(2026-05-13). Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire. scmp.com Israel hammered south Lebanon with strikes on Tuesday ahead of talks between the two countries in Washington, as Beirut reported 380 people killed in Israeli attacks since an April 17 ceasefire took effect. | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem vowed to turn the battlefield into "hell" for Israeli forces, and insisted his Iran-backed group's weapons would not be up for discussion at the talks on Thursday and Friday, after the US had called for its disarmament.
(2026-05-13). 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.
2026-05-13: üò± Israel Just ATTACKED the Collective West | Eugene Doyle
The attack on the global Sumud Flotilla was a deliberate attack on the citizens of western countries, including the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The most shameful part of this is of course the implicit cooperation of those very governments'especially Greece but the EU more generally'silently nodding off on Israel committing piracy and acts of war in international waters. This marks the first time that Israel projects its military power deep into the waters off the cost of Europe and it sets a most dangerous precedent for all citizens of Europe: If Israel wills it, you are going to be beaten and abducted, wherever you are, and your governments are going to help us do so.
(2026-05-13). Vietnam asks US to allow 'extremely important' oil tanker to slip past Hormuz blockade. scmp.com Vietnam's state oil company urged the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country's economy. | The very large crude carrier Agios Fanourios I, managed by Athens-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, performed a mid-ocean U-turn on Monday at around the point where the US blockade begins. It had only just cleared the Strait of Hormuz, holding 1.99 million barrels of Iraq's Basrah Medium crude, when it…
(2026-05-13). Trump says he does not need China's help to end Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. | Ahead of a high-stakes summit in Beijing, Trump said he did not think he would need to enlist Chinese President Xi Jinping to resolve the conflict, which has continued to block maritime traffic that normally provides one-fifth of the world's oil supply. | "I don't think we need any help with Iran. We'll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise," he told reporters. | More than one mon…
(2026-05-13). South Korea reviews phased support for Strait of Hormuz security efforts. geo.tv 
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korea is…
(2026-05-13). South Korea moves towards joining war against Iran. wsws.org An attack involving two "unidentified airborne objects" on a South Korean-operated ship in the Strait of Hormuz last week is being seized upon by Seoul as a possible pretext to join the US-led war against Iran.
(2026-05-13). Trump's Iran U-turn won't solve Israel's insecurity Trap. juancole.com ( It's possible that this latest instance, the pausing of military action over the Strait of Hormuz, stems from a realisation among some of his advisers that this is a war the US cannot win. More likely, though, it i…
(2026-05-13). Donald Trump gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing ahead of historic Xi summit. scmp.com This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. | Unrivalled Xi-Trump summit analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our Beijing and Washington bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. | US President Donald Trump has arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-13). Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, snapping a three-day rally as investors awaited developments around the fragile Middle East ceasefire and braced for a high-stakes summit in China between United States President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. | Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, or 1.1%, to $106.55 a barrel at 0410 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.16, or 1.1%, to $101.02. | Both benchmarks have largely hovered around or above the $100 per barrel mark since the US and Israel began attacks on Iran at the end of February, and Tehran effectiv…
(2026-05-13). China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders' summit. scmp.com Senior officials from China and the United States have started a new round of trade talks in Seoul, South Korea, hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled arrival in Beijing. | The delegations — led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — arrived at Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport around noon on Wednesday Seoul time. | The two officials had both paid courtesy calls to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the morning.
(2026-05-13). Picking up on the vibes in Beijing before major Trump-Xi visit. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's impending meeting with President Xi in Beijing will naturally be largely devoted to discussing the Iran War. That war and this meeting are also a good opportunity to discuss U.S. establishment attitudes to China, and one pernicious illusion in particular. Much Western analysis of the background to the summit has emphasized that Trump's disastrous decision to attack Iran has put Xi in a much
(2026-05-13). Trump threatens Iran will be "decimated" if it does not accept US dictated deal. wsws.org Speaking to reporters before departing for China on Tuesday, President Trump said the US would only accept a "good deal" to end the war against Iran or the country "would be decimated," adding, "one way or another, we win."
(2026-05-13). Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders' summit. scmp.com Senior officials from China and the United States concluded their latest round of trade talks in Seoul after less than four hours on Wednesday, the briefest session since the two countries began holding talks last year. | The seventh round of negotiations — led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — wrapped up just hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled arrival in Beijing.
(2026-05-13). US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, during their meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2026. — ReutersBessent and He Lifeng hold talks at the airport.Each met South Korean president separately.Talks to…
(2026-05-13). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-13). Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to "open up" China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the Iran war. | In a sign of Trump's focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One during a stopover in Alaska, with Tesla's Elon Musk also travelling on the presidential plane to China. | "I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic, and help bring the People's Republic to an even higher level!" Trump wrote…
(2026-05-13). European firms in China rethink supply chains as Iran war drives up costs, survey finds. scmp.com Some European companies operating in China are shifting more production to the country as part of broader supply chain adjustments in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. | The flash survey of European companies found that more than a quarter of firms had adjusted their supply chain strategies in China following the Middle East conflict, as higher energy and logistics costs weigh on operations.
(2026-05-13). Great Satan at the Strait: Iran, International law, and the collapse of the "rules-based order" mronline.org 
This investigation excavates how Associated Press reporting frames U.S.-Israeli coercion as diplomacy while presenting Iranian sovereignty as instability and defiance. It reconstructs the omitted legal, geopolitical, and economic terrain surrounding the war, exposing the contradiction between the UN Charter system and the operational reality of imperial power. It reframes the conflict as part of a …
(2026-05-13). War On Iran: — Saudis blame Israel — Neocon Grandee concedes defeat. mronline.org 
Trump still hasn't recognized that, after he has lost the war, the sanctions game is also over. It is certainly not in Chinese, or anyone other's interest to help the U.S. to regain the hegemonic position it has now lost in the Gulf.
(2026-05-13). Why Tehran Sees the UAE as the Weak Link in the Gulf Alliance. thinktank.pk The Middle East's geopolitical fault lines are shifting rapidly as tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and Gulf countries intensify. Among the Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates has increasingly emerged as a central focus of Iranian rhetoric, military signaling, and strategic messaging. While the UAE has long attempted to balance economic pragmatism with …
(2026-05-13). Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War. responsiblestatecraft.org Iranian Shahed drones
(2026-05-13). Cuba Is Not Alone: Japan Supports the Installation of Renewable Energy in the Island's Hospitals. radiohc.cu By Alejandra Garcia | In a joint effort to ensure the continuity of medical services amid the energy crisis faced by Cuba, the Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will provide support to implement renewable energy solutions in hospitals across several Cuban provinces. This project, coordinated by the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP) and with technical cooperation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), aims to strengthen critical hospital infrastructure through the use of sustainable technologies adapted to the specific needs of each healthcare fac…
(2026-05-13). Fidel Against Fascism: The Cuban Revolution as a Latin American Alternative. radiohc.cu Dictatorships in Latin America are a historical phenomenon that dates back to the 19th century, following the independence movements and the emergence of new nations on the continent. In most cases, these authoritarian regimes were supported by the United States, which, under the Monroe Doctrine, considered itself entitled to intervene in the destinies of Latin American peoples.
(2026-05-13). 'It's a failed nation': Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has called Cuba 'a failed nation', as his administration expands its pressure campaign.
(2026-05-13). History of U.S.-Cuba Turmoil and the Possibility of a Full-Scale War! portside.org History of U.S.-Cuba Turmoil and the Possibility of a Full-Scale War! |
(2026-05-13). Cuba to update fuel prices in foreign currency. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Finance and Prices has announced that, beginning this Friday, May 15, at 12: 00 a.m., fuel prices in foreign currency will be updated, either upward or downward, according to the actual costs of each specific transaction, in response to the intensification of the economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed by the United States government against the Cuban people.
(2026-05-13). Tobacco Factories in Cuba Adopt Solar Energy to Ensure Production. radiohc.cu The Tobacco Collection, Processing, and Rolling Enterprise (ABTT) in Las Tunas, in Cuba, has taken a firm step toward energy sustainability. Nearly 60 kilowatts of solar electricity are now generated in that eastern province thanks to the installation of photovoltaic panels in its factories, boosting production for both the domestic market and exports.
