(2026-05-24). Voices opposed to U.S. aggression against Cuba: "We must stop this madness" radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump is recklessly escalating tensions with Cuba and preparing for eventual military action against the Caribbean nation, the peace organization CodePink has warned. | "We must stop this madness," the group said in a message on social media. "Cubans, not Washington politicians or Miami hardliners, should decide Cuba's future." | CodePink rejected the Justice Department's proposed indictment of Cuban leader Raúl Castro "while (Trump) intensifies the brutal blockade and prepares for an invasion." | The organization urged voters to direct their respective members of the US Congress to vote "Ye…
(2026-05-24). A war-weakened Trump shows up at Xi's door. tribune.com.pk 
If there was a geopolitical theatre, it was set in Beijing earlier this month, where US President Donald Trump arrived with a jet full of CEOs and tech bosses in tow, turning up at Xi Jinping's doorstep in a way that felt less like a routine diplomatic visit and more like a Trump-style performance — built for spectacle, but with little substance. If that was not enough, Vladimir Putin swung by the Chinese capital just days after the American delegation had left, adding another layer of symbolism to a week in which Xi appeared, almost casually, at the centre of the entire geopolitical frame, while Trump l…
(2026-05-24). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-24). The Russian-Chinese Communiqué. popularresistance.org The Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Parties), being civilizations with an ancient history, founding countries of the United Nations (U.N.) and permanent members of its Security Council, important centers of power in a multipolar world, playing a constructive role in maintaining the global balance of power and improving the system of international relations, | Guided by the ideas of the Russian-Chinese Joint Declaration on a Multipolar World and the Formation of a New International Order of April 23, 1997, the Joint Declaration between the Russian Federation…
(2026-05-24). How Chinese traders in Iran are keeping business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping. scmp.com As the US-Israel war on Iran stretches past its 80th day and continues to upend global naval shipping, a growing number of Chinese investors in Iran are turning to railway and overland transport routes to keep their businesses afloat. | While disruptions to ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of abating, many are hoping that transcontinental freight links across Eurasia could become a more reliable option.
(2026-05-24). Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves Marine One to board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Strait of Hormuz reopening under emerging deal.Pakistan…
(2026-05-23). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-24). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-24). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-24). ALBA-TCP calls accusation against Raul Castro "illegitimate and illegal" radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) called the indictment brought by the United States Department of Justice against Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, "illegitimate and illegal." | In a statement, the Latin American and Caribbean integration bloc expressed its "deep concern" regarding the recent economic measures aimed at strangling the Republic of Cuba, a founding member of the Alliance. | Likewise, it expressed its firm rejection of the escalating actions by the U.S. government, "including the illegitimate and illegal indictment of the leader of…
(2026-05-24). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-24). Socialist Alliance: Labor must reject latest US pretext for military action on Cuba. socialist-alliance.org 
The Socialist Alliance (SA) condemns the US Department of Justice's decision to reopen a three-decade old case against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, warning it could serve as a pretext for military action against the Caribbean nation.
(2026-05-24). Tens of Thousands Rally in Havana Against US Aggression as Cuba Prepares Citizens for War. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-24). Trabajadores de la Empresa Arquitecto de la comunidad al lado de Raúl y la revolución. radiohc.cu 
Con la convicción de que Raúl es Raúl, el líder indiscutible de esta Revolución, los trabajadores de la Empresa Provincial de Servicios Técnicos Arquitecto de la Comunidad en Villa Clara reafirmaron su lealtad al General de Ejército, y suscribieron la declaración del Gobierno Cubano en contra de la burda acusación de Estados Unidos hacia uno de los paradigmas de nuestra última etapa de las luchas por la definitiva independencia de Cuba. | "Le acompañamos con el pie en el estribo, enfrentando desafíos y convirtiendo el revés en victoria. El bloqueo no ha cejado a los "dignos hombres de nuestro ejército de arquitec…
(2026-05-24). Cienfuegueros denuncian nueva infamia de Estados Unidos contra el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz. radiohc.cu La nueva infamia del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos, contra el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución y otros dirigentes cubanos fue denunciada por trabajadores de la Empresa Eléctrica de Cienfuegos, junto a estudiantes y pueblo en general en acto donde proclamaron °Cuba Vencerá! °Nuestro compromiso y lo que nos une: La Verdad!.
(2026-05-24). Cuba agradece a China nuevo donativo de arroz. radiohc.cu 
El vice primer ministro cubano y titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, agradeció al gobierno y pueblo chinos por su contribución a Cuba, en particular en la rama alimentaria, como muestra de apoyo en medio del endurecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | En ceremonia efectuada este sábado en el muelle de Haiphong, en el puerto habanero, Hua Xin, embajador del gigante asiático en Cuba, reafirmó la voluntad de su nación de acompañar a la isla en los esfuerzos por enfrentar la compleja coyuntura actual. | El diplomático chino apuntó que se trata del proyecto de mayor ayuda…
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-24). Gaza Flotilla Activists Recount 'Super Sadistic' Torture, Sexual Abuse During Abduction In Israel. popularresistance.org International activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla revealed upon their arrival in Türkiye on 21 May that they were subjected to sexual abuse and torture during their abduction in Israel. | Survivors reported prolonged beatings, starvation, and degrading strip searches, with reports of rape and sexual assault. | Arriving in Istanbul, the activists bore clear signs of torture and mistreatment with swollen hands, broken bones, and severely bruised by the violence. Footage captured upon their arrival showed detainees displaying their injuries, one removing a scarf to reveal painful wounds sustained in custod…
(2026-05-24). UK and Irish Gaza flotilla activists return after detention. newarab.com 
British and Irish activists who were part of a Among the Irish activists who arrived at Dublin Airport via Turkey was Margaret Connolly, the sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly. | She recounted being held with the other detained activists in "containers", where she said several people risked hypothermia. | Several supporters sporting keffiyeh scarves and P…
(2026-05-24). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). All 128 injured in Shanxi coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official. ecns.cn Officials hold a news conference on Saturday following a coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, North China. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-05-24). Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know. aljazeera.com No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.
(2026-05-24). China ranks as Germany's top source of investment projects in 2025. ecns.cn Chinese companies became the largest source of foreign investment projects in Germany last year, overtaking the United States for the first time since 2017, an official report showed Thursday.
(2026-05-24). Chris Hedges On America's War Delusions: 'Alice In Wonderland Garbage'. popularresistance.org As the United States sinks deeper into another catastrophic Middle East confrontation, veteran journalist Chris Hedges joins political scientist Stephen Walt and journalist Ryan Grim for a blistering discussion on the unraveling of American power, the dangerous illusions driving Washington's war machine, and the growing global consequences of the conflict with Iran. | Drawing direct parallels to the invasion of Iraq, the conversation tears apart the fantasy that endless militarism creates "stability." Instead, Hedges argues that the United States has spent decades destabilizing the region through wars, regime-cha…
(2026-05-24). Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals. aljazeera.com Reduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis see extreme suffering among the displaced at the Maryamah camp.
(2026-05-24). Theoretical Foundations of the Concept of Decolonization and Contemporary Debates in the Türkiye. uwidata.com Decolonization is not merely the political independence of a society, but the process of dismantling the structures left behind by colonization that is, the economic, cultural, military, and epistemic domination of one people by another power. In other words, decolonization is the effort to reconstruct societies as historical, cultural, and intellectual subjects by eliminating the relations of dependency, identity fractures, …
(2026-05-24). Like Serbia, the EU should be open to partnership with China. scmp.com As I return to China, I do so with an abiding sense of respect for a nation that has become one of Serbia's most indispensable partners and a defining force of our century. In Europe, discussions about China are too often clouded by suspicion and strategic anxiety. I understand that every major political community must guard its future, but I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate. | Serbia has chosen…
(2026-05-24). Chongqing and Hong Kong explore AI cooperation potential. ecns.cn The "Chongqing-Hong Kong AI+ Industry Synergy & Innovation Cooperation" special event was held in Chongqing on Thursday.
