(2026-05-08). Israeli strike in Lebanon kills emergency worker. newarab.com 
A Lebanese emergency worker was killed in a targeted Israel has mounted daily attacks across the country in violation of the ceasefire that was supposed to halt In a statement, Lebanon's civil defence said a rescuer was killed "as a result of an Israeli strike that targeted him" on a road in the south. | Israeli forces have…
(2026-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Downplays Renewed U.S. Strikes on Iran as "Just a Love Tap" and Claims Ceasefire Is Holding, UAE Expels Pakistani Workers as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Leaves 20,000 Sailors Stranded, Israeli Attacks Kill 12 in Lebanon, Including Paramedic and Two Children, U.S. Imposes More Sanctions on Cuba as Brazil's President Says Trump Ruled Out Military Action, Dozens Killed as al-Qaeda-Linked Insurgents Attack Villages in Mali, Tennessee Republicans Approve New Congressional Map Diluting Power of Black Voters, New York to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks and Raiding Schools, Hospitals or Churches, Ch…
(2026-05-08). Despite Ceasefire, Israel Continues to Expand Occupation of Southern Lebanon. truthout.org On April 17, Zahra al-Qusaybi woke up to news of a ceasefire in Lebanon. For six weeks, she and her two adult daughters had languished in a crowded school shelter in Saida, a city 27 miles south of the capital Beirut. They were among 1.1 million people uprooted from their homes when Israel escalated its war on Lebanon on March 2, ostensibly to disarm the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. |
(2026-05-08). Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way. portside.org Zionism Didn't Go Wrong, It Was Always Built This Way |
(2026-05-08). Zionist lobby forces cancellation of "Drawings Against Genocide" thecanary.co 
The pro-Israel lobby group, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), has struck again. Another event censored and shut down with its familiar playbook of intimidation to silence any criticism of Israel. 'Drawings Against Genocide' The London gallery hosting British artist Matthew Collings' exhibition "Drawings Against Genocide" was forced to cancel the show just three days after […] | By
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-08). Trumps war on Iran a catastrophe with zero gains, made Tehran very strong': Ex-US juristTrump has suffered a significant loss of international credibility and domestic standing. Price inflation for fuel and food has surged across America, while European allies – including Germany, France, Spain, and the UK – have refused to participate in what they view as a conflict driven by Israeli interests
(2026-05-08). The Doctors And Medical Staff From Gaza Still Held In Israel's Prisons. popularresistance.org For the last 16 months, campaigners around the world have, understandably, been highlighting the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the brave director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, who kept the hospital operational for three months, from October to December 2024, when it was besieged and attacked remorselessly by Israeli forces during what was known as "the Generals' Plan." | This was the "genocide within a genocide", when the whole of northern Gaza was placed under a violent siege, and everyone still living there, who had failed to cooperate with previous evacuation orders — either b…
(2026-05-08). Palestinian Supporters Attacked By Cops At Stolen Land Sale. popularresistance.org May 5 — New York City police attacked people protesting illegal sales of stolen Palestinian land. Officers used pepper spray and kettled demonstrators. Some of these cops were trained by the Zionist state's military, who've committed genocide in Gaza. | The protest was called by PAL-Awda NY/NJ, which has long been campaigning against these illegal land sales. Members of Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine, CUNY 4 Palestine and other groups also participated. | The stolen land sale had been condemned by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose election campaign featured support for Palestinian rights.
(2026-05-08). US resumes strikes on Iran, as Trump threatens further escalation. wsws.org US forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after sending three US Navy destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since February.
(2026-05-08). "Absolutely Vulnerable" : Over 20,000 Global South Ship Workers Stranded at Sea Due to Iran War. democracynow.org 
As Iran and the United States maintain rival blockades on the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, we look at the more than 20,000 seafarers stranded on commercial ships since the outbreak of the war and unable to move out of the region. These maritime workers are often working-class men from developing countries across the Global South who form the crews on about 1,500 oil tankers, cargo ships and other vessels currently stuck on the water. Unpaid for several weeks, they lack the visas to disembark in any of the Gulf countries near the ships. | "There is lack of food, there is lack of provisions, there…
(2026-05-08). US Project Freedom Fell Apart After 'Backlash' From Saudi Arabia, Kuwait. popularresistance.org Saudi Arabia and Kuwait suspended US access to their military sites in opposition to Washington's so-called Project Freedom, according to a 6 May report by NBC News. | "Trump's abrupt reversal on his plan to help ships go through the Strait of Hormuz came after [Saudi Arabia] suspended the US military's ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation," two US officials told the US outlet. The officials said Washington's Persian Gulf allies were "surprised" by Trump's announcement of Project Freedom over the weekend, which the US leader framed as a means of breaking Iran's control over the Strait…
(2026-05-07). Chinese foreign ministry confirms Marshall Islands-flagged vessel with Chinese crew attacked near Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn The vessel that was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday was Marshall Islands-flagged with Chinese crew on board, and there are no reports of casualties so far, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian confirmed on Friday.
(2026-05-08). European war flotilla en route to the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org The mission is neither peaceful nor neutral. The former colonial powers France and Britain are pursuing their own imperialist interests in the Middle East, which do not align with those of the US. The same applies to Germany and the European Union.
(2026-05-08). Iranian forces strike US vessels in swift retaliation for tanker attack. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-08). Kurds caught in the Middle of Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com ( Rojava's Kurds spent years fighting…
(2026-05-08). Israeli forces kill three in Gaza despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
Local sources told The New Arab that an Apache helicopter fired at least one missile at a facility belonging to security forces in the Ansar area, west of Gaza City. The sources said that the helicopter was cir…
(2026-05-07). Amid global conflict-disruption cycle, China's reliability has enduring economic appeal. ecns.cn Disruption has become the name of the game for the world economy in the 2020s. The COVID pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Gaza war, Trump tariffs and now the Middle East conflict, have highlighted the flipside of globalization, which is that physical separation from a crisis is no longer a buffer from its economic fallout. Whether it be lockdowns, supply shocks, financial contagion, mobility bottlenecks, or erratic foreign policies, the butterfly effect is likely to be felt in multiple forms far from the epicenter.
(2026-05-08). University of Michigan president attacks Faculty Senate chair for opposing Israel's war on Gaza. wsws.org Over 1,500 students, faculty and staff have signed an open letter denouncing U-M President Grasso and defending Professor Peterson. A separate alumni letter with over 750 signatures is also circulating.
(2026-05-08). Inside Gaza's race to save ancient manuscripts from Israel's war. newarab.com 
In Gaza, the mission to save lives is inseparable from the mission to save heritage — Israel's ongoing Against this backdrop, Haneen Alamssi, 33, an architect from Gaza City, has dedicated herself to preserving culture during the ongoing
(2026-05-08). Judge forces unsealing of alleged Epstein "suicide note" wsws.org A judge from the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Wednesday that an alleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein before he was found dead in his jail cell was to be unsealed and released to the public.
(2026-05-07). China sentences two men in major personal data, cyberbullying case. ecns.cn Two men in China were sentenced to prison for illegally obtaining and selling more than 900 million personal data records used in so-called "open-box" cyberbullying, the Supreme People's Court of China said.
(2026-05-07). U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions. ecns.cn U.S. issues new Iran-related sanctions – Treasury Department website…
(2026-05-07). 2,500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO. ecns.cn 2500 hantavirus diagnostic kits being shipped from Argentina labs to five nations: WHO.
(2026-05-08). TVNZ's 'first wahine MƒÅori' political editor Maiki Sherman resigns. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that today, Friday, was her last day at TVNZ. The broadcaster confirmed Maiki Sherman had resigned from her role. "As the first wahine MƒÅori to lead 1News' political team, Maiki has made a significant contribution to our journalism," TVNZ said in a…
(2026-05-07). Beijing restaurants see surge during May Day break. ecns.cn Beijing's catering sector saw a clear uptick during the recent May Day holiday, with increased foot traffic across tourist areas, commercial districts and nighttime dining venues.
(2026-05-08). Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Aimable Karasira. | © Private | (Nairobi) — Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today.Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His death adds to the list of disappearances and suspicious deaths of perceived critics and government opponents, and the authorities' failure to deliver just…
(2026-05-08). No boss required: why Modern Times is more dangerous now than in 1936. onlineopinion.com.au From factory discipline to self-exploitation: the machine has moved within.
(2026-05-08). BOOK REVIEW: Albert, Alan and the Guṯkuṯ. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). Brazil announces visa-free travel for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn The Brazilian government announced on Thursday that it will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding valid ordinary passports, effective May 11.
