alleges the groups coordinate lobbying, messaging, fundraising, delegations, and political organizing efforts with Cuban government officials—activity the U.S. government frames as potential v…
(2026-05-28). Ray McGovern: A US Attack On Cuba Could Ignite A Global Crisis. popularresistance.org More than six decades after the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of annihilation, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern says Washington may once again be drifting toward a catastrophic confrontation with Cuba. In a sweeping conversation on Consortium News' CN Live!, McGovern warns that escalating U.S. pressure on Havana — driven by Cold War obsessions, regime-change fantasies, and political opportunism — risks unleashing consequences far beyond the Caribbean. | Drawing on his years inside the CIA, McGovern describes a deeply entrenched divide between intelligence analysts and covert opera…
(2026-05-28). BREAK Oil Blockade! At SF Brazilian Consulate Demands that Lula/Brazil Send Oil to Cuba. indybay.org
(2026-05-28). Cuban foreign minister questions El País's coverage of the island. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced that the Spanish newspaper El País is carrying out an editorial campaign against the Caribbean nation by producing information from outside the island. | The foreign minister specified that the Cubadebate Media Observatory examined the articles published by the Spanish newspaper about Cuba over a week and confirmed that none were written from its correspondent in the country. | Bruno Rodríguez described this situation as a deliberate practice of reporting on the country from Miami and Madrid, following the narrative patterns of the United States, and presenting…
(2026-05-28). Why Did The American Psychiatric Association Cancel My Lecture On Gaza? popularresistance.org When the American Psychiatric Association invited me to deliver the Chester Pierce Human Rights Lecture at its annual meeting this month, I believed the organization was affirming a foundational principle of medicine and psychiatry: that human suffering deserves recognition regardless of politics, nationality, religion, or ideology. The lecture was intended to examine the psychological consequences of mass violence, especially for children and civilians trapped within conditions of war and collective trauma in Gaza. | Hours before it was scheduled to begin, the lecture was suddenly canceled.
(2026-05-28). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-28). Ireland coach describes Israel match as a 'war to be won'. thecanary.co 
The Republic of Ireland's national football team coach, Icelandic Heimir Hallgrímsson has described the upcoming matches against Israel in the UEFA Nations League as a 'war to be won,' amidst mounting political and public pressure in Ireland to boycott the Israeli team due to the war in Gaza. Israel match a war to be won […] | By
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Why didn't Iran put Gaza on the table? A difficult answer. mronline.org 
From Gaza to Tehran, from the politics of resistance to the limits of regional diplomacy, a pressing question has resurfaced amid the 2026 war: why was Palestine not explicitly placed at the center of Iran's ceasefire framework? In this critical reading, Ramzy Baroud challenges the assumption of abandonment, arguing instead that the answer lies in the fragmented nature of Palestinian representation and the uneven political architecture of the resistance camp itself.
(2026-05-28). Billions Promised, Nothing Delivered: Is Trump's Peace Board Failing? thinktank.pk Donald Trump's ambitious "Board of Peace" initiative for Gaza reconstruction is increasingly facing accusations of dysfunction, confusion, and political overreach before any meaningful rebuilding process has even begun. What was initially presented as a historic diplomatic breakthrough designed to stabilize Gaza after years of war is now confronting growing criticism over empty funding accounts, unclear …
(2026-05-28). The Politics of Purity and the War on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Celina della Croce — May 26, 2026 | In mid-January, a young Venezuelan mother named Oriana invited me into her home in
(2026-05-28). A Debt to the LGBTQ+: Venezuela's Legal and Social Recognition of Sexual Diversity. orinocotribune.com By Joseph Soto — May 26, 2026 | The implementation of the Democratic Coexistence and Peace Program in Venezuela reopens the debate that is both a hotly contested topic and largely absent in the national political discussion: sexual and gender diversity. | In the context of this process, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
(2026-05-28). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). National Assembly Approves Opposition Deputy Zambrano as Venezuela's Ambassador to Spain. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela unanimously approved the appointment of opposition parliamentarian Timoteo de Jesús Zambrano Guédez as the new ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Kingdom of Spain and permanent representative to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), headquartered in Madrid. | At the regular session of the parliament on Tuesday, May 26, opposition Deputy Augusto Romero took the floor to highlight Zambrano's experience and assess the impact of this appointment, calling it a milestone of political co-existence that opens the door to plurality within the country's public…
(2026-05-28). Ethiopia ramps up Ebola preparedness amid regional outbreak fears. ecns.cn Ethiopia says it is strengthening preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent a possible Ebola outbreak, as health authorities across Africa step up monitoring following rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Lighting giant Signify sees bright future in China, CEO says. ecns.cn Empowered by artificial intelligence, Amsterdam-based lighting company Signify is optimistic about the Chinese market, and will keep increasing local research and development investment to build a people-centered efficient intelligent ecology, said its China head.
(2026-05-28). Fake Ads and Weak Regulations Are Creating a 'Perfect Storm' for Election Disinformation. bylinetimes.com 
The UK is heading for a 'perfect storm' scenario due to a lack of regulation in political advertising in the era of AI fakes, and a five-party system with increasingly marginal electoral contests, according to a new report. | The Reform Political Advertising (RPA) campaign is calling for greater regulation to ensure transparency and factual accuracy in political advertising. | While the Advertising Standards Authority does regulate advertisements made by companies and third sector bodies, it does not regulate non-broadcast political advertising, including online ads. | While it is a crime to 'make or publish a…
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Beyond the bean: Coffee's footprint vs small-format stimulants. thecanary.co 
The morning cup of coffee has an impact that most consumers are unaware of. A real impact, in terms of carbon and water. New forms of stimulants are also appearing on the shelves and at the checkout in the UK, from caffeine pouches to concentrated shots, and they raise a legitimate question. The figures associated […] | By
(2026-05-28). Nation expands push for investment. ecns.cn As the global economic recovery faces significant headwinds amid rising geopolitical risks, China is doubling down on high-standard opening-up, offering multinational corporations something that has become increasingly scarce: market stability, policy predictability and a vast consumer base, officials and experts said.