(2026-05-24). The World cannot contain Iran forever outside the Global Order. juancole.com That figure —
(2026-05-24). Degrees, dreams and the digital hustle. tribune.com.pk 
Around 15, something shifts in a Pakistani household. Until then, a child is just "in school." After that, every conversation starts with one familiar question: "Beta, agay kya socha hai?" The child is expected to be serious and make a career choice. Doctor, engineer, CSS. Parents start looking at their child less as a kid and more as a future "settled" person. | For years, the script was straightforward and even predictable. Middle-class parents dreamt of a son in a white coat or a daughter with "Engineer" before her name on LinkedIn. They would sit with calculators, university prospectuses, and relatives' op…
(2026-05-23). Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-24). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-24). 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…
(2026-05-24). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-24). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-24). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-24). Infrared cameras, satellites aid China's wildlife conservation. ecns.cn China is expanding the use of infrared cameras and satellite tracking to bolster wildlife conservation, with populations of endangered species showing signs of recovery, according to media reports.
(2026-05-24). Chinese, European scholars discuss human rights challenges, development in Paris. ecns.cn Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights.
(2026-05-24). Knicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals. aljazeera.com Brunson scores 30 points as the Knicks beat the Cavs 121-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
(2026-05-24). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-24). United Nations Resolution Demands the USA Pay Everyone Elses Climate Damage Claims. wattsupwiththat.com They didn't actually say "USA", but we all know what they meant.
(2026-05-24). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-23). China launches uncompromising probe into deadly mine explosion. ecns.cn A "tough and uncompromising" investigation will be carried out by China's central government into the gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday and killed dozens of people, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday evening.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-24). 32nd APEC trade ministers' meeting opens in east China. ecns.cn The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting officially opened in Suzhou, east Chinas Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-23). State Council vows to thoroughly, uncompromisingly probe coal mine explosion. ecns.cn An investigation team sent by China's State Council has pledged a rigorous and uncompromising investigation into a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi Province.
(2026-05-24). Russian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18. scmp.com Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. | Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning.
(2026-05-24). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote
(2026-05-24). Chinese envoy praises South Korean president's criticism of anti-China reports. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing on Friday praised President Lee Jae Myung for denouncing Korean media outlets accused of fabricating reports and fueling anti-China sentiment, according to Dai's post on X.
(2026-05-24). Analysis: China-backed litigators crippling Louisiana energy. wattsupwiththat.com Stricter enforcement of the FARA law and its transparency requirements could also act as a deterrent against green pressure groups in league with China and other hostile foreign actors. Until then, states can play a valuable role in filling the void. Earlier this year, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas enacted "Baby FARA" laws calling on individuals and entities operating in league with foreign governments to disclose these relationships.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-24). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-24). Federal budget tweaks to housing won't deliver housing justice. socialist-alliance.org 
The federal Labor government is boasting its small housing tax changes are the most comprehensive housing plan in generations. Rachel Evans argues they aren't and lays out what could be done to fix housing unaffordability.
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-24). North China coal mine accident leaves 82 dead, nine trapped. ecns.cn The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site.
(2026-05-24). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-24). Secret Service shoots suspect after gunfire erupts outside White House checkpoint. geo.tv 
Secret Service returns fire; alleged attacker dies in hospital.Incident unfolded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.Officials described suspect as an 'emotionally disturbed person'.Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were…
(2026-05-24). Between safety and justice. tribune.com.pk 
In Pakistan's policing lexicon, few words carry as much controversy as "encounter." While official accounts describe armed exchanges and the neutralisation of hardened criminals, grieving families speak of sons taken into custody and returned as bodies. Between these competing narratives lies a widening fault line in the country's criminal justice system. | Over the past two years, reported police encounters have risen sharply across Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), and Sindh. Provincial authorities framed this as a necessary response to organised gangs, kidnapping networks, contract killings, and street crim…
(2026-05-24). Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House. newarab.com 
Officers at a A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House and started shooting at officers, according to the official. | The suspect is "down" and was transported to George Washington Hospital, the official said. He did not specify the suspect's condition or how he was brought down. | The confrontation took place just after 6 PM (2200 GMT) wh…
(2026-05-24). Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-24). Man dies in northeast Australia after shark attack. aljazeera.com The man was rushed to ‚Å shore after being bitten on Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, but died shortly afterwards.
(2026-05-24). Shooting near White House: US Secret Service shot dead shooter, bystander injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The man who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according to a report by the New York Post. | Officials have not yet confirmed why he carried out the attack, but reports suggest he was mentally unstable and had often been seen loitering near White House security checkpoints. Last year, he was arrested twice for offences such as blocking traffic and entering a restricted pedestrian area near the White House. During questioning by Washington DC Police and Secret Service officers, he reportedly claimed he wanted to be arreste…
(2026-05-24). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-24). Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange opens polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) in Hunan Province opened its polyester futures and options segment to overseas traders on Friday, granting international access to seven related products.
(2026-05-24). Chongqing's trade with ASEAN reaches 36.48 billion yuan in Q1 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's total import and export volume with ASEAN reached 36.48 billion yuan (about $5.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.2% year on year, as the two sides continued to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-05-24). California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated. scmp.com Firefighters warned on Saturday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate. | About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange county, southeast of Los Angeles, on Friday after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area.
(2026-05-24). Attacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears. aljazeera.com Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
(2026-05-24). China unveils Shenzhou-23 crew for space station mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying will carry out the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceflight mission, and Zhu will be the commander, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Saturday.
(2026-05-24). Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th-round stoppage of Verhoeven. aljazeera.com The world heavyweight champion is pushed by the former Dutch kickboxer to 11 rounds in Egypt.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-24). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-24). Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-24). Insights | We love China from the bottom of our hearts: Russians react to Putin's state visit. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China from May 19 to 20, drawing significant international attention.
(2026-05-23). 1 dead, 17 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-23). China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center unveiled at the 8th WCIFIT. ecns.cn The "China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center" was officially launched in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area on Thursday during the China—South Korea (Chongqing—Gyeonggi) economic and industrial cooperation promotion event at the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT).
(2026-05-24). Xi makes instructions on coal mine accident in north China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has made important instructions following a coal mine gas explosion on Friday in north China's Shanxi Province, urging all-out rescue of the missing and treatment of the injured.
(2026-05-24). AI coding boom lets non-programmers build apps in hours. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence coding tools are enabling non-programmers in China to build and launch mobile apps within hours, lowering development costs and fueling a wave of small-scale entrepreneurship around so-called "vibe coding," according to developers.
(2026-05-24). 15 oriental storks bred in Wuhan wetlands for first time. ecns.cn Photo shows a nest built by oriental storks at the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan, Hubei Province. (Photo provided to China News Service)…
(2026-05-24). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-24). WHYY News joins the Willingboro Community Development Corporation for a community BBQ in New Jersey. 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? WHYY is hosting a community barbecue with the Willingboro Community Development Corporation on June 6, from 12: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. at the Willingboro Amphitheatre. | The event will give residents a chance to ask questions, discuss story ideas, learn about the news gathering process and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch from a local vendor. | The community barbecue is also designed to give WHYY New Jersey reporter David Matthau and suburban managing edito…
(2026-05-24). 19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines. aljazeera.com An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped…
(2026-05-24). 'Want equal respect': Pakistan's females galloping to glory in tent pegging. aljazeera.com More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called 'neza baazi'.
(2026-05-24). Bomb attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province kills more than 20 people. aljazeera.com The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-05-24). Wednesday 7/29: Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series. indybay.org Joe Goode Annex | 401 Alabama St, | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-05-24). UK, the guest country of honor at 8th WCIFIT, looks to boost two-way investment. ecns.cn The 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade opened Thursday at the Chongqing International Expo Center, with the United Kingdom featured as the guest country of honor.
