(2026-05-05). Netanyahu's Hezbollah War Masks a Mission of Destruction. juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As Israel destroys villages in Southern Lebanon committing crimes of war, US media use the same Gaza genocide playbook. Hezbollah is simply being substituted for Hamas. | Israel has become a master at twisting international law to its own purposes. It continues to successfully sell its distortions justifying ethnically cleansing in Southern Lebanon, as the US press relentlessly parrot IDF talking points, just like they did in Gaza. | On April 28, a videotape of
(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). Trump withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany as Berlin steps up rearmament. wsws.org The announcement by President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany and halt the planned deployment of US intermediate-range weapons in Germany marks a further escalation of the crisis in transatlantic relations.
(2026-05-05). New sanctions, threats and military exercises set stage for US assault on Cuba. wsws.org Amid escalating sanctions, military exercises, and threats by Donald Trump to take the island "immediately," Washington is laying the groundwork for a regime-change war against Cuba.
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-05). downplay the risk: Iran and Trump are one step away from all-out regional war. haaretz.com Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions…
(2026-05-05). Iranian media: U.S. targeted two civilian boats carrying goods towards Iran, not IRGC speedboats. haaretz.com
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City. aljazeera.com Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
(2026-05-05). Sweden: Parties Should State Position on Israel, Palestine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-05-05). Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola. aljazeera.com Man City's 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
(2026-05-05). UAE's OPEC Exit: Pragmatic Oil Policy, Not 'Stranded Assets' Panic. wattsupwiththat.com The UAE's departure, the largest and most consequential since the cartel's founding, weakens OPEC+ materially and reputationally, but it does so because of internal rifts, US supply abundance and regional conflict — not because Abu Dhabi's planners have swallowed the IEA's Net Zero Kool-Aid.
(2026-05-05). Trump likens his Iran War to Vietnam Iraq. Feel Better? juancole.com ( As Trump's War shambles on with no end in sight, President Trump asks us to put his "little excursion" "in perspective." Compared to Vietnam and Iraq, Trump says, the Iran conflict has lasted "not very long at all." | Does anyone find comfort in comparing the Iran disaster with two of America's…
(2026-05-05). Shooting shortly after Vance motorcade passage triggers brief White House lockdown. geo.tv 
Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director of the US Secret Service, walks to speak to the media at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.Suspect fled on foot, then drew weapon, opened fire.Secret Service agents returned fire, shot the suspect.A juvenile bystander…
(2026-05-05). No Pause in War: Ukraine Keeps Pressure on Russia During Key Moment. thinktank.pk As Russia prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet triumph in World War II, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8—9. However, Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the proposal as "not serious," refusing to align with a symbolic pause in hostilities. At a time when Moscow sought a symbolic pause to mark …
(2026-05-05). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-05). Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid. aljazeera.com A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-05). Union presents pay-cutting offer to New Zealand nurses. wsws.org Nurses and healthcare workers should reject the offer presented by the NZNO, which would slash wages and do nothing to address the staffing crisis in hospitals.
(2026-05-05). Graham Platner: A bogus "pro-worker" face for the Democratic Party in Maine. wsws.org Platner is being promoted as an outsider, but his campaign was recruited, packaged and launched through the AFL-CIO, Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party apparatus.
(2026-05-05). "All this money for bombs but no money for education" : May Day protesters in US denounce war and dictatorship. wsws.org Although officially dominated by Democrats and the labor bureaucracy, hundreds of thousands in the US marched on May Day to oppose war and defend immigrants and democratic rights.
(2026-05-05). Australian Labor government axing public sector jobs to deepen budget cuts. wsws.org The Albanese government is slashing thousands of public service positions—a warning of what is to come in next week's budget.
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). Strong security presence in Mexico's Sinaloa state amid cartel violence. aljazeera.com Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2026-05-05). Is the UAE Losing Its Moral Authority in the Muslim World? thinktank.pk In recent years—particularly during and after the 2026 Iran war—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced growing criticism across the Arab and broader Muslim world. Once portrayed as a stable, business-friendly hub and a model of modern Islamic governance, the UAE's recent political, economic, and security decisions have raised serious concerns about its regional standing. …
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). What about Earth's Threatened and Endangered PEOPLE? wattsupwiththat.com These global zealots want power over poor countries — not power for the countries' destitute and desperate people. Their morally depraved policies and practices bring death to millions every year.
(2026-05-05). In reversal, Shin Bet lifts ban on BibiLeaks suspect accessing office. haaretz.com Yonatan Urich, an advisor to the Israeli prime minister, has been barred from his boss' bureau due to suspicions he has committed security offenses…
(2026-05-05). Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting. aljazeera.com Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
(2026-05-05). Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe. geo.tv 
Firefighters work to distinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, May 5, 2026. — ReutersHunan fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61.Xi orders thorough probe into deadly factory explosion.Nearly 500 rescuers…
(2026-05-05). A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-05). States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-04). Will Rubio's meeting with the Pope mark another diplomatic flop for Trump? thecanary.co 
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican's apostolic palace on 7 May. The meeting address the tense and fractured relationship between the Pope and the hawkish US administration. Pope Leo vs Trump administration This intention to mend bridges follows a very public fallout, after Trump provoked an illegal […] | By
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). IRAN STRIKE UAE U.S SHIPS: MAJOR ESCALATION. thealtworld.com Pepe Escobar, Lt Col Anthony Aguilar and Mohamad Klait speak about Iran bombing UAE including Fujairah and Iran firing at U.S Naval Ships in Iran. | Iran expands blockade of Strait of Hormuz to include UAE including Fujairah. Iran has also truck vessels from South Korea and UAE since start of project Freedom. U.S claims they have escorted 2 vessels through Strait of Hormuz. | Trump's decision to send the U.S Navy to escort ships from within the Strait of Hormuz will result in U.S Navy ships being hit & downed and the loss of American lives.Also, Israel is still bombing Lebanon. Israel is bombing from the air, and…
(2026-05-04). Irán impidió a buques de la armada estadounidense entrar al Estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas Armadas iraníes afirmaron este lunes que habían impedido que los buques de la Armada de Estados Unidos accedieran al estrecho de Ormuz, después de que el presidente Donald Trump dijera que las fuerzas navales estadounidenses comenzarían a escoltar a los buques varados a través de la vía acuática crítica.
(2026-05-04). Like in Gaza, Israel is targeting rescue workers in South Lebanon, killing over 100 since March. mondoweiss.net 
Lebanese rescue workers now wait 15 minutes after each strike before responding, the only way, they say, to stay alive long enough to reach the wounded amid Israel's implementation of its Gaza "double-tap" policy in Lebanon.