(2026-05-28). Shenzhou-21 crew to return to Earth in coming days. ecns.cn China's Shenzhou-21 crew has completed their in-orbit handover with the Shenzhou-23 crew on Thursday and they are scheduled to return to Earth in coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2026-05-28). Pakistani PM honored for agricultural alliance. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was awarded the title of honorary professor by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences on Tuesday in Beijing, in recognition of his contributions to promoting agricultural science and technology cooperation between China and Pakistan.
(2026-05-27). Chinese military condemns Dutch warship's intrusion into Xisha Qundao waters. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the provocative acts by a Dutch Navy vessel in the South China Sea, urging the Dutch side to immediately stop its violations and provocations.
(2026-05-28). Noboa's Ecuador: Is this what 'partnering' with the US looks like? responsiblestatecraft.org Ecuador's
(2026-05-28). Serbian president meets representatives of Chinese companies in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic continued his state visit to China on Wednesday, arriving in Jiaxing, an industrial and cultural city near Shanghai. During the visit, he met representatives of major Chinese companies interested in investing in Serbia.
(2026-05-28). Monday 6/1: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). Hunger Strikes in ICE Detention are Ramping Up from Coast to Coast. indybay.org May 27, 2026 — From California to New Jersey, people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention have launched hunger and labor strikes, bravely putting their lives on the line to demand their freedom and protest the horrendous and inhumane conditions they are subjected to in detention. At Delaney Hall in New Jersey, the labor and hunger strike began in response to people being denied fresh food, medical care, and functioning air conditioning. Reportedly, over 200 people remain on a labor and hunger strike inside the facility. At Adelanto in California, at least 20 people have gone on a hung…
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/6: De-ICE Citizens Bank. indybay.org Strawberry Village | 750 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2026-05-28). Mine disaster exposes grim reality facing Chinese workers. wsws.org The high death toll at the Liushenyu mine and widespread public outrage on social media has meant the tragedy could not simply be hushed up locally. A more sophisticated top-level cover-up is now underway.
(2026-05-28). The foreseeable catastrophe: How GKN Aerospace, California regulators and the Teamsters built the Garden Grove disaster. wsws.org Workers warned for years as management ignored failing tanks and Teamsters Local 952 buried grievances to preserve labor peace.
(2026-05-28). Second death confirmed in Longview paper mill disaster, as officials say there is "no hope" for 9 missing workers. wsws.org The confirmed death toll from the Longview paper mill disaster rose to two Wednesday, with nine workers still inside the wrecked facility presumed dead.
(2026-05-28). "You're setting an example for everybody" : Big Three workers back Nexteer rank and file as opposition mounts to third UAW-backed sellout. wsws.org The Rouge Workers Rank-and-File Committee at Ford Dearborn Truck Plant and a retired GM worker have issued statements of support for the Nexteer workers.
(2026-05-28). WSWS speaks to Australian disability advocate Megan Spindler-Smith on Labor's NDIS cuts. wsws.org "If you don't get access to support at the right age, during pivotal periods of mental and physical development, it can have long-term effects, including increased psychosocial disability and mental health challenges."
(2026-05-28). Electile Dysfunction—Why Can't the Dems Get Their Polls Up? portside.org Electile Dysfunction—Why Can't the Dems Get Their Polls Up? |
(2026-05-28). NATO's terrorism is a calculated psyop to undermine Putin. strategic-culture.su The Western-controlled "news" media are endeavoring to corner Russia in a no-win situation. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Th…
(2026-05-28). Countless endangered species are making a comeback due to global conservation efforts. globalvoices.org 
A collaborative piece under Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight 'Global crisis, local solutions'Global VoicesAn Amur leopard ( CC BY 2.0), a coral reef ( CC BY 2.0), and two greater (2026-05-28). US Treasury reimposes sanctions on UN's Francesca Albanese. newarab.com 
The United States has reimposed sanctions on the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian territories, According to an update published on the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) website, Albanese has been returned to the list of sanction…
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(2026-05-28). Serbian president visits Shanghai's Bund. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic enjoys the night views of the Huangpu River and strolls along the Bund in Shanghai on May 27, 2026.
(2026-05-28). Unifor names Ford as its pattern-setting "partner" for auto contracts in Canada. wsws.org In explaining its decision, Unifor extolled its "longstanding and productive working relationship with the Ford Motor Company."
(2026-05-28). UN blacklists Israel over sexual violence against Palestinians. newarab.com 
The The UN's move follows mounting documentation by human rights organisations accusing Israel of the systemic use of rape and sexual violence by Israeli forces and pri…
(2026-05-28). Cross Burning, Federal Charges, and the State That Still Won't Call It a Hate Crime. capitalbnews.org 
Monica Williams' phone notifications wouldn't stop dinging while in class. During her free moment from teaching, she checked her text messages. She learned that her former neighbor, Worden E. Butler had been indicted in April. Williams and her husband, Shawn, have accused Butler, who is white, of burning a cross in his backyard. "You are …
(2026-05-28). Earth is hot and getting hotter: UN warns next 5 years likely to smash records. scmp.com In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. | The World Meteorological Organization also forecasts an overheating Arctic that warms nearly 1.66 degrees Celsius (3 Fahrenheit) between now and 2030 and a dangerous drought with potential wildfires for the Amazon, a crucial part of Earth's natural defences…
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-27). China's largest meat processor Shuanghui apologizes after pork found with excessive antibiotic residue. ecns.cn China's largest meat processor, Shuanghui, issued an apology after regulators found antibiotic residue in pork produced by one of its subsidiaries at levels 37.5 times above the national safety limit, according to media reports.