(2026-05-24). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-24). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). From Iran to Ukraine, lasting Ceasefires remain Elusive. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Returning looted artifacts a moral imperative. ecns.cn
(2026-05-24). We must Eliminate Plastic before it Eliminates Us. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Israel Rapes Everyone, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com
(2026-05-24). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-24). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Bolivarian Venezuela's Unbreakable Solidarity With Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Dominguez — May 19, 2026 | Trump's drive for 'regime change' in Cuba has deepened the crisis across the island — while Venezuela has reaffirmed its commitment to Bolivarian solidarity. | BARELY a week after the US military attack against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores on January 3 2026, Donald Trump, with his usual bombast, told Cuba to "make a deal or face the consequences." | Led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Florida's Cuban gusanera and US government officials always saw the toppling of Maduro as a key piece in the domino…
(2026-05-23). Funerals for medics killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Funerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday.
(2026-05-23). Not just the US: India to Brazil, 51 nations armed Israel amid Gaza war. aljazeera.com Despite ICJ genocide warnings, 51 nations kept arming Israel, even after pledging to halt support.
(2026-05-23). Nakba Day commemorations demonstrate widespread solidarity with Palestine. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt May 20, 2026 Actions across the U.S. and around the world were called to observe the 78th anniversary of the Nakba (Catastrophe). Nakba Day — May 15 — commemorates the period in 1948 that the Zionist State of Israel declared its formation amidst its opening genocide campaign, when Zionist militias demolished 500 villages, massacred over 15,000 Palestinians and drove 750,000 others from their homes. Boston, May 15, 2026. (Photo: Stevan Kirschbaum) Protestors rallied outside the Israeli Consulate in Boston on May 15 to demand the City of Boston end its ongoing complicity with the genoc…
(2026-05-23). Iran says US 'betrayals, contradictions, excessive demands' disrupting talks. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Saturday attributed difficulties in the Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Tehran and the United States to what it described as Washington's repeated failure to uphold its commitments, contradictions, and excessive demands, according to Press TV. | It stated that Iran's UN mission warned that the US's excessive demands and obstructionism pushed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty into "free fall." | The mission stressed that without genuine progress on nuclear disarmament, the NPT had no future. "The NPT Review Conference failed for the third consecutive time due to obstructionism by the United St…
(2026-05-23). Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump may have won just about every battle against Iran, but three months after attacking Iran in a war responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iranian civilians, he now faces a bigger question: Is he losing the war? | With Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its resistance to nuclear concessions and its theocratic government largely intact, doubts are growing that Trump can translate the US military's tactical successes into an outcome he can frame convincingly as a geopolitical win. | His repeated claims of complete victory ring hollow, some analysts say, as the t…
(2026-05-23). UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash. scmp.com A four-week United Nations conference reviewing the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons ended on Friday without agreement as the United States and Iran sparred over Iran's nuclear programme. | Vietnam's UN Ambassador Do Hung Viet, who chaired the conference, announced that there was no consensus among the 191 parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty on even a watered-down final document. He did not say which country or countries blocked a consensus.
(2026-05-23). Trump says negotiators are getting closer to Iran deal. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that negotiators for the United States and Iran were "getting a lot closer" to finalising an agreement to end the war, according to an interview with CBS News. | He said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure that Iran's ‚Å enriched uranium would be "satisfactorily handled", according to CBS. | "I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want," Trump was quoted as saying. | Iran, the US and media…
(2026-05-23). NATO summit in Sweden exposes sharpening inter-imperialist antagonisms amid escalation of war on Russia. wsws.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the media before the formal consultations began Friday morning that the Trump administration was "disappointed" with NATO members' "response to our operations in the Middle East."
(2026-05-23). Iranian embassies using humour and satire to respond to Trump's threats. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian diplomatic missions around the world responded to US President Donald Trump's profanity-laden threat on April 5 regarding the Strait of Hormuz with an unusual social media campaign that relied on humour, satire and political commentary rather than official diplomatic protests. | Social media accounts linked to Iranian embassies worldwide have continued to taunt Trump in what appears to be an effort to project defiance and counter US-Israeli narratives of a weakened leadership in Tehran. | üî¥ LIVE updates: t.co/AyYpUbMGqY pic.twitter.com/2HjcYT0uy9 | — Al Jazeera En…
(2026-05-23). Trump says Iran deal and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'. scmp.com A "largely negotiated" memorandum of understanding on an Iran peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, although the Iranian Fars news agency disputed that claim. | Trump posted on social media that the emerging agreement would reopen the strait, the vital shipping passage whose closure upended global energy markets after the conflict started in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. He did ‚Äånot say what else would be included in…
(2026-05-23). Iran deal 'largely negotiated': Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US are inching closer to signing an interim agreement aimed at ending the war after Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, undertook what is being described as the most consequential trip during the ongoing mediation efforts. | While there was no formal announcement yet from either side regarding a breakthrough, there were enough indications suggesting that an interim deal was not far off. | US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated", with the proposal including opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, though the agreement…
(2026-05-23). "Taiwan is a troublemaker" —Is this Trump's personal opinion? moderndiplomacy.eu Trump brought no bargaining chips to China, returned to the US with no concrete results, and there was no joint communique, no press conference, no surprises, and no clever gimmicks. There was only a Chinese exam paper stuffed into his pocket, titled "How to button the first button." The so-called "first button" is the Taiwan …
(2026-05-23). Trump's humiliating visit and China's warning. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders May 19, 2026 The grand visit of U.S. President Donald Trump with a powerhouse entourage of a dozen top CEOs and billionaires confirmed China's President Xi Jinping's welcome to the U.S. delegation. In a glaring and public way, Xi cautioned the U.S. delegation at the welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, saying that the U.S. is "a nation in decline." Presidents Trump and Xi meet in May 2026 in Beijing. Trump returns with some sales in agricultural products and Boeing commercial jets to China, but the U.S. global position is unchanged. The final read-outs by both countries summarizin…
(2026-05-23). Rubio touts US energy on India trip. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed trade and energy with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday on a visit aimed at shoring up relations battered by Washington's tariffs and engagement with New Delhi's rivals Pakistan and China. | Rubio – who said before the trip the U.S. wanted to sell India energy – pressed his case and told Modi that "U.S. energy products have the potential to diversify India's energy supply," according to a U.S. summary of the meeting. | Rubio "emphasized that the United States will not let Iran hold the global energy market hostage," his office added. The energy crisis s…
(2026-05-23). Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war. tribune.com.pk 
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming Haj, according to a Saudi official, exceeding the number of international visitors last year despite the war in the Middle East. | The conflict triggered by the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February saw Tehran order waves of strikes on targets in Saudi Arabia and across the Gulf, prompting widespread air traffic disruptions and causing travel costs to surge. | Major Gulf airlines in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain have worked to quickly restore much of their operational capacity after weeks o…
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir discusses regional developments, de-escalation efforts in meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Friday as Islamabad steps up diplomatic efforts to help mediate between Iran and the United States, Iran's state media reported on Saturday. | Both sides exchanged views on the latest diplomatic initiatives aimed at preventing further escalation and ending the Iran war in talks that lasted late into the night, the report said. | Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran for talks on regional developments an…
(2026-05-23). CDF Munir meets Iranian President Pezeshkian for high-level talks to advance diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives, according to Press TV. | Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran for high-level talks to advance diplomatic initiatives. | Follow: t.co/B3zXG74hnU pic.twitter.com/YAt0muXJi4 | — Press TV üîª (@PressTV) May 23, 2026 | Reuters reported that Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also met Pakistani Army C…