(2026-05-04). Lebanon warned against direct meeting with Netanyahu amid war. newarab.com 
As the United States piles On Monday, prominent Arab intellectual Azmi Bishara cautioned Lebanon against what he described as the political and strategic risks of such a move. | His comments, posted to social media, come amid reports that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is considering a meeting with Israel…
(2026-05-04). Two IDF soldiers wounded in clash with Hezbollah; Israeli fire kills 17 in Lebanon over past day, officials say. haaretz.com Earlier on Monday, the IDF issued evacuation notices for several villages in the Tyre area shortly before it carried out attacks, killing four people, including in one village which was not listed in earlier evacuation warnings…
(2026-05-04). Lebanon war correspondent accuses BBC of complicity in ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co 
A war correspondent in Lebanon has pointed out the BBC's blatant complicity in Israel's ethnic cleansing and war crimes. The level of complicity of the @BBC in the ethnic cleansing of southern Lebanon is shocking. I am listening to their Jerusalem correspondent report that the 'IDF are striking Hezbollah targets' while I'm on the ground […] | By
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Israel bombs at least 38 towns in a single day. thecanary.co 
On Sunday, 2 May, Israel illegally attacked at least 38 Lebanese towns in a single day, directly ignoring, once against, the ceasefire agreement. üî¥Summary of Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory on 3/5/2026: üü Airstrikes: Al-Sarirah Jarjouh Zawtar al-Sharqiyah Srifah Al-Shahabiyyah Al-Qusaybah Kfardounin Bariqa Yahmar al-Shaqif Al-Duwayr Al-Namiriyyah Jabshit Arab Salim Frun Haris Yatir Kafra Burj […] | By
(2026-05-04). Heavy Fighting in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Positions. news.antiwar.com Heavy fighting reportedly erupted in the area of Deir Seryan, on the border between Israel and Lebanon and well inside the Israeli occupied "Yellow Line" area of southern Lebanon. Israel reportedly advanced troops into the town and Hezbollah attacked them. Details are still emerging about the exchange of fire, but the IDF reported two Israeli …
(2026-05-04). Israel Has Kidnapped Two of Our Most Important Pro-Palestine Activists. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations, especially the United States, to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those who denounce the genocide — especially …
(2026-05-04). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-04). Freedom Flotilla Defies Israeli Piracy. popularresistance.org Just days after the Israeli government's assault on 22 unarmed civilian vessels of the Global Samud Flotilla (GSF) as they sailed toward Gaza in international waters west of Crete, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) is pressing forward with new vessels. | On Saturday May 2, the FFC launched four new sailboats from Siracusa, Italy. The FFC is determined not to give in to the Israeli violence. | The launch continues the demand to end the siege of Gaza, to end the policy of collective punishment, to end the genocide Israel is inflicting on Gaza, and to end the apartheid system Israel established in the occupied We…
(2026-05-04). The Regressive Ideologies Behind The 'Baby Bust' Panic. popularresistance.org If you haven't heard the argument that civilization is about to collapse because women aren't having enough babies, you haven't been consuming much media. | "The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn't as Bad as You've Heard—It's Worse," announced the Atlantic (6/30/25). Business Insider (8/21/25) ran a piece titled "America's Great People Shortage," which opened, "America is about to tumble off the edge of a massive demographic cliff." And NPR's Brian Mann warned on PBS (4/10/26) that, as a result of the birth rate decline, "many people say" that the US soon "will be unrecognizable."
(2026-05-04). U.S. AH-64 Apache, MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Sink Six Iranian Boats (Updated). twz.com 
Commercial vessels and American warships are coming under Iranian attack around the Strait of Hormuz as a new U.S. maritime protection plan has kicked off.
(2026-05-04). US' Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has "absolute control" over the strategic waterway. | "Let's see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said in a Fox News interview.
(2026-05-04). US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisMay 4 (Reuters) – The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N. Security Council resolution designed to condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.Mike Waltz said on Monday.Waltz said negotiations will take place this week on the resolution, which comes after permanent Security Council members Russia and China blocked a resolution last month that Washington hoped would galvanize international efforts to restore freedom of navigation of the waterway.KEY DETAILS…
(2026-05-04). US denies Iran hit warship trying to sneak through Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime and the US military have denied that two Iranian missiles hit one of its warships as it tried to slip through the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had warned Washington of retaliation if the US attacked again or attempted to pass through the Strait before a genuine peace deal is agreed. US […] | By
(2026-05-04). Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market. aljazeera.com Brent crude is largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of the operation, dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
(2026-05-04). Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday urged China to step up its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, adding that the subject will be discussed when President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week."China, let's see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said during a live Fox News Channel interview.
(2026-05-04). Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz. al-monitor.com Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships crossing the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from record finishes last week.Oil prices climbed, with the benchmark international contract Brent crude for July delivery jumping more than five percent, after a drone strike caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, authorities said Monday.
(2026-05-04). Navy to 'guide' vessels through the Hormuz Strait. Well, sort of. responsiblestatecraft.org Update 5/4, 10 a.m.: The U.S. military says two commercial vessels have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz as American warships assist "efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping" through the vital waterway, under the
(2026-05-04). Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously. democracynow.org 
We discuss the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Trita Parsi. U.S. officials are denying Iranian reports that a U.S. vessel was struck by Iranian missiles amid the two countries' dual blockade of the strait. The warring nations still say they are observing a fragile temporary ceasefire as negotiations continue for a possible longer-term deal. However, says Parsi, "both sides are making maximalist demands," so a diplomatic solution is unlikely. "As long as Trump continues to listen to those forces, the very same forces that a…
(2026-05-04). Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-05-04). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-04). In New Escalation, US Attempts to Force Open Strait as Iran Fires on Boats. truthout.org The tenuous ceasefire between Iran and the United States that was established last month appears to have ended, though no official announcement has been made, as Iran launched missile and drone attacks on vessels while the U.S. began a new operation, "Project Freedom," to escort ships in and out of the Strait of Hormuz. After the U.S. announced its plan to guide ships through the waterway… |
(2026-05-04). The new political equation in West Asia in the light of the Iran/US-Israel war. unitedworldint.com 
Speech held at the conference 'Energy and the Global Economy: Its Significance and Impact in the Aftermath of the Ukrainian and Middle East Crises', organized by the Russian House International Relations Club in Mumbai, India UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan gave a presentation on the consequences of the Iran/US-Israel war and possible …
(2026-05-04). Sachs on U.S. Power in Freefall: "The Most Dangerous Country in the World" scheerpost.com The global economy is no longer wobbling — it's splintering. In a sweeping, unsparing conversation, economist Jeffrey Sachs describes a world pushed to the edge by Washington's wars with Iran and Russia, its economic confrontation with China, and its attempt to reassert dominance across the Western Hemisphere. The pillars that held the global system together …
(2026-05-04). UAE says air defences engage Iranian missiles, drones as flights diverted. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026. — ReutersIran denied targeting…
(2026-05-04). Trump Attacks Media, Calls Reporting on Iran War "Seditious" truthout.org President Donald Trump blasted journalists for their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last week, labeling their reporting as "seditious." Trump denounced CNN and The New York Times in comments to reporters at the White House last Thursday. His complaints came shortly after The Times editorial board published an opinion piece condemning the president for exposing vulnerabilities within… |
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Israel ups production of Arrow interceptors, but Iran is making missiles even faster. haaretz.com If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran resumes, the month-long cease-fire hasn't been enough to replenish stocks. Israel's secret weapon: the dozens of members of the ultra-Orthodox community helping make Arrows…
(2026-05-04). How the US-Israel war has cemented the IRGC's grip on Iran. newarab.com 
In its US and Israeli strikes aimed to disrupt the But the IRGC has moved quickly…
(2026-05-04). UAE reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. thecanary.co 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that its air defences are shooting down both missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran t.co/iEDsZNtdhL pic.twitter.com/JenWFT9KrZ — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 4, 2026 One Iranian drone […] | By
(2026-05-04). Oil jumps, stocks mixed amid Iran, US claims of attack in Strait. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-04). Iran's navy attacks US ship with missiles, CENTCOM denies strike. newarab.com 
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). IRGC's scary revelation as Trump mulls new strikes: Iran declares war 'winner' before round 2. hindustantimes.com An IRGC spokesman boasts that Iran will be the "final victor" in an "unequal battle" with the United States, mocking Trump's weapon shortages after the 40‚Äëday war. As Tehran reviews Washington's reply to its 14‚Äëpoint peace plan, Trump calls the proposal unacceptable and hints he may restart strikes.