(2026-05-28). Why Canada Is Betting on Sweden Instead of America for National Security. thinktank.pk The growing defense partnership between Canada and Sweden is no longer just about military procurement. It is becoming a geopolitical signal. Prime Minister Mark Carney has pushed Ottawa toward a new strategic direction by choosing Swedish defense giant Saab over major American rivals for Canada's next Arctic surveillance aircraft program. The decision has intensified debate …
(2026-05-28). Reclamation announces increases in water deliveries, imperiling Sacramento River salmon. indybay.org The State Water Resources Control Board has sent a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation, pointing out that Reclamation plans to take more water out of Lake Shasta, leaving too little cold water to protect winter-run and fall-run Chinoook Salmon on the Sacramento River this year.
(2026-05-28). The Iran war exposes the illusions of energy policy. onlineopinion.com.au In addition to electricity, the world depends on transportation fuels and products made from fossil fuels.
(2026-05-28). Sunday 5/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street in Berkeley.
(2026-05-27). In Numbers: The 'Ironclad Brotherhood' between China and Pakistan. ecns.cn On the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif completed a visit to China. The two countries deepened strategic mutual trust, advanced the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor 2.0, and signed cooperation agreements to boost trade, agriculture, education and media cooperation.
(2026-05-28). Why UN Day of Vesak makes its China debut in Wuxi, Jiangsu. ecns.cn The 21st Conference of the United Nations Day of Vesak opened on Tuesday in the city of Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, marking the first time China has hosted this global Buddhist gathering.
(2026-05-28). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-28). Sà£o Paulo university strike: 10,000 march on governor's palace in largest demonstration yet. wsws.org As 10,000 marched in Sà£o Paulo, pseudo-left leaderships steered the strike toward negotiations with a state government and a legislature dominated by the far right.
(2026-05-28). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi adresses UN. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, May 26, called on the international community to stand united and act together to defend, revitalize and strengthen the United Nations.
(2026-05-28). Scotland pushes for independence vote, Westminster refuses. thecanary.co 
On 26 May, Scotland's parliament voted for the powers to hold an independence referendum, while Downing Street has rejected the request. A "golden opportunity" that would "put Scotland's future in Scotland's hands," is how SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney described independence. Members of the Scottish parliament, MSPs, agreed on the second referendum by […] | By
(2026-05-28). Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa. aljazeera.com The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
(2026-05-28). MAGA to AIPAC, Texas primary runoff highlight 2026 US politics. newarab.com 
Everything is bigger in Texas. On Tuesday, the state's closely watched In one of the country's most closely watched races, Ken Paxton, endorsed by
(2026-05-28). China exports 68 GW of Solar PV amid Hormuz Energy Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Ember energy think tank The Hormuz energy crisis is having predictable effects. In March, China exported 68 gigawatts of solar panels, twice what it did in February and an all-time high. By a lot. That's one month of exports, and it equals all the solar panel capacity ever installed in Spain — which is no slouch when it comes to solar energy.
(2026-05-28). Euro-Med Monitor Under Attack for its Exemplary Human Rights Effort to Document Wrongdoing in Occupied Palestine. richardfalk.org Video on Behalf of Euro-Med Monitor 5/27/2026 My name is Richard Falk, a retired professor of international law at Princeton University. I speak here as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, a civil society organization based in Geneva, that reports on human rights throughout the Middle East and North …
(2026-05-28). Trump weaponizes public health as Ebola epidemic expands. wsws.org As Ebola deaths surpass 250, the Trump administration has responded not with resources but with border control orders and offshore quarantine camps for American citizens.
(2026-05-28). Insights | Russian expert roots for Russia-China cross-regional cooperation: The two sides always listen to each other's needs. ecns.cn "I have seen firsthand how the Chinese public and business community are eagerly anticipating the opening of the China-Russia Expo," recalled Zaklyazminskaya when she made a business trip to China and started off in Harbin.
(2026-05-28). Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw stays at Manchester City. thecanary.co 
Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw announced during Manchester City's trophy parade that she has signed a new four-year contract and will remain at the reigning Women's Super League champions. The Jamaica international and WSL's golden boot winner for three straight seasons confirmed the news to fans as City celebrated their title, saying: 'I'm still here, I'm still […] | By
(2026-05-27). Ebola-hit DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision of disease and conflict': WHO chief. ecns.cn Ebola-hit DR Congo facingcatastrophic collision of disease and conflict: WHO chief.
(2026-05-28). Is Andy Burnham really the last great hope against Farage. newarab.com 
A Blairite, a Brownite, a Corbynite and a Starmerite walk into a pub, and the person working behind the bar asks, "what are you drinking, Andy?" If you want a sense of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's political compass, this media quip gets you part of the way. His conversion from Brownite orphan, voting for the Iraq war, supporting welfare cuts, to his contemporary image as the 'King of the North', known for his rousing diatribes against the nation's uneven political economy, its disenfranchisement of the English north, and his self-professed support for an 'aspirational socialism', exhibits a politician…
(2026-05-28). America 250th: Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? What does representation mean to a generation of Americans who have grown up amid political polarization, social media and uncertainty? | That question was at the center of Youth Voices and Perspectives on the American Revolution, a public conversation hosted by WHYY, the McNeil Center for Early American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and the National Constitution Center on Wednesday night. | The event brought together students and history scholars to explore how…
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/6: Santa Cruz Dyke Trans March. indybay.org Clocktower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-28). Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team. newarab.com 
" Known as "Team Melli", the Iranian squad ha…
(2026-05-28). Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring DR Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain an Ebola outbreak.