(2026-05-08). West Philly tenants are fighting to preserve 925 units of affordable housing. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Housing advocates in West Philadelphia are urging the city to take on nearly 1,000 privately held rental units so they can remain affordable into the future. | The portfolio of properties is home to roughly 3,000 tenants, who fear they'll be displaced if the city doesn't strike a deal and the subsidized units become market-rate under new ownership. | "People are going to become homeless," said longtim…
(2026-05-08). Iraq denies US claims deputy oil minister helped Iran evade sanctions. newarab.com 
Iraq's oil ministry has denied US accusations against its deputy minister, who the United States hit with sanctions over alleged support to Iran as The US State Department on Thursday announced sanctions on Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, saying he "abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies." | It accused him of fraudulently mixing Iraqi and Iranian oil as part of a sche…
(2026-05-08). Contractors Razed a 1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Site to Build Trump's Border Wall. truthout.org Construction crews in Arizona who are building President Trump's expanded border wall have razed a portion of a Native American archeological site in the Sonoran Desert estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Aerial photos reveal that bulldozers caused extensive damage to a 280-by-50-foot etching in the desert sand known as an intaglio, which holds special significance for the Hia-Ced O'odham… |
(2026-05-08). US military struck empty tankers 'trying to break Iran blockade'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. urged to work for more practical results. ecns.cn Li said that China is willing to work with the U.S. to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen dialogue and communication, foster a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical results.
(2026-05-08). Surviving two wars: The struggle of Sudanese migrants in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Kamal Morsal Mahmoud has lived in Lebanon for 27 years. The 59-year-old Sudanese arrived a few years after the He is now the new president of the "These walls have witnessed our joys and sorrows," Kamal tells The New Arab, sitting at his desk, surrounded by stacks of mattresses, bo…
(2026-05-08). Apps For Activism: A Privacy-First Guide. popularresistance.org Before we start, I'd like to give an honorable mention to self-hosting. Every app stores your data on company servers—hence hosting your own server (even on a spare laptop) is the gold standard for protecting your privacy. | I used Qwen to walk me through my first self-hosting setup. If I can do it, you can too. | Now whether you self-host or not, ordinary people (especially activists) need a framework for choosing apps. Here are the key criteria to consider the next time you evaluate an app.
(2026-05-08). Sudan-Ethiopia tensions fuel fears of border conflict. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). 48th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Philippines' Cebu. ecns.cn ASEAN Summit kicked off in Cebu province of the Philippines on Friday, with energy security, food security, and the safety of ASEAN nationals worldwide as its main priorities.
(2026-05-08). CARTOONS: Interest rate rises are sinking spirits. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). Labour puts forward bullshit claim it lost seats because it's too left-wing. thecanary.co 
Labour is trying to paint its massive — and still unfolding — losses in the local elections as happening because… it's too left-wing. This is way worse than nonsense. A Labour figure told the BBC that: the surge of Reform in the north-west of England shows the dangers of Labour moving in a more progressive […] | By
(2026-05-08). Amid Growing Abuse at ICE Jails, Rep. Adelita Grijalva Calls to Shut Down Trump's Detention Network. democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration continues to expand the ICE detention system, concerns are growing over abuses inside immigration jails, including use of physical violence, pepper spray and electric shocks against detainees. Earlier this year, more than 70,000 people were being detained by ICE in jails across the country. | Congressmember Adelita Grijalva from Arizona, who visited two ICE jails recently, says detainees who spoke to her described dire conditions, medical neglect and more. "People are losing weight. Water is undrinkable," she says. "There are a lot of really significant abuses happeni…
(2026-05-08). Israeli settler to face trial over attack on nun in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). Cannes Film Festival 2026 MENA lineup: Films of war and exile. newarab.com 
As in previous years, MENA films are once again spread across the Together, these works reflect a cinema shaped by displacement, labour, war, and the persistence of memory. | Despite…
(2026-05-08). Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Bourbon. commondreams.org 
With no grown-ups in sight, a feckless war lurches and whipsaws on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, grifters all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio punts, and a shameless Ka$h Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, is gifting bottles of personally branded bourbon – "KASH PATEL, FBI Director," boasting "strong notes of insecurity" – on all sides. Nothing to see here.The dizzying pivots on Iran go on, with Dear Leader "paralyzed" by what he started and can't for the life of him figure out how to end. The military blockade of Iran's ports i…
(2026-05-08). Detroit, May 16, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! Hear from MN, WI Detroit Organizers, Help Build for Post May Day Actions! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-07). China urges Philippines to stop harassment in South China Sea. ecns.cn A China Coast Guard (CCG) spokesperson on Thursday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop illegal harassment, smearing and inflammatory propaganda, responding to Manila's disruption of China's marine scientific research.
(2026-05-08). US Continues To Blow Up Small Boats. popularresistance.org A US military strike on May 4 killed two mariners in an alleged "narco boat" campaign which now has a cumulative death toll of at least 188. The pace of extrajudicial executions is ramping up, according to The Guardian. But why? | The serial murders could be, as the Trump administration claims, a genuine counter-narcotics operation. Or Mr. Trump and company may be conducting a demonstration exercise of executive power. Alternatively, the "kinetic strikes" may reflect more domestic concerns or perhaps foreign policy issues. Another possibility is that the administration is intentionally cultivating an image of unp…
(2026-05-08). New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. portside.org New York City's Mayor Just BOYCOTTED the Met Gala — and What He Did Instead Is the Most Powerful Statement About Class in America You'll See All Year. |
(2026-05-08). Rayo warm up for Leipzig final — is victory in sight? thecanary.co 
Rayo Vallecano have reached the 2026 UEFA Europa Conference League final, securing their place in the decider against Crystal Palace at Leipzig Stadium on 27 May. Rayo's semi‚Äëfinal first‚Äëleg win at Vallecas set the tone for the tie. A combative 1-0 victory sent the stadium into full voice. It also left the club with a […] | By
(2026-05-07). China expands school spring, autumn breaks. ecns.cn China is expanding spring and autumn school breaks nationwide as local governments seek to boost domestic tourism and encourage more family travel, according to media reports.
(2026-05-08). Time limits won't protect children from social media harm — they simply ration it. thecanary.co 
Recently, the government appeared to make a significant announcement on children's online safety. Ministers said they are committed to implementing social media "restrictions" for under-16s. But beyond that headline, there is still no clarity about what those restrictions would actually involve. A lack of clarity Rather than committing to a ban, the government says it […] | By
(2026-05-08). Tennessee approves map dismantling majority-Black district. aljazeera.com Tennessee has approved a new congressional map that breaks apart a majority-Black district centred on Memphis.
(2026-05-08). New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes face criticism. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held next month on Sunday, June 28, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced. Lecornu's announcement was widely relayed by New Caledonian politicians who have just participated in a video conference meeting yesterday. The announcement also came with a…
(2026-05-08). Thunder pull away from Lakers in NBA playoffs, while Pistons down Cavs. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons take 2-0 leads in respective NBA playoff semifinal series.
(2026-05-07). China raises preschool funding 38% as free education rollout advances. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance said it has allocated 45.8 billion yuan ($6.3 billion) in 2026 to support preschool education, a 38% increase from a year earlier.
(2026-05-08). Will John Fetterman Go Full Benedict Arnold? portside.org Will John Fetterman Go Full Benedict Arnold? |
(2026-05-07). Macao, Zhuhai launch smart immigration clearance at Hengqin port lanes. ecns.cn Authorities from China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Zhuhai in Guangdong province on Thursday launched a smart immigration clearance at the one-stop joint services lanes at the Hengqin Port, aiming to improve cross-border travel efficiency between Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
(2026-05-08). Ending Western Warmongering Should Be Our Number One Priority. caitlinjohnstone.com.au First and foremost the west needs to stop murdering people. Ending western warmongering should take priority over every other societal concern, in the same way your husband being a serial killer would be a more urgent concern than his refusal to wash dishes. | It's a sign of a deep sickness how much more political attention is given to domestic policy in our society than the fact that our governments are butchering human beings on other continents. This is not to say that those domestic policy issues…
(2026-05-08). Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres. aljazeera.com Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.
(2026-05-07). China issues measures to assess Beautiful China construction progress. ecns.cn China has unveiled assessment measures for the building of a Beautiful China, aiming to promote green and low-carbon development and achieve overall improvement in ecological and environmental quality, according to an official document made public recently.
(2026-05-08). Emphatic second leg sends Aston Villa to a Europa League final. thecanary.co 
Aston Villa overturned their one-goal deficit from the first leg with a controlled, clinical display at Villa Park. Ollie Watkins levelled the tie before half-time, Emiliano Buendía's penalty early in the second half put Villa in command, and John McGinn's quickfire brace late on sealed a 4—0 win and a 4—1 aggregate victory. The result […] | By
(2026-05-08). Nexteer workers: Vote "No" on the new sellout contract! Join the Rank-and-File Committee to prepare strike action! wsws.org The new Nexteer tentative agreement expands the tier system and maintains poverty wages as in the first TA, which workers voted down by 96 percent. Workers should reject it, dismiss the bargaining committee, and prepare to strike.