(2026-05-23). COAS diplomacy ushers peace tidings. tribune.com.pk 
Hopes of a breakthrough between Tehran and Washington gained fresh momentum on Saturday, buoyed by the sustained diplomatic push of Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who wrapped up a "short but highly productive" visit to the Islamic Republic. | During the visit, the Field Marshal held high-level engagements with Iranian leadership as part of ongoing mediation efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation and constructive engagement, amidst the regional tensions that have simmered after the ceasefire on 8th April, 2026, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Publi…
(2026-05-23). US, Iran likely to announce draft of peace deal within 24 hours: report. geo.tv 
US and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken on April 24, 2024. — Reuters
(2026-05-23). Axios Manufactures Consent for US Invasion of Cuba. orinocotribune.com 
By Cubadebate Media Observatory — May 19, 2026 | Axios' new publications on Cuba show a narrative shift from diplomatic pressure to the rhetoric of Cuba as a threat to US national security. An analysis of 1,642 user reactions on X, Facebook, and Bluesky reveals that large segments of US media users have not automatically adopted the framing of Cuba as a threat, but instead interpreted the coverage as a possible propaganda operation, psychological preparation for conflict, and manufacturing of consent for an escalation against Cuba. | Timeline of a media war tool
| Previous investigations by the Cubadeb…
(2026-05-23). Morales Ojeda denuncia uso de la mentira como arma. radiohc.cu En los momentos actuales la administración de Estados Unidos ha intensificado su hostilidad contra Cuba recurriendo a su arma más antigua: la mentira. | Así denuncio este sábado en su perfil oficial de X, Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, quien aseveró que esta ofensiva difamatoria es parte de una práctica histórica que utiliza acusaciones fraudulentas para justificar agresiones contra países soberanos. | En su mensaje, Morales Ojeda enfatiza que mientras se manipula con la oferta de una supuesta "ayuda humanitaria" de 1…
(2026-05-23). Solidarios de Trinidad Tobago entregan donativo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Representantes de 13 organizaciones políticas y sociales de Trinidad y Tobago entregaron un donativo a la Embajada de Cuba en Puerto España, resultado de la Campaña de Solidaridad con el pueblo cubano iniciada el primero de marzo, informó el portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex. | David Abdulah, líder del Movimiento por la Justicia Social, explicó que los insumos fueron recolectados por el Movimiento de Solidaridad en Trinidad y Tobago y el Grupo de Solidaridad con Cuba en Dominica. | Abdulah señaló que el gesto constituye apoyo y gratitud hacia Cuba, en reconocimiento a su histórica coopera…
(2026-05-23). Cuba celebra más de seis décadas de colaboración médica internacional. radiohc.cu Cuba recuerda este sábado el aniversario 63 del envío de la primera brigada médica cubana a Argelia, hecho que inauguró una de las gestas solidarias más nobles de la historia nacional. | En su perfil en X la cancillería cubana destacó que a pesar de las campañas difamatorias del imperio, ese legado sigue vivo en cada rincón del mundo donde un profesional salva una vida. | Argelia fue el punto de partida de la extensa y hermosa página de la colaboración internacional cubana en la esfera de la salud, la cual se ha multiplicado a lo largo de los años. | Según se registra en los archivos de efeméride de la ACN, luego…
(2026-05-23). ALBA rechaza escalada de hostilidad de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA) expresó su preocupación ante la escalada de acciones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, y rechazó toda amenaza, acción coercitiva o intento de agresión armada contra cualquier país de la región. | En un
(2026-05-23). Nuevas voces en Panamá rechazan ataques EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Central Nacional de Trabajadores de Panamá (CNTP) y el movimiento político Patria se sumaron este sábado a las voces que en el istmo rechazan los más recientes ataques de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | En su comunicado, la CNTP subrayó que nos hay fuerza capaz de borrar el ideario de la resistencia y la dignidad de una Revolución como la cubana, sometida hace 67 años a un criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero. En ese sentido, la mayor central obrera repudió la falacia y narrativa del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump y el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, que impulsaron ilegales acusaciones a…
(2026-05-23). The hidden cost of the Cuban crisis. links.org.au 
Originally conceived as a strategy for regime change — which has failed — the sanctions policy has successfully mutated into a form of collective punishment, writes La Joven Cuba editorial board.
(2026-05-23). Israeli forces attack central Gaza despite ceasefire agreement. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli forces struck Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza, injuring dozens.
(2026-05-23). Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza's children face skin disease crisis. aljazeera.com Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.
(2026-05-23). Flotilla activists tasered, sedated, sexually assaulted Israeli prison service claims brutal abuse 'justified'. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Nadda Osman Activists freed from Israeli detention following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have reported that they were subjected to physical and sexual abuse, say flotilla organisers — with at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. "At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets…
(2026-05-23). France bans Israeli Cabinet Minister Ben-Gvir over treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. tribune.com.pk 
France has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory over what Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot described as "unacceptable actions" against activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla. | Barrot said on Saturday that the move followed incidents involving French and European citizens participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. | "France cannot tolerate French nationals being threatened, intimidated or brutalised," he said, particularly by a serving government minister. | "I note that these actions have been condemned by a large number of Israeli government and political…
(2026-05-23). Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza leave behind heavy destruction. aljazeera.com Overnight Israeli strikes devastated the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire.
(2026-05-23). Police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport. aljazeera.com Police forcibly detained members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and their supporters at Bilbao Airport.
(2026-05-23). When privacy disappears: What life looks like inside displacement shelters in Gaza. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-23). Israel kills almost 900 Palestinians during Gaza 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-23). Israel 'spying on Palestinian teachers' critical of Gaza war. newarab.com 
The report detailed the activities of an internal body known as the "Incitement Committee", which allegedly gathered information on teachers' social media activity, monitored political statements, and recommended disciplinary action against educators accused of cr…
(2026-05-23). Israel is a Democracy . . . a Profoundly Racist Democracy. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israel is a democracy. This makes it difficult to hide the inconvenient fact that it is profoundly racist. The recent episode involving Minister Ben-Gvir taunting an international group of pro-Palestine activists is in many ways revealing. The activists were on board unarmed boats bringing food and medical supplies to the long-besieged Palestinians of Gaza when Israeli forces seized the boats in international waters, then arraigned and detained the activists in Israel. The high official waved an Israeli flag before the crouched detainees, whose hands were tie…
(2026-05-23). Backlash Grows as Venezuela Approves Overflight of US Military Aircraft for Embassy Drill. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a highly scrutinized statement, the Venezuelan Ministry for Foreign Affairs reported that Washington re…
(2026-05-23). Alex Saab And The Fragility Of The Solidarity Movement. popularresistance.org The recent deportation of Alex Saab from Caracas to the U.S. on May 18, 2026, has generated shock, confusion, anger, and intense debate across sectors of the international solidarity movement and many Venezuelans themselves. | Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman who became closely associated with the Venezuelan government during the years of heavy U.S. sanctions, is seen by many Venezuelans as someone who helped the country bypass sanctions, obtain fuel and food, open financial channels, and resist economic collapse under blockade conditions.
(2026-05-23). Deputy Minister of Anti-Blockade Policy: 1040 Unilateral Coercive Measures Against Venezuela Remain Active. orinocotribune.com 
A total of 1,088 unilateral coercive measures have been imposed against Venezuela in the last 11 years. Of these, 1,040 are currently active, according to Deputy Minister of Anti-Blockade Policy William Castillo. While assessing the US imperialist economic war against the country, he called the economic warfare a "collective punishment of the entire population," having had a significant impact on salaries, health, education, job stability, and key productive sectors. | "We have been under unilateral coercive measures for over 11 years," Castillo said during an interview on the program De Frente con la Noticia, br…
(2026-05-23). Is pragmatism replacing ideology in international affairs? aljazeera.com Overlapping interests and conflict are shaping modern relations.
(2026-05-23). A Turkish court unlawfully removes the CHP leadership from office. wsws.org Under political pressure from the Erdoğan government, a court unlawfully removed the elected leadership of the Republican People's Party, triggering a major political crisis.