(2026-05-13). Colaborador británico Rob Miller recibió Distinción Cultural en Cuba. radiohc.cu El organizador del Festival de Cine Screencuba.uk, en Reino Unido, Rob Miller recibió este marte en La Habana, la Distinción por la Cultura cubana, por su aporte a la restauración del patrimonio cinematográfico de la isla. | La ceremonia transcurrió en la sede del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (Icaic), donde el ministro de Cultura, Alpidio Alonso, entregó el reconocimiento a nombre del movimiento de solidaridad británico. | De acuerdo con la resolución del Ministerio de Cultura (Mincult), la proyección de filmes cubanos en territorio británico, a cargo Rob Miller y su equipo, ha recaudado…
(2026-05-13). Cuba no amenaza, Cuba es constantemente amenazada, afirma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este martes que "en más de seis décadas de Revolución socialista, a noventa millas de EE.UU., jamás ha salido de este territorio una sola acción ofensiva contra la seguridad nacional de ese país".En todo caso, y así está probado, documentado y hasta reconocido por organismos internacionales y agencias estadounidenses de administraciones anteriores, Cuba ha contribuido con EE.UU. a preservar su seguridad en el enfrentamiento a delitos transnacionales de diversa índole", subrayó en sus redes…
(2026-05-13). Cuba actualizará precios de combustibles en divisas. radiohc.cu El Ministerio cubano de Finanzas y Precios (MFP) informó este martes que, a partir del próximo viernes 15 de mayo a las 00: 00 horas, los precios de venta en divisas de los combustibles se actualizarán hacia el alza o la baja, de acuerdo con los costos reales de cada operación específica. | La medida se debe al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial, financiero y energético impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra el pueblo de Cuba. | Según el organismo, la decisión responde a la drástica disminución de los suministros de combustibles provocada por las órdenes ejecutivas del 29 de enero y el 1 d…
(2026-05-13). New container with 3.7 million syringes and needles boosts healthcare in Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
On Monday, May 11th, the seventh container of medical aid for 2026 was loaded from the Community of Madrid, destined for the healthcare network in Santiago de Cuba. | This shipment consists of 57 pallets containing 900,000 syringes and 2,800,000 hypodermic needles, valued at ‚Ǩ200,000. | The donation was made by Cartronic Memory to SODePAZ — Medicuba Spain, while the freight was paid by Medicuba Europe. | A second container with the remaining aid is scheduled to arrive at the end of May. | [ SOURCE: www.cubainformación.tv ]…
(2026-05-13). Canciller de Cuba desmiente ayuda humanitaria desde EEUU. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez desmintió este martes el ofrecimiento de ayuda humanitaria monetaria para la isla desde Estados Unidos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, escribió: Alguien debería preguntar al secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos sobre la fábula del supuesto ofrecimiento de 100 millones de dólares en ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, que aquí nadie conoce". | Agregó el canciller que "sería bueno saber quién específicamente le aportaría el dinero, si se entregaría en efectivo para necesidades fundamentales, como combustible, alimentos y medicinas, o si sería una entrega mater…
(2026-05-13). Campesinos cubanos destacados reciben condecoración. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este martes, en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños (ANAP), que celebrará el próximo 17 de mayo su aniversario 65 y el Día del Campesino cubano. | En el encuentro se reconoció a integrantes de la organización campesina que en sus años de labor han contribuido al desarrollo económico-social del país, desde la producción agrícola y la defensa de la Patria. | Durante la cita se entregaron el Título Honorífico de Héroe del…
(2026-05-13). "No to the War Against Cuba" : Urgent rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid / Sunday, May 17. radiohc.cu 
Various solidarity groups are calling for a rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid next Sunday, May 17, at 1: 00 p.m., to protest the policy of aggression and economic blockade imposed by the United States against the island. | The demonstration will take place at Paseo de La Habana 194 and is part of the international campaign in support of the Cuban people under the hashtags #LetCubaLive and #NoWarOnCuba.
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-13). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-13). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-13). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-13). Venezuela: Exclusions, Procedures Mar Amnesty Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of detainees held for political reasons wait outside El Helicoide, headquarters of Venezuela's intelligence service and a detention center, after the National Assembly approved an amnesty bill in Caracas, Venezuela, February 19, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez…
(2026-05-13). The US Doesn't Give a Shit About Drug Traffic. orinocotribune.com By José Luis Granados Ceja — May 7, 2026 | For all their bluster about the dangers from "narcoterrorist" organizations, we need to be clear: the US doesn't give a shit about drug trafficking, especially the Donald Trump administration. If they did, the US president wouldn't have pardoned and released former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a narco trafficker convicted in New York who, according to leaked audios, is returning the favor by conspiring against leftist governments in the region. If Washington gave a shit about organized crime, their closest regional ally would not be Ecuador's Daniel No…
(2026-05-13). Fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile State displaces thousands. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
(2026-05-13). Why the world needs China to save more, not less. scmp.com The G7 economists' memo from March and the IMF's April report on global imbalances arrived at the same prescription: China's current account surplus is excessive and should be cut by boosting consumption. | The diagnosis is wrong. The world economy, especially emerging markets and developing economies, benefits from China's high saving.
(2026-05-13). Ukraine's conscription crisis is getting increasingly bloody. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine has been defined by periodic bursts of certainty that Russia is on the back foot, if not close to collapse, and that Ukraine, conversely, is inches away from victory. We
(2026-05-13). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal. aljazeera.com Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse'. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse' | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed an order of the Special Tribunal to freeze a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman's assets linked to the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS). | The woman, Yolanda Nombuso Mgobo, allegedly received more than R18 million from the scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. | The SIU explained that Mgobo did not personally submit claims, however, her company received funds from other companies including Ezogu Trading (Pty) Ltd, Nakomang Trading Enterp…
(2026-05-13). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-13). France locks down 1,700 on cruise ship after 90-year-old dies. scmp.com French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after an elderly passenger died, said officials, who played down any links to the hantavirus scare. | Dozens also suffered from upset stomachs aboard the Ambition — most of whose 1,233 passengers are from Britain or Ireland — which arrived in the western port of Bordeaux on Tuesday, with 514 Indian crew members also on board.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Did Newsom's $3.8 Billion Hotels-To-Housing Program Pay off? We Filed 100 Records Requests To Find Out. scheerpost.com By Lauren Hepler and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters The Quality Inn & Suites building along Conejo Boulevard stands vacant in Thousand Oaks on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Julie Leopo-Bermudez for CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As COVID-19 tore through California, Jennifer Hark Dietz had a decision to …
(2026-05-13). China's rural tap water coverage reaches 96 pct by end-2025. ecns.cn China's rural tap water coverage reached 96 percent by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-13). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-13). German government launches multiple attack on basic rights. wsws.org The German government is implementing the most extensive rearmament programme since Hitler – all to be financed by massive cuts to social services.
(2026-05-13). Pistorius in Kiev: Germany arms for war against Russia. wsws.org Almost 85 years after the German invasion of the Soviet Union, Berlin is once again driving forward a military offensive against Russia. The visit by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to Kiev marks a new stage in German-Ukrainian arms integration.
(2026-05-13). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-13). ILO Labor Treaty Should Protect All Gig Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Delivery workers driving through New Delhi, India, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | (New York) — Gig workers around the world experience long hours, unpredictable and declining pay, and serious safety risks, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Governments negotiating a landmark treaty under the International Labour Organization (ILO) on platform work in June 2026 should adopt strong, binding standards to ensure fair pay, safe working conditions, and access to social security for gig workers worldwide.The multimedia report, "Algorithms of Exploitation: Right…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/10: Direct Action Workshop. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley…
(2026-05-13). Thursday 5/14: Art-in for Real Art & Human Artists, not Ai! Tues & Thurs thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Media is there because ElonMusk is suing Sam Altman. We protest the broligarchy Nerd Reich!
(2026-05-13). UK and China celebrate the 55th anniversary of ping-pong diplomacy in London. ecns.cn China and the UK marked the 55th anniversary of ping-pong diplomacy at a special event in London on Monday, celebrating the role table tennis has played in strengthening ties between the two countries.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-13). Deep-sea smart aquaculture ship harvests 12 tons of Atlantic salmon. ecns.cn A giant smart aquaculture ship developed in Qingdao, Shandong province has successfully harvested its first batch of premium salmon, marking a breakthrough in China's push toward high-quality deep-sea fisheries.
(2026-05-13). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-13). Still, By Any Means Necessary: The Life of Malcolm Shabazz, Grandson of Malcolm X. orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Yahia Hassani — Feb 22, 2024 | In the US, February marks Black History Month, a month-long commemoration of African-American history and achievements. The lives of many civil rights leaders, activists, and revolutionaries are celebrated, including legendary figures like the martyr of Islam, Hajj Malik el-Shabbaz, better known as Malcolm X. However, many may not have ever heard of Malcolm X…
(2026-05-13). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-13). Tencent given conditional approval for Ximalaya acquisition. ecns.cn China's market regulator has conditionally approved Tencent's acquisition of podcasting and audio platform Ximalaya, imposing a series of restrictions aimed at curbing anti-competitive behavior in China's rapidly expanding online audio and music streaming markets.