(2026-05-08). US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place. truthout.org President Donald Trump is maintaining that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States remains in place, for now, despite the two countries exchanging fire on Thursday evening. The exchange occurred as the U.S. was awaiting a response from Iran regarding a proposal to end the war. Both countries claim the other side is at fault for beginning the hostilities. |
(2026-05-08). Digging Up North Korea's Christian Roots. fpif.org Jonathan Cheng's book is an indispensable guide to understanding the methods by which the North Korean regime captured at least some of the hearts and minds of the residents of what had once been one of the most rapidly Christianized parts of the world.
(2026-05-07). Most Cambodians feel positive about China: survey. ecns.cn The results of a new survey released on Friday showed that most Cambodian people felt positively about China.
(2026-05-08). Why Are BRICS Countries Buying So Much Gold. infobrics.org BRICS countries are buying gold for three main reasons: to break away from the US dollar, to protect reserves from sanctions, and to hedge against debt spirals they did not create…
(2026-05-07). 2026 World Digital Education Conference to be held in Hangzhou. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education held a press conference in Beijing on Thursday to introduce preparations for the 2026 World Digital Education Conference, which will be held in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-08). US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz despite ongoing ceasefire. geo.tv 
(2026-05-08). Australia: Victorian budget cuts services amid war and cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org In order to produce a surplus, the state Labor government's budget deepens cuts to education, health and disability services, while rejecting the wage demands of public sector workers.
(2026-05-07). China's May Day holiday trips, spending both rise year on year. ecns.cn China's cultural and tourism market sustained stable expansion during the 2026 May Day holiday, with domestic trips and total spending both registering year-on-year growth, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). 'Andy Burnham's Return to Westminster Would Be About National Resilience'. bylinetimes.com Westminster may finally be about to have the argument it has spent 40 years avoiding. | If Andy Burnham returns to Parliament, the political class will know how to cover it. A leadership drama. Who is up, who is down, whether Keir Starmer can survive, whether Labour is once again turning inward. The familiar machinery of Westminster psychodrama will whirr into life. | That framing misses the larger point. Burnham's possible return matters not because of what it says about Labour's leadership, but because of what it reveals about the British state: what it can still do, what it has forgotten how to do, and what…
(2026-05-08). CPJ demands progress on US probe of Shireen Abu Akleh killing. newarab.com 
(2026-05-08). "Sinners" : A Marxist take on Hollywood and Black storytelling. cpusa.org 
Narrative can help shape the world by shaping the perspective of those who inhabit it. It can expose the truth of matters or obscure it. Narrative can empower people, but it can also defeat them. It can give them knowledge or supply them with misinformation. It can bring to light topics, themes, and stories and highlight their importance, or it can bury them, make light of them, and ultimately dismiss them. | The role narrative — and by extension storytelling — plays in our society is greatly shaped by who controls it. It can be powerful or deadly, depending on who dominates it. That's why, when lo…
(2026-05-08). Dictators, democracies and the death of a free press. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). China home sales rise over May Day holiday as cities roll out fresh support. ecns.cn China's property market showed increased activity during the May Day holiday as several cities introduced fresh support measures aimed at boosting home purchases after a prolonged downturn.
(2026-05-08). Belfast tenants union stages occupation of Housing Executive offices following brutal eviction. thecanary.co 
On 7 May, the Belfast branch of Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) staged an all-day sit-in at the offices of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). They have been protesting the housing body's cruel eviction of a family from their West Belfast home. As a result, Caitríona McCrudden, her daughter Lisa, and Lisa's three-year-old son […] | By
(2026-05-07). Kunming's 20,000 jacaranda trees paint city purple. ecns.cn The jacaranda trees are now in full bloom in Kunming, Yunnan province, creating a breathtaking landscape of purple.
(2026-05-07). China reports significant progress in business environment improvement. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in improving its business environment, according to a report released on Friday by the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
(2026-05-08). 'A calamity': Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia? aljazeera.com Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
(2026-05-08). the Rage exposes social media's dangerous grip on democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-08). Shanghai's changing expats, Hong Kong trail sign fallout: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences…
(2026-05-08). Two Bets On The Future Of Wind Energy: Who Is Right? wattsupwiththat.com My bet is that within about a decade, China will be taking multi hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions of dollars, of write-offs on its wind energy investments.
(2026-05-08). The solution to urban heat is much, much simpler than you think. grist.org 
Johnny Appleseed was ahead of his time. Not because he fed so many people by planting apple trees (really, he got them drunk instead, as his real goal was A pair of new studies show how simply planting more trees can provide huge temperature bene…
(2026-05-08). Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted after just over two years in power. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted following a no-confidence vote in Honiara. Manele was voted out by 26 votes to 22 in Parliament yesterday. There were two absentees. Manele will remain in office and perform his normal duties until he is officially removed by the Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu.
(2026-05-08). Black Disenfranchisement Has Not Been This Intense Since Jim Crow. truthout.org The Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Louisiana's congressional map creating two Black-majority districts continues to remind us of how much the U.S. has backpedaled away from the so-called racial "reckoning" of the summer of 2020. The Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais undermines another key plank of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, passed more than 60 years ago with the intent of… |
(2026-05-07). 48th ASEAN Summit kicks off in the Philippines, calling for unity amid global uncertainty. ecns.cn The 48th ASEAN Summit officially kicked off on Friday in Cebu, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calling on Southeast Asian nations to strengthen unity and cooperation amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty, particularly the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
(2026-05-07). Exploring Moscow ahead of Russia's Victory Day parade. ecns.cn Victory Day on May 9 commemorates the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, representing one of Russia's most significant, deeply revered national holidays. A military parade marking the 81st anniversary of the victory will be held on Red Square on Saturday.
(2026-05-08). School District of Philadelphia announces 17 school closures, in latest onslaught against public education. wsws.org The Philadelphia's Board of Education's vote to shutter schools is the latest assault on social programs to benefit the wealthy and the U.S. war machine.
(2026-05-07). China, U.S. should strive for more practical achievements: Premier Li. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance dialogue and communication, create a favorable atmosphere for exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, and strive for more practical achievements between the two countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Thursday.
(2026-05-08). Prominent Tunisian journalist sentenced to year in jail. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court sentenced a prominent journalist to one year in prison on Thursday, according to his supporters, after he criticised judges he said had wrongly convicted other journalists. | The verdict came on the same day that the United Nations' rights chief urged Tunisian authorities to end widening repression targeting civil society organisations, journalists, rights defenders and opposition figures. |
(2026-05-08). Reform UK gammon declares 'UKIP's here!' on live tv. thecanary.co 
New Reform councillor Peter Reeve has made a complete arse of himself by declaring "UKIP's here!" on live TV. Reform has only just got their grubby hands on many English councils, but they're already giving themselves away and making ____ing fools of themselves in the process. In the wee hours of the morning, the jubilant […] | By
(2026-05-08). The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and the threat of another pandemic. wsws.org Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions of public health have been so thoroughly dismantled that the ruling class no longer knows, or wishes to know, how far this outbreak has spread.
(2026-05-08). The Palestinian shot dead hours before his son was born. aljazeera.com Nayef Samaro, 26 was shot dead hours before his son was born.
(2026-05-08). Super Power To Spare: How Battery Tech Illuminates Competition Between U.S. China. wattsupwiththat.com Turner said that for too long, climate has "served as a shield," in which imputed good intentions can mask backscratching and failure.
(2026-05-08). Trans Youth Denied Hormone Therapy Have Much Higher Suicide Risk, Study Shows. truthout.org On Wednesday, the Trevor Project released a massive survey of LGBTQ+ youth, with one of the largest subsamples of transgender people of any survey previously recorded. The survey, which questioned 16,667 respondents, included over 10,000 trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer respondents. The survey found harsh experiences among LGBTQ+ people and especially transgender people, including high rates of… |
(2026-05-08). United Flight 169 strikes highway vehicle on landing at Newark: The latest incident in crisis-ridden US aviation system. wsws.org The incident, which came the day after the collapse of Spirit Airlines, reflects the systemic crisis of FAA understaffing, crumbling navigation infrastructure and airline cost-cutting.