(2026-05-23). Ousted Turkish opp leader calls for party congress. tribune.com.pk 
The ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party called on Saturday for a new party congress to be held as soon as possible – in some 40 days – after a court ruling this week unseated its leadership, fuelling a political crisis. | A Turkish appeals court on Thursday annulled the results of a 2023 congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP), at which Ozel was elected, citing unspecified irregularities. In his place, the court reinstated former CHP Chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a divisive figure who lost to President Tayyip Erdogan in elections earlier that year. | "Everyone wants one thing: that the congr…
(2026-05-23). States introduce temporary moratoriums, strict conditional restrictions pausing new construction of data centers. nationofchange.org At least 12 states have introduced measures to temporarily ban or strictly regulate large-scale data center development…
(2026-05-23). PM Shehbaz arrives in Hangzhou on four-day official visit to China. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Hangzhou on Saturday in the first phase of his four-day visit to China, the Government of Pakistan's official X account stated. | Upon his arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, PM Shehbaz was welcomed by Deputy Governor of Zhejiang Xu Wenguang, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, and Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the premier…
(2026-05-23). Resistance To Flock Cameras And Police Surveillance Is Exploding. popularresistance.org In communities large and small, red and blue, all across the United States, residents are filling local council meetings in opposition to the explosive growth of high-tech police surveillance systems. | Local movements to rid city streets of AI-powered surveillance cameras and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) networks used by law enforcement are growing rapidly amid scandals, mounting privacy concerns, and public backlash to AI and mass surveillance under the authoritarian Trump administration. The cameras and their associated systems are capable of building complex profiles of people and vehicles as th…
(2026-05-23). France bans Israel's Ben-Gvir over abuse of flotilla activists. newarab.com 
(2026-05-23). The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The mid-Atlantic region is expected to see lower than average hurricane activity this year, according to predictions by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. | NOAA officials predict eight to 14 named storms, of which t…
(2026-05-23). The Social Crisis In Bolivia Triggers Diplomatic Rifts. popularresistance.org The political and social crisis shows no signs of abating in Bolivia. Constant demonstrations by the country's major labor unions, organizing agricultural workers, transport workers, and miners, as well as Indigenous movements, among others, have caused genuine social upheaval. | The protests erupted over the neoliberal government's attempt to eliminate the historic right, won through peasant struggles, that prevents land from being seized for the repayment of debt. Paz proposed a law allowing peasants to use their land as collateral for payment, under penalty of losing it if the debt is not repaid…
(2026-05-23). Hudda Ibrahim, A St Cloud (MN) City Council Member and Her Husband: Voter Irregularity. indybay.org What began as a suspected double-voting case in Sherburne County has evolved into a politically charged inquiry touching St. Cloud city politics, absentee voting practices, and allegations involving individuals closely connected to public office. At the center of the controversy is Tajir Rage, identified in reporting as the husband of St. Cloud City Council member Hudda Ibrahim. Authorities say the broader inquiry remains ongoing, and as of now, no election-fraud charges tied specifically to the voting activity described in the reporting have been announced.
(2026-05-23). Rice Self-Sufficiency in Indonesia. unitedworldint.com An Urgent Climate-Responsive Imperative By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia's historic vision of rice self-sufficiency has continued to be driven by political and developmental imperatives. With the fourth-highest population in the world and one of the highest per capita consumers of rice, an assured domestic supply of rice has been at the center of Jakarta's food …
(2026-05-23). Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa? aljazeera.com Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.
(2026-05-23). A commander's shadow: Why Andrey Biletsky's ambitions threaten Ukraine's political future. strategic-culture.su The Kiev regime ultimately ends up being undermined by its own leaders. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The image of Andrey Bi…
(2026-05-23). SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks. sanews.gov.za SADC expects clear direction on regional response to global shocks | The Southern African Development Community (SADC) says the ongoing Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat in Skukuza is expected to provide clear direction on how the region should respond collectively to rising global geopolitical pressures affecting citizens. | Speaking to SAnews on the sidelines of the retreat at the Kruger National Park, SADC Secretariat Head of Communications and Public Relations Barbara Lopi said the gathering comes at a critical time as member states grapple with rising food prices, fuel increases and energy-related challen…
(2026-05-23). Ukrainian strike on college in Russian-occupied town kills 18. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a Ukrainian strike on a college in a Russian-occupied town in eastern Ukraine rose to 18, Russian officials said Saturday, as Kyiv warned it was expecting a major Russian missile attack. | Launched overnight on Thursday to Friday, one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone barrages in months also wounded 42 in Starobilsk, in the occupied Lugansk region, with some still trapped under the debris. | Ukraine had denied targeting civilians, insisting it had hit a Russian drone unit stationed in the Starobilsk area. But President Vladimir Putin has ordered the army to prepare a response. | "Two more bo…
(2026-05-23). Magosi urges SADC to move from reflection to action amid global system shift. sanews.gov.za Magosi urges SADC to move from reflection to action amid global system shift | Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has urged that member states must urgently translate discussions into concrete action to shield the region from escalating global shocks. | Speaking at the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, Magosi said the international system was undergoing one of the most profound transformations in modern history, driven by geopolitical rivalry, economic fragmentation and weakening multilateral cooperation. | Addressing min…
(2026-05-23). Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official. aljazeera.com Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis.
(2026-05-23). Black Trade Unionists: Labor Rights And Civil Rights Are One Fight. popularresistance.org Atlanta—Hundreds of mostly Black trade unionists from across the country packed the Hyatt Regency downtown Thursday as the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) opened its 55th International Convention with a sober assessment: The labor movement is under its most severe attack in a generation, and no one is coming to save them but themselves. | At this year's convention, the CBTU is dedicating itself to building its own political roadmap that is rooted in the understanding that labor rights and civil rights are one fight. And, according to the workers here, they are not waiting for permission.
(2026-05-23). Critics Warn Utah Megadata Center Could Devastate Great Salt Lake. truthout.org Plans for a celebrity-backed "hyperscale" data center in rural Utah, so massive that it would consume more than double the state's current electricity use, have generated an intense public and political backlash in a state where the motto is "industry" and a Republican supermajority tends to be deferential to development. The project, brought by "Shark Tank" TV personality Kevin O'Leary… |
(2026-05-23). Inside Bolivia's Deepening Political Turmoil. popularresistance.org Bolivia is in full-scale political crisis mode over one week into an indefinite general strike. Workers are organising against the neoliberal US-aligned administration led by President Rodrigo Paz. The South American state is fraught with popular mobilisations, fuel and inflationary crises, widespread discontent and blatantly escalating US interference. | Many demonstrators direct their anger against the relatively new Paz-led government. Unions are leading strategic road blockades and walkouts to pressure Paz's neoliberal regime to not betray the promises which brought him to power.
(2026-05-23). U.S. National Science Foundation releases image of dying star resembling crystal ball. ecns.cn NGC 1514 is actually a binary star system 1,500 light-years away, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula because of the milky white, spherical cloud around it. A light-year is almost 6 trillion miles.
(2026-05-23). New Immigration Rule Could Force Green Card Applicants to Leave US. truthout.org Critics are slamming the Trump administration for implementing a new rule that foreigners who apply for green cards must do so from abroad. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday announced that foreigners currently in the U.S. who want to establish permanent legal residency must first return to their countries of origin to apply for a green card. |
(2026-05-23). Hull beat Boro in world's most lucrative game to reach Premier League. aljazeera.com Hull City beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship playoff final at Wembley to seal promotion and ease spy-gate scandal.
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail after four weeks of negotiations. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to delegates during a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.— Reuters Experts say repeated failure weakens treaty credibility.Campaigners blame nuclear-armed…
(2026-05-23). 'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes top film prize. aljazeera.com This marks the second time that Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has won the prestigious prize.