(2026-05-13). Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes. aljazeera.com Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
(2026-05-13). China launches new satellite group for commercial constellation. ecns.cn China sent a new satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Interfaith Pilgrimage From Oakland City Hall to Airport to Protest Israeli Crimes. indybay.org FedEx goes into hidihg…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister? scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the country and win the ‚Å next national election. He has vowed to stay on as no formal ‚Å leadership challenge has yet been triggered. | If Labour were to choose a new leader, here is ‚Å a list of those in the frame to replace Starmer: | Wes Streeting, 43…
(2026-05-13). Japan Expands Educational Diplomacy in Pakistan Through Books. thinktank.pk Japan has taken another major step toward strengthening its cultural and educational partnership with Pakistan by donating 168 English-language books to Allama Iqbal Open University under the "Read Japan Project," while also inaugurating the new Japan Pakistan Advancement Center (JPAC) to promote academic exchange, Japanese language learning, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship. The initiative reflects Tokyo's …
(2026-05-13). One Nation rise can be countered. socialist-alliance.org 
The Pauline Hanson One Nation (PHON) party's victory in the federal seat of Farrer by-election is an advance for racist, anti-immigrant and right-wing politics.
(2026-05-13). Pediatric drug access receives policy boost. ecns.cn China plans to improve access to pediatric drugs, with a focus on boosting research and development and strengthening supply chain stability, according to a guideline recently released by the National Health Commission and seven government departments.
(2026-05-13). Beijing leads way in improving entry policies as visa-free travel burgeons. ecns.cn China continues to expand its visa-free travel options, resulting in a growing number of foreign arrivals.
(2026-05-13). If Starmer Gets His Way, Reform Not The Greens Will Be His Legacy. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] There are two conclusions to be drawn from last week's momentous local elections in Britain. The first, and most obvious, is that two-party politics in the UK is now finished. After a century of being at the centre of British political life, Labour's time is over. It …
(2026-05-13). Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway tests full-line operation. ecns.cn On May 12, in Xi'an, the DJ602 comprehensive inspection train departed smoothly from Xi'an East Railway Station in Shaanxi Province and traveled along the main line of the Xi'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, crossing the Qinling Mountains to reach Shiyan East Railway Station in Hubei Province, marking the official launch of full-line testing for the entire route.
(2026-05-13). UN expands Nairobi hub to boost Global South representation. ecns.cn The United Nations on Monday commenced construction of a new state-of-the-art conference complex at its Nairobi headquarters, a landmark $340 million investment expected to transform the Kenyan capital into one of the organization's largest diplomatic hubs and deepen Africa's role in global decision-making.
(2026-05-13). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-13). New York City transit workers confront need for fight against Wall Street and Mamdani. wsws.org A strike would shut down the center of American and world finance and set the stage for a far broader movement of the working class against inequality and exploitation.
(2026-05-13). Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Abortion Pill Access, but 'Care Is Still Under Attack Every Day'. portside.org Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Abortion Pill Access, but 'Care Is Still Under Attack Every Day' |
(2026-05-13). UK PM Starmer set to meet rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing. aljazeera.com UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, is expected to hold talks with Streeting.
(2026-05-13). China leads five new ISO standards in natural gas sector. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued five international standards in the natural gas sector led by China, according to media reports.
(2026-05-13). UK PM faces biggest challenge yet as resignation threat overshadows King's Speech. scmp.com Keir Starmer faced his biggest challenge yet on Wednesday when his health minister was reported to be readying his resignation to try to trigger a contest to replace a British prime minister who had sought some respite to set out his government's agenda. | As Starmer and his ministers stood in silence to hear King Charles read out their government's agenda, the ceremony was overshadowed by what could be the most dangerous threat to the prime minister since lawmakers began urging him to resign over…
(2026-05-13). China launches space experiment on artificial embryos. ecns.cn China has launched what it described as the world's first space-based experiment on artificial embryos, sending the project aboard the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft on Sunday.
(2026-05-13). Egypt ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with China, says PM. ecns.cn Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday that relations between Egypt and China maintain a strong momentum of development, and Egypt hopes to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and is willing to work with Xinhua News Agency to expand media cooperation and cultural exchange activities.
(2026-05-13). US' scientific self-harm will only help China. scmp.com After the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803, which almost doubled the size of the United States' territory, US president Thomas Jefferson commissioned the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition, which surveyed new routes from the Missouri river to the Pacific coast. It also carried out work in agriculture, ethnography (with indigenous peoples) and geography. | Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, that was the kind of science the US government was willing to pay for — practical,…
(2026-05-13). Gold miners hike overseas capacity in Q1. ecns.cn Major Chinese gold enterprises demonstrated strong overseas capacity expansion in the first quarter of 2026, producing 24.17 metric tons of mined gold abroad, a robust 30.77 percent increase that helped stabilize overall supply chains, according to the China Gold Association.
(2026-05-13). French president's onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. | Macron stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a "total lack of respect", accusing them of disrupting speakers during a presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. He had earlier described himself as a "Pan-Africanist" during a news conference.
(2026-05-13). Australia: Labor government's pro-business budget targets the disabled and poor. wsws.org Amid a cost-of-living crisis, the government is carrying out an onslaught against the most vulnerable sections of the working class, including the disabled and the poor.
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. start economic, trade consultations in S. Korea. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Wednesday for consultations on economic and trade issues at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
(2026-05-13). 90 years of Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times. wsws.org Released under tumultuous social, political and economic circumstances, Chaplin's movie retains the artistic, cultural, political and social significance it had in 1936.
(2026-05-13). Troubles at NuScale Power, Fermi America. wattsupwiththat.com Energy hyperbole and the madness of crowds are evident with both NuScale Power and Fermi America. Bubbles burst.
(2026-05-13). Hong Kong pins focus on life sciences, embodied intelligence in AI push. ecns.cn Hong Kong will establish a committee on AI+ and industry development strategy to formulate strategies for driving industrial transformation through AI, with initial focus on life and health technology and embodied intelligence, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. sanews.gov.za Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations. ⚪ Lamola expressed confidence that the high-level deliberations will strengthen cooperation among BRICS member states, BRICS partner countries and international partners. ⚪ "Our presence here represents a concerted effort to shape a global architecture that is as sustainable as it is equitable. Through principled engagement and collaborative resolve, we seek to secur…
(2026-05-13). Indaba an opportunity to profile SA's national parks. sanews.gov.za Indaba an opportunity to profile SA's national parks | Africa's Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute meaningfully to nature, community development, cultural heritage, and economic inclusion. ⚪ This is according to the South African National Parks (SANParks) Chief Executive Officer, Hapiloe Sello, who spoke on the sidelines of the Indaba that is currently underway in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ The Indaba, which kicked off on Tuesday, was addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and is being hel…
(2026-05-13). South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme. sanews.gov.za South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People's Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South Africa. | The measure follows an announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 14 February 2026 that China would implement zero-tariff treatment for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. | Least developed countries are already benefiting from duty-free access to the Chines…
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. can inject impetus into recovery. ecns.cn As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States can benefit businesses on both sides and inject fresh momentum into global economic recovery by finding more common ground and working together to manage differences, said economists and business executives.
(2026-05-13). Xenophobia rears its ugly head on South Africa's streets. mronline.org 
Over 30 years since apartheid was abolished, nasty anti-migrant rhetoric sweeps the corporate media. The Commnunist Party is ready to fight back, says ROGER McKENZIE.
(2026-05-13). Xi holds talks with Tajik president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). The Crisis of the Putin Regime and the Struggle for Historical Truth. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Andrei Ritsky, a representative of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists (YGBL), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-13). Meteorologists warn of hotter, wetter summer ahead. ecns.cn China is expected to experience higher-than-average temperatures during the upcoming flood season.
(2026-05-13). The Battle for Truth: Why World News Media Congress 2026 Is Globally Important. thinktank.pk As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes journalism, elections, public discourse, and the global information ecosystem, the 77th World News Media Congress (WNMC 2026) in Marseille is emerging as one of the most important gatherings for the future of press freedom and democratic communication. Hosted by the World Association of News Publishers and bringing together nearly 1,000 …
(2026-05-13). 2026 Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee, "Gum Saan" from Chinatown SF to Chinatown Folsom. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street Downtown San Francisco to Leidesdorff Street City of Folsom was the destination of "gold seekers" to "Gum Saan" or Gold Mountain, for thousands of early Chinese Gold Miners.
(2026-05-13). Socialism AI and the political education of the working class. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Evan Blake, a Socialist Equality Party (US) National Committee member, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-13). Why Europe Is Taking the Hantavirus Threat More Seriously Now. thinktank.pk A growing hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has triggered alarm across Europe after a French woman was placed in critical condition in a Paris hospital. Health authorities are now racing to trace passengers, quarantine contacts, and prevent wider transmission as fears grow about the rare Andes strain of hantavirus that can spread …
(2026-05-13). Unlocking Chinese Cities | How a local fruit is putting Huazhou on the global map. ecns.cn Huazhou, known as the hometown of Huajuhong, which is a prized variety of pomelo peel in Guangdong Province, is celebrating a strong harvest season.