(2026-05-27). China-Serbia cooperative leap from roads to robots. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's visit to China from May 24 to 28 comes at a time when China-Serbia economic cooperation has become a central pillar of Serbia's development strategy.
(2026-05-28). New CA water coalition releases water plan that rules out the Delta Tunnel. indybay.org The release of the plan takes place at a critical time when California salmon and Delta fish populations have collapsed, due to the export of water south to corporate agribusiness and water agencies.
(2026-05-27). China, Africa advance space partnership with expanding cooperation projects. ecns.cn Over the years, China and African countries have expanded cooperation across multiple areas of the space sector, including infrastructure construction, satellite launches and commercial partnerships, underscoring the growing depth of collaboration.
(2026-05-28). Ambitious solar thermal power project gets ready. ecns.cn In a solar thermal power project designed to provide stable electricity for the northern Xizang autonomous region, the installation of nearly 16000 heliostats—mirrors that concentrate solar energy—has been completed.
(2026-05-28). Offshore Wind Confusion: Refunding a Lease is not a Buyout. wattsupwiththat.com Word has it that the Feds told the developers to take the deal or they would simply cancel the leases, letting the developers sue to try to get their money back, someday. The Feds have a strong lever here which explains their getting promises from the developers that they would reinvest the refund in oil and gas development.
(2026-05-28). Trump-backed fascist wins Texas Republican primary. wsws.org State Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn to be the Republican candidate for Senate in November.
(2026-05-28). Did Ferrari Copy Japanese Car Design? thinktank.pk When Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Luce, the internet reacted with shock rather than admiration. Social media users quickly compared the ‚Ǩ550,000 electric Ferrari to affordable Japanese vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf and even some Toyota models. The criticism became so intense that the debate rapidly evolved into a larger …
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Chinese FM calls for rejection of unilateralism bypassing UN Security Council. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on the international community to reject all kinds of unilateral actions that circumvent the United NationsSecurity Council.
(2026-05-28). Country has 'heard enough from grotesque Blair' says Polanski. thecanary.co 
Tony Blair is being rightly slammed for his disappointingly common 'rare' interventions into British politics. This time, Green Party leader Zack Polanski had a sharp response: This country has heard enough from Tony Blair. pic.twitter.com/SIC6hzxFEU — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) May 27, 2026 Polanski was far from the only figure in British political life to speak […] | By
(2026-05-28). When AI meets youth: ASEAN youth explore smart future in Beijing. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations and the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. At this historic juncture, facing the opportunities brought by the new era of artificial intelligence, the friendly exchanges allow Chinese and ASEAN youth to learn and seize the opportunities of the AI era, enhance friendship and mutual trust, and build momentum for practical cooperation and long-term friendship in the youth sector.
(2026-05-28). Trash Talk Trump, NJ Had Enough of Inedible Food, Medical Denial You better nap up if you coming to NJ! Statewide Delaney for Next TWO WEEKS At Least! Boycott Citizen Bank 107 Branches in NJ Move Your Accounts! fightbackbetter.com Trump just started his usual trash talk — but this time its about the struggle at Delaney Hall. It is…
(2026-05-28). Mainland slams DPP's sustained separatist agenda. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party for never abandoning its separatist agenda, urging it to recognize that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China.
(2026-05-28). Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Qatar's energy architect, dies in London. newarab.com 
Former Al-Attiyah held several senior leadership positions during his career, most notably deputy prime mi…
(2026-05-28). Tony Abbott to become Australian Liberal Party president in further lurch to right. wsws.org Abbott's ascendency signals that the Liberals are moving towards an openly far-right pitch, in a bid to stem their existential crisis and to compete with the fascistic One Nation.
(2026-05-27). China's Taiwan Affairs Office calls Lin Chi-ling's resignation from TAICCA a wise decision. ecns.cn Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday it was a "wise decision" for people in Taiwan's cultural and arts circles to recognize the nature of the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and distance themselves from it.
(2026-05-28). The WHO is at it Again: Climate Change Repackaged as a Health Emergency. wattsupwiththat.com What does not make sense is the relentless campaign to portray every health challenge as another symptom of the 'carbon dioxide crisis', even as the IPCC retreats from its most apocalyptic scenarios and real-world data show humanity becoming far more resilient to environmental extremes.
(2026-05-28). ICE Camps Are Not Untouchable. Here's How Communities Can Push Back. truthout.org "The immigration camp, it really depends on a lot of local infrastructure. It is not this untouchable federal abstraction. It is up to us, neighbors, community members, and we have the actual power to shut them down," says journalist John Washington. In this episode of Movement Memos, Washington joins host Kelly Hayes to discuss his book How to Close a Camp: Dispatches from the Fight Against… |
(2026-05-28). Thursday 6/4: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-28). Chinese military spokesperson condemns Dutch warship's provocative acts in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Wednesday condemned the provocative acts by a Dutch Navy vessel, urging the Dutch side to immediately stop its violations and provocations.
(2026-05-28). NicaNotes: The Fight against Malaria: Then and Now. afgj.org 
NicaNotes May 21, 2026 By Katherine Hoyt [Katherine Hoyt is retired Co-Coordinator of the Nicaragua Network/Alliance for Global Justice. She lived 16 years in Nicaragua, eleven under the Somoza dictatorship and five under the Sandinista Revolution.] The young Sandinista Revolution was supported by many volunteers and, in 1981, I began working as a volunteer "multiplier"…
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-27). China launches world-first ultra-fast drug screening platform. ecns.cn Tsinghua University and the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin announced Wednesday they will launch an AI-powered virtual drug screening platform on May 30 capable of analyzing nearly 100 billion compounds in seconds.