(2026-05-23). Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home. aljazeera.com Critics of US, Philippine military cooperation say closely aligning with Washington makes Manila a possible target.
(2026-05-23). Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue? aljazeera.com India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.
(2026-05-23). EU-Backed Justice Initiative Brings Legal Awareness and Reform to Pakistan. thinktank.pk The European Union (EU)-funded Deliver Justice Project has officially concluded in Islamabad after five years of advancing access to justice, strengthening rule of law reforms, and improving people-centred justice services across Pakistan. Jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and UN Women, the initiative …
(2026-05-23). Neo-Liberal chickens are coming home to roost. mronline.org 
The government may appease speculators by offering some blandishments in the form of a higher interest rate (may be on some specific government bonds), or some tax concessions, as an earlier government had done in 2013 when there had been a similar speculative attack on the rupee; but it will have an immediate adverse effect on the working people by cutting them out from fiscal resources or subjecting them to the recessionary effects of an interest rate hike.
(2026-05-23). 82 perish in China coal mine tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-23). Chambers backs Pacific police leaders confronting corruption challenges amid drug trade concerns. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Pacific Island nations are addressing corruption among their police and customs officials. Chambers has concluded a trip to Suva, Fiji, for the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit, which brought together Pacific police chiefs, ministers and prime ministers to discuss what is now…
(2026-05-23). 'Carb face' trend fuels appearance anxiety, sparks online criticism. ecns.cn The term "carb face", referring to alleged facial puffiness caused by excessive carbohydrate intake, has drawn criticism from Chinese internet users after spreading across social media video platforms in recent years.
(2026-05-23). CPEC 2.0 in focus as PM visits China. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Saturday for what the Chinese Foreign Ministry described as an "important high-level exchange" between the two countries as they mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. | "China hopes that both sides will take the visit as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen cooperation across the board, and write a new chapter in building an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era," a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. | The visit – from May 23 to 26 – is expected to highlight a…
(2026-05-23). Airport screening tightened after Ebola emergency. tribune.com.pk 
In light of the WHO declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps. | According to the Ministry of National Health Services, the current Ebola outbreak remains confined to the African countries of Congo and Uganda, citing WHO reports that no cases have been detected outside Africa so far. | Travelers intending to visit African countries have been advised to review relevant travel and health guidelines before departure.
(2026-05-23). Shehbaz praises visionary leadership of China's Xi. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Wang Hao, Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee in Hangzhou on Saturday and discussed matters related to bilateral cooperation. | Wang Hao welcomed the Prime Minister to Zhejiang Province. The Prime Minister appreciated the remarkable development achievements of Zhejiang Province and praised the visionary leadership of President Xi Jinping during his tenure as Party Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, particularly the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". | He said Zhejiang's development offered an important ex…
(2026-05-23). China's UN envoy urges protection of civilians. ecns.cn China called for ceasefires, political dialogue and civilian protection during a UN Security Council annual debate on the protection of civilians on Wednesday, as the United Nations reported rising civilian deaths, displacement and attacks on hospitals in conflicts worldwide.
(2026-05-23). Klan terror in 1964 and the attack on voting rights in 2026. iacenter.org By Dave Welsh May 20, 2026 In early 1964 I was working as a city reporter for a mass-circulation daily paper, the Detroit News. In June of that year I decided to quit my job and drive to Mississippi to cover Freedom Summer, a voter registration project of the Civil Rights Movement, as a freelance reporter. At that time, only about 7% of eligible Black voters in Mississippi were registered to vote. Three young supporters of Freedom Summer lynched in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in June 1964. I'd barely arrived in Mississippi when I learned that three young Civil Rights workers — James Chaney, a Black Mississip…
(2026-05-23). South Africa condemns attacks on foreign nationals, says Lamola. sanews.gov.za South Africa condemns attacks on foreign nationals, says Lamola | International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola has reiterated government's position that attacks against foreign nationals are unlawful and cannot be tolerated. | Lamola was speaking on the sidelines of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers' Retreat currently underway at Skukuza in Kruger National Park, where migration has emerged as one of the key issues under discussion. | The Minister said several regional counterparts had raised concerns regarding the safety of their citizens in South Afric…
(2026-05-23). Lessons from the fall of the GDR. mronline.org 
Western accounts portray the Stasi as an agent of repression, but behind the stereotype, many East German security officers saw themselves as defenders of an anti-fascist socialist project under constant attack from the West, argues NICK WRIGHT.
(2026-05-23). US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders. tribune.com.pk 
The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda or South Sudan in the previous 21 days, citing concerns over Ebola. | US citizens, nationals and green card holders had been exempt from a 30-day Ebola ban, but the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that ‚Å extending the ban to green card holders was necessary to stop the virus from entering the country. | Effective May 20, 2026…
(2026-05-23). The crisis of public health in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. Dr. Chakravarty is the chief executive officer of Fractal Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that applies mathematical modeling to drug discovery and development, and has headed an interdisciplinary team of volunteers that has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers on COVID-19.
(2026-05-23). Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.
(2026-05-23). SA to host Space Law Moot Competition. sanews.gov.za SA to host Space Law Moot Competition | South Africa will host the 17th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition next week. | The Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and Africa Regional Coordinator for the competition, Nomfuneko Majaja, said the continued growth of the initiative reflects the continent's determination to position itself at the centre of shaping global space governance, particularly in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, resource management, and water security.
(2026-05-23). Rathore condoles demise of Bhat's mother. tribune.com.pk 
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore expressed sympathy with senior Hurriyat leader and JKSM Chairman Altaf Ahmed Bhat over the demise of his mother and prayed to the Almighty to grant the departed soul the highest ranks in Jannah and give patience and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss. | The AJK premier visited the residence of the JKSM chairman to offer condolences on the passing away of his mother. | Among those present on the occasion were Political Assistant Syed Azadar Hussain Kazmi, APHC former convener Mehmood Ahmed Saghar, APHC Secretary General Advocate…
(2026-05-23). NATO considering resuming mission in Iraq after Iran war evac. newarab.com 
"The general staff is working on various options" to allow the mission to return to Iraq, said French General
(2026-05-23). SC restricts khula without wife's consent. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that when a wife seeks dissolution of marriage on the ground of cruelty, khula should not ordinarily be granted without her consent. | "We hold that khula should not ordinarily be granted without the wife's consent or clear election where she has sued on cruelty and valuable financial rights are implicated," said a 12-page judgment authored by Justice Shahid Bilal. He was part of a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. | The case concerned a dispute in which the wife instituted proceedings before a family court seeking dissolution of marriage on the ground…
(2026-05-23). Indian premier, top US diplomat discuss deepening bilateral ties in New Delhi meeting. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed deepening bilateral ties in the national capital New Delhi on Saturday. | Rubio arrived in India early Saturday for his four-day trip to the South Asian nation. | Modi said he was happy to receive Rubio. "We discussed sustained progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and issues related to regional and global peace and security," Modi said through US social media company X. | Happy to receive the US Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio. | We discussed sustained progress in the India-US Comprehensive Gl…
(2026-05-23). Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border. aljazeera.com With almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC, health measures intensified along the DRC—Uganda border…
(2026-05-23). Beyond Westminster's Chaos, a New Grassroots Left Is Taking Shape. portside.org Beyond Westminster's Chaos, a New Grassroots Left Is Taking Shape |
(2026-05-23). UN nuclear nonproliferation talks fail. newarab.com 
Vietnam's Do Hung Viet, the president of the conference, said that "despite our best efforts… it is my understanding that the conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work." | "I do not intend to…
(2026-05-23). Fire breaks out at Ebola treatment center in DR Congo. ecns.cn The latest outbreak of Ebola, initially reported in Ituri Province, has now affected North Kivu and South Kivu of DRC, while two confirmed cases have also been reported in the neighboring country of Uganda. The Chinese Embassy in the DRC has reminded Chinese citizens in the country to take precautions against the epidemic.