(2026-05-04). Gaza flotilla activists 'threatened with death' in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-04). Friday 5/15: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp515…
(2026-05-04). Gaza's hospitals struggle to diagnose as labs shut down. newarab.com 
In one of the dim corridors of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Inside the hospital's laboratories, where early detection of disease is supposed to determine the line between treatment and deterioration, equipment stands idle or runs on rationed supplies.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Israel's growing impunity: Naval forces seize aid flotilla with Irish president's sister aboard. peoplesworld.org 
The "Global Sumud Flotilla," en route to Gaza, was attacked on the high seas on Wednesday night—over 1,000 kilometers from the Israeli coast. Thirty-four activists were injured, and two organizers were abducted. On Sunday, an Israeli court extended its detention until at least May 5. Both report severe mistreatment. On board one of the ships: …
(2026-05-04). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-05-04). Scrutiny mounts over Plymouth Brethren's Federal Election interference. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-04). Amicus Brief of Naomi Oreskes … er, "Expert Report" Redux 5: the Conservation Law Foundation v Shell version. wattsupwiththat.com The legacy new media reporters never once questioned the collective accusation sources behind the "crooked skeptic climate scientists" accusation. This rock-bottom journalism malfeasance problem is unsustainable. The crash of the entire situation could be epic, with worldwide repercussions.
(2026-05-04). Should Roundup labels warn users about the cancer risk? It's up to the Supreme Court. grist.org 
Since 2018, when it bought the chemical manufacturer Monsanto, the German conglomerate Bayer has set aside billions to settle legal claims that the active ingredient in the company's weedkiller Roundup has caused cancer and other health issues among its users. Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments…
(2026-05-04). Shooting injures 10 people at a lake party near Oklahoma City. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 10 people were injured and transferred to the hospital after a shooting at a lake party near Oklahoma City Sunday night, CNN reported, citing the police.The police have not arrested any suspects, but there is no threat to the public, said Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond Police Department."The total number of victims is expected to change as additional individuals transported themselves to area hospitals," police revealed in a statement on X.Officers were called at around 9 p.m. CT after a report of gunfire at a party at Arcadia Lake, Ward mentioned. At least 10 people were rushed by…
(2026-05-04). All-round hero Hardie helps Babar Azam's Peshawar Zalmi win PSL 2026. aljazeera.com Hardie's 4 wickets and 56 runs help secure Peshawar's second PSL title with a five-wicket win over Hyderabad Kingsmen.
(2026-05-04). United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark. scmp.com A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster on Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a light post and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). India, Russia Explore Collaboration in Critical Minerals, Industrial Infrastructure. infobrics.org India and Russia are exploring cooperation in the extraction of rare earth elements and critical minerals, underground coal gasification, and the development of modern industrial infrastructure…
(2026-05-04). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Thermos recalls over 8 million food jars and bottles after safety hazard injures consumers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Global brand Thermos has issued a large-scale product recall involving more than 8 million food jars and beverage bottles following serious safety concerns linked to faulty stoppers. The move comes after multiple incidents where the lids reportedly popped off with force, injuring users.As per details released by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall affects around 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and nearly 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles. These items were sold over a long period, from March 2008 to July 2024, across major retail platforms, including Walmart, Amazo…
(2026-05-04). A child born, a father dead: West Bank commander says killing like. haaretz.com The Israeli army is 'constantly turning villages into conflict zones,' said the commander, with no attempts to disguise it as anything else…
(2026-05-04). Ukraine files police complaint in Israel over alleged stolen wheat imports. haaretz.com According to the Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv, some of the wheat came from occupied Ukrainian territory despite being sold as Russian produce • Dizengoff Trading, which purchased one shipment, said it has 'no future orders for Russian wheat'…
(2026-05-04). India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his supporters as he arrives at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters as BJP celebrates its win in the West Bengal and Assam states' assembly elections, in New Delhi, India, May 4, 2026.— Reuters Votes still being counted under…
(2026-05-04). Labor blocks return of Australian citizens interned in Syria. wsws.org The Albanese government's actions set a wider precedent for barring the return of citizens deemed to be lacking in respect for the "values" prescribed by the ruling capitalist establishment.
(2026-05-04). Death toll from Turkey school shooting rises to 10. newarab.com 
An 11-year-old girl has died of injuries sustained in a Almina Agaoglu died in hospital, the private NTV television reported. | A 14-year-old opened fire at a school in the Kahramanmaras province on 15 April, killing nine students aged 10 and 11 and one teacher. The youth attacker died at the scene. | Authorities sai…
(2026-05-04). Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday | The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday. | The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93 reduction for diesel. | The adjusted prices for this month are as follows: | Petrol 93 and 95 (ULP & LRP): R3.27 per litre (p/l) increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R6.19 p/l increase. | Illumin…
(2026-05-04). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-04). Pakistan's EO-3 Launch: A New Chapter in Pakistan-China Space Cooperation. thinktank.pk The successful launch of Pakistan's indigenous electro-optical satellite EO-3 marks far more than a technological milestone; it symbolizes the steady rise of Pakistan as an emerging spacefaring nation and reflects the growing depth of Pakistan-China strategic cooperation in advanced science and technology. At a time when space has become a frontier of economic development, national …
(2026-05-04). Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship. newarab.com 
The sailors, who had been held aboard the container ship Touska, were flown into
(2026-05-04). More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting. truthout.org As President Donald Trump continues to push Republicans to aggressively gerrymander ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a new analysis has found more than 50 candidates running for key offices who have in the past engaged in efforts to nullify election results. As reported by NPR on Monday, election watchdog States United Action has released a report showing that election-denying candidates… |
(2026-05-04). Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together. grist.org 
Kimberly Treadaway hoped she was prepared for the storm. Hurricane Helene was heading right for her home in Weaverville, North Carolina, and she worried about having enough food and water, and about her 5-month-old son. But something else weighed on her — access to Suboxone, a prescription medication she must take daily to reduce the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use. | "If I didn't have my medication, I wouldn't feel OK," she said. | Treadaway is about a decade into her recovery. Maintaining sobriety depends upon a great many things remaining consistent: relationships, housing,…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Reform cannot be trusted with abortion law. thecanary.co 
Farage has reopened the argument, his MPs have voted for restriction, and his head of policy opposes abortion even in pregnancies resulting from rape. Reform's evasions should fool nobody. Votes against decriminalising abortion Nigel Farage has already reopened the argument, first by saying MPs should debate cutting the 24-week limit, then by calling that limit […] | By
(2026-05-04). Apparently, Getting Old Causes Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Because if getting old while living alone is now part of the emissions ledger, then the list is effectively complete.
(2026-05-04). Spirit Airlines collapses: 17,000 workers pay for Wall Street's war on Iran. wsws.org The government's decision not to rescue Spirit, on the absurd grounds that they did not "have half a billion dollars laying around," is deliberate class policy aimed at making the working class pay for the war.
(2026-05-04). UAE follows Argentina's dollar swap path into subservience to the USA. thecanary.co 
Recent UAE developments, including the US dollar swap request, exit from OPEC, and expulsion of 15,000 Pakistani Shias, can be read as interlocking signs of the Gulf state's increased subservience to the US. Fully hitching its wagon to the USA, like far-right President Javier Milei, who recently visited Israel and voted with the USA against […] | By
(2026-05-04). Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall. ecns.cn Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2026-05-04). Tomgram: Engelhardt, World War III? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. A World in Trumple Deep (And We Are All His Apprentices Now) By Tom Engelhardt Unlike every other TomDispatch piece, this one won't be broken up with section titles for a simple reason. It's all about Donald J. Trump …
(2026-05-04). Platform to better serve visitors. ecns.cn Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
(2026-05-04). Trump's trap, Trump's sanity. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. president has lost the war he started with Iran — or at the ve…
(2026-05-04). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-04). Trump brags about a losing hand then announces 'Project Freedom'. thecanary.co 
In his second term as US president, Donald Trump has become known for his late night posting sprees. Said sprees see him sharing memes he finds on Truth Social between long-winded messages he rarely follows through on. Sunday 3 May proved to be a particularly eventful night for the president, with the following meme attracting […] | By
(2026-05-04). Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific. newarab.com 
A Speaking in Canberra after talks with Roughly one-fifth o…
(2026-05-04). Rescue orgs will adopt out more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms breeding facility. indybay.org Animal rescue groups have purchased more than 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a massive Wisconsin-based facility that breeds the dogs for scientific research.