(2026-05-13). Middle East tensions deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis, says OCHA. ecns.cn The escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February has worsened Sudans already catastrophic situation.An estimated 33.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance this year — the highest number recorded globally.
(2026-05-13). Long March rocket sends broadband satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a group of 18 communications satellites from the Taiyuan Space Launch Center in Shanxi province on Tuesday evening, deploying the eighth batch of space-based assets of the Spacesail Constellation in orbit.
(2026-05-13). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-13). Shifting Security Approaches and Türkiye's Rising Strategic Role. unitedworldint.com/feed/ How is Türkiye's growing defense industry strength and multi-dimensional strategy shifting the balance of power? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The conflict between the U.S. and Iran—which remains far from resolution and is rapidly generating global repercussions—has sparked profound debates not only about the balance of power in the Middle East but also about NATO's …
(2026-05-13). Pakistan receives $1.3b tranche from IMF: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Wednesday it had received about $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programmes, in a post on X.
(2026-05-13). Animation-themed equipment exhibition helps exhibitors expand diverse business opportunities. ecns.cn The 2026 Asian Animation and Game Production Technology and Equipment Exhibition was held from May 10 to 12 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The exhibition brought together more than 500 high-quality exhibitors from China and abroad, connecting global cultural tourism, IP and digital technology industry resources to help participating companies expand diversified business opportunities.
(2026-05-13). The AI Mythos: If We Can Destroy the World, Imagine What We Can Do for Your Hedge Fund. scheerpost.com Jim Naureckas FAIR You ever wonder why people who make AI talk about how AI might destroy humanity—but still keep making AI? Brian Phillips of the Ringer (5/6/26) has a plausible explanation. Writing about Anthropic's announcement that it wasn't going to release a new product, Claude Mythos, to the public because it was too dangerous, Phillips notes: The AI industry …
(2026-05-13). Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels. aljazeera.com Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
(2026-05-13). Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts. aljazeera.com Argentines protest Javier Milei's deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
(2026-05-13). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-13). Starmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be 'new Conservative Party'. aljazeera.com Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
(2026-05-13). Rising fertilizer prices, shortages threaten Sri Lankan farmers with disaster. wsws.org The problems facing the peasantry can only be solved through a struggle against capitalism in unity with the working class.
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: SAFAR: A Journey of Recollections. indybay.org Creativity Theater, Children's Creativity Museum, | Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-13). Argentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship 'patient zero' suspicions. scmp.com Argentina's city "at the end of the world" Ushuaia, the jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic, has been labouring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three cruise ship passengers. | The MV Hondius set sail from this spectacular Patagonian port, sandwiched between snow-capped mountains and the South Atlantic, on April 1.
(2026-05-13). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. wattsupwiththat.com The supply chain of fuels and products refined from raw crude oil will face severe imbalances, most likely leading to higher costs and shortages for future generations.
(2026-05-13). The Electric Car won the Iran War: The Twilight of Oil. juancole.com Here is my column this month for the essential (
(2026-05-13). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-13). 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach, AP source says. whyy.org The Philadelphia 76ers have fired president Daryl Morey and decided to keep Nick Nurse as their coach after the team was swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. | The 76ers were Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors genera…
(2026-05-13). 42,000 UC healthcare and service workers set to strike, as AFSCME and management near agreement: Build rank-and-file committees now! wsws.org On May 14, 42,000 University of California workers are set to strike in a major confrontation with the state's Democratic Party establishment.
(2026-05-13). UAW calls off bogus strike vote over subcontracting at Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly as grueling 7-day schedule continues. wsws.org The claim by the local UAW to be waging a determined fight to defend jobs was exposed within a few days, when the UAW suddenly called off the vote and announced a settlement that does not guarantee a single job.
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). FBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations. aljazeera.com FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.
(2026-05-13). Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA's connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi. sanews.gov.za Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA's connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi | While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity. | According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study commissioned by the Development Bank of South Africa, the true connectivity access gap is now only 2.2% of all South African households. | "South Africa has made commendable progress in the delivery of digital infrastructure. But -…
(2026-05-13). 'Dopamine'-colored bus station in NW China injects vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism. ecns.cn As an important transit hub along the "Silk Road Tour" route, Lanzhou in Gansu Province, recently introduced a series of "dopamine"-colored bus cultural and creative scenes, transforming public transportation spaces into trendy check-in destinations and injecting new vitality into Silk Road cultural tourism.
(2026-05-13). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-13). More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses. sanews.gov.za More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses | Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund, Muziwabantu Dayimani, says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund has approved 43 transactions valued at more than R510.51 million across nine provinces. | The TTF was established as a dedicated capital investment mechanism to accelerate transformation within South Africa's tourism sector to drive more inclusive participation by black-owned enterprises, women-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurs and community-based tourism initiatives. | Dayimani was speaking during…
(2026-05-13). Food systems and policies undermining food security. mronline.org 
Agribusinesses increasingly shape food policies worldwide. Claiming to best address recent food security concerns, they profit more from innovations in food production, processing, and distribution.
(2026-05-13). Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change. sanews.gov.za Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change | While honouring the heritage of traditional leadership in the fight against colonialism, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored that traditional leadership should not be confined to preserving heritage alone, but must also play an active role in addressing pressing challenges such as service delivery failures, socio-economic development, youth empowerment, and gender equality. | "We gather here with a clear and urgent task before us: to advance land rights and socio-economic development, to strengthen traditional insti…
(2026-05-13). Australia, Fiji sign new security agreement aimed against China. wsws.org The upgraded Vuvale Union is part of an expanding web of alliances and arrangements escalating Pacific involvement in the US-led preparations for war against China.
(2026-05-13). Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case. aljazeera.com Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
(2026-05-13). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-13). Three Rivers American Axle workers vote 98 percent to authorize strike. wsws.org American Axle parts workers overwhelmingly authorized a strike, joining Nexteer employees in a rank-and-file rebellion against decades of wage cuts and UAW sellouts.
(2026-05-13). Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate run builds on Palestine's rich legacy in Michigan politics. mondoweiss.net 
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan's Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping the Democratic Party. His campaign's success is also rooted in Detroit's long history of Palestinian solidarity in progressive politics.
(2026-05-13). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-13). Pharma reps face stricter restraints. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have clarified that the role of pharmaceutical representatives is to provide physicians with product information through academic exchanges and that they are strictly prohibited from offering commercial bribes.
(2026-05-13). Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village. tribune.com.pk 
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region. | With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for the 33-year-old. | "Losing my dad and my two sisters in less than a month…" she told AFP. | Her voice broke and she laughed nervously, opting to read from a prepared statement because she knew it would be hard to speak. | "Nobody was prepared to see how, in a matter of days, a family table was left empty," she said. | While the Hondius outbreak has left th…
(2026-05-13). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-13). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-13). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-13). South Texas horror: 7 immigrants, including 14-year-old boy, die after being trapped in rail container. wsws.org The deaths in Texas are the latest social crime produced by the bipartisan anti-immigrant policies of the US government.
(2026-05-13). Socialist Alliance: Labor's budget a vicious attack on people with disabilities‚Ä®. socialist-alliance.org 
Labor's May 12 budget formalised the expected cut of $36.2 billion from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) over the next four years, but without providing detail.
(2026-05-13). The Spectral Palestinian: Presence Before Politics. juancole.com ( "One way to frame this political predicament of Palestinians is as being caught between visibility and invisibility. It captures this peculiar positio…
(2026-05-13). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Lebanese National Agency: 6 dead and 7 injured in night raid on home in Kafr Dunin. ecns.cn
(2026-05-13). Argentines protest against Milei's defunding of public universities. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-13). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). CBO: Golden Dome to cost $1.2 trillion. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-05-13). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Sunday 5/31: Vivienne Hay: Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity. indybay.org
(2026-05-13). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-13). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-13). ICC: Landmark First Hearing in Libya Atrocity Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri appeared before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 International Criminal Court…
(2026-05-13). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-13). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-13). Sunday 6/14: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña "Disappeared in Detention" indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-13). Dazi zero all'Africa: la Cina apre il proprio mercato mentre l'Occidente resta prigioniero dei suoi riflessi neocoloniali. strategic-culture.su
(2026-05-12). Lebanese in south refuse to flee again despite escalating Israeli strikes. aljazeera.com Obaida Hitto reports from southern Lebanon, where residents say they will not leave again despite intensifying strikes.
(2026-05-12). Headlines for May 12, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Is "On Life Support", Saudi Aramco Warns Of "Catastrophic Consequences" Unless Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Israeli Military Issues New Evacuation Orders for Residents of Southern Lebanon, Israeli Forces Continue Deadly Violations of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Palestinian Family Says Israeli Settlers Forced Them to Exhume West Bank Gravesite , EU to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in the Occupied West Bank, Protests Erupt at Real Estate Expo Advertising Properties for Sale in the Occupied West Bank, SCOTUS Allows Alabama to Adopt Congressional Map Eliminating a B…
(2026-05-12). fall from grace echoes mentor Blair. electronicintifada.net Starmer's staunch support of Zionism and his cabinet of pro-Israel loyalists will not save him from court of public opinion.