(2026-05-08). Starmer promises not to plunge the country into chaos too late buddy! thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is refusing to quit after dire results for Labour at the polls, saying: I'm not going to walk away‚Äâ.‚Äâ.‚Äâ. and plunge the country into chaos. Ah yes, Starmer, the man who spent years branding Jeremy Corbyn unelectable, promising competence, and telling voters that Labour had changed, has just led the party to one […] | By
(2026-05-08). 'Money problems' the real threat to Pacific press freedom, says Iroga. asiapacificreport.nz By Joy Ofasia in Honiara One of the Pacific's champions of a free press, Robert Iroga, says the biggest threat to media freedom in the region today is money problems. Speaking at a World Press Freedom Day event in Honiara last Saturday, he shared his concern about the future of journalism. Iroga said the theme…
(2026-05-08). "They Don't Care" : Trump's Border Wall Construction Damages 1,000-Year-Old Sacred Indigenous Site. democracynow.org 
Construction crews in Arizona who are building President Trump's expanded border wall have razed a portion of a Native American archeological site in the Sonoran Desert estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Aerial photos reveal that bulldozers caused extensive damage to a 280-by-50-foot etching in the desert sand known as an intaglio, which holds special significance for the Hia-Ced O'odham people. | Lorraine Marquez Eiler, co-founder of the International Sonoran Desert Alliance and an elder of the Hia-Ced O'odham, says locals informed both the work crews and Border Patrol officials about th…
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus outbreak raises human transmission fears. thecanary.co 
The latest case of the hantavirus — which describes a cluster of viruses — is by no means the first. Craig Dalton, Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle — who investigated the 1993 US hantavirus outbreak — told the Conversation that the first person infected by the MV Hondius on the cruise ship was […] | By
(2026-05-08). Trump Pushes to Take Over Elections, Punish His Enemies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Ned Parker. democracynow.org 
A new investigation by Reuters details how the Trump administration is seeking to gain federal control over elections in at least eight states, employing investigations, raids and demands for access to balloting systems and voter ID records for the campaign. | "What we're seeing is the Trump administration, in some ways, is seeking to relitigate the 2020 election, and they're also seeking to impose federal authority over the administration of elections," says investigative journalist Ned Parker.
(2026-05-07). In a world of chaos, China is where stability pays off. ecns.cn As the world continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and volatile market expectations, a sense of order that enables safe travel, confident business operations, and stable livelihoods has become a scarce resource—one that China possesses in abundance.
(2026-05-08). Local Election Results 2026: Morgan McSweeney's 'Blue Labour' Legacy Lives On. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage's beaming face is already featuring heavily in the coverage of today's local elections results, but the truth is that the real architect of Reform UK's big gains across England is a man whose face is only rarely seen in public. | Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney was forced out of office earlier this year following revelations about his role in appointing the disgraced peer Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. | Yet despite having already departed Westminster, McSweeney's legacy lives on this morning in a truly disastrous set of local election results for Labour across Engl…
(2026-05-08). Crystal Palace reach their first ever Conference League final. thecanary.co 
Crystal Palace have reached their first ever European final after beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 at Selhurst Park to win the semi‚Äëfinal 5-2 on aggregate. Historic night for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park Crystal Palace controlled the tie across both legs and closed it out with a composed second‚Äëleg performance at home. The tie was effectively […] | By
(2026-05-08). Federal Pipeline Regulator Rarely Enforces Safety Rules, New Analysis Shows. truthout.org While attorneys for a major Canadian pipeline company argue that federal regulators hold sole authority in regulating pipelines across the country, a recent report argues that national-level oversight is not strict enough to prevent oil spills and other safety concerns. Enbridge, which operates the controversial Line 5 pipeline, is currently embroiled in legal battles with state officials… |
(2026-05-07). Strawberry Festival echoes four decades of rock. ecns.cn Fans gather at the Strawberry Music Festival during the May Day holiday.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].For three days, over 180000 fans shared that magic, witnessing a convergence of eras, influences, and cultures that few other festivals could match.
(2026-05-08). Zionist Mendoza lost Abbey Road to Tories in blow to pro-Israel groups. thecanary.co 
Dr Alan Mendoza, Zionist stooge and Reform candidate in Abbey Road, has lost to the Tories who saw two elected. This surely comes as a significant blow to pro-Israel lobby groups in the UK as Mendoza is the executive director of the Henry Jackson Society. This shady society is a "shill for Zionists" that we […] | By
(2026-05-08). Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed. grist.org Ninety percent of global trade is conducted by giant ships that crisscross the globe, delivering containers of jet fuel, electronics, clothing, and many other goods every day of the week. Seafaring trade on this scale has brought the cost of many products down dramatically, but those ships have historically run on a very dirty fuel — essentially the sludge left over from refining crude oil — causing the shipping sector to contribute about 3 percent of total carbon emissions worldwide. | Last year, the International Maritime Organization, or IMO, the United Nations agency overseeing global shipping,…
(2026-05-07). China reports no Andes hantavirus infections: CDC. ecns.cn The Andes strain of hantavirus that recently triggered a deadly outbreak on a luxury cruise ship has no natural hosts within China, and no human infections have ever been reported in the country, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.
(2026-05-08). A revealing report on the rise and rise of private credit. wsws.org Financial authorities are largely in the dark about the operations and risk factors associated with private credit, which has undergone explosive growth in the recent period.
(2026-05-08). UK's Labour Party suffers heavy early losses as Reform gains in elections. geo.tv 
(2026-05-08). Trump's "America First" Counterterrorism Strategy: A blueprint for dictatorship. wsws.org The White House document equates anti-fascists and left-wing opponents of the government with terrorists, while erasing the threat of far-right fascist violence.
(2026-05-08). Labour right reaps the consequences of its own antisemitism smears. thecanary.co 
The right-wingers in charge of the Labour Party have been cynically weaponising antisemitism allegations against the Green Party, but it turns out their past antisemitism smears against their party did lasting damage. Why? Because rather than thinking the Greens have an 'antisemitism problem', British voters actually think it's Labour that has the biggest problem (alongside […] | By
(2026-05-08). Milwaukee: Educators, Staff, Students Supporters Pack School Board Meeting, Demand Wage Increases! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-08). Court Rules Yet Again That Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. truthout.org A panel of federal judges ruled Thursday that US President Donald Trump's sweeping 10% tariffs on most imports are unlawful, another major legal blow to the centerpiece of the Republican president's economic agenda — which has failed to produce the manufacturing boom he repeatedly promised on the campaign trail. The Court of International Trade (CIT) found in a 2-to-1 ruling that Trump… |
(2026-05-08). John Roberts Bemoans Americans for Viewing SCOTUS Justices as "Political Actors" truthout.org On Wednesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts defended the purported integrity of the high court, bemoaning what he claimed to be a misunderstanding by the American people of how the institution is meant to function. Roberts, who was speaking at a legal conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania, said that too many Americans view the justices as "political actors." "I think at a very… |
(2026-05-08). National strike in Bolivia fueled by gas costs sees growing calls for president to resign. wsws.org The decisive question confronting workers and youth is to draw the political lessons from the debacle of the MAS and the role played by the COB and indigenous leaderships in paving the way for the return of the right.
(2026-05-08). Springfield, Massachusetts postal workers describe asbestos, Legionnaires' disease and complicit union officials at major distribution center. wsws.org Workers at the facility last month founded a rank-and-file committee affiliated with the national USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee, citing the failure of the American Postal Workers Union to enforce contractual rights or respond to safety hazards.
(2026-05-08). Baghdad's 'Agatha Christie House' and Iraq's vanishing past. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). China's May Day holiday consumption sales surge. ecns.cn The sales revenue of China's consumption-related industries rose 14.3 percent year on year during the May Day holiday, reflecting a further release of consumption potential, value-added tax (VAT) invoice data showed Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). China launches new round of central environmental inspections. ecns.cn Teams involved in China's high-profile central environmental inspection campaign will conduct monthlong inspections in seven provincial-level regions, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said in a news release on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). Reform councillor who celebrated rape of Sikh women elected in Essex. thecanary.co 
A Reform UK candidate who praised the rape of Sikh women has just won a local election seat. Reform UK racist gammon Stuart John Prior won the Sweyne Park & Grange seat in Rochford, Essex. He also previously said it was 'good' that Sikh women were raped and said white people were 'the master race'. […] | By
(2026-05-07). China slams EU's discriminatory restrictions on Chinese inverters. ecns.cn China has firmly rejected the European Union's (EU) groundless designation of China as a so-called "high-risk country" and its decision to restrict funding support for projects using Chinese inverters, devices that convert solar panels' direct current output into alternating current for use in homes and industrial facilities, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-05-08). Mali Still Stands: A Sahelian Coup D'état That Almost Was. popularresistance.org In the early morning hours of April 25, 2026, a very sophisticated and coordinated attack was made against the Republic of Mali. Armed groups simultaneously struck in Kidal and Gao to the north-east, Mopti and Sévaré in the center of the country, and critically, Bamako, and Kati in the center-west of the country. Bamako is the national capital and Kati is a garrison town 9 miles north-west of Bamako, the largest town of the Koulikoro region. | These were not random targets. Reportedly The 1st Military Region and 13th Combined Arms Regiment are based in Gao; the 3rd Military Region is based in Kati; and the 6th Mi…
(2026-05-08). Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine shattered a core assumption about great-power dominance: that size and military strength are enough to impose one's will. Ukraine showed otherwise. With the right strategy, geography, and resolve, a weaker state can survive and blunt – and in key respects even defeat – a much stronger adversary.The United States now faces an uncomfortable parallel. The war with Iran is exposing similar limits to American power.For decades, U.S. grand strategy has rested on primacy — the belief that America's unmatched military capabilities enabled it to uphold global stability and shape outcomes acros…
(2026-05-08). Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher. onlineopinion.com.au Landlords pay more tax than homeowners. Renters may be footing the bill.