(2026-05-04). young adult Arab population is an untapped national resource. haaretz.com Language gaps, geographic distance and a failing educational system combine to push around one-third of young Arabs into a socioeconomic vacuum that makes them vulnerable to getting involved in crime…
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 7, 2026: Weekly Peace Vigil. wibailoutpeople.org THURSDAYS, 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM, WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL. Corner of Williamson & Blair Streets in Madison. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. Bring family and friends. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. info: warabolition@gmail.com…
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces Project Freedom to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-04). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-04). From Allies to Tension: Is Trump Testing Europe's Limits? thinktank.pk The intensifying political clash between Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reignited a serious geopolitical debate: can the United States push Germany into joining a potential war with Iran? What initially appears as a question of political pressure is, in reality, rooted in deeper structural tensions shaping the transatlantic alliance. The recent decision …
(2026-05-04). Streeting's local Labour branch set to lose much worse in 2026 than in 2025. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's local Labour Party in Redbridge already lost an election in 2025, but it could lose much, much worse in the upcoming local election. To find out more, we spoke to Redbridge Independents councillor Noor Jahan Begum. Redbridge is sick of Labour Begum ran in the 2024 election, becoming the main opposition to Labour's […] | By
(2026-05-04). Workers And Left Parties In South Asia Mark May Day. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of workers from all corners of South Asia took to the streets on Friday, May 1, to celebrate International Workers' Day or May Day, renewing their commitment to confront the accelerating onslaught of attacks on workers' rights and the intensifying cost of living crisis. | Trade unions and left parties held rallies and meetings where they paid tribute to the workers of the 1886 Chicago Haymarket affair, some of whom paid with their lives to ignite a global movement for better working conditions and the 40 hour week.
(2026-05-04). Meet Ali Mohamed, the CIA's Man Inside Al-Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden's "First Trainer" covertactionmagazine.com [This is the second part of the author's investigation into the backstory behind 9/11. Part I can be read here.] In August 2025, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that the perennial lawsuit filed by the families of 9/11 victims against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) can finally …
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather | A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. | This change in weather is associated with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to make landfall over the western parts of South Africa from Tuesday morning. | "The system is expected to initially affect the Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape before spreading eastward across the central and eastern interior from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning," the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. | A cut-off low is a s…
(2026-05-04). VIDEO: Message to Iran and Everybody Else. worldbeyondwar.org When the U.S. blows up a school, killing 156 people, of whom 120 are children, it's only a tiny fraction of the killing, injuring, traumatizing, impoverishing, and destroying. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-05-04). Turkey hosts Kuwaiti FM as OAPEC exit fuels Gulf rift. al-monitor.com Kuwait's top diplomat visited Turkey as the Gulf rift deepens following the UAE's exit from OPEC and its affiliated alliances, forcing Ankara to balance ties between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
(2026-05-04). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-04). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-04). Le[e]gal Brief: Does The Government Have The Right To Access Your Data? newsone.com : | ✕ | "Right now, every single one of you watching is carrying a tracking device in your pocket. It knows where you pray, it knows where you protest, it knows what doctor you saw last Tuesday and what corner you stood on last Friday," attorney Lee Merritt says at the start of this week's Le[e]gal Brief. | One of the conspiracy theories I consistently find hilarious is the fear that the government is trying to put a chip in people through vaccines, because in this day and age, they don't need to put a chip in us to know where we're at. By virtue of phones, social media, and even online shopping…
(2026-05-04). Saka saves Arsenal while West Ham struggles near bottom of the Prem. thecanary.co 
Arsenal's title charge tightened while West Ham's survival bid loosened and Bukayo Saka was the hinge on which the whole Premier League weekend swung. Arsenal didn't just beat Fulham, they re‚Äëestablished the version of themselves that had gone missing in recent weeks. The version that plays with swagger, incision and a sense of inevitability. At […] | By
(2026-05-04). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2026-05-04). Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal? aljazeera.com Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.
(2026-05-04). Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists. sanews.gov.za Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists | As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to constitutional democracy, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that female journalists can operate freely and securely. | The call coincided with the global observance of World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, marked this year against a backdrop of growing international concern over the safety of women in media. | In a statement, Minister responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga, call…
(2026-05-04). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-04). Iraqi court sentences 4 to prison for promoting Baath Party. newarab.com 
An The Karkh Criminal Court said in a statement that those convicted were found in possession of the
(2026-05-04). "May Day Strong" in Chicago: Labor bureaucracy, Democrats seek to smother growing resistance to war and Trump dictatorship. wsws.org With thousands of workers and young people marching to oppose Trump, the AFL-CIO and Democratic Party is trying to prevent this movement from evolving into a politically conscious challenge to oligarchic rule and the capitalist system that both parties defend.
(2026-05-04). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-04). How Trump's diplomacy is shaping the war in the eastern Congo. responsiblestatecraft.org The recent
(2026-05-04). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-04). Xi'an showcases smart city governance model. ecns.cn Mayors and government officials representing seven countries shared insights on digitalization and efficiency in modern city governance at the recently concluded 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
(2026-05-04). Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train | 2. 'Structural shift': new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz | 3. 'Nowhere to go': helpers pushed out of parks spend day off in tents at bus terminus…
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936 and 1938 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). Strike of Little Lake teachers in California shut down after 10 days. wsws.org The decision was taken before teachers were given access to the full terms of the tentative agreement and before any meaningful rank-and-file review could take place.
(2026-05-04). Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies. scmp.com Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced on Monday as the prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom of reporting. | "We stand for civil discourse and against censorship," said Pulitzer Administrator Marjorie Miller ahead of the announcements, which honoured coverage of Trump's immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
(2026-05-04). Israel Continues to Detain Flotilla Members Intercepted in International Waters. truthout.org We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval… |
(2026-05-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Thousands of nurses at long-term care facilities in the province of Ontario have voted to authorize strikes, while workers in Puerto Rico held May Day protests demanding the end of the Wall Street financial dictatorship over the US island colony.
(2026-05-04). Hurricane Helene shattered lives — and the systems that keep people sober. grist.org 
As Hurricane Helene roared through the mountains of western North Carolina in September 2024, Devon ran from one side of his house to the other, listening to the sound of trees snapping in the dark. | The wind whipped the steep hill his family lived on in Asheville, rattling the windows and cracking limbs. Pine trees fell like dominos, 20 in all. Five of them took the porch and a corner of the house with them. The creek behind the family's home was rising fast, and anything caught in it was swept away. | Inside, Devon's wife and their daughter, who is now five, hid in a closet, crying as the house shook. Devon…
(2026-05-04). Independent socialists offer alternative in Wakefield as Labour collapses. thecanary.co 
An independent socialist councillor in Wakefield says voters are "adamant they're not voting Labour" in the upcoming local election. But Jakob Williamson hopes locals will give him and his colleagues a chance rather than falling for the billionaire-backed divisiveness of Reform. Why Wakefield is crying out for change As a former mining area, Wakefield played […] | By
(2026-05-04). 'Made in Europe' law sets stage for an economic showdown with China. scmp.com Amid the trade war with the United States, the last thing China needs is an economic confrontation with the European Union — Beijing's major export destination. But with the EU seemingly determined to protect its market by introducing measures that many see as controversial, an economic stand-off appears inevitable. | When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen blamed China last June for showing an "unwillingness to live within the constraints of the rules-based international system",…
(2026-05-04). AI token biz highlighted for Guizhou's development. ecns.cn As tokens emerge as a key resource in the artificial intelligence era, Guizhou province in Southwest China is stepping up efforts to tap into the emerging business by leveraging its strengths in computing power, data resources and application scenarios.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Navigating an unpredictable future: global architecture, energy, and security. onlineopinion.com.au The worst energy disruption in decades may be accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels.