(2026-05-12). RTÉ pisses off Zionist Glinner by showing Father Ted instead of Eurovision. thecanary.co 
This weekend sees the return of the genocide supporting Eurovision song contest. Whilst Israel is still allowed to take part broadcasters such as RTÉ have announced they will not be boycotting. And the alternative viewing has got certain zionists spitting with rage. As the Canary's Robert Freeman reported, instead of the final of the child […] | By
(2026-05-12). Majid Freeman walks free but Starmer regime will reprosecute in 2027. thecanary.co 
Anti-genocide activist Majid Freeman walked free from court on Monday after jurors decided they could not reach a verdict on terrorism charges. The Starmer government had prosecuted Freeman for expressing his support for Palestine's right of resistance to Israeli oppression and genocide. Supporters say the jury saw through the transparently political nature of the charges. Majid […] | By
(2026-05-12). "Enough Is Enough" : Freed Gaza Flotilla Activists Demand the World Keep Fighting for Palestinian Prisoners and Breaking Israel's Siege on Gaza. scheerpost.com Attorney and Palestine solidarity activist James Marc Leas tells Margaret Flowers why global flotillas are challenging not only Israel's blockade, but the collapse of international law itself. Joshua Scheer As governments continue to ignore their obligations under international law and the Genocide Convention, ordinary people are risking everything to confront the siege and starvation of …
(2026-05-12). Weaponised antisemitism joins Israel's genocide denial tactics. newarab.com 
Genocide denial frameworks identify recurring strategies: minimising victim numbers, victim-blaming, questioning witnesses, and reframing violence as unavoidable. Contemporary discourse surrounding Gaza reproduces many of these strategies, but also extends beyond classical typologies of denial. | Unlike historical cases of genocide, which relied on reconstructing past events, Gaza has been a battlefield of competing narratives in real time. Instead of withholding information, Israeli and pro-Israeli systems of denial have reinterpreted and reconstructed information as it emerged. Even after major hostilities in G…
(2026-05-12). China's new 'super carrier' to ruin Trump's bid to arm-twist Xi Jinping amid Iran 'defeat'. hindustantimes.com Trump is demanding "more respect" from Xi even as he slaps new sanctions on Iran's oil exports to China, blacklisting companies in Hong Kong, the UAE and Oman and IRGC oil operatives. With Hormuz in crisis, global prices spiking and Xi rolling out a nuclear supercarrier, Trump is heading into a fraught, high‚Äëstakes summit flanked by Wall Street's biggest CEOs.
(2026-05-12). IRGC Navy Claims Vast Expansion In Its Definition Of Strait Of Hormuz (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-05-12). Big Tech Favoritism on Display with CEOs Set to Join Trump at China Summit. commondreams.org Sixteen Big Tech CEOs will be joining President Trump on his upcoming summit with president Xi Jinping in China this week, according to In response, Public Citizen co-president Robert Weissman issued the following statement: | "It's telling that when Donald Trump wants to put technology on the agenda for discussion with China, he turns to the Big Tech executives who are his donors, flatterers and enablers, rather…
(2026-05-12). What Does Trump Really Want From China? thinktank.pk The upcoming visit of Donald Trump to China is shaping up to be one of the most consequential geopolitical meetings of 2026. The trip comes at a time when the world is balancing on multiple fault lines: the fragile US-China trade truce, the growing technological cold war, instability in global energy markets due to the …
(2026-05-12). At Temple of Heaven summit, Trump and Xi will seek a good harvest. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania visit the Forbidden City with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, November 8, 2017. — Reuters/FileChinese emperors once prayed for bumper crops under the blue-tiled, triple-eaved roof of Beijing's Hall of Prayer for…
(2026-05-12). Watch: Netanyahu begs, tries to con China into ending support for Iran. thecanary.co 
Wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu has been given yet another soft-soap interview by Zionist-run CBS. In it, Netanyahu railed about the US public's supposed hate for Israel but then turned, 'panicked', to first beg and then try to con China into ending its support for Iran. China has supplied Iran with high-grade satellite intel […] | By
(2026-05-12). Huckabee: Israel sent Iron Dome, personnel to UAE amid Iran war. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-12). How an Iran Conflict Could Fracture the Arab World and Test Pakistan's Loyalties. thinktank.pk A full-scale confrontation between Israel (backed by the United States) and Iran would be a watershed event for the Middle East and its neighbors. Even limited strikes and tit-for-tat escalations already have cross-border consequences; a broader military campaign would magnify those effects across security, economics, politics, and social cohesion. The Arab states—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, …
(2026-05-12). Trump Says Financial Situation for Americans Not a Factor in His Decision Making on Iran War. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Tuesday that the financial situation for Americans was not a factor in his decision-making when it came to Iran, comments that come as Americans continue to face rising gas prices as a result of the war the US and Israel started. "Not even a little bit," the president told reporters before …
(2026-05-12). Pentagon Planning To Rename Iran War 'Operation Sledgehammer' If US Restarts Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is considering renaming the war with Iran from "Operation Epic Fury" to "Operation Sledgehammer" if President Trump decides to restart the full-scale bombing campaign against Iran, NBC News reported on Tuesday. Sources also told NBC that the US currently has more firepower in the region before the US and Israel launched the war …
(2026-05-12). Decades of Congressional Inaction Contributed to Illegal U.S.-Israeli War on Iran. progressivehub.net HANIEH JODAT | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-05-12). Trump Posts AI Photos Showing Attacks on Iranian Military as He Considers Restarting Full-Scale Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday morning posted a series of AI-generated photos on his Truth Social account, including some showing US military attacks on Iranian military assets, a bizarre threat that comes as he is considering restarting the full-scale bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic. "Lasers: Bing, Bing, Gone!!!" read one image, which showed a US …
(2026-05-12). Iran parliamentary spox. warns could enrich uranium if attacked. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). After Saudi's 2 panic moves in 2 days, MBS' top oil official reveals 1000000000 loss… hindustantimes.com Saudi Aramco's CEO says the Hormuz shutdown is the biggest energy shock in history, with around 1 billion barrels of supply wiped out since the Iran war began. Riyadh is rushing crude through its East—West pipeline to the Red Sea, but Houthi threats and stalled Iran—U.S. talks mean high prices and volatility could last for years.
(2026-05-12). War with Iran makes South Caucasian "Trump route" project unfeasible. infobrics.org By waging war against Iran Trump not only destroyed the security architecture of the Middle East but also undermined peace processes that were already under way in other regions. Tehran will never agree to US presence in the South Caucasus.
(2026-05-12). Venezuela strengthens solidarity for Cuba amid the U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu A new shipment of solidarity aid was prepared in Venezuela on Monday, May 11th to support the Cuban people with essential medical supplies, in a context of the tightening of the US economic, commercial, financial, and oil blockade against the island. | The shipment, which departed Tuesday for Cuba, consists of 41 boxes of essential medicines, collected and organized by the Venezuela-Cuba Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Movement and activists from the Carabobo region. | Yhonny García, coordinator of the Venezuela-Cuba Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Movement, stated that the donation is part of the "Love is Repa…
(2026-05-12). Most Outstanding Players Chosen at the Start of the Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 12 (RHC) — Yasiel González from Holguín and Geonel Gutiérrez from Artemisa were chosen today as the most outstanding players of the first two individual series of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball. | At a press conference in the Adolfo Luque Hall of the Latin American Stadium, the results of the joint vote between the press, fans, and the National Commission were announced. | González, who has become an offensive force for the Cubs, tallied 14 hits in 30 at-bats, including two doubles, five home runs, and 18 RBIs—leading the league in both categories—while also drawing two walks a…
(2026-05-12). La Enfermería, el acto noble de salvar. radiohc.cu 
Cuando muchos miran de lejos el peligro de morir; cuando, incluso, no queda otra medicina que la palabra, ahí están ellos salvando. Quizás, por esta verdad más rica que la vida misma, Martín Pérez González hizo de la Enfermería un acto de consagración elevado y noble. Consta en sus 43 años de servicio en el Hospital Provincial Pediátrico José Martí Pérez y en el historial de solidaridad protagonizado en Belice, Pakistán y Perú. | Cuando empezó a soñar los días frente a un paciente, vivía en la Cooperativa de Producción Agropecuaria La Nueva Cuba, de Cabaiguán; con el paso del tiempo, atrás quedaron los vegueríos…
(2026-05-12). Urgent Call: Stand on the Side of Humanity! Stand With Cuba! radiohc.cu A important message from Claudia De la Cruz / Executive Director of IFCO | The economic siege against Cuba is a cruel and illegal act of war. A brutal and slow act of collective punishment. We condemn these cruel acts and are committed to fighting against them in defense of life. | "I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life!" | (Deuteronomy 30: 19) | The U.S. blockade on Cuba is death. Let us choose life. | In the course of three months, the Trump administration has imposed a fuel blockade that has produced a deadly energy and healthcare crisis, launched an attack on medical brigades se…
(2026-05-12). Vicecanciller de Cuba denuncia intentos de normalizar amenazas militares contra la isla. radiohc.cu El vicecanciller cubano, Carlos Fernández de Cossío denunció que el esfuerzo visible en tratar de normalizar la amenaza de agresión militar contra Cuba por parte de Estados Unidos responde a un diseño comunicacional fríamente calculado. | En su perfil en la red social Facebook, el funcionario destacó que esa estrategia "forma parte del crimen y quienes participan en él serían cómplices del eventual baño de sangre". | En los primeros días de mayo de 2026, el Gobierno de Cuba denunció públicamente las nuevas amenazas de intervención militar de Estados Unidos, luego de declaraciones del presidente Donald Trump que i…
(2026-05-12). I Was Kidnapped by Israel in Int'l Waters, Jailed for 10 Days: Gaza Flotilla Activist Saif Abukeshek. democracynow.org 
"We were hearing, every day, the screams of other Palestinians who were being tortured inside this investigation center." | Spanish citizen Saif Abukeshek, an activist of Palestinian origin, speaks with Democracy Now! about spending 10 days in Israeli detention after he was abducted in international waters. He was among 175 international activists sailing to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which has for years tried to breach Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians.