(2026-05-23). Is There a Future Without Incarceration? Abolitionist Art Shows Us One. truthout.org Ibanged my head on the bars. It was 2: 00 am. I was in a Brooklyn jail. Under the fluorescent light, other men slept on the bench. Each one of us was arrested for so-called quality-of-life crimes like drinking a beer on a stoop, blasting a radio, or being unhoused. I shook the bars again. The walls closed in on me. I had a hard time breathing. When I got out the next day… |
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). 27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war. scmp.com Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programmes, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. | The World Bank document did not name the ‚Äåcountries or the total amount of funds potentially being sought. The World Bank declined to comment.
(2026-05-23). China Changes Everything: An anthology by social justice activists, journalists and commentators. iacenter.org Click this link to get China Changes Everything for 60% off list price! The book is available in printed form and as an e-pub on several platforms, including on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble and BookShop.org Donate to help publicize the book China is this century's greatest success story, rising from poverty to become a leading force for global change. China's Targeted Poverty Alleviation program has helped 800 million people out of extreme poverty. China's solar panels, wind turbines and hydro power lead global efforts to save the planet. Electric cars, high-speed rail, clean and quiet metro subways set an…
(2026-05-23). Spot On, New York Post, Billions Have Been Wasted Based on Fake Climate Science. wattsupwiththat.com RCP 8.5 was used to say Gila monsters would be decimated by climate change, that climate change would spread lethal fungal outbreaks around the world, that climate change would cause a dramatic uptick in deaths from sedentary lifestyles, and The Daily Mail went so far as to create AI generated apocalyptic images of the world's future all based on RCP 8.5 projections.
(2026-05-23). The Ebola epidemic, imperialism and the political economy of social murder. wsws.org The Ebola epidemic ravaging central Africa is not a natural disaster but a social crime, the predictable product of the Trump administration's destruction of global disease surveillance and more than a century of imperialist plunder.
(2026-05-23). SADC ministers seek united response to global crises. sanews.gov.za SADC ministers seek united response to global crises | Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have gathered at Skukuza in the iconic Kruger National Park for a high-level retreat aimed at crafting a coordinated regional response to mounting geopolitical and economic pressures affecting Southern Africa. | Hosted by South Africa through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the retreat comes as the region grapples with the far-reaching effects of global conflicts, energy insecurity, food price shocks and migration challenges. | South Afri…
(2026-05-23). Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | May 22, 2026 |
(2026-05-23). Ebola spreads in eastern Congo as contact tracing falters. scmp.com Ebola is spreading faster than responders can track it in eastern Congo, where health workers managed to follow up with barely one in five identified contacts in a single day. | Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reported 83 confirmed infections, 746 suspected cases and 1,603 identified contacts as of May 21, according to the health ministry.
(2026-05-23). Looking for logic in the crackdown on communications resources in Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com Many times in the past I have referred to taxi drivers as a useful source of information. They speak to a lot of people under conditions of anonymity. They gather information from their passengers and share it with the next passengers if they are so disposed in the sure knowledge that they are not identified …
(2026-05-23). Wider opening-up to draw more foreign investment. ecns.cn China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors, driven by its vast consumer market, deeper opening-up and rapid advances in digital and green technologies, which are reshaping industries and generating fresh growth opportunities, government officials and business executives said on Thursday.
(2026-05-23). Africa in the New Great Power Competition: China, Russia, and the West. moderndiplomacy.eu Africa's rise as an important geopolitical area in international politics is due to its rich resources, growing population, and geographical location at key maritime crossroads between the Indo-Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean Sea regions. As a result, the increased attention to Africa by external powers in both political and economic terms can …
(2026-05-23). China authorities lower mine blast death toll to 82: state media. geo.tv 
Rescuers work at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province, China, May 23, 2026. — Reuters 345 emergency personnel dispatched.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.Chinese authorities said that…
(2026-05-23). States Are Pushing To Decriminalize Public Homelessness. popularresistance.org Nearly two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson that jurisdictions can criminalize sleeping outside, even when there is no adequate shelter. The June 2024 ruling created ripple effects across the country, as state and local governments unleashed increased aggression in tearing down encampments and destroying people's belongings. | While many democratic elected officials tried to posture as opponents of the ruling, some gloated. California Gov. Gavin Newsom seemed to celebrate the ruling with a photo op in which he destroyed a homeless encampment.
(2026-05-23). Eight dead, dozens trapped in China coal mine blast. geo.tv 
Representational image showing workers sort coal near a mine in Datong, in China's northern Shanxi province, in November 2015. — AFP247 workers were underground.201 brought to surface safely.President Xi orders full investigation.BEIJING: At least eight people have died and dozens…
(2026-05-23). Death toll jumps to 90 in China coal mine blast. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has jumped to 90, state media CCTV reported on Saturday. | The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, state media Xinhua reported earlier in the day. | Chinese President Xi Jinping called for authorities to "spare no effort" in treating the injured and conducting search and rescue operations, while ordering a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability in accordance with the law, according to Xinhua. | Premi…
(2026-05-23). Greenland protests U.S. consulate opening. ecns.cn The U.S. operates a military base in Greenland. Washington has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, drawing strong opposition from Denmark and various other parties.
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Danger looms from Japan's remilitarization 'gray rhino'. ecns.cn The "gray rhino" of Japan's remilitarization is running toward us. As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted, many international experts, scholars, and media observe that Japan has abandoned pacifism and is undergoing its most dangerous shift in security policy since World War II, posing serious threats to regional and global stability.
(2026-05-23). 'It's worse for Palestinians,' says Australian flotilla activist about Israeli torture. asiapacificreport.nz Michael West Media Australian activist Zack Schofield says he was illegally detained by the Israeli military after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted in international waters on Monday. Now released, Schofield alleges activists were subjected to violence, tasers, beatings and deprivation while in Israeli custody. The claims were made in an interview with Anadolu Ajansi…
(2026-05-23). Punjab approves Rs50,000 fine for illegal dumping of animal waste during Eidul Azha. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a video link meeting to finalise comprehensive cleanliness arrangements across the province for Eidul Azha, approving a fine of Rs50,000 for those found dumping animal waste in streets and neighbourhoods. | The meeting was also briefed by Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafiq and Secretary Local Government Mian Shakeel Ahmad. | CM Maryam directed the establishment of vigilance squads to prevent and monitor the dumping of remains and garbage at prohibited places, alongside a comprehensive public awareness campaign to discourage the p…
(2026-05-23). Itamar Ben-Gvir is suddenly the villain of Israeli politics for one reason: he revealed Israel's true face to the world. mondoweiss.net 
Itamar Ben-Gvir has been attacked across Israeli politics for a cruel video showing him mocking flotilla activists as they were being abused by officers. His offense was not his fascist celebration, but rather showing the true face of Israel.
(2026-05-23). Conservationists launch plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Pauline Berkowitz stood at the edge of the historic Mount Airy Avenue Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philadelphia, and peered toward the Wissahickon Creek below. | In the near distance, one of the park's tall deciduous trees leaned over the…
(2026-05-23). From roar to whimper: opposition protest fizzles. tribune.com.pk 
ISLAMABAD: Only a couple of years ago, even a routine opposition protest call would send shockwaves through government circles. Authorities would often deploy containers, impose restrictions and seal roads long before demonstrators arrived, creating an atmosphere that itself projected the opposition's strength. | However, Friday's protest call by opposition parties, including the grand alliance featuring the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) and Jamaat-e-Islami, unfolded very differently. | Unlike previous occasions, there were no widespread preventive measures, extraordinary restrictions or v…
(2026-05-23). UPS shuts down midnight shift at Manhattan's 43rd Street Hub, imposes split shifts in latest wave of job cuts. wsws.org The shutdown of the midnight shift at UPS's 43rd Street hub in Manhattan exposes the full scope of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive—and the role of the Teamsters union in administering it.