(2026-05-04). Polanski riles up finance bros like in 2019 when they despised Corbyn. thecanary.co 
If one looks at the recent headlines in finance papers like the FT heading into the local elections on 7 May, one would think that it is back to 2019 again. Finance bros are not happy about the Green Party. There will be a great effort to blame the impending left victory in local elections […] | By
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). UK Labour Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood targets children for brutal treatment in asylum seeker crackdown. wsws.org In a joint letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer on April 27, almost 150 organisations—including social care workers, refugee charities, and fostering groups—accused the government of a "sustained attack on children's rights."
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). China consul in Mexico calls protectionism a 'dead end' as trade tensions with US escalate. scmp.com China's top diplomat on the US-Mexico border denounced protectionism as a dead end at the weekend, delivering a pointed defence of open trade just weeks before Mexico, the United States and Canada sit down to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that governs North American commerce. | Consul General Fu Xinrong told a business gathering in Tijuana that unilateralism benefits no one and called on nations to build economic ties based on sovereignty and mutual respect rather than…
(2026-05-04). Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Rachana Shah's patients are children, but some have developed health issues that are usually prevalent in older people: sleep apnea, joint pain or pre-diabetes. | As a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's The overall impact of ob…
(2026-05-04). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Greater Israel map, nooses: Ben-Gvir's birthday cake sparks controversy. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The birthday party of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked widespread controversy, due to the participation of several senior police officers in the event and also because of an unusual cake he received as a gift from his wife, Ayala Ben-Gvir.A photo posted on Instagram by the far-right minister showed him receiving a massive three-tiered birthday cake topped with a golden noose, a reference to the latest law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians detainees convicted of violence, which Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party have long championed and which was passed by the Knesse…
(2026-05-04). Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act. whyy.org A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?
(2026-05-04). Inside Baltimore's May Day march against billionaires and authoritarianism. therealnews.com 
Inspired by January's mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups organized protests around the US on Friday, May 1, to coincide with International Workers Day (aka May Day). Organizers called for a one-day "economic blackout" ("no school, no work, no shopping") in protest of authoritarianism and government policies that put billionaires' needs above those of workers. TRNN takes you inside the Baltimore, Maryland, May Day march so you can see it and hear directly from protesters yourself. | Additional links/info: | Maximillian… baltimore,May Day,protest,video,May Day
(2026-05-04). Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in 'critical condition'. aljazeera.com Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.
(2026-05-04). Farage is pulling Reform into the politics of male grievance. thecanary.co 
Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Donald Trump are not random names in Farage's orbit. They point to a politics that treats women's equality as part of what has gone wrong. Trading in misogyny and resentment Farage has spent the past two years placing himself alongside men and movements that trade on resentment towards women and […] | By
(2026-05-04). MIT scientists say fusion overcoming energy challenges. wattsupwiththat.com Once fusion energy achieves commercial success, Mumgaard envisions a high demand, especially in countries like Japan, South Korea, and Singapore that are attracted to an energy source that uses so little land and natural resources, ends dependency on LNG delivered by tankers, and avoids the threats of nuclear weapons being cobbled together from plutonium.
(2026-05-04). Realty mkt sees broad rebound. ecns.cn Driven by growth in its four largest cities, home purchases in China gained traction nationwide in March, leading to rising confidence among experts about the housing performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, which is deemed vital to the overall stabilization of the real estate market.
(2026-05-04). First north of Ireland King Charles postbox immediately 'redecorated' by republicans. thecanary.co 
Royal Mail (RM) might not operate swiftly anymore, but it seems republican socialist group Lasair Dhearg do — it's taken them less than 24 hours post-unveiling to add their own finishing touches to the first King Charles-branded postbox installed by the tardy privatised delivery service. Speaking about the republican and socialist themed stickers they planted […] | By
(2026-05-04). Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity. sanews.gov.za Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity | By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation | Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa's road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity. | It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to anti-apartheid movements which threaded Europe right across Asia and right across the Atlantic Ocean to countries like Cuba, heeded the profound words of wisdom by liberation stalwart and President of the African National Congress,…
(2026-05-04). When Muslim men are murdered, the reaction is institutional indifference. thecanary.co 
Abdul Wali Mamozai, a Muslim man, was murdered in Bracknell on 27 April, a few days before a mentally ill man wounded two Jewish people — and one Muslim man — in London. When the latter attack took place, the media went into a frenzy. The Muslim victim was airbrushed out to a footnote at […] | By
(2026-05-04). 'It's reprehensible': Delaware Gov. Meyer, advocates blast state police over stalled Clean Slate rollout. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Pastor Tony Neal said he turned his life around in the early 1990s after leaving prison. But his criminal record prevented him from being allowed to attend his son's U.S. Air Force graduation ceremony in 2014. | "That was hurtful," the Georgetown resident said. "One of the greatest moments of my life [and] because of my past, it seemed like my kids had to pay for it, and I just felt it wasn't right." | A criminal record can be a barrier in many areas, including empl…
(2026-05-04). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-04). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-04). When the sun takes over: Global solar leaders. strategic-culture.su From sun-drenched deserts to equatorial highlands, a growing number of countries now generate over 10%—and in some cases nearly 30%—of their electricity from solar power. The unlikely leader is Lebanon—a nation in the throes of state collapse. With its national grid delivering just a few hours of power per day and the central government functionally bankrupt, Lebanese citizens, businesses, and hospitals have turned rooftops into power plants. This infographic shows the share of solar in electricity generation.
(2026-05-04). israeli Occupation Court Extends Detention Of Saif Abukeshek And Thiago àÅvila. popularresistance.org Askalan, Occupied Palestine —The Global Sumud Flotilla condemns the decision of the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" to have Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila remanded in custody. | They were unlawfully abducted by israeli naval forces in international waters outside Greece and taken to occupied Palestine earlier this week. | The court has ordered their continued detention for 2 additional days until May 5. | Despite there being no formal charges levelled against them, israeli prosecutors have made sweeping politically motivated allegations in a retaliatory attempt to criminalize humanitarian action.
(2026-05-04). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-04). China allocates $12.6 billion more for equipment upgrades, nears annual target. ecns.cn China has allocated 91.5 billion yuan ($12.6 billion) in a second batch of funding this year to support equipment upgrades, bringing the total to 185.1 billion yuan, or 92% of its annual target, the country's top economic planner said.
(2026-05-04). How the Middle East crisis is expanding China's agrochemical influence. scmp.com As the Middle East conflict spreads uncertainty among farmers around the world, Chinese farmers are carrying out their spring ploughing as usual and appear largely untroubled. | "The supply of chemical fertilisers for spring ploughing is ample," an official with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said at a news conference last month, adding that domestic fertiliser prices were "far lower than international prices" and spring sowing was proceeding as normal.
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-04). China's independent industrial chain boosts EV sector. ecns.cn Feng Yanqiang, director of cylindrical system, at EVE Energy, stated in a recent interview with China Daily Website that Chinas new energy vehicle sector boasts a fully independent and secure complete industrial chain, world-leading technologies.