(2026-05-28). 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.
(2026-05-28). Best payment gateways for small businesses in Australia (2026). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-28). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-28). STREETSIDE: "Books aren't dying!" indybay.org A message from STREETSIDE, dedicated to Berkeley's Half Price Books.
(2026-05-28). Debate on housing and intergenerational equity is just beginning. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-28). NZ Budget 2026 boosts Pacific aid, defence spending amid security concerns. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand's Budget 2026 will see more foreign aid to the Pacific region, while defence and customs spending rises with an eye towards crime and security. But Pacific-focused policy work will be cut as the government seeks to reduce the size of the public sector, as the Ministry for…
(2026-05-28). One Lenin, many Leninisms. links.org.au 
Many of today's Leninisms have little to do with Lenin's writings, but their histories can help us better understand the distortions, errors and genius in Lenin's legacy, writes Mark Baugher.
(2026-05-28). A Quietly Radical Experiment in Criminal Justice. portside.org A Quietly Radical Experiment in Criminal Justice |
(2026-05-28). If Israel Receives Immense Support, It's Going To Receive Immense Criticism. thealtworld.com One of the more asinine liberal Zionist talking points is conceding that you are technically allowed to criticize Israel while insisting that it veers into antisemitism if you place more emphasis on Israel's abuses than on abuses in other countries. | If you believe Israel is worthy of disproportionately high levels of support, then you must necessarily also concede that it is worthy of disproportionately high levels of criticism. | You cannot simultaneously claim that it is appropriate and normal for the United States to be gifting billions of dollars in weaponry to Israel, AND that Americans should pay no more…
(2026-05-28). In fight against 'narco-terrorists,' Ecuador is killing its democracy. responsiblestatecraft.org Ecuador's
(2026-05-28). Ofgem's energy price cap a 'total con', says Richard Burgon. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Richard Burgon has spoken out against Ofgem's price cap rise, labelling it a "total con": Ofgem's so-called energy price cap is a total con. Bills are going up again We need a real price cap that protects ordinary people, paid for through the profits of energy giants. We need to replace expensive gas […] | By
(2026-05-28). Chinese premier stresses efforts to build distribution hubs for bulk commodities. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts to accelerate the building of hubs for the distribution of bulk commodities and important materials to ensure both development and security.
(2026-05-28). "I'm just a number to them" : Garden Grove residents demand closure of GKN plant after toxic emergency. wsws.org The evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, but many residents face financial hardship and worry that the danger from chemical exposures, or a future explosion, has not yet passed.
(2026-05-28). Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed? aljazeera.com Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in bid to contain rare strain.
(2026-05-28). London and New York's Muslim mayors celebrate Eid al-Adha. newarab.com 
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan took part in the Khan shared a photo of himself near the Kaaba in Mecca, where millions of Muslims gather yearly from around the world to partake in the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Eid al-Adha, the "festival of sacrifice," falls in the middle of the Hajj. | The photo showed the…
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/13: Author: Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Backtalker. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-28). May 29 general strike in Italy: What way forward for the working class? wsws.org To defeat Meloni, workers striving for political independence from the union bureaucracy and the parliamentary parties must be deepened through the establishment of rank-and-file committees.
(2026-05-28). US returns Palestinian rights expert Francesca Albanese to sanctions list. aljazeera.com Trump administration has sought to pressure international officials who scrutinise reported abuses by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-28). When our word is no longer good. strategic-culture.su The pattern of media reports — based on White House leaks — that an agreement with Iran is almost completed has become predictable. Where once the markets fluctuated wildly (and some insiders made huge profits with the information), each time we hear that the deal is almost complete only to see it fall through, the markets barely move.
(2026-05-28). Completion nears on quest to retrace ancestral roots. ecns.cn At a time of heightened political friction across the Taiwan Strait, a monumental four-year grassroots project to bridge the lineage of 100,000 divided clan members is nearing completion in a small village in Fujian province — counting Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's own family among its historical branches.
(2026-05-28). Saturday 6/6: Everything Been Told About Communism is Wrong…Capitalism is a Failure… indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca 94704…
(2026-05-28). ICE brutalizes protesters at detention center in New Jersey as detainees go on hunger strike. wsws.org The attack marked a new escalation in ICE's repression at the prison, where 300 immigrant detainees are waging a hunger and labor strike.
(2026-05-28). Chinese military expels Dutch frigate from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson said on Wednesday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command expelled a Dutch navy frigate from waters near the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.
(2026-05-28). Middle East Rejects Trump Push on Abraham Accords. portside.org Middle East Rejects Trump Push on Abraham Accords |
(2026-05-28). China fast-tracks innovative homegrown drugs as global partnerships grow. ecns.cn China's innovative drug industry is now expanding rapidly, with regulators approving 19 of these drugs so far this year alone. This includes 15 that were developed in China, while overseas licensing deals exceeded $60 billion in the first quarter, according to official data.