(2026-05-23). Socialism is slow to mature: The Twenty-First Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
While the capitalist system rewards short-term cycles, building a dignified future is a slow task that requires disciplined organisation and an enduring struggle to bring forth the social forces of a new world.
(2026-05-23). Thousands march in Madrid demanding Spanish PM quit over graft allegations. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintains the cases against his family and entourage are politically motivated.
(2026-05-23). Comicomment: Beware the 'gray rhino' of Japan's remilitarization. ecns.cn If fully unleashed, this "gray rhino"could trigger an uncontrollable crisis, rebounding against Japan itself while undermining regional peace and stability. The international community must remain highly vigilant.
(2026-05-23). New Zealand woman held for weeks in ICE detention. wsws.org Nobody is exempt from the sweeping attacks on basic democratic rights by the Trump administration, no matter what their national origin or immigration status.
(2026-05-23). Alliance politics intensifies ahead of AJK elections. tribune.com.pk 
The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) and the Muttahida Ulema Council Azad Kashmir on Saturday formally announced an electoral alliance for the upcoming elections to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. | The announcement was made during a joint press conference at the National Press Club, addressed by AJKMC President and former AJK prime minister Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan and Muttahida Ulema Council chief Mufti Muhammad Waseem Raza. | Addressing the news conference, Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan said political activities in Azad Kashmir had intensified ahead of the elections and that the…
(2026-05-23). The chess game of justice. mronline.org 
Ghana's UN resolution on the transatlantic slave trade and the crisis of the Global North.
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). REI Union Workers Launch Boycott Over Dispute With Co-op. popularresistance.org On May 15, REI Union workers launched a boycott against the co-op, which sells outdoor leisure gear, in protest against its "bad faith bargaining". | Timed to disrupt REI Co-op's anniversary sale, which takes place through May 25, the boycott follows recent negotiations that ended on 30 April, in Chicago. | The union claims that REI "failed to offer a single proposal until the final day of bargaining, and failed to send its own vice president of labor relations, or any key decision-maker, to the table". | Campaigners hit out at "outlandish, bad faith proposals" from the co-op, including a moratorium on the REI Un…
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). Memorial Day Gas Prices Are the Highest in Years. portside.org Memorial Day Gas Prices Are the Highest in Years |
(2026-05-23). Pakistan urges talk to end Ukraine war. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan called for dialogue, diplomacy and an immediate ceasefire to peacefully settle the Russia-Ukraine conflict at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, following a deadly strike on a college dormitory housing students in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region. | "We are deeply perturbed by the escalation in fighting lately, and the consequential worsening humanitarian impact," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member Council. | Briefing the Council, Edem Wosornu, director of operations and advocacy at the UN Office for the Coordin…
(2026-05-23). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-23). Zelenskiy fearsRussia hypersonic missile strike. tribune.com.pk 
Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe. | The warning came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to prepare options for retaliation against Ukraine for a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine. | Ukraine's military denied responsibility for that attack. | "We are seeing signs of preparation for a combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv, involving various…
(2026-05-23). Edhi arrives home after release from Israeli detention. tribune.com.pk 
Humanitarian worker Saad Edhi, who was illegally detained by Israeli forces during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters earlier this week, arrived in Karachi on Saturday. | Saad was detained by Israeli forces on Monday along with around 100 other members of the flotilla, after at least 10 boats were intercepted in the eastern Mediterranean. He landed at Jinnah International Airport on Saturday after being deported from Israel to Türkiye on Friday. | A large number of supporters and family members gathered at the airport to welcome him home.
(2026-05-23). Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East conflict. geo.tv 
Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia, June 13, 2024. — AFPMAKKAH: Over 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the…
(2026-05-23). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-23). Iran and the decline of U.S. imperialism: Which way forward? iacenter.org By Larry Holmes May 21, 2026 The writer is Workers World Party's First Secretary. Workers World Party's position on the Iran war is straightforward and premised on the theoretical tradition of Vladimir Lenin and Sam Marcy, the late chairperson of WWP. The Party unconditionally supports the Islamic Republic of Iran in this war. The political and strategic premise of our position is basic and revolutionary. It is to do what is required to aid the struggle and victory of the oppressed people, while forging solidarity between the working-class movement and the oppressed in a way that strengthens the class struggle an…
(2026-05-23). "Alice in Wonderland Garbage" — Chris Hedges on America's War Delusions. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges, Stephen Walt and Ryan Grim on America's Failing War Machine Joshua Scheer As the United States sinks deeper into another catastrophic Middle East confrontation, veteran journalist Chris Hedges joins political scientist Stephen Walt and journalist Ryan Grim for a blistering discussion on the unraveling of American power, the dangerous illusions driving Washington's war …
(2026-05-23). Audit report documents Australian government's betrayal of 2022 flood victims. wsws.org Of the 4,382 homes or housing lots promised through the northern NSW flood recovery programs, zero had been delivered as of March 31 this year, four years after the disasters.
(2026-05-23). Malcolm X, Ho Chi Minh °presente! iacenter.org May 18, 2026 We celebrate on May 19 the birthdays of two world-bending revolutionaries: Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X. Born in 1890 in central Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh was the Marxist-Leninist communist who forged and led a people's movement and army that defeated the invading imperialist might of both France and the United States and ultimately liberated Vietnam from colonialism. Born in 1925 in the U.S., Malcolm X was the African-American leader who raised to global attention the concepts of Black nationalism, Black self-defense and the right of self-determination of Black peoples. Malcolm X also made a major contribut…
(2026-05-23). Document on Human Fraternity Serves the UAE's Evil Agenda Against Muslims. muslimskeptic.com Given that the UAE government is currently the center of attention in the Muslim world (and not in a good way), this an excellent opportunity for us to discuss their government's kufri perennial efforts. These include projects like the Abrahamic Family House and the Ministry of Tolerance & Coexistence. The project that we'll be analysing …
(2026-05-23). Re-Haitianizing Haitian Freedom: What Will It Take? portside.org Re-Haitianizing Haitian Freedom: What Will It Take? |
(2026-05-23). 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.
(2026-05-23). Israel Ramps Up Demolitions of Palestinian Homes Ahead of Fall Elections. truthout.org East Jerusalem is days away from its largest forced displacement since 1967. Eight Palestinian homes are set to be demolished by the end of May — the highest number in a single month, according to the Israeli nonprofit Ir Amim since it began tracking such demolitions. "Soon, these will all be gone," said Fakhri Abu Diab, a longtime East Jerusalem activist whose own home was demolished… |
(2026-05-23). Pesta Babi doco stirs West Papuan development debates and 'crackdown'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Pesta Babi (Pig feast), the controversial Papuan documentary film critical of a major development project impacting on the environment in the southeastern Melanesian region, is stirring public debate and a "crackdown" across Indonesia. The film caused a stir when it had its premiere in New Zealand in March and was described in…
(2026-05-23). Donación con amor desde México. radiohc.cu 
Adultos mayores fueron agasajados el 20 de mayo, con canciones, rifa, juegos de participación y donaciones, recibidas por el proyecto comunitario "De los Bos a los barrios", radicado en Centro Habana, como una manera de aliviar las tensiones de los momentos actuales causadas por las injustas medidas coercitivas unilaterales de EE.UU.
(2026-05-23). Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, referente del flamenco rebelde. indybay.org Andalucía: fallecimiento de El Cabrero, compañero "sin rienda ni jierro encima", referente del flamenco rebelde…
(2026-05-23). Lenin versus democracy: A reply to critics of 'Goodbye to Lenin and Leninism'. links.org.au 
Responding to his critics, Dan La Botz argues that Lenin's decisions not only proved incapable of defending and advancing a democratic socialist revolution but contributed to the revolution's failure.