(2026-05-04). Zia Yusuf threatens Reform will put migrant detention centres in Green areas. thecanary.co 
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf has threatened that the racist far-right party will put immigration detention centres in Green Party-run areas. Yusuf was appointed Reform UK's shadow home secretary in February. Of course, being a party with just eight MPs, Reform is nowhere near the official opposition for the Labour government, so it can't appoint shadow […] | By
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Free Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila: The attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the criminalization of resistance and solidarity. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns the abduction of Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila of the Global Sumud Flotilla, part and parcel of the massive international piracy carried out by the Zionist regime and its occupation naval forces, with the complicity of the Greek state and the responsibility of U.S. imperialism and its partners …
(2026-05-04). Temporary Supreme Court Stay Restores Mail Access to Mifepristone for 1 Week. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on an appeals court ruling from Friday that was blocking remote access to an abortion drug, restoring access until at least May 11. The administrative stay, issued by Justice Samuel Alito, pauses Friday's decision by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. That ruling blocked a 2023 rule adopted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowing… |
(2026-05-04). Trump Makes Rudy Giuliani's Hospitalization All About Himself And His 2020 Election Fraud Lie. newsone.com 
Source: Sonia Moskowitz / Getty | President Donald Trump is such a horrible human being that he can't even take a break from being a horrible human being while expressing his thoughts and prayers for his friend, a fellow horrible human being, who has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. | According to
(2026-05-04). Chloe Zhao, Stellan Skarsgard and Demi Moore among Cannes Film Festival jurors. scmp.com Chloe Zhao, Demi Moore and Stellan Skarsgard are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced on Monday. | Just about a week before the 79th Cannes begins May 12, organisers unveiled the nine-member jury that will deliberate on the films in competition at the annual French Riviera festival. As already announced, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) is president of the jury.
(2026-05-04). Iran replaces UAE ports with Pakistan corridor to break U.S. blockade. mronline.org 
The move activates a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 but never previously used, and positions the Gwadar-Karachi corridor as a potential strategic link between South Asia and Eurasia through CPEC and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
(2004-05-26). Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition. tribune.com.pk 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday. | The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalized. | "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge ‚Å in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer…
(2026-05-04). Bennett says Netanyahu West Bank settlements amid Carrefour subsidy deal. haaretz.com A new program subsidizing products at select Carrefour supermarkets notably excludes the West Bank. After Bennett's criticism, Israel's economy minister defended Netanyahu's West Bank policy, touting the construction of '100 new settlements'…
(2026-05-04). 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)…
(2026-05-04). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-04). Exporting Apartheid: Israel's role in Haiti's water crisis. mronline.org 
Behind the Dominican Republic's assault on Haitian water sovereignty stands an Israeli Occupation apparatus—arming border forces, training police, and designing a thirty-year plan to control their island's water supply.
(2026-05-04). Louisiana, State With Highest Poverty Rate, Considers Jailing Unhoused People. truthout.org New Orleans — As the Louisiana state Senate debated what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," more than 50 mainly Black unhoused people sat and lay on the sidewalk in New Orleans' Central City neighborhood. The bill, which already passed overwhelmingly through the state's Republican-dominated House of Representatives… |
(2026-05-04). Latin America's Big Choice: US Stability or China's Speed? thinktank.pk The intensifying economic rivalry between the United States and China has firmly expanded into Latin America, transforming the region into a critical battleground for influence, trade, and infrastructure dominance. While Beijing has rapidly increased its presence through investments and trade partnerships, recent diplomatic tensions—especially in countries like Peru—highlight that Washington is actively pushing back to …
(2026-05-04). US Central Command Says It Destroyed Six Iranian Boats, Iran Denies Naval Losses. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said on Monday that US military helicopters sank six Iranian boats, an allegation Iranian officials have denied, according to Iranian media, as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed. The comments from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper came after Iranian media reported that Iran struck a US warship …
(2026-05-04). The Transgender Erasure Act: India's 2026 Identity Law. fairobserver.com The parliament of India has recently passed a law that requires a transgender person to appear before the medical board and obtain a District Magistrate's certificate before their identity is legally recognized. In doing so, the Parliament has reversed a right the Supreme Court declared "fundamental" in 2014. When the legislature strips away something it…
(2026-05-04). Natasha Devon exposes blatant heirarchy of racism in UK on Sky News. thecanary.co 
Author and broadcaster Natasha Devon made a powerful intervention on the hierarchy of racism during a Sky News segment. Devon pointed to the recent stabbing attack in Golders Green, noting how it prompted widespread media coverage and swift, sustained political commentary. Devon argued that attacks on other minoritised groups do not receive nearly the same level […] | By
(2026-05-04). Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying. scmp.com Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae ‚Å non gratae over ‚Å an "antenna forest" on the roofs of ‚Å diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday. | Numerous satellite dishes placed on buildings used by the Russian state in Vienna, particularly a residential complex for diplomatic staff, have long attracted ‚Äåthe attention of Austria's main domestic intelligence service, which has warned for years they could be used to intercept other states' satellite…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Execution and Mass Graves in Tantura" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JkqQ……
(2026-05-04). Video: Modi's BJP poised to take control in India's West Bengal. aljazeera.com India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.
(2026-05-04). Germany jails mother for locking up daughter for 7 years. scmp.com A German woman convicted of keeping her young daughter locked up at home for years was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday. | The woman, who had kept her daughter confined to the home of the girl's grandparents, was found guilty of kidnapping, abduction of a minor and mistreatment of a vulnerable person, according to a court spokeswoman.
(2026-05-04). Letter From The Editor: 10 Years And 11,000 Articles Later. twz.com It's hard for me to comprehend that it's really been a decade. Check out the press release While the site has evolved immensely over the years, our mission remains the exact same: to provide uniquely deep insights into the world of military technology and strategy…
(2026-05-04). In America's Poorest State, Unhoused People May Soon Be Jailed. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — As the Louisiana state Senate debated what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," more than 50 mainly Black unhoused people sat and lay on the sidewalk in New Orleans' Central City neighborhood. The bill, which already passed overwhelmingly through the state's Republican-dominated …
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Philadelphia launches 'Alleygators' program to help residents clear trash and vegetation from alleys. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia residents who need help clearing trash and vegetation out of alleyways next to their homes can now request a team of " The city's Office of Clean and Green Initiatives launched the Alleygator program as part of the city's biannual, 13-week citywi…
(2026-05-04). Miami Police Have Become a Show-Me-Your-Papers Patrol Despite Public Opposition. truthout.org South Florida has emerged as a hotspot in immigration enforcement nationwide. A recent analysis by The New York Times found that Florida is outpacing other states in immigration arrests, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Miami averaging about 120 arrests a day. This is happening without the militarized-style raids we have seen in other parts of the country… |
(2026-05-04). Tell Elected Officials Not to Freeze Federal Childcare Funding! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-04). UK eyes joining EU's ‚Ǩ90 billion loan to Ukraine. scmp.com Britain is in talks to join the European Union's ‚Ǩ90 billion (US$105.13 billion) loan to Ukraine to qualify for Kyiv's defence orders that ‚Äåthe loan finances but will have to cover some interest payments on the borrowing to be eligible, the European Commission said. | "Today marks the first high-level discussion on the UK's potential participation in the ‚Ǩ90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, following technical exchanges between the UK Government and the Commission," a Commission spokesman told…
(2026-05-04). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/2: Free Palestine/No War with Iran and Lebanon. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-04). Narratives of History and Israel's Policing of Activists. projectcensored.org In the first segment, Eleanor Goldfield sits down with author Nicola Griffith to talk about her recent book release, She is Here. Nicola digs into her work on understanding history as stories, not hard, immovable facts, and that history depends on who tells it. She discusses writing history as an embodied experience, extracting ourselves from binaries and embracing nuance, how the lack of disabled perspectives in literature shapes our ableism, and more. | Next up, Eleanor Goldfield sit down with journalist Liam Syed and organizer Nikki Morse to talk about how Israel's latest quasi-visa program targets foreign act…
(2026-05-04). California's Flawed Primary System Could Result in the Deep-Blue State Electing a GOP Governor. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky This article was originally published by Truthout The state's messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California — and beyond. With just weeks until California voters cast ballots for the next governor in the primary, five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but …
(2026-05-04). From outcast to big match winner: Mainoo settles the Liverpool clash for Man Utd. thecanary.co 
Kobbie Mainoo's winner against Liverpool wasn't just a decisive moment in a 3-2 derby it was the clearest marker yet of a young midfielder reclaiming his place at Manchester United after months spent on the outside looking in. For a player once reduced to a footnote under Ruben Amorim, Mainoo's match‚Äëwinning strike against Liverpool felt […] | By
(2026-05-04). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-04). The new code of silence: Texas Tech University bans gender and sexuality teaching and research. wsws.org The draconian directive is an obvious appeal to social and intellectual backwardness and an attempt to shove ultra-right Christian ideology down the throats of faculty, students and staff.