(2026-05-28). Marion Island overwintering team returns to SA. sanews.gov.za Marion Island overwintering team returns to SA | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the 2025/26 Marion Island overwintering team back to South Africa, after his instruction for their urgent evacuation after delays affecting the departure of the SA Agulhas II relief voyage. | The team comprises experts from various disciplines, including meteorology, engineering, medicine, and communications. Each member plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of South Africa's Antarctic research programme. | "While the temporary closure of the base is unfortunate following…
(2026-05-28). Serbian President Vucic hails China's development during visit to CPC museum. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praised China's development achievements during a visit to the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-28). All the Big Government Reforms the Media is Missing During Keir Starmer's Leadership Crisis. bylinetimes.com As the headlines focus on Keir Starmer's fight for his political survival many will have missed the blizzard of policy announcements his Government has made over the past couple of weeks. | It comes as the Prime Minister insists "our plan is working", pointing out that net migration is down sharply to its lowest since 2021, inflation is down to 2.8%, and the UK was the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of the year. | No 10 is also keen to stress that homicides in England and Wales are at their lowest levels since the 1970s, and knife crime is down by 10% compared with the last year. | NHS…
(2026-05-28). Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe. aljazeera.com Parisians cooled off in the city's Saint-Martin canal as an unprecedented heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe.
(2026-05-28). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-28). US Justice Department launches criminal probe into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. scmp.com The US Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused US President Donald Trump of ‚Äåraping her in the mid-1990s, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. | The probe was focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Trump — one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in a New York department store and another over defamation in 2019, said the ‚Å source, who…
(2026-05-28). Press Freedom Book Festival Pushes T.M. Scruggs Who Cancelled Chris Hedges At Real News. indybay.org The Bay Area Press Freedom Book Festival is pushing T.M. Scruggs who ordered the cancellation of Chris Hedges show on the Real News Network. He also supported the corporate take-over of Pacifica by the the people who wanted to shutdown WBAI. KPFA management use Chris Hedges to raise money during the fund drive but refuse to put him on the air while they have dozens of hours of replaying Ian Masters and Brian Edwards-Tiekert on the air at KPFA. They are big supporters of the Democratic Party which T.M. Scruggs also supports.
(2026-05-28). President, PM, military leadership reaffirm peace, stability on Youm-e-Takbeer. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages on Youm-e-Takbeer on Thursday, reiterated that Pakistan is a responsible and peace-loving nation that respects international laws and norms, Radio Pakistan reported. | The president, in his message, said the nuclear tests conducted 28 years ago established Pakistan's deterrence capability and made the country the seventh nuclear power in the world. | Paying tribute to the scientists, engineers and armed forces, he said their dedication, professionalism and patriotism enabled Pakistan to achieve a historic milestone. | He also ackno…
(2026-05-28). As US Abandons Taiwan, China's Nuclear Ally Kim Unveils New AI Missile To Hit…? | North, South Korea. hindustantimes.com North Korea has reportedly conducted a new weapons test under the supervision of Kim Jong Un, showcasing a lightweight multi-purpose cruise missile system integrated with artificial intelligence. According to state media KCNA, the test evaluated AI-guided navigation, precision targeting, and combat readiness of tactical ballistic missiles and long-range artillery rockets. The missiles are believed to have a strike range of up to 100 km, potentially covering key areas near the South Korean border, including Seoul. Analysts suggest this may be the first public reference to AI-based missile guidance in North Korea,…
(2026-05-28). England World Cup training camp security revealed. thecanary.co 
England's World Cup training camp will be subject to unprecedented security measures in the US amid growing fears of drone spying operations or sabotage attempts aimed at players and fans. The US authorities and the FA have decided to turn the squad's camp in Kansas City into something resembling a fortified base, the Sun reported. […] | By
(2026-05-28). China launches new communication test satellite. ecns.cn China launched a new communication test satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province early Wednesday.
(2026-05-28). Anarchy, Statelessness, and Social Experimentation in the Graeco-Roman World. portside.org Anarchy, Statelessness, and Social Experimentation in the Graeco-Roman World |
(2026-05-28). KZN Finance encourages Public-Private Partnership approach for Ugu water project. sanews.gov.za KZN Finance encourages Public-Private Partnership approach for Ugu water project | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has urged the Ugu District Municipality to consider adopting a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for the proposed Cwabeni Bulk Water Supply Upgrade Project. | In a letter addressed to Ugu District Mayor, Sikhumbuzo Mqadi, Rodgers underscored the strategic importance of the project in strengthening water infrastructure and improving service delivery across the district. | The proposed Cwabeni Bulk Water Supply Upgrade Project is aimed at improving bulk water supply capacity in the…
(2026-05-28). Vucic sees new chapter in bilateral ties. ecns.cn When robots performed Serbia's Moravac folk dance on Wednesday at an innovation center in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic saw more than a display of smart technology.
(2026-05-28). Crystal Palace ecstatic as outstanding Mateta fires them to European title. thecanary.co 
Oliver Glasner's perfect farewell and Jean-Philippe Mateta's decisive strike sealed a historic win in Leipzig, giving Crystal Palace their first European trophy after a whirlwind season. The victory capped a year that saw FA Cup glory, a Community Shield triumph, and a dramatic climb from uncertainty to celebration. Crystal Palace storm to victory A single […] | By
(2026-05-28). Google employee charged with insider trading over Polymarket bets. aljazeera.com Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used insider information to profit from bets on people on Google's most-searched list.
(2026-05-28). Cristiano Ronaldo to become fourth oldest player in the history of the World Cup. thecanary.co 
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to write a new chapter in World Cup history when he leads Portugal in the 2026 World Cup, at an age of 41 years and 126 days when the tournament kicks off, becoming the fourth oldest player to participate in the history of the World Cup, according to historical […] | By
(2026-05-28). US, Russia test ICBMs as nuclear talks end in deadlock. responsiblestatecraft.org This month, as delegates from around the world
(2026-05-28). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime talent after IPL blitz. aljazeera.com Cricket greats, writers and broadcasters hail 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener after his 29-ball 97 in IPL playoffs.