(2026-05-12). 'Everything you see': Investigation reveals Israeli troops were ordered to shoot civilians and hostages in Gaza. nationofchange.org Testimony from Israeli soldiers and the mother of a slain hostage has intensified scrutiny over battlefield orders in Gaza, the killing of Israeli captives waving white flags, and whether military directives encouraged indiscriminate lethal force during operations in Shujaiya.
(2026-05-12). We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here's the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media. theintercept.com 
Ask anyone who has followed news about Gaza with even a smidgen of critical thinking, and they will tell you: Media organizations are biased against Palestinians — and systematically favor Israel. | It's easy to say but harder to prove. Doing empirical analysis that shows these biases is time-consuming and complex, full of pitfalls and nuances that can muddy the picture. Yet the double standards are everywhere — and there are ways to do sober, qualitative work that elucidates not only the differences in how Israeli and Palestinian life are covered, but also also in how other recent conflicts are co…
(2026-05-12). Venezuela Marks 53rd Anniversary of Founding of Polisario Front. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Venezuela commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the foundation of the Polisario Front in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (often referred to as "Western Sahara"). Through official channels, Venezuela's foreign minister Yván Gil Pinto marked the historic courage of the organization and its struggle for full independence. | Since its founding, the Polisario Front has emerged as the legitimate representative of the Sahrawi people in the face of the ongoing occupation of their sovereign territory. The front's 53 years of resistance against foreign colonization stand as an example of dignity for peoples…
(2026-05-12). Venezuela to ICJ: Guyana Seeks to Legitimize Colonial Fraud with 1899 Award. orinocotribune.com In a statement delivered to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, the government of Venezuela refuted Guyana's allegations regarding an alleged Venezuelan acquiescence to the 1899 Arbitral Award regarding the Venezuela's eastern state of Guayana Esequiba. | Venezuela's Attorney General Arianny Seijó categorically dismissed the theory that the award could be remedied through the subsequent conduct of the parties, arguing that professors Rubén and Azaría have demonstrated that this position is fundamentally flawed and lacks evidentiary basis in international law. | The Venezuelan representative was…
(2026-05-12). Venezuela Defends Geneva Agreement as Only Tool to Resolve Essequibo Dispute at ICJ. orinocotribune.com In a high-level diplomatic display, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez appeared before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, May 11. There, she presented the fundamental arguments supporting Venezuela's historical rights over the Essequibo region. During her address, the acting president emphasized that Venezuela is the only party with a legitimate claim to the region of nearly 160,000 square kilometers, rich in natural resources and currently under the administration of Guyana. | The session, described as "historic" by the Venezuelan delegation, represents a new chapter in the century-old…
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). Hundreds Rally at Capitol for Packaging Reduction (Part 1). mediasanctuary.org On Monday May 11, several hundred people attended Beyond Plastic's lobby day and rally. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act — known as PRRIA — would require producers of single use packaging to reduce the amount by 30% over 12 years and ban 13 toxic chemicals from packaging. The bill has twice passed the Senate but the Assembly Speaker has refused to let it come up for a vote despite having a majority of members as co-sponsors. The sponsors recently did an additional 38 amendments to the bill to help with its passage. In part one of our coverage, we hear from Senator Rachel May;…
(2026-05-12). Putin hails 'world's most powerful' nuclear-capable missile in key test. scmp.com Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernise the country's nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine was nearing an end. | Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the ageing Soviet-built Voyevoda.
(2026-05-12). New Paleo Research: Modern 'Climate Change' Has Had No Apparent Impact On Precipitation Patterns. wattsupwiththat.com Three new tree ring reconstructions (spanning 1320-2021, 1720-2014, and 1657-2020 CE) document the dominance of natural variability in the paleoclimate record.
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). French hantavirus patient 'critical on artificial lung' as ship cases grow. scmp.com A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung, a doctor at the Paris hospital caring for the sickened passenger said on Tuesday. | The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, nine of which have been confirmed. | Three people on the cruise died, including a Dutch couple that health officials believe were the first exposed to the virus while visiting South America.
(2026-05-12). Paris Modest Fashion Week is no antidote to Islamophobia. newarab.com 
Paris hosted its first-ever Modest Fashion Week. And across the board, from the brands promoting their Muslim-friendly designs to the hijabi influencers flown out to promote, it seems to have been lauded as a success for inclusion and progression. | However, there's a sobering hypocrisy that bubbles just under the surface of this headline-grabbing affair. Namely, the fact that Paris, the host city, also happens to be the capital city of a country whose politics still actively discriminates against and criminalises overt expressions of Muslimness. | That's right: on the one hand, wielding this celebration of modes…
(2026-05-12). 2 hearings, 0 justification for a $1.5 trillion military budget. responsiblestatecraft.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine testified before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Tuesday ostensibly to justify the President's request for an historic $1.5 trillion budget. Unfortunately, they offered no strategic justification for this nearly $500 billion increase in military spending and, instead, raised even more questions about the Pentagon budget and the cost of the war in Iran.What was most surprising about the hearings was perhaps what was missing: a real enemy. Historically, increases in Pentagon spending have been justified by a…
(2026-05-12). DR Congo: Increasing Repression of Critical Expression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi speaks during a press conference in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 6, 2026. | © 2026 Democratic Republic of Congo Presidency/Handout via REUTERS…
(2026-05-12). Trump Promises To Deploy An 'Election Integrity Army' During Midterms, And We All Know Why. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | In today's episode of Every Allegation Is A Confession — It's The MAGA Way, President Donald Trump announced that he will deploy an "Election Integrity Army" to police election interference that does not exist, and protect voters from voter suppression committed by Democrats, as if it's not Republicans who engage in such tactics every election cycle, because it's the only way they can consistently win. | "Palestinian Chuck Schumer is hiring Eric Holder, famous for handing guns to Mexican cartels under the Barack Hussein Obama administration, as part of a Democrat-led 'Elec…
(2026-05-12). Fascism's Building Blocks: 100 Years of Murdering Migrant Workers. publicbooks.org "The KKK's terror campaign took a bloody toll. Between 1917 and 1920, 170 IWW union organizers were lynched or murdered in extra-judicial killings."
(2026-05-12). Renewables Obligation Subsidies Top £100 Billion. wattsupwiththat.com There was never any democratic mandate for any of this. At no stage were the public consulted, never mind given the opportunity to vote on renewable energy policy, Ed Miliband's 2008 Climate Change Act or Theresa May's suicidal Net Zero law.
(2026-05-12). Drone-Hunting M28 Skytruck In The Works For Poland. twz.com 
(2026-05-12). How a fake Iraqi officer infiltrated Lebanon's security agencies. newarab.com 
A uniform, forged papers and a carefully cultivated network of contacts were all he needed to penetrate For nearly two years, an Iraqi man identified by Lebanese security sources as "Tarek Nasrawi" allegedly moved through military and political His alleged deception unravelled only after re…
(2026-05-12). Major global bank takes a private credit hit. wsws.org The $400 million loss by HSBC has raised questions about the connections between major banks and private credit which are often hidden from view.