(2026-05-04). Australia: Interim report provides no answers on Bondi terrorist attack. wsws.org The section of the report dealing with the role played by the federal policing and intelligence agencies, about which so many questions remain, has been suppressed entirely.
(2026-05-04). Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase. sanews.gov.za Power system remains 'stable' despite winter demand increase | Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season. | The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding. | "[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. | "Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‚Äëfired generation, strengthened cost efficiency, and underpins Eskom's Winter Outlook…
(2026-05-04). What is the Hantavirus disease. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A virus outbreak caused panic aboard a Netherlands-based cruise ship, which left at least three people dead. But what do we know about the Hantavirus?The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Sunday that three people have died of a suspected outbreak of the hantavirus, which is a rodent-borne virus that can cause severe and potentially fatal respiratory illness.Six people were diagnosed with the Hantavirus on the ship. "Of the six affected individuals, three have died, and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa," the WHO added.Oceanwide Expeditions, the company which owns the ship where…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Israel murders West Bank man as he takes wife to hospital to deliver first child. thecanary.co 
Content warning — this article features distressing images that depict the death of On Sunday 3 May 2026, 26-year-old Nayef Firas Ziad Samar excitedly dropped his pregnant wife off at the hospital in Nablus, West Bank. She was in labour and about to give birth to their son and first child. As staff took over […] | By
(2026-05-04). This Was the Plan: UAE Exit From OPEC Marks Corporate Capture of Global Oil: As Conflict Destabilizes The Region, The Collapse Of Collective Control Hands Unprecedented Leverage To U.S. Power And Energy Giants. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The war on Iran isn't just redrawing battle lines—it's ripping apart the architecture of global energy itself. In a stunning move, the United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit OPEC, a decision that lands like a geopolitical shockwave at the center of an already fractured oil market. Coming amid the chaos of …
(2026-05-04). UAE quits OPEC: What next for oil, the Gulf, and geopolitics. newarab.com 
(2026-05-04). First B-52 To Arrive For Re-Engining At Boeing Plant Later This Year (Updated). twz.com 
New Rolls-Royce F130 engines are a critical upgrade for Air Force B-52s, but work has been beset by delays and growing costs.
(2026-05-04). Trump considers withdrawing more troops from Europe. infobrics.org Mutual distrust is growing between Europeans and Americans.
(2026-05-04). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-04). Brazil's Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week. aljazeera.com Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
(2026-05-04). US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House. scmp.com An armed man was shot by US Secret Service (USSS) agents in downtown Washington on Monday, officials said, prompting a brief lockdown of the nearby White House. | The shooting near the National Mall took place just after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said.
(2026-05-04). Trump says South Korea should join mission to protect ships near Iran. al-monitor.com May 4 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that South Korea should join U.S. efforts to protect ship movements near Iran, and added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would hold a news conference on Tuesday with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine. (Reporting by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-05-04). Illegal 'free party' at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal "free party" at a military firing range near Bourges.
(2026-05-04). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-04). Do books have a future? Do we have a future without them? A conversation with radical publisher Paul Coates. therealnews.com 
"I got into publishing because I was in the Black Panther Party and we had people in jail," Paul Coates—legendary activist, publisher, and founder of Black Classic Press—tells TRNN. | "I got into publishing because I was in the Black Panther Party and we had people in jail," Paul Coates—legendary activist, publisher, and founder of Black Classic Press—tells TRNN. video,Black Classic Press
(2026-05-04). Confusion Surrounds Future Of U.S. Long-Range Missiles In Germany Amid Rift With White House. twz.com 
The German Ministry of Defense today appeared to push back on reports that the United States will no longer be sending Europe a The U.S. move was a response to disagreements with Germany over the Iran war as well as ongoing tariff…
(2026-05-04). China travel boom expected over May Day holiday. ecns.cn Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
(2026-05-04). Craftsmanship across millennia: A tribute on Labor Day. ecns.cn Over 2,000 years ago, Lu Ban, the legendary master carpenter, pioneered the sunmao (mortise and tenon) joint — no nails, no rivets, only perfect interlocking that has allowed wooden structures to stand firm for centuries.
(2026-05-04). Ypsilanti utility board halts University of Michigan nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The data center is an important element of the economic and military policy of the Democratic Party. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Democratic establishment have worked to transform Michigan into an industrial, logistical and computational hub for the military-industrial complex.
(2026-05-04). Demands for workers' rights, voting, and immigrant rights highlight May Day. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Depending on which city, suburb, or small town you marched in, demands for workers' rights, for closing the income gap between the rich and the rest of us, and against the repressive Donald Trump administration highlighted the 5,000 May Day marches on May 1, International Workers Day. In D.C.'s marches, Trump's attacks on the standard …
(2026-05-04). Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail. democracynow.org 
In a major blow to abortion access, a federal appeals court decision siding with the state of Louisiana has placed major restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. The medication, used in roughly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., can no longer be sent by mail or prescribed through telemedicine. But previous abortion restrictions show that curtailing access doesn't reduce the prevalence of abortions. Instead, they make the procedure more dangerous, and even deadly. "They're trying to stop the unstoppable. And as a result, these restrictions are pretty draconian and increasingly absurd…
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-04). Capitalism Was Built on the Ruins of the Commons. portside.org Capitalism Was Built on the Ruins of the Commons |
(2026-05-04). The billionaire sugar brothers backing Trump's effort to 'take Cuba'. peoplesworld.org 
Trump is a billionaire president, with billionaire friends, who represents the billionaire class in the United States. Evidence of this abounds, and when it comes to Cuba, there is no clearer example than his relationship with the Fanjul family. Described by Forbes as one of Trump's "top political donors and friend of more than 40 …
(2026-05-04). UAE says OPEC exit 'not directed against anyone'. newarab.com 
The The move was part of the long-term project to diversify beyond fossil fuels, said Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of state oil giant
(2026-05-04). Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts concerned about effect on mental health services. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As many as 90,000 Philadelphians could be at risk of And without insurance, their access to mental health care would also be disrupted. | The new Medicaid rules "pose a serious and immediate threat to Philadelphians' access to behaviora…
(2026-05-04). Malaysia: New Refugee Registration System Raises Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People walk inside an immigration detention center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 23, 2023. | © 2023 Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters | (Bangkok) — The Malaysian government began a refugee registration system in January 2026 that has raised protection, rights, and privacy concerns for the hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. The new initiative, Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (Refugee Registration Document, DPP), aims to replace the current registration system managed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
(2026-05-04). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-04). Orinoco Tribune: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Celebrates 15 Years of Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org 
WiBOPM activists and drag performers. Photo: WiBOPM.