(2026-05-28). World Cup hat-tricks that broke records. thecanary.co 
Hat-tricks are among the most celebrated feats in football, and since its inception in 1930, the World Cup has produced some truly remarkable examples. The tournament has seen a range of record-breaking hat-tricks, from fastest to youngest and oldest scorers. Young legends and veterans The earliest hat-trick in a World Cup match, in terms of […] | By
(2026-05-27). China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship completed sea trials Wednesday, marking a milestone in the country's push toward "mass production" in the cruise sector.
(2026-05-28). Wednesday 5/27: Save the Clinics! Rally to Stop SF Demo Mayor Closure of Larkin St. Youth Clinic. indybay.org Larkin St Youth Clinic | 134 Golden Gate Ave | San Francisco…
(2026-05-28). Right-wing German expellee gathering in the Czech Republic: A political provocation. wsws.org For the first time, the "Sudeten German Day" gathering took place in Brno, in the Czech Republic, rather than Germany. Following the Second World War ethnic Germans, many of whom had supported the Nazis, were expelled from the former Czechoslovakia. This year's event served as a political provocation amidst the growing militarisation and eastward expansion of German imperialism.
(2026-05-28). DOJ Begins Investigating E. Jean Carroll, Who Won Two Civil Cases Against Trump. truthout.org President Donald Trump appeared to be out for what one human rights advocate called "outrageous revenge" late Wednesday as it was reported that the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who won two civil judgments against the president after accusing him of sexual abuse and defamation. CNN first reported that… |
(2026-05-28). Al-Sadr integrates his armed faction into Iraqi state. newarab.com 
(2026-05-28). Wildfire smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their babies sick? grist.org 
They never thought the fires would reach them. They lived in cities, after all, far from the parched, combustible wilderness. | There's the woman who never expected to have to grab her 1-year-old out of her bed in the middle of the night, shielding her soft head from a hailstorm of flaming embers as she dashed to the car. Or the mom of two who wound up on the beach holding her youngest, a 9-week-old baby, wondering how she would swim if the fires bearing down on her from the hills above forced her into the ocean. Or the pregnant asthmatic who had to decide where to put her air purifier as suffocating smoke bla…
(2026-05-28). Serbian first lady Tamara praises cheongsam during visit to Beijing. ecns.cn Serbian First Lady Tamara Vucic, wife of President Aleksandar Vucic, took part in a themed cultural activity in Beijing during the couple's state visit to China. She tried on a traditional cheongsam.
(2026-05-28). A New Cold War? Europe and Russia Slide Into Dangerous Confrontation. thinktank.pk The diplomatic confrontation between Europe and Russia has entered one of its most dangerous phases since the Cold War. European Union countries have openly rejected Moscow's warnings directed at foreign diplomats in Kyiv, while several European governments summoned Russian ambassadors in protest. The crisis is no longer limited to the battlefield in Ukraine. It is …
(2026-05-28). Poland Really Only Has Three Possible Foreign Policy Strategies. thealtworld.com The liberal-globalists want Poland to become a junior partner of the Franco-German Entente, the conservatives want to become it to become the US' junior partner, while populist-nationalists prefer that Poland multi-align between the EU and US while practicing an independent eastern policy. | The
(2026-05-28). Techween: Building Jordan's next generation of tech talent. newarab.com 
For many young people in Jordan, there is a growing gap between finishing university and finding a job, with nearly 40% of At the same time, the technology sector, one of the fastest-growing industries contributing to Jordan's economy, should, in theory, help bridge the gap between graduates with degrees in computer science and information technology and the workforce. Yet, the disconnect remains. | Against that backdrop…
(2026-05-28). Family of UK lawyer for Israel has donated thousands to Labour Party. thecanary.co 
Last week, the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) and the Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) filed a joint complaint against three patrons of UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) — Lord David Pannick KC, Lord Anthony Grabiner KC, and Stephen Hockman KC — alleging that the senior barristers used their professional seniority in a pattern of […] | By
(2026-05-28). Bullying, Union Democracy & the Fight for Membership Control: Lesson of Vegas IBT631 Fight. indybay.org The struggle for union democracy and membership control is being fought out in the Teamsters union in many locals. One of the fights was the effort to have an bylaw election in Vegas Local 631 and the effort to shutdown a vote on elected shop stewards.
(2026-05-28). The great decoupling: How we became the Eloi. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-28). The SpaceX IPO: Speculation on steroids. wsws.org The SpaceX market launch could make Elon Musk, already the world's richest man, the first trillionaire.
(2026-05-28). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Political Corruption Did Not Begin and Will Not End with Citizens United. cepr.net
(2026-05-27). The Iranian President: The main battle is taking place today in the field of economic warfare. ecns.cn
(2026-05-28). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). LK Atheeq Finds Growing Support for Rajya Sabha Nomination in Karnataka. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-28). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Nothing more dangerous than a Netanyahu scorned. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-28). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Siddu-DKS share Eid-like hug as Karnataka power shift begins. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-28). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Aid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in Zimbabwe. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-28). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Lurie STOP Destroying Services! SEIU1021 Members & Clients Rally For Larkin St. Clinic. indybay.org
(2026-05-28). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-05-28). 'No interest in national politics,' says Siddaramaiah as he steps down as Karnataka CM. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-28). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Brazil: Ensure Independent Criminal Investigations in Rio State. hrw.org
(2026-05-28). Mangaluru Comes Together to Celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-28). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). The world's largest data center was supposed to run on 100% natural gas. Utah's Republican governor says 'never.'. grist.org 
A sprawling, 40,000-acre data center planned for northern Utah has stirred up controversy across the state over the past month, partly because of the pollution it's expected to contribute to a region that already struggles with smog. | Officials with the quasi-governmental Military Installation Development Authority, or MIDA, which approved the project and created tax incentives to spur its development, have become de facto cheerleaders for the data center campus, called the Stratos Project. They say Kevin O'Leary, the Canadian TV personality and the main backer of Stratos, specifically selected a remote valle…
(2026-05-28). Minister welcomes increase in tourist arrivals. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes increase in tourist arrivals | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed the increase in international tourism arrivals in the month of April 2026 which is the highest increase the country has seen since the start of the year. ⚪ "This is our highest monthly year-on-year increase since the start of the year. This means that despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has led to global flight disruptions and ticket fare price increases South Africa has not only defended its markets but has also grown in some regions, "Minister de Lille said on Wednesday. ⚪ According to Statics S…
(2026-05-28). Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… indybay.org Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… Basta Ya de agresión explotadora!