(2026-05-12). We Can't Curb Nuclear Proliferation If We Don't Acknowledge Israel's Nukes. truthout.org Thirty House Democrats, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, publicly asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 4 to end the long-standing U.S. policy of ambiguity around Israel's nuclear capabilities. In a letter, the group asked for answers on detailed questions about Israel's warheads, delivery systems, fissile material production, and nuclear doctrine. They argue that Congress has a constitutional… |
(2026-05-12). Rev. Barber: What do we do when democracy is hijacked? peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In some of his sharpest language yet against the Trump regime—and its congressional and MAGA followers, too—Bishop and Rev. William Barber II is challenging the country by answering, "What do we do when democracy is hijacked?" Joined by other ministers, victims of Trump's policies, and Samuel Epps, President of the Metropolitan Washington Central Labor Council, …
(2026-05-12). Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM. newarab.com 
Calls mounted late Monday for Britain's embattled More than 70 of Labour's 403 MPs have asked him to step down, unconvinced by his pledge to make the party bolder and better to assuage disgruntled voters impatient for change. | Under party rules, any cha…
(2026-05-12). Behind the seat numbers — Greens the biggest winners. thecanary.co 
When the local election votes were being counted on Thursday night, the story was one of a huge Reform win on seats, collapse of Labour and Conservative, and moderate gains for Greens and Lib Dems. Naturally, the BBC and others talked up the Reform win and gave only a brief mention to the Greens doing […] | By
(2026-05-12). Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial. aljazeera.com Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
(2026-05-12). Rights Groups, Journalists, and Whistleblowers Call for Courtney Williams' Release. rightsanddissent.org A coalition of more than two dozen press freedom and human rights groups, members of the media, military veterans, and ex-government whistleblowers, has authored an open letter calling for the immediate release of U.S. Army veteran Courtney Williams, who has been arrested and charged under the Espionage Act of 1917 for allegedly disclosing classified information when she spoke out against gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the U.S. military. | The coalition, led by civil liberties organization Defending Rights & Dissent and including PEN America, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Freedo…
(2026-05-12). 'The system is failing us': Philadelphia utility customers call on City Council to help rein in bills. whyy.org Customers, advocates and experts outlined the limited tools the city has to control costs during a hearing on rising utility bills. | In this Sept. 6, 2013 photo, one of Commonwealth Edison's new "smart" electricity meters in seen in North Riverside, Ill. The new meter is a wireless devices that relays information on electricityconsumption directly to the utility. The new units will eliminate the need for meter readers, estimated bills, and give customers the opportunity to save money because they'll be able to track daily electric consumption online and make simple changes _ like unplugging appliances or runnin…
(2026-05-12). Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why. responsiblestatecraft.org At first glance, the Trump administration's decision to withdraw two battalions from Germany and cancel the planned deployment of intermediate-range ground-launched missiles there looks like a win for those who favor reducing America's overseas military presence or prioritizing the Indo-Pacific over Europe. But how the United States retrenches and refocuses its foreign policy ambitions matters enormously. And the way this announcement was handled could ultimately prove to be a setback for both so-called "restrainers" and "prioritizers" as they seek to reshape U.S. foreign policy strategy. To understand the re…
(2026-05-12). Rallies oppose Australian Labor government's massive cut to disability funding. wsws.org "There's clearly money for the military and for war, but there's never enough money for people and their basic needs."
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). Mahmood, Lammy among senior ministers urging UK PM Starmer to weigh exit: report. geo.tv 
Collage shows British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer , Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. — Reuters/FileMore than 60 Labour MPs reportedly call on UK PM to step down.Four govt aides resign amid growing pressure on Starmer leadership.PM vows to…
(2026-05-12). Trump's EPA Wants to Fast-Track Construction of Gas Plants, Data Centers. truthout.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced proposed changes Monday that would allow gas power plants, data centers and factories to begin construction on non-polluting components such as piping, wiring, cement pads and other support structures before obtaining air-emission permits. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a news release that the "proposal works to provide solutions to… |
(2026-05-12). The Electric Car Is the Only Winner in the Latest Iran War. portside.org The Electric Car Is the Only Winner in the Latest Iran War |
(2026-05-12). Coastal tourist dollars don't stay local. onlineopinion.com.au The tourist industry takes far more from regional Australia than it gives back.
(2026-05-12). Dr. Zakir Naik vs Andrew Tate: Prioritizing the Life of the Hereafter Over This Life. muslimskeptic.com Wahhabi Outrage at Dr. Zakir Naik's Call to Pan-Islamic Unity In his recent stream with Dr. Zakir Naik, brother Sneako asked him his thoughts about some topics that are extremely relevant to the Muslim ummah today. One of these questions was regarding Pan-Islamic unity. This is, of course, something that the Wahhabis have been extremely …
(2026-05-12). Foreign firms tie return to Iraq to stronger security guarantees. newarab.com 
Western diplomatic missions and foreign During the opening days of the
(2012-05-26). Shan XI in Shambles: How Pakistan Imploded in Mirpur. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur was not just disappointing — it was a complete exposure of the flaws that continue to haunt Pakistan Test cricket. From questionable captaincy to a fragile batting lineup and a toothless pace attack, this loss had warning signs written all over it from Day 1. | The first major question must be directed at Shan Masood. On a Mirpur wicket that was always expected to deteriorate and make fourth-innings batting difficult, why on earth did Pakistan choose to bowl first? Surviving on a wearing Day 5 surface — let alone chasing 268 — w…
(2026-05-12). Flotilla activist Thiago àÅvila arrives in Brazil. aljazeera.com Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila returned to Sà£o Paulo after being detained and deported from Israel.
(2026-05-12). Australia's migrant communities are filling the gaps in refugee protection. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-12). EU to invite Taliban to Brussels for migrant return talks. newarab.com 
The European Commission told AFP Monday it plans to invite According to sources close to the matter, a letter is to be sent "imminently" to Kabul to arrange a date for a meeting in the Belgian capital. | The visit, coordinated with Sweden, would follow two trips by European officials to Afghanistan on the same issue. | Officia…
(2026-05-12). Louisiana Republicans Seem Content To Let New Orleans Drown. portside.org Louisiana Republicans Seem Content To Let New Orleans Drown |
(2026-05-12). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-12). Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.'s role in control of U.S. House. whyy.org Inflation hit its highest level in three years — driven by surging costs for energy, food and housing, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday morning. Just a few days ago, the Trump administration declared an economic victory thanks to a stronger than expected jobs report. Still, the latest data shows prices rising faster than wage growth, and a new CNN poll showed President Trump at a career low approval rating on the economy. | Those polled put much of the blame on the war in Iran, putting Republicans on the defensive heading into the midterms. Against that backdrop, the recent…
(2026-05-12). Indian tourist dies after mysterious collapse at Phuket cafe, 3 others stable. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian tourist has died after he and three others reportedly lost consciousness under mysterious circumstances at a cafe in Thailand's Phuket province, officials said on Tuesday.The incident took place in the Kamala Beach area of Kathu district during the early hours of Saturday. According to local reports, five Indian nationals had arrived together at the cafe late on Friday evening. A few hours later, four of them suddenly became unconscious one after another, creating panic among staff members present at the spot.All four were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Thai autho…
(2026-05-12). Trump's Justice Department Subpoenas News Outlets Over Iran War Coverage. truthout.org The US Justice Department has reportedly subpoenaed The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets at the urging of President Donald Trump, who has complained incessantly about coverage of his illegal and disastrous Iran war. The Journal reported Monday that it received grand jury subpoenas dated March 4 for records of its journalists as Trump pushed the Justice Department — now led by his… |
(2026-05-12). Morris Katz: Can the Mamdani Maker Do It Again? levernews.com Today we're sharing David Sirota's exclusive interview with Morris Katz, the political strategist behind Zohran Mamdani's successful mayoral campaign, who's now coordinating Graham Platner's groundbreaking Senate run in Maine. | You'll hear Katz tell the story of how he recruited Platner — and the foundations of Platner's strategy for swaying Trump voters: "These are guys I launch at the dock with every morning. When we talk, a lot of the time it's about how corrupt our political system is and how billionaires have far too much power, and regular people deserve to have a voice in our politics. It doesn't se…
(2026-05-12). Equity leader calls for Starmer to resign and says union 'opposes' Reform. thecanary.co 
In his speech to Equity's annual conference on Sunday 10 May, general secretary Paul W Fleming called for prime minister Keir Starmer: to set out a timetable in which he resigns and is replaced. He also said that the union "opposes" Reform: opposes giving them a platform, and opposes what they threaten to do to […] | By
(2026-05-12). Microsoft Israel chief fired over use of Azure by Israeli army. newarab.com 
The move was announced by Microsoft Israel last week, following an investigation by Microsoft into breaches of the company's code of conduct by the Isra…
(2026-05-12). Ethiopian Long-distance Runner Yebrgual Melese Sies Suddenly. radiohc.cu Havana, May 12 (RHC) — Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese, 36, died today after collapsing during training, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation confirmed. | Melese was preparing to compete in the Ottawa Marathon, scheduled for May 24, when she collapsed and died suddenly, causing shock throughout the international athletics community. | The athlete was the runner-up in the Chicago Marathon in 2015 and also finished second in Barcelona in 2015. She held a personal best of 2: 19: 36, achieved in 2018, a time that placed her among the best in history at the distance. | Her achievements include victorie…
(2026-05-12). Zelensky's ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe. scmp.com Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major corruption investigation. | Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced late on Monday that Andriy Yermak is suspected of an alleged 460-million-hryvnia (US$10.5 million) money-laundering scheme.