(2026-05-08). Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur. portside.org Tidbits-May 7- Reader Comments: Voting Rights Overturned by Trump Administration and Supreme Court; Kamala in '28?; Haymarket Monuments; Barbara Kopple's Labor Films; Black Employment Under Trump; a Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Assata Shakur |
(2026-05-08). Labour holds Wigan Council but likely to lose control of council at next election. thecanary.co 
Labour Together's Lisa Nandy and Josh Simons have managed to keep Labour holding onto control of Wigan Council, which was never really under threat in these local elections. However, the scale of their losses — and far-right Reform UK's gains — indicate that the traditionally Labour and working-class constituency will likely go to Reform UK […] | By
(2026-05-07). Naan coffee: Xinjiang cuisine winning over Beijing. ecns.cn Some Western media, turning a blind eye to the facts, have deliberately spread false claims of "cultural eradication" in an attempt to tarnish Xinjiang and distort China's image.
(2026-05-08). Protest Demands Freedom For Student Anti-War Activist Yousof Azizi. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — On Sunday, May 3, about 15 protesters gathered again outside the Customs and Border Patrol headquarters to protest the ICE detainment of Yousof Azizi, a PhD student and outspoken anti-war advocate. Azizi was kidnapped on April 13 while on his way home from dropping off his two children at school. Since then, he has been transferred at least twice, and has been repeatedly denied access to his lawyer and allowed only limited contact family. | Chant leaders opened the program with calls such as "I-C-E, we don't need 'em, we demand Yousof's freedom!" and "CBP stop the lies, speaking out is not…
(2026-05-08). West Bengal gets its first BJP CM in Suvendu Adhikari. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-08). Trump's Ostrich Policy on Climate Change. juancole.com
(2026-05-08). The Trump Corruption Tax on the Oil Industry. cepr.net
(2026-05-08). Hantavirus cruise horror escalates? WHO warns of possible human spread, says 'can't be ruled out…'. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-08). Mangaluru set for engineering milestone as 900-tonne girder lift begins for Tannirbavi bridge. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-08). Pakistan's Indigenous Torwali people are fighting to save the Swat River. globalvoices.org
(2026-05-08). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-05-08). On cam: WHO breaks silence on Hantavirus outbreak, says low risk but more infections cannot be ruled out. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-08). Economy Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Steady at 4.3%. cepr.net
(2026-05-07). Philippines brokers Thailand-Cambodia talks on ASEAN Summit sidelines. ecns.cn
(2026-05-08). Chavín de Huántar: The Rescue of the Century: A film of reactionary propaganda for Peru's military. wsws.org The social and political issues are deliberately ignored in order to present the rescue operation as a binary struggle between the "heroic" army and a guerrilla force that is the enemy of the entire nation.
(2026-05-08). Leaks allege Israel trying to 'destabilise' Latin America govts. newarab.com 
An investigation based on leaked audio recordings has that the US, On Thursday, the Hondurasgate website and the Mexico-based Diario Red en América Latina reported on audio recordings of alleged conversations between the former Hondura…
(2026-05-07). The catastrophic impasse in Gaza is the new status quo. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza is paying the price for the failed U.S.-Israeli wars across the Middle East. As the countries have become mired in Lebanon and Iran, Gaza has faded into the background, and Palestinians' hopes of ending the genocide have faded as well.
(2026-05-07). UK granted licence to export targeting equipment to Israel, despite risk of use in Gaza. thecanary.co 
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) granted two new licences for the export of trainer aircraft for F-35 sorties and "targeting equipment" to Israel, Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) can reveal. This is despite concerns about potential 'auto-diversion' of military equipment by Israel, and its ongoing use of the F-35 in its genocidal onslaughts. […] | By
(2026-05-07). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-07). Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications. responsiblestatecraft.org The most explosive allegation against Israel is also the most emotionally painful one. A state founded in 1948 as a refuge for Jewish survivors of Adolf Hitler's terror is committing genocide today, contend a range of historians, including Holocaust scholars, human rights groups, and an independent U.N.
(2026-05-07). Genocide denier heads group seeking to muzzle lawmaker Rima Hassan. electronicintifada.net EU Watch director is a highly selective champion of free speech.
(2026-05-07). Trump's Attack on Science Escalates With Firing of Entire National Science Board. truthout.org Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration's relentless war on the U.S.'s scientific infrastructure has picked up speed. The New York Times's Lisa Friedman reported in late April that over the past months, more than 1,500 top scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development have either been laid off, pushed into early retirement… |
(2026-05-07). What's included in talks to end the Iran war and reopen Hormuz. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026.— Reuters/FileWith the standoff over the frozen Iran war threatening a global economic meltdown, Washington and Tehran have scaled back their efforts to agree a comprehensive peace deal and now seek a limited pact putting…
(2026-05-07). US Bombs Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 7, 2026, at 7: 41 pm EST The US bombed Iranian ports on Thursday, an attack that will likely plunge the region back into full-scale war. Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin first reported that the US was behind strikes on a port in Iran's Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian …
(2026-05-07). South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute. al-monitor.com SEOUL, May 8 (Reuters) – South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid uncertainty over whether it had been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.• The ship's operator HMM said investigators dispatched from South Korea boarded the vessel at around 0600 GMT after it had been towed to a port in Dubai.• The spokesperson said it was to early to estimate when the probe would conclude.
(2026-05-07). US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance. al-monitor.com A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington's top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran's response to the latest proposed deal to end the Gulf conflict.US Central Command said an F/A-18 Super Hornet had used precision munitions on the two ships to prevent them from continuing to Iran, as Iranian media reported "sporadic clashes" with US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-07). Report: Trump Paused 'Project Freedom' Due To Backlash From Gulf Arab Allies. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 7, 2026 at 4: 03 pm EST NBC News reported on Wednesday that President Trump quickly ended the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz due to backlash from the US's Gulf Arab allies. The report said that the abrupt reversal came after Saudi Arabia was caught off …
(2026-05-07). US strikes Iran tankers as UAE reports fresh missile, drone attacks. al-monitor.com Strikes on Iranian tankers and fresh exchanges in the Gulf escalate tensions as Washington awaits Tehran's response to a deal proposal.
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid a fuel crisis linked to the Iran war. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Meloni meets Rubio as Iran war strains Italy-US ties. al-monitor.com By Crispian BalmerROME, May 8 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump's administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at easing ties with Pope Leo after unprecedented attacks on the pontiff by Trump, while also addressing Washington's frustration over Italy's refusal to support the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-07). Trump's New Iran Negotiator Is Israel Lobbyist Who Denounced Negotiations With Iran. orinocotribune.com By Max Blumenthal ∑ May 5, 2026 | Tapped to advise Steve Witkoff on Iran, Nick Stewart previously condemned dealing with any of Iran's elected leaders. His presence consolidates military conflict as the Trump administration's only option. | The
(2026-05-07). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). As US admits 'defeat', Iran's Ghalibaf mocks Trump's war: 'Op trust me bro'. hindustantimes.com As Trump's "Project Freedom" in Hormuz collapses in just 36 hours, Iran's top negotiator and parliament speaker mock the mission as "Operation Trust Me Bro" and "Operation Fauxios." Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei even claims the U.S. tried and failed to stage a coup in Iran, vowing a new regional order with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
(2026-05-07). US, Gulf allies press UN to condemn Iran over Hormuz attacks. newarab.com 
The US on Thursday urged countries to support its
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). Palestinian American developer asks US judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging he aided Hamas. al-monitor.com By Rami AyyubJERUSALEM, May 8 (Reuters) – A prominent Palestinian-American developer asked a U.S. judge on Friday to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of supporting Hamas through his Gaza projects, arguing it equates participating in Gaza's economy with terrorism.Bashar Masri, who built luxury hotels in Gaza and the Palestinians' first planned city in the West Bank, was sued last year by U.S. families of victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks who alleged his Gaza properties concealed tunnels the militant group used to stage its assault.
(2026-05-07). How Gaza became one of the defining issues in UK local elections. newarab.com 
With polls
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/28: Virtual Visit: Deaf Relief Gaza. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/deaf-relie……
(2026-05-07). Gaza movie wins best short film award at 'Italian Oscars'. newarab.com 
The film "Everyday in Gaza" has won Best Short Film at Directed by Palestinian filmmaker Omar Rammal, the 16-minute movie captures the realities of daily life for
(2026-05-07). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Now, it is being rebuilt to last.