(2026-05-04). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-04). Thousands March For Immigrant Workers And Victims Of Police Crimes. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Community members flooded the streets on May 1 for a march in honor of May Day. The weather was bright and sunny with a cool breeze, making conditions favorable for an energized crowd. Nearly 10,000 feet hit the ground at the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument and marched up past the White House, through Black Lives Matter Plaza, and ending at Franklin Park. | May Day commemorates a long history of workers and immigrants' struggles. Protesters showed out for immigrant workers in force and stood in steadfast solidarity with working and oppressed people both at home and globall…
(2026-05-04). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-04). Israel's First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying. twz.com 
The first new tanker is set to arrive in Israel in around a month and will help relieve pressure on the IAF's tiny and very old KC-707 tanker force.
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/21: Panel: Radicals, Realists, and Repression: The State of Activism in the U.S. indybay.org The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists; 1924 Cedar St. Berkeley CA…
(2026-05-04). Future of Us launches campaign to respond to threats to Asian Minnesota community. wibailoutpeople.org 
Future of Us is launching a community campaign called "We Belong: Defending Our Rights, Empowering Our Community," to fight the unprecedented threats facing Asian Minnesotans, from the unconstitutional and dangerous conduct of militarized federal immigration raids to attacks on birthright citizenship and voting rights. We have developed goals for two issues, one with national impact …
(2026-05-04). America's Iran war for oil signals environmental disaster. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-04). Rapid Response: Congress restore voting rights now! peoplesworld.org 
Congress: Restore voting rights now! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand that Congress take immediate action to reverse the Supreme Court's outright dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. This act was won by the courage and united action of thousands in the South and across the country, Black and white, …
(2026-05-04). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-04). Federal appeals court issues nationwide ban on telemedicine and mail access to abortion pill mifepristone. wsws.org The decision has been appealed immediately to the US Supreme Court, which overturned abortion rights four years ago.
(2026-05-04). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-04). Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York. aljazeera.com Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.
(2026-05-04). The Revolutionary Communist Party abandons Corbyn only to embrace Zack Polanski's Green Party. wsws.org Building socialist consciousness means fighting to bring the historical and international experience of the working class to bear on contemporary political issues, in order to break the working class from its potential misleaders.
(2026-05-04). Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma. aljazeera.com Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.
(2026-05-04). From Port Huron to postmodernism: The class politics of the "New" Students for a Democratic Society. wsws.org The "New" SDS substitutes identity politics for class analysis, bourgeois nationalism for socialist internationalism and protest theater for the independent mobilization of the working class against the capitalist parties and the system they defend.
(2026-05-04). Feds are doing traffic enforcement—here's why that's bad for all of us. therealnews.com 
In this episode of the Police Accountability Report we speak with Ismael Rincon, aka video,federal traffic enforcement
(2026-05-04). 'Extensive brutality': Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians. aljazeera.com ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
(2026-05-04). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-04). West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing. haaretz.com IDF general Avi Bluth says troops avoid shooting Jewish stone-throwers while enforcing looser rules for shooting Palestinians. 'The Arabs understand that if someone comes to kill you, kill them first is the norm,' he added. 'So we're killing like we haven't since 1967'…
(2026-05-04). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Resumen del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este lunes un resumen del Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba, efectuado el pasado el 2 de mayo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana. En la cita se reunieron 766 participantes de 36 países y 152 organizaciones sindicales.
(2026-05-04). Intelectuales cubanos emiten declaración en defensa de la soberanía, la paz y la justicia social. cubadebate.cu Intelectuales cubanos, reconocidos con los Premios Nacionales de Ciencias Sociales e Historia, hicieron pública una declaración en la que reafirman su compromiso con la soberanía, la independencia y la justicia social, al tiempo que denuncian el impacto del bloqueo, alertan sobre riesgos de injerencia externa y abogan por la defensa de la paz.
(2026-05-04). "Cuando crezca, quiero ser tú" : Doctora y mamá en un mismo traje. cubadebate.cu El teléfono suena a las dos de la madrugada. Yohima lo agarra antes de que el timbre complete el primer ciclo. Del otro lado, una madre que acaba de perder a su hija. La niña había aprendido a esperar a que su mamá se durmiera para llamar a la doctora en secreto. Esa llamada, la más difícil de su carrera, no la olvida.
(2026-05-04). Unión Europea y Programa Mundial de Alimentos amplían cooperación para atender daños del huracán Melissa en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Unión Europea (UE) anunció una contribución de 2.85 millones de euros al Programa Mundial de Alimentos de las Naciones Unidas (WFP por sus siglas en inglés) para reforzar la respuesta ante los daños aún vigentes del huracán Melissa en el oriente de Cuba. A través de este Plan, se proyecta asistir a más de 815 mil cubanos.
(2026-05-04). Euro digital: La apuesta de Europa frente al dominio de Visa y Mastercard. cubadebate.cu El sistema de pagos europeo está a las puertas de su mayor transformación en décadas. El euro digital, el impulso para ganar soberanía frente a los gigantes estadounidenses de los pagos y una agria batalla entre la banca y Bruselas convergen, y el desenlace podría cambiar la forma en que los europeos realizan incluso los pagos cotidianos más sencillos.
(2026-05-04). Children Describe Loneliness, and at Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers. aclu.org Children describe adult jail-like conditions at Colorado juvenile detention centers…
(2026-05-04). Por vez primera a ocho manos y cuatro mentes. cubadebate.cu Hoy vamos por un récord absoluto. Acertijo a ocho manos y cuatro mentes. Hay que ponerle cacumen del bueno. Nos vemos en unos días para compartir las respuestas.
(2026-05-04). Il fronte maliano della guerra mondiale a pezzi. strategic-culture.su Mentre in Italia si discuteva polemicamente (per l'ennesimo anno consecutivo) dell'esito delle manifestazioni per il 25 aprile, del loro essere divisive ed altre facezie inutili, il gruppo jihadista JNIM e le milizie separatiste tuareg del Fronte Azawad hanno lanciato un'offensiva contro le posizioni dell'esercito maliano, mettendo nuovamente a dura prova la stabilità dello Stato del Sahel. Cià≤ è avvenuto nel quasi totale silenzio dei nostri mezzi di informazione, incapaci di comprendere l'eventuale portata, anche per l'Europa, di una nuova profonda destabilizzazione della regione.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Alleati che arrivano ed altri che si perdono. strategic-culture.su Puà≤ la Bulgaria euroscettica di Radev prendere il posto dell'Ungheria di Orban ? Quali conseguenze potrebbe avere sulla politica estera comunitaria, ma soprattutto in merito al significato d'Europa ? | Segue nostro Nel turbine degli avvenimenti internazionali che coinvolgono tre diversi continenti, la vita interna della comunità europea di certo non si arresta, ed i suoi movimenti — seppur in modo non fragoroso — contribu…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-04). Farmworkers in Mexico Lack Basic Social Security. projectcensored.org Farmworkers on both sides of the US-Mexico border play a huge role in agriculture, but many still lack basic protections. In a March 2026 article, originally published in Spanish by La Jornada and republished in English by Mexico Solidarity Media, Mireya Cuéllar reported that few agricultural workers in San Quintín Valley, in Baja California, Mexico, are registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). According to a 2022 agricultural census conducted by Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), more than 47,000 people work in the municipality's advanced agricultural industry,…
(2026-05-04). May Day Worker Solidarity in Trieste. indybay.org La Festa dei Lavoratori, (International Worker's Day, May Day) is an important Italian national holiday that celebrates workers of the world by calling for better working conditions, wages and safety on the job in a display of solidarity for workers and women's rights among numerous other labor, social and political issues. Many businesses and schools are closed today, and people are encouraged to not work or shop in solidarity.