(2026-05-28). Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista. indybay.org Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista-…
(2026-05-28). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-28). Colombia: An ethical revolution (with a grassroots focus) / Una revolución ética (con acento popular). afgj.org 
David Escobar Versión en español abajo Colombia is approaching the most important election on the continent—and possibly on the planet. Not because Bogotá will decide merely the administrative fate of a peripheral state, but because something far more profound is at stake in Colombia: the possibility that Latin America will continue and deepen the historic…
(2026-05-27). Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, May 28 (Reuters) – An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed to halt fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in south Lebanon.The Israeli military said it had conducted a precise strike in Beirut but did not offer additional details.
(2026-05-27). Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance. al-monitor.com ROME, May 28 (Reuters) – Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annual parade, saying Keshet Italia had failed to clearly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, drawing swift condemnation from Jewish organisations.In a statement issued after meeting representatives of Keshet Italia and Keshet Europe, Rome Pride said "the conditions" did not exist for the groups to enter a float into the June 20 event.
(2026-05-27). US and Iran reach deal but need final approval, Axios reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Donald Trump still needs to give final approval, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two U.S. officials. (Reporting by Katharine Jackson and Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-27). US warns Oman not to engage in facilitating tolls for Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The United States warned Oman on Thursday not to get directly or indirectly involved in any effort to impose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will penalize any partners involved in such a system."The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz," U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X.
(2026-05-27). Pakistan Foreign Minister Dar to visit Washington on Friday, meet Rubio. al-monitor.com KARACHI, May 28 (Reuters) – Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Washington on Friday where he will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. The visit comes as Islamabad is attempting to negotiate a peace pact to permanently end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Dar will meet Rubio "to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest", the foreign ministry said in a statement.
(2026-05-27). EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Politburo members. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, May 28 (Reuters) – The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in West Bank, it said in a statement. The list includes what the EU Council called extremist Israeli settlers and organisations that support them.In a separate statement, the Council said it would also broaden the scope of the EU's sanctions on Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad to also cover members of Hamas' Political Bureau (Politburo) who promote, defend, or justify acts of violence.
(2026-05-27). US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, source says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Iran have reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire for 60 days but President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.The news was first reported by Axios.The Trump administration has several times said that a deal to still the fighting was close only to have Iran dispute or downplay the claims.
(2026-05-27). US removing 76 names from sanctions blacklist in move meant to strengthen program. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it taking 76 persons, vessels and entities off its sanctions blacklist that it said were outdated, a move it said would help crack down on sanctions evasion on complex and high-risk targets.The department said it had heard from businesses that complained about being forced to spend significant resources to screen targets that were low-risk. In some cases the targets such as financial networks no longer exist, or individuals who had been sanctioned had died.
(2026-05-27). New research highlights the challenges entrenched into the daily lives of UK girls. thecanary.co 
One in five girls say they first experienced unwanted physical or sexual harassment before age 12. That's the finding of new research from girls' rights charity Plan International UK. It sits alongside another recent report, which focussed on the pervasive impact of online misogyny. Opinium Research polled 1,000 nationally representative girls and women in the […] | By
(2026-05-27). US drops charges against Israeli whose illegal biolab left neighbours 'deathly ill'. thecanary.co 
The US government has dropped all federal charges against Ori Solomon, who is now free to leave the US and return to Israel. Solomon's hidden, illegal biolab in a rental lock-up left neighbours and the police who entered it "deathly ill". However, the only charges he now faces relate to illegal waste disposal. The official […] | By
(2026-05-27). Australia's Combat Antisemitism Movement keeps slaying social cohesion. asiapacificreport.nz As the Bondi Royal Commission continues, one major campaigner against antisemitism demonstrates its vehement opposition to social cohesion. Wendy Bacon reports for Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Wendy Bacon Sheina Gutnick, whose father Reuben Morrison was killed in the Bondi Massacre, was the first witness at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. She…
(2026-05-27). US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, May 28 (Reuters) – Ben-Gurion International Airport, Israel's main air gateway near Tel Aviv, is operating at about one-third of capacity due to the presence of U.S. refuelling aircraft, threatening heavy flight cancellations this summer, the head of the Israel Airports Authority said on Thursday.Sharon Kedmi, director general of the authority, told Kan's Reshet Bet radio station that 70% of activity at the airport is limited because of the space and resources being taken up by American military activity.
(2026-05-27). Samoan police investigate after pair admit killing 'Coconut Cartel' ringleader in Vietnam. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Samoa police have launched an investigation into a bizarre international case involving two Samoan men who have appeared on Vietnamese television confessing to the murder of a Sydney gang leader in Ho Chi Minh City. The Samoa Observer reported that Joseph Vaa, 27, admitted gunning down suspected "Coconut…
(2026-05-27). Ucraina, la visione sino-russa: affrontare le cause profonde per superare la logica dei blocchi. strategic-culture.su