(2026-05-07). Israeli Navy Goes 700 Miles to Attack Unarmed Gaza Flotilla Boats Near Greek Waters. covertactionmagazine.com 179 Unarmed International Participants on 21 Boats Kidnapped in International Waters by Israeli Navy On the evening of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Israeli naval forces attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to Gaza. An unknown number of Israeli military ships traveled more than 700 miles to attack a 54-ship flotilla that was headed for Gaza to break …
(2026-05-07). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-07). At The Hague, Venezuela's Ambassador Dismantles Guyana's Narrative, Reaffirms Venezuelan Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In the session at The Hague this Wednesday, May 6, Moncada focused on dismantling the fake narrative of "Venezuelan imperialism" and exposing the corporate interests driving Guyana's unilateral territorial resolution strategy initiated in 2018. | Bilateral consent as a legal cornerstone…
(2026-05-07). Venezuela's National Assembly Authorizes Appointment of Ernesto Villegas as Ambassador to UNESCO. orinocotribune.com During Tuesday's ordinary session, Venezuela's National Assembly approved the appointment of journalist Ernesto Villegas Poljak as permanent ambassador of Venezuela to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). | Deputy Adolfo Pereira, a member of Venezuela's Interior Policy Commission, presented the report to the full assembly and noted that Venezuela has been a member of this multilateral body since 1946. | "Venezuela's participation in UNESCO allows our country to strengthen cultural policies against the illicit trafficking of culturally significant goods," said Pereira. He…
(2026-05-07). Diomer Lopez: A Venezuelan Student in Moscow, Struggling for a Sovereign Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. covertactionmagazine.com Hello, my name is Diomer Lopez. I am a Venezuelan student in the Russian Federation, studying international relations. I was born in Caracas and lived there for 25 years. I am a young man devoted to the ethical, moral and socialist values of the homeland of Bolívar and Chávez. I am one of those fortunate …
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Coffee & Conversation About Reparations to African People. indybay.org International Cafe, 508 Haight Street (near Fillmore), San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). 1 year of the Merz government: War, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(2026-05-07). EU: Protect Integrity of Anti-Deforestation Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Cattle walk along an illegally deforested area in an extractive reserve near Jaci-Parana, Rondonia state, Brazil, July 12, 2023. | © 2023 Andre Penner/AP Photo | (Brussels) — The European Commission's announcement that it would not initiate a process to further amend the text of its milestone anti-deforestation regulation paves the way for it to be implemented by the end of 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. However, at the same time, the Commission has proposed to exclude leather from the list of products covered by the regulation, which would create a major loophole."It i…
(2026-05-07). Five Prices For The Same Product Is Price Manipulation. popularresistance.org If you're just trying to assess the way corporations view a particular development, you can learn more from how they talk among themselves than whatever narrative is crafted for general consumption. On dynamic pricing, let's look just at headlines from Forbes Magazine. | In 2024, we have "Harnessing AI for Dynamic Pricing for Your Business," saying "AI has emerged as a critical tool for implementing dynamic pricing strategies, enabling businesses to adjust prices in real-time based on market demand." | In 2025, we get "Making Dynamic Pricing a C-Suite Imperative." That declares that "in order to elevate pricing i…
(2026-05-07). In prison, women develop diseases earlier and often. whyy.org 
Terri Harper's body is breaking down. For 34 years, she's been serving a life sentence at State Correctional Institution Muncy, and in the last 15 she's had seven surgeries all over her body. | "It includes the cage that I have from midline down to my crack, a plate and screws in my right foot," Harper, 57, said. | She takes toroidal shots every five days for acute pain so she can walk normally. She's had multiple surgeries in her back, surgery on both hands and a hysterectomy. | Harper is one of nearly 200 women sentenced to life without parole in Pennsylvania. Poor nutrition, stress, and inadequate healthcare i…
(2026-05-07). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-07). Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions. al-monitor.com By Guglielmo Mangiapane and Joshua McElweePOMPEI, Italy, May 8 (Reuters) – Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address to mark his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church, a day after he met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican.Leo, who has drawn the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after criticizing the Iran war, asked worshippers on Friday to pray that global governments would turn away from violence.
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-07). Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry. aljazeera.com Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.
(2026-05-07). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-07). Colorado rally firebomber gets life in prison after asking for death. scmp.com The man who threw petrol bombs at ‚Å a pro-Israel rally last year in Colorado, setting several people aflame including a woman who later died from her burns, was sentenced on Thursday to spend the rest of his life in prison but said he wished to be executed. | Mohamed Soliman, 46, an Egyptian national, pleaded guilty to 101 charges brought by state prosecutors, including first-degree murder, then apologised in court and decried his own crimes as contrary to "the teachings of Islam" in a statement…
(2026-05-07). Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali. aljazeera.com Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). The End of the American Umbrella and "Hitler's Dream Come True" unitedworldint.com Dr. Gilbert Doctorow on the Shattering of the Transatlantic Order By Yunus Emre àñzgàºn As Donald Trump's foreign policy shatters his domestic base and the European Union morphs into an unaccountable "war project," the geopolitical tectonic plates of the West are fracturing. In an interview with UWI Data, renowned historian and international affairs analyst Dr. …
(2026-05-07). Ukraine's 'Frozen' Frontlines Are Shifting Significantly. bylinetimes.com For some time now it has seemed that the frontlines in the war between Russia and Ukraine have been stuck where they are. Neither side is making much progress in either taking or re-taking land. Such thinking invites a mentality that, if the war is stuck where it is, better to sue for some kind of peace, any kind of peace, than to continue the fighting. But keen observers of the war are noticing that the frontlines have not actually frozen; they have shifted significantly, right into the heart of Russia itself. | Where Ukraine has excelled has not only been in heroism and sheer tenacity, but also in ingenuity…
(2026-05-07). Historic Milan Library Move Prompts Protest. indybay.org Milan's beloved main public library the Biblioteca Sormani that calls itself "The Library of Everyone" and often described as Europe's most beautiful, has been involved in controversy regarding its future since March when it was announced that the library would cease to exist in the 17th c Baroque Palazzo Sormani. The plan calls for the library to be moved to a new facility and for the building's transformation into a culture center.
(2026-05-07). Military slow-rolled news of jet fuel leak at base near Washington. responsiblestatecraft.org The Pentagon knew that Joint Base Andrews, an Air Force base just 10 miles southeast of Washington D.C., was leaking jet fuel as early as December, when the base's fuel system failed a leak safety test. But Pentagon officials didn't tell Maryland that the base was leaking jet fuel until late March when someone on base saw oil in a nearby freshwater creek,
(2026-05-07). Feed in Tariff Subsidies Cost £1.8 Billion Last Year. wattsupwiththat.com FITs are one of the items not included by the OBR in its table of Environmental Levies, even though they used to be until a few years ago and plainly meet the same definition applied to other renewable subsidies — costs imposed by government on energy bills.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Heeding Lebanese Voices: The Villages of Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__0QE……
(2026-05-07). FDA blocks vaccine safety studies amid growing allegations of scientific censorship. nationofchange.org Internal federal research involving millions of vaccine recipients found rare serious side effects and no major new safety concerns, but agency officials halted publication as critics warn of political interference in public health science.