(2026-05-12). 'Amman's Epstein': Fake doctor allegedly assaults three minors. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). Poké-gone: Montgomery County store hit with $9,000 theft of Pokémon cards. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Pennsylvania State Police Skippack Station is investigating the theft of more than $9,000 worth of Pokémon cards from Nashcards in Trappe Borough. | Authorities allege an Asian male in his mid-20s walked into the store on the morning of May 4 requesting to see some of the merchandise. The suspect then fled the store and left the scene in a tan SUV. | According to police, the man stole a 2021 Pokémon JPN Gengar VMAX card worth approximately $2,500; a 2005 Pokémon…
(2026-05-12). FBI Director Kash Patel denies drinking allegations in heated US Senate exchange. scmp.com FBI Director Kash Patel angrily lashed out at a Democratic lawmaker at a budget hearing Tuesday, calling allegations that he drinks excessively on the job and has been unreachable to his staff at times "unequivocally, categorically false". | "I will not be tarnished by baseless allegations and fraudulent statements to the media," Patel told Senator Chris Van Hollen during a testy exchange that began when the Maryland Democrat confronted him about a recent article in The Atlantic magazine that…
(2026-05-12). If you can't beat it, ignore it. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-12). "Masculine Behavior Bad for the Planet," Says Phys.org. We Read the Paper. wattsupwiththat.com It converts substantive disagreement with the consensus framing into a personality defect, a gender pathology, specifically.
(2026-05-12). Trump and Xi to meet amid global eruption of imperialist war. wsws.org Trump is traveling to Beijing under conditions of extreme crisis, amidst an ongoing war against Iran that has failed to achieve the war aims of American imperialism.
(2026-05-12). New Version Of Bomber-Launched ARRW Hypersonic Missile Is A Ship Killer. twz.com 
The USAF is moving to start work on a new ARRW variant able to hit moving targets with an eye toward future fights in the Pacific.
(2026-05-12). Penn researchers are turning food scraps into building materials — from pineapple peels to celery stalks. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Imagine living in a house made of pineapple and mango skins, where the scent would greet you as you enter and leave your home. And imagine that the materials used to construct your home were sourced from daily waste and did not contribute to increased carbo…
(2026-05-12). Gold Coast councillor caught in fallout from collapsed charity probe. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-12). How the Wildwoods became a Jersey Shore staple — across 4 separate towns. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The Wildwoods in Cape May County, New Jersey, are not one town, but four. | North Wildwood, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and West Wildwood each have their own history, identity and local government. However, all four towns share a single barrier island along the Jersey Shore. | Together, the communities are home to roughly 16,000 year-round residents, a number that swells each summer to more than 250,000. Their wide, free beaches stretch for about 5 miles an…
(2026-05-12). Philadelphia Gas Commission rejects PGW's expanded Port Richmond LNG plant until further study. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| The Philadelphia Gas Commission on Tuesday approved $213 million for Philadelphia Gas Works' fiscal year 2027 capital budget. In a unanimous vote that included four of the five commissioners present, a decision on the utility's controversial request to spen…
(2026-05-12). An Israeli 'Excursion' in Babylon. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-12). Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Says Tossing More Than 40,000 Legal Votes Is 'No Big Deal' And 'Not My Fault'. newsone.com 
Source: Erika Goldring / Getty | Last month,
(2026-05-12). US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary is out, Trump says. scmp.com ‚Å US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and a mounting pressure campaign. | FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will lead the agency in an acting capacity, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Politico first reported the development.
(2026-05-12). 'The Sugar Daddy Era of the US is Over'. unitedworldint.com Former CIA Analyst and the US State Department advisor Larry J. Johnson on US Imperial Overreach, anti-Zionist Backlash, Death of European Sovereignty, and Türkiye's Geopolitical 'Schizophrenia.' By Yunus Emre àñzgàºn As the Transatlantic security architecture buckles under the weight of an impending 'economic tsunami,' the United States faces a brutal domestic reckoning over its unconditional …
(2026-05-12). Last passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positive. aljazeera.com US officials say 18 Americans are being monitored for symptoms, as WHO insists risk to public remains low.
(2026-05-12). YouGov poll shows that Labour would bag just 5 MPs in 2029 under Wes Streeting's leadership. thecanary.co 
With rumours of a leadership challenge swirling, YouGov polling demonstrating that Labour-right darling Wes Streeting is somehow an even worse option than Keir Starmer has resurfaced on social media. The widely reposted infographic was highlighted by Stats for Lefties on May 11. It shows a Streeting-led Labour receiving just 5 seats in the 2029 general […] | By
(2026-05-12). Government ministers resign, as rats leave Starmer's sinking ship. thecanary.co 
Starmer's world is — deservedly — falling apart very rapidly. His disastrous and tone-deaf speech post-elections only cemented the belief of those around him that he's toast. The number of MPs signed up to demand a contest to replace him has snowballed rapidly and now stands at 86, more than enough to trigger a leadership […] | By
(2026-05-12). German imperialism's third campaign for world domination. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Christoph Vandreier, National Secretary of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Germany), at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the International Committee of the Fourth International.
(2026-05-12). USDA Cuts Land-Access Grants, Leaving Young and Underserved Farmers in Limbo. scheerpost.com The USDA's cancellation of a $300 million grant program has stalled land purchases, training programs, and local food projects intended to support young, first-generation, and underserved farmers Kat Grimmett for Prism The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has slashed a $300 million grant program designed to help underserved farmers access land, capital, and training, putting roughly 50 projects across …
(2026-05-12). Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan. sanews.gov.za Simelane to lead delegation to urban forum in Azerbaijan | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will lead South Africa's delegation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. ⚪ Convened under the theme: "Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities", the WUF13 aims to raise awareness of sustainable urbanisation among stakeholders and constituencies, including the public; and improve collective knowledge on sustainable urban development through open and inclusive debate, exchange of best prac…
(2026-05-12). Ash Field Teaching assistants in Leicester, UK continue strike in defense of union rep, Tom Barker. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site spoke with staff on the picket on the first day of strike action.
(2026-05-12). Trump Administration Gets Strategic With Offshore Wind. wattsupwiththat.com if these deals are structured as settlements of claims, they are likely to be much more insulated from judicial interference than mere administrative orders…
(2026-05-12). Who could replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. — ReutersBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party…
(2026-05-12). Mothers Are The Most Underestimated Force For Change. scheerpost.com While many proclaim that our species is doomed, the everyday work of mothers and caregivers shows that a better future is possible — one filled with joy and love. Thelma Young Lutunatabua for Waging Nonviolence When Trump won the first time in 2016, I drank shots of tequila in front of my computer and then passed …
(2026-05-12). How Israel's 7 October law differs from Ben-Gvir's death penalty. newarab.com 
(2026-05-12). Russia Plans To Deploy Sarmat ICBM Operationally Later This Year. twz.com 
Russia has announced a successful test of its The test-launch from…
(2026-05-12). One against six in Labor's battle for reform. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-12). Palestine's flag becoming a regular sight at European football stadiums. thecanary.co 
The presence of the Palestinian flag in European stadiums is no longer an exceptional event or a fleeting snapshot linked to a match or celebration. Rather, it has become a recurring sight within the wider world of football, reflecting the transformation of the sport from a game into an open space for the expression of […] | By
(2026-05-12). State Dept. Revoking Passports Over Unpaid Child Support in Revival of 1996 Law. truthout.org The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it will begin revoking passports of parents who owe significant child support. The department said that it would begin revoking U.S. passports of parents who owe $100,000 in unpaid child support — some 2700 U.S. passport holders — before expanding to include any parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. The Department of Health… |
(2026-05-12). Operazione Trade Deal: Trump attacca l'Europa. strategic-culture.su L'Unione Europea sarà nuovamente sotto attacco e, con essa, questo modello di Europa che ormai è giunto al capolinea. | Segue nostro All'attacco, sà¨, ma quanto vale il mercato europeo negli Stati Uniti d'America? | Per alcuni forse era inaspettato, per altri no. Donald Trump ha annunciato su Truth il primo maggio, festa dei lavoratori, che l'Unione Europea sarà oggetto di un aumento dei dazi del 25% dal momento che l'UE non ha aderi…