(2026-05-07). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-07). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-07). EU and UN Women Push for Gender-Responsive Justice Reforms in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Efforts to strengthen equitable justice systems in Pakistan are gaining momentum, as policymakers and development partners push for more inclusive financial planning. With support from the European Union, UN Women Pakistan recently convened a high-level policy dialogue focused on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The initiative signals a growing …
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-07). TikTok Algorithm Favored Conservative Content in 2024 POTUS Race, Study Suggests. truthout.org A new study examining the algorithms of the social media site TikTok appears to suggest that content users received on the platform skewed more politically conservative during the 2024 presidential election, regardless of a user's personal preferences. Researchers Talal Rahwan and Yasir Zaki at New York University's Abu Dhabi campus created over 300 "dummy" bot accounts to mimic real-life… |
(2026-05-07). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-07). American Democracy: A Race to the Bottom. bylinetimes.com Last month I served as an election official for a special ballot in the state of Virginia, on whether to allow an exceptional redrawing of Virginia's electoral districts in time for the upcoming November mid-term Congressional elections. The referendum was passed, by a very narrow majority of 51.69% to 48.31%, meaning the Virginia Assembly can now adopt a skewed political map almost certain to give the Democrats four more seats, and reducing Republicans to just one safe seat in the State, where previously they had held five. | The Democrat-led Assembly and Governor of Virginia justified the measure as a respon…
(2026-05-07). The Greens have one education policy from Finland. They need more. thecanary.co 
The Greens recently announced they will provide universal free school meals as part of their plan to tackle the affordability crisis. This is policy in Finland, which has one of the highest rated education systems in the world. The UK could learn more from the country. Greens — Finland's education system In Finland, education is […] | By
(2026-05-07). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. peoplesworld.org 
On the first day of his presidency back in 2021, Joe Biden revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, which would have brought oil from Canada's tar sands into the U.S. The decision to kill Keystone XL was perhaps Biden's clearest gift to the environmental movement. But now, five years later, a family …
(2026-05-07). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-07). Mali: Double Al-Qaeda-linked attacks kill more than 30. newarab.com 
Two attacks in central The two strikes came less than a fortnight "At least 35 people were killed on…
(2026-05-07). Mali Attacked by Western-backed Rebels. wibailoutpeople.org Several major cities and towns have been severely impacted in joint attacks by separatists and jihadists from the north to the south of the West African state By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday May 6, 2026Geostrategic Analysis On April 25, hundreds of armed rebels conducted attacks against the Malian military and government resulting in the …
(2026-05-07). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-07). This Congressional Shortcut Used to Shower ICE With Billions Could Create an Authoritarian Funding Playbook. progressivehub.net TAYA GRAHAM AND STEPHEN JANIS | THE REAL NEWS NETWORK…
(2026-05-07). Is Ecuador meddling in Colombia's elections? colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-05-07). Hegseth Calls Inflating the Pentagon Budget by 50% to $1.5 Trillion a 'Fiscally Responsible Investment'. news.antiwar.com Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said in a post on X on Thursday that inflating the Pentagon budget by nearly 50% to $1.5 trillion for 2027 was a "fiscally responsible investment" as the Trump administration attempts to justify its record-shattering military budget request. "Thanks to President Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget, this War Department has …
(2026-05-07). Watch: Israeli settlers try to purge West Bank's last all-Christian town. thecanary.co 
Israeli settlers have escalated their harassment and violence to try to drive out the residents of Taybeh, the last remaining all-Christian town in the occupied West Bank. Guarded by IOF troops, the settlers are constantly attempting to intimidate and purge the rightful owners of the land: In Taybeh, the last entirely Christian Palestinian town in […] | By
(2026-05-07). The ordeal of an undocumented Haitian migrant in the Dominican Republic. globalvoices.org 
Evens' experience reflects the reality of tens of thousands of Haitians navigating systemic racism in the DROriginally published on The Haitian and Dominican Republic flags with a fissure down the middle. Feature image created using By Jude Pierre Louis | Evens (a pseudonym) fled Haiti in August 2021 at the age of 33. A former socio-professional who worked in…
(2026-05-07). Samsung to exit Chinese mainland home appliance market amid weak profitability. ecns.cn Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it will stop selling home appliance products in the Chinese mainland, citing weakening profitability.
(2026-05-07). A Few More Thoughts On AI And Consciousness. thealtworld.com Richard Dawkins is currently the subject of much I'm seeing the question "How can you be confident that AIs aren't conscious?" pop up a lot in response to the controversy. Speaking for myself, I would say I am confident…
(2026-05-07). Drug Companies Boosted Lobbying by 23 Percent Ahead of TrumpRX Launch. truthout.org The 17 pharmaceutical companies anchoring TrumpRx, the White House's new prescription drug-pricing program, poured more than $130 million into federal lobbying in 2025 — a nearly 23% surge that outpaced the broader industry as the plan was being shaped behind the scenes. Those companies accounted for more than a quarter of the record $457.3 million spent on lobbying last year across the… |
(2026-05-07). Huge fire at Mexican fair kills five people. aljazeera.com At least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a fairground in Villahermosa, southeastern Mexico.
(2026-05-07). US revives deportation effort against pro-Palestinian student. newarab.com 
The A U.S. immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by Nina F…
(2026-05-07). Daily Memo: A Push for 'Quieter' Immigration Raids and An Increasing Use of Force at Detention Centers. lataco.com We are also exactly a month away from June 6th, when the Border Patrol arrived in Los Angeles and began the raids that terrorized so many around the country.
(2026-05-07). The Màºtter Museum commemorates 50th anniversary of deadly Legionnaires' summer in Philly with new exhibit. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The summer of 1976 in Philadelphia was shaping up to be a busy one. | On top of the usual swell in tourism from people on vacation and families visiting with kids out of school, the city was also hosting a series of celebratory events marking the nation's bicentennial. | Parades, special exhibits and festivals were scheduled in and around Independence Hall throughout July. That same month, about 2,000 veterans from across Pennsylvania gathered for an American Legion conventi…
(2026-05-07). Tony Burke signals an immigration shift as Labor confronts migration reality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months. responsiblestatecraft.org A new report finds the Iran war has cost the U.S. nearly $72 billion in its first 60 days — about $1.2 billion per day. Stephen Semler, journalist and co-founder of the Security Policy Reform Institute,
(2026-05-07). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-07). UAE Deports Thousands of Pakistani Workers, Blocks Them From Accessing Life Savings: Report. orinocotribune.com
(2026-05-07). Wednesday 5/6: Emergency Call: Voting Rights Act Gutted by SCOTUS – Black & Brown Votes in Jeopardy. indybay.org Virtual | RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/e-seOOH6pUacgLfa8l9wHA……
(2026-05-07). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-07). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-07). Madison: Service Support Workers, May 14, 2026: Join Press Conference to Tell UnityPoint Meriter: Stop the greed! Meet workers' needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
Tell UnityPoint Meriter: Stop the greed! Meet workers' needs! RSVP Here: mobilize.us/s/2M2JGU Join Meriter Service and Support Workers represented by SEIU WI Thursday, May 14, 2026 for a press conference and protest on Mound Street (and Brooks) near Meriter Hospital from 3-6 p.m. as we fight for a fair union contract. (Meriter USPS address: 202 S Park Street, Madison) …
(2026-05-07). Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention. aljazeera.com Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.
(2026-05-07). Best practice eCommerce SEO In 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-07). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-07). UN Guidance on Dismantling Gender Stereotypes. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People rally on International Women's Day in Jakarta demanding the Indonesian government pass an anti-discrimination law and ratify the International Labor Organization (ILO) convention concerning the elimination of sexual violence and harassment at work, March 8, 2024. | © 2024 Bay Ismoyo/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-07). How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate. portside.org How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate |
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria. al-monitor.com An Australian mother and daughter "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State group, police said Friday as the pair faced charges in Melbourne. The women returned to Australia on Thursday after years spent in a Syrian detention camp, where they were stranded after Islamic State's collapse. Counter-terrorism forces arrested Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and her daughter Zeinab, 31, immediately after their Qatar Airways flight landed at Melbourne International airport.
(2026-05-07). Ramzi Mallat's Leighton House installation confronts Orientalism. newarab.com 
Beneath a grand dome, pierced by arched windows of stained glass, where ceramic tiles carry the curves of Arabic calligraphy, and white marble columns frame the recesses, accented by intricately carved mashrabiya, the Light filters through the wooden latticework in fractured patterns, cooling the air and softening the grandeur. Below, a black marble fountain anchors the room in stillness. | Into this layered interior, over 7,500 rounded, deep-turquoise glazed cerami…
(2026-05-07). Journalism Isn't Here To Protect Your Politics EMAIL. levernews.com 
Unsurprisingly, there was some angry feedback on my
(2026-05-07). SF May Day Rally at Harry Bridges Plaza for a General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-07). US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of 'energy starvation'. aljazeera.com Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues.
(2026-05-07). Hondurasgate: Recordings reveal alleged scheme to restore Trump ally to presidency. peoplesworld.org 
A leak of supposedly private audio recordings from Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram—speculated to come from a source close to former Honduran president and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández—has unmasked an alleged plot to force regime change in Honduras and other Latin American countries. Said to be spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump and supported …
(2026-05-07). New Study: Declining Trends In 1980-2023 Tropical Cyclone Frequency, Accumulated Energy. wattsupwiththat.com Another anthropogenic global warming (AGW) modeling failure emerges in observed tropical cyclone data.
(2026-05-07). Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship exposes the continuing threat of zoonotic spillover. wsws.org A lethal hantavirus outbreak aboard the luxury vessel MV Hondius highlights how capitalist encroachment into ecological frontiers and global mobility transform localized zoonotic spillovers into urgent international public health crises.
(2026-05-07). Rally Held in Caracas in Support of Global Sumud Flotilla and Freedom for Palestine. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-05-07). Saturday 5/16: Palestinian Cultural Day. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center | James P. McEntee Plaza | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2026-05-07). US forces strike two empty Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says. al-monitor.com May 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. military struck two empty Iranian-flagged oil tankers on Friday that it said were seeking to violate the ongoing U.S. blockade, U.S. Central Command said in a post on X, adding that a third Iranian-flagged vessel had been disabled on Wednesday."All three vessels are no longer transiting to Iran," Central Command said.(Reporting Ismail Shakil; writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-07). Nations race to trace passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship. scmp.com Countries worldwide scrambled on Thursday to trace people who had left the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak before it got marooned off the coast of Cabo Verde, to prevent further spread of the disease. | Three people — a Dutch couple and a German national — died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius. Five of the eight suspected hantavirus cases have now been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization.
(2026-05-07). Why we're choosing to focus on climate solutions. globalvoices.org 
An editorial about why Global Voices is choosing positive climate action as its May 2026 SpotlightOriginally published on Th…
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). Negative views of US jump among Europeans: polls. al-monitor.com Three-quarters of Europeans hold a negative view of the United States, a sharp jump compared to late last year, according to a wide-ranging survey published on Friday.Based on polling across the EU's 27 member states, the share of people with an unfavourable opinion of the United States has risen 14 points since October-November 2025, to hit 74 percent.Just 24 percent of Europeans now view the country positively, the Eurobarometer survey found.
(2026-05-07). Media campaign demands freedom for Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails. samidoun.net 
In support of Lebanese prisoners held captive in Zionist prisons, and in solidarity with their steadfastness and confrontation of the jailers, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, in collaboration with the International Campaign to Free Lebanese Prisoners, launched a media campaign to highlight the prisoners and their stories with large billboards on the Old Airport Road …
(2026-05-07). BlueGreen Alliance celebrates 20 years and tackles Trump impact. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—As the BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of unions and environmental groups, celebrates its 20th anniversary this spring, it can look back on acceptance of the principle it pushed ever since Steelworkers President Leo Gerard and Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope founded it: That green jobs are good jobs, that green jobs should be union …
(2026-05-07). Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, 'Kinky Boots' on stage and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org It's Mother's Day weekend, and we're hoping that one of these events resonates with Mom. If she's a sports fan, the Sixers try to make more noise in the playoffs with Games 3 and 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday and Sunday. If she prefers music, there's everything from classical with the Philadelphia Orchestra's Musician's Choice at the Kimmel to rock with MMRBQ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion or reggae with the Wailers at Lansdowne Theater. | If Mom's a history buff, she might appreciate History That Doesn't Suck with Professor Greg Jackson at the Kimmel Center or the world premiere of "The Woman Question" at Br…
(2026-05-07). UN urges Tunisia to end repression of civil society, media. newarab.com 
(2026-05-07). White House inviting Nvidia, Apple, Boeing CEOs on Trump's China trip, report says. scmp.com The Trump ‚Å administration is inviting CEOs from ‚Å Nvidia, Apple, Exxon, Boeing and other big companies to accompany the president on his trip to China next week, Semafor reported on Thursday. | Executives from Qualcomm, Blackstone, Citigroup ‚Äåand Visa are also on the invitation list, according to the report. | A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser was invited. Qualcomm confirmed the invitation but declined to comment further.
(2026-05-07). Zelensky warns Russia's allies against attending WWII parade as Moscow repeats threats. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday warned Russia's allies against attending its May 9 World War II victory parade, as Moscow doubled down on its threat to strike Kyiv on the day. | Moscow has unilaterally declared a ceasefire from May 8 to 10 in its war on Ukraine but the Russian army has urged residents to leave Kyiv in case of a potential retaliatory strike on the day.
(2026-05-07). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-07). Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship. aljazeera.com Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.
(2026-05-07). US 'terrorism' strategy links Muslim Brotherhood to Al-Qaeda, IS. newarab.com 
The US has announced a new counterterrorism strategy, which claims for the first time ever that the The strategy was announced on Tuesday by
(2026-05-07). India, Russia Hold Steel Sector Round Table; Focus on Deeper Cooperation. infobrics.org India and Russia held a round table to strengthen cooperation in the steel sector, focusing on supply chains, technology and research collaboration amid global uncertainties…
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). The Supreme Court's War on the Voting Rights Act Sends America Backwards. otherwords.org The United States took a decisive step toward democracy with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. At the time, Black political representation was not just limited — it was nearly nonexistent. African Americans made up more than 10 percent of the population but held less than 2 percent of seats in Congress and none in the Senate. | By dismantling formal barriers to voting, the Voting Rights Act opened the door for Black political participation — and over time, representation. That progress was neither immediate nor inevitable, but it was real. | It was in this context that the Joint Center for…
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). 'MAMDANI Act' pushes both anti-communism and Islamophobia. peoplesworld.org 
"Following the 'alien radical,' the naturalized American, is the first victim of the Czarification of America. Patriotic profiteers and political hooligans are united in the cry for the 'Americanization' of the foreigner in the United States. He is to be 'naturalized,' intellectually sterilized and immunized to Bolshevism, so that he may properly appreciate the glorious …
(2026-05-07). Green Party supporters happy they can vote 'for a positive reason'. thecanary.co 
Green Party supporters have been expressing their excitement about being able to vote "for a positive reason" rather than tactically. Popping that Green vote in the ballot will never not be refreshing. Knowing youre voting for a party for a positive reason and not having to hold your nose and vote for someone just to […] | By
(2026-05-07). Journalism Isn't Here To Protect Your Politics. levernews.com Unsurprisingly, there was some angry feedback on my
(2026-05-07). Decades Of Stigmatization Fueled Threat Of Pregnancy Criminalization. popularresistance.org In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been increased movement toward criminalization of abortion. | The Fifth Circuit Court recently ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind guidance permitting the use of telemedicine for mifepristone, one of the two medications used for medication abortion. The US Supreme Court on Monday announced a one week stay on the Fifth Circuit's order, once again allowing the FDA to permit telemedicine abortion.
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-07). Are global alliances fracturing? aljazeera.com From NATO to OPEC, global alliances seem strained like never before.
(2026-05-07). Comicomment: Everyday 'freedom', endless gun terror in America. ecns.cn A shooting at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association has once again drawn attention to America's deepening political polarization, rampant gun violence and growing public distrust.
(2026-05-07). 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.
(2026-05-07). Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announces birth of second child. geo.tv 
Karoline Leavitt with her daughter. — Instagram/@Karoline Leavitt Riccio
(2026-05-07). French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X. scmp.com Paris' public prosecutor has opened ‚Å a judicial ‚Å investigation into Elon ‚Å Musk's X social media platform, a new step in an investigation over alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. | The latest legal development puts investigating judges in charge of the probe and follows tech billionaire Musk's failure to appear at an April 20 summons for questioning.
(2026-05-07). Google AI Workers in UK Launch Union Campaign, Demand End to Military Contracts. truthout.org On Tuesday, May 5, Google AI workers in the U.K. launched a unionization bid, as part of an attempt to end the use of their technology by Israel and the U.S. military. Workers at Google DeepMind — Google's AI research laboratory, based in London — sent a letter to management Tuesday requesting recognition of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Unite the Union as official… |
(2026-05-07). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-07). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-07). Turkey-PKK peace process stalls amid disarmament dispute. newarab.com 
The slowdown comes despite months of talks under Ankara's "Turkey free of terrorism" initiative, launched in late 2024 to end the decades-long conflict between the Turkish state and the PKK.
(2026-05-07). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-07). India state polls deepen Hindu-Muslim political divide, results show. geo.tv 
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate their party leading in the West Bengal state assembly elections, outside the party's regional office in Kolkata, India, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Congress gains Muslim voter support in recent elections. BJP…
(2026-05-07). Scottish Labour breaks electoral law by putting campaign material in polling booths. thecanary.co 
Labour's fear of a rout in Scotland appears to be as severe in the Holyrood elections as in local elections in England and Wales. The party's activists have been caught breaking electoral law at "multiple" polling stations by putting party campaign material in or by voting booths. The illegal manoeuvres have been exposed in at […] | By
(2026-05-07). FTD Brothers pass £1m fundraising milestone on day 10 of All-Ireland marathon challenge. thecanary.co 
Jordan Adams, one half of The FTD Brothers, completed the London Marathon carrying a 25kg fridge on his back. Just hours later, he was flying to Ireland to begin an extraordinary challenge of running 32 marathons in 32 days across all 32 counties. Now, just 10 days into that journey, The FTD Brothers have raised […] | By
(2026-05-07). Why Hate Cuba? Especially Its Medical Practices. progressivehub.net DON FITZ | GREEN SOCIAL THOUGHT…
(2026-05-07). Buea, Cameroon is facing recurring floods despite a lack of rain. globalvoices.org 
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(2026-05-07). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
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(2026-05-07). La NATO scricchiola e Bruxelles punta dritto il baratro finale. strategic-culture.su Fabrizio Poggi | Segue nostro Nel campo NATO si sono verificati ultimamente fenomeni strani e curiosi: Parigi e Berlino promuovono l'idea di un esercito europeo al di fuori del blocco nordatlantico e di una coalizione di paesi disposti a combattere la Russia nelle steppe ucraine | 2 maggio. Nell'anniversario della strage nazista alla Casa dei sindacati di Odessa, il 2 maggio del 2014, si deve constatare che l'Europa ha dichiarato guerra…
(2026-05-07). Real Madrid's Valverde hospitalised with head injury after Tchouameni fight. aljazeera.com Real's turbulent season takes another twist on eve of El Clasico with Federico Valverde hurt in dressing room clash.
(2026-05-07). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-07). Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico — La Liga, history, Valverde, Mbappe. aljazeera.com Barca are set to storm La Liga this year and could seal title in Sunday's Clasico, but what is history of Real rivalry?>
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.